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Back to Square 1 for Granville Borio: ‘We’re the dog at the table begging for scraps’ By Ken Schroeder kschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com
GRANVILLE — The Granville Village Board is back to Square 1 on the long-awaited grant for work on the salt storage shed. The village had applied for the grant
from the Community Development Assistance Program (CDAP) of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) nearly a year ago, but it just recently received official confirmation the grant was not coming.
“They had applications for grants for $40 million, and they only had $9 million available for the state,” village President Doug Gimbal said. Hope is not completely gone with CDAP. Gimbal said the application process was already open for Fiscal Year 2014. Applications are due on June 2 for the year. In addition, there will be a workshop
on March 11 in Springfield to assist groups seeking grants with the application process. “I think we need to find out what we can do, if anything, to improve our ranking because it’s obviously very competitive,” village engineer Larry Good said. “We need to maximize our potential.” “My only question is, why do some communi-
ties seem to have buckets full of money dumped out in front of city hall and the village of Granville can’t get a nickel,” board member Randy Borio said. “Smaller towns just can’t seem to get any money. It seems like you go home and open up the paper, and this city just got $50,000 here and $200,000 there, and somebody got $7
million, and here we are. We’re the dog at the table begging for scraps, and it’s getting very frustrating.” Board member Lucian Verda agreed, noting that much of the money going to other cities was for “pet projects.” The board also agreed to send a donation of $150 to the Special Olympics of Illinois.
The battle over minimum wage By Ken Schroeder
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The debate over the minimum wage in Illinois continues. President Barack Obama has put the call out to raise the federal minimum wage across the board to $10.10 an hour for contracted workers on government contracts. In his State of the Union address, Obama has declared this a year of action and has pledged to do all he can to help Americans who are in the lower half of the nation’s economy. “Those at the top have never done better,” he said. “But average wages have barely budged. Inequality has deepened. Upward mobility has stalled.” Closer to home, Gov. Pat Quinn is continuing his drive to raise the minimum wage to $10 an hour. Quinn, in a speech on the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday in January, commented on the debate. “We can continue (King’s) mission to eliminate poverty by raising the minimum wage to at least $10 an hour, which will give hundreds of thousands of Illinois workers more dignity while boosting the local economy,” Quinn said. Illinois currently has the fourth highest minimum wage in the country, tied with Connecticut and Washington, D.C., at $8.25 an hour. But even with the proposed increase in the Vol. 146 No. 24
minimum wage, many Americans are not able to make ends meet by working jobs that earn this pay. Arguments range back and forth on whether the bump in the minimum wage would help the economy by putting money into the average consumer’s pocket or hurt the small business person who has to pay this wage. “This won’t have any effect here,” Valerie Keeney, human resources for Mennie Machine said. “All of our employees make enough over minimum wage that we don’t feel this is a problem. It’s not that we don’t want our employees to make more money, but it’s a trickle-down effect. Higher wages translates to higher prices.” According to the Center on Policy and Budget Priorities, the poverty line in federal Fiscal Year 2014 for a family of three is listed at $1,628 a month or about $19,536 a year. The poverty level is higher for bigger families and lower for smaller ones. The federal minimum wage was last updated five years ago. According to the Congressional Research Service at the Library of Congress, it was aimed at a buying power of just $7.80 in inflation-adjusted 2013 dollars. The minimum wage laws set at the federal level were designed to give the minimum
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Putnam County Primary celebrates 100 days of school Members of Anne Downey’s kindergarten glass Jacob Dove (left) and Jackson Delhotel display the class sign that stands for kindergarten, Section C, 100 days of school. Student in the kindergarten classes exercised to 100 count, went on a hunt for the 100 Hershey Kisses and participated in other activities to celebrate the 100th day of school in the Putnam County Primary School.
Unemployment higher in Illinois Valley By Ken Schroeder news@tonicanews.com
CHICAGO — The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) has released the unemployment rates for December 2013, and the news is good – if you live in Chicago or the Quad Cities. Chicago posted an unemploy-
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ment rate of 8.2 percent, a decrease of 0.4 since December 2012 and the lowest figure for the city since December 2008. The decrease was propelled by the addition of more than 54,000 new jobs. The rest of the state gets the bad news with unemployment rising as much as 1.9 percent in sections of Illinois. The state average sits
at approximately 8.6 percent with much of the state in double-digit unemployment. Those numbers are offset by the increase in jobs in Chicago. The area hardest hit is the Illinois Valley with a jump in unemployment between .4 and .7 percent in each of the three counties.
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CHICAGO — Better Business Bureau is warning cell phone users about a new scam that can result in unauthorized charges appearing on their monthly wireless statement. It’s called the “One Ring” scam because the scammers program computers to send thousands of calls to random cell phone numbers, ring once and then disconnect. The scammers then hope you are curious enough about the call that you return the call right away. “As of yet, we have not had any complaints filed but given how rapidly this scam is spreading and growing across the country, our opinion is it won’t be long.” said Steve J. Bernas, president and CEO of the Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois. When the cell phone owner returns the call, they are charged $19.95 for the international call fee. After that, there is a $9 per minute charge. “Often they will first hear music then maybe advertising, but it’s easy to see how quickly these charges can add up,” noted Bernas. Consumers who have been duped by these calls report they are coming from the Caribbean Islands including Grenada, Antigua, Jamaica and the British Virgin Islands. If a person thinks they may have fallen for this scam, they should immediately alert their cell phone carrier and keep an eye on their cell phone bill. The earlier they document the fraud, the better their chances of having some or all of the charges removed. Bernas added, “To be as safe as possible the best thing to do if your phone rings and it’s an international number you don’t recognize, don’t answer, and don’t call back” For more information on scams, go to www. bbb.org.
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Putnam County Court Report Driving under the influence Duane Antolik, 56, Magnolia, fined $2,500 and 24 months probation, plus five days jail time. Jacob Wagner, 24, Granville, fined $2,740 and 24 months supervision. Driving on a suspended license Duane Antolik, 56, Magnolia, fined $1,860 and 24 months probation, plus five days jail time. Possession cannabis/10-30 grams Austin Burns, 21, Chicago, fined $3,488 and 12 months supervision. Driving 15-20 mph above limit Jacob Byczynski, 19, Seatonville, fined $120. Harold Huges, 47, LaMoille, fined $120. Blain Johnson, 26, Normal, fined $280 and three months supervision. Josh Runyon, 33, Peoria, fined $230 and three months supervision. Driving 1-10 mph above limit John Lamb, 35, Rapids City, fined $230 and three months supervision.
Unemployment From Page 1 LaSalle County has the distinction of having the one of the state’s highest unemployment rates at 11.4 percent. Putnam County struggles with a 10.9 percent, rating while Bureau County gets the easiest burden in the tri-county area at 10.0 percent. The IDES identifies a decrease in global manufacturing demand as the primary culprit in the unemployment picture outside Cook County.
Wage From Page 1 wage earner more spending power compared from 1956 to 1990. This was when the minimum wage ranged from $1 to $3.80. In 1968 at its zenith, the then federal minimum wage of $1.60 would be equivalent to earning $10.57 in today’s
Illinois still has the nation’s third highest unemployment rate following Rhode Island (9.1) and Nevada (8.80). Historically, Illinois’ unemployment is higher than the national average, and that trend continues with the U.S. average now at 6.7 percent. It’s important to note the unemployment figures for the country only reflect persons who are actively seeking work. The government does not track people who no longer qualify for unemployment benefits due to long-term unemployment.
economy. The Fair Labor Standards Act guarantees when federal and state minimum wage varies, all eligible, nonexempt employees are entitled to the higher of the two rates. According to the United States Department of Labor as of Jan. 1, there are currently 20 states and three United States
territories that have a minimum wage law that is equal to the current federal wage law. There are 21 states which carry a minimum wage law that is higher than the current federal law. The remaining nine states have a minimum wage that is lower than the national average or have no minimum wage laws at all.
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Voter registration deadline draws near HENNEPIN — Putnam County Clerk and Election Authority Dan Kuhn reminds voters they must be registered in order to vote in the upcoming March 18 primary election. Any person who is 17 years old by the day of the primary election on March 18 and will be 18 years old by the day of the general election on Nov. 4 may register to vote through Feb. 18. Recent state legislation has changed the age requirement for eligibility to vote in the primary election. In addition, voters must re-register if they have changed their name by marriage or otherwise. A registered voter who has
moved within Putnam County must also update his or her address, and a new resident of the county must register in Putnam County in order to vote in Putnam County. Registration may be made with the Putnam County Clerk at the courthouse in Hennepin or with local deputy registrars. Names of the local deputy registrars can be obtained by contacting the Putnam County Clerk’s Office in Hennepin at 815-925-7129. The Putnam County Courthouse is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The County Clerk’s Office will also be open from 9 a.m. to noon on Feb. 15 for voter registration only.
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IDNR to hold Conservation Congress By Ken Schroeder kschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com
HENNEPIN — Area residents have a unique opportunity to give input to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Conservation Congress for 2014. The Conservation Congress event will be held April 11 and April 12 at the IDNR headquarters in Springfield. Through the Internet, IDNR is inviting residents to complete online surveys. These surveys range from outdoor recreation issues to natural resources. The topics of these surveys will affect what issues are discussed at the Conservation Congress in April. The online surveys are available at www.dnr.i.illinois.gov.
