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Wednesday, May 7, 2014

PC Schools adding Chrome

By Ken Schroeder

kschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com

GRANVILLE — Putnam County School Superintendent Jay McCracken told the school board the district is ready to start a pilot program that will give each student in the school access to a Chromebook if the program works out. The proposal was approved at the Putnam County School Board’s April meeting. The 1:1 Initiative will allow students to eventually take

classes without textbooks and help the school switch over to a more economic digital teaching model.

Chromebooks are new laptop computers which are smaller and lighter than most laptops, this allows them to be easily carried in a bag from classroom to classroom.

Several months of study into the process by the school’s Educational Program Improvement Council went into the initial program, which will cost approximately $188,000. The cost cov-

ers the Chromebooks and programming as well as instruction for teachers on the devices.

“While we know it’s a costly initiative, we have a large technology budget and we’ll be able to re-work it a bit because we don’t have to do any wiring this year since we took care of that last year,” McCracken said. “This will have a big impact on the students’ learning.”

In the first year, the pilot program will put Chromebook technology into fifth-grade classes in

the elementary school, seventh- and eighth-grade students in the junior high school and language arts and math Response to Intervention (RtI) students in the high school.

“I think we absolutely cannot afford to take a back seat in curriculum,” McCracken said. “We have spent a lot of money in our buildings but it’s time for us to put an investment in our students and their curriculum.”

The board approved the program for the 2014-15 school year.

In other action, the board: • Approved a technology upgrade for the district’s internet service for $13,800.

• Approved a $2,500 stipend for each of four teachers to act as RtI coaches for students who need more assistance.

• Voted to use the Standardized Testing and Reporting assessment program for monitoring student progress.

• Accepted bids from Wyanet Carpet for

asbestos abatement and school tile replacement in the elementary school building.

• Heard a presentation from junior high school science teacher Jennifer Dudek on students who attended the Regional Science Fair. Eighthgrade student Anna Mattern advanced to State.

• Learned the state government owes the school district $201,759 in back payments, which McCracken noted was actually normal at this time of year.

Graduating high school with a college degree?

PC students may soon have that opportunity

By Ken Schroeder

kschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com

GRANVILLE — Putnam County students may soon be able to earn college credits while they satisfy requirements for a high school diploma under the proposed Putnam County College Start program which was approved at the Putnam County School Board at their April 28 meeting.

“This is absolutely huge for our district, and I’m so excited about it,” Superintendent Jay McCracken said. “It is one of the biggest changes in curriculum in our offerings for the district in decades.”

“Students will be able to take classes with dual credits that go toward their high school credits and their college degree,” Danielle Stoddard, dual credit

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Illinois: Want to retire here?

Get the facts

By Ken Schroeder

kschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com

Planning your retirement seems like a dream when you are in your 20s, gets serious in your 40s and then slaps you in the face by the time you are in your 60s. If you’ve put off thinking about your retirement until you’re past the middle-aged years, you may be in trouble. The fact you’re living in Illinois compounds the problem. In fact, according to Forbes magazine, Illinois is on the Top 5 list of worst states in which to plan your retirement.

There are several factors which influenced where a state might rank on Forbes’ list. Illinois was rated at below-average on all of them, although there were some issues that stood out more than others.

The first is high property taxes. Illinois has the second highest property tax in the 50 states. The only way to avoid property taxes is to not own property, but that makes having some place to live a little bit more challenging. As most retirees transition to a fixed income, this becomes an important factor. Illinois is

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Springtime road work is here Springtime and road work go hand-in-hand in Illinois, and Putnam County is no different. On April 30, on County Road 1600 East, Granville Township Road Commissioner Carl Nauman, driving the backhoe, with Mark Hamilton (left) and Matthew Nauman are taking buckled clay out of the road and putting three-to-one gravel back in it along with a covering that will allow it to settle. Then this fall, they will come back and cover the area with asphalt.

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Putnam County prom royalty See Page 3

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Most locals today remember the last Magnolia High School, which was the third building in its history. It was torn down in 2006.

They remodeled the school to accommodate more students.

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At left, Marge Haws looks through the old scrapbooks she created about the history of Magnolia High School.

Correction

In the April 23 issue of the Putnam County Record story “Not hog-wild about pig farm,’ it was reported most of the Marshall County Board members were in favor of the facility.

While some members have voiced support, it is not yet known how the majority of the board feels. The Putnam County Record regrets the error.

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Discontinued high schools: Magnolia Township High School

By Dixie Schroeder

dschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com

MAGNOLIA — It was the first permanent settlement of Putnam County.

Located at the corners of Illinois Routes 18 and 89, it also had the first active school system which was started in 1837. The first high school began the same year. In 1916, the state of Illinois recognized Magnolia Township High School as a school district.

The school colors were maroon and gold. Magnolia High School offered basketball and had a strong reputation for success. One game in particular, on Nov. 20, 1929, was held against Hopkins High School of Granville.

In a hard fought defensive struggle, MHS won the game with a score of 1-0. The Magnolia gym did not have the height of the gymnasiums of today.

The MHS gym was maybe only 8 feet tall which led to problems for opposing teams according to the Illinois Glory Days website, www.illinoishsglorydays.com/id105.html.

One player of note was Richard Johnson. He was a strong athlete and played after high school in a variety of independent basketball leagues before serving in World War II, according to the Illinois Glory Days website.

Marge Haws started in the country school systems around Magnolia in first grade and attended

Magnolia High School for her freshman and sophomore years of school.

After that she finished her high school career at the consolidated Magnolia–Swaney High School.

There were around 18 students in her graduating class in 1948.

“The school (from the original Magnolia School District) grew so fast that there was a south and north school,” Haws said.

“They had to split it.”

Haws remembers fondly the activities and athletics the schools had.

“We had more sports.” she said. “Basketball, baseball, that kind of stuff. We had FFA, (Future Farmers of American) and FHA, (Future Homemakers of

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America). That was very big back then.”

Haws enjoyed the class plays and was also a cheerleader. All girls that were in home economics classes were also active in FHA. “We would go to other schools to do some of this stuff,” she said.

The combining of classes was unique to Haws with Magnolia High School and Swaney High School consolidated.

“We did not know each other. We just jelled like we were supposed to. We got along well. They got along with us and we with them. We all became best friends and still are today,” she said.

Haws said the classes used to even have reunions

after they had graduated.

One teacher that influenced Haws and a lot of other students was Mr. Bunning who taught three of the four classes a lot of students took the first year of the consolidation.

The students respected Bunning and liked his approach to teaching, Haws said.

“We had him in three subjects, and his wife in a fourth when we were in Magnolia,” Haws said. “He was a jewel. He was there our full four years.”

High school memories are positive according to Haws who enjoyed all of her time at high school.

“I always loved it no matter where I was at,” Haws said. “I stayed busy and had fun.”

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Continuing the Conversation Mental health discussion continues

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Putnam County prom royalty The 2014 PCHS Prom court includes Harold Fay (front row, from left), Michael Prokup, Evan Kreiser, Jon Mattern and Noah DeBates. In the back row are Brooke Veronda (from left), Amanda Holmstrom, Emily Whitney and Monica Monroe. Absent from photo is Carly Gonet. Prom will be held May 10 at Celebrations 150, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The prom premiere is held at 4:45 p.m. the same day in the Putnam County High School gymnasium. Operation PROM-ise will be shown to the public at 6:30 p.m. on May 9. All PCHS students will view Operation PROM-ise on May 9 at school. Students from area high schools including PCHS are in the film that promotes safe prom activities and behavior.

Property transfers April 9 — Mary Toellen and Kevin Dumesic to Stanley Shevokas Jr. and Delores Shevokas, rural property, $68,000.

April 11 — Putnam County Sheriff to U.S. Bank National Association

as trustee, rural property, exempt.

April 14 — Kenneth Walter Toedeter, Glenda Jean Carlson and Ronald Henry Toedeter to Kevin Doyle, rural property, $6,000.

Michael Fay to Richard Fay, Lot 31, McNabb Development Corporation Subdivision, village of McNabb, exempt.

April 15 — Patricia Moreno to James Moreno, rural property, exempt.

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GRANVILLE — The Bureau-Putnam Health Department will be hosting “Continuing the Conversation,” a moderated discussion on local mental health issues at noon on May 12 at the Granville United Church of Christ, 103 N. Church St. The meeting will be less than 60 minutes long and is open to the public. Anyone interested in the delivery of mental health services in Bureau and Putnam counties is invited to attend.

During the past year, the Bureau-Putnam Health Department — in collaboration with several community partners including both Perry Memorial Hospital and St. Margaret’s hospital

— conducted surveys into community health needs in order to attempt to identify and begin to address the most pressing issues facing the health of local communities. Mental Health service issues were identified as prioritized needs based on community input and health care data.

While looking for ways to further explore these issues in the area, the health department identified a program from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) called “The National Conversation on Mental Health.” as a possible resource for ideas on how best to coordinate existing local mental

health services and whether or where the need for additional services may be indicated.

In December 2013, the health department hosted a participatory webinar for the National Conversation at the Princeton Public Library. Health department staff members were joined at the session by representatives of local mental health service providers, law enforcement, county officials and others. This discussion is a follow-up to that webinar.

Attendees are encouraged to bring a brown bag lunch.

For additional information call Dawn Conerton at the Bureau/Putnam County Health Department at 815-872-5091, ext. 224.

Meeting Minutes Illinois Valley Community College OGLESBY — Seven members of the Student Government Association visited area legislators at the State Capitol April 2 as part of Student Advocacy Day. In meetings with Sen. Sue Rezin and Rep. Frank Mautino, student leaders advocated for level funding for community colleges, prioritizing the Monetary Award Program (MAP) and setting aside

15-20 percent of the overall MAP appropriation for students who make their college plans in late spring or early summer. “This could be very beneficial to our students,” said IVCC President Jerry Corcoran.

• The nursing department inducted 10 students in the Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honor Society March 31. “When you learn of the time and work that went into being able to even establish a society here, it helps one realize how committed our faculty

are to student success and why year-in-and yearout – our nursing students do so well in passing the NCLEX exam and meeting the needs of local healthcare providers,” Corcoran said.

• Alex Boye’s March 29 concert in the Cultural Centre was a success, Corcoran said, adding “more culturally-enriching programs are on the horizon, especially with all of the facility enhancements that have taken place and are being planned.”

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Susan Goldsmith HENNEPIN — Susan Goldsmith, resident of Hennepin, passed into eternal life on Tuesday, April 29, 2014, at the age of 77. She was born on Oct. 11, 1936, to John L. and Margaret (Wood) Niblack in Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana. Susan graduated from Broad Ripple High School, Indianapolis, and Purdue University, BS, 1958.

In 1957 she married the love of her life, Linn Goldsmith in Indianapolis. After living three years in Okinawa, Japan, while Linn served in the Air Force, they returned to Chicago where Linn earned his J.D. at the University of Chicago. The couple and their three children moved to Granville in 1965 when Mr. Goldsmith started

Edwin ‘Butch’ Sieg MARK — Edwin “Butch” L. Sieg, 68, of Mark died Thursday, May 1, 2014, at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru surrounded by his family.

Edwin was born March 2, 1946, in LaSalle to Alfonse and Evelyn (Werhonovich) Sieg. He married Linda Skaggs on Sept. 14, 1968, in Sheffield.

He was a crane operator at LTV Steel Mill. He was

Oliver Robison PUTNAM — Oliver Clark Robison, 87, of Putnam died at 9:30 a.m. Friday, May 2, 2014, at Heartland Health Care Center in Henry.

Oliver was born July 26, 1926, in La Prairie Township, Sparland, to Wilber and Irma (Bare) Robison.

He married the love of his life, Vera Lorraine Hodge,

employment at Boyle and Goldsmith Attorneys at Law. After several years as a homemaker Susan and mother, Goldsmith Susan returned to the workforce as an English teacher in Henry. In 1977, she founded the Putnam County Daycare Center, the first state licensed child care center to serve working parents in Putnam County. Susan served years as the center’s director. In 1991 she earned a master’s degree in counseling from Bradley University in Peoria and worked 10 years as a mental health therapist at Covenant Counseling in Princeton. Then, Susan and Linn spent a happy retirement for many years between Hennepin Farms

and Naples, Fla. Susan was active in several organizations, including the Methodist Women of the Hennepin Methodist Church, Freedom House Board, 708 Mental Health Board, League of Women Voters, the Putnam County Historical Society and the Putnam County Educational Foundation. Susan will be remembered for her devotion to her husband, love of and pride in her children and grandchildren, love of poetry and the fine arts, and masterful cooking and gardening.

Susan is survived by her husband of 57 years, Linn Goldsmith; three children, Margaret (Scott) Idlas of Appleton, Wis., Richard (Jane) Goldsmith of Baton Rouge, La., and Carol (Chris) Rich of Geneva; eight grandchildren, Amy (Brandon) Cavalier, Nicole (Weston)

Richardson, Jessica Goldsmith, Daniel Goldsmith, John and Stephen Idlas, and Christopher and Madeline Rich; her sister, Nancy Baxter; a brother-in-law, Art Baxter; a sister-in-law, Edith Goldsmith; and many nephews and nieces.

A memorial service will be held at the Hennepin Methodist Church on Saturday, May 10, at 3 p.m. The family will be receiving visitors at the church between 1 and 3 p.m. with the service following. Pastor Carol Stufflebeam will officiate.

The Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel will be assisting the family with the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hennepin Methodist Church or donor’s choice.

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a member of Past Steel Works Union.

He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1963 to 1967 with 2 tours in Edwin Vietnam.

‘Butch’ Sieg Survivors are his wife, Linda of Mark; three daughters, Mona (John) Miles of LaSalle, Antonia Pelszynski of Paxton and Jessica Sieg of Granville; three brothers, Randy Sieg of LaSalle, Larry Sieg of

Spring Valley and Kenny (Patti) Sieg of Peru; two sisters, Arlene Walker of Mark and Marilyn Sienkiewicz of LaSalle; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister.

Visitation from 4 to 8 p.m.

Wednesday, May 7, at the Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel, Granville. Full military burial rites and a Mass will take place at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at a later date, open to all who would

like to attend. Fr. Patrick DeMeulemeester will officiate.

Pallbearers will be his grandchildren, Courtney Miles, Vanessa (James) Wills, Darrel Miles, Austin Pelszynski, Falon Pelszynski, Xavier Warren, Lydia Warren and Martin Warren Jr. Contributions may be directed to St. Jude’s or Ronald Mc Donald House, Louisville Chapter.

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on Nov. 24, 1950.

She survives in Henry.

