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Measles are in Illinois Vaccines available at the county health department care Daycare center. IDPH dschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com said vaccinations are an effective way to prevent the measles infection. The Measles has recently vaccine is a requirement surfaced in many states, for all Illinois school chilwith one multi-state out- dren. Diana Rawlings, direcbreak linked to exposure received at Disneyland tor of the Bureau and in California. The Illi- Putnam County Health nois Department of Pub- Department, noted measles should lic Health be taken very (IDPH) has seriously. confirmed “Measles the first case Four top reasons is highly of measles why parents should contagious in an adult, vaccinate their chiland highly along with preventable an outbreak dren. through vacat a daycare cination. The in the suburCDC recommends that ban Chicago area. In the adult case, an anyone not already immuunnamed suburban Cook nized against measles get County resident became immunized at this time,” ill this past month. In the she said. “Two doses measles-containing daycare outbreak, five of children have contracted Measles Page 2 the measles at a Kinder-

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Legos: They’re not just for kids Adrienne Shore (left), Marilyn Calbow and Paula Taylor look over a Lego diorama that Taylor put together. Taylor received a gift of a Lego set for Christmas, 2013, and she’s had the bug ever since. Since then, she has completed several projects, including a 30-inch tall R2-D2 with working parts and an old-time movie theater. The model in the photo has several shops including a French restaurant with plates and dishes. Taylor’s Lego pieces are on display at the Hennepin branch of the Putnam County Library.

Granville considers third public works employee By Ken Schroeder

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GRANVILLE — The village of Granville will be testing the waters as it considers hiring a third, full-time public works employee. The board voted at its Tuesday, Feb. 3 meeting to advertise for applicants for the position but has not committed to the hiring yet. “We had a meeting last Saturday to talk about the need for a third full-time person,” board member Randy Borio said. “We talked about hiring parttime for cutting grass but decided for not a whole lot more money, we could get a full-time person. We have a list of qualifications put together.” Although the board members present were unanimous in their support of the hiring, it was decided not to go forward without a full board. Board member Jim Pettit was not Vol. 147 No. 24 Two Sections - 24 Pages

in attendance. “I am hesitant to do any more than put the ad in the paper without a full board,” Borio said. Board member Lou Verda wanted to go forward and approve the hiring, noting a quorum was present. However, other members felt all of the board should have a voice. “This is a big move,” board member Roy Leckonby said. “We should all be here.” “That’s not even a full reality, saying we need a full board when we’re only missing one member,” Verda said. “I don’t want to disagree with you, Lou,” Borio said. “But I really think Jimmy (Pettit) should have a voice in this. We can advertise for the position and make a decision at the next meeting.” The next meeting of the board is Tuesday, Feb. 17. Granville residents will be paying a little bit more for water and sewer ser-

vice. The new rate schedules will go into effect on March 1 and will be reflected in the April billing cycle. The schedule is in effect for three years with annual bumps scheduled. Minimum water rates will remain $15 per month for the remainder of 2015, after which they will rise to $15.25 for 2016 and $15.50 for 2017. Sewer rates will rise 25 cents to $9.25 on March 1 with additional annual raises of 25 cents into 2017. Rates per 1,000 gallons will also increase by 25 cents a month to $5.50 for water and sewer each. Those rates will also have 25-cent annual raises. The biggest change is in the village’s sewer debt services. Residents behind in their sewer payments were previously subject to a $5 monthly charge. Under the new rates, the charge becomes $11 a month.

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A heart-y concern February is American Heart Month By Zita Henneberry Shaw Media Service

With love on the mind ... and hearts on sleeves during this month of love ....remember cardiovascular disease! President Barack Obama has proclaimed February as American Heart Month. In this month of love, Obama hopes Americans will remember to care for their hearts in every way. Medical Director of Princeton Prompt Care Dr. Paul Bonucci believes heart health is a great topic and should be examined, as it’s America’s No. 1 cause of death. Obama’s proclamation reminded Americans cardiovascular diseases such as heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure are responsible for one out of every three deaths. Bonucci agreed with

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health is so important, said Bonucci. Alongside Michelle Obama, whose Let’s Move! initiative encourages good heart health habits for young kids, Obama hopes America can stop heart diseases at or before its start. He aims to revolutionize America’s fight against heart disease. He said, “My administration is committed to leading a new era of medicine.” Bonucci reminded people with existing heart conditions to avidly follow their medication plans. For those looking to live a heart healthier lifestyle, the doctor recommends a regular exercise regiment, healthy eating habits and advised against smoking. With February as American Heart Health Month, Bonucci said it’s a great time for people to quit smoking. He said smoking is a major risk factor for heart disease, as well as for lung cancer and stroke. The concept of changing

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HENRY — In a matchup that went for more than an hour, Sadie White of Fieldcrest East emerged as the winner in the annual Marshall-Putnam Spelling Bee on Friday, Feb. 6, at Henry-Senachwine High School. White defeated fellow schoolmate Elena Kearfott after more than 20 rounds. This year’s bee was the longest in the past 10 years, according to Marshall-Putnam-Woodford Assistant Regional Superintendent Kathy Marshall. White correctly spelled “democracy” to qualify for the championship word, “postmortem.” Kearfott captured second

Measles From Page 1 vaccine (MMR vaccine) are 97 percent effective in preventing measles. If you are unsure of your vaccine status, check with your doctor. Getting immunized for measles not only protects you and your family, it helps to protect infants under age 1, who are too young to get immunized.” Rawlings confirmed the Bureau/Putnam County Health Department has MMR vaccines available. To receive a measles vaccination, residents can call the Princeton office at 815875-5091 or the Hennepin office at 815-9257326. Symptoms of measles include a rash that starts on the face and neck and then spreads; a high fever; runny nose; cough; and red, watery eyes. The fever starts about 10 days (range seven to 18 days) after exposure.

place when she incorrectly spelled “gestapo.” Eighteen students competed from Fieldcrest East, Fieldcrest West, Henry-Senachwine Grade School, Midland Middle School and Putnam County Elementary and Junior High schools. White will now compete in the Peoria Journal Star Spelling Bee on Friday, March 20, at the WEEK TV-25 studio in Peoria. The bee will be recorded and broadcast at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 21. The future of the Marshall-Putnam Spelling Bee is up in the air at present with the dissolution this year of the local Regional Office of Education. Marshall and Putnam counties will become part of the LaSalle County ROE.

The rash appears about 14 days after exposure. Infants and adults usually are sicker than children and teenagers. In the United States, death from measles has occurred at a rate of about two to three per 1,000 cases in recent years, according to the IDPH. These deaths occur mainly in children younger than 5 years of age, primarily from pneumonia and occasionally from encephalitis. Other complications include ear problems, diarrhea and brain damage. Becoming sick with the measles can be prevented if a person receives a measles vaccine. The vaccine should be given for children at 12 months of age. The shot is often referred to as MMR or the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine. Illinois school children in kindergarten through 12th grade must now have a second vaccine in order to attend

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Sadie White (left) won first place at the Marshall-Putnam Spelling Bee and Elana Kearfott took second place. school. Persons working in health care settings should receive two doses of measles vaccine (MMR) unless they have had the disease, and therefore, are immune. Women should not get the vaccine if they are already pregnant or if they plan to get pregnant within three months after getting the vaccine. Acquired immunity after illness is permanent. IDPH Director Nirav Shah noted the importance of having children vaccinated to keep them safe. “This case in Illinois is a reminder of the importance of immunizations,” said Shah. “With only 10 cases reported in Illinois over the past five years, many parents may not have experienced the severe illness that can be caused by measles. Immunizations are vital to protect not only each child, but the community as a whole.”