To get further input for the Conservation Congress, the IDNR is hosting interactive webcasts called “Thursdays with IDNR.” These webcasts are one of the ways the IDNR is opening its doors to Illinois residents to explain what the department does. Each webcast features staff members and is held at 1 p.m. on Feb. 13 and Feb. 20. Topics to be covered will include outdoor recreation, partnerships to promote education and volunteerism, and communications and customer service. At the local level, Marshall-Putnam Soil and Water Conservation District looks to be the advocate for nature’s needs. Resource Conservationist Jill Ketter remembers the Conservation Congress would benefit not only the local area, but it address issues on a state-
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Mockovac is charged with forgery, theft HENNEPIN — A Hennepin woman turned herself in to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department on Feb. 6 on an original arrest warrant. Leann M. Mockovac, 55, was charged following an investigation by the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office for a complaint of forgery. “The charges range over a fairly broad length of time,” Putnam County Sheriff Kevin Doyle said.
“Most of the activity happened during 2013.” Mockovac was indicted by a Putnam County Grand Jury and charged with two counts of theft (Class 1 felony), two counts of theft (Class 2 felony) and eight counts of forgery (Class 3 felony). Bond has been set at $150,000. Mockovac is being held in the LaSalle County Jail on the Putnam County charges.
Property transfers The following property transfers were recently recorded in the office of the Putnam County Recorder of Deeds: Dec. 6 James M. Memmesheimer and Kathleen A. Memmesheimer to GM Construction Services Inc.; Lot No. 468, Lake Thunderbird Woods 3; $32,000. Dec. 9 Michael A. Goodrich and Amy A. Ragusa Goodrich to Kevin S. Falkman and Mary Beth Bell; Lot No. 517, Lake Thunderbird Hills 3; $55,000. Dec. 12 Robert A. Turner and Alison G. Turner to William Nickel and Katerina Nickel; Lot No. 121 and south half of Lot No. 120, and the south 10 feet of the north half of Lot No. 120, F.W. Sucher’s Second Addition, village of Standard; $77,000. James P. Bogner to Michael Kelsey; rural property; exempt. Dec. 17 Putnam County Sheriff to J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, National Association; Lot No. 35, Gargilietto’s Second Addition; exempt. Dec. 23 Karen McCoy and Thomas Hassel and Charlene Hassel to Ralph E. Gicla and Mary Lou Meyers; Lots No. 356 and 357, re-plat of Lake Thunderbird Hills; $9,000. James W. Reno and Gayle A. Reno to Stephen B. Gibson and Jennifer R. Gibson; rural property; $100,000. Dec. 26 Thomas J. Hassel and Charlene F. Hassel to Thomas C. Nowicki and Janet M. Nowicki; Lot No. 483 in replat of Lots No. 347 to 369, Lake Thunderbird Hills and Lots No. 480 to 483 of Plat No. 2 Lake Thunderbird Hills; $142,500. Barbara Bell as administrator to Barbara Bell; Lot No. 322, Lake Thunderbird Hills; exempt. Dec. 30 Zoran Srbinovski to State Bank of Countryside; Lot No. 731, Lake Thunderbird Hills 3; exempt. Dec. 31 Vincent H. Menendez and Georgia A. Menendez to Kimberly J. Meaker; Lots No. 7 and 8, Block No. 51, Ware’s addition, village of Hennepin; $35,000. Jan. 9 Antonio Rodriguez and Debbie Rodriguez to Edmund T. Sment and Rachel R. Sment; Lots No. 4 and 5, L. Shepard’s addition, village of Mark; exempt. Archibald W. Hopkins to Archibald W. Hopkins and Judith M. Hopkins as trustees; Parcel No. 1 - rural property, Parcel No. 2 - Lots No. 1, 3 and 4, Deer Creek Estates; exempt. Archibald W. Hopkins and Judith M. Hopkins to Archibald W. Hopkins and Judith M. Hopkins as trustee; rural property; exempt. Jan. 13 David L. Winship, Sarah B. Laur, Harold L. Winship and Rebecca L. Sheppard as successor trustees to Harold L. Winship; an undivided 20 percent interest being 40 percent of the grantor’s one-half interest in rural property; $324,806.
Obituaries Robert Jensen
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LASALLE — Robert Astrup “Bob” Jensen, 81, of LaSalle passed away Monday, Feb. 3, 2013. He was born March 23, 1932, in Chicago to Christian Astrup and Evangeline (Nine) Jensen. He attended LaSalle-Peru High School and Wesleyan University in Middletown, Conn. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was the proud owner and operator of C.A. Jensen Jewelry Robert Store in LaSalle since 1958. He married Jensen Betty Dart Whitaker on Jan. 6, 1977, in Tonica. She passed away April 20, 2007. He was a member of the LaSalle Rotary Club and served as past president, charter member and supporter of the Illinois Valley Symphony Board, Wisconsin Jewelry Association and the Deer Park Country Club. Bob was a board member of Oakwood Cemetery and L-P High School Board of Education, serving as board president. Bob enjoyed motorcross racing and ham radio. He is survived by his children, Vicky Morrison of Springfield, Wendy (William) Schultz of Richmond, Va., and Larry Whitaker of Mundelein; four grandchildren, Valerie Schultz McFarland, David Schultz, Maxwell Whitaker and Hannah Whitaker; two sisters, Astrid (Earl) Berkson of Champaign and Karen (Hugh) Moore of Indianapolis; and many nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Betty. Services were held Feb. 6 at the Mueller-Pagani Funeral Home, LaSalle. Graveside services were held Feb. 7 at Oakwood Cemetery, LaSalle, with full military rites conducted by the LaSalle-Oglesby Veterans Memorial Group. Visitation was held Feb. 6 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be directed to the L-P Education Foundation or the LaSalle Rotary Club.
MCNABB — Robert “Bob” V. Mekley, 62, of McNabb died on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014, in McNabb. Bob was born Jan. 29, 1952, in Spring Valley to Howard and Mary Jane (Foote) Mekley. He married Kathy J. Kays Aug. 9, 1983, in Hennepin. He graduated from Putnam County High School, Class of 1970. He was a machinist at Sunstrand for 32 years until the closing of the facility. He was maintenance man Robert for the village of McNabb. Mekley He enjoyed farming, hunting and running dogs. He loved spending time with the grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Kathy of McNabb; one stepdaughter, Kirsten (Steve) Bruso of Bloomington; two sisters, Barb (Ken) Dalenberg of Mansfield and Judy (Danny) Bryant of Normal; three grandchildren, Dalton, Griffin and Justin; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. A gathering of family and friends for a time of sharing was held Feb. 8 at the Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel in Granville. Cremation rites have been accorded. Contributions may be directed to Putnam County Ambulance or Lighted Way in LaSalle. Online condolences may sent to Bob’s family at www.dcfunerals.com.
David Sauter TONICA — David “Dave” Joseph Sauter, 48, of Tonica died Monday, Feb. 3, 2014, at St. Joseph Hospital in Bloomington. Dave was born June 7, 1965, in Peru to Carl and Carol (Walgenbach) Sauter. He married Noelle Bend on March 16, 1990, in Rollo, Ill. Dave graduated from Putnam County High School, Class of 1983. He began farming in high school and made farming his life’s dream. He achieved his goal as owner David and operator of his own farming operation. Sauter He was a member of the Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau, Illini State Pullers and Hart-ParrOliver Collectors Association. Surviving are his parents, Carl and Carol Sauter of Granville; his wife, Noelle Sauter of Tonica; one son, Michael Sauter of Tonica; one brother, Jim Sauter of Oglesby; and his in-laws, Dave and Carol Bend of Earlville. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Leo and Mabel Sauter; and his maternal grandparents, Arnold and Angela Walgenbach. Services were held Feb. 8 at the Grace United Methodist Church, LaSalle, with the Rev. Brett Todd officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery, Tonica. Visitation was held Feb. 7 at the church. Pallbearers were Mike Sadnick, Dale Senica, Doug Henkel, David Passini, Luke Holly, John Rancingay and Darrell Corcoran. The Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel, Granville, will be assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences may be directed to Dave’s family at www. dcfunerals.com.
