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THE CLASS OF 2017!
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The 55 members of Putnam County High School’s Class of 2017 were all ready to celebrate after their graduation ceremony on May 19. SEE MORE PHOTOS FROM THE EVENT ON PAGE 2.
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The 10-point plan Putnam County School District adopts new grading scale. / 3
PERSPECTIVE PCR Editor Terri
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New grading scale for Putnam County schools District finally receives some state funding BY DAVE COOK news@putnamcountyrecord.com GRANVILLE — It shouldn’t be news when a school district receives a portion of their mandated funding from the state, but it is when the district is part of the state of Illinois. While Superintendent Carl Carlson was happy to report during the May 15 school board meeting the district had received a Corporate Personal Property Replacement Tax payment of $448,298.99 from the state, he wasn’t confident they’d receive additional payments any time soon. The state still owes the Putnam County School District more than $579,000. Carlson said the superintendent’s group comprised of 419 superintendents continues to discuss with politicians
the negative impact the lack of a state budget is having on the 1.2 million students the group represents. The group is also working to publicize the situation to increase the pressure on Springfield’s legislature to pass a budget and reform educational funding.
New grading scale The board approved the changes to the district’s handbooks, the biggest being the adoption of a new 10-point grading scale which will be enacted at the beginning of the next school year. While the principals of the elementary, primary and junior high schools approved of the change in order to maintain consistency throughout the district, the principal of the high school described the more significant benefits to the high school students. Putnam County High School Principal Clayton Theisinger explained if a student currently scores a 90 in a class, it trans-
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lates to a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) or a B. To receive an A, a student must score a 93 or higher. With the new system, or for a student in a different district, they would receive a 4.0 GPA or an A for a score of 90. “When our students start to make their post-secondary transitions, they’re competing for the same scholarships and entrance to the same colleges, but they’re being evaluated on different scales, and if anything, our scales are harder,” Theisinger said. He added a grading scale should be an accurate reflection of a student’s academic achievement and said the 10-point scale is the most widely used and common grading scale. To counter potential arguments the change is reducing the rigor of the curriculum, Theisinger said the grading scale shouldn’t define the rigor of courses, but rather the content is what defines the challenge.
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No action was taken on the Bureau-Putnam Enterprise Zone resolution which would abate taxes on new corporate projects within the zone for 10 years, but Carlson said the district had received a draft from the North Central Illinois Council of Governments.
In other board news • The board approved the commencement of the asphalt work at the junior high and the replacement of the gym doors at the high school which have been a concern for a few years. • Carlson also informed the board the new lockers for the high school had been ordered and were being built. He expected them to arrive by early July and to be installed by the beginning of the next school year. • The board celebrated the retirement of social worker Trisha Both after 20 years of service.
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BUREAU/PUTNAM COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
April inspection scores released The Bureau/Putnam County Health Department makes routine and unannounced visits each month to various food service establishments in Bureau and Putnam counties to inspect the operations. Health inspectors use an identical scorecard at each facility, where they check for health code compliance in 45 areas. Each area carries a rating from one to five, with five being the most critical. Inspectors check the entire operations of the facility in 14 different categories, such as food protection, personnel, and garbage and refuse disposal Beginning with a score of 100 points, the health inspector deducts one to five points for every violation. The final total is the facility’s inspection report score. A passing food inspection score is 65 or above. At 65, the Bureau/Putnam County ordinance allows the health department to close an establishment, but a score doesn’t have to be that low for the department to close it. It depends on the number of critical and non-critical violations and the type of violations. Certain combinations can create a dom-
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The Illinois Valley Herb Guild held its annual Garden Faire at St. Bede on May 13. Featuring more than 50 varieties of herbs for culinary, medicinal, aromatic and landscaping use, some were uncommon varieties. The event also included a range of yard decor, crafts, gift items and a bake sale.