During their union they had three children, Gary (Leah) Robison of Spring Valley, Vickie (Gary) Gomez of Anna, Texas, and Kevin (Tammy) Robison of Putnam. They also have 14 grandchildren and 16 greatgrandchildren. Also surviving are three brothers, Francis, Hank and Junior.

He had served his country in the U.S. Army from 1944 to 1946. Oliver worked as a carpenter for the family business, Robison Brothers.

He was a member of Henry VFW Post 555 and the Henry United Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Cecil and Hershel Robison; and two grandchildren, Shannon Marie and Daniel

Isaiah.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

The Calvert & Johnson Memorial Home, Henry, is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be made to www.calvertmemroial.com.

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coordinator for Illinois Valley Community College said. “They’ll be able to take classes in whatever they might need — whether it’s a language arts class or math — and it will count both ways.”

McCracken said the idea had been casually discussed before between IVCC President Jerry Corcoran and himself. Earlier this year, a parent asked McCracken if it was possible to start such a program and presented a proposal to the school administration.

“I called Dr. Corcoran up and said, ‘Remember I talked to you about this three or four years ago?’” McCracken said.

“Corcoran was very responsive to the idea because an hour-and-ahalf later he got in touch with me and said, ‘Jay, I think we can move forward with this.’”

To be eligible to take part in the program, the student has to meet several criteria. Among the requirements, a student has to have a 3.5 grade point average and have no more than six absences during the year prior to application. There can also be no discipline problems during the previous year and pay all college

Putnam County court report Disregard stop sign Alexis Davis, 20, Spring Valley, fined $120.

Disorderly conduct Joshua Lund, 23, LaSalle, fined $560 and six months supervision.

Driving 15-20 mph above limit Keesha Pelmore, 44, Peoria, fined $230 and three months supervision.

Britt Voltz, 26, Peoria, fined $280 and six months supervision.

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“We’re looking at students who are seniors this year, then the following year we’ll roll it out for juniors and seniors,” Sandra Woest, liaison between IVCC and Putnam County Schools said. “If a student actually works the program efficiently, he or she could complete at least a year of college before they graduate from high school.”

“It would be eventually possible for our students to have an associate’s degree when they graduate from school,” McCracken said.

“My wife and I and Kirsten were extremely happy,” said Bill Heinrich, who approached McCracken about the project for his daughter, Kirsten. “Even though she’s taken all of the advanced courses that are available here, this is a huge step, and we wanted to make sure that it was a good step, and she’s not overwhelmed by it. Thank you to Mr. McCracken and the board for giving Kristen that opportunity.”

IVCC has yet to formally approve the project, although it has received an endorsement from Corcoran. McCracken told the board he saw no reason IVCC might not accept the proposal.

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Retirement

Rotary hears about ‘Colors for Arie’

also one of the lesser number of states with an estate tax, in addition to what the federal government takes.

Retirees who die here can expect a healthy portion of their estate heading to Uncle Sam and Springfield instead of next-of-kin.

Another factor in retirement is the taxation of Social Security and pension or retirement income. In 2014 according to topretirements. com, the average couple on Social Security receives $2,111 a month. But there are a group of people who receive defined benefit pensions and taxes on those type of pensions and can vary from state to state. In Illinois, the type of pension and where it comes from can make a difference on the state taxes. The tax rules vary a lot from the distribution of 401Ks, IRAs and similar retirement style pensions.

“When you’re starting to set aside funds for retirement, you have to save when you can. You have to spend within your means,” Matt Hostetter, Country Financial agent said. “If you make $100, you can’t spend $150.

Invest in a Roth, a 401K or an IRA since they reduce your taxable income. Annuities and life insurance are also goo since they’re taxdeferred.

“If you’ve waited until you’re over 50, you want to invest safer if you’re going to retire in 10 years,” Hostetter said. “Stay away from mutual funds since you don’t want to depend on the markets.

Annuities are better, since they’re guaranteed.”

The cost of living is another factor making Illinois a questionable place to retire.

On average, Illinois has one of the highest cost of living rates in the country. Illinois also has the fifth highest gas tax in the United States.

Renewal sticker legislation approved

by House committee SPRINGFIELD — Legislation proposed by Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White to allow a printed receipt from the Secretary of State to serve temporarily as the vehicle renewal sticker was approved by the House Transportation Vehicles and Safety Committee.

Senate Bill 2802 would allow motorists to drive without an up-to-date vehicle renewal sticker affixed to their license plate provided they have a receipt from the Secretary of State that proves they purchased a sticker online before expiration, but have not yet received the registration sticker.

The receipt is valid for no more than 30 days from the expiration of the previous registration’s sticker’s date.

“This is another consumer friendly initiative that encourages online transactions with my office,” said White. “Our

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the numbers surpassed Miller’s original goal with more than 400 participants.

The run/walk serves as a memorial to Carol’s daughter, Arie Boggio, bringing awareness to the reality of suicide and the need to recognize signs of depression that can be prevented. Miller said the “Colors” theme is the perfect way to remember Arie’s bright and colorful personality and to keep the mood happy and full of life.

HENNEPIN — Carol Miller and JoAnne Lee were hosted by Putnam County Rotarian Adriane Shore at the Rotary’s April 24 meeting to tell club members about their plans for this year’s second annual Colors for Arie 5K Run/Walk, set for 10 a.m. on May 24.

Miller shared the story of how their plan for a 5K gained a cause, a theme and amazing momentum prior to last year’s event.

Hoping for perhaps 50 participants last year,

driver services facilities have many customers come in to buy their stickers a day or two before they are set to expire. This bill will allow such customers to make the same purchase online, and then use the receipt as proof of up-to-date registration compliance.”

Last year, more than 150,000 customers purchased vehicle renewal registration stickers during the last two days in May. The vast majority of customers visited a facility to conduct these transactions; just over 6,300 people purchased their renewal stickers online.

Senate Bill 2802, which was sponsored by state Sen. Patricia Van Pelt (D-Chicago) and state Rep. Arthur Turner (D-Chicago), now goes to the full House of Representatives for consideration. The measure passed the State Senate unanimously on March 4.

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We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who sent cards, donations, food, flowers, prayers and who offered support during the loss of our husband, father and grandfather.

We would also like to thank the staff of Spring Valley Nursing Center and St. Margaret’s Hospital for their kindness and care, Bob Cofoid for his understanding and efforts and Father Pat, Mary and Melanie for the mass and music.

Our family truly appreciates the overwhelming support we have received during this difficult time.

Sincerely,

Rose Mecagni Allan Mecagni Steve and Karen Mecagni Bonnie Lucas Terri Mecagni Grandchildren & Great-grandchildren

This year’s profits will benefit CPASA, Community Partners Against Substance Abuse. Registration is $25 in advance or $30 at the event, in front of the courthouse. The fee includes a shirt and a color powder cup for the opening “blast.”

Children need not register and are welcome to participate.

Colors for Arie can be found online and on Facebook, to register in advance.

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Rotarian Adriane Shore (center) hosted Carol Miller (left) and JoAnne Lee at Rotary’s April 24 meeting to talk about the second annual Colors for Arie 5K Memorial Walk/Run in Hennepin on May 24. Participants and donations are welcome.

Property transfers April 21 — Andrzej Piton and Margaret Piton to Jacob Piton, Lot 733, Lake Thunderbird Hills, exempt.

Andrzej Piton and Margaret Piton to Joanna Danko, Lot 732, Lake Thunderbird Hills, exempt.

Wieslaw Stachura and Urszula Wozniak to Wieslaw Stachura, Lot 523, Lake Thunderbird Woods, exempt.

Michael McCluskey and Amy McCluskey to John Hoglund, Lot

595, Lake Thunderbird Woods, exempt.

April 22 — Kenneth Sloan to Stephen Sloan as trustee, Lot 316, Indian Hills, exempt.

First State Bank as trustee to Quaker Lane Enterprises, Inc., rural property, $228,278.

Verlinda Barnes as independent administrator to Verlinda Barnes, rural property, exempt.

April 24 — Joann Hatton to Charles Hatton and Beth Ann Sale, rural

property, exempt.

Edward Welgat to Dustin Williams, Lot 188, Indian Hills, exempt.

April 25 — Patrick Corcoran and Janet Corcoran to Jonathan Kueker and Nicol Kueker, rural property, $35,000.

William Shermann III to William Johnson, rural property, $235,200.

Manny Valerin to Randy Massino, undivided 1/3 interest in Lot 375, Lake Thunderbird Woods, exempt.

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No more splashing When I was a kid, I didn’t want to be a reporter or an astronaut or a fireman. My goals were a bit loftier, or lower depending on your point of view.

I wanted to be a professional wrestler.

I used to watch “All Star Wrestling” on Sunday mornCOMMENTARY ings with my dad — who now hates wrestling, but I digress — and was riveted by the guys in The American Wrestling Association out of Minneapolis. Verne Gagne, the Crusher, Billy Robinson, the Vachons; they made me want to lace up my boots and step into the ring even though I was 4 foot, 4 inches and 70 pounds dripping wet.

Wrestling fell by the wayside for me until the mid 1980s when I found the World Wrestling Federation.

Again, the athleticism got to me. By now, I had finally learned it was scripted, but I also knew it wasn’t totally fake. These guys were pumped with bulging muscles and bigger-than-life personas.

That athleticism came with a price, and it’s taken a while for that debt to come due for a lot of them.

Now, those wrestlers are dying by the dozens when they’re barely 50, and usually younger. The cause of death: Invariably heart stress brought on by steroid abuse.

The latest wrestler to head off to the arena in the sky is The Ultimate Warrior, born James Hellwig before he legally changed his name to Warrior. Not to speak ill of the dead, but Hellwig was not one of the fullest enchiladas on the blue plate special. His big finishing move was running into a rope and bouncing back to throw himself on top of his opponent. The clever moniker for this move was the “big splash,” probably because “dogpile on your neighbor” was already taken.

The Warrior had a physique that was pretty much impossible to achieve without some medicinal help, and that probability looks especially likely today. Warrior was just inducted into the Wrestling Hall of Fame a few days before he dropped dead in the street from a heart attack at the ripe old age of 55.

The list of wrestlers who have died from heart problems due to steroid abuse is like a Who’s Who of pro wrestling. Eddie Guerrero was 38 and a fan favorite when he died in a hotel room during a tour. Randy Poffo, Macho Man Randy Savage, was 58 when a heart attack caused him to lose control of his jeep. Davey “Boy” Smith, the British Bulldog, was 39 when he dropped dead on a vacation.

Perhaps the saddest story of steroid abuse is Chris Benoit.

You’ve likely heard this one. Benoit was a small guy, but quickly became hyper-muscled after his wrestling debut. Benoit didn’t die of a heart attack, though. He committed suicide the day after appearing in a live show, which was the day after he murdered his wife and son. Due to his well-known feelings for his family, the conclusion was a bout of “roid rage,” a short temper and a possible side-effect of long-term steroid abuse.

I lay a lot of the blame for this on Vincent Kennedy McMahon, the head of World Wrestling Entertainment, who encouraged his entertainers to become bigger than life. He liked them big, and you were likely to go further if you looked like you could bench-press a truck.

There’s a lesson here. Chemicals to improve your performance have a tendency to shorten the life. The candle which burns the brightest has the shortest life.

If you’re a young person who’s thinking of using steroids just to get a little better and think they’re relatively harmless, ask yourself one question: Is it worth the fame to die young?

Yeah, I’m looking at you, Mark McGwire.

Ken Schroeder can be reached at kschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.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.”

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Operation Promise 2014 To the Editor, Attention parents, students and concerned citizens for the safety of our loved ones.

The Operation Promise members are requesting your presence at the Putnam County High School auditorium in Granville on Friday, May 9 beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Local guest speakers are scheduled and will speak about their real life experiences. Also the showing of the video that include participants from Putnam County and surrounding area including numerous students Putnam County, L-P, St. Bede and Hall.

Many hours have been spent on producing the video, and it has taken several months to complete.

This video demonstrates the facts of life that happen every day around the state, country and world.

Please mark your calendars for this very important event. There will be drawings for some donated items.

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Open your eyes!

To the Editor, In regards to the person-on-thestreet comments on the proposed hog factory (stop calling it a farm, by the way): How many of the folks that have no problem with this live near it? How many were at the public hearing? How many have actually looked at the plan for this factory? It is not a farm! I live near its proposed site, and it will cause the value of my property to drop 30 to 50 percent.

Of course it does not matter to you until it is in your backyard.

Please think outside the borders of your insular communities and county; you just may find out it’s a big world out there. If it were sited across the street directly west from the Magnolia Cemetery, how would you feel then? What if it was your neighbor doing it? Tunnel vision - that’s what’s going on here.

Feel free to look a little deeper into this to see what is actually going with this process. It has become a cancer in Iowa, which is why they can not build there. Do yourself a favor, and investigate the pollution problems due to CAFOs (confined animal feeding operations) in pretty much every state of this union.

Their plan fails in pretty much all eight of the siting criteria required.

They do not have a plan to deal with at least a million gallons of pig waste except to store it on site.

They plan to dig below the water table to store it.

No alarms yet? Proposed to be built on Glacial till. Every time you drive across the McNabb Blacktop, you are driving on the Mount Palatine Moraine. That is where the last glacier to pop through our area stopped. It is unstable ground, full of various areas of water. Some folks with shallow wells depend on them. And in case we have forgotten, water, and whatever is in it, flows downhill. Toward the Big Sandy, thus downstream to Henry, Lacon and the Mississippi.

Has anyone taken into consideration the airborne pathogens associated with these facilities? This is a pure example of industrial strength budgets bulldozing common sense.

They want to make money. Yeah,

to Letterthe Editor OK, at whose expense? Are we naive enough to think this will not spread? In order for these to work for the investors, there is a need for “finishing” houses. Do you think they will build one of those in Carbondale? They will build it as close to the pig sex factory as they can.

Did they include monies in their plan for road upkeep? No. It will be in the hundreds of thousands of dollars just to put them into shape for the expected truck traffic.

You’d best talk to your road commissioner about what will happen if these facilities go in near you.

Please inform yourself about the facts of this project. Sure, it’s OK for you to care less about what happens across the county line.

But believe me, as a rural Illinois resident, you are in their sights.

They do not have any interest in you or the lifestyle you enjoy; they only see a bottom line, and it will be at my/your/our expense. Once again, please find out the truth.

And for what it is worth, no single person stood up and said, “We don’t want you to make money.”

It is just the worst place to put it.

You do know the family owns lots of ground. Why did they not build where there would be zero opposition? Or would there?

