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Dynegy plant manager Byron Veech (left) presents a $1,000 donation to Putnam County Food Pantry President Gayle Reno. The money was raised by both Dynegy employees and the matched funds of the Hennepin-based company. Veech said it was important to everyone involved that they support a local charity that helps local people.

PC Food Pantry moves into its fourth decade Dynegy helps get 2018 off to a good start BY DAVE COOK news@putnamcountyrecord.com GRANVILLE — The need for the Putnam County Food Pantry, which was established in 1987, has continued to increase, and support from the commu-

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nity has been there every step of the way. “There’s no way we’d have been able to help families for as long as we have without the support from our local communities,” Gayle Reno, PC Food Pantry president, said. “The help everyone has provided us with over these many years is truly incredible,” she said. On Saturday mornings, families needing assistance are welcome to visit the

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pantry, which is located beneath Granville’s United Church of Christ. Reno said monthly support is provided to approximately 25 local families a week. The pantry can also help families with toiletries, cleaning and laundry supplies, and other personal and household items. Along with donated items and money from individuals and community, church and school groups, the pantry receives regular support from PC Foods,

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Hennepin Food Mart, the Wal-Mart Distribution Center, and area food banks located in Bloomington and Moline. While donated items are always appreciated, financial donations allow the purchase of increased amounts because for each dollar donated, the pantry can purchase $10 worth of food from the food banks.

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2018 ELECTION

A Republican candidate for the 16th Congressional District seat, Jaye R. DeBates of Granville, withdraws his candidacy. / 3

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Drugs seized

Giving Tuesday

Wrestling roundup

Tri-DENT agents seized millions of dollars of illegal narcotics in 2017. / 2

St. Bede Academy worked to raise $100,000 for tuition assistance. / 12

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Heroin arrests are on the increase BY LYLE GANTHER news@putnamcounty record.com Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team (Tri-DENT) agents seized millions of dollars of illegal narcotics in 2017 in Bureau, LaSalle and Putnam counties. Tom Smith, chief of the Mendota Police Department and chairman of TriDENT’s advisory board, said, “Tri-DENT is working very hard and has been very busy the last several years.” “Heroin still seems to be a problem in the Illinois Valley as well as the nation, and the increase of fentanyl included in the heroin has caused even a greater problem for our communities,” said the Tri-DENT commander, who doesn’t want his name released due to his undercover work. “In 2017, Tri-DENT has seen a steady increase in fentanyl-laced heroin, at the street level, in many of our controlled heroin purchases,” the commander added. “Tri-DENT has also seen an increase of fentanyl being trafficked on the interstate.” Due to the increase in fentanyl being mixed with heroin, Tri-DENT agents

have had to use respirators and special latex gloves handling contraband seized during arrests due to the toxicity of fentanyl that can damage those who touch it with their bare hands or breathe it in, the commander said. When large seizures of illegal narcotics are made, samples are sent to the Illinois State Police for testing instead of agents handling the packages themselves, he said. Two arrests made during 2017 in Bureau County on Interstate 80 illustrate the commander’s point about the increase usage of fentanyl being included in heroin. Agents stopped a 2017 Nissan Altima with California registration for speeding and a lane violation on I-80 in Bureau County near mile marker 71 at 2:03 p.m. Oct. 18. After the Tri-DENT K9 alerted narcotic odors coming from inside the vehicle, a search located seven kilos of purported heroin (15.4 pounds) and nine vacuum-sealed bags containing about 47,000 pills of purported fentanyl. Agents also found three kilos (6.6 pounds) of fentanyl located in a hidden area in the rear deck of a vehicle on Interstate 80 in

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Tom Smith, chief of the Mendota Police Department and chairman of the Tri-DENT advisory board, displays some of the seized heroin and fentanyl pills that Tri-DENT agents seized on Oct. 18, 2017, on Interstate 80 in Bureau County. Bureau County going from California to New York on July 7, 2016. One kilo of heroin can range in value from $80,000 to $120,000 per kilo

(or $560,000 to $840,000 for the seven kilos). When the heroin is broken down to grams and tenth of grams as commonly sold on the street, one kilo can net

up to $300,000. As for the fentanyl (in pill form), the street price is $20-$30 a pill, making the seizure of 47,000 pills worth about $940,000 to $1,410,000. “Tri-DENT is determined to continue to provide a service to the citizens of the Illinois Valley in its pursuit of illegal narcotic dealers and traffickers,” said the commander. “Tri-DENT continues to work together with our local, state and federal law enforcement partners to control the spread of illegal narcotics in our communities.” Heroin accounted for 38 percent (up eight arrests from 2016) of Tri-DENT’s 88 arrests in 2017. Other arrests involved cocaine (27 percent of them, up 14 arrests from 2016), cannabis (19 percent, down 11 arrests from 2016) and methamphetamine, LSD and prescription melds, which were nearly the same at 16 percent in 2017 as compared to 2016 (with the exception of methamphetamine, increasing by four arrests). Tri-DENT consists of officers from LaSalle, Streator, Princeton, Oglesby and Mendota police departments along with LaSalle, Bureau and Putnam County sheriff’s offices.

GRANVILLE

They’re rounding third ... and heading for home BY DAVE COOK news@putnamcountyrecord.com GRANVILLE — Using a baseball analogy, the Granville Village Board was told they were about to complete the third step in the four-step process to secure financing for the much-needed project to improve McCoy Street. “You’re rounding third base, I’m happy to report,” John Vezzetti, of Bernardi Securities said during the Jan. 2 Granville Village Board meeting. Vezzetti was in attendance to help board members discuss their approved

ordinance to issue two General Obligation Bonds that won’t exceed $1.4 million. One of the two bonds issued will provide the village with $700,000 for the McCoy Street project. The other bond will be a General Obligation Refunding Bond, which will be used to refinance existing debt at a lower interest rate. “The next step will be to visit with Standard & Poor’s, they’re the rating agency, on Jan. 11. This conference call will establish the first-ever credit rating for the Village of Granville,” Vezzetti said. He added that after

reviewing the village’s financial information, he expected the village to receive an “A” rating, which would result in being able to obtain a lower interest rate that could result in significant savings over the life of the bonds. Vezzetti said at a previous meeting that the village is currently paying 4 percent on the existing debt, and he’s hoping to get the new rate at 3.25 percent or lower, which could save $25,000 to $40,000, depending on where the interest rates fall. “It will be same terms and same payment rates,

but just exchanging the interest rate,” he said. To obtain the rating will cost $9,500, but Vezzetti said it will be worth the expense, and that the amount was expected from the beginning and was also factored into the bond amounts. The village is expected to have the funds in early February and in time for this year’s tax levy. The refunding bond will have a life of 13 years and will be paid off in 2031. The McCoy Street bond will last for 20 years and will be paid in full in 2037.

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The board approved the yearly resolution to extend the abatement of taxes regarding certain property located within the Bureau-Putnam Enterprise Zone. Village President Jared Baker informed the board a local resident was interested in purchasing the recently closed Pagan O’Leary’s pub, but that an ordinance would be needed before the new owner could obtain a liquor license. The board is expected to approve the new ordinance at the next village board meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Jan. 16.

