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Thursday, November 20, 2014 Vol. 9 No. 18

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It’s that time of year!Wyanet Locker’s Jill Carrington is

ready and waiting for Thanksgiving customers to come buy their hol-iday turkeys. Grocery stores, mar-kets and the like are gearing up for Thanksgiving dinner sales, includ-ing the traditional turkey and all the fixings.

The average American consumes more than 15 pounds of turkey every year, and on Thanksgiving Day, Americans eat more than 675 million pounds of turkey. The tur-key industry grosses more than $1 billion a year.

A traditionally-baked Thanksgiv-ing turkey is lower in cholesterol than many other meats, however, the dark meet of the bird has more cholesterol than the white meat.

Raising turkeys has been traced back as long ago at 1000 A.D., when Native Americans raised turkeys for food, Aztec Indians in Mexico were thought to be raising them as early as 200 B.C. The first U.S. Presiden-tial pardon for a turkey was ceremo-niously given in 1947.

Always sleepy after a turkey din-ner? Perhaps that’s because turkey contains an amino acid called Tryp-tophane, which sets off a chemical chain reaction that calms you down and makes you sleepy. Bon appetit!

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Circa ‘21 presents ‘White Christmas’ROCK ISLAND — Back

by popular demand, the stage version of the holi-day-film classic Irving Ber-lin’s “White Christmas” returns to Circa ‘21 Dinner Playhouse – the first pro-duction in what promises to be a spectacular 38th season for the Rock Island dinner theatre. Running through Dec. 28, “White Christmas” enjoyed huge-ly successful runs at Circa ‘21 when it was last staged in 2006 and 2007, and the theatre is thrilled to bring the musical/comedy back for those wanting to relive this sensational stage experience, plus those ready to enjoy this delight-ful show for the very first time.

Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” will be per-formed at Circa ‘21 on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:45 p.m., Sundays at 5:45 p.m. and Wednesday matinées at 1:30 p.m. Ticket prices are $48 plus tax for the evening dinner-and-show productions and $42.50 plus tax for the plat-ed-lunch matinées, with student tickets available for $28 plus tax.

Tickets are available through the Circa ‘21 tick-et office. For reservations, contact them at 1828 Third Ave., Rock Island or by calling 309-786-7733, ext. 2. Tickets are also available online at circa21.com.

Based on the timeless 1954 film starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye and Rosemary Clooney, the stage version of “White Christmas” retains all the charm of the beloved movie, and of course, fea-tures those classic songs that audiences have loved for generations, among them “Happy Holidays,” “The Best Things Happen When You’re Dancing,” “Snow,” “Blue Skies” and the unforgettable title song.

As with its productions in 2006 and 2007, this new presentation of “White Christmas” is being direct-ed by longtime Circa ‘21 favorite Ann Nieman, whose credits include some of the theatre’s most

popular productions, among them “Fiddler on the Roof,” “West Side Story,” “Grease,” “Joseph & the Amazing Technicol-or Dreamcoat,” “Annie” and the fall hit “Funny, You Don’t Look Like a Grandmother.”

Helping Nieman bring “White Christmas” to life is a splendid cast of professional performers, many of whom are veter-ans of the Circa ‘21 stage. The familiar faces include: Erin Churchill, who repris-es her role as Judy Haynes from 2006 and 2007, and whose additional venue credits include roles in “Cats,” “Grease” and “Are We There Yet?”; Michael Kennedy, an area favor-ite familiar from Circa ‘21’s “42nd Street” and St. Ambrose University’s “Death of a Salesman”; Brad Hauskins, of “The Full Monty,” “Southern Crossroads” and the sum-mer hit “Love, Lies, & The Lottery”; and Rachelle Walljasper, of the theatre’s “All Shook Up,” “The Dixie Swim Club” and “Fiddler on the Roof.”

