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Miscalculation means fewer funds State has used wrong tax equation, so county will receive $30,000 less By Dave Cook

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HENNEPIN — Putnam County Treasurer Kevin Kunkel told the Putnam County Board the estimated $260,000 they were expecting to receive from the Personal Property Replacement Tax (PPRT) would be closer to $230,000. He said he’d received an email which said the wrong equation had been used by the state for the past two years and the budgeted revenue would be reduced by approximately

$30,000. Kunkel’s time before the board during the Jan. 9 meeting also included discussion of the county’s new accounting system and the associated payments. Those who have worked with the system, which for the past several months has run parallel with the old one in order to help streamline the transition, agreed some difficulty was expected, though it was beginning to function more smoothly as glitches were worked out and they became more familiar with the program.

The cost of the program is $34,234.10. For budgetary reasons, a $28,000 check was cut last year and held by Kunkel. The board approved the release of those funds to Computer Information Concepts (CIC), but decided to hold the remaining funds until they were sure the system was completely in place and those involved were comfortable with its operation. A related time clock system will be added to the program for an additional $12,520. Supervisor of Assessments

Tammy Mehalic told the board she was asked by a rental property owner about the possibility of being allowed to take a General Homestead Exemption and having the renter pay the property taxes. Mehalic explained the idea was the homeowner would receive the $6,000 exemption and then lower the rent accordingly and have the long-term renter pay the remaining property taxes. In theory this would benefit both the owner and the renter, but it would also reduce the revenue

received by the county. Mehalic said it’s allowed by statute, but that the decision lies with the county. She also said Bureau County allows it, but LaSalle County doesn’t. The board took no action, but Chairman Steve Malavolti said, “It sounds like a can of worms we don’t want to open.” Board member William Holmes agreed, adding, “It sounds like something we should leave alone.”

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ing them again is making me start to remember games and things I haven’t thought of for many years.” When asked if any of them have children who are following in their footsteps on the diamond, Margis said his two daughters play softball and his son plays baseball. However he joked they weren’t as good as he was on the field.

PRINCETON — It’s that time of year when blood donations are being distributed to hospitals faster than they are coming in. The American Red Cross has issued an emergency call for blood and platelet donations in response to this shortage. Lori Compton, disaster program specialist for the American Red Cross of Northwest Illinois Chapter, said this time of year always poses a threat to the blood supply. Holidays, vacations and poor winter weather have prevented many regular donors from attending local drives. A press release issued by the Red Cross stated that there were 37,000 fewer donations given nationwide during the months of November and December. The Red Cross also had to cancel nearly 100 blood drives in December due to severe winter weather, which resulted in 3,100 blood donations going uncollected. Unfortunately this comes at a time when the need for blood is higher because of accidents and illness that occur during severe winter weather months. Compton described it as being a circle of need that happens every year.

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Basketball player Lori Rebholz (from left) and the 1998 PCHS Final Four baseball team were inducted into the PCHS Hall of Fame during Saturday night’s basketball games against Mendota. To see more pictures from the induction, see Page 7.

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GRANVILLE — Even though many had not seen each other since their high school days, the winning chemistry of the 1998 Putnam County High School (PCHS) baseball team was immediately evident prior to their induction into the school’s Hall of Fame. The Final Four team, which

amassed an impressive 29-6 record, was happily reunited for the ceremony in R.M. Germano Gymnasium held between the Jan. 14 basketball games against Mendota and looked as though they were still ready to play. The other inductee was Lori Rebholz, star of the early-’80s girl’s basketball teams. When baseball player Mike Margis heard the team was to be inducted he said he “was con-

fused and thought it had to be a joke.” Margis’ teammate Tony Phelps added how great it was to see his teammates again, but also was quick to joke how so many of his teammates were balder than he thought they’d be, himself included. Teammate David Garcia said of the induction, “I’m excited, it’s great to see everyone again and hear their voices. Just hear-

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PRINCETON — The Special Olympics Illinois, Area 16 – Starved Rock held its annual winter games at Bureau County Fairgrounds on Jan. 7. More than 100 athletes participated in snowshoeing events, and volunteers came from multiple counties. Special Olympics is a global organization that unleashes the human spirit through the transformation of power and joy of the sport, every day around the world. Area 16 – Starved Rock encompasses Henry, Stark, Bureau, Putnam, Marshall, LaSalle and Grundy counties. Allison Nichols, area director, couldn’t stop saying how much she loved her job, the Special Olympic events being her favorite part. Nichols coordinates all the events, venues, sponsorships, volunteers, athletes and more for Area 16. Nichols is always looking for volunteers for these events. Jim Arbet travels to almost every location to hand-engrave the medals (MTM Recognition is the chosen vendor of Special Olympics for all awards). Sarah Nestler helps at many events as a first-aid and “911 decision maker.” Long-time Special Olympics volunteer, Dawn Dabler, said,“Special Olympics is my passion.” It was seen throughout the day as she helped every athlete,

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Athletes race toward the finish line at the Special Olympics Winter Games held at the Bureau County Fairgrounds in Princeton. fellow volunteer and knew all their names! All the athletes showed exemplary pride, sportsmanship and camaraderie. There are more than two dozen events for athletes to participate in, including snowshoeing, cross country skiing, equestrian, golf, basketball, volleyball, tennis and more.

Upcoming events include Area Basketball Individual Skills in Granville (Jan. 21) and District Basketball in Byron (Jan. 29). The major fundraiser for Area 16, the Polar Plunge fundraiser, is being held Feb. 25 at Lake Mendota – participants must raise a minimum of $100 in donations in exchange for jumping into Lake Mendota.

To learn about how you can become involved with Special Olympics Illinois, Area 16 – Starved Rock as an athlete, coach, volunteer or sponsor, contact Nichols at 815-220-8128 or anichols@soill.org. The website can be found at https://www.soill.org/ area16/. For more information about Polar Plunge, visit https:// sss.soill.org/polar-plunge/.

trial/commercial improvements and investments made by local businesses for 10 years. Board member Duane Calbow, while supportive of the Enterprise Zone, said they also needed to consider the possible effects of limiting revenue to districts already struggling with state related funding issues and which could impact the ability to provide their respective services. In other news: • The board approved the annual ambulance service contract between the county and

the McNabb Fire Protection District. • Magnolia Township Highway Commissioner Gregg Glenn spoke to the board about the possibility of transferring the right-of-way jurisdiction from the county to Magnolia Township. Glenn had difficulty explaining his complaints to the board, but they focused on the occasional instances of a Hennepin Township or Putnam County plow driver clearing and salting portions of Magnolia Township roads. He

also complained of citizens who owned their own plows clearing different portions of roads. Board members said rather than needing to take action with right-of-way jurisdictions it appeared to be something which could be handled more simply through better communication between the county, townships, drivers and residents. They also said the random occurrences were most likely done with good intentions and were not an attempt to take control of Magnolia’s roads.

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Newest From Page 1 “Well, my son might be,” he admitted. Phelps said his children were still too young to play and Garcia said his daughters are dancers.

Other members of the 1998 team include Nick Naas, Sean Egan, Jason Vance, Brett Carlson, Grant Steffens, Jon Immel, Brandon Kays, Heath Heiberger, Tom Wiesbrock, Seth Chambers, Adam Tarmann, B.J. Holocker, Jeremy Urnikis, and coaches Ed Swingel and

Ken Jenkins. Fellow inductee Lori Rebholz scored 1,413 points during her time on the court with the Panthers. She led the 1981-1982 PCHS girl’s basketball team to a 21-4 season, led the team in steals and points, and helped take the team to the super-sec-

tionals. In the 1982-1983 season, the team held a 26-1 record and once again went to the super-sectionals. Rebholz now lives in Henry and said she still follows the PCHS team. She was also pleasantly surprised at the news of her induction.

She also said of girls’ sports, “There has been an amazing progression in the opportunities for girls in sports. Thirty years ago there wasn’t much offered for women, but it’s exciting to see how things have changed and how far they can take their talent now.”

