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Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Suing the state of Illinois?

Putnam County considers joining a growing list of lawsuits against the state of Illinois

By Dave Cook

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HENNEPIN — More than a dozen counties have filed suit against the state of Illinois in order to receive reimbursement for the salaries of their state’s attorneys, public defenders and supervisors of assessments. Although it’s only one aspect of the monies being prevented from being disbursed

because of Gov. Bruce Rauner’s budget standoff in Springfield, St. Clair County’s victorious lawsuit against the state has set a precedent.

During February’s county board meeting, Putnam County State’s Attorney Christina Mennie discussed the situation with the board.

“Because of the budget impasse, Illinois counties have had to pay a part

of the salaries the state normally pays. I want to let the board know that St. Clair County has filed suit against the state. It was the first county to do that in order to get their reimbursement, and they were successful. We’ve got positive precedent, if the board decides that’s the route they want us to go. After the St. Clair decision came down, 10 more counties have filed suit,”

said Mennie.

If a suit is filed, the state will have to defend its case in Putnam County and in front of a local judge.

Putnam County Board President Duane Calbow said, “I don’t have anything against it, but I think we need to see what they actually do and if they try to catch up now.”

The board will consider the options and could

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make a decision at its March 14 meeting.

In other board meeting news: • Kim Bird from Arch Hopkins & Associates presented an audit review of Fiscal Year 2014-15 and discussed the possible benefits and drawbacks of new accounting software.

• Putnam County Zoning Officer Jim Burger presented the board with

proposed zoning changes. The board will review the proposals and then possibly take action at its next meeting.

• The county approved the purchase of a Kenworth tandem truck cab and chassis from Central Illinois Trucking (CIT) in Peru for $103,550. The decision hasn’t been made yet on the purchase of the dump body and snow plow.

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Greg Waldorf, who became the new owner of Ray’s Place on Dec. 18, is ready to welcome back those who have missed it during its almost two-year closure. The decor and amenities have been updated and improved, but the same classic tavern food will still be available.

By Dave Cook

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HENNEPIN — For almost two years, a popular riverfront destination in Hennepin has been closed. However, Ray’s Place, a fixture of Hennepin for six decades, is now re-opening under new ownership. It’s sure to be a popular attraction this summer with boaters, bikers and anyone looking to enjoy Hennepin’s scenic view of the Illinois River.

New owner Greg Waldorf, a Putnam County native, has made many changes to Ray’s Place, but he’s kept what made it popular, and he’s added or will be adding several changes which will only make it more appealing. Waldorf, along with his family, has been a part of the tavern/restaurant business for 38 years. His parents own Jim and Jane’s Tap in Peru. Jim and Jane’s is well Vol. 148 No. 25

known for its fried chicken, as is Ray’s Place, and Waldorf made an interesting discovery after the purchase of Ray’s, which included the fried chicken recipe.

“It’s the same exact recipe as my grandpa’s (recipe).

All the old Italians had the same wet batter recipe,” said Waldorf.

The interior of Ray’s Place has undergone some updates, but it’s maintained its’ classic, early ‘50s charm. The bar area is now a deep red, and the dining area which was salmon pink is now a distinguished gray, and Japanese screens have been placed in front of the full salad bar. Behind the scenes, the kitchen is undergoing a remodel. Traditional tavern-style dinners will be served on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights.

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If you have a winter vacation planned for a warm-climate destination, be sure to bring some mosquito repellent. The ornery insects are carrying around a new disease called Zika virus.

According to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Zika virus is a mosquito-borne illness spread primarily through mosquito bites.

Common symptoms include a fever, a rash, joint pain, red eyes, muscle pain and a headache.

About one in every five people affected with Zika virus will become sick. The symptoms are usually mild and last up to a week. Severe complications requiring hospitalization is uncommon, and death from Zika virus is very rare.

There is a greater risk of birth defects for the children of pregnant mothers infected with the Zika virus, but the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is gaining knowledge on the overall impact of the virus on pregnant women.

The IDPH said the Zika virus is primarily spread through a bite from an infected mosquito, but there have been cases where the virus has been spread through blood transfusion and sexual contact, per the CDC. Because the mosquitoes that carry the virus are from tropical climates and cannot survive the freezing temperatures of the Midwest, Illinois residents are at a low risk of contacting the Zika virus.

As of Feb. 4, the IDPH has reported three confirmed, travel-related cases of the Zika virus in Illinois residents, two of whom were pregnant women. Individuals should consider postponing trips to tropical climates where the virus is more likely to be transmitted if they are pregnant, and they should visit their health care provider after returning if uncertain about symptoms.

Once a person is infected with the Zika virus, they are likely to be protected from future infections — similar to chicken pox. Regardless, all travelers and outdoor dwellers are encouraged to wear long sleeves and pants and use repellent when enjoying the approaching warmer weather.

The IDPH is amping up its efforts to better understand and test for the Zika virus, as to keep its citizens healthy and happy whether they stay in state or travel to other more-temperate destinations.

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SENECA — “The Last Signal” is a new documentary in the final stages of production. It tells the story of Raymond “De Vere” Johnson and John Heimsoth, World War II veterans who both served in the Navy aboard LST-218. Johnson, 92, of Illinois and a signal man during his time in service, thought he was the last surviving crew member of the ship constructed at the Seneca Prairie Shipyard in Seneca, Ill. His daughter sought to prove him wrong.

Johnson’s daughter, Cheryl, posted on Facebook seeking other veterans of the ship. Within weeks, the post had more than a million hits and had been shared worldwide. It also brought contact with Heimsoth, 91, of Stover, Mo. “The Last Signal” is a documentary which captures their reunion and shares their story, along with the history of the small town Illinois shipyard.

“When we came to Seneca to film and highlight the community’s contribution to the war effort, I was amazed at how well the community has kept its history alive and continues to celebrate its contribution to one of the most historic times in our nation’s history,” said producer Kyle Olson.

After the U.S. entered the war, defense manufacturing soon sky-rocketed. The coastal shipyards were handling the large vessels such as aircraft carriers, battleships and destroyers, but the government looked inland for the production of smaller craft such as the LST, or Landing Ship Tank.

Situated on 200 acres on the bank of the Illinois River and on a bed of solid sandstone which could handle the 5,500 ton weight of the ships, the Seneca Prairie Shipyard was soon receiving accolades for their production rate.

Seneca was originally founded as a watering stop for the railroad. With approximately 1,200 residents at the beginning of the war, thousands of people relocated to the area with the arrival of the shipyard. This also brought about additional housing, better roads, utilities, sewer system and an expanded school.

Approximately 27,000 people worked at the yard during World War II. According to the Seneca Shipyard Days

website, 16 different trades were required to construct each of the 157 LSTs built.

Skilled workers earned $1.20 an hour and laborers received .83 an hour. There were two, nine-hour shifts per day, six days a week. The yard employed 11,000 people when fully staffed.

The first LST built in Seneca took six months and 880,000 man-hours to construct because the shipyard was still being constructed. The Chicago Bridge and Iron Co., owners of the shipyard, planned on one LST a week once everything was in place, but they were soon building seven a month with only 280,000 man-hours invested per ship. This production rate won the company and their workers the coveted Army-Navy “E” award, presented to companies and workers for excellence in war production.

Once construction was complete, the ships were launched sideways into the Illinois River from one of the 15 berths that ran parallel to the river. Each ship had a female sponsor present at the launch, and as tradition goes, she broke a bottle of champagne over the bow. The shipyard kept track of the champagne used at the launches, and by the war’s end, 39 gallons of champagne had been spent.

The flat-bottomed ships were capable of transporting troops, tanks and supplies, and of delivering them directly onto the beach through two large doors in the hull. Because of their travel into heavy combat areas, the 327-foot-long LSTs weren’t expected to survive long, and few were given traditional names.

LST-218 earned four battle stars before being decommissioned.

Filming has been completed on the documentary, but funding is needed to complete the post-production work so the film can be released to a large viewing audience. The producers need to raise at least $5,000. Donations are tax-deductible and can be made through Hatchfund at www.hatchfund.org/project/the_last_ signal.

