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Here’s the buzzzzz ... First West Nile positive mosquito reported in Illinois By Terri Simon

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SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced the first West Nile Virus-positive mos-

quito batch has been reported in Illinois this year. On May 26, employees of the St. Clair County Health Department collected a positive mosquito batch in O’Fallon, which is roughly 20 miles east of St. Louis, Mo. “West Nile Virus activity is largely dependent on the weather, and with the increased temperatures we’ve been seeing in Southern Illinois, mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus are becoming active,” said IDPH Director Nirav D. Shah, MD, JD.. “We want to remind

people not to be complacent. Take precautions to protect yourself by wearing insect repellent and getting rid of standing water around your home.” According to a press release from the IDPH, surveillance for West Nile Virus in Illinois includes laboratory tests on mosquito batches, dead crows, blue jays, robins and other perching birds, as well as testing sick horses and humans with West Nile Virus-like symptoms. People who observe a sick or dying crow, blue jay, robin or other perching bird should

contact their local health department, which will determine if the bird will be picked up for testing. Locally, Kurt Kuchle, director of health protection at the Bureau/Putnam County Health Department, said the local department received its first dead bird on Monday, June 1, which was brought into the office from the Cherry area. That dead bird will be sent or taken to the Illinois Department of Agriculture’s animal

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Illinois and Avian Influenza Hoping the flu flies on by Illinois By Zita Henneberry Shaw Media Service

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Agriculture is hoping the bird flu will fly by in Illinois. The department is warning Illinois residents to watch for signs of Avian Influenza. “A virus of this kind is always of great concern,” said Dr. Bob A. Smith, a large animal veterinarian in the Illinois Valley. “It’s of great economic importance because anytime you have a disease that’s capable of spreading very, very rapidly and causing a high morbidity and mortality, it becomes an economic situation because it increases the cost of production on a main meat source.” While Illinois has not yet been affected by this poultry infection, the virus has been identified in neighboring states. It has spread throughout Iowa and in parts of Minnesota, said Smith. He explained a very large number of Iowa birds have been euthanized or quarantined as a result of this disease. “As I understand it, it’s supposed to be mainly bird-to-bird transmissions, but a lot of those influenzas can have some mutations that occur. And just to err on the side of caution, I would try to not have people going from one farm to another until we know more about the mutations of this virus,” Smith said. The Avian Influenza, otherwise known as the bird flu, is currently a risk for chickens, turkeys, pheasants, fowl, quail, ducks and geese. The Illinois Department of Agriculture explained the virus circulates among birds worldwide. Smith said he does not consider himself to be an expert on the subject, but as a veterinarian, he approaches this outbreak just as any other viral infection. “The situation with viruses, especially the influenza virus, is the fact that they have a history of mutation. And the mutation is what is of great concern. Because

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Fun in the sun ... Alexis Grieves, 4, plays at the Hopkins Park playground while spending the day with her grandmother in Granville. With school out for the summer, area residents are reminded to watch for children, who might be so excited they forget about safety measures.

Putnam County supports future leaders Board approves scholarship for student to attend leadership conference By Dave Cook

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HENNEPIN — During the Putnam County Board meeting Monday, June

8, board members voted to approve a scholarship for a local teen to attend the leadership conference presented by the Cebrin Goodman Teen Institute (CGTI), which will be held July 19-23 at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston.

CGTI is a five-day youth leadership conference formerly known as the Illinois Teen Institute. It is an award-winning program that offers opportunities for teens throughout the state to learn about leadership, healthy choices and working with others to create better communities. “We’ve often talked about doing

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GRANVILLE — Katie Sobkowiak, first-grade teacher at Putnam County Primary School, got more than she was anticipating with Tyler Purcell, this year’s high school helper. The high school helper program is available to seniors at Putnam County High School who are able to devote an hour a day to help primary school classrooms with different tasks. Typically, it involves things such as making copies, cutting things out and assisting students with their class work and reading time, but Purcell chose to surpass expectations. At the end of the year, when he was already done with school, Purcell continued to visit Sobkowiak’s classroom. On one of those visits he surprised the class by sharing how he’s been spending some of his time this past year when he’s away from the classroom. Purcell is training to be a firefighter and surprised the class by wearing his gear during a visit. He also brought fire hats for each student and cupcakes

Board From Page 1 something to help, and I think this would be a good thing to do,” said county board chairman Duane Calbow. In other business, Bob Cofoid, county EMA coordinator, recommended membership in the Illinois Public Works Mutual

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Tyler Purcell (back row, at right) stands with Katie Sobkowiak and her Putnam County Primary School first-grade students. Purcell has been this year’s classroom helper. He recently brought in cupcakes (right) and shared his goal to be a Life Flight paramedic with the students. decorated like a fire truck. Purcell talked to them about fire safety and what it’s like to be a firefighter. Purcell got his start in firefighting through a friend’s dad who is a first lieutenant with the Putnam County department. After graduation, Purcell said, “I want to become

certified as a Life Flight paramedic.” “Tyler really went above and beyond what was expected of him as a high school helper. I truly appreciate everything he did to help us, and the kids absolutely adored ‘Mr. Tyler,’” said Sobkowiak.

Aid Network (IPWMAN). IPWMAN is a statewide mutual aid system for all public works agencies and provides assistance during natural or manmade disasters. Membership was recommended in order to have assistance available in case of an emergency during the period between the event and the receiving of federal/state assistance.

“It will provide a nice stopgap in assistance in the case of an emergency,” Cofoid said. The vote for membership approval was placed on the next meeting’s agenda. The board also approved consideration of additional repairs to the courthouse, which will prevent water leakage into the basement.

Repairs will be in the area between the courthouse and the sheriff’s office, near the coal chute. Repair costs will have a cap of $22,000 and will be billed as time and material in order to keep costs down. Approval will be voted on during a future meeting. In other news: • The Lake Thunderbird Association received

approval for the sale of beer and wine at the annual corn boil on Aug. 1 and also received approval for the annual fireworks display on July 4. • The board approved the county health insurance contract. • Cofoid spoke of the success of the prom crash event at the high school and recommended that it be done more frequently.

