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St. Margaret’s coming to Princeton By Zita Henneberry Shaw Media Service

PRINCETON — St. Margaret’s is responding to the needs and requests of its patients. A St. Margaret’s family health-care facility is scheduled to open in Princeton in the near future. “There’s no ques-

tion that there is quite a demand from that area for our services in both maternal child, OB/GYN services, as well as primary care. So, we are responding to the needs of some of the requests of our patients to bring access of much needed services to women, in particular,” said Linda Burt, vice president of marketing at St.

Margaret’s Hospital. St. Margaret’s is in midst of purchasing the old Sullivan’s Foods building on the west side of North Main Street as its new facility for the up and coming St. Margaret’s Center for Family Health. The negotiations have been made, and the sale is expected to be closed within the next two to three weeks, said

Burt. Having worked its way through the Princeton Planning Commission, the project is well on its way. Shortly after the transaction is finalized, then construction will begin, said Burt. According to Burt, St. Margaret’s will be investing an extensive amount into the old Sullivan’s

building. Although the exact amounts are not yet available, she said, the new facility will be a great new addition in the empty building. “It’s important for local people to know that St. Margaret’s always, whenever possible, uses local union labor,” said Burt. While much of the staff is already on board, there

will be some need for additional hires at the new St. Margaret’s facility. Burt said Dr. Sripen Lavavej will be bringing in her staff, but St. Margaret’s will hire new employees as needed. Lavavej has served as a fixture in the Princeton community for the last 30 years, said Burt. As

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‘Remember where we came from’ Magnolia eager to show off its roots By Dixie Schroeder

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MAGNOLIA — It all started with the library. Peggy Smith of Magnolia is the village librarian for the Putnam County Library. Smith has always enjoyed history and is very proud of her community. “People have been bringing stuff to me,” Smith said. “I already had historical stuff when I became the librarian 28 years ago. People would call the library telling me they were doing research on their family. I’d have to get a hold of Marge Haws or the Putnam County Historical Society ... it has just always been in me to want to know more about the history of the town.” Magnolia is the oldest village in Putnam County. Two years ago when the Putnam County Library presented the ‘History of Magnolia’ program, it had sparked the idea of

having a dedicated space to present historical information of the town. “We were wall-to-wall at that program. We had 75 people show up to hear the presentation,” Smith said. “Since then, people have still been coming up to me with items. They ask me, ‘Would you like a copy of this, or I have a copy of that.’ It has become a mission of mine now.” Smith notes there is much interest in the history of Magnolia, and she doesn’t really have the room to keep it in the little village library branch. She has officially decided she wants to open a Magnolia History Room. She is renting a room in a building on Chicago Street in Magnolia. It is being supported with donations for which Smith has held fundraisers. “It is across from the library, which is the old garage in town,” she said. “It is their old front room. We are renting that. We are starting to get shelves. I have an old desk from when the library was first in the fire station ... am

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The community that prays together Parishioners from the McNabb and Magnolia New Hope Methodist parishes, along with First Lutheran Church of Granville and Emmaus Lutheran Church of McNabb, came together for a community Palm Sunday church service on Sunday, March 29. The services, held at the Jim Goldasich Community building, were led by Pastor Ann Ziegart. Children handed out palms during the service to adult parishioners to honor Jesus’ ride into Jerusalem. As Holy Week progresses, churches around the county will be hosting Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter services.

A helping hand for Oklahoma By Ken Schroeder

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GRANVILLE — The Granville United Church of Christ has been sending volunteers on mission trips across the country to help rebuild homes after a disaster. They went to Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina and to Joplin, Mo., Vol. 147 No. 31 Two Sections - 28 Pages

after the tornadoes there. During the last week of February this year, they went to Moore, Okla., to help clean up from the tornadoes that ravaged the town in 2013. “We pretty much have a core group. When we were going to Katrina, there were more people who were aware and volunteered,” volunteer Cyndy

Bruch said. “Usually we gain one or two here or there. I believe this was our eighth trip.” This year’s mission trip was made in cooperation with the Disciples of Christ and work was coordinated by the Church of the Harvest in Moore. The Granville team consisted of the Rev. Ron McNeill, Cyndy and Gary Bruch,

Nancy Burress, Ron and Sue Bruch, “official cook” Ron Faletti and Rod Ingram from St. Germain, Wis., and were housed in the First Christian Church in Moore, a Disciples of Christ church. “It snowed — it wasn’t supposed to be snowing, It was cold, and we got there on Monday, and they wanted us to work on a

roof; there was a place that needed a shed fixed and a fence, and it snowed,” Bruch said. “It was kind of blowy, which wasn’t much for us, but it shut the city down. “So they sent us to a food bank. We worked there, but they closed the schools; they closed the food bank and sent us home,” Bruch said. “So

they sent us home (to the church).” The team worked on several projects while in Moore. One of the homes on the list was half-finished. “The home had tornado damage; they had started working on it,” Bruch said. “Then, like what

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The volunteers and sponsors who have come forward to offer assistance have been one of the best things about the project for Miller. “This year, Dawn Conerton has come in from CPASA (Community Partners Against Substance Abuse), and she’s really giving us more resources to get out there than we’ve ever had before,” Miller said. “Last year, Marty Jaraczewski, one of Arie’s classmates, painted 30 signs by hand for us to put out along the route. It’s really great how people are so generous for this.” CPASA will receive the proceeds again this year, and Miller said this year’s feedback has already generated an expectation of 50 people present before registration opens. Events focused on the run and its message are being scheduled between now and May 23. Pre-registration will be at Axline Pharmacy and Putnam County High School in Granville, with other locations to be announced. While she’s been the chief organizer for three years, Miller’s looking for help for next year as the

Arie Boggio was an average teenager. She was always smiling; she had a certain joy for life; she was involved in outside activities; she seemed like a happy young lady. Her suicide came as a shock to everyone, especially her family. Carol Miller tried to make sense of it all, and as she was coming to grips with the loss of her daughter and seeking a way to memorialize her, she saw footage of a running event on YouTube. That’s all it took. Colors for Arie is a 5K walk/run. At stations along the route, there are event assistants who spray colored powders on the participants as they go by. Signs of encouragement are also placed along the route, and past participants in the run have raved about the fun of the event. “Arie loved color. She was always a very colorful person,” Miller said. “When I saw that race, I knew there was no better way to celebrate her life.” In addition to the celebration, Miller also brings a message: Suicides happen with no regard to age or social status, and until the problem is faced, the threat continues. work is becoming almost more than she can handle. With the emotions and the long hours of work, Miller still thinks of it as a labor of love. “Arie would have loved this,” Miller said. “It’s worth whatever grief comes over me in the process, with all the joy and excitement everyone has during that day. It all comes full circle.”