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HSTP meeting set for May 27 in Mendota OTTAWA — The Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP) - Region 3 - (Bureau, DeKalb, Grundy, Kendall, LaSalle, Lee, Ogle, and Putnam counties) Transportation Committee will meet at 10 a.m. Friday, May 27, at Mendota Moose Lodge 714, 211 E. 12th St. (Route 34), in Mendota. Individuals
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ROSEMARY MCLAUGHLIN
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GRANVILLE — Rosemary McLaughlin, 65, of Granville passed away Friday, May 19, 2017, in Heartland Health Care Center in Henry. She was born June 19, 1951, in LaSalle to Walter and Ann (Gende) Pieczynski. She worked at LaSalle State Bank as a bank teller and also was with First Student as a bus monitor. She enjoyed cooking, sewing and knitting. She especially loved watching and spending time with her grandchildren. She was a member of Slovenian Union of America Branch 24 and KSKJ. Surviving are one daughter, Melissa (Jeremy) Actis of Magnolia; one son, Matthew McLaughlin of Granville; three grandchildren, Braiden, Madison and Karson; and one sister, Mary Ann Pieczynski of Granville. She was preceded in death by her parents. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 23, in St. Patrick’s Church in LaSalle with the Rev. Patrick DeMeulemeester officiating. Burial will follow in St. Vincent’s Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, May 22, in the Hurst Funeral Home in LaSalle. Additional visitation will be Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of services in the church. Online condolences may be viewed and remembrances shared at www.hurstfuneralhomes.com.
MILFORD, Del. — Kenneth Kunkel, 83, of Milford, Del., formerly of Granville, died Monday, May 22, 2017, at his residence. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 26, at the Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel in Granville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Granville with Father Patrick DeMeulemeester officiating. Burial will be in St. Anthony’s Cemetery in Hennepin.
ISP releases April activity report
JAMES ‘J.T.’ BARNES MISSION, Texas — James Thomas “J.T.” Barnes, 89, of Mission, Texas, formerly of rural Granville, died Monday, May 15, 2017, at the Mission Rehab and Nursing Home in Mission, Texas, after an extended illness. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service is being planned, details of which will be published at a later date with full obituary. The Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel in Granville will be assisting the family with the arrangements.
Obituaries deadline Please submit obituaries by 9 a.m. Monday for publication in Wednesday’s edition.
LASALLE — Illinois State Police District 17 announced during the month of April troopers handled 1,428 calls for service and assistance. Of these calls, 145 were to help motorists whose vehicles were disabled on area highways. Criminal activities during the month included no arrests on outstanding warrants and five arrests for other criminal offenses. Traffic enforcement activities resulted in 200 drivers arrested for speeding and 67 cited for seat belt violations. Driv-
ing under the influence arrests totaled 14, while eight apprehensions for other alcohol-related offenses were recorded. Troopers issued a total of 455 traffic citations and 703 written warnings to motorists during the month. Troopers and weight inspectors issued nine citations for overweight violations. District 17 troopers handled 45 traffic crashes within the three county area of LaSalle, Bureau and Putnam. There was one fatal crash handled by District 17 troopers.
PROPERTY TRANSFERS The following property transfers were recently recorded in the office of the Putnam County Recorder of Deeds. April 5 (Re-record) Gary V. Nass and Gary L. Nass to Michael F. Boyd; Lot 51, Indian Hills; $1,500. Lukasz Ozga and Barbara Maj to Alicia Okland; Lot 492,
Lake Thunderbird Woods 3; $185,000. April 6 Edward J. Ranquist and Jessica B. Ranquist to William J. Schmutz and Eileen C. Schmutz; Lot 441, Lake Thunderbird Hills 2; $360,000. April 12 Walter John Drag and Geralyn Marie Drag, as trustees to John Frackowiak; an undi-
vided one-half interest, Lot 8, Joseph Gariglietti’s First Addition, Mark; $65,000. Rnae Elizabeth Chamberlain to John Frackowiak; an undivided one-half interest, Lot 8, Joseph Gariglietti’s First Addition, Mark; exempt. April 13 Roger K. Tonarelli, Betty Ann Tonarelli, Larry R. Priest, Sharon Priest, Lawrence A.
Stoner and Jane S. Stoner to Kevin M. Lund and Amber D. Lund; Lot 146, Lake Thunderbird Woods; $1,800. Roman Salabai and Nataliya Mikhailovna Kucherenko a/k/a Nataliya Salabai to Roman Salabai and Nataliya Mikhailovna Kucherenko a/k/a Nataliya Salabai; Lot 44, Lake Thunderbird Woods; exempt.
Ernest J. Hansen to Marjorie M. Johns, Jo E. Hansen, Jon P. Hansen, Mary R. Thais and Kenneth P. Hansen, an undivided one hundred and sixty eighth interest and to David Dunlap, Daniel Dunlap and Dennis Dunlap; multiple parcels with exceptions; exempt. Jeffrey L. Bohne to Berkshire John Bohne; one parcel
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I urge you to color outside the lines N
ot many people know I dabble with a bit of paint now and then. I love the idea of a blank canvas — always have. There’s just something so personally rewarding about taking a paintbrush in hand and creating something on that pristine white space in front of you. I love going to art museums and studios. Often, I imagine artists sitting with a paintbrush in hand in front of that blank canvas as they envision what their hand and eyes will create. Driven only by what lies within them, I have to believe it must be the most fulfilling of adventures as they take that personal journey on that white space before them. I tend to prefer the unforgiving characteristics of watercolors. There’s just something about the way the paint and water mix together that seems to soothe my soul. And with watercolors, there is no turning back. Once that paint mixed with just the right amount of water hits that canvas, you are committed and must mentally remain one step ahead of your hand that holds the paintbrush.