Greg Steil Magnolia

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 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 May 10 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, including a 24-inch flatscreen TV, a Kindle Fire full color reader, Nooks, digital cameras, cordless earphones, a dorm-sized microwave and fridge, iHome stereos, a Blu-Ray Wi-Fi disk player, wi-fi printer, restaurant and shopping gift certificates and many other prizes! 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 also need your help in discouraging any possible post-prom parties or activities that would draw students away from the enjoyment of this event. If any students are planning events of their own, we ask that such plans be discouraged, or at least be made for after the Afterglow. We hope for 100 percent participation in this year’s Carnival on May 10. Thank you for your support!

Brenda Bickerman, Putnam County Rotary president McNabb

It’s time to talk To the Editor, In June of 2010, Illinois Valley Community College representatives began approaching Putnam County and Marquis Energy LLC officials regarding mistakes that were made by county officials in 1. Inaccurately setting the partial year assessed value of the Marquis ethanol plant located in Putnam County, and 2.

Incorrectly abating real estate taxes to be paid on the plant.

College officials also reached out to the administrator for the Bureau-Putnam County Enterprise Zone for assistance in resolving these matters. The college was unable to convince the parties to correct their mistakes. Therefore, in order to protect the college’s tax base and all other taxpayers, the college had no choice but to take legal action. Unfortunately, the legal action has resulted in significant costs to the college, Putnam County and Marquis Energy LLC. Since 2010, the college has continued seeking resolution by reaching out to Marquis Energy LLC and Putnam County officials. The college even went so far as to hire an expert to provide a factual appraisal of the plant showing its assessed value to be more than four times higher than what Marquis Energy LLC officials are contending.

In these financially uncertain times, when the state refuses to pay its fair share of the operating costs for community colleges and the burden is shifted to students and taxpayers, a $42 million difference in appraised value is substantial to IVCC — approximately $154,000 per year. When all property taxpayers do not pay their fair share, the burden is shifted to those of us who do — in Putnam County and across the college district.

The time has come to meet face to face with Marquis and Putnam County representatives in an effort to bring this dispute to closure.

Their failure and refusal to do so is not fair to the district’s taxpayers or students.

Jerry Corcoran, IVCC president Oglesby

7 Sports Wednesday, May 7, 2014 • The Putnam County Record • 7

Lady Panthers take four

Sports

By Ken Schroeder

PC varsity fishing team heads to state

By Dixie Schroeder

dschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com

DES PLAINES – It started two school years ago at Putnam County with resident Kyle Goetsch who went with son, Jesse to the Putnam County School Board and asked permission to start a competitive fishing team.

The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) had started competitive bass fishing as an activity and Goetsch, a local bass fishing enthusiast, wanted to see if there would be enough interest to field a team at Putnam County High School. There was.

Two years later, the Putnam County High School fishing team earned a second-place finish at the Heidecke Lake Sectional which sends them to the IHSA State competition on May 9 and 10 at Lake Carlyle, south of St. Louis in Carlyle. Seniors Jesse Goetsch and Christian Charbonneau, along with freshmen Zach Hartman and Katie Goetsch, make up the squad. Coach is Kyle Goetsch.

“It was kind of a family thing. Jesse came to me last year and wanted to start a bass fishing team at the high school. We presented our proposal to them and kind of went from there,” Kyle Goetsch said.

In the IHSA competitive fishing competition, schools can enter up to eight students, assigned four to a boat, along with an adult who is considered the driver. While students compete against each other to get the largest fish, at least 12 inches in length, the team score is based on the biggest five fish that they catch.

In sectional competition on April 27, the Putnam County squad of Jesse Goetsch, Charbonneau and Hartman earned second place with a total weight of 4 pounds, 3 ounces.

“It’s (the score) is basically the five biggest fish out of the entire team cumulative,” Kyle Goetsch.

While both Jesse and Katie Goetsch have had some fishing experience, others that competed on the team had not. Practices were held where students learned to cast fishing rods, prepare fishing lures and take hooks out of a fish’s mouth. Team members learned through information that Kyle Goetsch has given them when and where to use what equipment in what situation. Hartman noted that the uniqueness of the sport appealed to him.

“I just figured it would be fun to join and tryout for a year and if I liked it I would go out for it next year,” Hartman said.

Kyle Goetsch explained that while the activity is new for the IHSA, there are important things that they must have.

“For the students, you want a decent fishery, you don’t want to have students try to compete on a fishery that is not productive,” he said.

Students learn while practicing over time where to look for a good place on a lake to fish at. Submerged trees and clumps of growth are usually signs that fish may be gathered at them. During competition, the designated adult on board is not allowed to make decisions on where the team wishes to fish, the team does this.

Each team member has noted that the short season has had some positive moments, but Charbonneau summed it up best.

“Getting to go to state,” he said. “That is the best.”

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Holding the winner ‘keeper’ bass caught during the IHSA sectional fishing competition are Jesse Goetsch, left; Zach Hartman and Christian Charbonneau. The team placed second in IHSA sectional competition on April 25.

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GRANVILLE — The Putnam County Lady Panthers softball team made it all look easy this past weekend with four wins, two of which were shut-outs, and raising their record to 18-6.

The carnage began on May 1 when the Panthers played host to Illinois Valley Central and handed them an 8-0 shutout. Shelby Yepsen pitched seven innings of near-perfection, giving up one base on balls while striking out five. Taylor Pettit went three for four at the plate tallying two RBIs while Ciera Keller went two for three including a round-tripper to bring her RBI total to the day to four.

The Lady Panthers scored off 12 hits and one IVC error. IVC had five hits and a PC error but couldn’t capitalize on any of it.

PC rolled out the welcome mat for Midland on May 2, but Midland would go home empty-handed with an 11-0 drubbing from the Lady Panthers. Nikki Mertel threw five strike-outs while not giving up a single walk. Mertel also went two for two, scoring two RBIs for the winning effort. Alison Voss went two

for three and although Carly Gonet went 0-2, she still managed to bring in two RBIs. PC took their 11 runs off eight hits and two Midland errors.

PC went on the road to take their winning ways to El Paso to sweep a doubleheader from El PasoGridley. The Lady Panthers easily took the first game from EPG with a seven-run first inning which led to a 13-3 win. Yepsen pitched five innings with six strike-outs while getting tagged for one base on balls and one earned run. Monica Monroe went 1-4 but slammed a home run for two RBIs. Annie Miller was 2-3. EPG gave up four errors and eight hits to give PC its victory.

Game two saw PC pitcher Mertel struggle, tallying only one strike-out while giving up three earned runs and seven bases on balls. Solid hitting behind her made that no problem as the Lady Panthers took the second round with a 10-5 win.

Wilson, Mertel, Pettit and Monroe each contributed three hits for the PC cause. The Lady Panthers scored off 16 hits and one EPG error.

PC has a full schedule of games this week with six games starting May 6 against Peoria Christian in Peoria and a May 7 contest at home against Hall.

Nick DiazDeLeon crosses home in the first inning against Midland on May 2.

PCR photo/Ken Schroeder

Panthers split games for the week

By Dixie Schroeder

dschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com

GRANVILLE — The Putnam County Panthers split their four games this week with two games and two losses, cleaning up their act on field after a tough start.

The Panthers traveled to El Paso on May 3 for a doubleheader with the El Paso Tigers. The squad split the bill winning game one 10-3 and losing game two in a tough pitchers’ duel, 4-3.

In game one PC pushed five runs across the plate in the second, and nine in the third along with an insurance run in the third to hammer the Tigers 10-3. The Panthers were gifted with multiple Tiger errors that gave away the first game. Danny Pavlovich pitched seven sparkling inning behind an improved Panther defense. Pavlovich game up two earned runs on four hits, with two walks and three strikeouts. Offensively, Pavlovich helped his team going one for three with a double and four RBI. Evan Kreiser also went one for three with a double and RBI. Setting the Panther’s plate was lead off players Austin Biagni who went three for five and Nick DiazDeLeon who went one for three.

In the second game of the day, the Panthers’ defensive woes for the week returned to haunt them as they lost 4-3 to the Tigers. PC’s three errors plagued starting pitcher Kreiser’s five innings of two hit ball. Kreiser gave up only one earned run and had three strikeouts.

Austin Biagini pitched the final inning, giving up one

hit and one earned run.

The Panthers’ offense had DiazDeLeon hitting one for three with an RBI along with Matt Galetti earning an RBI. Harold Fay went one for three with a double and a walk.

On May 2, the Panthers took the Midland Timberwolves at home and won 8-5. Pitching the win for Putnam County was DiazDeLeon. pitched six innings, giving up four runs, five hits, three walks and two strikeouts for the win. Michael Glenn came in for the final inning, giving up one hit and one run. The Panthers were hit with only two defensive errors.

On the offensive side, the Panthers were gifted with three unearned runs from defensive errors by the Timberwolves that were the difference in the game. DiazDeLeon went three for four with a double and three RBI. R.J. Copeland went two for three with two RBI and Fay went two for three with an RBI. On April 30, the Panthers started their week against the St. Bede Bruins with a loss, 9 - 2. The Panther’s week fielding and multiple errors allow the Bruins three unearned runs as Fay pitched five innings, giving up 13 hits, five earned runs, one walk and one strikeout.

Biagini finished up the game, allowing three hits, one run, one walk and two strikeouts.

The Panthers’ big inning came in the first, when DiazDeLeon and Jeff Baker each drove in a run.

The Panthers will next take on the Hall Red Devils in a home game on May 7 at 4:30 p.m.

8 Sports 8 • The Putnam County Record • Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Panthers’ track struggles in Henry

PCR photo/Ken Schroeder

Lady Panthers have good week Putnam County’s Nikki Mertel pitches in the third inning against the Midland Lady Timberwolves on May 2.

HENRY — On a cold day with a strong wind from the south and intermittent showers, the Putnam County boys track team struggled with the weather but were unable to bring home any glory at the Tri-County Conference track meet on April 29, racking up only 17 points to place sixth for the day.

Despite the conditions, the Panthers gave it their best, but the sizes of the other teams kept most of the points just out of reach of the Putnam County team.

Seth Carlson threw in the discus event with a best for the day of 64-2.

Noah DeBates took part in the shot put, notching a throw of 31-10.

Noe Flores ran in two individual events, the 400m (57.2) and the 1600m (4.59).

Jimmy Hewitt also ran two individual events, the 100m (13.4) and the 400m (1:03.01).

Tristan Keegan threw in the shot put (32-5) and the discus (7710).

Owen Mallery participated in three individual events including the 100m (12.8), the 200m (27.38) and the long jump (14-6).

Austin Middleton’s sole individual run was the 200m (28.41).

Kurt Nabers also ran one solo event, that being the 3200m (13:58.7).

Jon Sabotta took on both of the long distance individual events; the 1600m (5:55.5) and the 3200m (12:49.3).

Jarod Williams ran in one individual event running a 2:36 time in the 800m.

The relay team for the 4x200m was Hewitt, Middleton, Williams and Mallery (1:52.8), the 4x400m was Flores, Hewitt, Sabotta and Williams (4:21.4) and the 4x800m consisted of Flores, Nabers, Sabotta and Williams (10:09.6).

PC competes against Kewanee Wethersfield The boys travelled to Kewanee-Wethersfield on May 2.

Hewitt, Williams, Mallery and Flores combined for the 4x200m relay (1:48.7). Flores, Williams, Middleton and Sabotta for the 4x100m hurdle relay (1:13.4) and Hewitt, Mallery, Flores and Sabotta ran the 1600m relay (4:36.4). Middleton, Carlson, Keegan and DeBates for the 4x200 weightman relay (2:22.7). Williams and Nabers combined for the two-man 1200m relay (3:52.3).

The long jump saw Flores jumping for 16-1. Mallery (14-3) and Williams (13-9) also competed.

Shot put participants were Keegan (33 ft., 6 in.), DeBates (32 ft., 9 in.) and Middleton (22-9). Discus were Keegan (72 ft., 5 in.), DeBates (61-10) and Carlson (61-5).Sabotta (5:51) and Nabers (6:07) competed in the 1600m run.

PCR photo/Ken Schroeder

Owen Mallory takes his jump in the long jump at the Tri County Conference Track Tournament on April 29.

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Gonet to play golf at Monmouth

By Dixie Schroeder

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GRANVILLE — Far enough away, yet close enough at home to feel comfortable: that’s what Putnam County senior Carly Gonet thought when she saw Monmouth College. That and their excellent golf program.

After a long search, the Lady Panther golfer is going to explore her possibilities on the golf team at Monmouth.

The Gonets searched about 10 schools, according to Gonet, winnowing it down to three last fall, then one this month.

“It was Monmouth because I really like the coach,” she said.”She’s trying to build a program. I feel like I fit in best there.”

Gonet, a three spot athlete at PC, thought about trying to sign on to play basketball with a college program, but found golf tugging at her with a stronger pull.

“I haven’t played golf for that long and I feel like I have a lot of potential

still wanting to come out in my golf career,” Gonet said.

Gonet was the number two golfer on the new Lady Panther Golf team that earned an Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Sectional berth the past two years. She earned an average score of 52.1 as a junior and improved her score to 47.9 as a senior.

Lady Panther head coach Eric Cuicci was excited for Gonet.

“She came in from the start and been a leader for us. Carly has only played golf for two years for us so I think she is just scratching the surface of what she can do on a golf course,” he said. “She’s going into a year long program and focus on golf. I think the sky is the limit.

I’m really looking forward to seeing what she can do on a college golf team.”

Monmouth is a Division III college in the NCAA. “She’s ultra-talented athletically. I’m thrilled she’s fallen in love with golf and is going to pursue it. I think it is great,” Cuicci said.

PCR photo/Ken Schroeder

Putnam County High School senior Carly Gonet, front row, center, signs her letter of intent to play golf at Monmouth College next year. Father Mike Gonet, left and mother Linda Gonet look on with PCHS athletic director Joey Ohnesorge, back row, left and PCHS Lady Panthers golf coach Eric Ciucci.

Griffith wins two conference titles

By Ken Schroeder

kschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com

HENRY — The TriCounty Conference in Henry on April 29 was a cold, windy, brutal day with a few sprinkles dampening the proceedings.

The Lady Panthers track and field team gave it a good run with the small team taking 89 points, coming in fourth out of six teams.

Paige Griffith had a great day in the wind, bringing in two conference titles. Griffith took the 300m low hurdles with a time of 49.01, then joined with Megan Rehn, Lauren Colby and Lydia Warren to win the 4x200 relay with a 1:55.2 clock.

The long jump saw Colby capture third (1310) and Warren take fifth (13-6). Leanne Smith finished fourth in the triple jump with 26-3.

Rehn finished fourth in the 200m (28.8), while McKenna Downey took fourth in the 800m (2:54).