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Beef cattle meeting set for Jan. 25 Registration deadline is Jan. 20 OGLESBY — The public is invited to join Travis Meteer, University of Illinois Extension educator, commercial agriculture, for a special regional “Beef Cattle Meeting” from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, at Illinois Valley Community College in Oglesby, Room CTC 124. The dinner meeting will start at 5:30 p.m. with registration and introductions. The dinner is included in the $10 registration fee that is payable at the door. The deadline to register is Friday, Jan. 20, by calling

the Extension office at 815-224-0889. Topics will be discussed that will help beef cattle producers make profit driven decisions. Understanding factors influencing the cattle market along with a look into what to expect in the coming year will be covered. According to Meteer, “Many producers will find interest in cow nutrition discussions and the subsequent effects they have on reproduction. Getting cows bred should be at the top of everyone’s list. Calving season is always an important, exciting time. Come to the meeting and get some calving season tips and gain more knowledge about

your herd health’s role in profit.” The agenda for the evening includes: • Calving Season Tips, Veterinary Feed Directive (Dr. Buzz Iliff, DVM). • Tips for Successful Synchronization and A.I. (Tom Johnson, Select Sires). • Controlling Costs in a Beef Operation, Research Update: MultiMin90, Cover Crops (Travis Meteer, University of Illinois Extension). • Question/answer session with the speaker panel. If you need a reasonable accommodation, indicate when registering. If you have questions, call Daryle Wragge at 309-364-2356.

Notice of acceptance of nominations HENRY — To all people of legal voting age who own or reside on land located within the boundaries of the Marshall-Putnam Soil and Water Conservation District: Nominations are still being accepted for the two-year term of the office of

director of the Marshall-Putnam County Soil and Water Conservation District at the District’s Office at USDA Service Center, 1511 University Court, Henry, during normal business hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To be considered for nomination as

a candidate for the office of director, nominees must provide proof of residency or ownership of land located within the boundaries of the district. Interested individuals must respond by 4:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27. For questions, call 309-364-3913, ext. 3.

HSTP Transportation Committee will meet Jan. 27 OTTAWA — The Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP) - Region 3 (Bureau, DeKalb, Grundy, Kendall, LaSalle, Lee, Ogle, and Putnam counties) Transportation Committee will meet at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 27, at Mendota Moose Lodge 714, 211 E. 12th St. (Route 34), in Mendota. Individuals with an interest in public transportation are strongly encouraged to attend, especially human service organizations serving individuals who use public transportation. The Regional Transportation Committee is responsible for the development and implementation of the Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP). HSTP identifies transportation needs and develops solutions to

improve transportation services for the general public. An emphasis is placed on seniors, people with disabilities, individuals with lower incomes and veterans. The Illinois Department of Transportation has formed an agreement with North Central Illinois Council of Governments (NCICG) for the purposes of preparing, implementing and updating the plan for Region 1 (Boone, Carroll, Jo Daviess, Stephenson and Winnebago counties) and Region 3 (Bureau, DeKalb, Grundy, Kendall, LaSalle, Lee, Ogle and Putnam counties). For more information about NCICG, HSTP, or if special accommodations are needed, contact Kim Zimmerman at 815-433-5830.

Extension offers private applicator pesticide safety education training, testing OGLESBY — University of Illinois Extension – Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam Unit will offer the following training and certification program for private pesticide applicators. Pre-registration is required for the training and testing session by Wednesday, Jan. 18. Certification is

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She said the American Red Cross has been adamant about getting the word out about this year’s shortage and the need for more blood donations. But while some blood drives have had to be cancelled, others have gone on and been deemed successful. Compton just wrapped up a drive held on Jan. 5 at the First United Methodist Church of Princeton, which collected 52 units. Compton said that was on the high side for the amount collected, and she was happy to see the interest from so many donors. The Red Cross said it must collect nearly 14,000 blood and platelet donations every day for patients at about 2,600 hospitals and transfusion centers nationwide. Accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients and patients receiving treatment for leukemia, cancer or sickle cell disease may all require blood to save their lives. All blood types are needed, however eligible donors with types O, A negative and B negative blood are urged to make a Power Red donation, which is a concentrated dose of red blood cells given during a single donation that allows maximum impact. Eligible donors with type AB are especially needed to donate platelets, plasma or whole blood.

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Donors can schedule a donation today by using the Red Cross Blood Donor app, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800733-2767). The Red Cross encourages individuals to make a donation appointment and to complete a RapidPass online health history questionnaire to help speed up the donation process.

Upcoming area blood drives • Illinois Valley Community College gymnasium, Jan. 19, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hosted by Illinois Valley Association of Realtors. • McNabb Fire Department, Jan. 23, from 1 to 6 p.m. • St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley, Jan. 24, from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. • Walnut Community Center, Jan. 28, from 1 to 6 p.m. Hosted by the Walnut Rotary Club. • First United Methodist Church in Princeton, March 2, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. * Appointments are preferred. Walk-ins welcome after 1 p.m.

PRINCETON — Freedom House benefits from the generosity of caring residents of the communities they serve (Bureau, Henry, Marshall, Putnam and Stark counties) during the holidays and throughout the year. At Christmas, families who are living at Freedom House and non-residential families who are currently receiving services through Freedom House are “adopted” and every year, many businesses, clubs, groups and individuals call to adopt these families for Christmas. This year they had a full shelter and Transitional Program and many new clients in crisis, so the need for Christmas 2016 was great. Freedom House was able to provide gifts for more than 35 children and 19 adults with the help of many individuals. There was also an extra special blessing for the 12 children in shelter this year, and that blessing was Faith Cravens. She is a 13-year-old girl from Henry who started “Paracord for Camp” a year ago (check it out on

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John ‘Buddie’ Seibert

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SPRING VALLEY — John “Buddie” W. Seibert, 88, of Spring Valley, formerly of Granville, died Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. John was born Nov. 13, 1928, in rural McNabb to Ivan “Buster” and Viola (Bird) Seibert. He married Janet Paulsen on Sept. 16, 1951, John “Buddie” at Emmaus Lutheran Church in McNabb. Seibert John graduated from John Swaney High School, class of 1946. He farmed most of his adult life near Varna, from 1958 to 1967, and then east of Granville from 1967 until his retirement in 1990. He loved to fish and travel. John was an excellent woodworker and enjoyed carving duck decoys and painting them. Survivors include his wife, Janet Seibert of Spring Valley; one son, Gerald (Debbie) Seibert of McNabb; one daughter, Debbie (John) Redshaw of Hennepin; one brother, Gene (Paula) Seibert of Hennepin; one sister, Joan (the late Curt) Johnson of Toluca: four grandchildren, Brandon (Katherine) Redshaw of Geneva, Angelina (Mike) Migliorini of Granville, Taylor (Jim) Vipond of Hennepin and Mandi (Ron) Johnson of Utica; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Glen “Jimmy” Seibert. Services were held Tuesday, Jan. 17, at the Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel in Granville with the Rev. Karen Karczewski officiating. Burial was in Friends Cemetery in McNabb. Visitation was held prior to the services Tuesday at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the Putnam County Community Center in Standard or Putnam County Educational Foundation. Pallbearers were Mike Migliorini, John Redshaw, Brandon Redshaw, Jim Vipond and Ron Johnson. Honorary pallbearers were his nine great-grandsons. Online condolences may be made to his family at www. dcfunerals.com.

MARK — Dominica G. “Mamie” Pizzamiglio, 90, of Mark died 4:35 a.m. Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, in Heartland Healthcare Center in Henry. Mamie was born Jan. 4, 1927, in Mark to Vincent and Elizabeth (Troglio) Donini. She married Gerald Pizzamiglio Aug. 28, 1954, in Mark. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church, the Altar and Rosary Society and the Mark Mothers Club. She is survived by three daughters, Rnae (Gene) Chamberlain of Bradford, Geralyn (Walter) Drag of South Carolina and Karen Pizzamiglio of Florida; four grandchildren, Brad (Kathy) Chamberlain, Erin (Derek) Robison, Walter (Danielle) Drag and Michael Drag; and four great-grandchildren, Caytlin Walker, Nathan Drag, Emery Robison and Finley Robison. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bud Pizzamiglio, on April 19, 2007; sisters and brothers-in-law, Flora (Frank) Safranski, Johanna (Herman) Germanson, Delena and Frank in infancy; and a niece and nephew, Jami and Mike Kierczynski. Services were held Thursday, Jan. 12, in the HelmerShields Funeral Home, Granville, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Sacred Heart Church in Granville. The Rev. Patrick DeMeulemeester officiated. Burial was in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Granville. Visitation was also held Thursday in the funeral home. Pallbearers were Gary Bruno, Don Burress, Gerald Lenkaitis, David and Steven Safranski, and Jacob and Chuck Taylor.