“White Christmas’” additional Circa ‘21 vet-erans include Marc Cie-miewicz, who played

Tevye opposite Walljas-per’s Golda in this sum-mer’s “Fiddler On The Roof” and also appeared in “Nuncrackers and A Christmas Story: The Musi-cal”; Kelly Ann Lohrenz, from the theatre’s “Peter Pan,” “Pinkalicious” and “Miracle on 34th Street”; Tristan Layne Tapscott, of “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story,” “Legally Blonde: The Musical” and “A Christmas Carol”; Daniel Stanley, of this summer’s “Fiddler on the Roof”; and young Laila Haley, who was last seen playing Susan Walker in “Miracle on 34th Street.”

Rounding out the cast are a roster of exceptional talents making their Circa ‘21 debuts: Sara Tubbs, familiar locally from roles in the QC Theatre Work-shop’s “Last Call” and the District Theatre’s “A New Brain”; Trey Getz, of “Rent,” “Sweeney Todd” and “The Music Man”; Allison Nock, from “Cab-aret”, “A Chorus Line” and “West Side Story”; Carlos Morales, from “Footloose,” “Hair” and “42nd Street”; Kevin Korczynski, whose credits include “Ragtime,” “La Cage aux Folles” and “Joseph & the Amazing

Technicolor Dreamcoat”; Katherine Gantsch, a vet-eran of “Annie Get Your Gun,” “Urinetown” and “Cabaret”; Robert Wil-day, of “Guys & Dolls,” “Thoroughly Modern Mil-lie” and “A Chorus Line”; Carolyn Schmitz, from “Cabaret” and “My Fair Lady”; Jordyn Mitchell; and Daniel S. Hines, who will assume Bing Crosby’s character of Bob Wallace, and whose professional roles have taken him from Alaska to Florida.

Photo contributedCirca ‘21 Dinner Playhouse opens its 38th season with Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas.”

IVSO announces holiday concert

OTTAWA — The Illinois Valley Symphony Orches-tra will present its holiday concert at 4 p.m. Dec. 13 in the Ottawa High School auditorium.

Dane Suarez, a Princeton native and a 2014 Metro-politan Opera National Council finalist, will return to the area and join Sue Gillio of Peru, well-known throughout the Midwest as a gifted soloist, flute teach-er and principal flute play-er with the Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra, as featured soloists with the orchestra. They will bring

to the auditorium holiday music that the whole family can enjoy.

Selections will include John Rutter’s “Suite Antique, Mille Cherubini in Coro,” “O Holy Night,” White Christmas,” “The Bells of Christmas,” “Sleigh Ride” and more.

Admission is by season subscription or individual ticket, available online at ivso.org and at the door. Single admission is $15 for adults, $5 for students K-college with ID.

The orchestra will be con-ducted by Lucia Matos.

Santa Claus arrives at Peru Mall Nov. 22

PERU — Santa Claus will arrive at the Peru Mall at 11 a.m. Nov. 22 to kick off the holiday season.

He will arrive in the shopping center’s Sears wing on a sleigh pulled by Siberian huskies from the Adopt A Husky organiza-tion. He’ll make his way through the shopping cen-ter to his home, located in center court.

Children visiting Santa during his arrival will enjoy cookies and hot choco-late while care givers can refresh with coffee or water.

All children visiting Santa throughout the season will receive a floatable holiday toy, while supplies last.

Santa will remain in res-idence at Peru Mall until Dec. 24.

Adopt A Husky Inc. is a non-profit Siberian husky rescue organization serv-ing the Midwest and Pacific Northwest. Rescued dogs are sheltered in a network of foster homes in the var-ious states until they are adopted. For more infor-mation, visit www.adopta-husky.com.

Photo contributedSara Tubbs and Erin Churchill portray the Davis Sisters in the Circa ‘21 production of “White Christmas.”

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This WeekSt. Margaret’s Hospital

Auxiliary will host a design-er trunk show from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, and from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, in the hospital’s lower lobby. A variety of bamboo com-fort pillows, sheet sets, sunglasses, purses and perfumes will be featured at reduced prices. For more information, contact the Volunteer Services Office at 815-664-1130.

