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Mosquitoes 101

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By Terri Simon

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They are those pesky little creatures that arrive every year.

Sometimes they come early — oftentimes they stay late. But either way, mosquitoes are never welcomed guests at our outdoor

activities.

In the past several years, the common “house” mosquito has caused havoc with its ability to carry West Nile virus (WNV), if that mosquito is infected.

“Each year since 2002 when we saw the first human cases of West Nile virus in Illinois, we’ve

seen the virus circulate across the state,” said IDPH Director Nirav D. Shah, M.D. J.D. WNV is transmitted through the bite of an infected Culex pipiens or “house” mosquito. Mild cases of the virus may cause a slight fever or headache, however, more severe infections can

cause a rapid onset of a high fever with head and body aches, disorientation, tremors, convulsions, and in the most severe cases, paralysis or death. Symptoms of WNV begin from three to 14 days after a person is bitten, however, four out of five people infected with WNV will

not show any symptoms. People older than 50 are at higher risk for severe illness from WNV, according to a release from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).

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Honoring our fallen Citizens gathered at Granville Cemetery on Memorial Day to pay their respects to those who made the ultimate sacrifice to our nation.

Local chef to appear on new Food Network show Wise Guys’ Chef Jeff is in a ‘Dinner Rush’

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PRINCETON — It’s safe to say cooking is in his blood, and in a few weeks, TV viewers across the country will be able to see for themselves.

Chef Jeff Patton, 56, the executive chef and kitchen manager at Wise Guys in Princeton, was chosen to appear on a new program on the Food Network called Dinner Rush.

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“I belong to The American Culinary Federation (ACF) and when they contacted me last November and asked if I would be interested in participating in a cooking competition show, I jumped at the chance,” said Patton. “It was sponsored by the Augusta, Ga., chapter of ACF. We taped the show over an eight-day period in February just outside Atlanta. It’s a farm-to-table show called Dinner Rush that

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Wise Guys’ Chef Jeff Patton holds a strawberry spinach salad prepared at the Princeton restaurant.

Patton recently competed in a TV program on the Food Network.

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No tolerance for zero tolerance

Senate Bill 100 to change school disciplinary measures

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A new law aimed at reforming the state’s school discipline policies will add Illinois as part of the nationwide effort to make school discipline less exclusionary and more effective.

Senate Bill 100 will go into effect in September and will eliminate automatic “zero tolerance” suspensions and expulsions. It will also require schools to exhaust other means of intervention before expulsion or

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Master Bob Schirmer (from left), Sam Agushi and Barbie Hedgworth are all excited about the Mixed Martial Arts World Championships coming up in Las Vegas in July, and they plan on representing Princeton’s Combat-Do until they hold the title belt in their hands.

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PRINCETON — Combat-Do, the All-American Academy of Martial Arts, is prepping to do some damage at the Mixed Martial Arts World Championships in Las Vegas this summer.

Master Bob Schirmer started a new school in November at the academy, located at 413 S. Main St. in Princeton, after running a similar academy in Cicero for 23 years. Schirmer, the head coach of the U.S. Mixed Martial Arts amateurs team, said he is honored to send three fighters to Las Vegas.

Carlos Hernandez, the 2014 world champion, will be fighting for another title at 125 pounds.

Sam Agushi, a two-time national champion, will be pushing for even greater heights in the 155pound class; and Silvia Riaz will be throwing her 145 pounds around the cage in the women’s division. The World Championships take place from July 4 through July 12.

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From Page 1A suspensions. The bill also bars fines and fees for misconduct and will require communication with parents about why certain disciplinary measures have been taken.

Under the new law going into effect this September, students returning from suspension will be allowed to make up missed school work, and children suspended for more than four days will be offered support services such as academic counseling and access to mental health professionals.

How will this affect the schools of Putnam

Schirmer said Combat-Do had three national champions come out of one school in 2014, and three more in 2015 — although two were from different schools yet trained under Schirmer on the U.S. team.

Combat Do already has about 40 members in Princeton, but Schirmer said they are always looking to grow. He is working toward having a summer camp which will meet three time a week. The camp is tentatively scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon from June 6 to 17, and the cost to each participant would be $65 for two weeks of training. The participants would learn kickboxing, Thai boxing, judo, jiu-jitsu — essentially the Combat-Do gauntlet — and it will be a fun way for the young students to get some confidence.

“I was 6 when I started training, and now I’m 60, so I’ve been doing it forever,” Schirmer said, stating the sport can expand a person’s life experience and help them become leaders in their community. “It gets kids off the street

— out of the inner city — and allows them to travel internationally and compete in different parts of the world like Brazil, Ireland, Russia and China.”

Schirmer said if they get the kids in the gym young enough, their grades and their abilities usually skyrocket, as some have been able to land college scholarships. Hernandez just graduated from college on a four-year ride due to mixed martial arts.

“They feel a lot of accomplishments. Their self-esteem, confidence and courage goes up, and that’s what our community needs,” he said, proud to have organized a fighting camp in Princeton. “I’ve talked with 12 nations of international competitors who want to come and train with us.”

For more information about Combat-Do, call Schirmer at 773-698-0748, Barbie Hedgworth at 309-721-4980, or Amanda Stewart at 815-9158469. Visit Combat-Do’s Facebook page or go to www.combat-do.com.

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Superintendent Jay McCracken said, “Mr. Carlson (the incoming superintendent) and I believe a reflection of district discipline policy, which is reviewed annually in our district, is very appropriate and helpful. Most of the changes will not cause our district any problems, as we believe in consistent, documented discipline in our PC schools. The changes may result in more documentation and perhaps a variety of restorative services for our students.”

According to McCracken, there have been no expulsions in the Putnam County School District this year and fewer suspensions than typical.

“We are proud of our students and staff, as they have demonstrated appropriate disci-

plinary measures, both from the student and teacher perspectives,” McCracken said.

With the zero tolerance policies soon to be prohibited and suspensions and expulsions now the last resort instead of the first, McCracken shared his opinions of the effectiveness of zero tolerance.

McCracken said, “Over time, we have determined most zero tolerance policies are not as effective as once thought. However, safety always remains our top priority, and proactively teaching our expectations has resulted in improved discipline. We have a district-wide behavior matrix that outlines student expectations and consistency throughout the district that has helped greatly.”

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Effective Wednesday, June 1, Putnam County Animal Control will be enforcing Putnam County Ordinance 2012-0-04 which requires all dogs residing in Putnam County age 4 months or older to be vaccinated against rabies and registered with the county.

Any person who violates any section or provision of this ordinance shall be fined in an amount not less than $100 and not exceeding $500, plus court costs, for each offense.

Hennepin held ceremonies at the Florid Union Grove and Riverside cemeteries on Memorial Day to honor their fallen veterans.

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Mosquitoes From Page 1A a new culprit in the mosquito world, and this little guy is bringing with it a new infection called the Zika virus.

“This year many people are concerned about a relatively news virus - Zika virus. While Zika virus is also primarily transmitted through the bite of a mosquito, the main type of mosquito that carries Zika virus is different and is rarely found in Illinois,” Shah said.

The IDPH said the Zika virus is primarily transmitted through the bite of an

Aedes aegypti mosquito.

The most common symptoms of Zika are fever, rash, joint pain and conjunctivitis (red eyes). The illness is usually mild with symptoms lasting for several days to a week after one is bitten.

People usually don’t get sick enough to go to the hospital, and they very rarely die of Zika virus, which basically means many people might not realize they have been infected. A Zika infection during pregnancy, however, can cause a serious birth defect called microcephaly, as well as other severe fetal brain defects. More information about the Zika virus can be found on the IDPH

website.

Predicting how the mosquito season will be this year in Illinois is next to impossible, since the basic factors determining high or low mosquito activity is dependent on temperature and rainfall. While you probably notice these pesky creatures during rainy weather, the mosquitoes that come out at that time are more of a nuisance rather than ones that will make you sick.

Those mosquitoes, commonly called floodwater or nuisance mosquitoes (Aedes vexans) do not generally carry diseases.

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• Reduce: Make sure doors and windows have tight-fitting screens.

Repair or replace screens that have tears or other openings. Try to keep doors and windows closed.

Eliminate, or refresh each week, all sources of standing water where mosquitoes can breed, including water in bird baths, ponds, flowerpots, wading pools, old tires and any other containers.

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• Report: Report locations where you see water sitting stagnant for more than a week such as roadside ditches, flooded yards and similar locations that may produce mosquitoes. The local health department or city government may be able to add larvicide to the water, which will kill any mosquito eggs.

Additional information about WNV can be found on the IDPH website at www.dph.illinois.gov.

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Wise Guys’ sous chef Josh Walter (from left), Chef Jeff Patton and Jonathan Thierry, grill cook, get ready for another busy day at the Princeton restaurant. Patton will soon be featured in a Food Network TV show, set to air in June.

Chef From Page 1A is set to air June 5.

Because of confidentiality clauses he had to sign in order to appear on the show, Patton is unable to speak about the show in-depth regarding how he did in the competition, who won and other particulars. He was able to say the same company that produces the popular

Food Network show, “Chopped,” also produced “Dinner Rush.”

“It was an honor to have been chosen, and it was a blast,” Patton said. “I met a lot of talented chefs and made a few new friends along the way.”

Patton comes by his culinary expertise naturally. His father owned/operated three bakeries, and his eight siblings have all been involved in the food industry, including one brother, Paul, who used to do all the food for the Chicago Bears’ training camp in Bourbonnais.

Living with his wife of 24 years in LaSalle County, Patton moved to the area from Minnesota, where he ran a high-volume, three-star restaurant at a resort outside of Minneapolis. Starting to work at one of his brothers’ restaurants at the age of 13, he clearly knows his way around the kitchen. In 1987, he attended Hackberry Creek School of Culinary Arts in Irving, Texas.

Throughout the years, Patton has cooked for several celebrities and sports figures, including Jessica Lange, Sam Shepard, Emilio Estevez, Danny Glover, Clint Eastwood, Walter Payton, Dan Hampton, Ron Rivera, Gary Fencik, just to name a few. He also appeared on “Good Morning America” back in the ‘90s for a Mother’s Day special along with five other chefs, and he did a weekly cooking segment on a local radio show while living in Minnesota.

“Cooking has taken me all over the country in my career, and I have had the pleasure of working with many talented chefs including Chef Richard Cohen from The Mansion At Turtle Creek in Dallas ... Although my brother was a huge influence on my choosing this career, my mother was the main driving force that pushed me to reach beyond what I thought I could ever do,” Patton said.

Chef Jeff, as his friends know him, enjoys creating new dishes as well as putting his own spin on traditional ones.

“I make well over 200 different soups and enjoy seeing people’s reaction when they try one they have never had before, such as Muligatawny, a spicy Indian soup with chicken, vegetables and apples,” he said.

While Patton is used to cooking for celebrities of all kinds from all walks of life, he’s perfectly content now to be cooking for local celebrities, like the folks who eat at Wise Guys in Princeton.

“Let me express that I am not a one-man show (at Wise Guys), I have a very promising and talented staff supporting me, and I have a lot of respect for Ed Kurth, the owner of Wise Guys. I plan to finish my career right here, doing what I love with some really great people,” he said.

Annual School Crime and Safety Report AIR shows reports of forcible sex crimes on college campuses increasing, highlights data on juvenile offenders WASHINGTON, D.C. — The annual Indicators of School Crime and Safety Report, co-produced by the American Institutes for Research (AIR), was released recently by the National Center for Education Statistics and the Bureau of Justice Statistics. The report presents the most current data on crime and safety at schools and on college campuses from the perspectives of students, teachers, principals and post-secondary institutions.

New this year are two “spotlight indicators,” one on topics related to student suspension and expulsion and another on juvenile offenders in residential placement facilities. Among students entering the ninth grade in Fall 2009, the report shows about 19 percent had been suspended or expelled by Spring 2012. The number of juvenile offenders housed in residential facilities went down by half between 1997 and 2013.

Additional topics covered include student and teacher victimization, crime at school, disciplinary actions taken by schools, school security measures and criminal incidents at post-secondary institutions. Where available, data on crimes committed off school grounds are cited for comparison.

Key findings from this year’s report include: • The number of reported forcible sex crimes on college campuses jumped by 126 percent between 2001 and 2013. During this same period, overall crimes reported by post-secondary institutions dropped 34 percent.

• Arrests for drug law violations at post-secondary institutions increased by 70 percent between 2001 and 2013. In contrast, arrests for liquor law violations and illegal weapons possession were both lower in 2013 than in 2001.

