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Putnam County School staying within budget

By Shannon Serpette news@putnamcountyrecord.com

GRANVILLE — Putnam County School District is in good shape for its fiscal year ending June 30.

At the school board’s meeting on Monday, May 18, Superintendent Jay McCracken said as of April 30, the district has only

spent 78 percent of its overall budgeted amount for this fiscal year.

The district’s largest fund, the education fund, accounts for $8,300,855 of this year’s overall $10,898,030 budget.

“We’ve only spent 77 percent of the budgeted amount (in the education fund),” McCracken said.

As of April 30, the district

has received 88 percent of the revenue it anticipated receiving this fiscal year.

The budgeted amount for revenue was $10,269,993, and the district had received $8,997,560 in revenue as of the end of April.

The district received more corporate personal property replacement tax (CPPRT) than expected this fiscal year. McCrack-

en said it was anticipated the district would receive $2,821,250 in CPPRT, but it has actually received $2,851,132. With the amount of general state aid received by the district decreasing, McCracken said CPPRT is “one revenue stream that is still there for us.”

In other news, board member Adriane Shore

said she was approached about the high school sign being in disrepair at Silverspoon Avenue and Route 89. Junior high school Principal Carl Carlson said the roadside sign for the junior high school in McNabb is also weathered and in need of repair.

Any volunteers who would like to help the district improve the signs

should contact the school district. Any community assistance would be greatly appreciated.

In other business, the board: • Heard a presentation from teachers Connie Hartman and Jennifer Ibarra about the Educational Program

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Putnam County’s Memorial Day spirit not dampened Strong showers Monday morning at Riverside Cemetery didn’t keep Memorial Day observers from showing their respect and gratitude to our nation’s fallen veterans. Memorial Day ceremonies and family/friend gatherings were held around the county throughout the weekend.

Getting revved up on motor homes Hennepin looks at motor homes in mobile home park

By Goldie Currie Shaw Media Services

HENNEPIN — The Hennepin Village Board is looking at the issue of motor homes being parked within the mobile Vol. 147 No. 40 One Section - 16 Pages

home park in town.

On Wednesday, May 20, at the village board meeting, zoning officer Larry Brown pointed out the motor homes are in violation, as they are strictly prohibited in the mobile home park.

Village President Kevin Coleman said he first allowed the trailers in the park because they were guys working temporarily at Marquis Energy.

“He had spots available, and these guys are making money and spending money in town; and I knew they would be out as soon as Marquis was

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Lucian Verda sworn in as new trustee

By Dave Cook

news@putnamcountyrecord.com

GRANVILLE – Two new police officers will join the Granville Police Department.

The decision to hire two new police officers was made during the Gran-

ville Village Board meeting Tuesday, May 19, during a closed session. Michael Hetelle and Nathan Lester will soon join the force as part-time officers.

Also at Tuesday’s meeting, Lucian Verda was sworn in as a new trustee.

Mike Richetta from Chamlin & Associates discussed on-going repairs to village fire hydrants.

Recently, one of the village’s fire hydrants had been damaged. Richetta will continue the discus-

sion at a future meeting.

Public works Superintendent Sheli Starkey gave a report concerning the condition and cleaning of the water vessel and brine tanks along with completed and upcoming repairs.

The door to the Hopkins Park concession stand has been replaced at no cost to the village. The Hopkins Park bathroom will soon be examined, after which it will be determined if the roof can be repaired or needs to be replaced.

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In honor of Marie Mack The dedication of a memorial tree to honor Marie Mack was held on Arbor Day, Friday, April 24, in the Walter Durley Boyle Park in Hennepin. Mayor Kevin Coleman in his opening remarks thanked the Mack family for planting the oak tree. Marie’s son, Jim, and wife, Beth, and their children, Roman and Veronika, were present, along with daughters Rose Marie and Annette. Annette’s husband, Brian, was also there for the special event. Several of the village of Hennepin’s Tree Commission members were present as well.

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BLOOMINGTON — The Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) and Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) will host a first-of-its-kind statewide gathering for organizations that wish to serve military veterans desiring to pursue food, farming and agricultural careers.

The Homegrown By Heroes meeting, which will take place May 28 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at the Illinois Farm Bureau, 1701 Towanda Ave., Bloomington, will include Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti who will be on hand to formally launch the statewide program, as well as Philip Nelson, director, IDOA, and Richard Guebert Jr., president, IFB. The meeting will serve to help connect the public, non-profits, academia, veterans, agencies, municipalities, volunteer organizations and farmer veteran stakeholders to identify available resources for veterans and form partnerships and develop collaborative efforts.

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Citizens invited to help experts at Dixon Waterfowl Refuge

Spring clean-up in Mark MARK — Waste Management will conduct its spring clean-up on Thursday, June 11, in Mark. Residents should have all garbage and refuse commonly generated by households at the curb by 6 a.m.

A roll-off dumpster will be at the town hall parking lot for larger items.

Items that will not be

accepted include: • Construction/demolition materials from home renovations or remodeling.

• Large automobile parts and/or tires.

• Concrete, dirt, brick and stone.

• Yard waste (grass, limbs or branches).

• Items too large for a

compactor-type truck.

• Items too heavy for one person to handle.

• Hazardous wastes (paint, motor oils, solvents, flammable items).

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

Call the Mark Village Hall at 815-339-2454 with questions.

IDOT plans work in Rezin’s district SPRINGFIELD – Many roads and bridges in State Sen. Sue Rezin’s (R-Peru) 38th Senate District are slated to see millions of dollars in repairs or replacements in Fiscal Year 2016, as part of the state’s annual highway improvement plan.

“Our infrastructure is vital to our communities, families, and travelers,” Rezin said. “It also plays a major role in helping us boost our economy as employers look at our infrastructure when deciding if their goods can be delivered safely and on time. With Illinois’ central location and major distribution centers, not to mention our millions of visitors, our roads and bridges need

to be in tip-top shape so people and products can move across our state safely.”

In Rezin’s 38th Senate District, proposed projects in IDOT’s highway construction plan for Fiscal Year 2016, which starts July 1, include: LaSalle County: Bridge replacement - Milliken Creek (1.7 miles east of Illinois 71) ($800,000) and Bureau/Putnam counties: bridge replacement – Illinois River bridge at Spring Valley ($29,500,000 – construction and engineering).