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Fishing at Dixon Waterfowl Refuge to reopen to the public in 2015 HENNEPIN — The Wetlands Initiative (TWI) is hoping to reopen public fishing at its Sue and Wes Dixon Waterfowl Refuge at Hennepin and Hopper Lakes starting this year. The organization is currently working with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on the specifics, including a starting date, according to TWI Executive Director Paul Botts. “The lakes are healthier than they’ve been at any time since TWI has been involved, and the fishery is doing great,” Botts said. “We’ve always planned to open it back up for fishing, and this is the year.” In contrast to the fishing access that was suspended several years ago due to problems with the invasive common carp, access going forward will be freely open to the public. “There won’t be any sort of fishing club with extra

days or hours, nor any membership-type fee,” said Botts. “Public fishing at the Dixon Refuge will now be just that, public fishing open to all.” Specifics like when fishing will begin in 2015 and what the hours will be aren’t yet determined. “We’re working with the DNR on that, and we’d hoped to have it nailed down by now,” said Botts. “However, with the change in state administration, it’s not a fast process right now working with any agency on a written agreement.” The DNR is involved in the fishing at Hennepin and Hopper Lakes for two reasons. “The DNR has been our great partner in all of the work to develop and manage the fishery, providing expertise and staff time to help us rid the lakes of carp, and also covering some of the costs including restocking the lakes with native

fish,” Botts said. “Although this is a private refuge, we and the DNR had agreed several years ago that when the lakes were ready for fishing again, it would be free and open to the public, similar to one of the DNR’s own sites. One of our primary goals at the Dixon Refuge is to have a sustainable fishery, and DNR staff are the experts on successfully managing public fisheries.” TWI also plans to explore the idea of recruiting local volunteer stewards to help the small not-for-profit organization manage the public fishing. “That’s just an idea at this point, and it wouldn’t include any sort of special access for those volunteers,” Botts said. “The fishing will be freely open to the public, as we and the DNR have agreed, and 2015 is the year. The details will follow just as soon as we can work through the state’s review process.”

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Narinedhat (male), will offer services in both OB/ GYN and primary care. While the need for maternity health-care has attracted St. Margaret’s to the area, services will not be limited to women. However, walk-in facility care has not yet been determined.

“We will be expanding to provide more primary care as time goes on,” said Burt. “We’re looking forward to serving the needs of people in the western district. It’s going to be very exciting, and I think that people who are familiar with St. Margaret’s know the level of care we give,” said Burt.

From Page 1 of Tuesday, Dr. Ralph Narinedhat will join the St. Margaret’s staff, she added. The two St. Margaret’s Center for Family Health doctors on staff, Lavavej (female) and new hire

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Horizon House’s Road to Independence Campaign is underway PERU — Schweickert & Ganassin LLC provided the lead gift for Horizon House’s Road to Independence Campaign this year. Attorney Scott Schweickert presented a check for $5,000 to Doug Biederstedt, Road to Independence Campaign chairperson, and Dana Debo Kuhne, campaign co-chairperson. “Schweickert & Ganassin LLC is pleased to support the mission of Horizon House,” said Scott Schweickert. “On a daily basis we see the focused determination and joy of a disabled person when presented the opportunity to live independently and become a productive member of our community. As a society, we have an obligation to support those facing these challenges and encourage anyone who can help.” “This generous gift allows us to start out strong. It sets the pace for the campaign. It is important for the donors as well as the volunteers to know that the campaign is off to a strong start,” Biederstedt said. “Schweickert & Ganassin LLC have been

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Attorney Scott Schweickert presents the lead gift check to Horizon House Campaign Chairman Doug Biederstedt and Co-Chair Dana Debo-Kuhne. generous contributors for many years. They have definitely made a positive impact on the men and women with disabilities who receive services from Horizon House. We appreciate all they have done for us.” Horizon House kicked off its Road to Independence campaign on Feb. 23. Fifty volunteers contact local businesses and past donors to request donations for this year’s annual campaign.

“We have a great team of volunteers that are very committed to Horizon House. The community has been very generous in the past, and I am confident we are going to have a successful campaign this year,” Biederstedt said. The goal for this year’s campaign is $100,000. For more information about Horizon House or the Road to Independence, contact Carol Fesco at 815-223-4488, ext. 11.

Shofner’s Whitetail Challenge to host conceal carry class HENRY — Shofner’s Whitetail Challenge will be hosting a concealed carry class on April 19 and 26. Attendance is required both days for certification. The classes are scheduled from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the shooting portion date and time to be determined following the two days of

class. Classes will be held at Shandy’s Pub & Grub in Henry. Lunch will be provided both days. You do not need to own a conceal carry gun for the class. The instructor will provide one for the shooting portion if needed. The cost for this class is $45. This is for the

class only. There is a $150 application fee through the Illinois State Police when you actually apply for the permit. Class certification is required when applying. If you would like to sign up for the class, contact Aron at 309-339-8266 (call or text).