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I think so ... For years I’ve wanted to write the perfect column of love for Valentine’s Day. After all, any good writer should be able to convey the meaning of love to his/her readers. But it’s not so easy, my friends. I’ve been thinking about this Valentine’s Day column for a several weeks now, and I don’t mind telling you my mind has gone in so many different directions — which translates to a jumble of words in my head that don’t add up to much. But here’s what’s interesting ... As I’ve contemplated this column on love, many of the thoughts I had kept Terri repeating themselves, and ironically Simon enough, those returning thoughts nearly all brought tears to my eyes. Could those be the words that add up to love? Since they kept returning to me, I guess those thoughts are meant to be shared. It’s the best I have ... • My childhood and long-time friend, Cathy, lives in Nashville, Tenn. The last time I was there, it was time for me to leave, and the tears immediately began to roll down my cheeks, knowing it would be way too long before we would be together again. We parted, and for me, I was left with a handful of wonderful memories and the sadness of how long I knew it would be before we could spend time together again. Love? I think so. • It was many years ago when the angels closed my grandparents’ eyes. Once as a young teenager and again as a young adult, I remember the last time I saw them — peaceful, hands crossed on their chests, silent. Today when I reflect on those two days as well as their lives in general, the knot automatically forms in my throat, and the tears teeter on my eyelids. I think about the time we had together and yearn for just one more day. My heart aches for what they didn’t have, and it rejoices for all they gave me. Love? I think so. • The days my much younger family members were born — Jeff, Kim, Rebekah, Aaron and Kaitlynn — will always remain some of my favorite memories. I remember each day with clarity — the first time I saw their precious faces; the first time I held each of them; the way they smelled; the way they each instinctively grabbed my finger, holding on to someone who would cherish them forever. Love? I think so. • I remember a day a few years ago when my mom’s doctor told me about the serious surgery she was about to undergo. He cautioned me she may not survive. I’ll never forget the moment, as I stared at him blankly and then had to re-enter my mom’s hospital room and pretend like nothing was wrong. Fortunately, everything turned out OK, but that day, the doctor’s words and the fear will forever live in my memory. Love? I think so. • I’ve had quite a few pets in my life. Without exception, my animals have all been a huge part of my life. I can remember the days I brought each pet home, the days they took their last breath and everything in between. Love? I think so. • My uncle was more like a brother to me. We spent countless years on the farm together, he and I. Greg was just 8 years older than me — young enough to understand me and old enough to look up to. When his untimely death occurred, a piece of each of my family members died too, knowing we would never be the same again. Love? I think so. • A dear friend was told by a local doctor she might have cancer. After three long weeks of terror, the specialist delivered a “No cancer” diagnosis. We both cried in relief. Love? I think so. When I think of love, the aforementioned items come to me repeatedly. Without exception, my eyes well up, and my heart does flip-flops. I didn’t go looking for any of those scenarios. They all came to me. So do those things define love? I think so ... No, I’m absolutely sure of it. Putnam County Record Editor Terri Simon can be reached at tsimon@putnamcountyrecord.com.
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On the street
What would you wish for on Valentine’s Day?
“I would like to stay healthy now and shoot for 100.” Harry Faletti, Granville
“I would wish for world peace and more pork chop sandwiches.” John Ehrhardt, McNabb
“I would wish for warm weather. I would also wish for happiness for my family — my kids and my wife.” Ryan Hartman, Granville
“I’d like to see this country straightened out and doing right. We are in real bad shape. It’s not one party’s fault alone either. Bill Tonarelli, Granville
“When you think of Valentine’s Day I think of all the good luck and life my family has had. The love we have for our family — I wish that would just keep up. For me, it’s a blessing to have the love of family and friends.” Joe Panier, Granville
Field of Dreams: Two Valentine’s Day stories Bill Tonarelli owned and operated Bill’s Snack Bar on McCoy Street in Granville after returning from the Navy in World War II. Bill Danz worked for Orsinger’s in LaSalle as a salesman. He sold Bill Tonarelli bread and ice cream and also delivered it. Danz also sold bread and ice cream to the Royal Blue Store on Route 5, south of Garzanelli’s Supper Club. There he met Dorothy Trebusola. She worked as a clerk in the store and lived in Jonesville with her family. She could walk to work. Mr. Danz thought Bill Tonarelli and Dorothy were nice young people who were not dating, and he should introduce them. He told Bill Tonarelli there was a nice young girl over there in Oglesby and also told Dorothy about this nice businessman in Granville. He soon set a date for the two of them to attend a movie in Peru. Bill Tonarelli worked long hours in his restaurant, so at first they only saw each other on Saturdays. Bill Tonarelli would pick her up early on Saturday, and she would sit around the snack bar until it closed. Then they would go out.
Dorothy and Bill Tonarelli
Zedije and Safet Zucbeaari
Bill Tonarelli said when he met Dorothy, he thought she was alright and a very good person. Dorothy thought Bill was a nice guy with a nice car, and he took her places. They were married June 5, 1954, at St. Rock Church in LaSalle. They moved into an apartment above the snack bar. Bill retired early, and they traveled to Canada and Mexico. They drove all over the United States going south, west, east and north. They even went to visit their families in Italy and Yugoslavia twice. Safet (Sam) and Zedije (Memet) Zucbeaari were both born in Nerashat, a small town in Macedoria.
They both attended first grade through eighth grade together there. Sam’s dad, Adena, came to the United States in 1980 to work with his brother Gene’s pizza and chicken restaurant in Sandwich. Sam was 16 years old, and the only English he could speak was hi, thank you and goodbye. After high school in Sandwich, he went to beauty school were he learned his skills as a barber. Sam and his brothers bussed tables, delivered and cooked during their school years at their Uncle Gene’s restaurant. In 1997 their dad bought the Panther Inn Restaurant in Granville
from Hazel Bianchi. They named it Ali’s Pantry Family Restaurant. All this time, Sam was traveling back and forth to Macedoria to visit family and most of all to see Zedije because as she had grown older in school, he was really liking her. Zedije said she was more than happy with Sam. Here she can drive a car and travel to places; back home she could not have done this. In 1993 they became engaged and married in 1995. But it took two years before Zedije could come to the United States. They both work hard. Zedije works with Sam at the restaurant. Sam said, “Whatever needs to be done, Zedije is beside him.” When they first married they had fun traveling and visiting places; now they take their kids and have fun together. Sam and his brother, Ali, father Adena and their wives are proud of their new pizza oven and the remodeling of their restaurant. Darrell Alleman of Granville can be reached in care of this newspaper at Putnam County Record, P.O. Box 48, Granville, IL 61326.
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Seattle Sutton donates to IVCC Seattle Sutton of Seattle Sutton’s Healthy Eating recently made a $10,000 donation to Illinois Valley Community College’s nursing program for instructional equipment. Sutton visited IVCC to tour nursing facilities and the new Peter Miller Community Technology Center. Pictured from left to right are Dean of Health Professions Bonnie Campbell, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Sue Isermann, Sutton, nursing instructors Ann Bruch, Jennifer Savoia, Laura Hodgson, Linda Hanley, special projects assistant to the president Reed Wilson, nursing instructor Deb Pumo, Vice President for Learning and Student Development Lori Scroggs and President Jerry Corcoran.
Peru’s Liberty Village expands PERU — Liberty Village of Peru is now opening an adult day service. “The Retreat” is a solution for those seniors seeking a caring, safe and stimulating environment to spend their day. Services provided will include, but are not limited to two meals a day along with an afternoon snack, socialization, mental stimulation, medication supervision and personal care. Initial hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The program will operate in the Hawthorne Assisted Living Building, 1101 31st St. For more information or to tour Liberty Village Retirement Campus, call 815-224-2200, option 2, or visit their website at www.libertyvillageofperu.com.
Farm Bureaus plan ACA meeting The Marshall-Putnam and Bureau County Farm Bureau and Country Financial have teamed up to help farmers understand the Affordable Care Act, the marketplace, identify important dates and follow steps to getting covered. Small business employer responsibilities will also be covered as well. Dan Eiten, the Affordable Care Act program coordinator for the Bureau and Putnam County Health Department, will be the first speaker. He will be followed by Kelly Hardy, CPA and senior manager
at Clifton Larson Allen LLP. Hardy focuses on serving the agribusiness industry with tax planning, compliance and taxation matters. There will be time at the end for questions. The session will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Feb. 18 at the former Steelworker’s Hall in Hennepin. To register to attend, contact the Bureau County Farm Bureau at 815-875-6468 or the Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau at 309-3642501. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.
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Country Financial representative earns award Country Financial representative Matthew Hostetter of Granville received the Multiline Quality Award (MQA) for helping clients achieve financial security. The MQA is presented annually by the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA). The award recognizes financial representatives who are dedicated to clients, adhere
to the NAIFA code of ethics and pursue ongoing education efforts. Hostetter serves cli- Matthew ents from his Hostetter office at 108 S. McCoy St., Granville. The office phone number is 815-339-6136. He is affiliated with the NAIFA Illinois Valley AIFA Association.
10 free trees for joining the Arbor Day Foundation Joining the Arbor Day Foundation is an ideal way to get in the mood for spring planting. Anyone from Illinois who joins the Foundation in February 2014 will receive 10 free Colorado blue spruce trees. The free trees are part of the nonprofit Foundation’s Trees for America campaign. The Tree City USA program has supported community forestry throughout the country for more than 35 years. The trees will be shipped postpaid at the right time for planting, between March 1 and May 31, with enclosed planting instructions. The 6- to 12-inch
trees are guaranteed to grow, or they will be replaced free of charge. Members also receive a subscription to the Foundation’s bimonthly publication and The Tree Book, which contains information about planting/care. To become a member of the Foundation and receive the free trees, send a $10 contribution to Ten Free Colorado Blue Spruce Trees, Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, NE 68410, by Feb. 28, 2014, or visit http://arbordaypressreleases.cmail2.com/t/r-l-pjkullltikjlludjl-i/ ]arborday.org/ february.
