PCR-04-27-2016

1 Front

Single Copy Cost 50¢ Volume 148 No. 35

POSTAL PATRON LOCAL R.R. BOXHOLDER CARRIER ROUTE PRESORT

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Overpaid: Tax allocation errors identified IDOR discloses findings to Illinois Auditor General

By Terri Simon Dave Cook

and

news@putnamcountyrecord.com

SPRINGFIELD – An overpayment of an estimated $168 million throughout the state of Illinois was recently uncovered and announced on Wednesday, April 20.

According to a press release from the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR), “a recent tax system modernization initia-

tive at the IDOR uncovered a misallocation to the Personal Property Replacement Tax (PPRT) Fund.

The error has resulted in overpayment of an estimated $168 million to the taxing districts that receive PPRT disbursements.”

The overpayment was identified during the implementation of the IDOR’s new general ledger system, which was designed to enhance accuracy and efficiency at the

department.

The PPRT was implemented in 1970, when the state’s new constitution did away with the personal property tax local governments levied against corporations, partnerships and other business entities. For the past 46 years, the state has collected the replacement tax and allocated it to local governments — counties, municipalities, schools, townships, park districts, fire

protection districts and more.

The error occurred in 2014 when changes were made in the state’s paperwork, and IDOR began paying out too much money to the aforementioned entities.

Statewide, approximately 6,500 districts are effected by the overpayment of funds. While the overpayment for most of the 5,291 Illinois taxing districts wasn’t substantial

period of time. The Auditor General’s regularly scheduled Financial and Compliance Audit of the Department began today (April 20), and we have fully disclosed the calculation error to the auditors for appropriate review.”

The total overpayment for Putnam County in its entirety is $434,967.24 (see accompanying chart).

At a time when school

and amounted to less than $10,000 per district, there were 10 districts across the state where the overpayment was more than $1 million.

“We are certainly sensitive to the impact recouping these funds will have on some of our taxing districts,” said Connie Beard, IDOR director. “We will be working with the impacted taxing districts to establish a plan to recapture the funds over an extended

Overpaid Page 2

Weathering the storm together Mike O’Sullivan of Granville’s Hidden Paradise Alpacas has welcomed the newest edition to their herd. Born in early April, Angelica the baby alpaca, or cria, will soon be as large as the big sister standing next to her.

l e a

PCR News photo/ Dave Cook

Angelica the alpaca arrives ...

Granville votes to help the PCCC with donation

By Dave Cook

news@putnamcountyrecord.com

GRANVILLE — The Granville Village Board meeting on April 19 began with a presentation from the director of the Putnam County Community Center (PCCC), Michelle Slutz. Slutz provided an overview of the services provided, the importance of those services to the well-being of the community and how the lack of state funding is threatening those services to those most in need.

According to Slutz, the center started in 1975 as a senior center but has recently transitioned into a community center.

“We’re considered by our funding agency as a community focal point. We aim to serve all ages, however, we’re primarily funded for the aging population and improving seniors’ lives. We’re also a disability resource center, although we don’t receive any funding for it. We provide information assistance, community outreach, transportation services, we’re a heating and cooling center; and we provide a congregate meal five days a week at noon. It’s our most costly program and brings in the most people. We’re also funded for support of families and caregivers, grandparents raising grandchildren and various other programs,” Slutz said.

PCCC Page 2

Kenworth over Ford

Hennepin Village votes to purchase a new truck

By Dave Cook

news@putnamcountyrecord.com

HENNEPIN — As the first snowflakes begin to fall this next winter, Hennepin residents will see a shiny new

Kenworth plowing village streets. During the Hennepin Village Board meeting on Wednesday, April 20, a vote was taken to choose whether the new village truck would be a Kenworth

Vol. 148 No. 35

th

One Section - 16 Pages

SM-PR2650734-0427

e 0 y 0 ; d . m s o e e d d e t e r e d l f h . o t o l e , p

“PRSRT STD.” US Postage Paid No. 486 SHAW MEDIA

© The Putnam County Record

l 30 i r Ap

or a Ford. The Kenworth won unanimously.

The Ford F-750 was less expensive at $99,500, but the board felt the durability and power of a Kenworth T370, along with a more

convenient repair facility, made the Kenworth the better choice at $125,550.

The board will now decide which financing option is better for the village and then purchase the truck

through CIT in Peru. It will take an estimated four to weeks for the chassis to be built, and the remaining work will take another four to six weeks.

Village President Kevin

Beer Tent + Two Bands JOE STAMM BAND 9-11PM MACHINE GUN WILLIE QC 6-8PM NO COVER CHARGE - FREE GATE (Following races)

This event is being held in conjunction with the Davey Camlin Memorial Motorcycle Race.

www.marshallputnamfair.org

Coleman said, “This will be a no-frills truck without any expensive options, no polished wheels or anything like that.”

Truck Page 5

MAR SH FAIR ALL- PUT GROU NAM NDS

2 Local

2 • The Putnam County Record • Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Overpaid From Page 1 Serving Putnam County Since 1868 815-875-4461 Published at Granville, Illinois each Wednesday $20 Per Year in Advance in Putnam County $40 Per Year in Advance Outside of Putnam County

Contact Publisher Sam Fisher

sfisher@putnamcountyrecord.com

Editor Terri Simon

tsimon@putnamcountyrecord.com

Submit

The Putnam County Record encourages readers to submit news for publication in our paper.

Special events, weddings, births, awards and honors, anniversaries, promotions, etc. are welcome items for the paper. Some fees may apply.

Schools, businesses, organizations and groups are encouraged to send information on activities and events.

Email to:

news@putnamcountyrecord.com Photos should be sent as an attachment.

Call us at 815-875-4461

POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Putnam County Record, P.O. Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356

Do you have a news tip?

Call the PCR newsroom at 815-875-4461.

districts across the state are grasping for any dollars they can save, the news isn’t good.

Topping the list of the money that needs to be reimbursed to the state is the Putnam County CUSD 535, which was overpaid more than $334,000.

“It’s very disappointing news; it’s certainly not as simple as us owing them money because under the general state aid formula for schools, the more CPPRT funding we receive, the less general state aid funding we get. That means while we may have gained some state funding from CPPRT, we then lost state general aid funding because of that CPPRT gain. There-

fore, if we were paying back the CPPRT, then inversely the state should be paying us back for what they would owe us in general state aid,” Putnam County Superintendent Jay McCracken said.

McCracken also shared why he thinks the state should absorb their errors rather than expecting repayment.

“In addition, the CPPRT money is used to operate our school district and to help keep property taxes as low as possible. It’s not money going into some sort of savings account; it’s actually spent as we receive it, therefore we know it’s been put to good use already. We believe it’s the state’s error, and it makes no sense for them to expect us to pay them back for those two reasons,” McCracken said.

Overpayments to Putnam County

The following are the amounts the various Putnam County entities will have to reimburse to the state of Illinois because of taxation disbursement errors. The total amount owed throughout the state is $168 million, and the total owed throughout Putnam County is $434,967.24.

Putnam County $33,842.88 Granville Village $415.30 Hennepin Village $8,886.88 Magnolia Village $46.73 Mark Village $51.20 McNabb Village $53.80 Standard Village $92.00 Granville Township $992.39 Hennepin Township $4,663.48 Magnolia Township $221.54 Senachwine Township $165.55 Hennepin Park District $22,831.33 Granville and Hennepin FPD $2,706.56 McNabb FPD $131.74 Magnolia FPD $53.89 Standard FPD $258.27 Putnam County Conservation District $6,872.42 Putnam County CUSD 535 $334,113.81 Granville Township Road and Bridge $2,420.09 Hennepin Township Road and Bridge $15,499.08 Magnolia Township Road and Bridge $504.69 Senachwine Township Road and Bridge $143.61

CPASA announces drop off sites for National Take Back Day On April 30, CPASA (Community Partners Against Substance Abuse Coalition), Princeton Police Department, Buda Police Department, Granville Police Department, Tiskilwa Police Department, Walnut Police Department, Wyanet Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs.

Medications will be accepted for disposal at the following locations: • Princeton Police Department, 605 Elm Place, Princeton, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Granville Police Department/Village Hall, 316 S McCoy St, Granville, from 10 a.m. to noon.

• Buda Police Department/Village Hall, 105 W Main St, Buda, from 9 a.m. to noon.

• Tiskilwa Fire Department, 135 N High St, Tiskilwa, from 9 to noon.

• Walnut Police Department/ Village Hall, 114 Jackson St, Walnut, from 9 a.m. to noon.

• Wyanet Police Department/ Village Hall, 101 S Maple St, Wyanet, from 9 a.m. to noon.

The service is free and anonymous; no questions asked.

This past September, Americans turned in 350 tons of unused, expired or unwanted drugs at over 3,800 sites operated by the DEA and its thousands of state and local law enforcement partners. This was the 10th National Take Back Day event since September 2010; cumulatively, these events have collected 5,525,021 pounds of drugs. Locally, CPASA and its law enforcement partners have collected over 9,000 pounds (4.5 tons) during this period.

According to the Acting DEA Administrator, Chuck Rosenberg, “the numbers are shock-

Follow your hometown newspaper on Facebook.

Putnam County Community Center Spring Vendor Fair Saturday, April 30 from 10 AM-1 PM Free admission – Variety of vendors 50 50 & Vendor Raffles Concession Stand – Bake Sale Come out & find mom the perfect gift just in time for Mother’s Day! Putnam County Community Center 128 First St. Standard, IL 61363 (815)339-2711 or (800) 757-4579 www.pcaservices.org SM-PR2650743-0427

Likewise, Hennepin Park District manager Sandy Hrasch isn’t pleased with the news of the overpayment.

The park district owes the state more than $22,000.

“It’s a shame someone else screwed up, and now we have to pay for it. The longer they spread out the repayments, the better it will be. But if it’s done over a shorter time, the impact will be greater, and we may have to possibly reconsider some projects,” Hrasch said.

As of press time, the Putnam County Record had not received a response from Putnam County Board Chairman Duane Calbow.

For a complete list of all taxing districts impacted by the allocation error, visit IDOR’s website at tax.illinois. gov.

ing — approximately 46,000 Americans die each year from drug-related deaths. More than half of those are from heroin and prescription opioids.” With four out of five new heroin users starting with prescription medications, he stated he knows “the take-back program makes a real difference.”

This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs.

Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines — flushing them down the toilet or

PCCC From Page 1 In 2015, the PCCC, which has partnered with BPART, gave almost 3,000 rides, helped almost 300 clients through the outreach program, served about 3,000 meals, provided information assistance to 300 and helped support 80 caregivers.

“These are high numbers for such a small county,” Slutz said.

According to Slutz, the PCCC should receive approximately 25 percent of its funding from the state. With certain programs entirely funded by that money, no state budget means those widely used and needed programs can’t be provided.

Along with federal funding, the center also does its own fundraising events, however, some federal funding is directed through the state budget, so once again, no state budget means more funds are being withheld from those needing it the most.

Slutz said, “As of March we were owed just under $20,000 from the state. We’re hoping to stay open at full force through the end of our fiscal year, but after the beginning of the next year, we don’t know. We may have to look at closing at least one or two days, if not more. Even though we’re guaranteed some funding, we don’t know how much we’ll be cut.

We have no word from our funding agency; there’s no reassurance. We’re hoping to weather this storm and come out OK.”

throwing them in the trash both pose potential safety and health hazards.

According to the 2014 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 6.5 million Americans abused controlled prescription drugs. The DEA’s National Take Back Initiative events are also a significant piece of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy’s prescription drug abuse prevention strategy.

CPASA also has the ongoing Prescription Drug Disposal Program called P2D2 with locations at the Princeton Police Department, Bureau County Sheriff’s Office and Jail, Spring Valley Police Department, Putnam County Sheriff’s Department, Ladd Police Department and Walnut Police Department.

If you would like further information on the National Take Back Day or the P2D2 program, call CPASA at 815-872-5091.

Also, visit CPASA’s website at www.cpasa.org.

Slutz also shared her appreciation of the community support the PCCC received after sending out an appeal letter earlier this year.

“The community has been incredible, and the support received was incredible; we were overwhelmed by the response and help they’ve given us,” Slutz said.

The Granville Village Board moved quickly to vote for a $1,000 donation to the PCCC and surprised Slutz with their generosity.

“Thank you so much; I wasn’t expecting this. Once again the people of Putnam County have stepped up in an amazing way to help those in need, I can’t express how much this means to us,” Slutz said.

In other board news: • The Granville Police Department has adopted a policy for and will begin carrying Narcan, the nasal spray opiate antidote, for overdose cases.

• The board approved the yearly audit from Hopkins and Associates at a cost not to exceed $6,300.

• The board approved the purchase of a USTI palm reader for water meter reading.

The new reader will make the data and billing processes more accurate and efficient.

• The bid of $4,800 for mulch replacement at the parks was approved.

• Garage sale sign up will continue until May 1, and the sales will be held Friday and Saturday, May 6 and 7. For more information call the Village Hall at 815339-6333.

• Clean-up Day will be Saturday, May 14.

3 Local

Wednesday, April 27, 2016 • The Putnam County Record • 3

PC School Board applauds student successes Board announces several new hires

By Dave Cook

news@putnamcountyrecord.com

GRANVILLE — The Putnam County School Board meeting on April 18 began with acknowledgements of students’ recent achievements and the benefits provided by a recently-awarded grant.

Media Center Director Annette Davis spoke with the board about the 46 books and 21 eBooks purchased with the proceeds of a $1,500 grant. She then helped introduce three fourth-grade teachers and three of their students who shared their favorite part of the recently completed Earth Investigators program. Students learned about many different aspects of geology, conducted experiments and hosted presentations from the University of Illinois Extension office and the Putnam County Library.

The board then saw presentations from the eighth-graders who received honorary firstplace awards at the regional science fair. Emily Bruch and Molly Boyd explained their experiment about the chromatic adaptation of eyes, and John Walker discussed his experiment to find if gender affects throwing distance.

Superintendent Jay McCracken said, “We are all very proud of the fine work you have done and with the way you’ve represented yourselves and your school. We congratulate you on your success.”

PCES Principal Courtney Balestri announced Madelyn Torrance, Mayra Macias and Arianna Storey as the winners of the fifth-grade Young Authors contest. On May 5, these students will be attending the Young Author Celebration at Grizzly Jack’s Grand Bear Lodge in Utica. The day will feature talks with three local and award-winning authors, a chance to meet them and receive autographed copies, a book fair and other activities.

No action was taken on curriculum revisions, but McCracken spoke of three which will likely be in place for next year. The school district is expecting K-5 math revisions, an expansion of the Chromebook program for thirdand fourth-grades and additions to the local history curriculum.