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) plans on spending $8.4 billion over the next six

years on road and bridge construction projects and repairs throughout the state, as part of their Proposed Highway Improvement Program. The IDOT plan comes as Illinois’ infrastructure faces serious deterioration. Of the $8.4 billion, $1.85 billion will be invested in Fiscal Year 2016.

To see the multiyear program in its entirety and what projects are planned in certain regions in the state, can be viewed at goo.gl/gLOqt7.

To see projects planned in the 38th Senate District, go to: http://www.idot.illinois. gov/Assets/uploads/files/ Transportation-System/ Reports/OP&P/HIP/20162021/ilsenate/sdist38.pdf.

Property taxes due June 1 Putnam County Treasurer Kevin Kunkel wants to remind residents the first installment of property taxes are due June 1. The taxes can be paid at any of the three banks in Putnam County or at Kunkel’s office in the Putnam County Courthouse. Any questions should be directed to Kunkel’s office at 815-925-7226.

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The Refuge has been the subject of prior surveys by experts in a few taxa (major organism groups), resulting in the identification so far of nearly 600 native plant species and more than 270 bird species. But scientific surveying of the site to date has been uneven.

“We don’t yet know much about mammals, certain groups of insects, fungi and some other things,” Sullivan said. “In recent years a dragonfly species never before recorded in Illinois was found at the Dixon Refuge, as was another dragonfly not seen in the state since 1938. It’s a big, complex site. Who knows what we might find out there next?”

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The Wetlands Initiative (TWI) is organizing expert-led volunteer teams to comb its internationally-recognized nature preserve in Putnam County on June 13-14 in order to identify as many species of plants, birds, mammals, insects and other creatures as can be spotted in 24 hours.

A BioBlitz is a methodical 24-hour survey of a site with scientists leading groups of volunteers, said TWI’s senior ecologist, Gary Sullivan. The goal is to increase the scientific knowledge of the site.

“It’s a way of getting a rich picture of the site’s biodiversity as volunteer ‘citizen scientists’ become an extension of the experts’ eyes and ears,” Sullivan said. “This is a first for TWI, and we’re excited. The event will run from noon on Saturday to noon on Sunday, so that we get the chance to spot both daytime and nighttime species.”

Founded in 2001 and open to the public yearround, TWI’s Sue and Wes Dixon Waterfowl Refuge at Hennepin and Hopper Lakes has been designated both an Audubon Important Bird Area and a Wetland of International Importance. Now totaling more than 3,000 acres,

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Global soybean stakeholders monetize biotech-approval delays ST. LOUIS — A new white paper shows that a three-year postponement in global approval of biotech-enhanced soybean traits any time in the next 10 years would cost farmers and consumers a total of nearly $19 billion, compared with typical approval time lines.

This new research was released during a recent International Soybean Growers Alliance (ISGA) mission. Farmer-leaders from the United States, Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay met with Chinese governmental officials and influencers to discuss the economic implications of these delays for global producers and consumers of soy.

“It’s no secret that soy is part of a global market,” says Bob Haselwood, United Soybean Board (USB) chairman and soybean farmer from Berryton, Kan. “We need a coordinated effort across North America, South America and China to work toward timely international approvals for new biotech traits to grow a safe, reliable and abundant food supply that is profitable for both producers and consumers.”

Farmers in large soy-exporting countries that quickly adopt new technology — the U.S., Brazil and Argentina — and con-

sumers in large importing countries —China and the nations in the European Union — have the most to lose from delayed approvals, according to the white paper.

“The global supply chain is a powerful economic engine that benefits not only farmers and consumers, but stakeholders at each stage in between,” says Wade Cowan, American Soybean Association (ASA) president and soybean farmer from Brownfield, Texas. “It is a point of pride for U.S. soybean farmers that the beans we grow produce an entire secondary economy of jobs in the U.S. and in each of our export markets. We’re also proud that our beans play such a key role in supporting economies as their citizens demand more meat protein, as is the case in China. Those benefits, however, can’t take place if the approvals process breaks down, and that’s why we’re over here, working to ensure that we have a system that works for both the Chinese and their import partners in the U.S. and South America.”

As an example of important biotech approvals that farmers might need in the near future, the study exam-

ined herbicide-tolerance traits and analyzed the effects of approval delays through 2025.

Regulatory delays have real costs for society. For example, when new biotech herbicide-tolerant varieties are not approved in a timely manner, farmers continue to incur increased weed-control costs, potential yield losses and reductions in acreage. Some farmers may see greatly increased production costs or be forced out of farming entirely.

At the same time, higher prices and reduced supplies strain consumers.

“Timely, science-based approvals are crucial in ensuring increased productivity to meet global supply demands,” says Laura Foell, U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) chair. “This mission provided an opportunity for the world’s largest soy producers and consumers to learn that resolving approval delays will benefit everyone along the supply chain.”

The white paper, The Potential Economic Impacts of Delayed Biotech Innovation in Soybeans, was developed in conjunction with ISGA members, by researchers Nicholas Kalaitzandonakes, Kenneth A. Zahringer and Jon Kruse at the University of Missouri.

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hometown school, Camp Point Central. Barnett guided the Lady Panthers to three straight regional championships. Other personnel hired included Michelle Dellamaria as physical education teacher at the primary school; Patrick McManus as junior high math teacher; and Ronda Vacca as an RtI coach at the primary school, Monica Frund as an RtI coach at the elementary school and Annette Davis as an RtI coach at the high school.

• Approved summer school staff positions, including Jennifer Smith, Angie Serafini, Katie Sobkowiak and Moni-

ca McGill at the primary school; Chelsi Straughn, Becky Boudreau, Debbie Ward, Rebecca Johnson and paraprofessional Stacey Hamby at the elementary school; Kristin Erickson and Amy Carboni at the junior high; and Carmela Rodriguez, Courtney Hannon, Jared Moore and Corey Meyer at the high school.

• Hired summer maintenance workers, including Chris Walker, Lynnette Olson, Kayla Harris, Trey Schorn, Josh Tonozzi, Jared Sale, Jeff Baker, Conner Bean, Mike Miller, Dan Pavlovich and Daniela Pavlovich.