Heart health From Page 1 one’s lifestyle as an intimidating feat, therefore, Bonucci proposed people taking healthier habits one step at a time. He said people should consider what is feasible and sustainable for them on an individual basis. Obama’s Precision Medicine Initiative announced in January is also taking an individualistic approach to medicine. This emerging approach to medicine is taking into account the individual variability in genes, environment and the lifestyle of each person being treated. While the practice has been established for some cancers, it is not currently utilized for most diseases. “This bold new effort will revolutionize how our nation fights disease by investing in research that will enable clinicians to tailor treatments to individual patients,” said Obama. For more information on

the Precision Medicine Initiative visit www.NIH.gov/ precisionmedicine. The Million Hearts effort, originally launched in 2011, continues to bring together federal agencies, non-profit organizations and private-sector partners to prevent one million heart attacks and strokes by 2017. For more information on the Million Hears effort visit www.millionhearts.HHS.gov. In September of 2013 the Illinois Department of Health joined the effort by hosting their first ever stakeholders’ convention. The workshop aimed to engage insurance companies, nursing associations and many other groups to raise awareness of cardiovascular decease and its risk factors. The convention also initiated the formation of two state subcommittees addressing the ABCS (aspirin therapy, blood pressure control, cholesterol management and smoking cessation) of cardiovascular disease.

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Sam Fisher is new IPA Board president Sam Fisher, who has been with Shaw Media for 31 years, has been named president of the Illinois Press Association Board of Directors for 2015. He is publisher of the Putnam County Record and has oversight of publications of the Telegraph (Dixon), Daily Gazette (Sterling/ Rock Falls), Ogle County Newspapers (Oregon), Prairie Advocate (Carroll County), Bureau County Republican and Tonica News. Fisher, a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism, joined Shaw Media in 1983 and held various management positions at the Northwest Herald in Crystal Lake and at the Kane County Chronicle. He also had been a corporate sales trainer before he was promoted to publisher at Princeton in 1993. He is an executive committee member of the Illinois Press Association and has been active in Princeton with Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce, Princeton Main Street, Bureau County United Way, Princeton Youth Soccer and Princeton Public Library, among other organizations. Fisher and Lori Frick reside in Princeton.

A message from Fisher I am extremely honored to serve as president of the Illinois Press Association during its 150th year of existence. In 1863, Publisher/ Editor John Bailey recognized the need for Illinois newspapers to band together to tackle the turbulent issues of the day. His efforts culminated in the establishment of the Illinois Press Association in 1865. Ironically, Mr. Bailey was from Princeton,and was the publisher of the Bureau County Republican, the same role that I have been fortunate to enjoy for more than 21 years. According to a “History of Illinois Press Association,” published in 1930, in 1865 Illinois was a state of country papers. Chicago was still a country town, but obviously poised for rapid and explosive growth. Generally speaking, our great state was “buried in the mud” as most transportation occurred either by train or boat. Fisher has a 13-year-old daughter, Meg, of Princ-

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It is said that one of the most important accomplishments of the Illinois Press Association during the early years was to bring the editors and publishers out of the mud to attend annual meetings and excursions, thereby broadening their outlook and perspective in analyzing issues of general interest and problems within their communities. One hundred and fifty years later, Bailey’s rationale for Illinois’ newspapers to band together is as important as ever. Admittedly, much has changed since that time, but many of the issues are the same, specifically the need for a respected, trusted and dependable outlet of unfettered information to protect the community’s best interests. The Illinois Press Association currently represents nearly 460 member newspapers from the top of the state to the bottom. Throughout the past 150 years, eton; a daughter, Brooke (Tim) Miller of Kewanee;

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MARK — Add one more application to the pile to join the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). The Mark Village Board passed a resolution at its Tuesday, Feb. 3, meeting to enter into an agreement to apply for an application into the DCEO. The resolution was on behalf of the Bureau-Putnam Enterprise Zone. So far, the DCEO has received 68 applications from communities throughout the state. The department will review the applications. State

Granville From Page 1 In other action, the board: • Voted to reject the bids received for mowing services. The village will either hire a part-time worker to assist the public works department and mow the grass or utilize the fulltime worker if hired. • Approved renewing the TEST contract for two years, at a rate of $388 a

law requires proposals for new and existing Enterprise Zones to compete for up to 49 available designations. There are 97 available zones in the state. The remaining 48 will be designated from 2016 to 2020. In other action, the board: • Learned from the water and sewer department one of the village’s lift-station pumps needs to be replaced. • Directed McClure Engineering to come up with budget numbers for planned asphalt work for 2015. • Designated the tentative date for the Mark Homecoming as Saturday, Aug. 15.

month. The new contract will be in effect from May 1, to April 30, 2017. • Approved putting two city vehicles up for sealed bid. The village will be selling a 1994 Ford F250 long-bed truck and the 2011 Ford Crown Victoria squad car. Bids are due March 1. • Voted to donate $150 to Special Olympics of Illinois and $50 to the Putnam County High School Future Farmers of America chapter.

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Four top reasons why parents should vaccinate their children By Goldie Currie Shaw Media Service

There’s a lot of controversy currently swarming the Internet regarding parents who have refused to vaccinate their children for measles. Parents against the vaccine have argued it’s a personal choice to vaccinate their child, and others simply are not convinced of the measles outbreak, or that the vaccine can help prevent the deadly illness. Parents who have chosen to vaccinate their children have expressed frustration with parents against the vaccine. Many of these parents have stood their ground and are now not allowing their children to be around others who are not vaccinated. Diana Rawlings, director of the Bureau and Putnam County Health Department, is standing behind those parents who have chosen to vaccinate their children. She said immunization has had an enormous impact on improving the health of children. “Most parents in the U.S. have never seen vaccine preventable disease such as measles,” she said. “When groups of parents choose not to immunize their children, outbreaks are much more likely to happen.” Rawlings said there is a lot of good information available on why parents should vaccinate. She provided four reasons taken off of the website vaccines.gov. The reasons include: 1. Immunizations can save your child’s life. Some diseases, such as polio, that once injured or killed thousands of children have been eliminated completely and

others are close to extinction — primarily because of safe and effective vaccines. 2. Immunizations are very safe and effective. Vaccines are only given to children after a long and careful review. Serious side effects following vaccination, such as severe allergic reaction, are very rare. The disease-prevention benefits of getting vaccines are much greater than the possible side effects for almost all children. 3. Immunizations protects others you care about. Unfortunately, some babies are too young to be completely vaccinated, and some people may not be able to receive certain vaccinations due to severe allergies, weakened immune systems from conditions like leukemia, or other reasons. To help keep them safe, it is important that you and your children who are able to get vaccinated are fully immunized. This not only protects your family, but also helps prevent the spread of these diseases to your friends and loved ones. 4. Immunizations can save your family time and money. A child with a vaccine-preventable disease can be denied attendance at schools or child care facilities. Some vaccine-preventable diseases can result in prolonged disabilities and can take a financial toll because of lost time at work, medical bills or long-term disability care. In contrast, getting vaccinated against these diseases is a good investment and usually covered by insurance. The health department also offers very low cost vaccinations for children who are not covered by insurance.