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Anne Madson GRANVILLE — Anne L. Madson, 103 years young, of Granville died Friday, Jan. 13, 2017, at her residence. A memorial service will be at a later date. Cremation rites have been accorded. The Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel in Granville is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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10th annual Flute Day Feb. 18 at Peru church PERU — The 10th annual Flute Day will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb 18, hosted at the First Congregational Church of Peru, located at 1431 Fourth St. in Peru. Interactive workshops with guest clinicians/performers are for all ages and ability levels. Headliners are Jill Felber, University of California-Santa Barbara; Jennie Oh Brown, Elmhurst and Wheaton

colleges; and Gerald Carey, flute professor emeritus, Western Illinois University. The cost is $30 for participants; $5 lunch tickets on site. An early discount is available for those who register by Feb. 1. At 5 p.m., Jill Felber in Concert will begin with Flute Day participants. Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for children. Flute Day participants get in free.

McNabb; exempt. Harold S. Maulfair, Jr. and Diana Garrett, as independent co-executors to Harold S. Maulfair, Jr. and Diana Garrett; eight parcels; exempt. Dec. 27 Linda S. Huetteman to Richard J. Serafini and Tammy J. Serafini; two parcels; $70,000. Dec. 28 Joseph D. Pierski and Ashley A. Kalman to Joseph D. Pierski; one parcel, Ware’s Addition, Hennepin; exempt. Dec. 29 Steven W. Haun and Peggy S. Haun, as co-trustees to Cody Grandadam and Jessie Grandadam; three parcels; $450,000. Dec. 30 Ditech Financial, LLC to Secretary of Veterans Affairs, an officer of the United States of America; Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, Hopkin’s Addition, Granville; exempt. Kirk H. Kimble and Tiona J. Kimble to Billy Joe Poignant and Rachel Jean Poignant; three parcels with exceptions; exempt. Jan. 3 Debra J. Hawk and Charles Hawk to Debra J. Hawk; one parcel; exempt. Dominic J. Maggi and Lauren J. Maggi to Anthony M. Passini; one parcel; $145,000.

The following property transfers were recently recorded in the office of the Putnam County Recorder of Deeds. Dec. 21 Nicholas Van Wingerden and Marjorie Van Wingerden to Nicholas Van Wingerden and Marjorie Van Wingerden, as trustees; two parcels; exempt. Dec. 22 Lawrence W. Wilborn and Mary Ann Wilborn, as trustees to Robert W. Mellentine and Hannah Mellentine; Lots 7 and 8, Archibald W. Hopkins Addition, Granville; exempt. Charles Judd, Justin Judd and Harold Fay to Robert L. Keegan and Kathryn A. Keegan; two parcels, Hennepin; exempt. Thomas J. Mayhew to Robert L. Keegan and Kathryn A. Keegan; one parcel, Hennepin; exempt. Robert L. Keegan and Kathryn A. Keegan to Douglas W. Henkel; Lots 45 and 46, Parkview Section 2, Hennepin, and three additional parcels in Hennepin; $378,000. Brian Tierney, as successor trustee to Brian Tierney; Lots 486 and 487, Lake Thunderbird Woods 3; exempt. Dec. 23 Jason D. Harris to Evan Smith; Lots 1 and 2,

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6 • The Putnam County Record • Wednesday, January 18, 2017

The Editorial Page Sam R Fisher

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Tilikum is dead, but his story lives on As I sit down to write this column, news is flooding in about the death of Tilikum, SeaWorld’s most notorious killer whale. The cause of death is yet to be released. But it is known that Tilikum was being treated for a complicated bacGoldie terial lung infection. Rapp An announcement sent out by SeaWorCOMMENTARY ld stated Tilikum died surrounded by trainers, care staff and veterinarians. His estimated age was 36 years old. Social media has exploded with the news, and the overall mood over Tilikum’s death seems to be glum relief. As a whale who was separated from his family in 1983 and since been held in captivity at SeaWorld — it’s somewhat a comfort knowing he no longer swims in confinement and performs tricks for Florida tourists. This is not the first time this orca has made headlines. Many still remember the tragic news in February 2010, when Tilikum killed his longtime trainer, Dawn Brancheau. It marked the third human death Tilikum was involved in since being held captive. Brancheau had just finished with a Dine with Shamu routine at SeaWorld Orlando and was lying next to Tilikum on a slide-out in the pool with her face close to his before he pulled her into the water, and she drowned. There were about a dozen witnesses. Some claimed they had saw Tilikum pull Brancheau in by her arm, while others declared he had pulled her ponytail. Following the catastrophic death, SeaWorld struggled to come up with an explanation behind Tilikum’s actions. It had to be a good one because Brancheau was their poster girl for SeaWorld — a trainer who had worked around orcas for 15 years. Their initial explanation was that she slipped and fell into the pool. But when witnesses cried that wasn’t what they saw, SeaWorld came back with an alternative report that Tilikum had grabbed Brancheau’s ponytail and pulled her into the pool. This theory didn’t settle well with some. Particularly documentary filmmaker Gabriela Cowperthwaite, who three years later released her controversial film, “Blackfish.” Her story centered around Tilikum, who was brought to SeaWorld and shaped into a performer for demanding audiences. The film pushed the idea that Brancheau’s death came as a consequence of keeping orcas in captivity. It highlighted aggression shown by killer whales when they are kept in confinement or are in a state of stress from being separated from their families. “Blackfish” was well received by the general public. It earned over $2 million at the box office and was nominated for a BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) Award. Of course, SeaWorld fired back at the film and argued points presented in its story. About a year after “Blackfish” was released, the family and foundation of Brancheau also came out and said they did not believe the documentary accurately reflected her experiences. Despite this back lash, the film brought awareness to the treatment of orcas living in captivity and allowed us to question these ethics. Just months after the film was released, SeaWorld’s visiting numbers dipped. And it wasn’t too soon later their profits followed the same trend. With this new reality in the laps of SeaWorld bigwigs, they made the ultimate decision last year to stop breeding orca whales in captivity. With 23 orcas still in its U.S. parks, SeaWorld plans to renovate its pools to resemble more habitual settings for the whales. It will also do away with its circus-like shows and offer natural whale experiences for its audiences. Though Tilikum lived his life, for the most part, in isolation, his story has allowed meaningful change for the future of not just whales, but all captive wild animals. Even in death he will serve as a reminder why undomesticated animals should be explored in their habitats, rather than confined spaces. Shaw Media Staff Writer Goldie Rapp can be reached at grapp@bcrnews.com.

