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Sandy Creek facility beached for now By Ken Schroeder

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WENONA — The building of the controversial hog confinement facility has started, with ground being broken in March. However, that’s where work has stalled out with only a silt fence and two large piles of dirt visible from the road to mark the beginning.

That start was enough to start another flurry of problems for the facility and the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA). Local citizens who are opposed to the hog confinement complex formed a group known as Save Our Sandy (SOS). They recently filed a lawsuit naming the IDOA, acting Director of IDOA Philip Nelson, VMC Management Corporation and

Sandy Creek Lane LLC as defendants. SOS spokesperson Leslie Smith said the groundbreaking was done without any local permits and before the land was actually owned by VMC. That does not conform to local regulations, which the IDOA told the company they had to follow. Smith also alleges she contacted the IDOA when the illegal ground-break-

ing started but received no reply. Marshall County engineer Pat Sloan confirmed the work began without the proper paperwork. The final complete paperwork was submitted on April 9 with the permit issued April 10. The suit alleges Sandy Creek Lane LLC violated three sections of the Livestock Management Facilities Act (LMFA).

The suit charges VMC did not properly follow regulations on soil and aquifer testing, and failed to design its waste handling facility according to environmental laws. It also contends the facility does not meet the eight sitting criteria of the LMFA. The Sandy Creek Lane LLC hog facility was green-lighted by the Illinois Department of Agriculture on Nov. 1, 2014,

over the objection of local residents and the Marshall County Board. The board had voted 11-1 on May 8, 2014, to recommend against the project, adding they were “adamantly opposed.” Plans were first announced for the facility at the March 13, 2014, meeting of the county board when project

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This is the final story in a three-part series on video gaming in Illinois; how it works, where the money goes and who can benefit from allowing video gaming in their establishments. With more than $8 billion played in video gaming terminals during 2014, there’s a large number of people trying their luck at the slots. Although there are currently no figures available for the number of players, the number of terminals in the state has leveled off and is currently hovering at 19,000 for the last six months. In January of 2014, there were 14,426 slots statewide. 2014 was the year video gaming truly took off. Estimated money played for both 2012 and 2013 amounted to $2.6 billion with a state share of $77 million. This year also looks like a busy year for the terminals, with February 2015 setting a record of more than $851 million played at an average of $30.4 million a day. There’s no single demographic as far as age, sex or income that indicates who is more likely to play, but the typical reason is fun and optimism. Andrea (not her real name) is playing the slots on a terminal in a Granville tavern. She started playing when they came

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Putnam County School Board swears in members Putnam County Superintendent Jay McCracken (center back row) leads Putnam County School Board members during the swearing in ceremony held Saturday, April 25. The board congratulated newly re-elected members Rollie Copeland, Jim Gibson and Laurie Glenn during the meeting. Vicky Nauman was elected president of the board, while Gibson was elected vice president. School board members were appointed to various standing committees in the district at the meeting. The board also authorized McCracken to look into diversifying investments with the upcoming certificate of deposit that is coming due in May.

Illinois property taxes among the highest By Ken Schroeder

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As Illinois residents are getting ready to write out the check for their first property tax payment, they can take some comfort that they don’t live in New Jersey. By almost all criteria, the Pelican State has the highest real

estate property taxes in the country. That’s probably the only good news, depending on which method used. For instance, Wallethub.com performed a comparison of all 50 states and the District of Columbia to find the nine states with the highest real estate property taxes. The average Ameri-

can surrenders $2,089 in real estate property taxes. Wallethub arrived at this figure by averaging all home-owners nationwide. At the top of the website’s list is New Jersey, with an average homeowner shelling out $3,971 in taxes. The No. 2 state was not far behind at $3,939. That state is Illinois.

Another point of consolation resides in the fact Illinois is one of 24 states that does not charge a property tax on vehicles. If those numbers are added to each state’s property taxes, Illinois drops down to the No. 3 slot. Third place New Hampshire jumps up to first place with a combined real estate/vehicle tax of

$4,062, a $413 jump from its real estate tax of $3,649. According to The Pew Charitable Trusts, Illinois has the added burden of a less-wealthy middle class. Between 2010 and 2013, the median income for Illinois’ middle class dropped 12 percent to $56,210.

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GRANVILLE — The first Quad Cities Honor Flight of 2015 took 126 veterans and guardians to Washington, D.C., on Thursday, April 30. Among the honorees was Granville’s Bill Ellena. The Honor Flight committee had been trying to convince Ellena to go for a couple of years, and he finally made this trip. “It was more than you could imagine,” Ellena said. “It was a day I’ll never forget. The weather was perfect, with just a couple of sprinkles but not enough to even get wet.” Honor Flights take veterans to Washington, D.C., free of charge to view the war memorials as well as locations such as the Smithsonian and Arlington National Cemetery. The veterans are accompanied by guardians, volunteers who assist the veterans during the trip and make sure they’re comfortable and taken care of. Priority is being given to World War II veterans and those with a terminal illness who apply for the trip, followed by Korean and Vietnam vets. Ellena said for him, one of the highlights of the trip was the visit to the Udvar-Hazy Center Air and Space Museum at the Smithsonian. A lifelong plane buff, he marvelled at the relics, including planes he had never seen before. “There was a German

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PC Democrats to host meet, greet GRANVILLE — The Putnam County Democratic party is inviting the public to meet the newly-elected committee and precinct committeemen. The event is set for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, at Pagan O’Leary’s in Granville. The public is invited.

Sandy Creek From Page 1 director Nicolas Rippel addressed the board with the proposal and how the hog farm would work. Rippel lived in Toluca during his youth and attended Fieldcrest High School.

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Jeanne Holdcraft of Granville acts as guardian with veterans Bill Ellena of Granville (left) and Bob Oloffson of Wyanet while they were visited the World War II Memorial on Thursday, April 30, during their Honor Flight trip.

Honor Flights don’t just happen. It takes a lot of planning, fundraising and time getting the word out to make a flight happen. Just ask Jodi Slingsby. Slingsby has been a part of Honor Flight for seven years and was a guardian on this flight — Honor Flight No. 31 — which was the first of the year for Quad Cities Honor Flights. She’s been an active advocate for the program and made her second trip this time. “It’s so great to watch the veterans on these trips, visiting these monuments to their service they might not see otherwise,” Slingsby said. “We owe these men and women so much.” Honor Flight is a non-profit organization that receives no federal funding. It relies on individual, corporate and organizational donations. However the organization will not allow contributions from World War II veterans: The Honor Flight brochures say, “They’ve already paid enough.” Honor Flight also relies on volunteers to do the behind-the-scenes work and act as guardians on the flight, something that’s in short supply right now. “Quad Cities Honor Flights is in need of volunteers and guardians,” Slingsby said. “Right now, there’s a real shortage of guardians.” Guardians are volunteers, and while it’s a great experience, it’s not a free one. Guardians pay their own way on Honor Flights, which Slingsby said currently runs about $500. Tax deductible donations can be sent to Bob Morrison, 4130 Northwest Blvd., Davenport, Iowa 52806. For more information, email bmorrison@ridgecrestvillage.org, or call 563-388-3271.

plane there that never took flight. It’s a one-of-akind,” Ellena said. “There were two engines, one in the front and one in the back. It was definitely unique. “I was amazed at the aircraft there,” Ellena said. “For me, the time spent there was too short.” Another sight that struck Ellena was the visit to Arlington National Cemetery. “It was perfect. It was a beautiful sight,” Ellena

said. “The flowers were totally bloomed. If was the perfect time of day, and the perfect time of year. It was just a fantastic sight.” Veterans are divided into groups of eight and paired with a guardian, and from the start the veterans form a camaraderie. “There were two World War II survivors and the rest were Korean War. The oldest guy on the trip was a 97 year old from World War II who was in our group. He was the life

of the party,” Ellena said. “He was always urging us on. He said, ‘Hurry up, guys. I’m too old to have to wait to get there.’” A tradition on Honor Flights is “mail call” on the way back from Washington. Honor Flight solicits letters from family, friends and nearby schools for veterans to read during the flight home. “Jay McCracken had arranged for letters from school administrators and

kids all over the school,” Ellena said. “There also letters from other schools. I got one from a school in Washington, D.C., We had letters to read the whole way home.” Although the day was long — Ellena left Granville at 3 a.m. and returned just after midnight — Ellena said he enjoyed every minute. “It exceeded my expectations,” he said. “I’ve never seen anything like it.”