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Bidding will begin for repairs to roads in Granville By Dave Cook

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GRANVILLE — During the Granville Village Board meeting on June 2, Mike Richetta of Chamlin & Associates reported that bidding for upcoming road projects will begin on June 16. Bids for the sealcoat program will start at 10 a.m., and bids

for the McCoy Street project will start at 10:30 a.m. In other business: • The board voted against abandoning road easement in the Hahn property matter. • One new police officer has completed training, and the other new officer will report for orientation June 13. • The library has received a grant to bring

its sidewalks into ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliance. • The shingles on the roof at Hopkins Park will be repaired. • The cost of replacing the mulch around the playground equipment with state-approved material will be $2,100. It will be submitted for approval at the next meeting.

Making things uniform at St. Bede By Lori Boekeloo

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PERU — St. Bede Academy will require school uniforms for all students for the 2015-16 school year — a move that has earned mixed reactions from parents and students. On Monday, June 15, Dennis School Uniforms will hold a sale in the Abbey Church from 2 to 7 p.m. to give students an opportunity to try on and purchase the clothing they will need to have before their first day of attendance. “I don’t like khaki shorts but don’t want to wear khaki pants, and we can’t wear cargo shorts or hoodies, so I’m not happy about it,” Sawyer Gray, an

upcoming sophomore, said. Several parents who were interviewed expressed displeasure with the new policy, but at the same time, they recognize the merit of having a dress code. Mark Schneider, whose daughter, Emily, is a student and ambassador for St. Bede, said, “From the parents’ view, I think it makes it easier ... less shopping, less worries of your children’s clothes choices fitting in, and no worries about being unsure what may meet the dress code. From the kids’ side it isn’t as welcome ... They lose some of their ability to express themselves via clothing and are left with only a few options.” Peggy Cain, whose

daughter, Jaci, is also a student, said, “I think the uniforms will be a good addition to the St. Bede experience.” Julie Ator of Peru said she doesn’t mind the concept of uniforms but is not happy that a certain brand needs to be purchased and, that St. Bede wear isn’t going to be allowed anymore. Although the change is being met with some dissatisfaction, school officials felt it was necessary to institute this policy and feel the student body, along with their parents will adjust and grow to appreciate the concept and positive aspects of leveling the playing field when it comes to appearances and social hierarchy.

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Avian Influenza prevention

From Page 1 if this virus starts mutating and changing, then who knows what animals could be effected by this.” The Illinois Department of Agriculture is asking owners of poultry operations to take preventative measures and be watchful for any possible symptoms. “Well the main thing is try not to introduce any new birds at this time,” said Smith. He said while the disease is not yet known to be spread by people, farmers should try not to have those traveling from one farm to another visiting their property. The Illinois Department of Agriculture warned the spread of the disease is a great risk when poultry could be exposed to the migratory wild waterfowl populations. As natural hosts to the disease, waterfowls usually show little to no signs of infection. However, Avian Influenza can be deadly to domesticated birds, such as chickens and turkeys. “I do not think that they have been very successful in combating this virus,”

West Nile From Page 1 disease lab in Galesburg for testing. Kuchle said the local department is allowed to send in five birds each year from each county for testing. While the department has received more than five birds from each county in the past, Kuchle said many of those birds brought to the health department were too decayed to be evaluated. The only birds the department can send in for testing are those that have died within the past 12 hours. If you find a dead bird and can’t get it to the department quickly, he suggested one keep the dead specimen cold in an old Styrofoam cooler with ice. Those bringing in birds to the local health department should always call before they bring the bird into

Prevention: This virus is easily killed with routine disinfectants. Poultry producers in Illinois need to use normal bio-security procedures to prevent an outbreak. They should notify their veterinarian of any suspected disease; stay informed about the health of neighboring animals; avoid moving birds from farm to farm; keep the flock away from wild birds; be sure the flock has no contact with contaminated animals; isolate new birds; restrict unauthorized people and vehicles from the farm; disinfect tires, equipment and clothing when going on and off the farm; quarantine contaminated areas and flocks immediately; and dispose of dead birds properly. Although there are vaccines available, there is not a vaccine that covers all 15 strains of the disease. Since there is no way to determine which strain will infect a flock, vaccines are generally not practical to prevent infection. Surveillance: Knowingly bringing either infected poultry or materials into Illinois is now a felony. Source: Illinois Department of Agriculture, Avian Influenza. said Smith. The current focus remains, at least for Illinois, to prevent the spread of the virus. Since the waterfowl have such a great migratory area, he said, they are currently the most common mode of virus transmission. They travel from up past the tundra of Yukon down through Canada and America and into the office. Only freshly-deceased birds are eligible. Kuchle also said the two-county trapping areas will be similar to what the department has done in the past. Mosquito traps will again be set in Ohio, Ill., Princeton and by Lake Rawson in Bureau. The fourth trap will be set in Granville. Even though the first West Nile Virus mosquito has been discovered, Kuchle said the West Nile season usually peaks in late July and early August. “That’s historically the peak time when mosquitoes are carrying the virus, but it could shift depending on weather,” he said, adding the mosquito carrying the virus prefers hot and dry weather. West Nile Virus is transmitted through the bite of a mosquito that has picked up the virus by feeding on an infected bird. Common symp-

South America. According to the Illinois Department of Agriculture, this virus is easily killed with routine disinfectants. The poultry producers throughout Illinois are advised to use normal bio-security procedures to prevent any state outbreaks. Such bio-security measures would include elim-

inating direct or indirect contact with wild birds and keeping poultry flocks away from any source of water which could become contaminated by wild birds. Poultry operations are asked to eliminate any non-essential traffic through their farm operations and to provide clean clothing and disinfecting facilities. Also farmers are advised to avoid loaning out or borrowing equipment or vehicles from other farms. Minimal cross farm exposure and regular facility disinfectant is recommended. Signs of the disease my include: Sudden death of flocks; decreased egg production; nasal discharge; diarrhea; swelling of head, eyelids, combs, wattles and hocks; purple discoloration of wattles, combs, legs; lack of energy, and/ or decreased appetite; soft shelled eggs; coughing and/or sneezing; and/or in-coordination. The Illinois Department of Agriculture is asking that any spread of the Avian Influenza be immediately reported and addressed. More information can be found on the Illinois Department of Agriculture website at https://www. agr.state.il.us.