It’s a challenge. I don’t paint often, and I’m not even sure I paint very well. I only have a few paintings hanging on walls in this world — mostly on walls that belong to relatives, so I’m not sure that really counts. Probably not. I first became interested in painting many, many years ago when I’d watch my grandma who liked to do those paint-bynumber sets. Do you remember? Everything came neatly packaged in a box — a paintbrush, about 10 or 12 little plastic tubs of oil paint which each had a number on its lid, and a cardboard canvas that had an image stamped onto it. The image — usually a horse head, a playful kitten or a mountain scene - was stamped onto the canvas in a very light blue or gray ink. If you looked closely at the picture, you could see teeny tiny numbers scattered haphazardly throughout the entire image. The idea was to match the numbers on the canvas with the numbers on top of the paint tubs. Using your paintbrush, you were to fill in the spaces with the proper color. Ta-da — paint by number!
FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK Terri Simon Painting by number was difficult. The spaces were so tiny, and the brush always had a mind of its own. Even worse, it took a considerable amount of time for that oil paint to dry before you were able to move on to the next color. Sometimes, I just couldn’t wait and started on the next number, only to have the colors run together or have several ugly smudges across the canvas. On top of that, the finished painting always had a Claude Monet look to it. One had to get clear across the room to really see what you had created. I’m not sure if they even make paint-by-number sets anymore. I haven’t seen them in years, but somehow the concept of filling in little numbered spaces with oil paint doesn’t seem to entice me today. While paint-by-number sets were a great way to get a paintbrush into my hands, it had nothing
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would guess if you are over 50, or so, there were certain “luckthings” instilled in you as a kid. For instance, just walking to school could be pretty chancy. (You know, the route that was miles uphill both coming and going, and was usually covered with snow up to your waist.) Once I found out, if I stepped on a crack, I’d break my mother’s back, or if I stepped in a hole I’d break her sugar bowl; I was busy dodging all those perils each time I ventured out. I went around with my head down for a few years before I decided to take my chances with the sugar bowl and ignored the holes in the sidewalk. Amazingly, when I got home our sugar bowl was still intact. As hard as I tried, I just couldn’t miss every crack in those sidewalks. Feeling bad and worrying each time I mis-stepped was driving me nuts. So, I did it – I ignored the cracks. There again, in spite of my carelessness, I found my mother up, about, and feeling fine. It took a little longer to feel real safe on that one, but eventually, I relaxed and could walk to school without hopping all over in an attempt to avoid disaster. Then, there was the bad luck if you find yourself and your walking partner separated by a pole, post, sign, or any taller object. It’s amazing how many times this happens, but there’s a remedy for this. Simply say, “Bread and Butter!” and you’re good – bad luck cancelled. And, with your first sighting of a robin, spring has arrived. New hope is
COMMENTARY Earlene Campbell in the air - that is if you lick your thumb, press it in the palm of your other hand, and smack it with your fist. Doing this will assure good luck until the first robin of the next spring. Folks, I am about to reveal a secret about me even Jerry didn’t know until now. A couple of those childhood luckthings have stuck with me (blush). I still say “Bread and Butter,” when separated from my walking partner by an object taller than us. Sometimes I brazenly say it out loud, but often it’s whispered, or just thought. This one Jerry knew. And, it was the middle of March this year before the first robin revealed his little beak at me. It was a cold, snowy day while I was driving on Thompson Street, with my leather mittens on. I am praying that my saliva filtered through the mitten as I drove with my forearms while stamping it in. The problem is, I never have been sure if it was only the first robin, or if it was the first robin(s). So, to assure my good luck throughout the coming year, I just slyly lick, press, and stamp until they become too numerous to keep up with. This one Jerry didn’t know. My secret divulged after 56 years of marriage. How’s that for sly? Topping off my “luck” spiel, is my Tennessee-born feline. You
know, my little diluted calico, “Foxy Roxi.” After bringing her home to live with us, I Googled “calico cats.” Google information claims a traditional calico is black, gold and white – a diluted calico is gray, soft gold, and white. It turns out they are goodluck charms. Any household with one living in it is blessed with the luck of the Chinese, where this legend began. Go to any Oriental restaurant and you probably will see a plastic calico cat sitting by the register waving his paw at you. The way I see it, Roxi winding up in our home is really a God-thing. I’m hoping that the blessings aren’t also diluted. Now, before you go getting judgmental about my idiosyncrasies, just think — who doesn’t vie for the longer half of the wishbone each time turkey and/or chicken is served in your home? And don’t forget the four-leaf-clover, rabbit’s foot, or that lucky charm you’re carrying. And, how many of you wives let their husbands see you on your wedding day before you said your I Dos? Oh yeah! In my wise-old-age, I don’t really believe in luck. I believe they are actually “God things.” But, it doesn’t hurt to help Him along a little. P.S. – Jerry still can’t read the newspaper any better through a diluted Roxi, than if she was traditional.
