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Courthouse repair cost shrinks $58,000 By Ken Schroeder

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HENNEPIN — The Putnam County Board received some good financial news at its Monday, April 13, meeting. Renovations on the county courthouse will come in well under budget after re-examination of sections of the walls and columns

revealed less problems than originally thought. Initial estimates for the work came in at approximately $160,000. New figures show repairs will actually cost about $58,000 less. “As we’ve been pressing along, we’ve looked at all the brick surfaces on the buildings a little more closely. In the original construction estimate, we estimated 2 percent of the face

of each elevation of the brick and tuck pointing,” Kurt Rimmele of Basalay, Carey, Alstadt Architects Ltd. said. “As things progressed, we found we do need to replace the cracked brick, but some with the worn surface is holding up better than expected. We don’t recommend replacing it at this time. That was a substantial savings. “We also looked at the

concrete more closely. It was parged and covered over with a skin coating. We took some of the actual skin coating off and the structure of the staircase and the stoop itself are in good condition; better than anticipated,” Rimmele said. “Instead of tearing that all out as we had originally discussed and installing new concrete, we decided we’d go over

it with a new skin coating and that should hold up with a 10-year warranty. We thought at this time that would be more cost-effective.” Although the columns on the front of the courthouse had some rot on the interior, repairs were made that will allow the columns to remain with some extra support added. Care is being taken to

make repairs to the courthouse while maintaining the necessary standards to keep the courthouse on the National Historic list. The target date for renovation completion is May 29. In other action, the board: • Voted to grant authority to State’s Attorney

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Taking a gamble There’s gold in them there slots By Ken Schroeder

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Editor’s note: This is the first in a three-part series on video gaming in Illinois; how it works, where the money goes and who can benefit from allowing video gaming in their establishments. From its beginning in July 2009, video gaming in Illinois has been growing steadily. In 2014, state coffers took in almost $165 million from individuals playing the machines. That figure is just the tip of the iceberg compared to overall totals for video gaming terminals (VGTs). The nuts and bolts of Illinois’ video gaming The state allows up to five terminals per establishment, and the number of terminals in the state went up by almost 33 percent during the year. In January 2014, 14,426 machines were operating in 3,527 establishments. By year’s end, 19,182 terminals filled 4,675 businesses, an average of 4.1 terminals per location. How much money has gone into the terminals statewide? According to the Illinois Gaming Board, more than $8.24 billion was fed into the terminals in 2014, with a payout of more than $7.5 billion — an overall payout rate of 92 percent. Illinois requires a minimum payout rate per machine of 80 percent. The nearly $660 million dollars left over after payouts to VGT players is divided four ways. Using the rounded figure, the VGT profits would be separated Vol. 147 No. 34 One Section - 16 Pages

by percentage like so: Local municipalities — towns and counties where the VGTs are located — get 5 percent of the total, which statewide amounted to $33 million. The state receives 25 percent of the income for its share, the aforementioned $165 million. The owner of the machines and the owner of the establishment split the remainder down the middle for 35 percent each; roughly $231 million each statewide. The online application form for a license to have a VGT in an establishment is 10 pages of fill-in-theblanks that covers type of the establishment, names on the license, financial status of the business and the licensees, liquor license number and expiration date, any felony record and more. The site also says it will time out after one hour of inactivity, so applicants need to have all their information handy before they start. While there’s no application fee, there are annual fees for technicians, machine owners and VGT establishments. As a participating establishment, the Illinois Gaming Board charges a $100 license fee per year. There’s also a per machine license fee of $100, so carrying the full number of terminals costs $600 in state licensing fees per year. Many local municipalities will also ask for annual license fees ranging around $30 in the Bureau-LaSalle-Putnam County area. The affect on existing casinos For years, people who wanted to participate in video gaming legally had one option — trekking to the nearest casino, which in the Illinois Valley meant

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Putnam County Junior High (PCJH) school student Becky Ramey (left) reviews her presentation project board with PCJH teacher Jennifer Dudek. Ramey has qualified to participate in the state level of the Illinois Junior Academy of Science competition on May 2.

Do blondes have more fun? Just ask PCJHS student Becky Ramey By Dixie Schroeder

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MCNABB — For Putnam County Junior High School student Becky Ramey, hard work has paid off in dividends. Ramey recently participated in the Illinois Junior Academy of Science (IJAS) regional science fair at Northern Illinois University. Ramey, who has worked for the past 18 weeks on her science project “Does Hair Color Affect the Per-

ther questions when a special judge came back over to speak with her. To participate in the science fair, the students had to write a minimum 30-page scientific paper, create a tri-fold back board display and write a presentation on their project. Each of the three parts are then judged in the contest. Ramey was amazed with several different things during her experience. “I was impressed by how many different types of projects there were. I didn’t realize how many people did behavioral science (the division she was

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by each station. She was able to use the time to also go and look at other student projects as well. “After the parents left, I went back to my station and practiced my presentation,” Ramey said. “I was very nervous, as I tend to talk with my hands a lot. So I was trying to not do that.” Ramey ended up being the very last student to present, so her wait was a little longer than some of the other students. She noted when the judges finally came to review her presentation, she answered their questions. Her paper was taken and then judged in another area. She answered fur-

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HENNEPIN — The Hennepin Village Board announced the winners of the Deck Scholarships at its Wednesday, April 15, meeting. The scholarships are subsidized through proceeds of the Adam and Ira Deck Fund for the purpose of promoting educational and recreational activities. Although the Decks had no children of their own, they believed in the importance of education for Hennepin students. The first-place winner of the Deck Scholarships is Lauren Colby, daughter of Dane and Julie Colby. She will receive $1,200 each year for the next four years to help defray college costs. The second -place winner is Kristin Pinn, daughter of Michael and Linda Pinn. She will receive $1,000 each year for the next four years to help with college expenses. In awarding the scholarships, Village President Kevin Coleman recognized Marshall-Putnam-Woodford Regional Superintendent Phyllis Glazier for the years she has worked with the village to award the scholarships. “I’d like to thank Phyllis Glazier for her work over the last five years. She’s worked very hard on that,”

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Hennepin Village President Kevin Coleman stands with Kristin Penn (left) and Lauren Colby, this year’s recipients of the Adam and Ida Deck Scholarships. Since their inception in 1974, the Deck Scholarships have helped 90 students from Hennepin Township with college expenses. Coleman said. “The ROE is being broken up, and she is retiring this year. She has done a lot for the village of Hennepin by working on this scholarship.” In other action, the board: • Approved the letting of bids for a new parking area for the Ernest Bassi Park. Village engineer Bill Shafer estimated the cost of the project at $17,000. • Approved spending $4,100 on concrete for corroded village proper-

ty adjacent to Hennepin Marine. Hennepin Marine owner Rich Casey asked for the work and cited many improvements made over the years by the business to the surrounding area without asking for village assistance. • Approved a contract with KC Landscaping for village maintenance of parks for $2,250. • Approved a donation to the Putnam County Education Foundation of $1,100 in honor of the vil-

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Science From Page 1 in), and how many projects were related to it ... thought, ‘Wow, this was really neat!’” she said. Ramey also won the opportunity to present her project in a contest in California. She would receive a free trip to California and the school would receive $1,000. Ramey will be competing with other students from the science fair who also received this award. PCJH science teacher Jennifer Dudek was happy with all her students’ efforts. Those students included Erika Dean, Annalise Sabotta, Madison Keegan, Issa DeAmbrosio, Maddie Solomon, Paxton Zellmer and Vicky Paige. “All the girls I took with me that day did an incredible job representing PC Schools ... It’s a testimony to Putnam County as to how well they did and how hard they worked ... They give up a Saturday to go. All the girls did really well. All the projects were very highly rated ... Becky will represent us very well at state. The other girls got first place as well; they didn’t score quite as high as Becky did,” Dudek said. The IJAC state competition will be held May 1 and 2 at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale.

