Wenona VetCare
“PRSRT STD.” US Postage Paid No. 486 SHAW MEDIA
Love.
Protect. John M. Ehrhardt, DVM Heal. Primary Pet Care • Primary Pet Dentistry 138 Chestnut St., Wenona, IL • www.wenonavetcare.com
POSTAL PATRON LOCAL R.R. BOXHOLDER CARRIER ROUTE PRESORT
815-853-4567
PUTNAM COUNTY’S ONLY NEWSPAPER • putnamcountyrecord.com
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2018 • 50 CENTS
GREAT START
TOP STORY
PCR photo/Dave Cook
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-
LOCAL NEWS
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
LOCAL NEWS
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,
SPORTS
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.
See PANTRY, Page 3
2018 ELECTION
A Republican candidate for the 16th Congressional District seat, Jaye R. DeBates of Granville, withdraws his candidacy. / 3
PERSPECTIVE
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
PC/Hall Wildcats compete at Morton Tournament. / 7
Vol. 150 No. 20
One Section - 16 Pages
KETTMAN
© The Putnam County Record
SM-PR1491477
HEATING & PLUMBING, INC.
Look for the man in the Orange & White Van!
Call to get your furnace cleaned & checked now! 24 Hour 815-339-6124 Service
The Putnam County Record Editorial Board laments some of the proposed state laws that have not taken effect or have not been passed. / 6
LIC. #058-111758
107 East Harrison St. • Granville, IL • www.kettmanheating.com • 815-339-6124