Illinois to receive federal specialty crop grants Applications for funds due May 1 SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is now accepting proposals for federal specialty crop grants. The agency has been notified Illinois will receive more than $600,000 and was instructed to begin the proposal selection process. “For many Illinoisans, specialty crops not only provide vital nutrition, but also are a primary source of income,” Director Philip Nelson said. “The fruits, vegetables and nuts grown on our state’s farmland will provide Illinois families with access to fresh, healthy food. In addition to the availability of Illinois-grown produce, these grants can help enhance a grower’s profit-

ability and sustainability.” The funds will come from the Specialty Crop Block Grant program in the Farm Bill. They are available for projects that solely enhance the competitiveness of Illinois-grown specialty crops in either domestic or foreign markets. Projects that benefit a particular commercial product or provide a profit to a single organization, institution or individual are ineligible. Farmers’ markets, roadside stands and community-sponsored agriculture programs should consider submitting proposals to the USDA’s Farmers’ Market and Local Food Promotion Program. The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service defines specialty crops as “fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits and horticulture and nursery crops (including floriculture).” According to the 2012

Census of Agriculture, more than 106,000 acres of Illinois farmland are devoted to growing specialty crops on more than 3,200 farms. Illinois is the nation’s leading producer of pumpkins and horseradish and ranks in the top ten in acreage of cantaloupes, green peas, lima beans and sweet corn. Illinois also is home to a flourishing grape and wine market with 1,197 acres of farmland dedicated to growing grapes on 421 farms. Sales of all specialty crops in Illinois, including nursery and greenhouse sales, totaled almost $470 million in 2012. The IDOA will accept grant proposals until 4 p.m. May 1. Requests for proposal packets and additional information about the program can be found online at the department’s website at www.agr.state.il.us. For more information, call 217- 524-9129.

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Gary Bruch of Magnolia marks some particle board as he works to rebuild a woman’s bathroom during the Granville United Church of Christ’s mission trip to Moore, Okla., in February. The church has been sending mission teams to areas hit by natural disasters for eight years, including the latest trip to help repair homes after the tornado that swept through Moore last year.

Mission trip From Page 1 happens many times in these places, the contractor took their money and didn’t finish the job. And they were left with a hole in their exterior wall, and it was getting cold. We just went and helped close the house up. They were waiting for another con-

tractor, so we just helped them to stay warm.” The team also worked on another interior project in Oklahoma City for Habitats for Humanity. A woman had a small problem with her bathroom, but once they looked deeper, the entire bathroom had to be replaced. The UCC mission team will be making another trip in February 2016,

but the destination hasn’t been determined. However, it’s fairly certain someone will need help. Most of the group is pushing 60 or older, and more assistance would be appreciated. “The group is open to anyone to join us,” Bruch said. “Volunteers can call Rev. O’Neill at the United Church of Christ, 815-3392305.”

IHA honors area hospitals NAPERVILLE — The Illinois Hospital Association’s Institute for Innovations in Care and Quality has recently released its fourth annual Quality Excellence Achievement Awards Compendium of projects. This compendium showcases nearly 100 Illinois hospital and health system projects utilizing the Triple Aim philosophy — better care for individuals, improved health for populations and reduced per capita costs. Area hospitals included on the list are CGH Medical Center, Sterling; Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital, Dixon; and St. Margaret’s Health, Spring Valley. “The Quality Excellence Achievement Awards showcase the unceasing work of Illinois hospitals

and health systems to improve the delivery of high-quality patient care while reducing unnecessary costs,” said Maryjane Wurth, IHA president and CEO. “The compendium shares sustainable best practices with the entire hospital community to help transform the delivery of health care in Illinois.” Innovative projects and initiatives featured in the compendium addressed patient safety and quality, care coordination, readmissions, fall prevention, population health, C. deficit reduction, central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) and catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) reduction, medication management, among others. All compendiums have

received national exposure by being featured annually on the Hospitals in Pursuit of Excellence (www.hpoe.org), an American Hospital Association affiliate, website. In 2014, three of the HPOE’s top 10 viewed case studies were projects from IHA’s Quality Excellence Awards Compendiums. In total, the IHA Quality Awards Compendium projects had more than 4,600 views nationwide in 2014. The Illinois Hospital Association is also announcing its call for entries for its fifth annual Quality Excellence Achievement Awards. Award categories include: Health System, Rural/ Critical Access Hospital, Urban Hospital, and Palliative Care. The application deadline is May 29.

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CPASA announces upcoming alcohol training for sellers, servers PRINCETON — Community Partners Against Substance Abuse (CPASA) will conduct a Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers Education and Training (BASSET) class for sellers and servers of alcohol from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, at the Bureau County Health Department Conference Room, 526 Bureau Valley Parkway, Princeton. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. Participants will receive four hours of instruction required for certification through the Illinois Liquor Control Commission. Certificates will be issued upon completion of the course. The Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers Education and Training (BASSET) program is the state of Illinois’ seller/server training program. Under the licensing and regulatory auspices of the Illi-

nois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC), the BASSET Program is designed to encourage sellers, servers of alcoholic beverages to serve responsibly and stay within the law. Topics covered will include: Blood alcohol concentration or BAC, prevention and intervention techniques, information about Illinois state laws and statutes pertaining to alcohol service, proper techniques in checking IDs, and dram shop law and liability. The goals and objectives of the BASSET Program are: Train and educate sellers and servers to engage in responsible alcohol service, spot signs of intoxication and utilize various intervention techniques, prevent DUIs and alcohol-related fatalities, stop underage sales and underage drinking, and create safer communities and establishments where

alcohol is served. The BASSET training is mandatory in the city of Princeton and highly recommended in the rest of Bureau and Putnam counties as well as surrounding counties. The city of Princeton ordinance requires that an applicant or license holder and two individuals employed by an applicant or license holder to sell, serve or otherwise dispense alcoholic liquor must have successfully completed the BASSET program. BASSET training could reduce an establishment’s liquor liability insurance and can also be provided at a worksite upon request. A $25 registration fee and pre-registration are required. For more information, contact CPASA Director Dawn Conerton at 815-872-5091, ext. 224, or through email at dconerton@bchealthdepartment.org.

Putnam County Circuit Court The following fines and sentences were recently assessed in Putnam County Circuit Court. Driving 11-14 mph above the limit Steven E. Elias, 30, Magnolia, fined $230 plus six months supervision. Driving 15-20 mph above the limit Schuyler J. Foster, 22, Princeton, fined $120. Tara A. Marinez, 35, Joliet, fined $120. Michael A. Robison, 29, Putnam, fined $230 plus three months supervision. Driving 21-25 mph

above the limit Robert M. Rubio, 19, Oglesby, fined $280 plus three months supervision plus driver education. Dustin T. Ulanowski, 28, LaSalle, fined $140. Haul timber without proof of ownership Gregory J. Acuff, 56, Brandon, Iowa, fined $120. Unlawful/possession of a deer (two counts) James G. Shaw, 32, Dalzell, fined a total of $620 plus six months supervision per charge. The supervision periods will run concurrently.