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DeBates withdraws from U.S. House race Petition objections from opponent bring an early end to his bid for 16th District seat BY DAVE COOK news@putnamcountyrecord.com GRANVILLE — A Republican candidate for the 16th Congressional District seat, Jaye R. DeBates of Granville, withdrew his candidacy on Dec. 29 amid complaints filed with the Illinois State Board of Elections. DeBates issued a statement after his withdrawal, that reads, in part: “As we usher in 2018, I wanted to take this opportunity to thank everyone who supported my candidacy for Congress in the 16th Congressional District. “The people of this district have been poorly served by the incumbent Adam Kinzinger, a self-absorbed man who seems more interested in getting

his mug on cable news than in doing the actual job he was elected to do. “Our friends and neighbors are hurting – meanwhile our congressman delights in being the go-to-guy for Trump-hating media outlets who are always hungry for a ‘Republican’ willing to undermine our president on-air. “We all deserve something better. I stepped up to challenge Mr. Kinzinger because I continue to believe I can bring much-needed change. I am a proud supporter of President Trump and share his desire to create jobs and opportunity for people of all races and creeds. And like our president, I believe families should be keeping more of what they work so hard to earn. As

a businessman and builder myself, our president’s goals for our nation have special resonance with me. “America is already witnessing positive change. Unemployment is down and consumer confidence is up nationwide. It is truly ‘Morning in America’ again, but sadly, on many levels Illinois is missing out. Too many of our politicians here, like Adam Kinzinger, just don’t get it. “So it was with a heavy heart that I made the decision to withdraw my candidacy last week. As a first-time candidate, I simply underestimated the high hurdle a candidate faces when pulled into the petition challenge process. And I faced two such challenges, both filed by supporters of James Marter,

the other Republican challenger to Kinzinger. … “I will most certainly keep my positive outlook and that includes working over the next two years in support of President Trump and his agenda. Meanwhile, a tough lesson has been learned, and my team and I will be better prepared with many more signatures next time,” DeBates said. According to a Facebook post by Republican opponent James Marter, Friends of the Marter for Congress campaign filed challenges on Dec. 11 to petitions submitted by DeBates on Dec. 4 citing discrepancies regarding the collection of qualifying signatures. “Illinois voters deserve election and ballot integrity in the election process,” Marter said in the post. “There were significant shortcomings, some more serious than others. It is ultimately up to

the (Illinois State Board of Elections) to determine whether each objection is sustained or overruled,” Jaye he added. DeBates Currently a general contractor working out of McNabb and president of the Professional Roofing Association of Illinois, DeBates is also the acting chairman of the Putnam County Republican Party. Along with being a small business owner, he’s also an Eagle Scout, a college graduate, an NRA pistol instructor, a women’s self-defense instructor, and a Bible study and Sunday school teacher. The first big political effort he was a part of was campaigning for former Illinois Gov. James Thompson. “After working very hard on President Trump’s successful pres-

idential campaign and after careful prayer, I realized I needed to go to Washington to support and help President Trump finish making America the strongest nation in the world,” DeBates said of what prompted his candidacy. His background in small business was another inspiration. “I will stand up for the working man in my district,” he stated prior to his withdrawal. The current roster of 16th Congressional District candidates for the March 20 primary now stands at two Republicans: Kinzinger, the incumbent and of Channahon; and James T. Marter, of Oswego. For the Democrats, four candidates have filed: Neill Mohammad of DeKalb; Sara Dady of Rockford; Beth Vercolio-Osmund of Ottawa; and Amy Briel of Joliet.

UTICA

All evacuated safely from early-morning Utica lodge fire BY DAVE COOK news@putnamcountyrecord.com ​ UTICA — Fire broke out early the morning of Jan. 2 at Utica’s Grizzly Jack’s Grand Bear Lodge. No injuries have been

• PANTRY Continued from Page 1 As well as helping local families keep food on the table, the pantry also plays a special role in keeping Christmas the special time it should be. This year, the pantry, with support from local churches, PC Foods, Hennepin Food Mart, Putnam County Rotary Club, the Granville Fire Department, and Toys In The Pantry, provided 132 Christmas baskets to area families which fed more

reported, and according to reports, no guest areas were affected and everyone was evacuated safely. Utica Fire Chief Ben Brown has reported the fire appears to have begun in the mechanical area of

the resort’s water park area, and officials are investigating its cause. The fire was large enough to require mutual aid assistance from several area fire departments, including LaSalle, Peru, Ottawa,

than 400 people. Sixty of the baskets were delivered by the fire department. Each basket contained food for both a Christmas breakfast and dinner, as well as toys and items of clothing for each child and a gift for any senior family members. Food items in the baskets included milk, eggs, bread, butter, bacon, ham, canned vegetables and fruit, fresh fruit, lettuce, salad dressing, frozen pizza, lunch meat, dessert items and candy. “Assembling the baskets has become a large event, and we receive sup-

port from throughout the community and all of our wonderful volunteers,” Reno said. “This year we’ve had some younger volunteers take over, and I’m so thankful for their help and everything they’ve done to make sure it’s a success,” Reno said of Karissa Hopkins and Amy Cimei, who have began coordinating the event. Reno said the support received from the community resulted in enough donated toys that the surplus has been stored in order to give them a head

Mendota, Tonica, Standard, Ladd, Serena and Lostant. The blaze also was serious enough to request aid from outside the local mutual aid division area, and additional assistance was requested from

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opment for 2018 was the recent $1,000 donation from Dynegy’s power plant in Hennepin. The money was raised through employee donations, which were matched by the company. “We like to help support the Putnam County Food Pantry because it’s local help for our local people, and that’s important to us,” Byron Veech, plant manager, said. “Our little community of Putnam County is so amazing because, as I’ve said before, all we have to do is put the word out

about what we’re in need of, and it seems like the next day, those items are waiting on the stairs for us,” Reno said. While any donations are always welcomed, she added that currently the pantry is in need of various household supplies, such as cleaning and toiletry items. The Putnam County Food Pantry is in the basement of Granville’s United Church of Christ at 103 Church St. The pantry is open from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturdays and can be reached at 815-339-6480 for more information.

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Training offered to combat human trafficking Registration is due by Monday PRINCETON — Freedom House, the Center for Prevention of Abuse, and the Tenth Judicial Circuit Illinois Family Violence

Coordinating Council will host a free human trafficking training from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, at the Nelson Chapel (adjacent to Freedom House), 446 Elm Place in Princeton. Worldwide, there are 24.9 million victims of human trafficking. While it is the

second largest crime in the world, in 2016 alone, Illinois reported 202 cases of human trafficking. Sara Dillefeld, an Illinois certified domestic violence professional and the director of Human Trafficking Services at the Center for

Prevention of Abuse, will present: • Prevalence and current trends of human trafficking. • Relevant laws. • Role of law enforcement and domestic violence advocates. • Most vulnerable and

common tactics used on victims by traffickers. • Tips for identification and local resources. This training will be beneficial to any law enforcement, prosecutor, health care provider or victim service provider. ICDVP CEUs will be avail-

able for $5. Law Enforcement CEUs will be available at no cost. Register by Monday, Jan. 15, to ksnow@freedomhouseillinois.com. For more information, contact Mary Taylor at 309-672-6992 or mtaylor@ peoriacounty.org.

ROCK ISLAND

Quad Cities Farm Equipment Show slated for Jan. 14-16 ROCK ISLAND — Although this might be a challenging year for agriculture, the roster of exhibitors that will display their products and services remains strong for the 27th annual Quad Cities Farm Equipment Show, scheduled Jan. 14-16 at the QCCA Expo Center in Rock Island. “It doesn’t really surprise me to see that so many ag companies are coming to exhibit at the Quad Cities. The farmers

of this area have always strongly supported the show,” said Show Manager Richard Sherman, who has headed up the event since its beginning. “Our attendance is always excellent, and a lot of buying goes on during and after these three days,” Sherman said. “When companies decide what shows to attend, it’s very hard for them to skip the Quad Cities. No matter how difficult business is, when

they begin to examine the return on investment they get from attending and compare it with other shows, coming back to the Quad Cities always stays at the top of their list. “We also impress them with the care and hard work of our all-volunteer labor at the QCCA and with the knowledge that money earned by the building goes into vital conservation projects.” This year’s show will give farmers the oppor-

tunity to see everything that’s needed for the next planting and harvesting seasons. The event will feature more than 200 companies exhibiting everything that’s new: long line, short line, seeds, supplies, chemicals, livestock equipment, grain handling, storage, buildings, replacement parts, trucks, seed tenders, outdoor power equipment and all the new technologies so vital for profits, from computer software to

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GPS systems. Among the companies exhibiting for the first time or returning after a few years’ absence are Mahindra Tractors, which will be presented by Birkey’s Farm Store, and Franzen Family Tractors, Titan West, Solar One, Hupp Toyota, Big River Equipment, Crop IMS, Schultz’s Inter-State Ag, Crop Tech and Cove Equipment, which will be showing New Holland. Admission and park-

ing are free, and the show hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday. The QCCA Expo Center is at 2621 Fourth Ave. in Rock Island. It is easiest to take Fifth Avenue and then turn left at 26th Street on to Fourth Avenue at the Expo Center parking lot. For more information, go online to www.QuadCitiesFarmShow.com or www.qccaexpocenter.com.

