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“They need to move us forward with a real effort. Members of both parties need to come together and not allow the leaders to dictate what happens with education funding.” Dan Marenda

LaSalle Elementary Superintendent Dan Marenda

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Hall High School Superintendent Mike Struna

“We’ve been spending less money every year since 2010, and we can’t cut expenses fast enough to keep up with reductions.” Mike Struna

“It’s difficult to change an education funding formula, but it’s incredibly important that when it’s done, it’s done correctly.” Sue Rezin

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Rauner/Madigan vs. Illinois children Superintendents and politicians call for compromise at IVCC meeting By Dave Cook

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OGLESBY — “There are people getting hurt. Both parties need to come together and stand up to Gov. Rauner and Mike Madigan and make a state-

ment. It boils down to two people and we all know it,” said Princeton Elementary Superintendent Tim Smith during the press conference held at IVCC on Monday, May 16. Area superintendents and politicians gathered

to bring attention to the effects of poor education funding and the impact of the two-man political fight in Springfield that’s well into its’ 10th round. Superintendents from DeKalb, Bureau, Marshall, Putnam and LaSalle coun-

ties used the event to outline the long- and shortterm damage being done to area schools, students and families by the partisan stand-off and the continually decreasing funding for education. The problems listed

included inadequate funding caused by an outdated funding formula; an over-reliance on property tax; the pro-rationing of general state aid; federal fund reductions; the loss of several grant programs; the high percentage of funds

used for pensions; there still being no budget; and the public battle between Rauner and Madigan. LaSalle Elementary Superintendent Dan Marenda said, “They need to

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In the blink of an eye

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High school is now a memory for the newest graduates of Putnam County High School. Graduates, family, friends and faculty gathered on the evening of May 20 to celebrate the Class of 2016 and their achievements. During the ceremonies there were bittersweet tears, laughter, the sharing of hopes and dreams — and words of advice for the students setting off on their new journeys.

GRANVILLE — There was plenty to discuss and several decisions to be made during the Granville Village Board meeting on Tuesday, May 17. Mike Richetta of Chamlin and Associates began with a report on the McCoy Street project that had finally gotten underway. A new culvert has been installed and the railroad is replacing the ties and rails. They are also extending the ties in order to accommodate a sidewalk which will be added between the BP gas station and Al Cioni Ford. The cost of the sidewalk is estimated to be approximately $2,000.

Richetta then reported on damage, most likely storm related, at the entry point to the storm system at the waste water plant. A new grate will be fabricated and installed after water levels drop to the necessary levels. Richetta also explained that so much storm water is being directed into the system that it’s overwhelming it. “My first recommended improvement is to install flow monitors at different points to find areas of greatest inflow. Then we can identify ways to improve those areas. That way we will get the most improvement for the money spent,” Richetta said.

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An emotional farewell

Putnam County School Board thanks retiring teachers and administrators By Dave Cook

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GRANVILLE — Tears and emotional farewells aren’t typical aspects of school Vol. 148 No. 39 One Section - 16 Pages

board meetings, but there were plenty of heartfelt and genuine expressions of gratitude at the Putnam County School Board meeting on May 16, as the district hon-

ored the retirement of seven staff members. Superintendent Jay McCracken spoke fondly of and shared his memories of time spent with Diane

Holmbeck, Rebecca Johnson, Jane Lenkaitis, Debbie Shevokas, Ed Swingel and Bob Peterson. Each was presented a blown glass apple mounted on an engraved

base and thanked for their dedication and devotion to the children of Putnam County. After the presentations to the other retirees were fin-

ished and before they took their seats, board member Vicky Nauman rose and presented McCracken with his own apple.

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OTTAWA — The Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP) - Region 3 - Transportation Committee (Bureau, DeKalb, Grundy, Kendall, LaSalle, Lee, Ogle, and Putnam counties) will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 27, at the Mendota Civic Center, 1901 Tom Merwin Drive in Mendota. Individuals with an interest in public transportation are strongly encouraged to attend, especially human service organizations serving individuals who use public transportation. The Regional Transportation Committee is responsible for the development and implementation of the Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP). HSTP identifies transportation needs and develops solutions

to improve transportation services for the general public. An emphasis is placed on seniors, people with disabilities, individuals with lower incomes and veterans. The Illinois Department of Transportation has formed an agreement with North Central Illinois Council of Governments (NCICG) for the purposes of preparing, implementing and updating the plan for Region 1 (Boone, Carroll, Jo Daviess, Stephenson and Winnebago counties) and Region 3 (Bureau, DeKalb, Grundy, Kendall, LaSalle, Lee, Ogle and Putnam counties). For more information about NCICG, HSTP, or if special accommodations are needed, contact Shug Grosenbach at 815433-5830.

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a minimum of twice a week testing. Since December there have been 110 on-site tests done for ammonia. “The amount of testing being done is because of regulations and it’s only going to increase now,” Glynn said. Later, board member Randy Borio asked fellow board members, “What are we going to do about a truck? We’ve sat, talked and twiddled our thumbs and it will soon be too late to get a new truck before winter.” After several overlapping discussions were heard covering the topics of new versus used, financing, leasing, dealer location, costs, warranties and trade values, the board opted to schedule a special meeting to make a decision.

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Sheli Starkey, public works superintendent, said depending on the amount of rain, it can take up to three weeks for the current system to lower to normal levels. “It essentially never shuts off,” Starkey said. There was also discussion with Joe Glynn from Test Inc. about the charges and amount of testing being done on the village water supply. According the board, the village spends between $600 to $4,000 a month for EPA testing. Glynn gave an example that in order to meet compliance requirements for ammonia level testing alone, there is

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HENNEPIN — The Hennepin Village Board meeting on May 18 began with donation requests from Operation Promise, a program designed to help teens make healthy and safe choices; the Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living (IVCIL), a non-profit organization helping citizens with disabilities throughout LaSalle, Bureau, Stark, Putnam and Marshall counties; the PCEMS and the Bureau Fire Department. Operation Prom-ise will be holding a 5K Color Run/Walk on June 12, and the board approved a $100 donation, as they have annually since 2013. The PCEMS and Bureau Fire Department will each receive $250 for Fourth of July expenses. The IVCIL donation was denied. The board has donated $100 annually since 2006, but this special request for additional support was made as a result from lost funds caused by the continued lack of a state budget. According to board member Quentin Buffington, the center is currently open only three and one-half days a week and may possibly have to close its doors which will result in the loss of services for hundreds with disabilities. “I’ve talked with (Buffington), and we’d rather, if need be, put money towards the senior center (PCCC),” board member Teresa Clausen said. “There are facilities out of Peoria that provide the same types of support,” added board member Karyn Christiansen.

The board discussed purchasing new decorative banners for the village and a possible change to the village logo. Village President Kevin Coleman also discussed the unexpected savings of $10,000 on the new Kenworth truck currently on order. Revisions to the golf cart ordinance were passed, and Coleman asked residents to register or renew their golf cart and UTV stickers. Residents were also asked to contact the police if they witness unsafe golf cart use including towing, racing, overloading passengers or underage drivers. Coleman announced Frontier is attempting to run fiber optics out to the industrial area and if agreements with Marquis, Dynegy, Ameren and others are met, there’s a possibility the village may eventually get access to fiber optic capability. The bidding process for the roofing on the Hazel Marie Boyle homes continues, and village engineer Bill Shafer recommended looking beyond the lowest bid and considering warranties and materials as well. Shafer also discussed a transportation enhancement grant for a possible bike path on High Street. Deputy Josh Randall reported on the effects of the new electronic speed sign. Randall said, “As a deputy, I thinks it’s made a difference and is helping to keep people driving safely.” Coleman ended the meeting with another request for residents to not blow their grass clippings into the street and to either sweep them up or use a blower to put them back into the yard.