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MCNABB — As you read this, you have 70 days — give or take — before your income taxes are due. Luckily, if you are near McNabb, there’s a new office with an experienced tax preparer ready to help you keep as much money as possible. Barb Chambers opened her CPA office on Jan. 1 this year, but she has more than 30 years of experience with money management on a large and a small scale, starting with her own service years ago. “Once in public accounting, you never leave it. It’s just in your blood; it’s who you are,” Chambers said. “You do taxes on the side, and of course, I did taxes for the companies I worked for. Basically, I’ve done the taxes for the last 30 years for the biggest farmer in Putnam County which is Mid-America Growers.” Chambers was in the

accounting department at Mid-American Growers and spent 20 years as the chief financial officer. As you might guess, while number-crunching is not the cup of tea for many people, Chambers isn’t one of those. “For some people, it’s exactly their cup of tea. I Chambers started out in college as a math major and a little more calculus than I was interested in putting time into at that point convinced me maybe that wasn’t what I wanted to do,” she said. “But numbers have always been easy for me, and taxes are basically a lot of numbers. It’s what I enjoy. “I made a change from public accounting into private industry many years ago, and it was a good change for me at the time and I enjoyed it,” Chambers said. “But I always knew eventually I would end up back in the

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GRANVILLE — Thomas H. Engel, 63, of Granville died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Thomas was born Feb. 8, 1951, in Peru to Clarence John and Mabel (Easterhild) Engel. He married Charlene Curatolo Aug. 23, 1986, in Peru. He graduated from LaSalle-Peru High School in 1969 and attended Illinois Valley Community College and received his associate’s degree in business in 1971. He worked for John Deere Implement in Engel Sheridan and Mosbach Farms. He also worked for Triumph Co-op for 21 years and was a truck driver for Double D Express in Peru. Thomas was on the Peru Fire Department for 15 years (Liberty Company 1) and a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Peru. Survivors are his wife, Charlene Engel of Granville; three sons, Jeremy (Kim) Engel of Hennepin, Nathan Thompson of LaSalle and Timothy Thompson of Granville; and three grandchildren, Nathan Daniel Engel Jr., Rylee Thomas Engel and Shaylee Ann Engel. He was preceded in death by his parents. Services were at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, at the Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel in Granville with the Rev. Timothy Kenyon officiating. Cremation rites have been accorded. Visitation was from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, at the funeral home. Contributions may be directed to donor’s choice. Online condolences may be sent to Thomas family at www.dcfunerals.com.

Putnam County Circuit Court The following fines and sentences were recently delivered in Putnam County Circuit Court. Drive/operate non-highway vehicle Phillip R. Sheppard, 31, Mark, fined $120. Possession drug paraphernalia/ possess cannabis 2.5-10 grams Evan P. Rose, 22, New York City, N.Y., fined $900 plus three months supervision.

Meeting calendar Feb. 17 Village of Granville, 6:30 p.m., Granville Village Hall. Village of Mark, 7 p.m., Mark Community building. Putnam County School Board, 6:30 p.m., Putnam County Primary School. Feb. 18 Village of Hennepin, 6 p.m., Hennepin Village Hall.

OTTAWA — The Illinois Valley Beekeepers Association will have a meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at University of Illinois Extension, 1689 N. 31 Road, Ottawa. The topic will be how to overwinter your bees. People interested in bee-

keeping who would like to learn more are invited to come to the IVBA meeting. It is free and open to the public. The meetings are on the second Friday of each month, except July and December, at the University of Illinois Extension office in Ottawa. The

IVCH FastCare Clinic adds Staker to staff PERU — The IVCH FastCare walk-in clinic has a new staff member, Amy Staker, a board-certified family nurse practitioner. Staker had previously worked in Staker Aurora, first in the emergency department at Rush Copley Medical Center and later at the VNA of Fox Valley family practice clinic. She

started her nursing career at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove and later worked at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington. Staker holds a master’s degree in nursing from Northern Illinois University. Her undergraduate nursing degree is from Lewis University in Romeoville. She is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. IVCH FastCare is located in the Peru Walmart.

program this month will be for new and established beekeepers. This is a great forum to talk about pollinators. A workshop on how to build a hive from the ground up will be from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 21. Cost is $5

to pay for refreshments. The workshop will be at the University of Illinois Extension Office. If you have questions or need more information, call University of Illinois Extension, Bureau-LaSalle-Marshall-Putnam Unit, at 815-433-0707.

Health department holds food service class PRINCETON — The Bureau and Putnam County Health Department’s Environmental Health Division will hold an eight-hour food service sanitation managers certificate class from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, at the Bureau County Health Department, 526 Bureau Valley Parkway, Princeton. The exam will be the same day. A fee of $100 is non-refundable. Payment is necessary at time of registra-

tion to guarantee a seat in the class. Register at the health department from 8 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday by calling 815-8725091, or registration forms can be downloaded from the department’s website at www.bpchd.org. People should bring a photo identification with them the day of class for the exam. Lunch is on your own. Attendance for the entire day is required to take the exam.

Property transfers The following property transfers were recently recorded in the office of the Putnam County Recorder of Deeds. Jan. 5 James Clipper and Jacqueline Clipper to James Clipper as trustee; Lot No. 564, Lake Thunderbird Hills 3; exempt. Jan. 6 Kasie Tate and Braden Tate, a minor by the guardian of his estate, Kirsten Burgh to Jason Thomas Soule; Lots No. 25 and 26, John E. Elliot’s First Addition, village of Mark; $115,000. Jan. 12

Frederick T. Leffert and Susan M. Leffert to Frederick T. Leffert and Susan M. Leffert as trustees, Lots No. 7 and 8, Block No. 25, fractional Lots No. 1 and 2, Block No. 65 and portion of vacated Ladd Street; exempt. Jan. 16 Andrew H. Gehm to Tyler Thompson; rural property; $199. Lorie Ann Manfredini to Leroy James Winchell; rural property, exempt. Jan. 26 Ann T. Kettman as trustee to Donald R. Ladzinski

as trustee; rural property; $150,000. Lynette K. Shimkus as successor trustee to Lynette K. Shimkus; two rural properties; exempt. Stonecrest Income & Opportunity Fund I, LLC to James W. Bouxsein and Gloria J. Bouxsein; Lot No. 106, Hennepin Farms, Section 1; $72,000. Richard A. Kile to John Zurliene; Parcel No. 1: Part of Lots No. 13 and 14, Block No. 4, C.H. Smith’s Addition, village of Granville, with exceptions. Parcel No. 2: Part of Lots No. 13 and

14, Block No. 4, C.H. Smith’s addition, village of Granville, with exceptions and Part of Lots No. 13 and 14, Block No. 4, C.H. Smith’s addition, village of Granville, with exceptions; $16,000. Jan. 29 Susan M. Jefferies, also known as Susan M. Cisek, to Carl P. Cisek; all of fractional Lot No. 1, Block No. 35, village of Hennepin and part of School Lot No. 1, Section No. 16, Township No. 32N, R2W; exempt. Heather M. Weir to Mark W. Weir; rural property, exempt.