The true meaning of perfection In order for this little saga to make any sense at all, I have to introduce you to my grandparents. I’ve written about them a lot, but for those who didn’t have the pleasure of knowing them, the old phrase “opposites attract” was paramount with this lovely couple. Grandpa was of German descent, which meant he was a no nonsense type of fellow. He worked hard every day of his life, and as children, we knew to toe the line. Don’t misunderstand. He was a kind and gentle man and loved us with every ounce of compassion he owned. But we grew up knowing not to push his buttons. Now Grandma — well, that was a different story. Today, I’d describe her as a free spirit, but back then, she was just fun. A registered nurse, she loved city life, and the bright lights of the city never dimmed for her. Imagine falling in love with a man whose biggest journey in life was to drive the six miles into Princeton to buy feed for the farm animals or to take my grandmother to the grocery store. They came from either end of the spectrum, but there was never a doubt they loved each other. A perfect meal for my grandfather involved meat, potatoes, vegetables, fruit and bread — for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Grandma hated to cook (a farm wife who hated to cook?), so to her, lunch for the grandkids included a Popsicle or maybe some saltines with peanut butter or a sandwich made of Miracle Whip and lettuce. Those three items were her specialty at lunchtime. Dinner — when she remembered to make it — was a concoction of items that seldom matched. Grandpa never complained; we didn’t either, but as I look back, Grandma’s culinary skills clearly didn’t resemble a farm wife’s cuisine. Grandma loved to read; if possible, she would read all day long. Now I know those books took her to faraway places — places she probably knew she’d never get to visit. She loved animals — all animals, and as soon as my grandpa left the house to do chores, she’d have us help her gather up every kitten, puppy and whatever other creature we could find and bring them in

Terri Simon COMMENTARY the house — all the time keeping an eye out for Grandpa, so we could deposit them back outside before he returned. She loved to play games with us, loved to sing along with the record player, and loved to tell us stories — though I have no idea if any of them were true, but it really didn’t matter. A perfect day for my grandmother consisted of a telephone call from a faraway friend, a new book to lose herself in, a couple of grandkids to play Scrabble with, a romp with the baby lambs in the pasture, and anything else that resembled fun, rather than the humdrum tasks farm wives were supposed to perform. A perfect day for my grandfather consisted of getting up early, doing chores, reading U.S. News and World Report and Prairie Farmer magazines, tending to things like making fence and checking on the cattle/ponies/hogs, and anything else that a good German farmer was supposed to do. So the day Grandma announced she was going to paint the dining room, I don’t mind telling you we looked at each other with wild abandon in our eyes. Keep in mind other than Grandma’s antics, we were as traditional a farm family as the day was long. Things never changed, and if they did, they didn’t change easily. We sat in the backseat of Grandpa’s old Chevy, as Grandma sauntered inside the hardware store and returned with two gallons of paint. Our questions of “What color did you get?” were never answered. Like always, Grandpa was quiet. Those two gallons of paint sat on the back porch for quite some time — long enough we had actually forgotten Grandma’s “I’m going to paint the dining room” announcement. Until one day when we got off the school bus, and Grandpa met us in the barnyard. For a man who seldom said much, he was

emphatic as he solemnly instructed us, “Don’t say anything bad about the color of the dining room.” Of course that sent us into oblivion, as we raced to the house, up the steps on the side porch to find my grandmother sitting at the dining room table with a cup of coffee in front of her. The smile on her face said it all. She was proud of her accomplishment, and a few specks of paint dotted her gray hair. The color? Are you familiar with that bright, aqua blue paint on a swimming pool? Well, that paint would have seemed dim compared to the color my grandmother had chosen for our dining room. Initially, it was so bright, the color did hurt our eyes — and it was so far away from my traditional grandfather’s world, we stood there with our eyes wide and our mouths open. Grandpa quietly walked in behind us. With the biggest smile, my grandma said, “Well? What do you think?” Our eyes darted around the room, and I don’t remember one of us saying a word — except Grandpa. “You know, it sure brightens up the place,” he said to her, as she beamed with his approval. “Yes. I think this is just what this room needed.” As I look back, we knew Grandpa hated the color; he could have lived with white, off-white, even tan, but aqua blue — bright, hurt-your-eyes aqua blue? In the 1960s? That little event has stayed with me for quite some time; I will never forget it, for it taught me how to treat the people you love. Just like Grandpa overlooked the same meal on the table day after day, the animals who made regular appearances inside the house; the dinner food that was well done (burned) because Grandma had become preoccupied in a good book; even those brilliant aqua blue walls — he would just smile and act like everything was perfect. I guess maybe it was ... (Someday I’ll tell you about the day she decided to paint the kitchen. Tangerine was always one of her favorite colors.) Putnam County Record Editor Terri Simon can be reached at tsimon@putnamcountyrecord.com.

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Donald Trump worries me To the Editor, All of my life I have tried never to worry or get concerned over things that I do not control. Right now, at almost 77 years old, I am very concerned over our soon-to-be new president, Donald Trump. Probably in my lifetime, our most worrisome time was the Cuban Missile Crisis. Let me ask all of you some questions. How many of you watched his press conference on Jan. 11? I did. For those of you who watched it. Did he really tell you what or how he was going to govern or explain any of his policies? If he did I must

have missed it. I thought all he did was bash the media and rant and rave. For the better part one hour. Is this the way we would want our president to act on the world stage? I for one would not think so. Now I understand he will have Congress pay for a wall to be built and then send Mexico a bill. Are you that gullible to think they will then pay us. If so maybe you live in make believe-land. That’s where I think Donald resides. I really worry that this man is going to really get our country in big trouble. Seriously I really think he is a sick person.

Otherwise a brick short of a full load. I guess you can call me whatever you want for stating my opinion. Keep in mind I am a veteran. I gave our country four of the best years of my life during another very unpopular conflict called Vietnam. I will close for now and ask all of you to Google Keith Oberman’s video on Donald Trump. It’s eight minutes long and get his perspective on Donald Trump. It is a great video. Thank you for reading my opinion. Hope all of you have a great day. Larry Eden Hennepin

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The Putnam County Lady Panthers won a pair of games last week. Kaitlyn Edgcomb scored 20 points and Paige Veronda added 14 as the Lady Panthers defeated Henry 58-9 on PCR photo/Shannon Jenkins Jan. 14. Veronda bucketed 17 points while Presley Hatton added 13 in the Cam Colby takes an outside jumper during the Panthers’ Lady Panthers’ 42-33 55-49 win over Eureka Jan. 10. The Putnam County Pan- win over Indian Creek thers lost to Mendota 69-40 Jan. 14. on Jan. 9.

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Hall of Fame inductees Above, the 1998 baseball team at Putnam County High School was inducted into the Putnam County Hall of Fame Jan. 14. The squad placed fourth in the state with a record of 29-6. Team members were Brett Carlson, Seth Chambers, Sean Egan, Dave Garcia, Heath Heiberger, B.J. Holocker, Jon Immel, Brandon Kays, Mike Margis, Nick Naas, Tony Phelps, Grant Steffens, Adam Tarmann, Jason Vance, Tom Wiesbrock, head coach Ken Jenkins and assistant coach Ed Swingel. Right, Lori Rebolz, a 1983 graduate, was also inducted into the Putnam County Hall of Fame. She scored 1,412 points and had 777 rebounds.

Wildcats place fourth The Putnam County-Hall-Midland Wildcats placed fourth in the 15-team Kewanee Tournament Jan. 14 with 136 points. Joseph Mecagni at 182 pounds and Ben Aranda at 170 pounds placed second in their weight classes. Mecagni won by fall over Kewanee’s Fitzpatrick at :27, defeated IVC’s Dietrich, 9-2, and lost to Aurora Christian’s James, the tournament’s most valuable wrestler, 3-1. Aranda defeated Monmouth Roseville’s Arteaga by fall at 5:34, Peoria Manual’s Branscumb by fall at 2:47 and lost to Knoxville’s Crisman by fall at 3:40. Riley King at 195 pounds placed third. He lost to Ottawa Marquette’s McKoldine by fall at 3:42; defeated Kewanee’s Tucker by fall at 1:14 and Peoria Heights’ Pitts by fall at 3:34. Brandon DeJong at 138 and Toby Harper at 120 placed fourth in their classes. DeJong defeated Ottawa Marquette’s Barker by fall at :23, lost to IVC’s Howlard by fall at 3:59, defeated Kewanee’s Carder by fall at 2:44, defeated Peoria Manual’s Franklin by fall at 1:19 and defeated Polo’s Williams by fall at 1:45. He took fourth because he had to forfeit the third-place match. A wrestler is only allowed to wrestle five matches a day. Harper defeated Monmouth’s Hernandez by fall at 4:12, lost to Kewanee’s

Hand by fall at 1:39, defeated Knoxville’s Rickords by fall at 5:27 and lost to Farmington’s Fultz by fall at :56. Cayden Edwards at 106 pounds placed fifth. He lost to Farmington’s Fultz by fall at :36, lost to Polo’s Eubanks by fall at :43 and defeated Monmouth Atwell by default. Elijah Gilkerson at 126 placed fifth. He lost to Polo’s Horn, 9-5; defeated Ottawa Marquette’s McGrath by fall at :46, defeated Peoria Heights’ Williams by fall at :34, lost to Rockford Auburn’s Schwartz, 6-5 and defeated Peoria Manual’s Marshawn by fall at 1:40. Ben Just at 152 pounds placed fifth. He lost to Harvest Christian Academy’s Olech, 6-2; defeated Knoxville’s Byerly by fall at :15, defeated Polo’s Gonzalez, 9-1; lost to Farmington’s Cecil, 9-1 and defeated Monmouth Roseville’s Guerrero, 9-5. Damien Blackburn at 145 placed sixth. He lost to IVC’s Arnold by fall at :52, defeated Ottawa Marquette’s Matza by fall at :11 and lost to Peoria Height’s Williams, 9-0. “Six of our regional teams were at this tournament, so it is encouraging to see our success when it comes to state series soon,” said coach Jerry Kriewald. “The guys are wrestling tough at the right time. Next Wednesday we wrestle Seneca for our last home dual at Putnam County. Come show your support.”