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Rauh to lead Hungry World Farm Agency offers counseling Group has former Plow Creek land TISKILWA — Stephan Rauh will become the first lead produce farmer for the new organization, Hungry World Farm, on Feb. 1. Most recently, Rauh raised vegetables for a farmers’ market, Community Supported Agriculture and direct sales in the Metamora area. He graduated from Wheaton College with a degree in biology and a Human Needs and Global Resources certificate. Rauh comes to Hungry World Farm with deep and varied experiences with raising food and working with food distribution. He worked and learned for six months in Nicaragua. He complet-

ed internships at Clay Bottom Farm (Goshen, Ind.,) and 12 Seasons Farm (Fort Myers, Fla). Rauh gained varied experiStephen ences volunteerRauh ing at ECHO’s Global Farm in Florida. He completed studies at Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center in Agroecology. Last winter, Rauh worked to help design and establish a small fruit and nut orchard on the Big Island of Hawaii. He worked in Christian Service at a food bank and food pantry in Elkhart, Ind., through the Mennonite Mission Network. Hungry World Farm began in the fall of 2017 as a nonprofit organization receiving

the former Plow Creek property east of Tiskilwa. Hungry World Farm invites all to reflect upon the theory and practice of food production and consumption in consideration of hunger in the global village. The farm is near Tiskilwa and includes tillable land, woods and a native hillside prairie. Hungry World Farm utilizes the farm as a textbook for healthy, sustainable food production. Individuals and communities are empowered to strengthen local food systems, reflect on their own consumption and systemic impact on the environment. For anyone who would like to explore supporting the startup or volunteering on the farm, contact hungryworldfarm@gmail.com.

Services held at PMH PRINCETON — North Central Behavioral Health Systems has partnered with Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton to offer mental health and substance use counseling services on an outpatient basis within the hospital setting. The new hospital-based counseling location is in addition to North Central’s current offices located at Perry Plaza on South Bureau Valley Parkway. “Having counseling services located within the hospital will provide better accessibility and privacy to individuals needing services,” according to Don Miskowiec, North Central’s chief executive officer. “Our ability to expand services is a direct result of the hospital’s commitment to improving the availability of mental health and addictions

services within our respective service areas,” Miskowiec said. Annette Schnabel, Perry Memorial Hospital’s president and CEO, said, “The location of the North Central Behavioral Health Office in Perry’s Medical Office Building provides for easy access and communication between the primary care providers and North Central’s counselors. We anticipate better coordination of patients’ physical and mental health through this collaboration.” North Central will continue to add staff as the demand for counseling services grows. Services provided include mental health and addictions counseling, as well as linkage to other specialty mental health and substance use services provided by North Central. Individuals or families needing an appointment can call 815-2241610.

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ELVIN RUSS

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GRANVILLE — Elvin G. Russ, 92, of Granville passed away Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, at Cabin Livin in Hennepin. Elvin was born May 25, 1925, in Walnut to Arthur and Rosetta (Hassler) Russ. He married Doris Keen June 18, 1949, in Granville. Doris died March 9, 2008. He graduated from Hopkins High School. Elvin served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a machinist at the BF Goodrich plant in Henry. Elvin was also owner and operator of Granville Disposal Service. He was a member of Granville American Legion Post 180 and the Granville United Church of Christ. Survivors include one son, Charles Russ of Granville; three daughters, Ginny (Jim) Turner of Granville, Lorri (Dale) Foockle of Granville and Shelly (Tim) Mading of DeSoto, Wis.; six grandchildren, Gina (Dave) Rybolt, Tennille Bregar, Zebediah Mading, Tyrell Foockle, LCPL Lucas Foockle and Eleanor Foockle; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; one daughter in infancy, Clara Louise; one brother, Charles Russ; and two sisters, Adelyn and Marjorie “Peggy”. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, at the United Church of Christ in Granville with the Rev. Dr. Ron McNeill officiating. Burial will be in the Granville Cemetery, with full military services by the Granville American Legion, VFW and Honor Detail from the U.S. Marine Corps. Visitation was held Tuesday, Jan. 9, at the Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel in Granville. Additional visitation will be from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Contributions may be made to Granville American Legion Post 180, Putnam County Community Center or the donor’s choice. Pallbearers will be Zeb Mading, Tyrell Foockle, Lucas Foockle, Jim Turner and Dale Foockle. Online condolences may be made to his family at www.dcfunerals.com.

MARYVILLE — Janet Suzanne Murphy Hardin of Maryville passed away Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, having attained the age of 66 years, 1 month and 18 days. Born in Houston, Texas, on Oct. 23, 1951, she was the daughter of Jarleth and Rosemary Murphy. She was united in marriage to Timothy Hardin on March 21, 1970, at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in Alton. He survives. She was a nurse and a member of Riverbend Calvary Chapel in Bethalto. Also surviving are her children, Timothy (Megan) Hardin of Seaside, Ore, Jay (Elizabeth) Hardin of Westville, Michelle (Bruce) Adams of Maryville, Joseph (Laura) Hardin of Godfrey and Meagan (Richie) Latch of Collinsville; her sisters, Jeanne Luly of Lancaster, N.Y., Anne Marie (Kevin) Fahey of Lake Villa, Mary Anne (Bruce) Adams of Basehor, Kan., Dianne (Scott) Alleman of Granville and Marsha (Craig) Jungels of Ballwin, Mo.; her 13 grandchildren; and nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents. Visitation and services were held Dec. 16 at the Riverbend Cavalry Chapel in Bethalto. The Rev. Dan Johnson officiated. Memorials may be made to the Hardin family or local food pantry. The Creason Funeral Home in Millstadt was in charge of arrangements.

PRINCETON — James ‘Jim’ Calvin Schaefer, 74, of Princeton passed away Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017, at Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton surrounded by his family. Jim was born Nov. 11, 1943, in Sioux Falls, S.D., to Calvin Buehler and Lucille Mary (Elliott) Schaefer. He graduated in 1961 from Parker High School. In 1966 he moved his young family to Princeton to begin his career at BF Goodrich/Poly One, where he worked as a foreman-lab operator. He then retired after 35 years of employment. Jim enjoyed motorcycling, golf and riding the Polaris with his son and grandson. He was an avid reader, a devoted Green Bay Packers and St. Louis Cardinals fan, and he also loved to travel. He is survived by one son, Michael James (Heidi) Schaefer; two daughters, Janet Kaye Spanos and Jill Ann (Scott) Cumpton; one brother, Keith Schaefer; one sister, Sharda (Lyle) Kratcha; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Jim was preceded in death by his parents. The family received friends from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Jan. 5, at the Norberg Memorial Home in Princeton. A service followed at noon at the funeral home. Cremation has been accorded. Burial followed in Oakland Cemetery in Princeton. Online condolences may be left at www.norbergfh.com.

