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Larry B. Peterson (pictured) will accompany the crowd on the organ. Peterson has an extensive background in music. He is a recit-alist and a composer. Peterson describes the event as a “Norman Rockwell-type of event.”

There is no fee to attend, and no offering will be taken. Refresh-ments will be served in the church’s fellowship hall following the sing-a-long. The public is invited to come and sing the Christmas carols they know and love along with other members of the community. Last year’s event was standing-room only, so organizers encourage everyone to come early and join in the fun.

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Illinois Valley Scene spoke with Amy Kreis-er’s second-grade class at Putnam County Primary School and asked the stu-dents what their favorite part of Christmas is. Here are their answers:

“Getting presents and spending time with my family.”

Enzo Holocker

“Opening the presents and eating with my whole family.”

Sadie Bailey

“Eating the cookies that my mom made.”

Lily Thompson

“The presents.”Vincent Cannone

“Playing in the snow.”Christopher Sipich Jr.

“Getting presents.”Preston Charles Faletti

“Going sledding.”Nathan Fuchs

“Santa because he gives us presents.”

Griffin Smith

“Spending time with my family and celebrating Jesus’ birthday.”

Jake Migliorini

“When I get to open my presents on Christmas morning.”

Brooklyn Brester

“Opening presents.”Lisa Myres

“Seeing my family and going to my Grandpa’s or going to Glen Ellyn, so I can see my great grand-parents.”

Brody Harp

“Opening presents.”Preston Shurts

“Opening presents and spending time with my family.”

Valeria Villagomez

“Spending time with family.”

Jaclyn Kierski

“Getting my presents and opening them.”

Jaden Siegmann

“Getting presents.”Alec DeGroot

“Opening presents.”Mason Brannon

“Opening presents and trying to look for Santa Claus.”

Samantha Hulet

“Spending time with my family.”

Reese Poole

“Playing in the snow and opening presents.”

Drew Carlson

“Spending time with my family.”

Alexis Garncarz

What is your favorite part of Christmas?

IV Scene photo/Ken Schroeder Students from Amy Kreiser’s second-grade class at Putnam County Primary School share their favorites things about Christmas.

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 Let-ters About Literature con-test, a national reading and writing competition spon-sored by the Illinois Center

for the Book.Letters About Litera-

ture 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.

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 Illi-nois winner will be selected for each level and receive a $200 cash award. Teach-ers of the winning students will receive a $100 cash award to purchase materi-als for their school library.

Winners and teachers will be invited to an awards ceremony in Springfield.

The deadline to enter the competition is Jan. 15 for Levels I and II. Level III was Dec. 15. State win-ners will be announced in

April 2015. For more infor-mation about the com-petition, contact Bonnie Matheis at 217-558-2065 or [email protected]. Infor-mation is also available at http://illinoiscenterforthe-book.org.

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This WeekThe Perry Memorial

Auxiliary will sponsor a book fair from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, and Friday, Dec. 19 in the medical office building lobby at Perry. For more information, contact Karen Russell at 815-876-2250.

A bluegrass, gospel and country music jam will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, at the First Lutheran Church at 116 N. Pleasant St. in Princeton. Jams will con-tinue the third Friday of each month. Players and listeners are welcome. Snacks and soft drinks available. For more infor-mation, call 815-875-2057.

The artists of Bucktown Center for the Arts will host a Wine Walk from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, at 225 E. Second St., Davenport. Guests may purchase a hand-painted wine glass for $20 which entitles them to a tasting of five wines and light snacks. The evening will include a jewelry fashion show and music by Tra-vis Hosette.

The Princeton Com-munity Band will present Solstice Serenade at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, in the Sally Skinner Council Auditorium at Prince-ton High School. The guest conductor will be Brandon Stover, director of bands for Princeton Elementary Schools. The concert showcases hol-iday favorites and other selections to brighten up the shortest day of the year. Pieces include “An English Christmas,” “Here Comes Santa

Claus,” “White Christ-mas” and “Electricity (Race Around the Cir-cuit).” The Princeton Community Band, an all-volunteer group of area musicians from teens through retirees, invites the public to attend this concert of seasonal music free of charge. Donations are also welcome.