• The rate at which students aged 12 to 18 years were victims of crime at school fell between 1992 and 2014.

Rates fell from 181 victimizations per 1,000 students to 33 victimizations per 1,000 students. 2014 saw about 850,100 nonfatal victimizations among this group, including 363,700 thefts and 486,400 violent incidents.

• About 65 percent of public schools recorded at least one violent incident in the 2013-14 academic year. Sixteen percent reported student bullying that occurred at least once a week at school, and 5 percent reported student verbal abuse toward teachers at least once a week.

• There were 1.3 million disciplinary actions taken at elementary and secondary schools in 2013-14 related to alcohol, drugs, violence or weapons possession that resulted in a student being removed from an education setting for at least an entire school day. About 78 percent of these disciplinary actions were in response to violence. Fifteen percent were related to drugs, 5 percent to weapons possession and 2 percent to alcohol.

• In 2013-14, most public elementary and secondary schools had written emergency plans for various scenarios. During this school year, about 94 percent of public schools reported having a plan in place for natural disasters; 88 percent for shootings and bomb threats; 60 percent for chemical, biological or radiological threats; and 50 percent for hostage situations.

AIR experts took part in all aspects of the publication, including statistical analysis, writing, report design and quality control review. AIR has co-written the Indicators of School Crime and Safety reports since 1999.

The full Indicators of School Crime and Safety Report can be found on the National Center for Education Statistics website.

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Joe Marchiori ROLLING MEADOWS — Joe W. Marchiori, 81, of Rolling Meadows, formerly raised in Hennepin, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2016.

Born Nov. 3, 1934, in Detroit, Mich., he was raised in Hennepin. He attended and graduated from Hennepin Township High School with honors and athletic accolades.

Surviving him: his beloved wife Sharon and the late Sharlene. Dear father of Laura (Steven) Brandt, Mary Jo (Lawrence) Miller, Michael (Elizabeth), Elizabeth (Edward) Joe Marchiori Mears and James and stepfather of Kimberly (Jeffrey) Kroeger and Brian Shadis. Loving grandfather of Katherine Miller, Allison (Dan) Kasky, Jolene Miller, Jarrett Miller, Ana Marchiori, Andy Marchiori and Maria Mears, and stepgrandfather of Brandon Kroeger. Fond brother of Norma Moroni, Rose (August) Bonucchi and the late Raymond (Pauline) Marchiori.

Joe, following the footsteps of his father, left Hennepin in 1954 for Milwaukee, Wis., where he hired into the George A. Fuller Company, one of the largest building construction companies in the country. He hired into the position of material clerk for a construction project and for the next 22 years, he would work his way up through various positions to senior accountant and company executive. In 1957, he married Sharlene, and began his family. In the early ‘60s, he moved his young family to Rolling Meadows and after a number of years the family settled in the neighboring town of Hoffman Estates.

In 1976, Joe achieved his goal by establishing his own business. He was the CEO & Owner of Belcon/Regis Group. Joe took on the challenges of a struggling company, known at the time as Regis Belt Maintenance. From 1976 to the present he revitalized and expanded the company to what is now known as the Belcon/Regis Group.

Over the years Joe served on many community organizations, including Fremd High School Booster Club, Fremd High School Instrumental Club, and various parent and volunteer school projects, as well as Boy Scout volunteer and assistant leader. Also active in his church, he participated in St. Colette’s Parish Men’s Club for seven years.

He had a true passion for education and provided opportunities for his family to excel. He served his community as a member of the High School District 211 School Board from 1980 to 1997, and during that time served as president of the board for a number of years.

Joe was also honored with the award for Those Who Excel in Education, as School Board Member of the Year in 1988. Throughout his life Joe has supported education and believed in providing the best possible educational atmosphere for all to be able to reach one’s potential. He once stated, “I am just a common man trying to make a difference.”

Joe continued to support various organizations in Putnam County, such as the Putnam County Food Pantry and was a supporter of the Putnam County Historical Society. He contributed family stories and photos for the Putnam County, Illinois History and Families Book published in 2014.

During his life he continued to give back to the community by establishing two scholarship programs which demonstrated both his love for family and the pursuit of educational opportunities for all. For those who wish the scholarship programs are: In memory of his first wife, the Sharlene Marchiori Nursing Scholarship at William Rainy Harper College, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL 60067, and he created the The Joe Marchiori Family Scholarship at Illinois Valley Community College, IVCC Foundation, c/o Mr. Fran Brolley, 815 N Orlando Smith Ave., Oglesby, IL 61348.

A funeral Mass was held May 16 at St. Colette Parish in Rolling Meadows, with internment at All Saints Mausoleum Cemetery in Des Plaines.

IPI: State government workers highest paid in the nation CHICAGO – A new report released recently by the nonpartisan Illinois Policy Institute (IPI) finds state government workers in Illinois are the highest paid in the nation, when wages are indexed for cost of living. The average annual salary of state government workers in Illinois is $59,088 – approximately $10,000 more than the national average for state workers. This is in addition to other benefits such as health insurance and pensions.

The report also found that salaries for state workers in Illinois have increased by 41 percent since 2005, according to state and federal data.

Meanwhile, earnings in the private sector have remained nearly flat.

Gov. Bruce Rauner has been negotiating for more than a year with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, a government union that represents more than 35,000 state workers in Illinois. AFSCME is seeking more than $3 billion in higher salaries and benefits for government workers, including raises that range from 11.5 to 29 percent. The governor has instead asked AFSCME for a temporary salary freeze in return for new merit pay and incentive bonuses, to bring the contract in line with what taxpayers can afford.

“AFSCME claims its ‘middle-class’

salaries and benefits are under attack, but the numbers say otherwise. Not only do state workers in Illinois make more than the private-sector workers who pay their salaries, the average pay for state workers in Illinois is out of step with their peers in the other 49 states,” said Ted Dabrowski, vice president of policy at the IPI. “Illinois taxpayers simply cannot afford the contract AFSCME is fighting for, and it is wrong to ask everyone to pay more so that a mere .5 percent of the workforce can get another round of raises and benefit increases.”

Highlights from the report: • State government workers in Illinois are the highest paid in the country after adjusting for costof-living differences between the states. Average salary for a state government worker in Illinois: $59,088.

• AFSCME worker salaries grew 3 times faster than private-sector workers’ earnings over the past decade.

• Median AFSCME worker salaries increased more than 40 percent from 2005 to 2014. During that same period, median private-sector earnings in Illinois remained virtually flat.

• Taxpayers pay 77 percent of AFSCME workers’ platinum-level health insurance plans, or $14,880

per worker. State workers pay bronze-level premiums for platinum-level health insurance benefits.

• State government workers in Illinois are eligible for free retiree health insurance after working for the state for 20 years. This benefit has a cash value of $200,000 to $500,000 for each retiree, all paid for by taxpayers. Free retiree health care is virtually unheard of in the private sector.

• More than half of state workers retire in their 50s, and career workers receive an average pension of $1.6 million. This is in addition to Social Security. The full report title “Cadillac benefits: Illinois state workers highest paid in nation” can be found online at http://illin. is/1Wmmdak.

The IPI is a nonpartisan research and education organization. Its vision is to make Illinois first in economic outlook and job creation, and for Illinois to become a free enterprise leader for the rest of America.

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Putnam County CUSD 535 tax error GRANVILLE — The Putnam County CUSD 535 announces: “Recently, our school district discovered an error made by the county regarding the tax bills that were recently sent. When the state of Illinois threatened to pass a tax cap bill, all governmental units across the state needed to consider doing a bond project to avoid being capped at the current levy rate.

“Following our usual conservative

approach to remain fiscally responsible to our taxpayers, we passed a resolution that should have resulted in a very small increase in real estate taxes. First Midstate, our professional bond company, projected taxes would only be increased by $47 on a $100,000 home. Our district believed this small increase would follow our fiscally-responsible track record.

“Unfortunately, the county made a sizable but honest error when cal-

culating the taxes, and we didn’t catch their mistake until tax bills were issued. The superintendent has met with the bond company and the county officials, but the county has begun collecting taxes and feels that it cannot make any corrections until the following year. While the tax bills are incorrect and not reflective of the district’s intent to keep taxes low, taxes will not remain at this higher rate next year.”

ISP releases April report LASALLE — Illinois State Police District 17 announced that during the month of April, troopers handled 2,075 calls for service and assistance. Of these calls, 132 were to help motorists whose vehicles were disabled on area highways.

Criminal activities during the month included five persons apprehended for being wanted on outstanding warrants and 31 arrested

for other criminal offenses.

Traffic enforcement activities resulted in 308 drivers arrested for speeding and 115 cited for seat belt violations. Driving under the influence arrests totaled 12, while six apprehensions for other alcohol related offenses were recorded.

Troopers issued a total of 699 traffic citations and 988 written warnings to motorists during the month.

Troopers and weight inspectors issued six citations for overweight loads and issued seven written warnings for overweight violations.

District 17 troopers handled 32 traffic crashes within the three-county area of LaSalle, Bureau and Putnam. There were no fatal crashes handled by District 17 troopers.

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Wake-up call A few weeks ago, I wrote a column about this bird that decided to build a nest on the ledge next to the front pillar of my home. I told you how this feathered friend’s decision would affect my cat and dog, Terri which ultimately means it affects Simon the noise level and COMMENTARY the chaos inside my home — even though the bird is quite content making a mess on my front porch and aggravating my pets from afar.

When I wrote that column, I don’t think I mentioned I’m not a fan of birds. While I enjoy watching them from a distance, they aren’t my favorite creatures in the world. Please don’t write me letters about the wonders of birds. I know they are beautiful, and ultimately I left the nest-building bird keep her home on my front porch ... so that should account for something.

I think my aversion to these little chirpers that have taken up residency by the hundreds in my yard began many years ago. My grandma always had a parakeet or a canary at the house when we were growing up, and Grandma whistled or sang to those dang birds all day long. Of course, the bird responded, which tickled Grandma to no end, so the entire day was made up of “conversation” between the two. Even as children, it drove us crazy.

What also drove us crazy was when my grandfather would go out to do chores, my grandma would open up the door to the bird’s cage and let it fly through the house. It was up to us kids to “keep an eye on the bird,” so you can probably imagine how that turned out. As that bird swooped toward our heads and we screamed continuously, Grandma seemed amused. The only rule we had was the bird had to be back in the cage before Grandpa saw it.

Clearly, it was a feathered free-for-all.

The reason I’m bringing up the bird (I’d love to say “crap” here, but I won’t) issue again is simple.

With the cool spring nights, I love to crack my bedroom window and snuggle beneath the blankets at night. That’s good sleeping, and I always think the fresh, cool air is healthy. The problem, however, is this alarm clock that goes off every morning between 4 and 4:30 a.m., and I’m not talking about the clock on my chest of drawers or the one on my cell phone ...

You see, every morning — usually around 4 but occasionally a bit later — the birds wake from their slumber and begin singing. I’m not talking about just a few chirps now and then — these two-legged creatures start with a symphony of sound that is loud enough to wake up this tired editor. There are warbles; there are coos; there are full-fledged songs being sung coming from every tree and rooftop in my yard as well as from the neighbors. I’m not sure who is directing this sound-packed symphony; all I know is it wakes me up from a dream I wanted to finish and keeps me awake for way too many valuable minutes which I wanted to devote to way too valuable minutes of sleep.

I lay there in my bed and listen. The sound — after I get over the basic concept of being annoyed at the chatter — is actually beautiful. Clearly, it is a happy concerto, and no tickets are required. It’s free. It happens every morning without fail. These feathered friends don’t miss their morning concerts because they’re having a bad day or they woke up on the wrong side of the nest. They sing their little hearts out for a couple hours every morning, and by the time my real alarm clock goes off at 6 a.m., the music is nearly silent, except for the coos of a pair of mourning doves that hang around on one of my garage rooftops.

I’ve thought about these morning wake-up calls a lot lately, and instead of dreading their loud and happy voices, I’m now dreading the day when it will be too hot to leave the window open in place of air conditioning in the summer. But more importantly, I’m thinking we all should learn a lesson from our feathered friends — to make a choice to wake up every morning with a song in our hearts and happy words from our lips. What a wonderful change that would generate in all of our lives.

PCR Editor Terri Simon can be reached at tsimon@ putnamcountyrecord.com.

Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah One word. That’s all I’m asking for.

Just one lousy word. That’s usually all it takes for me to get inspired to start writing one of these goofy columns.

But right now, it’s nine o’clock on the night before my morning deadline, and I can’t figure out what the word is.