A holiday potpourri will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Fri-day, Nov. 21, and from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 22, at the Cotter res-idence, 9137 1725 East St., Tiskilwa. Numerous hand-crafted decorative items, wreaths, orna-ments, Christmas items, purses, baby items and baked goods will be for sale. Free coffee and cookies will be available.

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 2 to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, at the Neponset Community Building on West Commercial Street. To donate call 309-594-2282 or visit redcross-blood.org.

Holy Trinity Cherry will host the Cool 2 Duel Dueling Piano event Fri-day, Nov. 21, at Holy Trinity Church hall. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the show begins at 6:30 p.m. There will be a cash bar and light snacks. Tickets are $25 per person. Buy tickets are State Bank of Cherry, North Central Bank in Ladd, Holy Trinity Cherry church office, call 815-894-2006 or mail Holy Trinity at P.O. Box 159, Cherry, IL 61317. Proceeds will benefit Holy Trinity Parish.

A bluegrass, gospel and

country music jam will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Fri-day, Nov. 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.

The Shadows of the Blue and Gray/Princeton Civil War Committee will present An Evening with Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln, a one act presentation revisiting the events in the lives of Abra-ham and Mary Todd Lin-coln, at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at the Prairie Arts Center, 24 Park Ave. East, Princeton. This event is free and open to the pub-lic. Donations are welcome.

The Sheffield Methodist Church will hold a turkey and ham supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22. Dinner includes turkey and ham, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, salad, corn and green beans, roll, dessert and drink. Tickets are $8 for adults, $4 for children. Carry-outs will be available and delivery will be available to Sheffield residents by calling the church at 815-454-2539.

The Easter Seals of LaSalle and Bureau coun-ties will host its second annual Festival of Trees presented by U.S. Silica from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat-urday, Nov. 22, at Cele-brations 150 in Utica. This year’s Festival of Trees will be an open house, family friendly style event and will be free and open to the public. Elaborately decorated trees will be on display and available to bring home for $10 through a raffle. The event will feature performances throughout the day by local children, an Ugly

Sweater Contest, a $1 raf-fle, a visit from Santa and door prizes. Free crafts, storytelling, book drawings and entertainment for kids will be provided by Kiwan-is Club of LaSalle-Peru.

A benefit to help Dawn DeVenney Vervynck with expense due to her recent diagnosis of Stage 4 ade-nocarcinoma of the lung will be held Saturday, Nov. 22, at the American Legion Post 31, 1509 Railroad Ave., Kewanee. A bake sale will begin at noon, the benefit will be held from 2 to 10 p.m. and a pulled pork dinner will be served from 4 to 6 p.m. for $6 per plate. Music will be provided by Inside out and Cody Calk-ins. For more information or donations, contact Jan Powers at 309-525-0922, Joanie Marsh at 309-525-0875 or Lori DeVenney at 815-876-0532.

The Bureau Valley High School junior class pan-cake breakfast will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, in the BVHS commons. Tickets are available from any BV junior or at the door. Tick-ets are $5 for adults, $3 for ages 3-12. There will also be a bake sale and BV Storm clothing will be available to order.

UpcomingThe Random Act of

Culture will feature a performance of Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus” at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at a Peru business. Adult and high school age sing-ers are needed. There will be one practice at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, in the choir room at Illinois Valley Community College. For more information, call 815-224-2462 or email csing_kelsey@comcast.com.

The Oak Ridge Boys will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, at the Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson St. The Oak Ridge Boys will perform Christmas favorites as well as popular songs from their catalog. Tickets are $35, $45 and $55. Ticket are available at the box office, all Ticketmaster outlets, Ticketmaster.com or charge at 800-745-3000.

Auction CalendarNov. 20 – BAN Limited Partnership and

John Nordstrom 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 Auc-tion 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 – Bonnie and Howard Doty, real estate, 10 a.m., 406 N. East Street, Dover, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

Dec. 6 – F&A Kettman Trust, recreation-al real estate, 10:30 a.m., 11711 Holiday Fin Road, McNabb, McConville Realty, auctioneers.

Dec. 9 – Cheryl Lindner Trust, farmland, 10 a.m., auction held at 401 W. Main St., (The Shed), Wyanet, Rediger Auction Ser-vice, auctioneers.

