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Are you ready to relay? Marshall-Putnam counties Relay for Life is June 13 By Dave Cook
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The Marshall and Putnam counties’ highly successful Relay for Life fundraiser will have a full schedule of activities to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost and help everyone fight back. This year’s event will take place from 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 13, at Central Park, 426 E. Park Row St. in Henry. This year’s theme is the tropical “Re-Lei For Life” which will include a hog roast dinner. The annual survivor speaker at 6 p.m. will be Pastor Pat Jones. Chairperson Erika Anderson encourages the public to attend any or all of
the events and was happy to announce there will be a team from each high school in both counties participating in the relay. T.J. Klockenga, staff partner from the American Cancer Society, said he could not be more proud of the people of Marshall and Putnam counties and the work they’ve done. “Relay for Life of Marshall/Putnam out fund-raises many communities of greater size within the Central Illinois region,” Klockenga said, adding last year they raised more than $79,000 and this year 10 teams and 145 participants have currently raised $29,000 and have
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Grrlll Power! An empowerment program for girls in Grades 4-6 By Dave Cook
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PRINCETON — Girls needing a hand in filling their summer schedules with fun, positive activities will be getting some help from Freedom House, which will be launching a six-week empowerment program for girls in Grades 4-6. It will be offered at no charge after Freedom House was named a firsttime recipient of a grant from the Women’s Fund of Central Illinois. For six consecutive Mondays — June 15, 22, 29 and July 6, 13, 20, from noon to 3 p.m. at Freedom House, the girls will be helped in developing a healthy self-esteem through participation in self-protection, poetry, dance, skits, journaling, arts and crafts, a talent show, team building and more. By providing these critical skill-building sessions with a multi-dimensional approach, the participants will be empowVol. 147 No. 40 One Section - 16 Pages
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ered to see the value and worth they have as unique individuals and how they can contribute to their school and home. “Self-esteem is crucial at this age,” said Nancy Carper, program director. Almost 50 percent of young girls are engaged in negative activities such as injuring or cutting themselves or engaging in unhealthy eating habits which can lead to the development of eating disorders due to self-esteem and self-image issues. Carper also said the project will collaborate with organizations that work with girls including Girl Scout troops, 4-H and church youth groups. Freedom house will partner with these groups to help recruit participants for Grrlll Power. Other topics will include self-respect, cliques, “frenemies,” coping with change, stress management, your body/ your mind, relationships
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Barb Kessler of the Mt. Palatine Cemetery Board walks along the only path that was allowed to be cut into the nature preserve/historical cemetery to ease access. Footing can be uncertain because of uneven ground and holes that may or may not be entrances to animal dens.
A cemetery full of life
Mt. Palatine Cemetery’s dual restoration projects By Dave Cook
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A historical cemetery isn’t the first thing to come to mind when thinking of something full of life, but that’s exactly what Mt. Palatine Cemetery is. It’s full of not only historical life, but prairie life as well. Sitting on top of a rise in what was once a sprawling prairie, the cemetery is moving toward becoming part of one of the last remnants of Illinois prairie wilderness. For the last several years it has been under the protection of the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission, which is working with the local Mt. Palatine Cemetery Board to restore the 1.5 acre nature preserve/historical cemetery. It is the only one of its kind in the area and one of only a few within the state. The board also has a contract with John Heider of Monticello’s R.I.P. Ltd. (Restoration In Progress), to locate and restore lost grave markers. “We have more burials than markers, so we know there are more waiting to be discovered,” said Barbara Kessler, member of the cemetery board, There are currently 25 new discov-
A red-winged blackbird, just one of the many species of wildlife calling the Mt. Palatine nature preserve home, sits on top of a restored marker within the cemetery. eries, marked by red flags, waiting to be restored to their proper places among the tall prairie grasses and visible wildlife. When cleaning the stones, Heider said while he does have a special cleaner designed for marble, it’s water and sunlight which work best. “We work with Mother Nature and she does a wonderful job,” said Heider. “It’s hard, physical work, but it’s a labor of love for everyone involved,” said Kessler. The cemetery board has also
received donations through the Putnam County Historical Society in order to help with the restoration of the markers. Worn engraving on the stones is not allowed to be changed in any way, as it is “changing history,” said Heider. The nature restoration is an ongoing project as well and one with its own set of strict guidelines. The first stage was when the state cleared all the saplings from the area. They also occasionally do controlled burns,
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Putnam County High School’s Top 10 graduates Putnam County High School’s Top 10 graduates were recognized at the school’s graduation ceremony Friday, May 29. The Top 10 graduates, in no particular order, were Katherine Alleman, Jeffrey R. Baker, Kayte Bernardoni, Lauren Colby, Matthew Conerton, Ann Miller, Kristen Pinn, Megan Rehn, Ashley Zupec and Kirsten Davis (not pictured).
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Girls From Page 1 and body image. Freedom House will also be utilizing help from local volunteers, and area churches will provide bag lunches. Enrollment is limited to 30 participants. To enroll, call Freedom House at 815-872-7043. Permission slips can be downloaded at freedomhouseillinois.org or can be completed during the first visit. All programs will be at Freedom House, 440 E. Elm Place in Princeton.
Cemetery From Page 1 which Heider said simulates a lightning caused prairie fire, and it’s the only authorized way to clear the preserve. There are additionally areas of peonies and irises planted long ago by families, which will eventually be removed from the preserve. While they are beautiful flowers, they are
easily recognized as not belonging to the natural landscape. The state has also conducted research on the prairie wildlife residing there since its designation as a nature preserve, and Kessler says there are birds there she rarely sees anywhere else. “This cemetery is full of the history of Putnam County,” Kessler said, as she told the story of an elderly resident who has recently passed away. “He
remembered attending his sister’s funeral here long ago when he was a young boy, but couldn’t remember where she was buried, and the marker was missing.” Her marker was discovered and restored, and he was able to visit his sister’s grave before he died several months later. Work continues sporadically as it can only be accomplished when Heider is present, and he’s
often busy traveling to and working on his various restoration projects. Kessler said. Volunteers are almost impossible to get, and despite the interesting combination of the natural and historical aspects, no community groups are currently involved. Kessler worries without community involvement a wonderful source of local history will be forever lost. “The longer things remain hidden, the great-
er the damage they suffer,” she said. “And the information contained with it will no longer be available for future generations.” Anyone interested in volunteering in any way should contact Heider at 217-898-2422 or by email at jheider@mchsi.com. Locally, potential volunteers should contact Kessler at 815-326-0202 or kesslerskorner@yahoo. com.
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Lawsuit asks for review of hog farm Editor’s note: The following press release was submitted to the Tonica News by Leslie Smith of Save Our Sandy and Danielle Diamond, Socially Responsible Agricultural Project. SPRINGFIELD — Neighbors of a proposed largescale concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) for Marshall County have filed a lawsuit in the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court against Iowa-based VMC Management Corporation (VMC) and the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) seeking a review of the agency’s ... decision to allow construction of the industrial hog facility near Wenona. The IDOA approved the mega hog operation to be located in a rural residential area on the banks of Big Sandy Creek, one of the state’s most valued streams and a major tributary to the Illinois River. The proposed facility would house over 19,500 hogs and produce 10 million gallons of waste annually. VMC filed a motion on April 28 to dismiss the lawsuit claiming the local citizen group, Save Our Sandy (SOS), does not have standing to challenge decisions by the IDOA to site new factory farms. The IDOA also moved to dismiss the complaint. “The position that com-
munity members have no standing to ask their state government to review a decision that affects their lives, their health and their lifestyle is ridiculous,” said Leslie Smith, a SOS member and neighboring resident to the hog facility. “If this case is dismissed, it will have a huge impact on local farmers, residents and their communities, and prove that our state government protects outof-state corporations over its own citizens.” In a move that has frustrated local efforts to protect public health and Big Sandy Creek, the IDOA ignored a “no” vote by the Marshall County Board to allow construction of the facility at the proposed location ... “The IDOA’s refusal to heed the recommendations of local authorities gives the citizens of Illinois every reason to call for a full review of new CAFO plans,” said Karen Hudson, regional associate of the Socially Responsible Agricultural Project and co-founder of the Illinois Citizens for Clean Air and Water. “Citizens have a legal right to uncover the repeated serious flaws and omissions by the IDOA and demand corrections or a stop to construction of these massive ... facilities if they don’t meet regulatory standards.”
