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For the past month, Santa Claus has made a variety of stops throughout Bureau and Putnam counties. As he talked to boys and girls — and a few pets too, he learned of all the wonderful children in our two-county area, who were anxiously awaiting his arrival on Christmas Eve. Here, the Jolly Old Elf Himself, takes a breather, after helping to delight area children of all ages. Santa Clause is also known around the world as Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle and simply Santa — a figure with legendary, historical and folkloric origins, who brings gifts to the homes of good children on Christmas Eve. Wear-ing his iconic red coat with white collar and cuffs, white-cuffed trousers, a black leather belt and boots, and a white beard and moustache, Santa is believed to make a list of children throughout the world, classifying them as “naugh-ty” or “nice” and then deliver presents like toys and candy to all the “nice” children in the world; coal is reserved for the not-so-nice or “naughty” chil-dren. It’s said he accomplishes this task with the help of elves who make all the toys and his team of flying reindeer who pull his sleigh. If you doubt he’s been to Bureau or Putnam counties, just listen closely ... You’ll hear his “Ho, ho, ho,” as he slips out of sight and already gets prepared for next year’s journey.

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This WeekThe Illinois Department of Natural Resources and

Starved Rock State Park present holiday storytelling with local storyteller Bill Myers at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28 at the Starved Rock Visitor Center’s Kaskaskia Room. This program will last one hour and is sponsored by the Starved Rock Foundation.

Starved Rock Lodge in Utica will host its annual New Year’s Eve party at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31. There will be food, dancing, party favors and champagne toasts at midnight. The cost is $450 per couple with overnight accommodations and $225 per couple for the party only. Reservations are required. To book a reserva-tion, call 815-220-7386.

UpcomingThe American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 2

to 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2, at the Tiskilwa Fire Department, 135 N. High St., Tiskilwa.

The First United Church of Christ in Sheffield will hold its community coffee from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3 in parish hall.

Starved Rock Lodge will host a bridal expo from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4. Couples can meet area wed-ding vendors. This is open to public and admission is free. For more information, call 815-220-7333 or visit www.starvedrocklodge.com.

The Princeton Moose Lodge will host a bingo night at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6. 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. The lodge is at 1339 N. Euclid Ave. in Princeton. For more information, call the lodge at 815-879-5261.

The Ottawa Art League will meet at 7 p.m. Wednes-day, Jan. 7, in the lower level of the 807 Building on LaSalle Street in Ottawa. Members will bring their own art to discuss. Dues for the 2015 Membership can be paid at the meeting. For more information, visit ottawaartleague.org.

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, at the First United Methodist, 316 S. Church St., Princeton.

The Bureau Valley Volunteer Hospice will hold its annu-al meeting at 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, in the multi-pur-pose meeting room on the fourth floor of the physicians building at Perry Memorial Hospital.

The Princeton Moose Lodge will host a bingo night at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20. 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. The lodge is at 1339 N. Euclid Ave. in Princeton. For more information, call the lodge at 815-879-5261.

Three creative ideas for holiday party themes and décor(StatePoint) The look

of your holiday party can be just as important as its other elements. So go above and beyond a plain table setting. Set the mood for your party and provide a striking visual to accompany the feast by creating a thematic holi-day “tablescape.”

The experts at Bed Bath & Beyond are offering three ideas for elevating your entertaining décor:

Rustic livingA warm, woodsy vibe

invites lingering conver-sation. Skip the tablecloth and add a burlap runner and rattan placemats in rich neutral hues to create a foundation of textures. Bring in some warmth using soft green moss centerpieces and the sleek glitter of champagne flutes.

Mix shapes to give the table a casual, welcom-ing feel. For example, for a rectangular table, use round placemats with square plates. Likewise, use centerpieces of varied heights, such as glass can-dle holders of different

sizes accented with rope and filled with moss. Add tall branches to the moss for a dramatic touch.

Consider Lenox Park City flatware and china. The porcelain plates are decorated with delicate bare branches and the flatware’s design mimics tree bark.

