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Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Forty years of Thunder The Fourth of July will rock Hennepin

By Dave Cook

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HENNEPIN — For the past 40 years, the small village of Hennepin has delivered big explosions and family fun during its annual Fourth of July celebrations. The event has slowly grown from a small event into a large attraction drawing families from throughout the region and even from other states.

Thunder on the Illinois will once again deliver a full day of summer fun

and an evening of spectacular fireworks as the entire village comes together to help celebrate this special day.

Hennepin Fourth of July committee member Quentin Buffington explained how the Thunder on the Illinois event has evolved over the decades.

“We have grown considerably since the beginning, more vendors, bigger and better fireworks and the car show has been a huge addition; it brings in tons of extra people. The Movin’ for Music 5K is a recent addition and grows

every year. Kid’s Water Fights were added several years ago and brings in more and more people. The committee is always looking for ways to add to the fun family experience,” Buffington said.

There are always several options for families wanting to celebrate the nation’s independence. Why is Hennepin a great choice?

“Family is why you should come to Hennepin. People host barbecues all over town and enjoy the company of

family and friends from all over Illinois and from out of state as well. Events go on throughout the day for all ages, and the Thunder on the Illinois fireworks show promises to again be one of the premier pyrotechnics shows in the area. It’s so good, I promise you will feel it,” Buffington said.

An event routinely drawing several thousand people into a village of less than a thousand requires the help of many.

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The Illinois Valley Radio Association (IVRA) gathered at Ernest Bassi Park in Hennepin on Saturday to take part in the American Radio Relay League’s Amateur Radio Week Field Day. Using only emergency power supplies, the IVRA, along with an estimated 35,000 other operators, showed their emergency communication capabilities by making nationwide contact with each other throughout the day.

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The separation of Church and Route 71

​Rail Safety Program will close intersection in Granville

By Dave Cook

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GRANVILLE — At the Tuesday, June 21, meeting of the Granville Village Board, the board learned of the state’s intent to alter their map in an attempt to increase public safety. Chamlin and Associates’ Mike Richetta discussed the plans for the intersection of Route 71 and Church Street.

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Street intersection with a guardrail, so access would be denied due to the angle of the intersection with Route 71,” Richetta said.

Richetta said the work will be funded at the state and federal level and is scheduled to be done during the 2017 construction season. Richetta then recommended the village ask IDOT to come further up the road with the guardrail, so there’s no dead end road.

The board then discussed its options with possibly removing the asphalt and landscaping the area, so it doesn’t become unsightly.

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A busy summer at Putnam County Schools Board hires 10 at June meeting

By Dave Cook

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GRANVILLE — The Putnam County School Board is using the summer months to prepare for the school year ahead. Superintendent Jay McCracken read his final newsletter which expressed his thanks to the board and county and shared his thoughts on how Putnam County schools can prepare for another year without a state budget. The Putnam County School Board meeting was held Monday, June 20.

During his final superintendent’s report, McCracken said that as of June

13 the state owes the district $38,800 for early childhood education and $239 for the Illinois Free Lunch Program.

Among the many projects slated for this summer, one that’s been completed is the restoration of the high school track.

During his principal’s report, Carl Carlson discussed the project.

“It’s been completed, and we’ll soon be doing the final walk-through inspection. It’s even better than I expected.

With the rubberized tread, it feels brand new, and it looks great with the new paint and logo,” Carlson said.

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From Page 1A “We have a small committee, but when it comes time to set up, help pours in from everyone in town. It has to in order to pull off an event that can see upwards of five thousand to six thousand people coming in to enjoy the fireworks and festivities throughout the day,” Buffington said.

While the massive fireworks display over the river is the main event, Buffington shared what else he enjoys about Hennepin’s biggest summer attraction.

Buffington said, “I think my favorite part is just watching the people. I enjoy seeing everyone having so much fun in our small town. I look at our town and the backdrops we celebrate against ... the oldest courthouse still in use in the state, the river, the grain elevators, the large parks, the smiles on the people, and I see true Americana. That’s why I could not imagine celebrating our independence and freedom anywhere else.”

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8 a.m. - Movin’ for Music 5K, sponsored by the PC Music Boosters, followed by a pancake and sausage breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Hennepin Pool.

11:30 a.m. - Registration for the Bags Tournament.

Noon - Several food vendors and beer gardens will be set up in the park, including the PC FFA alumni serving pork chop dinners.

Noon to 4 p.m. - 13th annual Cruise-In at Ernest Bassi Park.

Noon - Water fights with the Hennepin Fire and Rescue Department at Walter Durley Boyle Park.

1 to 9 p.m. - Skee ball at Walter Durley Boyle Park.

2 to 4 p.m. - Bingo at the park shelter, sponsored by the PCCC. 2 to 8 p.m. - Inflatables at Walter Durley Boyle Park.

5 p.m. - The national anthem sung by the PCHS chorus on the courthouse stage followed by a welcome from Mayor Kevin Coleman, presentation of the Citizen of the Year Award and performances by the Panteras and Little Panteras.

6:15 p.m. - Golf cart parade.

7 to 9 p.m. - Music entertainment provided by Three Day Weekend.

9:30 p.m. - Thunder on the Illinois fireworks display over the Illinois River.

10 p.m. to midnight - More music from Three Day Weekend.

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Richetta then discussed the application for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for improvements to the water plant.

He also discussed the process of applying for the permit required by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to do the work if the village is awarded the grant. The survey of the site has been previously completed and is good for five years. The maximum amount of the grant is $450,000, and the board approved the $1,000 expense of applying for the permit.