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Gamble From Page 1 a drive to Par-A-Dice in East Peoria or the Quad Cities. Now, many people have video gaming options available just minutes away from their homes. As a result, legalized video gaming has taken its toll on the riverfront casino industry, according to David Strow, corporate communications director for Boyd Gaming Corporation. “For the last couple of years, there has been a sustained decline in revenues,” Strow said. “Money has shifted steadily from casinos to video gaming.” Boyd Gaming Corporation owns 21 casinos nationwide, including the Par-A-Dice Casino where Illinois’ new pastime has had a definite impact on the company’s sole Illinois outlet. “There have been other states with video gaming, but Illinois is a unique mon-

Courthouse From Page 1 Christina Judd to act on the board’s behalf in the final negotiations of the dismissal of the Illinois Valley Community College lawsuit. • Discussed county participation in the Economic Development Corporation of North Central Illinois.

ster,” Strow said. “They’ve gone well beyond what they were supposed to.” Strow said video gaming hasn’t created that many more gamblers, but it has changed where they go to gamble. “Why drive to the casino when you can play down at the bar?” he said. Illinois’ video gaming law is a large part of the problem facing casinos in and around the state. While the law states establishments must either be a fraternal organization, a truck stop or sell liquor, gaming parlors have sprung up by making use of a loophole. By acquiring a liquor license and keeping a small selection of beer and wine in the building, parlors are able to take advantage of the liquor sales provision. Legislation was introduced in mid-2014 that would have placed a restriction on the liquor sales definition to only include establishments that made at least 60 percent of their revenue

from food and liquor sales. The bill passed through both houses of the Illinois General Assembly on June 27 and went to then Gov. Pat Quinn’s office, where it promptly disappeared. As of press time, the measure defining liquor sale qualifications has yet to be reintroduced in the Illinois General Assembly. Whether it returns, and whether Gov. Bruce Rauner will sign it, are questions currently left unanswered. Strow said he’s also worried about the lack of support for problem gamblers. “Casinos have a system in place. If a customer realizes he has a gambling problem, he can voluntarily place his name and information on a list. If the person ever goes to a casino afterwards, the system will not allow him to play and helps keep his problem in check,” Strow said. “Video terminals can’t do that. There’s no protection there.” Comment on this story at www.bcrnews.com.

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April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is reminding drivers to travel safely and avoid distracted driving. “As travel increases with the warming weather, I encourage everyone to put away their cell phones while they are behind the wheel and focus on the task at hand: Driving safely,” said White. “Studies show that distracted driving contributes significantly to otherwise preventable fatal crashes.” “Texting is the number one cause for distracted driving,” Putnam County Sheriff Kevin Doyle said. “People putting on make-

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lot of tickets in the county, but that’s more an issue of manpower,” Doyle said. “It’s not really been a big problem here yet.” On Jan. 1, 2014, the state law banning handheld phone usage while driving took effect. In the law’s first year, more than 37,000 drivers were convicted for texting, talking or dialing on their handheld devices. “It’s important we start educating kids when they’re young,” Doyle said. “The county conducts classes on it. Each year, we go to the driver’s ed courses and try to educate students on the dangers. It’s important to practice good driving habits early.” Shaw Media Service reporter Zita Henneberry contributed to this story.

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Three people hospitalized following two-car accident

April named Fair Housing Month PERU — April is Fair Housing Month and the Illini Valley Association of Realtors will join Americans across the country as they honor Fair Housing Month. This year marks the 47th anniversary of the 1968 landmark Fair Housing Act, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability. In addition to these seven protected classes, the state of Illinois also prohibits discrimination based on ancestry, age, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from military service, and “order of protection status” which was added to the Illinois list of protected classes in 2010. “Realtors build communities and believe everyone has the right to live wherever they can afford to live,” said Tom Guttilla, 2015 president of the Illini Valley Association of Realtors. “It is important to take time to recognize Fair Housing Month in order to promote awareness about fair housing laws, diversity, and inclusion in our communities.

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Realtors are committed to upholding these laws and to work tirelessly to offer equal professional services to everyone.” In celebration of Fair Housing month, the Illini Valley Association of Realtors Equal Opportunity in Housing Committee is sponsoring two major events. The first is a program on Fair Housing: “How Your Government Works for You – The Consumer” presented by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s Office. And immediately following all local mayors and village presidents are invited to sign proclamations proclaiming April as Fair Housing Month from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, in IVCC’s Community Technology Center, Room 124. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. The event is free and open the public. To register ahead or for more information, call the Illini Valley Association at 815224-1868. In addition, the public can look forward to “Open House” weekend, which is scheduled for April 18 –19 showcasing homes for sale throughout the area by Illini Valley Association of Realtor member brokers.

HENRY — A two-vehicle accident one mile north of Henry on Wednesday, April 15, sent three people to OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Marshall County Sher-

iff’s Department responded to the call at 5:44 p.m. Christopher Sonne, 29, of Princeton was southbound on Route 29 and making a left-hand turn onto 1450 N Road. He struck a northbound vehicle driven by Minasha Koga, 19, of Galva. Koga and a 17-year-old

female passenger in her car were taken to OSF by Henry Ambulance where they were listed in stable condition. A 16-year-old male passenger from the Koga vehicle was airlifted to OSF by OSF Medforce where he was listed in critical condition with non-life-threatening inju-

ries. Henry Fire Department, Henry Police, Lacon Police and Putnam County Sheriff’s Department also responded to the scene. The accident is under investigation by the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department and tickets are pending.

IVCH promotes Schaefer PERU — Jim Schaefer has been appointed vice president of physician and outpatient services at Illinois Valley Community Hospital. A resident of Peru, Schaefer had been director of physical rehabilitation services at IVCH since 2008 and director of the hospital’s CareToday urgent care clinic since

2012. He began his IVCH career in 2006 as a staff physical therapist. Before moving to the Illinois Valley, Schaefer was a co-owner of and physical therapist for Twin Rivers Physical Therapy in Moline. Earlier, he had been the lead physical therapist of the skilled nursing unit at Trinity Medical Center in Rock

Island. Schaefer holds a master of science degree from the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Des Moines University. His undergraduate degree is from Northern Illinois University. He is a member of the Illinois Valley Sunrise Rotary Club and the LaSalle-Peru High School Foundation Board. He is also involved

in numerous community activities, including the Schaefer founder and head coach of the Illinois Falcons Youth Track Club, an active member of the Starved Rock Runners Club and a member of the Cops4Cancer application committee.