“Being able to capture the story of these two veterans who served together on this ship has been an honor. This is a story that needs to be shared with a mass audience. My hope is that contributions will be made to our Hatchfund effort, so we can get this documentary out into the world,” said Olson

GRANVILLE — The Putnam County Republican Central Committee will host its Lincoln Day Dinner from 4 to 7 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 28, at Pagan O’Leary’s in Granville.

The speaker for the event is Illinois State Rep. John D. Anthony, who has served the 75th District since his appointment in August 2013. Political representatives from local and state campaigns are also expected to stop by the event.

The cost of the dinner is $25 per person and includes family style chicken dinner with dessert.

Please RSVP to one of the following committee members by

Rep. John D. Anthony Friday, Feb. 19: Alma Toedter, 815-3396261; Jim Gibson, 815925-7481; or Trudy Sandberg, 815-8822579.

The Putnam County Republican Central Committee invites everyone to come for an evening of fun, good food and political insight.

Early voting begins for general primary election HENNEPIN — Putnam County Clerk and Election Authority Dan Kuhn would like to inform the registered voters of Putnam County that pursuant to Articles 19A-15, 19A-20 of the Illinois Election Code (10 ILCS 5), early voting for the general primary election on March 15 for all Putnam County precincts will be conducted at the office of the Putnam County Clerk at the Courthouse at 120 N. Fourth St. in Hennepin.

Early voting began Thursday, Feb. 4, and will continue through Monday, March 14, weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon, and also on Saturday, March 12, 8:30 a.m. to noon. Any voter that is a valid registrant in Putnam County may vote during the early voting period after showing proper identification. However, any vote cast is final and may not be revoked. As a result, the early voter is not eligible to cast a vote on Election Day. If you have any questions or would like further information on early voting, contact the Putnam County Clerk’s Office by calling 815-925-7129.

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The dining room at Ray’s Place has received a new color, and the tables will soon be set with new tablecloths and ready for diners. Traditional tavern-style dinners will be served on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings.

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Annette Schnabel (from left), chief operating officer of Perry Memorial Hospital; Erin Berlinski, office manager of Princeton Prompt Care; Dr. Paul Bonucci, founder and owner of Princeton Prompt Care; and Rex Conger, president and CEO of Perry Memorial Hospital, announce the new integration of local health care providers.

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PRINCETON — Princeton Prompt Care will be integrating with Perry Memorial Hospital, and the clinic’s new name will be Perry Memorial Prompt Care.

Rex Conger, president and CEO of Perry Memorial Hospital, and Dr. Paul Bonucci, founder and owner of Princeton Prompt Care, are combining their resources to offer additional access to more health care options within the area.

“We have a long history of working together and cooperating to provide the best care and service to the patients in our community,” said Conger.

Bonucci will remain the medical director of the clinic and continue to be responsible for the reputation of quality care and customer service. Bonucci, a graduate of Princeton High

School and Northwestern University Medical School, completed his residency at Cook County Hospital and is board certified in emergency medicine. Bonucci held the rank of major while in the Army and held a variety of leadership positions.

Patients will continue to see the same friendly faces of the current staff during the clinic hours of 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

“The staff of Princeton Prompt Care and I look forward to the opportunity to work with the Perry Memorial Hospital team in order to advance our mission of bringing convenient, top quality urgent care services to our area,” said Bonucci.

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“We’ll have a bluegill platter; gizzards and livers; fried chicken; pastas, and the salad bar,” Waldorf said.

“I installed a television in the dining room, so if there’s a meeting being held they can do a Power Point presentation or whatever they need,” said Waldorf.

There are also two new televisions above the bar.

Waldorf has doubled his draft beer selection as well.

Waldorf has plans for entertainment as well as food.

Along with hosting live music, there will be a back room with five video gaming machines, a video golf game and dart boards. He has additional plans for a fenced rear patio with bags games, and a front patio with tables and chairs, so guests can relax outside and enjoy the weather and view of the river.

“We plan on catering to the boats and bikes crowd,” said Waldorf.

Waldorf was quick to acknowledge all the help, support and encouragement he’s received during the entire re-opening process.

“My wife and sister-in-law did most of the painting, and Ken Lamchik of River Valley Chiropractic donated the art work and animal displays. Everyone in Hennepin and Putnam County has been fantastic and very supportive,” said Waldorf.

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A meet and greet fundraiser with Jacob Bramel for 76th District state representative will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 29, at The Silver Fox, 122 N. Park St. in Streator. The event will include special guest speaker nationally syndicated talk show host and former Congressman Joe Walsh. The cost is $25 a person or $40 for a couple and includes a light meal, coffee and water. A cash bar will be available.

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The employees were awarded certificates for continuing education in the swimming pool field.

Jim Matthews and Darryl Lopez attended education seminars certified by the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals (APSP) and received four continuing education certificates.

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The competition will launch with a kickoff and informational session at 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, at the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC), 1 Hazelwood Drive, Champaign.

Last year, the Challenge began in the Central Illinois communities of Champaign-Urbana, Peoria and Bloomington-Normal. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Construction Engineering and Research Laboratory in Champaign was the highest scorer in the region. This year offices statewide are encouraged to sign up.

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Teacher recruitment and retention woes may mean uncertain future for Illinois agriculture RANTOUL — The future may not be so bright for the Illinois’ agriculture industry, one of the state’s leading economic drivers, if more agricultural education teachers aren’t recruited and retained, ... and soon.

Specifically, 25 percent of all jobs in Illinois are directly or indirectly related to agriculture.

A recent study by the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools (IARSS) finds that schools are struggling to fill positions and find qualified candidates. Those involved with agricultural education in Illinois could not agree more. Over the past five years, demand for graduates in agriculture education has exceeded supply by an average of 32 per year.

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Putnam County Republican Central Committee cordially invites you to their Lincoln Day Dinner Where: Pagan O’Leary’s - Granville, IL When: Sunday, February 28, 2016 Time: 4:00-7:00 p.m….Dinner at 6:30 (family style chicken and dessert) Cost: $25.00 per person Our speaker will be Illinois State Representative John D. Anthony. Representative Anthony has served the 75th district since his appointment in August of 2013. Political representatives from local and state campaigns will be stopping by also.

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Ag teachers From Page 4 inopportune time as agricultural education in Illinois is growing in order to supply the agriculture industry with the talent necessary.

Only 65 percent of high school districts offer agriculture programs and less than 4 percent of the secondary student body takes an agriculture course. This industry perspective fine-tunes the results of the IARSS findings which identified that 60 percent of Illinois school districts report trouble filling teaching positions, and 75 percent of these districts are seeing fewer qualified candidates than in past years. Those numbers are much higher in rural districts, the Teacher Shortage Study notes.

Ultimately, the problem for agriculture is about teacher recruitment and retention.

Andrew Bowman, chair of the Illinois Leadership Council for Agricultural Education (ILCAE) said, “If you’re passionate about teaching but have large student loans to pay off, then you’re probably going to industry, not the classroom.”

Bowman cites statistics from a Purdue University study released in May where 57,900 new job opportunities are expected annually, but only 60 percent of those jobs will be filled by people with agricultural majors.

As demand outpaces supply, salaries increase, and school districts are less competitive.

“Our average first-year agricultural teacher salary is $36,975 compared to a $44,900 average for WIU and University of Illinois ag-majors taking industry positions. If you’re in debt, how do you say no to nearly an extra $10,000? It’s unfortunate, but about 10 percent of our teachers could qualify for public housing based on Illinois’ median income,” Bowman said.

It’s a problem that the Facilitating Coordination in Agricultural Education team (FCAE) fights constantly.

Jess Smithers, FCAE coordinator, points out the demand for agricultural instructors is growing dramatically with an average of more than 60 vacancies annually for agriculture teachers despite an average of six new agriculture programs over the last five years. But with only an average of 20 agricultural teachers graduating each year from Illinois universities, FCAE has had to resort to alternatively licensed, retired, and out-ofstate candidates to meet the annual demand.