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PCR photo/Dave Cook Retiring superintendent Jay McCracken (left) and retiring firstPutnam County School District’s newest retirees were honored at the Putnam County School Board meeting on May 16. Board grade teacher Diane Holmbeck show their appreciation for the surprise musical assembly the students of Putnam County member Vicky Nauman (from left) presented honorary blown glass apples to Bob Peterson, Debbie Shevokas, Rebecca Johnson, Ed Swingel, Diane Holmbeck, Jane Lenkaitis and retiring Superintendent Jay McCracken. Primary School held in their honor on May 18.

Farewell From Page 1 Nauman acknowledged the difficulty of saying goodbye and enlisted some help from Ralph Waldo Emerson when she said, “The district has flourished under your hand, and you made us all better by being able to work alongside you. To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty, to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded. You’ve succeeded.” McCracken, quite moved, hugged Nauman in thanks and replied, “All the words spoken of me, as humbling as they are, can apply to every person across the front of this room. I couldn’t be retiring with any better group of people. Thank

Compromise From Page 1 move us forward with a real effort. Members of both parties need to come together and not allow the leaders to dictate what happens with education funding.” State Representative Andy Skoog was visibly frustrated when he said, “We have to stand up for education. If we have to go against party lines then we have to go against party lines, but we have to get something done because this is making our children vulnerable. It’s on their backs, and it’s not right. There’s something wrong with our state if education and the people dependent on social services are at the bottom of the list. Something needs to be done, and it needs to be done now.” Hall High School Superintendent Mike Struna shared budget information and the results that poor funding has had on his school. The general state aid (GSA) foundation level set in 2010 has not been increased since, and it has not been fully-funded since 2009. The GSA has also been prorated at 89 percent since 2012-13. Struna went on to say Hall High School has lost more than $1 million in GSA in the

you so much.” The board also heard presentations from and awarded prizes to eighth-grade Farnsworth Essay award winners Ian Roach, Morgan Hundley and Megan Brooker. Fellow winner Avery Lamis wasn’t present. Farnsworth projects are a problem and solution essay identifying an environmental concern for Putnam County and presenting feasible solutions. Roach did his essay on the Asian Carp, Hundley on river pollution, Brooker investigated sustainable communities, and Lamis worked on air pollution from car emissions. “Our favorite meetings are always ones in which we have student presentations because it provides focus of why we’re all here. You’ve done a great job, and we’re very proud of our Farnsworth winners,” McCracken said. The high school Farnsworth winners weren’t present, but were identified as Jordyn Friel, Jace Schorn and Bailey Davenport. In new business, the board approved the 2016-17 contract with Hillman Pediatric Therapy. They also approved banking resolutions which covered signatory permissions, a formality

for the new superintendent. The Title I school-wide plan changes were passed and will maximize funding opportunities and allocate funding to reach a wider range of students. Junior high Principal Mike Olson gave an overview of changes to the junior high and high school handbooks. The honor roll will now be tied to grade point average, and clarifications were made to the requirements for perfect attendance. Changes to the dress code were also made to the policy on shorts and skirts and serve to make the school’s position more clear. Changes to discipline policies were also approved. “Our goal is to keep children in school while maintaining discipline. We’ve added some interventions during the earliest steps, which should help us meet these goals,” Olson said. After a closed session, the board announced the hiring of Katelyn Code as a first-grade teacher; Kylie Scherf as a P.E. teacher at the primary school; Jamie Kromm as a Title I elementary teacher; Janice Hoffman as substitute coordinator; Katie Sobkowiak and Jennifer Smith as primary school summer school teachers; and Amy Carboni and Kristin Erickson as junior high summer school teachers.

past seven years. Throughout the past three years, this lack of funding at Hall has reduced the equivalent of full-time English faculty from four to three; the librarian position to zero; the PE/ health/driver education faculty from five to four; the custodial staff from four to three; and the cafeteria staff from four to three. There’s also a smaller foreign language department, less access to guidance counselors, and there was no principal during the 2013-14 and 2014-15 school years. Struna added expenditure cuts for the 2016-17 school year will further reduce the social studies faculty from three to two and the special education faculty from five to four. “This is a mandated service we are required to provide. It’s not just the pro-rationing hurting our schools, it’s also the loss of many of the grants we depend on. We’ve been spending less money every year since 2010, and we can’t cut expenses fast enough to keep up with reductions. There’s been $300,000 cut, and I’m asking for another $50,000. I’m not sure what else can be cut. We have to borrow from the bank just to pay the bills for July. There’s a very good chance there will be no funding next year, and with no budget, we’ll be locking our doors in February or March,” Struna said. LaSalle-Peru Township High School Superintendent Ste-

ven Wrobleski spoke of additional long-term damage done by Illinois’ poor educational funding when he said, “This also hurts our employment pool. We won’t get quality candidates if they’re fearful their position will be cut or are questioning whether their department will receive adequate funding.” State Sen. Sue Rezin said, “It’s difficult to change an education funding formula, but it’s incredibly important that when it’s done, it’s done correctly. We’re committed to working on a change in the funding formula because we do all agree it is broken.” Chris Dvorak, regional superintendent of schools for the Regional Office of Education No. 35, said in a press release, “Time is running out for the governor and legislature to agree on a budget for the new year, and the future of K-12 education in Illinois rests on their decisions.” State Rep. Don Moffitt’s statement helped affirm the belief the budget stand-off is the result of two people. Moffitt said, “We could have meaningful changes, but we have to have a vote. We spend more without a budget than we do with, and we’re only digging our hole deeper. We do speak to our leaders, and it’s very blunt, but they continue to hold their positions.”

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Road rules: Memorial Day pet road trip Pet travel tips for Memorial Day getaway Memorial Day symbolizes the start of summer for you and your pet. Time to start planning your weekend getaway — whether it be to the beach, the mountains or somewhere in between! Before you hit the road, it’s important to plan ahead for pet travel and always keep the best interests of your furry sidekick in mind. Traveling with your pet can be a wonderful and bonding experience or a not so pleasant one. It’s all a matter of proper planning and preparation. Top tips to ensure your Memorial Day getaway with your pet is a safe one. 1. No heads out the window Although many pets find that sticking their head out the window is the best part of the road trip, it’s not safe. Your pet can easily be injured by flying debris. This should go without saying, but NEVER travel with a pet in the back of a pickup truck. Some states have laws restricting such transport, and it is always dangerous. 2. Frequent pit stops Always provide frequent bathroom and exercise breaks. Most travel service areas have designated areas for walking your pet. Be sure to stay in this area particularly when you pet needs a potty break, and of course, bring along a bag to pick up after your pet. When outside your vehicle, make sure that your pet is always on a leash and wearing a collar with a permanent and temporary travel identification tag. 3. Proper hydration During your pit stops, be sure to provide your pet with some fresh water to wet their whistle. Occasionally traveling can upset your pet’s stomach. Take along ice cubes, which are easier on your pet than large amounts of water. 4. Watch the food intake It is recommended that you keep feeding to a minimum during travel. Be sure to feed them their regular pet food and resist the temptation to give them some of your fast food burger or fries (that never has a good ending!).. 5. Don’t leave them alone