This is the first lawsuit to be filed against the IDOA for wrongly issuing a CAFO construction permit since the Jo Daviess County community group, HOMES, brought suit against a ... mega-dairy project at the headwaters of the Apple River. While the HOMES group ultimately stopped construction of the CAFO, they were unsuccessful in litigation against the IDOA for approving the facility. In its complaint, SOS called into question whether the IDOA did a proper analysis of the aquifer under the proposed site prior to issuing the permit, and whether plans for the facility will prevent runoff and groundwater discharges. Questions were also raised about the adequacy of the facility’s odor control plan, traffic safety proposal and road impact plan. “The entire decision on CAFOs rests with the state, even though the community and local government will be the ones dealing with the daily operation issues and any pollution clean-up,” said SOS’ Smith. “Local control of these decisions is needed, and needed now.” Save Our Sandy is represented by the Environmental Law Clinic at Washington University School of Law in St. Louis.
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Hennepin library receives $50,000 grant HENNEPIN — The Putnam County Library District was one of the big winners in the latest round of grants from Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White. The Hennepin branch received $50,000 to remodel the public restrooms and modify the curb, sidewalk and entrances to meet Americans with Disabilities Act specifications. Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White awarded $701,386 in FY15 Live and Learn Construction Grants to 17 public libraries to help pay for essential, capital improvements. “Our public libraries are cornerstones of our communities,” said White. “I am pleased to award these grants through the Illinois State Library to help maintain the infrastructure of our public libraries so that they remain the best information resource available to citizens.” Information concerning the Illinois State Library’s Live and Learn construction grant program can be found at http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/depart-
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USDA, NASS to conduct survey SPRINGFIELD — During the next several weeks, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will conduct two major midyear surveys, the June Agricultural Survey and the June Area Survey. The agency will survey more than 4,000 farms across Illinois to determine crop acreage for 2015 and stocks on hand as of June 1. “Due to the widespread impact of its results, the June Agricultural Survey, also known as the Crops/ Stocks Survey, and the June Area Survey, are two of the most significant surveys NASS conducts,” said Mark Schleusener, director of the NASS Illinois Office. “Information that growers provide serves as the first clear sign of the prospective production and supply of major commodities in
the United States for the 2015 crop year.” NASS gathers the data for the June Agriculture Survey online, by mail and/or by phone. For the June Area Survey, agency representatives will visit randomly selected tracts of land and interview the operators of any farm or ranch on that land. Growers will provide information on crop acreage — including biotech crops — as well as grain stocks, livestock inventory, cash rents, land values and value of sales. NASS will compile and analyze the survey information and publish the results in a series of USDA reports, including the annual Acreage report and quarterly Grain Stocks report, both to be released June 30. Survey data contribute to NASS’s monthly and annual Crop Production reports, as well as the annual Small Grains Sum-
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mary and USDA’s monthly World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates. As with all NASS surveys, information provided by respondents is kept strictly confidential, as required by federal law. “NASS safeguards the privacy of all responses and publishes only stateand national-level data, ensuring that no individual operation or producer can be identified,” stated Schleusener. “We recognize this is a hectic time for farmers and ranchers, but the information they provide is essential to everyone involved in U.S. agriculture. I urge them to respond to these surveys and thank them for their cooperation,” he added. All reports are available on the NASS website www. nass.usda.gov. For more information on NASS surveys and reports, call the NASS Illinois Field Office at 800-551-1014.
Grant supports free Shakespeare for another year PRINCETON — For the third consecutive year, the Community Foundation of Central Illinois (CFCI) has made a grant to the Princeton Theatre Group in support of a free Shakespeare production in Princeton’s Soldiers and Sailors Park. Last year and this year, the grant has been made possible by the Russell F. and Eleanor Sikes Peters Performing Arts Fund administered by the CFCI. The grant this year will provide support for the Festival 56 production of “The Tragedy of Julius Caesar,” which opens at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 28, and then will be performed at
7:30 p.m. every Wednesday and Sunday evening through July 26. Dupont Pioneer Giving Program, OmniArts and many individual donors have also provided generous financial support. “Because of the generosity of our foundation, corporate and individual supporters, Festival 56 will be able to offer our 12th season of free Shakespeare in Soldiers and Sailors Park,” said Artistic Director Dexter Brigham. “A generation of local children has now been raised on Shakespeare as part of their summer recreation. The combination of swordplay, spec-
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facility in 14 different categories, such as food protection, personnel and garbage and refuse disposal. Beginning with a score of 100 points, the health inspector deducts one to five points for every violation. The final total is the facility’s inspection report score. A passing food inspection score is 65 or above. At 65, the Bureau/Putnam County ordinance allows the health department to close an establish-
Bureau County scores Buda BV South 97 DePue Azteca Grocery 81 DePue School 98 Giant’s Den 95 Larios Grocery 99 LaMoille Allen Junior High 98 Fast Stop 93 LaMoille High School 96 The Farmer’s Table 93 Ladd Ladd School 99 Youth Service Bureau 95 Malden Malden Grade School 98 Humpty Dumpty Preschool 99 Manlius BV High School 97 BV Special School 98 Mendota Mendota Golf Club 91 Ohio Ohio Filling Station 90 Pipe Pub and Deli 97 Ohio School 99 Peru Saint Bede Academy 83 Princeton Beck’s 93 Bureau County Senior Citizens Assoc. 98 Coffee Cup 91 Country Comfort Retirement Home 94 Grandma Rosies Sweet Treats 90 Greenfield Retirement Home 100 Logan East, West School 96 Oriental Gardens 92
ment, but a score doesn’t have to be that low for the department to close it. It depends on the number of critical and non-critical violations and the type of violations. Certain combinations can create a domino effect for food borne outbreaks. All inspection reports are a matter of public record and can be seen at the Bureau County Health Department in Princeton. All evaluations were conducted April 1-31.
Subway 98 Wise Guys 81 Douglas Elementary School 98 Lincoln Elementary School 98 St. Louis School 97 Happy Hands Preschool 95 Sullivan’s B.P. Mini-Mart 99 Sheffield Chestnut Street Inn 100 Hidden Lake Golf Club 93 Manlius Oil Convenience Store 96 ZBest Cafe on Main 91 Western Bureau County Food Pantry 100 Spring Valley Hall High School Cafeteria 92 Over Yonder Bar and Grill 89 Spring Valley Head Start 99 Spring Valley Mini Market 81 St. Margaret’s Hospital 97 Valley Bar and Grill 91 Valley News 96 Spring Valley Shell 96 Van Orin Van Orin Grade School 96 Walnut Walnut Cafe and Bar 88 Main St. Bar and Grill 92 Wyanet BV Elementary 99
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Obituary Frances Chiapelli MARK — Frances M. Chiapelli, 94, of Mark died Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Private services were held Sunday, May 31, at the Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel in Granville with Fr. Patrick DeMeulemeester officiating. Burial was in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.