Because of the ammonia overages at the water plant, a compliance meeting will be held on July 12, followed by an inspection of plant operations to be conducted by an EPA engineer within the following weeks.

Public Works Superintendent Sheli Starkey reported most of the work with the stop signs has been completed, as well as the spraying of the gutters. The board also discussed the salt-related damage to the water plant’s salt storage building.

The baseball and softball programs will each receive $1,000 donations, and it was decided to wait until the season was over to discuss action on the fencing at Veteran’s Park.

The board also made a small donation to the Music Boosters 5K Walk/Run in Hennepin.

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July 4: By the numbers Fireworks and freedom: That’s what America does on the Fourth of July, in celebration of the nation’s birthday on July 4, 1776, when the Declaration of Independence was signed by 56 of our founding fathers. Plus we eat a whole lot of hot dogs: 150 million in total, making Independence Day the calendar’s top dog, if you will.

Ever since the Fourth of July was declared a federal holiday in 1941, the occasion has been marked by communal leisure, as we collectively bask in the warm summer sun, the glow of fireworks and all that it means to be American – from the many freedoms we enjoy to our relative safety. So roughly two-thirds of us barbecue – adding nearly 900 million pounds of beef and chicken to our All-American feast in the process – and about 43 percent of us plan to partake in a fireworks display. We also drink enough to make July 4 the best holiday for beer sales.

And that’s where things get dicey.

Where there are fireworks and alcohol, injuries are bound to result. About 67 percent of all fireworks injuries happen within a month of July 4, with nearly 700 people visiting the emergency room and seven people dying. What’s more, roughly 400 people die in Fourth of July car crashes, 41 percent of which involve alcohol impairment.

So this Independence Day, just remember to stay safe while celebrating America. And don’t do anything to jeopardize the valuable freedoms that citizens

before you have fought so hard to protect.

By the numbers: • 2.5 million: Number of U.S. residents in 1776.

• 56: Declaration of Independence signees.

• 1785: Year of the oldest Independence Day parade, held in Bristol, R.I. • 1941: Year Congress made Independence Day a federal paid holiday.

• 1960: Year the current U.S. flag design was chosen.

• 27: Number of official flags have been used in U.S. history.

• 63.9 percent: Number of U.S. citizens who own a U.S. flag.

• $4.4 million: Annual value of imported U.S. flags, most coming from China.

• 24.5 percent: Of American’s will purchase more patriotic merchandise for the Fourth of July.

• 86: Places in the U.S. that have the words freedom, liberty, eagle and independence in their names.

• 64.5 percent: Americans will attend a Fourth of July picnic.

• $6.77 billion: Amount of money Americans will spend on food for the Fourth of July holiday.

• 150 million: The number of hot-dogs consumed on July 4 holiday.

• 700 million: The number of pounds of chicken purchased before July 4.

• 190 million: The number of pounds of beef purchased two weeks before July.

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• 15,000: The number of fireworks displays held for the Fourth of July.

• 42.6 percent: Of American families will attend and watch a fireworks display in a community close to them.

• 15 million: Will watch the Macy’s fireworks display on TV. • $5,000 to $30,000: The average cost of putting on a community fireworks display.

• 3: States that ban all consumer fireworks — Delaware, Massachusetts and New Jersey.

• 42 percent: Decrease in air quality because of July 4 fireworks.

• $324 million: Value of annual imported fireworks to the U.S. — most coming from China.

• 67 percent: Of all annual fireworks injuries that take place within a month of July 4.

• 690: The number of people who go to emergency rooms every year for injuries associated with July 4 fireworks.

• 7: The number of people who die from fireworks-related incidents each year.

• 41.9 million: People will travel 50-plus miles from home this Fourth of July weekend.

• 321 million: Will travel by plane for the Fourth of July holiday.

• 85 percent: Of travelers will drive to their destination.

• 400: People are killed in Fourth of July car crashes every year.

• 41 percent: Of July 4 traffic fatalities involve alcohol impairment.

• $10,000: Cost of getting a DUI. Source: WalletHub.

School board From Page 1A Other projects discussed included asphalt repair and striping at all the parking lots; the high school water main and other bathroom repairs; various flooring replacements; the retrofitting of lights; the boiler at the primary school; the playground equipment at the elementary school and more.

“The playground equipment at the elementary school needs to be replaced. The slides are cracking and need to be replaced before they become unsafe. We’ve chosen basic equipment which is still quite expensive at $20,000-$25,000, but it needs to be done. It’s basic, but it’s safe. The education foundation is helping with a donation of $2,000-$4,000.

We’ll be using bond money for our summer projects, but we’re saving half for budget shortfalls related to the ongoing budget crisis,” McCracken said.

The board approved the following: The wellness policy; the prevailing wage resolution; the milk bid; the legal liability and workmen compensation insurance (awarded to Dakota Street Insurance); the 2016-18 collective bargaining

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The board also set meeting dates for the 2016-17 school year and chose 6 p.m. on July 5 to meet and establish board, district and superintendent goals for the upcoming scholastic year.

The board accepted the resignations of the following: Jared Moore, high school English teacher; Jenna Hansen, elementary school special education aide; Natasha Bezely, high school special education aide; and Brett Crawley, high school boys freshman basketball coach.

The board hired the following: Adam Bozarth, technology coordinator; Rebecca Boudreau, Monica Frund and Chelsi Straughn, elementary summer school teachers; Amy Carboni, junior high Write On advisor; Kristin Erickson, junior high Student Council advisor; Morgan Himelick, primary school summer school teacher; Laurie Polte, interim varsity volleyball coach during Amy Bell’s maternity leave; Samantha Casey, high school cheerleading coach; and Helen Lenkaitis, high school Interact sponsor.