Remember, little details go a long way. Add sprigs of rosemary to Cham-pagne for an evergreen feel and flavor.

Glamorous goldTo create an opulent

look, think rich colors, vivid patterns and one of the hottest tabletop trends this season—gold.

When opting for a for-mal setting, avoid mixing shapes and limit your color palette. From pla-cemats to china, repeat soft curves for an over-all unified effect. Use a show-stopping place set-ting that creates richness and visual depth, such as Wedgwood’s Renaissance Gold, which pairs gold with cobalt blue. Mirror these colors with your other table accessories.

Use soft touches to keep the look from feeling cold, such as lush roses in full bloom or ferns spray painted gold for a pretty finishing touch.

A modern classic

From retro-sweetness to sleek modernity, get the best of both festive worlds in one beautiful setting.

For a dark wood table, skip tablecloth and place-ments and instead use clear chargers with gold beaded rims under the place settings.

Tall white taper can-dles, set in white porce-lain candleholders, are a timeless touch that cast a warm glow for a wel-coming ambiance. For the centerpiece, use a crystal bowl and crystal vases, filled with a bubbly mix of red ornaments. Swap a traditional runner for artfully strewn ribbons to add funky personality.

Use white cotton nap-kins topped with elegant gold-edged flatware and gold-rimmed drinking glasses for a look with

enduring appeal. While gold is on-trend, such ornate accents have an undeniably traditional feel.

Top each place setting with a colorful ornament. A trick? Leave room in the bowl centerpieces so guests can drop in the bulbs from their place settings when dinner is served.

More ideas, decorating tips, recipes, printable décor, gift ideas, play-lists and holiday inspira-tion can be found at the “Above & Beyond” blog at Blog.bedbathandbeyond.com.

This holiday, wow your guests and set the mood for your feast with tables-capes that please the eye.

Be a ‘sweet’ holiday host this year(StatePoint) Festive hol-

iday parties are a winter staple. But how do you put a twist on the annu-al tradition? To add new flavor and excitement to your holiday gathering this year, consider incor-porating a series of sweet surprises to delight your guests.

The perfect pairing

You’re probably famil-iar with the concept of pairing appetizers and entrées with the perfect wines, but you may not realize that it’s just as important for your sweet treats!

If you’re serving a par-ticularly sweet candy such as peanut brittle, pair it with a stout beer for the perfect complement. And if you’ve chosen a rich, indulgent chocolate for your guests, consider pairing with an equally bold Cabernet Sauvignon so the wine can stand up to the flavor of the choc-olate.

The sweetest buffet

To show your guests you care, create a candy buffet and invite them to pick a selection of their favorite sweets. Not everyone has the same preferences, so be sure to offer a variety of treats including a selection of truffles, nuts and chews, and for the little ones, gourmet lollypops are always a hit!

Always serve sweet treats made with high-quality ingredients. See’s Candies is one of the few remaining candy makers that ages its choc-olate -- a process that takes longer, but imparts a smooth, mellow flavor. See’s candies have no added preservatives and are also gluten free.

Sweets for the road

If you’re not sure your guests will save room for dessert, consider sending

them home with a goodie bag to enjoy later. See’s Candies offers treats in a variety of sizes and price ranges, sure to fit within your budget and please each of your guests. You can find See’s Candies

at holiday gift center locations in major malls nationwide or at www.Sees.com.

With these simple twists, your guests are sure to have only “sweet” things to say!

Easy ways to make an impressive cheese plate for holiday entertaining

(StatePoint) Antici-pating holiday guests? By keeping a few flavor-ful, unique items in the pantry and refrigerator, entertaining can both look and be simple and innovative. One easy, yet impressive way to enter-tain your guests’ taste buds is with a cheese plate.