The board took no action, but McCracken discussed the possibility of county funding for the School Guard program. School Guard is a

PCR News photo/Dave Cook

Eighth-graders Emily Bruch (from left) and Molly Boyd (right) shared an overview of their science fair project with the Putnam County School Board on April 18. The project studied the chromatic adaptation of eyes and was awarded an honorary first-place finish at the regional science fair competition. social protection network serving as an early warning system for staff and law enforcement officers in the event of a school shooting.

This program places a panic button in the hands of teachers and staff and is designed to cut the response time of police departments. According to

DELI

GROCERY Kraft Pourable Dressings . 3/$4.98 Gatorade 32 oz. . . . . . . . . . . . . 99¢ Countrytime Lemonade Drink Mix . . .$2.99 Rice-A-Roni, Pasta-Roni . . . . 99¢ Ragu Pasta Sauce . . . . . . . . 3/$4.98 Nabisco Snack Crackers . . . $2.49 IGA Choc. Syrup . . . . . . . . . . . $1.99 IGA Dry Roasted Peanuts, 16 oz. Jar . . . . $1.99 Van Camp Pork & Beans. .4/$3.00 Dole Fruit Bowls . . . . . . . . .2/$5.00

DAIRY Kraft Chunk/Shred. Cheese . . . $1.99 IGA Butter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.79 Daisy 8 oz. Sour Cream . . . . . .99¢

FROZEN PF Sundae Cups . . . . . . . . . . . $2.49 PF ½ Gal. Ice Cream. . . . . . . .$3.49 IGA Blended Vegetables. . . . $1.29 IGA Fries, Tots, Hashbrowns . . . $1.99 Butch’s Pizza . . . . . . . . . . 2/$11.00 SM-PR2650550-0427

the Department of Homeland Security, the average school shooting lasts 12 and one-half minutes, and average police response is 18 minutes. When School Guard is activated, it instantly speed dials 911, alerts all staff, all schools within five miles and all participating police officers, on and off duty, who

*Don’t forget to preorder your graduation party food: i.e. fried chicken, mostaccioli, hot beef, BBQ, cakes, cookies, etc.*

lb.

3 $ 99 4 $ 59 4 $ 59 4 $ 99 2

Choice Bottom Round $ Rump Roast ...................... lb.

Choice Sirloin Tip Steak ........................... lb.

Extra Lean Beef Stew ......

Oscar Mayer Hard Salami 8 oz........................................

Assorted Claussen Pickles 20-32 oz ..................................

MEAT

49

4 $ 99 Turkey off the Bone 6 $ 99 Mozzarella Cheese . 4 $ 49 Pepper Jack Cheese 5 lb.

Spiced Ham ............... lb. lb. lb.

$ 49

are nearby.

The Jump Start and high school summer programs were approved by the board, as well as the school psychologist umbrella proposal and the creation and posting of the position of substitute coordinator. The substitute coordinator will be responsible for the sched-

uling, training and coordination of the district’s substitute teachers.

McCracken gave an update on the $208,974.51 of funding still owed by the state.

The board announced the resignation of Samantha Radtke, primary school special education aide and the following hires: • Morgan Himelick, first-grade teacher.

• Connie Hartman, elementary Response through Intervention coach.

• Kearsten Zielinski, junior high special education teacher.

• Scott Alleman, high school agriculture teacher.

• Carmela Rodriguez, Jared Moore, Corey Meyer and Courtny Hannon, summer school English teachers.

• Angela Fay, administrative secretary.

The board also announced the list of workers volunteering to help during the summer: • Kayla Harris, Jared Sale, Matt Gimbal, Jennifer Trovero, Trey Schorn, Josh Tonnozzi, Jeff Baker, Conner Bean, Seth Carlson, Cassie Copeland and Brea Schorn. Mowing will be done by Chris Walker and Lynette Olson.

PC FOODS RT. 71 GRANVILLE • 339-6827 LOCALLY OWNED!! SAVE GAS...SHOP IN TOWN! OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK *7 A.M. - 9 P.M. pcfoods@mchsi.com

SALE DATES April 27 - May 3

Thank you

to all who donated recently to our

PC Food Pantry.

Togetherweraised$300.

FRESH PRODUCE

2 $ 49 Grape Tomatoes ........... 2 Dole Classic Iceberg $ 00 Coleslaw ................. 2/3 Dole Romaine Hearts..

$ 49

4 Local

4 • The Putnam County Record • Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Preschool students tour PC Foods

PCR News photo/Dave Cook

Putnam County preschool students toured PC Foods on April 21, and at the end of the tour, they were given the treat of being allowed to decorate cookies from the bakery. The students gathered around the tables, spread the frosting and then added a generous helping of sprinkles before eating.

St. Bede Academy’s auction is sold out Bid from your phone and be there ‘virtually’ PERU — St. Bede Academy’s auction on April 30 is sold out.

However, you can still register to mobile bid and take part in the Academy’s largest fundraiser.

Last Saturday, St. Bede opened up its mobile bidding, which offers anyone the opportunity to bid on more than 125 silent auction items right from their phone or tablet.

“Our auction will reach out far beyond our campus.” stated Bonnie Prokup, who spearheads the auction each year.“Those who would love to be here but can’t, can still take part in the fun and support St. Bede. Mobile bidding allows guests at the auction to have more time to enjoy the event, as well as to socialize and mingle without the hassle of checking bid sheets to see if they’ve been outbid,” stated Prokup.

In addition to the return of mobile bidding, St. Bede’s “FundA-Need” will have donors raising their paddles again to continue the Academy’s focus on technology.

Last year more than $67,000 was raised to provide Google Chromebooks for every St. Bede student.

This year, technology switches to the classroom as St. Bede adds a new curriculum and classes for the 2016-17 school year with the implementation of Project Lead the Way (PLTW), www.pltw.org.

Principal Michelle Mershon said, “PLTW will empower our students to be technology trailblazers. With the world surrounded by computer science, PLTW Computer Science will engage students in real-world activities with skills they will use at St. Bede, and for the rest of their lives. PLTW will set St. Bede apart and will keep our faculty and students on the cutting edge. We are the only high school in the area with this curriculum. The closest high schools offering the PLTW Computer Science curriculum are in Peoria or the Chicago suburbs.”

“Last year the St. Bede Auction was our most successful auction in 32 years,” stated Development Director Julia Yaklich. “Over a million dollars has been raised in the past six years through Bonnie Prokup’s outstanding efforts in managing the auction.”

Besides the introduction of Shelly St. John, St. Bede’s new auctioneer, a number of new winning opportunities will be added to the auction. “Attendees at this year’s auction will also have the chance to purchase an exclusive signature auction item which promises to be unforgettable” stated Abbot Philip Davey, O.S.B. More than 20 extraordinary travel packages, 33 various sporting events such as J.A. Happ games

near and far, Notre Dame, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cardinals, Cubs tickets and numerous golf packages are included in both the live and silent auction. Add in unique and exclusive St. Bede experiences such as a “Behind the Scenes Tour of the St. Bede Monastery,” “A culinary ‘Batter Up’” event with Fr. Dominic and a refinished antique desk from the monastery ... and there is quite a lineup of items to bid on.

Also donated again this year is the exclusive golf weekend at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove. An all-inclusive two-night, three day weekend stay at Harvest Lodge for four guests valued at $10,000 includes unlimited golf, all meals, carts, caddies plus a guided tour of the Auto Museum; a personal collection of over 65 vintage automobiles owned by Jerry Rich.

“No matter where you live you won’t want to miss participating in this year’s auction,” stated Superintendent Ted Struck. “Our live and silent auction items are outstanding, and the year-long planning for a fabulous evening will be evident.”

For more information and to register for mobile bidding, visit www. st-bede.com or contact Bonnie Prokup at 815-223-0342 or email at bprokup@st-bede.com.

PCR photo/Dave Cook

The staff of Granville’s PC Foods welcomed the preschoolers of Putnam County and gave them a behind-the-scenes tour of a grocery store. Students visited every department and rang the bell in the checkout aisle before going into the back and decorating cookies from the bakery.

Health department gets grant to battle heroin The Bureau & Putnam County Health Departments have announced they are the recipient of a 2016 Challenge Award from the National Association of County and City Health Officials. This $15,000 grant is to support the Bureau/Putnam and Marshall County Medical Reserve Corps in their efforts to reduce the use and impact of heroin and related drugs and is one of only 17 awarded in Illinois and 167 awarded nationally.

The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a national network of volunteers, organized locally to improve the health and safety of their communities. The MRC network comprises 987 community-based units and almost 200,000 volunteers located throughout the United States and its territories. There is a unit serving Bureau and Putnam counties and a unit serving Marshall County.

MRC volunteers include medical and public health professionals, as well as other community members without health care backgrounds.

MRC units engage these volunteers to strengthen public health, improve emergency response capabilities and build community resiliency.

They prepare for and respond to natural disasters, such as wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, and floods, as well as other emergencies affecting public health, such as disease outbreaks. They frequently contribute to com-

munity health activities that promote healthy habits.

The grant will support the continued development and work of a heroin task force that includes medical and mental health professionals, law enforcement, faith-based representatives, service providers and other volunteers.

The task force will advise the health department on how best to direct local efforts. The grant includes funds for the purchase of Naloxone for use by local law enforcement in all three counties and others.

Naloxone is a drug that will reverse a heroin overdose and has been shown to save countless lives. Illinois law required law enforcement officers to carry Naloxone in their vehicle beginning in 2016. The grant will also support a local trainer on the use of Naloxone.

In addition, the grant will provide funds to support group meetings for addicts, addicts in recovery and families. Finally, the grant includes funds for enhancing public awareness of local prevention efforts, programs and support services for heroin and related drugs.

The program represents a partnership among the Bureau, Putnam and Marshal Health Departments, the Bureau-Putnam and Marshall County Medical Reserve Corps units, and Community Partners Against Substance Abuse (CPASA) and its members. For more information about heroin and related drugs, visit www.cpasa.org.

IV Democrats to meet April 28 LASALLE — In an effort to expand its base, the DePue/Bureau County Democrats has changed the name of its organization to Illinois Valley Democrats. The club’s first meeting will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 28, at the LaSalle VFW Home, 2325

Donahue St., LaSalle. The speaker will be Billy Halstead, Peoria County Democrat chairman.

Nikki Baer has been appointed to the executive board. She will be the women’s advocate to research and explain issues important to

women.

Tuesday, May 31, is the last day to appoint any county candidate to vacant positions on the Democratic ballot, The county chairman in each county in Illinois makes these appointments.

Send us your press/news releases The Putnam County Record is happy to help promote your upcoming event. Send your press/news releases to the Putnam County Record at news@putnamcountyrecord.com. We will also publish photographs to go along with your release. Photos should be in focus and people in the photo should be identified. Please include a telephone number with your release, where we can call if we have any questions.

Notice of Names of Persons Appearing to be the Owners of Unclaimed Property

PUTNAM COUNTY Arthur J Chiavario Rev Trust Black Jaime L Chiavario Arthur J

Po Box 178 Rr 1 Box 21 Po Box 178

Standard Hennepin Standard

Grant Marilyn, Warren Po Box 272 Lester Harvey, Pam 9233 Taylor Rd Ottawa Greenhouse & Garden Ct 813 E High St

Granville Magnolia Hennepin

5 Obit Records

Wednesday, April 27, 2016 • The Putnam County Record • 5

Making industry meaningful

IVCC’s MIMIC Fair provides practical lessons of product development

By Dave Cook

their projects because they arrive on their own.”

There were five student teams or “companies” displaying their wares at the MIMIC Fair on April 20. A sixth team held the responsibility of organizing and promoting the event which was held in the cafeteria foyer. Products for sale included fire pits, a steppy cup game, metal garden art, a handle to assist with carrying grocery bags and a series of guitars created out of vintage gaming consoles.

Haley Whitlock, business administration major and member of the gamer guitar company, said of the MIMIC program, “It’s very handson from beginning to finish. We had to come up with a strategic business plan, design it, stay within budget, build it and market it.”

Shannon Bronner, member of the company marketing fire pits, said, “It’s a real business situation where you have to depend on other people. There were also times when decisions had to be made without others. Our biggest challenge was production because it was out of our hands, and we had no choice but to wait.”

Nicole Vavaroutsos, from the steppy cup game company, said, “It definitely gives you real-life experience.

You learn a lot about what works and what doesn’t as it all comes together.”

news@putnamcountyrecord.com

PCR photo/Dave Cook

Jeremiah Krager (from left), Haley Whitlock and Sabrina Dancy of IVCC Guitar Productions built a series of guitars from vintage gaming consoles and sold out during the 21st annual MIMIC Fair on Wednesday, April 20. MIMIC, Making Industry Meaningful in College, is a nationally-recognized program bringing together students from different majors and teaches the skills needed to bring a product from concept to market. Not pictured are Joseph McAchran and Nick Carter.

OGLESBY — Education is important, but to employers experience often counts for just as much as classroom time. IVCC’s Making Industry Meaningful In College (MIMIC) program helps bridge that divide by providing students with practical, real-world experience in designing, troubleshooting, manufacturing and marketing products.

This nationally-recognized program, now in its 21st year, joins together students with business administration, engineering and electronics majors to develop products from concept to completion. Each member utilizes the knowledge gained in their previous classrooms to help their team overcome the various problems which will undoubtedly arise during any business venture.

Dorene Data, computer aided drafting (CAD) instructor, program coordinator and one of the MIMIC co-founders said, “We want our students to not only have ability, but to be employable. Our students have skills with communication, teamwork, problem solving and time management. This is as close to real-life as we can get them.

We found during the first year that we didn’t need to build in problems to

Peru man’s bail set at $2 million

PERU — Heroin delivery charges have resulted in a hefty bail being set for a Peru man.

Spencer A. Miskowiec, 26, of Peru was arrested at 10:38 a.m. April 20, in the 1300 block of Maple Drive, following an investigation by the Peru Police Department Special Investigations Unit, who were working with Ottawa Police Narcotics Unit investigators, the LaSalle County State’s Attorney’s office, and Illinois State Police Zone 3 Investigations.

According to a press release from Peru Police Chief Doug Bernabei, drug detectives secured an arrest warrant against

Miskowiec for a Class X felony of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (heroin), and a Class 1 felony of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (heroin).

Miskowiec allegedly delivered heroin on multiple occasions in Peru as part of an ongoing undercover police operation targeting heroin distribution in the Illinois Valley area. This marks the 12th arrest relating to the delivery of heroin and cocaine made by the Peru Police Department Investigations Unit since Jan. 27, 2016.