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Mestan, Faber renew contracts with PMH PRINCETON — Perry Memorial Hospital is announcing that Dr. Robert Mestan and Dr. Arnold Faber recently Dr. Robert Mestan renewed their contracts with the hospital and will continue to provide services to their patients in the Perry Memorial Family Health Clinic.

Mestan has provided services to the community for 38 years and will continue to see his current patients on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Faber has been providing services for 31 years. He will continue to see his existing patients

Princeton bird tests positive for West Nile Health department urges residents to be cautious

on Monday, T u e s d a y , Thursday and Friday; and beginning in September he will also be available for Dr. Arnold Faber his patients on Wednesdays.

Providers currently accepting new patients in the Perry Memorial Family Health Clinic include Karen Nenne, FNP; Anna Freeman, FNP and Jennifer Hoffman, FNP. New providers, Dr. Christopher Blanford and Kati Grimes, FNP, will be joining the clinic this August. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 815875-4531.

Pressure canning gauge check PRINCETON — Enjoy the freshness of produce all year long when you preserve your food. One popular method of food preservation is pressure canning. For safe pressure canning, make sure the gauge has been tested and ensures accuracy at the beginning of your food preservation season.

It is recommended that pressure canner lid gauges are tested annually.

The University of Illinois Extension offers this service free of charge.

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PRINCETON — A bird from Princeton tested positive for West Nile Virus, meaning the virus is present in the local area.

The Bureau County Health Department (BCHD), which also serves Putnam and Marshall counties, sent out a press release this week confirming the Illinois Department of Agriculture had notified the health department the bird had been submitted for the virus testing and was found to be positive.

The health department is urging the public to take precautions to prevent

mosquito bites.

Diana Rawlings, CEO, said people who believe they are showing symptoms of West Nile should contact their medical provider. She said in rare instances West Nile infections can be fatal.

“Mild cases of West Nile may cause a slight fever or headache. More severe infections are marked by a rapid onset of a high fever with head and body aches, disorientation, tremors, convulsions, and in the most severe cases, paralysis or death,” she said, adding symptoms will occur from three to 14 days after the bite of an infected mosquito.

Those at the highest risk of serious illness are those 50 years of age or older. Also, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states people with certain medical conditions such as cancer, diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease and those who have received organ transplants are also at greater risk for serious illness.

Princeton City Manager Rachel Skaggs also released a statement on behalf of the city asking property owners to drain any unused swimming pools and sources of standing stagnant water.

She said mosquito spraying takes place fre-

quently in the city limits.

The city sprayed on Thursday, June 9, Friday, June 10, Friday, June 17 and Monday, June 20. They city will also be spraying Friday, June 24, and will continue to spray through the summer as weather permits. The spray that is used is called Aqua Duet.

For additional information regarding West Nile Virus call the BCHD at 815-872-5091, the Illinois Department of Public Health West Nile Virus Hotline at 866-3699710 or go to the Illinois Department of Public Health’s West Nile Virus website at www.idph. state.il.us/envhealth/ wnv.htm.

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For questions, call the University of Illinois Extension office at 815224-0889 or email Susan at susang@illinois.edu.

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The Bureau County Health Department urges the public to take the following precautions: • Avoid being outdoors at night and early morning when mosqui-

toes are active.

• If you must go outdoors during these times, wear light-colored clothing and apply insect repellent.

• Ensure hat doors and windows have tight,

properly fitting screens.

• Eliminate all sources of standing water that support mosquito breeding (bird baths, wading pools, flowerpots, tires, cans, buckets, clogged gutters and

abandoned swimming pools) on your property. This is especially important because the mosquitoes that carry West Nile Virus breed in shallow containers of stagnant water.

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Streator Unlimited Inc. provides vocational training and residential services in six locations within the Streator area for adults with disabilities as well as 24-hour/day support for the 28 adults with developmental disabilities living in

group home settings.

Over the years, Business Employment Skills Team Inc. (BEST Inc.) and Streator Unlimited have developed a working relationship, both as a referral source for services, and especially as a work site for Youth Work Experience. Over the past two years, Streator Unlimited has provided work opportunities for more than 10 in-school and out-of-

school youth, mainly in providing direct services to developmentally disabled adults.

The Work Experience relationship between Streator Unlimited and BEST Inc. has been mutually beneficial. Youth clients have received work experience, working with Streator Unlimited staff, and with the developmentally-disabled clients.

Given the budget chal-

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Wednesday, June 29, 2016 • The Putnam County Record • 5A

Duane Casey MARK — Duane R. Casey, 84, of Mark died Thursday, June 16, 2016, at his home.

Duane was born March 10, 1932, in Rockford to John and Lena (Giacoletto) Casey.

He married Shelby Jean Schicke May 15, 1972, in Peru.

Duane was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving during the Korean War from 1952 to 1955. Duane Casey Duane was an ironworker with Ironworkers Local 444 up until his retirement. He was an avid sports fan and dog lover. Duane was a 1950 graduate of Hall Township High School.

Survivors include his son, Jim Casey of Naperville; and two sisters, Bernadette (Robert) Eckberg of Dakota City, Iowa, and Cynthia (Gary) Johnson of Rice Lake, Wis. Duane was preceded in death by his wife in 2013.

A memorial visitation was from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, at the Ptak Funeral Home, with a 5 p.m. prayer service. Cremation rites have been accorded.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Illinois Valley Animal Rescue.

Richard ‘Rick’ Kierski HENNEPIN — Richard “Rick” R. Kierski, 72, of Hennepin passed away on Friday, June 24, 2016, at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley with his loving family by his side.