Try starting with such

flavorful cheeses as Hen-nings Cranberry Chi-potle Cheddar and Le Maréchal Alpine Cheese to get guests’ attention, and then wow them with a cheese like Hervé Mons Camembert stuffed with Porcini Mushrooms or Truffles. If any visitors have special dietary needs restricting them from eat-ing wheat, or simply to

add a pop of color, serv-ing Simple & Crisp Blood Orange dried fruit crisps in place of crackers is a beautiful and delicious option. You can find all of these items exclusively at Whole Foods Market for the holiday season.

For added texture and flavor on your cheese plate, don’t forget to pick up a variety of nuts -- such

as Marcona almonds, candied pecans or fresh walnuts -- to serve along-side dried figs, fruit cake and local honey. Make things even more fun by popping some lightly salted popcorn to add to your cheese board. You can find more tips at wholefoodsmarket.com.

Cheers to innovating your holiday cheese plate!

Jan. 1-3 – New Years Holiday Estate Auction, Victorian furniture, antique rugs, spool cabinets, lamps, clocks, statues, artwork, pottery, fine glassware, costume jewel-ry, automobiles, toys, cast iron, firearms, duck decoys, coins, knives, military items, 10 a.m., 1635 N. Main St. (Tumbleson Auction Center), Princeton, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

Jan. 24 – Estate Farmland Auction, Myrle W. Plotner Estate, 318 acres more or less Stark County, 10 a.m., Bradford Legion Hall Located one mile west of Bradford on Route 93, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

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PRINCETON — Thurs-day, Dec. 25, the library will be closed in obser-vation of the Christmas holiday.

Monday, Dec. 29, the Monday Night Movie will begin at 6:30 p.m. and feature a classic Christ-mas tale about a mean, stingy, business owner who does not know the meaning of the holiday season. He mistreats his clerk and everyone else he encounters. On Christ-mas Eve, he is visited by three spirits that show him his past, present and future … Unless he mends his ways.

Tuesday, Dec. 30, the preschool story time and craft will begin at 10:30 a.m., and the theme is bells. Also Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., there will be a musical performance featuring Elm City Bells. The bell ensemble will be celebrating its 40th anni-versary with a concert of favorite Christmas music as well as other favorite songs.

Wednesday, Dec. 31, the Princeton Public Library will be closed for New Year’s Eve.

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Memorial Library will be closed on Dec. 25, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1.

Tuesday, Dec. 30, the library will host a story time at 5:30 p.m. with a craft and story related to New Year’s noisemakers.

TISKILWA — Monday, Dec. 29, the library will host a story hour for all ages at 2 p.m.

The library has had several donations made recently, so stop in and check out the new books, DVDs and audios the library has acquired. Donations are always accepted in good usable condition.

LADD — The Ladd Pub-lic Library has resumed preschool story times. Programs are held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays in the children’s depart-ment. Programs feature a variety of activities including stories, songs, crafts and much more. Tuesday, Dec. 30 the theme will be New Year’s.

Anyone interested in the library book club may contact the library at 815-894-3254.

Patrons who haven’t tried the library’s eBook programs yet, should stop in and speak with

Amy.The library offers

eBooks through the OMNI consortium and also e-Read Illinois.

BUDA — The Mason Memorial Public Library will be closed until Sat-urday, Dec. 27. The next week, the library will close at 5 p.m. on Dec. 31 and remain closed until Saturday, Jan. 3.

OHIO — Th Ohio Public Library continues to offer computer classes as part of the Eliminate the Digi-tal Divide Grant program. If anyone is interested in computer training, stop in to the library to get signed up and into a class.

BUREAU — The Leep-ertown Township Public Library is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 2 to 6 p.m., Thurs-day 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).

PERU — The Peru Public Library is offering

basic instruction on using a computer, email or the Internet. During twice a month sessions, patrons can schedule times to learn computer basics.

“Since everyone learns at difference speeds, the library wants to pro-vide individual sessions allowing adults to learn at their own pace without pressure,” Charm Ruhn-ke, library director, said about the new program.

Tuesdays with Comput-ers is every first and third Tuesdays from January to April, between 10 and 11 a.m. Call to schedule a session; walk-ins wel-come as space allows.