Smithers said, “It’s not ideal, but

it gives students access to classroom instruction, work-based learning and leadership development. We seek the best candidates, but worry about filling the next vacancy.”

Industry is recognizing the alarming trend.

Doug Hanson, former agricultural teacher at Waterloo and Clifton Central High Schools, now with ProHarvest Seeds, and current ILCAE Board member, sees great potential. He said, “Our current state funding, which is only $1.8 million, is nowhere near enough. But we are working on solutions to increase teacher pay.”

ILCAE is also seeking to have agricultural education identified as a designated teacher shortage area by the Illinois State Board of Education, opening up loan forgiveness options.

Since this is federal money, the state of Illinois pays nothing.

“That’s a common sense approach that won’t require arm-twisting in Springfield,” Hanson added.

Bowman agrees, stating ILCAE membership is also seeking to extend agricultural teachers’ contracts to increase their pay and also engage businesses statewide to invest in agricultural education.

He said, “We understand state funds are tight. And we understand that the private sector must provide resources to supplement, not replace, state funds. The solution is investors taking action in addition to donors writing checks.”

One in four future jobs in Illinois may depend on how successful ILCAE is in these endeavors.

About the Illinois Leadership Council for Agricultural Education (ILCAE): ILCAE works to secure the future of agriculture in Illinois is prosperous through the continual advancement of quality agriculture education. This volunteer organization representing the agriculture industry works to promote education in and about agriculture, address the changing needs of agricultural education to strengthen its viability and competitiveness to serve industry and is working to develop investment opportunities in agricultural education.

About Facilitating Coordination in Agricultural Education (FCAE): FCAE is a state project administered through the Illinois State Board of Education in cooperation with and advisement by the Illinois Committee for Agricultural Education (ICAE).

FCAE addresses the aims of Public Act 84-1452 involving the implementation of identified goals for improving education in and about agriculture in Illinois.

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Illinois’ family-friendly communities With many parents vowing to spend more time with their children every year, and Illinois offering plenty of incentives for families — a large economy, one of the Top 10 school systems in the nation and a healthy housing market — the personal finance website WalletHub conducted an in-depth analysis of 2016’s Best and Worst Cities for Illinois Families.

To identify the most family-friendly Illinois cities, WalletHub’s analysts compared 162 cities in the Prairie State across 21 key metrics. Its data set ranged from the percentage of families with young children to median family income to housing affordability. Following are their findings: Best Cities for Illinois Families 1. Morton 2. Deerfield 3. Washington 4. Libertyville 5. O’Fallon 6. Hinsdale 7. Cary 8. Lake in the Hills 9. Frankfort 10. Naperville Worst Cities for Illinois Families 153. Country Club Hills 154. Chicago 155. Kankakee 156. Calumet City 157. Bridgeview 158. Blue Island 159. Maywood

160. Dolton 161. Harvey 162. East St. Louis • Comparing the Best and Worst, Montgomery has the highest percentage of families with children younger than age 18, which is two times greater than in Bloomingdale, the place with the lowest.

• Mount Vernon has the highest property-crime rate, which is 13 times greater than in Charleston, the place with the lowest.

• Deerfield has the highest cost of living-adjusted median family annual income, which is four times greater than in East St. Louis, the place with the lowest.

• East St. Louis has the highest divorce rate, which is six times greater than in Frankfort, the place with the lowest.

• East St. Louis has the highest percentage of families receiving food stamps, which is 81 times greater than in Huntley, the place with the lowest.

• Woodstock has the highest number of pediatricians per capita, which is 81 times more than in Decatur, the place with the lowest.

• Hinsdale has the highest school-system quality, which is 18 times better than in East St. Louis, the place with the lowest.

For the full report and to see where your city ranks, visit: https://wallethub. com/edu/best-worst-cities-for-families-in-illinois/18426/.

A ‘Night of Conservation’ planned in Henry HENRY — A “Night of Conservation” is planned for Thursday, March 3, at the University of Illinois Marshall-Putnam Extension Office is Henry.

The public is invited to join Pheasants Forever, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau, Natural Resources Conservation Service and University of Illinois Extension to learn about conservation topics to improve habitat for landowners and for wildlife.

Daryle Wragge, Extension agriculture program coordinator, encourages all to participate in this special evening. “We have great speakers lined up who can help you think about and plan for improvements that will enhance wildlife in our area now and for the future. We hope you will join us for this free evening of education and discussion.”

Highlighted topics for the evening

include: Importance of Maintaining and Enhancing Wildlife in Our Communities, Peggy Doty, Extension educator; Environmental and Energy Stewardship; Conservation Reserve Program Options/Soil and Water Conservation Practices to Enhance Wildlife Habitat, Erika Turner, district conservationist; and Bird and Habitat Enhancement Programs Available, Doug Gass, Pheasants Forever Farm Bill biologist.

The program will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Marshall-Putnam Extension Office, 509 Front St., Henry.

Registration is requested by March 1 by calling the Extension office at 309364-2356 or register online at: https:// web.extension.illinois.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=13573.

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ISP announces January activity report

Illinois Valley Community College

LASALLE — Illinois State Police District 17 announced during the month of January, troopers handled 1,750 calls for service and assistance.

Of these calls, 318 were to help motorists whose vehicles were disabled on area highways.

Criminal activities during the month included one person apprehended for being wanted on outstanding warrants and 24 people arrested for other criminal offenses.

Traffic enforcement activities resulted in 219 drivers arrested for speeding and 29 cited for seat belt violations.

There were nine people arrested for driving under the influence and five apprehensions for other alcohol-related offenses.

Troopers issued a total of 388 traffic citations and 740 written warnings for overweight violations.

Troopers and wight inspectors also issued 11 citations for overweight loads.

District 17 troopers handled 66 traffic crashes within the three-county area of LaSalle, Bureau and Putnam.

There were no fatal crashes handled by troopers.

Property transfers The following property transfers were recently recorded in the office of the Putnam County Recorder of Deeds.

Jan. 21 James Mareno to Lynne A. Davis-Johnson; cabin/ Lot 32, Walnut Grove and one parcel; exempt.

Jan. 26 Anthony M. Cimei Jr. to Joseph Anton Vishnauski; Lot 10 and part of Lot 9, Block 4, N. H. Colby’s Addition, Granville; $110,000.

Jan. 29 John William Egan and Newana Sheryl Egan to John William Egan and Sheryl Egan, as trustees; one parcel; exempt.

Jonathan G. Mathis and Robert L. Mathis, as successor co-trustees to Jonathan G. Mathis, an undivided one-half interest and Robert L. Mathis and Sheila S. Mathis, an undivided one-half interest; five parcels and two parcels with exceptions; exempt.

Joseph S. Dellatori and Randie R. Dellatori to Jared Bell and Amy L. Bell; lot 14, Parkview section one, Hennepin; $196,000.

OGLESBY — The Illinois Valley Community College board approved a $5 per hour tuition hike and the hiring of an agriculture instructor/ program coordinator on Feb. 11.

The tuition increase, effective for the summer term, will raise the credit hour fee from $111.60 to $116.60.

With the $7.40 per hour universal fee, students will pay $124 per hour and IVCC’s rate remains well below the state average for community colleges.

The 4.2 percent increase is necessary due to anticipated reduced state funding in fiscal 2017 and the fact IVCC has not received approximately $2.5 million in state appropriations this year.

“The state’s financial crisis has had a serious effect on many community colleges where increases of $9 and $10 per credit are being considered,” said IVCC President Jerry Corcoran.

In addition, the board approved fee increases on 49 courses and decreases on four others.

In other business, the board moved to revive the college’s ag program by hiring a full-time program coordinator. Factors contributing to the action include growing interest in ag at district high schools and the University of Illinois Extension for Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall and Putnam counties relocating its headquarters to IVCC. “Our partnership with the Extension provides access to both the U of I’s College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) and a vast community agriculture network reaching every corner of the district,” Corcoran said.

Over the past six months, the college received feedback from a 36-member, districtwide steering committee comprised of professionals in ag finance, ag business, farmers, Farm Bureau leaders, Extension educators and small farm/organic produce growers.