Rick was born in LaSalle on Jan. 17, 1944, to Ralph Eugene and Vivian Grace (Sparling) Kierski. He married Dorothy L. King on Jan. 5, 1963, in Princeton.

He graduated from Hall High School and worked as a millwright at LTV Steel for 34 Richard ‘Rick’ years before retiring. He was also a memKierski ber of United Steel Workers Union. Rick loved working and restoring cars with his family.

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Kierski of Hennepin; one son, Scott (Debbie) Kierski of Granville; three brothers, Randy Kierski of Princeton, Lance (Cinda) Kierski of Ohio and Layne (Lorri) Kierski of Princeton; two sisters, Kathy Manning of Spring Valley and Terry Kierski of Spring Valley; three grandchildren, Allyssa Kierski, Devin Kierski and Grace Ebel; three great-grandchildren; and his dog and best friend, Lexy.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Shawn Kierski in 2010.

There will be a private graveside service. Cremation rites have been accorded.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to his family.

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

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When there’s lightning, bolt to safety indoors It’s too easy to think we’re invincible when it comes to lightning storms — going outside, staying in the pool, or continuing a softball game as thunder sounds in the distance are not safe activities when lightning and thunder are in the area. Instead, move indoors when thunder roars — such a simple step could save more than 400 people from getting struck by lightning every year.

In recognition of Lightning Safety Awareness Week, FEMA is encouraging everyone to get storm safety smart: • There is no safe place outdoors when thunderstorms are in the area.

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• Anyone struck by lightning will need immediate medical attention.

Call 911 and remember: Lightning victims do not carry an electrical charge and are safe to touch.

Consider also downloading the free FEMA app, available for your Android, Apple or Blackberry device, so you have the information at your fingertips to prepare for severe weather.

FEMA’s mission is to support citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.

corded phones, electrical equipment, plumbing, and windows and doors.

• Water is an excellent conductor of electricity – so get out of and away from water!

• Electricity always seeks the shortest path to its destination. Avoid tall, isolated trees or other tall objects in a lightning storm.

• When camping, set up in a valley, ravine or other low area. Tents and open-sided shelters don’t provide protection from the dangers of lightning. If there isn’t a substantial building nearby, take shelter in your vehicle.

• Wait 30 minutes after the last lightning or thunder before going back

Property transfers The following property transfers were recently recorded in the office of the Putnam County Recorder of Deeds.

May 23 Paul D. Anderson to David L. Anderson Jr.; undivided one-half interest in Lots 14 and 15, Block 6, Lincolnshire Subdivision 1, with exceptions; $50,000.

John C. Weith and Noralyn Weith to Christopher K. Schoeny and Louis E. Schoeny; Lot 142, Lake Thunderbird Woods; $3,500.

Lillian Gordon to Brian M. Gonet and Carina C. Gonet; Lot 4 and Lot 3 with exceptions, Granville; $136,000.

Brandon J. Hewitt and Jenelle Hewitt to Benjamin Trout and Janet Trout; one parcel; $185,000.

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‘Refrigerator Pickling’ on July 12

HENRY — Join University of Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator Susan Glassman to learn the art of refrigerator pickling at 1:30 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, at the Henry Nutrition Site, 1301 Second St. in Henry at St. John’s Center, formerly St. Mary’s.

Participants will learn quick and easy ways to safely enjoy summertime foods along with food preservation information.

Refrigerator pickling is a hands-on learning experience. And each person will take home a jar of homemade refrigerator pickles to

May 27 Peggy J. Lami to Peggy J. Lami, as trustee; two parcels; exempt.

Peggy J. Lami to Peggy J. Lami, as trustee; one parcel; exempt.

Richard A. Lami to Richard A. Lami, as trustee; one parcel; exempt.

Richard A. Lami and Peggy J. Lami to Richard A. Lami and Peggy J. Lami, as trustees; one parcel; exempt.

Richard A. Lami and Peggy J. Lami to Richard A. Lami and Peggy J. Lami, as trustees; Lot 295, Indian Hills; exempt.

May 31 Peggy J. Lami to Peggy J. Lami, as trustee; one parcel; exempt.

William J. Beer and Renee M. Beer to Beer Family Trust; Lot 2, Timberline East Subdivision; exempt.

Aaron R. Delhotal and Allison M. Delhotal to John R. Egan; one parcel; $48,500.

Hometown National Bank successor to Centrue Bank Trust, as trustee to Andrzej Niedzwiedz and Agata Mazurek; Lot 527, Lake Thunderbird Woods 3; exempt.

William D. Prystash to Agata Mazurek and Andrzej Niedzwiedz; Lot 527, Lake Thunderbird Woods 3; exempt.

May 26 John Lipinski and Rose Lipinski to John Lipinski and Rose Lipinski with the remainder to Victoria Knutson and Laura Johnson; Lot 671, Lake Thunderbird Hills 3; exempt.

Vision Properties Midwest, LLC to Bonnie Petrenko; Lot 301, Lake Thunderbird Hills; exempt.

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A $3 fee per person for each class will cover the purchase of supplies. Class sizes are limited to eight persons. Advance registration is required by Thursday, July 7. To register, call University of Illinois Extension at 815-224-0889.

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HENNEPIN — During last week’s storm, the storm sirens were sounded after Putnam County was put under a tornado warning by the National Weather Service.

Once Putnam County is put under a tornado warning, the sirens will be blown until Putnam County is no longer under a tornado warning. The sirens will also be blown if a trained weather spotter spots a funnel cloud.

With today’s technology in weather, the sirens may be blown for several minutes. The sirens are a signal for residents to take cover.