St. Margaret’s Hospital will host a babysitting clinic from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, at the St. Margaret’s first floor presentation room. Instruction will be offered on general safety, basic CPR and basic first aid. The fee is $20 and includes a breakfast. This program is for ages 12 and older. To register, call 815-664-1486.

St. Margaret’s Auxilia-ry will sponsor a South Bend Chocolate Co. sale from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, and from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, in the lower lobby. For more information, call 815-664-1130.

UpcomingThe Illinois Department

of Natural Resources and Starved Rock State Park present holiday storytell-ing with local storyteller Bill Myers at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28 at the Starved Rock Visitor Cen-ter’s Kaskaskia Room. This program will last one hour and is sponsored by the Starved Rock Foun-dation.

The First United Church of Christ in Sheffield will hold its community coffee from 7 to 10 a.m. Satur-day, 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 wedding vendors. This is open to public and admission is free. For more information, call 815-220-7333 or visit www.starvedrock-lodge.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 sandwich-es 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 Bureau Valley Vol-unteer Hospice will hold its annual meeting at 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, in the multi-purpose meet-ing room on the fourth floor of the physicians building at Perry Memori-al 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 sandwich-es 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.

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Christmas Eve servicesSheffield

The Sheffield United Methodist Church will have a Christmas Eve service at 5 p.m. Dec. 24.

PrincetonThe Princeton Presbyterian Church,

320 Park Ave. East, will hold its annual candlelight Christmas service at 5 p.m. Dec. 24.

St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church will hold two Christmas Eve services. There will be a 7 p.m. traditional candlelight

worship service with Christmas carols and music by the St. Matthew’s choir, bell choir and brass ensemble. There will be a 10 p.m. informal service with cookies and hot chocolate. This service includes more favorite carols not includ-ed in the earlier service.

SeatonvilleThe Seatonville Congregational Church,

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PRINCETON — Thurs-day, Dec. 18, there will be a Candy Land-themed pajama party and story time for kids in the youth services department at the library from 6:30 p.m. 8 p.m. The children will be playing a life-sized Candy Land game.

Monday, Dec. 22, patrons can drop off their holiday gifts by 6 p.m. to be wrapped by the Wrap and Roll library staff. For a donation, the gifts will be wrapped and ready to pick-up after the Holiday Monday Movie Night at 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 23, pre-school story hour will be held at 10:30 p.m. with a story followed by a craft. Children will be making a gingerbread craft to take home. Story times are held in the youth services department. All area preschoolers and their parents or guard-ians are welcome to attend.

Wednesday, Dec. 24 and Thursday, Dec. 25, the library will be closed in observation of the Christmas holiday.

SPRING VALLEY — The

Richard A. Mautino Memorial Library will have the following holi-day hours: Dec. 23 the library will close at 5 p.m. Th library will also be closed on Dec. 24, 25, 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. 22, the Tiskilwa Public Library will host a movie day from 2 to 4 p.m. “Dolphin Tale 2” will be shown. Children ages 8 and older may attend. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent. A craft activ-ity will also take place during this time, and goodies will be provided.

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 Public 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. 23 the theme will be Christmas.

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 have holiday clos-ings as follows: Dec. 24 the library will close at 5 p.m. and will stay closed until Saturday, Dec. 27. The next week, the library will close at 5 p.m. on Dec. 31 and remain closed until Sat-urday, Jan. 3.

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

LAMOILLE — Start Christmas break off right with a free movie and popcorn at LaMoille-Clar-ion Public Library. The library will be showing the movie “It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie” on Saturday, Dec. 20 at 1 p.m. Young children should be accompanied by an older

sibling or a parent.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 offer-ing 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.

Upcoming classes will

teach Internet skills. Classes will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec.18 at the Standard Branch Library; at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19 at the Hennepin Library Headquarters and at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20 at the Granville 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 discuss-es a single title all partic-ipants have read together and selects a title for the following month.