Earlene Campbell lives by the FROG motto — Fully Rely On God. She resides in Princeton and can be reached at earlenecampbell@rocketmail. com.
to do with creativity. I was painting someone else’s picture ... and not doing it very well at that. As I’ve grown older, I’ve come to realize that each of us wakes up to our own blank canvas every day — and ultimately, we can paint whatever we want on that pristine white space before us. Do we want to just fill in the spaces with someone else’s ideas ... or do we want to send caution to the wind and paint our day with reckless abandon? As for me, I’m so tired of being the person everyone expects me to be; I’m tired of painting others’ pictures. Instead, I’m ready to fill my canvas with huge sweeping strokes, bright colors on some days and dark, dismal ones on others. And at the end of each day, I want to look at the picture I’ve painted and be proud of what I see ... hopefully a personal masterpiece that will tell my story one day at a time. I think I have to start looking at life that way – a blank canvas just waiting for me to make my mark. Like one of those masterpieces hanging on the wall, not
everyone will appreciate what they see when they look at my canvas, but that’s OK. As long as the strokes represent who I am and how I feel, I’m perfectly content for some to like it and for some to not especially care for what they see. After all, it’s clearly OK to color outside those proverbial lines, smudges and all. We are in the throes of graduation ceremonies. While giving advice to area graduates should probably be reserved for someone who has more experience, more intelligence and more experiences than I do, I would urge graduates to think about the masterpiece they want to paint on their own personal canvasses every day. It doesn’t have to be the painting everyone expects you to paint, it just has to be your own. Color outside those lines. Paint what lives in your heart. I believe the masterpieces you’ll create will be awesome and inspiring. I look forward to seeing your personal artwork.
PCR Editor Terri Simon can be reached at tsimon@putnamcountyrecord.com.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR The fight to be average To the Editor, $19 billion. That’s how much more money Illinois would have in its coffers since 2002 if our state’s economy grew like an average state. Even average job growth in our state would have resulted in 600,000 more jobs than we have today. That $19 billion could pay for our current budget deficit and our bill backlog in one year. That’s with no new taxes or new spending. Economic growth would have taken care of those obligations. Average economic growth can solve a lot of our budget problems. This is exactly why fighting for reforms that grow our economy and create jobs is so critical. More than one million people have left Illinois since 2000, and they aren’t all leaving for better weather. People are leaving because jobs are leaving; there is more opportunity elsewhere; and they are tired of bailing out their local and state governments with more taxes. At the top of that list is Illinois’ property tax rate. It’s the second highest or said another way, the second worst in
the country. Property tax relief can go a long way toward helping our economy by offering relief for employers and homeowners. Illinois’ workers’ compensation system is one of the most burdensome in the nation for businesses. Improving that – even slightly – would be helpful in keeping jobs and bringing jobs here. When hundreds of thousands of jobs leave, but there are not enough new jobs because of the high cost of doing business in Illinois, our tax revenue drops, impacting our state budget. Our state offers farmland rich with the finest soil, great transportation infrastructure, a world-class technology hub, some of the best universities in the country, a workforce unlike any other, and the list of our positive attributes goes on. The best is here, yet our state is the worst, financially. If our tax and economic policies were even average, imagine the growth and imagine our budget. This is one of those times where being average would make a huge – positive – difference for Illinois.
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BOYS TRACK AND FIELD
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Griffith, Flores and Sabotta advance at Manlius Sectional
Lady Panthers win on Senior Night; advance to regional championship
Three boys qualify for state Luke Griffith qualified in the shot put by placing fourth (48-00). Jon Sabotta qualified in the 3,200-meter run by placing second (11:01.87). Noe Flores qualified in 800-meter run by placing second (2:01.96).