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The sixth-grade PC Pumas boys basketball squad finished the season Friday against Fieldcrest. Team members are (front row, from left) Austin Mattingly, Nicholas Currie, Blake Baker, Spencer Voss, Ryan Hundley, Andrew Pyszka and Blake Billups; and (back row) Logan Cogdal, Carter Holmes, Ryan Migliorini, Jackson McDonald and Josh Jessen. Coaches are Scott Currie and Chris Holmes. PCR photo/Shannon Jenkins

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Lady Pumas split Seventh-grader Zofia Uzella served up three aces during the Lady Pumas match with Oglesby Washington Jan. 12.The Lady Pumas seventh- and eighth-grade volleyball squad played against Oglesby Washington Jan. 12. The eighth-graders won 25-10, 25-22 while the seventh-graders lost 26-24 and 25-21.

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Financial choices for all ages It’s never too late or too early to make sound financial decisions COMPILED BY TERRI SIMON tsimon@bcrnews.com With a new year before us, many have made several resolutions: Lose weight, get more exercise, get organized, etc. While most have their own personal finances on their mind throughout the year, KB Elliott senior financial advisor Steve Bouslog in Princeton answered a few questions regarding what different age groups should be thinking about when it comes to their financial decisions. The following advice can help direct you as you make your financial goals for 2017. Shaw Media: It’s the start of a new year. How should parents of grade school children begin preparing them for sound financial decisions in the future? Bouslog: Parents should begin with young children impressing upon them the importance of savings. Consider opening a bank savings account and have them routinely make deposits with parts of allowances, birthday and Christmas gifts. Impress upon them the importance of not using debt to buy things. Let them purchase items they want with cash from their savings. Parents should set the example of not using credit cards for those same types of purchases. Parents should also consider purchasing permanent life insurance policies for their children which will accumulate cash value. Shaw Media: What advice would you give to college students or post-high school students about beginning their financial portfolio? Bouslog: At this time of their lives, young people should concentrate on learning skills for job careers that will generate income during the working years. Even though expenses will be high for education, they should keep following their savings routines of putting money away on a regular basis. Some might consider staring Roth IRAs. Even though the amounts may be small, the habits of saving for retirement should begin as soon as possible at a young age. Shaw Media: Young couples, in their 20s and or 30s — what should they be doing now to prepare for the future – those with children and those without? Bouslog: As you begin your working careers, many of your employers will be offering retirement savings plans such as a 401k, 403b, 457, or other such type of accounts. Make absolutely sure you begin by contributing from your pay enough to receive a match from your company. Even if there is no match, investing as much as you can will pay off in the long run. Increase the amount of your contributions each year by 1

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• FINANCE MATTERS Continued from Page 10 percent or more until you reach the maximum allowed by IRS rules. Secondly, Roth IRAs could be started but only after your employer plan reaches maximum contributions. If you have children, you should strongly consider starting a college savings plan. Most of these plans allow for most types of post-high school education, not necessarily a four-year university. Don’t forget to protect your loved ones by purchasing life insurance that will replace income if lost and pay off debts such as mortgages and student loans if any remain. Shaw Media: What about single people in that age group? Bouslog: The advice for single people in the same age group will be mostly the same. Starting retirement planning, even though it seems so far away, will be as important to them as couples. Being single may present more discretionary income, so getting to the maximum contribution in your 401k (or other savings program) might be easier. College savings plans could be considered for nieces and nephews. Life insurance will also be important as an integral part of your financial foundation. Don’t leave an important cornerstone of your financial future to chance by not considering life insurance. Shaw Media: Middle age couples - 40s and 50s – what should they be doing now as retirement looms in the not-so-far future? Is there different advice for single men/women? Bouslog: The advice for this age group is the same for both married and single men and women. By now, you should be reaching the maximum contribution limits of your employer-sponsored retirement plan. This decade or so of maximum contributions will be critical to a comfortable retirement. Current IRS rules allow for “catch up” contributions after you reach age 50. Take advantage of this rule. If Roth or Traditional IRAs have not begun, consider this option for the second leg of your retirement income. Also, at this point in your life, other viable investment options become very attractive that can offer guaranteed income for life. Discuss these options with your financial professional to determine if they make sense for you. You have also reached the age to consider Long Term Care Insurance. The best time to purchase this insurance is in this age group. If you have term life insurance, begin considering converting some or

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all of it to permanent insurance. Delaying this will only be more expensive as you age. Finally, formal financial planning becomes an important tool as you assess your retirement age. If your financial professional cannot provide this for you, you have the wrong financial professional! Shaw Media Seniors – 60s and up – what kind of financial things should they be thinking about if they are still working of if they have retired? Does if differ for couples and singles? What about those who have grown children and those who don’t? Bouslog: Here again, the advice is the same for couples and singles. Formal financial planning will continue to be important for you. Find an advisor that offers this for you, and works for your benefit. For those of you still working, keep contributing to your employer plans – hopefully at the maximum amount allowed. However, you should consider re-allocation of your investments if you have not done so. As you approach retirement, protecting your nest egg becomes more important until such time as you do retire. Start learning about Social Security benefits and how you and your spouse can maximize benefits payments at the age you wish to retire. Look for investment products that can augment Social Security income by creating a guaranteed income stream. Start this planning with the assistance of a financial professional now. Medicare will be available to you at age 65, but it will be considerably different from your health plan at work. Meet with insurance professionals who can guide you through Medicare, Medicare Supplemental coverage, and drug coverage. Reading the pamphlets won’t be enough. Seek professional advice from those who know how to guide you. Depending upon your financial situation, you might want to start thinking about estate planning and how to transfer wealth in a tax efficient manner. If Long Term Care Insurance has not been purchased, consider it now. Those with grown children may be blessed with grandchildren. Start college savings programs for your grandkids, one that allows your children (their parents) to contribute as well! Shaw Media: What about those who are 60-plus who have not prepared financially for their futures? What options are available to them now? Bouslog: It’s never too late to begin investing for your future. Your late start, however, will limit how much you will have once you retire. But do not let that deter you. If you are still working, make sure those maximum

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Children and teenagers who received monetary gifts for the holidays are often excited to choose what to buy. While they should be allowed to spend some of the money or gift cards, as a parent, you could also use these windfall gains as an opportunity to teach and practice important personal finance lessons. Here are a few ideas to start with, although you can alter the message or subject matter to match your child’s experience and ability to understand the topic. • Create money goals together. Planning how your child will save or spend monetary gifts is a valuable skill and practice no matter their age. (If you don’t have a personal plan, this is a great opportunity to set an example by developing your financial path as well.) You can start by drawing three columns – spending, saving and giving – and having them write a few goals for each. Explain the difference and importance of long- and short-term goals, and the value of having an emergency fund (for kids this could help pay for a car repair or bike tire).