Allow me to let you in on the secret of how I’ve been writing one of these dumb things every other week for the past four years. For the most part, I don’t do a darn thing. Normally I rely on my friends, family or pets to do something or for the right circumstances to occur, and I make a mountain out of a molehill about the situation. As my dad once said, “I don’t know how you can write so much without ever really saying anything.” I take it as a compliment.

Granted, many of these columns are pretty weak and don’t have much societal impact. But I don’t care.

I’m just shooting for somewhere between 700 to 950 words, and I’m good to go. The little word counter thingy on my computer says I’m only at 196 words right now. That’s very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very disappointing. 210 words.

On Mondays of the weeks when one of these things is due, I start paying attention to my surroundings and hope that a little bit of inspiration takes hold. If nothing happens

by Wednesday, I start getting a little nervous. By Thursday, I’m usually begging my friends and family to do something stupid, so I can write about it. I’ve been staring at my wife for about an hour and half now. She

Greg Wallace COMMENTARY hasn’t done anything that can even be labeled “slightly ignorant.” She can’t hold out forever, but I’m running out of time. 305.

This last couple of weeks have been kind of a creative dry spell for me. I haven’t had many good, original ideas about anything. In fact the only halfway decent comic strip idea I’ve had recently has to do with trumpeter swans and Dizzy Gillespie.

Unfortunately, that idea came to me while I was listening to the sermon at church last week. I think that I can make it into a fairly funny cartoon, but I don’t know if it’s worth risking eternal damnation. 390.

It’s graduation season, so maybe I could dole out some words of wisdom to the young people who will be getting their diplomas. What should I tell them? The only piece of advice that I wish that someone would have bestowed upon me is that nothing good can happen from wearing really, really white underwear. It can only go downhill after the initial usage. And oh yeah, don’t do drugs. 461.

I could go on and on about our new dog named Norman, but it seems I write way too much about dogs, cats, birds, fish, raccoons, pigs and Japanese Beetles. (Honestly,

every now and then, I actually do interact with real live humans.) 506.

My daughter thinks I should talk about how she helped my mom in doing her deaconess job at church.

You see, the deaconess at our church is in charge of preparing and cleaning up after communion every week.

Our church uses grape juice instead of wine and whatever goes unused during the Sunday morning service, gets dumped down the drain. My daughter thought that was a waste, so she helped my mom out by drinking the excess juice out of the itty bitty glasses. I watched as she drank down at least a dozen of the little cups. From behind, it looked like she was doing shots at the bar. At least I’ll have somebody to enjoy eternal damnation with. No, I don’t think that I should probably write about that. 639.

If I wanted to do something that a real editorial page columnist would do, I would write about the upcoming presidential election. I could pontificate about my feelings about the candidates and who I think would do the very best job in that position.

So at this time, I would like to throw all of my undying political support behind ... 701.

I’d better wrap it up now. No need to go nuts. War and Peace has already been written.

Well what do you know? It looks like Dad is right.

You can contact Greg Wallace at gregwallaceink7@gmail.com. You can follow him on his blog at http:// gregwallaceink.blogspot.com.

TO Letter THE Editor

Trump in the oval office?

To the Editor, Well, we now know the presumptive Republican nominee for the office of the President of the United States.

I must admit that it boggles my mind that it is Donald Trump.

How could one man, so supremely unqualified for the office, come this far? Something similar happened in Germany in the 1930s. An unhappy populace, many of whom needed jobs or certainly better paying ones, were sold a bill of goods by a snake-oil salesman. What I find really frightening is The Donald has managed to bring the underlying racism that exists in this country to the fore. He has now provided fodder for the haters to no longer hide their feelings.

Instead of Jews being served up as the scapegoats for every ill that affects our country, it is Mexicans, Muslims and Blacks. Actually I don’t think he cares much for immigrants, period. To hear him tell it, they are nothing more than criminals and rapists and terrorists. Wow, for a thinskinned man who can’t stand criticism, Donald Trump has no problem using his hateful rhetoric to dish it out.

Mr. Trump is a climate denier and anti-environmentalist.

It is bad enough Ted Cruz had this to say about climate disruption: “The last 15 years, there has been no recorded warming.” Donald Trump weighed in with, “The concept of global warming was created by and for the Chinese in order to make U.S. manufacturing non-competitive.” “Environmental Protection, what they do is a disgrace.” This according to the Sierra Club.

If Donald Trump should win the 2016 election, you can bet he and the Republican Party will do their best to pretty much destroy the Environmental Protection Agency.

The Endangered Species Act itself will most likely become endangered. They will do their best to gut the Clean Air and Water Act. And the most troublesome thought of all is how our Supreme Court will be controlled by Conservatives for years to come.

I hope the majority of the U.S. population will be worried enough and smart enough to feel obligated to exercise their right to vote and make sure Donald Trump never reaches the oval office.

Judy Haggenjos Hennepin

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

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Wednesday, June 1, 2016 • The Putnam County Record • 7A

Lady Panthers Basketball Camp is June 6-9

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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.

Bruin Golf Classic planned June 11 SPRING VALLEY — The 20th annual Bruin Golf Classic sponsored by the St. Bede Academy Bedan Club is scheduled to be played Saturday, June 11, at Spring Creek Golf Course in Spring Valley. All proceeds will be used to purchase a defibrillator for the school as well as portable units for the athletic fields, complete with education for the staff.

The event includes 18 holes of golf, cart, cart rental, lunch, dinner, refreshments and a gift.

Awards will be given in the men’s, women’s and mixed divisions. Cost is $80 payable by June 4.

Check-in will be at 9 a.m. followed by brunch and a shotgun start at 10 a.m. utilizing a four-person scramble format.

Register by contacting Dave Montez at 815-6644668, sending a check payable to St. Bede Academy to Dave Montez at Saint Bede Abbey, 24 West Highway 6, Peru, IL 61354 or register at Spring Creek at 815-894-2137. Space is limited.

Princeton Christian Academy hosts Eagle Run 5K/10K PRINCETON — Princeton Christian Academy will host its third annual Eagle Run 5K/10K at 8 a.m.

Saturday, June 11, starting and finishing at Zearing Park in Princeton. The purpose of the race is two-fold: to raise support for Princeton Christian Academy‘s school garden and to improve the safety system at the school.

The race offers both a 5K and a 10K course for runners and walkers of all ages who will compete in several different age categories for medals. Those who prefer to walk are encouraged to participate in a non-competitive way in the 5K, and little ones who cannot run/walk can ride along in a stroller for free. Prizes will be awarded for best times in each category and for overall winners, and everyone who registers by May 31 will get a T-shirt.

Food vendors, music, and other exhibits will be set up at Zearing Park and at Soldiers and Sailors Park for the convenience and entertainment of the participants and supporters of the race.

Those interested in running or walking in the Eagle 5K/10k may register online at http://eaglerun.net or on Facebook at 2016eaglerun5k&10k.

Registration forms are also available at Princeton Christian Academy, Princeton Bible Church and at several businesses in town.

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PC track athletes compete Putnam County High School track athletes Jimmy Hewitt (from left), Noe Flores, Dominic Green, Lindsey DiazDeLeon, Liv Lawley, and Michael Dzierzynski competed at the Peoria Journal Star Honor Roll Meet. Lawley was second in the 300 meter hurdles. Flores was fourth in the 800 and 1600 meters. DiazDeLeon was seventh in the 400 meters. The 4x400 relay team of Green, Dzierzynski, Hewitt and Flores was seventh.

Hunters bag 15,484 turkeys Putnam, Bureau County hunters shoot less birds than in 2015 SPRINGFIELD — Hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary statewide total of 15,484 wild turkeys during the 2016 Spring Turkey Season, including the youth seasons.

The 2016 total compares with the statewide turkey harvest of 15,000 in 2015. The statewide preliminary total includes Youth Turkey Season harvest of 1,045 birds, compared with youth season harvest of 896 turkeys in 2015.

Spring turkey hunting was open in 100 of Illinois’ 102 counties. The 2016 seasons were April 4-May 5 in the South Zone and April 11-May 12 in the North Zone. The Youth Spring Turkey Season was March 26-27 in the South Zone and April 2-3 in the North Zone.

Turkey hunters this spring took a preliminary total of 6,694 wild turkeys during all season segments in the South Zone, a slight increase over the harvest of 6,387 last year in the south. The North Zone preliminary harvest total of 8,790 wild turkeys was also higher than the 2015 total of 8,613 in the north.

“This is the second consecutive year of improved harvest numbers in Illinois,” said IDNR Forest Wildlife Biologist Paul Shelton. “The 2014 spring season marked a low point in recent turkey harvest after a number of consecutive years of poor reproduction, particularly in the North Zone. We’re encouraged to see that harvest numbers are rebounding – numbers in the North Zone were almost 20 percent higher than

in 2014. Harvest in west-central Illinois, which seems to have been most affected by poor reproduction in recent years, was about 30 percent higher than 2014 figures.”

The top counties for spring wild turkey harvest in the South Zone in 2016 were Jefferson (420), Marion (380), Randolph (372), Pope (356) and Union (354). The top five North Zone counties for spring turkey harvest this year were Jo Daviess (568), Fulton (446), Pike (393), Adams (389), and Schuyler (360).

Putnam County hunters shot 37 birds this year, compared to 46 in 2015. Bureau County hunters shot 157 birds this year, compared to 171 in 2015. LaSalle County hunters shot 137 birds, compared to 115 in 2015. Marshall County hunters shot 69 birds this year, compared to 69 in 2015.

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Hunters in Putnam and Bureau counties shot fewer turkeys this spring season compared to 2015, according to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Edgewood Ladies League MCNABB — Even hole totals was the play of the day on May 17 for the Edgewood Ladies League.

Connie Casford was the hostess.

Catherine Gregorich won the A Flight. Barb Brennan won the B Flight.

Marge Van Ness won the C Flight.

Low gross was Barb Brennan. Low net was Catherine Gregorich. Low Puts was Roberta Hansen.

Catherine Gregorich had the most chip-ins.

Blind partners was the play of the day on May 24.

Cyndi Palm was the hostess with help.

Flight winners were Barb Brennan and Cyndi Palm, Catherine Gregorich and Marge Van Ness, and Connie Casford and Jane Noard. Low gross was Cyndi Palm. Low net was Barb Brennan. Low putts was Cyndi Palm.

Chip-ins were Kay Marcinic (#11) and Marge Van Ness (#12).

Lady Eagles Basketball Camp planned June 25-26 and July 16-17 OGLESBY — The IVCC Lady Eagles Basketball Camp will be June 25-26 for grade school players and July 16-17 for high school players, both at the IVCC Gym. The grade school camp will be from 9 a.m. to noon for grades 3-5 and from 1 to 4 p.m. for grades 6-8. The high school camp will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Players should arrive at least 30 minutes early on the first day to finalize registration and receive a T-shirt. Clinic cost is $40 per participant. Checks should be made payable to IVCC. Participants who register by June 10 (grade school) and July 6 (high school) are guaranteed to have a T-shirt at the clinic.

Those that register after these dates may not receive their T-shirt until after the clinic.

Grade school players will receive

instructions in passing, dribbling, shooting, fundamentals and learning the game.

High school players will receive instruction in skill development, post work, shooting, footwork, moving without the ball, screen and roll and perimeter play.

Ptak is the clinic director and head girls basketball coach at IVCC. He is entering his fourth year as head coach of the Lady Eagles. He has also coached at St. Bede and the Illinois Valley Starz.

Clinic staff is Sammy Kromm,who is entering her third year as assistant coach at IVCC. She is a former player at Mendota High School and the University of Wisconsin at Parkside, where she is the alltime scorer and third all time rebounder.

For more information, contact Tom Ptak at 815-228-3491 or IVCC Athletics Office at 815-224-0472.

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Community Headlines from the ‘50s GRANVILLE — At 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 8, the Granville Library will host a program by local historian, author and executive director of the LaSalle County Museum Ron Bluemer. “1950s Headlines from the Illinois Valley” will highlight interesting and mysterious stories originating

from that time in local history.

Bluemer will share previously unknown information on some of the more unique stories of the decade including the Cold War, an author of well known stories and a still unsolved murder. For more information call 815339-2038.

Conservation Camp is back at Lake Thunderbird PUTNAM — The Marshall-Putnam River Conservancy District, along with the University of Illinois Extension and the Marshall-Putnam Soil & Water Conservation District, have announced they will sponsor the Marshall-Putnam Conservation Camp at Lake Thunderbird in Putnam.

The camp will be from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 21. The day camp is open to all students entering grades 2-5. with registration beginning at 8:30 a.m.