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Some students chose to hula-hoop during Putnam County Junior High School’s third annual Walk-a-thon which took place May 26 in support of the upcoming Marshall-Putnam counties Relay For Life event which will be held from 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 13, in Henry
Relay From Page 1 a goal of $84,000. Since 2010, Marshall and Putnam counties have raised almost $400,000 through their events. Klockenga also stated the entire community has embraced the cause as their own, mentioning the elementary school held a Read-a-thon and the high school’s bas-
ketball tournament this past February. Some favorite events will be returning to this year’s relay including the opening survivor’s lap, the caregiver’s lap and later that evening will be the lighting of several hundred luminaries in honor, memory or support of those who have fought or continue to fight their battle against cancer. There will also be the return of
the humorous Miss Relay pageant, a drag competition with local lovelies raising money from the crowd. The winner will get to add the money raised to their team’s total. Since its inception in 1985, the Relay for Life has raised $5 billion for cancer research and patient assistance and takes place in more than 5,200 communities and 20 different countries.
Mautino cyberstalking measure passes House SPRINGFIELD — Rapidly changing social media and technology drove the Illinois House of Representatives and state Rep. Frank Mautino to unanimously pass legislation that protects potential cyberstalking victims by expanding the state’s laws and toughening penalties for violators. “The use of social media and mobile technology by stalkers is a growing problem,” Mautino said. “Our connections to each other through these forms of communication are unfortunately being used against us by criminals, and this needs to be addressed.” A 2012 U.S. Department of Justice report estimated that 3.3 million adults in the United States were victims of stalking over a oneyear period. In 2012, Aaron Frye, a registered sex offender, was arrested in
Hamilton, Ohio, for menacing underage girls by stalking, using Facebook to track his victims. He has since been convicted. In 2010, Travis Allen Davis, a convicted rapist, was arrested in Delmont, Pa., armed with a gun and box cutter, while staking out an ex-girlfriend’s home. Davis used Facebook extensively to attempt to blackmail his former girlfriend into reconciling with him. House Bill 242, which Mautino is sponsoring, modernizes state law on stalking by prohibiting the act of tracking another person through electronic means without a lawful reason. Current law prohibits the placing of an electronic tracking device on another individual or their property, a distinction Mautino fears does not go far enough to protect victims given recent technological advance-
ments, such as location service tracking on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The legislation would also enhance criminal penalties for aggravated stalking, with those convicted facing as many as 15 years in prison if their victims suffer severe and permanent disabilities or disfigurement. “Cyberstalking is in every way as cruel as physically stalking another person, and often goes hand-in-hand,” Mautino said. “Updating our laws and enhancing penalties against those who brutally terrorize victims is necessary to keep our communities safe.” House Bill 242 now moves to the Senate for further consideration. The 76th District includes all or portions of Bureau, LaSalle, Livingston and Putnam counties.
Putnam County Circuit Court The following fines and sentences were recently assessed in Putnam County Circuit Court. Seat belt required/passenger Travis E. Grush, 20, Henry, fined $60. Driving 11-14 mph above the limit Zoraida Carrillo, 55, Granville, fined $230 plus three months supervision. Driving 15-20 mph above the limit Roderick E. Beyers, 65, Westville, fined $230 plus three months supervision. Rex D. Conger, 67, Princeton, fined $120. Jack W. Gober, 26, LaSalle, fined $120. Brandy L. Iverson, 32, Tonica, fined $120. Jesus M. Sanchez, 21, Cicero, fined $120. Jessica S. Deffenbaugh, 28, Peoria,
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Field of Dreams I want to tell you about Jeanne and my four donkey friends that live with us. We purchased them from Roger and Marly Pletch of McNabb. Their names are Jasper, his half sister Lucie, Igor and Mangus. When we moved to Granville in 2009, it was tough loading them into the trailer; four of us had to lift COMMENTARY them in the trailer, because they braced their front legs and could not move. They would not walk out of the trailer. To unload them we had to lift them out. They were angry at me for a week or two and would not let me by them. They became good friends again. In the summer, Jeanne would take walks down to Allforks Creek; all the donkeys follow her and wait — watching her as she looked at birds in the trees while sitting on a log; when she would return, they would walk with her. In the mornings, I always feed them a little grain. They get up early and wait by the bunk. When I step out of the house, they start calling me by braying; it’s a scary loud noise. David Shaw, the owner of the trailer court across the road, said this loud sound at first scared the people in his trailer court. When the ball teams come to play games on the ball field, they always run over to see the donkeys. Their coaches have to plead for them to go to the field. The long-eared donkeys came to the new world through the Southwest and East with the Spanish explorers, settlers and the American colonies from Great Britain. Most people think donkeys are stubborn, but nothing is farther from the truth; they are simply too intelligent to be dumb things. They also have a powerful self-protective streak. People who love donkeys believe they are superior to horses. Donkeys make great equine companions; sharing your life with one or more can be very rewarding. Donkeys are not only highly intelligent but also extremely cautious. Donkeys are cautious to the extreme. A donkey won’t put its life in danger, so he will think things over before he acts. In every group of donkeys, at least one acts as a sentry while the rest of the herd sleeps. Donkeys like to take dirt baths outdoors during warm weather by rolling over on their backs in the dirt. Donkeys are sure footed, hardy and strong for their size. They are social animals and enjoy the company of people. The guard donkey can be fiercely protective of their pasture and mates. They have a built-in dislike and distrust of dogs, coyotes, and they will stand their ground by braying, biting and kicking. They have an ingrained instinct that causes a donkey to freeze when he is confused or in perceived danger; he will stop and ponder things before reacting. A donkey’s loud bray vocalization is produced by both intake and outflow of air. A burro is a donkey of any size or gender. A jack is a male donkey, and a jenny is a female donkey. The mule is the result of a horse dam and a donkey sire.