Dec. 12 – Ruth Straw Estate, farmland, 10 a.m., auction held at 10684 W. Edge-wood Road, (Edgewood Golf Club), Polo, Rediger Auction Service, auctioneers.

Dec. 13 – Peter and Darlette Mathisen, two properties (three buildings), 10 a.m., 106 W. Washington St. and 406 & 408 S. Bloomington St., Streator, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

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With the Thanksgiving holiday just around the corner, Illinois Valley Scene asked students at Neponset Grade School what they are most thankful for ... Following are their responses.

“I’m thankful for my dog because he’s very playful and like a friend to me.”

Emily Norsworthy, fourth grade

“I’m thankful for my life because it has a lot of mean-ing, and I’m very important.”

Josh Ogorzalek, third grade

“I’m thankful for food because you can’t live without it.”

Mary Miller, fourth grade“I’m thankful for the creation of Earth because if it

wasn’t for the creation of Earth, we wouldn’t be here today.”

Shaan Dev, fourth grade

“I am most thankful for my family, because I love them a lot.”

Estrella Cervantes, fourth grade“I’m thankful for my friends because they are always

nice to me, and I like hanging out with them.”Aylah Petty, third grade

“I’m thankful for water because you use it for a lot of things.”

Lena Miller, fourth grade

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PRINCETON — The Princeton Public Library is conducting its annual Food for Fines Program through Nov. 22. For each canned or boxed food item you bring in, the library will forgive $1 worth of over-due fees, up to $25. This applies only to overdue fines, not service fees or amounts owing because of missing or damaged materials.

Thursday, Nov. 20, craft night is at 6:30 p.m. This program is family-friendly and welcomes all ages. Participants will make block printed cards and wrapping paper.

Friday, Nov, 21, a poetry night will be held at 7 p.m. at Four & Twenty Cafe, located at 420 S. Main St., Princeton, Read your own work, another poet’s work or come to listen. Free coffee and tea, plus other treats and drinks available for purchase.

Saturday, Nov. 22, a book presentation and book signing will be held at 12:30 p.m. The book is “A Familiar Taste of Seduc-tion” by Juls Berghammer. Juls was raised in Ohio, Ill., and she will talk about her recently-published book.

Monday, Nov. 24, the Monday Night Movie will be at 6:30 p.m. and feature a free-thinking man who finds himself betrothed to a millionaire’s daughter. When his fiance wants him to pursue big business, he has sec-ond thoughts about their marriage. This film asks what is important in life … money or enjoying your life with those you love? This film has romance, comedy and is a fun film all will

enjoy. Not rated.Thursday, Nov, 27 and

Friday, Nov. 28, the Princ-eton Public Library will be closed in observation of the Thanksgiving holiday.

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 815-663-4741.

TISKILWA — Thurs-day, 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. 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 pro-gram. Tickets will be avail-able for $1 or six for $5.

BUREAU — The Leep-ertown 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 com-puters for patron usage,

as well as copier, scanning and fax services.

Call 815-659-3283 for information. (The fax num-ber is the same as phone number).

HENNEPIN — Thursday, Nov. 20 the library will host a movie night at 6 p.m. Join the library for “Jack and the Cuckoo–Clock Heart,” rated PG. Based on the novel by the same name, the film explores the life of Jack, a boy who was born with a frozen heart. Midwife Madeleine takes action and saves Jack’s life by replacing his icy heart with a cuckoo clock. Jack will live, so long as he observes three rules: Never touch the clock, master his anger and never fall in love. But fall in love he does as he begin a journey of escape and pur-suit across countries, final-ly learning the great joys of owning a fully-formed heart.

Mark the calendar for Dec. 4, when the Hen-nepin Library will host an art night for teens, highlighting the artwork of Jasper Johns, specifically, his painting titled “Flag.” The fun begins at 6 p.m. After learning about the artist, participants will make a piece of art that symbolizes what each feels represents America, using the styles and techniques of Jasper Johns. For more information, call 815-925-7020.