“The common theme expressed by committee members was the need to hire an extraordinary individual to build our program,” said Corcoran. “We are seeking an individual with the academic credentials, vision and passion to champi-

on this initiative.”

With more than 600 district high school students involved in agriculture/FFA programs, high school agriculture instructors also played key roles, Corcoran said.

Among specific programs IVCC is considering are: • Precision Agriculture (analyzing data gathered via GPS, GIS, drones and soil testing to make farming as efficient and productive as possible).

• Agriculture Business.

• Small Farm Operations (fresh vegetables, fruits and meats for regional restaurants, stores and markets).

Once the instructor is on board and a curriculum established, it is expected most new ag courses will be available in 2017. However, the college will immediately focus on providing students interested in bachelor’s degrees a seamless transfer to ag programs at U of I, ISU, WIU and SIU. Extension County Director Jill Guynn said, “We are excited about IVCC’s commitment to provide agriculture education for district residents. The Extension will continue to partner with IVCC and provide research-based agricultural and related educational support to meet needs and goals.”

Program coordinator for the Extension, former 40-year ag instructor and steering committee member Daryle Wragge said, “We have a tremendous ag community behind us. The Extension will partner with IVCC to build a strong, viable and progressive ag program for our young people. We have a long way to go but this is an excellent start.”

Corcoran, who grew up on a family farm and continues to live there today, has high aspirations for the program.

“A significant portion of the college’s tax base is in farmland and our pledge to taxpayers is to build a first class program that will make everyone proud to be affiliated with IVCC and our ag partners,” he said.

The board also approved: • The $476,200 bid of Vanguard Contractors of Pekin for the renova-

tion of lecture hall D225. Bids for the project’s asbestos abatement will be presented at the March meeting.

• The retirement of Sue Isermann, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dean of Workforce Development and Ottawa Center Administrator, effective July 31.

Isermann, who began her IVCC career 35 years ago as a part-time instructor at Sheridan Correctional Center, said, “I have truly enjoyed and appreciated every challenge and opportunity the college has given me.”

• The retirement of choral music/ theatre instructor Norm Engstrom effective June 16 after 15 years.

“Norm has filled so many roles at IVCC he has become an ‘embedded musical presence,’” said Corcoran.

• Designating the fiscal year for July 1, 2016, to June 30, 2017, and the budget calendar.

The board learned: • Accounts receivable specialist/ cashier Renee Corpus resigned Jan. 13, academic support technologist Betsy Sobin resigned Jan. 29, not her supervisor, Heather Crawley, and front desk G4S receptionist Stephanie Culver will resign effective Feb. 19, not Feb. 15.

• The Feb. 5 Academic Challenge at IVCC attracted 260 students from 12 high schools.

• A 5 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, open house will provide students and parents an opportunity to learn about IVCC programs, tour labs and talk with instructors. Admissions, financial aid, counseling, Project Success, tutoring, the Learning Commons and career services will also be represented.

• The annual International Festival, 6 p.m. Thursday, March 10, in the gym, will feature 21 booths manned by 4-H leaders and is the result of IVCC’s partnership with the Extension.

• More than 1,100 eighth and ninth grade students from 18 schools are expected to attend the annual Career Expo at IVCC Friday, March 18. The event is the result of a partnership between the Illinois Valley Building Trades Council, IVCC and Starved Rock Associates for Career and Technical Education.

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The Editorial Page

Sam R Fisher

Terri Simon

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Editor

Picture perfect I have a friend who has a ton of framed photographs in her home. I love looking at them. They are filled with smiling faces looking at the camera. The expressions are genuine in each photo. I smile back at those faces, almost like they can see me studying their faces and returning their heartfelt expressions.

Terri Those photographs of familiar faces warm Simon that home. They speak COMMENTARY of love, pride and happiness, although I know life has not always been so picture-perfect for her. Still, the photos capture a single moment in time, when life — at that moment — was happy, and ultimately memorable.

Every time I’m at her house, I usually comment on how impressed I am with her collection of family photos.

I love going to a home and seeing family photos displayed — on tables, on the mantle, on the walls, in nooks and crannies around a house. While I personally enjoy those abstract photos of people — an image caught in time when an unexpected shutter snapped and captured a particular moment, I also like those more formal family photos, where the entire family has gathered, and a professional photographer has taken a picture of the whole gang. Usually in those photos, everyone is on their best behavior and are wearing what I like to refer to as their “Sunday best.” Sometimes, all their outfits are even color coordinated — I like to think someone in the family (probably the mom) wanted the ultimate result to match the room where the family portrait would be displayed. I also imagine that Mom was the only one tickled about the photo sitting, instinctively knowing that someday everyone would be glad they had that picture on which to reflect.

Those family photos are priceless treasures. I remember going to homes of my friends when I was much, much younger and studying those framed photographs.

I remember being kind of jealous, since there was seldom any room in our frugal farm budget for a family photo at a professional photo studio. On top of that, it would have been a cold day in the place down below to get my grandfather to shirk his bib overalls and put on a suit (suits were for funerals and weddings), not to mention tolerate the length of time we collectively would have had to spend to sit for a family portrait. As I look back – even if someone did press the issue — it would have never happened.

But on the flip side of that picture-perfect world, there were several snapshots taken during that time.

Occasionally, some seem rather posed, but by and large, they are just dear loved ones who glanced at the camera long enough to get their picture taken and then went on about their life. Ultimately, the roll of film would be taken to Nelson Drug Store in Princeton, and in a week or so, an envelope would come home with our pictures inside. I remember gathering around the dining room table as we examined each picture.

I don’t remember many — if any — of those photos ending up in frames. Instead, they were tucked away in photo albums, boxes, sent in an envelope to faraway relatives ... and other than that, I don’t know what happened to most of them. I do know I still have quite a few old photos in a box — waiting patiently for me to put them in an album for safe-keeping.

But today, it’s different. The majority of us — even though we might own a real camera — use our cell phones to capture a moment. And why not? It’s easy.

It’s convenient. And 99 percent of the time, our phones are handy, compared to the camera that lives quietly in our closet, just waiting for us to take it out of the bag and actually point and shoot a real photograph.

But while I like the convenience of the cell phone photos, the problem is that the photos seldom get printed. In other words, those images live inside our phones, never ever to be printed, framed, displayed ... ever. That’s kind of sad. Oh sure, they may live on Facebook or be attached to an email, but to actually have a home filled with familiar faces in frames is rare.

It’s a picture-perfect world, my friends. And even when it’s not, those faces you love deserve a special place in your picture-perfect home ... Point, shoot, print and frame. Someday, I think you — or somebody else — will be glad you did.

Putnam County Record Editor Terri Simon can be reached at tsimon@putnamcountyrecord.com.

Observations from the Field of Dreams In a Tipton Newspatch article in 1928 in Tipton, Ind., there was an article about my great-grandfather, Reverend George D. Foster. The headline was, “Tipton minister says he has officiated at 7,000 weddings and funerals.”

He was born Aug. 4, 1857. His wife was born July 27, 1858. They had five children. One son, John William Foster, was my grandfather. My mother had a picture of the Rev. George Foster holding me on his lap when I was about 2 years old. Thanks to Barbara Kessler for finding and giving me the old newspaper article about my great-grandfather.

••• Bible trivia: How old was Aaron, the older brother of Moses, when he died — 100, 113, 123 or 132? The answer is at the end of this article.

••• My mother, Roxanna Foster Alleman, was George Foster’s granddaughter. She was the daughter of Bill Foster, George’s son. My mother’s

Darrell Alleman COMMENTARY mother was Carrie King Foster. She grew up on a farm in Kempton, Ind. My mother was born and raised in Atlanta, Ind., where her father, Bill, owned a livestock auction barn and also farmed.

After the Depression, he ran furniture stores in Arcadia, Atlanta and Tipton, Ind. When Jeanne and I were married we bought all of our furniture from Grandpa Foster. My best man at our wedding, Howard Schrowang, and I took a grain truck out to Indiana and picked it up.