Darrell Alleman
The other night, my wife cooked broccoli. You heard me, broccoli. I don’t like broccoli. I told her that I do not like broccoli. She asked if I had ever tried broccoli. I said that wasn’t important. I told her that it smelled like feet. She said it’s not so bad if you put a little cheese on it. I said, “Mmmmmmm. Smelly feet with cheese.” Who do I blame this recent unpleasant dietary development on? Some trouble-making rabble-rousers on television, that’s who. Not long ago, we watched a television news story telling about the horrors of eating sugar. How dare they! I made the mistake of watching it. Worse yet, I made the mistake of watching it with my wife — the purchaser of things I get to eat. I didn’t catch all of what they were saying because I tend to not listen to stuff that I don’t want to hear. I did get the general gist of the piece had something to do with sugar not being good for your general well-being. There were “doctors” and “scientists” that were interviewed. They showed diagrams of clogged arteries and used terms like “toxic” and possibly “icky.” Like I said, I wasn’t listening very closely. Shows like this tend to pray on weak-minded people who, for some reason or other, want to improve themselves. They say that if you diet and exercise, you’ll feel younger and have an overall better quality of life. Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah. All I know is that the woman who buys my Twinkies and Ho-Hos is extremely susceptible to this kind of brainwashing. Haven’t any of these so-called scientists and doctors seen Willy
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Wonka? It’s a delightful tale of impressionable young children being led around a sugary heaven by a creepy guy in a top hat. On second thought, forget that example. Oompah Loompahs freak me out. As a little kid back in the 1970s, when ironically, I was possibly at the healthiest point of my life, I used to eat a brand of breakfast cereal called “Freakies.” The reason I started eating it was because they gave away these cool refrigerator magnets as a prize in every box. The magnets were in the shape of these seven little “Freakie” creatures. I had the whole collection. I got really good at whipping them across the kitchen and making them stick to different appliances. Mom’s freezer still has the scratches to prove it. I admit that it was the magnets that drew me to this cereal brand, but it was the flavor that made me a fan. It was the most delicious-tasting cereal a 6-year-old kid could ever imagine. I can only describe it as “Captain Crunch” with extra sugar. According to Wikipedia, “Freakies” was only on the grocery shelves from 1972 through 1976 when undoubtedly, “60 Minutes” ran an exposé on this fine, pre-sweetened company. Those sugar-coated times seem so long, long ago. As I was loudly pish-poshing all of this “sugar is bad” nonsense
and claiming that all of these “people of science” were dirty, dirty liars, I happened to look over at my wife. She sat there, wideeyed soaking in all of this leftwing, health nut propaganda. If these people were running a cult, she was drinking the Kool-Aid. The only problem, it was sugar free. I was starting to shake with fear, feeling an inkling of what was about to happen to our family’s food supply. Or than again, maybe it was just my high blood pressure talking. Evidently, we are now on a little health kick. It has happened before and these periods usually don’t last long, but she has a different look in her eye this time. In past years, I have barely survived a few bouts with the Atkin’s Diet and even a couple of very long, bread-free weeks. Luckily, they were not consecutive. She has now gotten out all of her diet and nutrition books and constantly espouses to me about the virtues of eating healthier. She reads food labels. To me. Out loud. Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah. This time around, she is even talking about exercising. You heard me, exercising! She wants to take walks. Outside. Over measurable distances. At a “brisk” pace. With me! Oh, the horror! Now that my wife has “seen the light,” I’m sure that my diet will change whether I want it to or not. In fact, I think that I smell that darn broccoli again! Oh wait, never mind. It’s just my shoes. Did I step in some cheese? You can contact Wallace at gregwallaceink7@gmail.com. You can follow him on his blog at http://gregwallaceink.blogspot.com.
First Amendment “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.” Constitution of the United States, 1789
It is called a hinney — the offspring of a male horse and a female donkey. Three things we can learn from a donkey; he can carry a load without resting, not be bothered by heat or cold, and will always be content. Harry S. Truman
said the donkey and mule have more horse sense then a horse, and they known when to stop eating and when to stop working. Darrell Alleman can be reached at news@putnamcountyrecord.com.
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Sports Lady Panthers earn TCC honors By Kevin Hieronymus Shaw Media Service
GRANVILLE — Four members of the Putnam County High School softball team received Tri-County All-Conference recognition. Senior Annie Miller and freshman Paige Veronda were named to the first team while seniors Allison Voss and Jackie Ossola received second team honors. Miller and Veronda have been nominated for the Illinois Coaches Association (ICA) All-State Team. The Lady Panthers lost to Ottawa Marquette 13-3 in the 1A regional championship it hosted May 23. They had a 11-16 season record, finished 7-3 for second place in the Tri-County. Other first-team TCC selections included junior Madelyn Thompson and sophomores Cate Thompson and Maddie Daughtery of Marquette, sophomore Rachel Quaritsch and junior Kassidy Kimpling of Woodland, senior Jenah Anderson of Henry-Senachwine and freshman Abbi Taylor of Peoria Christian.
One-on-one with Jared Sale
Meet Putnam County’s new varsity girls’ basketball coach By Shannon Serpette news@putnamcountyrecord.com
Editor’s note: The Putnam County Record asked new Putnam County High School varsity girls’ basketball coach Jared Sale the following questions. Here are his responses: Putnam County Record (PCR): What is your coaching experience: Sale: “Over the past six years I’ve worked in the program in a few different positions. I’ve been the JV coach since the winter of 2009. I’ve also spent two seasons as the eighth-grade girls’ basketball coach and one as the seventh-grade girls’ basketball coach.” PCR: What are you most looking forward to this
fall as a coach: Sale: “I’m really looking forward to working with this fantastic group of girls. We have some really nice pieces in place for next year that will be able to help us continue to build on the success we’ve had recently.” PCR: What, in particular, do you want to work on with your team: Sale: “The two things I’m really going to stress with our players and coaching staff is developing our talent and being a fundamentally-sound basketball team.” PCR: What strengths and weaknesses do you think this year’s team will have: Sale: “One of our best strengths is that we have a really athletic bunch, so we should be
Legislating youth concussions
Rezin co-sponsors Senate Bill 7 in honor of her son SPRINGFIELD — With first-hand experience of the increasing speed of youth sports, state Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Peru) is working to help young people who suffer concussions. Rezin is co-sponsoring Senate Bill 7, also known as the “return to learn” bill, a bi-partisan piece of legislation spearheaded by Sen. Kwame Raoul (D-Chicago) to require schools to develop policies and procedures to help young athletes and non-athletes who suffered a concussion return to the classroom. Doctors would have to clear a student before he or she could return to the classroom or participate in athletics. The legislation would also require school districts, based on their resources, to create a concussion oversight team consisting of coaches, trainers and medical professionals and requires schools to create an emergency action plan in the case of a serious injury. “My son, Zach, has had three concussions in his young life, all happening on the football field,” Rezin said. “We need to address how our kids can successfully return to the classroom after a concussion because I saw it firsthand with Zach, how challenging it was for him to focus and absorb information.”
Monroe receives athletic honors CHAMPAIGN — Several members of the Parkland College Cobras softball team recently earned MidWest Athletic Conference and NJCAA Region 24 honors for outstanding season play. Monica Monroe of McNabb is an All M-WAC Honorable Mention selection. Monroe hit .355 with 2 HR and 32 RBI. She tied for the team lead with 15 stolen bases and had 13 doubles.
able to get out and run on the offensive side of the ball. Defensively, we’re going to be able to throw three or four different looks a game at teams because of our length and size. One of our weaknesses is that we’re going to be a little younger this year, so we may not have as much experience on the floor at times compared to what we’ve had. The great thing about that is that our juniors and sophomores will be getting a lot of opportunities to grow and develop.” PCR: What do you love most about coaching: Sale: “I’m able to make a positive impact on so many young people’s lives. It’s also an honor to coach in a school district and community that has such great support from our administration and fans.”
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To prevent injuries while playing summer sports, make sure children wear all the necessary protective gear.
“With each concussion, it was harder and harder to return,” Zach Rezin said. “My first concussion, my junior year in high school, I was out of school for two weeks. My second concussion, which happened my senior year, was an even bigger challenge. My third concussion, in my freshman year of college, required me to take a medical leave of absence from school. Because of all this, I had to stop playing.” Senate Bill 7 passed the Senate unanimously Thursday, April 30, and now heads to the House of Representatives for consideration. The legislation would impact elementary, middle and high schools. “After my third concussion, when I tried to go to class, I would feel like I was trapped and a little pain would turn into a lot of pain,” Zach said. “I would start to get double vision. I would have to leave the room. When speaking, I would have to really think about what I would want to say, instead of just naturally saying it. So I went home to take it easy.” “This legislation is so important because we often forget about how difficult it is for young people who have these head injuries to simply study or take notes,” Rezin said. “Zach’s injuries were not only stressful and emotionally draining for him, but for our family and his friends. His studies are more important than sports. Families I speak with share the same sentiments. All four of my kids played sports since the third grade and three of my four kids were college athletes. This is a serious issue that needs a proactive approach.” “I’m still in the process of fully recovering,” Zach said. “I have to use different study techniques and note-taking because of the concussions. I can’t retain as much. It’s harder for me to remember information. However, I am making progress, and I do anticipate a full recovery. I’m just glad it isn’t worse.” Zach returned to college in January and advises young football players to keep their head up when tackling and keep their equipment maintained. “The counselor for Zach really helped him with his classes and identified what he was going through and talked to teachers,” Rezin said. “She was instrumental in showing me that having a plan in place for Zach’s re-entry into the classroom was very important.” The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) testified at the Illinois Statehouse this week in support of the legislation, as well as Tregg Duerson, the son of Dave Duerson, a former Chicago Bears defensive back who suffered head trauma from his playing days and who died in 2011.