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Jacob Baele MT. PALATINE — Jacob Edward Baele, 42, of Mt. Palatine died Friday, April 17, 2015, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Jake was born June 7, 1972, in Kewanee. Jake’s parents are Jim and Margie (Hughes) Wegrzyn. He married Brandy Hansen on June 17, 2003. He graduated in 1990 from Putnam Baele County High School. Jake also attended Illinois Valley Community College, where he received two associate degrees, one was in agriculture/business and the other one was in diesel mechanics. Jake was a union ironworker for 21 years for Local 386/444. He was proud of the work he did,

especially constructing the windmills. He volunteered for many years for the McNabb Ambulance and McNabb Fire Department, where he was fire chief. Jake enjoyed fishing, being outdoors, helping others, but above all participating in his son’s activities, such as Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. Jake’s devotion and love for his family, especially his boys, is truly a tribute to his character. He will not only be missed by his family, but by all who had the privilege to know him. Survivors are his wife, Brandy; two sons, Ryan and Jimmy, both at home; his parents, Jim and Margie Wegrzyn; two sisters, Kandy (Tim) Cockerill and Kerry (Darren) Merrell; his grandmother, Marjorie Hughes; 10 nieces and nephews, Kayla, Brittany, Riley, Haleigh, Devin, Amanda, Carrie,

Jacob, Jarrett and Hunter; and four great-nieces and nephews, Dunn Timothy, Mya, Aria and Aiden. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 22, at Emmaus Lutheran Church, McNabb, with Pastor Ann Ziegert officiating. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery, McNabb. Visitation was from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, at the Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel in Granville. An emergency personnel ceremony/walkthrough was at 6:30 p.m. Contributions may be directed to a college fund that has been set up for his sons at McNabb First State Bank. Pallbearers will be Jeff Zellmer, Sam Abraham, Chuck Hansen, Tim Cockerill, Darren Merrell and Ray Kubberness. Honorary pallbearers will be Riley Cockerill and Devin Merrell.

Acres of Adventures Camp coming in June PUTNAM — Acres of Adventures Ag Camp is coming to Condit’s Ranch this June. Youth entering second through fifth grades are invited to spend from 9 to 11 a.m. on June 16, 17 and 18 at the ranch experiencing outdoor activities with a farm focus.

There will be animals to meet, outdoor games to play and projects to complete. Snacks will be provided each morning. Condit’s Ranch is located up Log Cabin Hill in rural Putnam. The camp is a joint effort of University of Illinois Extension Mar-

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Elizabeth ‘Bette’ McCabe HENNEPIN — Elizabeth J. “Bette” McCabe, 87, of Hennepin went to be with the Lord surrounded by her family on Friday, April 17, 2015. She was born July 24, 1927, in Peoria to Dr. Edward W. and Ethelyn (Anderson) Newhaven. She married John E. McCabe on Oct. 30, 1953, in Quincy, McCabe Ill. John and Elizabeth had two children, Catherine L. (James) Phillips and Linda L. (Michael) Pinn, both of Hennepin; three grandchildren, Amy J. (James) Carboni of Granville, Joleen A. Burton of Arlington, Tenn., and Kristen E. Pinn of Hennepin; and two great-grandchildren. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren meant everything in the world to her. She also enjoyed spending as much time as she could with each

one of them. For over 65 years she taught piano, organ and vocal lessons, receiving her major in music from Bradley University, Chicago Conservatory and the Carl Cravens Vocal Studios in Chicago. She was an organist for 50 years at various churches, including St. Edwards (Chillicothe), Immaculate Conception (Ohio, Ill.) and St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Hennepin. She organized and directed “The Quarternotes”, a ladies Barbershop Harmony singing group in Ohio, Ill., and Amboy and directed three community cantatas held at the United Methodist Church in Hennepin. She was past president and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary (Hennepin Post 1044) for 34 years, and a member of the Altar and Rosary Society of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Hennepin. She is survived by two daughters, three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, several cousins, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband on May 19, 2008; a sister, Mary Catherine, shortly after birth; and her grandson-in-law, Ryan Burton in July 2014. A Mass of Christian Burial was at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Hennepin with Father Patrick DeMeulemeester officiating. Burial was in St. Anthony’s Catholic Cemetery, Hennepin. Visitation was from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, April 20, at the Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel, Granville, with a prayer service at 7 p.m. There was an additional visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and Hennepin United Methodist Church. Pallbearers were Kent Tomblin, Mark Judd, Terry Judd, Elizabeth Koester, Eugene Litherland and Aubrie Wall. Online condolences may be made to her family at www.dcfunerals.com.

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6 • The Putnam County Record • Wednesday, April 22, 2015

The Editorial Page

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The Legend of Ford and Zaphod I know this will seem kind of strange, but as you may have noticed, I’m not one who writes a lot of opinion columns. Not sure why really, but I have come across an issue I really feel hasn’t been visited of late in the media (if at all) so I will just say it: Yes, America, I am a crazy cat lady. A while back, my husband and I adopted two male kitties from a litter at Friends of Strays in Princeton. After signing many papers to prove we were decent, worthy potential cat owners, we took our two orange COMMENTARY cats home. We take turns naming our cats, so the names Ford Prefect and Zaphod Beebelbrox were chosen, so you know whose turn it was to name the cats. We nursed them through several illnesses based from their time in the shelter, and then craziness happened when Ford was eight months old: he ate a partial ball of string. Yes, a ball of string. We called the Bureau Valley vet who we have taken our cats to for 30-plus years and were told to wait overnight and see if he would pass it. What I couldn’t tell them was how much actual string was on the ball. To make a long story short, I took my first title as crazy cat lady when Ford went in for surgery and came back home several days later with five surgical scars on his little body. Fast forward to three months ago. My “children” are now a little over 2 years old. One morning when the husband was feeding the pair, he accidentally partially stepped on one. They tore into each other like bats out of you know where, and we had to separate them for fear of raising blood. (Theirs and ours.) We again took them to the vet, and they were diagnosed with displacement anger issues. We asked what treatment is given to animals with these issues this severe and the vet, bless her heart, told us with a straight face they could be put on kitty Prozac. Yes, again, I said kitty Prozac. Not knowing what else to do as we were sleeping in separate rooms, each with a cat to keep them from killing each other or howling all night long, I then took the mantle of “crazy cat lady, part two” and signed off on the Prozac. To my surprise after talking with a lot of folks, I have found this is a lot more common than I thought (the animal Prozac thing). I have heard stories of how this has helped many friends’ animals. At this point in time, we are still trying to reunite our cats. I am watching that Jackson Galaxy guy on Animal Planet and trying to get pointers on ways to do this. My husband has been very understanding of my obsession and new part-time job as a cat whisperer. Oh yes, I’ve also been entertaining family and friends with updates on the “Legends of Ford and Zaphod” stories on social media ... just look me up on Facebook. Putnam County Record staff writer Dixie Schroeder can be reached at dschroeder@putnamcountyrecord. com

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First Person Sara Taliani Town: Hennepin Occupation: Co-owner, Route 71 Autobody. Family: Husband and three kids. Pets: A dog. Last book you read: I just finished People magazine. Last song you heard: I never know the name of songs; I just listen to the radio. Last TV show you saw: The 12 o’clock news. 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: Lasagna. If someone stranded you on a deserted island and you could take only one thing with you, what would it be: My family. If someone gave you a million dollars what would you do with it: Put my kids through college. I’d invest some and go on vacation. What are your favorite area restaurants: I like all of the Putnam County restaurants. What do you like about your town: It’s small. What would you change about your town: I would love to see a soccer field added to the town.