Never leave your pet unattended in a parked vehicle. On warm days, the temperature in your vehicle can rise to 120 degrees in minutes, even with the windows slightly open. In addition, an animal left alone in a vehicle is an open invitation to pet thieves. 6. Practice restraint Be sure your pet is safely secured in your vehicle. Utilizing a pet safety harness, travel kennel, vehicle pet barrier, or pet car seat are the best ways to keep your pet safe. They not only protect your pet from injury, but they help by keeping them from distracting you as you drive. A safety harness functions like a seatbelt. While most pets will not have a problem adjusting to it, you may want to let them wear the harness by itself a few times before using it in the vehicle. If your pet prefers a travel kennel, be sure it is well ventilated and stabilized. Many pet parents prefer vehicle barriers, particularly for larger pets. Vehicle pet barriers are best suited for SUVs. Smaller pets are best suited for pet car seats. The car seat is secured in the back seat using a seat belt, and your pet is secured in the car seat with a safety harness. In addition to its safety features, a pet car seat will prop up your smaller pet, allowing them to better look out the window. No matter what method you choose, back seat travel is always safer for your pet. 7. Safe and comfortable Whatever method you choose to properly restrain your pet in your vehicle, be sure to make their comfort a priority. Just as it’s important for your “seat” to be comfortable for your long road trip, your pet’s seat should be comfortable too. Typically their favorite blanket or travel bed will do the trick. There are also some safe and very cozy pet car seats available that your pet may find quite comfy. Careful preparation is the key to ensuring that you and your pet have a happy and safe Memorial Day getaway. Source: TripsWithPets.com.

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At 11:30 p.m. on May 16, the PCSD arrested and charged Todd A. Fues, 51, of Hennepin with domestic battery following an altercation at his residence with a family member. Fues is currently being housed in the Putnam County Jail awaiting a bond hearing.

At 3 p.m. on May 15 ,the PCSD arrested and charged Marcos A. Martinez, 38, of West Chicago with driving suspended following a traffic stop on Route 18 in Magnolia Township. Martinez was released on a notice to appear and given a Putnam County Court date.

Health department releases inspection scores 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 domino effect for food borne outbreaks. All inspection reports are a matter of public record and can be seen at the Bureau County Health Department in Princeton. Bureau County food service evaluations Bureau Jonesy’s Ranch House Inc. 89 DePue Azteca Grocery 87 LaMoille Fast Stop 92 Ladd Softails Inc. 82 Malden J’s Petticoat Junction Inc. 93 Manlius Beulah’s 98 Brickhouse 100 Mineral Wagon Wheel 97 Neponset Martin Engineering Cafe 99

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Flying straight Mom told me a story once with tears in her eyes of a man who was hunting with his son. The man sent his son up on over the bluff to scope the surroundings and possibly bring in a 10-point buck to mount above the family room fireplace. The man’s calm and silent focus was shattered by Eric the sounds of his Engel son screaming panicked cries for COMMENTARY help as he came running back toward his father. The man frantically searched the horizon for his boy, and finally spotted him coming back over the bluff, hundreds of yards away ... with a maddened black bear in close pursuit and gaining ground quickly. The man gripped his bow with white knuckles, his mind moving like a runaway freight train. He knew if he shot an arrow in his son’s direction, it might pierce his head or heart and drop him dead on the spot. But he also knew if he did nothing, the beast chasing his flesh and blood would soon catch the boy and tear him to pieces. He shouted a single prayer to his Savior ... “Please Lord, don’t let my boy die right now” ... pulled back until the string on the bow beside his heart was taut as any tightrope has ever been, aimed the arrow almost directly toward his son, and let the lightning bolt fly. The arrow dissected the wind like a sharpened axe through a tree branch. It accepted its mission blindly like a hunter ravenous for the kill, and came with pinpoint accuracy to rest in the flesh ... of the black bear. The animal dropped like a dead trunk in a mighty gust of tornadic swirl, just a few feet behind the child, the arrow piercing the exact spot on the bear’s hide it had to for the boy to survive. The man ran to his son and grabbed him into his arms, shedding tears of joy and shouting praise to the Father for saving his boy. He looked his son over to see if any damage had been done, and found a cut in the threads of his coat above the boy’s left shoulder. As it went, the arrow had come so close to striking the boy it tore the material of the boy’s jacket as it flew past, but millimeters from his flesh. Yet if the arrow had chosen any other course, the bear would have survived, and the boy would have perished ... It is not for us to understand all tragedies that take place, or the timing of all things, for we travel into each future moment full of hope yet often enough met by dread and civil discourse. When a dirty bomb strikes we are perplexed as to why an innocent person had to die; when a child is cursed with disease we shout furious demands into the caverns of collective existence. C.S. Lewis said each person is either traveling toward or away from their salvation at all times. Those who are healing with each productive step understand the chaos in the world because in their growing goodness they see more clearly the chaos within themselves that still remains. Therefore they sense both the good and the bad in the world, whereas an evil man sees neither. In their evil ways, a corrupt soul will very rarely search out goodness in the world, and they become numb to their destruction with every purposeful advance into the brokenness. We cannot predict what will come from nature — or which member of the human race will deteriorate humanity — rather it is for us to trust our Maker to take us each into our coming days with security and love. We are given what we need with every breath, not just to survive, but to appreciate being alive and to willingly give that joyous momentum to others. Offer what you can when you can to everyone in your vicinity, free of charge, and do not doubt the might in our Maker’s hands. He stands, when everything else falls flat to the surface. Beyond measure, be what is right, and trust your arrows as you send them into flight. PCR Staff Writer Eric Engel can be reached at eengel@bcrnews.com.

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Darrell Alleman (from left), Shane Romagnoli and Shane’s father, Andy Romagnoli at a restaurant in Mesa, Ariz., after attending a Cubs spring training baseball game. All three men are from Granville.

Kevin (left) and Larry Chlum, a father and son attending a Cubs spring training baseball game in Mesa, Ariz. Larry is from Chicago, and Kevin is from Granville.

Observations from The Field of Dreams Chicago Cubs 2016

I am thinking that finally maybe this year, 2016, is the year we all have been waiting for all these years. The Cubs have the MLB’s third youngest lineup. Sports Illustrated predicts the Cubs will reach the World Series this year, and then lose to the Houston Astros. Cy Young winner, Cubs’ Jake Arrieta, with homerun hitter Kyle Schwarber and Rookie of the Year Kris Bryant have new teammates, all stars Jason Heyward, John Lackey and Ben Zobrist. They all are coached by Manager of the Year Joe Madden. It certainly is not every year the Cubs open their season with most baseball experts thinking they will end the season with a parade celebrating a World Series title. The Cub players are happy about their new 30,000 square-foot clubhouse. It is the second best clubhouse in baseball behind the Yankees. Manager Joe Madden’s slogan for this year is “Embrace the Target.” It seems like a big motto for a team that has not won the World Series since 1908. Maddon said the team can handle the stress and hype by taking one game and one pitch at a time, by remembering the process is fearless. The Cubs came off of a 97-victory season. I believe if the Cubs do go to the World Series this year it will be in large part to the signing of outfielder Jason Heyward. He was the best player on the market. He is a good hitter, smart on the base paths and has a great glove. He is 26 years old. He makes the Cubs a better team. But I have to say last year he drove in 60 runs with the Cardinals, five fewer than former Cub Starlin Castro had. I thought the Cubs should have kept him. It was a surprise for the Cubs’ fans when Dexter Fowler showed up at the Cubs spring training camp on Feb. 28. Everyone thought