Mautino backs legislation for start ups SPRINGFIELD — Entrepreneurs navigating the process of starting a business could benefit from legislation sponsored by state Rep. Frank Mautino that would create a centralized, online source to access applications for required permits and licenses. “Improving the economic climate in Illinois will require a multi-faceted approach, one component of which must be making it easier to start a company,” Mautino said. “People who want to go into business and create jobs should be encouraged, not blocked by bureaucracy.” Senate Bill 659, which Mautino is sponsoring, would require the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to develop and maintain an online portal for new business owners and employers seeking to locate in Illinois. The website would provide a convenient, comprehensive source for permit and license applications required for businesses

Understanding the Three Rs The IDPH reminds Illinois residents they should take some precautions as the temperatures continue to rise. The goal is to reduce the number of mosquitoes around your home and protect yourself from being bitten. Those precautions include practicing the three Rs – Reduce, Repel and Report. The following is the IDPH’s description of those three Rs: REDUCE exposure: Minimize being outdoors when mosquitoes are most active, especially between dusk and dawn. If you go outside during these times, take precautions. Even if mosquito numbers seem low, it only takes one bite from an infected mosquito to transmit the virus. 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, especially at night. Eliminate all sources of standing water where mosquitoes can breed, such as old tires, buckets and other receptacles, or refresh the water in bird baths, flowerpots and wading pools every couple days. REPEL: When outdoors, wear shoes and socks, long pants and a long-sleeved shirt, and apply insect repellent that contains DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus or IR 3535, according to label instructions. Consult a physician before using repellents on infants. REPORT: Report dead birds to your local health department. In communities where there are organized mosquito control programs, contact your municipal government about areas of stagnant water in roadside ditches, flooded yards, and similar locations that may produce mosquitoes. Additional information about West Nile Virus can be found by logging onto the IDPH’s website at 222.dph.Illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/ diseases-a-zlist/west-nile-virus. toms include fever, nausea, headache and mus-

cle aches. Symptoms may last from a few days to

a few weeks. However, the IDPH said four out

to open. Currently, there are a number of outdated websites hosted by various agencies with incomplete resources, and Mautino is working with the National Federation of Independent Business, Small Business Advisory Council and DCEO to address this. Mautino also recently passed House Bill 4130 through the House, which will transfer the empty Streator Armory facility to the City of Streator for only $1. The city has committed to redeveloping the property and using part of the space as an incubator for local start ups. That measure currently awaits consideration by the Senate. “Technology will allow us to do this in a cost-efficient way that can be updated easily,” Mautino added. “The business world has gone electronic; it is time for the state to catch up.” Senate Bill 659 currently awaits consideration before the House Small Business Empowerment and Workforce Development Committee.

of five people infected with West Nile Virus will not show any symptoms. In rare cases, severe illness including meningitis or encephalitis, or even death, can occur. People older than 50 and immunocompromised individuals are at higher risk for severe illness from West Nile Virus. The first West Nile Virus positive results in 2014 were a positive bird in Henry County collected on May 29, 2014, and a positive mosquito batch in Madison County collected on May 30, 2014. Last year, 50 counties in Illinois reported a West Nile Virus positive mosquito batch, bird and/or human case. For the 2014 season, IDPH reported 44 human cases (although human cases are under reported), including four deaths. No human cases of West Nile Virus have been reported so far this year.

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Obituary

Carlson will retire from Granville National Bank

Elaine Ploch GRANVILLE — Elaine H. (Gonet) Ploch, 97, of Granville passed away Friday, June 5, 2015, at Manor Court in Peru. She was born on Good Friday, March 29, 1918, in Cherry to Henry and Fernandi (Leynaud) Gonet and was a “coal miner’s daughter”. She was of French descent and learned to speak French and English at a young age. She lived in Seatonville until age 4. The family then moved to Jeiseyville, where she attended grade school. They later moved to Standard and she graduatPloch ed from Hopkins High School in Granville. She loved singing and acting in school plays and loved music. She was a 1939 graduate of St. Mary’s School of Nursing in LaSalle. She married George C. Ploch on Feb. 14, 1947, in the St. Theresa’s Catholic Church rectory in Cedar Point. She served the people of the Illinois Valley for 44 years, working as a registered nurse, performing private duty in people’s homes and serving at St. Mary’s Hospital in LaSalle, Peoples Hospital in Peru, St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley, Dr. Gallagher’s office in Granville and later at Heritage Manor of Peru. She was a member of St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Cedar Point and later Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Granville. She was a member of the Cedar Point Mother’s Club and the American Nurses Association. She was a longtime volunteer with the American Red Cross and the Shriners. Survivors include two children, Douglas D. (Fe) Ploch of Utica and Jeanine M. (Terry) Ghighi of Seattle, Wash.; her daughter-in-law, Marijeane Ploch of Oglesby; her granddaughter, Lisa (Dan) Swope of O’Fallon, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, George, on Feb. 10, 1995; one son, George V. Ploch; her grandson, Zachary Ploch; her sister, Yvonne Dippel; and two brothers, Adrien and Vernon Gonet. A Mass of Christian Burial was at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 9, at Sacred Heart Church in Granville with the Rev. Patrick DeMeulemeester officiating. Burial was in Forest Lawn Cemetery in LaSalle. Visitation was from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, June 8, at the Prey-Mueller Funeral Home in Oglesby where a rosary was recited at 4:45 p.m. Pallbearers were Mike and David Gonet, Eric Dippel, Andrew Gehm, Dan Swope and Terry Ghighi. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Red Cross or the Shriners. The online guestbook may be viewed and remembrances shared at www.MuellerFH.com.

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GRANVILLE — Philip C. Carlson, president and chief executive officer of the Granville National Bank, is set to retire as CEO on June 30, after 41 dedicated years. “I have been truly blessed to be part of this community and its wonderful citizens. I have been fortunate to have always worked with an excellent staff and customers and will miss the day to day contact with them,” said Carlson. “However, I feel confident that our current staff will serve our customers in the same professional manner that they are accustomed.” Through his profound dedication, sincerity and professionalism, Carlson has played an integral role in the success of the Granville National Bank. Carlson’s strength and lead-

ership have navigated the bank through some of the most successful and challenging times in banking Carlson history. While his daily presence and perspective will be missed, the foundation he has laid will ensure the Granville National Bank remains successful at serving the needs of its community. Carlson graduated with a Bachelor of Science in finance with honors from the University of Illinois in 1972. He joined Granville National Bank in 1974 as assistant cashier. Carlson also graduated from the Graduate Banking School at the University of Wisconsin in 1980. Contrib-

uting to the bank in various capacities over the years, Carlson has held the position of CEO for the past 25 Stickel years, being named president in 2008. Carlson will remain as president and chairman of the board of directors. The board of directors has named Lynn D. Stickel as successor chief executive officer and executive vice president, effective June 30. In his new position, Stickel will take on the strategic and executive responsibilities as well as continuing to serve the needs of the Granville National Bank customers. Stickel’s copious knowledge and experience will

provide the leadership and guidance necessary to transition Granville National Bank into its next chapter. Stickel graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelor of Science in agriculture in 1977. In 1989, Stickel joined the Granville National Bank as assistant vice president with an emphasis on agriculture lending. He currently holds the position of vice president and recently celebrated his 25th anniversary with the Granville National Bank. An open house will be held during banking hours on Friday, June 19, and Saturday, June 20, at Granville National Bank to celebrate Carlson’s retirement. All friends, colleagues and members of the community are welcome to attend.