After-school activities are held from 4 to 5 p.m. Activities are ideal for students in elementary school. For more informa-tion, 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.

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The more, the merrier – bring friends on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m.

Join the library on Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. for 30 minutes of sto-ries and songs. This pro-gram is ideal for little ones under 3 years of age. For more information, please call 815-339-2038.

MCNABB — Children in elementary school are invited to the library every Saturday at 10 a.m. at the McNabb Branch Library. November will be filled with projects that include musical instruments, wacky science experi-ments and awesome art projects. Come join them.

Preschool story times are ideal for children ages 3, 4 and 5 years old, with adult participation. Enjoy stories and make a small craft to take home. The program is at 11 a.m. on each Saturday. For more information, call 815-882-2378.

MAGNOLIA — Magnolia Branch Library will have homework hour from 4 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday nights throughout the school year. Children have the opportunity to have their completed homework checked or help them understand homework in progress. The library provides materials and equipment for help with school homework and projects. For more informa-tion, call 815-869-3038.

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How about some nice warm casseroles to create a meal to please every-one?

Pineapple Ham Bake

2 8-ounce cans unsweetened crushed pineapple

2/3 cup packed brown sugar

1 tablespoon vinegar2 teaspoons ground

mustard1 pound fully cooked

ham, cut into 1/4-inch piecesCombine the first

four ingredients in an ungreased 2-quart bak-ing dish. Mix well. Stir in ham. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 to 40 minutes until well heated through. Serve with slotted spoon. Serves 8.

Baked Spaghetti1 cup chopped onion1 cup chopped green

pepper1 tablespoon butter1 28-ounce can diced

tomatoes, undrained1 4-ounce can

mushroom stem and pieces

1 2 1/4-ounce can sliced ripe olives, drained

2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

1 pound ground beef, browned and drained

12 ounces spaghetti, cooked and drained

2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

1 can cream of mushroom soup

1/4 cup waterGrated Parmesan cheese

Sauté onion and pep-per in butter until tender. Add tomatoes, mush-rooms, olives and Italian seasoning. Add cooked ground beef and simmer, uncovered, for 10 min-utes. Put half of spaghetti in greased 13-by-9-inch pan. Layer with half of vegetable mixture and 1 cup of cheddar. Layer with spaghetti, balance of vegetables mixture, bal-

ance of cheddar and Par-mesan. Bake at 350° for 1 hour until finished. Serve with garlic bread.

Hamburger Casserole

2 pounds uncooked lean ground round

4 pounds potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick

1 large onion, sliced1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 beef bouillon cube1 cup hot water1 28-ounce can tomatoes

with liquid, cut upIn a Dutch oven, layer

half of the meat, potatoes and onion. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Repeat layers. Dissolve bouil-lon cube in water. Pour over all. Top with toma-toes. Cover and cook over medium heat for 45 to 50 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Serves 10.

Sirloin-Pepper and Onion Skillet2 tablespoons olive oil1 boneless beef sirloin

3/4 inch thick (1 pound), cut into 4 pieces

1 large onion, sliced2 medium green peppers

cut into 2-inch strips3 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon balsamic

vinegar1 10 3/4-ounce can

golden mushroom soup

1/2 cup water1 cup shredded cheddar

cheeseHeat one tablespoon

oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the beef and cook until well browned on both sides. Remove meat from skillet. Pour off fat. Reduce heat. Heat remaining oil in skillet. Add the onions and pep-pers and cook for 3 min-utes, stir occasionally. Add the garlic and cook until vegetables are crisp tender. Add the vinegar

to skillet and cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in soup and water and heat to boil. Return beef to skillet. Cover and cook to desired doneness. Sprin-kle with cheese.

Feta Shrimp Skillet

1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium onion, finely

chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon dried

oregano1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon salt2 14 1/2-ounce cans

diced tomatoes, undrained

1/4 cup white wine, optional

1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

1/4 cup crumbled feta cheeseIn a large nonstick skil-

let, heat oil over medi-um high heat. Add onion, cook and stir 4 to 6 min-utes until tender. Add gar-lic and seasonings. Cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes and, if desired, wine. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and sim-mer, uncovered, for 5 to 7 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened. Add shrimp and fresh parsley. Cook 5 to 6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, sprin-kle with cheese. Let stand, covered, until cheese is softened.