Group presentations begin at 9 a.m. Lunch will be provided and the day will conclude with swimming, fishing or gardening activities.

Campers will spend the

day learning about bugs, reptiles, first aid and outdoor cooking, as well as building bird houses, gardening and “how-tos” with fishing. Pre-registration is required and is $10 for the first child, $5 for each additional sibling.

Registrations are due back by Friday, June 10, to the USDA Service Center in Henry. Late registrations will be taken, but there’s no guarantee of grouping together families. To obtain registration forms, visit the U of I Extension office at 509 Front St. in Henry; the MP-SWCD at 1511 University Court, Henry; online at www.marshallputnam.com or call the SWCD at 309-364-3913, ext. 3.

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The Civil War Amazing Race comes to Putnam County Junior High School MCNABB — Seventh-grade students from Putnam County Junior High competed in the Civil War Amazing Race as part of their Civil War unit in the social studies, reading and English classes. The race began Tuesday, May 10, and finished on Thursday, May 12.

On May 10, students were called to the cafeteria and formed teams by completing puzzles of the states.

These teams then competed in various stations representing the events of the Civil War and life events of Civil War soldiers. Tuesday’s events included 7 Days Battles/2nd Bull Run; A Nation Divided; On Leave; Antietam/Emancipa-

tion Proclamation; and Merrimac and Monitor. Students were able to visit with Rick Keating, a Civil War re-enactor from Varna. Keating talked with the students about re-enacting and the Civil War. Students watched “Glory,” a Civil War movie in the afternoon.

Wednesday’s activities included the Battle of Gettysburg/Gettysburg Address; Fredericksburg/Chancellorsville; Vicksburg/General Grant; Wilderness; Chattanooga/Chickamauga; Carabiner Columbiad; and the Burning of Atlanta. Students heard a short talk about the Civil War from Confederate re-enactor Mike Davis.

On Thursday, students competed in a music event; the March to Richmond; Surrender at Appomattox Courthouse; Lincoln’s Assassination; and Reconstruction. Civil War re-enactors Mr. and Mrs. Gary Simpkins portrayed President and Mrs. Lincoln. They also shared about the Lincolns and the Civil War. Teachers Jennifer Ibarra, Jessica Lenkaitis and Chris Walker worked together to prepare the activities.

Staff and students also helped with the actual race day events. PCEF also funded a mini-grant to help with the re-enactors and special materials to make the race events more authentic and fun.

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Day trip planned to Chicago OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College’s Office of Continuing Education will host a day-trip to see “The Sound of Music” in Chicago Tuesday, June 7.

The trip includes a visit to the DANK Haus German American Cultural Center in Chicago’s Lincoln Square neighborhood where participants will take part in a traditional German dance lesson and guided tour. The

center houses an exhibit on Lost German Chicago and a model of the 1972 Olympic Village in Munich.

Participants will enjoy an authentic German meal at The Berghoff, one of Chicago’s most famous restaurants.

After dinner, the day ends with Rodger and Hammerstein’s “The Sound of Music” at the Cadillac Palace Theatre.

The trip departs at noon from IVCC

parking lot 4 and returns at 11:30 p.m.

The cost is $149 per person and includes motor coach, admission to the DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, dinner at the Berghoff, lower balcony tickets to “The Sound of Music” and all tips, gratuities and snacks. Register using course number HLR-8323-406. For information, call Kim Koehler at 815-2240207.

Children’s theater production auditions announced LASALLE — Stage 212 has announced auditions for the children’s theater production, “Beauty and the Beast, Jr.,” will take place at 6 p.m. Friday, June 17, and 1 p.m. Saturday, June 18, (attend one) at the theater, 700 First St. in downtown LaSalle.

A full production by kids, for kids, “Beauty and the Beast, Jr.” is open to all children entering grades 4-10.

Director Harleigh Rice will cast approximately 30 children in a variety of lead and supporting roles. Kids will be taught a song, a few dance steps and will do a reading from the script.

No advance preparation is necessary, but kids should come dressed to move.

Flip-flops are strongly discouraged. All auditioners should bring a calendar with all of their summer conflicts.

“Beauty and the Beast, Jr.” will have performances Aug. 12-14. Rehearsals will be Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information, visit Stage 212 online at www. stage212.org or on Facebook, or call 815-224-3025.

“Beauty and the Beast, Jr.” is partially funded by OmniArts and the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.

Gateway 5K Superhero Showdown is June 25 Calling all Superheroes PRINCETON — Gateway Service’s third annual 5K Superhero Showdown is approaching with lightning speed and promises to be a fun family event. The race is at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 25, at the Bureau County Fairgrounds, 811 W. Peru St. The Gateway 5K Superhero Showdown is a timed 5K (3.1 miles) run/ walk for awareness of intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

Returning heroes have a registration fee of $15, new heroes $20 ($25 after June 15), and groups of five or more heroes pay $15 per person.

For those wishing to show support

but who are unable to attend, “Ghost Runner” donations can be made for $10. Each Ghost Runner will have a marker along the track with their name on it.

“We look forward to this event each year; it’s such a fun way to spread awareness for Gateway’s programs and to involve the individuals which we serve. They will be there cheering on the heroes and waiting at the finish line,” said Mandi Johnson, CFO for Gateway Services.

Awards will be handed out to the first-, second- and third-place winner of age groups for both men and women, and special awards will be given to the overall first-place male finisher, the overall first-place female

finisher, and costume contests for the best hero, best villain and best group of superheroes.

To register as a runner, make a Ghost Runner donation, volunteer or to get information about sponsoring, visit gateway5k.com.

Gateway Services, Inc., located in Princeton is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization which provides services to adults and children with disabilities in Bureau, Marshall and Putnam counties. Gateway Services has 10 programs for individuals and provides hundreds of thousands service hours annually. For more information about Gateway Services, visit www.gateway-services.org, call 815875-4548 or like us on Facebook.

Menus and Activities Putnam County Community Center June 6 — Tacos with meat and sour cream, green peppers, lettuce, tomato and cheese, salsa and chips, pears.

June 7 — Chicken tenders, baked potato, mixed vegetables, bread, mixed fruit, dessert.

June 8 — Fish squares, au gratin potatoes, cucumber, tomatoes and onion with oil and vinegar, baked apples.

June 9 — Barbecue on bun, coleslaw, chips, peas/ carrots, strawberries, dessert.

June 10 — Swedish meatballs, egg noodles, salad with toppings, baby carrots, fruit cocktail.

Bread, butter, fruit juice and 2% milk are available with meals. For reservations, call 800-757-4579 24 hours in advance of the day’s meal. The menu is subject to change. Meals are available to senior citizens 60 plus at no cost, but donations are appreciated. The meal program is partly funded by donations, so they have a suggested donation of $5 per meal. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m.

Births Announced Miller Robert Miller and Christy Michael of Walnut are the parents of a daughter, Emma Kay Rose, born May 10 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. She weighed 8 pounds, 11 ounces and measured 21 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Chris and Deanna Michael of Princeton. Paternal grandparents are Corey Miller of Tampico and Michelle Carr of Mendota.

Great-grandparents are Jim and Val Kristopovich of LaSalle, Ron and Bev Moore of Malden, Bob and Char Kuntz of Arizona, and Carolyn Miller of Annawan.

Casey receives degree PEORIA — Shelby Casey of Hennepin received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing in Peoria. She is the daughter of Rich and Lori Casey of Hennepin and the granddaughter of Bill and Jane Migliorini of Granville, and Barb Casey of Hennepin.

Magnolia Township Preservation Association museum hours announced positive, but also helpful with several suggestions that will be considered and acted upon.

MTPA was open from 9 to 11 a.m. on Memorial Day to honor those who have served our country. A special exhibit on loan from the Magnolia-McNabb American Legion and a slide show was presented.

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Annual Summer Sizzle Shoot on June 4 4-H Shooting Sports in the state of Illinois for the current 4-H year are eligible to participate.

The public is welcome to come out and watch the 4-H youth compete. There is no charge to watch the event. There will be food for purchase on site.

Information and forms to participate are available online at: http://web. extension.illinois.edu/ blmp/4hss/4236.html.

Living Works Suicide Walk is June 4 PRINCETON — The seventh annual Living Works Suicide Walk will be Saturday, June 4, in Princeton.

Registration begins at 9 a.m. at Darius Miller Park.

The walk starts at 10 a.m. and continues to Zearing Park where closing ceremonies will include music by 212, guest speakers, numerous raffle items and a balloon launch. Registration forms are available on Facebook or at the Prouty Building in Princeton.

Prior to the day of

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the walk, the cost is $20 (includes T-shirt and wristband; it will cost an additional $3 for a 2X or 3X shirt). Children 10 and under walk for free with T-shirts available for $15.

On the day of the walk, registration is $25 for an adult ($28 for a 2X or 3X shirt).

Children under 10 walk for free and can purchase a shirt for $20. Register early, and join family, friends and the community in remembering loved ones lost to suicide.

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In celebration of the Feast of Corpus Christi, Sacred Heart Parish in Granville held a Eucharistic procession through the streets of Granville after 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday, May 29. Escorted by the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, Fr. Patrick Demuelemeester led the parishioners in the procession. Celebration of this feast dates back to the 13th century.

IV Midday Connection will meet June 14 OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Midday Connection, a non-denominational Christian women’s group, invites all women from the Illinois Valley area to come to attend the monthly luncheon and program at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 14, at Deer Park Country Club, 100 Deer Park Lane, Oglesby.

The theme for the June luncheon is “We’re All Connected” and the speaker will be Joni Wolf from Pittsboro, Ind. Her grandmother taught her how to quilt when she was 5 years old. The title of her presentation is “Immanuel Quilt.” She

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4-H advancing Illinois agriculture story with 1st Farm Credit help Illinois 4-H is telling the story of Illinois agriculture to a population which is becoming further removed from the source of its food, and this year, that work was supported with funds from 1st Farm Credit, which serves agricultural clients in 42 counties in northern Illinois. “We will continue to steward the safe production of food, through our 4-H project work, conferences, workshops and judging clinics,� said Dan Jennings, University of Illinois Extension State Animal Science Educator. “From the fields and classrooms, and urban areas, Illinois 4-H is committed to inspiring youth in the pursuit of excellence in agriculture.�

1st Farm Credit is distributing more than $127,000 to 14 groups whose work advances the future of agriculture through education and youth leadership programs. 1st Farm Credit Services announced the 14 recipients of the 1st Farm Credit Services Donor Advised Fund recently, in conjunction with an ongoing celebration of the Farm Credit System’s 100-year anniversary. “Since last summer, Farm Credit has been reflecting on the past 100 years and the evolution of the system, as well as Illinois agriculture,� said 1st Farm Credit Services board member Clinton Brown. “While reflection is important when you reach such a significant milestone,

Diabetes meeting PRINCETON — The diagnosis of diabetes is becoming more common than many other health conditions.

Ongoing management of diabetes is important in limiting the complications which can develop with diabetes. An individual with diabetes must learn many lifestyle changes in order to take control of the disease and decrease the complications and their impact on their quality of life. Change isn’t always easy and especially difficult if it is being done without support.

Perry Memorial Hospital wants to provide information and support to those who are dealing with diabetes.

Each month, on the second Tuesday, Perry has an informational meeting to provide up-to-date guidelines and realistic ways to manage the diagnosis of diabetes. There will also be time at each meeting for open discussion and sharing of ideas. The next diabetes meeting will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, in the White Oak Classroom at the hospital. To register for the meeting, call Marcia Hartwig at 815-876-4449.

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Lisa Diaz (front, second from right) accepted a donation from 1st Farm Credit to advance agriculture education and youth leadership work in Illinois 4-H. Others present for the ceremony included (front row, from left) Maddie Sauer, Illinois State University; Susie Thompson, Illinois FFA; Penny Lauritzen, Women Changing the Face of Agriculture; Grace Mikrut, Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences, Diaz; and Diane Merrion, Cook County Farm Bureau; and (back) Don Norton, Illinois Agricultural Leadership Foundation; Justin Ebert, Highland Community College; Doug Gucker, Annie’s Project; Kevin Daugherty, Illinois Ag In the Classroom; Jon Scholl, University of Illinois; Bob Aherin, AgrAbility; and Andrew Baker, Western Illinois University. we have been equally focused on looking to the future.�

Brown praised this year’s recipient group, adding “we are proud of the relationships we have built with each of you.� To date, more than $700,000 has been awarded to groups since the fund was established six years ago. 1st Farm Credit Services has invested $1.25 million into the fund. “Illinois 4-H and the Illinois 4-H Foundation is proud to partner with 1st Farm Credit in telling the Illi-

nois agriculture story,� said Lisa Diaz, U of I assistant dean and Illinois 4-H director. “Because of this financial support of our program, we have extended our reach even farther this year.�

The Illinois 4-H Foundation stewards private and corporate funds on behalf of the Illinois 4-H program. “We applaud 1st Farm Credit for its longstanding relationship with the Illinois 4-H Foundation, said Angie Barnard, Illinois 4-H Foundation Executive Director.