St. Margaret’s starts emergency room construction project $5.5 million project doubles size of existing emergency room SPRING VALLEY — St. Margaret’s Hospital recently received final approval from the Illinois Department of Public Health to begin a $5.5 million project to nearly double the size of its existing emergency room. Construction work has already begun on the first phase of the project, which will create an additional 4,200 square feet directly to the east of the existing department. This expanded space will provide new exam rooms with updated fixtures and equipment, an isolation exam room,

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expected to be completed by May 2016. According to Tim Muntz, St. Margaret’s president and CEO, “This project seeks to provide a better experience for the patient by enhancing patient flow through the ER and the hospital, while also improving work flow and productivity for our staff. All treatment rooms will be similarly designed and equipped for flexibility of use, to save precious minutes in critical situations. As part of the ER project, we are also adding a new, private waiting room and new changing rooms in the adjacent X-ray department.” Mary Vega, vice president of nursing at St. Margaret’s, adds, “The new ER

will also provide a ‘safe room’ for patients with psychiatric needs, as well as direct elevator access for patients going to surgery or the intensive care unit from the ER. Consultation rooms for physicians, clergy and others will be created to allow for greater privacy for patients and families. Our goal is to reduce ER wait times and ‘door-to-decision’ times for patients to be admitted or discharged.” Muntz continues, “At some point, nearly everyone needs access to emergency care, so the goal of the project is to improve the overall ER experience. We are excited about what this project will provide to our patients and the communities we serve.”

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A silver screen challenge I’m a child of the TV generation, no doubt. I’ve seen them all — sitcoms, cartoons, shorts, after-school specials or anything else catching my attention. But movies are what I really loved and what planted the seed of a life-long love of film was WGN’s Family Classics. The first film to come to mind when I think of Family Classics is “Moby Dick.” How could a kid not be impacted by a yearly viewing of Gregory Peck’s mad Captain Ahab stalking the great white whale? I still love the movies I first saw years ago, on a Sunday afternoon and finding great films is still a big part of my life. I haven’t had cable for years, so I fill the void with a nightly film on DVD. It’s a constant search, and I’m sure I’m not the only one who struggles to find quality entertainment among the ever-growing sea of mediocrity. Yes, there are some COMMENTARY fantastic new films being made, as Hollywood is now capable of putting anything on screen, and new talents continually raise the bar. But I don’t like wasting my time with potential duds. I recently came across a list of the American Film Institute’s 100 Greatest American films. I marked off those I’d seen and ended up with more than half the list checked off. I decided to give myself the challenge of seeing all 100 films as soon as possible, a spontaneous lesson in the history of film, and as it turned out, history in general. I got them all through the library, and since the list was full of classics I had no difficulty. Once a week I’d request several titles at a time and tried to strike a balance between time periods and genres, so I wouldn’t end up with a week of similar films. I did no research before watching. As each film ended, my wife and I would discuss our immediate impressions. In the morning we’d research it and learn about the production history, plot, cast, box office figures, original critical reception, influences, its effect on popular culture and modern opinions. In the evening, before the next movie, we’d discuss what we came to call our “24hour opinion.” Some films hit you right away, but we found there were some that we couldn’t stop thinking about the next day, and opinions could change, strengthening with time or the knowledge learned from its history. We would also occasionally request other films from directors or actors that had made an impression, and we discovered many films that could arguably be on the list. I’ve since completed my goal; it was a great experience. It made me into a bonafide silver screen fiend. I’ve never shied away from a movie because it’s B/W, subtitled or of a certain genre, OK, gory slasher films have never appealed to me, but this project forced me to watch things that I may have otherwise overlooked. It was fun to discover a love for the ‘40’s MGM musicals that are full of brilliant color, beautiful costuming and set design, catchy songs and incredibly athletic dancing. It turns out I’m a big Gene Kelly fan. If you haven’t seen this man dance, you should; there’s no one like him. Fred Astaire was a great dancer, but I’ve never seen him effortlessly tap dance in roller skates. The biggest surprise though was Charlie Chaplin. Everyone knows the image of the tramp, but I’d never seen any of his work — 90-year-old, silent movies, and they’re still as heartfelt, funny and socially relevant as ever. I now see his influence everywhere. “City Lights” is one of the funniest, most charming and sweetly romantic movies ever. You can’t view “Modern Times” and not see its connection to the issues of today, and “Gold Rush” is the forerunner to countless cartoons and slapstick comedies. There were only two that I feel don’t belong on the list which is a great loved/hated ratio. Sure, there will always be valid arguments for others to be on the list, but I mean films I struggled to sit through. I enjoyed John Wayne’s “Stage Coach” and easily recognize its influence, but “The Searchers” was a dud. I like James Cagney, but I thought “Yankee Doodle Dandy” was a mess of a cinematic commercial for the musicals of George M. Cohan.

Dave Cook

On the street “I think they do; they display them a lot more.” Sandy Tarr, Leonore

Do you think people today respect the flag as much as your generation does? “No, they don’t. People stand with their hats on during the Pledge of Allegiance; they just don’t respect it.” Bill Steck, Hennepin

“I think they do respect it more now than they used to because you see more flags out for different occasions than you ever did when I was a child. I think it’s more appreciated now than it was 50 years ago.” Doris Phelps, Tonica