Ashlyn Haage took fifth in the 1600m (6:32) and fourth in the 3200m (13:47). the 100m hurdles saw Griffith take 2nd place (17.3) and teammate Smith finish fourth (18.2). Smith also ran the 300m Leanne Smith finishing sixth (56.7).

The other four relay

teams each took third place in their respective races with Griffith, Rehn, Colby and Warren running the 4x100,

Rehn, Haage, Smith and Downey in the 4x800 and Warren, Colby, Downey and Haage running the 4x400.

PCR photo/Ken Schroeder

Lauren Colby leaps in the long jump at the Tri County Conference Tournament track meet on April 29. She placed third with a leap of 13-10.

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Please mark your calendars for this very important event and there will be drawings for some donated items.

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Community

Hennepin Park District will offer Red Cross swimming lessons

16th annual Kid’s Fishing Expo May 17 PERU — The 16th annual Kid’s Fishing Expo will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 17 at Baker Lake in Peru. The event is sponsored by the Better Fishing Association of Northern Illinois, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Illinois Valley Sunrise Rotary Club and the LaSalle Rotary Club.

This is a free beginning fishing how-to clinic for boys and girls, ages 6 and up. Sessions will start

every 15 minutes. There will be free fishing games with prizes, casting games, live fish displays, free fishing literature and door prizes.

Participants can learn to cast, tie a knot, bait a hook, tie a fly, identify and clean the fish caught. A limited number of fishing poles will be available for loan.

For more information on the event, contact Mark Dudek at 815-220-3901 or Tom Wall at 815-223-3671.

PCEF will sponsor luau on May 24 in Utica UTICA — The Friends of the Putnam County Education Foundation is hosting a Hawaiian luau at 5 p.m. on May 24 at Celebrations 150 in Utica.

A cash bar opens at 5 p.m. with a pig dinner at 6 p.m. Dessert will also be served. There will be a photo booth for making

souvenirs of the evening.

Tickets are $35 per person with 100 percent of the proceeds dedicated to providing educational extras for Putnam County Schools.

Tickets can be reserved by calling John Redshaw at 815-925-7546 or by email at redshawjl@aol.com.

Post office will host food drive on May 10 The U.S. Postal Service and the National Association of Letter Carriers of Granville, Hennepin, Mark, McNabb and Standard are hosting a food drive on May 10.

The 2014 National Food Drive will collect items for the Putnam County Food Pantry. On the food pan-

try’s wishlist are paper products, cleaning products, personal hygiene products and canned fruit.

Rural customers may place items in or hang on their mailboxes. Post office customers may bring the items to their local post office during business hours.

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HENNEPIN — The Hennepin Park District will offer three sessions of Red Cross swimming lessons this summer.

Each session will be two weeks long. Red Cross has launched an improved Learn to Swim program this spring. There will still be six levels of swimming ability.

Level 1 is the beginning class, and swimmers must be 5 years old by Sept. 1 and at least 42 inches tall to join this class. The morning sessions will be 40 minutes Monday

through Friday. The night session will be 50 minutes Monday through Thursday.

The first session is June 16 to June 27. The times for all levels are from 9 to 9:40 a.m., from 9:50 to 10:30 a.m. and from 10:40 to 11:20 a.m.

The second session is July 7 to 18.

The times for all levels are from 9 to 9:40 a.m., from 9:50 to 10:30 a.m. and from 10:40 to 11:20 a.m.

The third session is the night session, and it is July 21 to July 31. The times for all levels are from 6 to 6:50

p.m. and from 7 to 7:50 p.m.

Registration for these sessions will start from 1 to 3 p.m. May 10 at the Hennepin Pool or during normal pool hours after May 10. The cost of the lessons is $33 per child.

Hennepin or Hennepin Township residents are not charged. Granville, Granville Township and Mark will pay $33 per child for one session. Standard residents receive a $16.50 discount for one session.

For more information, call the Hennepin Pool at 815-925-7319.

Community band prepares for 10th season PRINCETON — The Princeton Community Band will begin its 10th season with its first rehearsal from 7 to 8:30 p.m. May 8. Rehearsals will continue each Thursday through July 24.

The Princeton Community Band is open to anyone in Princeton and the surrounding areas who is high

school age or older. Members must have instrumental music experience and should have their own instrument. High school students can receive community service hours for rehearsals and performances.

Interested musicians may join the band by coming to the first rehears-

al. Music may be taken home to practice but must be returned for rehearsals and concerts.

There are six concerts this season.

All concerts will begin at 6 p.m. in Soldiers and Sailors Park in Princeton. Concerts will be held on June 1, June 15, June 29, July 6, July 20 and July 24.

PC Historical Society sets dinner and program HENNEPIN — Dr. Terry Martin, curator and chair of anthropology at Illinois State Museum, will highlight the annual program of the Putnam County Historical Society at the United Methodist Church

in Hennepin on May 9. Martin will speak on his studies of the material excavated from the Kuhne site in the 1950s under the supervision of Stuart Struever.

Dinner of turkey and ham will

be served family style at 6 p.m. followed by the program at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased from any board member, at any of the banks in Putnam County or by calling 815-303-5104.

Marshall-Putnam Quilter’s Guild will meet HENRY — The Marshall-Putnam Quilter’s Guild will meet at the Henry Presbyterian Church, 522 Wirt St., Henry at noon on May 14.

They will have their annual spring potluck style luncheon and judging of the challenge quilts. This year’s challenge is an interpretation of a

greeting card. They will also have the election of officers during the meeting, and dues may be paid at this time.

PCPS wins Walmart Penny Drive GRANVILLE – Putnam County Primary School, along with several other area schools, participated in a penny drive sponsored by Walmart Distribution Center. All donations went to The Children’s Miracle Network.

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The students at PCPS raised $687.58. This was largest amount raised, and Walmart Distribution Center donated a 42-inch flat screen TV which was raffled at the Primary School’s Family Reading Night. Proceeds from the raffle

are going toward purchasing playground equipment for the students.

Principal Rhonda Cross was happy with the effort. “We are very proud of the generosity displayed by our students and families,” Cross said.

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Menus Putnam County Schools Breakfast May 5 — French toast with syrup or cereal, fruit, juice, milk.

May 6 — Breakfast quesadilla or cereal, fruit, juice, milk.

May 7 — Scrambled eggs with toast or cereal, fruit, juice, milk.

May 8 — Pigs in a blanket or cereal, fruit, juice, milk.

May 9 — Whole grain muffin or cereal, yogurt cup, fruit, juice, milk.

Lunch May 5 — Turkey gravy over mashed potatoes, whole grain dinner roll, mixed fruit, milk.

May 6 — Chicken quesadilla, carrots, corn, graham crackers, pineapple, milk.

May 7 — Corn dog, baked beans, apple, cookie, milk.

May 8 — Turkey fritter on bun with sliced tomato, cottage cheese, banana, milk.

May 9 — Cheese breadsticks, marinara sauce, green beans, orange, fruit slush, milk.

Putnam County Community Center May 12 — Chicken fried steak with gravy, mashed potatoes, brussel sprouts, blushing pears, wheat bread.

May 13 — Barbecue, cole slaw, chips, dessert.

May 14 — Cabbage roll casserole, peas, mixed fruit, pudding cup, dinner roll.

May 15 — Roast pork, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, rolls and butter, dessert.

May 16 — Barbecue pork chop, baked beans, baby carrots, citrus cup, wheat bread.

Call 815-339-2711 24 hours before to make lunch reservations. Menu is subject to change. Suggested donation is $3 Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Suggested donation is $5 Tuesday and Thursday. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m.

IVCC graduation planned for May 17 OGLESBY — Former Chief Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court Thomas Kilbride will speak at Illinois Valley Community College’s 48th annual commencement at 2:30 p.m. May 17 in the gymnasium.

Kilbride, a LaSalle native, practiced environmental, labor, employment and general civil law for 20 years out of Rock Island and was subsequently elected to the Supreme Court for the Third District in 2000 and elected chief justice in 2010.

IVCC honors student Milda Willoughby will read her winning Paul Simon essay, how IVCC has changed my life. The IVCC Wind Ensemble, conducted by Gene Montgomery, will perform and student

Jessica Nelson of Ladd will sing “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

IVCC President Jerry Corcoran will welcome graduates and confer certificates and degrees.

Interim-Vice President for Learning and Student Development Sue Isermann will present the Class of 2014; 201314 student trustee Taylor Gunia of Peru will present the invocation; and 201415 student trustee Amy Rogowski of LaSalle will present the benediction.

A total of 180 graduates are expected to participate in the ceremony. For information, visit ivcc.edu/ commencement or call Mark Grzybowski at 815224-0393. The ceremony will be live-streamed at ivcc.edu/commencement.

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Andy and Amanda (Hopkins) Callaci of St. Charles are the parents of a son, Anderson Charles, born April 29 at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield. He weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces. He was welcomed home by sibling, Ellie and Emmett. Maternal grandparents are Arch and Judy Hopkins of Granville.

Paternal grandparents are Santo and Kathy Callaci of Barrington.

Clark Michael Wayne and Sara (Forristall) Clark Jr. of Princeton are the parents of a daughter, Alexis Marie, born April 22 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. She weighed 6 pounds, 2 ounces and measured 18 1/2 inches in length. She was welcomed home by one sister, Makya, 5, and one stepbrother, Camden, 9. Maternal grandparents are Judy and Larry Forristall of Princeton. Paternal grandparents are Mike and Deb Clark of Princeton.

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Visit ‘Trash to Treasure’ at PCES on May 19 HENNEPIN – On May 19, friends, neighbors and family are invited to come to Putnam County Elementary School’s fourth grade “Trash to Treasure” expo.

All fourth-grade projects will be on display for public viewing at the Putnam County Elementary

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Joshua and Jennifer (Pytel) Keegan of Mark are the parents of a son born April 24 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.

Gymnasium in Hennepin from 2 to 2:30 p.m. All the fourth-grade students have put much effort into creating many awesome projects. Plan to visit and get a new idea on how to Go Green in your own home. The fourth grade was to spread the word on how to reuse and recycle.

Rue Matthew and Nicole (Bushman) Rue of Longmont, Colo., are the parents of a daughter, Nora Elizabeth, born on April 22 at Longmont United Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds and measured 20 inches in length.

Maternal grandparents are Lynn Pionkowski of Colorado Springs, Colo., and David Bushman of California.

Paternal grandparents are Raymond and Norma Rue of Granville.

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Have all garbage and refuse commonly generated by households at the curb by 6:00am. Call the village hall at 339-2454 with questions.

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IVCC will conduct free tutor training OGLESBY — The I-READ Adult Literacy Program at Illinois Valley Community College will conduct free volunteer tutor training sessions in June.

Volunteers must have a desire to work with adult learners and be willing to tutor two-to-three hours each week, but volunteers do not need to have teaching experience.

Fifteen hours of training is required for all volunteer tutors. The four required training sessions will be from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. June 3, June 5, June 10 and June 12 in Room CTC-221 at IVCC. After completing the training, tutors are matched with learners age 17 or older who test below the ninth-grade level or who need to improve their English language skills.

Volunteers may choose

to tutor in one-on-one sessions at a local library or in an adult education classroom at IVCC or at an extension site within the IVCC district.

Free online tutor training is another option for volunteers whose schedules do not allow them to participate in the June training sessions. For information on the I-READ program, go to www.ivcc. edu/adulted.

To register for the training sessions, contact Angela Dunlap, I-READ program manager, at 815224-0372 or Chris Warren, I-READ literacy specialist, at 815-224-0345.

This project is made possible by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a division of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds designated for literacy.

Free amplified phones available Free amplified phones are available through the Illinois Telecommunications Access Corporation program. Qualified individuals must be legal residents of Illinois, have a doctor’s or audiologist’s signature verifying hearing loss, and have standard phone service in the residence. There are no age or income restrictions. An open house is set for 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. May 21. To schedule an appointment or request an application, call the Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living at 815-224-3126. Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are welcome.

St. Margaret’s Hospital briefs the hospital will be on hand ment may also be made by calling ‘Rainbows’ support group inmonthly to answer various quesSt. Margaret’s Volunteer Services at

SPRING VALLEY — “Rainbows,” a children’s support group through life’s difficult changes of death, divorce and loss, will meet from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on May 13 in St. Margaret’s Hospital’s First Floor Presentation Room. For more information, call 815-664-1638.

Book fair SPRING VALLEY — The St. Margaret’s Auxiliary will hold a book fair from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 15 and from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 16 in the hospital’s lower lobby. There will be hundreds of books and gifts available for purchase. This is a great time to fill out that fall reading list. For more information, call 815664-1130.

tions: Nurse — Blood pressure, pulse and weight.

Durable medical equipment — Questions about medical equipment, oxygen.

Social services — See what resources are available in the community … home health, etc.

Pharmacist — Discuss and answer any questions about medications.

Cardiac rehab — Discuss physical activity and smoking cessation.

Dietitians — Dietary changes and weight management.

Managed care — Answer any questions about insurance/Medicare plans.

For more information regarding “Cardiac Chat,” call 815-664-1118.

‘Cardiac Chat’ meeting

Bloodmobile planned

SPRING VALLEY — “Cardiac Chat,” a meeting for anyone with heart-related issues or living with someone with heart problems, will meet from 3 to 4 p.m. May 13 in the First Floor Presentation room at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. This meeting is free to the public.

The goal of Cardiac Chat is for individuals to learn the skills that help manage their condition and improve their quality of life. Family members are encouraged to also attend and bring questions. Attend for the whole hour or just stop in during the scheduled time. Staff members from various departments

SPRING VALLEY — St. Margaret’s Hospital will host a Red Cross bloodmobile from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. May 27 in the hospital’s First Floor Presentation Room.

To be a blood donor, one must be in good health, weigh at least 110 pounds and be at least 17 years old. A Red Cross staff member will ask up to 50 questions to improve the safety and quality of the blood supply. Bloodmobiles are scheduled approximately eight weeks apart – the recommended time span between individual donations. A donor card or photo ID is needed.

Walk-ins are welcome. Appoint-

815-664-1130.

Lipid profile and glucose screening SPRING VALLEY — St. Margaret’s Hospital will offer a lipid profile and glucose screening from 7 to 9 a.m. May 14 in the hospital’s First Floor Presentation Room. The $20 fee includes a check of cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL and LDL. A 12-hour food and beverage fast is recommended for more accurate results. Registration is recommended by calling St. Margaret’s at 815-664-1486.

‘Visions’ support group SPRING VALLEY — “Visions,” a support group for anyone with any type of visual problem, will meet from 12:30 to 2 p.m. May 15 in St. Margaret’s First Floor Presentation Room. “Visions” meets regularly on the first and third Thursday of each month from 12:30 to 2 p.m.