Twenty-two youth travel the state as Illinois 4-H livestock ambassadors. They hosted nearly 90 teens to a conference this spring and provided hands-on instruction about critical livestock industry issues, such as animal reproduction, health, management and marketing.

More than 67,000 of Illinois’ 300,000 4-H project enrollments are related to animal science, and 148,000 are tied to food production and nutrition.

PRINCETON — Perry Memorial Hospital will host a monthly multiple sclerosis education meeting at 6 p.m.

Tuesday, June 21, in the White Oak Classroom at the hospital. This program is free and open to the public.

For more information on this program and other educational programs offered at Perry, call Marcia Hartwig at 815-876-4449.

Health screen offered PRINCETON — Perry Memorial Hospital will offer a health screen from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday, July 21, in the White Oak Classroom at the hospital.

A lipid profile test, which includes total cholesterol, HDL, LDL and triglycerides, will be offered at $25. The following other tests will also be offered: A1C for $25, chemistry profile for $31, Thyroid-TSH for $23 and Hemogram for $9. All tests, except the Hemogram and Thyroid-TSH, require a 12-hour fasting. Participants are asked to bring their physician’s name and address to the screening. Tests cannot be completed without this information. Payment of cash or check is due at the screening. Juice and coffee will be available. To schedule an appointment, call 815-876-3313; walk-ins will not be accepted.

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SERAFINI. Letters of Office were issued May 6, 2016, to the Representative, LORENE K. HAYWOOD, 407 N. Main Street, 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.

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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 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

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Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained from Illinois Valley Surveying and Consultants, 401 Court Street, P.O. Box 302, Hennepin, Illinois 61327.

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ANNUAL TREASURER’S REPORT I, James Moriarty, Supervisor of Granville Township, Putnam County, Illinois, do hereby certify that the following is a true copy of the Annual Treasurer’s report for the year beginning April 1, 2015 and ending March 31, 2016.

GENERAL ASSISTANCE FUND BEGINNING BALANCE APRIL 1, 2015 $32,649.98 REVENUE Putnam County Treasurer (property tax) $21,083.73 Granville National Bank (Interest income) $17.24 Total Revenues $21,100.97 EXPENDITURES Ameren IP $3,454.60 P.C. Unit School District 513 $2,000.00 P.C. Foods $1,950.00 Allied Benefit $1,720.00 P.C.C.C. $1,500.00 P.C. Food Pantry $1,500.00 Youth Service Bureau $1,000.00 Russell Gwyn $900.00 Village of Granville $732.07 Casey’s $650.00 Haun Management $650.00 King Tire $595.00 Wink Family Fund $500.00 $5,915.76 All vendors under $500 Total Expenditures $23,067.43 ENDING BALANCE MARCH 31, 2016 $30,683.52 MACHINERY FUND BEGINNING BALANCE APRIL 1, 2015 $26,372.12 REVENUE Trnsf from Town $42,000.00 Putnam County Treasurer (property tax) $16,759.38 Granville National Bank (Interest income) $14.79 Total Revenues $58,774.17 EXPENDITURES Granville National Bank $28,300.00 Andersen Builders $16,816.00 R C Hartman Construction $12,766.00 Wick Building $2,523.00 Total Expenditures $60,405.00 ENDING BALANCE MARCH 31, 2016 $24,741.29 JOINT FUND BEGINNING BALANCE APRIL 1, 2015 $32,485.41 REVENUE Putnam County Treasurer (property tax) $1,005.60 Granville National Bank (interest income) $16.62 Total Revenues $1,022.22 EXPENDITURES Total Expenditures $ENDING BALANCE MARCH 31, 2016 $33,507.63 PERMANENT ROAD BEGINNING BALANCE APRIL 1, 2015 $121,955.87 REVENUE Putnam County Treasurer (property tax) $61,234.14 State of Illinois - Culver Reimbursement $12,235.40 Granville National Bank (interest income) $62.85 Total Revenues $73,532.39 EXPENDITURES Illinois Valley Culvert $12,000.00 Putnam County Treasurer $9,964.47 Asphalt Sales Co. $9,311.40 Tri-Con Materials Inc. $6,718.44 AAA Tree Service $6,600.00 Riverstone Group Inc. $5,472.51 Henkel Trucking $5,000.00 Illinois Valley Excavating $4,674.59 Central IL Equipment Sales $3,600.00 Terando Brothers $3,285.00 Mudge Farms $2,278.75 J.W. Ossola $2,113.00 Blake Moreno Trucking $1,935.00 Western Aggregates $1,776.68 Advanced Asphalt Company $1,386.00 Martin Equipment $1,178.28 Lou’s Spring Shop $999.00 Balma Farms $787.50 Culvert Supply Company $705.00 All vendors under $500 $902.62 Total Expenditures $80,688.24 ENDING BALANCE MARCH 31, 2016 $114,800.02 TOWN FUND BEGINNING BALANCE APRIL 1, 2015 $162,844.01 REVENUE Putnam County Treasurer (property tax) $119,712.73 Illinois Department of Revenue (Replacement tax) $9,478.53 Putnam County Treasurer (Social Security) $4,017.57 Transfer from Road & Bridge $3,855.77 Transfer from General Assistance $449.71 Granville National Bank (interest income) $90.22 Total Revenues $137,604.53 EXPENDITURES Trnsf to Machinery $42,000.00 Internal Revenue Service $16,865.20 Trnsf to Road & Bridge $15,000.00 John Grivetti $3,000.00 Illinois Department of Revenue $2,606.28 Ameren IP $2,013.02 Illinois Valley Cellular $1,518.59 Staples Credit Plan $703.11 Frontier $669.48 Hopkins & Associates $630.00 Township Officials of Illinois $535.51 Administrative wages $10,000-$20,000 $23,680.53 Administrative wages $5,00 -$9,999 $20,897.60

Administrative wages $500-$4.999 $10,066.70 All vendors under $500 $5,755.28 Total Expenditures $145,941.30 ENDING BALANCE MARCH 31, 2016 $154,507.24 TOWN INSURANCE FUND BEGINNING BALANCE APRIL 1, 2015 $20,352.16 REVENUE Putnam County Treasurer (property tax) $502.79 Granville National Bank (interest income) $5.08 Total Revenues $507.87 EXPENDITURES TOIRMA $11,431.00 Total Expenditures $11,431.00 ENDING BALANCE MARCH 31, 2016 $9,429.03 ROAD AND BRIDGE BEGINNING BALANCE APRIL 1, 2015 $82,350.17 REVENUE Putnam County Treasurer (property tax) $60,022.95 Illinois Department of Revenue (Replacement tax) $21,153.77 Trnsf from Town Ins Fund $15,000.00 Putnam County Treasurer (Social Security) $3,011.94 TORIMA $1,661.00 Granville National Bank (interest income) $55.12 Miscellaneous $31.36 $100,936.14 Total Revenues EXPENDITURES R.C. Hartman Construction $12,766.00 Bonnell Industries $11,218.46 Toedter Oil Co. $8,150.14 J.W. Ossola’s Co. $6,672.50 Trnsf to Town $3,855.77 Sieg Tire $3,813.50 Ameren IP $3,536.54 Jack’s Gas & Service $2,416.34 Guisti Electronics $2,310.00 AAA Tree Service $2,000.00 Central Illinois Equipment Sales $1,100.00 Olson Auto/Truck $930.00 Chase $682.06 Village of Standard $660.00 Frontier $639.74 Township Officials of Illinois $625.00 Future Communications $594.70 Administrative wages $500 - $4,999 $13,706.90 All vendors under $500 $3,324.57 Total Expenditures $79,002.22 ENDING BALANCE MARCH 31, 2016 $104,284.09

ROAD AND BRIDGE INSURANCE BEGINNING BALANCE APRIL 1, 2015 $3,334.32 REVENUE Putnam County Treasurer (property tax) $7,029.33 Granville National Bank (interest income) $3.93 Total Revenues $7,033.26 EXPENDITURES Total Expenditures $ENDING BALANCE MARCH 31, 2016 $10,367.58 Published in the Putnam County Record June 1, 2016.

Taxes from 2015-2016 Levy Extension$89,176.00 TOTAL $157,316.00 SECTION 2: paragraph 7 And that the estimate of the receipts of said District for said current budget year, plus the balance on hand, is the sum of (188,674.17) One Hundred Eighty Eight Thousand Six Hundred Seventy Four Dollars and Seventeen Cents.

SECTION 3: That there be and there is hereby appropriated (said Appropriation hereinafter following, being estimated expenditures of said District for the current year). To be provided for

by General Tax Levy and out of any monies in the custody of said Board of Trustees, for the current 2016-2017 fiscal year, the aggregate sum of Eighty Nine Thousand One Hundred Seventy Six Dollars. $89,176.00 for the corporate purpose of said Putnam County Conservation District, as hereinafter specified.

Corporate Purposes- IMRF/FICA/Medicare/ State employment Tax $19,000.00 Corporate Purposes- Employee Salaries $74,000.00 Corporate Purposes-Insurance $15,800.00 Corporate Purposes-Trustee Expense $2,500.00 Corporate Purpose-General Operating Expenses $11,975.00 Corporate Purpose-Office Operating Expense $1,600.00 Corporate Purpose-Equipment Expense $3,700.00 Corporate Purpose-Natural Lands Area $31,300.00 Corporate Purpose-Lake Senachwine Area $4,070.00 TOTAL $163,945.00 SECTION 4: That this Board estimates that there will be Twenty Four Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty Nine Dollars and Seventeen Cents (24,729.17) cash on hand at the end of the current fiscal year 2017.

Dan Kotecki May 24, 2016 Board PresidentJohn Crist May 24, 2016 Board SecretaryPassed and Adopted: May 24, 2016 by unanimous vote.

PUTNAM COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT BOARD of TRUSTEES Published in the Putnam County Record June 1, 2016.

PUTNAM COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT ORDINANCE NO. 143 ANNUAL BUDGET and APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FOR THE CURRENT BUDGET YEAR 2016-2017 WHEREAS, There has been prepared in tentative form, a Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Board of Trustees of the Putnam County Conservation District, in the State of Illinois. The Secretary of said District has made the tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance conveniently available to the public for inspection for at least thirty days prior to the final action thereon, and WHEREAS, a public hearing will be held on such Budget and Appropriation Ordinance on the 24th day of May 2016 Notice of which hearing was given at least one month prior thereto a weekly publication of notice thereof in the Putnam County Record, in said District, and all other legal requirements having been complied with; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED

BY THE BOARD OF THE PUTNAM COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT, situated in Putnam County in the State of Illinois, as follows: SECTION 1: That the fiscal year of said Putnam County Conservation District, and the same is hereby fixed and declared to be from April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017.