Unlicensed driver Tara A. Marinez, 35, Joliet, fined $350. Possession cannabis less than 2.5 grams Colton W. Harris, 24, Geneva, fined $2,259 plus six months supervision. Possession other non-narcotic schedule I and II (two counts) Jacob N. Cantrell, 27, Kankakee, fined $5,510 plus two terms of six months jail with credit for six months time served plus 60 months probation. The probation periods will run concurrently.

Henry Yacht Club offers boater safety course HENRY — Throughout the year, many people operate motor-driven watercraft on the Illinois waters. Boaters have the responsibility of keeping this leisure activity free from tragedy and personal loss. Last year, the Illinois General Assembly approved several new laws aimed at increasing boater safety. Three specific measures addressed safety courses, towing guidelines and driving under the influence penalties. Specific to safety courses, individuals born after Jan. 1, 1998, must hold a safety certificate from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources in order to operate a watercraft with a more than a 10 horsepower engine. All of the new laws took

effect Jan. 1. The Henry Yacht Club is sponsoring a local offering of the Illinois Boating Education Course from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 18. The course will cover the basics of boating safety, equipment and requirements, navigation, motorboat, registration and titling, emergency measures and the Illinois boating laws. While on-line safety courses charge a $29.50 fee, in-person attendance at IDNR courses are free of charge. The course instructor will be Don Ackerman and the location will be The Landings at Henry Harbor dining room. Breakfast and lunch will be provided, with a $5 donation accepted at the door to help cover the cost of the food. Persons 12 and

over completing the eight hours of instruction and successfully completing the final examination will receive a State of Illinois Certificate of Competency. Students who are 11 years old may take the course but will receive their certificate mailed to them upon their 12th birthday. To register, contact instructor Don Ackerman at 309-635-1963 or dackerman@gmail.com. Walkins are also welcome. Boaters should remember to inquire with your insurance agency about boat insurance discounts for successfully receiving the safety certificate. For more details on boating regulations or other class offerings, call 800-832-2599 or visit http://www.dnr.illinois. gov/.

Chicago man arrested on drug charge A Chicago man was transported to the LaSalle County Jail after he was found to be in possession of a controlled substance. Anthony E. Lockridge, 34, of Chicago was found to be in the possession of less than 15 grams of

crack cocaine, a Class 4 felony. On Thursday, March 12, at 4:39 p.m. Mendota Police performed a traffic stop on Lockridge’s vehicle for a traffic violation in the 600 block of Sixth Street in Mendota. After

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The Editorial Page

Sam R Fisher

Terri Simon

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Missed minutes

Most of us use technology on a daily basis. I’m primarily speaking of cell phones now. The majority of us live in a world of cell phone contracts, apps, texting, gaming and more. We choose a provider and look for the best deal with unlimited minutes, texts, etc. We pay the bill each month to keep us connected to our friends, family, the world. It’s a way of life now, for most of us. By and large, I’m thankful for what cell phones have brought to the world. No longer will I ever worry if I have a flat tire or if a family member has an emergency, since I can make a call or be reached anywhere I am. It’s fabulous, and it’s changed the make-up of who we are. With cell phones, though, come technological manners which many don’t follow. Talking on your cell phone in certain places or situations just isn’t appropriate, and I’m rather annoyed when those unspoken rules Terri Simon aren’t followed. First and foremost, I don’t want to hear another person’s one-sided cell phone conversation. More important to me, I don’t like it when I’m with people who take a call and don’t excuse themselves from the table, the meeting or any social gathering. I think it’s rude, thoughtless. Because of my life at this newspaper, I feel I must leave my phone on 24/7. The other night we were out to dinner with friends, and my cell phone rang. When I noticed it was from the office, I promptly excused myself from the table, went to a remote area of the restaurant, and then apologized to my friends when I returned to the table, explaining the call came from the office and I felt obligated to take it, especially with newspapers coming off the press. Fast forward to a recent Saturday morning ... We don’t go out to eat a lot, but this particular Saturday presented us with the opportunity to grab a quick bite and a cup of coffee and discuss our weekend plans. It was just going to be a bit of a respite in what was going to be a rather hectic weekend. As we sipped coffee and talked about our day, a mom and her three children slipped into the booth in front of me. They didn’t present any distractions. They were only seated about a minute when ... well, you can about guess what I’m going to write next ... As the three children sat quietly, the mother immediately took out her cell phone, as they waited for their food. I don’t know if the mother was texting, playing a game, checking the previous day’s stock prices or what ... but it didn’t matter. She was completely consumed with her cell phone; the children chatted quietly among themselves. Still sipping our coffee, the quartet in the booth in front of me got their food. The kids were extremely self-sufficient. Despite their young age, they each were able to cut their food, spread butter and syrup on a pancake and squirt ketchup on some hash browns ... all the while their mom started to eat with her cell phone still in her hand. The kids ate quietly. The mom never said a word, her eyes still on her phone ... It was time for us to go. I couldn’t help but think of the moments this mom was missing, as she ignored her kids in the name of a what lived on that cell phone screen. Could she have been in the middle of an emergency, needing to use her phone? Perhaps, but I have to assume you wouldn’t be having a leisurely breakfast with three kids if there was an emergency situation at hand. I heard more of those kids’ conversation than their mother ever acknowledged ... The oldest was going to a sleepover that night. The youngest doesn’t like sausage. The middle child hates the color red. Maybe their mom heard their words, but she never acknowledged them. No kidding. She didn’t say a word to them. While we might have unlimited minutes on our cell phones, we don’t have unlimited minutes with those we love. And above all we must remember ... our cell phones can’t love us back. Putnam County Record Editor Terri Simon can be reached at tsimon@putnamcountyrecord.com.

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Amber Maggio Town: Lostant. Occupation: Work as a deli clerk at PC Foods. Family: Jeannie and John Maggio are my parents, and Rachel and Lindsey Maggio are my sisters. Pets: A dog named Sophie — she is an Australian Shepard and Lab mix. What is the last book you read: I think it was “The Last Diversion.” What is the last song you heard: I don’t think I’ve listened to the radio for two days.