Bail for Miskowiec was set at $2 million.

Putnam County Sheriff Suspended driving

At 6:37 a.m. on April 13, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department arrested and charged Brenda L. Hernandez, 31, of Rochelle with driving suspended. Hernandez was also wanted on a LaSalle County warrant for failure to appear. Hernandez posted bond and was given a Putnam County court

date as well as a LaSalle County court date.

Disorderly conduct

At 5:35 p.m. on April 16 the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department arrested and charged Brenda L. Pelsynski, 41, of Hennepin with disorderly conduct.

Pelsynski posted bond and was given a Putnam County court date.

Truck From Page 1 In other news, the board learned of a broken, 2-inch water line near the water fountain in Hazel Marie Boyle Park which will need to be repaired before the fountain is turned on, which is typically by Mother’s Day. A new speed monitoring sign has been installed and has been operating normally. It will be moved occasionally to other locations throughout the village to help keep drivers safe and alert. The board learned recently, during an approximately fourhour period, there were 107 vehicles which had passed the sign.

The board will be working on revisions concerning the use of golf carts within the village. Dis-

Sales at the MIMIC Fair were good as most teams reported they had sold all of their products. Some of the teams were able to increase revenue through raffles or other attractions. The builders of the gamer guitars raffled off a custom built case for those who had purchased a guitar for $125. They also offered 10 minutes of play on an original Nintendo console for $5.

Jon Easley, business administration major and member of the team selling metal garden art, said, “We learned in hindsight we should have built more of these because they’ve been popular.

We didn’t have many problems as a group. Getting our design right took the most time.”

The most significant change to happen to the MIMIC program throughout the years has come from the advances in technology, and IVCC has kept pace with the ever changing world.

Data was laughing when she described the past, saying, “When we first began, we used to make lamps out cups and saucers and stuff like that,; it’s funny to see how much everything has changed. Now we have 3-D printers, plasma cutters and so much more technology.

Our students are making products with so much more sophistication, we couldn’t have done that 21 years ago.”

cussions were also held concerning new banners, extra police protection during the Fourth of July, yard waste policies and the needed repairs to the roofs on the Hazel Marie Boyle homes and the village garage. The board also accepted the landscaping proposal for the various areas around Hennepin.

The board announced the winners of the Deck scholarships. First place went to Lauren Bauer who will receive $1,200 a year for four years.

Ryan Friel was awarded second place and will receive $1,000 a year for four years.

The board approved the following donations: $150 to the Putnam County Community Center; $100 to the Special Olympics; $100 to the American Red Cross; and $100 to the Marshall-Put-

nam Fair Pageant.

Joshua Powell from Rocket Communications discussed the transition to the new wireless service which will be taking place in early May. It’s expected to be finished in approximately three days, and they will be offering free installation during the first three months. Basic service will be offered at $49 per month. The current service speed is 4MB per second and the new residential service will be capable of 20MB per second with bursts of 33MB per second.

Coleman would like to remind residents to not blow grass clippings into the street, that early garbage pick-up is on April 29, the village-wide garage sales are April 29 and 30, and the annual clean-up day will be May 6.

Send your press/news releases to news@putnamcountyrecord.com.

Ptak Monuments 1026 4th Street, Peru 815 223 -0172 2 Mark and Tom Pttak

Affiliated with Helmer Shields Funeral Home. Offering a full line of ranite Memorial Products.

For more information check out website at: PtakFh.com or call 815-223-0172..

Serving Putnam County & surrounding areas since 1919

Dysart-Cofoid

Specializing in Prearranged and Prepaid Funerals & Cremation Services Serving area families since 1913

Funeral Chapel

Janice Shields 815-339-6234

Serenity Monuments Unique designs with the traditions of the past.

We can duplicate any monument. Please contact us to assist you in designing your lasting tribute.

815-339-2231 www.dcfunerals.com R.L. Cofoid, Director

6 Perspective

6 • The Putnam County Record • Wednesday, April 27, 2016

The Editorial Page

Tax payout blunder: Only in dysfunctional Illinois Our dysfunctional, deadbeat state government now says it paid out too much money to struggling local governments, and it wants its money back. The hits to local government just keep on coming.

Sam R Fisher

Terri Simon

Publisher

Editor

An unexpected friendship

Once again the deadline for my monthly column had gotten uncomfortably close, and I was still undecided on what to write about. However, a topic soon presented itself in the best and Dave most enjoyable way Cook possible — unexpectedly. I had just finished COMMENTARY an assignment and with my workday completed, I was ready to head home and begin my weekend — determined to come up with a topic for this column. I was out of town on an assignment, and as I was walking out the door a man stopped me on the sidewalk.

“Will you help me?” he asked in heavily accented and broken English. I assured him I would and asked him what he needed. He wanted to know where he could get a glass of wine. I laughed and pointed to two places just down the sidewalk. I also told him I’d go with him; I wanted to make sure he was taken care of since there was such a language barrier. He told me he didn’t speak English very well, and as we walked into the bar, he insisted I sit and let him buy me a drink.

I told the bartender I’d have whatever he was having and I quickly found myself in deep discussion with my new friend after lifting our wine glasses in a toast to new friends. I learned his name was Silvio and that he was a professor of geopolitics from the University of Rome.

We were soon immersed in a loud, philosophical discussion of world history, art, politics and music. There was a lot of dramatic gesturing, fist pounding and animated conversation from Silvio’s end. I noticed plenty of sideways glances from the bartender and the regulars at the end of the bar. The size of our language barrier was significant, but he seemed to be appreciative of the effort I was making to overcome it. I don’t speak any other languages, but knowing a small amount of Spanish from living in the Southwest and knowing both languages originated from Latin allowed me to successfully say a few things well enough to be understood, and Silvio was delighted when I did so. The effort seemed to count for as much as the content.

Thankfully, a casual, life-long study of world history, art, Europe, Greek history and especially the Roman Empire provided me a way to keep up and contribute to our quick-moving conversation. I was catching just enough of what he was talking about to understand and offer my own opinions, questions and bits of information.

He loved that I was a writer and thought being able to speak your mind freely was the greatest thing about America.

He told me many times how much he loves America. I was caught off guard a bit when he asked why I would take the time to talk with him. I told him I enjoyed having a good conversation with someone having a different world view, and that I usually didn’t have the chance to discuss history and geopolitics with an Italian professor from Rome.

“I like you. You good man; you are, intelligent, you think,” he said as he took my hand and put his arm around my shoulder.

The bartender asked if we needed anything, and I told her I was fine. Silvio had other plans apparently and yelled to her that we needed more wine.

“You stay, my friend, we must talk still,” he told me. Still holding hands, Silvio never hesitated to share his knowledge or to ask me for mine. I learned he had recently been in Chicago and held Al Capone in high regard because he helped clothe and feed the poor living in his neighborhood. He felt prohibition was ridiculous and felt the same about Capone ultimately being charged with tax evasion. I wish there was a way I could adequately describe all of Silvio’s gestures and expressions; they were a highlight of our time together.

I knew he was waiting for a friend, and we were eventually found. Andrzej was from Poland. He spoke with a heavy accent, but his English was decidedly better than Silvio’s. It was hard not to laugh when Silvio asked me if I could understand Andrzej. Our barrier-laden conversation of the history of the world continued. Andrzej shared stories of war, border crossings, of how thankful he was to be able to be part of such a long period of peace and of how war must be avoided.

As we finished our wine, Silvio, his arm around Andrzej, took my hand again and thanked me for providing him with good conversation and for being his friend. I’ll probably never see him again, but I’m thankful for the time we spent together. I’m also happy I decided to give my time to help someone in a strange town. I hope we do meet again someday; it was great fun. Ciao, Silvio.

Putnam County Record Staff Writer Dave Cook can be reached at dcook@bcrnews.com.

What’s the matter with Illinois?

Illinoisans are shaking their heads about this week’s announcement by the state Department of Revenue that it paid out too much money to local governments for the past two years, and it wants the money back.

The overpayment in question amounts to $168 million in allocations for the Personal Property Replacement Tax. What the heck is that tax, anyway?

For an answer, you have to go back to when the 1970 Constitution was implemented. The new constitution did away with the personal property tax that local governments levied against corporations, partnerships and other business entities.

For 46 years, state government has collected the replacement tax and allocated it to local governments, such as counties, cities, villages, schools, townships, park districts, fire protection districts, and the like.

After certain changes were implemented in 2014, however, the state’s paperwork changed, and that’s when the revenue

department goofed up and began paying out too much money to local governments.

Total overpayments made to units of government across the region aren’t chicken feed.

Whiteside County units of government: $1.25 million overpaid Lee County: $587,000 Ogle County: $583,000 Putnam County: $435,000 Bureau County: $310,000 Carroll County: $152,000 Connie Beard, revenue department director, said her department is “sensitive” to the plight of local governments, who are already under the gun because of late and reduced state payments in general, and the 10-month budget impasse in particular.

Beard further said local governments likely would be given “an extended period of time” to pay back the money.

While we aren’t upset that the error was discovered (the department found it while implementing a new general ledger system designed to improve accuracy and efficiency), we would be quite upset if the Department of Revenue handles its repayment process with anything less than

courtesy, respect, empathy, contrition and, above all, patience.

After all, it’s a problem the Department of Revenue created.

And it comes at a time when many local units of government are hard-pressed because of the lack of timely state payments because of an unprecedented budget stalemate. On Monday, the state will reach its 300th day without a budget for the fiscal year that began July 1.

The easiest solution would be for the state to forget about seeking repayment altogether, but that won’t likely happen.

The second easiest solution would be for the state to take it out, a little at a time, from upcoming payments it will make to local governments.

If the state demands quick repayment, however, that would be extremely unfair and hypocritical, given the fact that the state itself is in arrears to local governments and vendors to the tune of billions of dollars.

We call on the state to work in partnership with local governments to reach a fair and just repayment solution.

Putnam County Record

TO Letter THE Editor

‘We are all in this together; we will all wait in line’ Editor’s note: The following guest commentary exceeds the Putnam County Record’s 500-word limit for letters to the editor, therefore, the PCR will consider a guest commentary with an opposing view.

Contact PCR Editor Terri Simon at 815-875-4461, ext.

6330, before submitting.

To the Editor, Lessie Bates Davis Neighborhood House welcomes residents of all ages: Parents seeking child development services, seniors attending adult day care, families working their way out of poverty. It’s a beating heart in the East St. Louis community, and yet the budget impasse is cutting off its blood supply.

When I visited Lessie Bates in August, they voiced concerns about the impending impact of Illinois’ budget crisis. I returned on April 12 following the announcement of 117 layoffs and significant program cuts to deal with the nonpayment of $1 million in state funds.

That’s 117 taxpayers - and their families - that are now facing the immediate crisis of how to pay their mortgages, care for their children and meet their other obligations.

It’s a sad and all too familiar story for social service organizations around the state. And still, the state’s General Assembly and governor have been unable to reach an agreement on passing a balanced budget.

Just this week I spoke with a teen at A Safe Haven on Chicago’s west side who told me how the culinary program helped change his life when he was at his lowest point. He is now employed as a chef at Gibson’s Steak House. I listened to his remarkable story knowing the state of Illinois owes A Safe Haven more than $1.3 million, and the vital services he spoke about are at risk.

We’re now approaching our 11th month without a budget. Our state has nearly $8 billion in unpaid bills, another $2.5 billion in bills on the way, and an unfunded pension liability of more than $100 billion. The resulting devastation can be seen in every corner or the state.

While nonprofits serving our most vulnerable residents are slashing services or closing completely, businesses, too, are laying off employees in a last

ditch effort to survive. College students are leaving school because they have not received grants they were promised. And universities and community colleges are feeling the hurt as well — in fact, Chicago State University is facing the real possibility of closing if there is no budget in place by the end of this month.

These are taxpayers of the state that we are hurting with this budget crisis. They are funding state government, but are now in peril because that very government refuses to deliver on its core function. And they feel the lack of urgency while our state leaders discuss legislation on flamethrowers, bobcat harvesting and state artifacts.

Let me be clear, this is an emergency. Our small businesses, organizations and families are suffering.

They’re all waiting to get paid.

So should our elected leaders.

That is why I directed my staff to treat payments for all elected state officials just like every other state payment, which face significant delays due to the bill backlog. That means that instead of being compensated monthly, I, along with the State Treasurer, Secretary of State, Attorney General, Lt. Governor and Governor - and the 177 members of the General Assembly - will wait to receive our pay, just like everyone else.

I did not take this action lightly. Many of our leaders are true public servants who care about their constituents and communities. But so are the many organizations and businesses throughout Illinois who have, in good faith, provided services to the state, yet still wait months for payment. It’s a matter of fundamental fairness.

And frankly, if this action helps bring all sides together to focus on the most important task at hand — passing a balanced budget — so we can end this unnecessary and devastating hardship on our state, then that will be an added benefit.

We are ALL in this together, and we ALL will wait in line.

Illinois Comptroller, Leslie Geissler Munger Springfield

Letters policy Letters to the Editor should not be more than 500 words in length. Only one person can sign a Letter to the Editor. The author of the letter must include his/her name, hometown and telephone number. The author’s name and hometown will be published, however, the telephone number is only used to verify the authenticity of the author’s signature and will not be published. Unsigned letters are never read or published. No letter will be published until the Putnam County Record contacts the author of the letter to verify the signature. The Putnam County Record reserves the right to edit or refuse any Letter to the Editor.

7 Sports

Wednesday, April 27, 2016 • The Putnam County Record • 7

Sports

PCR photos/Dan Dwyer

Above, Putnam County starting pitcher Neal Stasell throws to first base during Saturday’s final game of the Legends Wooden Bat Tournament held in Granville. Princeton beat PC 4-3. Right, Putnam County’s Alec Veverka throws a pitch during the game.

Panthers split four games PCR photo/Lyle Ganther

Lady Panthers lose five straight Putnam County pitcher Olivia Holmes throws during the Ottawa Marquette game Tuesday, April 19. The Lady Panthers lost this game 8-0. They also lost to Ottawa on Monday, April 18, 15-1. The Lady Panthers also lost three games on Saturday, April 16, to Somonauk, 9-0; to Hall, 3-1; and to Seneca, 11-0.

Ottawa Marquette 2, Putnam County 0 The Putnam County Panthers were blanked by the Ottawa Marquette Crusaders 2-0 on Tuesday, April 19.

Alec Veverka had the Panthers’ lone hit during the game in the fourth inning. He beat the throw to first on a sacrifice bunt after Connor Bean drew a leadoff walk. Veverka and Bean were moved up one base on a sacrifice bunt by Caleb Tonozzi. Ottawa Marquette pitcher Evan Snyder struck out the next two Panther batters to end the Panthers’ lone scoring threat during the game.