SECTION 2: That this Board finds that there is the sum of Thirty Nine Thousand Three Hundred and Sixteen dollars and Seventeen Cents ( 39,316.17) cash balance on hand on April 1, 2016, and that the estimate of receipts of said District for said current year will be as follows: Personal Property Replacement Tax- $53,000.00 Conservation Areas and Miscellaneous Income $15,140.00

PUTNAM COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT 2016-2017 ANNUAL BUDGET ANTICIPATED INCOME 2016-2017 ACCOUNT# ITEM DESCRIPTION INCOME AMOUNT 400 MONEY MARKET INTEREST $180.00 401 LEVIED PROPERTY TAX EXTENSION $89,176.00 402 STATE OF IL PROPERTY REPLACEMENT TAX $53,000.00 TOTAL CORPORATE INCOME $142,356.00 403 LAKE SENACHWINE CABIN GROUND LEASE $12,900.00 404 LAKE SENACHWINE SHELTER RENTAL $300.00 405 LAKE SENACHWINE PRIMITIVE TENT CAMPING $200.00 406 LAKE SENACHWINE FIREWOOD SALES $25.00 407 LAKE SENACHWINE MEMORIAL DONATIONS $50.00 TOTAL LAKE SENACHWINE INCOME $13,475.00 408 NATURAL LANDS SHELTER/STAGE RENTAL $400.00 409 NATURAL LANDS CABIN RENTAL $110.00 410 NATURAL LANDS PRIMITIVE TENT CAMPING $300.00 411 NATURAL LANDS HORSE CAMPING $220.00 412 NATURAL LANDS YEARLY HORSE RIDING FEE $225.00 413 NATURAL LANDS DAILY HORSE RIDING FEE $30.00 414 NATURAL LANDS FIREWOOD SALES $75.00 415 NATURAL LANDS MEMORIAL DONATIONS $50.00 TOTAL NATURAL LANDS INCOME $1,410.00 416 CORPORATE SPONSORS $0 417 SPECIAL SITE DONATIONS $75.00 418 GRANTS $0 TOTAL CORPORATE/DONATIONS/GRANT INCOME $75.00 ANTICIPATED INCOME TOTALS $157,316.00 ANTICIPATED EXPENSE TOTALS $163,945.00 ANTICIPATED EXPENSES CORPORATE PURPOSE2016-2017 IMRF/SOCIAL SECURITY/MEDICARE PAYROLL TAXES 509 FICA COMPANY PAID $4,700.0 510 MEDICARE COMPANY PAID $1,100.00 511 IMRF COST $10,000.00 512 IMRF PAST SERVICE CREDIT $2,000.00 513 STATE OF IL EMPLOYMENT TAX COMPANY PAID $800.00 515 FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT TAX COMPANY PAID $400.00 TOTAL PAYROLL TAX EXPENSES $19,000.00 CORPORATE PURPOSEEMPLOYEE SALARIES 600 SITE OPERATION MANAGER $34,500.00 601 MAINTENANCE $34,500.00 602 SEASONAL MAINTENANCE $5,000.00 TOTAL SALARIES EXPENSE $74,000.00 CORPORATE PURPOSEINSURANCE 603 WORK-COMP INSURANCE COMPANY PAID $3,000.00 604 LIABILITY INSURANCE $11,400.00 605 IPARKS INSURANCE DUES $1,400.00 TOTAL INSURANCE COST $15,800.00 CORPORATE PURPOSETRUSTEE’S 612 QUARTERLY STIPEND $2,400.00 613 TRAINING $100.00 TOTAL TRUSTEE EXPENSE $2,500.00 CORPORATE PURPOSEGENERAL OPERATING EXPENSE 614 LEGAL FEES $250.00 615 AUDI T$3,500.00 616 LEGAL PUBLICATIONS $600.00 617 ADVERTISEMENTS/BROCHURE $0

618 619 620 621 622 623 624

POSTAGE $150.00 CHECKS PURCHASE $200.00 DISTRICT CELL PHONE $525.00 OFFICE PHONE/FAX/INTERNET (2) $2,400.00 GASOLINE $3,700.00 DIESEL $600.00 LOCAL DONATIONS $50.00 TOTAL GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES $11,975.00 CORPORATE PURPOSEOFFICE OPERATING EXPENSE 2016-2017 625 OFFICE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE $0 626 OFFICE BUILDING MAINTENANCE $150.00 627 OFFICE EQUIPMENT PURCHASE $150.00 628 OFFICE SUPPLIES/SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTIONS $1,300.00 TOTAL OFFICE OPERATING EXPENSES $1,600.00 CORPORATE PURPOSEEQUIPMENT EXPENSE 629 GRASSHOPPER 335 MOWER REPAIR $500.00 630 JOHN DEERE TRACTOR REPAIR $400.00 631 FORD RANGER TRUCK SERVICE $500.00 632 1997 FORD 1 TON SERVICE $500.00 633 GRASSHOPPER 727 REPAIR $500.00 634 POLARIS RANGER SERVICE $1,000.00 661 GENERAL EQUIPMENT REPAIR $300.00 TOTAL EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE EXPENSES $3,700.00 CORPORATE PURPOSENATURAL LANDS OPERATING EXPENSE 636 STORAGE BUILDING MAINTENANCE $0 637 SITE DEVELOPMENT/TRAIL MAINTENANCE $2,000.00 638 ROAD MAINTENANCE $0 639 PRAIRIE RESTORATION/HABITAT $400.00 640 AMERICAN DISABILITY ACT $0 641 GARBAGE DUMPSTER $1,200.00 642 ELECTRICITY OFFICE/SHOP/SHELTER/SECURITY $3,000.00 643 PROPANE OFFICE $700.00 644 PROPANE SHOP $1,000.00 645 ADA TOILETS (2) $2,400.00 646 CLAY POND PAYMENT $20,000.0 647 FIREWOOD SUPPLE COST $150.00 649 DISTRICT SUPPLIES $300.00 TOTAL NATURAL LANDS EXPENSE $31,300.00 CORPORATE PURPOSE LAKE SENACHWINE OPERATING EXPENSES 650 AMERICAN DISABILITY ACT $0 651 SHELTER MAINTENANCE $0 652 BARN REPAIR $0 653 SITE DEVELOPMENT/HABITAT $1,000.00 654 ROAD MAINTENANCE $0 655 ELECTRICITY SHELTER/ SECURITY LIGHTS $1,000.00 656 REAL- ESTATE TAX $350.00 657 PORTABLE TOILET $1,020.00 658 FIREWOOD SUPPLY COST $100.00 659 HUNTER SAFETY PROGRAM $150.00 660 SUPPLIES $450.00 TOTAL LAKE SENACHWINE EXPENSES $4,070.00 APPROVED AND ADOPTED MARCH 22, 2016 APPROVED AND AMENDED MAY 24, 2016 DAN KOTECKI-BOARD PRESIDENT PUTNAM COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT JOHN CRIST- BOARD SECRETARY PUTNAM COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT Published in the Putnam County Record June 1, 2016.

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Z-Tour Velo News Saturday, July 16 Zearing Park, Princeton, IL 10 miles 30 miles 50 miles 65 miles 100 miles and Beautiful Bureau County

Riders, Families and Friends On behalf of the Zearing Child Enrichment Center Board of Directors and the Z-Tour Bike Ride Steering Committee, I would like to welcome you to this inaugural publication. We hope it will help you learn more about our annual charity event and the tremendous support that it receives.

On Saturday, July 16, the Z-Tour Bike Ride will be held for the sixth time. The cycling event which begins and ends at Zearing Park offers the choice of five routes of varying distances and degrees of difficulty: 10 miles, 30 miles, 50 miles, 65 miles, and 100 miles. You can ride throughout Princeton and surrounding communities in Bureau County.

Safety is important.

Included along each route are food and refreshment stops, mobile bicycle repair service, and emergency medical service. At the conclusion of the ride, each rider will be provided lunch at Zearing Park.

“Children are 25% of our population, but 100% of our future.”

Participation in the Z-Tour Bike Ride has grown from 185 riders in 2011 to 601 riders and hundreds more friends and supporters in 2015. All of the proceeds are donated to the Zearing Child Enrichment Center, a not-for-profit early childhood learning program serving Bureau County since 1974.

We want you to be aware of the services and programs of the Child Enrichment Center. The more you know, the easier it will be to see why we all work so hard for it every year in the Z Tour.

This publication is but one way we can illustrate the value of attracting people to Princeton and its surrounding communities, promote the benefits of cycling and living a healthy lifestyle, and the critical importance of early childhood education.

Several years ago, I heard a quote that continues to be as relevant today and it was the day it was spoken.

Welcome to the spirit and fun of Princeton’s Z-Tour!

“Children are 25% of our population, but 100% of our future.” This is our community and everyone is a stakeholder!

So sit back with a cup of coffee or a pint of your favorite beverage and enjoy what has been assembled. We are proud to have continued support from the community and our sponsors.

When you visit, please let them know that you appreciate how they are helping to make a difference in the lives of young people.

We hope that you get as much out of it as we did putting it together.

Be well and be safe, Brian Church Z-Tour Bike Ride Director

From A to Z: Everything You Need to Know about the Z-Tour

A

Amaze yourself and friends with your fitness by preparing for the Z-Tour.

Anybody can do 10 miles on July 16. Take your time. Enjoy the good company and scenery!

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Bureau County is beautiful! Year after year Z-Tour riders have told us that this is one of the most scenic and welcoming bike rides in the entire region.

Rolling terrain, beautiful views of Bureau Creek and some of the best paved roads in north central Illinois. This year, many of the downtown businesses in Princeton will have special offers to welcome Z-Tour riders and friends. Look for signs in

storefront windows.

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Know any celebrities? Invite them to join you in the Z-Tour. Want a place to camp on Friday night before the Z-Tour?

The Bureau County Fairgrounds will be available. And by the way…did you know that you can contribute to the Zearing Child Enrichment Center even if you don’t participate in the Z-Tour? Please consider it.

D

Draft. When you draft, you ride behind other riders to take advantage of their slipstream. Dan Henry arrows are the funny-looking markings on the road

to provide direction on the recommended route.

E

Get energy drinks and energy bars here in Princeton or Tiskilwa. Watch for eagles near the canal or flying overhead. Eat delicious, healthy food at the rest stops along the way. And yes…Elvis might even be here again!

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Worried about flat tires? Our friends from BikeWorks and volunteers along the way will be available to help.

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Why dance, eat, ride or enjoy the beautiful countryside of Bureau County alone? Bring a group with you. It could be your book group, co-workers, Lions Club, Jaycees or local birdwatchers club. Just sign up and come!

Hydrate! That’s a fancy word for drink enough water to keep you cooler and prevent exhaustion in the hot weather. Helmet. Wear it always when you ride. You know what they say. If you had any brains, you’d protect them!

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Quick Tips for Beginning Bicyclists

The Z-Tour at a Glance

Nick Davis, recreation and aquatic department head at the Princeton Park District/Bureau County Metro Center, is the face you’ll see at least five days a week if you a Metro Center regular. As a fitness professional and father, he does not claim to be and experienced cyclist.

But he and his family do have a tandem and several other bicycles. So he has done some research for first time Z-Tour riders. Here are some of the best tips he found:

Your Registration Includes: Easy and fast check-in 6-8:00pm Friday, Prouty Building on Main Street or Saturday from 5:30am Light breakfast 6-9am at Zearing Park Detailed maps and cue for all routes Five themed rest stops supplied with good food, beverage and music Well-marked, paved and low-traveled roadways RV-friendly and tent camping at the Bureau County Fairgrounds. Additional fees may apply.

Radio-dispatched SAG and support provided by Bureau County EMA until 3pm Post-ride meal 11-4pm ••• Register at www.z-tour.org or www.eventbrite.com No added fee for on-line registration.

Stay Fresh Ride new roads once in a while, says Tom Zirbel of Optum Pro Cycling: “Bust out a map and explore. The variety will help you stay engaged and may lead to some exciting new discoveries.”

Stop Stressing Over Flats Don’t wait until you’re on the road to hone your flatchanging skills, says Lennard Zinn, author of Zinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance. “Practice changing a tire in the comfort of your garage using the same pump and tools you carry on your ride, and you’ll be less worried about getting a flat far from home.”

Ride With a Group Take a cue from the pro peloton and ride with a group of friends, says 1984 Olympic gold medalist Connie Carpenter. “Cycling is always more fun—and faster—in a group.

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Early Bird Registration (Before June 17) $30 June-17-July 11 $35 Regular Registration (After July 11) $40

Find the Right Saddle Height “Lean against a wall, sit on the saddle, then hang both feet straight down,” says Todd Carver of the bike-fitting company Retül. “If your saddle height is correct, your heel should just graze the pedal at the bottom of the pedal stroke.” If you have pain in the front of your knees after the first few rides, your saddle is probably too low. If you feel pain in the back of the knee, drop the saddle a little.

Rain or shine. Sorry, no refunds.

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Adult Dri-Fit Shirt .....................................................$20 Cycling Socks ............................................................$12 Z-Tour Bike Jersey.....................................................$80

Your Pre-Ride Checklist Do this quick exam before every ride, says former ProTour mechanic Daimeon Shanks, founder of The Service Course, in Boulder, Colorado.

Wheels— They should spin straight and not rub the brakes. Make sure your tires have plenty of tread and no cuts or large nicks, and that they are properly inflated.

Chain—Too much lube will attract dirt and grime, which wears out your drive train. A good test is to wipe your finger on your chain. It should come away with just a small amount of oil.

And one other thing that Nick didn’t mention: If you’re not a member of the Metro Center already, you’re missing something. The bicycle-related equipment there is well-maintained and easy to use for improving your leg and upper body strength as well as general fitness. If the weather is too windy, cold, wet or hot, the Metro Center is an ideal place to keep your training on track. You will have plenty of company, and no worries about passing cars and trucks!