First Person What is the last TV show you watched: Some movie called “The Holiday.” If someone stranded you on a deserted island and you could only have one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be: Pizza. If someone stranded you on a deserted island and you could take

only one thing with you what would it be: Do I get phone reception? Obviously then my phone so I can call for help! If someone handed you a million dollars, what would you do with it: I would buy a house, pay off all my bills and save the rest. Name a favorite restaurant: I really like Buffalo Wild Wings. What is something you like about your town: Overall it is nice; it is small, and you pretty much know everyone. What would be something you would want to change about your town: It stinks that it is so far away from bigger towns with things to do.

My 10 pounds of flour Have you ever heard the expression, “Putting 10 pounds of flour in a 5-pound sack?” It is a versatile expression and available for many occasions. My mom used that expression frequently as I was growing up. She used it to describe packing a suitcase, putting food away in her refrigerator, and describing, not necessarily in a flattering fashion, the too tight clothing worn by someone she passed by. Now and then, the “flour” in the expression got changed to a different, odorous, substance. That only happened in extreme situations and only when I heard but wasn’t supposed to be hearing what she was saying. Anyway, I think of this expression as a try to organize and figure out where to put everything in my small house. I am, on a frequent basis, a furniture mover. I always think there is some way to move things around in my house to provide more space, more function, more of something. If I move this table here and this chair here, it will give me more space. This furniture moving is caused by my overabundance of some items. One of the most predominant of those items is chairs — not overstuffed chairs, but dining chairs. I currently have in my possession, 14 chairs that would be considered dining chairs. These chairs go along with the three dining tables that are currently living at my house. Only one of these tables and four of the chairs were actually purchased by me. The other tables and chairs were acquired through family members. There are chairs and a table that have sentimental value and are difficult to do anything with other

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than keep and cherish. One table and its chairs are on loan, and mostly I am providing storage. But, whatever the reason, I have an abundance of chairs and tables. These contribute to my need to move furniture around and try to alleviate my 10 pounds of stuff. Of course, some of my “stuff” was not acquired because of family members. Most, I have to say, was obtained because I like it. There are the two antique trunks I probably don’t need, but I do like very much. I justify their status by filling them with 10 pounds of things that I can’t find space for elsewhere. A vicious circle I know, but it helps me come to terms with my liking of the trunks. There is my recent acquisition of a 1950s/1960s metal typewriter stand. Some of you may remember what I am talking about. It is metal, greenish gray, and has extensions on each side that fold down. I was in an antique mall, and I just couldn’t resist. It brought back memories of high school typing class and also of my first part-time job during college. As I sit writing this column on my laptop, I look at that table and think about the technology changes since I learned to type on a manual typewriter at a table just like this one. Frankly, when I purchased the typewriter stand and intended to use it as a sidetable, I was well aware I didn’t need another sidetable. I have plenty of those too, helping to

contribute to that 10 pounds of miscellaneous trying to fit into my small house. But, the typewriter stand does, I believe, look great next to the chair in my living room. If I could just find a small, antique typewriter to put on top, it would be perfect. See, I can’t stop myself. Oh, I forgot to mention my 10 pounds also includes some collections. These collections include refrigerator dishes, glass lemon or orange juice squeezers and Boyd’s Bears. My 2-year-old grandson calls the bears “My Babies.” He says there are more and more babies everywhere. Sad but true. The refrigerator dishes are those glass dishes with lids and in various sizes that were the precursors to plastic containers to use in the refrigerator. I love them, and they are in many prominent spots around my house. No folks, I am not a hoarder. I don’t have piles of paper and trash around my house. My husband says I throw the newspapers away before he is finished reading them. I have an abundance of favorite things and probably too much furniture. My 10 pounds trying to fit in my 5-pound house isn’t the garbage variety. It’s of the admiration variety. There are many things that I admire ,and I can’t seem to stop myself from adding more interesting things to cherish. One thing I do believe, if I just move that table and those chairs to a different location, I will have more space and it will look better. Then the 10 pounds will only look like 7 pounds, and it will be great. I just know it. Nita Wyatt of Wyanet can be reached at wyattnm1950@yahoo. com.

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Sports Panthers kick off season with a win By Dixie Schroeder

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BRIMFIELD — The Putnam County Panther baseball squad kicked off the 2015 spring campaign in style by beating host Brimfield Indians by a score of 8-4. The Panthers were behind 2-0 in the top of the third inning when their offense exploded for seven runs. Three doubles and two singles helped rack up the tally. In the top of the seventh, Neal Stasell added the eighth Panther run of the game when he stole home. Brimfield scored one run in the third and fifth, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit. Dan Pavlovich was the man of the hour in the contest. Pavlovich as pitcher, gave up four runs, struck out four, walked four and gave up six hits over four and two-third innings. Austin Biagini came in the game in relief and threw two and one-third innings of one hit, one walk baseball. On the offensive side, Pavlovich went three for four in the contest with a double and two singles and two RBI. Biagini, Stasell and Connor Bean all were two for four while Matt Donelson went two for three at the plate. Stasell claimed two of the five doubles in the game. Panther players besides Pavlovich with RBI included Stasell, Donelson, Biagini, and Matt Magana. Totals for the Panthers in the game included eight runs on 13 hits with two errors. The Indians had four runs on seven hits with two errors. The next game for the Panthers will be at Ottawa High School to play the Pirates at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 1.

Lady Panthers drop first game against Seneca By Dixie Schroeder

PC hosts annual all-star basketball contest By Dixie Schroeder

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GRANVILLE — It was a night for seniors on the basketball court as Putnam County High School hosted the annual All-Star North vs. South game on Saturday, March 28. North girls 61, South girls 56 In an exciting and tight girls’ contest, the North All-Stars won their game over the South All-Stars by a final score of 61-56. The teams were working hard offensively and playing a low brand of defense as the North was able to work the 2-point shot under the basket to help take a 32-29 lead at halftime. The South tried to battle back in the second half as the fouls started to fly. Leading scorers in the girls’ game included Mendota’s Abbey Bromenschenkel with 20 points and Erica Larson of Illinois Valley Chillicothe with 13. Playing for the South squad, Putnam County’s Megan Rehn had three points and Allison Voss chipped in two.