From Page 1 Improvement Council, which is more commonly referred to as EPIC. • Accepted the resignations of David Lombardo as junior high Response to Intervention (RtI) coach and Jeff Harris as high school industrial technology teacher.

• Approved hiring Jared Sale as high school physical education teacher and varsity girls’ basketball coach. Sale succeeds James Barnett, who resigned from PC in April to take a teaching and coaching position at his

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Illinois Summer Horticulture Field Day set for June 11 GRANVILLE — To learn more about growing fruit trees, pumpkins, mums, sweet corn, asparagus, cider making, beekeeping or get the latest information on new varieties, fruit thinning and integrated pest management practices, then don’t miss the opportunity to attend the annual Summer Horticulture Field Day at Boggio’s Orchard and Produce, hosted by Keith and Denise Boggio.

The Field Day will be from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Thursday, June 11. Boggio’s farm is located about 12 miles southwest of LaSalle/ Peru at 12087 Illinois Highway 71, Granville. Registration begins at 8 a.m.

The Field Day gives participants the opportunity to learn about Boggio’s farm operation as well as to connect with other fruit and vegetable farmers in Illinois and neighboring states. Keith Boggio will share his knowledge about the farm operation, and

Hennepin From Page 1 done,” he said, but he also agreed it is a violation.

Board member Lynn Haage said she didn’t want to see this become a habit.

It was pointed out that now there is a third motor home in the park and it’s parked closer to one of the permanent residents, who expressed dissatisfaction with the arrangement.

Coleman said he is working on handling the issue.

He said he’s working with Brown and village attorney Roger Bolin on the matter to find a remedy.

What’s going on at the intersection of Fifth and Vine streets Also on Wednesday, May 20, Coleman brought up discussion on the intersection at Fifth and Vine streets.

He said Clyde Zellmer, a former village board member, had brought up the idea of making the area a straight intersection.

Currently, the street splits on Fifth Street for vehicles either turning left or right

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Boggio’s Orchard and Produce will hold its annual Summer Horticulture Field Day Thursday, June 11.

University of Illinois Extension specialists and educators will discuss a range of topics related to orchard production.

A concurrent session covering agritourism and marketing will be presented by co-owner Denise Boggio. Denise will share her experiences organizing craft fairs, leading school tours, bakery management, gift shop products and other successful agritainment activities.

The event is sponsored by the Illinois State Horticultural Society, University of Illinois and Illinois the Specialty Growers Association.

Advance registration is $25 and includes lunch.

Event information is available at www.specialtygrowers.org/illinois-state-horticultural-association.html.

For questions and reservations, email Rachel at ilsthortsoc@gmail.com or call 217-853-6048.

onto Vine Street.

Coleman said he brought up the issue awhile ago, and the feedback he got back was if wasn’t broke don’t fix it.

“I think it’s a safety thing.

It would be nice to have a square intersection,” he said Wednesday.

A costly issue with the intersection, however, is a utility pole sitting nearby that village engineer Bill Shafer said would have to be moved back further if construction was done at that site.

Board member Quentin Buffington said he had talked with Ameren, and they told him the cost of moving the pole would be anywhere from $10,000 to $15,000.

That cost, along with construction of the new intersection, which was estimated by Shafer to be another $10,000, was agreed on by village board members that it would be an expensive project.

Board member Lynn Haage pointed out it’s not a highly-traveled intersection, and there has never been an accident reported in that

spot.

The board decided to take no action on the issue.

Grass clippings becoming an issue Mowing season is in full swing, which has led to issues with grass clippings being blown into the street by some residents.

Coleman said it’s beginning to be a problem, and some are congesting the tops of storm sewers. It also causes extra workers to come out to remove the clippings, which costs the village more money.

“I think if this continues, the board needs to find a way to fine people,” Coleman said.

Board member Matt Dean suggested a written warning be given first to the resident, and the second time the resident be fined.

Buffington agreed with fining residents.

“There’s people who every time you say don’t do it, they do it. Enough is enough,” he said.

The village is going to work with its attorney to come up with an ordinance for the issue.

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Erdman ‘Erdie’ Esker GRANVILLE — Erdman “Erdie” G. Esker, 72, of Granville, formerly of Fults, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2015, in his home surrounded by his wife and family.

Erdie was born Nov. 18, 1942, in Red Bud to Everett and Evelyn (Jost) Esker. He married Carol Offerman on Oct. 30 1961.

Erdie enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1961 and was honorEsker ably discharged in 1964 with the rank of E4. He spent most of his life working for grain elevators, and he retired from Cargill Grain in Spring Valley in 2000.

Erdie enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and craftsmanship.

Erdie is survived by his wife; one daugh-

Kenneth Fiedler GRANVILLE — Kenneth O. Fiedler, 89, of Granville died on Thursday, May 21, 2015, at Manor Court in Peru.

Ken was born April 10, 1926, in Granville to Oscar and Katherine (Miller) Fiedler. He married Marilyn Van Ormer on Jan. 20, 1946, at the United Church of Christ in Granville.

He graduated from Hopkins High in 1943. He was a self employed farmer.

Fiedler Ken was president of Marshall-Putnam County Fair for 10 years and he was also president of Granville Cemetery Board from 1992 to 2007 and served on the board from 1976 to 2007. Ken was a member of Granville Masonic Lodge 1093 and Shriner’s Temple in Peoria. He was member of the UCC Church Board, a choir member and a Sun-

Obituaries ter, Lisa (Jim) Keen of Granville; seven Kathryn ‘Kathy’ Toellen grandchildren, Dan and Jesse Siegmann, and James, Chelsea and Clay Keen, all of Granville, and Ashley Pfershy and Chase Esker of Millstadt; two great-grandsons, Evean Siegmann and Cayman Pfershy; three brothers, Eugene (Gisela) Esker, Elvis Esker and Edwin Esker; and nieces and nephews.

Erdie was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Kevin Esker; one daughter, Sherry Siegmann; two brothers, Edward and Ervin Esker; and one sister, Edna Page.