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Sports Coaches vs. Cancer a great success in 2014 By Dixie Schroeder
dschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com
GRANVILLE — The 2014 edition of Coaches vs Cancer has been a great success according to organizers of the event. Held annually at Putnam County High School, the Coaches vs. Cancer event was changed this year from a one game set to a shootout style contest with 12 teams playing. The teams were to include Midland Timberwolves, Sherrard Tigers, Dwight Trojans, Marquette Crusaders, Roanoke-Benson Rocks, Newark Norsemen, Prairie Central Hawks, St. Bede Bruins, North Lawndale Phoenix, Illinois Valley Grey Ghosts, Seneca Irish and the Putnam County Panthers. However due to poor weather conditions, the Sherrard bus crashed on the way to the event, (no one was seriously hurt) so the Putnam County Junior Varsity squad stepped in to play in their place. This year’s committee for obtaining donations for Coaches vs. Cancer included Tonni Wink, Connie Donelson, Pam Biagini, Sonya Taylor, Minnie Miller and Michelle Monier. The ladies crafted gift baskets with the donations which were given away through a raffle system. The winners were pulled during the last game of the evening and those who were not there could have their baskets delivered to them. The group made money off of admissions, the raffles, and several of the officials that worked during the 12 team tourney donated their checks to the cause according to Wink. In game one of the shootout, Midland beat the Putnam County Junior Varsity squad by a score of 57-32. High scorer for the game was Nick Varvill with 21 points. PC’s Mike Miller led the JV Panthers with 15 points. In an exciting game two, Dwight beat Marquette by one point, 61-60. Eddie Hettel of Marquette led all scorers with 21 points. Caleb Boma of Dwight led his team with 19 points. In the third game of the day, Roanoke-Benson had a better showing than the last time they were in the R.M. Germano Gym, beating Newark, 58-48. Jack Clausel of Newark led all scorers with 23 points. Roanoke-Benson’s Ryan Fehr put in 19 points to lead his team to the win. Prairie Central and St. Bede played a hard fought match but in the end Prairie Central pulled out the win, 50-45. Ed Shafer of Prairie Central poured in 28 points while Jarret Olson and Jack Brady had 11 each for St. Bede. In the clash of the ‘big’ schools, IVC (Illinois Valley Chillicothe) beat Chicago North Lawndale 55-41. IVC’s defense was the difference in the game as they didn’t allow any buckets in the fourth quarter for North Lawndale. Ben Rashid poured in 17 for IVC while Rhivers had 10 points for North Lawndale. The day was completed in the final contest of the Putnam County Panthers and the Seneca Irish. This was the first meeting of the season for the two teams and the Irish won by a score of 56-46. The Irish’ Ross McCormicik poured in 25 points while Harold Fay had 17 for the Panthers. According to Coaches vs. Cancer website, (www.cancer.org) “The Coaches vs. Cancer program is a nationwide collaboration between the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) that empowers basketball coaches, their teams, and local communities to make a difference in the fight against cancer. The program leverages the personal experiences, community leadership, and professional excellence of basketball coaches nationwide to increase cancer awareness and promote healthy living through year-round awareness efforts, fundraising activities, and advocacy programs.” Panther Head Coach Josh Nauman is a strong advocate for the Coaches vs. Cancer program. Nauman said, “Coaches vs. Cancer is a national program to try and raise money for the National Cancer Society. Cancer is something that basically affects everybody. It is a great cause. We’ve had a Coaches vs. Cancer Night at PC the last three years, but this year we decided to make it a shootout to hopefully raise some more money.”
Putnam County Record photo/Dixie Schroeder
The Panthers’ Evan Kreiser, (33) drives the ball to hand off to Michael Weide during the Coaches vs. Cancer game on Feb. 8.
Panthers have tough week in last home games By Dixie Schroeder dschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com
GRANVILLE — It was a tough week for the Putnam County Panthers playing in front of the home crowd for the last times in 2014. Seneca 56, Putnam County 46 Feb. 8 they took on the Seneca Fighting Irish at the final game of the Coaches Vs. Cancer day and lost by a final score of 56-46. In the first minutes of the game the defense played well on both sides, causing multiple turnovers and slow to no baskets. As the time ticked by in the first quarter, the Irish started making the buckets, assisted in part by Conlan Callahan who drained two, three-pointers from the far side of the basket. However the Panthers fought back, helped in part by a hot shooting Alec Veverka’s eight points, and the quarter ended up in a tie, 12 all. In the second quarter, the Panthers were again worn down by the
Irish defense and their own cold shooting. Outscored by 8 points, they hit the lockerroom at the half trailing 29-21. In the third quarter, the offense the Panthers lost in the second quarter came back and they outscored the Irish by two points to bring the score to 38-32. Fouls and free throws made and missed began to take their toll in the fourth quarter of the game, where the Irish outshot the Panthers 18 to 14 and this put the seal on the game, to give the Panthers the loss, 56-46. Leading scorer for the Panthers was Harold Fay who poured in 17 points. Veverka finished with 15 points and Evan Kreiser with seven points. Callahand completed the game with 25 points, almost half of his team’s total. Chicago North Lawndale 58, Putnam County 40 On Feb. 7 the Panthers played against a new opponent for the 2013-14 season, Chicago North
Lawndale Charter High School Phoenix. The home squad was ready to go, but was out gunned from the start with the IHSA Class 3A school. PC was behind 21-9 in the first quarter and the Lawndale defense kept the Panthers offense silent in the second quarter as both teams went to the locker room at halftime with a 31-17 score in Lawndale’s favor. The Panthers had their biggest quarter in the third, adding 13 points to the score, but Lawndale added 18 points. In the fourth quarter the Phoenix continued to pound away at the Panthers and finished the game with a final score of 58-40. Fay pumped in 14 for the Panthers in the loss, with Austin Biagini adding seven points. The Panthers will take on the Ottawa Marquette Crusaders on Feb. 14 in an away game to decide the Tri-County Conference regular season title.
Lady Panthers lose on blocked shot By Dixie Schroeder dschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com
GRANVILLE — The Putnam County Lady Panthers had something to prove when they took the floor on their homecourt Feb. 6 versus the Peoria Christian Lady Chargers. After losing by 27 points in an away game on Jan. 23, the Lady Panthers were out for blood. Unfortunately, it didn’t work out for them. Lady Panther Head Coach James Barnett noted that his team came to play and play hard in the game. The Lady Panthers took on the Lady Chargers and especially sister duo Taylor and Jordan Myroth, who accounted for more than 72 percent of their own team’s final score in the game. With the Tri-County Conference season title on the line, the Lady Panthers took the Lady Chargers by surprise in the first quarter, playing a hard charging, fast paced game that had them in the lead 16 to 15 going into the second quarter. Unfortunately, the Panthers’ shooting game went cold in the second and third quarters, with the team being outshot by five points.
At the beginning of the fourth quarter, the Lady Panthers were down by only five points and worked hard to come back. While Barnett said his team came out ready to play, he noted that there were a few key mental lapses that allowed the Lady Chargers to keep control in the game. The Lady Panthers had an opportunity in the fourth quarter when the Lady Chargers’ Taylor Myroth sank only one of two free throws at 6.8 seconds left in the game. The Lady Panthers then called a timeout with 1.9 seconds left in the game after taking the ball past midcourt. The home team inbounded the ball to Allison Voss, who was close to the basket, but Voss’ shot was blocked by Taylor Myroth and the game ended at 44 to 43 in the Lady Chargers’ favor. Daniela Pavlovich led all scorers with 21 points on the game. Allison Voss followed with 10 points and Carly Gonet with seven. Taylor Myroth had 17 and Jordan Myroth had 14 points for the Lady Chargers. The Lady Panthers are currently participating in the Illinois High School Association regional at RoanokeBenson this week where they are rated the number one seed.