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Lady Panther Megan Rehn (right) gets ready to send off one more shot in her senior basketball career. Rehn was playing March 28 in the annual All-Star game where area seniors play on teams against each other.

North boys 107, South 102

In the boys’ contest, the North All-Stars topped the South All-Stars 107-102. Both teams played hard core offense with the North taking a 62-54 lead as the teams hit the locker room. In the second half, the baskets kept pouring in, with the South actually outscoring the North 48 -45, but it was not enough for the win. Mendota’s James Carroll led all scorers with 23 point in the game for the North. The South’s Michael Sypniewski of Marquette was close behind him with 22 points. Putnam County’s Nick DiazDeLeon added 16 points while Austin Biagini had three points for the South team.

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Panther Nick DiazDeLeon (21) shoots from the foul line during the first half of the boys All-Star game on March 28. The annual contest features premiere area senior players who play on the “North” and “South” teams.

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PERU — In a rain soaked week, the Lady Panthers managed to get in their first game of the season, traveling to Seneca to face the Lady Irish on Thursday, March 26. Unfortunately the path to victory wasn’t there and the Panthers lost 9-5. Putnam County took a 4-0 lead in the beginning of the contest but was unable to stay on the top. The Lady Irish poked away at Panther starting pitcher Jackie Osceola, taking the lead for good late in the game. Osceola (0-1) threw five innings in the game with Alec’s Davis taking over in the sixth inning and allowing no runs or hits. Coach Chris Walker saw some good things come out of the game. “We did some things well today, but you could tell it was game one of the season. We have a number of committed girls and they know that as time goes on we’ll gain more experience,” Walker said. “It’s going to take a lot of effort and work for us to get where we want to be. As long as we all have that goal in mind, we’ll be fine. That’s what grinders do. We just need to stay focused on our team goals.” Walker noted that Allison Boss (2 for 3), Ci era Keller (1 for 3), Kali Pet tit (1 for 3), Osceola (2 for 3), and Davis (1 for 3) led the offensive attack in the game. Big stick Annie Miller reached base three times with walks. The next contest for the Lady Panthers (0-1) will be against St. Bede at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 1.

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PC’s Allison Voss (44) goes to the basket during the PC’s Austin Biagini (5) proves that his high jumping days All Star game on March 28 at Putnam County High are not behind him as he offers up some defense in the School. Area seniors played in the annual contest. annual All-Star game on March 28.

Panthers race on March 28 in Joseph Cogdal Relays By Dixie Schroeder

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NORMAL — The start of the 2015 track and field season has had the Putnam County Panthers boys and girls team participate at the 46th annual Joseph Cordial Relays at Horton Fieldhouse on the Illinois State University campus on Saturday, March 28. On the girls’ side, the Lady Panthers were represented well by Leanne Smith who medaled with a fourth-place finish in the 60 meter hurdles. In the long jump, Lydia Warren took sixth place overall. In the relays the Lady Panthers took ninth in the spring medley with the team of Megan Rein, Margaret Boss, Smith and Warren. In the 4 x 200 meter relay, Olivia Lowly, Rae lee Poole, Rein and Warren took eighth. Several Panthers earned personal bests in the meet. McKinney Downy was 43 seconds faster than her best time in the 1600 meter race. Noah Flores ran a 55-second split in the 400 meter race. Seth Carlson threw a personal best in Photos contributed the shot put. The next meet for the Lady Panthers will start Leanne Smith (above) led the Lady Panther team with her fourth place finish in the 60 meter high hurdles, Lydia at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 2 at Lisle Peru sports complex. Warren (center) placed sixth in the long jump place and Seth Carlson (right) gets ready to throw the shot at the 46th The Panthers will run in a dual meet at Hall High School at annual Cogdal Relays March 28 in the Horton Fieldhouse on the ISU campus. 4 p.m. Monday, April 6.

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Community Open house planned for Kathy Mekley An open house to honor Kathy Mekley after 35 years of service to McNabb will start at 5 p.m. Friday, April 3, at Kathy’s Korner, 420 Main St. in McNabb. Beginning Thursday, April 2, the business will be known as One Paw’z Pub.

PCPS kindergarten preregistration set GRANVILLE — Students currently enrolled in preschool at Putnam County Primary School have received their packets for registration. Any students not currently enrolled at PCPS can pick up a registration packet, complete and return it to the Primary School office prior to April 14. At pre-registration you will need to bring your child’s county registered birth certificate indicating your child will be 5 years old by Sept. 1. If you have any questions, call the school at 815-882-2800, option 1.

Earth Day program will be held on April 18 MCNABB — The Midwest Institute for Environmental Spirituality and Putnam County Conservation District will be hosting an Earth Day program at the Putnam County Conservation District Natural Lands Area from 9 to 11 a.m. April 18. The program is for students from second- to fifthgrade, who will build a robin nesting house and pine cone bird feeder. Class size is limited, so registration is required by April 4. The cost for the program is $8. To register or get more information, call Kristen at 815-882-2319 or email pc_conservationdistrict@outlook.com.

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PCES announces fifth-grade honor roll HENNEPIN — Putnam County Elementary School has released its honor rolls for fifth grade for the third quarter. Students on the high honors list were James Baele, Erin Brook-

er, Katlyn Coan, Kalyn Grant, Abigail Koester, Eli Postula, Renae Ramey, Molly Roach, Lilly Sandberg, Paige Terando, Jaidin Trone, Zofia Uzella, Abigail Vacca, Reiley Wortz and

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Students jump rope to raise money GRANVILLE — Students in Putnam County schools participated in a Jump Rope for Heart event. Held in the primary and elementary buildings, students had the opportunity to raise money for the American Heart Association and then jump rope in physical education classes during the American Heart Association

Week. Students were able to practice jumping forward, backward, walking, running and partner jump roping. In total, the kindergarten through fifth-grade students were able to raise $3,538.50. With that amount, the students also earned the physical education program $200, which will be used for

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Births Announced Frund Jacob and Monica (Zemanek) Frund of Granville are the parents of a son, Huck Elijah, born March 16 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. He weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces and measured 19 inches. He was welcomed home by one brother, Hans. Maternal grandparents are Scott and Darla Zemanek of Granville. Paternal grandparents are Curt and Sue Frund of Ladd. Great-grandparents are Landy Flees of Granville, Chuck and Carolyn Frund of Spring Valley, and Phil DeArcos of Spring Valley.