POLICE REPORTS PUTNAM COUNTY SHERIFF DUI arrest • At 8:50 a.m. on Dec. 31, Calvin M. Keefer, 38, of Mark was charged with failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, DUI alcohol, and DUI .08 or more, after his vehicle was found in a ditch along Route 71 in Granville Township. He was released on a notice to appear and given a Putnam County court date.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE Police handle 1,230 calls for service assistance LASALLE — Illinois State Police District 17 announced that during December, troopers handled 1,230 calls for service and assistance. Of these calls, 223 were to help motorists whose vehicles were disabled on area highways. Traffic enforcement activities resulted in 114 drivers arrested for speeding and seven cited for seat belt violations. Driving under the influence arrests totaled five. Troopers issued 239 traffic citations and 559 written warnings to motorists during the month. District 17 troopers handled 59 traffic crashes within the three-county area of LaSalle, Bureau and Putnam. There were no fatal crashes handled by District 17 troopers.

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ISP’s 100th anniversary logo contest SPRINGFIELD — Illinois State Police (ISP) will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2022. In anticipation of the anniversary, the Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation (ISPHF) is hosting a logo design contest open to active and retired ISP employees and the general public. The contest has generated more than 50 submittals from citizens across Illinois. However, the contest will continue until March 1, 2018, and the ISP invites additional submissions for consideration. The 100th anniversary logo will be used in making commemorative stars, patches, car decals, letterhead, challenge coins, yearbooks, apparel, web design, advertising, and collectible memorabilia. Logo design judging criteria will include professionalism, theme, color, integrity and nostalgia.

logo may be featured on websites, social media platforms and other mediums (stationery, pamphlets, pins, etc). As a result, while ISP wants the logo to be eye-catching, it must still be legible. Theme: Logo must promote the 100th anniversary of the Illinois State Police. Color: There are no limitations, and any colors may be used; however, the logo must look good in color (if any) or black and white. Integrity: Logos cannot contain copyrighted material. Logos must have been created and edited by the con-

testant(s). Logos may not include images or licensed images that have been previously published. Logos must be easily reproducible and scalable for large and small formatting. Nostalgia: The logo should celebrate the past as well as the future of the ISP. Contestants are limited to a maximum of three design entries. The ISP Logo design contest began on Nov. 1, 2017, and ends March 1. Designs should be submitted to: isphf.org/logo-contest. Paintings and drawings on canvas may be delivered to: c/o ISPHF 100th Anniversary Logo Design

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Lamenting the She won’t forget to eat, or pray Food nourishes, so laws that does the word of God didn’t take O effect in Illinois COMMENTARY Lori Boekeloo

Plenty of new laws took effect in Illinois on Jan. 1. Our concern is for proposed laws to reform Illinois government that the Legislature refuses to enact.

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ou just couldn’t escape them. People who read and watched the news around the start of the new year were bound to see stories about all sorts of new laws – more than 200 of them – that the Illinois General Assembly approved in 2017, and that took effect Jan. 1. One of the new laws deems pets as marital assets, so a judge can rule who gets a couple’s dog or cat if the divorcing parties can’t decide. There’s another new law that prevents preschools and other early childhood programs from expelling children. One law designates more money to deal with feral cats. Other new laws name corn as the state grain and cycling as the official state exercise. Laws that crack down on hate crimes, expand taxpayer funding for abortion, and name Aug. 4 as Barack Obama Day in Illinois also took effect. The measures were seen as important by their sponsors and supporters. We get that. But many important proposals to reform state government and help pull Illinois out of its funk have not been passed in Springfield and therefore have not taken effect.

Here are some of them:

1) Pension funding reform. Illinois owes $130 billion in unfunded pension liabilities. That’s $130 BILLION. Among House and Senate members in Springfield, however, there’s been no action. 2) A balanced budget. The Illinois Constitution mandates that state spending not exceed revenues. Even so, lawmakers haven’t passed a balanced budget in years. 3) Laws to encourage retention of Illinois residents. Have you seen lawmakers address this worrisome trend? Our state’s shrinking population recently slipped to sixth place in the nation, behind Pennsylvania. But in the Legislature, no action. 4) Redistricting reform. It is sorely needed to ban gerrymandering of election districts and make elections for the Legislature and U.S. House more competitive. No action taken. 5) Open primaries. Voters should not have to declare their party preference publicly at the polls, but in Illinois, they must, which many believe suppresses primary turnout. No action. 6) Shortening the state’s campaign season by moving Illinois’ primary from March to September. Former Senate President Phil Rock, who died 2 years ago, favored that move. But his successors in the Illinois House and Senate won’t act. 7) Campaign finance reform. There’s also been no action on this one. Now, state residents are girding themselves for a possible battle of the financial titans if gazillionaires Bruce Rauner and J.B. Pritzker find themselves squaring off for the governor’s mansion. And that’s just for starters. Other needed reforms that the Illinois Legislature has neglected to enact were pointed out previously in the excellent 2014 book, “Fixing Illinois,” by Jim Nowlan and Tom Johnson. Those areas include budgeting, education, human services, health care, economic development, transportation, re-engineering government, and discouraging public corruption. Yes, legislators can amuse themselves by passing hundreds of laws, but as long as they disregard the state’s major problems, their service to their constituents is, at best, inadequate. And from that disappointing record, there’s no escape.

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ut of the mouths of babes! One day, many moons ago at lunch, I was all fired up about God and was talking, talking, talking to my luncheon companion. As I talked, I heard a little voice (of the day care child who was tagging along) say, “Eat, Lori.” The tyke was apparently concerned that in my enthusiasm, I would forget to consume the food that was before me. My companion and I laughed over the ridiculousness of the statement. I believe my comment back to him went something like this, “Well, thank you child, for reminding me, because it seems I might just starve to death if you hadn’t been here. As you can see, I’m practically wasting away!” I love sarcasm, even when it is lost on the youthful. Anorexic has never been a word to describe me. I have never allowed my scale to be less than heavily burdened. My clothing sizes include anything in the double digits from 10 all the way up.

I am truly a Fat Old Mom, so the hilarity of his statement hit me full force. I may forget to brush my teeth. I may forget to wash my face. I may not always have time to go to the bathroom, but I have never FORGOTTEN to eat. I love to eat. I love the taste of food. I love the preparation of food. I love shopping for food. It is a part of everything I do. I include it in family time. I include it in celebration. It consoles me. When I want to show someone I care — I bake. When I am concerned for someone, I offer to cook for them. I know people like it when I fix them something. I love how their eyes light up when they see me with a container of cookies. I own many cookbooks and cooking implements. Pampered Chef is my friend. Tupperware invitations send me into a happy little dance. I find fulfillment in food and all the emotions surrounding it. Do I feel this way about Jesus and prayer? I would like to think so. At the end of the day, if someone

asks me about my relationship with Christ, I would like to use all of the above examples to define that relationship. I would like to think that he consumes my day, that I want to share him with others. I would like to think that I can’t wait to be alone with him and consume his word. I would like to think he is the cornerstone of all of my family functions, the basis for my outreach. I would like to think being invited to Christian events would stir the emotion within me that a Tupperware invitation does. As my walk progresses, I find these things to be truer and truer about my everyday life, but I still am not to the place where I would laugh out loud about the lunacy of the statement, “Pray, Lori,” as if it would be beyond my comprehension that I might NOT. Hopefully someday, I will get to the point in my life where I may forget to eat, but I will never forget to pray and put Jesus first in my thoughts, life and actions.

Note to readers: Lori Boekeloo of Hennepin is a mother of three. She can be reached at lorianne67@hotmail.com, or friend her on Facebook for more humor and inspiration on a daily basis.

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irst, a correction to a recent column about how “The Old South sticks it to Illinois.” Alert reader and CPA Jay Grimes of Bourbonnais (just north of Kankakee) reports that the final federal tax bill imposes a total $10,000 limit on deductions from our state (income) and local (property) taxes paid. I had written that the deduction limit applied only to property taxes, which I think was the case in an earlier draft. But I was wrong in print. The effect of this apparent last-minute change is to ensure that most middle-income folks in Illinois will not pay any more federal income taxes as a result of this $10,000 limit. But wealthy folks, often the entrepreneurs and job-creators, will generally pay more federal taxes as a result.