A safe and healthy splash
Share the fun, not the germs By Zita Henneberry zhenneberry@bcrnews.com
Editor’s note: The following story is the first in a multi-story series focusing on summer safety. Be careful in both tested and untested waters when making a splash this summer. “Every day, two children in the U.S. younger than 14 years old die from drowning,” said an Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) press release. According to the IDPH, drowning is the leading cause of injury death for children ages 1 to 4 years old. IDPH advised parents, guardians or pool owners to be sure all entering the pools know how to swim and do so safely. Continuous and attentive supervision should always be a priority around large bodies of water. “Swimming is a great summertime activity,” said IDPH Director Nirav D. Shah, M.D., J.D. “To make sure it doesn’t end in illness from swallowing germs in pool water, or injury from too many chemicals, IDPH has some basic prevention tips to help keep you safe and healthy when swimming. With National Healthy and Safe Swimming Week having come to a close, the Illinois Department of Public Health continues to encourage safe summer swimming habits. The “Make a Healthy Splash: Share the Fun, not the Germs” theme for 2015 focuses on the roles of both swimmers and pool attendants or
operators in ensuring public health and safety this summer. The press release from the IDPH revealed from 2011 to 2012 there were almost 100 illness outbreaks nationally, which were linked to swimming. While chlorine and other disinfectants kill most germs within minutes, some can survive for days. “Pee, poop, sweat and dirt from swimmers’ bodies mix with chlorine and form chemicals that can make our eyes red and trigger asthma attacks,” said the press release. In order to prevent these mishaps, all swimmers are encouraged to maintain healthy hygiene. Swimmers should shower before swimming and take breaks from swimming every hour. During these breaks, it is advised everyone exit the pool together, and those who may need to, proceed to the restroom. However, sicknesses and visits to the emergency rooms can be caused through other means as well. The mishandling of pool chemicals by pool operators and residential pool owners has become a major concern throughout the country. The IDPH found each year, the mishandling of pool chemicals leads to around 3,000 to 5,000 visits to emergency rooms in the United States. Pool operators are advised to read all the directions carefully before administering the treatments. Also, to wear the appropriate safety equipment when handling the chemicals. Pool chemicals should only be added when no one
is in the water. The various pool chemicals should never be mixed, especially chlorine products which contain acid. Comment on this story at www.bcrnews.com.
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Community Movie and a swim HENNEPIN — The Hennepin Park District will host movie and popcorn Fridays beginning June 5. Every Friday in June and July, the Park District will show a movie on the big screen TV at 11:30 a.m. All movie goers are invited to stay after the movie for an open swim. Popcorn and beverage will be served during the movie. The first movie is “Sponge Bob Square Pants
2: Sponge Out of Water.” The cost is free to Hennepin and Hennepin township residents and $5 for all others. Children must be 45 inches tall to swim without a parent or guardian in the area. Children 11 years and under may swim up to three hours without a parent of guardian present. For more information, call 815-925-7319 or email hennepinparkdistrict@ mchsi.com.
Annual salad luncheon HENNEPIN — The Hennepin United Methodist Women will host its annual Spring into Summer salad luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, June 11, at the church on Court Street in Hennepin. The menu will include a hot casserole, salads,
cookies, iced tea, coffee and lemonade. The cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children 12 and under and preschoolers eat free. Carry-out meals will be available and can be picked up at the Fifth Street entrance to the church.
Music and More is June 7 PUTNAM — The Putnam Christian Church will host Music and More at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 7. The program will include music, skits, readings and a lot of fun. There will be a coffee and punch fellowship time following
the program. The event is free, and no offering will be collected. The Putnam Christian Church is located one block north of Route 29 in Putnam. For more information, call Pastor Terry at 815-437-2292.
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Berrys are Citizens of the Year Hennepin residents Charles and Donna Berry were presented the 2015 “Larry Wilt Citizen of the Year” Award with a surprise announcement by Mayor Kevin Coleman on May 10 at the home of Darla and Steve Harvey. Charles and Donna are the parents of two daughters, Darla (Steve) Harvey of Hennepin and Diana (Rick) Bean of Mark. Coleman will formally present the Berrys with the Citizen of the Year Award on July 4 during the ceremonies on the courthouse stage.
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Summer Teen Read LASALLE — The LaSalle Public Library will host its monthly June Teen Read, featuring “Mosquitoland,” a first novel by David Arnold, at 4 p.m. Monday, June 22. A family drama played out over a thousand miles, “Mosquitoland” is not without humor. Featuring a strong female protagonist and a cast of unusual characters, the setting is a cross-country road trip – a perfect beginning for summer teen reading and the LaSalle Public Library’s summer reading theme, “Summer Road Trip.” Teens, ages 13 to 16, may
register immediately and borrow a copy of the June book selection. On June 22, teens will meet to discuss the novel, and to register for the July Teen Read, scheduled for July 20. Teen Reads are held in the library meeting room from 4 to 5 p.m. This program is free and open to the public. The library is located at 305 Marquette St., LaSalle, and is Americans with Disabilities Act compliant and welcoming. If you wish to attend the event and have special needs because of a disability, contact Donna Blomquist at 815-223-2341 to discuss arrangements.
Quilters guild will meet PRINCETON — The Covered Bridge Quilters Guild will meet at 7 p.m. Friday, June 5, at the Evangelical Covenant Church, 24 N. Main St. in Princeton. Participants should enter through the front door just off Main Street. The program, “Stenciled Quilts,” will be presented by Libby Smith, a Marci
Baker certified teacher. Guests are welcome for a $5 fee. A workshop will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 6. The program will be “Log Cabin Star Table Topper.” The cost for non-members is $25. For membership information, call Annette Byrne at 815-223-0558.
Annual Hamfest on June 7 PRINCETON — The Starved Rock Radio Club will host its annual Hamfest at the Bureau County Fairgrounds in Princeton on Sunday, June 7. Gates will open at 6 a.m. and the buildings will open at 8 a.m. Admission is $8 and includes a chance for the door prize. Visitors should enter through the east gate.
IV Radio Control Club will meet on June 3 PERU — The Illinois Valley Radio Control Club will have its monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 3, at Flaherty Air Field, located three miles north of Peru on Route 251. Model flying begins
at 5:30 p.m., and the regular meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. Interested parties are welcome. Meetings are held at the field the first Wednesday of the month through September.