Legends Wooden Bat Tournament

The Panthers beat Erie-Prophetstown 6-1 on Friday, April 22. Matt Magana earned the win, pitching 4.1 innings,

striking out five. Matt Donelson pitched 2.2 innings. The Panthers scored four runs in the second inning, one in the sixth and one in the seventh. Veverka had two hits and two RBIs. Kaleb Wright threw a no-hitter on Friday, April 22, against Bureau Valley when the Panthers won 10-0. The Panthers scored six runs in the first inning, three in the second and one in the third. Owen Mallery had two hits and four RBIs. The Panthers lost to Princeton on Saturday, April 23, 4-3.

Neil Stasell threw 5.1 innings, striking out three. Putnam County scored two runs in the fifth and one in the seventh.

Chris Tonozzi had two hits and two RBIs during the game.

Veverka had the other RBI.

Boys, girls track teams compete at Field of Dreams Invitational PLANO — The Putnam County Lady Panthers placed fifth out of 12 teams at the Field of Dreams Invitational held at Plano High School on Saturday, April 23. The Panthers placed ninth out of 11 teams.

Girls results Lindsey DiazDeLeon placed second in the 400 meters in 1:02.22. Emilee Walker was fifth in 800 meters in 2:44.38. Becky Ramey was 16th in 3:12.40.

The 4x100 relay team of Izzy Thompson, Annie Sabotta, Liv Lawley and Leanne Smith placed third in 57.22. The 4x200 relay team of Emma Cyr, Smith, Thompson and Walker was fifth in 2:00.93. The 4x400 relay team of DiazDeLeon, Walker, Cyr and Lawley placed second in 4:23.27. The 4x800 relay team of DiazDeLeon, Walker, Cyr and Ramey placed third in 11:17.73.

Lawley was fourth in the 300 hurdles in 50.66. Cyr was sixth in 53.59. Lawley was third in the 100 hurdles in 17.63. Smith was 10th in 21.18.

Smith was fourth in the triple jump with a leap of 28-1. Margaret Voss was fifth in the high jump with a leap of 4-2. DiazDeLeon was third in the long jump with a leap of 15-11.5.

Sabotta was 11th in the shot put with a throw of 24-9.75. Ramey was 12th with a throw of 23-7.25. Ramey was 11th in the discus with a throw of 58-7. Voss was 16th with a throw of

49-2. Thompson was 11th in the 100 meters in 14.34. Sabotta was 18th in 15.28. Thompson was 12th in the 200 meters in 29.86. Voss was 18th in 33.90.

Correction: The girls track team placed fourth, not seventh, overall at the Rollie Morris Meet. The PCR regrets this error in last week’s newspaper.

Boys results Noe Flores won the 800 meters in 2:04.51. Denver Wyatt was 11th in 2:18.72. Flores was third in the 1600 meters in 4:49.84. Jon Sabotta was 12th in 5:31.42.

Dominic Greene was second in the triple jump with a leap of 39-10 while Sabotta was 12th with a leap of 31-8.50.

Luke Griffith was 12th in the shot put with a throw of 35-2 while Seth Carlson was 14th with a throw of 32-1.75. Griffith was sixth in the discus with a throw of 96-1 while Carlson was seventh with a throw of 94-2.

The 4x800 relay team of Flores, Sabotta, Jimmy Hewitt and Wyatt was sixth in 9:11.43.

Mike Dzierzsynki was 17th in the long jump with a leap of 13-9.25.

Greene was fifth in the 400 meters in 54.47 while Hewitt was ninth in 57.24.

Greene was eighth in the 200 meters in 24.42 while Joseph Mecagni was 19th in 27.54.

Hewitt was 17th in the 100 meters in 12.97 while Mecagni was 19th in 13.74.

Putnam County High School seniors sign letters of intent Three Putnam County High School seniors have signed letters of intent to continue their athletic careers in 201617.

Alec Veverka, who led the area or was close to the top in many statistical categories this past season, signed to play basketball at Illinois Valley Community College in Oglesby.

“He is a 6-4 athletic lefty that can score, rebound, block shots and is a crafty play maker with good vision and court sense,” said IVCC boys basketball coach Chris Herman. “What impressed me the most about Alec was his humble demeanor and his unselfish play on the court.”

Tori Smoode and Leanne Smith both signed to play volleyball at Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon.

Photo contributed

Leanne Smith signs her letter of intent to play volleyball at Alec Veverka signs his letter of intent to play basketball at Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon. She is flanked by Illinois Valley Community College in Oglesby. He is flanked her parents, Les and Lori Smith. Sauk coach Jay Howell by his parents, Tonya Frasco and James Veverka. IVCC and Putnam County Athletic Director Carl Carlson are in the back row. coach Chris Herman is in the back row.

Photo contributed

Photo contributed

Tori Smoode signs her letter of intent to play volleyball at Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon. She is flanked by her parents, Jill and Joe Smoode. Alyssa Smoode, Sauk coach Jay Howell and Putnam County Athletic Director Carl Carlson are in the back row.

8 LIfe

8 • The Putnam County Record • Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Community

IVCC inducts 40 students to PTK

MCNABB — Putnam County Junior High will host a walk-a-thon on Friday, April 29.

Parents and community members are invited to join this event. The day will start outside at 8:30 a.m. Participants will walk around the outside of the building. Drinks and snacks will be available to purchase.

To help celebrate Putnam County Schools’ 50th anniversary, a time capsule will be dug up at 10:30 a.m. This time capsule was part of a VIP activity and it was buried at PCJH in the spring of 1990. A rain date has been set for Monday, May 2.

For questions about the event, call PCJH at 815882-2800, ext. 3.

Annual spring plant sale will be May 6 and 7 ​GRANVILLE — The Team Hennepin Relay for Life team will hold its annual spring plant sale from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, May 6, and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 7, in the parking lot of Casey’s General Store on Route 71 in Granville. The sale will be held rain or shine, and they will have plants available in time for Mother’s Day. Plants available will

include 3 quart, 1.5 gallon and 2.88 gallon ready refill pots with various spring blooms, and 1.5 gallon standard, premium and Fuschia hanging baskets.

There will be no flats available this year.

Proceeds from the sale will go to the teams’ total for the 2016 annual Marshall-Putnam Relay for Life to be held June 11 at the Henry-Senachwine High School track.

Pancake, sausage breakfast LASALLE — The Grace United Methodist Church, 1345 Chartres St. in LaSalle, will hold a pancake and sausage breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, May 1.

Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, orange juice, milk or coffee. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for children. The public is invited. For more information, call 815-223-1001.

Photo contributed

IVCC recently inducted 40 students into its RHO Omega chapter of Phi Theta Kappa.

New inductees include (seated, from left) Aelsa Butler, Madalyn Loiselle, Kristen Pinn, Taylor Schneider and Tara Schneider; and (standing) Monica Leonard, Arinze Ochuba, Adam Skoff, Ryan Emm, Trevor Finnan, Katie Burkman, Erin Picton, Nicole Krischel, Brandon Miller, Tabitha Smiley, Ericka Sanchez, Travis Sauers, Nicole Stevenson and Matthew Phillips.

Student recitals at ROCK ISLAND — Eight Augustana students per- Augustana College are a formed in a general stu- requirement for those purdent recital April 5 in suing a major in music perWallenberg Hall. Among these student musicians was Abigail Smith of Peru. Selections included “Sonate in A Major, Op. 12, No. 2” by Ludwig van Beethoven, among others.

SM-PR2650593-0427

7 Days a Week

Come enjoy full menu for lunch & dinner on Monday!

G lden tee is here!!!

PARTIES • BEREAVEMENT • CATERING • FULL MENU EVERYDAY

Friday & Saturday, April 29th and 30th 8 AM - 3 PM

SM-PR2650699-0427

112 S. St. Paul St. Mark, IL 61340

Owner

GRANVILLE TOWN WIDE GARAGE SALES

23 Hour Roadside Assistance Interstate Battery Sales Best Mounting, Balancing, Field Rotating, Patches, Plugs Service Servicing & Repairing all Makes & Models Small Implement Tires -up to 42” tires

Rollin!

Scott Mennie

Open 7 days/week 8-5pm

Antique Tractors Repair

Now accepting all major credit cards!

SM-PR2650713-0511

SM-PR2650730-0511

Deadline to have your address added to the map is MAY 1ST.

Selling & Repairing all makes of tires

Where We Always Keep You

Superior Quality and Customer Service separate us from the rest.

Call today for your free estimate

Village Hall 815-339-6333 villageofgranville@mchsi.com or message us at our Facebook Page

Sieg Tire & Tube Repair Shop

815-878-7367

(815) 343-8898

If you would like your address added to our FREE Map please contact us at:

Maps Available at North Central Bank, Hennepin Food Mart and Country Stop Restaurant. Something on every street in Hennepin!

Owner/Operator

Commercial and Residential

May 6th & 7th

or education are highly encouraged to perform in a recital to showcase their progress and musicality.

GARAGE SALES

Johnny Sieg

Quality Lawn Care Mowing and Weeding Hedge and Shrub Trimming Landscape Maintenance Mulching

formance. Other students pursuing a major or minor in music related to composition, general music,

HENNEPIN TOWN-WIDE

304 S. McCoy St. Granville, IL

• • • •

encourages the academic achievement of two-year college students and provides opportunities for individual growth and development through honors, leadership and service programming. In 1929, the American Association of Community Colleges recognized Phi Theta Kappa as the official recognized honor organization for two year colleges.

Abigail Smith performs in student recital

815-339-6278

Monday- Pulled pork sandwich and Fries $2 bottles

Hartford.

Established by twoyear college presidents in Missouri in 1918, Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society has grown into the largest honor society in American higher education with more than 1.3 million members and 1,200 chapters located in all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canada and Germany.

PTK recognizes and

Sauers of Streator (Fellowship), treasurer Adam Skoff of Peru and secretary/historian Jessica Cantrell of Mendota.

Area fall 2015 inductees include: Granville — Renee Abraham and Ann Miller.

Hennepin — Madalyn Loiselle, Kristen Pinn and Scott Urnikis.

PTK faculty advisors are biology instructors Eric Schroeder and Carmen

MOTHER’S DAY

is just around the corner!

• • • •

Hanging Baskets Planters Perennials Annuals

• Seed Potatoes • Onion Sets • Asparagus Roots & Much, Much More!

SM-PR2650735-0429

SM-PR2650714-0427

PCJH plans fourth annual walk-a-thon

OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College recently inducted 40 students into its Rho Omega Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa. Students must achieve a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale to qualify for membership.

The induction was held in a formal evening ceremony that included IVCC assistant director of admissions and records Aseret Loveland as guest speaker and was followed by a reception with refreshments provided by IVSustainabilty, the student group dedicated to the pursuit of a sustainable college and sustainable communities in the Illinois Valley.

Officers are president Brandon Miller of Ottawa, vice presidents Austin Burnette of Mendota (Scholarship), Matthew Phillips of Wenona (Service), Trevor Finnan of Utica (Leadership), Ericka Sanchez of Princeton (Membership), Nicole Stevenson of Ottawa (Membership), Monica Leonard of Mendota (Communications), Travis

Corner Garden

e

Th

433 N 20th Rd, Tonica, Illinois

(815) 830-2577

9 Life

Wednesday, April 27, 2016 • The Putnam County Record • 9

Putnam County’s McCracken named ‘Superintendent of Distinction’ GRANVILLE — Jay K. McCracken, superintendent of Putnam County Community Unit School District 535 in Granville, has been named the 2016 Superintendent of Distinction by his colleagues in the Starved Rock Region of the Illinois Association of School Administrators (IASA).

McCracken was honored at an awards luncheon April 21 in Springfield. State superintendent Tony Smith was the featured speaker at the luncheon that honored 21 IASA regional Superintendents of Distinction.

“I am honored to be nominated by my fellow superintendents, as they are a phenomenal group of dedicated professionals. The support among our Starved Rock IASA membership has helped all of us become more successful in meeting the ever-changing needs of our students,” said McCracken, who has been an educator 39 years, serving as a teacher, coordinator of professional development and dean of students before being named superintendent in Putnam County in 2008.

Those nominating McCracken noted several accomplishments, including: • Implementation of a

1:1 technology program using Chromebooks for all students in grades 5-12 and classroom Chromebooks in grades 3 and 4.

• Reactivation of the Educational Program Improvement Council (EPIC) to ensure cohesive curriculum decisions as well as utilizing Illinois Virtual School to allow students advanced courses that otherwise would not be available in a small- to medium-sized school district.

• Implementation of PC College Start, a partnership program with Illinois Valley Community College that provides an opportunity for students to potentially earn an associate’s degree while attending Putnam County High School.

• Commitment to Rising Star, a program dedicated to continuous improvement that includes school improvement measures and focused action items.

• Use of Response to Intervention coaches in each building to help teachers provide focused support for students that need help in certain academic areas. Also, implementation of the PC Paws behavior management program that focuses on students’ social emotional learning.

• A PC mentoring pro-

gram that provides real support for new teachers.

Regular times are embedded in the schedule for mentoring, and teachers are paid for additional hours needed to implement the program with integrity.

Professional development opportunities for all teachers and staff include early dismissal twice a month for internal professional development and staff is regularly sent for targeted training.

“Public education is facing some of its most difficult times, and that is when leadership is most important. These ‘Superintendents of Distinction’ were selected by their peers in their regions because of the dedication, commitment and leadership that they have demonstrated,” said IASA Executive Director Dr. Brent Clark.

The second annual awards luncheon was again sponsored by Horace Mann, one of the nation’s largest insurers focusing on the needs of educators.

“Each year, educators face growing challenges, and this year is no exception. Despite those challenges, superintendents constantly find ways to make their school districts successful,” said Marita

KETTMAN HEATING & PLUMBING, INC.

Superintendent Jay McCracken (left) with State superintendent Tony Smith Zuraitis, Horace Mann president and chief executive officer. “We are proud to recognize the ‘Superintendents of Distinction’ and applaud their efforts to provide outstanding educational environments

and his superintendent’s endorsement from Western Illinois University. He and his wife, Kimberly, have a daughter, Megan Rolfs (husband Brian) and two grandsons, Gavin and Aiden Rolfs.

Village Of Mark

107 E. Harrison Court, Granville

SPRING CLEAN UP Waste Management will conduct the Spring Clean-up on THURSDAY, MAY 19TH.

815-339-6124 • www.kettmanheating.com

Have all garbage and refuse commonly generated by households at the curb by 6:00AM.

ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED:

SM-PR2650725-0427

Call to get your air conditioner cleaned & checked Now!

for their students and their teachers.”

McCracken achieved his Bachelor of Science in Education from Northern Illinois University, his master’s degree from Aurora University

-Construction/demolition materials from home renovations or remodeling

-Yard waste (grass, limbs, or branches)

-Hazardous wastes (paint, motor oils, solvents, flammable items)

-Large automobile parts and/or tires

-Items too large for a compactor type truck

-Concrete, dirt, brick, and stone

-Items too heavy for one person to handle

-White goods (refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves, water heater, etc.)

Call the VILLAGE HALL at 339-2454 with questions

SeniorProm OUR 6TH ANNUAL

WEAR YOUR FORMAL ATTIRE OR COME JUST AS YOU ARE!

They took care of you - Be sure to take care of them...

SATURDAY, APRIL 30TH Ric Soens, Tom & Bucky • 9 to to Mi M Midnight idnight

Liberty Village

Daily Social Activities • Personal Assistance with Daily Needs Medication Assistance • Private & Companion Suites Access to AJ’s - FREE on Site Fitness Center

Peru • Streator • Princeton | Not-For-Profit Providers 815-224-2200 • 815-672-1900 • 815-875-6600 www.simplythefinest.net

Come for Din SM-PR2650632 SM-PR2 SM-PR2650632-0427 650632-0427 -0427

LS-LV 012616

Hawthorne Inn Assisted Living at

Stay for the Party

ner,

FULL BAR & FOOD SERVICE

815-339-6010 • 218 S. McCoy St., Granville, IL

10 Life

10 • The Putnam County Record • Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Engstrom will given final performance at IVCC OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College music and theatre instructor Norman Engstrom will be featured in the free 15th annual faculty concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 29, in the Cultural Centre. It will be Engstrom’s finale as he retires from IVCC effective June 16.

Engstrom has been educating students and entertaining audiences throughout the Illinois Valley for the past 15 years. In addition to teaching at IVCC, he has directed and choreographed shows at several area theatres and has presented an annual faculty concert.

For those who attended past concerts, they know that Engstrom includes a little something for every-

one in his performances. He performs songs from musicals, opera, operetta, pop music and childrens’ songs — some humorous, some romantic, some religious. Mime is usually thrown in and this concert will also include some stage combat.

His concerts usually include IVCC students and this concert is no exception with students participating in duets and sword fights. Former IVCC student Mary Cornwall will be the accompanist.

Before coming to the Illinois Valley, Engstrom spent 25 years performing professionally in and around Chicago at such theatres as Marriott’s Lincolnshire Theatre, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Light Opera

Works, Cincinnati Opera and Wisdom Bridge Theatre. He studied mime in England and toured Asia with the USO. He has performed in about 400 productions including plays, musicals, operas, orchestra concerts, TV shows and his own concerts. This concert marks Norm’s 50th year of performing on the stage.

“Over the years, Norm has become so interwoven into the entertainment events and classroom offerings here at IVCC that he has become an IVCC tradition. We will miss him and wish him all the best in what I’m sure will be a busy retirement,” said Dean of Humanities and Fine Arts Dr. Brian Holloway.

Annual garden fair and plant sale PERU — The Illinois Valley Herb Guild will host its annual garden fair and plant sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, May 7, in the gymnasium at St. Bede Academy in Peru.

More than 60 varieties of herbs will be available, from common herbs like basil, rosemary and lavender, to more unusual species such as patchouli and dittany of Crete. For

those new to herb gardening, herb guild members and master gardeners from Illinois Extension will be on hand with expert advice.

“We have such a great group of herb gardeners, some with decades of experience,” said longtime Herb Guild member Vicki Gensini of Granville, “Our guild members can help less experienced gardeners

choose the right plants for their purposes.”

In addition to the plant sale, other vendors will be selling garden plants, pottery, jewelry, wood crafts, photography, yard art and other gardening accessories. There will also be a food booth featuring homemade baked goods, as well as food and drink for lunch.

Quaker Spring Sale 3 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at the Clear Creek House (formerly the Mills’ residence) on County Road 350 North (Quaker Lane) south of McNabb. Proceeds will benefit deserving area families.

The Clear Creek Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) will have a sale of gently used household items and home-baked goods in conjunction with McNabb Days.

The sale will be held from 9 a.m. to

Designs, Gifts & Tanning

Personal Service Elegant Style Award winning Designs

Putnam County Historical Society will hold annual dinner and program HENNEPIN — The Putnam County Historical Society will hold its annual dinner and program at the United Methodist Church in Hennepin on Saturday, April 30, beginning at 6 p.m.

Brian “Fox” Ellis will present “The River is a Time Machine,” taking us from the first French explorers on the Illinois River through the time of Black Hawk (when Native Americans were forced west of the Mississippi River and Putnam County was created) and on through the period when steamboats spurred development of the Illinois Valley and Putnam County. Ellis is the well-known storyteller and Riverlorian for the paddle-wheeler Spirit of Peoria.

Everyone is welcome. A dinner of turkey and ham

Brian “Fox” Ellis will be served at 6 p.m. followed by the program at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased from any board member (Dick Ashdown, Karen Bailey, Gary Boggio, Sue Bruch, Sue Campbell, Teresa Clausen, Darlene Cofoid, Will Duke, Sheila Haage, Kevin Kunkel, Lonna Nauman, Sid Whitaker), at any of the banks in the county or by calling 815-303-5104.

Health care provider CPR course SPRING VALLEY — St. Margaret’s will host a “Health Care Provider CPR” course from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, in the hospital’s First Floor Presentation Room. The class is for any health care professionals, including lifeguards,

815-437-2263

WE WILL BE CLOSED ON MOTHER’S DAY

firefighters, health care workers, etc. The class cost is $30, which includes the instructional book, and is conducted by American Heart Association instructors.

For more information, or to register, call 815-664-1486.

7973 IL Highway 29, Putnam, IL

Patio Now Open!!!

Order early to get that special something for your mothers, so our mothers can enjoy their day too!

Find Something Special for

Mom, Grandma, or a Mom-to-be

Now offeringBucket of Beers!

we are so much more than flowers. clothing, jewelry, soups, teas, dips and more...

Fulll sserv Ful service ervice erv ice fl florist orist ori st for an any y occa o occasion ccasio cca sion sio n • St State State-of-the-art ate-of ate -of-th -of -the-a -th e-art e-a rt tan tannin tanning ningg beds nin beds at ou ourr G Gran Granville ranvil ran ville vil le loc locati location ation ati on

110 N. Columbia Avenue • Oglesby, IL 815-883-3373

SM-PR2650701-0506

616 Grant Street • Granville, IL 815-339-2400

Mon. & Tues. - closed • Wed. & Thurs. - 10am-9pm • Fri. & Sat. - 10am-10pm • Sun. - 11am-9pm

SM-PR2650712-0427

Hot Water.

All the time.

Anytime.

Tankless Water Heaters

• Loans to purchase, build, or refinance • First-Time Home Buyer Program available

Efficient, Convenient, Cost Effective

Call Saralyn K. Shetterly Asst. Vice-President NMLS #461067

• In-house servicing on all loans

Plumbing g

Electrical

(815)) 872 872-2200 2200

Call Saralyn at 815-223-0700

250 Marquette St., LaSalle, IL 61301 www.eurekasavings.com

Heating

MEMBER FDIC

towncountryservices.com

11 Life

Wednesday, April 27, 2016 • The Putnam County Record • 11

Christian musician featured at upcoming women’s gathering OGLESBY — On Saturday, April 30, a local Christian women’s group, Women at our BEST, will host Judy Dagraedt as both guest speaker and musician.

BEST, which stands for building, encouraging, strengthening and teaching, is a women’s outreach ministry of Oglesby Union Church. The group invites all women to its quarterly, non-denominational events.

The April gathering will be from

10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Oglesby Union Church. Dagraedt of Ottawa will present her music as well as speak on finding peace. A light sandwich and salad lunch will be provided during the event. There is never a fee and no membership requirements. Free child care is also available upon request.

Wife, mother and musician, Dagraedt, has been singing, writing music and playing various instruments for many years. She hosted a musical

TV program titled, “Gentle Moments” and now hosts a radio program. She has recorded 10 albums and has traveled the country as well as Israel performing for various groups and organizations including singing the national anthem for the Chicago White Sox. She and her husband were recently featured on the “700 Club.” The focus of her message will be on having peace in the midst of turmoil.

To learn more about BEST and its

ministry, you can visit Women at our BEST on Facebook. RSVPs for the April event may also be made on Facebook, by emailing the group at Women.

At.Our.Best@gmail.com or by calling or texting Jacqueline Smith at 309678-3182.

Future 2016 events will be held on Monday, July 25, featuring Mary Trapkus of Oglesby, and Monday, Oct. 24, with guest speaker Lois Croasdale of Spring Valley.

Jesse White announces 12th annual Illinois Emerging Writers Competition Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White announced entry forms are available for the 12th annual Illinois Emerging Writers Competition Gwendolyn Brooks Poetry Award.

“We created the Illinois Emerging Writers Competition to promote creative writing and provide an outlet for talented writers,” White said. “Great poems have the ability to enrich and enhance our

lives, and I am looking forward to celebrating talented poets with this year’s competition.”

The competition is named in honor of the late Pulitzer Prize-winning Illinois Poet Laureate Gwendolyn Brooks and is co-sponsored by the Illinois Center for the Book and Kevin Stein, who succeeded Brooks as Illinois Poet Laureate.

The competition is open to Illinois res-

Monroe a candidate for Parkland College commencement CHAMPAIGN — Parkland College announced Monica Monroe of McNabb as a candidate for the college’s 49th commencement exercises.

The ceremony will be at 8 p.m. Thursday, May 12, at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts in Urbana.

Local software engineering entrepreneur and Pixo CEO Lori Gold Patterson will give the keynote address.

Email press releases to news@putnamcountyrecord. com.

field. It should be noted that due to the budget impasse, the winners of the 2016 Emerging Writers competition will not receive their award money until a Fiscal Year 2017 budget is approved.

Forms and other information may be found at illinoiscenterforthebook.org. For more information, contact Illinois Center for the Book Coordinator Bonnie Matheis at 217-558-2065 or bmatheis@ilsos.net.

Relay for Life Youth Rally planned Registration due May 1

HENRY — Relay for Life of Marshall and Putnam Counties is calling all youth to participate in this year’s event as local teams “Wish Upon A Cure.” All Marshall and Putnam County youth (ages 3-12) are invited to walk at this year’s Relay for Life Youth Rally.

Youth are asked to raise $10 in pledges and bring it to the Relay for Life event. Checks should be made payable

to the American Cancer Society. Children who raise pledges will get a Relay For Life T-shirt.

The last day to register for the youth rally is Wednesday, May 1. To register, contact Amy Anderson by calling 309264-2991 or send an email to andefam05@gmail.com.

This year’s Relay for Life event will be June 11 at the Henry-Senachwine High School track.

Diabetic support group will meet May 3 SPRING VALLEY — A free diabetes support group will meet from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley.

The “Living Well With Diabetes” group meets the

GRANVILLE, ILLINOIS CLEAN UP GUIDELINES CURBSIDE

Thursday, May 12th SET OUT TIMES: All items set out for the Citywide clean up should be placed at the curb on your normal pick up day. All materials set out for collection will be picked up on your regular collection day. Material set out for the clean up after your collection day will not be collected

ACCEPTABLE MATERIALS: General Household Waste (Trash) Furniture Bulky Items – boxes, crates, clothing, tables, cabinets, etc.

Construction Debris – less than 5’, no exposed nails Carpeting – cut to 4 foot lengths and properly bundled

NON-ACCEPTABLE MATERIALS: Electronic Wastes – Computers, TVs and related accessories Tires Automobile Parts Batteries Fluorescent Light tubes or fixtures Appliances Yard Waste (Leaves, grass clippings, vines, vegetative matter, limbs, twigs, branches) Liquid Waste – Oils, Anti Freeze, Paint, Thinner Any hazardous waste or chemical waste Any Biohazardous waste Any Medical or potentially Infectious waste

first Tuesday of each month, and registrations are appreciated by the Thursday before each meeting.

For more information, or to register, call 815-6641501.

Got Drugs?

P2D2-Prescription Drug Disposal Program National Take Back Day is scheduled for

Saturday, April 30, 2016

Turn in your unused or expired medication for safe disposal.

Sponsored by: Sponsored by: CPASA-Community Partners Against Substance Abuse, Princeton Police Department, Bureau County Sheriff’s Office, Spring Valley Police Department, Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, Ladd Police Department, Walnut Police Department, Granville Police Department, Tiskilwa Police Department, 10:00am to 1:00pm Wyanet Police Princeton Police Department 605 Elm Place, Princeton, IL Department & Buda Police 9:00am to 12:00pm Department

DISPOSAL LOCATIONS

Walnut Village Hall 114 Jackson St., Walnut, IL

9:00am to 12:00pm

Wyanet Village Hall 116 North Locust St, Wyanet. IL

10:00am to 12:00pm

Granville Village Hall 316 S. McCoy St., Granville, IL

9:00am to 12:00pm

Tiskilwa Fire Department 135 North High St., Tiskilwa, IL

9:00am to 12:00pm

QUESTIONS? – Contact WASTE MANAGEMENT @ 1 800 796-9696 DMS 2/25/2015

idents age 18 and over. Entries must be postmarked by June 30, 2016. Cash prizes will be awarded for first ($500), second ($300) and third place ($100). Winning poems will be submitted for possible publication in the “Ninth Letter,” “RHINO” and “Quiddity” journals and “Poetic License Press” publications. Winners will read their poems at a ceremony later this year at the Illinois State Library in Spring-

Buda Village Hall 105 Main St., Buda, IL

SM-PR2650737-0504

For more information, please visit www.cpasa.org

12 Life

12 • The Putnam County Record • Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Menus Putnam County Schools

Alzheimer’s Walk moves to Ottawa OTTAWA — Jordan Block in Ottawa will be the new location for the upcoming Illinois Valley Walk To End Alzheimer’s in September.

The move was announced

by Jamie Messmore, development director of the Alzheimer’s Association Central Illinois Chapter Office in Peoria.

With the cooperation of the city of Ottawa, the organizers are excited about this move and partnership with the city.

“The Jordan Block park area is a lovely location for our event,” said event chair Karen Ranger. “We are excited about the added

a difference in the fight against Alzheimer’s, the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death. The local Illinois Valley walk, in the past, has been held at Baker Lake in Peru. This years’ event will begin with registration at 8 a.m. at The Jordan Block with opening ceremonies beginning at 8:45 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10.