Visitation was from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 21, in the Helmer-Shields Funeral Home, Granville. Erdie was then taken to Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo where services were from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Saturday, May 23, with military services at 11:30 a.m. Burial will be at a later date.

Memorials may be directed to the family. day school teacher. Ken was a 4-H leader and was also involved with other farm related boards.

Surviving are his son, Richard (Christine) Fiedler of Granville; five daughters, Suzanne Hollingshead of Spring Valley, Nancy (Gary) Koehler of Bartlett, Tenn., Amy (Mike Holler) Fiedler of DuPere, Wis., Anita Bailey of Hillside and Ann (Brad) Meisenheimer of Seattle, Wash.; one sister, Eleanor Bruch of Granville; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Myles Fiedler; and one sister, Doris Ackerman.

Private graveside service will be held.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to Putnam County Food Pantry.

The Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel in Granville will be assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to his family at www.dcfunerals.com.

sister, Mary “Dolly” Toellen of Kenosha, Wis.; one special niece, Beverly Glovetski of Huntley; eight grandchildren, Sheena Lott, Garrick Haywood, Kayleigh Haywood, Michael Toellen, Leanne (Toellen) Fernandes, David Toellen, and Jakob and Katrina Spitzer; and three great-grandchildren, Ethan, Jonah and Jace Lott.

A Mass of Christian Burial was at 11 a.m.

Tuesday, May 26, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Granville with Fr. Patrick DeMeulemeester officiating. Burial was in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Granville.

Visitation was private.

Pallbearers were Mike Toellen, Garrick Haywood, Tom Jankowski, David Toellen, Mike Chiapelli and Ian Lott.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or the American Heart Association.

The Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel in Granville assisted the family with the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to her family at www.dcfunerals.com.

WASHINGTON, Ill. — Kathyrn “Kathy” J. Toellen, 82, of Washington, Ill., formerly of Mark, died Thursday, May 21, 2015, at Unity Point Health Methodist in Peoria.

Kathy was born Dec. 11, 1932, in Spring Valley to Geatano and Desola (Serafini) Chiapelli. Kathy graduated from Hopkins High School. She married Vyrl “Butch” Toellen on June 4, 1955.

Kathy and her husband Butch owned and operated Toellens Tap in Mark for over 30 years. She was a kind and generous woman to the peoToellen ple who were a part of her life and to those she grew to know while serving her customers.

Surviving are one son, Scott (Julie) Toellen of Geneva; two daughters, Lori (Michael) Haywood of Washington, Ill., and Lisa (Steve) Spitzer of Washington, Ill.; one

Senate passes SB 914 SPRINGFIELD — Legislation co-sponsored

by State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Peru) to help reduce taxpayer-funded abuses of office passed the Illinois Senate Thursday, April 23, by a vote of 56-1.

“It’s outrageous public bodies are using taxpayer dollars to send mailers out just days before an election,” Rezin said.

“That is a blatant abuse of taxpayer money. We have to restore the public’s trust. This legislation does that.”

Senate Bill 914 is in

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Sept. 1 through the day after the general election).

“This legislation is similar to a law already in place for Illinois constitutional officers and legislators,” Rezin said. “At a time where every public body must do more with less, it’s imperative we hold every public entity accountable to taxpayers.”

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The Editorial Page

Sam R Fisher

Terri Simon

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Editor

Once in a blue moon ...

I’ve always been infatuated with the moon. I know nothing about it scientifically — not a single thing, and I have no desire to learn. Actually, I think a more educated approach to the moon might just ruin it for me ...

You see, I love looking at the moon, knowing my dear friends in all parts of the country are also looking at the same moon as I am. Isn’t that amazing? Of course we all look at the same sun too, but it’s not nearly as significant or even Terri Simon as romantic as the moon, surrounded by darkness and the stars. I’ve spent countless hours in my life gazing at the moon, the man in the moon and the different aspects of it — whether it’s just a sliver, a half moon or my personal favorite, those huge full moons that can often take my breath.

Which leads me to the reason for this column ...

I’m sure you’ve heard the old saying: “Once in a blue moon ...” It’s a phrase that speaks of something rare, and by all intents and purposes, a blue moon is just that. While there are a couple of definitions for a blue moon, the most common one says a blue moon occurs when there are two full moons in a single month — the second one being dubbed the “blue moon.” It happens infrequently. I believe the next blue moon is in July of this year, though there are times when years pass before a blue moon occurs.

So with that understanding, I’ve found myself using that saying, “Once in a blue moon ...” rather sparingly. To someone who enjoys analogies, I’m taken by the way nature and our world can mimic our own personal lives; so when I think of something rare — something that only happens “once in a blue moon,” I like to compare that to finding a friend who is extremely rare as well.

You know, we go through life and meet a myriad of people — most of those are mere acquaintances, while a slim minority turn out to be more than just a casual introduction. And of those who enter your life and end up sticking around for a while, there are probably only a handful who turn out to be the type of person who truly deserve the title of friend.

That might seem kind of harsh. After all, everyone of us know people who seem to have surrounded themselves with a host of friends. They usually are the life of the party, and inevitably, people gravitate toward them for a variety of reasons. Their friends are many; their enemies are few.

But once in a blue moon, you find a friend who is different from the rest — one who challenges you to be your best but who also understands you when you are not. That blue moon friend is the one who is there when you need them most ... and still there when you need to have space to find yourself. That person is the one who walks in when you feel as if the rest of the world has walked out.

A blue moon friend encourages you to keep it real, to listen to your own heart, to live life to its fullest.

There is no jealousy with a blue moon friend — only the sincerest desire to love you through thick and thin, good times and bad, happy days and horrible days. They see past the smile on your face, knowing when your heart is ready to break and the tears are ready to flow. Likewise, they share in your joy, your accomplishments, your accolades, knowing all too well that one can never experience joy without knowing what pain feels like too.

There are times when you can look into the eyes of your blue moon friend and see yourself, while there are other times when you see a mentor, a cheerleader, a disciplinarian ... and more, but without exception, you see a friend for life. That blue moon friend is the one who holds you up, helps you fall gently and understands that life can sometimes be unforgiving, not to mention unfair ... yet their love never falters.

Once in a blue moon ... that happens.