More Red Coats are needed at IVCH PERU — Illinois Valley Community Hospital needs more Red Coats, the volunteer escorts who help patients and visitors get around inside IVCH and who also make deliveries between hospital departments. “We want to expand the Red Coat roster, so each individual doesn’t have to work as many shifts as they are working now,” said Jackie Barr, IVCH volunteer services coordinator. Red Coats transport patients, specimens, supplies and paperwork between departments, according to Barr. She said anyone interested in being a volunteer
escort needs to be retired or semi-retired and be able to walk extensively during a shift. Red Coats also must be fluent in English, flexible in assuming different roles and be able to push a patient in a wheel chair. “Friendly, positive, out-going people are preferred,” said Barr. Red Coats work fourhour shifts, either 8 a.m. to noon or noon to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Flexible scheduling options suited to each volunteer’s preferences are available. For more information, e-mail Barr at jackie. barr@ivch.org or call 815-780-3387.
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Three PCHS seniors receive Hopkins Alumni Scholarships GRANVILLE — The selection committee for the Hopkins Alumni Scholarship Award for 2015 has announced it has chosen three Putnam County High School seniors to receive scholarships this year. Selected were Katherine Alleman, who will receive a $1,500 scholarship award, and Jeffrey Baker and Colton Washkowiak, who will each receive a $1,000 scholarship. Alleman is the daughter of Scott and Dianne Alleman of Granville. Her family includes three older brothers. She has attended all 12 years of school in
the Putnam County district. During her years at PCHS she has participated in journalism, band, National Honor Society, Scholastic Bowl and Panteras, as well as working part-time and volunteering with food pantry and blood drives. Her plans are to become a high school English teacher. Washkowiak is the son of Brian and Nicole Washkowiak of Granville. His family includes a younger brother, Chase. He has attended all 12 years of school in the Putnam County district. During his years at PCHS he has participated in baseball,
basketball, school musicals, FFA and Interact, as well as working parttime and volunteering at his church. He plans to attend Illinois Valley Community College to begin his career path of becoming a conservation officer of law. Baker is the son of Leland and Juli Baker of Granville. His family includes one older sister. He has attended all 12 years of school in the Putnam County district. During his years at PCHS he has participated in journalism, National Honor Society, WYSE, baseball, basketball and
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served as president of Student Council, as well as working part-time at Hy-Vee. He has also volunteered at summer camps, as a youth baseball coach, and blood drives. His goal is to become a physician. All three were honored
at the annual awards assembly on May 5. Their names will be inscribed on the alumni plaque at the high school. The Hopkins Township High School Alumni have created this scholarship to be awarded annually to a PCHS student or students
who have attended PCHS for at least two years and are residents of Granville Township. Through this award, the alumni hope to preserve the memory of and the value of the education received at Hopkins Township High School.
IVCIL will host annual Teen Summit LASALLE — The Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living (IVCIL) will host its 15th annual Teen Summit from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, at Centennial Courts Community Center in LaSalle. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. The Teen Summit is for teens with disabilities who are still attending high school and between the ages of 13-21. This includes any student with an IEP or 504 plan from LaSalle,
Bureau, Putnam, Marshall and Stark counties. This is an exciting, allday conference for teens with disabilities to learn skills to help equip them for the transition into adult life after high school. This year’s theme, “Superhero Training - Developing Powers to Transition into Adult Life” is designed to foster skills in the core transition areas of education, employment, training and independent living/ community participation.
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Annual event set for June 7 LASALLE — The second annual free Family Fun Fest will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 7, at the Carus Mansion, 1307 Seventh St., LaSalle. Grace United Methodist Church in LaSalle, First Congregational Church in Peru, Trinity United Church of Christ in LaSalle, Life Church in Peru, Christ Family 4 Square Church in LaSalle,
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PC students attend Rotary Leadership Institute Free phones to hearing Putnam County High School senior Jack Huffstodt and sophomores Cassie Copeland, Owen Mallery and Hanna Hundley were recently honored by Putnam County Rotary for their participation in Rotary’s Youth Leadership Awards Institute, held May 1-3 at Lowden State Park in Oregon, Ill. The four were sponsored by Putnam County Rotary and Putnam County High School Interact Clubs, joining just more than 100 other high school students from Northern and Northwestern Illinois for a weekend of challenge-course activities, motivational speakers and opportunities to examine and develop team and leadership skills. Speaking at Rotary’s May 21 meeting, the four voiced their favorite experiences, which all agreed had included the opportunity to make lasting friendships with students from other schools, and even several from other countries who are currently here as Rotary Youth Exchange Students.
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Putnam County High School students Cassie Copeland (from left), Jack Huffstodt, Hanna Hundley and Owen Mallery were presented with certificates by Putnam County Rotary, recognizing their completion of the Northern Illinois Rotary District’s Youth Leadership Institute, held May 1-3 near Oregon, Ill. They also agreed the skills learned will help them in meeting new challenges with self-assurance and
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SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Telecommunications Access Corporation (ITAC), the non-profit state distributor of specialized telecommunications equipment for people with hearing loss and speech disabilities, is offering a new amplified telephone at no cost to seniors and others with hearing loss living in Bureau, LaSalle and Putnam counties. Permanent Illinois residents who are certified as having a hearing loss can obtain the XLC3.4 at no cost by completing an application which can be secured at www.itactty. org. Locally, the phones can be tested or an application picked up at the Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living at 18 Gunia Drive in LaSalle
Knights of Columbus hold successful baby supply drive PRINCETON — St. Louis Parish Knights of Columbus Father Farrell Council held a baby shower for the local Freedom House Women’s Shelter and Stork Support of LaSalle. They announced the council raised $608.47 in monetary donations and several shopping bags of new baby items such as bottles, diapers, bibs, blankets, etc. The Knights extend the invitation to donate a monetary gift or new or gently used item. To make a donation or to arrange a time and location for a pick up, contact Dave Lawrence at 815-915-6005.
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Streator Elks Lodge plans orthopedic clinic on June 8 STREATOR — The Streator Elks Lodge 591 in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation will sponsor a free children’s orthopedic assessment clinic from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, June 8, at the Orthopedic Associated of Streator at the office of Dr. A. Roy, 205 S. Park St., Streator. The clinic is by appointment only. To make an appointment, call the Illinois Elks Children’s Care office at 800-272-0074 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday
through Friday. There are no charges for any services at this clinic. No medical referral is necessary for the clinic but physicians are welcome to refer patients to the clinic for a specific reason or second opinion. School nurses are welcome to refer children and families to the clinic. The Elks Organization has been working with physically challenged children since 1928 and this is one of the 17 clinic locations throughout Illinois.
The clinic is an ideal time to have a child reviewed for bone and joint development. The Elks will provide financial assistance to the best of their ability for children needing further treatment or specialty equipment when the family lacks sufficient resources to do so. In the past, the Elks have purchased therapy services, corrective shoes, braces, wheelchairs and augmentative communication devices to help children overcome a variety of physical challenges.
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IVCC receives donation Jim Ferrero (right), owner of Herman’s Package Store of Ottawa, made a donation of more than $9,500 to the Illinois Valley Community College scholarship campaign. The donation was made in memory of his brother, Joe, who died in April 2013. The Ferrero brothers attended the University of Illinois with IVCC President Jerry Corcoran (left) who worked at Herman’s while in college.
WIAAA plans Colorado trip in August Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging is planning a motor coach trip to Colorado and the Rocky Mountains for Aug. 23-39. The trip includes transportation, six nights lodging (four consecutive nights in Colorado), 10 meals (six breakfasts and four dinners), tour Garden of the Gods, visit the U.S. Air Force Academy, visit
the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, visit Historic Manitou Springs and the foot of the famous Pikes Peak, guided tour of Colorado Springs and a visit to the U.S. Olympic Training Center. The cost of the trip is $586 per person based on double occupancy. Trip insurance is available. Deadline for registration
and full payment is June 16. The bus will depart on Sunday, Aug. 23, from the parking lot of Toys-R-Us in Moline. For questions or registration, contact Vicki Coutant at 309-793-6800 or 800-322-1051. A flyer containing complete trip details is also available at www.wiaaa.org/events.