The hog facility will be owned and operated by VMC of Williamsburg, Iowa, an outgrowth of the Veterinary Medical Center. Rippel told the board at the time there had been no problems with any of the company’s 12 hog operations already in operation. In a previous story,

the facility was expected to create 15-20 jobs and house approximately 20,000 hogs and produce 10 million gallons of animal waste a year. That waste is a large concern for a number of area residents who fear scattering that much manure on local farmlands will inevitably leak into the Big

Sandy Creek and cause immeasurable damage to the local ecology. The creek is 18 miles long and 8 feet at its deepest, yet it draws fishermen from throughout the area. According to Wayne Herndon of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, there are about 20 different species of fish in

the creek, including bluegill, walleyes, channel catfish and smallmouth bass. Locals are worried that will change if the creek is contaminated by hog farm runoff. The IDOA declined to comment due to the litigation. Numerous calls to Rippel and VMC were not returned by press time.

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Gamble From Page 1 to Putnam County, but while she plays for fun, that’s not the only reason she feeds the slot machine another twenty. “I have hopes that I’ll

hit big one day,” she said. “Before this, it was scratchoff tickets. I’m a bad gambler. “It actually started when I was a bartender. The first night after work, I put in $5 and got $60 back. I thought, ‘Oh, there’s my tips for the night,’” Andrea said. “I’ve

never won big on it, ever. I know some people who did but they fed a lot of money into it first.” Andrea has made a rule for herself and does her best to stay to it: Just $5 and she’s done, and she tries to hold her gaming to once a week. She’s been to

the boats once where she stuck to her methods. “I put $5 in and got $76 back. I was out the door,” Andrea said. “I’m a single mom and this is what I do for fun. It’s five bucks. I drink a bit while I’m here, but I don’t get drunk. I’m in control.”

Checklist for possible gambling problems Gambling addiction can take a toll on not only the compulsive gambler but family and friends as well. However, many people don’t realize they have a gambling problem until it’s too late. Gambler’s Anonymous has a series of 20 questions that can help people decide if they or someone they know has a gambling problem. Compulsive gamblers usually answer “yes” to at least seven of the following questions: Do you lose time from work due to gambling? Does gambling make your home life unhappy? Does gambling affect your reputation? Do you ever feel remorse after gambling? Do you ever gamble to get money to pay debts or otherwise solve financial difficulties? Does gambling cause a decrease in your ambition or efficiency? After losing, do you feel you must return as soon as possible to win back your losses? After a win, do you have a strong urge to return and win more?

Tax From Page 1 USA Today has slightly better news for Illinois residents. Property taxes as a percentage of home value is 1.73 percent, high enough to rate as No. 6. With an average

home value in Illinois of $202,200, that equates to $3,498 per average home. New Jersey stays on top of the heap with a 1.89 percent tax rate. The median home value in New Jersey is a whopping $348,300, so average real estate taxes amount to $6,583. Analyzing property

Do you often gamble until your last dollar is gone? Do you ever borrow to finance your gambling? Have you ever sold anything to finance gambling? Are you reluctant to use “gambling money” for normal expenditures? Does gambling make you careless about the welfare of yourself or your family? Do you ever gamble longer than expected? Do you ever gamble to escape worry or trouble? Do you ever commit, or consider committing, an illegal act to finance your gambling? Does gambling cause you to have difficulty sleeping? Do arguments, disappointments or frustrations create within you an urge to gamble? Do you have an urge to celebrate good fortune by a few hours of gambling? Do you ever consider a self-destruction as a result of your gambling? If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the Illinois Council on Problem Gambling at 800-522-4700 for help.

taxes as a percentage of income, Illinois creeps down another space to No. 5. New Jersey holds on to its dubious distinction of being No. 1. “A big part of that is education,” Putnam County Treasurer Kevin Kunkel said. “Most states fund their schools for a high-

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A walk in the PARCC for PC Schools By Ken Schroeder

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GRANVILLE — Round 1 of the new standardized testing for Illinois students has come and gone, and the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) test went well in Putnam County schools. “It went basically smoothly,” Putnam County School District Superintendent Jay McCracken said. “We did a lot of preparation beforehand, and our technology department did just a fantastic job setting us up. The teachers and faculty really got together and made it work.” PARCC testing will soon continue in Illinois schools, with the second portion scheduled to begin in late April or early May. Since testing began, more than 1.4 million PARCC Performance-Based Assessment (PBA) test sessions have been completed by Illinois students with no major technical difficulties reported to the Illinois State Board of Education. The end-of-year assessment is the second portion. They are both part of the same examination, and when completed, the

results from these two test segments are then compiled together into one score. The PARCC test is the result of several states working together to develop a set of assessments that measure whether students are on track to be successful in college and their careers. These computer-based kindergarten through 12th-grade assessments in mathematics and English language arts/literacy should give teachers, schools, students and parents information about whether students are on track in their learning and the likelihood for success after high school. Some say it will also give teachers tools to help customize learning to meet student needs. PARCC is aligned with the new Common Core State Standards (CCSS), the new teaching program that is aimed at making students better able to succeed in college and the workforce. Although many states have adopted CCSS, there has been a backlash from parents and educators who feel Common Core is not a step in the right direction. Illinois is one of 11 states and the District of Columbia that participates in PARCC, with the new test taking the

place of the Prairie State Achievement Examination (PSAE). Where PARCC is administered to students in all grades, the PSAE was only given to high school juniors. The final administration of PSAE occurred in Spring 2014 and included components on English, mathematics, reading, science and writing. PARCC will be administered online. “We had a few glitches, but we weathered it nicely,” McCracken said. “Our technology department really did a lot of ground and legwork to make it happen. The Chromebooks worked well and so did our other computer system.” Although all went well at Putnam County schools, McCracken is not necessarily committed to continuing the exam. “As long as we continue to receive state funding, we will continue to cooperate with the state and federal wishes,” McCracken said. “However, if the plan goes through to cut schools’ state funding in half, we will have to evaluate which mandates we will be able to continue. This is not necessarily one of them.” Shaw Media Service reporter Zita Henneberry contributed to this story.

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STANDARD — A mid-morning fire on Tuesday, April 28, destroyed a two-story home just south of Standard. Standard Fire Chief Mike Skowera said the first 911 call was received at 9:46 a.m. reporting a fire at the Tonni Wink residence, with another report at 9:47 a.m. Standard fire personnel arrived on the scene within eight minutes to find the east side of the home engulfed in fire and flames coming from the west side upper floor windows and ceiling. The house’s roof caved in shortly thereafter.

Skowera said the home and its contents were a total loss. State Fire Marshall Deputy Linda Hacker was unable to make a determination to the cause of the fire, but estimated it was burning about an hour before the first call came in. No one was home at the time of the fire, which started in the southeast corner of the house. Skowera said by his best guess, electrical problems were the likely cause of the fire. Firefighting efforts were hampered as the Standard water tower was out of service while being re-painted. Tankers had to drive to Granville and Cedar Point for water. Skowera said a total of 17,000 gallons of water

were used to extinguish the blaze, and 48,000 gallons was the final total to saturate the building to prevent additional flareups. The Standard Fire Department was assisted by fire departments from Granville, Cedar Point, McNabb and Tonica. Putnam County Emergency Medical Services and the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department also reported to the scene. North Central Bank in Hennepin has set up an account known as the Wink Family Assistance Fund for donations to help the family with the loss. Call the Hennepin branch at 815-925-7373 or the Ladd branch at 815-894-2386.

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Obituary Ruth Grasser

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NAPERVILLE — A memorial Mass for Ruth Dose Grasser, 92, who died peacefully Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, at Tabor Hills Healthcare Facility in Naperville, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 9, at St. Patrick’s Church in Hennepin. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Lostant. Ruth was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. She was a homemaker who lived most of her life in Illinois. Her life was centered around her family. We will miss her smiles, thoughtfulness and loving ways. She was a member of St Liborius Catholic Church (Steger) and active in the Altar and Rosary Society at Immaculate Conception, Mt. Palatine. She is survived by three children, Pat Marks of Palm City, Fla., Rita Grasser (John Nepywoda) of Naperville and Steve Grasser (Jill) of Monee; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; four sisters-in-law, Eva Dose of Lostant, Phyllis Dose of Peru, Sharon Dose of Lostant and Rita Hofer of Putnam; three brothers-in-law, Robert Opperman of Beverly Hills, Fla., Robert Judd of Hennepin and Dean Lechner; and her former husband, Wayne Grasser of Bonita Springs, Fla. Ruth was preceded in death by her son, Gerald; her parents, Fred and Dora Dose; three brothers, Clarence, Leonard and Elmer; and two sisters Esther and Evelyn. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to: Tabor Hills Healthcare Facility, 1347 Crystal Ave., Naperville, IL 60563; or Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care, 2195 W Diehl Road, Naperville, IL 60563. The Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements; 630-355-0264; www. beidelmankunschfh.com. The family email address is rita.grasser@gmail.com.