GRANVILLE– Join the library for stories and crafts. The preschool program is ideal for chil-dren ages 3, 4 and 5 years old. The more, the

merrier – bring friends. Tuesday 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 – Join the library at 6 p.m. Dec. 17 at the McNabb Branch Library for an evening of art and story as they explore the Christmas Story in art. From the Annunciation through the Flight into Egypt, the story of Christ’s birth will be told through paintings by Italian and Flemish masters of the Renaissance in a short film, “The Christmas Story in Art,” from the National Gallery of Art. Following the film, prints of the featured artworks will be on display, and refreshments will be served.

Every Saturday morn-ing at 10 a.m. the McNabb Branch Library features youth program-ming for children in early elementary school. December will be filled with projects that include musical instruments, wacky science experi-ments and awesome art projects.

Preschool story times are held at 11 a.m. Sat-urdays and are ideal for children ages 3, 4, and 5 years old with adult par-ticipation. Enjoy stories, and make a small craft to take home.

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If you’re still waiting to bake your holi-day cookies, here are some to try to keep the whole family busy and having fun. No doubt there we be a lot of memories to be had.

Quadruple Chocolate Cookies

1 1/2 cups butter, softened1 cup firmly packed brown sugar3/4 cup granulated sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 large eggs2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup Dutch process cocoa powder1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking soda1 cup bittersweet chocolate morsels1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks1 cup white chocolate morsels1 cup chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 350°. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large bowl, beat butter and next 3 ingredients at medium speed with a mixer until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. In a medium bowl, combine flour and next 4 ingredients; gradually add to butter mixture, beating just until combined. Stir in all chocolate and pecans. Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until edges of cookies look dry. Cool on pans for 2 minutes. Remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks. Store cookies in airtight containers for up to 3 days.

Lemon Poppy Seed Cutout Cookies

2 eggs1/2 cup canola oil1 package lemon cake mix (regular size)1/4 cup poppy seeds1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel

In a large bowl, beat eggs and cano-la oil, gradually add cake mix and mix well. Stir in poppy seeds and lemon peel. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 2

hours or until firm. Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface roll each por-tion of dough to 1/8 inch thick. Cut with a floured 2 1/4-inch cookie cutter. Place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Store in airtight containers.

Thumbprint Cookies3/4 cup finely chopped pecans1/4 cup shortening1/4 cup soft margarine1/4 cup brown sugar, packed1 egg, separate the egg yolk from the

white1/2 teaspoon vanilla1 cup flour1/4 teaspoon saltFrosting or jam for filling

Mix shortening, margarine, brown sugar, egg yolk, vanilla, flour and salt together. Roll in small balls. Beat the egg white. Dip balls in egg whites and then roll in the fine chopped pecans. Bake 5 minutes at 375°. Immediately press thumb gently in top of each cook-ie. Return to oven and continue baking about 8 minutes. When cookies are cool, place frosting or jam in center of cookie.

Peanut Butter Cup Cookies1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup white sugar1/2 cup peanut butter1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 egg, beaten1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 tablespoons milk40 miniature chocolate covered peanut

butter cups, unwrappedPreheat oven to 375°. Sift together flour,

salt and baking soda. Set aside. Cream together butter, sugar, peanut butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg, vanilla and milk. Add flour mixture, mix well. Shape into 40 balls and place each into an ungreased mini muffin pan. Bake

for 8 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately press a mini peanut butter cup into each ball. Cool and carefully remove from pan. If dough is too soft to roll into balls, scoop with a mini ice cream scoop. Cool baking pan before making second batch of cookies.

Turtle Fudge Chocolate Chip Cookie

No stick cooking spray5 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate1/4 cup butter1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed

milk2 7.4-ounce packages Martha White

Chocolate Chip Muffin Mix1/2 cup chopped pecans48 foil wrapped chocolate covered

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Name: Lydia Warren.Hometown: Gran-

ville.Family: Mom

and dad, two older brothers,

Sports: Basket-ball and track. Favorite sport and why: Basketball, because I’ve grown up with it.