My mother went to and graduated from Bradley University in Peoria.

While there she met Dr. Perry Hartman from Granville, who told her a

home economics teacher was needed at the high school in Tonica, Ill. Since she had become a home economics teacher, she applied and was given the job. She met my dad, Walter Alleman, at a Tonica High School Halloween dance. They eloped back in Tipton, Ind., during Christmas vacation. My dad went back to the farm, my mother went back to her apartment. Neither announced they were married until school was out that spring because back then a woman teacher could not be married.

I often have thought if my mother had not decided to attend Bradley and not met Dr. Perry, I would not be here on earth. Dr. Perry was our family doctor and delivered Jeanne and I’s four children.

••• Answer to how old Aaron was when he died: Aaron died at the age of 123.

Thanks for reading.

Darrell Alleman can be reached at news@putnamcountyrecord.com.

Considerations by Nedda Looking back to go forward. I know, it sounds goofy, but go with me a little while.

No one suggests living in the past.

If we do, it is debilitating and dulls our senses for everything in the present. What a loss!

The movie “Roots” and now programs on TV and the Internet allow us to explore our family and its history. All this access to information about our past and how we fit into it has generated a wonderful resurgence. Not only did the African American become more interested in their history, but so did the rest of us. It is healthy and fun to look back and find out where we came from and that, I believe, reduces some of the prejudices we have if we realize we belong to the same folks. Genetic research has even broadened the way we can track our ancestral movement thousands of years ago.

Last fall, we visited my families’ graves in South Central Illinois. Of

Nedda Simon COMMENTARY course, I know where my parents and grandparents are buried, but we stopped and got maps of the commentaries because I had lost track of some extended members and some friends as well. We can all be surprised how time can change things, places and people. There is a whole group of people who have walked miles; tabulated, photographed and recorded most of the commentaries of our country! Some of you know about the maps and records of these grave sites, but I didn’t.

I have discovered a whole new set of heroes! The genealogical societies all over this country. The information they have collected is

astounding. The work involved in this endeavor that helps anyone who simply asks is beyond belief.

These great people have done us all a great service and a mere thank you seems weak.

For some of us, this allow us to place ourselves in a larger family than we ever could imagine. It may give others a place to begin to connect with loved ones in the present. Sometimes, this can help heal wounds and make some to realize the past is the past and that going on is easier now. The present can be more vivid and the future hopeful.

If you have wondered about your past, search just a small amount.

You can always stop, but whatever happens, it just might make your present sweeter and your future more peaceful with your new knowledge.

Nedda Simon of rural Princeton can be reached at neddasimon@ ymail.com.

Caucus, schmaucus: More voter options here We encourage Illinoisans to take full advantage of all the voting options they have to make their voices heard in the March 15 primary.

Pity those poor Iowans on Caucus Night.

If they didn’t reach their appointed caucus precinct location by 7 p.m. on the dot, they lost out on their opportunity to make their voices heard on which presidential candidate they support.

Not much room for error there. Not much allowance for emergencies or sickness or scheduling problems or vacations, either.

That’s the way the caucus system works -- it’s first in the nation, but it offers minimal options when it comes to voter convenience.

Contrast that with Iowa’s neighbor to the east: Illinois.

Thursday, Feb. 4 marked the first day of early voting for the Illinois primary.

Yes, if you want to cast your vote just a few days after the Iowa Caucuses, you can do so starting today by going to your county clerk’s office, requesting a ballot, and voting right then and there.

On Illinois’ Democratic ballot, Hillary Clinton (the Iowa winner), Bernie Sanders (who ran a close second), and Martin O’Malley (who has since

dropped out of the race), are joined by Willie Wilson, Roque “Rocky” De La Fuente, and Larry (Lawrence) Cohen.

On Illinois’ Republican ballot, Ted Cruz (the Iowa winner), Donald Trump (No. 2 in Iowa), and Marco Rubio (No. 3 in Iowa), are joined by Jeb Bush, Chris Christie, Rand Paul (who dropped out), Carly Fiorina, Mike Huckabee (who has also dropped out), Rick Santorum (who also dropped out), John Kasich and Ben Carson.

Indeed, Illinois voters have plenty of options between now and March 15, the actual date of the primary, to make their opinions known on the presidential candidates as well as other races.

Along with exercising the early voting option, registered voters may apply for a ballot by mail and vote absentee; no reason is required.

If they haven’t registered to vote by the traditional registration deadline of Feb. 16, people may do so afterward through grace period registration, which must be done in person at the county clerk’s office. However, they must cast their ballot immediately afterward.

Many county clerks offer expanded hours for early voting and voter registration on the Saturday before the primary; check with your county clerk for details (Bureau, 815-875-2014).

And, of course, people can vote the “old school” way by actually showing up and casting ballots at their local precincts between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Election Day, March 15.

In the wake of Iowa Caucuses, the field of candidates has begun to narrow, as inevitably happens in presidential campaigns.

But it’s quite possible that real contests in both parties will still exist by the time we reach our “Ides of March” primary.

As Illinoisans prepare to weigh in on who should be on the November presidential ballot, we encourage them to take full advantage of all the options for making their voices heard.

If Illinois can’t beat Iowa in having the first presidential contest, at least our state shows its superiority in voter convenience.

Caucus schmaucus!

Putnam County Record

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

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Panthers beat Ottawa Marquette, Indian Creek Streator beats PC The Putnam County Panthers won two of three games this past week, losing to Streator on Monday, Feb. 9, in a non-conference game and beating Ottawa Marquette Friday, Feb. 12, in a Tri-County Conference game and Shabbona Indian Creek 58-43 in the Indian Creek Shootout on Saturday, Feb. 13.

Putnam County 56, Marquette 48 The Panthers avenged an earlier-season loss to Ottawa Marquette in the Tri-County Conference Tournament by beating the Crusaders on its home floor, 56-48, on Friday, Feb. 12.

Alec Veverka led all scorers with 22 points and eight rebounds while Noe Flores chipped in with 17 points.

Other Putnam County scorers were Christian Harris (6), Mike Miller (9) and Connor Taylor (2). Putnam County was 20-35 from the field and 12-18 from the free throw line. PC was 4-9 from the three-point line with Miller hitting three treys and Veverka the other trey. The Panthers had 21 rebounds led by Veverka with eight. Harris had six boards.

Streator 45, Putnam County 40

Putnam County led 12-9 at the end of the first quarter and 22-19 at halftime. Streator outscored Putnam County 26-18 in the second half to record the five-point win. Noe Flores had 12 points for the Panthers followed

by Christian Harris with eight. Other Putnam County scorers were Alec Veverka (7), Michael Miller (6), Connor Bean (3), Jarod Williams (2) and Connor Taylor (2).

Putnam County 58, Shabbona Indian Creek 43

The Panthers beat the hosts Shabbona Indian Creek on Saturday, Feb. 13, in the final game of the Indian Creek Shootout. No stats were available.

Illinois River Classic SPRING VALLEY — The second annual Illinois River Walleye Classic, sponsored by the Spring Valley Walleye Club, will take place April 2-3. The entry fee is $400 per team. Entry forms are available at spring-valley-walleye. org or by calling Bill Guerrini at 815-663-6141.

Sports

Photo courtesy/Ottawa Daily Times

Putnam County’s Connor Bean ties up Marquette’s Evan Snyder as he drives the ball down the middle of the lane during the second quarter Friday in Ottawa.

Lady Panthers end season with regional loss SENECA — The Putnam County Lady Panthers saw its season come to an end at the Seneca Class 2A Regional Monday, Feb. 8, losing to Aurora Christian 39-30.

The Lady Panthers took a 10-5 lead at the end of the first quarter, and a 17-16 lead at halftime. The Lady Panthers trailed 29-28 heading into final quarter, but were outscored 10-2 in the final eight minutes.

“We had an opportunity to pull away and put the game on cruise control, and we just never could pull away from them,” PC coach Jared Sale said. “Our largest lead was seven and a few other times we had five-point leads, and we didn’t take advantage of those opportunities.”