Strong investment returns and lower costs associated with the Tier 2 benefit structure continue to reduce IMRF contribution rates for the average unit of government participating in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF). The average employer contribution rate for the IMRF Regular Plan will fall from 12.58 percent of payroll in 2014 to 11.72 percent of payroll in 2015. That will cut IMRF costs for many of the 2,976 cities, counties, and other forms of government that participate in Illinois’ best-funded state-

wide retirement system. “That means savings for our employers and the taxpayers who support them,” said IMRF Executive Director Louis W. Kosiba, who will travel across the state later this month to discuss contribution rates with employers in select communities. “And that’s good news for everyone.” More than 60 percent of the plan’s nearly $35 billion in assets come from investment returns. From 1982 until 2014, the plan’s total investment return exceeded 10 percent, which decreased the

cost of the pension plan to employers. IMRF’s estimated 2014 investment return was 6.01 percent. In addition, the Tier 2 benefit structure for IMRF’s new hires – which began in 2011 – is decreasing employer contribution rates, and will continue to do so in years to come. The cost of providing a Tier 2 pension is 40 percent less than a Tier 1 pension. Today, more than 42,000 of IMRF’s 137,000 active members are Tier 2. As of Dec. 31, 2014, IMRF is about 93 percent funded on a market basis, which makes it the best-funded

statewide retirement system in Illinois. IMRF was almost 100 percent funded prior to the recession, and is working to regain its fully funded status. “IMRF is well-funded and highly sustainable. Our overall investment strategy and goal to be 100 percent funded will sustain our long-term financial performance as we strive to provide the lowest cost to taxpayers,” Kosiba said. “We’ll continue to collect required contributions from our employers and members, invest them prudently, and pay modest benefits to our retirees.”

Eilers promoted at Spring Valley City Bank SPRING VALLEY —Julie Eilers, a loan officer at Spring Valley City Bank, has been promoted to assistant vice president of loans at the bank. “I love my job,” says Eilers, explaining her favorite part of her career is “meeting new people and being able to help [them] with the purchase of their first car or house. I pride myself in not only being someone’s loan offi-

Juanita Bogner GRANVILLE — Juanita Bogner, 80, of Granville died Sunday, May 3, 2015, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Services are pending at the Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel in Granville.

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How old do babysitters have to be in Illinois? I remember feeling like I’d really made it in life when I was 12 years old. For the first time, I was rolling in the dough. Babysitting jobs were coming in fast and furious. It was my first taste of independence, and I was ready for it. At the time I lived in Lake Thunderbird, which isn’t a big metropolis, so my options for employment were limited. I had two main families I worked for, and they seemed to keep me plenty busy. Babysitting was a great gig. COMMENTARY The families kept the refrigerator stocked and let me eat what I wanted, although I was always careful not to overdo it because I didn’t want to appear greedy. I would keep the kids entertained, which I really enjoyed, and then put them to bed at a reasonable hour. The rest of the night, I would channel surf until the parents got home. I was paid $2 an hour at best back then for my efforts, but it still beat a night of earning no money at home. I never saved my earnings for any one big purchase. I squandered them in a lame attempt to accessorize like Madonna. I bought a boatload of Trixie Belden books, and I saved some of my money for my family’s yearly trek to New York to visit relatives. In addition to being a great way to earn money, babysitting taught me responsibility and the value of having a strong work ethic, while still giving me flexibility for my extracurricular activities at school. But one of my friends recently informed me that my daughter might not be able to experience the joys of babysitting at age 12 like I did. In fact, it could be illegal for me to let her stay alone even in our own home at age 13, according to an Illinois law. The law states a child can be considered neglected in this circumstance — “any minor under the age of 14 years whose parent or other person responsible for the minor’s welfare leaves the minor without supervision for an unreasonable period of time without regard for the mental or physical health, safety, or welfare of that minor.” What constitutes an unreasonable period of time? And how can authorities determine if I do or don’t have regard for the mental or physical health, safety or welfare of my children? As it happens, there are 15 factors that help them determine that. Some of those factors include age of the child, how many minors were left with them, the time of night or day the child was left alone and how long the child was alone. I’m not in any hurry to leave my children by themselves at this point. My oldest child will only be 10 this summer, and I think that’s still a bit young to be by himself. But he has friends who have stayed at home by themselves at age 9. And other friends his age wander around by themselves on bicycles and on foot throughout the neighborhood. Is that also neglect? In my mind, laws should be clear-cut explanations of what is allowed and what isn’t. This law doesn’t accomplish that — it leaves me scratching my head. I’m looking for a black and white answer, and all I’m finding is gray. PCR Copy Editor Shannon Serpette can be reached at sserpette@bcrnews.com.

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First Amendment “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.” Constitution of the United States, 1789

Racing through life ... At the beginning of last December, I started assessing my health. Middle age reflected in the mirror each time I dared to look. My job saw me deskbound for most of my week, and I sat at my computer or watching TV for most of my weekends. I was 15 pounds less than I was at my heaviest, but 20-30 pounds heavier than the weight my body leveled at in my 20s and 30s. My heart sometimes skipped beats. My chest sometimes ached. My hair … well … hair is overrated. My health is not. While Christmas shopping with my wife, I bought a running magazine. Running magazines are not the dry bit of writing of the technology manuals I usually peruse. They aren’t the steamy writing of say my wife’s copy of “Fifty Shades of Grey” either. But as I read the articles and scanned the race ads, a goal revealed itself to what my wife would call my 50 neurons of gray matter. I would run my first marathon. I used to run a lot, but a few years ago middle age started gaining on me. Plantar fasciitis curtailed running for a couple years until trigger point therapy curtailed the pain. By then inertia and melancholy had taken hold. It was easy being inactive. Not fun, but easy. As a former runner, I still believed: “Life should be fun. It shouldn’t be easy.” I set my neurons to work — not

Rick Crawley COMMENTARY

quite all 50. A goal is more likely to be achieved when you break it down into steps. Every week would be a step … or several in my case. There are many programs guiding wanna-be marathoners through 26 weeks of training, but many of those programs seem to cater to the bucket list runner. You know, the runner who wants to complete a marathon just to cross an item off his/her bucket list. My bucket is deeper than that. I wanted to do more than run a marathon. I plan to run several marathons in the years of the rest of my life. I also wanted to run more than just marathons. I wanted to run many local races of varying distances. More than all this, I wanted my family to join me. So I set a training schedule to match my fitness and … I signed up my family with the Starved Rock Runners. I told them about it with glee. They received this with varying degrees of dread. This would affect their quality time in front of the television and computer. This would

require effort. I feel their pain. I would rather be in front of the TV or computer, too. It’s easy, but is it fun? Is this what “your life before your eyes” will be — TV and/or computer … or whatever vice? This one life of ever dizzying circles around the sun, and you want to live it on your butt. Everyone has a passion. It might have developed in youth. It might have arisen later. But it is there. You know it when you find yourself at work, and all you can think about is this passion. You sit there thinking, “If I won the lottery, I would ____.” My passion is running. Your passion might be the same. It could just as easily be model railroading, photography, reading, writing, volunteering, learning, sports, etc. It is probably more than just one passion. Whatever it is, just pursue it with a plan that sets you toward your goals. On March 28 I ran the Walleye 5k in Spring Valley with three members of my family. I ran the Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon on April 4 for myself. I’m on my way; so are my family members. Perhaps so are you ... Rick Crawley may be found running along the roads of Central Illinois or discussing IT. He can be reached at thunderbirdrunner@ gmail.com.

Reorganization should help promote history and tourism When new leaders take charge, things are bound to change. Supporters of the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency are concerned about a change proposed by first-year Gov. Bruce Rauner. Rauner supports the abolition of the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency. At first glance, his proposal seems drastic. Illinois has a remarkable history, after all, and the Historic Preservation Agency plays an important role in safeguarding that heritage. Some people have gone so far as to call the proposal “devastating.” We’ve read the legislation, House Bill 574, and believe the alarmist talk is overblown. It’s true that the bill would abolish the Historic Preservation Agency. However, all the agency’s “powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities,” with one exception, would simply be transferred to a new Historic Sites Division within the Department

of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. The exception would be the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield. The bill would allow that state-owned facility to operate on its own, governed by a board of directors. The belief is that the 10-year-old Lincoln Library and Museum could become more efficient in its mission “to promote tourism and educate Illinois residents on Lincoln’s legacy and impact.” Back to the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency. If it is rolled into the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and becomes the Historic Sites Division, its duties would still be taken care of. The state’s dozens of historic sites, museums and monuments would still be operated. People would still be able to conduct historical research. Efforts to preserve Illinois’ history would still be undertaken.