For more information, call 815-6641440.

Babysitting clinics SPRING VALLEY — St. Margaret’s Hospital offers babysitting clinics. Participants can learn to be a better babysitter and earn a Certificate in Babysitting. Instruction on general safety, basic CPR and basic first aid. The class is for those 12 and older.

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Arsenic MCL Template IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER Village of Standard Has Levels of Arsenic Above Drinking Water Standards

Our water system recently violated a drinking water standard. Although this is not an emergency, as our customers, you have a right to know what happened, what you should do, and what we are doing to correct this situation.

We routinely monitor for the presence of drinking water contaminants. Testing results we received on 7/19/30/2013 show that our system exceeds the standard, or maximum contaminant level (MCL), for arsenic.

The standard for arsenic is 0.010 milligrams per liter (mg/L). The average level of arsenic over the last year was 0.014MG/L. What should I do?

• You do not need to use an alternative (e.g., bottled) water supply. However, if you have specific health concerns, consult your doctor.

What does this mean?

This is not an immediate risk. If it had been, you would have been notified immediately. However, Some people who drink water containing arsenic in excess of the MCL over many years could experience skin damage or problems with their circulatory system, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.

What happened? What is being done?

We have plans to construct a filter plant. We anticipate resolving the problem within the year.

For more information, please contact Mike Holmes at (815) 925-7187.

Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.

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Cubs Game

PCCC May 2014 CALENDAR st 1 ­­ Music Therapy with Michele ­ 12:30 th 3rd­­ PCCC Vendor Fair – 10:00 – 1:00 May 8 , 12:30 6th—Show – N – Tell – 12:30 Putnam County Community 7th—Site Council Meeting – 9:30 Center 128 First St., Standard 8th—Mother’s Day Party – 12:30 9th­­ PCCC Board Meeting – 12:00 How to contact us: 13th­­Free blood pressure and blood Address: 128 First St., Box 208, Standard, IL 61363

sugar checks ­ 10:00 ­ 11:00 Phone: 815­339­2711 or

800­757­4579 website: www.pcaservices.org

1st Card Party ­ 12:30

Fax: 815­339­6071 e­mail: pcaservices@yahoo.com th — Bingo with Robin – 12:30 15

th nd Lending Closet 20nd—2 Card Party – 12:30 22 —In­kind & Memorial Day Thank you to all of the people who have helped

Cookout Party – 11:30 stock our lending closet! We have MANY items

AARP Driving Class – 8:00­4:30 ready to lend out free of charge to any age. th 26 —PCCC Closed­ Memorial Day Call 815­339­2711 to learn more.

27th—Birthday/Anniversary Party ­ 11:30 Happy Birthday to our April Celebrants!

28th—Hennepin Cards – 1:00 29th—Bingo with Luann – 12:30

THANK YOU for your generous donations— Elvis is coming to PCCC for our Mother’s Day Party!

We have a trip scheduled to go to a Cubs game at Wrigley Field on September 5th.

The cost is $40 per person and includes transportation, game ticket, snacks and water. Please call 815­339­2711 for more information.

Drawing Winners for April

$50 – Seth Holocker $25 – Johnnell Piccinelli $10 – Annette Gualandi

Congratulations winners! The next drawing will be held on May 9th. We sincerely appreciate everyone’s support

AARP Driving Class Update An AARP driving class has been scheduled for Thursday, May 22nd 8:00am­4:30pm.

You must be present the entire time to receive credit for the class. There will be ½ hour for lunch. Cost is $15 for AARP Members and $20 for non­ members. Please contact us as soon as possible if you are interested in attending a class.

Call us at 815­339­2711.

Birdies for Charity

Helen Hundley

Della Maulfair James & Linda Carboni Kurt & Rhonda Fogle Jim & Betty Barnard

Barbara Haszler Mary Patarozzi McNabb United Methodist Church Sacred Heart Altar & Rosary Society Emmaus Lutheran Church Women

Please fill out your pledge sheets for our 2014 Birdies for Charity drive! Feel free to come in or look for volunteers sitting in our local stores!

IN MEMORY OF—

Jackie Johns— James & Kathleen Reno Norm Delicath— Linda Bean Felicia Cutter— Marion & Irene Kuhne Dennis Frederick— Bill & Norma Hrovat Glen R. Campbell— Betty Campbell Ray & Nelda Naumann— Randi & Tina Naumann Thomas W. & Elizabeth Dore— Thomas Dore Verna Scuito— Gloria Skerston Johnie & Marie Baxter— Robert & Janice Ossola Our good friends, Bob Clausen, Dick Brown & Dave Neuburn— Dave & Emma O’Connor Those who have served in the past and continue to serve in the future— Don & Verna Reed

PCCC wants to hear from you!

Please fill out our surveys located at the Putnam County Community Center, PC Foods and Hennepin Food Mart. We want to provide activities in which you have an interest.

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999 • Legal Notices VILLAGE OF HENNEPIN ACCEPTING BIDS Sealed bids are being accepted for a 2004 Ford 350 Dump truck with plow. Bids must be in no later than May 21st at 6:00 p.m.

You may mail bids to: Village of Hennepin P.O. Box 194 Hennepin, IL 61327 Or drop off at: Hennepin Village Hall 627 E. High St. Hennepin, IL 61327 For questions or to view the vehicle, please call 815-925-7446.

Bids will be opened during the May 21st, 2014 regular Village board meeting.

The Village of Hennepin reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Board of Trustees Village of Hennepin Published in the Putnam County Record May 7 and 14, 2014.

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, 2014 and ending March 31, 2015, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection at Clerk’s home from and after5:00 p.m., 29th day, May, 2014.

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given hereby that a public hearing on said budget and appropriation ordinance will be held at 6:30 p.m., 28th day of May, 2014 at 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., 25th day, June, 2014.

Brenda Wulzen - Clerk Published in the Putnam County Record May 7, 2014.

April 1st, 2014 and ending March 31, 2015, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection at Clerk’s home from and after 5:00 p.m., 29th day, May, 2014.

Notice is further given hereby that a public hearing on said budget and appropriation ordinance will be held at 6:30 p.m., 28th day, May, 2014 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 25th day of June, 2014.

Dated this 1st day of May, 2014.

Jackie Smith, Supervisor Brenda Wulzen, Clerk Published in the Putnam County Record May 7, 2014.

lated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. 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 the Plaintiff. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

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 property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

For information contact Plaintiff’s Attorney: Heavner, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 E. Main St., Decatur, Illinois 62523 (217) 422-1719.

The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g)(l).

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 Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I605083 Published in the Putnam County Record May 7, 14 and 21, 2014.

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

NOTICE OF SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF PUTNAM-HENNEPIN, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ) ASSOCIATION, ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) GREGORY H. JOOP, SARAH T. JOOP, ) UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING )

BY AND THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF ) HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ) and COLLECTION PROFESSIONALS, INC., ) Defendants. ) 13-CH-16 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 208 N. ALBERT AVE. MCNABB, IL 61335 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered on March 6, 2014 in the above-entitled cause, the following described real estate, to wit: That Part of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of Section Three (3) in Township Thirty-one (31) North, Range One, West of the Third Principal Meridian described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of Lot Forty-five (45) in McNabb Development Corporation Subdivision, as now laid out and Platted, being the true point of beginning; thence North along the West line of Lot Forty-five (45) in said Subdivision 115.5 feet; thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes West 131.8 feet, more or less, to the East line of Albert Avenue, thence South 00 degrees 40 minutes West along the East line of Albert Avenue, as extended, 115.5 feet, to a point being the point of intersection of Albert Avenue, as extended, and the South line of the aforesaid Lot Forty-five (45), as extended; thence North 89 degrees 57 minutes East to the point of beginning, being in and a part of the Village of McNabb, situated in the County of Putnam and State of Illinois.

Permanent Index Number: 04-02-290-000 Commonly known as: 208 N. Albert Ave., McNabb, IL 61335 Will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on the 19th day of June, 2014, at 9:00 a.m., at the Putnam County Courthouse, Hennepin, Illinois.

The judgment amount is $128,038.24.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: The bid amount, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calcu-

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NOTICE OF SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF PUTNAM-HENNEPIN, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, ) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) GREGORY H. JOOP, SARAH T. JOOP, ) UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING )

BY AND THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF ) HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ) and COLLECTION PROFESSIONALS, INC., ) Defendants. ) 13-CH-16 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 208 N. ALBERT AVE. MCNABB, IL 61335 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered on March 6, 2014 in the above-entitled cause, the following described real estate, to wit: Permanent Index Number: 04-02-290-000 Commonly known as: 208 N. Albert Ave., McNabb, IL 61335 Will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on the 19th day of June, 2014, at 9:00 a.m., at the Putnam County Courthouse, Hennepin, Illinois.

The judgment amount is $128,038.24.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: The bid amount, 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, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. 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 the Plaintiff. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

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 property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

For information contact Plaintiff’s Attorney: Heavner, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 E. Main St., Decatur, Illinois 62523 (217) 422-1719.

The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g)(l).

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 Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I605083 Published in the Putnam County Record May 7, 14 and 21

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Granville-Mark baseball parade May 10 GRANVILLE — The Granville-Mark Youth Baseball and Softball league is having its annual town parade followed by a scrimmage with concession stand items to kick off the 2014 season. The parade will start at 11 a.m.

May 10 at Al Cioni Ford and will end in the Granville Park. It will include both boys and girls programs from T-ball through Little League.

Players and coaches will

be announced at the main baseball diamond in the Granville Park. Players who participate in the parade will receive a free hot dog.

There will be other concession items available directly after the announcements for the general public. A practice game will take place at 12:30 p.m. with the Granville-Mark instructional team (Taylor Made Machine) versus the McNabb-Magnolia instructional team.

Hennepin T-ball sign up HENNEPIN – Hennepin T-ball sign up will be held from May 7 to 14 during regular operating hours at the Hennepin Pool. Coaches are also needed. For more information call Paul Biagini at 815-925-7031.

Hazel Marie Boyle Fine Arts Concert dates

GRANVILLE — The schedule for the Hazel Marie Boyle Fine Arts Concerts has been announced. All concerts will be held in the high school auditorium.

The PC Elementary and Primary Schools will perform starting at 6:30 p.m. on May 8.

The PC Junior High and fifth-grade family and student banquet will be served in the high school commons area at 6 p.m. before the band concert at 7 p.m. on May 15.

May 17 is the final night of the concert program and will start with the 6 p.m. high school family and student banquet in the high school commons, followed at 7 p.m. by the high school concert.

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Relay for Life receives a donation Participants in the April 24 IV Talent Showcase at Illinois Valley Community College present a $1,000 check to Nancy Jackson of the American Cancer Society’s LaSalle County Relay for Life. The event was organized as a group project in journalism instructor Lori Cinotte’s news writing class. Pictured (front row, from left) performer Jade Atkinson of Princeton, organizer Andrea Neff of LaSalle, performer Cody Zitoun of Marseilles, Nancy Jackson, performer Juliann Cameron of Ottawa, hosts Philip Denner of Dover, Alex Danko of Streator and Tomasz Augustyniak of Granville and performer Cody Bornemann of Granville; and (back row, from left) are performers Hailey Shan of Peru, and Christiana Johnson and Brandon Miller of Ottawa. Atkinson won the $100 first prize while Shan took second.

Other organizers were Laura Keppy of Streator, Justin Kelley and Jacob Montgomery of Ottawa, Shay Sutherland of Henry and David Page of Standard.

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Carrying more than letters 2014 National Postal Workers Food Drive is Saturday McNabb Postmaster Gina Walton has her arms full of grocery items in time for the 2014 National Food Drive on May 10.

Postal carriers in Bureau and Putnam counties will collect items for their respective food pantries. Included on the wish list are all kinds of paper products, cleaning products and personal hygiene products, plus canned fruit and vegetables, cereals, soups and more. Rural customers may place items in or hanging on mailboxes. Those who have their mail delivered by a mailman to their home can place their donations in a bag near their mailbox. Donations may also be brought to the local post office during regular business hours.

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Illinois Valley Scene

Welcome to the Illinois Valley Scene It is our pleasure to welcome you to the inaugural edition of the Illinois Valley Scene, a publication filled with the happenings inside and around the Illinois Valley. We know you’re going to enjoy this weekly product, which we have crafted to highlight many of the activities and events in our own backyard.

The Illinois Valley is filled with a variety of happenings each and every week. Because the word entertainment means something different to each of us, we will fill the pages of the Illinois Valley Scene with a variety of venues and events for old and young alike. From theater productions to concerts to fundraisers, benefits and more, the Illinois Valley Scene will be the place to find out what is going on in our neck of the woods.

“We’re excited about publishing a product that informs our readers about all the great things that are going on in the Illinois Valley,” said Bureau County Republican/Putnam County Record Publisher Sam R Fisher. “The staff here has been hard at work planning the launch since the beginning of the year. Let us know what you think.”

Besides showcasing local events, the Illinois Valley

Scene will also have several funfilled, regular features like “By the book,” where you can get a glimpse of what’s happening at your local library; “Good Eats” covers everything about food from recipes to dining options, our ever popular “Voice of the Children,” where we’ll feature the thoughts from Bureau and Putnam county students; our “Sport Sam R Fisher, Scene,” where you’ll be able to Publisher learn some interesting things about your local sports heroes; stories about area events and other places to go; and a whole lot more.

Because we are such a mobile society, we will also include some popular events from outside the area like the Quad Cities, Peoria, Chicago and other destinations that will be just perfect for a day trip or extended outing.

And don’t forget the photographs ... Often you’ll be able to glance at our Photo Album, where we’ll feature

photos of Bureau and Putnam county residents.

All in all, we want you to turn to the Illinois Valley Scene when you’re looking for what’s happening in the Illinois Valley. And as always, you are integral to the success of this product. Email your events, activities and happenings to news@bcrnews.com or news@putnamcountyrecord.

Terri Simon, com.You can always give our Editor newsroom a call too.

“I know you’re really going to enjoy the Illinois Valley Scene,” said BCR/PCR Editor Terri Simon. “The entire staff from both newspapers have worked hard to design and create a product that will not only be enjoyable, but also help you seek out activities in the Illinois Valley. Please feel free to call me with your suggestions, comments or ideas. You are important to us, and we look forward to seeing your activities and events in the Illinois Valley Scene.”

Princeton Mayor Keith Cain addresses the crowd at the Princeton Chamber of Commerce annual meeting, held May 1 at Right Downtown in Princeton. Cain urged Chamber members to promote a positive attitude in all they do. Other events that night included awards and Homestead Festival announcements.