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Holiday celebration to showcase decorations

OTTAWA — The Red-dick Mansion Association (RMA) invites the public to a Holiday Preview Party from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Nov. 21-22.

After more than 2 weeks of work by many volun-teers, all the trees, gar-lands, candles, ornaments, centerpieces and lights will be in place. Roger Hoop-er and Steve Meyer, both members of the Board of Directors for the Reddick Mansion Association, will oversee and coordinate the decorating of the more than 20 rooms in the Man-sion.

In addition to enjoying the lovely decorations in a leisurely and relaxed atmosphere, people will be able to talk with costumed docents about the build-ing and its history. Also on display will be a collection of “Dept. 56 Original Snow Village” houses, on loan from RMA board mem-ber, Donna Nordstrom. Approximately 20 min-iature houses will be dis-played in the lower level of the Mansion. A suggested donation of $5 is request-ed.

Refreshments will reflect the sparkling evening theme and will feature champagne and chocolate. Visitors to the Mansion are invited to enjoy these treats while shopping the unique

and beautiful ornaments for sale from the trees in the lower level of the Man-sion. These ornaments, which have been chosen especially for the Reddick Mansion, include a collec-tion of crystal ornaments, a collection of mercury glass ornaments, and a col-lection of nature-themed ornaments. There will also be a red-and-white tree and a tree full of whim-sical, kid-friendly orna-ments. Another tree will be decorated with the cus-tom-designed ornaments

sold by the RMA several years ago which featured local landmarks including the Aquaduct, the WHL Wallace home, the LaSalle County Courthouse. Price range for all ornaments is between $1.00 and $6.00.

The Reddick Mansion, built in 1858, is listed on the National Register of Historic Sites and is open to the public for tours. The Mansion, at 100 W. Lafay-ette St., Ottawa, also has meeting/reception rooms available for rent for spe-cial events

Photo contributedReddick Mansion will hold a sparkling evening Nov. 21-22 to show off the holiday decorations.

Figge hosts College Invitation art showDAVENPORT, Iowa —

The seventh annual College Invitational opened at the Figge Art Museum Nov. 8 in the Mary Waterman Gild-ehaus Community Gallery.

The exhibition features 60 works of art by college students from nine area colleges and universities, including Ashford Univer-sity, Augustana College, Black Hawk College, Knox College, Monmouth Col-

lege, Scott Community Col-lege, St. Ambrose Universi-ty, Western Illinois Univer-sity and University of Iowa.

From ink, collage, stone-ware clay and etching to digital illustration, water-color, silkscreen and found materials — a wide variety of techniques are used in the artwork on display.

Art professors from each of the participating colleges were tasked with making a

selection of the top works from their school. Those selections are the frame-work for the 2014 College Invitational.

“The talent and creativi-ty at campuses throughout the region is remarkable,” said Director of Education Melissa Mohr.

The 2014 College Invi-tational exhibition will be on display through Feb. 8, 2015.

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Name: Kayte Elizabeth Ber-nardoni

Hometown: Lostant.Family: Mom - Patty, dad -

Mike, sister - Lauren.Sports: Volleyball and

Panteras.Favorite sport and why:

Volleyball because I love the game.

Favorite food and where to get it: Mac and cheese; my mom makes it.

Likes: Reading, being outside, sports.Dislikes: Chili, calculus.

Person with the greatest influence on my athlet-ic career and why: Grandparents because they’ve never had a bad thing to say.

Person with the greatest influence in my life and why: My parents.

If stranded on a deserted island I would have to have my: Cat named Viktor.

The last song I listened to was: “Habits” by Tove Lo.

I stay home to watch: “The Walking Dead.”When I need luck for a big game I: Hang out

with Lauren Colby for pre-game stress relief.Most unforgettable moment: Beating Fieldcrest

our sophomore year at our Chillicothe Tourna-ment.