Volunteers would still be solicited to assist at various historic sites. In our immediate region the agency oversees Bishop Hill in Henry County and the Wild Bill Hickok Memorial in Troy Grove. Other notable sites include the U.S. Grant Home in Galena, Carl Sandberg Historic Site in Galesburg, Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, and the Lincoln Tomb and Old State Capitol in Springfield. Why the change, then? A new Historic Sites Division should benefit from better marketing and promotion within the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Those people are all about business, and tourism is important to businesses in Illinois. History buffs fearful of the proposed changes should take a longer historical view. With reorganization can come rejuvenation. We believe that would be good news for Illinois’ historic sites and the Lincoln Presidential Museum. Putnam County Record

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It’s time for the Post-Prom Afterglow To the Editor, All high school parents want their kids to enjoy prom and stay safe! Rotary’s on your side, again sponsoring the Post-Prom Afterglow, so our students can extend the enjoyment and excitement of their prom night safely — and it’s totally free for all students and their dates — even including those juniors and seniors who do not plan to attend prom! We need your help in encouraging your student to attend, in discouraging any parties that would compete with the Afterglow, and in allowing your student to stay to the prize-winning end. Our hope is that through 100 percent participation, our community can help ensure a safe, fun and memorable prom experience for us all. This year’s Afterglow “Carnival”

experience will again include carnival games, a bags tournament and a mock casino in which students will use play money, gathering their winnings for use in an auction for valuable prizes at the end of the night. The event will begin immediately following the PCHS prom on Saturday, May 9, lasting until 2:30 a.m. at the PC Primary School Gym in Granville. Many generous businesses, municipalities and individuals in our county have donated with the goal of encouraging a safe and enjoyable prom night. With their support we are able to offer a great party, and great prizes to be won throughout the event. Prizes include a 24-inch flat-screen TV, a Chromebook, a high-power juicer, digital cameras, cordless headphones, a dorm-sized microwave and freezer-fridge, iHome stereos, an HP wi-fi printer, restaurant and shopping gift certificates, a Keurig coffeemaker and

many other prizes too! Some gifts are auctioned off at the end of the night, while other items are given by raffle drawings, so that all who are present have a chance to win valuable prizes. Every student also will receive a gift Afterglow T-shirt with this year’s theme, if still present at night’s end. There is no cost to the students to attend or for any of the “game chips” or raffle chances. The Afterglow has become a part of the PCHS Prom tradition and is something students look forward to each year as an extension of the evening’s festivities. Please help us continue the tradition by encouraging your student’s participation and by allowing them to remain at the Afterglow through the exciting auction and final prize drawings at the end. We hope for 100 percent participation in this year’s “Carnival” on May 9. Thank you for your support! Justina Chlum, Rotary president Granville

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Sports PC anglers are going to state By Dixie Schroeder

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The Putnam County High School fishing team has done it again. The Panthers have earned a berth in the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) state fishing championships on May 15 and 16. The Panthers competed at the IHSA sectional event on May 1 at Heidecke Lake near Morris. According to coach Kyle Goetsch, the first two students that went out in the boat was freshman Joe Ellena and sophomore Katie Goetsch. Kyle Goetsch noted that the team had some challenges. “I warned the team that fishing (36 degrees with clear skies and no wind) would be tough and their presentations to the bass would have to be extremely slow, precise and thorough,” Goetsch said. The IHSA sets a minimum length and size of a bass that can be kept to count in the final competition. The morning team caught three bass from 7 to 11 a.m. The second team of freshman Bailey Davenport and sophomore Zach Hartman started their turn at 11 a.m. The team returned to the first fishing area with no luck, however as they moved to the new area, their luck changed. With the second team’s catch, Goetsch thought that they had a chance for state. “Since I hadn’t seen anybody else catching bass all day, I announced to them “With that fish you guys just locked it in and you are going to compete at the State tournament”! I guessed the fish to be about three pounds for an estimated total weight of about nine pounds and the 2014 competition on this lake was won with around nine pounds,” Goetsch said. The PC total of 9.2 pounds was the second largest catch of the day, earning them second place in the contest. The state competition will be at Carlyle Lake in south central Illinois.

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In the 100 meter hurdles, Leanne Smith (center) and Liv Lawley (second from left) leap over hurdles during their race on April 27. The Lady Panthers were competing in the Tri County Conference Tournament in Granville.

PC girls second at TCC, Hall meets By Dixie Schroeder

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The Putnam County Lady Panthers competed in three track meets this past week. PC races in Kewanee The first day of May found the Lady Panthers participating at the Annawan Wethersfield Titan invitational. The team took fifth place for their efforts. The relays kicked off for the Lady Panthers with a third-place finish in the 4 x 800 meter race. The team included Ashlyn Haage, Megan Rehn, Leanne Smith and Margaret Voss. The 4 x 100 relay team of Lydia Warren, Liv Lawley, Lauren Colby and Rehn finish fourth. The 4 x 200 meter race saw Warren, Raelee Poole, Colby and Rehn finish fourth. In the 4 x 400 meter relay, Poole, Lawley, Haage and Warren took fourth. Anchoring the distance runners, Haage also earned a fourth-place finish in the 3200 meter race. In the 800-meter race, Haage placed fourth. In the 100 meter hurdles, Smith took fourth place. Paige Griffith took fourth in the 300 meter hurdles while Lawley finished fifth. In the field events, Warren took third in the long jump. In the 200 meter race, Rehn finished fifth. Megan Keegan ran her way to a fifth-place finish in the 400

meter relay race.

Lady Panthers take second at Spring Valley

The Panthers participated in a six school meet at Hall on April 30. The team earned second place for their efforts. The 4 x 800 meter team of Emma Cyr, McKenna Downey, Smith and Voss took first place. Warren, Poole, Colby and Rehn earned a third-place finish in the 4 x 200 meter race. The 4 x 400 meter race had PC finishing third. The team consisted of Poole, Lawley, Haage and Warren. In the long distance events, Haage bought home a first place in the 3200 meter race. In the 800 meter race, Haage also took home a third place finish while Cyr finished fourth. In the 400 meter race, Keegan earned a first-place finish. Poole finished third in the 200 meter race. In the 100 meter race Rehn also took a third. The 100 meter hurdles had Smith taking second place and Lawley finishing fourth. Griffith took first in the 300 meter hurdles and Lawley a third. In the field events, PC shone strong. In the long jump, Colby earned a second-place finish and Warren a third. Voss jumped the high jump to third place. Keegan also earned a third-place finish in the shot put event while Rehn earned a third in the triple jump.

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Putnam County Panthers score 22 runs over El Paso-Gridley By Dixie Schroeder

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The Putnam County Panthers varsity baseball team played three teams this week and earned a record of 3-1. PC scores 22 runs May 2 The balls were flying during the doubleheader between the Putnam County Panthers and the El Paso-Gridley Titans at Massino Field in Hennepin. In the first contest, PC won the game 13-6 despite being out hit 13-12. The Panthers jumped on the board early in the bottom of the first inning against the Titans, scoring seven runs. Dan Pavlovich earned two RBI with a two run single, Connor Bean and R.J. Copeland earned an RBI each with singles. Alec Veverka stole home Austin Biagini had a two run RBI single to help his cause as well. The Titans came back with five runs in the third

PCR photo/Ken Schroeder

inning and one in the fourth, but the Panthers belted back with another five run inning in the fourth to seal the deal. Other Panthers with RBI in the game included Brandon Elliot with two while Matt Galetti had one. The Panthers also ran the base paths with wild abandon, chalking up 10 steals to Neal Stasell, Matt Donelson, Riley Elliott, Copeland, Biagini, Veverka, Matt Magana and Caleb Dzierzynski. Biagini earned the win in the game, giving up 10 hits and six runs all earned. He also had six strike outs and one walk. Magana pitched the last two innings, giving up only three hits In game two of the double header, both teams woke up their offense as the Panthers won in another slug fest 10-9. The Panthers scored two in the first and five in the second, looking like it was going to be a cruise fest, then the Titans fought back. The fourth inning had each team scoring three runs, to bring the score to 10-3. However the Titans were not done. They scored three runs in the fifth and an additional three in the seventh before falling in defeat. There were 22 hits in the game including seven extra base hits between both teams. Copeland knocked in four RBI with a double and a triple, going two for three in the game. Stasell had a big stick in the game for the Panthers. He went three for four, driving in an RBI with a triple and scoring three runs. Matt Donelson knocked a solo home run. Caleb Dzierzynski went one for three with an RBI. Jeff Baker was two for four at the plate, scoring a run. Donelson earned the win for the Panthers, pitching four innings and giving up six hits, three runs, two of those earned. He also threw five strike outs and three walks. Brandon Elliot came in for one-third of an inning giving up a hit and three earned runs. Veverka shut the door on the Titans pitching the remaining two and twothird innings giving up three hits and three runs.