Darrell Alleman COMMENTARY the Cubs had lost him. Fowler was the Cubs’ lead-off hitter in 149 games last season. It seems like the biggest problem manager Joe Maddon will have this year when he makes his line-up will be who not to play. Wrigley Field is the second priciest ballpark to visit. The Sox are listed 16th. For two people at Wrigley Field it costs $116. At Cellular Field it costs $68. The Cubs’ players are really nice men. They showed their big-heartedness by issuing 60 full post season shares worth $122,327 apiece. They took care of everyone. Full shares were given to support staff, such as clubhouse attendants and trainers. This year’s Cubs’ projected payroll on opening day was the highest in franchise history at $146.4 million. Cubs’ chairman Tom Ricketts wants the area around the renovated Wrigley Field to be so beautiful that people will even come when the Cubs are not playing. He has a vision for an open air plaza outside Wrigley that will be like a town in Europe. Wrigley Field is in the middle of an elite upscale neighborhood in a great city, but it has no parking, no superhighway connection. I believe you could go to most Major League parks and you might not even remember what city you were in. Ryne Sandberg and the Cubs have mended the fences. The Hall of Famer, now 56 years old, is the new community and sponsor ambassador. I was fortunate to fly out to Mesa in March, and watch spring training at Sloan Stadium and some

other stadiums. The week I arrived was beautiful with a warm, bright sun, blue sky, no wind and a beautiful ballpark to watch this year’s team. First game, I saw Jake Arrieta start. He only pitched two scoreless innings and retired all six batters he faced, including four on strikeouts. The next game, Jon Lester started and everything that could go wrong did. He gave up seven hits in two innings, three unearned, thanks to three errors. Two were his on a throw to first and then another one was on an underhand throw to second. He is a great pitcher, but seems not to be able to make some plays that all high-school age players can. I did a double take when I first saw Kyle Schwarber and another player that looked like his twin, Dan Vogelbach. Both are young left-handed sluggers, shaped like 6-foot boulders with chin hair. Vogelbach is a first baseman with a .382 career on-base percentage and a .855 OPS in the minors. Jeanne and I went two years ago to Mesa when the new Sloan Stadium opened. We parked on a grass field next to the ball park. This year I noticed a beautiful new Sheraton Hotel called Wrigley West sitting in the field we had parked in two years ago. I inquired what their rate was and I was told they start at $300. I flew out from Peoria on the same plane as my friend Andy Romagnoli and his son, Shane. Third game there I met Kevin Chlum and his father, Larry, at the park. On the flight home, I was in back of the plane when I saw Mike Gonet come in and sit down. I visited my niece, Beckie Tesar, and my second cousin, Larry Kessler, and his wife, Barbara, in Sun City, next to Mesa. Darrell Alleman can be reached at news@putnamcountyrecord.com.

TO Letter THE Editor

Co-ed restroom policies: ‘Insanity’ To the Editor, Insanity! On the heels of Target’s ridiculous bathroom policy to allow gender-confused men to have full access to women’s bathrooms in their stores, the Obama administration decided to issue a federal mandate requiring all public schools in the nation to comply with similar radical co-ed restroom policies. These absurd policies ignore the privacy and safety needs of the vast majority to accommodate the absurd wishes of a few. The fact is, males and females are created different yet are of equal and infinite value and worth. Respecting the innate biological and immutable differences of the sexes requires that we recognize the privacy, modesty and safety distinctions of bath-

rooms, locker rooms and changing rooms. Contrary to what some may say, preserving and honoring these differences is not “discrimination.” Moreover, why is the federal government making absurd policies for local school districts? What happened to local control? What about the voices of parents and local taxpayers? Do we no longer need local government bodies? All Americans should contact their federal representatives and demand the federal takeover of bathrooms be stopped. And call your local Target while you’re at it! David E. Smith, executive director, Illinois Family Institute, Tinley Park

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Sports Streator Woodland beats Lady Panthers STREATOR — The Putnam County Lady Panthers saw its season come to a close on Monday, May 16, in the Class A Seneca Regional when Streator Woodland beat them 4-3. Streator pushed across the winning run in the bottom of the seventh after Putnam County tied the score in the fifth inning. Putnam County scored first in the game when Taylor Kreiser hit a solo homer over the left field fence in the first inning. Paige Veronda scored PC’s second run in the third inning by singling and then stealing second. She scored on Brea Schorn’s single to right center. Kreiser led off the seventh with a double, but was stranded there. “Alivia Resurrecion battled in the circle and Kreiser did an awesome job at the plate, but in the end Woodland earned the win in the bottom of the seventh,” said PC coach Chris Walker. “Since sixth grade, we’ve talked to these girls about working hard and making teams earn everything they get and not giving them anything,” added Walker. “Overall, I believe we did this more and more as the season progressed. You’re never happy about losing, especially to end the season, but most of these girls have experienced a lot of success in junior high. I don’t see why they can’t continue to do this in the future. They’re a great group of girls and they’re only going to get better.” PC ends the season with a 12-16 overall record.

Lady Panthers Basketball Camp is planned for June 6-9 at PCHS GRANVILLE — The 2016 Putnam County Lady Panthers Basketball Camp is June 6-9 at Putnam County High School. Incoming third- and fourthgrade girls go from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., incoming fifth- and sixth-grade girls go from 10 to 11 a.m. and incoming seventh- and eighth-grade girls go from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $50 per camper with a T-shirt included in the cost. Camp highlights include instructional teaching on basketball fundamentals, position specific drills, competitive games, interaction with varsity and junior varsity players and coaches and team building. Deadline is May 31. Checks may be payable to Putnam County Girls Basketball. Call Jared Sale at 815-882-2800, ext. 4 with any questions or email salej@pcschools535.org.

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St. Bede’s Demetrius Schupp slides around the tag of Putnam County’s Matt Donelson during the Putnam County Class 2A Regional game on Thursday, May 19. St. Bede won 13-0 to advance to the championship game.

Panthers’ season comes to an end The Putnam County Panthers saw its season come to an end with a 13-0 loss to St. Bede on Thursday, May 19, in the Putnam County Class 2A Regional semifinal game. PC’s lone hit came from Neal Stasell. Caleb Dzierzynski took the loss for Putnam County, which ended its season with a 21-12 mark. Stasell, Matt Donelson, Alec Veverka and Matt Magana are the four seniors on this year’s squad.

Mendota 5, Putnam County 2 Putnam County Panthers lost its last regular season game to Mendota on Monday, May 16, by a 5-2 score. Neal Stasell hit a home run for PC (21-11). Kaleb Wright took the loss after pitching 1.2 innings, allowing two runs on two hits. Others who pitched included Matt Magana, Alec Veverka, Matt Donelson, Owen Mallory and Stasell. At the plate, Veverka went 2-4 while Stasell, Connor Bean, Caleb Dzierzynski and Donelson collected hits.

Little Eagles Basketball Camp set

Lawley competes at state track meet

OGLESBY — The Illinois Valley Community College men’s basketball team will host the Little Eagles Basketball Camp Monday, June 13, through Friday, June 17. Camp for boys in third to fifth grade will meet from 9 a.m. to noon. Boys in sixth to eighth grade will meet from 1 to 4 p.m. To register, contact Herman at 815-2240593 or the athletic department at 815-224-0472.