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6A Perspective

6A • The Putnam County Record • Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Being different

The Editorial Page Sam R Fisher

Terri Simon

Publisher

Editor

Perfect for me With both my children celebrating their birthdays within the next three weeks, I can’t believe how big they are getting, and I’m so proud of the people they are becoming.

I try to always appreShannon ciate each of them for the Serpette child they are, not how they COMMENTARY compare to each other or their classmates. In my mind, comparing two children, especially siblings, to each other is setting up one child to be a failure — there will always be a winner or a loser. One child will be more athletic, a better student or funnier, so in comparison to his or her sibling, he or she will always come up short.

Comparison is a tricky thing. It can leave a person feeling judged or inadequate, and it can leave the one doing the judging completely blind to all the other wonderful characteristics the judged one has.

My children, like everyone’s I suspect, are very similar to each other in some respects, but are completely different in other ways. The challenge for parents can be valuing both these similarities and differences without making one child feel like the odd man out.

It’s OK to point out to a child that they need to work harder at something, like having more patience, being kinder or paying more attention in school. But I have never, and will never, tell my children, “Why can’t you be more like your brother/sister?” I don’t want them to be identical or feel they don’t stack up in comparison. I want them to be who they are. I want them to be the best version of themselves they can be.

Every time I think my children may feel a little outshined by their siblings, I remind them we all have our own special talents. Maybe some talents are more apparent — a standout athlete may get far more attention in a family, a school or a community than a child whose talent is always being kind, for instance. Or a straight A student who barely has to study at all may overshadow a student who has to continuously study just to make Bs and Cs — but that B and C student has talents of their own, persistence and the ability to work hard. I believe working hard at something in order to be only average at it requires far more fortitude and courage than working hard at something you know you will excel at.

The other night as I was tucking my son into bed, he was talking about a mistake he had made during a baseball game and one of his teammate’s reaction to his error. I reminded him that he was still a good player even though he had made a mistake.

I struggled to find the right words to sum up how I felt about him and how unimportant that one baseball game was in the grand scheme of his life. This is what I told him: “You aren’t perfect; no one is. But you’re perfect for me.

You are exactly what I wanted and needed, and I’m so lucky you are mine. You’re enough for me.”

In case his 10-year-old mind wasn’t up to the task of absorbing that fairly deep message as it was trying to drift off to sleep, I broke it down for him. I mentioned all the things he excels at, all the things that will be important in his life long after the summer ball days of his youth are gone.

I went on to list some of the ways he and I are alike and the traits that we share — our sense of humor, left handedness and vast knowledge of all things related to superheroes.

And, despite my flaws, which are numerous if you ask some people, he and his sister love me without conditions, without reservations, and I feel the same about them. They are enough for me, exactly as they are.

That’s something every child should hear, at least once, from someone they love.

PCR Copy Editor Shannon Serpette can be reached at sserpette@bcrnews.com.

Being different is OK because everyone is different in their own special way. I am different because I have a peanut allergy, and I have asthma. I also have this disease called EOE which is in my esophagus. I always have doctors’ appointments because of these things, and when I get back to school, everyone says, “Where did you go?” I use to be embarrassed to tell anyone, but now I know that it’s just how I was made, and I’m never going to change.

I would also prefer to go hunting instead of going shopping. I would rather play sports than cook and clean, and that’s different than a lot of girls my age. I’m not like a lot of other girls; I hate the color pink — It drives me crazy. I don’t like to wear dresses all the time, and I am not ashamed to sweat — I think it means you have worked hard. I think it’s OK to be different, and the people out

Autumn Joiner COMMENTARY there who are bullying the “different kids” ... well, there is something different about you too. We are all unique people in our own way.

Embrace your differences and love yourself for who and what you are!

I don’t think anyone should be bullied because of being different, remember to think how you would feel and what people could make fun of you about before you make fun of someone else. No one is perfect.

I am very lucky, I have many people who love me for who I am. My family is crazy, and we’re all different ... but we all love each other for who we are. We know that being

different is what makes things interesting; it’s what makes us who we are. It’s what makes us beautiful in our own way.

I don’t like being friends with people who think they’re perfect and bully people who don’t do or act the same as they do. I like being friends with the people who accept everyone for who they are, the people who love me because I’m different, the people who think being different is OK because everyone is different in their own special way.

I know what it feels like to be bullied, and it’s not a good feeling. So let’s make it stop. Embrace being different. If you think you’re bad because you’re different, think again.

You’re perfect just the way you are.

Autumn Joiner, 11, is a seventh-grade student at Malden Grade School. She can be reached in care of this newspaper at news@putnamcountyrecord.com.

Observations from The Field of Dreams Darrell Alleman COMMENTARY This Saturday, July 2, the “ghost players” will be back at the Alleman Field of Dreams, one mile north of Granville. The Putnam County Rotary and the Alleman Field of Dreams will host the event, which begins at 6 p.m.

Come hungry, the Putnam County FFA will be serving pork chops, hot dogs and soda. Grandma Rosie’s will be there serving ice cream. Rotary will sell water. Bob and Darlene Cofoid will give fresh popped popcorn away.

There is free parking and free admittance, and there will be a Field of Dreams souvenir table.

All ball players of any age, boy or girl, are invited. They can have their picture taken with the ghost players and play catch with them. There will be a game with the ghost players with kids picked out of the crowd by the ghost players. Bring chairs, blankets, etc. The movie, “Field of Dreams,” will be shown at dusk on the field under the stars.

••• Former Putnam County High School baseball player and coach Dave Garcia, who is now the Parkland University baseball coach, has taken the Parkland Cobra team to the National NJCAA Division II Baseball World Series in Enid, Okla.