Panthers on receiving end of 1-hit ball in loss

A revitalized St. Bede Bruins baseball team were less

Panther Matt Magana (22) bend back to get away from a than welcoming to the visiting Panthers on April 29. brush back pitch during the first game of a doubleheader The Bruins held PC to one hit and won the contest 5-1. on May 2 at Massino Field in Hennepin. The Panthers The Panthers’ shaky defense with three errors in the won both games against El Paso-Gridley. contest allowed three unearned runs in the game. Pav-

lovich took the loss, pitching five innings, giving up six hits and five runs. He also gave up four walks and had two strike outs. Brandon Elliot came into the game in the sixth giving up no hits or runs and walking one. Offensively Copeland earned the lone Panther hit. Pavlovich, Biagini and Bean had walks. The lone Panther run was driven in on a sacrifice fly by DiazDeLeon.

Panthers start week with win

In non conference action on April 28, the Panthers faced off against Gardner-South Wilmington High school and came away victorious 3-1. Glenn led his Panther team for the win, by pitching six and two-third innings of six hit, one run baseball. Glenn also walked one and struck out four. Veverka came on to get the final out for the save. Offensively the Panthers broke the scoring drought in the second inning, scoring two runs on a sacrifice fly by Magana and an RBI single by Biagini. DiazDeLeon hit a double and earned two walks in his trips to the plate. Biagini, Pavlovich and Magana all stole bases in the contest. The Panthers will next travel to Hall on May 6 to play a 4:30 p.m. game against the Red Devils.

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Varsity Panther pitcher Austin Biagini (15) hurls a pitch to an opponent from El Paso-Gridley at the May 2 game at Massino Field in Hennepin. Biagini earned the win in game one of the doubleheader.

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Panthers split doubleheader By Dixie Schroeder

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The Putnam County Lady Panthers started out with a non-conference loss, then split a doubleheader. Panthers split double bill with Titans The Panthers faced the El Paso-Gridley Titans in a twin bill on Saturday, May 2. They lost their first game 8-5. Shaky defense for the Panthers contributed to the loss as four errors were committed. This allowed three unearned runs for the Titans. Jackie Ossola took the loss, giving up five earned runs on 11 hits and one walk. She also had seven strikeouts. Annie Miller rapped out a double and triple in three at bats and knocked in a RBI. Taylor Kreiser, Allison Voss and Jackie Ossola each went one for three at the plate, with Voss earning an RBI. Alivia Resurreccion went one for two. In the second game of the twin bill, the Panthers turned it all around and won 7-4. The Titans committed three errors and the Panthers two. The Panthers scored one run in the third and fourth and busted out big in the fifth inning, with five runs on a total of eight hits. Miller and Voss went two for three each. Miller also scored a run, had a sto-

len base and an RBI while Voss’s two hits were doubles with two RBIs. Kreiser also earned a RBI, going one for four at the plate. Ciera Keller’s sac fly earned her a RBI. Veronda went one for four, scoring two runs with a stolen base. Charleigh Holmes was one for two. Resurreccion earned her first complete game varsity win, going the distance giving up three earned runs and eight hits with two walks and seven strike outs. Paige Veronda performed the catching honors in the game.

PC loses in the last inning

The Lady Panthers were in the game until the very end against Rockridge on

April 29. However the last inning was not pretty as it all fell apart and the Panthers lost 13-3. Putnam County was holding close in the game 6-3, but Rockridge scored seven runs in their half of the sixth inning to seal their win. The Panthers knocked out five hits as Miller, Voss, Keller and Veronda all went one for three each. Voss had two RBIs and Miller one. Veronda knocked out a double. Allie Pletsch and Ossola earned two walks apiece. The loss went to Ossola, who pitched four innings. Resurreccion pitched the last two innings.

PCR photo/Ken Schroeder

Lady Panther catcher Allison Voss (11) jumps to catch a pitch during game one of the May 2 contest between Putnam County and El Paso-Gridley.

Panthers race in two meets

By Dixie Schroeder

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It was a week of invitationals and tournaments for the Putnam County Panthers. Panthers at A-W Invite The Putnam County Panthers participated in the Annawan Wethersfield Titan invite on May 1. In the field events, Dominic Green long jumped his was to seventh place (16-11.5). Green also took seventh in the triple jump (34-4.5). Luke Griffith and Seth Carlson threw 36-4 and 26-8/5 in the shot put. Griffith earned sixth place. In the discus, Carlson took ninth place (74-6) while Griffith tossed 69-11. In the 100 meter dash, Green sped his way to seventh place (13.2) while Isaac Leal was right behind him at 13.6. Green earned sixth place in the 200 meter dash at 26.4 seconds. The 400 meter dash saw Leal run a 1:06.7 while Jimmy Hewitt clocked a 1:01.9. The Panthers long distance man, Jon Sabotta took fourth place in the 3200 meter run (11:28.8). In the 1600 meter run Noe Flores earned fourth place in 4:52.3 and Sabotta ran in 5:24.5. In the 800 meter run, Flores was third in 2:09.2 while Jarod Williams ran 2:34.4. In the 300 meter hurdles

Mario Flores took sixth place (49.7). The team of Mario Flores, Hewitt, Leal and Noe Flores was fifth in the 4 x 400 meter relay (4:04.8). In the 4 x 800 meter relay, PC was third (9:35.9) with a team of Noe Flores, Hewitt, Sabotta and Williams.

PC hosts TCC meet

Putnam County placed fifth at the annual Tri County Conference track event held in Granville April 27. Field event highlights included Green earning fifth in the long jump (176). In the triple jump, Sabotta took sixth place (301). In the shot put, Griffith (34-0) earned seventh while Carlson (26-6.75) took 10th. Griffith took another seventh place in the discuss (78-7) while Carlson earned ninth place (72-2). In the relays, PC took third in the 4 x 200 meter relay (1:48.74) with the team of Green, Hewitt, Owen Mallery and Leal. PC also earned a third place finish in the 4 x 400 meter relay (4:08.05) with Mario Flores, Mallery, Hewitt and Noe Flores. The 4 x 800 meter relay team of Noe Flores, Mallery, Hewitt and Williams also took third at 9:38.71. Long distance races had Sabotta taking third place in the 3200 meter run (11:38.88). Noe Flores (5:03.32) took sixth and

Sabotta (5:33.81) took eighth in the 1600 meter run. In the 800 meter run, Noe Flores (2:08.94) took another third while Hewitt (2:26.24) took tenth. Green (13.32) placed ninth in the 100 meter dash while Leal (13.45) finished 10th. The 400 meter dash saw Leal finish in eighth place (1:06.01). Green (27.12) was seventh in the 200 meter dash and Mallery (27.84) was ninth.

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Putnam County Panther Noe Flores (left) runs during the first leg of the 4 x 800 relay at the Tri County Conference track meet on April 27.

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IV Power 17 takes gold The Illinois Valley Volley Power 17 Black team captured first place at the Asics tournament held on Sunday, April 12, in Elgin. The team consists of Mari Biers (front, from left), Shayla Pyszka, Taylor Johnson, Brooke Keegan, assistant coach Jessica Adams (back, from left), Jessica Kurkowski, Shana Milby, Megan Thompson, Leanne Smith, Kourtney Knect and coach Amy Kreiser. Not pictured is Maria Bruner.