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IVCH Briefs Grief recovery group PERU — The Illinois Valley Community Hospital Grief Recovery Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, and Wednesday, April 22, in Conference Room “C” on the fourth floor of IVCH. The group allows people who have recently suffered the loss of someone close to them to share their feelings and experiences with others who have also lost loved ones through death. The group meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. For more information, call Deacon Ray Fischer, IVCH pastoral care coordinator, at 815-780-3426.

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Students can apply for National Science Casting call for Stage 212’s ‘Cinderella’ Foundation research experience Application deadline is April 20 EAST ALTON – The Center for American Archeology (CAA), National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC) and Illinois State Museum (ISM) have announced the first year of the National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates (NSFREU) site. This NSF-REU site will provide students with interdisciplinary research experiences in archaeological and ecological sciences. Participants will gain practical experience in archaeology and ecology field research, data collection and analytic methods, and will generate an original research poster that presents their results to public and scientific communities. “This NSF-REU site is a great opportunity for undergraduate students to experience what it is like to conduct original, scientific research while receiving a monetary stipend,” Carol E. Colaninno, the program’s principle investigator and CAA research associate said. “Participants will work one-on-one with professional researchers in a dynamic learning environment. This truly is an exceptional opportunity for undergraduate students interested in archaeology, ecology and related sciences.” From June 15 to Aug. 7, students will investigate temporal changes within the environments of the Mississippi and Illinois rivers, with a specific focus on fish communities, to more fully understand the longevity of anthropogenic interactions within these environments. Ecological sampling will be held at the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. Laboratory analysis will be conducted at the CAA, NGRREC and the ISM. “We are really excited about this opportunity,” NGRREC education man-

ager Natalie Marioni said. “This is the first National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates award that we’ve received, and we are very pleased to be able to target students who might not have many research opportunities through their academic institutions.” While participating in this REU site, students will reside at the Center for American Archeology in Kampsville. Archaeological fieldwork will be conducted at the Golden Eagle site, the only prehistoric site with an enclosing embankment in the Illinois River Valley. Applicants should be entering their sophomore, junior or senior year of their undergraduate studies in Fall 2015 with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0). Although all students will receive full consideration, preference will be given to students enrolled in community colleges and four-year, non-research institutions. Students graduating in the spring or summer of 2015 are not eligible for this NSF site. Applicants should have an interest in interdisciplinary research, archaeology, and ecology. Although

students will engage mostly in archaeological and ecological research, undergraduates with interests in biology, biochemistry, environmental sciences, fisheries sciences, wildlife management, anthropology and paleosciences are encouraged to apply and will benefit from the educational programming of this REU site. Participants will receive a weekly stipend of $400 per week for eight weeks. Throughout the course of the program rooms will be provided at no cost. Students are also provided three meals a day Monday through Friday and breakfast and lunch on Saturdays. Students will receive local transportation to and from various field and laboratory sites and supplied with the required field and laboratory equipment. Students will also receive $300 in travel funds to present their research at the Midwest Archaeological Conference and/or the Illinois Chapter of the American Fisheries Society. The application deadline is Monday, April 20. For more information, including how to apply, visit http://www.caa-archeology.org/programs/reu.

LASALLE — Director Phil Grant has announced auditions for Stage 212’s Summer 2015 production, “Cinderella,” the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical adaptation of the classic fairy tale, will be at 7 p.m. Friday, April 10, and 10 a.m. Saturday, April 11, at the theater, located at 700 First St. in LaSalle. Callbacks will be at 5 p.m. April 11.

Grant will cast six principals, three supporting roles and an ensemble of ten to twelve dancers and singers. Auditioners should come prepared with a song selection no longer than one minute to be sung a cappella and should wear clothing appropriate for a dance audition. For more information, call 815-224-3025 or visit the Stage 212 website at

Healthy gardening class April 18 TOLUCA — On Saturday, April 18, University of Illinois Extension Marshall-Putnam master gardeners will offer a healthy gardening class in the Toluca Library at 10:30 a.m. This class will be a demonstration for those interested on vegetable container gardening. There will also be a discussion panel to answer any questions about gardens. This class is free of charge and is phase one of the healthy gardening project presented by the master gardeners. Phase one is educating the public on gardening practices by hosting a container gardening demonstration as well as having a question and answer session to help encourage and promote healthy gardening for families.

Phase two is supplying plants, seeds, containers, soil and possibly raised beds to those who need assistance. This is done in cooperation with the local food pantries and churches in Marshall-Putnam Counties. If anyone needs assistance, they are encouraged to call the University of Illinois Extension Office in Henry at 309-364-2356.

Phase three will be a class to show how to take the food from the garden and put it on the table. This year they are hoping to obtain a chef to demonstrate good food preparation with healthy vegetables from the garden. For more information, call Barb Dahlbach at 815452-2850 or the extension office in Henry at 309-3642356.

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Tax Deed No. 15-TX-1 Filed 3/20/15 TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. # 2011-00012 TO: COUNTY CLERK OF PUTNAM COUNTY; Luis A. Gonzalez Sr.; North Central Bank c/o David Ward, President; Julia Mosqeda; Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property, Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots. A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of Putnam County, Illinois as Case No. 15-TX-1. The property is Located At: 114 N. Milwaukee St., Mark. Legal Description or P.I. No.: 02-00-084-080. Said property was sold on 11/13/2012 for delinquent taxes for the year 2011. The period of redemption will expire on September 3, 2015. On 9/10/2015 at 1:30 p.m. the petitioner will make application to such court in said county for an Order for Tax Deed, should the real estate not be redeemed. Kathleen M. Hollonbeck, Petitioner Published in the Putnam County Record Apr. 1, 8 and 15, 2015.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN RE: ) The Estate of Gene) W. Greenwood, ) Deceased ) Case # 15 P 4 NOTICE OF CLAIM DATE Notice is given of the death of Gene W. Greenwood on May 21, 2014, and that Letters of Office as Executor were issued on March 5, 2015 to Dan Greenwood, whose address is PO Box 384, Granville, IL 61326, and whose attor-