Life lessons from the TV While watching television the other day with my kids, I wondered what kind of lessons they were picking up from their favorite shows. I thought back to the shows of my childhood and what my impressionable mind learned from them. Here’s what I came up with: From “Three’s Company,” I learned never to jump to conclusions about anything I’ve overheard while eavesdropping on someone else’s conversation. Everything I think I’ve heard is likely wrong. I also realized I should stay away from guys like Larry, Jack’s lecherous neighbor. Unfortunately everything I know about karate moves came from Don Knotts’ Mr. Furley, which means I am doomed if I ever get in a real fight. From “Charlie’s Angels,” I learned every girl needs back up. Always bring your friends to assist you in case things get dicey. I also realized you always need a Plan B for every situation. Plus, confidence can take you a long way. If you act like you know what you are doing, people think you do. “The Love Boat” made me realize it’s OK to talk about your feelings, just not to the people you really care about. You need to pick an unsuspecting bartender who is just trying to do his job. Then you bore him to death complaining about your problems. I continually fight my urge to call every bartender Isaac and spill all my innermost secrets. “Scooby Doo” taught me it is OK to be yourself. In fact, it’s more than OK — it’s awesome. Fred loved wearing that unmanly ascot, and he made it work somehow. Velma was

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the brains of that operation. She didn’t care that Daphne was prettier than she was, or that Fred was constantly pairing himself up with Daphne when they went looking for clues. Shaggy wasn’t embarrassed about being a coward; he embraced it. “Schoolhouse Rock!” really drilled lessons in my head. It taught me about the government, language and how the world works. “I’m Just a Bill” should be introduced in school to every child. From “Happy Days,” I learned it is not creepy if a grown man wants to hang around a bunch of high school students. For some reason, that grown man will be idolized by every teenager in town. In addition, I realized it is never too late to improve your life — the Fonz did when he became a teacher, probably because he wanted access to even more teenagers. “Hart to Hart” taught me it is good to be a millionaire. Money means you can jet set from one adventure to the next and always look glamorous while doing it. I wish the show had taught me how to become a self-made millionaire. That would have made things a little easier. From “Magnum P.I.,” I learned freeloading has its perks. If you can find a security gig in Hawaii which only requires you to solve the occa-

sional case, you should probably take it. “The Brady Bunch” taught me so much: Men think they are better drivers than women, but they actually aren’t; I should always watch for flying footballs before a big date; and a woman with no job should hire a live-in housekeeper to help her keep up the house. “Super Friends” taught me every team has a weak link. I’m talking to you, Wonder Twins. But, sometimes, those weak links manage to actually contribute something for the greater good. If you can be anything, be smart. I learned that from “MacGyver” and the Professor on “Gilligan’s Island.” From “Little House on the Prairie,” I learned to ignore the Nellie Olesons in my life and to be grateful we live in a time when we have medicines to fight diseases and immunizations to prevent them. From “The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams,” I learned mountains get a lot more foot traffic than I ever dreamed possible. And if I get lost in the mountains someday, there will likely be a gentle, kind man who will find me and help me survive instead of the crazed sociopath I imagine I would encounter. From “The Greatest American Hero,” I learned to never stop trying — even heroes have to put in hard work. Watching William Katt stumble his way through learning his new powers made me appreciate that opportunities can fall out of the sky — literally in this case — but it is up to you what you do with them. PCR Copy Editor Shannon Serpette can be reached at sserpette@ bcrnews.com.

Wednesday, April 22, 2015 • The Putnam County Record • 7

Sports

Putnam County boys track team earns medals By Dixie Schroeder

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PCR photo/Dixie Schroeder

Lady Panther Kali Pettit (2) swings to hit the ball and drive her teammate in during the April 16 game versus Roanoke Benson/LowPoint Washburn.

Lady Panthers 2-2 last week By Dixie Schroeder

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The Lady Panthers earned two wins in the Tri-County Conference this week, scoring a total of 33 runs against Roanoke Benson-Washburn. PC drops two against Fieldcrest, Eureka The Panthers lost two games on Saturday, April 18. In the first game, shaky fielding was the story as the Lady Panthers lost to the Eureka Lady Hornets, 11-0. Jackie Ossola pitched three innings and gave up nine hits, nine runs (five earned) and tossed one walk and one strike out. C.C. Davis came in the game in relief for two innings, giving up two hits, two runs, two strikeouts and one walk. Ossola took the loss. The Panther offense was only able to garner three hits, two by Paige Veronda and one by Ciera Keller. In the second contest, the Fieldcrest Lady Timberwolves took the win over the Panthers 5-3. Davis pitched the entire seven innings in the loss, giving up 11 hits and five runs (two earned). Davis also had two walks, four strikeouts and one hit bats person. The Lady Panthers found their offensive mojo pounding out 11 hits, but couldn’t string them together for runs. Annie Miller and Taylor Kreiser each went 2 for 4 with an RBI, Keller was 2 for 3. Allison Voss smacked a double and had an RBI.

Panthers tame Wildcats 17-0

The Lady Panthers steamrolled Tri-County foe Roanoke Benson/Washburn Lady Wildcats in a home game on Thursday, April 16. The squad pounded out 11 hits in the 17-0 route. Cleanup hitter Miller was 3 for 3 with a home run, three runs scored and two RBIs. Veronda hit two for two in the game with a double, two walks and four RBIs. Allie Pletsch was two for three with an RBI. Tori Smoode, Shyan Kreoger and Allison Voss all pitched in one RBI as well during the contest. Davis pitched the one-hit no-run game, giving up only a hit batsman in the game for the win.

Panthers earn first win of the week

The squad traveled to face Roanoke Benson/Washburn Lady Wildcats on Monday, April 13. The Panthers were dominant in the game and won 16-2. The team pounded out 12 hits in the game and took advantage of the Wildcats’ four errors. Miller was three for four at the plate with two doubles, a triple and six RBIs. Allison Voss went two for two, scoring two runs and earning two walks. Kreiser went two for three with a walk while Ossola was one for two with two walks. Other RBIs were driven in by Veronda and Keller. Winning pitched in the contest was Ossola who pitched five innings for the win. She scattered six hits, one walk and had five strikeouts. The next game for Coach Chris Walker’s team is on Thursday, April 23 when the Panthers face Marquette. Game time for the Tri-County foes will be 4:30 p.m.