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PC second at TCC The Putnam County Lady Panthers finished second in the annual Tri County Conference meet, scoring 97 points on April 27 Long jumpers Warren was second (14-10) and Colby fourth (14-3.5). In the triple jump Rehn was third at (2811) and Smith sixth (26-1). Keegan was fifth in the shot (25-8) while Voss was sixth in the discus (61-4). Voss also finished fifth in the high jump. In the 4 x 800 meter relay, Cyr, Downey, Smith and Voss took second (11:49.) The team of Warren, Lawley, Colby and Rehn took fourth place (55.1) in the 4 x 100 meter relay. In the 4 x 200 meter relay, Warren, Poole, Colby and Rehn took second. The 4 x 400 meter relay of Poole, Keegan, Haage, and Warren took third place (4:45). Haage ran to a fifth-place finish in the 3200 meter run (14:33). In the 1600 meter race, Downey ran a 6:47 which placed her in fifth while Mariah Landeros finished in ninth. Haage (2:45.1) earned second in the 800 meter while Cyr (2:46.5) placed third. The 100 meter high hurdles also had PC placing second and third with Smith (17.9) and Lawley (18.05) earning the honors. The 300 meter hurdles had Griffith earning second (50.8) and Lawley fourth (52.8). Keegan was fifth and Voss eighth in the 400 meter. Rehn sprinted to a sixth-place finish (29.6) in the 200 meter. Coach Missy Carlson was extremely happy with her small team. “The team scored a total of 97 points. This is the most so far this season. Awesome job ladies,” she said.

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Kayte Bernardoni (front center) signs her letter of intent to attend Illinois Valley Community College, flanked by Putnam County High School volleyball coach Amy Kreiser (left) and IVCC volleyball coach Erin Polte. Her sister, Lauren Bernardoni (back left), and parents Mike and Patti Bernardoni were also there.

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GRANVILLE — Kayte Bernardoni will be honing her already considerable volleyball skills locally. The Putnam County senior signed her letter of intent on Thursday, April 30, to attend Illinois Valley Community College in Oglesby. The Lostant native said this was not a hard choice. “I wanted to play volleyball and three of my cousins went there,” Bernardoni said. “I really didn’t want to go away from home the first year.” “I heavily recruited Kayte,” IVCC volleyball coach Erin Polte said. “(PC volleyball coach) Amy (Kreiser) and I have been friends for quite a while because we work together in camps and coach traveling volleyball teams

together. I started watching her and I thought, ‘Wow, she’s really athletic.’ She’s tall, she can play all the way around, she has a great block and a great swing. “At one point, Kayte was kind of on the fence because she didn’t know if she just wanted to go to school or add volleyball to that schedule,” Polte said. “I said, ‘No, if you’re coming to IV, I need you. I can’t see you walking around.’ My team is very excited to have her, she adds a little more height to the team and she’s really athletic. Not to mention she’s a wonderful student, so that’s going to be a great addition to the volleyball team and the college as a whole.” When she’s not on the court, Bernardoni intends to study pre-law and major in English.

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Herb Guild will host garden fair on May 9 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 9, in the gymnasium at Saint 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. “Everybody knows you can use herbs for cook-

ing,” says herb guild president Steve Marcellis, “but you can also use them for crafts, beauty and to promote health naturally. 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, textiles, antiques, 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.

Fair pageant meeting planned for May 14 HENRY — An informational meeting for the Miss Marshall-Putnam Fair pageant will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 14, at the fair office, located at 915 University Avenue in Henry. This year’s Miss pageant, which will award a $1,000 scholarship, will be July 5, with the Little Miss pageant starting at 5 p.m., followed by the Junior

Miss and Miss pageant at 6 p.m. Miss contestants must be 17 years old by July 5 and not have reached 22 by January 2016. Junior Miss contestants must be 11 to 15 years old, and Little Miss contestants must be 5 to 8 years old by July 5. Contact Samantha Dunphy with any questions at 815-667-7762 or samanthajodunphy@gmail.com.

Stonier scholarship applications available GRANVILLE — The I.F. Doug Stonier and Ella Stonier Educational Trust provides college scholarships to a number of college students for the school year commencing in August. To be eligible, each student must have resided in the township of Granville, Hennepin or Magnolia in Putnam County for a period of three years prior to the award of a scholarship. The scholarships will be awarded on a basis of

educational capability and financial need to students working toward a bachelor’s degree who are entering their third or fourth year of college. Applications for a scholarship may be picked up at the Granville National Bank in Granville. Completed applications will be accepted no later than May 30. The Granville National Bank is the trustee for the I.F. Doug Stonier and Ella Stonier Educational Trust.

LASALLE — The Canal Corridor Association will feature Illinois Road Scholar Erika Holst’s presentation on “Domestic Servants of the 19th Century” on Thursday, May 21, at the Lock 16 Center at 754 First St., LaSalle. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and dinner begins at 6 p.m. Holst of Springfield is an Illinois Humanities Council Road Scholar. She is the curator of collections at the Springfield Art Association of Edwards Place and will guide guests on a journey through an under-ap-

MAGNOLIA — Students spent a day of gardening at the Magnolia branch of the Putnam County Library on Thursday, April 23. Children were making self-watering planters and planting garden seeds. This after-school activity coincided with the addition of a brand new barn bookshelf at the library. Originally the barn bookshelf was a grant proposal submitted by Marshall-Putnam Extension Ag in the Classroom (AITC) for a White-Reinhardt Farm Bureau Grant. When the grant was denied, Peggy Smith,

Magnolia’s librarian, and a talented anonymous donor took on the project. It was completed well in advance of the upcoming summer reading program. Marshall-Putnam Extension AITC continued to work with the library by providing this after-school program. The featured book was “Pick, Pull, Snap! Where Once a Flower Bloomed” by Lola M. Schaeffer. Children constructed self-watering planters from re-purposed two liter bottles (April 22 was Earth Day). A variety of flower and vegetable

seeds were provided for them to plant. For instruction on large scale planting, a local farmer’s tractor and planter was parked outdoors. Each child eagerly climbed into the cab for a quick farmer’s view. They walked around the planter as Peggy pointed out how seeds travel from the boxes to the soil below. If you have questions or need more information call University of Illinois Extension, Bureau-LaSalle-Marshall-Putnam Unit at 309-364-2356 or visit the website at http://web. extension.illinois.edu/blmp/.

Putnam County students take part in Health Jam PRINCETON — More than 50 fifth-grade students from Putnam County Elementary School participated in University of Illinois Extension’s 4-H Health Jam, in which they were immersed in creative exercise activities, experiential studies of body systems and an exploration of health professions. For eight weeks, students had weekly guest speakers visit their classroom to share their knowledge on a variety of health-related topics including stress management, dental hygiene and growing your own food. Students also were given pedometers to track their steps as part of the Walk Across Illinois Challenge. The culminating activities included field trips to Perry Memorial Hospital and the Illinois Valley YMCA. The visit to Perry Memorial Hos-

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Quilters guild will meet May 13 in Henry HENRY — The Marshall-Putnam Quilters Guild will meet Wednesday, May 13, at the Henry Presbyterian Church, 511 Wirt St. in Henry. This is the last meeting of the year. There will be a potluck luncheon at noon, and members will vote for their favorite challenge quilt. This is the 30th year the guild has been meeting. The guild challenge was to use ‘30s reproduction prints and one of four vintage block patterns of the 1930s. Members were challenged to make four blocks, enlarging or reduc-

Breakfast May 11 — Pigs in a blanket or cereal, fruit, juice, milk. May 12 — Cereal bar or cereal, string cheese, fruit, juice, milk. May 13 — Breakfast sandwich or cereal, fruit, juice, milk. May 14 — Pop-tart or cereal, yogurt cup, fruit, juice, milk. May 15 — Pancakes or cereal, fruit, juice, milk. Lunch May 11 — Chicken drummies, corn, applesauce, frozen juicy treat, milk. May 12 — Barbecue on whole grain bun, pickles, baked beans, pears, frozen yogurt cup, milk. May 13 — Grilled chicken on bun with tomato, green beans, Gardettos, orange, milk. May 14 — High school/junior high — Salad bar; primary/elementary — Chicken quesadilla, chips with salsa, pineapple, milk. May 15 — Cooks’ choice.

ing it if desired and using their personal choice for setting the blocks and finishing the quilt. Voting will be from noon to 1:30 p.m. and prizes will be awarded. The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. There will be a brief business meeting followed by demonstrations of die cutting systems by some of the guild members. Dues will also be collected at this meeting. The dues are $15 for the year. The guild meets September through May, with allday workshops in January and February instead of formal meetings.