If you are interested in serving on the planning committee, call Karen at 815-252-2091. To join in this fight by joining a team or starting a new team, visit www.alz.org/walk and choose the Illinois Valley event.

visibility this venue will bring to the walk.”

The Alzheimer’s Association is the world’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research.

The mission of the Alzheimer’s Association is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advance of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

The Alzheimer’s walk movement was started in 1989. Teams/individuals have been walking to make

Breakfast May 2 — Funnel cake or cereal, fruit, juice, milk.

May 3 — Sausage and toast or cereal, fruit, juice, milk.

May 4 — Breakfast sandwich or cereal, fruit, juice, milk.

May 5 — Whole grain muffin or cereal, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk.

May 6 — Whole grain waffle with syrup or cereal, fruit, juice, milk.

Lunch May 2 — Pizza, green beans, pineapple, milk.

May 3 — Chicken quesadilla, chips with salsa, veggie sticks, mandarin oranges, milk.

May 4 — Cook’s choice, milk; 2:05 p.m. dismissal.

May 5 — Junior high/high school salad bar, elementary/primary - pork sandwich with tomato on bun, banana, ice cream cup, milk.

May 6 — Spaghetti with meat sauce, garlic bread, salad, apple, milk.

Parkinson’s support group will meet May 2 SPRING VALLEY — St. Margaret’s support group for persons affected by Parkinson’s disease will meet at 1:30 p.m.

Monday, May 2, in the hospital’s First Floor Presentation Room. This month’s presenter will be Matt Hancock from Hammer’s Energy Fitness in LaSalle. He will talk about his Hitn2Heal Program for Parkinson’s patients. It involves boxing

and other forms of physical training tailored to Parkinson’s patients.

The support group offers emotional support, socialization and an opportunity to share information with others who are affected by Parkinson’s disease. The group meets regularly every first Monday of the month. For more information, call 815-434-7114.

POIGNANT BROS. FARM DRAINAGE, INC

Items for the Community section can be emailed to news@putnamcountyrecord.com.

• Specializing in system tile jobs • Trencher • Tile plow • GPS mapping

Do you have the coverage you need?

Are you sure?

At COUNTRY, we do more than help you find the insurance you need... we help you understand your coverage. Find out more today!

Matthew Hostetter Granville 815-339-6136 matt.hostetter@ countryfinancial.com

9-Exercise class 10:3011:30a 16-Exercise class 10:3011:30a 23- NO EXERCISE OR LUNCH. Starved Rock outing leaving PCCC @ 11AM 30- PCCC Closed for Memorial Day

TUES

WED

3-Card Party 12:30p 10-Site Council 10a Health Fair 10 AM-12:30 PM & Salad Bar 11:30 AM Card Party 12:30 p 17-Card Party 12:30p 24- May Birthday Lunch 11:30a Bunco 12:30p

THURS 5-Mother’s Day Party 12:30p

11- Exercise class 10:30-11:30a

12- Matt Miller presents “History of Putnam County” 12:30p

25-Exercise Class 10:30-11:30a

012014-00282AC

FRI

4- Exercise class 10:30-11:30a

18-Exercise class 10:30-11:30a

Issued by COUNTRY Mutual Insurance Company®, Bloomington, IL

19-Bingo w/ Luann 12:30p 26- Craft Class 12:30p

13-PCCC Board Meeting 12p

CONTACT US: 128 1st St P.O. Box 208 Standard, IL 61363 Phone: 815-339-2711 1-800-757-4579 Fax: 815-339-6071 Pcaservices@yahoo.com www.pcaservices.org

31- Memorial Day Bingo 12:30 PM

THANK YOU DONORS!

McNabb United Methodist Church Betty Dean Ron & Kathy Spratt Jane Lenkaitis Dr. Robert & Patti Dawe Kenneth & Mary Lou Hakenjos Fran & Helen Aimone Betty Fay Delicath Carolyn Herreweyers Ronald & Alma Toedter Betty Campbell Kenneth & Mary Barb Bishop Chuck & Barb Doyle Chuck & Donna Berry

IN MEMORY OF

Robert & Janice Schuster Peter Piccinelli Sandra Woest Sidney Whitaker David & Paulette Trainor Norma Hrovat John & Debra Redshaw Sandra Palm Marguerite Sons Marko’s Steve & Karen Mecagni Mary Patarozzi Paul & Margaret Franklin Beverley Lapuh

Barb Griffith- Til & Robin Glisson, Jamie & Debbie Vance, Robert E. Novak & Julie Cowan Novak, Norman & Patricia Krumwiede, Lee & Sherry Boedigheimer, Ruth Hayward, Dale, Joan & Kara Cochran, Gail & Cyndy Carr, Kathy Kline, “The Dream Team” Lynn Griffith- Robert E. Novak & Julie Cowan Novak Irene Kuhne- Lee & Sherry Boedigheimer, Linda Bean, Gail & Cyndy Carr, Dan & Shauna Greenwood, Beverley Lapuh Jack Walden- Joanne Walden Mildred Anderson, Anita Bailey, Kevin Maggi- Beverley Lapuh

PCCC WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A BIG THANK YOU TO MARKO’S FOR THE TIME & EFFORT THEY PUT INTO THE APRIL 12 FUNDRAISER! WE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT! A THANK YOU ALSO GOES OUT TO OUR WONDERFUL COMMUNITY FOR SHOWING AN OVERHWHELMING AMOUNT OF SUPPORT! WE ARE LUCKY TO HAVE YOU BEHIND US AND WE APPRECIATED YOUR PATIENCE AND KINDNESS! PCCC LOVES PUTNAM COUNTY!

Tues, May 10 from 10 AM-12:30 PM  TCRC Sight Center  Alzheimer’s/Dementia Info  St. Margaret’s Hospice  Free Blood Pressure & Sugar Checks  Natural Skin & Body Products  Diabetes & Senior Nutrition Education  SHIP/Medicare Counselors  Axline Pharmacy

SM-PR2650561-0427

2-Exercise class 10:3011:30a

May 2 — Barbecue pulled pork on bun baked potato, baked beans, coleslaw, gelatin with fruit.

May 3 — Baked spaghetti, salad with toppings, bread and butter, sliced peaches, dessert.

May 4 — Cheeseburger on bun, potato salad, cucumber salad, Greek yogurt with strawberries.

May 5 — Fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, broccoli/cauliflower with cheese, rolls, gelatin with fruit, dessert.

May 6 — Country fried steak with gravy, mashed potatoes, corn, apple crisp, biscuit.

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

•••

Call Harold today!!

(309) 238-8625 Lacon, IL MON

Putnam County Community Center

Wednesday, April 27, 2016 • The Putnam County Record • 13

––––––––––– Classifieds –––––––––– General Terms and Policies The Putnam County Record reserves the right to classify correctly, edit, reject or cancel any advertisement at any time in accordance with its policy. All ads must be checked for errors by the advertiser, on the first day of publication.

We will be responsible for the first incorrect insertion, and its liabilities shall be limited to the price on one insertion.

CLASSIFIED LINE AD & LEGAL DEADLINES: • Wednesday Paper deadline Thursday before by 3pm We Accept Call 815-875-4461 classified@bcrnews.com

- 200 Employment 228 • Help Wanted FULL-TIME TEMP JOB ANNOUNCEMENT TEMPORARY HELP WANTED in agricultural office.

Salary range $12.33-$15.49 per hour.

Applications available Monday-Friday, 8:00am4:30pm at the MarshallPutnam County FSA Office located at 1511 University Court, Henry, IL. We recognize and appreciate the benefits of diversity in the workplace. People who share this belief and reflect a diverse background are encouraged to apply.

This vacancy announcement closes May 2, 2016 and applications must be received by that date.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender

PROMOTE JOB OPENINGS We can help get your business fully staffed.

Call 815-875-4461

228 • Help Wanted HSCUSD #5 is anticipating a Transportation Director vacancy for the 2016-2017 school year.

This is a full-time position. Interested applicants can submit a Letter of Interest, Qualifications and Contact Information to: Dr. Michael Miller, HenrySenachwine CUSD #5, 1023 College Avenue, Henry, IL 61537 or email application materials to: mmiller@hscud5.org.

Applications are due in the district office by May 4, 2016

232 • Business Opportunities ********** THE CLASSIFIED Advertising Department of the Putnam County Record Does not have the opportunity to fully investigate the credibility of each advertiser appearing within these columns. If an offer sounds “too good to be true” it probably is.

Proceed with caution if you are asked to send money or to give a credit card number.

Proceed with caution in calling 900 phone numbers. All phone numbers prefixed by”900” are charged to the CALLER. Charges may be assessed on a “per minute” basis rather than a “per call” basis.

The Putnam County Record Classifieds makes every effort to qualify these charges for the reader.

If you have a concern about an advertiser, please contact: Better Business Bureau 330 North Wabash Chicago, IL 60611 312 832-0500

322 • Painting

************ HAVE SOMETHING TO SELL?

- 400 Merchandise 450 • Under $1000 1500lb motorcycle jack, like new, $60.

Call 815-866-5882

Put your ad in for FREE Items $1,000 or less can run FREE for 1 time. Limit of 5 lines.

Up to 3 items with price and price totaling under $1,000. 1 ad per household per week.

No commercial ads, firearms or animal sales.

E-mail information to: classified@ bcrnews.com (include your name, address & phone number) No Phone Calls!

SATURDAY APRIL 30TH 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Inside

Hopkins Family Home 14228 N 1100th Avenue Granville

See Photos at: www.bradleyauctionsinc.com

2 STORY/4 TO 5 BEDROOM HOME

Located at #401 Gary St. in Leonore, IL (2 Doors North of “Smitty’s Grill & Bar) Note Auction Location This Real Estate Auction Will Be Conducted In Conjunction With A Large Auction Of Personal Property (Including The Contents Of The Sandra Tarr Home) At Bradleys’ Auction Barn in Kernan, IL

E-mail items for sale to:

classified@bcrnews.com

The following items will be offered by Public Auction located at “The Shed” (REDIGER AUCTION SERVICE), 401 W. Main St., Wyanet, IL 61379 on: Look for this and upcoming auctions on rickrediger.com & to see additional consignments

SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2016 @ 9:00 A.M. LAWN MOWERS: JD 650, diesel lawn mower, 2 wd, 3 Dixon ZTP 427, 42” deck, runs good; point, 780 engine hours, 60” deck w/turf tires, 540 pto, very nice; JD X540, 26 hp, 48” deck, hydro; JD X748, 24 hp, 60” deck, hydro, JD X304, 18 hp, 48” deck, diesel; JD LT155, 15 hp, hydro; JD X300, 18 hp, 48” deck, hydro; JD LX279, 18 hp, 48” deck; JD STX 38, 12.5 hp, 38” deck, Cub Cadet LTX 1046, hydro, hydro; 46” deck, 15 eng hrs; JD 320, 22 hp, hydro, 48” deck; JD 317, 18 hp, hydro, front hyd, 48” Cub Cadet LTX 1040, Automatic,

42” deck; IH Cub, Woods belly mower, Runs Good;

MISCELLANEOUS LAWN EQUIPMENT: NEW MI-T-M 6000 watt generator; NEW MI-T-M 3600 Watt generator; NEW MI-T-M 14 hp, 4000 psi pressure washer; NEW MI-T-M Compressor/Generator, 14 hp, 16.3 CFM, 4000 watt; Woods RM 660, 3 pt finishing deck, 540 pto; LMC 72” 3 pt finishing deck, 540 pto; MTD 5 hp chipper/shredder, Like New; Toro Garden cultivator; leaf blowers; Stihl 015AV chain saw; Poulan 2150 chain saw; Cyclone pull type seeder; 1 bottom garden plow; Cambell air compressor, 1 hp; Die Hard jump start; shop vacs; Aluminum pick-up tool box; McCormick cast iron seat; NUSERY STOCK: Techny Arborvitae; Dark Green Arborvitae; Emerald Green Arborvitae; Green Giant Arborvitae; TIRE EQUIPMENT: CEMB P-200 tire balancer; CEMB K-9 tire balancer; CEMB SM 915 electric tire changer; Coats pneumatic tire changer; Tire/wheel cages; Branick semi tire spreader; small tire spreader; MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS: Rough cut oak lumber; misc. lawn furniture; lawn/garden art; bikes; steel wheel engine cart; hand tools; hardware; organizers; old wrench collection; chains & binders; homemade bird houses; numerous items; MUCH, MUCH, MORE – CONSIGNMENTS DAILY Currently Accepting Consignments – Many more by Sale Day – Watch for additions on www.rickrediger.com NUMBER SYSTEM WILL BE USED – I.D. REQUIRED – TERMS: CASH OR GOOD CHECK – NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS

SM-PR6395635-0428

SM-PR890131-0427

Antiques, furniture, glassware, old books, pictures and frames, quilts, rugs, toys, Christmas decorations, lamps, kitchenware, John Deere riding lawnmower, old tools and many more unique items going back generations!!!

AT 1:00 PM

Sells to the Highest Bidder at or Above a Minimum Starting Bid of $7,000

LAWN AND GARDEN CONSIGNMENT AUCTION

¼ mile east of Route 89 on Granville (Silverspoon) Road

SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2016

815-875-4461

DRIVERS $2,000 Sign-on!

Home Weekends!

Benefits & Bonuses!

Paid Vacation, Holidays. CDL-A, DOT knowledge required.

855-445-9624

LOCATED AT: Bradleys’ Auction Barn In Kernan, IL. (#1456 E. 22nd Rd. Streator, IL) Directions: 5 Miles East Of Streator, IL (On Rt. 18) To E. 22nd Rd/Kernan Rd., Then 1-½ Miles North Home Location: #401 Gary St. In Leonore, IL

Classifieds

Flexsteel couch, floral multi, $200; antique secretarial desk, like new, $250; antique walnut table, $250. 815-339-2141

deck; Cub Cadet LTX 1050, hydro, 50” deck, 63 eng hrs;

ESTATE SALE

Buy It! Sell It! See It Right Here!

7- 4'x6' sliding windows; thermopane; white vinyl clad; good condition; $100 each or best offer.

Call 815-646-6665

Countryside Lawn Care

815-339-1074 815-760-0981

450 • Under $1000

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINTING of all kinds.

Spraying, rolling, faux finishes, wall paper removal & so much more. Combined over 40 years experience. Insured, dependable, friendly, honest.

Call Carrie Uzella Smith at 815-228-7660.