Favorite food and where to get it: Pizza at Casey’s.

Likes: None.Dislikes: Storms and spiders.Person with the greatest influence

on my athletic career and why: My brothers because they always have advice for me.

Person with the greatest influence on my life and why: My mom because she raised me to work for everything.

If stranded on a deserted island, I would have to have my: Friends and family.

The last song I listed to was: “I Like to Move It.”

People would be surprised to know: I hate cold soda.

I stay home to watch: Netflix.When I need luck for a big game, I:

Pray.The funniest person I’ve ever met

and why: My brother, Xavier, because no matter how mad I am he can make me laugh.

Most unforgettable moment: None.What I would like to do in life: Be

successful.Three words that best describe me:

Just energetic and passionate.

Senior spotlight Lydia Warren (Putnam County)

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

Thursday, Dec. 18Boys Basketball: Junior high —

Marquette at PC, 5:30 p.m.Girls Basketball: High school —

Roanoke-Benson at PC, 6 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 19Boys Basketball: High school — PC at

Peoria Christian, Roanoke-Benson at DePue, Kewanee at Hall, Ottawa at Princeton, Hiawatha at LaMoille-Ohio, 6 p.m.

Wrestling: Midland and Marquette at PC, 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 20Wrestling: JV — PC at Wilmington

Tournament, 8:30 a.m. Varsity — PC at Metamora, Princeton at Stillman Valley Invite, 9 a.m.

Girls Basketball: High school — Eureka vs. St. Bede, 9 a.m., Mendota vs. LaMoille-Ohio, 10:30 a.m., Seneca vs. Princeton, noon, St. Bede vs. Mendota, 3 p.m., LaMoille-Ohio vs. Eureka, 4:30 p.m., Princeton vs. Kewanee, 6 p.m. at Lady Bruins Classic.

Monday, Dec. 22Boys Basketball: Junior high — PC

at Henry, 6 p.m. High School — PC at Hall, 6 p.m.

Girls Basketball: High school — Hall at Henry, 6 p.m.; St. Bede vs. LaMoille-Ohio, 3:30 p.m., Princeton vs. Fieldcrest, 6:30 p.m. at Lady Bruins Classic.

Tuesday, Dec. 23Boys Basketball: High school — St.

Bede vs. Coal City, 9 a.m., Princeton vs. Seneca, 3:30 p.m. at Plano Christmas Classic.

Girls Basketball: High school — Lady Bruins Classic finals, 2 p.m.

Wrestling: PC, Erie at Rockridge, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 24Boys Basketball: High school

— Princeton, Hall, St. Bede at Plano Christmas Classic.

Friday, Dec. 26Boys Basketball: High school —

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Girls Basketball: High school — BV at Erie Tournament.

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Basketball

Running Rebels Basketball

OTTAWA — Registration is now open for the Running Reb-els 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 Auro-ra, Bloomington, Davenport, Ladd, Jacksonville, Joliet, LaSal-le-Peru, Lincolnway, Marseilles, Mendota, Morris, Naperville, Newark, Normal, Orland Park, Oswego, Ottawa, Pontiac, Princ-eton, Putnam County, Rockford, Sterling, Streator, Tinley Park, Winnebago and Yorkville have participated in Running Rebels competitive events.

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

At the MetYouth basketball

PRINCETON — The Princeton Park District 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 Center. The class will be held March 3-12.

Swim lessonsPRINCETON — The Prince-

ton Park District 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 Princ-

eton Park District is offering karate lessons for all ages at the Bureau County Metro Center. Lessons will be taught on Mon-days and Thursdays. Call the Met at 815-872-0840 for more information.

Fitness classesPRINCETON — The Prince-

ton Park District hosts offers a variety of water and land fitness and spin classes. Call the Met at 815-872-0840 for more infor-mation.

Youth dodgeballPRINCETON — The Bureau

County Metro Center is hosting a youth dodge ball 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 volleyball 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 instruc-

tional cheer camp will be

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

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