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PC/Hall wrestling co-op ends season By Dixie Schroeder dschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com
The season has ended for the 2013-14 edition of the PC/Hall Wrestling Co-op squad. Strong until almost the end, the team only fielded six wrestlers to participate in the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Regional Wrestling tournament on Feb. 8. Decimated with injuries and illness, PC/Hall, who surprised many in the area during the season with their success, was unable to advance any individuals out of the tournament. Putnam County beats St. Bede, Ottawa Marquette On Feb. 6, in a makeup meet that include two teams from the weather-canceled Super Dual meet, PC/Hall took on Ottawa Marquette and the St. Bede wrestling squads and came out 2-0 on the evening at the Bruins’ gym. In the first meet of the night, PC/Hall beat Ottawa Putnam County Record photo/Ken Schroeder Marquette 66-6. There were only five matches in the PC/Hall’s Ben Garland wrestles an opponent at the contest, with PC/Hall taking four of the five. At 182, IHSA Regional tournament held at LaSalle Peru High James Hall pinned Sam Donahue at 2:33 in the second School Feb. 8. period. Marco Gutierrez at 195 pinned Dave Johnson in the first period at 36 seconds in the match. At 220, land, at the 145, pinned T.J. Voyt in the first period at Matt Briddick pinned Pat Burish at 21 seconds in the 59 seconds. McCook pinned Ethan Flynn at 152 in the first period. Heavyweight Trevor Case also was success- first period in the first period at 59 seconds as well. At ful in the first period of his match when he pinned Kyle 160, Cole Elliott pinned Matt Flynn in the third period Madden at 1:02 in the match. PC/Hall only lost at 132 at 5:48 in the match. Diaz lost to Wilson Gilkerson at the 126-pound when Kyle Madden pinned Nate Diaz at 1:59 in the first weight division by pinfall. At 195 pounds, Gutierrez period. PC/Hall also earned forfeit wins at 138, (Kurt Nabers); was defeated by decision 1-0 by Aaron Smith. At 220 145, (R.J. Copeland); 152, (Ben Garland); 160, (Luke pounds, Briddick lost in the first period by pinfall at McCook); 170, (Cole Elliott); 120, (Dominic Elliot) and 1:48 Blake Brodie. In the Heavyweight class, Case also 126, (Mario Flores) weight classes. Both teams forfeited lost by pinfall to Jake Starry in the first period at 1:17. PC/Hall received forfeit wins at the 138, (Aimes); at 106 and 113. In the second match-up of the night, PC/Hall took on 170, (McConnell) and 182, (Hall). Both teams double St. Bede and showed why they have been one of the forfeited at the 106, 113 and 132. PC/Hall also beat Ottawa Marquette 59-12 at Mendoup and coming squads in the area, beating them with a ta. Of the four weight classes that wrestled, PC/Hall won final score of 40 to 39. “It was a close dual and we pulled it through at the three. Hall earned a Technical Fall with a score of 25-10 end! It was a great way to get ready for regionals,” against Donahue in the 182 pound weight division. At 195 pounds, Briddick pinned Johnson in the first period Kriewald said. PC/Hall started the meet with three losses at 132, at 53 seconds. Gutierrez pinned Pat Burash at the 220 Flores pinned by James Peacock at 3:14; at 138, Kurt pound weight division in the second period at 2:56. In Nabers pinned at 1:05 by the Bruin’s Connor MacDevitt the heavyweight class, Marco Uribe lost to Jon McBean and at 145 with Copeland, pinned at 2:36 against Adam by pinfall at 3:26 in the second period. PC/Hall earned forfeit wins against Marquette at the Hunter. Garland of PC/Hall then lost in a tough decision at 152 pounds by a score of 9 to 5. But, then PC/Hall 120, (Dominic Elliot); 126, (Diaz); 138, (Aimes): 145, (Copeland); 152, (McCook): 160, (Cole Elliott) and 170, started a rally that would lead to their eventual win. At 160 pounds, McCook pinned Garrett Barto at 1:25 (McConnell) weight classes. Kyle Maden won by forfeit in the first period. Cole Elliott defeated Jeff Barnes by a at the 132 pound weight class. Both teams had forfeits final score of 8 to 4 at 170. Hall at 182 pinned Spencer at the 106 and 113 classes. In their final contest on Feb. 3, PC/Hall took Mendota Barnes in the second period at 3:14. At 220, Briddick on and won 39-29. Of the five matches wrestled, PC/ pinned Bendon Edens in 12 seconds. At 120, Dominic Hall won two. At 160, Cole Elliot pinned Tony Menzoil Elliot pinned Matt Snyder at 1:14 in the first period. Under forfeits, PC/Hall picked up wins at 195 (Guti- in the second period at 3:57. Gutierrez defeated Jon errez) and 126 (Diaz.) Case was pinned by St. Bede’s McConville at the 220-pound weight class by decision Jon Barnes at heavyweight at 1:14 in the first period 4-3. McCook lost an overtime heartbreaker by decision and PC/Hall gave up forfeits in the 106 and 113 weight 12-10 against Jaron Robinson at the 152-pound weight class. Aimes lost by decision 8-1 at 138 pounds to T.J. classes. Christman. At 170, McConnell was pinned in the third PC beats Midland, Ottawa Marquette and Mendota PC/Hall wrestlers kicked off the week with a 3-0 win period at 5:38 by Mendota’s Jake Spainier. Winning by forfeit for PC/Hall were Dominic Elliott at in the Mendota triangular on Feb. 3. In the first contest, PC/Hall beat Midland by a score of 39-21. Of the eight 120, Diaz at 126, Copeland at 145, Hall at 182 and Bridweight classes that wrestled in the meet, the squad dick at 195 pounds. PC/Hall lost at the 132 pound and brought home four wins. At the 120 weight class, Domi- heavyweight divisions and both teams double-forfeited nic Elliott defeated Mitch Marten by decision 9-4. Cope- at 106 and 113 pounds.
IV YMCA Dolphins swim to first place By Ken Schroeder
kschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com
PERU — The Illinois Valley YMCA Dolphins played host to three other teams in a meet with the Ottawa YMCA Dolphins, the Kewanee YMCA and the Freeport YMCA Bluefins on Feb. 8. The IV Dolphins continued their winning ways coming out on top in first place with a combined score of 626 points. Ottawa took second with 349 points while Kewanee came up in third place with 201 points. Freeport filled out the ranks with 79 points. Spring Valley’s Charleigh Holmes, 12, had a perfect
day with all four of her events ending with first place finishes and state qualifying times. She dominated in the 200 yard individual medley (2:25.32), the 100 yard butterfly (1:06.67) and the 100 yard breaststroke (1:20.51). Holmes also swam the final leg in the IV Dolphins’ 200 freestyle which also took first place and a state qualifying time (1:56.69). Magnolia’s Clayton Wellenreiter, 9, posted a seventh place finish in the 100 yard individual medley (1:54.10). He also swam in the 200 yard freestyle medley, where his team captured fourth place (3:05.29). The next meet for the Illinois Valley Dolphins will be at home against Dixon on Feb. 15.
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Panthers named to T-C All-Tournament team By Dixie Schroeder dschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com
GRANVILLE — Three members of the Putnam County Panthers were picked for the Tri-County Conference All-Tournament team. Seniors Harold Fay and Evan Kreiser along with sophomore Alec Veverka were named to the squad, which is chosen in part on game based performance given during the
tournament. Veverka, in his first year on the All-Tournament team, was very surprised by his inclusion. “Well it’s the first time I was picked for the All-Tournament team, because it’s usually Harold and Evan. I think it is really a great honor. I think the reason why is because I got the dunk down in the semi-final (game against Roanoke-Benson), and we got some
good rebounds and overall stats,” Veverka said. “We really picked it up in the semi-finals. We were very motivated tonight. Henry beat us on their home court, and we really didn’t want to hear their fans again. Coach (Josh Nauman, head coach of Putnam County) said if we beat them we would hear the silence in the background, but then would hear all our fans. That is exactly what happened.”
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Community Annual chicken dinner set for Feb. 22 HENNEPIN — The Hennepin Fire Department will hold its seventh annual family style chicken dinner Feb. 22 at the Hennepin Fire Station, 201 E. High St. Serving will start at 4:30 p.m. and continue until 7:30 p.m. or until all the food is gone. Carry-outs will be available by calling in advance at 815-925-7225 or by com-
ing in at any time during food service and placing a carry-out order. The menu will consist of the deep fried chicken, Mareta’s ravioli, french fries, coleslaw, Italian bread and choice of a homemade desert. The cost for adults will be $10 and children under 12 will be $5, with carryouts costing the same.
UMC to host Financial Peace University course HENNEPIN — A financial planning/budgeting course is being offered at the Hennepin United Methodist Church. The first Financial Peace University course is set for 5 p.m. Feb. 23 in Hennepin. The course is taught via DVD and teaches people to handle money to God’s princi-
ples, live debt free, invest in their future, and be able to give. The course consists of one-hour group sessions spread out over nine Sunday evenings. Steve and Mary Malavolti will facilitate the course. For more information on the course including the fee schedule, see http://umcinhennepin.org.
Putnam County kindergarten pre-registration set for Feb. 20 GRANVILLE — Preregistration for kindergarten at Putnam County Primary School will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 20 at the school. This is for children currently not enrolled in the Putnam County Early Childhood Program. Pre-
registration packets can be picked up any time before Feb. 20. At pre-registration, parent’s will need to bring their child’s county registered birth certificate indicating that their child will be 5 years old by Sept. 1.
Beekeepers meetings OTTAWA — The Illinois Valley Beekeepers Association will hold its monthly meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. on the second Friday of each month at the University of Illinois Extension Office in Ottawa. February’s program will be for new and established beekeepers. Topics to be discussed are when and how to order equipment, the hives, the bees,
how to care for hives in the winter and plan for spring, summer and fall. “This is a great forum to talk about our pollinators,” according to Paul Barrett, Program Coordinator University of Illinois Extension. For reasonable accommodation to participate, call 815-433-0707 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Hopkins Alumni to give scholarship The Hopkins Alumni Corporation will be awarding a $1,500 scholarship to a qualified student from Putnam County High School. The seventh annual Hopkins Alumni Scholarship of $1,500 will be awarded to a senior student from the Putnam County High School Class of 2014 at the
spring awards ceremony. In 2012 and 2013, the alumni 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 which awards college credit. Hopkins Township High School existed from 1918 through 1966, and the alumni feel strongly the value of education should be encouraged. The alumni have donated more than $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 saved from the Hopkins building. PCHS senior students should contact the guidance counselor for an application and information. Deadline for applying is March 31.