Serving PC & surrounding areas for 13 years

Lawn Care & Landscape Maintenance • Residential & Commercial • Fully Insured • Low Rates • Senior Discounts • Snow Removal

- 300 Services

REAL ESTATE AUCTION

REDIGER AUCTION SERVICE, WYANET, IL 815-699-7999 Auctioneers: Rick Rediger Jon Moon Jeremy Rediger

HOME INFO: A 2 Story Frame Home with 4-5 Bedrooms (4 upstairs & 1 down), 2 Full Baths (1 upstairs & 1 down),Eat-In Kitchen with Cupboards, Large Living Room, Large Dining Room, Large Utility Room (23’x 15’) with Storage Space. The Home has Gas Forced Air Heat, Central Air Conditioning, City Water, Septic, Newer Windows, Vinyl Siding. The home is well Insulated and has a “New” Roof.

GARAGE INFO: A 3 Car Attached Garage is Insulated and Heated, 2 Overhead Doors with Electric Openers LOT SIZE: Approx. 50ft x 140 ft LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The South 25ft. of Lot 25, and the North 25ft. of the South 50ft. of Lot 25 In Block 1 Of W. Fragenberg’s Addition to Gary TAXES: $301.32/Year with 2 Exemptions PIN #’S: 31-03-202-001 and 31-03-202-020 VIEWING: The Home will be Open for Inspection on Wednesday May 4th from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. or by contacting the Auctioneer TERMS: 10% Down Payment (non-refundable) on day of Auction, with the Balance Due on or Before June 21, 2016. Written purchase agreement to be entered into on day of Auction.

Property Taxes to be pro-rated to the date of closing. The property is being sold “AS-IS” with NO warranties, NO inspections, and NO contingencies. Property sells to the highest bidder at or above $7,000.

A 5% Buyer’s Premium will be added to the high bid to determine the purchase price.

Sellers Attorney: Michael F Gulo #1213 S. Monroe St. Streator, IL., 61364 ph. (815) 672-2472 Auctioneers NOTES: This is a great opportunity to purchase this large home at Auction. View photos on our website and plan to inspect the home on May 4, 2016. Note the Auction Location (On May 22, 2016) Seller: Sandra

J. (Sandy) Tarr

Leonore, IL

BRADLEY’S, IMMKE, KAUFMAN AUCTIONEERS 815-674-2543

Brian Bradley • Brent Bradley • Freddie Immke

SM-PR2650719-0520

14 • The Putnam County Record • Wednesday, April 27, 2016

450 • Under $1000 Scotts Accu Green 3000, 24” drop spreader, like new, $25; large tri pod sprinkler, will do 100' area $20. 815-875-9348

460 • Garage Sales HENNEPIN 325 North 5th Street. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, April 28, 8am4pm. Townwide on Friday & Saturday.

HUGE GARAGE SALE. Potted flowers, fishing tackle, rods & reels, vinyl records, glassware, tools, books, home décor, lamps, much more PRINCETON Someone's in the Kitchen (1619 North Main).

Saturday, May 7, 9am-12pm.

Kitchen & Bath Bargain Sale!

Odds & ends, overstock WENONA TOWN-WIDE GARAGE SALES. Friday, April 29, Saturday April 30; 8am to ?

Maps available at local businesses and home sales

ADVERTISE GARAGE SALES OR YARD SALES! The Putnam County Record can promote your garage sale or yard sale to let everyone know about the treasures you have for sale.

- 700 Real Estate For Sale 767 • Mobile Home Sales **************** PUBLISHER'S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.”

Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

To complain of discrimination call, HUD tollfree at 800 669-9777.

The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 800 927-9275

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY, HENNEPIN, ILLINOIS THE GRANVILLE NATIONAL BANK, ) a National Banking Association, ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND LEGATEES ) OF MARK L. ZORZI, ALEXIS BOGGIO ) JEANETTE ZORZI, UNKNOWN OWNERS ) and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, ) Defendants. ) No. 16 CH 2 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY PUBLICATION The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Unknown Heirs at Law and Legatees of Mark L. Zorzi, Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants, Defendants in the above-entitled cause, that the above-entitled Mortgage Foreclosure action was filed on March 17, 2016, and is now pending.

1. The names of all Plaintiffs and the Case Number are identified above.

2. The Court in which this action was brought is identified above.

3. The names of the titleholder of record is Mark L. Zorzi, deceased 4. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: Lot Two (2) in Block 31 in the Village of Hennepin, all lying and being situated in the County of Putnam, State of Illinois.

5. A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: 612 High Street, Hennepin, IL 61327 6. An identification of the Mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: a. Name of Mortgagor: Mark L. Zorzi, deceased b. Name of Mortgagee: Granville National Bank c. Date of Mortgage: July 21, 2008 d. Date of Recording: July 25, 2008 e. County Where Recorded: Putnam County, Illinois f. Recording Document Identification: #08-827 NOW, THEREFORE, unless all Non-Record Claimants, and Unknown Owners, Defendants, file your answer to the Complaint for Foreclosure in this cause or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit, Putnam County, Illinois, held in the Putnam County Courthouse, in the Village of Hennepin on or before the 20th day of June, 2016, default may be entered against you and each of you at any time after that day and a Judgment for Foreclosure may be entered in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint for Foreclosure. /s/ Cathy Oliveri CIRCUIT CLERK Robert B. Steele #2712407 Aplington, Kaufman, McClintock, Steele & Barry, Ltd. 160 Marquette St. PO Box 517 LaSalle, IL 61301 Phone 815-224-3200 Fax 815-224-3205 Email robert.steele@akmsb.net Published in the Putnam County Record Apr. 27, May 4 and 11, 2016.

768 • Homes For Sale

999 • Legal Notices

999 • Legal Notices

PRINCETON 818 North Knox Street. Furnished Home for Sale.

Call 815-257-8614

year 2012.

The period of redemption will expire on September 1, 2016.

On 9/8/2016 at 10:30 a.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. 20, 27 and May 4, 2016.

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 PresidentDan Kotecki Putnam County Conservation District Published in the Putnam County Record Apr. 27, 2016.

856 • Apartment Rentals HENNEPIN Large, one bedroom furnished apartment for rent. All utilities included. No smoking ... no pets. 815-925-7086

999 • Legal Notices TAX DEED NO.16-TX-2 Filed 3/28/16 TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. # 2012-00036 TO: COUNTY CLERK OF PUTNAM COUNTY; Jeffrey B. Peyton; 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. 16-TX-2. The property is Located At: 11 Carribean Dr., Putnam.

Legal Description or P.I. No.: 03-00-041-060.

Said property was sold on 10/29/2013 for delinquent taxes for the

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Putnam County Conservation District 2016-2017 Tentative Budget and Appropriations Ordinance Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Board of Trustees of the Putnam County Conservation District, to approve 2016-2017 Budget and Appropriations Ordinance of the Putnam County Conservation District, Putnam County Illinois.

Said hearing will be held at the Putnam County Conservation District, Natural Lands Area Office, McNabb, IL at 12:00 p.m. May 24th, 2016.

NOTICE The Village of Mark has available upon request this year’s Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). The CCR includes basic information on the sources of your drinking water, the levels of any contaminants that were detected in the water during 2015, and compliance with other drinking water rules, as well as some educational materials. To obtain a free copy of the report, please call Mike Holmes at (815)343-9942 or you may pick one up at the Mark Village Hall.

Published in the Putnam County Record Apr. 27, 2016.

PUTNAM COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT 2016-2017 ANNUAL BUDGET ANTICIPATED INCOME ACCOUNT# ITEM DESCRIPTION INCOME AMOUNT 400 MONEY MARKET INTEREST $180.00 401 LEVIED PROPERTY TAX EXTENSION $89,176.00 402 STATE OF IL PROPERTY REPLACEMENT TAX $59,000.00 TOTAL CORPORATE INCOME $148,356.00 403 LAKE SENACHWINE CABIN GROUND LEASE $12,900.00 404 LAKE SENACHWINE SHELTER RENTAL $300.00 405 LAKE SENACHWINE PRIMITIVE TENT CAMPING $100.00 406 LAKE SENACHWINE FIREWOOD SALES $25.00 407 LAKE SENACHWINE MEMORIAL DONATIONS $50.00 TOTAL LAKE SENACHWINE INCOME $13,375.00 408 NATURAL LANDS SHELTER/STAGE RENTAL $270.00 409 NATURAL LANDS CABIN RENTAL $110.00 410 NATURAL LANDS PRIMITIVE TENT CAMPING $160.00 411 NATURAL LANDS HORSE CAMPING $220.00 412 NATURAL LANDS YEARLY HORSE RIDING FEE $225.00 413 NATURAL LANDS DAILY HORSE RIDING FEE $30.00 414 NATURAL LANDS FIREWOOD SALES $75.00 415 NATURAL LANDS MEMORIAL DONATIONS $50.00 TOTAL NATURAL LANDS INCOME $1,140.00 416 CORPORATE SPONSORS $0 417 SPECIAL SITE DONATIONS $75.00 418 GRANTS $0 TOTAL CORPORATE/DONATIONS/GRANT INCOME $75.00 ANTICIPATED INCOME TOTALS $162,946.00 ANTICIPATED EXPENSE TOTALS $162,945.00 2016 YEAR END CARRY-OVER FUNDS $39,316.17 TOTAL COMBINED INCOME/CARRY-OVER TOTALS 2016-2017 $202,262.17 ANTICIPATED FUND BALANCE AS OF MARCH 31, 2017 $39,317.17 ANTICIPATED EXPENSES CORPORATE PURPOSEIMRF/SOCIAL SECURITY/MEDICARE PAYROLL TAXES 509 FICA COMPANY PAID $4,700.00 510 MEDICARE COMPANY PAID $1,100.00 511 IMRF COST $7,000.00 512 IMRF PAST SERVICE CREDIT $5,000.00 513 STATE OF IL EMPLOYMENT TAX COMPANY PAID $800.00 515 FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT TAX COMPANY PAID $400.00 TOTAL PAYROLL TAX EXPENSES $19,000.00 CORPORATE PURPOSEEMPLOYEE SALARIES 600 SITE OPERATION MANAGER $34,500.00 601 MAINTENANCE $34,500.00 602 SEASONAL MAINTENANCE $5,000.00 TOTAL SALARIES EXPENSE $74,000.00 CORPORATE PURPOSEINSURANCE 603 WORK-COMP INSURANCE COMPANY PAID $3,000.00

Sell Your Vehicle Here!

Classifieds

815-875-4461

Illinois Farmland For Sale

Henry Co. - 287± acres no improvements, soil PI SOLD!

of 129, lease open for 2016

McHenry Co. 254± Saleacres PendingPrice reduced!

Homesite, grain storage, Morton machine shed

Putnam Co. - 464± acres - Price reduced!

Sale Pending

Homesite, Morton machine shed, front cattle shed, 2 grain bins Call Timothy A. Harris, Managing Broker 815-875-7418 www.capitalag.com

22263 1365 North Ave., Princeton, IL 61356

999 • Legal Notices 604 605

LIABILITY INSURANCE $11,400.00 IPARKS INSURANCE DUES $1,400.00 TOTAL INSURANCE COST $15,800.00 CORPORATE PURPOSETRUSTEE’S 612 QUARTERLY STIPEND $2,400.00 613 TRAINING $100.00 TOTAL TRUSTEE EXPENSE $2,500.00 CORPORATE PURPOSEGENERAL OPERATING EXPENSE 614 LEGAL FEES $250.00 615 AUDIT $3,500.00 616 LEGAL PUBLICATIONS $600.00 617 ADVERTISEMENTS/BROCHURE $0 618 POSTAGE $150.00 619 CHECKS PURCHASE $200.00 620 DISTRICT CELL PHONE $525.00 621 OFFICE PHONE/FAX/INTERNET (2) $2,400.00 622 GASOLINE $3,700.00 623 DIESEL $600.00 624 LOCAL DONATIONS $50.00 TOTAL GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES $11,975.00 CORPORATE PURPOSEOFFICE OPERATING EXPENSE 625 OFFICE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE $0 626 OFFICE BUILDING MAINTENANCE $150.00 627 OFFICE EQUIPMENT PURCHASE $150.00 628 OFFICE SUPPLIES/SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTIONS $1,300.00 TOTAL OFFICE OPERATING EXPENSES $1,600.00 CORPORATE PURPOSEEQUIPMENT EXPENSE 629 GRASSHOPPER 335 MOWER REPAIR $500.00 630 JOHN DEERE TRACTOR REPAIR $400.00 631 FORD RANGER TRUCK SERVICE $500.00 632 1997 FORD 1 TON SERVICE $500.00 633 GRASSHOPPER 727 REPAIR $500.00 634 POLARIS RANGER SERVICE $1,000.00 661 GENERAL EQUIPMENT REPAIR $300.00 TOTAL EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE EXPENSES $3,700.00 CORPORATE PURPOSENATURAL LANDS OPERATING EXPENSE 636 STORAGE BUILDING MAINTENANCE $0 637 SITE DEVELOPMENT/TRAIL MAINTENANCE $1,000.00 638 ROAD MAINTENANCE $0 639 PRAIRIE RESTORATION/HABITAT $400.00 640 AMERICAN DISABILITY ACT $0 641 GARBAGE DUMPSTER $1,200.00 642 ELECTRICITY OFFICE/SHOP/SHELTER/SECURITY $3,000.00 643 PROPANE OFFICE $700.00 644 PROPANE SHOP $1,000.00 645 ADA TOILETS (2) $2,400.00 646 CLAY POND PAYMENT $20,000.00 647 FIREWOOD SUPPLE COST $150.00 648 PROGRAMS $150.00 649 DISTRICT SUPPLIES $300.00 TOTAL NATURAL LANDS EXPENSE $30,300.00 CORPORATE PURPOSE LAKE SENACHWINE OPERATING EXPENSES 650 AMERICAN DISABILITY ACT $0 651 SHELTER MAINTENANCE $0 652 BARN REPAIR $0 653 SITE DEVELOPMENT/HABITAT $1,000.00 654 ROAD MAINTENANCE $0 655 ELECTRICITY SHELTER/ SECURITY LIGHTS $1,000.00 656 REAL- ESTATE TAX $350.00 657 PORTABLE TOILET $1,020.00 658 FIREWOOD SUPPLY COST $100.00 659 HUNTER SAFETY PROGRAM $150.00 660 SUPPLIES $450.00 TOTAL LAKE SENACHWINE EXPENSES $4,070.00 APPROVED AND ADOPTED MARCH 22, 2016 DAN KOTECKI-BOARD PRESIDENT PUTNAM COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT JOHN CRIST- BOARD SECRETARY PUTNAM COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT Published in the Putnam County Record Apr. 27, 2016.