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The Editorial Page

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Reviving the state Gov. Bruce Rauner delivered his State of the State address on Wednesday, Feb. 4. Long on rhetoric but short on details, there are certainly some nuggets of good ideas in the address, but it calls for a lot of spending with no way to pay for it mentioned. I’d like to offer some help, but also commend a couple of ideas he had. Rauner suggested term limits. I don’t think there are too many Illinois citizens (outside of the Illinois General Assembly) who will argue that’s an idea whose time has come. Officials who COMMENTARY spend too much time in a government office will often stick to their preconceived notions even if they’re proven wrong. Knowing their time in office is limited will also allow assemblymen to vote for what is right and not what will get them re-elected. More than a few government officials also use their longevity in office to make connections to line their pockets and set up a network of cronyism. Rauner also argued for less standardized testing for schools and a change to retaining teachers due to merit instead of tenure. Personally, I love this idea. My science teacher was terrible. Her idea of teaching was two to three rolls of notes on an overhead projector for us to copy during our 45-minute class period. By the time I was done, I never wanted to see those notes again. I passed the class by the skin of my teeth. Did I mention she had been a teacher for several years? I’m pretty sure when they tore the school building down a while back they had to drag her kicking and screaming through the door. In the meantime, several highly-qualified teachers came and went due to low pay or personality conflicts with the “old guard.” Again, tenure can often lead to complacency. (Don’t misunderstand; some lifelong teachers are fantastic to the last day. There are also quite a few who get their fourth year under their belt, achieve tenure and stop caring about anything but the paycheck.) While we’re fixing problems, let’s fix the big ones. The state of Illinois is hopelessly in debt, but the things that were supposed to fix that didn’t. The Illinois State Lottery has made almost zero impact on the programs it was supposed to help. Build Illinois hasn’t built much of anything but more debt, although some roads look (and feel) a lot better. That 2-cent income tax increase you hated, Mr. Rauner? Bring it back. Yes, it was unpopular with darn near everyone, but it was working (if only a bit). Even with a total of 5 percent, it’s still one of the lowest tax rates around. All the ideas you have need to be paid for somehow. I hinted a while ago Illinois lawmakers make too much money, being paid three times what their peers make in Indiana. If you and the General Assembly want to cut the $10 billion debt, your paycheck is a great place to start. Bringing people back to the state is the easiest. Illinois is famous for the most corrupt political system outside of a third world country. Your biggest task, Mr. Rauner, is to clean up Springfield. Clean up state government. Restore some dignity to the Land of Lincoln. While you’re at it, could you help the Cubs win a pennant? Because it’s going to take the same kind of miracle. Ken Schroeder can be reached at kschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com.

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First Amendment “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.” Constitution of the United States, 1789

Melanie Hundley Town: Hennepin. Occupation: Registered dental hygienist. Family: I have a husband, Jeff, and three kids, Hannah, Morgan and Ryan. Pets: We have a turtle. Last book you read: I haven’t really read a book for a long time. The last one was “The Help.” Last song you heard: “Thinking Out Loud.”

First Person Last TV show you saw: We don’t watch a lot of TV too much because we are always running to games. If someone stranded you on a deserted island and you could only have one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be: Pasta.

If someone stranded you on a deserted island and you could only take one thing with you, what would it be: My family. If you were given a million dollars, what would you do with it: I’d pay my bills and then travel. Name a couple favorite area restaurants: I like Clover Club and Markos. If there would be something you could change about your hometown, what would it be: No. What is one thing you like about Hennepin: Everyone is friendly.

Knowledge is power It’s official. I have become the “you’ll poke your eye out” type of mother. It’s a mother’s duty to suck the fun out of any potentially dangerous activity, but I think I have taken it to a whole new level. Dangerous in my eyes can mean almost anything. My career path definitely hasn’t helped matters. I once heard journalism called “the last refuge of the vaguely talented.” Throughout the years, I’ve found the quote to be accurate. I don’t think I’m an expert on any subject. I know just enough about a lot of topics to be fairly knowledgeable and pretty annoying to my loved ones, I’m sure. But at work, in my defense, I don’t hear about typical cases where everything turns out just fine. I’ve written about worst-case scenarios and freak occurrences. I hear about things like severe cases of meningitis, horrific home invasions in seemingly “safe” towns and accidental deaths. My career, along with being a parent, has made me what I call extremely cautious — others might say I’m borderline paranoid. I can spout off the dangers of the holidays, like deep frying turkeys on Thanksgiving Day or lighting sparklers on the Fourth of July. Let me tell you, I am a blast at holiday gatherings as I walk around and tell people how dangerous every activ-

Shannon Serpette COMMENTARY

ity they undertake is. Nothing can put the damper on the festivities as quickly as me telling everyone their kids are waving around sticks that reach more than 1,000 degrees in temperature. The kids’ “stranger danger” instincts probably kick in when they see me fixated on their every move, but in actuality, I’m mentally preparing to tackle them in case they set their clothes on fire. Leave your Christmas tree plugged in all day while you are at work, so you can see it glowing in your window when you get home? When I see that (and I see it often because my husband frequently does it), I feel my happy holiday spirit replaced by the mental image of a sad family standing outside their home as a Christmas tree fire burns up all their material possessions. Going for a hike in the woods to de-stress from the work week? Great idea, but first you’ll have to listen to me blather on about the warning signs of Lyme disease. Those I actually learned in my premom days from a friend’s mom who was worried about us going

camping. See? It’s not just me who does this. Not enrolled in your 401K at work or any kind of investment plan? Prepare to hear about the perils of not having a safety net or retirement fund. If you really want to see me get worked up, tell me you’ve decided to stop taking your antibiotic early because you already feel better. I will go on and on about the improper usage and over prescription of antibiotics. Then I secretly envision a world in which no antibiotics work and people die from simple cuts and formerly curable infections — a direction many health experts say we are heading because of antibiotic resistance. Thinking about signing up for something you’ve heard about from a solicitor who knocked on your door? Not without listening to me give a 10-minute lecture on scams. Instead of trying to stop myself from sharing various cautionary tales, I’ve decided to embrace my destiny — I am a wet blanket. And that’s OK. I don’t teach my kids to fear things; I teach them to respect things. Above all else, I hope I’m teaching them knowledge is power. That’s a lesson I think everyone should fully embrace. Putnam County Record Copy Editor/Staff Writer Shannon Serpette can be reached at sserpette@ bcrnews.com.

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Sports PCHS to induct new Hall of Fame class GRANVILLE – Putnam County High School will induct the new members of the 2015 Hall of Fame on Friday, Feb. 13. The new members, coach Ken Jenkins and the 1978 baseball team that went to state, will be introduced between the junior varsity and varsity games that evening. The public is invited to attend.

IVVP to hold tryouts OGLESBY — The Illinois Valley Volley Power volleyball club will host a mandatory informational and pre-registration meeting for its 11U-14U travel volleyball teams. The meeting will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, in the Illinois Valley Community College lower gymnasium. Tryouts for 11U-12U players will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, in the IVCC lower gymnasium. Registration begins at 6 p.m. in the IVCC gym lobby. Tryouts for the 13U-14U players will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Sunday, March 1 (registration beginning at 8:30 a.m.), or 1 to 3 p.m. (registration beginning at 12:30 p.m.) in the IVCC lower gymnasium. There is a $35 nonrefundable tryout fee. Applicants must also have a current USA Volleyball membership to try out. If you have any questions or are unable to attend the informational meeting, call Amy Kreiser at 309-3194440 or Erin Zimbelman at 815-326-9880. You can also visit www.ivvp.org.

IV Dolphins swim to win LASALLE — The Illinois Valley Dolphins swam their way to a win in a triangular meet against the Ottawa Dolphins and the Freeport Blufins on Saturday, Feb. 7. The IV Dolphins won with a score of 841 points against Ottawa’s 423 points and Freeport’s 78 points. Aiding the cause from Putnam County was Magnolia’s Clayton Wellenreiter, age 10. He earned a third-place finish in the 100 meter individual medley, (1:30.04.) Wellenreiter also placed fourth in the 50 meter backstroke (:47.13) and fifth in the 50 meter freestyle (:35.20.) The Dolphins will next host Dixon on Saturday, Feb. 14.