Sophomore Paige Veronda led PC with game highs of 12 points, 11 rebounds and four assists. Tori Smoode scored 10 points

PCR photo/Kevin Hieronymus

and grabbed six rebounds, while senior Ashlyn Haage snagged 10 rebounds.

“We played extremely hard and I thought we had a pretty good game plan on the defensive side of the ball,” added Sale. “I believe we held them to 8-39 from the field. But when you put the team on the free throw line to shoot 26 free ones, you make it real hard on yourself to pull it out in a tight game. Give them credit,

they did what they needed to do and took advantage of their opportunities down the stretch.”

The Lady Eagles (14-12) shot 8-of-39 from the field and 3-of-22 from 3-point range — PC went 12-of-49 and 2-of-13.

AC went 20-of-26 from the free throw line compared to the Lady Panthers’ 4-of-5.

The Lady Panthers’ season record was 7-16.

PCR photo/Kevin Hieronymus

Putnam County’s Tori Smoode drives to the basket during the Seneca Class A Regional Putnam County’s Paige Veronda drives the lane against Aurora Christian during the Sengame against Aurora Christian on Monday, Feb. 8. The Lady Panthers lost 39-30 to end eca Class A Regional game Monday, Feb. 8. Veronda scored 12 points and pulled down 11 rebounds and had four assists on the night. its season at 7-16.

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Community SWCD holds annual election of directors HENRY — The Marshall-Putnam Soil and Water Conservation District held its annual election of directors on Thursday, Feb. 11, at the U.S.D.A. Service Center in Henry.

Three directors’ terms were available for the election. Re-elected to a twoyear term were Terry Bogner and Diana Williamson.

New to the board this term is Deborah Leigh. Together they will join district board members Richard Ashdown and Marty Keller.

If anyone is interested in being an associate member or interested in information for next year’s election, contact the MP-SWCD office at 309364-3913, ext. 3.

Free tax assistance for seniors 60-plus STANDARD — Free tax assistance for seniors 60-plus will be available from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, March 23, at the Putnam County Community Center, 128 First

St., Standard.

Appointments will be scheduled every half hour.

For more information, or to schedule an appointment, call 815-339-2711 or 800-757-4579.

Wednesday evening Lenten services announced The churches of Putnam County have announced ecumenical Wednesday evening services during Lent.

Feb. 17 — 7 p.m., First Lutheran, Pastor Ron. Feb. 24 — 7 p.m., Gran-

ville UCC, Father Pat. March 2 — 7 p.m., Hennepin UMC, Pastor Kristi.

March 9 — 7 p.m., St. Paul in Leonore, Pastor Kristi.

March 16 — 7 p.m., St. Patrick, Pastor Ron.

Applications are now available for the Hopkins Alumni Scholarship GRANVILLE — The ninth annual Hopkins Alumni Scholarship of $1,500 will be awarded to a senior student from the Putnam County High School Class of 2016 at the spring awards ceremony. Since 2012, the alumni group has also awarded additional scholarships of $1,000 to other deserving students.

Those eligible are senior students who have been a resident of Granville Township for at least two years

deadline March 30 OmniArts in Starved Rock Country, an organization dedicated to supporting local artists and art organizations, is accepting applications for OmniArts Award Grants 2016.

OmniArts will award Special Purpose Grants to full-time, nonprofit music, art and theatre organizations.

Program grants will be awarded to schools, libraries and community groups. The grant application instructions and forms will be sent directly to any interested organization by contacting OmniArts by email at billj@omniarts.org. The

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additional $11,000 has been added to the fund from the sale of an artifact (picture) saved from the Hopkins building.

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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 have donated more than $15,000 to the scholarship endowment fund since 2007 and an

will be provided by performers from Stage 212, presenting comedy improvisation skits.

All women in the Illinois Valley area are encouraged to come take a “smile break” as they enjoy fel-

lowship, fun and refreshments. The church is located at 1345 Chartres St, in LaSalle. RSVPs are encouraged, but are not required to attend. Contact Lois by calling 815-663-1724 or email vcroasdale@comcast.net.

We wish to thank all whom were involved in fighting the fire at our home on February 6th. A very heartfelt thank you to McNabb Fire Chief, Brad Popurella. Without his expertise and guidance, the situation could have been much worse. Thank you to the area firefighters and emergency personnel of McNabb, Standard, Hennepin, Granville, Magnolia, Varna, Cedar Point, Peru, Utica, Ladd, Bureau, Lacon, Henry, Tonica, Lostant, Putnam County EMS and Putnam County Sheriff Department. To anyone else who may have helped in any way -thank you.

MANY, MANY THANKS The Gene Stadel Family

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WYSE competition held Feb. 5 at IVCC OGLESBY — Ottawa High School, Seneca High School and Marquette Academy each won their respective team divisions at the Feb. 5 Illinois Valley Community College Academic Challenge Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering (WYSE) competition.

Ottawa repeated as Division 1500 winner (enrollments of 701-1500) followed by LaSalle-Peru and Streator; Seneca captured Division 700 (enrollments of 301-700) followed by Deer Creek-Mackinaw and St. Bede Academy; and Marquette took Division 300 (300 or less) followed

by Putnam County and Midland. In all, 12 teams and 260 students participated.

First-place individuals in the big school division were LP’s Carter Sawin, biology, and Klayton Kowalski, computer science; Streator’s Sam Lesak, chemistry, and Franklin McDonald, math; Ottawa’s Nathaniel Wilson, engineering graphics, Mara Briones, English, and Dayne Coveyou, physics.

Firsts in the mid-level division were Deer Creek Mackinaw’s Caroline Creager, biology, and Nicholas Hubner, computer science; St. Bede’s Brent Koogler, chemistry (tie); Seneca’s Sean Baker,

chemistry (tie), Cole Westmoreland, engineering graphics, Carina Collet, English (tie), Lyle Marshall, math, and Kole Gallick, physics; and Hall’s Ashley Choate, English (tie).

Small-school firsts were Marquette’s Brandon Scherer, chemistry (tie), Brenda Morales, computer science, Kenneth Zollars, biology, Andion San Gabriel, math (tie), and Alexandra Kissel, English; Putnam County’s Jacob Ritko, chemistry (tie); LaMoille’s Clay Stuepfert, engineering graphics; and Midland’s Austin Hopper, math (tie), and Elliot Watkins, physics.

Small-school seconds went to Marquette’s Aurora Flavel, biology, Thomas Lechtenberg, chemistry, Scherer, engineering graphics, and Kenneth Zollars, physics (tie); Putnam County’s Alexis Dauck, computer science, Jacob Ritko, English, and Noah Quinones, physics; and Midland’s Megan Desmet, math.

Division 700 seconds went to St. Bede’s Andrew Kim, biology, Annie Yang, chemistry (tie), Ben Sons, computer science (tie), and Victor Hernandez and James Perona, math (tie); Seneca’s Colleen Kinsella, chemistry (tie) and math (tie), and Zach Rivett, engineering graphics;

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Putnam County’s Jacob Ritko tied for first in chemistry.

Dee-Mack’s Sam Brodahl, chemistry (tie), and Cam Thurmond, computer science (tie); Mendota’s McKennon Escatel, computer science (tie), Natalie Landgraf, English, and Lucas Anderson, physics; and Hall’s Evan Kiphart, Marco Uribe and Connor Whitten, computer science (tie).

Big-school seconds were L-P’s Ulysses Marquez-Valenzuela, biology, Tanner Martin and Melanie Wilson, computer

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science (tie); and Ottawa’s Andrew Felty, chemistry, Jason Bessett, engineering graphics, Claire Schaibley, English, Coveyou, math, and Seamus McGettigan, physics.

First- and second-place teams and individuals advance to the Parkland College Sectional in Champaign on March 10, said IVCC’s Academic Challenge coordinator Ron Groleau, Dean of Natural Sciences and Business.

Ciara Lee Fox of McNabb and Joseph Max Boggio of Granville are announcing their upcoming marriage. She is the daughter of Jim and Gina Fox of McNabb and he is the son of Joe Boggio of Hennepin, and Jim and Amy Hartman of Granville.