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Magic of Science social for teens with disabilities planned for May 15 Registration deadline is May 8 LASALLE — Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living (IVCIL) Youth Services Program will host its quarterly teen social/support group, “The Magic of Science,” from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 15. This is for teens with a disability who are still attending high school between the ages of 13 and 21. There is no charge for this event, which will be held in the IVCIL confer-

ence room located at 18 Gunia Dr. in LaSalle. The program will be presented by Brother Luke from St. Bede and demonstrations will include soap suds explosives, floating ping pong balls, spraying water straws, popping potatoes, flammable balloons, water turned into wine and wine turned into milk, spinning with lazy Susan, pass the electrical charge to your neighbor, musical palm pipes, find out who is the biggest windbag, set and reset the tablecloth with dishes set upon it and find out who can pop the cork the farthest.

There will be snacks available. Call Marla at 815-224-3126, ext. 23 to register by Friday, May 8. Reasonable accommodations will be offered upon request by registration deadline. IVCIL is a non-profit, non-residential service and advocacy agency that assists persons with disabilities in LaSalle, Bureau, Marshall, Putnam and Stark counties. IVCIL funding is provided in full or in part by the Illinois Department of Human Services. IVCIL is a United Way Member Agency.

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999 • Legal Notices STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY INRETHEMATTEROF:) Lisa Haygood on behalf) of Kaitlin Marie Ahern ) Kaitlin Marie Haygood ) NO. 15-MR-3 NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO: James Ahern IV 346 Chilhowee View Rd Maryville, TN 37803 Notice is given to you, the public, that on May 21, 2015 @ 9:00 A.M. Kaitlin Marie Ahern, a minor, by Lisa Haygood, his/her biological mother and next friend, will request that this Court change his/her present name of Kaitlin Marie Ahern to the name of Kaitlin Marie Haygood. The hearing will take place at 120 N. 4th Street in Hennepin, Illinois. /s/ Kaitlin Ahern, a minor, by /s/ Lisa Haygood, his/her biological mother. Date: April 23, 2015 Published in the Putnam County Record April 29, May 6 and May 13, 2015. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON ROAD DISTRICT BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a tentative budget and appropriation ordinance for road purposes of the Magnolia Township in the County of Putnam, State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2015 and ending March 31, 2016, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection at Clerk’s home from and after 7:00 p.m., 27th day, May, 2015. Notice is further given hereby that a public hearing on said budget and appropriation ordinance will be held at 6:30 p.m., 24th day of June, 2015 at

999 • Legal Notices the Magnolia Township Building in this Town and that final action on this ordinance will be taken at a meeting to be held at Magnolia Township Building at 6:30 p.m., 24th day, June, 2015. Brenda Wulzen - Clerk Published in the Putnam County Record May 6, 2015. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TOWNSHIP BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a tentative budget and appropriation ordinance for the Town of Magnolia in the County of Putnam, State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1st, 2015 and ending March 31, 2016, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection at Clerk’s home from and after 7:00 p.m., 27th day, May, 2015. Notice is further given hereby that a public hearing on said budget and appropriation ordinance will be held at 6:30 p.m., 24th day, June, 2015 at the Magnolia Township Building in this Town and that final action on this ordinance will be taken by the Board of Trustees at the meeting to be held at 6:30 p.m. on the 24th day of June, 2015. Dated this 24th day of April, 2015. Jackie Smith, Supervisor Brenda Wulzen, Clerk Published in the Putnam County Record May 6, 2015.

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AgView FS donates to 4-H HENRY — Jim Stetson, agronomy marketing manager of AgView FS, recently visited the Marshall-Putnam 4-H Federation club to present a check for $2,500. The board of directors of AgView FS recently voted to donate money to four area 4-H Federations. Marshall-Putnam 4-H Federation is one of the recipients of this donation. Marshall-Putnam Federation is a group of 4-H

high school members from all four high schools in the counties. The purpose of this group is to give back to the 4-H families and their communities. In the past few years the federation has collected food for different food banks in the area. It has also given several scholarships each year for 4-H camps and 4-H events. Last year it was able to pay the enrollment fees for many of the 4-H families. These members learn

leadership skills as well as have fun while building new friendships. If you have questions or need more information, call University of Illinois Extension, Bureau-LaSalle-Marshall-Putnam Unit at 309-364-2356. Extension offices are located in Princeton, Ottawa, Henry and in Oglesby on the Illinois Valley Community College campus. Visit the website at http://web. extension.illinois.edu/ blmp/.

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Thank You I would like to thank my family and friends for their cards, visits and gifts during my stay at Heartland Health Care Center in Henry. My excellent care from the therapy department, the nursing staff and the dietary crew all helped to get me back to my own home. Thank you to Lisa, Kathy and all the volunteers who helped in any way to make it a pleasant stay. ~ Betty Marshall IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY - HENNEPIN, ILLINOIS The Bank Of New York Mellon ) fka The Bank of New York, ) as trustee for the Certificateholders ) of CWALT, Inc., Alternative Loan Trust ) 2005-50CB, Mortgage Pass-Through ) Certificates, Series 2005-50CB, ) Plaintiff, ) - Vs.) Scott A. Brechtel, Catherine F. Brechtel, ) Lake Thunderbird Association, Jane Doe, ) Current Spouse or Civil Union Partner, ) if any of Scott A. Brechtel, John Doe, ) Current Spouse or Civil Union Partner, ) if any of Catherine F. Brechtel, ) Unknown Owners, Generally, and ) Non-Record Claimants, ) Defendants. ) 14 CH 11 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 4/2/2015, the Sheriff of Putnam County will on 6/4/2015 at the hour of 11:00 a.m. at the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office at 120 N. 4th St., Hennepin, Illinois 61327 in the main hallway, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 03-00-069-310 COMMON ADDRESS:28 MAGNOLIA DRIVE, PUTNAM, IL 61560 The improvement on the property consists of: single family residence. Sale terms: Ten percent (10%) of the purchase price due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and the balance due within (2) two business or the following Tuesday. The property offered for sale is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff and in “as is” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. The property will NOT be open for inspection. No refunds. The judgment amount was at $209,371.28. For information call Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, LLC, 65 East Wacker Place, Suite 2300, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 2016679. I654301 Published in Putnam County Record April 29, May 6 and May 13, 2015.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY, HENNEPIN, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. ) PLAINTIFF ) Vs. ) Paul D. Durham; et. al. ) DEFENDANTS ) 14 CH 00017 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 4/2/2015, the Sheriff of Putnam County, Illinois will on 6/18/15 at the hour of 10:00 a.m. at Putnam County Courthouse 120 North 4th Street Hennepin, IL 61327, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Putnam and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 01-26-100-000 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 6781 E. 930th St. Hennepin, IL 61327 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-14-21697. I655358 Published in the Putnam County Record May 6, 13 and 20, 2015.

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VILLAGE OF HENNEPIN ORDINANCE NO. 538 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE WHEREAS, real estate and premises hereinafter described can be purchased from a present owner, and WHEREAS, the President and the Board of Trustees of the Village of Hennepin have determined that the purchase of the aforesaid real estate by the Village would be in the interest of the Village and would promote the health, safety and welfare of the Village. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF HENNEPIN, PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1 - That pursuant to the authority granted to the Village pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Illinois Municipal Code, 65 ILCS 5/11-76.1-1, the President and Board of Trustees are hereby authorized to effect the purchase of the real estate and premises described as follows, to-wit: LOTS 2, 3 & 4 of BLOCK 12, in the Village of Hennepin, Putnam County, Illinois Section 2 - The purchase of the aforesaid real estate and premises shall be for the sum of Five Thousand ($5000.00) Dollars. Section 3 - The corporate authorities of the Village of Hennepin shall cause this Ordinance to be published in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Municipal Code, 65 ILCS 5/11-76.1-3 and this ordinance shall be effective following the period of publication as in such statute made and provided. Upon roll call vote, the following corporate authorities voted: AYE: Christiansen, Dean, Zellmer, Buffington, Haage, Clausen, Coleman NAY: None The following corporate authorities were absent. ABSENT: None PASSED and ADOPTED this 18th day of March, 2015. Approved: /s/ Kevin Coleman, President, Board of Trustees, Village of Hennepin ATTEST: /s/ Diana Brandstatter, Village Clerk Published in the Putnam County Record April 29 and May 6, 2015.

NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER, SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 32 NORTH, RANGE 2 WEST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 36, THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 27 MINUTES 39 SECONDS WEST 659.24 FEET ON THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 36; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 32 MINUTES 20 SECONDS EAST 656.51 FEET ON THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 36; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 33 MINUTES 08 SECONDS EAST 658.99 FEET ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 36; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 31 MINUTES 02 SECONDS WEST 657.56 FEET ON THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 36 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, AND ALL BEING SITUATED IN HENNEPIN TOWNSHIP, PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS, PURSUANT TO PLAT OF SURVEY THEREOF BY J. WILLIAM SHAFER, ILLINOIS, PURSUANT TO PLAT OF SURVEY THEREOF BY J, WILLIAM SHAFER, ILLINOIS PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR NO. 2213, DATED APRIL 4, 1994, RECORDED IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS ON MAY 1, 1995 IN PLAT CABINET 1, #130-A. PIN 01-26-100-000 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 6781 E. 930th St. Hennepin, IL 61327 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will

be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-14-21697. I655358 Published in the Putnam County Record May 6, 13 and 20, 2015.

WITH AN EASEMENT OVER AND UPON THAT PORTION OF LOT 509 IN PLAT NO. 3 OF LAKE THUNDERBIRD WOODS UPON WHICH AN EXISTING DOCK AND BOARDWALK IS CONSTRUCTED, AND FURTHER GRANTING EXCLUSIVE USE AND ENJOYMENT OF SUCH EXISTING DOCK AND BOARDWALK ALONG WITH THE RIGHT TO PERFORM REGULAR AND NECESSARY REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE THEREON FOR SO LONG AS THE EXISTING DOCK AND BOARDWALK MAY EXIST AND REMAINS IN ITS PRESENT LOCATION, PURSUANT TO AN EASEMENT DATED DECEMBER 1, 2000, AND RECORDED MARCH 6, 2001, IN MICROFILM ROLL 78 AT PAGE 1351 AS DOCUMENT NO. 01-2117 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 03-00-069-310 COMMON ADDRESS:28 MAGNOLIA DRIVE, PUTNAM, IL 61560 The improvement on the property consists of: single family residence. Sale terms: Ten percent (10%) of the purchase price due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and the balance due within (2) two business or the following Tuesday. The property offered for sale is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff and in “as is” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. The property will NOT be open for inspection. No refunds. The judgment amount was at $209,371.28. For information call Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, LLC, 65 East Wacker Place, Suite 2300, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 201-6679. I654301 Published in Putnam County Record April 29, May 6 and May 13, 2015.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY - HENNEPIN, ILLINOIS The Bank Of New York Mellon ) fka The Bank of New York, ) as trustee for the Certificateholders ) of CWALT, Inc., Alternative Loan Trust ) 2005-50CB, Mortgage Pass-Through ) Certificates, Series 2005-50CB, ) Plaintiff, ) - Vs.) Scott A. Brechtel, Catherine F. Brechtel, ) Lake Thunderbird Association, Jane Doe, ) Current Spouse or Civil Union Partner, ) if any of Scott A. Brechtel, John Doe, ) Current Spouse or Civil Union Partner, ) if any of Catherine F. Brechtel, ) Unknown Owners, Generally, and ) Non-Record Claimants, ) Defendants. ) 14 CH 11 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 4/2/2015, the Sheriff of Putnam County will on 6/4/2015 at the hour of 11:00 a.m. at the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office at 120 N. 4th St., Hennepin, Illinois 61327 in the main hallway, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT 508 IN PLAT NO. 3 OF LAKE THUNDERBIRD WOODS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 178, ON APRIL 3, 1970, SITUATED IN PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS, TOGETHER

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Continued from page 13 These proposed Contract Documents may be studied at the office of the Architect or at the following locations: *Contractors Association of Will and Grundy Counties Plan Room 233 N. Springfield Avenue, Joliet, Illinois *Illinois Valley Contractors Association Plan Room 1120, First Street, LaSalle, Illinois *Greater Peoria Contractors and Suppliers Association, Inc. Plan Room, 1811 West Altorfer Drive, Peoria, Illinois These documents may also be viewed online at the McGraw-Hill Construction - Dodge internet site at www.dodge.construction.com. Bids will be received on General Contract

Work, including all trades. BIDDER RESPONSIBILITY Each Bidder must satisfactorily complete the Bidder Responsibility process described in Section 01000, Bidder Responsibility Criteria of the Project Manual by providing the required Documents. In the case of a joint venture or partnership, each joint venturer or partner must independently meet each of the requirements set forth in Paragraphs 1.02, 1.03, 1.04 and 1.05 in Section 01000 - Bidder Responsibility Criteria. The required Documents must be delivered along with the bidder’s sealed bid at the same place and time required for the bid. Contents of each bidder’s Responsibility Criteria Documents will be available for public review.

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“Giving the free plane rides to these young people is as much fun for us as pilots as it is for the kids,” said Chuck Studer, spokesman for the event. “We look at it as giving a new generation a chance to learn more about the possibilities that exist in the world of aviation. When we see some of these young people come back a few years later and learn to fly, either as the beginning of a career, or just for fun, that’s pretty exciting.” Pilots at the event will also explain more about their airplanes, allowing young people to discover how airplanes work and how pilots ensure safety is the prime concern

before every flight. After the flight, each young person will receive a certificate making them an official Young Eagle. Their name will then be entered into the “World’s Largest Logbook,” which is on permanent display at the EAA Air Adventure Museum in Oshkosh, Wis. The logbook, as well as additional information about Young Eagles, is also accessible on the Internet at www.youngeagles.com. Parent or guardian permission is required for flight. For more information, visit www.illinoisvalleyflyingclub.com or call 815-223-2003. The airport is at 4241 Ed Urban Drive, Peru.

The Fray to headline Illinois State Fair lineup SPRINGFIELD — Rock/pop group The Fray will make a stop in Springfield this August to perform their chart-topping hits at the 2015 Illinois State Fair. The Denver-based foursome struck a chord with audiences, selling over four million albums and 20 million singles worldwide. Their hit songs include, “You Found Me,” “How to Save a Life,” and “Over My Head (Cable Car).” Opening for The Fray on Thursday, Aug. 20, will be Andy Grammer. With hits like “Keep Your Head Up,” and “Fine By Me,” Grammer is the first male pop star since John Mayer to reach the Top 10 at Adult Pop Radio on his first two singles. The two songs sold more than 1.5 million downloads combined. Also performing at the 2015 Illinois State Fair will be the rock acts Styx and Tesla. The concert will be on Wednesday, Aug. 19. A headline act has yet to be scheduled for this night.

Tickets for both shows went on sale through Ticketmaster on May 2. Starting Monday, May 4, the State Fair Office began selling tickets for these shows weekdays between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Prices for the Wednesday, Aug. 19, show featuring Styx and Tesla will range from $50 for VIP tickets to $28 for Tier 3 seats. Prices for the Thursday, Aug. 20, show featuring The Fray with Andy Grammer will range from $37 for VIP tickets to $15 for Tier 3 seats. Also new this year is the Country Concert Blowout package featuring Justin Moore, Rascal Flatts and Hank Williams Jr. That package can be purchased by phone at 217-7821979 or in person at the State Fair Office. The package includes one track ticket and a gate admission for each show for just $99. The following individual tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster: Aug. 14: Sammy Hagar and The

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Circle, Collective Soul; tickets range from $26 to $48. Aug. 16: Justin Moore, Josh Thompson, Jon Pardi; tickets range from $21 to $46. Aug. 18: Rascal Flatts, Scotty McCreery, Raelynn; tickets range from $40 to $65. Aug. 19: Styx, Tesla; tickets range from $28 to $50. Aug. 20: The Fray, Andy Grammer; tickets range from $15 to $37. Aug. 21: Hank Williams, Jr., .38 Special; tickets range from $25 to $47. Aug. 22: Austin Mahone, Kalin & Myles, Laura Marano; tickets range from $26 to $48. Aug. 23: Brantley Gilbert, Colt Ford, Michael Ray; tickets range from $29 to $54. The 2015 Illinois State Fair runs Aug. 13-23 in Springfield. More announcements regarding the grandstand performances and the state fair lineup will be made in the coming weeks.

Celebrating 93 on the links Dolly Piccioli celebrated her 93rd birthday on Tuesday, April 28, during the Edgewood Park Ladies League luncheon. Afterward, she did what she came to do: go golfing. “Not everyone is able to still be golfing at her age,” friend Connie Troy said.

Special education consultation meeting HENNEPIN — On Thursday, May 28, there will be a meeting conducted by Putnam County Community Unit School District 535 to discuss the district’s plans for providing special education services to students with disabilities who attend private schools and home schools within the district for this school year.

Any parents who believe their student qualifies for services and lives within the boundaries of the district should contact Janet Schennum at 815-882-2800, ext. 8. The meeting begins at 9 a.m. and will be held at the Putnam County Elementary School, located at 326 S. Fifth St. in Hennepin.

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