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Training Plan for Z-Tour Riders Planning to ride 10 miles or less in the Z-Tour? Take it easy. But try several rides of 5-8 miles, at least one 10-miler and a total of, say, 50 miles between mid-May and mid July. You can do it!

A 67 year old who just started “semi-serious” riding last year has created a training plan that can be useful for adult bicyclists of all ages and abilities.

Depending on your goals and physical condition, use the following guide to prepare for this summer’s Z-Tour or longer rides. You can fill in your weekly totals to the right of the recommended numbers to see how you’re doing.

But your body will be telling you, too. It will get easier as you progress.

As July 16 approaches, try some longer single-day rides. Then rest during the last week before the Z-Tour. You’ll be ready by July!

Z-Tour Distance -> Week beginning

30 miles

50 miles

62 miles

100+miles

Weekly total Weekly total Weekly total Weekly total

May 22, 2016 25

35

45

80

May 29, 2016 30

45

55

90

June 5, 2016 30

45

55

90

June 12, 2016 35

50

70

100

June 19, 2016 40

65

75

110

June 26, 2016 45

70

100

140

July 3, 2016 50

75

110

150

July 10, 2016 40

50

60

60

435

510

820

Total training miles 295

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Ice will be available. Ichthyologists may even see fish in the Hennepin Canal or Bureau creek as they ride by—trout, bass, and catfish. Check the Z-Tour website for details.

a funny costume. Dance the night away Friday before the Z-Tour ride.

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Just for Fun. Not feeling like a Tour de France champion or Ms. Sveltsbod? Don’t sweat it. Bring your friends. Show your inner sense of confidence. Do the 10-miler. Dress up in

Steering Committee On-Line Registration................................... Brian Church and Lisa Vincent Friday Night Check-In (Prouty Building)...........Annette and Bill Schnabel

and LouAnn Birkey Day of Ride Registration............................. Brian Church and Lisa Vincent Publication....................................................................................Rick Brooks Routes........................................Ryan Crouch, Dan Eiten and Dennis Toth Rest Stops........................ Heidi Lott, Nicole Sampson and Paul McMahon Sponsorship....................................................Sue Fandel and Brian Church Safety..............................................Peg Maciejewski and Keenan Campbell Bike Art Distribution.....................................................................Mike Judge Merchandising.......................................... Tom Tester and Scott Hartmann

Just So You Know…

The cheerful and hard working volunteers at Z-Tour rest stops and water stations include members of The People’s Church, Evangelical Covenant Church, Princeton Bible Church, and many other groups.

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Kids. Bring them, ride with them.

Teach them to be safe. Help pre-school children be prepared for school by being part of the Z-Tour. No kidding!

Laugh, lounge around or just be lazy for a few minutes at the SAG stops along the way.

Hoping for a quick soda or milkshake? Jump off your bike and speed some carbs to your muscles while enjoying the good times at a Z-Tour rest stop.

Welcome to Princeton. Illinois

Tour our many shops and businesses.

We have much to offer with many activities and seasonal festivals.

Visit our website at www.princeton-il.com for events schedule year around.

Join us Friday, July 15 “Down on Main Street” featuring Bag Shot Row.

PRINCETON SUMMER CONCERTS

Enjoy a great community event with lots of great food, drink and music.

rinceton Area Chamber of Commerce and MainStreet

Friday, July 1 - Terrance Simien and The Zydeco Experience Friday, July 15 - Bag Shot Row

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Here’s Where It All Starts —Zearing Park

Check yourself and your bike in at the shelter to make your ride official. Food and drink will be served before and after the ride. Don’t miss the fun and excitement. The 10 mile ride is ideal for beginners and families with younger children wanting to ride at a leisure pace. If you start at 9, you’ll have plenty of time to stop for water between 10 and 11am and be back to the park by lunch time.

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Your first food and drink stop—at Tiskilwa’s West Park-will have a Jimmy Buffet theme.

Rest a few minutes in the shade. Power up with snacks and liquids, then head off with the knowledge that you’ll have three hydration stations and another rest stop to keep you full of energy for the rest of the route.

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Three rest stops with great food and three hydration stops. Rolling hills through wooded area, across creeks and covered bridges.

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It’s true. Dill pickle juice can help prevent sore muscles. And cold pickle juice actually tastes pretty good! Hot tip: Homemade pie will also be available in Princeton.

Remember to drink… water!

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Quiz yourself about bicycle safety. Do you know all the Illinois laws and tips for safe riding? Try this: www.bikesafetyquiz.com

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Repeat. We want to break all the records for the Z-Tour this year: Highest amount raised for the Zearing Child Development Center: $21,500. Total registrations: 601.

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We welcome all types of bicycles.

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Safety. We can’t stress this enough. Test yourself and learn! For kids, adults, beginners…and drivers, too! Bet you can’t get this all correct the first time. Try it. A perfect score can save your life! www.bikesafetyquiz.com

Want an Official Z-Tour jersey, T-shirt or socks? Be the envy of all your cycling friends! See www.z-tour.org/merchandise and order while supplies last.

We respect all forms of transportation. A large freight train may offer you respite.

Gravity has it place. The route from Wyanet back to Princeton offers a reassuring downhill over the Captain Swift Bridge.

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Repeat. We want to break all the records for the Z-Tour this year: Highest amount raised for the Zearing Child Development Center: $21,500. Total registrations: 601.

Z-Tour Registration and Answers to Your Questions: www.z-tour.org and Facebook: Z-Tour Bike Ride

We welcome all types of bicycles.

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Safety. We can’t stress this enough. Test yourself and learn! For kids, adults, beginners…and drivers, too! Bet you can’t get this all correct the first time. Try it. A perfect score can save your life! www.bikesafetyquiz.com

Want an Official Z-Tour jersey, T-shirt or socks? Be the envy of all your cycling friends! See www.z-tour.org/merchandise and order while supplies last.

We respect all forms of transportation. A large freight train may offer you respite.

Gravity has it place. The route from Wyanet back to Princeton offers a reassuring downhill over the Captain Swift Bridge.

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Children: The Primary Reason for the Z-Tour

Who benefits the most from the Z-Tour each year? Some people say it’s the bike riders. Others might claim that it’s the people and businesses here in Bureau County.

But Heidi Lott, director of the Zearing Child Enrichment Center in Princeton, has the best answer of all. The true beneficiaries are children and their families.

support? Most important, the fundamentals of early childhood—small and large motor control, cognitive, social, emotional and language development.

In everyday terms, that means helping infants grow in ways that help them feel safe, healthy, and capable of mastering the tasks that help them become active children and successful adults. They become better prepared to read, express their needs and cope with the challenges of childhood. And their parents can have the confidence that their offspring are surrounded by adults who take their children seriously.

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More Than Just a Building

Since it began in a church in 1974 with a capacity of 30 kids, the Center has evolved into a 13,250 sq. foot building with room for as many as 167 children.

Thanks to Delyte and Robert Zearing and broad community support, the quality of programs and staff has matched the quality of the facility itself.

The Zearing’s legacy has helped thousands of families over the years. In addition to the care and feeding of infants and children during working hours, the center provides after-school and summer programs. It partners with nonprofits and schools to educate youth and adults about the value of high quality early childhood education.

Love. Learning. Life Readiness.

The Center’s website at www.zcec.org has the tagline: Love. Learning. Life Readiness. Its purpose is clearly spelled out: “To provide a protective, nurturing and educational environment for children ages six weeks to twelve years of age.” But the way this unique Princeton organization operates obviously does more than that. According to Heidi Lott, “we’re here to provide support for our families, as an extension of family life.”

When parents have to be at work at 5:30 in the morning, for example, they can count on the center’s staff to be ready for their children, no matter how cold, hot or rainy the day might be.

The Z-Tour has played an increasingly important role in the past five years, contributing more than $21,500 in 2015. What do those contributions

Happy results!

Great art and artists in the making.

All Work and No Play? Nope!

The ultimate tribute to the Zearing Center’s teachers and other staff is that their days are filled with neither all work and no play nor all play and no work. “It’s easy to remember the “4 Cs”, says Heidi Lott. ”We support our staff so their relationship with these kids is constructive, challenging, caring and consistent.” Among their goals: lifelong healthy habits and social skills. Curiosity and a love of reading.

On any given day, a visitor to the center might find high school or college students and staff reading to toddlers, doing science experiments, dancing, singing or painting with elementary school age kids, or exploring the textures and temperature of clay.

Or balloons, water, paper mache or paste. Field trips might involve a visit to the pollinator garden at the Princeton Public Library or a social call to the older residents of Greenfield apartments.

Concentration is the key.

ZEARING CHILD ENRICHMENT CENTER, INC. “Providing Educational Child Care Services for Children Ages Six Weeks to Twelve Years”

What would the Zearing Center wish for this year?

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substitutes when someone is on sick leave; or maybe just a start on retirement security. We’d like to reward the teachers who have put in time far beyond the call of duty for years.

Hey, look! This is fun! Lunch!

It’s a pleasure to support such a good cause. As it says on the check, it’s for the kids!

It’s never too early to start learning science.

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Flexibility to spend Z-Tour proceeds for the most pressing needs in 2016-17. Amidst the uncertainties of state government funds, operating costs for programs like the Zearing Center are often the most difficult to cover.

Looking for other information about the value of early childhood education and care for someone you know? Take a look at the Zearing Child Enrichment Center News at www.zcec.org

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Who, Me? Ride a Bicycle? What are My Choices?

Advice from Cyclists and Health Professionals Fueling Up for a Long Bike Ride

Food Tips for Riders

What does a person who is just beginning to get serious about longer distance riding need to know about diet?

Start with this: carbohydrates—sugars— are the number one source of energy, and our bodies store carbohydrates in the form of glycogen. But this reserve of energy can be used up within 60 to 90 minutes of exercise. So it’s important to continue to fuel up during any bike ride that lasts longer than an hour. Aim for 30 to 90 grams of carbs per hour of bicycling.

Is it smart to load up with carbs right before you take off on a ride?

Probably not, because the energy you might get from a breakfast full of carbohydrates could be over within an hour or so. You need something that will sustain you beyond the short energy burst from sugars. That’s why you want more than just “empty calories” that you might get with soft drinks or sweets with little fibre.

Instead, look for fresh fruits and vegetables and whole grains, especially for a longer ride. For take-along snacks, trail mix with peanuts, almonds, walnuts and dried fruit (apricots, raisins, tart cherries) works well.

Peanut butter and jelly, honey or banana can help. In fact, bananas have a good deal of both carbohydrates and potassium; good for your tired muscles!

We hear a lot about the importance of protein for athletes. Why is that?

The general recommendation for most people is to eat enough proteins to meet 15 to 20 percent of their daily calorie/energy needs. Athletes in strength and endurance activities may require 50 to 100% more protein than the average person to replenish and repair damaged muscles.

What should we eat at the end of a long ride?

Refuel yourself within 30 to 60 minutes post exercise.

But be sure you get a good balance of carbs, protein and fats. Some good ideas: An 8 oz. chocolate milk. Plain, low-fat Greek yogurt layered with berries and sprinkled with nuts. A healthy pizza—whole wheat crust, olive oil with lean protein, fruit, herbs and lots of veggies.

—Ashley Schwind, Registered Dietitian, Perry Memorial Hospital

1. Don’t try anything new on the day of a long ride.

2. Aim for snacks that don’t melt.

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3. Base fluid and nutritional needs on time (try setting your watch), not mile markers.

4. Aim for a few sips of fluid and a few bites of food every 15-20 minutes.

—Ashley Schwind, Registered Dietitian, Perry Memorial Hospital

What to Do

Calf or hamstring cramp—To prevent problems, be sure to use the right gears to prevent overuse injury, especially uphill. Ride at a comfortable speed, at your own pace. When you feel the cramp, don’t be afraid to walk your bike up if necessary. Get off immediately.

Straighten out your knees. Gently bend forward and hold that position until the pain goes away. Drink some water.

Muscle strain, soreness, fatigue­—Drink lots of water before, during and after your ride.

Muscle injury—Treat with cold—not hot—in the first 24 to 48 hours.

General Safety Tips

Make sure people see you. Wear bright, reflective clothing.

Slow down at turns, especially on gravel.

Slow down whenever you change surfaces, from the side of the road to the pavement, across railroad tracks, from grass to gravel, etc.

Especially when it rains, avoid slick spots. Oil and grease stays in the middle of the road. It’s usually safer to ride where the tires for vehicles go If you fall, don’t try to fight it. Spread your body out.

Roll if you can. Practice helps.

Always wear your helmet!!! Make sure it fits.