PCR photos/Ken Schroeder

Left, PC/Hall’s Luke McCook works on an opponent during his first match while Mario Flores (right) of PC/Hall’s co-op wrestling squad won his first match of the IHSA Regional wrestling tournament in the 132-pound weight division.

PC/Hall advances two wrestlers to sectionals By Dixie Schroeder

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LASALLE – The smallest school in the Illinois High School Class (IHSA) 2A regional wrestling tournament had a big voice on Saturday, Feb. 7. The PC/Hall Co-op wrestling squad placed seventh as a team at the LaSalle-Peru regional and advanced two wrestlers as individuals. In IHSA wrestling regionals, the top three individuals advance to sectional competition in each weight class. PC/Hall had two such wrestlers. Senior Mario Flores, wrestling at 132 pounds, won his first

match by pinfall. He then lost his second match, throwing him into the third-place contest against Evan Schaibley of Ottawa Township High School. Flores won by major decision, 13-4, which entitles him to third place. Freshman Eric Cissell wrestled at 220 pounds and won his first match. Cissell lost his second, which put him into the third-place contest against Jordan Bills of New Lenox High School. Cissell won, which earned him third place. Both wrestlers will participate in the IHSA sectional wrestling competition on Saturday, Feb. 14. Coaches are Jerry Kriewald and Joe Rue.

Lady Panthers head into regional ranked No. 1 Lady Panthers down Marquette By Dixie Schroeder

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GRANVILLE – After losing the Tri County Conference tournament title, it was time to even the score for the Putnam County Lady Panthers against the Marquette Lady Crusaders on Tuesday, Feb. 3. The Lady Panthers started slow, but came out the winner at the end, 50-42. In the first quarter, the Panthers struggled with offense against a fast defensive press by Coach Todd Hopkins’ Lady Cru team. Tori Smoode and Allison Voss managed only two 2-point baskets, each to account for the only scoring for the Panthers in this quarter. The Cru led 12-8 as they traveled into the second quarter where the Lady Panthers came alive. PC outscored Marquette by nine points to take a 23-18 score into the locker room. Paige Veronda and Annie Miller lit up the score

board in the quarter, accounting for 11 of the points scored. In the third quarter, both teams played a pretty even offense and defense mix, and the scoring slowed down. The Panthers led by four points going into the fourth quarter, 30-26. However the offense came alive for both teams in the fourth with the Panthers scoring 20 points. Lydia Warren, Megan Rehn, Margaret Voss, Allison Voss, Veronda, Miller and Smoode all contributed in a strong offensive effort for the win. Veronda led the Panthers with 13 points while Miller added 12 and Allison Voss 10. For Marquette, Kendall Kaufmann had 13 points and Cassidy Murphy had 12. The Lady Panthers, now 18-7 (5-0 TCC) are ranked No. 1 in the Illinois High School Association Class 2A Ottawa Marquette Regional. They will play at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, at Marquette High School.

Left, Lady Panther Megan Rehn (3) looks for a teammate to pass the ball to against a Lady Cru defender at the home game Feb. 3. Right above, Tori Smoode (21) shows the Marquette defense how a layup is done during the game. Right below, PC’s Allison Voss (44) heads to the basket during the first half of the game Feb. 3 against the Ottawa Marquette Lady Crusaders. See page 8 for two other games the Lady Panthers played this past week. PCR photos/Ken Schroeder

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Panthers win two games By Dixie Schroeder

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GRANVILLE — In the Coaches versus Cancer game on Saturday, Feb. 7, the Putnam County Panthers faced the Evergreen Park Mustangs and won 64-47. The first quarter of the contest saw the Panthers’ Nick DiazDeLeon sink the first six points. As the second quarter started, with the Panthers leading 15-9, Alec Veverka started landing shots and scored six points. Austin Biagini added a 3-point basket as well. The teams went to the locker room with the Panthers leading the Mustangs 29-14. In the third quarter, Biagini’s 3-point shot magic continued as he sank two more buckets. The Panthers led 48-29 at the end of the third. The home team put the game away with 16 points in the fourth to finish for the win 64-47. Veverka led all scorers in the game with 21. DiazDeLeon contributed a hot hand with 18 points and Biagini finished with 15 points in the contest.

the scorebook with Veverka notching 12 points, Connor Taylor eight points and Nathan Mooberry added three points. Veverka led the team with eight rebounds and three blocked shots. R.J. Copeland had three steals. The next game for the Panthers will be Friday, Feb. 13 against Marquette. The Hall of Fame presentation for 2015 will be in between the junior varsity and varsity games that evening.

GRANVILLE – On Thursday, Feb. 5 the Lady Panthers lost to the Peoria Christian Lady Chargers and to the state ranked Annawan Lady Braves Friday, Feb. 6. Peoria Christian 52, Putnam County 24 The Lady Panther offense took the night off against the Lady Chargers as the team was outscored by eight points in the first quarter and seven points in the second. The Chargers kept a tight lid on freshman phenom Paige Veronda and held her scoreless in the first half. The two teams hit the locker rooms with a 27-16 score in the Lady Chargers favor. In the third and fourth quarters, the Lady Panthers were still outscored two to one in each quarter. The Panthers were outscored 14-7 in the third and 11-5 in the fourth quarter to finish the game 52-24.

Leading scorer for the Panthers was Allison Voss with 11 points. Tori Smoode added six in the losing effort.

Annawan 68, Putnam County 51

On Feb. 6, the Lady Panthers found their offensive mojo in the first quarter of the game against the Annawan Lady Braves. Allison Voss, Margaret Voss, Veronda, Lydia Warren, Smoode and Megan Rehn all scored in the first quarter to take an early lead 19-16. Unfortunately, the wheels fell off the Panther defense in the second quarter with Annawan scoring 25 points. This allowed them to take a 41-29 lead to the locker room at the half. The game evened out in the third and fourth quarters, but by then the damage was done. The Lady Panthers upped the score by 11 points in each quarter, and the final was 68-51. Leading scorer for the Lady Panthers was Veronda with 13 points. Allison Voss added 11 and Smoode, eight for the home team.

Caleb Savitch of the Thundercats wrestling club takes on an opponent at the Princeton tournament on Sunday, Feb. 8. Connor Booker earned a firstplace finish. Also earning second-place finishes were Stephen Mecagni, Sami Khouaja and Adam Harper. Bringing home third-place honors were Joseph Mecagni, Victor Heredia, Alek Puentes, Miles McCook and Brayden Bickett. Fourth-place finishers included Chad Olson, Rylan Poole, Ryan Welch, Elian Rivera and Cale O’Donnell. PCR photo/Ken Schroeder

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Austin Biagini (21) hits the basket during the Coaches versus Cancer game on Feb. 7. See more photos from the game on page 11.