MANLIUS — Three Putnam County boys qualified for the state track meet at the Manlius Class A Sectional May 18. The team placed sixth overall with 36 points. Sterling Newman Central Catholic won with 101 points.
The Putnam County Lady Panthers advanced to the regional championship game, but that contest set for Saturday was rained out. It was played Monday night after Putnam County Record deadlines. Putnam County 8, Lowpoint-Washburn 4 Putnam County rallied for an 8-4 win in the first game of the Princeville Class 1A regional May 17. LPW was leading PC 4-1 in the fourth inning when the Lady Panthers erupted for five runs in the bottom of the fourth and scored two more in the fifth. Paige Veronda smashed a three-run homer. Aleceya Davis was 2-3 at the plate, knocking in two runs. Alicia Resurrecion also had two RBIs. Olivia Holmes was the winning pitcher, striking out seven and walking two. Putnam County is now 15-12. Putnam County 6, Peoria Christian 5 The game winning run was scored in the bottom of the 10th when Paige Veronda walked — leading off the inning on May 15 in the last game of the regular season. She stole second. There was an error on the throw to second, and she scored when the center fielder bobbled the ball. “Paige and Skylar really carried us tonight, and Alivia did a great job of limiting their opportunities at the plate,” said coach Chris Walker. “Ashley Johnson (our lone
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Logan Kreiser gets ready to catch the pickoff throw from Caleb Dzierzynski to put the tag on a Streator Woodland runner going back to first base on May 14 in regional action.
Putnam County Panthers advance to regional championship game GRANVILLE —The Putnam County Panthers won their first two games in regional action last week to advance to the championship game against Ottawa Marquette. Rain forced the game to be postponed from Saturday until Monday, which was after Putnam County Record press deadlines. Putnam County 6, Streator Woodland 4 The Panthers won their opening game in the Granville Class 1A baseball regional on May 15 over Streator Woodland 6-4. The Panthers scored five runs in the fifth and one in the fourth. Logan Kreiser went 2-3 with a double and a triple, driving in one run. Cam Colby went 2-3, driving in two runs. Luke Carlson was
the winning pitcher, allowing two hits. Brayden Holmes pitched four innings, allowing four hits, three walks and striking out five. Caleb Dzierzynski and Dan Sabotta pitched one inning each. Putnam County 5, Galva 4 The Panthers scored four runs in the top of the seventh inning to edge Galva 5-4 on May 18. Caleb Dzierzynski went 3.2 innings, striking out six. Dan Sabotta went 3.1 innings, striking out four. Cam Colby and Caleb Dzierzynski both had two hits. Colby had two RBIs, and Dzierzynski and Brayden Holmes drove in one run each. The Panthers scored their other run in the third. Galva scored one run in the second, two in the third and one in the fifth.
GIRLS STATE MEET
Lawley, DiazDeLeon compete at state CHARLESTON — The two Putnam County High School girls track athletes who competed in last weekend’s IHSA Class A State Track and Field Finals didn’t advance past preliminaries in May 18. Junior Olivia Lawley ran in the 100-
and 300-meter hurdles. Her time in the 100 was 17.13 (24th), and her time in the 300-meter hurdles was 49.76 (19th). Sophomore Lindsey DiazDeLeon’s time in the 800-meter run was 2:29.27 (13th). She also competed in the long jump with a leap of 16-02.50 (18th).
senior) celebrated Senior Night by going 1-3 and moving runners on two other occasions. She is the consummate team player and always has been. We’ve been fortunate to have her in the program and will miss her greatly.” Paige Veronda went 4-5 on the night (two doubles), scoring three runs, stealing two bases, knocking in two runs. Skylar Grevengoed went 2-5 (double and triple) and knocked in one run. Ashley Johnson went 1-3 with two sacrifices. Alivia Resurrecion was the winning pitcher, striking out 12, walking two, and allowing 12 hits and four earned runs.
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Paige Veronda celebrates after hitting a three-run homer in the regional game against LowPoint-Washburn.
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PCHS hosts Kendall Gill Camp
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The afternoon group at the Kendall Gill Camp on May 20 pose for a photo. The camp also had a morning session at Putnam County High School.
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Micheal Harris works with his son, Orlando, during a water break at the Kendall Gill Camp on May Alexia Boggio plays a little one-on-one with her daughter, Bella, 20 at Putnam County High School. at the Kendal Gill Camp on May 20 at Putnam County High School.