PUTNAM COUNTY — The six Putnam County Public Libraries will host computer classes covering topics such as basic computer classes, Internet and email skills, downloading eBooks and more. Space is limited to five participants per class, and registration is required.

To register for a class or for more information, call your local branch library.

MAGNOLIA – Magno-lia Branch Library will have homework hour on

Tuesday and Thursday nights from 4 to 5 p.m. throughout the school year. Children have the opportunity to have their completed homework checked or seek help understanding homework in progress. The library provides materials and equipment for help with school homework and projects.

HENNEPIN – Preschool story times are every Tuesday at 2 p.m. and at 10:30 a.m. on Fridays. Join the library for sto-ries, crafts, games and more. This program is ideal for children ages 3, 4, and 5 years of age.

After-school activities take place most Thurs-days from 4 to 5 p.m. for children in early ele-mentary school. Come to the Hennepin library for stories and related crafts, activities and games.

The Hennepin Book Club meets at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of every month at the Hen-nepin Library headquar-ters. The group discusses a single title all partici-pants have read together and selects a title for the following month.

GRANVILLE– Join the

library for stories and crafts. The preschool pro-gram is ideal for children ages 3, 4 and 5 years old. The more, the merri-er – bring friends. Tues-day mornings at 10 a.m.

The Granville Favorites Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Wednes-day of every month. Each month the group meets to discuss favorite and not-so-favorite titles par-ticipants have read.

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

MCNABB – Every Satur-day morning at 10 a.m. the McNabb Branch Library features youth programming for chil-dren in early elementary school. December will be filled with projects that include musical instru-ments, wacky science experiments and awe-some art projects. Preschool story times are held at 11 a.m. Saturdays and are ideal for children ages 3, 4, and 5 years old with adult participa-tion. Enjoy stories, and make a small craft to take home.

Here’s your libraryCherry Library — Village Hall, CherryGranville — 815-339-2038Hennepin —815-925--7020Ladd Public Library — 125 N. Main St., Ladd, 815-894-3254LaMoille Clarion Library — 81 Main St., LaMoille, 815-638-2356Leepertown Township Library — 201 E. Nebraska St., Bureau, 815-659-3283Magnolia —815-869-3038Mason Memorial Library — 104 W. Main St., Buda, 309-895-7701McNabb — 815-339-2378Princeton Public Library — 698 E. Peru St., Princeton, 815-875-1331Mineral-Gold Public Library — 120 E. Main St., Mineral, 309-288-3971Neponset Public Library — 201 Commercial St., Neponset, 309-594-2204Ohio Township Library — 112 N. Main St., Ohio, 815-376-5422Putnam (Condit) — 815-437-2811Raymond A. Sapp Memorial Library — 103 E. Main St., Wyanet, 815-699-2342Richard A. Mautino Memorial Library — 215 E. Cleveland St., Spring Valley,

815-663-4741Selby Township Library — 101 Depot St., DePue, 815-447-2660Sheffield Public Library — 136 E. Cook St., Sheffield, 815-454-2628Standard — 815-339-2471Tiskilwa Library — 119 E. Main St., Tiskilwa, 815-646-4511Walnut Public Library — 101 Heaton St., Walnut, 815-379-

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If you would like to include your news on our Library Corner page, send your items to Goldie Currie at gcurrie@bcrnews.com. For more information, call Currie at 815-875-4461, ext. 236.

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“I look forward to the beautiful Christmas music and trimming my door.”

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“I look always forward to the Christmas music, the decorations and getting to see family.”

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“I look forward to seeing the little ones get so excited around Christmas and getting to see the family and also the food. We have the best recipe for plum pudding.”

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Jesse White urges student readers to enter Letters About Literature competitionSecretary of State and

State Librarian Jesse White is urging students in Grades 4-12 to enter the 2015 Letters About Liter-ature contest, a national reading and writing com-petition 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 let-ters can see how literature inspires and touches the lives of our young peo-ple. I encourage all our students to take part in Letters About Literature,

and I hope their partici-pation 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. Win-ners and teachers will be invited to an awards cer-emony in Springfield. The state winners letters will be forwarded for national judging.