Now to my forecasts:

March primary elections in Illinois: Dem gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker will use his endless millions to blot out the chances of a handful of opponents, including Christopher Kennedy of the famous political family. Gov. Bruce Rauner is being challenged by state Rep. Jeanne Ives of Wheaton. A West Point graduate, Ives makes an impressive first appearance. The representative hopes to garner the significant support of Christian conservatives who feel betrayed by Rauner, who signed a bill to provide state funding for abortions. I predict Ives will garner 40 percent of the vote in a losing cause, yet embarrassing to Rauner. November general elections: Although I am not a fan of Rauner, I go way out on a limb to predict he will defeat Pritzker in a tight race. My political expert buddies all disagree, saying Rauner hasn’t done

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anything and has little political base left to support him. The questions are these: Will Rauner be able to use his endless millions to morph Mike Madigan into Lucifer, who must be smote down, all other factors be damned? And will Pritzker be able to make Rauner a clone of Trump, even though he isn’t. Nevertheless, expect ads that morph Rauner’s face into Trump’s. Savvy political pundit Rich Miller says for Rauner to win, the governor will have to run the most negative campaign in the history of the world; well, maybe not quite so negative as Caesar’s death at the hands of Brutus and his co-conspirators. The composition of the Illinois Legislature: Present gerrymandering tilts toward the Democrats. Add that to what appears to be a typical swing to the party out of the presidency in an off-year election. Thus, no way can the GOP win a majority in either the state House or Senate. The state budget for 2019 (fiscal year begins July 1, 2018): Even with the tax increase that brought the individual income tax back to almost 5 percent, the revenue generated is expected to be a billion or two less than the spending rate of the present budget year. Neither Rauner nor the Dems can afford another budget impasse; the public won’t stand for it, and both sides would be blamed. So, expect the politicos to enact a budget by kicking the deficit can down the road. A couple of my political expert buddies think, in contrast, that no

budget will be enacted in the regular spring session. Says one: “I don’t think that there will be a budget for the next fiscal year barring some court intervention that forces it. Madigan will make Rauner crawl to get one.” Illinois is budgeting $8 billion (a quarter of the whole general funds budget) this year — and for decades to come — beyond what would be needed if our pensions had been adequately funded over decades past. As I have said ad nauseam in previous columns, this is the albatross that hangs around our collective neck. The courts provide little wiggle room to adjust the pension guarantee in the Illinois Constitution. I have written that Illinois could change its pension funding model. The present model calls for amassing a huge pension asset base, which base itself would never be utilized. Another approach would be to continue to build the base, but more slowly. This while paying obligations in part on a pay-as-you-go basis, as Social Security pays its pensioners. This could free up to $2 billion a year for investment in education and universities or in tax relief, that is, once the $16 billion current deficit is paid off. More on this in a future column. There is, unfortunately, no trust between Gov. Rauner and Democrats in the Legislature, so I fear another year of acrimony and dysfunction. Whoever becomes governor in November will have huge mess to start to clean up — and all during the bicentennial year of a once-proud state.

Note to readers: Jim Nowlan of Toulon can be reached at jnowlan3@gmail.com.

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PC/Hall Wildcats compete at Morton Tournament

Defeat AFC, lose to Kewanee, Farmington in quadrangular

Morton Tournament Putnam County/Hall’s Eric Cissell won the 220 pound weight class at the Morton Tournament. He pinned Joliet’s Cody Halford at 2:36 and Peoria’s Cook at 5:36. Ben Aranda placed second at 182. He pinned Washington’s Blake Berry at :37 and Danville’s Dominic Perez at 5:26. He lost to Morton’s Alex Ford by fall at 2:49. Joseph Mecagni placed fifth at 195. He lost to L-P’s Holdcraft by fall at 5:18, defeated SSE’s Louveau by fall at 1:34 and Washington’s Butler by fall at 1:03. Patrick Cousar placed sixth at 138. He lost to LP’s Martyn by fall at 3:26, defeated St. Ignatius’ Nieciek by fall at 3:39 and lost to Peoria’s Buhl by fall at 2:40. Michael McCutcheon placed sixth at heavyweight. He lost to Dee-Mack’s Regnier by fall at 1:40, defeated United Township’s Wilson, 7-6; and lost to Joliet’s Sota by fall at 5:46. “It was nice to see (Eric) Cissell pin his way through the tournament,” said PC/Hall coach Gerald Kreiwald. Kewanee quadrangular The Putnam County/Hall co-op won one of three matches in a quadrangular at Kewanee on Dec. 30. Joseph Mecagni (195) led the charge with a 3-0 day on the mat. The Wildcats defeated Ashton-Franklin Center 48-12 with Mecagni winning by injury default over Collin Kecker and Mike McCutcheon (220) scoring a fall over Matt Nelson at 0:28. Other matches were decided by forfeits. PC/Hall fell to the host Boilermakers 48-17 with pins by Patrick Cousar (138) at 4:20 over Mike Ibarra and Putnam County/Hall’s Eric Cissell won the 220 pound weight class at the Morton Tournament on Jan. 6. Mecagni (182) at 1:42 over Carlos Vergas and a 17-2 tech fall by Ben Aranda (182) over Tristan Tucker. Farmington defeated PC/Hall 42-36. Wins on the mat for the Wildcats were Patrick Cousar (138) by fall over Bucco at 2:45, Mecagni (195) by fall over Marion at 2:40 and McCutcheon (220) by fall over Shymnoshi at 2:56. Aranda, Hannah Vizzone and Sicilia Harper won by forfeits.

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Team Marathon MCNABB — The Starved Rock Runners 26.2by5 Team Marathon is set for Saturday, March 17 at Putnam County Junior High in McNabb. There are a variety of competitions

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Blood drive planned MCNABB — A blood drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15, at the McNabb Fire Station. Call Betty Johnson 815-882-2336.

PEORIA

Ballerini on dean’s list PEORIA — Cody Ballerini of Mark was named to the dean’s list at Robert Morris University in Peoria for the fall quarter. He had a 3.75 grade point average.

HENNEPIN

Card party results announced HENNEPIN — The Hennepin Park District held its monthly senior citizen card party on Dec. 27. Winners playing euchre were Nancy Bejster, Blake Heiberger, Janice Dzierzynksi and Jerry Bejster. Blake Heiberger was a new player. The next card party will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, in the Hennepin Park District Community Room. All area senior citizens are invited. Cookies and coffee will be served. For more information, contact the Hennepin Pool at 815-925-7319.

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Mindful Eating class STANDARD — University of Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator Susan Glassman will present a Mindful Eating class from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, at the Putnam County Community Center in Standard. To register for the class, or for more information, call the Extension office at 815-224-0889 by Wednesday, Jan. 17.

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LIFT event Jan. 21 in LaSalle LASALLE — Christian women of all ages are invited to attend a Ladies In Fellowship Together (LIFT) event at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21, at the Grace United Methodist Church in LaSalle. The theme for the afternoon is “Enter Stressed, Leave Revitalized.” Roxanne Cherpeske, massage therapist from Therapeutic Massage Professionals, will

be the guest presenter. All women in the Illinois Valley area are encouraged to come take a relaxing break, enjoy refreshments and share in Christian fellowship. The church is located at 1345 Chartres St. in LaSalle. RSVPs are encouraged but are not required to attend. For information, contact Lois at 815-663-1724 or vcroasdale@comcast.net.