CHARLESTON — Putnam County’s Liv Lawley placed sixth in her heat in the preliminaries of the 300-meter hurdles at the IHSA State Track Meet on Thursday, May 19, in Charleston. Her time was 49.06. Lawley, a sophomore, didn’t qualify for the finals in the event.

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PCA presents Princeton DAR program

MTPA seeks military mementos for Memorial Day Magnolia Township Preservation Association (MTPA) would like to honor military veterans by displaying pictures and mementos at its Memorial Day exhibit which is being held from 9 to 11 a.m. on Monday, May 30, at the MTPA located at 110 N. Peoria St. These items can be a short-term loan for the holiday or donated for long-term display in the museum. For more information contact Peggy Smith at 815257-0707.

Memorial Day services announced HENNEPIN — Hennepin American Legion Post 1044 will conduct Memorial Day services at the Florid Cemetery at 8:30 a.m., at Union Grove Cemetery at 9 a.m. and at Hennepin Riverside Cemetery at 11:30 a.m.

Flag disposal planned GRANVILLE — Disposal of unserviceable U.S. flags will take place at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, at the American Legion Post in Granville. Anyone having flags to dispose of may give them to a Legion member or drop them off at The Corner Store in Granville by June 14.

Memorial Day services announced for Granville GRANVILLE — The Granville American Legion and VFW will conduct Memorial Day services at the Granville Cemetery beginning at 10 a.m. Monday, May 30. Jay McCracken, superintendent of the Putnam Country Schools, will give the Memorial Day address. Anyone wishing to march with the veterans is asked to meet at the American Legion Post by 9 a.m.

PRINCETON — Members of the Princeton-Illinois Chapter NSDAR enjoyed a program by the Princeton Christian Academy at its May 6 meeting. Held at the Prouty Building in Princeton, the PCA girls’ chorus, two speech contest participants and an Elks essay contest winner provided the afternoon’s entertainment at the chapter’s regular May meeting, presided over by Regent Diana Williamson. During the business meeting, members submitted letters for veterans as part of the NSDAR 10,000 Letters Patriotism Project. Members, relatives and friends are invited to create letters for American military members that will be delivered in Washington, D.C., at their 125th Continental Congress convention. Guinness World Records’ officials will be present to tally the number of “most letters to military personnel collected in one month.” The chapter

Members of the girls’ chorus are introduced by Marty Kiser of the Princeton Christian Academy. The chorus performed for the Princeton-Illinois Chapter NSDAR at their May meeting. Also performing were speech contestants Eliza Atkinson with “The Real Story of the Three Little Pigs” and Regan Cook with the comic Shakespearean version. Anna Grey read her second-place state award-winning Elks essay. Kathey Cook directed the choir and the accompanist was Christina Batchelor. will also accept letters at its June 11 meeting. If any community member would like to participate by sending a letter they should contact a DAR member for the Guinness requirements. Reports were given on the state conference held April 16-17 in Bloomington. Eight members attended, and seven state awards were presented to

the chapter for its community service. Chapter chairmen reported on commemorative events, DAR schools and a special award for subscriptions by members to the “American Spirit” DAR magazine. The next meeting will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, June 11, at the Bureau County Republican building with the program on “Henry’s

Veterans’ Walk,” presented by Mary Jane Thornton. There are now more than 1,100 U.S. flags, dedicated to Henry-affiliated military personnel, that are erected on special occasions, such as Memorial Day, along the sidewalks at Stoner Park in Henry. Begun by Thornton’s son, Joseph, as an Eagle Scout project in 2005, 148 flags were erected that year.

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PCJH releases honor rolls Morgan Hundley, Cassie Johnson, Lucas Olson, Jakob Pyszka, Livia Sanchez, Jakyb Stoddard, Carter Trone, Savannah Tucker and Dylan Zupec. Honor Roll Sixth grade — Isac Alvarado, Jack Caufield, Linze Fay, Will Griffith, Chad Olson, Faith Pack, Eddie Reveles, Molly Roach, Tori Ramey, Jaxon Stoddard, Chris Uzella, Zofia Uzella and Clayton Wellenreiter. Seventh grade — Matthew Burr, Cristal Correa, Kelvin Davenport, Rosa Garcia, Kyle Gorisek, Kaitlin Haygood, Olivia Lamis, Ashlyn Serrine, Gabriella Smith, Dylan Strait, Lucas Strawn, Melanie Trinidad and Ian Woitynek. Eighth grade — Shayla Arroyo, Madison Brannon, Corrina Friedrich, Matthew Goodbred, Rhyanne Haage, Caleb Haig, Hannah Henderson, Charleigh Holmes, Alex Judd, Avery Lamis, Jeri Lester, Ian Roach, Erik Weiss and Armen Zulbeari.

MCNABB — Putnam County Junior High has released its fourth-quarter honor rolls for the 2015-16 school year. High Honor Roll Sixth grade — James Baele, Lena Barr, Connor Brooker, Erin Brooker, McKinley Cwikla, Kalyn Grant, Alyssa Keigley, Eli Postula, Renae Ramey, Lillian Sandberg, Drake Smith, Paige Terando, Jaidin Trone, Joey Twardowski, Isaac Wujek and Ferdese Zulbeari. Seventh grade — Adam Currie, Samuel Currie, Leena Dean, Emma Edens, Chloe Linton, Nick Mattern, Luke Pederson, McKenna Solomon, Abigail Thompson and Michelle Zheng. Eighth grade — Jennifer Alvarado, Kennedi Bazydlo, Molly Boyd, Megan Brooker, Emily Bruch, Ali Cuicci, Eric Dudek, Luis Gonzalez, Tia Green, Sadie Heinrich, Brayden Holmes, Katrien Holocker, Madelyn Hultz, Matt Hultz,

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OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College’s Adult Education program will honor those who have passed the GED Test, who have obtained citizenship and who have completed the Bridge to Careers program at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 16, in the Cultural Centre.

Those who have passed the GED Test or obtained citizenship and have not participated in a past ceremony and would like to take part this year should call Adult Education at 815-224-0379 before Friday, May 27, to request an invitation. The public is welcome to attend.

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Stage 212 will present a ‘Paw Patrol’ party LASALLE — Stage 212 in LaSalle will offer young people the chance to get acquainted with members of the “Paw Patrol” on Saturday, June 11, at the theater. Parents will want to bring a camera, as there will be photo opportunities with actors portraying Chase, Marshall, Skype and Everest. Also included in the event are face painting, a dance party, a souvenir photo of the characters, a coloring station and the opportunity to touch a real fire truck courtesy of the LaSalle Fire Department. There will be other surprise

Raffle tickets are available to help 4-H youth

character appearances as well. “A Paw Patrol Party” will have performances at hourly intervals beginning at 9 a.m. Performances will be added as ticket demand warrants. Tickets are $7 per child and must be reserved in advance by visiting www.stage212.org or by calling the box office at 815-224-3025. Space is limited. Each child must purchase a ticket. Children under 18 months are free. Adults are free, but there is a limit of two adults per group. The event is not in any way affiliated with Nickelodeon.