The deadline to enter the competition is Jan. 15

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Ya-hoo, another New Year’s Eve to cel-ebrate. When all your friends come over, put them to work in the kitchen and have fun making up snacks for your party. Get them to come early, so you can enjoy the whole night.

Sandwich Spirals8 slices multigrain bread1 1/2 cups filling such as Pimiento

cheese, chicken salad or egg saladTrim crusts from bread slices. Using

a rolling pin, flatten each slice. Spread 3 to 4 tablespoons filling on each bread slice. Starting with a short end, roll into a cylinder. Using a serrated bread knife, cut each cylinder into 1/2-inch slices with a gentle sawing motion, discarding ends. Serve. You can always double up the bread slices and put Pimento cheese on one slice, top with another bread and put chicken salad for a double layer.

Classic Beef Nachos1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 small yellow onion, chopped1 large clove garlic, minced1/2 pound ground beef2 tablespoons chopped cilantro4 tablespoons chili powderKosher salt and ground black pepper4 ounces tortilla chips3 ounces each cheddar cheese and Mon-

terrey Jack cheese, shredded3 to 4 tablespoons fresh salsa2 tablespoons sour cream1/2 avocado, diced2 tablespoon black olives, sliced

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic, cook until onion is soft, about 6 minutes. Add beef and cook, breaking up with a wood-en spoon, until meat is browned, about 15 minutes. Add cilantro, chili powder and 1/2 cup water, season with salt and pep-per. Cook until meat is cooked through and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. Heat oven to 425°. Arrange half of the chips on a small baking sheet or

in an ovenproof dish. Top with half of the cheeses. Arrange remaining chips on top then sprinkle with remaining cheese and meat mixture. Bake until cheese is melted and bubbling, 8 to 12 minutes. Remove from oven and top with salsa, sour cream, avocado and olives. Serves 4. You can always double or triple the recipe.

Pimento Cheese Spread2 7-ounce jars sliced pimientos, drained3 10-ounce bricks sharp cheddar cheese,

finely shredded1 cup mayonnaise

Place the drained pimientos in a blend-er or food processor and puree until almost smooth. In a very large bowl, using an electric mixer, combine the cheese and pimientos, beating until almost smooth. Beat in mayonnaise. The spread may be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Remove the spread from the refrigerator and allow reaching room temperature before serv-ing makes 32 servings.

Deviled Eggs12 hard cooked eggs, peeled1/2 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon black pepper3 tablespoons finely diced ham2 tablespoons finely shredded cheddar

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Sloppy Joes1 tablespoon canola oil1 onion, diced1 rib celery, diced

1/4 cup finely diced green pepper1 1/2 pounds ground beef1 cup tomato sauce1/2 cup chili sauce1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 tablespoon cider vinegar1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar1 teaspoon salt1 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground pepper6 sandwich buns split

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Have someone else fill up a platter with all kinds of cracker and all kinds of sliced cheeses. Bowls of all kinds of chips and dips and your drinks. Make up a platter of all kinds of cookies and brownies for the sweet lovers. And you’ve got a night full of fun.

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Michael Camp (Princeton)

Nickname: Mike, Mikey, Champ, Mchamp, Campy.

School: Princeton High School.

Date/place of birth: Jan. 10, 1997, Spring Valley.

Hometown: Spring Valley.Family: Dad, Dave; mom,

Melinda; sister, Alexis; brothers, Drew and Derek.

Sports: Football, basket-ball, baseball and bowling.

Favorite sport and why: Football, you have to trust other people to do their jobs.

Favorite food and where to get it: Cheeseburger, any-where.

Likes: Sports.Dislikes: Feet.Person with the greatest

influence on my athletic career and why: Coach Amy — he always pushes me to do better.

Person with the greatest influence on my life and why: My mom because she is always there for me.

If stranded on a deserted island, I would have to have my: A boat and my girlfriend.