Betty Bouxsein Bowling Tournament will be March 25 GRANVILLE — The Putnam County Educational Foundation (PCEF) recently announced the 18th annual Betty Bouxsein Bowling Tournament will be Sunday, March 25. Each team will consist of five bowlers with an entry fee of $180. The first session will begin at 11

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HENRY — Openings for the upcoming Master Gardener Training Program are available until Jan. 12. To reserve a seat in the class, call the Marshall-Putnam Extension Office at 309-364-2356 or request an application online at http://go.illinois.edu/MasterGardenerTraining. The Master Gardener webinar training program will be Jan. 23 through April 3 and will be held every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Marshall-Putnam Extension

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OTTAWA

Trivia Night set for Jan. 20 at Reddick Mansion OTTAWA — The Reddick Mansion Association announces “Trivia Night at the Mansion” will be Saturday, Jan. 20. The contest will start at 7 p.m. with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Reddick Mansion Association and hosted by RMA board member and trivia expert, Steve Novario, the game will be composed of 10 rounds of questions with 10 questions per round. According to Novario, categories

will include “2017, Year in Review,” “Love and Marriage” and “The Kids are Alright.” Teams are limited to 6 to 10 people and the cost is $10 per person. Cash prizes will be given to the first- and second-place teams. A 50/50 raffle will also be held. Space is limited. To reserve a table, call the Mansion at 815-433-6100. Coffee, soda, water and snacks will be available for purchase throughout the evening. Lorraine McAllister, president of

the Reddick Mansion Association, said, ‘’We really enjoy hosting the trivia nights. In addition to raising money for the Mansion, it’s a great opportunity for people to get together for some friendly competition, to learn some interesting and obscure facts, and to enjoy the Mansion.” All proceeds from this event will be used for the maintenance and restoration of the Reddick Mansion. The Mansion is located at 100 W. Lafayette St.

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Weighing 7 pounds, 12 ounces and measuring 19 inches long, Ryker Lee Plique was welcomed into this world at 3:24 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2. He is the son of Courtney Sidwell and Brian Plique of Streator, and joins siblings Logan, Bryson, Brookelynn and Braelyn. Ryker was the first baby born in 2018 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley.

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Sub-zero temperatures didn’t keep the stork away from Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru on New Year’s Day when Amanda Fritz and Rett Waldenmyer of LaSalle became the parents of the first baby of 2018 to be born at IVCH. Fritz gave birth to Logan Grey Waldenmyer at exactly 9 a.m. Monday, Jan. 1. The new Illinois Valley resident entered the world weighing 7 pounds and 4 ounces. He was 21 inches in length and was delivered by certified nurse midwife Barb Tieman, a member of the staff of the IVCH Women’s Health Care Center. Baby Logan is pictured with his parents, Amanda and Rett.

at the Peru Public Library, 1409 11th St. in Peru. The group is sponsored by the Illinois Valley Alzheimer’s Group, Inc.. For more information, call Peg Gonet at 815-481-6465 or Joanne Milby at 815-223-1885.

CHRISTMAS BASKET THANK YOU Thank you to the Putnam County community. On Saturday, December 16th we distributed Christmas baskets to 132 Putnam County families. 419 people were grateful recipients. This number included 173 children and 39 seniors. Without the help of all of you who bought, made and wrapped gifts, donated food, money, clothes, towels and books, and put together, filled, carried and helped deliver baskets this project would not have been possible. Many groups and individuals contributed to this county- wide annual event in one way or another. Special thanks go to the Granville United Church of Christ for opening Bonucchi Hall to us for our preparation activities, John Shimkus, our manager, and Cathy Oliveri from Toys in the Pantry who prepare all year, and to the PC Record for publishing the press releases related to the project. This is the thirtieth year the Pantry has sponsored this project! Our best wishes to all of our wonderful volunteers and contributors for a peaceful and joyous 2017. Thank you,

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OGLESBY — The Adult Education Community Tutoring Program at Illinois Valley Community College will conduct free volunteer tutor training from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, in Room CTC221. Volunteers must have a desire to work with adult learners and be willing to tutor 2 to 3 hours each week. Teaching experience is not necessary, however, 10 hours of training through the program is required. Visiting an Adult Education classroom is an additional training component. After completing training, volunteers have the option of tutoring in an English Language Acquisition class, an Adult Basic Education class or a High School Equivalency class. These classes follow the IVCC semester schedule in the spring and fall. One-to-one tutoring might be available during summer months. Free online tutor training is another option for volunteers whose schedules do not allow them to participate in the January training session. Visit www.ivcc. edu/communitytutoring for information. To register for the training session, contact Angela Dunlap, campus and community tutoring coordinator, at 815224-0479. Participants should bring a sack lunch as lunch is not provided.

OGLESBY — A nursing admission information session will be from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, in Room CTC 124 at Illinois Valley Community College in Oglesby. Sponsored by the counseling center, admissions and records and the nursing department, the session will cover admission requirements and courses students should take before applying to either the associate degree (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) programs. Due to space limitations, students are encouraged to RSVP with Kathy Sramek by calling 815-224-0439 or by email to kathy_sramek@ivcc.edu.

IVCC will host first ‘Ag Night’ on Jan. 23 OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College will host its first “Ag Night” Tuesday, Jan. 23, at the IVCC basketball games against Kishwaukee. The women play at 5:30 p.m. and the men at 7:30 in the gymnasium. The event includes free admission for all district high school ag students, instructors and ag supporters. Proceeds from concessions will benefit the new IVCC Ag Club. Ag program coordinator Willard Mott said, “Agriculture is a vital part of the

Illinois Valley from family farms to seed companies to transportation and beyond. We hope for a great turnout to show support for the growing ag program at IVCC.”

Scholarship workshop set for Jan. 24 OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College’s admissions office and Writing Center will host a Scholarship Workshop from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, in Room A208-209. The free session will cover the 2018-19 IVCC Foundation scholarship application, essay guidelines, common grammar and punctuation mistakes, and an opportunity to have your essay proofread by Writing Center staff. Assistant Director of Admissions, Records and Transfer Services Aseret Loveland said, “With the Feb. 8 Foundation scholarship application deadline approaching, we wanted to offer our students a session to learn how to make their essay stand out. “Over 300 applications were submitted last year and there were close margins between winning and non-winning essays. We hope this workshop will help students refine their essay to increase the odds of receiving a scholarship,” she added. For information, call 815-224-0439. RSVPs are encouraged at www.ivcc.edu/ events.

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MENUS PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS Breakfast Jan. 15 — No school, Martin Luther King’s birthday. Jan. 16 — Waffle with syrup or cereal, fruit, juice, milk. Jan. 17 — Scrambled eggs and toast or cereal, fruit, yogurt, juice, milk. Jan. 18 — Biscuits and gravy or cereal, fruit, juice, milk. Jan. 19 — Pancakes with syrup or cereal, fruit, juice, milk. Lunch Jan. 15 — No school, Martin Luther King’s birthday. Jan. 16 — Junior high/high school - salad bar, elementary/primary - chicken strips, chips, peaches, milk. Jan. 17 — Hamburger gravy over mashed potatoes, corn, fruit, milk; 2 p.m. dismissal. Jan. 18 — Corn dog, green beans, yogurt, fruit mix, milk. Jan. 19 — Taco in a bag, pineapple, baked dessert, milk.

PUTNAM COUNTY COMMUNITY CENTER Jan. 15 — Egg salad on wheat bread, diced potatoes, peas and carrots, applesauce. Jan. 16 — Baked spaghetti, tossed salad with toppings, apricots, bread and butter, dessert. Jan. 17 — Pork roast, mashed potatoes, carrots, sliced pineapple, bread and butter. Jan. 18 — Taco casserole, tortilla chips, salad with toppings, broccoli, pears, dessert. Jan. 19 — Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, mixed vegetables, roll and butter, banana, dessert. Bread, butter, fruit juice and 2% milk are available with meals. For reservations, call 800-757-4579 24 hours in advance of the day’s meal. The menu is subject to change. Meals are available to senior citizens 60 plus at no cost, but donations are appreciated. The meal program is partly funded by donations, so they have a suggested donation of $5 per meal. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m.