EAST PEORIA — Putnam County Junior High School eighth-grader Mic Voss placed ninth in the Illinois Elementary School Association state track meet on May 13 in the shot put with a throw of 40-07. He also competed in the discus, placing 28th (96-11). Eighth-grade boys Other eighth-grade athletes who competed were the boys 4x200 meter relay team, 23rd in 1:55.00; and the boys 4x400 meter relay team, 30th in 4:28.11. Seventh-grade girls Seventh-grade girls who competed were the 4x400 meter relay team, 22nd in 4:44.23; Renae Ramey, 24th in the discus (70-09); and Grace Ebel, 34th in the discus (63-03). Seventh-grade boys Seventh-grade boys who competed were Will Griffith, 29th in the 100 meter hurdles (18.77); Connor Brooker, 27th in the 400 meter dash (1:01.99); and the 4x200 meter relay team, 32nd in 2:00.00.
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MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES
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Memorial Day services will be held on Monday, May 29, at the Granville Cemetery beginning at 10 a.m. The Granville American Legion and the Putnam County Memorial Post of the VFW will conduct the services. Father Pat DeMeulemeester of the Sacred Heart Church will give the address. In case of inclement weather, the services will be held at the American Legion Post home in Granville. Those wishing to take part are asked to meet at the American Legion at 9 a.m.
GRANVILLE — Putnam County Food Pantry manager John Shimkus reported the local pantry received 800 pounds of food and a donation of $256 from the efforts of the recent Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive conducted by the local letter carriers of
McNabb/Magnolia McNabb/Magnolia American Legion Post 254 will conduct the following services: 7:30 a.m. — Caledonia Cemetery; 8 a.m. — Friends Cemetery, McNabb; 9:15 a.m. — Magnolia Cemetery with coffee and doughnuts at fire station afterwards; 10:15 a.m. — Roberts Cemetery at Route 89 and Old Stagecoach Road; 10:25 a.m. — First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cemetery No. 2; 10:40 a.m. — First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cemetery No. 1.; 10:45 a.m. — St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Cemetery, Varna; and 11 a.m. — Varna Grade School War Memorial.
Hennepin Hennepin American Legion Post 1044 will conduct Memorial Day services at the Florid Cemetery at 8 a.m., at Union Grove Cemetery at 8:30 a.m. and at Hennepin Riverside Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, May 29.
Princeton-Illinois NSDAR PRINCETON — Members of the Princeton-Illinois NSDAR will lay a wreath in memory of veterans at Oakland Cemetery during services at 8 a.m. on Monday, May 29. Joining with the veterans’ groups and Auxiliary members, the group will proceed to Elm Lawn Memorial Park for services at 8:20 a.m., Dover Prairie Repose at 8:45 a.m. and Malden City Cemetery at 9:10 a.m. (All times are approximate.) DAR members will also participate in ceremonies at Soldiers and Sailors Park following the parade, approximately at 10:45 a.m. Members are asked to wear their patriotic scarves.
Anna Mattern will attend Illini Girls State MCNABB — Anna Mattern, the daughter of George and Margy Mattern, had been selected by the American Legion Auxiliary of McNabb to attend the 77th session of Illini Girls State at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. She is a junior at Putnam County High School in Granville. Girls State is a simulation patterned after the state of Illinois. It is a practical application of Americanism and good citizenship, which attempts to teach and inculcate in our youth a love of America and a sense of individual obligation to community, state and nation. Selection is based on
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HENRY — The 2017 Marshall-Putnam-Stark Show Choir will be kicking off its 36th season with auditions at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 27. The group is open to students 14 to 22 years old. Those who are turning 14 during the summer may try out. The auditions will be held at Henry-Senachwine High School on Route 29 in Henry. Nothing needs to be prepared, as a song and dance will be taught for the audition. This group has had more than 750 performers in its ranks since 1982 when the group began. Since its conception it has performed at the Marshall-Putnam Fair, Illinois State Fair and
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intolerance, sources of gluten, how to keep a gluten-free kitchen and eat out safely. Participants will also be able to try a gluten-free snack and take home information to share with family and friends. To register, call University of Illinois Extension at 815-224-0889 by Monday, June 5, or online at: https://web. extension.illinois.edu/ registration/?RegistrationID=16777.
LACON — Fans of days gone by will want to be sure to mark June 10 and 11 on their calendars as the members of the Marshall-Putnam Antique Association will be gathering in Lacon for their 30th annual show. The event will be at Johnson’s Grove Park located at 700 S. Prairie St. and will feature Oliver tractors and Fairbanks-Morse engines. On June 10, an auction will be held at 2 p.m.. and a tractor parade will be held at 1 p.m. on both days. A kiddie tractor pull will be held following the parade on June 11.