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Princeton Lincoln Elementary School third-grade teacher Deb Vrana works with a student in her classroom. Lincoln School was recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education for achieving academic improvement status on its recent state testing.

Nolan Kloepping, son of Princeton High School assistant baseball coach Shane Kloepping, carries the bat back to the Tiger dugout during a recent game. Postseason play begins around the state on May 19. See more Sports on Pages 11 and 12.

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Jams will continue the third Friday of each month. Players and listeners are welcome. Snacks and soft drinks available. For more information, call 815-8752057.

The Bureau County Soil and Water Conservation District will hold its native prairie plant sale from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 8, and Friday, May 9, at the USDA Service Center, 312 E. Backbone Road, Princeton. There are 37 different species available this year and cost $3 per plant.

The Bureau County Farm Bureau Foundation will sponsor the third annual Tractor Trek on Saturday, June 21.

Funds raised this year will support the Ag in the Classroom program. Preregistration is required by completed a registration form by Friday, June 6.

There is a $50 registration fee. For more information, contact Dave Doty at 815739-5983 or the Bureau County Farm Bureau at 815-875-6468.

Dr. Terry Martin, curator and chair of Anthropology at the Illinois State Museum, will highlight the annual program of the Putnam County Historical Society at the United Methodist Church, 421 E. Court St., Hennepin, at 7 p.m. Friday, May 9. He will speak on his studies of the material excavated from the Kuhne site in the 1950s. A dinner of ham and turkey will be served at 6 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased from any board member, at any banks in Putnam County or by phone at 815303-5104.

Shawn Klush, the Ultimate Elvis and the Fortunate Sons will perform at the Oglesby Summer Fun Fest from 5 to 11 p.m. Thursday, June 26. There will be city-wide garage sales, a farmers market, a family-friendly carnival, food and a beer garden. For more information, call 815883-3389 or visit www.oglesbyfunfest. com.

The Illinois Valley Herb Guild will host its annual garden fair and plant sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 10, in the St. Bede Academy gymnasium, 24 W. US Highway 6, Peru. More than 60 varieties of herbs will be available. Herb guild members and master gardeners from the Illinois Extension will be on hand with expert advice.

The LaSalle-Peru Township High School Choral Department will present its spring choral concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 13 in the Matthiessen Auditorium, 541 Chartes St., LaSalle. Admission is free and the doors open at 6:30 p.m. The concert will feature multiple soloists and mainly Broadway and pop music.

The Marshall-Putnam Quilter’s Guild will meet at noon Wednesday, May 14, at the Henry Presbyterian Church, 522 Wirt St., Henry. They will have their annual spring potluck-style luncheon and judging of the challenge quilts. Officer elections will be held and dues must be paid.

Upcoming A bluegrass, gospel and country music jam will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, May 16, at the First Lutheran Church at 116 N. Pleasant St. in Princeton. Jams will continue the third Friday of each month.

Players and listeners are welcome.

Snacks and soft drinks available. For more information, call 815-875-2057.

ArcLight Theatre Co. will present a new musical, “Ordinary Days,” at the Apollo Theatre on Main Street in downtown Peoria on Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17. The musical tells the story of four New Yorkers whose lives intersect as they search for fulfillment, happiness, love and cabs. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased in advance by calling 309455-4095. For more information, visit www.arclightpro.com.

The Bureau Valley Antique Club will hold a spring preview from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at the Harold and Margie Steele Farm on Route 34 northeast of Princeton. There will be demonstrations, antique vehicles, hand cranked homemade ice cream and exhibits. Max Armstrong will speak at 1 p.m. For more information, call Ray Forrer at 815-824-6810, BVAS Show at 708-828-5984 or Harold Steele at 815643-2244.

The Princeton Moose Lodge, 1339 N. Euclid Ave., Princeton, will host a bingo night at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 20. Doors

Mason Rivers Band and the Brass Buckle Band will perform at the Oglesby Summer Fun Fest from 5 to 11 p.m.

Friday, June 27. There will city-wide garage sales, a Stampede Mustang Club care show, a family-friendly carnival, food and a beer garden. For more information, call 815-883-3389 or visit www.oglesbyfunfest.com.

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The public is invited to attend.

The Friends of the Putnam County Education Foundation is hosting a Hawaiian luau at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 24, at Celebrations 150, 740 E. US Highway 6, Utica. A cash bar opens at 5 p.m. with a pig dinner at 6 p.m. Dessert will also be served. Tickets are $25 per person and the proceeds will be dedicated to providing education extras for the Putnam County Schools. To reserve tickets, call John Redshaw at 815-925-7546 or email redshawjl@aol.com.

The Princeton Moose Lodge, 1339 N. Euclid Ave., Princeton, will host a bingo night at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 3. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and sandwiches will be available for purchase. The lodge will continue to host bingo the first and third Tuesday of each month. For more information, call the lodge at 815-879-5261.

The public is invited to attend.

Keith O’Neil will talk at the Living Works Suicide Walk on Saturday, June 7, in Princeton. He is a former NFL football player who played for the Dallas Cowboys, Indianapolis Colts and New York Giants. During his professional career, he served as team captain and was a member of the Colts Super Bowl XLI Championship team. He is currently writing a book and speaking to audiences in the sports, faith and mental health communities. He is also the president and founder of the 4th and Forever Foundation which brings awareness to mental health and funds research for mental illness.

The annual Utica Garden Faire and Walk will he held at the Canal Market in historic downtown Utica from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 7, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 8. There will be a variety of garden and craft vendors and a plant sale with reasonably priced perennials, annuals, herbs and vegetables. The Garden Walk includes a selfguided tour of private gardens. Tickets are $8 per person. For more information, call 815-667-4856 or 815-252-4573 or email club@uticagardenclub.com.

The Bureau Valley PAWS 5K run/walk will be Saturday, June 14. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and the race will begin at 9 a.m. To pre-register, visit www.signmeup.com/pp830. The cost is $25 until Friday, June 6 and includes a T-shirt, after Friday, June 6 the cost is $30. This is a dog-friendly run/walk.

Princeton Christian Academy will host its inaugural 5K Eagle Run/Walk at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 14, starting and finishing at Zearing Park in Princeton. The funds raised will be used to purchases new bleachers for the PCA gymnasium.

To register, go to eaglerun5k.net or www. facebook.com/eaglerun5k.

The Princeton Moose Lodge, 1339 N. Euclid Ave., Princeton, will host a bingo night at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 17. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and sandwiches will be available for purchase. The lodge will continue to host bingo the first and third Tuesday of each month. For more information, call the lodge at 815-879-5261.

The public is invited to attend.

A bluegrass, gospel and country music jam will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, June 20, at the First Lutheran Church

Lance Lipinsky and the Lovers and Lovettes will perform two shows at the Oglesby Summer Fun Fest on Saturday, June 28. Saturday is the veterans and military recognition day. Veterans are encouraged to wear their uniforms, medals and military covers. There will be a 3-mile walk/run, city-wide garage sales, fresh corn sales, library used book sales, amateur boxing and a craft show. For more information, call 815-883-3389 or visit www.oglesbyfunfest.com.

Starved Rock State Park presents Kayaking 101 with Kayak Morris from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 28. Participants will learn to kayak during this three-hour program. A $35 rental fee per person applies. All are welcome. Children ages 11-17 need a participating adult older than 18 years old. Registration is required. For more information or to register, visit www.kayakmorris.com/starvedrock.html or call 815-667-4906.

A walk to help cure Cystic Fibrosis will be held Saturday, June 28, at Zearing Park in Princeton. The event will include music, free lunch and cake for all who are registered, games and more. To register online, or to donate, visit fightcf.cff. org/goto/Princeton. For more information, call 815-876-6442 or email cysticfibrosiswalk@gmail.com.

Auction Calendar May 10 – Robert Cooper estate, real estate, 10 a.m., 1905 S. Main St., Princeton, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

May 17 – Robert and Elsie Jackson estate, furniture, primitive items, toys, advertising and collectibles, 10 a.m., 21204 2400 E. St., Princeton, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

May 18 – Wenzel family moving sale, freezers, refrigerator, grill, smoker, furniture, household, lawnmower, four-wheeler, golf cart, enclosed trailer, new tools, 11 a.m., 35028 1600 N. Ave., Ladd, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

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Have a seat at The Farmer’s Table LaMoille restaurant offers homemade food and hospitality

By Terri Simon tsimon@bcrnews.com

LAMOILLE — If you want to feel as if you’ve just gone to Grandma’s house for breakfast, lunch or dinner, The Farmer’s Table is the place to be.

Situated at 93 Main St. in LaMoille, the homemade food mixed with a downhome flavor of hospitality is what you’ll find.

Owner Susan Paschall can be found performing a variety of tasks at The Farmer’s Table, but she’s quick to tell you her family is an integral part of the

process.

“My husband, Mark, is a truck driver but helps out when he can. My son, Sam, is completing the paramedic course at Sauk Valley but cooks for us a couple nights a week.

My son, Jake, is a veteran of the Navy and puts in quite a few hours here. My mother (Marcia Crosby) comes in almost daily and does quite a bit of the prep work,” Paschall said.

“Jake is the best waiter in the area,” said one diner in the restaurant.

While Paschall has helped manage a few

other establishments, The Farmer’s Table is her first solo attempt in the restaurant business. And from the looks of things, everything is going well, as the Main Street restaurant is set to celebrate its oneyear anniversary.

“We have made it through the first year,” she said. “We are so happy with the support the community has given us, and I can’t tell you how thrilled we are that the word (about our restaurant) is spreading. We are getting new people every day.”

But regardless of wheth-

er you are a first-timer or a regular at The Farmer’s Table, you’ll no doubt be returning soon. The food is not only reasonably prices, but also nearly every single item is home-

made.

Paschall classifies her food as just plain old “home cooking,” but it’s obvious she prepares her dishes with much love.

She’s no stranger to hard

work, and her efforts in the kitchen — ultimately end up in front of many satisfied customers.

The Farmer’s Table has a full breakfast menu. If you happen to stop by for

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Farmer’s Table owner Susan Paschall works the fry station at her LaMoille cafe. The restaurant has a menu with something for all tastes and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A breakfast buffet and two evening buffets complete the line-up of homemade food and treats.

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Do you like a good buffet? On Wednesday night, you can enjoy a chicken and spaghetti buffet, and on Thursday night, The Farmer’s Table serves a tacos and enchilada buffet. Three Sundays a month a breakfast buffet is served.

Paschall said her most popular selections are the cod and shrimp served on Friday nights. The restaurant’s one-third pound burgers and hand-dipped chicken strips are also legendary.

While the food speaks for itself, Paschall also takes great pride in the welcoming atmosphere in the restaurant.

“I love it when the restaurant fills up, and it gets loud in here. You can hear people laughing and talking. Our customers visit when they come here, and I like that they include newcomers,” she said.

“Because our staff is mostly family — plus a precious few who have hung in there and we include in our family — our customers are very important to us. We truly appreciate every person who takes the time to come and eat here. We love talking with them and sharing with them,” Paschall said.

The restaurant is named after a painting Paschall’s mother, Marcia Crosby, created — The Farmer’s Table. Crosby is an awardwinning artist, and several of her paintings decorate the walls in the establishment; they are also for sale. Ottawa

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“We feel very lucky to have a business in a small farming community. We love the people and the values they try to sustain here.”

Susan Paschall Art League member Wayne Notson also has original artwork hanging here for sale.

“We feel very lucky to have a business in a small farming community,” Paschall said.

“We love the people and the values they try to sustain here. We love God and our country and the way the community is still connected to its roots. At every table we have a pocket Constitution and a quote from one of our founding fathers — just because we love our beginnings and think it’s important to remember where we came from and why we are so fortunate as a country.”

The Farmer’s Table is open at 5 a.m. Breakfast is served from 5 to 11 a.m.

Lunch is served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and dinner is from 4 to 7:30 p.m. On Tuesdays, The Farmer’s Table serves breakfast and lunch only. On Sundays, the restaurant is open from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and it serves its breakfast buffet from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the first, third and fourth Sundays.

The phone number is 815638-1033.

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The Farmer’s Table on LaMoille’s Main Street welcomes everyone to come and not only enjoy the great home-cooking but also a heaping helping of hospitality and fun. “I love it when the restaurant fills up, and it gets loud in here,” said owner Susan Paschall. “You can hear people laughing and talking. Our customers visit when they come here, and I like that they include newcomers.”

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The Farmer’s Table owner Susan Paschall (right) and her son, Jake, are some of the family members you’ll see when you visit the LaMoille restaurant. Diners at the popular cafe called Jake the best waiter in the area.

Smiles are served up right along with heaping plates of home-cooked food, many specials and lots of conversation and laughter among restaurant patrons and the staff who work there.

A recipe from The Farmer’s Table Enchilada Casserole 1 bag of regular Fritos 1 10-ounce can of enchilada sauce 1 can chili with beans 1 small can tomato sauce 3 cups shredded cheddar 1 tablespoon dried minced onions Sour cream This is a very easy. Hold back a handful of Fritos and a cup of cheddar. Mix the rest of the ingredients is a casserole dish and bake at 350° for 40 minutes. Top with the rest of the cheese, Fritos and cover with sour cream. Bake for an addition 5 minutes.

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An early afternoon group of ladies enjoy coffee and conversation at The Farmer’s Table in LaMoille. Owner Susan Paschall says her customers are very important to her and her family — actually, she treats those customers like they are members of her extended family.

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Enjoy a step back in time with ‘Love and Liberty’ OTTAWA — On Armed Forces Day May 17, the Reddick Mansion Association will present “Love and Liberty,” a vintage bridal fashion show honoring the U.S. military.

The fashion show begins at 1 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church at 113 Lafayette St. in downtown Ottawa.

After the wedding dresses and military uniforms are modeled down the aisle of the lovely and historic church, attendees are invited across the street to the Reddick Mansion for a cake and punch reception.

The lower level of the mansion will have a display of military uniforms and their stories as well as feature several wedding-related vendors.

Tickets may be purchased at the Reddick Mansion at 815-433-6100 for $15 and will also be available at the door.

Following the presentation of “The Colors” by an honor guard from the Ottawa American Legion and the singing of our national anthem, local historic figure General W.H.L. Wallace and his wife, Martha Ann, will be the first couple walking down the aisle.

The show will follow chronological order featuring more than 25 dresses, uniforms and stories from the 1920s to the 1990s and will conclude with the playing of the “Armed Forces Medley.”

Uniforms from the Air Force, Army, Marines, National Guard and Navy will be worn during the show. The fashion show will also include a Japanese kimono from 1959.