Field of Dreams This is a story about a very nice gentleman who moved to Magnolia in 1961 with his wife, Marie, Orlando Chester “Chet” Clary. They came to Magnolia from Lake Cloud, Mich., because Marie’s mother’s sister was Eva Billups and she was alone. Chet was born on Aug. 24, 1931. His father came from Dublin, Ireland. He came to the United States for a job. He changed his family name from McClary to just Clary. He wanted to take away the foreigner sounding name to help him a job. Chet said “that’s what people did back then” because people looked down on foreigners. Chet’s mother was one half Potawatomi Indian and one half Irish. Chet was 6 years old when his dad died. His mother then married again. Chet said he was a wonderful person. Chet’s mother’s teacher was also his teacher. He liked that but she expected him to be smart like his mother was. Chet said his mother was good at doing things. “She did things like I do,” he said. “One time my three brothers and I were jumping a barb wire fence, my mother came running, she ran right with and grabbed us. She worked in a steel mill during World War II, and in a foundry pouring hot steel, then she worked in an assembly plant building army tanks. She did everything like me, and my grandmother too. My grandmother raised me until I was 14 years old. She taught me about plants and trees, she would take me into the wood, and I had to learn all the names of all of them. My grandmother and mother taught me about gardening also. My Indian name is Black Feather. I graduated from

Darrell Alleman COMMENTARY

Lake Cloud High School in Michigan. I wanted to be a cook, and I cooked in local restaurants. My mother was a teacher and while I was in high school she found out I could get Hawaiian guitar lessons from Hawaii and signed me up. I took a preliminary course, a professional course and a teacher’s course, I still love that guitar. Right after high school graduation, I worked eight years for the Gerber Baby Factory, where I met Marie. Then I went to building homes and other types of buildings, then I became a mason laying bricks. I decided to go to Engel Woods, Calif., to do electric welding underwater on ships. After that I worked for a precision sheet metal company still in California, they wanted to change a fighter jet by adopting parts that would allow it to come out of a dive after dropping their bomb because the plane could not pull out of a dive after dropping their bombs, and they would crash. The company picked me and another man to try and figure something out, so the plane could pull of its dive. We came up with dual flippers on the fighter’s wings. When the pilot wanted to come out of a dive, he would flip both of them up. We made two flippers instead of one. They would spread out and slow the plane down. We named them side breaks; they are still called that today. ... Marie was also working in California at a place called Atomic Research. I was working for the same

I’d love to give my review of each entry on the list along with several others, but there’s simply not enough room here. If you’d like me to tackle something like that let me know; I’d love the challenge. I’ve continued to branch out from the list and find more clas-

company storing nuclear waste in containers. While in California we eloped to Las Vegas and were married in 1955 there. I was 24 and she was 25. We moved back to Michigan where I started another type of welding. We came to Magnolia to be close to Marie’s aunt, Eva Billups. I drove a truck for her husband, Lloyd. I took a course in upholstery, and started a business and became a Fuller Brush salesman. Then Marie and I ran the Fisherman restaurant at the junction of 18 and 89. We served breakfast, lunch and dinner, sold bait and sold gas there for four years. We had five ponds stocked with bluegills, catfish, etc. I was a security guard at Lake Wildwood while they were building it. I was hired as a custodian for the Swaney School for 27 years. I loved the kids. Marie and I had two, Laverne “Tootie” Mercer, Magnolia, and Norman

Clary, Streator. We also took in 15 foster children, all boys. They were wards of the court, run-aways, etc. I have always liked kids very much. My foster kids still stay in touch.” While working at Swaney, Chet said, “I made my own design of the mascot in the middle of the gym floor. That is still there.” “Marie and I traveled all the states five times and also Route 66,” he said. My wife, Jeanne, has told me how good he was to the kids at Swaney and the teachers when she taught there. Black Feather, I mean Chet, can be found about any day in his hangout at Aly’s in Granville, and if you are a child that comes into the restaurant you are going to receive a quarter from this nice man to buy a bubble gum in the machine there. Thanks Chet, I mean Black Feather, for your story. God Bless you. Darrell Alleman

sics, and I encourage everyone to give these older films a view. You’ll be surprised at how suspenseful, funny, romantic, thought-provoking and entertaining they are. Putnam County Record Staff Writer Dave Cook can be reached at news@putnamcountyrecord.com.

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Sports Don’t let the scale rise along with the mercury Panthers earn TCC honors Several Putnam County baseball players have received recognition from the Tri-County Conference. Named to the Tri-County Conference All-Conference First Team were Austin Biagini, Dan Pavlovich and Neal Stassel. PC’s Michael Glenn was selected to the TCC Second Team, with honorable mention going to teammates Connor Bean and Nick DiazDeLeon.

The importance of avoiding summer weight gain By Dave Cook dcook@bcrnews.com

With school out and children having a summer full of unstructured days before their next school year, it’s important to remember to stay active and eat healthy. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, despite the various benefits, many children and adolescents don’t participate in the recommended 60 minutes a day of physical activity. Participation in physical activity also declines as young people age. In 2013, 15% of high school students hadn’t participated in 60 minutes of any kind of physical activity in the week before the study, according to information on the CDC website. Children who are already overweight often show a greater pattern of weight gain in summer, largely because there’s less access to recreation facilities, programs, healthy meals and a healthy environment.

Without a structured day, it’s easy to sleep in, get bored and for kids to find themselves feeling less than energetic, spending the day moving from the television to computer to video games and eating and drinking more unhealthy food than they normally would. With the rising temperatures of summer, many choose to quench their thirst with soda throughout the day, drinking much more than they do during the cooler times of year. Over the past 30 years childhood obesity has more than doubled in children and quadrupled in adolescents. In 2012, more than one third of children and adolescents were overweight or obese, according to the CDC website. Sixty minutes of daily physical activity which, over the course of a week, includes muscle building, bone strengthening and aerobic exercise, reduces the risk of obesity, asthma, sleep apnea, diabetes, bone and

joint problems and multiple other health problems, according to the President’s Challenge website. It also increases self-esteem, reduces anxiety and depression and promotes psychological well-being and helps academic achievement, concentration and attentiveness, information on the website states. Many children choose to play organized sports such as baseball, volleyball, basketball, tennis, martial arts and gymnastics, but there are also many options available which don’t require a sporting league or membership to a gym. Playing on playground equipment, skateboarding, yoga, dancing, swimming, walking the dog, helping with yard or housework (Doesn’t the garage need cleaning?) or going for a nice, long walk in the evening are all things which will help keep children and the rest of the family in shape and in good health for the next school year that will be here before you know it.

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Putnam County teams battle Putnam County Black and Gold youth baseball team members faced off in a game Tuesday, June 2, at Hopkins Park in Granville.

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Community Salad luncheon June 11 HENNEPIN — The Hennepin United Methodist Women will host its Spring into Summer salad luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, June 11. Tickets are $8 for adults, $4 for children.