The Putnam County Panther boys track team participated in two meets this past week. Coach Chuck McConnell noted his team is making strides towards success. Panthers race at Rollie Morris invite The squad participated in the multiple team event on Saturday, April 18. Three events saw the Panthers earn medals. In the 4x800 meter relay, PC took fourth place with a time of 4:49. The team is comprised of Noe Flores, Jon Sabotta, Jimmy Hewitt and Owen Mallery. The team of Noe Flores, Hewitt, Mallery and Dominic Greene took sixth place with a time of 1:42 in the 4x100 meter race. Noe Flores also took second place in the 400-meter run at 2:14. In other events, Greene ran a 12.9 in the 100-meter dash and 25.6 in the 200-meter race. Ryan Caulfield clocked a 13:59 in the 100-meter dash. In the 400-meter race, Caulfield pulled in at 1:09. In the 1600-meter run, Noe Flores clocked a 5:13 and Sabotta a 5:31. Sabotta earned a 12:11 in the 3200-meter race. In the field events, Mallery hit 26 feet, 8 inches, Greene jumped 16 feet, 10 inches and Mario Flores made 16 feet 1 and a half inches in the long jump. In the shot put, Luke Griffith and Seth Carlson tied at 29 feet, 7 inches each. A distance of two inches separated Griffith (80 feet) and Carlson (79 feet, 10 inches) in the discus.

Panthers host home meet

PC hosted a quadrangular home meet on Monday, April 13, against St. Bede, Henry-Senachwine and OttaPCR photo/Dixie Schroeder wa Marquette. PC’s Seth Carlson flies through the air as he flings the

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discuss at the quadrangular track meet on April 13.

Panthers suffer first loss of season By Dixie Schroeder

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The Putnam County Panthers played four games this past week, earning a win and a loss in the Tri-County Conference standings. Stasell’s big stick helps Panthers win The Panther’s Neal Stasell had a big game against Erie-Prophetstown on Friday, April 17. Stasell collected two doubles, a triple and drove in three RBI to help lead his team to the win. He drove in Austin Biagini with a double in the top of the eighth for the winning RBI. Connor Bean also smacked a triple during the game for an RBI. Alec Veverka and Biagini were 1 for 3 each, with Veverka nailing an RBI. Matt Donelson earned the win for the Panthers, pitching one and two-third innings. He gave up two hits, one walk and had one strikeout. Veverka pitched an inning and a third and Biagini started the contest, pitching five innings.

PC earns revenge versus RB

Putnam County took a win in the second meeting of the Tri-County Conference foes on Thursday, April 16, by a score of 7-2. Michael Glenn pitched five innings, behind a shaky Panther defense which made three errors. Glenn gave up five hits, one unearned run and had only two walks and four strikeouts. Veverka pitched the final inning of the game. Stasell had another big game at the plate, He slammed a double and had three RBIs, along with one walk. Biagini went two for four, scoring three runs in the lead-off slot. Bean went 1 for 2 with an RBI. Matt Magana and

Dan Pavlovich each were 1 for 3 at the plate in the game.

Panthers lose first game against RB

Pavlovich earned a tough loss in the first meeting of the week with Roanoke-Benson on Tuesday, April 14, as the Panthers lost 3-1. Pavlovich pitched six strong innings, giving up seven hits, two earned runs and striking out seven. He also gave up two solo shot home runs that were the difference in the contest. His teammates struggled in the field, making three errors in the game. The Panthers had seven hits but couldn’t string together much in the way of runs. The Panthers scored one run in the fourth on a Jeff Baker RBI sacrifice fly. Stasell had two hits in the game.

Panthers earn first loss of season

The Panthers traveled to Illinois Valley Chillicothe (IVC) on Monday, April 13, and lost an error filled contest by a final score of 9-7. There were 10 errors made in the game, of which four were Putnam County’s which gave IVC three unearned runs. Stasell started the game, going three and one-third innings. He gave up four hits and two runs, one earned. Donelson, Brandon Elliot and Matt Magana also pitched with Magana earning the loss in the game. Putnam County could only gather five hits in the game. Top of the list was Stasell’s grand slam home run. Biagini also hit a triple, had a walk and an RBI. Nick DiazDeLeon went 1 for 3, and Veverka did the same earning an RBI. The Panthers will next face Tri-County Conference foe Marquette on Thursday, April 23. Game time is 4:30 p.m. for the home contest.

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C.C. Davis pitches the softball to catcher Paige Veronda in the varsity game on April 16. The Lady Panthers won 16-2.

Above, Brandon Elliot rounds third base during a Panther rally on April 16. The Panthers were playing the Rockets of Roanoke-Benson at Jenkins Field. Left, PC’s Matt Magana (22) catches an infield pop fly as centerfielder Austin Biagini (15) looks on during the contest

8 • The Putnam County Record • Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Lady Panthers earn success on the track By Dixie Schroeder

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GRANVILLE — The Putnam County Lady Panthers ran two meets this past week at Hall High School with some individual success stories. Rollie Morris Invitational The Panthers were among multiple schools who participated in the annual Rollie Morris Invitational on Saturday, April 18. Liv Lawley finished fourth in the 300-meter hurdles while Lydia Warren took fourth in the 400-meter race. Warren also finished fifth in the long jump while Margaret Voss finished sixth in high jump. The 4x200 meter relay team of Raelee Poole, Lauren Colby, Lawley and Megan Rehn finished fourth. In the 100meter high hurdles, Leanne Smith earned second place while Lawley took fourth. Lady Panthers race at Hall The Lady Panthers raced in a meet at Hall High School on Tuesday, April 14. The team scored 68 points, finishing fourth. In the 100-meter race, Poole clocked in at 14.10 while Megan Keegan was right behind her at 14.75 seconds. Rehn led the Panthers in the 200-meter dash in fifth place (29.00 seconds) while Colby (30.17) and Voss (32.10) were

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right behind her. Warren, who has been tearing up area tracks in the 400-meter dash, took third place (1:05.1). Keegan at 1:08.9 placed fifth while Voss timed in at 1:12. Stretching out in the 800-meter race, McKena Downey finished seventh (2:46.7) while Emma Cyr took eighth (2:47.1). In the longer distance races, PC had four participants. In the 1600-meter dash, Ashlyn Haage clocked in at 6:50.7 and Cyr was three seconds behind her at 6:53.7. Downey logged in at 7:59, and Mariah Landeros raced in with an 8:02 effort. Haage also finished fourth in the 3200-meter run at 14:20.5. The Panthers placed multiple times in the hurdle events. In the 100 high hurdles, Smith took second at 17.9 while Lawley earned a sixth-place finish at 19.0 flat. Three Panther runners earned their stripes in the 300-meter hurdles. Paige Griffith (51.4) took third, Lawley (55.5) took fourth and Smith (57.0) took seventh. PC’s 4x400 meter relay of Poole, Keegan, Haage and Warren took second with a time of 4:32. The 4x100 meter relay of Warren, Rehn, Colby and Poole ran their race in 55.20 seconds while Lawley, Rehn, Colby and Poole ran the 4x200 meter relay in 1:57.20. The Lady Panthers will next race in the Gordon Mool invitational race in Amboy on Thursday, April 23.

PC’s Barnett heading home to western Illinois By Kevin Hieronymus Shaw Media Service

GRANVILLE — James Barnett and his family are heading home. The Putnam County High School varsity girls basketball coach is moving back to his native western Illinois, accepting a teaching job in driver’s ed at Camp Point Central. He grew up in nearby Barry, Ill. He will serve as assistant boys basketball coach under his former high school coach, Todd Plattner, with the opportunity to take over for him in a few years. Barnett also expects to be an assistant baseball coach and eighth-grade girls basketball coach. Barnett leaves Putnam County after three years as the varsity girls basketball coach and three years at

the junior high. He led the Lady Panthers to three straight regional championships, compiling a 67-21 record. “I could not be happier with my time at Putnam County as this was a fantastic place for me to begin my career. I thank everyone that gave me and my family support and accepted us into the community as one of their own,” Barnett said. “I especially want to thank all my former players, parents and assistant coaches over the years as they have made this a very enjoyable and successful six years. I will miss Putnam County and always have a special place in my heart for this school and community.” Barnett and his wife, Ashley have two boys, Graham, 3 1/2 and Abram, 10 months. Comment on this story at www.bcrnews.com.