They first won the Midwest Athletic Conference Championship with a sweep of Lincoln. They then won two games over the Heartland University team to secure the Cobras NJCAA Division II World Series berth.

Parkland, 45-14, opened play against Oklahoma State, 46-16, last year’s national runner up. They lost to them and also to Brunswick, N.C., to end this season. The Champaign News Gazette said Garcia was impressed with this year’s team. Parkland had the lowest team ERA in the country in NJCAA Division II at 2.37 for a pitching staff that averages the most strikeouts per game at 11.39.

••• Bible trivia: Who went out and

A picture of the Field of Dreams ghost players from Dyersville, Iowa, performing at the Alleman Field of Dreams diamond last year in Granville. They offered to take a picture with a young baseball player and then jokingly stood in front of him. wept bitterly after denying Jesus thrice: Judas, John the Baptist, Peter or Thomas? Answer at the end of the article.

••• The U.S. has a rich agriculture history. Family farms once employed nearly half of the country’s workforce. That has changed over the years. Today, most farms are mechanized, larger in size and fewer in numbers. Less than two percent of today’s workers are employed on U.S. farms. More than half of today’s farmers are older than 55. The average age of the farmer has increased since 1920. Even if the children or grandchildren of farmers are interested in farming, they often cannot afford to keep the equipment and land.

••• What this country needs is dirtier fingernails and cleaner minds. — Will Rogers.

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All my farming life, I have used baling wire or some kind of wire.

My dad taught me to use it. Sometimes it was temporary, other times it would last quite a while. Since World War II when waterproof duct tape was used on tanks, planes, etc., I have also used this tough tape. It’s not easy to remove. It is wonderful stuff coming in several colors. There is a saying, “If you can’t fix it, duct tape it.”

••• See the world without bias, like a child, be curious and keep learning.

Respect is given when it is earned, so get out there and earn it. You reveal your own character by the way you describe others.

••• Answer to who went out and wept bitterly after denying Jesus thrice: Peter.

Thanks for reading.

Darrell Alleman can be reached at news@putnamcountyrecord.com.

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7A Sports

Wednesday, June 29, 2016 • The Putnam County Record • 7A

Sports All-Skills Softball Camp planned set MCNABB — The 2016 Putnam County Lady Puma AllSkills Softball Camp will be held July 18-21 at the Putnam County Junior High School in McNabb.

The camp will be under the direction of Chris Walker, the Lady Pumas and Lady Panthers head coach Chris Walker.

Session 1 is for girls entering fourth- through sixth-grade from 9:30-11 a.m. (pitching from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.)

Session 2 is for girls entering seventh- through ninthgrades from noon to 1:30 p.m. (pitching from 1:30 to 2 p.m.)

The “All Skills” camp will stress fundamentals and techniques for all facets of the game. The camp will include individual instruction on hitting, position defense, pitching, catching and base running. A separate 30-minute session for pitching will be provided, if interested, on each day of the camp. There will be hitting, bunting, throwing and speed contests in each division. The camps will provide instruction and demonstrations by the Putnam County coaching staff along with current and former players.

The cost of the camp is $45 and open to players from all surrounding communities and schools. Each participant will receive a camp T-shirt if registration form and fee are received by July 1. If registration forms and fees are received after that date, no T-shirt will be provided for the athlete but walk-ins or late arrivals are welcome. Make checks payable to Chris Walker.

For more information, contact Walker at 309-264-7171.

Text him anytime.

Walker has coached at Putnam County Junior High and Putnam County High School since 2001.

His Putnam County High School teams won regional titles in 2001, 2004, 2007, 2012, 2013 and 2014. They won sectional titles in 2013 and 2014. In 2011, the team was Sweet Sixteen. His Putnam County Junior High School teams were regional champions in 2001, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013 and 2014; sectional champions in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013 and 2014; Elite 8 in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013 and 2014, and state champions in 2009.

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Learning how to swim Youngsters listen to their swimming instructor Ryan Friel at the Hennepin Pool during swimming lessons. The next session of swimming lessons is July 11-22. The times are: 9 to 9:40 a.m., all levels; 9:50 to 10:30 a.m., all levels; and 10:40 to 11:20 a.m., all levels. The last session is July 25-Aug. 4 from 5 to 5:50 p.m., all levels; and 6 to 6:50 p.m., all levels. For more information, call the Hennepin Pool at 815-925-7319.

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HENNEPIN —The 4th of July celebration in Hennepin will include the Movin’ for Music 5K Walk/Run on Monday, July 4. Registration will be from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. at the Hennepin Park District Pool with the race starting at 8 a.m.

Entry fees are $25 through June 30 and $30 after, including race day. For more information, call Natalie Hulstrom at 309-525-6033 or Tracie Haage at 815-257-3490.

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8A Life

8A • The Putnam County Record • Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Community

M-P Fair ‘Down in the Barn’ activities

Park district will host Gerrie’s Craft Corner HENNEPIN — The Hennepin Park District will have Gerrie’s Craft Corner in July. Every Tuesday and Thursday in July, from noon to 1 p.m., they will have crafts in the community room.

The event begins Tuesday, July 5. This activity is free for Hennepin and Hennepin Township residents and $5 for all other areas. Craft participants may swim after the activity

for open swim at no additional charge. Parents who remain with their children during the craft may also swim after the activity at no additional charge.

Children under the age of 12 may swim three hours without an adult present. Children less than 45 inches must have an adult present with them in the pool.

For more information, call 815-925-7319.