IV Toastmasters meeting PERU — The Illinois Valley Toastmasters meet the first and third Thursday of each month at 1305 Sixth St. in Peru (IVCH building east of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, parking available in Lot 7 on Seventh Street, enter through west door). The next meeting will be Thursday, June 18. The Toastmasters club is a fun and friendly envi-

ronment, designed to provide a supportive and positive learning experience that empowers members to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth. Visitors are welcome. For more information, call Rachel Snell at 815830-6381.

Funks Prairie Home tour PERU — On Thursday, June 18, everyone is invited to spend the day at the first electrified farm in Illinois. Join the Peru Library’s 3rd Daycation bus trip on a visit to the Funks Family Farm and Museum. The

tour includes the 1864 Family Home, the Gem and Mineral Collection and the 1860s Machinery & Barn Museum. For more information, and to register, contact the Peru Public Library at 815223-0229.

Herb Guild picnic set PERU — The Illinois Valley Herb Guild will have its picnic at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, at the St. Bede shelter. Members will have to provide their own table service and are asked to bring a dish to pass. The club will provide brats and buns.

Relay for Life will be June 13 in Henry Luminarias available HENRY — The Marshall-Putnam Relay for Life will be lighting hundreds of luminaria to remember all family and community members touched by cancer at 9 p.m. Saturday, June 13, in Central Park in Henry. A luminaria is a chance to remember those who have lost their lives to cancer, honor those who are fighting against cancer and celebrate those who have survived.

Each luminaria costs $10 with the proceeds going to the American Cancer Society. Anyone who would like to decorate a luminaria for a loved one ahead of time should contact Lynn Rowe by email at lynnrowe537@yahoo.com. Payments can also be made to the American Cancer Society, Attn: RFL of MP, 4234 N. Knoxville Ave., Peoria, IL 61614. Luminarias can also be purchased the night of the event. A full lineup is sure to entertain everyone. Welcome ceremonies

begin at 4 p.m. with a flag raising, team introductions and a performance from the Mallard Ensemble. Youth activities for the kids begin at 5 p.m. with the Youth Lap. Children will be able to then play some games and make a few crafts. This year will once again play host to the Miss Relay contest where nominees from each team will compete for the coveted title of Miss Relay 2015. The contest begins at 6:30 p.m. The night will also feature fun games and a karaoke contest at 7:30 p.m.

Wink benefit will be June 13 in Granville GRANVILLE — A benefit for the Wink family, who lost their home in a recent fire, will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 13, in the parking lot of Putnam County High School in Granville. Tickets are $10 and admission includes a pork chop and water. Music will be provided by Against

the Grain and DJ Hot Lips. Raffle baskets will include items such as Chicago Cubs tickets, autographed Chicago Bears picture, autographed White Sox picture, Aaron Tippin autograph, a rifle, Bobby Hull jersey and many other great baskets and gift certificates for the Illinois Valley area.

Pony rides will be offered for $4 and games will be available for kids. A bags tournament will be held, with team cost being $20 and day of registration. Pork chops, hot dogs, water, soda, popcorn and baked goods will be for sale as well.

Gardening program will offer summer series HENRY — The summer series of University of Illinois Extension’s Four Seasons Gardening program, which focuses on environmental stewardship and backyard food production, gets underway this month. The first session of the series is titled “Edimentals: Adding Color and Variety to Your Garden and Diet.” The program is offered twice — once at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, and again at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 2, with a minimum of five registered participants. Both sessions will be presented via computer at

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the University of Illinois Extension Office in Henry. This session is also available for home participation by pre-registering at http://web.extension.illinois.edu/hmrs/4seasons/. Leia Kedem, nutrition and wellness extension educator, will discuss the chemicals that produce plant colors, how they may affect nutritional value, and what do to with these bizarre plants in the kitchen. Diane Plewa, plant diagnostic specialist, will provide suggestions and examples of new and old varieties of oddly-colored fruits,

veggies and herbs to grow in your home garden. Other topics in the summer series include “Where the Wild Things Grow - Native Plants,” set for July 14 and 16, and “Don’t Blame the Camera: How to Take Better Landscape Photos,” set for July 28 and 30. The cost per session is $5. Advance registration is needed. For more details, call the extension office at 309-364-2356. Those who need a reasonable accommodation to participate should contact 309-364-2356.

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Festival 56 opens June 19 with ‘Respect’ PRINCETON — The 12th season of Festival 56 kicks off Friday, June 19, with “Respect: A Musical Journey of Women.” This moving production combines excerpts of 60 hit songs with women’s own stories about their dreams, first jobs, lost loves, enduring relationships and varied journeys to independence. The highs and lows of women’s experiences are told through Top 40 songs like “Someone to Watch Over Me,” “I Will Survive,” “I Will Follow Him,” “These Boots are Made for Walking” and “What’s Love Got to Do With It.” The show culminates with a vision of strength in the song “Hero.” “Respect” runs through Saturday, June 27. It will be followed by the

famous musical, “Gypsy,” about an overreaching show business mother and her daughter, and then by the show-stomping song-and-dance musical, “The Drowsy Chaperone,” winner of five Tony Awards. “Gypsy” runs from July 2 to July 11 and “The Drowsy Chaperone” from July 17 to July 25. The last play of the summer is the furiously-paced Ken Ludwig comedy, “The Fox on the Fairway,” which runs July 29 to Aug. 2. All of these productions will be performed at the Grace Performing Arts Center, 316 S. Main St. in Princeton. This year the festival’s free Shakespeare play, performed in Princeton’s Soldiers and Sailors Park, will be “The Tragedy of Julius Caesar.” It opens with a 2 p.m. matinee on

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IV Midday Connection luncheon OGLESBY — The Illinois Valley Midday Connection will hold its monthly luncheon and program at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 16, at the Deer Park Country Club, 100 Deer Park Lane, Oglesby. There are no membership fees or special requirements to attend. Deer Park is handicapped accessible. The cost for the lunch and pro-

gram is $17 inclusive, paid at the door. The theme for the luncheon is smile at your ups and downs. Sherry Gray of Carlisle, Ind., will speak. Her talk, surviving the winds of life and still laughing, is humorous and inspiring. Eileen Wright will present the special feature about aromatherapy. Wright is the owner of Good

Scents LTD, 504 S. Main St., Princeton. Devin Stone of Ottawa will provide the special entertainment by juggling to music. Reservations must be made by Tuesday, June 9, to Vickie at 815223-4687, Anita at 815-223-2852 or email scolari12@comcast.net. Free child care is available if a reservation is made by the deadline.