The stories and attire of two local couples will also be featured. Esther and Logan Sommer were married in 1951 at the First Methodist Church in Ottawa. Her wedding dress and his National Guard uniform will be modeled in the bridal show by Raegan Babcock and Russ Gander.

Karen and E.J. Werth were married in 1966 at St. Norbert’s Catholic Church in Northbrook and have lived in Ottawa for more than 40 years. Karen’s dress will be worn by Mary Ruedin and E.J.’s Air Force uniform will be worn by Thomas Lamb.

All proceeds from this event will be used for the maintenance and renovation of the Reddick Mansion.

IVSO presents SaintSaens and Tchaikovsky OGLESBY — The Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra (IVSO) and Lucia Matos, music director and conductor, invite the public to their May concert. The concert will be at 4 p.m. on May 10 in the Illinois Valley Community College Cultural Centre. Solo violinist Kam-Lung Cheng will be performing Saint-

Saens’ Violin Concerto No. 3 in B Minor, Opus 61 plus Prince Igor: Polovetsian March by Borodin and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 in E Minor, Opus 47.

Admission is $12 for adults, $5 for student k-college with ID, and season subscribers. Tickets are available at the door or online at www.ivso.org.

Better Fishing Association of Northern Illinois promotes nature Children’s events planned

By Dixie Schroeder news@bcrnews.com

LASALLE — The Better Fishing Association of Northern Illinois isn’t at all about fishing.

“The smallest portion of it is fishing. We promote fishing; that is what we do, but there is so much more,” said Dave Haupt of Peru.

Initially, the group organized behind the efforts and ideal of having the state of Illinois purchase the Hennepin Canal, so it could be rehabilitated.

“They were going to de-water it at one time. The club organized the people all along the canal all the way to the Quad Cities to gather together to get the state to purchase the canal,” said Ed Herrmann of Spring Valley.

The group was successful, and the Hennepin Canal has been improved through the years for generations to enjoy through the efforts of many, including the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

This goal is one of seven major goals the Better Fishing Association of Northern Illinois had when they started, which they still honor today. The group also: • Promotes, encourages, fosters and supports the acquisition, rehabilitation and development of other like, similar and suitable properties

and natural resources, as conservation areas and public fishing and recreation areas by the IDNR. • Preserves and develops natural resources, fish, game and wildlife and to assist in the conservation thereof.

• Encourages, supports and sponsors legislation, laws, regulations and rules commensurate with the aforementioned purposes.

• Extends cooperation to other organizations having like or similar purposes.

• To generally extend its efforts toward the betterment of fishing, conservation and outdoor recreation in the state of Illinois.

• To encourage, promote and sponsor children’s fishing programs and get local service organizations involved.

The last idea is what gets current group members excited. The organization sponsors two major fishing events in the spring every year which enables them to give area youth the ability to try fishing, some for the first time.

The first event is the 16th annual Kid’s Fishing Expo from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 17 at Baker Lake in Peru. The second event is the 29th annual Lock 14 Kid’s Fishing Tournament on June 7 at the I & M Canal in LaSalle. Registration begins at 8 a.m., and fishing runs from 9 to 11 a.m.

Each member speaks with great

enthusiasm when talking about the two children’s events. The Baker Lake event is looked at as a teaching activity by the group. There are stations where children can learn things from casting a fishing pole to tying their own flies (bait) to eating fish. The kids get a free lunch, door prizes and participation gifts.

The Lock 14 Fishing Tournament is where children can compete to catch the largest fish.

At each event, if a participant does not have equipment, it is provided for them. The goal of the group is to promote fishing and the love of outdoors to those who participate.

The group then works hard throughout the year to raise money for both of these events. They hold fish fries and also have area sponsors who help. Each event also has many volunteers who help make it a success.

“We love what we do,” Haupt said. “Fishing and the outdoors is what we do best.”

Casting call for Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid Jr.’ HENRY — The River Valley Players Youth Theatre is seeking young actors ages 5-14 for the youth theatre musical, Disney’s “The Little Mermaid Jr.” at 6: 30 p.m. May 9 and at 10 a.m. May 10 at St. Mary’s Community Center in Henry.

Auditions will consist of singing, dancing and reading from the script. All audition material will be taught at the audition; no advance preparation is necessary. The song “Part of Your World” will be taught

during the audition. Those auditioning should arrive 30 minutes prior to the audition times to complete the audition forms and information. They should wear clothing and shoes which allow freedom of movement, no flip-flops or sandals.

Auditioners should bring their schedule of all conflicts, including camps and vacations for June and July. Attendance at all scheduled rehearsals is important. Casting of some roles may be contingent upon

availability for scheduled rehearsals.

In addition to principal roles, a large chorus is required to fill the roles of sea creatures, French chefs, seagulls, sailors and lagoon animals.

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‘Ordinary Days’ set to play in Peoria

of the hit TV series a chance to see the top 10 finalists from the current season, including C.J. Harris, Jena Irene, Caleb Johnson, Jessica Meuse, MK Nobilette, Alex Preston, Dexter Roberts, Majesty Rose, Malaya Watson and Sam Woolf.

Florida Georgia Line will perform Aug. 10. The vocal duo has rocketed to stardom since the first four singles from its platinum-selling debut album, “Here’s to the Good Times,” shot to No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, including “Cruise,” the best-selling digital country song of all-time and the Country Music Association’s 2013 Single of the Year.

Aug. 12 will feature a triple bill of classic rock.

Headlining the show will be ‘70s supergroup Boston, whose hits, including “More Than A Feeling,” “Peace of Mind,” “Long Time,” “Don’t Look Back” and “Amanda,” remain a staple of classic rock radio today. Joining Boston will be the Canadian rock group April Wine, which has released more than 20 albums and performed together for more than 40 years and Sweet, a British glam band best known for songs such as “Ballroom Blitz” and “Little Willy.”

Singer and songwriter Hunter Hayes, the youngest solo male act ever to reach the top of the Hot Country Songs chart, will take the grandstand stage for a concert Aug. 13. Hayes already has six hit singles to his credit, including “Wanted,” which reached No. 1 just after his 21st birthday in September

of 2012.

Aug. 15, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Steely Dan will perform. The duo released a string of hit songs in the 1970s, including such classic rock staples as “Rikki Don’t Lose That Number,” “Do It Again,” “Hey Nineteen,” “Reelin’ In the Years” and “Deacon Blues.”

Country singer Jake Owen, the 2012 American Country Awards Breakthrough Artist of the Year, is the featured entertainment Aug. 16. Owen already has nine Top 20 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart to his credit, including the No. 1 smash hits “Barefoot Blue Jean Night” and “Alone with You.” Performers have yet to be booked for Aug. 14 and Aug. 17.

Fair-goers began buying tickets May 3 for the Hunter Hayes and Steely Dan concerts. They will be available online at http:// www.ticketmaster.com/, by phone at 800-745-3000, or in person at all Ticketmaster outlets.

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Gregory Schamberger, vocal performance major from Bradley University, also returns to the stage recently back from a study abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark. Finally, Jeffrey Dare of Bartonville, current director of Illini Bluffs High School with a graduate degree in music from the University of Illinois, will make his Arc Light debut.

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Awards will be given to the male, female and BV student overall winners, as well as the first-place finishers in each age division.

This dog friendly run/ walk is a characterbuilding event which promotes a healthy lifestyles for Bureau Valley students.

For more information, call Trudi Buckman at 815-590-6920 or Sydney Young at 815-503-0869.

PCEF sponsors luau May 24 UTICA — The Friends of the Putnam County Education Foundation is hosting a Hawaiian luau at 5 p.m. on May 24 at Celebrations 150 in Utica.

A cash bar opens at 5 p.m. with a pig dinner at 6 p.m. Dessert will also be served. There will be a photo booth for making souvenirs of the evening.

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Latin Grammy winner Pitbull, whose single “Timber” just recently became his second No. 1 hit in the United States, will perform Aug. 9. Tickets for the show, which range in price from $40 for a Tier 3 Grandstand seat to $65 for a VIPit track ticket in front of the stage, went on sale May 3 through Ticketmaster.

The cast of “Million Dollar Quartet” will give a free concert Aug. 11. The hit musical is currently running at the Apollo Theater in Chicago and Harrah’s Showroom in Las Vegas and was inspired by the famed, 1956 recording session that brought together rock ‘n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time.

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Local author releases ‘When Nature Calls,’ the first book in the nature station mystery series Wildflowers, weeds, nature, hardly a recipe for murder ... or is it?

Naturalist Kristen Matthews is heading up a team of volunteers working to eradicate pesky weeds during a workday at the Nature Station, but when one of the volunteers wanders away from the rest of the group, he ends up eradicated himself.

Kristen is concerned for her safety, as well as the Nature Station’s reputation. Digging, she unearths some interesting dirt on her squeaky clean helpers. Is it possible one of them is the killer? Follow Kristen’s lead, as she wades through the wildflowers tracking the murderer, while learning about nature along the way.

Born and raised on a farm in Northwestern Illinois, Jannifer Powelson’s interest in writing, conservation and

the natural world was sparked at an early age.

Powelson is also the author of four books in the award-winning Rachel Raccoon and Sammy Skunk Series.

These educational books use entertaining storylines, colorful and realistic illustrations, and actual photos taken

by Powelson. She is employed as a resource conservationist at the Stark County SWCD and resides in Princeton with her family. She is currently working on “An Unnatural Selection,” the second book in the Nature Station Mystery Series.

“When Nature Calls” and books in the Rachel Raccoon and Sammy Skunk series may be purchased from several local stores and online retailers.

White announces statewide poetry contest Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White announced entry forms are available for the 10th annual Illinois Emerging Writers Competitions Gwendolyn Brooks Poetry Award.

“We created the Illinois Emerging Writers Competition to promote creative writing and provide a new outlet for talented writers,” White said.

The competition is open to Illinois residents age 18 and older. Entries must be postmarked

by June 30. Cash prizes will be awarded for first

($100), second ($300) and third ($100) place and winning poems will be submitted for possible publication in the “Ninth Letter,” “RHINO,” and “Quiddity” magazines and “Poetic License Press” publications. Winners will read their poems and receive their prizes at a ceremony later this year at the Illinois State Library in Springfield.

For more information or forms, visit www. cyberdriveillinois.com or contact Bonnie Matheis at 217-558-2065 or bmatheis@ilsos.net.

PRINCETON — Today, Thursday, May 8, Friends of the Library Book Club will meet at 4 p.m. and discuss “The Shoemaker’s Wife,” by Adriana Trigiani.

At 6:30 p.m., the Wild with Words writers’ group led by Martha Brunell will meet. At 7 p.m., the Tiskilwa Bible Church Bible study will meet in the local history room.

Monday, May 12, Living Works will meet at 6 p.m.

Also, the Monday Night Movie will begin at 6:30 p.m. and feature a true story about a homeless African American teen who is taken in by a wellto-do white family. They not only provide him with a loving home, but hire a tutor to help him improve his grades to the point where he would qualify for an NCAA Division 1 athletic scholarship. At the same time, the youth’s presence in the family’s lives leads them to some insightful self discoveries of their own.

Tuesday, May 13, A Talk About will be held at 10:30 a.m. and feature an Edwardian hat presentation and craft. All materials will be supplied. Participants are welcome to bring their own hat base and/or trims.

Wednesday, May 14, Chicks with Sticks knitting/ crochet group will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the periodicals reading section.

Newcomers are welcome.

Also, Widmark Wednesday Movie will begin at 6:30 p.m. and feature a covert FBI agent who infiltrates a ruthless gangster mob, but his life is at risk from a mysterious informant who funnels inside information to the hoodlums.

Thursday, May 15, the Bureau County Retired Teachers will meet at 11 a.m. An after-school story time and visit from a blacksmith will be at 3:30 p.m. At 6:30 p.m., a Talk About will be held with blacksmith Lewis Bodamer. At 7 p.m., the Covered Bridge Quilt Guild will meet.

WYANET — Today, Thursday, May 8, the library’s last 2nd Thursday@the Library program for the season will begin at 6:30 p.m. and feature Dave Tarnowski, who will bring guests and his music to the library.

Tarnowski’s guitar playing is renowned by local musicians and loved by the church masses, especially the Wyanet masses.

Patrons are invited to join

in on the fun. Refreshments will be served after the music.

TISKILWA — Tuesday, May 13, the library will host a school-age story time from 4 to 5 p.m.

Patrons will make a craft, have a treat and read a book.

Patrons who might be interested in being a part of the Friends of the Library are encouraged to contact library Director Lisa Bettner at 815-6464511.

BUDA — Saturday, May 10, the Mason Memorial Library will host a special Mother’s Day program for young patrons to make a gift for their moms. The fun will be from 11 a.m. to noon.

The library is planning an open house in June.

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BUREAU — The Leepertown Township Public Library is open from 2 to 6 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday; and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. The library has computers for patron usage, as well as fax and copier service. For more information, call library Director Rose Thompson at 815-659-3283.

SHEFFIELD — The Sheffield Public Library is participating in the eRead Illinois Program, designed to increase access to eBooks across the state.

The initial funding for the program was provided by a grant from Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White through the Illinois State Library.

Patrons with a library card can download the platform on a variety of devices including iPad, iPhone, Android, Windows, NOOK, Kindle Fire, Sony Reader devices and more. For those interested, call the library at 815454-2628 to set-up a time to get devices loaded.

MAGNOLIA – Magnolia Branch Library will have homework hour from 4 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday throughout the

school year. Children have the opportunity to have their completed homework checked or receive help understanding homework in progress. The library provides materials and equipment for help with school homework and projects.

Join the Magnolia Branch Library on June 17, when Leslie Goddard, as Violet Jessop, recounts her experience as a Titanic survivor. When the HMHS Britannic sank during World War I, few survivors emerged with a toothbrush. Violet Jessop, however, had hers, remembering what she had missed after the sinking of the RMS Titanic, the Britannic’s identical sister ship, in 1912. The only verified person to have survived both sinkings, Jessop tells unforgettable stories of the terrifying disasters and gives a fascinating glimpse at the passengers and activities on the most glamorous luxury liners of their day.

Presented in first-person, this program introduces audiences to Violet Jessop and explores her life and times. The program will start at 5:30 p.m.

“Titanic Survivor Violet Jessop” is the third program in the Putnam County Public Library District humanities program series, “Traces & Byways Discovered.” For more information, call the Magnolia Branch at 815-8693038. Funding for this program is made possible in part by a grant from the Illinois Humanities Council, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Illinois General Assembly.

MCNABB – Stop in for stories, crafts, activities and more during preschool story times. This program is ideal for children ages 3-5. Patrons can come at 11 a.m. on Saturdays at the McNabb Library. Saturday Stories are at 10 a.m. every Saturday for children in early elementary school. Stories and activities for everyone are planned.