Putnam County Record Editor Terri Simon can be reached at tsimon@putnamcountyrecord.com.

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

Constitution of the United States, 1789

First Person Mary Kendall Town: Granville, soon to be Oglesby.

Family: Son, John.

Pets: None.

Occupation: I work for the Salvation Army.

What is the last book you have read: “50 Shades of Gray.”

What is the last song you have heard: “Red Solo Cup.” What is the last TV show you watched: I watched the Hawks game.

If you were stranded on a deserted island and you could have one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be: A nice juicy steak.

If you were stranded on a deserted island and you could take only one thing with you what would it be: That would be John.

If someone gave you a million dollars what would you do with it: I would give a portion of it to John and then I would distribute the rest of it through charities at my church.

Name a favorite area restaurant: Applebees.

What do you like about your

town: I love the way everybody comes together in a disaster to help like recently with the Wink family.

That is the best part.

Would you change anything about the town you live in: I would like to see more activities not only for the children, but the young adults.

Time for Open Meetings Act training Newly elected members of public bodies have 90 days to successfully complete electronic training on the Open Meetings Act. To better serve the public, they should do it sooner, not later.

One of the positives to come out of the Gov. Rod Blagojevich corruption scandal of 2008-09 is greater attention to openness and transparency in Illinois government.

Reform legislation regarding the Open Meetings Act put greater responsibility on members of public bodies, such as municipal councils, school and county boards, and the like, to learn, understand and adhere to state law when conducting meetings.

Since Jan. 1, 2012, all members of public bodies have been required to go online and take training on the Open Meetings Act through a curriculum developed and administered by the Public Access Counselor’s office, which is

part of the Illinois Attorney General’s office.

Newly-elected members, such as those who won their seats in the April 7 election, have 90 days to complete that training. The clock starts ticking the day they take the oath of office.

Numerous public bodies across the Illinois Valley had new members elected in April. The training those new members must complete will give them a working knowledge of their responsibilities under the Open Meetings Act. They will learn various legal definitions, requirements for legal public meetings, including advance notices and agendas, how meetings can be properly closed, what can be properly discussed in closed sessions, requirements for minutes and verbatim recordings, how the Open Meetings Act applies to electronic gatherings, enforcement of the act, and the role of the

Public Access Counselor.

Members of public bodies need to remember that the people have a right to be informed about how public business is conducted. In other words, deliberations and actions are to be conducted openly.

For people unaccustomed to public service, those concepts might be foreign. But to ensure honest, aboveboard government, they are vital.

Members of the public may also take the training. Here is the online address: http://foia.ilattorneygeneral.net/ electronic_foia_training.aspx We encourage newly elected officials not to wait until the last minute to take their Open Meetings Act training. They will come away from it better informed and better prepared to fulfill their new public service roles.

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Thanks for the donations To the Editor, The National USPS food drive was held May 9, and the towns of Granville, Hennepin, Mark, Standard and McNabb collected 800 pounds of food and $385 for the Putnam County Food Pantry. Thanks to all of our customers for their generous donations for the Putnam County Food Pantry.

Lisa Aber OIC, Granville Post Office

Personal integrity To the Editor, Lawmakers in the Illinois House are considering a deeply troubling piece of legislation that would compel medical personnel in Illinois to violate their deeply held beliefs.

This bill, SB 1564, would mandate pro-life doctors, nurses and pharmacists to distribute information

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

According to the Christian Medical and Dental Associations, 95 percent of physicians polled would quit their practice rather than violate their conscience. This fact should alarm readers. And who could blame them?

It is also important to point out that SB 1564 would negatively affect crisis pregnancy centers that provide health care services by requir-

ing that these life centers give referrals to Planned Parenthood or other venues that promote abortion.

No American, let alone vital health care providers, should be required to violate their personal integrity in order to provide referrals to procedures or services they find morally offensive. Instead, our lawmakers should be working to uphold and reinforce First Amendment conscience protections.

David E. Smith, executive director, Illinois Family Institute Carol Stream

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Sports

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Top athletes Putnam County High School held its Spring Athletic Awards Ceremony on Monday, May 18. During the ceremony, Austin Biagini was awarded the outstanding senior male athlete award. The Brenda Bishop Memorial Award is awarded annually to the outstanding senior female athlete. This year’s recipient is Annie Miller.

PCR photo/Lyle Ganther

Panthers lose regional final Putnam County players walk off the field Saturday, May 23, after losing the regional championship game to Somonauk, 5-3, at Ken Jenkins Field in Granville. See story on page 8.

Lady Panthers beat Serena, lose to Marquette

By Dan Dwyer sports@bcrnews.com

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Putnam County’s catcher tags a Serena runner during the semifinal game of the Granville 1A regional on Thursday, May 21. The Lady Panthers won this game but lost to Ottawa Marquette on Saturday, May 23.

PCR photo/Lyle Ganther

Putnam County Lady Panthers congratulate Ottawa Marquette after the championship game of the Granville 1A Regional Saturday, May 23 won by the Lady Crusaders in five innings, 13-3

GRANVILLE — Solid fundamentals and hustle mixed with a little luck is often the key to etching out a post-season victory.

The Putnam County Panthers used hustle and solid play to make their own luck as they squeaked out a 4-3 victory over the Serena Lady Huskers Thursday, May 21, during Granville 1A Regional play.

Two runs in the bottom of the fifth by Serena cut the Panther lead in half at 4-2 and set up a chaotic final two innings.

Dana DeJacimo came in cold off of the bench in the sixth inning and connected for a two-out double to switch places with catcher Oakley Whalen who scored from second base to cut into the Panther lead.

Serena head coach Megan Adams took a gamble two batters later and sent DeJacimo home on a soft shot to center field by center fielder Kenzie Harris, but it wasn’t to be as senior center fielder Annie Miller came up firing to gun DeJacimo by six steps to preserve a 4-3 lead heading into the seventh.

A lead off walk by third baseman Samantha Gunier put the Lady Huskers in a solid position with one on and no outs as they looked to steal a late inning victory or send the contest into extras.