The bride-elect graduated from Putnam County High School in 2013 and is a part-time student at Illinois Valley Community College in Oglesby.

She is working toward a

degree in interior design.

She is currently employed at Mennie Machine Co. in Mark.

Her fiancé graduated from Putnam County High School in 2013 and also from the Naval Nuclear Power Training Command in Goose Creek, S.C. He is a petty officer 3rd class in the U.S. Navy, currently stationed at the New London, Conn., Naval Submarine Base.

The couple will be married Feb. 20.

Townwide sales announced HENNEPIN — The Hennepin spring townwide garage sales have been set for Friday, April 29, and Saturday, April 30. If you live in Hennepin or Hennepin Township and would like to register your garage sale, call the Hennepin Pool at 815-925-7319 or email hennepinparkdistrict@mchsi.com.

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Remember & celebrate the 1879 opening of Woolworth’s!

Thursday, February 25 from 10:30 AM-1:30 PM Come shop at a five & dime store & enjoy classic items at the lunch stand! Do you remember the blue plate special?

All proceeds will go to the Senior Citizens group at PCCC. PUTNAM COUNTY COMMUNITY CENTER 128 First St. Standard, IL 61363 (815) 339-2711 or (800) 757-4579 www.pcaservices.org

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Gateway Services and Princeton Kiwanis make trauma dolls in joint service project PRINCETON — Members of the Princeton Kiwanis Club and individuals from Gateway Services stuffed, assembled and decorated more than 20 trauma dolls which were divided and given to both the Princeton Police Department and the Princeton Fire Department on Saturday, Feb. 6.

Trauma dolls are 15-inch dolls which are given to children to help them feel more comfortable in high stress situations. They can also be used as a way for a child to express his/her fear of unhappiness, by showing someone where they feel pain.

“All of the individuals really enjoyed themselves and hope they are able to do this project again.

Everyone was really excited to give back to our community,” said Mandi Johnson, Gateway Services finance director.

Pre-sewn dolls were given out to stuff, and then stitched close with a

sewing machine, and the individuals drew faces and clothing on the dolls.

Jim Dooley of the Kiwanis said, “A hospital or accident experience can be overwhelming for an adult; imagine what it’s like for a sick or injured child.

Kiwanis Trauma Dolls are a great gift for such children.

Kids can keep their doll, which soothes a traumatic situation for them. The Kiwanis Club of Princeton enjoyed working with the clients of Gateway Services to finish these dolls. At our next project, we hope to expand trauma dolls to the hospital!”

Lt. Scott Underwood of the Princeton Police Department and Lt. Scott Etheridge of the Princeton Fire Department accepted the trauma dolls on their departments’ behalf.

The Kiwanis club, located in 80 nations, helps their communities in countless ways. Service is at the heart of every Kiwanis club, no matter where in the world

it’s located. Members stage nearly 150,000 service projects and raise nearly $100 million every year for communities, families and projects. To learn more about Kiwanis International, visit kiwanis.org or to visit the regional Illinois-Eastern Iowa District of Kiwanis International, visit iikiwanis.org. To join Princeton’s Kiwanis Service team, contact Amron Buchanan by calling 309-854-2810 or by email to amronb@hotmail. com, or contact Jim Dooley by calling 309-251-0487 or by email to dooley938@ mtco.com.

Gateway Services Inc., located in Princeton, is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization which provides services to individuals with disabilities in Bureau, Marshall and Putnam counties. Gateway has 10 programs for individuals and provides an estimated 400,000 hours of service on an annual basis. For more information, visit www. gateway-services.org.

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Shop til you drop at PCCC STANDARD — Remember and celebrate the 1879 opening of Woolworth’s at the Putnam County Community Center from 10:30

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Come relive the good old days and shop at a five and dime store. Enjoy lunch at

the lunch stand with some classic items.

For more information, call Shauna at 815-3392711.

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Menus Putnam County Schools Breakfast Feb. 22 — Whole grain bagel with cream cheese or cereal, fruit, juice, milk.

Feb. 23 — Whole grain biscuit with sausage gravy or cereal, fruit, juice, milk.

Feb. 24 — Whole grain cereal bar or cereal, string cheese, fruit, juice, milk.

Feb. 25 — Breakfast pizza or cereal and toast, fruit, juice, milk.

Feb. 26 — Whole grain waffle with syrup or cereal, fruit, juice, milk.

Lunch Feb. 22 — Chicken strips, rice pilaf, baked beans, pears, milk.

Feb. 23 — Hot ham and cheese on whole grain bun, pickles, peas and carrots, mandarin oranges, milk.

Feb. 24 — Corn dog nuggets, tri tatters, pineapple, yogurt cup, milk.

Feb. 25 — Junior high/high school - salad bar, grilled chicken on bun, pretzels, apple slices, milk.

Feb. 26 — Cheese stuffed breadsticks with marinara sauce, corn, orange, sherbet cup, milk.

Putnam County Community Center Feb. 22 — Pork chops, baked beans, scalloped potatoes, apricot halves.

Feb. 23 — Beef and noodles, salad with toppings, rolls and butter, peas, apricot halves, dessert.

Feb. 24 — Turkey roast, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, cranberry sauce, dinner roll.

Feb. 25 — Chicken salad on bun, cooked carrots, macaroni salad, fruit salad, peas salad, dessert.

Feb. 26 — Country fried steak with gravy, baked potato, herb green beans, apple crisp, biscuit.

Bread, butter, fruit juice and 2% milk are available with meals. For reservations, call 800-757-4579 24 hours in advance of the day’s meal. The menu is subject to change. Meals are available to senior citizens 60 plus at no cost, but donations are appreciated. The meal program is partly funded by donations, so they have a suggested donation of $5 per meal. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m.

Tri-County Opportunities Council will offer scholarships Application deadline is April 15 ROCK FALLS — At least 15 scholarships will be awarded by Tri-County Opportunities Council to income eligible students residing in the agency’s service area.

The scholarships are worth up to $1,250 and have been made available by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity through the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funds. All low-income students, racial or ethnic minorities and previous scholarship winners are encouraged to apply.

To be eligible for the scholarship competition: • The applicant must be a member of an income-eligible household.

• The applicant must be attending an Illinois accredited post-secondary

Area students graduate from IVCC Granville — John OGLESBY — A total of 246 students graduated after the Hrasch and Justin Pettit.

Hennepin — Bradfall 2015 semester at Illinois Valley Community College. ley Heinrich, Gregory Morine and Jeffrey NieArea graduates were: slawski.

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Mr. and Mrs. Carl Carlson of 1107 31st, No. 243, Peru, will celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Feb. 20, with a family dinner at Capponi’s Restaurant in Toluca.

Carl “Kelly” Carlson and the former Helen Marie Peterson were married Feb. 20, 1941, in the bride’s parents’ home in Varna with Pastor Carl Olson officiating. Their attendants were Virginia (Peterson) Holz and Richard Johnson, both now deceased.

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T-ball - $15 (age 4 – 6) Instructional - $35 (age 7-8) Minor League - $50 (age 9-10) Little League - $50 (age 11-12) Junior League - $50 (age 13-14) Senior League - $50 (age 15-16) Max Family Fee - $115

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He retired as a commissioned agent for Amoco after 35 years. They are members of Emmaus Lutheran Church in McNabb.

Putnam County Little League Baseball and Softball sign-ups are set to take place on the following dates and locations listed below. Please sign up at your nearest town if at all possible. A flyer has gone home with the PC School Children that has additional sign-up related information.

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educational institution of higher learning during the fall of 2016.

• Applicants must be a resident of Bureau, Carroll, LaSalle, Lee, Marshall, Ogle, Putnam, Stark or Whiteside County in Illinois.

• Students must be considered full-time (minimum of 12 semester hours) to qualify for the full $1,250 scholarship.

Part-time students will be considered in the competition, however, scholarship awards will be pro-rated if they are selected as a winner.

The application deadline is April 15.