What I would like to do in life: Go to law school in St. Louis and have my own firm.

Here’S a Look aT THe uPcoMINg area SPorTS SLaTe:

Thursday, Nov. 20Girls basketball: Princeton Hol-

iday Girls Tournament — BV vs. Stark County, 5 p.m., LaMoille-Ohio vs. Streator, 6:30 p.m., Prince-ton vs. PC, 8 p.m. Hall girls vs. Pecatonica, 7:15 p.m. at Oregon Thanksgiving Tournament. Junior high — PC at Parkside, Deer Park at PCA, 6 p.m.

Boys basketball: Junior high — Princeton Logan at Streator, 4:30 p.m., Dalzell at PCA, 5 p.m., PC at Roanoke-Benson, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 21Girls basketball: Princeton Hol-

iday Girls Tournament — Streator vs. PC, 5 p.m., Stark County vs. Henry, 6:30 p.m., BV vs. Mid-

land. St. Bede girls at Brimfield Tournament.

Saturday, Nov. 22Girls basketball: Princeton Hol-

iday Girls Tournament — Seventh place game — 3 p.m., fifth place game, 4:30 p.m., third-place game, 6 p.m., first-place game, 7:30 p.m. Hall girls at Oregon Thanksgiving Tournament, tba. St. Bede girls at Brimfield Tournament.

Monday, Nov. 24Girls basketball: High school

— DePue at PC, LaMoille-Ohio at

Galva, 7:30 p.m. Junior high — Dalzell at PCA, 5 p.m.

Boys basketball: Junior high — PCA at Lostant, 5 p.m., Peru Catho-lic at PC, 5:30 p.m. High school — PC vs. BV, 7 p.m., at Wethersfield Tournament; Princeton vs. Erie at Orion Tournament, 7 p.m.; LaMoil-le-Ohio at AFC Tournament, DePue at Williamsfield Tournament, St. Bede at Oregon Tournament, Hall at Seneca Tournament.

Tuesday, Nov. 25Girls basketball: High school —

LaMoille-Ohio at BV 7:30 p.m.Boys basketball: Junior high

— Ottawa Sheperd at Princeton Logan, 4:30 p.m., Peru Catholic at PCA, 6 p.m. High school — BV vs. Elmwood, 7 p.m., PC vs. Wethersfield at Wethersfield, 8:30 p.m., Princeton vs. Erie at Fulton

Tournament, 7 p.m.; DePue at Wil-liamsfield Tournament, St. Bede at Oregon Tournament, Hall at Seneca Tournament, LaMoille-Ohio at AFC Tournament.

Wrestling: PC at Streator, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 26Boys basketball: High school —

BV vs. Midland, 5:30 p.m., PC vs. Elmwood, 7 p.m. at Wethersfield Tournament; LaMoille-Ohio at AFC Tournament, St. Bede at Oregon Tournament, Hall at Seneca Tour-nament.

Thursday, Nov. 27Boys basketball: High school —

LaMoille-Ohio at AFC Tournament, DePue at Williamsfield Tournament, St. Bede at Oregon Tournament, Hall at Seneca Tournament.

Friday, Nov. 28Boys basketball: High school —

Princeton vs. Orion at Orion Tour-nament, 8:30 p.m.; PC vs. Midland, 5:30 p.m., BV vs. Annawan, 7 p.m. at Wethersfield Tournament; DePue at Williamsfield Tournament, St. Bede at Oregon Tournament, Hall at Seneca Tournament, LaMoil-le-Ohio at AFC Tournament.

Saturday, Nov. 29Boys basketball: High school

— Princeton vs. Sherrard at Orion Tournament, 5:30 p.m.; PC vs. Annawan, 5:30 p.m., BV vs. Wethersfield, 7 p.m. at Wethersfield Tournament; DePue at Williamsfield Tournament, St. Bede at Oregon Tournament, Hall at Seneca Tour-nament, LaMoille-Ohio at AFC.

Wrestling: PC at Newman JV Tourney, 10 a.m.