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GALVA/KEWANEE — Joseph Schepley of Granville graduated from Black Hawk College, East Campus (Galva/Kewanee). The spring 2017 commencement ceremony was held May 19 at the National Guard Armory in Kewanee. Groleau graduates from McKendree University
LEBANON — Bradley Groleau of Peru graduated summa cum laude from McKendree University with a Bachelor of Science in Athletic training. The university held its 177th commencement exercises on May 13 at the Lebanon campus for students who completed their degree requirements in December 2016, and May and July 2017.
Erna A. Moews Memorial Scholarship GRANVILLE — Members of the Erna A. Moews Memorial Scholarship Fund committee are announcing the availability of scholarships for the 2017-18 school year. Applicants must be high school graduates and pursuing a major in architecture, fine arts, science, mathematics or computer science who
are entering their third or fourth year of college. The students must have resided for a period of three years in Granville Township. Application forms may be obtained from Granville National Bank. Completed forms must be submitted to Granville National Bank by Wednesday, May 31.
I.F. Doug Stonier, Ella Stonier Education Trust GRANVILLE — Applications are now available for the I.F. Doug Stonier and Ella Stonier Education Trust which provides for awarding college scholarships to a number of college students for the school year commencing in August. To be eligible, each student must have resided in the township of Granville, Hennepin or Magnolia, Putnam County, for a period of three years prior
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MARK — The Putnam County High School Class of 1967 is invited to reunite at The Clover Club in Mark on Oct. 7. Cocktails and appetizers will be served beginning at 5:30 p.m., and dinner will begin at 7 p.m.
HENNEPIN — The selection committee for the Hopkins Alumni Scholarship Award for 2017 has chosen three Putnam County High School seniors to receive scholarships this year. Connor Bean will receive a $1,500 scholarship award, and the second and third awards will go to Abby Ossola and Mitchell Aimone, who will each receive $1,000 scholarships. Bean is the son of Eric and Diana Berry Bean of Mark. His family includes a sister, Ashley, and a brother, Evan. He has attended all 12 years of school in the Putnam County district. During his years at PCHS, he participated in baseball, basketball, golf, Interact and National Honors Society while also working part-time at the Hennepin Pool. His future plans are to attend Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, and major in accounting and finance. Ossola is the daughter of William and Kelly Moriarty Ossola of Granville. Her family includes two
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older sisters, Courtney and Jaclyn. She has attended all 12 years of school in the Putnam County district. During her years at PCHS, she participated in Panteras, Student Council, Natural Helpers, Interact and theater productions, as well as volunteering and working part time at HyVee. Her future plans are to attend Lindenwood University in Belleville to continue her love of dance while studying pediatric dentistry.
Aimone is the son of Jeff and Traci Zywica Aimone of Granville. His family includes two sisters, Heather and Jessica. He has attended all 12 years of school in the Putnam County district. During his years at PCHS, he has participated in basketball, golf, National Honors Society and helped as an aide at the PC Primary School. He also worked part-time at Hennepin Marine. His future plans are to attend Iowa State University in
Ames, Iowa, and major in finance. The three students will be honored at the annual awards assembly in May and will have their names inscribed on the alumni plaque at the high school. The Hopkins Township High School Alumni have created this scholarship to be awarded annually to a PCHS student or students who have attended PCHS for at least two years and are a resident of Granville Township.
DEPUE — The Illinois Valley Democrats will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday,
May 25, at the DePue VFW, 202 W. First St. in DePue. The group will dis-
BLOOMINGTON
Emily Haas graduates
Illinois Valley Democrats will meet May 25 cuss the current elected officials and their voting records. Membership dues
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GARAGE SALES HERE!! PRINCETON 21944 1500 N Avenue. Friday, May 26, 8am–6pm. Futon, large sectional sofa, girl's junior clothing, cast iron skillets, ladder for 4' pool, games, dvd's, books, craft supplies, lots of misc. PUTNAM Lake Thunderbird. 3 Hawthorne Court. Friday, May 26 and Saturday, May 27; 8am-4pm. MOVING SALE. Lots of items to sell TISKILWA 734 West Brewster. Thursday, May 25, 9am-4pm; Friday, May 26, 9am-12pm. Porch swing, oak night stand, 2 oak bar stools, 3" Trash Pump, small kitchen table, 4 solid oak bi-fold closet doors, lamps, shabby chic, home decor, enamelware, stools, jewelry, yard art, holiday items, 5 gallon water jug, young men's size M-L, young women's size S-L, so much more!