Right fielder Maggie Smith got down a beautiful sacrifice bunt to move Gunier to second, but first baseman Ciera Keller was looking at second the entire time and anticipated a wide turn by Gunier and gunned the ball to second base behind the runner where shortstop Jordyn Friel applied the tag for the unconventional 5-3-6 double play.

Senior starting pitcher Jackie Ossola then got shortstop Karri Stanky to lineout to left fielder Allison Voss for the victory and the chance to take on the host Marquette Crusaders at 10 a.m. Saturday for the championship.

“Jackie Ossola, gosh darn it, I just can’t give her enough kudos. I may need a new battery for my pace-maker, but she got through those last innings,” PC coach Chris Walker said.

PC’s big inning came in the third as they scored all three runs with two outs as they took advantage of singles by catcher Paige Veronda and Miller to grab an early 3-0 lead.

PC knew what they were up against coming into tonight’s game against one of the finest small school pitchers in the state in the hard-throwing Jaclyn Thompson.

“I told them one pitch one spot. It just takes the pressure off of hitters and if you’re just looking for a spot on one pitch, that’s what’s your going to do. And if she rings you up, she rings you up, so that kind of disciplined us a little bit this week to stay off some of the higher stuff,” Walker said.

“For days we’ve had the pitching machine at 30 feet and 60 miles-an-hour and those things are like bullets coming in,” he added later.

• The Lady Panthers lost to Ottawa Marquette 13-3 in five innings in the regional championship Saturday, May 23.

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Panthers top Newark, fall to Somonauk

By Dan Dwyer sports@bcrnews.com

GRANVILLE — The Putnam County Panthers welcomed the Newark Norsemen for regional semifinal play Friday, May 22, and routed them 11-2.

Two-out runs were a theme for the Panthers as they scored their first six runs in the contest with two outs to deflate the confidence of the visiting Norsemen.

“We had tons of two-out RBIs. It’s just having a senior heavy team. They have been here before and kind of know what to do in those spots and that’s sort of what we rely on,” PC coach Chris Newsome said.

Newark threatened early as they scratched across a first inning run but the Norsemen couldn’t hold onto any momentum they had started to build. PC came through with multiple opportune hits and came away with five 2-out runs in their half of the first inning that included a bases clearing RBI double to right center field by sophomore catch Connor Bean to put the Panthers up 4-0.

“It’s big to get those runs, especially playing real tight in the first half of that inning,” Newsome said.

PC added another 2-out run in the third inning on an RBI single from junior second baseman Matt Magana that scored senior

right fielder R.J. Copeland. They continued to put the pressure on the Norsemen until they broke the game wide open with another four runs in the fourth inning to take a 10-1 lead heading into the fifth inning.

Newark pushed a second run across the plate in the fifth inning to cut the PC lead at 10-2, but never really got things going offensively during the game as they couldn’t come up with key hits and ended up stranding 11 base runners on the day.

PC scratched across one more run in their half of the fifth to round out the scoring to take an 11-2 victory to advance to play for a regional title.

PC only needed eight hits on the day to score 11 runs as they had a patient approach at the plate on a day in which the Panthers controlled every aspect of the game.

PC starting pitcher senior Michael Glenn was erratic at some points in the game, but eventually trusted his defense and zoned in for the victory giving up three hits through five innings of work and only allowing one RBI. Copeland went 2-4 with two RBIs and a double while Bean was 1-for-4 with a double and three RBIs to lead the Panther offensive attack.

• On Saturday, May 23, the Panthers met Somonauk in the regional championship and saw their season end with a 5-3 defeat.

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Griffith goes to state all four years Paige Griffith, a senior at Putnam County High School, qualified for state in the 300meter hurdles. Since Griffith has qualified for state all four years, the school gave her a surprise send-off Wednesday, May 20, as her classmates wished her well for her final high school state competition.

Flores advances to state track finals

PCR photo/Dan Dwyer MANLIUS — Putnam County’s Noe Flores placed second in the 800 (2:03.48) in the Manlius 1A Sectional Friday, May 22, and will compete in this weekend’s state finals. A Putnam County player hits the ball during the regional semifinal game against Newark

on Friday, May 22. The Panthers won 11-2 but lost the final day to Somonauk, 5-3.

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Community Tractor and engine show seeks vendors SANDWICH — The Sandwich Early Day Engine Club is looking for flea marketers and craft show vendors for its 44th annual tractor and engine show.

The event will be at the DeKalb County Fairgrounds in Sandwich on Saturday, June 27, and Sunday, June 28. The show will be open both days from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Flea market items can be sold with a fee of $25 per space for one day or $30 per space for both

days. Contact Scott Larsen at 815-795-7355 for more information or to register.

People interested in bringing craft items must call Nancy Quantock at 815-695-1472. The cost is $10 per space for one day or $20 per space for both days. Craft sales can set up inside or outside.

The features for the tractor and engine show this year are Ford tractors and equipment and International Harvester gas engines. Other brands will also be represented.

Acres of Ag Adventures PUTNAM — University of Illinois Extension, Marshall-Putnam 4-H and Ag in the Classroom have teamed up to offer Acres of Ag Adventures from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 16, through Thursday, June 18, at Condit’s Ranch, located at 7597 Log Cabin Road in Putnam.

Acres of Ag Adventures will offer children, going into second through fifth grade, the opportunity to experience farm life.

Each morning will be spent learning about some aspect of farm life, from meeting animals to exploring crops and checking out machines.

There will be time for active games, crafts and food.

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This is a free program.

Helping to restore Mt. Palatine Cemetery MT. PALATINE — For the last several years, the Mt. Palatine Cemetery has been under the protection of the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission. In the last few years, the commission has been very active in controlling all the undesirable vegetation that was taking over the site. A controlled burn was done in the spring of 2011.

The state agreed to allow the Mt. Palatine Cemetery Board to enter into a contract with John Heider of Monticello to undertake the project of locating and restoring as many markers as possible.

Heider is not unknown to Putnam County, having done restoration work at several small cemeteries in the area. His is one of the only companies recognized by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency as qualified to do this work.

The last two summers, Heider has spent many hours on the project and has repaired many stones.

Several stones that had not been seen in years were discovered where they are sank under overgrowth and out of sight. As a new summer approaches, he is again looking for any volunteers who

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Anyone interested in volunteering in any way should contact John

Heider by calling 217-898-2422 or by email at jheider@mchsi.com.