Sale of champions scheduled for July 20

HENRY — The Marshall-Putnam-Stark Beef Improvement Association will be sponsoring the Sale of Champions at this year’s Marshall-Putnam 4-H Show.

The sale will be Wednesday, July 20, beginning at 7 p.m. in the show arena at the Marshall-Putnam Fairgrounds in Henry.

A pork chop supper will begin at 4:30 p.m. at the 4-H food stand. Pork chops are donated by the

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The order of the sale is rabbits, poultry, goats, sheep, swine, beef. Plants and pies with the 2016 pie plate will be auctioned off throughout the sale.

For more information about this event or any other event at the Marshall-Putnam 4-H Show on July 19-21, contact the University of Illinois Extension at 309-3642356.

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HENRY — “Down in the Barn” activities are back again. The contests will be held at the 2016 M-P Superhero-A-Fair on Saturday, July 16, beginning at 10 a.m. in the Hunt Building.

Starting the day off will be the cutest little farmer contest. This contest is free to enter for boys and girls who are 2 to 10 years old. Children should dress as a farmer and bring one object to accent their costume, no live animals allowed.

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ativity and overall effect.

Following the cutest farmer contest will be the ponytail contest, for ages 2 to 11 years old. The length of hair will be the chief factor in judging. Hair needs to be in a ponytail, pigtails will not be judged.

Back for the third year is the bountiful fruits contest, the vibrant vegetables contest and the cutie cupcakes contest. For the bountiful fruits contest, bring in any decorated fruit, fruit art or fruit baskets. The vibrant vegetables

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Solution Action Sports presents Freestyle Madness HENRY — Solution Action Sports will present Freestyle Madness at the 95th annual Marshall-Putnam Fair Grandstand at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 14, at the fairgrounds on Route 29 in Henry.

This show will feature professional FMX and BMX athletes, a launch ramp for FMX and BMX riders, and an autograph session after the performance.

With this grandstand production, you will get to witness a one-of-

a-kind, gravity defying show. This exhibition places the amazing freestyle motocross athletes in a headto-head battle in a crowd-judged production.

The ticket office opens at 5 p.m.

Ticket prices are $10 for adults and $5 for children. To get up close and personal to this extreme show, reserved seating is available for $15 a ticket.

This event is sponsored by First National Bank of Lacon and Rumbold and Kuhn, Inc.

This show is guaranteed to captivate the audience with its awe-inspiring tricks incorporating crowd interaction with the announcers and athletes. With freestyle motocross athletes flying 80 feet through the air, Solution Action Sports guarantees to keep the spectators on the edge of their seats the whole production.

For a complete list of events, visit the fair’s website at www.marshallputnamfair.org.

IVCC releases spring presidential honors list OGLESBY — For the spring 2016 semester, more than 170 students were named to the presidential honors list at Illinois Valley Community College. Area students who earned a

grade point average of 3.75 to 4.0 in 12 or more semester hours are: Granville — Renee Abraham, Ann Miller, Shelby Osborne and Lindsey Yochum.

Hennepin — Brianna Brooks and Harold Fay. Mark — Gina Seibert.

Putnam — Antonia Kovacs.

Standard — Justin Galetti.

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Wednesday, June 29, 2016 • The Putnam County Record • 9A

Winners are announced in Summer Sizzle Shoot CHILLICOTHE — The Summer Sizzle Shoot was held June 4 at the Chillicothe Sportsmen’s Club in Chillicothe.

4-H members from across the state came to compete in this event. In total, 99 youth registered to participate in either archery, .22 rifle, air rifle or shotgun.

University of Illinois Extension, Bureau, LaSalle and Marshall-Putnam has hosted this event for four years. The interest and skill levels of the shooting sports members have definitely increased over the past four years.

It was a beautiful day for the shoot.

The wind was calm so there was little interference from the weather. Each discipline offered three age brackets — senior, 15-18, intermediate, 12-14; and junior, 8-11.

Hannah Hofsetter of Woodford County took first place in the senior division of sighted archery with a combined score of 431. Archery includes target and a 3-D shoot. Isaac Adams of Woodford County took first in the intermediate sighted division with a score of 508, and Carson Palmer of Henry County, with a score of 471 took first in the junior sighted division.

Sarah Mannon of Rock Island took first place in the senior non-sighted division with a score of 149. Lyla Longabaugh of Stark County was the intermediate nonsight winner with a combined score of 148 and the first-place archer for junior division was Hyatt Longabaugh of Stark County with a score of 180.

Fifteen-year-old Braxton Wenzel of LaSalle County took first place in the senior division in shotgun, hitting 42 out of 50 oscillating clay birds. The intermediates shoot 25 straight and 25 oscillating clay birds, and Carson Oney from Rock Island County took first place in this division with a score of 42. Wyatt Hinds of Woodford County took first place in the junior bracket, hitting 27 out of 50

straight shots.

Air rifle and .22 rifle are held at the indoor range at Chillicothe Sportsmen’s Club. These are the only disciplines that the youth are able to participate in two events.

Aurora Moushon of Woodford County took first place in the senior division of air rifle with 140, Hunter Swanson of DeKalb took second with 193 for the intermediates, and Christina Snook of LaSalle was first in the juniors with a score of 115.

The .22 rifle competition began after a short break after air rifle. Lily Hladavcak of LaSalle shot her way to first place with a score of 152 in the senior division. Victoria Snook from LaSalle shot a 129 to capture first for the intermediates, and Collin Haney of Woodford County took first place for the juniors with a score of 98.

Other winners from Marshall-Putnam County were: • Amiaha Junker, archery sighted, junior division, fourth place.

• Caden Mertes, archery non sighted, junior division, third place.