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“PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT: Gladys Marie Moews (also known as Gladys Simpson Moews Brannon and Gladys S. Moews) died on December 26, 2014. The Circuit Court, Putnam County, on March 12, 2015, admitted to probate the Will of Gladys Marie Moews (also known as Gladys Simpson Moews

Brannon and Gladys S. Moews) and issued letters testamentary to Bettina M. Moews, P.O. Box 214, Granville, Illinois 61326, whose attorney of record is Jerold I. Horn, 401 Main Street, Suite 1650, Peoria, Illinois 616021230. Within 42 days after the effective date of the original order of admission any heir or lega-

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PCES students vote for their favorite Bluestem book By Annette Davis, Putnam County

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HENNEPIN — The fourth- and fifth-grade students participating in the Bluestem Book Award Program sponsored by the Illinois School Library Media Association (ISLMA) voted for their favorite book Friday, Feb. 27. This is the fifth year for the Bluestem Award book program at PCES. Students who read four of the 20 books on the list were eligible to vote for their favorite book. Students also had to pass the Accelerated Reader Quiz and complete a worksheet on the book. Fifty-nine students were eligible to vote. Students and staff enjoyed cookies, soda, and ice cream with toppings. Sixteen of the 20 books received votes with “The Stonekeeper” by Kazu Kibuishi earning the most votes. The book with the second most votes was “Small Steps: The Year I Got Polio” by Peg Kehret. “The One and Only Ivan” by Katherine Applegate was voted third. All of the votes were submitted to the state ISLMA website, and an overall favorite of all students in the state of Illinois will be announced March 20.

Fourth-grade students who were eligible to participate were Tori Balma, Blake Billups, Mikenna Boyd, Kaitlyn Brannon, Sophia Brown, Samantha Cirilo, Gracie Ciucci, Logan Cogdal, Ashton Cramer, Nicholas Currie, Lauren Faletti, Rihley Faletti, Alex Garrido, Olivia Gonzalez, Tyler Hall, Jadin Kierski, Myra Macias, Austin Mattingly, Jackson McDonald, Ryan Migliorini, Molly Miller, Milo Mucu, Quinn Postula, Andrew Pyszka, Joel Rangel, Arianna Rivera-Story, Laynee Sanchez, Gianna Sartin, Madelyn Torrence, Haile Turner, Tommy Twardowski, Spencer Voss, Tyler Waslesyn and Chase Ziano. The following fifth-grade students read four or more books to participate: Isac Alvarado, Jimmy Baele, Lena Barr, Erin Brooker, Lucas Carroll, Katlyn Coan, McKinley Cwikla, Linzee Fay, Kalyn Grant, Will Griffith, Ryan Judd, Alyssa Keigley, Jaden Oquenda, Anthony Parks, Renae Ramey, Eddie Reveles, Lillian Sandberg, Drake Smith, Jaxon Stoddard, Jaidin Trone, Zofia Uzella, Abigail Vacca, Clayton Wellenreiter, Isaac Wujek and Ferdese Zulbeari. A special thanks to the PCEF for their funding of a grant to provide for the purchase of books, treats, and medals. So far, 507 books have been read. Students

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read all twenty. Congratulations. Several other students are working toward this goal. Good luck. The teachers and staff of

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Area farmer breaks 100 bushel ceiling Dan Arkels grows 104 bushels per acre of soybeans By Ken Schroeder Shaw Media Service

TONICA — The U.S. Department of Agriculture released figures for the Illinois 2014 soybean crop on Feb. 26. Estimates put the record-breaking total at an average of slightly more than 50 bushels per acre, a level once thought impossible to break. Don’t tell that to Dan Arkels. “It started a year ago when I went to Commodity Classic in San Antonio. I was approached by a representative from Stoller USA; they make biological products,” Arkels said. “We got together and he said, ‘The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) has a yield contest, and we would like to help you accomplish that goal.’ I had tried for a couple of years, and I couldn’t even get close. I got within the mid-80s, but I couldn’t get any closer.” The extra help and determination must have made a difference. On a 30-acre

test plot, Arkels answered the ISA 100 Bushel Challenge with a 103.95 bushel per acre crop, nearly 15 bushels per acre more than the previous record. Arkels said it didn’t happen overnight; it took a lot of work. “It wasn’t easy, but it can be done, if you have the right soil and the right growing season,” Arkels said. “I had fertility down for 100 bushel crop; potash and phosphate to support that crop and nitrogen was applied to the crop in small increments throughout the growing season. The latest seed technology from Pioneer and a full-season bean, and we took care of them with a lot of application of product throughout the growing season. “We did two ground applications with foliar products in them, and then four aerial applications after that,” Arkels said. “We had a sprayer over that field six times altogether, and each time we had a cocktail of products that was going to feed and protect the

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Above: Lukach Seed employee John Glascock loads seed onto a palette at the company’s Streator location as he sorts a farmer’s order. Below: Lukach’s Streator locale has two storage warehouses where bags of seed are received from Pioneer. Many come as bags loaded on palettes for separation to various growers. Other orders are large enough, they’re sent in large ProBoxes for easier storage and sorting. Lukach’s new facility in Lostant has one slightly larger storage area to handle its smaller client base. work can get you there, it’s not a guarantee. “We know the genetics have the ability to produce in excess of 100 bushel (per acre) on soybeans, but there’s a lot to go into that. Weather is probably the biggest component to driving yields,” Lukach said. “We can do all the treatments in the world and the best seed in the world, and if the weather doesn’t cooperate, you’re not going to get those yields.”

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Ag Matters when corn prices are low. This study was a first step towards a greater understanding of how we can increase yields in the U.S. Corn Belt to meet increasing demand for corn,” she added.

“This principle that there is a ‘synergistic’ or greater-than-additive yield response under more intensively managed systems is new knowledge. Corn yields with today’s hybrids do

have the potential to increase with the application of protection chemicals and by making crop nutrients more plant-available,” she said. Gentry added that the

researchers hypothesize that corn yields can be further increased in a sustainable way, even beyond the results demonstrated in this study, with continued crop breeding

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