Locally, they should contact Barbara Kessler at 815-326-0202 or kesslserskorner@yahoo.com. It is hoped to have the project in full swing the first part of June.

Stage 212 announces ‘Aladdin, Jr.’ auditions LASALLE — Stage 212 has announced auditions for the children’s theater production, “Aladdin, Jr.” will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 18, and Friday, June 19, at the theater, 700 First St., LaSalle.

Children need to only attend one audition. A full production by kids, for kids, “Aladdin, Jr.” is open to all children entering Grades 4-10.

Director Josh Rinehart will cast approximately 30 children in a variety of lead and supporting roles.

Children will be taught a song, a few dance steps and will do a reading from the script. No advance preparation is necessary, but children should come dressed to move.

Flip-flops are strongly discouraged.

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Putnam County Rotary scholarships awarded Four outstanding Putnam County High School students were recognized by the Putnam County Rotary Club at the school’s awards assembly held on Tuesday, May 5.

Olivia Lindstrom was honored for Student Service Above Self, exemplifying the Rotary ideal of serving others locally and internationally, through her many extracurricular activities and participation in community and international service projects, including her service as president of the Rotary-sponsored PCHS Interact Club during her junior year. She is the daughter of Brad and Lisa Lindstrom of Lostant. A donation was made in her honor to the PCHS Interact Club to help in its community and global service projects.

Jake Rolando received the Club’s Co-Op Student of the Year Award and $200, recognizing his vocational and educational Co-Op experience as an employee of Boggio’s Orchard. Keith and Denise Boggio were also on hand for the award presentation and were recognized for their support of the Co-Op program. Rolando intends to pursue a career as a heavy equipment operator, starting out at Wilmington Operators School

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Jarod Petersen received the Club’s Knute Hammel Memorial Scholarship Award of $500, recognizing academic, extracurricular and community service achievements, to help him pursue a degree and career in graphic arts, starting out at IVCC with plans to attend Monmouth College. He is the son of Jim and Lara Petersen of Hennepin.

Megan Rehn received a $300 educational voucher presented in memory of Bill Klein, a Rotarian, businessman and strong supporter of youth programs and education, recognizing drive and determination as the keys to personal as well as vocational success. This year’s class valedictorian, Rehn plans to attend the University of Wisconsin to pursue a degree and career in chemical engineering and business. She is the daughter of Jeff and Wendy Rehn of Magnolia.

The presentations were made by Putnam County Rotarians Judge James Mack and retired Judge Scott Shore, who added their congratulations to all graduating seniors for all their accomplishments, with best wishes for successful and fulfilling futures.

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Olivia Lindstrom (second from left) was recognized by the Putnam County Rotary for Student Service Above Self, and Jake Rolando (second from right) was awarded the Co-Op Student of the Year Award on May 5.

Presenting the awards were Rotarians James Mack (left) and Scott Shore.

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Jarod Petersen (center) was the recipient of this year’s Putnam County Rotary Knute Hammel Memorial Award Photo contributed of $500, presented May 5 by Rotarians James Mack (left) Megan Rehn (center) received the Putnam County Rota- and Scott Shore. ry’s Bill Klein Memorial Scholarship at the Putnam County High School Awards ceremony on May 5. Presenting ••• Rotary honors for this award and others were Putnam County Rotarians James Mack (left) and Scott Shore.

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Card party on May 27 HENNEPIN — The Hennepin Park District held its monthly senior citizen card party on Wednesday, April 29.

Winners playing euchre were Nancy Bejster, Miles Crook, Mary Crook, Nora Lee Sipe and Peg Cooper.

The next card party will

be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, in the Hennepin Park District Community Room.

All area senior citizens are invited. Cookies and coffee will be served.

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

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs is encouraging Putnam County residents to attend his I-Cash event, set for 9:30 a.m. to noon Monday, June 1, at the Putnam County Courthouse.

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connect residents with unclaimed assets. The state currently has $2.1 billion in cash, plus contents from Illinois bank safe deposit boxes, which need to be returned to Illinois residents. For more information, visit icash.illinois.gov.

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

Volunteers must have a desire to work with adult learners and be willing to tutor two to three hours each week, but volunteers do not need to have teaching experience. Fifteen hours of training is required for all volunteer tutors.

The four required training sessions will be from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, Thursday, June 4, Tuesday, June 9, and Thursday, June 11, in Room CTC-221 at IVCC. After completing the training, tutors are matched with learners age 17 or older who test below the ninth-grade level or who need to improve their

English language skills.

Volunteers may choose to tutor in one-to-one sessions at a local library or in an Adult Education classroom at IVCC or at an extension site within the IVCC district.

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

To register for the training sessions, contact Angela Dunlap, I-READ program manager, at 815224-0372, or Chris Warren, I-READ literacy specialist, at 815-224-0345. This project is made possible by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a division of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds designated for literacy.

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PERU — The Illinois Valley YMCA is starting an exciting new program this summer.

Children aged 9-13 years old are invited to join the YMCA Youth Club. They will meet every Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. during the months of June, July and August. This program is free for members and $5

for non-members.

The club is all about fun. Each week will be new activities like sports, active group games, card and board games, crafts, discussions and more.

For more information, contact Casey Loving, youth program director at IV YMCA, at 815-223-7904, ext. 32.

Chorus plans music show PRINCETON — This year’s theme for the Covered Bridge Chorus’ show is 50s and 60s Doo Wop music. Some of the songs that will be sung include: “Breaking Up is Hard to Do,” “The Longest Time,” “Blue Velvet,” “Mister Sandman” and “Dream a Little Dream of Me,” among others.

A group from the Princeton High School will participate in show. They also have a confirmation that the “Convertibles” quartet

Ashley Hoover of Spring Valley is the mother of a son, Oliver Gage, born May 13 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. He weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces and measured 21 inches in length. He was welcomed home by one sister, Sophia. Maternal grandparents are James Perra of Standard and Deanette Bennett and Kathy and Donnie White of LaSalle. Great-grandparents are Barbara White and Barbara Hoover.