Thank you to everyone who helped make my Honor Flight Trip a memorable occasion. A special thank you to Mike and Jodi, our son, Chuck, and daughter-in-law, Pam, for going above and beyond to insure a special day, and to my family and friend, Jay, for your greetings at the airport upon our return. I deeply appreciate all who wrote letters and all that was done to make my Honor Flight Trip an experience that exceeded my expectations.
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LEGAL NOTICE The meeting time for the Putnam County Emergency Telephone Systems Board has been changed effective May 19, 2015. The meeting time will be changed from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The meeting dates will remain the same, being the Third Monday of each odd numbered month. The meeting location will also remain the same being the Putnam County Board Meeting Room of the Putnam County Courthouse located at 120 North 4th Street, Hennepin, IL 61327. Respectfully submitted Jennifer L. Spratt Recording Secretary Putnam County Emergency Telephone System Board Published in the Putnam County Record June 3, 2015.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF) THE ESTATE OF ) JOSEPH GUSICK ) Deceased. ) NO. 15-P-7 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE IS GIVEN of the death of JOSEPH GUSICK of Granville, Putnam County, Illinois. Letters of the office were issued on April 1, 2015 to Tim Gusick, 1412 E. Morrell St.,
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Streator, Illinois, as Administrator, whose attorney of record is Brian M. Gabor, 207 W. Madison Street, Pontiac, Illinois. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk in Hennepin, Putnam County, Illinois, or with the representative, or both, not later than November 30, 2015, said date being not less than six months from the date of the first publication of this notice, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of any claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed. Tim Gusick Administrator Brian M. Gabor ARDC#6255962 207 W. Madison Street Pontiac, Illinois 61764 (815) 842-2803 brian@ gaborlawfirm.com Published in the Putnam County Record May 20, 27 and June 3, 2015.
Ameren IP $6,005.45 Custom Canvas $2,612.00 P.C. Unit School District 513 $2,000.00 Allied Benefit $1,720.00 P.C. Food Pantry $1,575.00 Gusti Electric $1,021.00 Trnsf to Town $911.19 BP $900.00 P.C. Foods $850.00 Casey’s $675.00 Youth Service Bureau $500.00 All vendors under $500 $7,361.27 Total Expenditures $26,130.91 ENDING BALANCE MARCH 31, 2015 $32,649.74 MACHINERY FUND BEGINNING BALANCE APRIL 1, 2014 $4,835.91 REVENUE Granville National Bank (loan proceeds) $63,859.70 Trnsf from Town $20,000.00 Putnam County Treasurer (property tax) $16,857.52 Granville National Bank (Interest income) $11.11 Versa Check $0.23 Total Revenues $100,728.56 EXPENDITURES Great Lakes Equipment $63,859.70 Granville National Bank $8,355.17 Lou’s Spring Shop $5,177.48 Martin Equipment $1,800.00 Total Expenditures $79,192.35 ENDING BALANCE MARCH 31, 2015 $26,372.12 JOINT BRIDGE BEGINNING BALANCE APRIL 1, 2014 $31,467.25 REVENUE Putnam County Treasurer (property tax) $1,001.81 Granville National Bank (interest income) $16.06 Versa Check $0.29 Total Revenues $1,018.16 EXPENDITURES Total Expenditures ENDING BALANCE MARCH 31, 2015 $32,485.41 PERMANENT ROAD FUND BEGINNING BALANCE APRIL 1, 2014 $77,922.96 REVENUE Putnam County Treasurer (property tax) $64,077.69 Granville National Bank (interest income) $57.81 Total Revenues $64,135.50 EXPENDITURES Martin Equipment $7,215.20 Illinois Valley Culvert $7,000.00 Tri-Con Materials Inc. $2,499.68 Advanced Asphalt Company $1,342.32 Western Aggregates $664.72 All vendors under $500 $1,380.67 Total Expenditures $20,102.59 ENDING BALANCE MARCH 31, 2015 $121,955.87 TOWN FUND BEGINNING BALANCE APRIL 1, 2014 $113,248.62 REVENUE Putnam County Treasurer (property tax) $120,412.56 Transfer from Road & Bridge $11,100.49 Illinois Department of Revenue (Replacement tax) $7,843.04 Transfer from Road & Bridge Insurance $7,510.00 Transfer from Town Insurance $7,510.00 Putnam County Treasurer (Social Security) $4,007.35 Transfer from General Assistance $911.19 Granville National Bank (interest income) $71.34 Intuit $29.60 Versa Check $0.18 Total Revenues $159,395.75 EXPENDITURES Administrative wages $10,000 - $20,000 $23,654.80 Administrative wages $5,000 - $9,999 $19,493.19 Administrative wages $500 - $4.999 $10,210.00
All vendors under $500 $4,254.86 Trnsf to Machinery $20,000.00 Internal Revenue Service $17,448.51 Illinois Department of Revenue $3,281.05 John Grivetti $3,000.00 Ameren IP $2,008.84 Illinois Valley Cellular $1,820.14 Nerds on Call $1,102.48 Granville Baseball/Softball $1,000.00 J W Ossola $652.50 Intuit $650.68 Hopkins & Associates $630.00 Frontier $593.31 Total Expenditures $109,800.36 ENDING BALANCE MARCH 31, 2015 $162,844.01 TOWN INSURANCE FUND BEGINNING BALANCE APRIL 1, 2014 $38,778.66 REVENUE Putnam County Treasurer (property tax) $500.88 Granville National Bank (interest income) $13.27 Miscellaneous $0.35 Total Revenues $514.50 EXPENDITURES TOIRMA $11,431.00 Trnsf to Town Fund $7,510.00 Total Expenditures $18,941.00 ENDING BALANCE MARCH 31, 2015 $20,352.16 ROAD BRIDGE FUND BEGINNING BALANCE APRIL 1, 2014 $45,872.10 REVENUE Putnam County Treasurer (property tax) $59,667.96 FEMA $32,886.35 Illinois Department of Revenue (Replacement tax) $19,125.99 TORIMA $3,305.00 Putnam County Treasurer (Social Security) $2,850.62 Pat Fivek (culvert) $300.00 Doug Veronda $234.38 Granville National Bank (interest income) $44.24 Miscellaneous $0.12 Total Revenues $118,414.66 EXPENDITURES Administrative wages $500 - $4,999 $8,280.62 All vendors under $500 $5,709.29 Koenig Body & Eq $18,352.05 Trnsf to Town $11,100.49 Toedter Oil Co. $8,606.81 King Tire $3,850.50 Ameren IP $3,604.64 Asphalt Sales $3,226.50 Bonnell Industries $2,296.22 Jack’s Gas & Service $2,116.82 Poignant Bros. $1,996.25 Environmental Road Solutions $1,754.24 J.W. Ossola’s Co. $1,422.50 Overhead Door $1,294.00 Martin Equipment of IL., Inc. $997.64 K.H. Schowang $995.41 Champion Energy $991.79 Chemco $858.36 Diller-Rod $724.72 Tri-Con Materials, Inc. $689.28 Debo True Value $633.32 Menards $632.28 Frontier $622.86 Village of Standard $600.00 H.I. Cable $580.00 Total Expenditures $81,936.59 ENDING BALANCE MARCH 31, 2015 $82,350.17 ROAD BRIDGE INSURANCE FUND BEGINNING BALANCE APRIL 1, 2014 $3,828.51 REVENUE Putnam County Treasurer (property tax) $7,012.70 Granville National Bank (interest income) $3.04 Miscellaneous $0.07 Total Revenues $7,015.81 EXPENDITURES Trnsf to Town $7,510.00 Total Expenditures $7,510.00 ENDING BALANCE MARCH 31, 2015 $3,334.32 Published in the Putnam County Record June 3, 2015.