McNabb Library will host concert on Saturday MCNABB — Rick Kelley, award-winning singer and musician, will perform a free, family concert at noon Saturday, June 13, at Coleman Park. The concert will feature a high-energy, interactive, original and fun rock and roll music for everyone.

Families are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the show. Kelley’s programs have earned eight performance awards and garnered praise from venues across the nation. For more information, call the McNabb Branch Library at 815-882-

2378. This program is free and open to the public. It is sponsored by the Putnam County Library District and the Sandberg family. For more information or to request special arrangements because of disability, call Brittany Blomquist at 815-925-7020.

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Shop for SIDS event LASALLE — A Shop for SIDS Awareness event, in support of the Aden Lamps Foundation, will be from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 19, at Senica’s Oak Ridge Golf Course, 658 U.S. Route 6, LaSalle. Homemade and retail

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Grief support group will meet SPRING VALLEY — St. Margaret’s grief support group will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, in the first floor Presentation Room at St. Margaret’s Hospital. Anyone who is experiencing grief due to a loss of a loved one is welcome to attend. Meetings are held every third Tuesday of the month. For more information, call 815-664-1402. Items can be emailed to news@putnamcountyrecord.com

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OGLESBY — A total of 550 students graduated after the spring 2015 semester at Illinois Valley Community College. Graduates, listed by hometown, and their degrees or certificates include: Granville: Andrea Ahlstrom, associate in applied science in nursing; Christine Askeland, associate in applied science in nursing; Courtney Bazydlo, associate in arts; Alicia Briddick, associate in applied science in nursing; Emily Chiado, associate in science; Thomas Gray, associate in science; Amanda Kon-

czak, associate in applied science in nursing; Carly Neubaum, associate in arts; Addison Pavlick, certified nursing assistant; Jessica Seibert, associate in applied science in nursing; Cheyenne Smith, certified nursing assistant; and Vanessa Thomas, associate in applied science in nursing. Hennepin: Sarah Bogner, associate in arts, associate in science; Jill Crull, associate in applied science in nursing; Jessie Grandadam, associate in general studies; Megan Keegan, certified nursing assistant; Ashley Kemp, certified nursing assistant;

Alison Loiselle, associate in general studies; and Kalem Miranda, associate in applied science in business administration, accounting. Magnolia: Zackary Rice, associate in applied science in electronics and electricians technology, industrial electrician. Mark: Victoria Hamiel, associate in science. McNabb: Angelina Dauck, certified nursing assistant; Ellen Jozwiak, associate in applied science in nursing; Nikita Voss, associate in science. Putnam: Christopher Downey, associate in science.

Free Rockin’ in the Park summer concert MCNABB — Award-winning singer/musician Rick Kelley will perform a free, family concert at noon Saturday, June 13, in Coleman Park in McNabb. The concert, with contagious high-energy, totally interactive, original and brimming with “fun, memorable and exciting about Rock n Roll,” is perfect for everyone from 2 to 92. Bring the whole

family ... parents and adults, teens and tweens, young and old alike along with a picnic lunch to enjoy the show. Kelley’s programs have earned a remarkable eight performance awards and garnered enthusiastic praise from venues across the nation that included performances at corporate events, college campuses, schools, libraries and parks.

For more information, call the McNabb Branch Library at 815-8822378. This program is free and open to the public. It is sponsored by the Putnam County Library District and the Sandberg family. Anyone requiring special arrangements because of a disability should call Brittany Blomquist at 815-925-7020 to discuss arrangements.

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Putnam County Junior High School honor roll MCNABB — Putnam County Junior High School’s fourth quarter honor roll has been released. High Honor Roll Sixth grade: Cristal Correa, Adam Currie, Samuel Currie, Leena Dean, Emma Edens, Olivia Lamis, Matthew Liebhart, Chloe Linton, Nick Mattern, Ashlyn Serrine, McKenna Solomon, Ben Sylvester and Abigail Thompson. Seventh grade: Jennifer Alvarado, Madi Bauer, Kennedi Bazydlo, Molly Boyd, Madison Brannon, Megan Brooker, Emily Bruch, Ali Ciucci, Sadie Heinrich, Charleigh Holmes, Katrien Holocker, Madelyn Hultz, Matt Hultz, Morgan Hundley, Avery Lamis, Jeri Lester, Luke Olson, Jakob Pyszka, Haley Saepharn, Livia Sanchez, Hailey Skoglund, Jakyb Stoddard, Carter Trone and Maddy Vacca. Eighth grade: Luke Carlson, Haley Cioni, Issa D’Ambrosio, Madelyn Dzierzynski, Michel Dzier-

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Peterson named to dean’s list PEORIA — Joshua Peterson of Hennepin received recognition on the dean’s list for the spring semester at Bradley University in Peoria. To be eligible for the dean’s list, a student must achieve a minimum 3.5 grade point average for the semester on a 4.0 scale.

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Grief support SPRING VALLEY — St. Margaret’s grief support group will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, in the first floor Presentation Room at the hospital. For information, call 815-664-1402.

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OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College’s office of Continuing Education will offer an “Acting Up!” theatre camp from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, June 15, through Friday, June 18. Campers, ages 7 to 10, will learn theatre games and exercises to help develop self-confidence and speaking skills. Under the guidance of IVCC’s theatre professor Norm Engstrom, campers will practice proper speaking skills, timing and delivery of lines, voice projection, facial expressions and body language. Family and friends are invited on the last day for an informal performance. The cost of the camp is $49. For information, call 815-224-0427 or register at 815-224-0447.