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Hennepin Park pool day HENNEPIN — The Hennepin Pool will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, for open swim. All general admission prices will be in effect. Children under the age 12 may stay up to three hours if not accompanied by an adult,

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Vendor fair on March 8 PERU — Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary 2688 in Peru will hold its sixth annual spring vendor fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 8, at the Eagles

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Covered Bridge Chorus will present concert PRINCETON — The Covered Bridge Chorus, a local chapter of the international Barbershop Harmony Society, will present a Valentine concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at the Prairie Arts Center, 24 Park Ave. East in Princeton. The chorus will sing songs of the season; songs of love, including such iconic tunes as “My Wild Irish Rose,” “Let Me Call You Sweetheart,” “Heart of My Heart” and more. This 15-member chorus

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Sale dates Feb. 13 to March 23 SPRINGFIELD — Thousands of girls across central Illinois will begin to sell Girl Scout cookies at booths, door-to-door, and for the first time ever, through CoCodirect, the first national digital sales platform that enables any girl age 5-17 to learn 21st-century skills while building her cookie business. “The Girl Scout Cookie Program is the largest, most successful girlled business in the world, and its power to teach girls business and financial skills that will serve them throughout their lives is unrivaled,” said Pam Kovacevich, Chief Executive Officer of Girl Scouts of Central Illinois. “This year, thousands of Girl Scouts throughout the region will participate in the largest financial literacy program in the world by

building their own cookie businesses, and every year our young cookie entrepreneurs reinvest that money into troop activities and projects that make their communities and our world a better place. There is no other program that allows girls to gain such valuable experience and understanding of how they can transform their world, all while having fun and engaging in the excitement of the cookie season.” Girl Scouts will sell cookies from Friday, Feb. 13 through Monday, March 23. This year’s National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend will be Friday, Feb. 27 through Sunday, March 1, and will mark the 98th year of Girl Scouts selling cookies and learning the basic skills and acumen they need to be leaders in business and sales, manage their personal and family finances, and gain self-sufficiency and confidence handling money. A new tasty treat will debut this

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Menus bar; primary/elePutnam County salad mentary — chili, crackers, veggie sticks, cheese Schools stick, pears, milk.

Breakfast Feb. 16 — French toast or cereal, fruit, juice, milk. Feb. 17 — Breakfast quesadilla or cereal, fruit, juice, milk. Feb. 18 — Scrambled eggs with toast or cereal, fruit, juice, milk. Feb. 19 — Cereal and toast or fruit, Gogurt, juice, milk. Feb. 20 — Cinnamon roll or cereal, yogurt cup, fruit, juice, milk. Lunch Feb. 16 — Cook’s choice. Feb. 17 — Grilled chicken sandwich on whole grain bun with tomato, salad, pretzels, apple chips, milk. Feb. 18 — Fish sandwich on whole grain bun, tri-tator, yogurt cup, hot apple slices, milk. Feb. 19 — High school/ junior high — soup and

Feb. 20 — Cheese stuffed breadsticks with marinara sauce, corn, applesauce, sherbet, milk.

Putnam County Community Center Feb. 16 — Closed for President’s Day. Feb. 17 — Barbecue on bun, cole slaw, green beans, chips, orange, dessert. Feb. 18 — Meatballs with gravy, buttered noodles, lettuce salad, angel food cake with pineapple. Feb. 19 — Meat loaf, scalloped potatoes, mixed vegetables, rolls and butter, dessert, fruit juice. Feb. 20 — Cream of broccoli soup, crackers, bacon, lettuce and tomato wrap, orange.

Martin receives high honors AURORA — Aurora University congratulates the more than 900 undergraduate students who earned dean’s list honors for the fall 2014 semester. The dean’s list recognizes students who have earned a 3.6 grade point average or higher. Students recognized with high honors have earned a perfect 4.0. David Martin of Granville was recognized for high honors.

‘The Queen of Bingo’ performances announced PRINCETON — Tickets are now on sale for the Prairie Arts Center fundraising production of “The Queen of Bingo.” Performances for this comedy reminiscent of the old Carol Burnett show sketches have been set for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 1. On any Bingo night at St. Joseph’s, you can find Sister Rose, Lonnie and Cindy Conklin, Marge Meranski, Coach Anderson and the many off beat, colorful regulars we meet through the eyes of Sis (Jill Marti of Princeton) and Babe (Julie Grady of Princeton). They dish the dirt, giggle like school girls and share old memories. Sis and Babe are sisters and best friends. They’ve been coming to play Bingo together for years because they love it. Sis is a good loser who just loves to play. Babe is a player who has always got to win. Sis is naturally fit and trim. Babe is naturally overweight and always fighting the battle of the bulge. Sis is content in her widowhood. Babe is still

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looking for love. They complement each other in ways only sisters can and they drive each other crazy in that same sisterly fashion. On this particular night, Babe and Sis share something new as they each confesses a secret and finds a special kind of redemption. The cast also includes the comedic talents of Karen Rogers of Utica and Andy Marti of Princeton. A “Girls Night Out” reception will be at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28. Attend-

ees of the PAC will be able to place auction bids on themed gift baskets while enjoying champaign and homemade chocolates. Sponsors for the event include Fitzgeralds, American Family Insurance, Ooh-La-La, the Bureau County Metro Center and Dairy Queen. There will also be a Photography Unlimited exhibit on display in the gallery. Chocolates will be provided by Fudge and Frosting of Pentwater, Mich., created by chocolatiers

Joel Martin and Roxanne Mills for this occasion. Tickets for the Feb. 28 performance and auction will be $18. Tickets for March 1 are $12. Tickets can be reserved by calling 815-875-2787. Patrons can leave a message to purchase tickets. Tickets can also be purchased at the PAC box office from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, and Tuesday, Feb. 24. The Prairie Arts Center in located at 24 Park Ave. East in Princeton.

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PC wins Coaches vs. Cancer game At left, Putnam County’s Austin Biagini (21) hits the basket during the Coaches vs. Cancer game on Feb. 7. Above, Nick DiazDeLeon (5) scores during the first quarter of the game on Feb. 7 against Evergreen Park. See story on Page 8.

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MCNABB — Putnam County Junior High School has released its honor roll lists for the second quarter of the 2014-15 school year. High Honor Roll Sixth grade — Christal Correa, Adam Currie, Samuel Currie, Emma Edens, Sophia Harris, Olivia Lamis, Matthew Liebhart, Nick Mattern, Luke Pederson, Ashlyn Serrine, Gabriella Smith, McKenna Solomon and Abigail Thompson. Seventh grade — Jennifer Alvarado, Molly Boyd, Madison Brannon, Megan Brooker, Emily Bruch, Ali Ciucci, Corrina Friedrich, Luis Gonzalez, Tia Green, Rhyanne Haage, Sadie Heinrich, Brayden Holmes, Charlie Holmes, Katrien Holocker, Madelyn Hultz, Matt Hultz, Morgan Hundley, Cassie Johnson, Avery Lamis, Jeri Lester, Isaiah Madonna, Luke Olson, Jakob Pyszka, Haley Saepharn, Livia Sanchez, Hailey Skoglund, Nolyn Thompson, Maddy Vacca and Dylan Zupec. Eighth grade — Luke Carlson, Haley Cioni, Issa D’Ambrosio, Lindsey DiazDeLeon, Madelyn Dzierzynski, Michael Dzierzynski, Mackenie

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Scholarship applications being accepted GRANVILLE — The Hopkins Alumni Corporation is still accepting applications for a $1,500 scholarship for a qualified student from Putnam County High School. The eighth annual Hopkins Alumni Scholarship of $1,500 will be awarded to a senior student from the Putnam County High School Class of 2015 at the spring awards ceremony. Since 2012, the alumni group has also awarded an additional

scholarship of $1,000 to a second deserving student. Those eligible are senior students who have been a resident of Granville Township for at least two years and are currently enrolled and have attended PCHS for at least two years. The student must be planning to attend a school that awards college credit. Hopkins Township High School existed from 1918 through 1966, and the alumni feel strongly that the

value of education should be encouraged. To that end, the alumni corporation has donated over $15,000 to the scholarship endowment fund since 2007, and an additional $11,000 has been added to the fund from the sale of an artifact (picture) saved from the Hopkins building. PCHS senior students should contact the guidance counselor for an application and information. Deadline for applying is March 31.