• Set priorities and discuss the big picture. Have them add up all they received and divide it into each column. Offer guidance to help them determine how much to put into savings and charity, taking the time to explain your reasoning. They’ll likely find that there isn’t enough money to make a significant impact on all their goals, and they’ll need to prioritize based on how important each goal is to them. Share your own experiences and how sometimes it’s better to save for a bigger and better purchase later. You could also have them calculate how expected earnings from allowance, working or upcoming holidays or birthdays could help them achieve their unrealized goals. • Decide where to store the savings. If they don’t already have one, it might be a good time to open a bank account with your children. Go over the differences between a checking and savings account and how they can store the money they received and earn. Your kids can then decide how to split their funds between checking and savings based on their goals.

• Gift cards can pose a challenge, particularly if they’re store-specific cards. Children who receive them can’t deposit them at the bank, and they should take this into account as they determine which priorities they can meet and which may need to wait. However, there are online marketplaces where they can buy and sell gift cards. How much they’ll pay and receive depends on the marketplace and the store – an example of supply and demand in action. • Comparison shop before making a purchase. No doubt children are going to want to spend some of the money right away. It offers an excellent opportunity to discuss the importance of comparison shopping. Comparing prices at various retailers can help them find a good deal, and they should also consider several alternative but similar purchases. Being able to figure out what best fits one’s needs, wants and budget is an important skill at any age. • Discuss the time value of money and importance of saving wisely. Older children might be ready to learn about the time value

of money, the idea that a dollar today is worth more than a dollar in the future. You could discuss how inflation can decrease the purchasing power of money over time. Older children might be able to think of examples, and you can reinforce the point with images of old advertisements for 5-cent soda or gum. • The next step might be to discuss the importance of saving and investing and how compound interest could potentially offset or supersede the effects of inflation. Perhaps conclude by touching on opportunity costs, the trade-offs that come from every decision. Bottom line: You can’t force behaviors, but you can use teaching moments to explain and practice valuable money management skills. The holidays are a great opportunity as many children receive gift cards or money, and these lessons can continue throughout the year. Try to reflect the skills and practices you’re teaching in your day to day life as well. Children can pick up on the non-verbal lessons you demonstrate as much as the explicit lessons you sit down and teach.

Source: Nathaniel Sillin.

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Little or no retirement savings?

Most Americans know they need to save more for retirement. But most Americans aren’t doing it. Just how bad off are some of them? A study by the U.S. Government Accountability Office found about half of households 55 and older had no retirement savings at all. Clearly, many Americans could be headed for retirement disaster. Fortunately, though, there are steps they can still take to improve their situation. “While it’s never too early to start saving for retirement, it’s also never too late,” says Chuck Price, president of Price Financial Group Wealth Management Inc. and author of “Investing Simplified: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You.” “Even if you’re in your 40s or 50s and you have no money saved at all, you shouldn’t just throw up your hands and give

up. You can still begin building a portfolio that can put you in a better position for when you retire, even if it’s not as good as it would have been if you had started at 25.” The first step, Price says, is to calculate how much money you’ll need to live on. A ballpark figure should suffice. If you’re not sure how to even begin, there are online retirement calculators that can help. Once you’ve done that, Price says you should: • Pool your resources. Figure out how much money you have for investing and saving, and also how much you’ll receive in Social Security. If you have a pension, include that, too. The goal is to get an idea of where you are financially in relation to how much money you’ll need. • Set goals. After you have good grasp of your money situation, set savings goals for yourself. You’ll want to make reg-

ular contributions to savings. • Set up a 401(k) and/ or a Roth IRA. If your company offers a 401(k) and you haven’t taken advantage of it, now is the time, Price says. Many companies match your contributions up to 50 percent. If you make below certain income thresholds, you may also be able to contribute to a Roth IRA. Roth IRA contributions aren’t tax deductible, but you can withdraw the money tax free when you retire. • Avoid being too conservative. If you’ve waited this long to begin saving, then you can’t afford to be conservative. You have a lot of years to make up. “Don’t be reckless,” Price says, “but a little aggressiveness could do you a lot of good if you only have a decade or two left to build a sizable retirement account.” Investing in stock and mutual funds, after some extensive research, could make a difference.

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ers use social networking sites to research job candidates. And not having social media accounts isn’t a good option because 35 percent of those employers say they are less likely to interview someone who doesn’t have an online presence. A negative image could undermine your career goals. While social media sites can help promote your personal brand, Leland says, they can also be your worst enemy. That same CareerBuilder study reported that 48 percent of employers chose not to hire someone based on social-media content. So ditch inappropriate photos, references to drinking, critical comments about former employers and anything else you wouldn’t want a prospective employer to see. “Anyone who plans to wait out the personal-branding trend until it passes needs a new plan,” Leland says. ““It’s no lon-

ger an option in career management. If you don’t define your personal brand, someone else will define it for you.”

Continued from Page 11 few of those reasons include: You need to outshine the competition. The job market is a competitive place, and it’s easy to get lost in the clutter of all those other applicants. You can stand out from the crowd by carefully crafting your brand with elements that can range from the way you dress to the way you tell the story about the accomplishments you have achieved. Social media is forcing your hand. “It’s critical to make sure your online presence (including Facebook, LinkedIn etc.) represents you in the most powerful and professional way,” says Leland. Why? Because potential employers will check them out to check you out. According to a 2015 CareerBuilder poll, 52 percent of employ-

• Eliminate debt. Granted, this is easier said than done. Getting out of debt, especially heavy debt, can take years and can severely impact your ability to save. The sooner you’re out of debt, the better. “If saving is still a struggle, you might want to consider downsizing your home or taking a second job,” Price says. “But the most important thing with saving for retirement is just to get started.”

About Karen Tiber Leland: Karen Tiber Leland is a branding expert and author of “The Brand Mapping Strategy: Design, Build and Accelerate Your Brand.” She is also president of Sterling Marketing Group, where she helps companies, CEOs, executives and entrepreneurs build stronger personal, team and business brands. Her clients have included Apple Computer, LinkedIn, Twitter, AT&T, Avis Car Rental and Bank of America, among many others. She is a regular guest of the media and has been interviewed by Fortune, Fast Company, CNN, MSNBC and Oprah, among others. She has spoken for Stanford, Harvard, The American Management Association, Young President’s Organization and others.

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Blood drive in McNabb MCNABB — New Hope Parish will host a Red Cross community blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23, in Goldasich Hall at the McNabb Fire Station. Donors are encouraged to register for an appointment, but walk-ins are also

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Therapy dog at the Granville Library GRANVILLE — Gigi, the therapy dog, will visit the Granville Library at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21. Gigi, a 6-year-old labradoodle, will listen to children read a

story of their choice. All ages are welcome, even those who can’t read yet. Learn all about the work therapy dogs do by Gigi’s owner and trainer, Peggy Youngblood.

Breakfast in Henry HENRY — The Henry Rotary Club is making preparations for the 2017 annual pancake and sausage breakfast. Pancakes and sausage will be served from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29, at the Henry Grade School. Proceeds from event are used to support local Henry community projects. Tickets for the breakfast are $7 for adults and $5 for children age 12 and under.

A raffle will be held for a 55-inch flat screen smart TV, plus other gift baskets. Tickets are available at the door, or from members of the Henry Rotary Club. The Rotary Club will be assisted by the Henry Boy Scouts, Daisy Scouts, the M-P Fair queens and members of the Henry FBLA during the breakfast. Illinois state Rep. Ryan Spain will be serving pancakes at 9 a.m.

MCNABB — Ty Lenkaitis, the son of Jason and Tanya Lenkaitis of McNabb, completed a year of internship with The King Conservation Science Scholars Program with a portfolio presentation and banquet held at Brookfield Zoo on Dec. 15. Lenkaitis was one of 45 applicants out of 250 selected for the internship in December 2015. The King Conservation Science Scholars Program is a way for teens to learn more about animals and conservation, and work with others to make a difference in their communities. The program offers interactive workshops, activities, interpretation, research opportunities and community action projects. Scholars gain knowledge along with college readiness, leadership and career skills. The students needed to fulfill the program’s 120 volunteer hours in a year’s

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Ty Lenkaitis, the son of Jason and Tanya Lenkaitis of McNabb, recently completed a year of internship at Brookfield Zoo. time by choosing workshops and other opportunities that fit their interests and schedule. The courses that are required in the first year include: Diversity Awareness, Introduction to Conservation and

and adults about certain animals and their habitats; and meeting Cookie, a cockatoo, Brookfield Zoo’s oldest living resident, that was there the day the zoo opened in 1934.