Illinois Sheriffs’ Association scholarships HENNEPIN – The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association will award more than $53,000 in college scholarships throughout the state of Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2014-2015 academic year. The scholarships are to be applied to tuition, books and fees only. The students must be enrolled full-time at
a certified institution of higher learning within the state of Illinois. Putnam County Sheriff Kevin Doyle will be awarding one scholarship in the amount of $500. There will be no restriction on any applicant by reason of race, age, creed, color, sex or national origin. The only limitations are applicants must be permanent Illinois resi-
dents, scholarships must be utilized at institutions of higher learning within the state of Illinois and students must be enrolled as a full-time student during the 2013-2014 school year (excluding summer session). Applications are now available at the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office or on the Internet at www.ilsheriff.org. Stu-
dents 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 the local sheriff’s office, high school advising center or college financial aid office.
February events at Starved Rock UTICA – Several events are happening at Starved Rock this month. The Legacy Girls will be performing at 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 13 with a Valentine’s Day show. Be delighted as unforgettable love songs are performed in The Legacy Girls’ signature charming and light-hearted style. Whether you’ve been married 50 years, are just dating or simply looking for a fun way to celebrate the “day of love” with friends, The Legacy Girls are just the ticket! Come on out to Starved Rock Lodge for this extraordinary, entertaining event of love and laughs. This matinee performance includes lunch and show for $32 per person. Overnight packages are available. For more information or to make
reservations, call 815-220-7386. Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center at Starved Rock State Park in Utica offers Guided Winter Hikes every Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m. Guided Winter Hikes are 4 1/2 mile guided hikes that include a snack, hot drink coupon and Starved Rock backpack for $12 per person. Hikers will learn about the natural history of Starved Rock State Park and enjoy the beautiful views into several canyons as well as the adventure of the bluff and river trails. Guided Winter Hikes are classified as strenuous. For more information or to book your reservation, call 815-2207386. During February, take a Bald Eagle Trolley Tour at Starved Rock Lodge and see the bald eagles that winter at Starved Rock State Park.
This informative tour includes an education program at the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center as well as lunch in the Lodge’s historic Main Dining Room on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays and brunch buffet on Sundays. Dress warmly, bring binoculars, spotting scopes, and cameras for that great photo opportunity. For reservations, call 815-2207386.
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Weddells to celebrate 65th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Weddell Sr. of Hennepin will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary on Feb. 19. Richard Weddell Sr. and the former Hazel Galiher were married in Magnolia. Their attendants were the late Wilma Weddell and Francis Weddell. The couple are parents of two children, Rich (LeAnn) Weddell Jr. of Hennepin and Jean and Gary Eich of Serena. They also have six grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren. Richard retired from
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Weddell Sr. B.F. Goodrich and Hazel retired from Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru. They are members of the United Methodist Church in Hennepin. A dinner is being planned for them at a later date.
Evelyn Clark notes 98th birthday Evelyn (Strode) Clark of Lostant celebrated her 98th birthday on Jan. 18. She was born Jan. 18, 1916, in Magnolia to Elzie and Bertha Strode. She is married to Floyd Clark and has a daughter, Marian (Shawback) Sturgeon of Cleveland, Ohio, and a son Eugene Richard of Phoenix, Ariz., and three stepsons, Tom, Dave and Al Clark. She also has four grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grand-
daughter, Lola; one sister, Esther Linder of Bloomington; and one brother, Harlan Strode of Evelyn Clark Lostant. Evelyn has many hobbies, including crocheting, oil painting and church organist at the Richland Methodist Church for 70 years. She also operated her own beauty shop in Lostant for 40 years.
PCHS to host freshmen orientation GRANVILLE — An orientation for the 2014-15 freshmen students and their parents will be held at Putnam County High School at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 19. All incoming freshmen students and their parents should attend this orientation. Course content and objectives for all freshmen courses will be discussed.
In addition, parents should be prepared to schedule an appointment for the parent and the student to meet with Steve Johnson, high school counselor, in order to schedule courses for next fall and discuss the student’s four-year program. Parents and students will be given a tour of the building.
Relay for Life team plans spaghetti supper HENNEPIN — The Hennepin Relay for Life team will sponsor its annual spaghetti supper from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Feb. 17 at Ray’s Place in Hennepin. The menu will consist of all-youcan-eat spaghetti, salad, bread and butter and a variety of homemade
desserts. Water and iced tea are included. Tickets are $7 for adults, $4 for children and free for children in preschool. Carry out will be available. There will be a drawing for a raffle for an iPod Touch with Bose
headphones. Tickets are available from team members, at the Country Stop or at the Hennepin Pool. Tickets are $1 per ticket or $5 for six tickets. There will be a 50/50 raffle, and a Longaberger representative will be on hand with items for sale.
Gage wins gold in SOIL competition GRANVILLE — The Special Olympics Individual Skills Basketball competition was held at Putnam County High School on Jan. 18. Fifty-seven athletes
competed in the basketball related skills events. Members of the LaSallePeru Kiwanis Club provided each athlete with instant pictures. Lynette Marshall from Hall High
School led the Pledge of Allegiance. Amanda Helm from Gateway Services administered the Special Olympic Oath. Athletes from each agency participated in the passing of the
Special Olympic Torch. Among the competitors was Gage Gibson from Putnam County Grade School in Hennepin. Gibson won a gold medal in the competition.
IVSO presents Young Performers Concert OTTAWA — The Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra will hold its annual Young Performers Concert at 4 p.m. March 1 in the Ottawa High School Auditorium. This concert will feature solo performances
by Joannah Cisneros, flute, Telemann Suite in A Minor 1, and Simon Tiffin, piano, Mozart Concerto No. 20 in D Minor 1st movement. Joannah and Simon were the winners of the 2014 Young Performers
Competition. The concert also includes Berlioz: Roman Carnival Overture, Bizet: Carmen Suites, and Saint-Saens: Bacchanale from Samson & Delilah. The concert is sponsored by Miller Charita-
ble Trust, WCMY/WRKX Radio and season sponsor Central Radio Group. Admission is $12 for adults, $5 for students K-12 with ID; and season subscribers. Tickets are also available online at www.ivso.org.
Putnam County Community Center Menus Feb. 17 — Closed. Feb. 18 — Barbeque rib patty, baked beans, sliced carrots, fresh apple, bun. Feb. 19 — Stuffed green peppers, sliced zucchini, tropical fruit, fruit juice, cherry chip cake, wheat bread.
Feb. 20 — Spaghetti with meat sauce, Italian blend vegetables, romaine salad with dressing, diced peaches, Italian bread. Feb. 21 — Lemon pepper tilapia filet with tarter sauce, au gratin potatoes, lima beans, fruit cocktail, wheat bread.
To make a lunch reservation, call the Putnam County Community Center at 815-3392711 or 800-757-4579 by noon the day before. Menus are subject to change. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. Suggested donation is $3.
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Education Briefs Granville, and Taryn Burash, William Heinrich and Nicholas Lenkaitis honored Dakita Winchel, all of Hennepin.
PEORIA — Nicholas Lenkaitis of Hennepin will be inducted on Feb. 26 into the National Society of Leadership and Success at Bradley University. Sigma Alpha Pi is a leadership honor society available to a limited number of students. Lenkaitis was chosen for membership based on his academic accomplishment and leadership potential. Sigma Alpha Pi is a nationally recognized achievement of honorable distinction. Lenkaitis is a 2013 graduate of Putnam County High School. He is the son of Bill and Laurie Lenkaitis of Hennepin.
Wesley Oltman on dean’s list AMES, Iowa — Wesley Oltman of Putnam had been named to the 2013 fall semester dean’s list for Iowa State University. Students named to the dean’s list must have earned a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 credited hours of graded course work.
David Martin on dean’s list AURORA — David Martin of Granville earned high honors from the 2013 fall semester dean’s list at Aurora University. 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.
IVCC fall 2013 presidential honors OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College has released the names of students included on the fall 2013 presidential honors list. Students included on the list earned a grade point average of 3.75 to 4.0 in 12 or more semester hours. Area students include Michaela Copeland of
IVCC academic honors for fall 2013 OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College has released the names of students included on the fall 2013 academic honors list. Students included on the list earned a grade point average of 3.25 to 3.74 in six or more semester hours. Area students include: Granville — Delaney Albers, Cody Bornemann, Jennifer Bucy, Sergio Cirilo, Marlee Giacometti, Ashley Greathouse, Kylie Judd, James Keen, Kyle Kinczewski, Brandon Mennie, David Moore, Katherine Moriarty, Alyssa Pavlick, Lauren Pierski and Rene Twardowski. Hennepin — Duncan Brown, Bradley Heinrich, Alison Loiselle, Kalem Miranda, Shelby Mixon and Christina Zielinski. Magnolia — Brittany Cimei, Elizabeth Rice, Zackary Rice and Shelby Wroczynski. Mark — Larry Ballerini, Donna Bennett, Aaron Delhotal and Chelsea Gruenwald. McNabb — Elizabeth Jeppson-Cortez, Hannah Monroe, Joshua Rice and Rachel Russell.