Food handling class being offered PRINCETON — The Bureau and Putnam County Health Department will host an eight-hour Food Service Sanitation Managers Certificate Class from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, at the Bureau County Health Department, 526 Bureau Valley Parkway, Princeton. A minimum of eight

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GRANVILLE — Two local authors will be making the rounds promoting their books. Joe and Ruth Krakovsky have written three books together, a young adult novel called “Game Over!,” a historical fiction novel called “Blood Sisters (Reflections)” and one based on Joe’s personal experiences working in a major pharmaceutical company for 30 years, along with years of interviews and research called, “Why Do Drugs Cost So Much (and why are we so darn sick?).” The Krakovskys will have book signings in February. The first is at Book Mouse, 722 LaSalle St. in Ottawa, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14. All of their books will be half off the

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– Classifieds – General Terms and Policies The Putnam County Record reserves the right to classify correctly, edit, reject or cancel any advertisement at any time in accordance with its policy. All ads must be checked for errors by the advertiser, on the first day of publication. We will be responsible for the first incorrect insertion, and its liabilities shall be limited to the price on one insertion. CLASSIFIED LINE AD & LEGAL DEADLINES: • Wednesday Paper deadline Thursday before by 3pm We Accept Call 815-875-4461 classified@bcrnews.com

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- 700 Real Estate For Sale 767 • Mobile Home Sales **************** PUBLISHER'S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call, HUD tollfree at 800 669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 800 927-9275

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NOTICE The Village of Granville is accepting sealed bids for the following vehicles: 1994 Ford F250 Long box: 2 wheel drive, 4.9L 6cyl auto transmission, 91,000 miles, Runs good/body poor condition, Ladder Rack, new rear springs, new breaks, tires 50% 2010 Ford Crown Victoria: Police interceptor, Good Condition, 102,560 miles Please send separate sealed bids to: Village of Granville P.O. Box 580 Granville, IL 61326 By March 1, 2015 Bid opening will be at the Village Board Meeting March 3rd at 6:30 p.m. Published in the Putnam County Record Feb. 11 and 18, 2015.

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 4th day of February, 2015. BERNABEI, BALESTRI & FIOCCHI Attorney Richard C. Fiocchi ATTORNEY FOR THE ESTATE 201 EAST ST. PAUL STREET POSTAL BOX 10 SPRING VALLEY, IL 61362 TELEPHONE: (815)664-2358 FAX: (815)663-1374 Published in the Putnam County Record Feb. 11, 18 and 25, 2015.

Filed under the Juvenile Court Act of 1987, by Putnam County State’s Attorney, James A. Mack, in the Circuit Court of Putnam County, entitled “In the Interest of Tobe A. Lohman, a Minor”, and that in the upstairs courtroom at the Putnam County Courthouse on the 26th day of February, 2015 at the hour of 3:00 o’clock, p.m., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, and adjudicatory hearing will be held upon the petition to have the child declared to be a ward of the court under that act. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TAKE FROM YOU THE CUSTODY AND GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MINOR, TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION. YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. IF

THE PETITIONER REQUESTS THE TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND THE APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION, YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THE CHILD. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this cause, including the filing of an amended petition or a motion to terminate parental rights. Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the petition, the allegations of the petition may stand as against you and each of you and an order or judgment entered. DATED: 02/06/2015 Cathy J. Oliveri Putnam County Circuit Clerk Published in the Putnam County Record Feb. 11, 2015.

LOT 22, EXCEPT A PORTION THEREOF 50’ IN LENGTH (EAST AND WEST) AND 33’ IN WIDTH (NORTH AND SOUTH) AND ALL OF LOT 23, ALL IN THE TOWN OR VILLAGE OF FLORID, IN THE COUNTY OF PUTNAM, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 9889 North 850th Avenue, Hennepin, Illinois 61327 fka R.R. 1, Hennepin P.I.N.: 01-00-052-331 First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $223035.21 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c) (1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Putnam County. The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Steven J. Lindberg at FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 150 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) I644281 Published in the Putnam County Record Feb. 11, 18 and 25, 2015.

CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) JAMES G. BOLDA) DECEASED ) No. 2014-P-016 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of JAMES G. BOLDA Letters of office were issued to DELPHINE L. BOLDA, 1054 E. Morine Drive, Hennepin, IL 61327 on October 2, 2014 As Independent Executor, whose attorney is: RICHARD C. FIOCCHI OF BERNABEI, BALESTRI & FIOCCHI, 201 EAST ST. PAUL STREET, POSTAL BOX 10, SPRING VALLEY, IL 61362 Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the clerk of court, Putnam County Courthouse, Hennepin, Illinois 61327, or with the representative, or both, on or before August 16, 2015, and any claim not filed within that period is barred.

NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on January 21, 2015, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Putnam County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Scotty’s Trucking located at 13263 N. 750th Avenue, Granville, IL. Dated this 21st day of January, 2015. /s/Daniel S. Kuhn County Clerk Published in the Putnam County Record Jan. 28, Feb. 4 and 11, 2015. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF PUTNAM - STATE OF ILLINOIS In the Interest of ) Lohman, Tobe A., ) 2014 -JD -11 A Minor. NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN to Joseph Lohman, father of Tobe A. Lohman, and to all whom it may concern, that on November 18, 2014, a petition was

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F12120487 CALI IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY- HENNEPIN, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for ) LSF8 Master Participation Trust ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) Ernesto Arriaga aka Ernesto J. Arriaga; Rita ) Arriaga aka Rita L. Arriaga; Unknown Owners ) and Non-Record Claimants ) Defendants. ) 13 CH 3 Property Address: 9889 North 850th Avenue, Hennepin, Illinois 61327 fka R.R. 1, Hennepin NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the aboveentitled cause on December 18, 2014, I, Sheriff, Kevin Doyle of Putnam County, Illinois, will hold a sale on March 19, 2015 , commencing at 9 a.m., at the Putnam County Courthouse, 120 N. Fourth St., Hennepin, IL 61327, Room Lobby. to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit:

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Johnny Sieg

Cars, Trucks, Trailer, Motorcycles, ATVs, & Lawn Mowers also Bicycles

Owner/Operator

815-878-7367

Mounting, Balancing, Rotating, Patches, Plugs and all tire repairs plus Small Implement Farm Tires

Where We Always Keep You

Rollin!

ar ara C am

Certified Public Accountant Enrolled Agent

Accepting New Clients!!

225 N. Walter Ave. McNabb, IL p: (815)882-2437 c: (815)252-2427 baccpa1@gmail.com

A Division of Ed Hartwig Trucking & Excavating, Inc. The perfect way to discard old roofing materials.

815-925-7124

713 High St., Hennepin mikestvsvc@mchsi.com Samsung & Sanyo Authorized Service Center

We fix ALL Plasmas, LCDs, LED TVs & Most DLP/Projection TVs

We make service calls within 25miles

Out of Warranty Repairs

If your TV needs a little TLC, give us a call!

COMPLETE CAR AND TRUCK CARE 24 HOUR TOWING SERVICE Rt. 89, McNabb, IL • Jack Bima, Owner

“I crave Jazzercise because it makes me feel rejuvenated and stress free.