The last song I listened to was: “Echo” by Gorilla Zoe.

People would be surprised to know that: I can’t hear the whistle in sports.

I stay home to watch: “Top Gear.”

When I need luck for a big game, I: Listen to music, and a hug from my girlfriend.

The funniest person I’ve ever met and why: Myself because nobody is funnier.

What they’ll say about me at school after I graduate: I am one of the funniest peo-ple ever.

Most embarrassing moment: When I got beat up by Sierra Storm.

Most unforgettable moment: When I scored the winning touchdown against Macomb.

Ultimate sports fantasy: Go to the NFL.

What I would like to do in life: Be a mechanic.

Three words that best describe me: Funny, nice, deaf.

Here’s a look at the upcoming area sports slate:

Thursday, Dec. 25Merry Christmas

Friday, Dec. 26Boys Basketball: High School — St.

Bede, Princeton tba at Plano Christmas Classic; BV vs. Orion, 10 a.m., BV vs. Lena-Winslow, 1 p.m., at Erie Tournament; Putnam County vs. Serena, 10:30 a.m., LaMoille-Ohio vs. Marquette, 3:30 p.m. at Marseilles Holiday Tournament.

Girls Basketball: High School — Bureau Valley vs. Rockridge, 5:30 p.m., at Erie Tournament.

Saturday, Dec. 27Boys Basketball: High School — St.

Bede, Princeton tba at Plano Christmas Classic; BV vs. Stockton, 8:30 p.m., at Erie Tournament; DePue vs. Princeville, 8 p.m., at Princeville Holiday Tournament; Putnam County, LaMoille-Ohio Marseilles Holiday Tournament tba.

Girls Basketball: High School — Bureau

Valley vs. Erie, 8:30 a.m., Bureau Valley vs. Wethersfield, 1 p.m., at Erie Tournament; Hall vs. Riverdale, 3 p.m., Hall vs. Prophetstown, 7:30 p.m., at Prophetstown Tournament.

Monday, Dec. 29Boys Basketball: High School — St. Bede,

Princeton tba at Plano Christmas Classic; BV vs. Erie, 7:30 p.m. at Erie Tournament; DePue vs. Princeville, 8 p.m., at Princeville Holiday Tournament; Putnam County, LaMoille-Ohio Marseilles Holiday Tournament tba.

Girls Basketball: High School — Bureau Valley vs. Mercer County, noon, at Erie Tournament; Hall vs. Orion, 6 p.m., at Prophetstown Tournament.

Tuesday, Dec. 30Boys Basketball: High School — St.

Bede, Princeton tba at Plano Christmas Classic; BV at Erie Tournament tba; DePue vs. Princeville, 8 p.m, at Princeville Holiday Tournament; Putnam County, LaMoille-Ohio Marseilles Holiday Tournament tba.

Girls Basketball: High School — Bureau Valley at Erie Tournament, tba.

BCR photo/Mike VaughnMichael Camp of Princeton High School credits his mom for being the biggest influence on his life because she is always there for him.

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PHS golf awardsAward winners for the 2014 Princeton High School boys golf season are (from left) Seth Torchia (JV Sportsmanship Award), Josh Eggers (Varsity Most Improved Award), Austin Jamison (JV Most Valuable Player), Jeremy Hopper (JV Most Improved Award), Ian Nichols (Varsity Most Valuable Player, Varsity Sportsmanship Award, 4-Year Award), Miles Rose (4-Year Award).

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PCA girls finish thirdThe Princeton Christian Academy Girls Basketball team finished third in the Prairie Conference Tournament. The PCA Lady Eagles played against Prairie Conference teams of Dimmick, St. Louis, Peru Catholic, Dalzell, Deer Park, Lostant, and Rhema as well as Logan Junior High School this year. Team members include (front row, from left) Rhiannon Searl, Madison Krich, Maracole Wolbrecht, Lil Wolbrecht, Cearra LaPlante, J’Kira Wolbrecht, Andrea Imsland, and Zoe Searl; and (back row) coach Dave Van Den Bussche, Kelly Van Den Bussche, Madison Richards, Kenley Grimmer, Emily Fisher, and assistant coach Keith Wolbrecht.