Expanded Walk-In Hours Starting June 20th for Minor Injuries & Illnesses

St. Margaret’s Center for Family Health provides Princeton and surrounding communities with walk-in care for minor injuries and illnesses, as well as, on-site, economical lab services and diagnostic testing, including digital x-ray and OB sonograms. The clinic sees all walk-in patients, regardless of your primary care provider or their hospital affiliation.

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Sunglasses and sunscreen are important. Use them.

Carry something to wipe the sweat from your eyes.

—Jim Scarpaci, Physical Therapist, Perry Memorial Hospital

All bikes that people ride at an event like the Z-Tour range from Christmas presents purchased at Walmart for kids, to old Schwinns, to racing frames that cost thousands of dollars. What’s your advice to anyone who is just starting?

The first and foremost question is: what kind of riding do you want to get into? A lot of beginners will jump on a bike that looks good, and what they get is a bike that isn’t quite the right fit for them. Even if they just want to do it for exercise, they still need to know what makes sense for their body type and fitness level.

A reputable bike shop will ask you—do you want to ride on a trail through the woods or on the road? Are you going to have family rides with your kids, or ride 18 to 20 miles per hour for an extended period of time? All of that affects the type and weight of the bike you get, the tires, the style of seat you need and the proper fit.

The seat on a bike makes that much difference?

Sure. Most people get sore butts; not because their seat is too small but because it’s too big. Somebody new might say, for example, “I’m not going to wear those lycra shorts” because they don’t want to spend the money or would be embarrassed. But over ten miles or so, the padding in those shorts can really pay off.

“You could say something as simple as “take an ice pack from the fridge and put it on anything that hurts.”

But there’s obviously much more to treatment than that.

You want relief from pain but you also want to make sure that you can prevent further injury in other parts of your body. The truth is, the more you ride with proper technique, knowing how to use the gears and sitting, the fewer injuries will probably result.

One final thing; probably the most important of all: It should go without saying. Wear a helmet. Don’t hit the road without it.

—Rich Everett, D.C. and long-time bicyclist

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Ride the Train to Ride Your Bike Did you know that you and your bicycle can come right to Princeton on Amtrak? It’s easy! When you purchase your ticket for Amtrak, you must also purchase a ticket for your bicycle. The cost is $10 each way, no matter how far you travel. Note that there is a maximum of four bikes per train.

The Illinois Bike-on-Amtrak Guide from Bike Illinois offers maps of train routes and stations, practical tips on where to put your bike on the train, and much more.

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Win-win-win-win. You win. Parents win. Children win. The entire city of Princeton, towns like Tiskilwa, Wyanet, Lake Thunderbird and all of Bureau County win. But remember: the Z-Tour is not a race to see who is the fastest. Everybody wins.

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Bloomington-Normal Bloomington-Normal is the perfect stop for bicyclists participating in Illinois’ bikes-on-Amtrak program. Just steps from the Amtrak station is the Constitution Trail, a 30-plus-mile long trail network. Some of the area’s finest restaurants, hotels, entertainment venues and shopping are located next to the trail, as well as dozens of parks with shelters, picnic tables, restrooms and benches.

Bicyclists will enjoy the scenic trails of Comlara County Park in nearby Hudson and Moraine View State Park in LeRoy. Both parks also offer camping, picnic areas and picturesque lakes. In addition, historic Route 66 can be traced through Bloomington-Normal, and visitors can stop along the route at the McLean County Museum of History in Bloomington or Sprague’s Super Service Station in Normal to view Route 66 wayside exhibits.

Population of BloomingtonNormal—129,107 (2010)

The Bloomington-Normal area contains over 40 options for overnight accommodations, including two bed and breakfasts and three campgrounds.

Contact the Bloomington-Normal Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at 800433-8226 or visit www.bloomingtonnormalcvb.org for assistance in organizing trip itineraries and locating bicycle-friendly accommodations.

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Station at 11 Uptown Circle in Normal—309-862-2000.

Open daily 6:30am-9:30pm.

McLean County Museum, downtown Bloomington

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43 mile southwest loop, including Sugar Creek Nature Center. (No food, convenience stores outside B-N) ridewithgps.com/routes/1421859

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31 miles west loop, includes Constitution Trail, and Danvers (food, drink) at the halfway point. ridewithgps.com/routes/1415527

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29 miles north loop, includes Evergreen Lake and Hudson (food, drink). ridewithgps.com/routes/1414806

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31 miles north loop, includes Lake Bloomington. (No food, convenience stores outside B-N). ridewithgps.com/routes/1441896

of bike shops, emergency numbers and other resources.

Look for Princeton in the guide in the near future. In the meantime, try the train when you come to the Z-Tour. And when you get off the train, You Are Here!

The Amtrak Depot is just a few short blocks from downtown, where businesses will welcome Z-Tour participants with great food, products and smiles.

What Makes This Year’s Z-Tour Routes Even Better Than Before?

Route directors Ryan Crouch, Dan Eiten and Dennis Toth know pretty much every foot of the Z-Tour. For them it’s not just a matter of maps. That’s why they ride thousands of miles each year in Bureau County and throughout the state.

They keep up with road conditions and maintenance and know where riders’ speed and a curve in the road might cause problems. They even know where sweeping the road bed for weeks before the Z-Tour could improve safety on the day of the ride.

To make sure that riders at all levels of ability have an enjoyable time, the routes are designed to combine

Have you seen it?

Have you seen a piece of bicycle art like this anywhere around Bureau County? Designed and built by Jan Milles, last year’s Grand Marshall of the Homestead Festival Parade, they honor the many supporters and workers behind the scenes of the Z-Tour.

Look for the real bikes!

They are coming in July!

Be there!

a mix of hills and flat surfaces, scenery and wildlife as well as great places to take a break. At some points you’ll ride alongside hundreds of people. At other places, you might be sharing the great outdoors with only one or two.

No matter where you are or how fast you ride, however, you will always be within minutes of help when you need it.

Will you know what direction to go on July 16? Yes. If you follow the Dan Henry arrows that this team and volunteers have placed on the pavement all along the way, you’ll appreciate their work…not only on the Z-Tour but during the rest of the year, too.

Come back and ride the Z-Tour routes again!

Want to keep up with bicycle news throughout the state and across the country? Ride Illinois is an excellent source for information about bicycle-friendly communities, safety, advocacy, racing and bicycle touring.

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Planning For Your Safety

Being Prepared is Just Part of the Story Anyone who has organized an event like a marathon or bicycle tour or race knows. The challenge is in the details. Year-round planning and follow up is required to make sure that the routes are safe and clearly marked, volunteers are prepared and communication systems are in place to be ready for almost any adversity.

For the Z-Tour, what makes the activities around this yearly event work is an impressive list of volunteers and partners from the communities throughout Bureau County. Keenan Campbell, director of the County’s Emergency Management Agency Keenan Campbell (EMA), brings four years of Z-Tour experience to the 2016 event. It’s a good thing, too. He knows that the weather might not cooperate. It could be too hot, too windy or too wet to take anything for granted. The route, the riders or their equipment could be sources for worry. “ I live and breathe public safety,” he admits.

So consider, then, what resources and systems Campbell and his colleagues bring into play: Planning—Each year after the Z-Tour, members of the steering committee get together with sheriff’s deputies, Princeton Police and others to review the routes and help redesign them if necessary. “We want to know about any trouble spots because of traffic, road repairs or any other environmental factors,” he says.

“Before the next event we also know what the resources are at each location around the entire route—contact numbers, where to get our ambulances, which hospitals we can get to and what else is available nearby.” His team, for example, has located one of their vehicles with an air conditioner at a spot where it might be most needed by riders on a hot day.

Communication—In the first years, emergency personnel and Z-Tour organizers communicated primarily with cell phones. But they had separate

networks of contacts and numbers, and it was sometimes hard to know who was aware of key events along all the routes. Now a unified command post offers multiple channels on 24 radios connecting both Z-Tour managers and EMA personnel. At least seven SAG drivers will be radio dispatched to pick up riders all along the routes. They include SUVs, trucks and trailers for bikes.

In contact with satellite photos, video, radio and phone, the command center has advance and immediate notice of weather conditions as well as emergencies.

Personnel—Between 20 and 25 people will be working with the EMA vehicles and services. They will be in contact with nurses, paramedics, ambulance drivers, sheriff and police officers and other volunteers.

With hundreds of community volunteers, hundreds of

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riders and perhaps thousands of observers along more than 120 miles of roadway, there’s plenty to do on the day of the ride!

“It’s a great team effort.”

—Keenan Campbell, Bureau County Emergency Management Agency (EMA)

Monitoring and Coordination—“We have an incident action plan for the entire event,” says Campbell, who also has the capacity to know the temperature at 100 different places on the Z-Tour route. His concern is not only about preventing injuries. In mid-July, heat exhaustion can be a major problem.

“Everything is logged, right down to the numbers identifying each rider at every official stop along the routes. If a rider is missing or down, I have an EMA person at each location in case I can’t get the SAG driver by cell phone. We can dispatch an ambulance right away.

We can also check the next stop to see if they show up there, talk directly to all SAG drivers or EMA personnel and the race coordinator. It’s a great team effort.”

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The Illinois Bicycle Rules of the Road is a great source for learning and teaching young riders. It is provided by the State of Illinois and is available at the Illinois Department of Transportation locations.

Whether you are Zorro or a Zoroastrian (look it up!) you’ll have fun on the Z-Tour. Then get all the zzzzzs you want!

Remember, the ride starts and ends at Zearing Park.

All proceeds benefit the Zearing Child Enrichment Center.

And By the Way… Here are some other nearby rides you might want to consider: September 11—Tempo Velo Farmondo, Sterling. 20.4, 43.4 and 76 miles. For info: www.tempovelofondo.com/ September 24--TOSOC (Tour of Scenic Ogle County), Oregon. 10, 32 and 62 mile routes.

Supports the Village of Progress, a nonprofit agency serving people with developmental disabilities. For info: tosoc@villageofprogress.org October 4 -- The 26th Annual Pumpkin Pie Bicycle Ride, is organized by the Starved Rock Cycling Association. The Ride takes place in scenic North Central Illinois (Ottawa) during the peak of autumn.

Reward yourself with a piece of Pumpkin Pie after you complete your ride, back at the YMCA. For a more complete list of bicycle events and organizations in the Midwest, see: www.z-tour.org

Wanted: Your (old, not recently used but repairable) Bicycle

4431 N. Progress Blvd., Peru, IL 61354 • (815) 223-2500 Monday .......................10:00-5:00 Tuesday .......................10:00-5:00 Wednesday ................10:00-8:00 Thursday .....................10:00-5:00

Friday ..........................10:00-5:00 Saturday ......................10:00-4:00 Sunday ........................12:00-3:00

Have an old bike you haven’t ridden in years?

A two-wheeled treasure that has been sitting in your garage or basement?

If someone might be able to ride it--with a little repair or as is—your bicycle could be a tax-deductible contribution to Princeton’s two-wheeled future! Call Mr. Bicycle Friendly at 608-345-0750. We’ll pick it up and you’ll feel great!

Goal for This Year: 50 Bicycles for Kids and Adults - Trikes welcome, too!

12 - Z-Tour Bike Ride

Register at www.z-tour.org or www.eventbrite.com

We Welcome You and Look Forward to Next Year It takes many hands, feet, hearts and heads to put together the Z-Tour each year. In addition to the faces and names you see in this publication, hundreds of volunteers do their part at SAGs, rest stops, and parks along the route. They prepare and serve food, keep us safe, pick us up (and clean up!) when we’re tired, and gladly support the Zearing Child Enrichment Center as well as our quality of life in Bureau County.

Join us in thanking all those who help make the Z-Tour possible each year.

Heartland Bank and Trust Company Tiskilwa Community Association Lake Thunderbird Association Country Insurance and Financial Services Kramer's Kitchen LinComm Midland States Bank Bike Works Peru Bureau County Emergency Management City of Princeton Bureau County Highway Department Prescott Motors ACE Retail Support Center Bureau County Sheriff's Department Princeton Graphics Central Bank Illinois Department of Transportation Princeton Park District Dr. Mark and Cheryle Williams Clif Bar Village of Tiskilwa Perry Memorial Hospital Gary Swanson Village of Wyanet Centrue Bank Neigborhood ACE Hardware John and Mary Greene 2geekswebdesign.com Jim Rapp Farms Bushwacker Precision Auto Wash Jon and Julie Mabry Many thanks to photographer Mike Vaughn for images featured throughout the Z-Tour Velo News.

“Thanks for letting us be there

every step of the way.”

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