Scholarship applications available 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 to the award

of a scholarship. The scholarships will be awarded on a basis of educational capability and financial need to students working toward a bachelor’s degree who are entering their third or fourth year of college. Applications for a scholarship may be picked up at the Granville National Bank in Granville. Completed applications will be accepted no later than Tuesday, May 31.

and Extension educational programs in Bureau County. The winning tickets will be drawn at 2 p.m. June 17 at the Becker Professional Building, 850 Thompson St., Princeton. For more information, or to request tickets, contact the Extension office by calling 815-875-2878 or 815-224-0889. The fundraiser is sponsored by Friends of Extension and 4-H and the Bureau County Home and Community Education Association.

PRINCETON — Friends of Extension and 4-H who help to support outreach educational programs for University of Illinois Extension – Bureau County and its 4-H/Youth Development Program invites individuals to participate in a cash raffle fundraiser. Four cash prizes — $2,500, $1,000, $500 and $250 — will be awarded on Friday, June 17. Tickets are a $50 donation; for a $100 you will receive three tickets. All monies raised from the event will be used to support the 4-H

Wisconsin Sheep, Wool Festival set JEFFERSON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival, sponsored by Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative, is Sept. 8-11 at the Jefferson County Fair Park in Jefferson, Wis. There will be more than 90 fiber arts class-

es to choose from, along with sheep shows, shearing demonstrations, the crook and whistle stock dog trial, newborn lambs, fleece shows and sales, plus educational clinics and workshops for shepherds of any age and level of experience. Shop in

comfort in the Country Store, where more than 130 vendors from across the nation offer everything from knitting needles to sheep cheese. For complete details and hours, go to www. wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com.

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460 • Garage Sales PRINCETON 1726, 1811, 1821, 1822, 1840 Park Avenue West. Thursday, May 26, 4pm-7pm; Friday, May 27, 9am-1pm; Saturday, May 28, 9am-noon. NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALES (Family & friends adding to the sales.) Lots of name brand clothes: women's petite thru plus size, men's, Jr's, boy's, girl & boy newborn to 5t. Baby items, kids' room décor, bed frame, furniture, home décor, housewares, antiques, books, Legos, toys, bedding, shoes, purses, Kitchen Aid mixer, camping equipment, BMX helmet, bike, outdoor items. 10'x12' gazebo. Holiday decorations. Wii console including Wii board, controllers & games. Career apparel. Hammered aluminum. Serving pieces & collectibles

**************** PUBLISHER'S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call, HUD tollfree at 800 669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 800 927-9275

856 • Apartment Rentals HENNEPIN Large, one bedroom furnished apartment for rent. All utilities included. No smoking ... no pets. 815-925-7086 MAGNOLIA 2 bedroom. Fridge & stove furnished. Call 815-303-7004

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999 • Legal Notices

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS The Village of Hennepin will receive bids for Reroofing the Hazel Marie Boyle Homes in Hennepin until 9:00 a.m. June 8, 2016 at the office of Hennepin Village Clerk. This project includes the replacement of the roofs on the Hazel Marie Boyle Homes with either asphalt shingles or steel roofing material. Contract documents are on file at the office of Illinois Valley Surveying and Consultants Inc., 401 Court Street, P.O. Box 302, Hennepin, Illinois 61327. Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained from Illinois Valley Surveying and Consultants, 401 Court Street, P.O. Box 302, Hennepin, Illinois 61327. A Certified Check or Bank Draft, payable to the order of the Village of Hennepin, or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the Bidder and an acceptable surety in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total Bid shall be submitted with each Bid. Attention is called to the act that not less than the minimum salaries and wages as set forth in the Contract Documents must be paid on this project, and that the Contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated

against because of their race, color, religion, sex or national origin. The Village of Hennepin is an equal opportunity employer. The Village of Hennepin reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or to waive any informalities in the bidding. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for 30 days. BY ORDER OF: Village of Hennepin Published in the Putnam County Record May 25 and June 1, 2016.

to require proof of the Will by testimony of the witnesses to the Will in open Court or other evidence, as provided in Section 6-21 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/6-21) You also have the right under Section 8-1 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/8-1) to contest the validity of the Will by filing a Petition with the Court within 6 months after admission of the Will to probate. Dated at Pekin, Illinois, this 10th day of May, 2016. Bradley W. Swearingen, Attorney MOEHLE, SWEARINGEN & ASSOC., LTD. Attorneys for Representative 410 Broadway, P.O. Box 875 Pekin, IL 61555-0875 Tele: (309) 347-4141 Published in the Putnam County Record May 18, 25 and June 1, 2016.

Washington, Illinois 61571, whose Attorneys are MOEHLE, SWEARINGEN & ASSOC., LTD., 410 Broadway, P.O. Box 875, Pekin, Illinois, 61555-0875. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court at the Putnam County Courthouse, 120 N 4th St, Hennepin, IL 61327, or with the Representative of the estate, or both, on or before, November 25, 2016, and any claim not filed by that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk of the Court shall be mailed to the Representative and the Attorney within ten days after it has been filed. LORENE K. HAYWOOD, Representative Bradley W. Swearingen, Attorney MOEHLE, SWEARINGEN & ASSOC., LTD. Attorneys for Representative 410 Broadway, P.O. Box 875 Pekin, IL 61555-0875 Tele: (309) 347-4141 Published in the Putnam County Record May 18, 25 and June 1, 2016.

at the Primary School, 400 East Silverspoon Avenue, Granville, Illinois 61326, until 1:30 p.m. CDT on Thursday, June 2, 2016, to provide milk for the school district. All bids will be publicly opened and read at 1:30 p.m. CDT on June 2, 2016 in the Office of the Superintendent located at the Primary School, 400 East Silverspoon Avenue, Granville, Illinois 61326. Specifications are available by calling 815/882-2800 x 5 or sending a request to the Superintendent’s office. The Board of Education retains the right to reject any or all bids. Published in the Putnam County Record May 25, 2016.

Buy It! Sell It! See It Right Here! Classifieds

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF ) THE ESTATE OF ) RINELDA SERAFINI ) DECEASED, ) No. 2016-P-5 NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES Notice is given to the unknown heirs of RINELDA SERAFINI, who are heirs in the above proceeding to probate a Will and whose names and addresses are not stated in the Petition to admit the Will to probate, that an Order was entered by the Court on May 6, 2016, admitting the Will to probate. Within 42 days after the effective date of the original Order of admission you may file a Petition with the Court

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF ) THE ESTATE OF ) RINELDA SERAFINI, ) DECEASED, ) No. 2016-P-5 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of RINELDA SERAFINI. Letters of Office were issued May 6, 2016, to the Representative, LORENE K. HAYWOOD, 407 N. Main Street,

LEGAL NOTICE Putnam County Community Unit School District No. 535, Granville, Illinois 61326, will receive sealed bids at the Office of the Superintendent, located

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LEGAL NOTICE On Wednesday, May 11, 2016, a lottery was conducted by Putnam County Clerk and Election Authority, Daniel S. Kuhn, to determine the order of ballot placement of established political parties for the General Election to be held on November 8, 2016. The order is as follows: Republican Party - No. 1 Democrat Party - No. 2 IN WITNESS TO: Kevin Kunkel, Democrat; Alma Toedter, Republican DANIEL S. KUHN Putnam County Clerk & Election Authority Published in the Putnam County Record May 25, 2016.