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999 • Legal Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF PUTNAM STATE OF ILLINOIS JUVENILE DIVISION IN THE INTEREST ) OF T.L., ) a minor ) Case No. 2014-JD-011 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Joseph R. Lohman and To all Whom It May Concern: Take notice that on April 20, 2017; a petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 by Christina (Judd) Mennie, State’s Attorney of Putnam County, Illinois, in the Circuit Court of Putnam County entitled: In the Interest of T. L., a Minor, and that in the courtroom located on the second floor of the Putnam County Courthouse, 120 N. Fourth Street, Hennepin, Illinois, on June 1st, 2017; at 2:30
BLOOMINGTON – Illinois Wesleyan University honored 460 graduates during commencement exercises on May 7, including Emily Hass of Putnam. Kathleen M. Murray,
Class of ’79, the president of Whitman College in Washington state, delivered the commencement address. Haas, who graduated cum laude, majored in psychology.
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Healthy lunches and snacks class will be offered SPRING VALLEY — University of Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator Susan Glassman will offer a “Healthy Lunches and Snacks” from 5 to 6 p.. Wednesday, June 7, at the Richard A. Mautino Memorial Library, 215 E. Cleveland St., Spring Valley. Participants will learn research-based information on how to make healthy lunches and snacks
999 • Legal Notices p.m., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, an adjudicatory hearing will be held upon the petition to have the child declared to be a ward of the Court under that Act The Court has authority in this proceeding to take from you the custody and guardianship of the minor. Now Unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the petition; the allegations of the petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order or judgment entered DATED: May 2nd, 2017 /s/Carly R. Neubaum Deputy Putnam County Circuit Clerk Published in the Putnam County Record May 10, 17 and 24, 2017. LEGAL PUBLICATION NOTICE The Village of Magnolia water department has completed the consumer confidence report (CCR) for the year 2017. This report will not be mailed to each consumer. The CCR includes basic information on the sources of your drinking water, the level of any contaminants that were detected in your water, and compliance with other drinking water rules, as well as some educational materials. Copies of the CCR will be posted in the Post Office, Magnolia Library, LJ’s Cafe and by contacting Mark Ahlers. Published in the Putnam County Record May 24, 2017.
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The Following Real Estate will be Offered at Public Auction at the ON SITE LOCATION of 420 E. Church Street in Tiskilwa, IL on:
THUR., JUNE 1, 2017 TIME: 5:00 P.M.
View Photos and Listing on website: www.tumblesonauction.com REAL ESTATE Older Wood Frame Aluminum/Stucco Sided Two Story Home w/Newer Combination Shingled Roof, Full Basement w/Fireplace, Fully Enclosed Front Porch & 24’X25’ Two Car Garage w/Electric Opener. Home has Natural Gas Forced Air Furnace & Central Air. LEGAL DESCRIPTION LOT SIZE TISKILWA L 8 & E 1/2 L 9 & W 1/2 L 7 132 X 157 TAXES $1340.50 TERMS FOR REAL ESTATE 10% Down the Day of the Sale and the Balance due on or Before 30 Days when Merchantable Title will be furnished. Taxes to be prorated at Closing & Possession at Closing. All Announcements made Day of Sale will Take Precedence over all Previous Printed Matter. Seller Reserves the Right to Reject or Accept any or all Bids. This Sale is Not Contingent on Financing. All Financing Needs to be PreApproved for Closing on or before 30 Days after Day of Sale. Anyone Interested in Viewing Real Estate Please Contact Tom or Mary Tumbleson 815-872-1852. Home being Sold AS IS with No Warranties or Guarantees. PLEASE NOTE: This Sale is Contingent on the State of Illinois Approval.
ESTATE OF LEE SIDEBOTTOM
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LIFT event on June 11 LASALLE — Christian women of all ages are invited to attend a Ladies In Fellowship Together (LIFT) event at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 11, at the Grace United Methodist Church, 1345 Chartres St. in LaSalle. The theme for the afternoon is “American Pie.” Joyce O’Hare, from Tiers of Joy in LaSalle, will be the guest presenter. All
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Children’s theater workshop at Stage 212 LASALLE — Stage 212 in LaSalle will offer a summer workshop, running June 5-9, for students entering grades 2 through 9 in the fall. Under the guidance of instructor Sophie Smigel, students will have the opportunity to dabble in many creative drama activities. They will strengthen their imagination, develop physi-
The late Lloyd Jeppson was recognized recently for this many years of service to Putnam County Conservation District. Pictured above, are his wife, Rita, and his children. Pictured at left are members of his Duck Club.
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