IVCC fall 2013 graduates OGLESBY — A total of 266 students graduated after the fall 2013 semester at Illinois Valley Community College. Area students include: Granville — Michaela Copeland, Jonathon Dubach, Ashley Greathouse, Brandon Mennie, David Moore, Lauren Pierski and Rene Twardowski. Hennepin — William Heinrich. Magnolia — Dakota Irelan of Magnolia. Mark — Larry Ballerini. McNabb — Nikita Voss. Standard — Meaghan Mills.
Gardening seminar at IVCC March 8 OGLESBY — People interested in gardening can attend the Spring Garden Seminar on March 8 at Illinois Valley Community College in Oglesby. Paul Barrett will help anyone interested in learning more about gardening with gardenrelated seminars, cosponsored by University of Illinois Extension and IVCC. The seminar will have four sessions with four to five classes available
in each session. Checkin is at 8 a.m. with the first class starting at 8:30 a.m. Classes are one hour and 15 minutes long, with 15-minute breaks between classes. The last class ends at 3:15 p.m. There will be several vendors to visit during breaks and lunch. A continental breakfast, cold drinks and snacks between classes, lunch and an afternoon snack are all included in the registration fee.
There will also be door prizes awarded throughout the day. Advance registration is required by March 1 to the LaSalle County Extension Office. To sign up for the course and get fee information, go to http://web. extension.illinois.edu/ blmp/ or call the LaSal-
le County Extension Office at 815-433-0707. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate, indicate when registering. For more information, contact Paul Barrett, University of Illinois Extension at 815-433-0707 or email plb2@illinois.edu.
PCES releases secondquarter honor rolls HENNEPIN — Putnam County Elementary School has released the secondquarter honor rolls for the 2013-14 school year. Fifth-graders included on the high honor roll were Adam Currie, Samuel Currie, Emma Edens, Kyle Gorisek, Matthew Liebhart, Madison Longbein, Nick Mattern, Ashlyn Ser-
Schools Menus Lunch Putnam County Feb. 17 — No school, Presidents Day. Schools Feb. 18 — Grilled chickBreakfast Feb. 17 — No school, Presidents Day. Feb. 18 — Sausage and toast or cereal, toast, fruit, juice, milk. Feb. 19 — Scrambled eggs with croissant or cereal, toast, fruit, juice, milk. Feb. 20 — Whole grain muffin or cereal, Gogurt, fruit, juice, milk. Feb. 21 — Cereal, toast, fruit, juice, milk.
SENICA — IVCC’s Irish Night will be March 1, at Senica’s Oak Ridge, featuring Chicago’s Larkin & Moran Brothers band. Doors will open at 5 p.m. followed by dinner at 6 p.m. and the band from 7 to 11 p.m. The cost is $50 per person, which
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The search is on for Illinois’ outstanding senior volunteer Every day, Illinois senior volunteers generously give their time and service to help others. Here’s your chance to give back by nominating a deserving older adult in your community for his or her outstanding service through the Salute to Senior Service program. Sponsored by Home Instead Inc., the franchisor of the Home Instead Senior Care network, Salute to Senior Service recognizes the invaluable contributions of adults age 65 and older who give at least 15 hours a month of volunteer service to their favorite causes. “Seniors have so much to give and make a positive impact on our communities daily,” said Christine Schouten, owner of the Home Instead Senior Care office serving LaSalle, Bureau, Putnam and Grundy counties. “Senior volunteerism not only benefits others, but also helps seniors stay active and socially engaged
“Senior volunteerism not only benefits other, but also helps seniors stay active and social engaged in their communities — important elements of healthy aging.” Christine Schouten, owner of Home Instead Senior Care office serving LaSalle, Bureau, Putnam and Grundy counties in their communities – important elements of healthy aging.” Members of the community are asked to nominate and vote for these everyday heroes up until March 1, at SalutetoSeniorService.com. State winners will be determined by popular vote. A panel of senior care experts will then select a national Salute to Senior Service winner from among the state honorees. Home Instead Inc. will donate $500 to each of the state winners designated and approved nonprofit organizations, and
RELAY FOR LIFE SPAGHETTI SUPPER Hennepin Relay For Life Team will sponsor its’ annual spaghetti supper Monday evening, Feb. 17, 2014 at Ray’s Place in Hennepin. Serving will begin at 4:30 and continue until 7 p.m. with all you can eat spaghetti, salad, bread and butter and a variety of homemade desserts. Water and iced tea will be complimentary.
their personal stories will be shared online on the Salute to Senior Service Wall of Fame. In addition, $5,000 will be donated to the national winners designated and approved nonprofit charity. To complete and submit an online nomination form for a senior age 65 or older who volunteers at least 15 hours a month, and to view the contest’s official rules, visit SalutetoSeniorService.com. Completed nomination forms can alternatively be mailed to Salute to Senior Service, P.O. Box 285, Bellevue, NE 68005.
Library Corner McNabb — Hearts, candy, valentines … and a blind date with a book! Stop in at the McNabb Branch Library to check out a popular fiction book for a blind date. The title and author will be hidden — each book is wrapped in brown paper. Whether a love it title or so-so read, we hope you stop in, check out, and enjoy a blind date. Saturday Stories are at 10 a.m. every Saturday at the McNabb Branch Library for children in early elementary school. February projects will include musical instruments, wacky science experiments and awesome art projects with winter themes. Celebrate winter, snow and frosty mornings during preschool story hour for children ages 3, 4, and 5 at 11 a.m. at the McNabb Library every Saturday. Magnolia — Have questions about the health care reform law? Join the library at 5 p.m. March 4 when Mary Hallock from Blue Cross Blue
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Shield of Illinois presents an informative program on the Affordable Care Act. This presentation will include an overview of major provisions in the health care law, specifically, how the ACA affects Medicare beneficiaries. This program is of interest to people 65 years and older, however, everyone is welcome to attend, learn about the Affordable Care Act, and take home informational handouts. Magnolia Library will have homework hour from 4 to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the school year. Children have the opportunity to have their completed homework checked or receive help understanding homework in progress. The library provides materials and equipment for help with school homework and projects. Hennepin — Go for the Gold! The library will hold a Family Olympic Night at 6 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Hennepin Branch Library to celebrate the Sochi
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IVCC tuition increase recommended Family Olympic night Finally, the committee voiced its support for efforts to have the University of Illinois Extension locate its four-county regional office in the area vacated by financial aid’s move into the Peter Miller Community Technology Center. Reed Wilson, special projects assistant to the president, said the Extension serves 60,000 area residents, including 6,000 youth via 4-H, after-school programs, the Ag in the Classroom program and others. The plan is to have Extension Executive Director Jill Guynn, the three-member professional educator staff and a secretarial position relocate to IVCC. Satellite offices in Princeton, Henry and Ottawa will remain open. If approved by the IVCC and University of Illinois boards, a lease agreement totaling $18,200 annually would begin July 1. “Only one other Illinois community college has a direct relationship with the University of Illinois Extension, and it’s simply a business agreement to rent space,” said Wilson. “We believe this will lead to more partnerships with our state’s flagship university.”
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high schools to the east has been very strong. I believe students find the center convenient and well staffed.” The committee also heard a five-year financial forecast from Roelfsema which projected a level EAV as decreases in the Exelon Generating Plant assessments are offset by increases in farmland value. Credit hours will remain flat for 2015 and then increase 1 percent 2016 through 2019. State funding will remain level while tuition increases will range from 5 to 10 percent from 2015 to 2019 to maintain a balanced operating budget. In other action, the committee learned of Ottawa’s request for a 12-year extension of the I-80 North TIF where 26 parcels totaling 136 acres remain undeveloped. “The I-80 North TIF has had tremendous success in attracting and retaining commercial and light industrial businesses,” city engineer Dave Noble said in a letter. “Numerous jobs have been created and/or retained. These investments in the city would not have occurred without the benefit of this TIF.”
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OGLESBY — The Illinois Valley Community College board’s audit/ finance committee will recommend to the full board a nearly 10 percent tuition increase effective this summer, due to flat state support and declining property tax revenue. Following a presentation by Vice President for Business Services and Finance Cheryl Roelfsema on Jan. 29, the committee will recommend tuition go from $93.60 to $103.60 per credit beginning with the summer session. When the $7.40 universal fee is added, total credit hour cost will be $111. Roelfsema said the state average for tuition and universal fees is currently $112.65. Compared to four-year institutions (tuition only), students at Northern Illinois University paid $296 per credit hour this year, Illinois State University $335 and the University of Illinois $394. Throughout the course of a year, a full-time
IVCC student taking 30 credit hours would pay $3,330. “This action is being recommended due to our anticipating that state funding will remain the same as last year, and lower property values will result in a decrease in property tax levies,” said Roelfsema. In addition, the committee will recommend increases in course fees for 79 classes, decreases in 28 and the elimination of one course fee. The full board is expected to act upon the recommendations at 6 p.m. on Feb. 13. In other business, the committee reviewed enrollment data for the Ottawa Center dating back to its August 2010 opening. The college’s five year lease with the city of Ottawa for the building at 321 W. Main expires June 30, 2015. “The bottom line is the Ottawa Center has more effectively served 6,400 individuals in credit and non-credit classes and even more importantly has raised the college’s profile on the eastern half of our district,” said IVCC President Jerry Corcoran. “The number of students choosing IVCC from our
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Cold weather health tips for seniors Cold weather can pose serious health hazards to older adults. Falls and other accidents, hypothermia and depression are more common as the temperature drops. The key to safety is prevention. Follow these simple tips to ensure a safe season.