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

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Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging and Disability Resource Network Helping You Protect Your Medicare Your Medicare is important to you. Making decisions about your Medicare can be difficult as you often have many options from which to choose that can be confusing and a bit overwhelming. The last thing you need is someone taking advantage of you through Medicare Fraud. WIAAA promotes the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) program which provides tips to help you avoid and detect fraud. Some of those tips are:

walk with us June 4, 2016

• Read your Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) or Explanation of Beneﬁts (EOB) notice to ensure you are being billed correctly for the service you receive. Report errors and suspicious charges. • Never provide your Medicare or Medicaid number (or any part of it) unless you know who you are dealing with. • Never accept medical services, supplies or equipment from someone on the phone, a door-to-door sales representative, or a TV or magazine ad. • If a caller tries to threaten or pressure you into something, hang up the phone. • Do not let mail sit in your mailbox for more than one day. • Avoid people who tell you that an item or service is not usually covered by Medicare or Medicaid but they can bill for it differently to get paid.

10:00 a.m. • Darius to Zearing

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Suicide Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

• RAFFLES • SPEAKERS • SHARING

WIAAA is always happy to answer individuals’ questions by phone. Please contact us at: 309-793-6800 or 800-322-1051 and be sure to visit our website to learn more about the Senior Medicare Patrol program at: www.wiaaa.org.

SUICIDE PREVENTION IS EVERYBODY’S BUSINESS

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MON

6-Exercise class 10:3011:30a 13-Exercise class 10:3011:30a 20-Exercise class 10:3011:30a 27- Exercise Class 10:3011:30a

TUES

7-Card Party 12:30p 14-Site Council Meeting 10a Free Blood Pressure & Sugar Checks 10-11a Local Author Gregg Carr on “Faith & Humor: God’s Healing Gifts” 12:30 p 21-Card Party 12:30p 28-Birthday Lunch 11:30a Card Party 12:30p

50/50 Raffle Winner

Les Newman was the lucky winner of $258 from the combined 50/50 Raffle (Marko’s Fundraiser & Spring Vendor Fair) Congratulations, Les!

WED

1- Exercise class 10:30-11:30a 8- Exercise class 10:30-11:30a 15-Exercise class 10:30-11:30a 22-Exercise Class 10:30-11:30a Red Cross Programs 1 PM 29-Exercise Class 10:30-11:30a Hennepin Cards 1 PM

THURS

FRI

2-Musical Entertainment by Grace 12:30p 9- Katie Roy & children musical entertainment 12:30p 16-Father’s Day Party & Music Therapy 12:30p 23- Bingo w/ Luann 12:30p th

30-4 of July Party w/ Lake Thunderbird Line Dancers 12:30p

May Sweetheart of a Deal Raffle Winners $50- Randy Borio $25- Bill Ossola $10- Bev Lapuh THANK YOU! The next drawing will be held June 10.

Red Cross Programs

Wednesday, June 22

Community Safety Day (parents): Prepares parents for both natural disasters & medical emergencies (Includes first aid kit) First Aid for Little People & Scrubby Bear (K-4): Teaches children basic First Aid & safety skills for what to do in an emergency. Through games & stories, Scrubby Bear teaches the importance of hand washing & other ways to prevent the he spread of germs & diseases. Both programs will begin at 1 PM & last approximately one hour. Please call (815)339-2711 to register (courses are free).

10-PCCC Board Meeting 12p MSP, LIS, Med D & Preventive/Wellness Benefits Enrollment 11a1p. Call for appt.

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

THANK YOU DONORS!

Village of Hennepin Hennepin United Methodist Church David & Katy Gapinski Joe & Angella Greenwood Les Newman Daniel & Terri Zilm Sidney Whitaker Charlene Fassino IL Valley Herb Guild Beverley Lapuh

McNabb United Methodist Church Hennepin Township Kathy Lenkaitis Granville VFW Alfred Piccinelli Margaret Eattoni Andi & Geri Romagnoli Jack Olson Emmaus Lutheran Church Duane Leclercq

IN HONOR OF

Class of 2016 Graduates, Lillian Bernardi’s 97th Birthday- Beverley Lapuh

IN MEMORY OF

Charlotte Munson- Sandra Woest, Gail & Cyndy Carr, Bill & Alba Ellena Mary Clancy- Bill & Norma Hrovat, Joan Zellmer Pete Hundley- Helen Hundley Robert & Jerry Young Birthdays- Jennie Young Irene Kuhne- Shirley Boggio, Betty & Doug Clinton, Chuck & Donna Berry, Jack & Vicki Baima, Meril Lewis, Angie Troglio, Don & Betty Glenn, Marge Strack, Suzie Wenzel, Michael & Linda Supan, Jeff, Bailey & Paige Mekley, Leo & Charlene McCauley, Roselyn Coleman, Dorothy Wilson, Joyce Ann Kemp, Pauline Marchiori, Chuck & Diane Merdian, Ed Schorn, Thomas Stoffel, Rodger Brandstatter, Gil & Diane Tonozzi, Ila Weddell, Nora Lee Sipe, Elmer & Donna Mekley, Gene & Darlene Mekley, Sherry Sherr & Lee Boedigheimer, Linda Bean, Gail & Cindy Carr, Dan & Shauna Greenwood, Gr Beverley Lapuh, Paula Davie, Henry & Ida Bruch, William & Brenda Bickerman, Bic Sheila Haage, Mike & Darla Eckert, Darren Petersen, Merry Bassi, James & Gladys King Barbara Ba Griffith-D. Kendall Griffith Agnes Anderson- Linda Bean, Beverley Lapuh Ag Ray Barnes-Roger & Darlene Farrey Norma Story- Beverley Lapuh No

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STEINBERG’S WEEKEND

56 MONTHS

INTEREST

FREE OR

WE PAY YOUR SALES TAX! *

No sales tax offer valid on purchases paid-in-full at time of sale. See details below.

On Route 6 at the West Edge of Peru

815-223-6598

www.steinbergsfurniture.com SALE HOURS: Friday, May 27 • 10 am to 7pm Saturday, May 28 • 10 am to 5 pm Monday, Memorial Day • 11am to 3 pm Closed Sunday, May 29 to be with family

Special terms of 60 months apply to qualifying purchases of $999 or more charged with approved credit to your Steinberg’s Furniture Card, issued by Wells-Fargo Financial National Bank. The monthly payment for this purchase will be the amount that will pay for the purchase in full in equal payments during the promotional 56 month period. The APR for Purchases will apply to certain fees such as a late payment fee or if you use the card for other transactions. For newly opened accounts, the APR for purchases is 28.99% as of 4/1/2016. In accordance with state law, sales tax will be added to all invoices, Purchases paid in full at the time of sale will receive an extra 7 1/2% discount, the equivalent of paying no sales tax. Offer expires 6-01-2016.