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and the Granville Township road District, and do further certify passed on the 26th day of MAY, 2015, that was duly passed by the Board of Trustees of said Township and District and approved by the Chairman, an ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF GRANVILLE, PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ASCERTAINING THE PREVAILING RATE OF WAGES FOR LABORERS, WORKMEN AND M E C H A N I C S EMPLOYED ON PUBLIC WORKS OF SAID TOWNSHIP.” Notice is hereby given that said ordinance is now a part of the official records of said Township and may be inspected at any time during regular office hours at the Township office at 212 S. McCoy St., Granville, Illinois. Ordered published by the Board of Town Trustees

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to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on September 4, 2014, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office will on July 9, 2015, at the hour of 11:00 a.m. at the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, 120 N. 4th Street (Lobby), Hennepin, IL 61327, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lot 14 in Block 3 in Lincolnshire Subdivision No. 1, pursuant to plat of survey thereof by Carl E. Hanson, Illinois Registered Land Surveyor No. 35-1644, dated February 1, 1967 and recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 136, in the Recorder’s Office of Putnam County, Illinois, situated in Putnam County, Illinois. Commonly known as 1127 East Main Street, Granville, IL 61326 Parcel Number(s): 04-10-102-030 (02-00-080140) The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier’s or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property 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. The property will NOT be open for inspection. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than the mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). For information call Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, One East Wacker, Suite 1250. Phone number: 312651-6700. Attorney file number: 14-033524. Ellen C. Morris MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Attorney. No.: 6308804 I658812 Published in the Putnam County Record June 10, 17 and 24, 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.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN PROBATE ESTATE OF ) JUANITA L. ) BOGNER, ) Deceased ) NO. 2015-P-9 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Juanita L. Bogner. Letters of Office were issued on May 21, 2015 to James P. Bogner, 11165 N. 900 Ave., Granville, IL 61326 as Independent Executor, whose attorneys are Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois 61356. Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk, Putnam County Courthouse, Hennepin, Illinois 61327, or with the representative,

or both, on or before December 17, 2015, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed by that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk are to be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Dated this 29th day of May, 2015 s/ Cathy J. Oliveri Putnam County Circuit Clerk MICHAEL L. ENGLISH ARDC #3126742 RUSSELL, ENGLISH, SCOMA & BENEKE Ten Park Avenue West Princeton, IL 61356 Phone: (815) 875-4555 Published in the Putnam County Record June 10, 17 and 24, 2015.

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.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY - HENNEPIN ILLINOIS Bank of America, N.A. ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) Joseph Bucy; Jennifer A. Bucy, ) AKA Jennifer Bucy ) Defendants. ) 2014 CH 9 NOTICE OF SALE 1127 East Main Street, Granville, IL 61326 Judge Stuart P. Borden PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on September 4, 2014, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office will on July 9, 2015, at the hour of 11:00AM at the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, 120 N. 4th Street (Lobby), Hennepin, IL 61327, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 1127 East Main Street, Granville, IL 61326 Parcel Number(s): 04-10-102-030 (02-00-080140) The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier’s or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property 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. The property will NOT be open for inspection. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than the mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). For information call Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, One East Wacker, Suite 1250. Phone number: 312-651-6700. Attorney file number: 14-033524. Ellen C. Morris MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Attorney. No.: 6308804 I658812 Published in the Putnam County Record June 10, 17 and 24, 2015.

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Family Fun Day set for June 14 in Magnolia MAGNOLIA — A Family Fun Day benefitting the Magnolia Fire Department, will be from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 14, at the Crossroads Community Church, located on the corner of Highway 18 and 89, Magnolia. The event will feature a smoked pork loin luncheon buffet with home-

made sides and free drinks; live music by Tim Ajster; and volleyball, bag games and small children activities. The public is invited to meet the congregation as they work together to entertain and help the community. Donations will be accepted to benefit the Magnolia Fire Department.

Institute offers free skin cancer screening PERU — Soderstrom Skin Institute will provide a free mole and skin cancer screening from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 13, at 2200 Marquette Road in Peru. No appointment is needed. Call 815-224-7400 for details. More than 3.5 million skin cancers are diagnosed annually. Around 76,000 will be melanoma. More than 9,000 of these cases will be fatal. There is a 98 percent survival rate for patients whose melanoma is detected before it spreads. People under 30 years old that use tanning beds increase their risk of skin cancer by 75 percent. Skin cancer increased 800 percent in women 18-39 from 1970-2009. The state of Illinois banned anyone under 18 years old from

Summertime H.O.P.E. food drive al, noodles, macaroni and cheese, peanut butter, soup/stew/chili, tuna fish, rice, instant potatoes, canned vegetables, Hamburger Helper, spaghetti sauce, flour, sugar, canned meat, coffee, canned fruit, fruit cups, granola bars, fruit juice boxes, raisins, fruit snacks/rolls, graham crackers and Jell-O. The Medical Reserve Corps is a national community-based movement established in July 2002 in response to the president’s call for Americans to offer volunteer services in their communities. The Corps is designed to recruit, train and mobilize willing members of the community who have the skills, knowledge and desire to help others in both times of emergency and non-emergency. The LaSalle County Medical Reserve Corps is a volunteer organization that is administered through the LaSalle County Health Department and their Emergency Preparedness Program. For more information regarding the MRC program or the food drive, email lasallecomrc@ yahoo.com or visit www. lasallecountymrc.org.

OTTAWA — The LaSalle County Medical Reserve Corps. (MRC) is kicking off its Summertime H.O.P.E. food drive. Most big food drives take place during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, but the people who are hungry during that time of year are hungry all year around. Did you know the food pantries throughout the county serve more than 6,100 people on a monthly basis? And that an average person eats 3-5 pounds of food a day? So to feed the population of people who use the pantries in the county that could take up to 24,400 pounds of food and more. In order to help support the local food pantries this summer, MRC started collecting items on June 1 and will continue to July 13. There are multiple locations throughout the county that have been designated as “donation collection sites.” The locations include: LaSalle County Health Department in Ottawa; Walgreens in Peru, Ottawa and Streator; CVS in Peru, SaveA-Lot in LaSalle and Ottawa; Kroger in North Ottawa and South Otta-

being able to use tanning beds. Melanoma has been linked to tanning bed usage. Dr. Carl Soderstrom recommends a monthly skin self exam. Remember the ABCDEs of moles/spots: A. Asymmetry – one half not like the other. B. Borders irregular – poorly defined borders. C. Color varied – difference shades of tan, brown, black, white, red or blue. D. Diameter – larger than the width of a pencil wa, Hy-Vee in Peru and gives out non-perishable eraser. E. Evolving – changfood items will receive a Sullivan’s in Mendota. ing in any way. Stinging, All the food collected donation. The goal of the itching, burning or bleedwill be divided up based MRC is to collect 30,000 ing. on population served pounds. “This is a disease that The following food and each food pantry affects all ages and all in LaSalle County that items are needed: Cerebackgrounds. The earlier melanoma is detected and removed, the better a patient’s chance for surviv- can stop it,” Soderstrom says. Skin Institute has provided this free than 30,000 patients. To learn more, al. If you can spot it, you Over the past 35 years, Soderstrom skin cancer screening service to more visit WeKnowSkinCancer.com.

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