BasketballRunning Rebels BasketballOTTAWA — Registration is now open for

the Running Rebels third annual Winter Boys Basketball League which starts in Jan-uary. 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, Davenport, Ladd, Jacksonville, Joliet, LaSalle-Peru, Lincolnway, Marseilles, Mendota, Morris, Naperville, Newark, Normal, Orland Park, Oswego, Ottawa, Pontiac, Princeton, Put-nam County, Rockford, Sterling, Streator, Tinley Park, Winnebago and Yorkville have participated in Running Rebels competi-tive events.

To register your team(s), visit http://www.runningrebelsbasketball.com/team-registration-form.html. Entry into one of these events will be con-firmed upon receipt of team entry fee. For more information, call Eric Rombach at 815-326-1527.

At the MetYouth basketball

PRINCETON — The Princeton Park Dis-trict youth basketball league for Grades 1-6 will start back up on Saturday mornings from Feb. 14 through March 21. Emphasis will be on teamwork and sportsmanship. To sign up, call the Metro Center at 815-872-0840.

Sports of all sportsPRINCETON — 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 Cen-ter. The class will be held March 3-12.

Swim lessonsPRINCETON — The Princeton Park Dis-

trict will offer swim lessons for all ages and levels at the Bureau County Metro Center.

Weight trainingPRINCETON — Beginning adult weight

training is available at the Bureau County Metro Center. Call the Met at 815-872-0840 for more information.

Karate lessonsPRINCETON — The Princeton Park Dis-

trict is offering karate lessons for all ages at the Bureau County Metro Center. Lessons will be taught on Mondays and Thurs-days. Call the Met at 815-872-0840 for more information.

Fitness classesPRINCETON — The Princeton Park

District offers a variety of water and land fitness and spin classes. Call the Met at 815-872-0840 for more information.

Youth dodgeballPRINCETON — The Bureau County

Metro Center is hosting a youth dodgeball league for Grades 1-6 on Fridays from Jan. 23-Feb. 27. The fee is $15.

Call the Met at 815-872-0840 for more information for all park district programs.

Adult volleyballPRINCETON — A recreational adult vol-

leyball league will be held at the Bureau County Metro Center on Sundays starting Feb. 1. Fees are $50 per team.

Soccer leaguePRINCETON — The Bureau County

Metro Center hosts an indoor youth soccer league through Jan. 29.

Cheer campPRINCETON — An instructional cheer

camp will be taught by former and current cheerleaders, who will combine spirit and athleticism in a learning environment. The camp will be held at the Bureau County Metro Center from Jan. 13-22.

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emailed to sports@bcrnews.com.

Air rifle instruction to be providedBureau County 4-H, a program of

the University of Illinois Extension, has opened up registration for air rifle instruction.

Youth ages 8-18 years old will receive instruction from state certified instructors who have completed extensive training programs. Sessions will be held at LZ Resale and Shooting Range at 120 E. St. Paul St., Spring Valley. The Bureau Coun-ty 4-H Shooting Sports program will pro-vide all necessary equipment. However, if you would like to bring your own equip-ment you may do so.

The first session will be held on Sunday, Jan. 11, 1-2 p.m., and will run for six con-secutive Sundays. The cost to participate

is $25 for 4-H members who have paid the $20 annual 4-H program fee; $45 for new 4-H members who have not paid the $20 annual 4-H program fee.

This program is limited to the first 10 who complete the registration process. The completed paperwork and payment must be received in order to be consid-ered complete. Registration will close on Jan. 7, 2015.

The registration paperwork (three forms) is available at http://web.exten-sion.illinois.edu/blmp or by visiting the Bureau County Extension Office, 850 Thompson St., Princeton.

If you need a reasonable accommoda-tion to participate, contact 815-875-2878.

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