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WYANET LOCKER Have Your Meat Freshly Cut While You Wait or Call Ahead And We’ll Cut And Freeze

218 RAILROAD AVE., WYANET, IL • 815-699-2208 HOURS: Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Prices Effective Through May 28, 2016 • Shop with us at www.wyanetlocker.com

to get you FIRED UP

FOR SUMMER

Butterfly Pork Chops 20 (5oz pcs) ...................... $2675 Seasoned Butterfly Pork Chops 20 (5oz pcs)..........$2825 Bone-in Pork Chops 20 (6oz pcs) .............................. $23 Pork Burgers 20 (1/4lb pcs) ..................................... $1295 Mr. Ribs 20 (1/4lb pcs)................................................... $1295 Pork steaks (5lb box) ..................................................... $795 Pork Country ribs (5lb box) ...................................... $795 Brat patties 20 (1/4lb pcs) ......................................... $1295 Brat links 20 (5oz links).................................................. $16 Ground Beef patties 20 (1/4lb pcs) ...................... $1975 Ground Chuck patties 20 (1/4lb pcs)................... $2225 Ground Chuck patties 15 (1/3lb pcs)................... $2225 Sandwich Ribeyes 18 (4oz pcs) ................................... $70

RED HOT PRICES Whole Hog Sausage ....................$1.99 lb Bacon Wrapped Pork Filets .. $2.99 each Whole Boneless Porkloin .........$2.39 lb Butch’s Pizza 5 Varieties .................................... $8 each

Small Assorted Steak Box 2 (8oz) Ribeyes, 2 (8oz) Top Sirloins, 2 (8oz) Filet Mignons, 2 (10oz) New York Strips................................. $6350

The Sizzler

4 (10oz) Ribeyes, 4 (10oz) Sirloins .................................... $63

The Fireside

4 (10oz) Ribeyes, 4 (10oz) New York Strips.................. $7450

Surf-N-Turf

4 (10oz) Ribeyes, 4 (8oz) Salmon Filets ........................... $59

The Sampler 2 (16oz) T-Bones, 2 (10oz) Ribeyes, 2 (10oz) New York Strips, 2 (6oz) Butterﬂy Chops, 2 Boneless Chicken Breast, 2 Chicken Cordon Bleu............................................ $75

Filet Mignons 8 (8oz)...................................................... $90 Top Sirloins 8 (10oz) ....................................................... $47 Ribeyes 8 (10oz) .................................................................. $79 New York Strips 8 (10oz).............................................. $70 SM-PR8127777-0528

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1 day Summer Art Class at

NOTICE TO: VILLAGE OF HENNEPIN RESIDENTS

Putnam County Conservation District

New Yard waste guidelines are now in place. A site has been constructed at the south end of 2nd Street for Hennepin residents to deposit their yard waste (grass clippings and weeds) and tree trimmings (branches and twigs). All residents are asked to take care of their own yard waste and tree trimmings by depositing them at the site. The Street Department will continue to pick up limited amounts of debris from resident’s homes if they are deemed unable to move the debris themselves.

The Putnam County Conservation District welcomes Mrs. Melvin (Cricket) Rice for an upcoming Art program. Mrs. Rice has been giving art classes on South Padre Island, Texas at the Isla Blanca Park for the last 6 years and she has been kind enough to lend her talents to the local kids in the form of a painting class. In the past while employed at Heartland Health Care in

The Village requests that residents put their yard waste to the back of the containment to allow the area to ﬁll up from back to front. This site is under video surveillance and citations will be issued promptly to anyone abusing the area by dumping restricted items.

Henry, IL as an activity director, she assisted residents using therapeutic art. Cricket will be teaching classes for children at the Putnam County Conservation District in rural McNabb

• No yard waste in plastic bags is permitted at the site. • Branches must be no longer than four feet. • In addition, this site is not intended for a dumping site for entire trees. Residents are responsible for hiring a tree service for removal of trees. The site is intended for smaller fallen branches or pruned branches only. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Thursday June 9, 2016 Children in grades 2nd -5th 9a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

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Space is limited so register by May 27, 2016

Hennepin Village Board of Trustees

If you are interested please contact Kristen Pantenburg, Site Operations Director for the District at (815)882-2319 or Email pc_conservationdistrict@outlook.com

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HENNEPIN FOOD MART MEMORIAL DAY $ 39 SAVINGS SALE $ 59 3 2 FAMILY PAK

GROUND ROUND GROCERY SPECIALS

Frito Doritos Chips, All ......................................... 2/$5 Kraft Salad Dressings, 16oz ................................. 2/$5 Nabisco Triskets and Asst Snack Crackers, 9oz.. 2/$5 Hellmans Mayonnaise, 30oz ................................ 2/$7 Hunts Rotel or Asst Hunts Tomatoes, 303 .............89¢ CBRD Canned Pasta, 14oz .............................. 10/$10 Lipton Tea Bags, 100ct........................................$3.69 Pringles Potato Chips, All....................................$1.39 Charmin Basic Bath Tissue, 12 Double...............$4.99 Pre Sweetened Kool Aid or County Time Lemonade, 19oz ...$2.99 Jello Gelatine or Pudding Mixes, All 3oz.............. 4/$3 Reynolds Regular, Heavy Duty, Release Foil, 35/50/75.. 2/$7 Kingsford Charcoal or Matchlight, 15.3#.............$8.99 Dixie Plate, Bowls, Flatware, All ..........................$1.99 Vanity Fair Napkins, 40ct...................................... 2/$4 Valasic Dill or Bread Butter Spears, Stackers, Chips, 24oz.....2/$4

PRODUCE

Whole Seedless Watermelons, Each...................$3.49 Bi-Colored Sweet Corn, Each .............................. 6/$2 Fresh Strawberries, lb .......................................... 2/$5 Red or Green Seedless Grapes, lb......................$1.99

DELI

Lean Kraukas Ham, lb .........................................$4.99 Hoffman’s Super Sharp Cheese, lb .....................$5.99 Kretschmar Genoa Salami, lb..............................$5.99 Fresh Ham Salad, lb ............................................$4.99

BAKERY

Fresh Baked French Bread, Each........................$1.99 Hawiian Sweet Sub Buns, 12oz ........................... 2/$6 SM-PR2650654-0525

Be sure to attend your local American Legion services this weekend We remember those who gave so much!! Open Memorial Day From 8a.m. Till 2p.m.

All 2X Laundry Liquid 50oz

2/ 7 $

Sweet Baby Rays BBQ Sauce 18oz

$ 19

Maxwell House Coffee 30oz

$ 99

Bounty Basic Paper Towels 8 Roll

Bush Baked Beans All 28oz

$ 99

3/$5

Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite Soda 20pk Cans

C O Kraft Miracle Whip U P O 30oz N Two Only With Coupon and $15 Order

$ 99

or Mayo

$ 99

CENTER CUT BUTTERFLY

PORKCHOPS MEAT SPECIALS

Lean Baby Back Pork Ribs, lb.............................$3.99 Johnsonville Cooked Brats, 14oz........................$2.99 Hormel Smoked Porkchops, 15oz ......................$4.99 Whole Fresh Pork Tenderloins, lb........................$3.59 Our Homemade Pork Fairburgers, lb ..................$3.39 Our Homemade Garlic Rope Sausage, lb ...........$2.89 Oscar Mayer Cotto or Bologna, 16oz..................$1.99

FROZEN FOOD

Our Family Ice Cream Pails, Gallon.....................$4.49 Marie Callendar Fruit or Cream Pies, All .............$5.89 Jacks Asst Pizzas, Each..................................... 5/$11 Cool Whip Toppings, 8oz ....................................$1.29

DAIRY

Kraft Shredded or Chunks Cheese, 8oz............... 2/$5 Our Family Sour Cream, 16oz .............................. 2/$3 Tropicana Orange Juice, 59oz.............................$2.99 Simply Potatoes, 20oz ........................................$1.89 Kraft Philly Cream Cheese, 8oz...........................$1.99

SEAFOOD SHOPPE

Imitation Crab Meat, lb.......................................$2.99 Our Family 41-50ct Cooked Shrimp, lb..............$5.99

YE OLDE PUB SHOPPE

Busch or Busch Light Beer, 30pk Cans ............$10.99 Crystal Palace Vodka, 750ml...............................$7.99 Beringer White Zinﬁndal, 1.5 liter ........................$9.99