JACK’S GAS & SERVICE

Piper, 35 CLASS SCHEDULE Class times range from 30 to 60 minutes M 9:20am, 4:20pm, 5:30pm*| T 5:30am, 4:20pm, 5:30pm W 9:20am, 4:20pm, 5:30pm*| TH 5:30am,* 4:20pm, 5:30pm F 9:20am | SA 8:45am

*Express 30 Minute Classes

882-2191 Monday-Saturday 882-2250 Evenings & Sundays

815.878.5965 | jazzercise.com 2901 N. Peoria St. | Peru

GRANVILLE Floor & Wall Tire Brands Toyo General Continental GT BKT Carlisle Kumho

TKO Tire and Service Auto Repair and Tire Service

Auto, LT, Implement and Specialty Tires

14049 IL HWY 18, Magnolia, IL

815-869-4249

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-Income Tax Preparation & Planning

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Quality Work. Fair Price. Guaranteed

• Drywall • Paint • Texturing • Bathrooms • Plaster Repair • Remodeling • Tiling 19 Aztec Circle, Putnam, IL 815-342-1385 bcmolik@yahoo.com

Mike’s TV Service

route71autobody@frontier.com

We Have Custom Cabinets without the Custom Cabinet Price!

815-339-2511

Selling & Repairing all makes of tires

AUTO BODY

NEED CUSTOM CABINETS?

504 S. McCoy Granville, IL

Sieg Tire & Tube Repair Shop

Owner

PO Box 326

Al Cioni Ford inC.

FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION

JODY TALIANI Mon-Fri 8AM - 5PM 202 W Harper Ave

Our Customers

206 S. Main St., Lostant (815) 368-3333

FOLEY & HEATING SINI PLUMBING MOTORS Inc. SINI PLUMBING & HEATING Towing Available

For the World’s Best People

230 S. LaSalle St., Tonica (815) 442-8211

Quality Pro-Owned Vehicles

Full Service Store

red CArpet ServiCe

We Have A Great Selection Of Floor Coverings To Meet Your Every Need

Granville, IL 339-2345

Mon-Wed 9-5 • Thurs 9-2 • Fri 9-5 • Sat 9-12

Auto Body Specialists Truck Toppers & Accessories

“You bend ‘em, we mend ‘em” Mike Supan Jr. ∙ Linda Supan ∙ Michele Straughn

325 North 25th Rd, Route 251 South of Peru

815-224-1506

EMERGENCY: 815-252-0032

To add your listing to this page contact Ashley at (815) 875-4461, Ext. 6345

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Avoid a penalty, Enroll by Feb 15th

D a i l y NECool WSKids, Attention all Teachers and Parents!

VOL 123 • NO. 45

FEBRUARY

YOUR BEST SOUR

CE FOR NEWS AN

D INFORMATION

Cool Kids' Corner is a new section in the Illinois Valley Scene, which appears in the Bureau County Republican and the Putnam County Record. It is created for kids by kids. Have your child submit a joke, easy-to-follow recipe, short story or fun fact to columnist Logan Serpette. Please include their name, town and age so they can get proper credit for their work.

Send a joke, short story, easyto-follow recipe, or fun fact

to Logan Serpette at

coolkidscorner@outlook.com along with:

Get FREE help in your community CALL 815-872-5403

•Your Name •Your Town •Your Age

And you may see it in the paper!!

Logan Serpette

HENNEPIN F D MART $ 99 SWEETHEART $ 59 6 DEALS AT HFM!!! 1 BLACK ANGUS BONELESS

NY STRIP STEAKS GROCERY SPECIALS

Asst Poptarts, 8ct ...............................................................3/$5 Our Family Stuffing Mix, 6oz ................................... 5/$5 Starkist Tuna, 5oz .................................................. .69¢ Ruffles Potato Chips , All........................................ 2/$6 Nestles Morsels, All .......................................................... $2.29 Folgers Coffee(De Caff not included), All ................... $8.99 BC Supermoist Cake Mixes, All .............................. 4/$5 Our Family All Purpose or Self Rising Flour, 5#..... $1.69 Our Family Canned Pineapple Juice, 20oz............... 5/$5 Betty Crocker RTS Frosting, 16oz ........................... 2/$4 Kleenex Facial Tissue, All ...................................... 2/$3 Crystal Powdered or Brown Sugar, 2# ..................... 2/$3 Pam Spray, 6oz...................................................... 2/$5 Wesson Corn, Canola, Vegetable Oil, 48oz ............. $2.89 Nabisco Oreo Cookies, 14oz.................................. 2/$6

PRODUCE

Dole Red Ripe Strawberries, lb............................ 2/$5 Fresh Asparagus, lb ........................................... $1.99 Red Ripe Tomatoes, lb ....................................... $1.19 Montery Farms Whole Baby Bella Mushrooms, 8oz... 2/$4

DELI

Eckrich Bacon Wrapped Ham, lb ....................... $5.99 Walnut American Cheese, lb .............................. $4.99 Kretschmar Genoa Salami, lb ............................ $5.99 Fresh Chicken Salad, lb ..................................... $5.99

YE OLDE PUB SHOPPE

Coors Light Beer, 24pk cans .............................. $14.99 Amsterdam Vodka, 750ml ................................... $8.99 Riunite Raspberry Wine, 1.5 liter ......................... $9.99 Beringer White Zinfindal, 750ml .......................... $3.99

OPEN 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Daily 8 a.m. - Noon Sunday 925-7308

Green Giant Canned Vegetables

5/ 5 $

303

Our Family Cream Mushroom, Potato, Chicken, Soups (Fat Free too) 10oz

Act II Microwave Popcorn 3 Pack

Crystal Granulated Sugar 4#

Angel Soft Bath Tissue 12 Roll

.69¢ 5/ 5 $

2/$11

Post Raisen Bran, Pebbles, Cocoa Crisp, Honey Comb Cereal $

All

C O Sparkle Paper Towels U P O 8 roll N Limit Two With Coupon and $15 Order

2/ 4

4.99

LEAN BONELESS PORK

BUTT ROAST

MEAT SPECIALS

Black Angus Boneless Prime Rib Roast, lb .......... $8.99 Black Angus Whole Filet Mignon, lb .................... $13.99 Tray Pak Boneless Chicken Breast, lb .................. $2.49 Amish Whole Bone-In Hams, lb ............................ $2.99 Our Family Self Basting Turkeys, lb ...................... $1.29 Bacon Wrapped Porkloin Filets, lb .................... $4.99 Farmland Sliced Bacon, 16oz ................................ $3.99

FROZEN FOOD

Our Family French Fries and Asst Frozen Potato, 2# .. $1.99 New York Garlic Toast, All......................................... 2/$5 Our Family Cool Whip Topping, 16oz ..................... $1.99

DAIRY

Yopait Yogurt, 6oz ............................................... 10/$5 Tropicanna Orange Juice, 59oz ............................ 2/$6 Our Family Sour Cream, 16oz ............................ $1.59 Our Family French Onion Dip, 16oz ..................... 2/$3

BAKERY

Fresh Baked Sweet Bread, Each ........................ $1.89 Fresh Baked Dutch Apple Pie, Each ................... $4.99

SEAFOOD SHOPPE

Alaskan King Crab Legs, 2lb bag ($17.99 a pound) .. $35.98 Warm Water Lobster Tails, 6-7oz ......................... $10.99 Imitation Crab Meat, 16oz ..................................... $2.99 Jumbo Tiger Shrimp, 2lb bag ($17.99 a pound) ........ $35.98 Go to hennepinfoodmart.com for great savings!!!