On the speedy side of the track, in the 100-meter dash, Greene finished fifth (12.66) and Griffith took ninth (15.30). The 200meter race had Greene coming back in third place (25.51). Noe Flores took third in the 400-meter race with a time of 1:03.58. In the long distance events, Caulfield earned a seventh-place finish in the 800-meter dash (3:08.87). The 1600-meter race had Sabotta (5:39.46) and Noe Flores (5:57.4) finishing sixth and ninth respectively. Sabotta (12:14.71) and Caulfield (13:44.37) competed in the 3200-meter race and took third and sixth respectively. In the 300-meter hurdles, Mario Flores ran a 49.17 for third place. PC took first in the 4x200 relay with a time of 1:43.05. In the 4x400 meter relay, the Panthers ran to a thirdplace finish at 4:26.37. In the third relay of the day, the 4x800 meter relay, the Panthers earned a second-place finish at 10:05.55. The Panthers were well represented in field events as well. Greene jumped to a second-place finish in the long jump (18 feet, 1 inch) while Flores earned third place (16 feet, 7 and a half inches). Sabotta triple jumped to third place at

33 feet, 5 and three-quarter inches. In the shot put, Griffith (32 feet, 10 and a half inches) earned fourth place. In the discus, fifth and sixth place were earned by Griffith (84 feet, 11 inches) and Carlson (81 feet, 9 and a half inches). The Panthers next travel to Amboy on Thursday, April 23, to participate in the annual Gordon Mool Invitational. The meet will start at 4 p.m.

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Panther Noe Flores (front) races the leadoff leg in the 4 by 800 meter relay on April 13. The Panthers hosted a quadrangular meet with St. Bede, Marquette and Henry.

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Community

Foockle recognized at IVCC

Upcoming events Spring Fling Bazaar in McNabb MCNABB — The McNabb Fire Department’s Spring Fling Bazaar will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 25, inside the fire department at 391 Route 89, McNabb. The event will feature more than 40 crafters and vendors, and include raffles, a 50/50 and food concessions. All proceeds will go to the fire department for fire equipment. Admission is free.

Taco sale on May 3 GRANVILLE — Sacred Heart Altar Society is hosting its second annual taco sale on Sunday, May 3. Orders will be for carryout only at a cost of three tacos for $7 per order. Tickets can be purchased from any Altar Society member, from Granville National Bank or by calling Vicki at the parish office. Extra tacos for freezing can also be ordered in advance at a cost of $20 per dozen. Advance sales are open until April 26.

OGLESBY — Lorri Foockle of Granville has earned Illinois Valley Community College’s 2015 Connie Skerston Memorial Award for Support Staff Distinguished Service and will be recognized Friday, April 24, at the 19th annual Employee Recognition event at Grand Bear Lodge. Foockle is a financial aid advisor and has been employed full-time with the college for more than 13 years. Foockle began her career at IVCC in 2001 as a programmer. She became associate director of information systems in 2003 and in 2007 became a financial aid advisor. An IVCC alumnae, she has served on several committees and teams at the college including several support staff service projects. Foockle has also completed a special leadership training program sponsored by the Illinois Association of Financial Aid Administrators (ILASFAA) and has served on ILASFAA committees. Employees nominate individuals

McNabb garage sale May 2 MCNABB — The McNabb spring garage sale will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 2. Anyone with a McNabb address who would like to have a garage sale should call Candace Haar at 815-882-2224 and leave a message with name, address of the sale site and telephone number to get on the list. There is no charge for the garage sale. Emmaus Lutheran Church will provide a bake sale and coffee hour at the James Goldasich Community Building at the fire station from 8 to 11 a.m. or until sold out. Putnam County Emergency Medical Service will serve lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Public restrooms will be available also.

Human trafficking program HENNEPIN — Human trafficking takes place more than you might realize, sometimes in our backyard. The Hennepin United Methodist Women’s Group will sponsor a three-session informational series to teach more about human trafficking and how close to home it hits. The program will be held on Wednesdays, April 22, May 6 and May 20, at the church. In addition, the movie “A Path Appears” will be shown in three, half-hour segments during the program. Each week, the movie will be followed by discussion, questions and answers, more information and consideration on what actions can be taken to prevent the problem. Light refreshments will be served. The public is invited.

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Putnam County pre-k screening is May 4 and 6 GRANVILLE — L.E.A.S.E. and the Putnam County School District will offer a preschool screening on Monday, May 4 and Wednesday, May 6. The screenings will be during school hours at the Putnam County Primary School in Granville. Putnam County children who will be 3 on or before the screening dates are eligible for this screening. It will cover small and large muscle development, speech, language, hearing, vision, cognition and social skills. Parents who have other develop-

mental concerns about their child can discuss those during the parent interview. All Putnam County families with age-eligible preschoolers are encouraged to take advantage of this screening. Results from the screening can be used to help determine a child’s eligibility for the early childhood program at the Primary School Building in Granville. At this time the early childhood program is a state-funded program paid for with a grant from the Illinois Board of

Education. It offers developmentally appropriate experiences for young children to strengthen their skills for success later on in school. The program includes hands-on activities presented in a positive and encouraging environment. Parents interested in making an appointment for this early childhood screening are asked to call Janice Hoffman at 815-882-2800, ext. 1. Call during the weeks of April 20 and April 27 to schedule an appointment for this preschool screening.

Ag in the Library at Putnam County libraries Magnolia and McNabb libraries have been given two barn/silo book shelves that were donated by an area family. Julie Read from the University of Illinois Extension office and Peggy Smith of the Putnam County Magnolia branch library have been working together

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Kunkels will note 65th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Aloysius (Rita) Kunkel of 113 N. 16th Road, Lostant, will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary with an open house from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at the Kunkel home. The event will be hosted by their children. It is requested that gifts be omitted. Aloysuis Kunkel and the former Mary Rita Ehrnthaller were married April 22, 1950, in St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Toluca. Their attendants were Kathleen Schmidt, Cecelia Schwab (now deceased) and Sister Teresa Kunkel. Flower girls were Barbara (Ehrnthaller) Klahre and Mary Pat (Schwab) Bryant. Groomsmen were August Kunkel Jr. (now deceased), Richard Kunkel and Lawrence Kunkel. Ushers were Raymond Ehrnthaller (now deceased), Joseph Ehrnthaller (now deceased), Joseph Kunkel and Eugene Kunkel. Altar boys were Chris Kunkel and Ken Kunkel. They are the parents of 14 children, John (Linda)

Kunkel of Aurora, George (Rochelle) Kunkel of Naperville, Thomas (Laurel) Kunkel of Lostant, Andrew (Debra) Kunkel of Seatonville, Rosemary (James) Wall of Granville, Virginia (Steven) Jesiolowski of Hollowayville, Stephen (Mary) Kunkel of Lostant, Charles (Laurie) Kunkel of Normal, Paul (Debra) Kunkel (now deceased) of Peru, Christina (Timothy) Corcoran of Ottawa, Daniel (Maria) Kunkel of Plainsboro, N.J., William Joseph Kunkel (deceased at infancy), Elizabeth (Herman) Emmerling of Spring Valley and Dennis (Amy) Kunkel of Rochester, Minn. They also have 45 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Al was a farmer. Rita is a homemaker and raised 13 children. They are members of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Lostant, the Women of St. John’s and the Henry chapter of Knights of Columbus. They are charter members of the McNabb American Legion and Auxiliary.