Watch out for ice More than 1.6 million older Americans go to the emergency room each year for fall-related injuries, according to the National Institutes of Health. But falls don’t have to happen, even when snow and ice make for slippery conditions. To lessen the chance of falling in cold weather: • Stretch before going outside. Stretching improves circulation and limbers muscles. Wear sensible footwear. Shoes should have low heels, good support and non-skid soles. • Stick to cleared sidewalks and roads. Shovel snow and sprinkle sand or salt on icy areas — or ask someone to do it for you. • Use assistive devices when necessary. Hold handrails on stairs. Use a cane or walker if necessary to help maintain balance. • Avoid going outside when conditions are poor. Exercise indoors. Stock up on necessities
in good weather, or ask someone to deliver them to you.
Stay warm As people age, their sense of touch declines. Arthritis, diabetes, poor circulation, paralysis caused by stroke and many other conditions can cause lack of feeling, especially in the extremities. A diminished response to cold can put seniors at risk for hypothermia (abnormally low body temperature). To prevent hypothermia: • Keep your home’s thermostat set at 68 degrees or above. If paying your energy bill is a burden, you may be eligible for fuel assistance. Contact the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (www.acf.hhs. gov/programs/liheap), a public service of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, or the Eldercare Locator (www. eldercare.gov), a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging. • To reduce heating costs, make your home more energy efficient. Contact the U.S. Department of Energy’s Weatherization Assistance Program (http://www.eere.energy.gov/ weatherization) to see if you’re eligible for home improvements paid for by the program. • Dress in loose-fitting, layered, lightweight clothes for
warmth. • Keep your head covered when you’re outdoors. A great deal of body heat is lost through the head. • Wear mittens or gloves outdoors. • Eat well. Food provides the body with energy. Remember, calories are a measure of heat! Seniors who have difficulty preparing their own food can have a member organization of the Meals on Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) deliver nutritious meals www.mowaa.org). • Be alert for symptoms of hypothermia and frostbite. Hypothermia symptoms include slurred speech, sluggishness, confusion, dizziness, shallow breathing, unusual behavior and slow, irregular heartbeat. Frostbite symptoms include gray, white or yellow skin discoloration, numbness and a waxy feeling to the skin. If either of these conditions is suspected, get immediate emergency help. Warm the body, but avoid rubbing tender skin. Reduced sensitivity to temperature can also cause burns from too-hot water. To prevent burns: • Set the temperature on the hot water heater to 120 degrees or lower. • When using faucets, turn on cold water first and then add hot water. When turning off the
water, shut off hot water first and then cold.
Protect your skin As we age our skin becomes thinner and drier and thus more susceptible to tears. In addition, certain medications can thin already fragile nasal tissue, creating a risk of nosebleeds. To lessen the possibility of dangers associated with dryness: • Keep room air moist. Add a humidifier to your heating unit, if possible, or purchase a separate humidifier or vaporizer. Another option is to place a pan filled with water near a heat source such as a radiator. Remember to change the water daily. • Keep your body moist! Drink plenty of water and other fluids. Eat foods with high water content like soups and vegetables. • Moisturize your skin with creams or lotions. Use nasal lubricants or petroleum jelly to protect the lining of the nose. Keep Your Spirits High Perhaps the most devastating threat to seniors in wintertime is depression. Inclement weather can restrict activities and opportunities to mingle with others. The isolation and loneliness that afflict many seniors become even worse when the weather is harsh. Shorter days
mean less sunlight, which can also contribute to depression. To prevent depression: • Socialize. Make an effort to visit with family and friends. Contact a local Council on Aging for help locating transportation services, senior centers and social activities. • When the weather is too harsh for travel, pick up the phone and call a friend or relative for a chat.
Be prepared for an emergency Winter storms can mean power outages and resultant loss of heat, water and telephone services. Inclement weather can mean difficulty going out for necessary supplies. Be prepared for emergencies: • Stock up on food and fresh water. Some Meals on Wheels programs provide frozen emergency food packs that can be heated on days when there is no delivery. • Keep batteries, candles, flashlights, Sterno fuel, extra blankets and a battery-operated radio on hand. • Don’t wait for emergencies to develop a system of communication. Everyone living alone should develop a “buddy system.” Source: Protected Tomorrows.
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PUBLIC AUCTION PUTNAM COUNTY FARMLAND 42.62 +/- Acres - Section 26 and 27 Magnolia Township
The following described farmland will be offered by PUBLIC AUCTION. Sale day location: Magnolia Fire Station, 107 N. Chicago St., Magnolia, IL 61336. OPEN TENANCY 2014
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FARM LOCATION: Farm parcel is located at the Junction of IL Rte 89 and IL Rte 18 (the North East corner) at Magnolia, IL OR part of the SW ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 26 and Part of the SE ¼ of the SE ¼ of Section 27, Magnolia Township. FARM DESCRIPTION: 42.62 +/- acres with 25.76 +/- tillable acres. Tillable soils include Birbeck, Sawmill and Catlin with a Surety Productivity Index of 118.3. The balance of the farm acres is timber and the farm has access off both Rte 89 and Rte 18. TAXES: Tax ID #04-16-080-000 and #04-16-250-000. $310.06 paid in 2013. Plat locations, Aerial Photos, Soil Maps and other information available @ rickrediger.com TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1.) This tract will be sold on a per surveyed acre basis. 2.) Survey provided by Seller. 3.) The successful bidder will be required to enter into a standard purchase agreement contract. 10% of the contract purchase price will be due immediately following the auction. The balance will be due and payable on or before April 7, 2014. 4.) The seller shall provide a title insurance policy in the amount of the purchase price of the subject property. 5.) The estimated 2013 real estate taxes due and payable in 2014 will be credited by the Seller to the Buyer. All subsequent real estate taxes will be the responsibility of the Buyer. 6.) The property is being sold in “AS IS” condition, with no implied warranties of any kind. 7.) The information is believed to be accurate. However, we strongly urge all prospective buyers to thoroughly research all pertinent data and to draw their own conclusions. 8.) All announcements made the day of the sale take precedence over any previously printed material. 9.) For additional information or to view the property contact Rick Rediger, Auctioneer at 815-699-7999 or Scott Brummel. Sellers:
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16 From You 16 • The Putnam County Record • Wednesday, February 12, 2014
A passion for Potawatomis By Ken Schroeder kschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com
MAGNOLIA — Some people are interested in the history of the area they live. Lonna Nauman is what some might call passionate. In Nauman’s Victorian home just south of Magnolia, there a room devoted to the history of the Illinois Valley area, focused almost entirely on the Potawatomi Indians who were common throughout the Midwest. Senachwine Township was named after a Potawatomi chief, and large swathes of Illinois lands were owned by the tribe.
With the depth of her interest, one might think she had some Potawatomi blood in her ancestry, but that’s not the case. “I’m 100 percent Swedish. Three of my grandparents were born in Sweden, and the fourth one was a Carlson, and her grandparents were born in Sweden,” Nauman said. “There was a Swedish Lutheran Church in Varna, so there’s a lot of Swedes around here.” Nauman is a writing instructor at Midstate College in Peoria, and her master’s thesis was on the Potawatomi Indians. “I wanted to just do it on the Potawatomis in
Putnam County Record photo/Ken Schroeder
Lonna Nauman has a room full of memorabilia from the early days of Illinois, including these arrowheads, spear points and tools from the Potawatomi tribes that lived in the Putnam County area.
this area, but that wasn’t academic enough to use. So my paper was actually on the effect of white contact on the Potawatomi Indians, and how they moved down from Michigan into Illinois in the late 1700s,” Nauman said. “I always thought that when I retire, I’d like to really research the Indians around Putnam County. “George Wheeler lives in Putnam, and that’s where Chief Senachwine is buried. I’ve been to Chillicothe to find out about Chief Gomo (Senachwine’s brother),” Nauman said. “John Drury, a local artist, said Magnolia is the site of a large Potawatomi village. I’ve never found it.” A small building near Senachwine’s grave serves as a local museum and has several artifacts and stories of the Potawatomis during Senachwine’s day. Nauman’s collection includes numerous arrowheads, spearheads and reproductions of art and pottery of the local Potawatomis, as well as dozens of books on the history of Illinois and its former Indian residents. Putnam County Record photo/Ken Schroeder “I just love studying the Indians that were right in Lonna Nauman looks at one of her favorite pieces in her collection, a large comthis area,” Nauman said. pletely intact spear head from the Potawatomi Indians.
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