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IVEO class will host variety show Tryouts set for Jan. 25 LASALLE — The LaSalle-Peru High School Illinois Valley Entrepreneurial Opportunity Class will host a variety show from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, in Matthiessen Memorial Auditorium, 541 Chartres St. in LaSalle. Tickets are $7 in advance or at the door. Tickets are available by calling LPHS at 815-876-6609 or by emailing a ticket request to lphs. iveo@gmail.com. Tickets will also be sold by all IVEO students and at the door on the night of the event. Anyone who would like to be a contestant can also email the IVEO class. The show will carry a variety of classes, singers, dancers, comedians and stage artists. Tryouts will be con-

ducted on Wednesday, Jan. 25, and prizes will be awarded to the top performers in each class at the event on Feb. 4. Anyone interested in being a contestant can email or call the number above for more information. Also, all IVEO students will have contestant signup sheets with them at their local high schools. The event is organized by the IVEO class. The class, now in its sixth year, is taught by Martin Makransky, who coordinates their activities directly through the Area Career Center at LPHS. The class meets daily from 8 to 9:45 a.m. As part of the curriculum, the class tours area businesses as well as meets with Illinois Valley area businessmen and businesswomen in addition to full classroom activities centered on learning about entrepreneurial opportunities.

HENRY — A benefit is being planned for Keith Olson on Saturday, March 25. Olson has a very rare brain cancer. The benefit will help with medical expense and also expenses for his teenaged children. A bank account has been set up at Henry State Bank. Checks can be made out to Sue Eckberg and sent to the bank at 700 Second St., Henry, IL 61537. The event will include food, entertainment, a live auction, a silent auction and a raffle.

Iggy Benkse HENNEPIN — A benefit for James “Iggy” Benkse will be from 2 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at Rolando’s Supper Club in Hennepin. Dinner will be served from 4 to 7 p.m. and music by Brian Benkse will be from 5 to 8 p.m. There will be a cash bar. Tickets are $15 per person or $25 per couple. Advanced tickets may be purchased at the DePue Village Clerk’s Office, Silver Dome Tavern and Junction Tavern, or by calling Jane Vickers at 815-447-2676 or Bev Kimble at 815-447-2050. Monetary donations are also being accepted at Heartland Bank.

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OGLESBY — A nursing admission information session will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, in room CTC123 at Illinois Valley Community College. 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.

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Applications are now available at the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office or online at www.ilsheriff.org. Students must complete the application; answer the essay question; and return all documentation to the sheriff’s office in their permanent county of residence by March 15 (must be postmarked by this date). For more information, contact your local sheriff’s office, high school advising center or college financial aid office.

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999 • Legal Notices LEGAL NOTICE Meeting dates for the Putnam County Emergency Telephone Systems Board (PCETSB) The following represents the officially recognized meeting dates, time and location for the PCETSB, as it has been set forth by the by-laws of the PCETSB. The meeting dates for the calendar year 2017 are as follows: January 16, 2017

gram provides the opportunity for more students to benefit from our interest in financially supporting those who choose to pursue an agriculture-related field of study, and potentially be employed by GROWMARK, an FS cooperative, or at one of our subsidiaries in the future,” Bradford said. “We believe this scholarship will help us identify those top students who can step into vital roles in the GROWMARK System in the future.” Applications can be found at www. growmark.com/scholarship. Applications are due by midnight on April 15 and recipients will be notified by July 1.

Needs named to dean’s list WHEATON — Josephine Needs of Peru was named to the fall 2016 semester dean’s list at Wheaton College. Dean’s list honors are earned by undergraduate students who carry 12 or more credit hours and achieve a 3.5 grade point average or higher on the 4.0 scale.

Adam and Ida Deck Scholarship available HENNEPIN — The deadline is fast approaching for the Adam and Ida Deck Scholarship. As in years past, trustees of the Hennepin Village Board will provide two collegiate scholarships for residents of Hennepin Township. The scholarships will be subsidized through proceeds realized from the Adam and Ida Deck Scholarship Fund. The first-place recipi-

ent will receive four consecutive yearly payments of $1,200 and the second-place recipient will receive four consecutive yearly payments of $1,000. These scholarships are awarded on the basis of scholastic ability. Application must be made by Feb. 15 of the student’s senior year. For more information, guidelines and application, visit www.villageofhennepin.com.

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March 20, 2017 May 15, 2017 July 17, 2017 September 18, 2017 November 20, 2017 All meetings will be held in the County Board Meeting Room of the Putnam County Courthouse located at 120 N. 4th St., Hennepin, IL at 6:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jennifer L. Spratt Recording Secretary Putnam County Emergency Telephone System Board Published in the Putnam County Record Jan. 18, 2017.

at the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Hennepin. The pamphlet form of Ordinance #546 is posted at the Village Hall, 627 E. High St., Hennepin, IL, where copies are available for public inspection or the ordinance can be viewed on our website at www.villageofhennepin.com. Diana Brandstatter Hennepin Village Clerk Published in the Putnam County Record Jan. 18, 2017.

HENNEPIN PARK DISTRICT ANNUAL REPORT FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2016 GENERAL FUND REVENUE SUMMARY: Corporate Replacement Tax - 179,497; Swimming Pool Fees - 18,356; Property Taxes - 80,809; Recreation Program Receipts 8,400; Interest Income - 410; Miscellaneous Income - 503. TOTAL REVENUES: $287,975. COMPENSATION SUMMARY: Compensation under $15,000 Angela Augspols; Connor Bean; Evan Bean; Carrie Burr; Cameron Colby; Joe Cyr; Ryan Friel; Steven Harvey; Jordan Hatton; John Hrasch; Katelyn Leitner; Amber Maggi; John O’Neill; Debra Thompson; Allison Voss; Nathan Ward. Compensation over $15,000 Saundra Hrasch; Gerrie Skowronski. TOTAL COMPENSATION: $100,506 EXPENDITURE SUMMARY: Ameren IP - 35,376; Basalay, Cary & Alstadt Architects, LTD. 28,855; CMA, Inc. 4,193; Gonet -Opper Insurance Agency - 14,015; Hennepin Public Water District - 3,619; John Brandstatter & Sons 20,717; Kelly Sauder Rupiper Equipment - 15,494; Mautino Distributing Co., Inc. - 1,832; Mediacom, LLC 1,783; Midwest Pool and Court Co. - 3,435; Miller, Shevokas, Mason Accounting Group, Inc . - 3,780; Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke 1,460; Travelers - 6,122; Universal of St. Louis, Inc. - 1 ,210; Vanguard Contractors, Inc. - 170,690; All other disbursements less than ($1,000) - 16,651. TOTAL VENDORS: $329,232 DEBT SERVICE FUND TOTAL REVENUES: Property Taxes $25,223; Interest Income $16; TOTAL REVENUES: $25,239.. TOTAL EXPENDITURES: North Central Bank - $25,314. Summary Statement of Condition (Excerpt from Comptroller’s Annual Financial Report) General Debt Service Fund Fund Beginning Fund Balance $ 406,786 $ 7,082 Revenues 287,975 25,239 Expenditures (469,480) (25,314) Ending Fund Balance $ 225,281 $ 7,007 Published in the Putnam County Record Jan. 18, 2017.