DO YOU HAVE A PLACE TO SELL? The Putnam County Record Classified can help you find the right person to move in.

HENNEPIN HOMES

FOR SALE Hennepin - 3 bedroom on corner lot, updated roof, heating & CA, needs some work. $24,900 MLS#09081006

100 E. Hennepin St. Mark IL $85,000- price is negotiable

Price includes everything with exception of Antiques.

Contact Linda for Appointment

815-339-2210 or 815-866-5602

Hennepin - Quality built 3 bedroom, large lot, fireplace, basement kitchen, backyard porch & deck. $139,900. MLS#09138387

Gonet Realty & Land Co.

321 S. McCoy St. Granville 339-2411

815-339-2411

Wednesday, April 27, 2016 • The Putnam County Record • 15

FREE

for all items valued under $1,000!

Classified Advertising

E-mail items for sale to: classified@bcrnews.com

Business Directory J S Marketplace

Jim’s Lawncare & Landscaping

Storage Co.

®

COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL • FREE ESTIMATES

Seasonal Cleanup, Garden Tilling,

Tire Brands Toyo General Continental GT BKT Carlisle Kumho

Weed Control, Mulching,

TKO Tire and Service

Shrub & Hedge Trimming,

Auto, LT, Implement and Specialty Tires

Pressure Washing, Landscaping,

14049 IL HWY 18, Magnolia, IL

815-869-4249

Jim Mennie, Owner

815.830.3428

Fully Insured!

Use your tax refund as your down payment on new windows!

PASSINI PLUMBING & HEATING

Al Cioni Ford inC.

504 S. McCoy Granville, IL

815-339-2511

No baloney with Al Cioni!

815-224-3371

815-223-1782

GONET INSURANCE AGENCY 321 S. McCoy St., Granville, IL

Towing Available

FOLEY MOTORS Inc.

MAGNOLIA, ILLINOIS

815-257-0841 SCOTT SMITH

• Fully Insured • Tree Trimming • Lawn Rolling Auto Body Specialists Truck Toppers & Accessories

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

325 North 25th Rd, Route 251 South of Peru

815-224-1506

EMERGENCY: 815-252-0032

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

24 Hrs. Service • 815-442-3415

route71autobody@frontier.com

PEACH CONSTRUCTION CO. since 1981

Full Service Home Improvement Ron Des Laurier • Putnam, IL 61560

815-437-9026 • Cell: 630-569-0734 Check us out on facebook

facebook.com/Peach1981

Sieg Tire & u e R

air Shop

Selling & Repairing all makes of tires

Open 7 days/week 8-5pm

112 S. St. Paul St. Mark, IL 61340

Interstate Battery Sales

Johnny Sieg

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

Owner/Operator

815-878-7367 e e l

s

pY u

Rollin!

For Plumbing & Heating!

FREE Estimates

Mounting, Balancing, Rotating, Patches, Plugs and all tire repairs plus Small Implement Farm Tires Now accepting all major credit cards!

815-882-2111 815-875-2540

PLUMBING & HEATING, INC. www.grassersplumbingheating.com 404 W. Main, McNabb (State ID No. 58-100249)

L aw n M o w e r , S n o w B Lo w e r S & S M a L L e n g i n e r e pa i r

Always FREE Estimates

71

AUTO BODY

County’s 1 st Stop

Rt. 29, Henry, IL 309-364-4711 www.foleymotorsinc.com

Plumbing • Heating • Electrical

ROUTE

Windows - Siding - Roofs - Basements

Sales & Service

Since 1919

PO Box 326

SPECIALIST IN KITCHEN & BATHROOM REMODELING

Quality Pre-Owned Vehicles Full Service Store

202 W Harper Ave

www.proremodeling.org

• AUTO • HOME • LIFE • BUSINESS • MOTORCYCLE

Ryan Harvey, Agent CALL

Owner

815-339-9181 FAX: 815-399-9182

red CArpet ServiCe Our Customers

Mon-Fri 8AM - 5PM M

JODY TALIANI

PH:

Licensed-Bonded-Insured

For the World’s Best People

815-252-6874 • 815-339-6876

Granville, IL 61326

David Passini

815-339-4108 815-481-2639

All Steel Units With Lights • Two Doors In Larger Units

211 Mark Industrial Park West, Mark, IL

Specializing in Landscaping! New Lawn Construction

It’s Spring. Time to renew your home’s curb appeal!

116 South 2nd St. Standard, IL 61363

Size 5’x10’ to 10’x40’

Skid Loader/Dumptruck Work,

Auto Repair and Tire Service

∙Local Pick-up & Delivery Available ∙Over 75 Combined Years Experience ∙Low Rates ∙Honest & Friendly Service ∙Garden Tilling Available, Large or Small

K ent & C orKy M aBiS 815-252-1049 ∙ 815-303-4475

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

JACK’S GAS & SERVICE

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

To add your lisTing To This page conTacT ashley aT (815) 875-4461, exT. 6345

16 Life

16 • The Putnam County Record • Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Registration open for NIU Community School summer music lessons DEKALB — Enjoy the arts and discover something new this summer! The NIU Community School of the Arts offers a variety of programs for children and adults. Music classes, ensembles, private lessons, chamber music workshops and a percussion camp begin in June on the campus of Northern Illinois University. Call the Community School for more information or visit the website www.csa.niu.edu.

Summer Chamber Music Workshops — June 27-30 Advanced String Quartet Workshop, Ages 12-19 String players improve their musicianship and ensemble skills as they rehearse and are coached as a member of two string quartets. Each student will perform in a quartet at the masterclass taught by international concert violinist Rachel Barton Pine. The workshop begins with a sight-reading party on June 21 from 7 to 9 p.m. Workshop activities during the week also include seminars on music theory, history and rehearsal techniques.

All quartets will perform in the final day recital in Boutell Concert Hall.

Junior Chamber Music Workshop, Ages 8-15 Young string and woodwind players have fun learning and rehearsing duets, rounds or quartets, based on their level and experience. Students refine reading skills, learn more about playing music with others, and gain listening and leadership skills. The workshop begins with a sight-reading party on June 21 from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. There is a final day recital at 11 a.m. in Boutell Concert Hall.

Violin teacher and chamber musician Laurie Rodriguez is the director of the workshops. She has been a private teacher with the NIU Community School for many years and has directed multiple chamber music workshops in Illinois, Utah and Minnesota.

Students are admitted to these workshops by audition on May 9 starting at 4 p.m. To reserve an audition time, submit a registration form with the $15 non-refundable registration fee by April 29.

Summer Percussion Day Camp Join Community School percussion teacher Alexis Lamb for this week-long percussion program at NIU. This camp includes daily classes, workshops and instruction in the many forms of percussion including mallet pieces, found instruments, world instruments and group compositions, as well as a chance to perform in the concert at the end of the week! Camp dates are June 20-24, beginning players from 9 to 11 a.m. and intermediate players from 1 to 3 p.m.

Private music lessons Private lessons are available on many musical instruments, including violin, piano and guitar, as well as banjo, mandolin, flute, saxophone, and more.

CSA teachers include NIU students and faculty, as well as experienced community-based musicians. Students and teachers meet weekly June 13-July 31, at a time convenient to both. Community members of all ages and skill levels are invited to brush up skills or try a new instrument!

Music classes for young children Prelude Class (ages 1-3) is a group class with lots of fun for kids and parents! Class activities include music listening, creative movement, songs and lap games. Development Class (ages 3-5) builds on the material learned in Prelude Class, adding musical patterns and skills through games, songs, creative movement, percussion instruments, basic music theory and learning about some of the instruments of the orchestra. A parent must accompany the child to each class. Both classes meet on six Saturdays beginning June

25 (no class on July 2). Prelude begins at 10 a.m. and Development begins at 10:35 a.m. Traditional and Suzuki violin instructor, music educator and Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra member Laurie Rodriguez teaches both classes.

Music classes for kids and adults Guitar for Kids provides children age 8-12 with an introduction to guitar playing through a fun, song-oriented approach to learning.

Guitar Basics is a beginning class for age 13-adult, where students learn to read music, play songs and construct and play scales and chords, in addition to learning about music theory and exploring various styles of guitar techniques.

In Intermediate Guitar, students develop different styles of playing, continue to learn music theory, and build more advanced playing techniques.

These classes meet for six Wednesdays beginning June 15 (no class meeting July 6); see the website for class meeting times. Associate level instructor Quentin Dover is an accomplished guitar teacher, with many years of experience working with students of all ages, both privately and in a group setting.

Adult Piano is a beginning group piano class for ages 13-adult. Bring the joy of piano music to your life and enjoy getting to know fellow musicians in this beginning class. Learn simple tunes and basic skills such as reading music and chords. Every student plays on a keyboard in a piano classroom. Adult Piano class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays June 14 through June 30 from 6:15 to 6:55 p.m. Associate level piano and harp instructor Jaina Krueger instructs.

Qi Gong (or Chi-Kung) is a precursor of Tai Chi. For ages 12-adult; this class will focus on 24 postures divided into three sets. These exercises can be done at one time during a day or interspersed

amid practice sessions, rehearsals, etc. to renew energy, release tension, and enable greater relaxation and concentration when practiced immediately before a performance. Taught by Eric Schroeder, this class meets for six Mondays starting June 13 (no class on July 4).

Ensembles NIUkulele Ensemble is a fun group designed for beginning and intermediate ukulele players ages 9-adult. Students learn to play melodies, chords and songs in many styles, and to perform solo, in unison and in harmony. Beginners receive instruction on the ukulele, and players with more experience are assigned more challenging parts. Associate level guitar teacher Eric Schroeder directs the group, bringing his many years of experience teaching private and group lessons to the ensemble. Group rehearsals begin June 13 for six Mondays from 7 to 7:55 p.m. (no rehearsal on July 4) with a concert in the Recital Hall on the final night.

CSA Guitar Ensemble provides an opportunity for guitarists to play together in an ensemble setting while gaining confidence and skill on the instrument.

Designed for beginning and intermediate players age 14-adult, the group meets for six Wednesdays beginning June 15 from 8 to 8:55 p.m. (no rehearsal on July 6). On the final night a recital is scheduled at 8 p.m. Associate level instructor Quentin Dover is the ensemble director.

The NIU Community School of the Arts offers year-round programming in music and the arts. More information and registration forms are available at www.csa.niu.edu or by calling the NIU Community School of the Arts at 815-753-1450. The CSA office is located in Room 132 Music Building and is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

HENNEPIN FOOD MART $ 99 END OF APRIL $ 99 2 SAVINGS SALE 1 FAMILY PAK

LEAN

lb

GROUND ROUND GROCERY SPECIALS

Lays Classic Potato Chips, 8oz............................ 2/$5 OF H/D or Regular Aluminum Foil, 50/75............$2.39 Our Family Napkins, 250ct ................................... 2/$3 OF Red and Blue Plastic Cups, 16oz/50.............. 2/$3 Our Family Slider Storage Bags, Quart ................ 2/$3 Our Family Charcoal Briquets, 15.4# ..................$4.99 Our Family Mac and Cheese Dinners, 7.25oz...... 2/$1 Ortega Refried Beans, 16oz ................................. 5/$5 Hunts Canned Tomatoes, 303.............................. 5/$5 Keebler Chips Deluxe or Pecan Sandies Cookies, 11oz .. 2/$5 Ritz Crackers, All .................................................. 2/$5 C&H Powdered or Brown Sugar, 2lb.................... 2/$4 Hostess Ho Hos and Asst Hostess Cakes and Snacks, 8-10 PACK.. 2/$5 Assorted Powerade, 32oz ......................................99¢ Classico Pasta Sauce, 15oz................................. 2/$4

PRODUCE

Whole Seedless Watermelons, Each...................$3.99 Dole Bananas, lb ....................................................49¢ Monterey Whole White Mushrooms, 8oz ............. 2/$3 Del Monte Golden Pineapples, Each.................... 2/$5

DELI

Eckrich Hard Salami, lb .......................................$4.99 Walnut Hot Pepper Cheese, lb............................$4.99 Eckrich Deli Pepperoni, lb ...................................$5.99 Deviled Egg Potato Salad, lb...............................$2.99

BAKERY

Fresh Baked Kaiser Buns, 8ct.............................$2.69 Assorted Lofthouse Cookies, Doz........................ 2/$5 Go to hennepinfoodmart.com for great savings!!!

SM-PR2650554-0427

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

Brawny Paper Towels

5

$ 99

8 Roll

OF Stuff Manz or Asst Ripe Olives 6oz

5/$5

C&H Granulated Sugar 4lb

1

$ 99

Our Family Bath Tissue 12 Roll

4

$ 99

Kelloggs Bite Size Frosted Mini Wheats 18oz

2

$ 49

Hunts Canned Pasta Sauce C O Maxwell House U P O 30oz N Two With Coupon and $15 Order

Coffee

5

PORK STEAK MEAT SPECIALS

Our Family Sliced Bacon, lb................................$3.99 Hormel Smoked Pork Chops, 15oz.....................$4.99 Our Homemade Pork Fairburgers, lb ..................$2.99 Tray Pak Smoked Pork Hocks, lb........................$1.99 Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, lb.................$1.19 Lean Pork Spare Ribs, lb.....................................$2.89 Festive Turkey Breast, lb .....................................$1.69

FROZEN FOOD

Marie Callender Asst Fruit or Cream Pies, Each .......$5.99 Our Family Corn, Peas, Mix Veggies, 28oz .......... 2/$4 Swanson Hungry Man Dinners, Each................... 2/$5 Butch’s Pizzas, 18oz .......................................... 2/$10

DAIRY

Tropicana Orange Juice, 59oz.............................$2.89 Our Family Sour Cream, 16oz .............................. 2/$3 Kraft American or Swiss Singles, 12oz ...............$2.69 Blue Bonnet Margarine Sticks, 1#..........................79¢

SEAFOOD SHOPPE

Imitation Crab Meat, lb.......................................$2.99 Fresh Water Whole Smelt, 2lb Bag ....................$4.99

89

26oz

lb

¢

$ 99

YE OLDE PUB SHOPPE

Miller Lite Beer, 24pk Cans ...............................$13.99 Crystal Vodka, 750ml ..........................................$6.99 Black Roberts Spiced Rum, 750ml .....................$7.99

CALL US FOR ALL YOUR GRADUATION PARTY NEEDS!! WE HAVE A VARIETY OF PARTY TRAYS, ROASTERS OF OUR HOMEMADE BEEF, SHREDDED TURKEY, SHREDDED PORK, BBQ AND SLICED HAM AVAILABLE FOR YOUR SPECIAL DAY!!