NOTICE Public notice is hereby given that on May 26, 2015, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Putnam County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post office addresses of all persons owning and conducting and transacting the business known as ANDERSON-ALLEMAN EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND located at 11915 E. 1250th Street, Granville, Illinois. Dated this 26th day of May, 2015. /s/ Daniel S. Kuhn County Clerk Published in the Putnam County Record June 3, 10 and 17, 2015.
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, 2014 and ending March 31, 2015. GENERAL ASSISTANCE FUND BEGINNING BALANCE APRIL 1, 2014 $37,733.79 REVENUE Putnam County Treasurer (property tax) $21,028.86 Granville National Bank (Interest income) $18.00 Versa Check $0.24 Total Revenues $21,046.86 EXPENDITURES
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY, HENNEPIN, ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST ) COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE ) REGISTERED HOLDERS OF MORGAN ) STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST ) 2007-HE5 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH ) CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-HE5 ) Plaintiff, ) -v.) BRET E. JACKSON A/K/A BRET JACKSON, ) et al ) Defendant ) 13 CH 18 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 26, 2015, the Sheriff of Putnam County will at 10:00 a.m. on July 6, 2015, at the PUTNAM COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 4TH STREET, front door entrance, HENNEPIN, IL, 61327, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOTS 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 AND 10 IN BLOCK 6 IN CONDIT’S SECOND ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF CONDIT’S, AND ALSO A PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 10 IN BLOCK 6 IN SAID CONDIT’S SECOND ADDITION, RUNNING THENCE WEST 8 RODS, THENCE NORTH 54 1/2 RODS, THENCE EAST 8 RODS, THENCE SOUTH 54 1/2 RODS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, SITUATED IN THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 14 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ALL SUBJECT TO EXISTING ROADS AND HIGHWAYS, ANY EASEMENTS OF RECORD, AND TO ANY ZONING ORDINANCE, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF PUTNAM, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 303 HIGH STREET, Putnam, IL 61560 Property Index No. 03-00-028-121 & 03-13-180000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $154,422.68. Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).
IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003. Please refer to file number C13-87096. Published in the Putnam County Record June 3, 10 and 17, 2015.
year will be as follows: Personal Property Replacement Tax 55,000.00 Conservation Areas and Miscellaneous Income 14,775.00 Taxes from 2014-2015 Levy 85,176.00 TOTAL 154,701.00 And that the estimate of the receipts of said District for said current year, plus the balance on hand, is the sum of Two Hundred Four Thousand Four Hundred and Two Dollars and Ninety Six Cents (204,402.96). 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 fiscal year, the aggregate sum of Eighty Five Thousand One Hundred Seventy Six Dollars. $85,176.00 for the corporate purpose of said Putnam County Conservation District, as hereinafter specified. For Employee Salaries 82,275.00 For General Operations 62,165.00 TOTAL 144,440.00 SECTION 4: That this Board estimates that there will be Fifty Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty Two Dollars and Ninety Six Cents (59,962.96) cash on hand at the end of the current fiscal year 2016 Kathy Zurinski, Board President Janet Rodda, Board Secretary Passed and Adopted: May 26, 2015 PUTNAM COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT BOARD of TRUSTEES Published in the Putnam County Record June 3, 2015.
PUTNAM COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT ORDINANCE NO. 137 THE ANNUAL BUDGET and APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FOR THE CURRENT YEAR 2015-2016 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, and 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 26th day of May 2015.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, 2015 to March 31, 2016. SECTION 2: That this Board finds that there is the sum of Forty Nine Thousand Four Hundred and Fifty One dollars and Ninety Six Cents ( 49,451.96) cash balance on hand on April 1, 2015, and that the estimate of receipts of said District for said current
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New attractions planned at the Marshall-Putnam Fair HENRY — The 94th annual Marshall-Putnam Fair is bringing a variety of new attractions to the “Barn-in-the-U.S.A Fair,” which will be held July 8-12. On Thursday evening, July 9, the Broken Horn Rodeo will present an action packed rodeo with seven different events including bareback riding, steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, tie down roping, cowgirl barrel racing, team roping, and topping off the evening will be bull riding. Broken Horn Rodeo will present a World Champion Rodeo sanctioned by the International Pro Rodeo Association and will operate under its rules. Cowboys and cowgirls will compete for approximately $4,000 added money and world champion points. Broken Horn Rodeo out of Ripley, Ohio, will bring outstanding world champion stock, which has been to the IFR finals. During the intermission there will be a stick horse race for the local youth in two age groups: Ages 5 and under and 6-9 years of age. The winner of each group will receive a bike! No entry is needed for the stick horse race. The call in date for rodeo entries is July 6 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Local and permits accepted. Call 800-
639-9002. Admission to the rodeo is $8 for anyone over 12 years of age. Youngsters 12 and under are free. Reserved seats may be purchased at $10 per seat. Another new attraction will be Solution Action Sports, LLC’s BMX bike show. BMX Stunt Shows will be performed by professional BMX athletes throughout the fair. The spectacular shows are free to all fair-goers. Two shows are scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, three shows on Friday, and four shows on both Saturday and Sunday. There will also be opportunities to receive free posters and autographs after each performance. Check out your local newspaper for more details on the times as the fair gets closer. If you have ever wanted to experience the thrill of driving in a NASCAR race, then stop by the commercial building where you will find the Chapman Motor Sports Racing Legends of The Last Century Chevrolet Hall of Fame Museum. Included with the museum is a NASCAR simulator where you are behind the wheel, experiencing the thrill of extreme speeds around the track. The top racer of the fair will receive a Richard Petty Driving Experience. You can also take a chance at winning
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Marshall-Putnam Fair Book is online HENRY — It’s not too early to start planning your entries for the 94th annual Marshall-Putnam Fair. If you are interested in exhibiting, the online fair book can be found at www.marshallputnamfair.org. There are two links located on the home page that will give you access to the 2015 fair book. Entries must be brought to the office by June 24 or postmarked by this date. If you do not have access to the Internet, you may request the needed information from the Marshall-Putnam Fair Office. Regular office hours will begin June 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 22. On June 24, hours will be extended until 6 p.m. Event organizers are looking forward to you exhibiting at the 2015 Marshall-Putnam “Barn in the U.S.A. Fair” July 8-12.
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PCJHS Scholastic Bowl team takes second The Putnam County Junior High School Scholastic Bowl team hosted the Little Tri-County Scholastic Bowl tournament on Saturday, April 25. Eight schools, including El Paso-Gridley, Fieldcrest, Midland, Henry-Senachwine, Lowpoint-Washburn, Marquette, Roanoke-Benson and Putnam County, participated in the tournament. Putnam County was runner up in the event, with Lowpoint-Washburn earning the conference title. The team includes (front row, from left) Megan Brooker, Carter Trone, Eric Dudek, Luke Olson, Matthew Goodbred, Isabel Quinones, Justice Petersen; and (back row) Jakyb Stoddard, Madi Keegan, Ryan Mooberry, Becky Ramey, Coach Jennifer Ibarra, Joseph Mecagni, Victoria Page, Molly Boyd and Issa D’Ambrosio.
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