GRANVILLE — Wee Ones is held at the Granville Branch Library at 10 a.m. on Thursdays for 30 minutes of stories and songs.

This program is ideal for little ones under 3 years old. Also, stop in for stories, crafts, activities and more during preschool story times. This program is ideal for children ages 3-5. Patrons can come to the Granville Branch Library at 10 a.m. Tuesday.

HENNEPIN – Stop in for stories, crafts, activities, and more at Preschool Story Time! Ideal for children ages 3, 4 and 5 on Tuesday afternoons at 2 p.m. and Friday mornings at 10:30 a.m. at the Hennepin Library.

An email basics class will be at 2 p.m. May 9 at the Hennepin Library.

Space is limited to five participants per class. To register or for more information, call the Hennepin Library at 815-925-7020.

Additional classes will be scheduled for future dates.

Join the library at 6 p.m. May 21 for a night of outdoor chalk art.

Families are invited for stories about chalk art, followed by chalk-making and drawing. Participants will make chalk sticks and chalk paint and use the created materials to decorate the sidewalk with springtime designs and crazy book characters.

Dress for mess and bring a creative spirit. For more information, call 815-9257020.

STANDARD — Find signs of spring at the Standard Branch Library. Browse books of gardens, flowers, birds and more. The Standard Library is open from 2 to 5 p.m. on Thursdays CONDIT (PUTNAM) — Stop in at the Condit Branch Library to browse a new selection of hardcover and paperback titles. The Condit Branch Library is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, from 2 to 6 p.m. on Thursdays, and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays.

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In celebration of Mother’s Day, what is it that makes your mom special?

Mother’ Day is Sunday. Students in Nancy Schrader’s second-grade class at Ohio Grade School were asked to answer the following question: In celebration of Mother’s Day, what is it that makes your mom special?

“I love my mom because she lets me ride my uncle Jimmy’s horse. My mom helps me do my chores. She tucks me in at night. My mom helps me do laundry. She helps me make my bed. My mom helps me pick up. She helps me with dishes. My mom helps me pour a cup of “I love my mom because she cooks my food. She milk. She helped me fly my kite.” — Grace Wojcik cleans my clothes. She helps me when I’m sick. My mom drives me places. My mom wakes me up in the morning.

She buys me stuff to play with. My mom and dad both buy my food.” — Vincent Zembrzuski

“I love my mom because she buys me toys and keeps “I love my mom because she does some of my chores.

She buys me a lot of toys. Mom does the laundry for me.” a roof over my head. She fights for me. She cooks for me.

She does fun things with me.” — Ijah Hopson — Lucas Cassidy

Bureau County Health & Wellness is accepting new patients!

If you are qualified for expanded Medicaid but cannot find a doctor or you were assigned a doctor out of our area, give us a call.

If you purchased a bronze level insurance plan with high deductible and no coverage for primary care, give us a call.

We can help with nurse visits, lab services, doctor visits for your primary medical concerns.

If you cannot afford the cost of private medical care, we may be able to help. Please call us at 815-879-8794 for more or stop in and pick up a new patient information packet at 500 Elm Place, Princeton. Must be a resident of Bureau County and provide proof of income.

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“I love my mom because she helped me learn how to ride the horses. She folds my clothes. She cleans my teeth. Mom brings us to the pool. Mom makes us pizza.

She makes my bed. My mom lets us get the pony.” — Sierra Spohn

Teacher Nancy Schrader

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It’s the time of the year when we all have graduations, weddings, picnics and good old family gathering when we start to think about dishes to serve a crowd. Try one or two of these to make your celebration complete.

Potato Salad 6 boiled potatoes, diced 2 small onions, diced 3 hard boiled eggs, diced 1 stalk celery, finely chopped 1 small sweet pickle, finely chopped Dressing 2 tablespoons flour 1/2 cup vinegar 3 tablespoons prepared mustard 3 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons salt 3 eggs, separated 1 cup sour cream Season to taste with salt and pepper Combine all salad ingredients. Set aside. To prepare dressing, combine all ingredients, except egg white and sour cream, in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until thickened. Cool mixture. Beat egg whites and sour cream together. Fold into dressing mixture.

Season to taste. Pour cooled dressing over salad and serve.

Old Fashioned Potato Salad Salad 4 pounds potatoes 12 hard boiled eggs, diced 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cups chopped celery Dressing 3 cups mayonnaise 3 tablespoons prepared mustard 1/4 cup vinegar 1 3/4 cups white sugar 4 teaspoons salt or less 1/2 cup milk Boil potatoes in jackets. Cool and shred. Add all other salad ingredients and toss. Combine all dressing ingredients and mix well. Pour dressing over potato salad and refrigerate at least overnight before serving. Will keep up to 1 week.

Roasted Potato Salad 6 cups water 1/2 pound fresh green beans cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 1 large whole garlic bulb 2 pounds small red potatoes, quartered 1/4 cup chicken broth 2 medium sweet red peppers cut into large chunks 2 green onions, sliced 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons sugar 1 cup minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed 1/2 teaspoon salt In a large saucepan, bring 6 cups water to a boil. Add beans, bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 3 minutes.

Drain and immediately place beans in ice water. Drain and pat dry. Remove papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut top off garlic bulb. Place cut-side up in a greased 15-by-10-inch baking pan. Add potatoes, drizzle with broth. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 30 to 40 minutes or until garlic is softened. Remove garlic, set aside. Add the red peppers, onions and reserved beans to the pan. Bake 30 to 35 minutes longer or until tender. Cool for 10 to 15 minutes. Squeeze softened garlic into a large bowl. Stir in the vinegar, oil, sugar, rosemary and salt. Add vegetables, toss to coat. Serve warm or cold.

Judy Dyke

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Honey Dijon Potato Salad

Veggie Potato Salad

2 1/2 pounds small red potatoes 4 tablespoons vinegar 1/4 cup chopped green pepper 1 small onion, chopped 5 tablespoons chopped dill pickles 1 teaspoon salt free seasoning blend 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 cup fat free mayonnaise 1/3 cup fat free honey Dijon salad dressing 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 hard cooked egg whites, chopped Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool. Cube the potatoes and place in a large bowl. Sprinkle with vinegar. Add the green pepper, onion, pickles, seasoning blend and pepper. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, salad dressing, mustard and egg whites. Pour over potato mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

1 pound small red potatoes, cooked and cubed 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh broccoli 1/2 cup sliced celery 1/4 cup chopped red onion 1/4 cup sliced radishes 2 tablespoons chopped green pepper 1/3 cup fat free Italian salad dressing 1/2 teaspoon salt free seasoning blend 1/4 teaspoon dill weed In a large salad bowl, toss the potatoes and vegetables.

In a small bowl, blend the salad dressing and seasonings, add to potato mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until ready to serve. Serves 5.

Dilly Potato Salad 8 medium potatoes, cubed 4 hard boiled eggs, sliced 1 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup dill pickle relish 1 2 1/4-ounce can sliced ripe olives, drained 2 teaspoons prepared mustard 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons dill weed 3/4 teaspoon celery seed 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon paprika Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water.

Cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook for 20 to 30 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool. Place potatoes in a large bowl, add eggs. In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Pour over potatoes and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for several hours before serving. Serves 8.

If you have any recipes you would like to share with our other readers you can send them to my email at judyd2313@frontier.com.

Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra Lucia Matos Music Director and Conductor

Saint-SaënS and tchaikovSky Saturday May 10, 2014 4:00 P.M.

Hash Brown Potato Salad 5 bacon strips, diced 6 green onions, sliced 1 1-pound package frozen cubed hash brown potatoes 1/4 cup cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon celery salt Place bacon in a 1 1/2-quart microwave-safe bowl.

Cover and microwave on high for 5 to 6 minutes or until bacon is crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Add onions to the drippings cover and microwave on high for 1 minute. Add potatoes, cover and cook on high for 10 minutes, stirring several times.

Add vinegar, celery salt and bacon, toss. Serves 4.

Illinois Valley Community College Cultural Centre, Oglesby Kam-Lung Cheng

Old-Time Potato Salad 5 potatoes 3 eggs 1 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup sweet pickle relish 1/4 teaspoon garlic 1/4 teaspoon celery salt 1 tablespoon prepared mustard Ground black pepper to taste 1/4 cup mayonnaise Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes.

Drain, cool, peel and chop. Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil; cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, eggs, celery, onion, relish, garlic salt, celery salt, mustard, pepper and mayonnaise. Mix together well and refrigerate until chilled.

Featuring: Saint-Saëns Concerto No. 3 in B Minor for Violin, Kam-Lung Cheng, violin Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5 in E Minor Borodin Polovtsian March from Prince Igor Admission by season subscription or individual ticket, available online at ivso.org and at the door.

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Senior Spotlight Michael Weide • Putnam County Name: Michael Dylan Weide.

School: Putnam County High School.

Date/place of birth: Sept. 2, 1995, at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley.

Hometown: Magnolia.

Family: Parents, Ed and Joy Weide; brother, Derek.

Sports: Golf, basketball and baseball.

Favorite sport and why: Basketball because I just like it better.

Favorite food and where to get it:

Chicken Cordon Bleu, Paradise Inn Hotel, East Peoria.

Likes: Fishing, hunting, hanging out with my friends.

Dislikes: School.

Person with the greatest influence on my athletic career (and why): My grand-

ma, LuAnne Winter, because she goes to all my games and supports me even when I do bad.

Person with the greatest influence on my life (and why): My mom, Joy Weide, because she encourages me to do my best in school.

If stranded on a deserted island, I would have to have my: Gun.

People would be surprised to know that: I am shy.

I stay home to watch: “Happy Gilmore.”

When I need luck for a big game, I: Point at my friend, Trey Schorn, in the stands.

The funniest person I’ve ever met (and why): Jacob Theobald.

What they’ll say about me at school after I graduate: He passed?

Most embarrassing moment: Not talking about it.

Most unforgettable moment: Playing in the sectional championship game for basketball senior year.

Ultimate sports fantasy: Playing in the Super Bowl.

What I would like to do in life: I want to be a welder.

Three words that best describe me:

Fun, outgoing, very smart.

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Today’s Ticket A look at the upcoming area sports schedule:

in Princeton Regional at Tiskilwa, 5 p.m.

Softball: L/O at HBR, Princeton at Kewanee, PC at Woodland, 4:30 p.m.

Track: Boys - St. Bede at Princeton, 4:30 p.m.

Tennis: Boys - Streator at Princeton, 4 p.m.

Thursday, May 8 Baseball: Hall at Kewanee, Morrison at BV, Rockridge at Princeton, Peoria Christian at PC 4:30 p.m.

Soccer: Girls - Princeton at Byron, 6 p.m.

Softball: Kewanee at Hall, Morrison at BV, Rockridge at Princeton, Peoria Christian at PC 4:30 p.m.

Tennis: Boys - St. Bede at Princeton, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, May 14 Baseball: Annawan/Wethersfield at Hall, BV at Rockridge, St. Bede at Orion, Stark County at PC, 4:30 p.m.

Soccer: Girls - DePue vs. Princeton in Princeton Regional at Tiskilwa, 5 p.m.

Softball: Hall at Annawan/Wethersfield, Stark County at PC, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, May 9 Baseball: Hall at Riverdale, Erie/ Prophetstown at Princeton, PC at Mendota, 4:30 p.m.

Softball: Erie/Prophetstown at Princeton, Riverdale at Hall, PC at Mendota, 4:30 p.m.

Track: Boys - Princeton at Geneseo, 4:30 p.m. Girls - Three Rivers Conference Meet at Rockridge, 4 p.m.

Thursday, May 15 Baseball: BV at L/O, Hall at Princeton, 4:30 p.m.

Softball: BV at L/O, Hall at Princeton, 4:30 p.m.

Track: Girls - 1A sectional at Bureau Valley, 4 p.m.

Saturday, May 10 Baseball: Wethersfield at PC, 10 a.m.

Softball: Wethersfield at PC, 10 a.m.

Monday, May 12 Baseball: BV at Morrison, Henry at Hall, HBR at L/O, Mendota at St. Bede, Stillman Valley at Princeton, Woodland at PC, 4:30 p.m.

Softball: HBR at L/O, Woodland at PC, 4:30 p.m.

Track: Coed - Hall, PC, St. Bede at Illinois Valley Meet at Ottawa, 4 p.m.

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Shannon Reuter and the Bureau Valley Storm softball team will be hosting Morrison for a Three Rivers contest on Thursday, May 8.

Tuesday, May 13 Baseball: BV at Riverdale, L/O at HBR, Princeton at Kewanee. PC at Woodland, 4:30 p.m.

Soccer: Girls - Hall vs. Alleman

Friday, May 16 Baseball: BV at Riverdale, L/O at Henry, Princeton at St. Bede, 4:30 p.m.

Soccer: Girls - Princeton Regional finals at Tiskilwa, 5 p.m.

Softball: BV at Kewanee, L/O at Henry, Princeton at St. Bede, 4:30 p.m.

Track: Boys - Three Rivers Conference Meet at Morrison, 4 p.m. Girls - 2A sectional at Plano, 4 p.m.

Hennepin Park District offers Red Cross swimming lessons HENNEPIN — The Hennepin Park District is having three sessions of Red Cross swimming lessons this summer. Each session will be two weeks long. Red Cross has launched an improved Learn to Swim program this spring. There will still be six levels of swimming ability. Level 1 is the beginning class, and swimmers must be 5 years old by Sept.

1 and at least 42 inches tall to join this class.

The morning sessions will be 40 minutes Monday through Friday. The night session will be 50 minutes Monday through Thursday.

The first session is June 16 to June 27. The times for all levels are from 9 to 9:40 a.m., from 9:50 to 10:30 a.m. and from 10:40 to 11:20 a.m.

The second session is July 7 to 18. The times for all levels are from 9 to 9:40 a.m., from 9:50 to 10:30 a.m. and from 10:40 to 11:20 a.m.

The third session is the night session, and it is July 21 to July 31. The times for all levels are from 6 to 6:50 p.m. and from 7 to 7:50 p.m.

Registration for these sessions will start from 1 to 3 p.m. May 10 at the Hennepin Pool or during normal pool hours after May 10. The cost of the lessons is $33 per child.

Hennepin or Hennepin Township residents are not charged. Granville, Granville Township and Mark will pay $33 per child for one session. Standard residents receive a $16.50 discount for one session.

For more information, call the Hennepin Pool at 815-925-7319.

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3rd Place Trisha Hamrick 1st Place Amber Maggi

5th Place Brittany Bejster

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