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Annual train fair and farm toy show on Feb. 20 BCGS will present Civil

War speaker on Feb. 25

PRINCETON — The eighth annual Northern Illinois Model Train Fair and Farm Toy Show will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at the Bureau County Fairgrounds, 811 W Peru St., Princeton.

There will be working train layouts in several different scales, model cars, toys, train cars, and equipment and farm toys for sale. There will also be a 1/8 scale backyard train for rides for the kids located in one of the buildings too.

Admission for adults $4. Kids 10 and under are free. There will be a concession stand in the building.

The show is held in the three large heated handicap accessible buildings at the fairgrounds which is located on Route 6 on the west side of Princeton. For more information, visit www.bureaucountyfair.com or call Kathy at 815-866-3606. Vendor space is still available.

PRINCETON — The Thursday, Feb. 25, meeting of the Bureau County Genealogy Society will feature James Carrow, a retired teacher and administrator from LaSalle.

Carrow is the great-grandson of decorated Civil War veteran David B. Kitchell.

In the program, Carrow will tell stories of the 20th Indiana Unit that served in the deadliest conflict in American history. They started the Battle of Gettysburg on July 1, 1863, with 1,000 men, and by the end of the day there were only 401 left standing. The unit was involved in every battle in the east-

IVCC releases fall presidential honors list OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College has released its fall 2015 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: Granville — John Hrasch, Ann Miller, Shelby Osborne and Lindsey Yochum.

Hennepin — Brittany Blomquist, Harold Fay, Kristen Pinn and Scott Urnikis.

Standard — Justin Galetti and Matthew Galetti.

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STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT PUTNAM COUNTY Notice of Filing a Request For Name Change.

2016-MR-21 Request of: Keith Scott Sterling There will be a court hearing on my request to change my name from: Keith Scott Sterling to the new name of: Katherine Marie Sterling.

The court hearing will be held: on March 24th at 2:00 p.m. at 120 N. 4th Street, Hennepin, IL, Putnam County, in Courtroom #A. /s/Keith Sterling Published in the Putnam County Record Feb. 3, 10 and 17, 2016.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS DITECH FINANCIAL LLC., ) Plaintiff, ) v. ) JEFFREY L. ZURINSKI, AKA JEFFREY ) ZURINSKI, AKA JEFF ZURINSKI; DAWN M. ) ZURIKSKI; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON- ) RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS ) and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, ) Defendants, ) Case No. 15 CH 07 The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Jeffrey L. Zurinski, AKA Jeffrey Zurinski, AKA Jeff Zurinski, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 10 Judicial Circuit, Putnam County, Illinois by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: All that certain parcel of land situated in the County of Putnam and State of Illinois being known as Lots One and Two in Block Two, in Joel W. Hopkins Addition to the Village of Granville, Putnam County, Illinois, except the coal underlying the same together with the right to mine and remove the same through underground passages.

315 East Hopkins Avenue, Granville, IL 61326 02-00-051-200 Now, therefore, unless you, Jeffrey L. Zurinski, AKA Jeffrey Zurinski, AKA Jeff Zurinski, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, and the said above named defendants, file your answer to the complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Clerk of the 10 Judicial Circuit, Putnam County, Illinois, on or before March 15, 2016, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

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999 • Legal Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS CAUSE 16-TX-01: TO THE FOLLOWING NAMED PERSONS (AND IF DECEASED, TO THEIR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES), AND TO THE STATE OF ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL AND SECRETARY OF STATE, PUTNAM COUNTY CLERK, COUNTY TREASURER, STATES ATTORNEY,GREENTREE FINANCIAL, LLC AND TO OCCUPANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND PARTIES INTERESTED IN THE PARCELS HEREINAFTER NAMED: Parcel Number Owners/Parties Interested Cert Number Street Or Common Address 02-55-211-611 KEEN, MARIKAY 2012-90002 611 South Park Blvd.

04-55-411-048 HALLAM, JOHN 2012-90003 48 E PARK DR 04-55-411-048 LANEY, RONALD 2012-90003 48 E PARK DR 04-55-411-048 LANEY, JEANNIE 2012-90003 48 E PARK DR TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ABOVESAID MOBILE HOMES WERE SOLD ON OCTOBER 29, 2013, FOR DELINQUENT MOBILE HOME LOCAL SERVICES TAXES FOR THE YEAR 2012 AND PRIOR YEARS, AND THAT THE PERIOD OF REDEMPTION FROM SUCH SALE EXPIRES JUNE 22, 2016. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT A PETITION FOR ORDER DIRECTING ISSUANCE OF TAX CERTIFICATES OF TITLE HAS BEEN FILED IN THE ABOVESAID CAUSE AS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED MOBILE HOMES

BY PUTNAM COUNTY, AS TRUSTEE, AND THAT ON JULY 12, 2016 AT 1:30 PM, SAID PETITIONER WILL APPLY FOR AN ORDER THAT A TAX CERTIFICATE OF TITLE ISSUE AS TO EACH ABOVESAID MOBILE HOME NOT REDEEMED ON OR BEFORE JUNE 22, 2016. /S/ PUTNAM COUNTY AS TRUSTEE, PETITIONER. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK ADDRESS: 120 N 4TH STREET, HENNEPIN, IL 61327 TELEPHONE: (815) 925-7129 Published in the Putnam County Record Feb.. 17, 24 and Mar. 2, 2016.

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Carrow also collects Civil War weapons, artillery and other artifacts and will have some of his collection on display at the program.

The Society invites the public to this free event at the Bureau County Genealogy Society library located at 629 S. Main St. in Princeton beginning at 7 p.m.

For further information, visit the BCGS during hours of operation, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, or call 815-8793133. The next first Saturday opening of the library will be on March 5.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Hennepin Township Winter Weight Limits

GVW Weight of 16,000 lbs. is in effect from February 1, 2016 to May 1, 2016 on all Hennepin Township roads.

There will be a garbage dumpster at the township garage during normal business hours for garbage only!

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College and Career Expo planned for March 1 at PCHS GRANVILLE — A College and Career Expo will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, at Putnam County High School in Granville. This event will be open to students in grades 7-12 and their parents.

College and universities who will be represented are American Academy of Art, Blackburn College, Eureka College, Illinois Community College, Illinois State University, Iowa Wesleyan University, Illinois Valley Community College, Joliet Junior College, Lakeview College of Nursing, Lincoln Christian University, Lincoln College, Lindenwood University-Belleville, Methodist College of Unity Point

Health, Midstate College, Monmouth College, Morrison Tech University, MTI, Naval Academy, Northern Illinois University, Olivet Nazarene University, Parkland College, Paul Mitchell School-Normal, Quincy University, Saint Anthony College of Nursing, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, St. Ambrose University, Trinity International University and Upper Iowa University.

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Stage 212 seeks directors for 2017 season LASALLE — Stage 212 in LaSalle is currently seeking submissions from directors for the 2017 season. The organization is seeking wellknown, highly recognizable shows for the winter, spring, summer and fall slots, but will also entertain proposals for special “5th Show” productions, typically small cast and a little out of the ordinary, to run in a slot outside of the regular season.

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dramas; and the summer production is traditionally a big musical, but other proposals will be considered. The organization will consider all submissions, including repeats of past shows if they have not been performed in the last 20 years.

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productions Stage 212 has put on in their history, as well as a director’s resume and application available for download. Applications are due March 15, and should be mailed to Stage 212, Inc., P.O. Box 198, LaSalle, IL 61301 or emailed to stage212@att.net. Arrangements may also be made to drop off an application at the Stage 212 box office by calling 815-224-3025. A final selection will be made for recommendation to the Management Committee of Stage 212 in May 2016.

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IVCC releases fall academic honors list OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College has released its fall 2015 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.

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Hennepin — Brianna Brooks, Kirsten Davis, Taylor Erjavsek, Mada-

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Mark — Gina Seibert.

McNabb — Ellen Jozwiak, Austin Pletsch and Madison Zellmer.

Putnam — Antonia Kovacs.

Steering committee will meet Feb. 27 HENNEPIN — The steering committee for the Hennepin Township High School Alumni annual meeting will meet at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at

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