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White expands Organ/Tissue Donor Registry; 16- and 17-year-olds can become donors SPRINGFIELD — Secretary of State Jesse White’s legislation allowing 16- and 17-year-olds to register for the state’s First Person Consent Organ/Tissue Donor Registry when they receive their driver’s license or identification card will take effect on Jan. 1, 2018. “Our main priority is to save lives,” said White. “Thousands of Illinoisans are waiting for an organ. Those who are waiting are someone’s mother, father, daughter or son. This new law is an

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St. Bede reaches $100,000 on #GivingTuesday PERU — For a third year, St. Bede Academy joined #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. Nov. 28 marked the sixth annual international #GivingTuesday, a primarily social-media-powered day of philanthropy following Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The #GivingTuesday movement was created in 2012 by New York’s 92nd Street Y, the United Nations Foundation and the Case Foundation. The initiative has been adopted by more than 45,000 charitable partners worldwide to promote giving in all forms. On #GivingTuesday, the students, faculty and staff also showed their Bruin pride and participated in the challenge with their own personal donations. “We impress upon our students the importance of giving back and are proud of the many ways they do that every day,” said Superintendent Ted Struck. “Our students joined in on Tuesday to give back not only to St. Bede but in other ways as well.” Some of those included a blood fair held on campus and a mitten for the needy. St. Bede students were filling up the “big blue cart” (as referred to by Chaplain Father Ronald Margherio) for the food pantry and later loaded all the boxes up in the St. Bede bus for a trip to the food pantry. St. Bede set a #GivingTuesday goal of $67,000, an increase of $1,000 from 2016, and set in motion matches coming from several generous donors. David Porter, ’61, and Angelo Perino, ‘80, each with matching gifts of $5,000, a $3,000 match from Mike Rossiter ’61, a $2,000 match from John Walsh ’53 and Catherine and Christo-

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OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College’s Continuing Education Office will offer “Food Service Sanitation” (CEU-1503-01) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, in CTC123 at the Oglesby campus. The Applied Food Service Sanitation course is designed to assist the manager or potential manager in applying sanitation principles in food service establishments. During the session, students will take the national ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification exam. The class is required in Illinois for food service manager certification and is accepted by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). Upon successful completion of the course, students will attain a national license that is valid in Illinois for five years. The cost is $119. Required textbook is: ServSafe Manager, 7th Edition and is available at the IVCC Bookstore online at www.ivccbookstore.com. Due to the fast paced nature of the single-session class, students should purchase the book in advance and begin review prior to class. To register, call 815-224-0447.

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pher Campbell ’96 , and LaSalle State Bank with a match of $1,500. Topped off with two $10,000 matches from an anonymous donor and Daubert Chemical and St. Bede not only met their goal, but set a new record total of more than $100,000. Numbers are not yet finalized. Donations were primarily received online and also included faculty/staff and St. Bede students. “Our total at nearly 35 percent more than last year is incredibly moving,” said Julia Yaklich, development director. “The outpouring of generosity and overwhelming kindness from our St. Bede family with over 190 donations has made an incredible impact to the St. Bede annual fund. We were excited to well exceed our goal and doubly grateful to our donors that provided the matches of $38,500 to help us get there.”

HENNEPIN — Marquis Energy LLC announces a new scholarship for local college-bound students. There will be five $2,500 scholarships awarded to incoming and current college students enrolled at a university, junior college or technical school for the 2018-19 school year. This is a special opportunity for those living in a 90-mile radius from the Marquis facility in Hennepin. “We want to help our local youth succeed in achieving their lifelong dreams,” said Mark Marquis, CEO of Marquis Energy. “This reward will cut down on the expenses of college and open up doors for more students.” Marquis is accepting applications until Feb. 16. If you or someone you know may be interested, visit http://marquisenergy.com/scholarship-application/ for more information and to submit your application. Marquis remains committed to bettering the community through service and producing homegrown ethanol for cleaner air and more affordable fuel. With a production capacity of 1 million gallons of fuel grade ethanol per day, Marquis Energy is the largest dry-mill biofuels production facility in the United States.

Abbot Philip, O.S.B., ’65, commented, “Giving Tuesday is always an exciting and motivating day. The increase of gifts in number and amount every year demonstrates the commitment of our alumni and friends to support our important mission of preparing our students for their future education and their role in making the church and the world a better place. At the same time peoples’ support and generosity motivates us to continue to improve our program and facilities. We are truly blessed.” The St. Bede annual fund is a means of providing a steady stream of income to the school and yearly donated funds help with the day-today-costs of operating St. Bede to meet its annual budget. Gifts to the annual fund are vital to keep St. Bede tuition affordable by bridging the gap of more than 53 percent.

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Annual Treasurer Report of McNabb Fire Protection District Fire Division For Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017 Revenues Property Taxes Personal Prop Replace Tax IML Receipts Donations Received Rent Income Interest Income Grant Income

$156,350 1,150 1,166 265 7,315 100 7,480

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Expenditures Vendors under $2,500 Air One Equipment, Inc. Ameren Illinois Campbell Insurance Services First State Bank Hopkins & Associates, CPAs Illinois Public Risk Fund Lime Lite Fire & Safety PC EMS Total Expenditures

$33,810 3,167 9,940 10,278 4,861 4,200 4,880 3,790 86,865 $161,791

Summary Statement of Condition Beginning Fund Balance Revenues Less Disbursements Ending Fund Balance

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Annual Treasurer Report for McNabb Fire Protection District PC EMS Fund For Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017 Revenues Putnam County Treasurer McNabb Fire District Magnolia Fire District Emergency Service Fees Donations - Unrestricted Donations - Restricted Special Events Proceeds Insurance Proceeds Interest Income Grant Income Other Income

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$522,062

Expenditures Vendors under $2,500 Lyle R. Calkins Gloria V. Dunn Alyssa N. Foley Robert D. Foley Vernon T. Gadd Matthew A. Gensini Kimberly A. Goodbred Mark W. Hameister Andrew M. Jackson Kenneth D. Knapp Kathleen A. Newhalfen Nicholas Riordan Ilissa Sargent Jermey Simmons Justin D. Sullivan Molly M. Sullivan Airgas USA, LLC Boundtree Medical Supplies Emergency Medical Products Foster Coach Sales, Inc. Hinshaw CPA Office, LLC Jack's Gas & Service, Inc. Margy C. Mattern McLean County Area EMS System McNabb Fire Protection District McNabb Motorsports McNabb Telephone Company Pearson Education S.J. Smith Co., Inc. Stryker Sales Corporation US Treasury Walmart Stores Total Expenditures

$75,679 5,782 7,672 5,918 8,383 41,394 41,460 15,066 44,295 51,630 11,818 12,532 4,555 15,558 17,544 12,336 5,547 5,300 7,633 7,169 9,019 5,771 11,732 6,100 5,040 30,566 3,493 2,642 2,613 2,994 3,771 23,488 3,066 $507,566

Summary Statement of Condition Beginning Fund Balance Revenues Less Disbursements Ending Fund Balance

$63,738 522,062 (507,566) $78,234

Certification I, Bradley Grasser, Treasurer of the McNabb Fire Protection District, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the Annual Treasurer Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017. January 10, 2018