Free concert in LaSalle LASALLE — BLEND, a cappella quartet, will present a free community concert from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at the Grace United Methodist Church, 1345 Chartres St. in LaSalle. The group mixes the great music of yesteryear with today’s comedy. Light refreshments will be available.

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Briefs Blood drive May 18 MAGNOLIA — There will be a Red Cross blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. Monday, May 18, at New Hope Parish at the Magnolia Church. This will be the last blood drive at that location. The July 20 blood drive will be at the drive’s new home at the McNabb Fire Station.

HPD senior cards results HENNEPIN — The Hennepin Park District had its monthly senior citizen card party on Wednesday, March 25. Winners playing Euchre were Nora Lee Sipe, Emma Zelinski, Peg Cooper, Mary Crook, Margaret Eattoni and Nancy Bejster. The next card party will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, in the Hennepin Park District Community Room. All area senior citizens are invited. Cookies and coffee will be served. For more information, contact the Hennepin Pool at 815-925-7319.

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IVCC holds awards banquet OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College recently held the 48th annual student academic awards banquet in the gym. Among the 129 students honored were Thomas J. McCormack scholars Tiernan Ebener of Peru, Kaleb Pytel of LaSalle, Carly Haywood of Ottawa, Lauren Urbanowski of Peru and Danae Ross of rural Princeton. McCormack scholars maintained a minimum 3.75 grade point average in at least 14 semester hours over three consecutive semesters. Among the students achieving GPAs

of 3.25 or higher in 12 or more hours for two consecutive semesters were Cody Bornemann of Granville, Chelsea Gruenwald of Mark and Rachel Russell of McNabb. Keynote speakers were criminal justice and forensic science instructor Dr. Rebecca Donna, winner of the 2015 Stephen Charry Award for Teaching Excellence, and honors program students Leigha Pastorik and Micaela McGinley, both of Ottawa. Mark Grzybowski, associate vice president for student services, gave the introduction and President Jerry Corcoran gave the welcome.

‘In the Garden’ event set for April 29 HENRY — Henry United Methodist Church will host the third annual “In the Garden” event on Wednesday, April 29. Luncheon tickets are now available for purchase and can also be purchased that day. Tickets are $6, and the luncheon will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A salad bar, including German potato salad, a variety of other salads, sandwiches and beverages, are included in this price. This year, single serving desserts will be offered for $2 at the luncheon and will be available in the dining room for purchase with the meal. Carry-outs are available. Doors will open at 10 a.m. There will

also be a garden market and the bake sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cookies will be offered at $5 per pound. There will be a wide variety of cookies, breads, pies and other treats to take home. One dollar of every ticket sold will be given to the Seven Baskets Food Pantry in Henry. Last year more than $280 was given to the food pantry to further support the needs of the community. Part of the annual fundraising proceeds will also be given to the Henry Ecumenical Vacation Bible School program. For more information, call the church office at 815-364-2634 Tuesday though Friday between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Wine tasting planned for May 3 UTICA — The Putnam County Cancer Killers Relay For Life team will host a wine tasting event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 3, in the August Hill Winery tasting room at 106 Mill St. in Utica. Tickets are $15 on or before April 24 and $25 after April 24 and at the door. Tickets include wine tasting with cheese and crackers. There will be raffle tickets and chances on bottles of wine

available to purchase. There are only 100 tickets available. To reservce tickets, contact Kim Chambers at 309-532-2077 or kimberchamber@gmail.com or go to Gonet Insurance & Realty office in Granville. All proceeds from the event will benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Marshall and Putnam Counties.

Scholarship opportunities announced I.F. Doug Stonier and Ella Stonier Education Trust GRANVILLE — The I.F. Doug Stonier and Ella Stonier Educational Trust provides college scholarships to a number of college students for the school year commencing in August. To be eligible, each student must have resided in the township of Granville, Hennepin or Magnolia in Putnam County for a period of three years prior to the award of a scholarship. The scholarships will be awarded on a basis of educational capability and financial need to students working toward a bachelor’s degree who are entering their third or fourth year of college. Applications for a scholarship may be picked up at the Granville National Bank in Granville. Completed applications will be accepted no later than May 30. The Granville National Bank is the trustee for the I.F. Doug Stonier and Ella Stonier Educational Trust.

Tri-County Opportunities Council ROCK FALLS — At least 12 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 Development through its Community Services Block Grant 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, must be attending an Illinois accredited post-secondary educational institution of higher learning during the fall of 2015 and be a resident of Bureau, Carroll, LaSalle, Lee, Marshall, Ogle, Putnam, Stark or Whiteside counties. Students must be considered fulltime (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. Application deadline has been extended to Thursday, April 30. More information and application forms may be obtained by contacting the office at 800-323-5434, ext. 15, or on the website at www.tcochelps.org.

Erna A. Moews Memorial Scholarship GRANVILLE — Members of the Erna A. Moews Memorial Scholarship Fund committee announced the availability of scholarships for the 2015-2016 school year. Applicants must be high school graduates and pursuing a major in architecture, fine arts, science, mathematics or computer science who are entering their third or fourth year of college. The students must have resided for a period of three years in Granville Township. Applications forms may be obtained from the Granville National Bank. Completed forms must be submitted to the Granville National Bank by May 30.

IVCC Wind Ensemble will present concert on May 3 OGLESBY — The Illinois Valley Community College Wind Ensemble will present a concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 3 in the Cultural Centre. Admission to the concert is free and the public is invited

to attend. The performers include IVCC students, local and regional music educators, and community instrumentalists dedicated to the promotion of quality wind and percussion music.

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District, Natural Lands Area Office, McNabb, IL at 12:00 P.M. May 26,2015. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Tentative Budget and Appropriations Ordinance will be made conveniently available for public inspection at the Natural Lands Office, by calling 815882-2319. Board President- Kathy Zurinski Putnam County Conservation District Published in Putnam County Record April 22, 2015.

Court Street, P.O. Box 302, Hennepin, Illinois 61327 for a non-refundable fee of $25.00. A Certified Check or Bank Draft, payable to the order of the Village of Hennepin, or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the Bidder and an acceptable surety in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid shall be submitted with each Bid. Attention is called to the act that not less than the minimum salaries and wages as set

forth in the Contract Documents must be paid on this project, and that the Contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex or national origin. The Village of Hennepin is an equal opportunity employer. The Village of Hennepin reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or to waive any informalities in the

bidding. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for 30 days. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance and payment bond of 100% of the amount of the contract. The form of bond will be satisfactory to the Owner. BY ORDER OF: Village of Hennepin Published in the Putnam County Record, April 22 and 29, 2015.