Putnam County High School senior Kayte

Bernardoni says the people with the

greatest influence on her athletic career

are her grandparents, because “they’ve never

had a bad thing to say.” Her parents have had the

greatest influence on her life.

IVS photo/Dixie Schroeder

Senior Spotlight • Kayte Bernardoni (PC)

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RunningTurkey Trot

OGLESBY — The 36th annual Oglesby 3-mile Turkey Trot will be at 9 a.m. Nov. 27 beginning and ending at Holy Family School in Oglesby.

Fees are $20 prior to race day and $25 on race day. There is a family special of $60 for four or more immediate family members living in the same house, done by advance mail-in only.

Packet/chip pickup and pre-registra-tion will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 26 with check-in from 7 to 8:30 a.m. on race day.

Also, a free gift will be given to each person who brings a non-perishable food donation for the Illinois Valley Food Pantry.

For more information, contact John Steele at 815-223-7922 or at jrsteele2280@sbcglobal.net, or Mitchell Hobbs at 309-452-7749.

BasketballKaiser-Kesseler

TournamentPRINCETON — The 40th annual Kai-

ser-Kesseler Holiday Tournament will be Monday, Dec. 1, and Tuesday, Dec. 2, at Logan Junior High School in Princeton.

This tournament is named in honor of former Logan coach Bill Kaiser and the late Mike Kesseler. It consists of four eighth-grade basketball teams.

The schedule is as follows:On Dec. 1, host Logan will play Gen-

eseo at 5 p.m. followed by Amboy vs. Kewanee.

On the next night, the third-place game will be played at 5 p.m. with the champi-onship game to follow.

Admission is $1 for K-8 students and $2 for high school students and adults.

Running Rebels BasketballOTTAWA — Registration is now open

for the Running Rebels third annual Winter Boys Basketball League which starts in January. There will also be three competitive tournaments (Jan. 3, March 7, March 27).

Rebels events are open to feeder teams, school teams and travel teams. Teams from Aurora, Bloomington, Dav-enport, Ladd, Jacksonville, Joliet, LaSal-le-Peru, Lincolnway, Marseilles, Mendota, Morris, Naperville, Newark, Normal, Orland Park, Oswego, Ottawa, Pontiac, Princeton, Putnam County, Rockford, Sterling, Streator, Tinley Park, Winnebago and Yorkville have participated in Run-ning Rebels competitive events.

To register your team(s), visit http://www.runningrebelsbasketball.com/team-registration-form.html. Entry into one of the events will be confirmed upon receipt of team entry fee.

For more information, call Eric Rom-bach at 815-326-1527

Met Youth basketballPRINCETON — 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 basketballPERU — 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, con-tact the Y at 815-223-7904, ext. 40, or by email at moorej55ymca@yahoo.com.

VolleyballPTVBC signups

PRINCETON — The Princeton Tiger Volleyball Club is looking for girls inter-ested 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.

SoccerMet soccer league

PRINCETON — The Bureau County Metro Center will be the site for an indoor soccer league for all ages to run Tues-days and Thursdays, Dec. 2 through Jan. 29. To sign up, call the Metro Center at 815-872-0840.

YMCA soccer leaguePERU — The youth soccer league at

the Illinois Valley YMCA will be held Sun-day 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.

Photo contributed

Prairie Conference champsThe Peru Catholic School eighth-grade girls basketball team, the defending champions from last year, won the Prairie Conference Tournament. Team members are (front row) Katelyn Kapraun, Aubery Knoublauch, Heidi Story, Olivia Smith and Sarah Perkins; (back row) coach Dave Smith, Nena Perry, Makenzie Mauser, Alicia Koogler, Jane Barnes, Josee Ladzinski and coach Keaton Smith.

Egan Hicks (left) took first place in the Chapel Hill singles match play and Bill Livey was second in dou-bles.

Photos contributedFred Cartwright and John Hedrich (with trophy) took first place for doubles in the Chapel Hill match play and Bill Livey (from left) and Rick Peacock placed second.

Chapel Hillmatch play

winners