Education Briefs Peterson receives award PEORIA — Bradley University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences held its annual awards ceremony to recognize students for their achievements. Joshua Peterson of McNabb, a senior chemistry student, was awarded the Shroyer Service Award.

Haas makes dean’s list BLOOMINGTON — Emily Haas of Putnam has been named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at Illinois Wesleyan University. To be on the dean’s list, a student must have a grade point average of 3.5 or better during the semester, based on a 4.0 scale.

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The show will be Oct. 24 at the Christ Community Church in Princeton.

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At no time should LIVE FLOWERS, BUSHES, ETC OF ANY KIND BE PLANTED IN THE CEMETERY. Also no glass vases or pots should be used. Please do not attract animals by leaving food/candy items.

Any items not removed by June 1st will be removed and disposed of by the caretakers. The cemetery is not responsible for any stolen, damaged or vandalized items.

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation to make the grounds a serene, wellkept environment for all who wish to visit their loved ones.

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IVCC announces DKA as the college’s new architect OGLESBY — Demonica Kemper Architects (DKA) of Chicago is Illinois Valley Community College’s new architect, following board action Thursday, May 14.

“IVCC has worked with DKA or one of their principals, Dominick Demonica, since 2006,” said President Jerry Corcoran who also noted the firm works with 21 other Illinois community colleges.

While with Legat Architects, Demonica developed IVCC’s master plan in 2006 and was involved in its 2011 update. DKA was the design architect for the Peter Miller Community Technology Center.

The board also approved: • Seeking proposals for a health insurance consultant. For the past 12 years, IVCC has been a member of the Community College Insurance Cooperative with Benefit Administrative Systems (BAS) as the third-party administrator for its employee medical,

dental and vision insurance.

• Purchasing 14 laptops and 94 desktops from Dell for $75,015 for student labs.

• Bids totaling $152,000 from Vissering Construction of Streator for exterior door replacement.

• Awarding a three-year food service contract to Country Catering of Lostant. Vice President for business services and finance Cheryl Roelfsema credited Country Catering for providing five years of excellent service, menu variety and the ability to cater large and small events.

The board also learned: • Gina Czubachowski has been hired as a business specialist in the Small Business Development Center.

Czubachowski, who has an MBA and bachelor’s in finance from Illinois State University and an associates from IVCC, was the interim business specialist.

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estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk in Hennepin, Putnam County, Illinois, or with the representative, or both, not later than November 30, 2015, said date being not less than six months from the date of the first publication of this notice, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of any claim filed with the clerk must be mailed

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF) THE ESTATE OF ) JOSEPH GUSICK ) Deceased. ) NO. 15-P-7 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE IS GIVEN of the death of JOSEPH GUSICK of Granville, Putnam County, Illinois.

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Young Eagles Flight Rally on May 30 PERU — Area young people ages 8-17 will have a chance to take to the skies for free from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 30, as the Illinois Valley Flying Club, along with Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 129 and the Civil Air Patrol, host a Young Eagles Flight Rally at Illinois Valley Regional Airport in Peru.

The rally is part of the EAA Aviation Foundation’s Young Eagles Program, created to get more young people interested

in aviation. Volunteer pilots have provided airplane rides to more than 1.9 million young people since its inception in 1992.

Pilots at the event will also explain more about their airplanes, allowing young people to discover how airplanes work and how pilots ensure safety is the prime concern before every flight.

After the flight, each young person will receive a certificate making them an official Young Eagle.

Their name will then be

entered into the “World’s Largest Logbook,” which is on permanent display at the EAA Air Adventure Museum in Oshkosh, Wis. The logbook, as well as additional information about Young Eagles, is also accessible on the Internet at www.youngeagles.com.

Parent or guardian permission is required for flight. For more information, visit www.illinoisvalleyflyingclub.com or call 815-223-2003. The airport is at 4241 Ed Urban Drive, Peru.

Learning Stage returns this summer Photo contributed

IVCC Foundation representative Fran Brolley (left) with Char and JR Bishop.

Bishop family creates IVCC scholarship OGLESBY — The family of Clair “Mutts” Bishop Sr. of Spring Valley has donated $2,000 to establish an Illinois Valley Community College Foundation scholarship in his memory.

Bishop, a longtime custodian in Spring Valley schools, died Aug. 4, 2014.

Bishop’s wife Char and son JR created the $1,000 annual award for incom-

ing freshmen from Hall High School planning on careers in manufacturing or automotive technology. The scholarship will be awarded in fall 2015 and 2016.

Bishop was the head custodian at Hall for 18 years until retiring in 1994.

Before that he worked at JFK for 13 years and Lincoln for two years.

A native of Mark, Bishop was a truck driver on the front lines of the Korean War. He married Mary Charlotte Story in 1956 and worked at Owens Glass factory in Streator for 15 years.

JR of Princeton said his father was “well respected in the school system and community. Everyone knew him.”

PRINCETON — Learning Stage, the education committee of Princeton Theatre Group, is offering a two-week summer day camp, which will provide youth from grades kindergarten-12 the opportunity to experience and participate in live performances, while immersing themselves in the many aspects of bringing a show into production.

The camp is being mounted in cooperation with Festival 56, which this summer marks its 12th season of bringing outstanding professional theater to local audiences. Camp 56 returns for its fifth consecutive year of providing a theater-based camp for young people.

The camp will be held weekdays from June 15-26. Camp director Lisa Gadomski will engage campers in a series of funfilled activities including song, dance, make-up, costuming and visits to and with festival sets, cast and crew. The culmination of their camp experience will be their on-stage appearance — as part of the chorus ensemble — in several performances of the Festival 56 production of Gypsy.

The camp fee is $100 per child. Need-based scholarships are available as are family discounts. Registration forms are available at the festival box office which is open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays

and Saturdays and online at www.festival56.com.

Completed registrations, along with the registration fee, should be dropped off or mailed to the festival box office at 316 S. Main St., Princeton, IL 61356.

Camp 56 is partially funded by the Sun Foundation, Omni Arts and the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency. Additional support is provided by Church Women United, Robert Glaser and St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, which serves as the camp venue.

For more information, contact Amber Harper, Princeton Theatre Group board member and liaison for Camp 56, at 815-3792031.

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