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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS The Village of Hennepin will receive bids for construction of a parking lot and sidewalks in Ernie Bassi Park in Hennepin until 10:00 A.M. May 13, 2015 at the office of Hennepin Village Clerk. This project includes the installation of a concrete parking lot and sidewalks in Ernie Bassi Park. Contract documents, including Plans and Specifications, are on file at the office of Illinois Valley Surveying and Consultants, 401 Court Street, P.O. Box 302, Hennepin, Illinois 61327. Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained from Illinois Valley Surveying and Consultants, 401

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LEGAL PUBLICATION NOTICE The Village of Magnolia water department has completed the consumer confidence report (CCR) for the year 2014. This report will not be mailed to each consumer. The CCR includes basic information on the sources of your drinking water, the level of

any congtaminants that were detected in your water, and compliance with other drinking water rules, as well as some educational materials. Copies of the CCR will be posted in the Post Office, Magnolia Library, LJ’s Cafe and by contacting Mark Ahlers. Published in the Putnam County Record April 22, 2015.

sonable, unwarrantable or unlawful use by a person or property, real or personal, or from his own improper, indecent or unlawful personal conduct which works an obstruction or injury to the right of another or of the public, and produces such material annoyance, inconvenience, discomfort, or hurt that the law will presume an actionable nuisance. (E) To throw or deposit any offal or other offensive matter, or the carcass of any dead animal in any water course, lake, pond, spring, well or common sewer, street or public highway. (F) To erect, continue or use any building or other place for the exercise of any trade, employment or manufacture, which, by occasioning noxious exaltations, offensive smells or otherwise, is offensive or dangerous to the health of individuals or of the public. (G) To obstruct or encroach upon public highways, private ways, streets, alleys, commons, landing places, and rights-of-way. (H) To keep or deposit on or scatter over any premises lumber, junk, trash, debris, or unused, unusable or inoperative objects, or equipment such

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pests, animals or insects, provided that the presence of earthworms and a compost pile shall not constitute a nuisance. (M) To place, deposit, leave or dump any trash, ashes, broken articles, garbage, junk, refuse or waste material of any kind on any premises in the Village without the consent of the owner or tenant in possession thereof. (N) To own, maintain or keep a dwelling unit unfit for human habitation or dangerous or detrimental to life, safety or health because of lack of repair, defects in the plumbing system, lighting or ventilation, the existence of contagious diseases or unsanitary conditions likely to cause sickness

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Continued from page 12 among persons residing in said premises or residing in proximity thereof or detrimental to the public good. (O) To store or place any materials in a manner which may harbor rats. (P) To maintain or permit the existence of any dangerous or unsanitary building or structure. (Q) Any other uses or conditions of property which, due to their existence, create an environment which could be prejudicial or detrimental to the public health or welfare. (R) The open storage of junk, refuse, scrap, disabled or damaged vehicles, whether awaiting repair or not, is prohibited in the city. For the purpose of interpretation, open storage shall be any storage not contained completely within a building or structure enclosed on all sides by walls and by a solid roof on the top. Section II – Duty To Maintain Property: No person owning, leasing, occupying or having charge of any premises shall maintain or keep any nuisance thereon, nor shall any person keep or maintain such premises in a manner causing, substantial diminution in the value of the other property in the neighborhood in which the premises are located or which shall be harmful to anyone or the public at large, nor shall any person allow the keeping of any animals which shall cause unreasonable disturbance to others. Section III - Abatement Of Nuisance By Owner. The owner, owners, tenants, lessees, and/or occupants of any lot within the corporate limits of the city or within the extra-territorial jurisdiction of the city upon which such storage is made, and also the owner, owners, and/or lessees of said personalties

involved in such storage (all of whom are hereinafter referred to collectively as owners) shall jointly and severally abate said nuisance by the prompt removal of said personalty and to completely enclose buildings authorized to be used for such storage or such other manner necessary to abate such nuisance. Said prompt removal shall be completed within ten (10) days of notice from the Chief of Police or any duly authorized police officer. Section IV – Failure Of Owner To Abate. If said owners shall allow said nuisance to exist or fail to abate the nuisance, they, and each of them, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined as set forth as follows: a. Any person violating any of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in an amount not less than fifty dollars ($50) nor more than two hundred dollars ($200) plus court costs. Each day such violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as such hereunder. Section V: That the Clerk shall give such notice to public news media and the general public and shall publish this Ordinance, all as is directed by statute. Section VI – Validity If any Section, paragraph, clause, or provision of this Ordinance shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the invalidity or unenforceability of such Section, paragraph, clause, or provisions shall not affect any of the remaining provisions of this Ordinance. Section VII: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval and publication

in the manner provided by law. PRESENTED, PASSED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Village board of Trustees of the Village of Granville, County of Putnam, and State of Illinois, held on the 7th day of April 2015, with 5 Trustees voting aye, 0 Trustees voting nay, 1 Trustees absent, 0 Trustees passing, and the Village President not voting, which meeting was held on the 7th day of April 2015. Passed and Approved: April 7, 2015 Douglas Gimbal – Village President ATTEST: Kari J. Moore – Village Clerk Published in the Putnam County Record April 22, 2015.

of six. Total capital request for this grant application is $41,000. This project will be included in a Consolidated Vehicle Procurement Program undertaken by the State of Illinois on behalf of Putnam County Achievement Services, Inc., with State and Federal Funds. B. Relocation: Relocation Assistance will not be required. C. Environment: This project is being implemented to minimize environmental impact. D. Comprehensive Planning: This project is in conformance with comprehensive transportation planning in the area. E. Elderly and Disabled: All new equipment included in this project will meet ADA accessibility rules for the elderly and persons with disabilities. II. At the hearing, the Putnam County Achievement Services, Inc. will afford an opportunity for interested persons or agencies to be heard with respect to the social, economic and environmental aspects of the project. Interested persons may submit orally or in writing, evidence and recommendations with respect to said project. III. A copy of the application for a state grant for the proposed project for the intended service area will be made available for public inspection at the office of Putnam County Achievement Services, Inc. Michelle Slutz, Executive Director 128 First St. Standard, IL 61363 815-339-2711 Published in the Putnam County Record Apr. 22, 2015.

LEGAL PUBLICATION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: State of Illinois Paratransit Vehicle Grant for the Putnam County Achievement Services, Inc. Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by: Putnam County Achievement Services, Inc. On: May 1, 2015 at 10:00 am Where: Putnam County Community Center, 128 First St., Standard, IL 61363 In: Main Conference Room I. For the purpose of considering a project for which financial assistance is being sought from the Illinois Department of Transportation, pursuant to the Illinois Department of Transportation’s general authority to make such Grants, and which is generally described as follows: A. Purpose: Putnam County Achievement Services, Inc. is seeking funding for replacement of One (1) Paratransit MiniVan with the seating capacity

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Yepsen named to dean’s list CLINTON, Iowa — Shelby Yepsen of Granville has been named to the fall 2014 dean’s list at Ashford University in Clinton, Iowa. Yepsen completed six or more credits and received a grade point average of 3.5 or higher during the semester ending Dec. 12, 2014.

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