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STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION McNabb Telephone Company is the recipient of Federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). In accordance with Federal vivil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture(USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), secual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA(not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA's TARGET Center at (202)720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800)877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust .html and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1)mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410. (2) fax: (202)690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender. McNabb Telephone Company is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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DECLARACION DE NO DISCRIMINACION De acuerdo con la ley federal de derechos civiles y las reglamentaciones y politicas de derechos civiles del Departamento de Agricultura de Estados Unidos (U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA), se prohibe al USDA, sus agencias, oficinas y empleados, e instituciones que participan o administran los programas del USDA, discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, religion, genero, indentidad de genero (inluidas las expresiones de genero), orientacion sexual, discapacidad, edad, estado civil, estado familiar/parental, ingresos derivados de un programa de asistencia publica, creencias politicas, o reprimendas o represalias por actividades previas sobre derechos civiles, en cualquier programa o actividad llevado a cabo o financiados por el USDA(no todas las bases se aplican a todos los programas). Las fechas limite para la presentacion de remedios y denucias varian segun el programa o el infcidente. Las personas con discapacidades que requieran medios alternativos de comunicacion para obtener informacion sobre el programa(por ej., Braille, letra grande, cinta de audio, lenguaje americano de senas, etc.) deberan comunicarse con la Agencia responasble o con el Centro TARGET del USDA al (202)720-2600 (voz y TTY) o communicarse con el USDA a traves del Servicio Federal de Trasmisiones al (800)8778339. Asimismo, se puede disponer de informaciondel programa en otros idiomas ademas de ingles. Para presentar una denucia por discriminacion en el programa, del USDA, AD-3027, que se encuentra en linea en http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust .html, o en cualquier oficina del USDA, o escriba una carta dirigida al USDA e incluya en la carta toda la informacion solicitada en el formulario. Para solicitar una copia del formulario de denucias, llame al (866)632-9992. Envie su formulario completado o su carta al USDA por los siguientes medios:(1) correo: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Imdependence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202)690-7442; o (3) correo electronico: program.intake.@usda.gov. El Departamento de Agricultura de Estados Unidos (USDA) es un proveedor, empleador y prestador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. McNabb Telephone Company es un proveedor de servicios con igualdad de oportunidades. January 10, 2018 ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER SERVICES McNabb Telephone Company proudly offers services and functionalities designed to exceed the Federal Communication Commission's (FCC) requirements as stated in C.F.R. 54.101, including: Single party service, including local usage, Access to interexchange service through the public switched network, Dual tone multi-frequency signaling, Access to emergency services, Access to operator services and directory assistance services, Toll limitation for qualifying low-income consumers. The current rates and charges for the abovelisted services and functionalities can be found in the tariffs on file at the appropriate governing agencies and are subject to change upon proper notice. (See National Exchange Carrier Association (NECA) Tariff Number 5 on file with the FCC and McNabb Telephone Company Tariff Number 8 on file with the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC), or available in the company business office. January 10, 2018

IN RE: The Estate of LINDA D. ROBINSON Deceased Case # 17 P 17 NOTICE OF CLAIM DATE Notice is given of the death of Linda D. Robinson on December 11, 2017, and that Letters of Office as Administrator With Will Annexed were issued on December 21, 2017 to Mindy Robinson whose address is PO Box 705, Granville, Illinois 61326. Claims may be filed six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this Notice of Claim Date or three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery, whichever is later, and any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Putnam County Courthouse, Hennepin, IL 61327, or with the Administrator, or both. Within ten (10) days after a claimant files its claim with the Court, the claimant must mail or deliver a copy of the claim to the Administrator AND to her attorney of record AND file with the Court proof of mailing or delivery of said copies. Dated December 22, 2017 /s/ Scott A. Shore, Attorney for Administrator Scott A. Shore, Attorney At Law 227 E. Court St. ? P.O. Box 231 Hennepin, IL 61327 Tel. 815-925-7117 ShoreLawAndMediation@gmail.com January 3, 10, & 17, 2018 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN RE: The Estate of SANDRA L. PALM Deceased Case #17 P 16 NOTICE OF CLAIM DATE Notice is given of the death of Sandra L. Palm on October 31, 2017, and that Letters of Office as Co-Executors were issued on December 21, 2017 to Jeffrey Palm, 5001 Arden Ave., Edina, MN 55424, and to Tracy Palm, of 12 Colby Drive, Scarborough, ME 04074. Claims may be filed six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this Notice of Claim Date or three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery, whichever is later, and any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Putnam County Courthouse, Hennepin, IL 61327, or with either Representative, or both. Within ten (10) days after a claimant files its claim with the Court, the claimant must mail or deliver a copy of the claim to the Representatives AND to their attorney of record AND file with the Court proof of mailing or delivery of said copies. Dated December 22, 2017 /s/ Scott A. Shore, Attorney for Executor Scott A. Shore, Attorney At Law 227 E. Court St. ? P.O. Box 231 Hennepin, IL 61327 Tel. 815-925-7117 ShoreLawAndMediation@gmail.com January 3, 10 & 17, 2018

McNabb Telephone Company is pleased to offer the LINK UP and LIFELINE programs. LINK UP is a program that helps pay the installation charge for telephone service. This Illinois program will assist qualified low-income consumers by paying up to $35.00 of the cost of installing local service in their principal residence. LIFELINE is a program established to help pay the monthly charge for local telephone service. This federally funded program is available to qualified low-income consumers. If the qualifying low-income consumer voluntarily elects toll blocking while initiating LIFELINE service deposit is not required. WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THESE PROGRAMS? To be eligible for the program you must be a recipient of one of the following: a.Medicaid b.Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program c.Supplemental Security Income (SSI) d.Federal Housing Assistance (Section 8) e.Veteran's Pension and Survivor Benefit f.Customer household income is at or below 135% of the National Poverty Guidelines, for a household of that size. WHERE CAN I APPLY FOR THE LIFELINE AND OR LINK UP PROGRAMS? For additional information or enrollment, contact our business office at (815)882-2201. January 10, 2018 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF HOWARD A. SCHROWANG, Deceased. NO. 2017-P-15 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of HOWARD A. SCHROWANG. Letters of Office were issued on December 18, 2017 to Kenton H. Schrowang, 410 E. Tomlinson Street, Granville, Illinois 61326 as Independent Executor, whose attorneys are Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois 61356. Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk, Putnam County Courthouse, Hennepin, Illinois 61327, or with the representative, or both, on or before Tuesday, July 03, 2018, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed by that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk are to be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Dated this 20th day of December, 2017. s/Cathy Oliveri Putnam County Circuit Clerk Published in the Putnam County Record December 27, 2017 & January 3 & 10, 2018

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Gunner was born 18 months ago with cleft lip and palate conditions. He is among more than 4,000 babies born with such birth defects annually, affecting their ability to eat, to create sounds and later speech, and to develop normally. Rotarians heard that Gunner’s path through several surgeries so far,

and multiple medical procedures, has been difficult for Gunner — as well as for his family, of Ottawa. Gunner’s parents, Joe and Desiree Addis, and Gunner’s big sister, Stella, also attended the meeting at Clover Club. Older brothers, Jace and Jax, as well as proud grandparents, Randy and Laurie Borio, have been there every step of the way as well. Results so far have been amazing, they said, thanks to the real hero of the story, Shriners Hospital for Children in Chicago. Shriner’s representative Steve Harkin and his wife, Sherry, of Bartonville were also part of the presentation, relating Shriner Hospitals’ 95-year history and the amazing services they offer. Providing some of the country’s leading experts in their fields, services are offered without any personal cost to the

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Rotarian Randy Borio with grandson, Gunner, tell the story of life challenges and medical successes Gunner and family have experienced at Shriner’s Hospital through reconstructive surgeries for cleft lip and palate.

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LEFT: Gunner Addis was the star of the show during a program presented by his grandfather, Rotarian Randy Borio. Gunner is pictured with his parents, Joe and Desiree, and big sister Stella, who also attended the Rotary meeting held at Clover Club in Mark. RIGHT: Rotarian Randy Borio (right) recently hosted Shriner Steve Harkin of Bartonville, who has been instrumental in connecting Randy’s grandson, Gunner, with services at Shriner’s Hospital in Chicago. At age 18 months, young Gunner has already had three surgeries and numerous procedures to successfully correct cleft lip and palate birth defects.

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