PUBLIC NOTICE Ordinance #546, Village of Hennepin’s TAX LEVY for FISCAL YEAR 2017, was adopted December 21st, 2016

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Public Hearing In accordance with Section 17-20 of the Property Tax Code (35 ILCS 200/17-20), notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, February 01, 2017, in the Offices of the Department of Revenue, 101 West Jefferson Street, Springfield, Illinois, for the purpose of taking evidence which may be pertinent to the Department’s estimate of the percent to be added to or deducted from the aggregate assessment of locally assessed property in Bureau County for the assessment year 2016. This hearing is required by the Property Tax Code. Based on the comparison of assessed valuations, the analysis of property transfers, and other available information, the estimated percentage to be added to the aggregate assessment of locally assessed property other than property assessed under Sections 10-110 through 10140 and 10-170 through 10-200 of the Property Tax Code (35 ILCS 200/10-110 through 10-140 and 10-170 through 10-200) is 0.00%. Accordingly, the tentative equalization factor is 1.0000. This meeting will be accessible to handicapped individuals in compliance with Executive Order #5 and pertinent state and federal laws upon notification of anticipated attendance. Handicapped persons planning to attend and needing special accommodations should contact Dana Baisden, either by telephone (217/782-3627) or letter (Department of Revenue, Property Tax Division MC- 3-450, 101 West Jefferson Street, P. O. Box 19033, Springfield, Illinois 62794-9033), by Wednesday, January 25, 2017, to inform of their anticipated attendance. /s/Constance Beard Director Published in the Bureau County Republican Jan. 18, 2017.

PUTNAM COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Meeting Dates for 2017 All Meetings are at 7 p.m. at the Putnam County EMA Building located at 1120 Old Hwy 26, Hennepin, IL 61327 January 11, 2017 February 8, 2017 March 8, 2017 April 12, 2017 May 10, 2017 June 14, 2017 July 12, 2017 August 9, 2017 September 13, 2017 October 11, 2017 November 8, 2017 December 13, 2017 Published in the Putnam County Record Jan. 18, 2017.

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HENNEPIN — The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association announced it will award more than $54,500 in college scholarships throughout the state of Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2017-18 academic year. The scholarships are to be applied to tuition, books and fees only. The students must be enrolled fulltime at a certified institution of higher learning within the state of Illinois. Putnam County Sheriff Kevin Doyle will award one scholarship in

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CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) MELVIN R. STEEN ) Deceased ) No. 17-P-1 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of MELVIN R. STEEN. Letters of office

were issued on January 5 , 2017 TO Sharon Steen, 7414 Audobon Drive, Hennepin, Illinois 61327 as administrator whose attorney is Roger C. Bolin of Boyle & Bolin, 227 E. Court Street, Hennepin, Illinois 61327. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the clerk of court, Putnam

Courthouse, Hennepin, Illinois 61327, or with the representative, or both, within 6 months from the date of issuance of letters and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been

filed. Dated this 5th day of January, 2017. Roger C. Bolin of Boyle & Bolin Attorney For Administrator 227 E. Court Street Hennepin, IL 61327 (815)925-7393 Published in the Putnam County Record Jan. 18, 25 and Feb. 1, 2017.

OWNERS AND PARTIES INTERESTED IN THE PARCELS HEREINAFTER NAMED: Parcel Number Owners/Parties Interested Cert Number Street Or Common Address 02-55-211-105 REXROAD, SAMANTA 2013-90001 105 Oak Park Drive 02-55-211-105 REXROAD, SAMANTHA 2013-90001 105 Oak Park Drive 02-55-211-616 BALMA, JESSICA 2013-90003 616 South Park Blvd. 02-55-211-209 LEVINE, MARIA 2013-90005 209 Linda Circle 02-55-211-209 SHAW, DAVID 2013-90005 209 Linda Circle TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ABOVESAID MOBILE HOMES WERE SOLD ON OCTOBER 28, 2014, FOR DELINQUENT MOBILE HOME LOCAL SERVICES TAXES FOR THE YEAR 2013 AND PRIOR YEARS, AND THAT THE PERIOD OF REDEMPTION FROM SUCH SALE EXPIRES MAY 29, 2017. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT A PETITION FOR ORDER DIRECTING ISSUANCE OF TAX CERTIFICATES OF TITLE HAS BEEN FILED IN THE ABOVESAID CAUSE AS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED MOBILE HOMES BY PUTNAM COUNTY, AS TRUSTEE, AND THAT ON JUNE 15, 2017 AT 1:30 PM, SAID PETITIONER WILL APPLY FOR AN ORDER THAT A TAX CERTIFICATE OF TITLE ISSUE AS TO EACH ABOVESAID MOBILE HOME NOT REDEEMED ON OR BEFORE MAY 29, 2017. /S/ PUTNAM COUNTY AS TRUSTEE, PETITIONER. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK ADDRESS: 120 N 4TH STREET, HENNEPIN, IL 61327 TELEPHONE: (815) 925-7129 Published in the Putnam County Record Jan. 18, 25 and Feb. 1, 2017.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS CAUSE 17-TX-01 TO THE FOLLOWING NAMED PERSONS (AND IF DECEASED, TO THEIR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES), AND TO THE STATE OF ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL AND SECRETARY OF STATE, PUTNAM COUNTY CLERK, COUNTY TREASURER, STATES ATTORNEY, GREENTREE FINANCIAL, LLC AND TO OCCUPANTS AND UNKNOWN

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Helping out the food pantry Mike Bertalot of Granville presents cash and approximately 800 pounds of food to the Putnam County Food Pantry. Bertalot has built and operated a Christmas-themed light show in his yard for the last three years to benefit the PC pantry. He has already ordered supplies for next year’s show. He said next year will be bigger and better.

Casting call for Stage 212’s ‘The Hallelujah Girls’ LASALLE — Director Zoe Peshel has announced auditions for Stage 212’s spring 2017 production, “The Hallelujah Girls,” the rollicking Southern comedy by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten, will be at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, at the theater, 700 First St. in LaSalle. Following the loss of

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Peshel will be casting five women able to play 50, one woman able to play 65 and two men able to play 50. Perusal scripts are available by contacting the Stage 212 ticket office at 815-224-3025. Familiarity with the script is not required to audition. “The Hallelujah Girls” will be presented April 21-23 and 28-30.

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PRINCETON — Tim Grimm and the Family Band will perform at the Princeton Coffeehouse at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21. The coffeehouse is located at Open Prairie United Church of Christ, 25 E. Marion St. in Princeton. Doors will open at 7 p.m. The Indiana-based Grimm has, for the past 15 years, blended his love for songwriting with travel and the storytelling of acting (theatre, film and television). His song, “King of the Folksingers,” on his most recent recording, “The Turning Point,” was the No. 1 song on Folk radio in 2014. It’s a tribute to Grimm’s friend and the musical icon, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott. Grimm’s history with Ramblin’ Jack goes back 30 years — beginning with a bicycle ride that led to The Newport Folk Festival. Grimm contributed liner notes to Elliott’s Grammy winning album, The South Coast (1995). After college and some regional touring, Grimm settled in Chicago for a spell. He studied briefly at the Old Town School of Folk Music and began writing songs and performing. He also released two albums. In the 1990s, he largely gave up his musical ventures and took a detour to Los Angeles, where he worked in television and film. After a decade, he

returned home to southern Indiana. It was a conscious choice, as he saw it, to “live a life of significance rather than one of success.” He now lives with his wife on 80 acres close to where he grew up. Grimm’s songs are full of the rural rumblings that have shaped his life. He released the album, “Heartland,” in 2000, and on the strength of that recording, was named 2000’s “Best Discovery in Roots/Americana Music” by The Chicago Sun-Times. Grimm has released nine solo albums and two collaborations in the last decade. In 2005, “The People’s Highway,” a song he wrote for the Indiana Repertory Theatre’s production of The Grapes of Wrath, made it onto his album, “The Backfields,” which was subsequently named Americana Album of the Year by the Just Plain

Folks Music Awards — the world’s largest independent music awards. Village Records wrote of Grimm: “[he] is another link in the chain of literate singer songwriters that sees a side to the story that we always miss. The songs are little novels that unfold slowly and then knock you off your feet when you’re not looking.” Bureau Valley VisionCare is the sponsor of the Tim Grimm and the Family Band show. Admission to this month’s coffeehouse is $15. Fair trade coffee, tea and homemade desserts are available for purchase. The coffeehouse offers traditional and modern folk, blues and bluegrass music, monthly August through May. For information, visit www.theprincetoncoffeehouse.com or call 815-8726501.

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SEAFOOD SHOPPE

Alaskan Pollack Fillets, lb................................................1.99 Our Family 61-70 ct Cooked Shrimp, 16oz.....................6.99