• Cassidy Palm, archery non sighted, junior division, fourth place.

• Dylan Real, air rifle, junior division, fifth place.

• Athena Lindstrom, .22 rifle, intermediate division, fourth place.

• Leena Denham, shotgun, junior division, second place.

4-H shooting sports teaches youth safe and responsible use of a fire arm and marksmanship. Members also learn the principles of shooting and archery. It helps develop life skills, self-worth and conservation ethics.

For more information about the 4-H shooting sports program, contact Anne Scheel at the Marshall-Putnam Extension office or contact the local University of Illinois Extension office.

Superintendent’s newsletter As I compose my final newsletter as Putnam County Superintendent of Schools, I am filled with gratitude for the honor of serving this fine district.

I have loved working closely with our board of education, administrative team, staff, students, parents and community.

Without question, Putnam County is one of the most supportive communities anywhere, and Kim and I have felt very blessed here.

Our Putnam County schools will remain in good hands with the strong combination of our board, Carl Carlson, administrative team and staff. I have complete confidence that their collective talents and knowledge will provide our students and families with the high quality education that has long been a tradition in Putnam County.

With the state budget crisis still looming and the threat of districts that may not be able to remain open this coming year, I can assure our students and families that our PC schools will be able to remain open during this time. Our reserves remain strong enough to endure one year without state funding, but the district will need to make some tough decisions to reduce costs. The board, Mr. Carlson and I agree that we should make every attempt to not cut services for our students. Rather, we would recommend cutting costs in supplies, professional

development and other areas with the least direct impact to our student programs. While we recognize that the lack of state funds would negatively impact our schools, we also realize how fortunate we are that we do not need to fear closing our doors during this coming school year.

When examining the devastation that the lack of a budget could cause the schools across the state, we must urge our legislators to not tie PreK-12 educational funding to the political struggles that exist. While we know that the educational funding formula needs improvement, our legislators should vote to pass legislation immediately that guarantees that no district will lose funding for the upcoming school year. Then our state will have the time to study the evidence based funding formulas, such as Vision 20/20, as we examine permanent solutions for the future. Please consider contacting your legislative officials to express your opinion.

Let us not allow our government to hold our students’ futures at stake. After all, kids only have one kindergarten ... or senior year. They deserve our very best.

Again, Kim and I extend our deepest appreciation for the opportunity to serve Putnam County CUSD 535.

Yours in educational service, Jay and Kim McCracken

IVCC spring academic honors list OGLESBY — For the spring 2016 semester, 699 students were named to the academic honors list at Illinois Valley Community College. Area students who earned a grade point average of 3.25 to 3.74 in six or more semester hours, are: Cedar Point — Nicholle Jones.

Granville — Stacy Carreon, Olivia Lawley, Michael Laxner, Paige Mellentine, Sara Moore, Katherine Moriarty, Courtney Ossola, Casey Shaw and Kaitlyn Toedter.

Hennepin — Brittany Blomquist, William Heinrich, Katelyn Leitner, Madalyn Loiselle, Matthew Magana, Riley Morris, Kris-

ten Pinn, Leanne Smith and Venessa Voss.

Mark — Brooke Veronda.

McNabb — Alyssa Foley, Jackson Huffstodt, Ellen Jozwiak, Madison Zellmer and Trevor Zellmer.

Putnam — Jacklyn Thompson.

Standard — Matthew Galetti.

Menus and Activities

Births Announced Ossola

Putnam County Community Center

Jon and Jyllian (Krizel) Ossola of Mark are the parents of a daughter born June 23 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.

July 4 — Center closed.

July 5 — Barbecue on bun, coleslaw, chips and dip, baked beans, watermelon, dessert.

July 6 — Baked pork chop, baked potato with butter and sour cream, green beans, applesauce.

July 7 — Beef and noodles, tossed salad with toppings, peas, roll, muskmelon, dessert.

July 8 — Ham slice with pineapple slices, sweet potatoes, carrots, apples.

Bread, butter, fruit juice and 2% milk are available with meals. For reservations, call 800757-4579 24 hours in advance of the day’s meal. The menu is subject to change. Meals are available to senior citizens 60 plus at no cost, but donations are appreciated. The meal program is partly funded by donations, so they have a suggested donation of $5 per meal. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m.

Alleman Greg and Ann (Tank) Alleman of Dodgeville, Wis., are the parents of a daughter, Lydia Jeanne, born May 16. She weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces. Grandparents are Scott and Dianne Alleman, and Chuck and Becky Tank. Great-grandparent is Darrell Alleman.

Kimmie Bradley and Sara (Phalen) Kimme are the parents of a daughter, Piper Josephine Phalen, born June 14. Grandparents are Bill and Sue Phalen, and Debbie and Dennis Kimme.

Great-grandparents are Virginia Phalen and Darrell Alleman.

Kimmie Kyle and Stephanie (Clapper) Kimme of Sugar Grove are the parents of a daughter, Blake Terra, born June 3. Grandparents are Debbie and Dennis Kimme, Bill and Terra Stertevant, and Bob Clapper. Great-grandparents are Betty Clapper and Darrell Alleman.

DO YOU GROW CORN? Dropping Corn Prices Cost You Income!

Please Join An Informational Town Hall To Learn About Your Rights

FRIDAY, JULY 1ST - 8:30 AM Clover Club 105 E Hennepin St. Mark, IL 61340

INFORMATION FOR ILLINOIS CORN FARMERS In 2009 Syngenta released a new strain of corn seed into the United States market before receiving import approval from China. Without import approval, China rejected U.S. corn shipments in 2013 and 2014, causing a global collapse in corn prices. Any corn farmer, regardless of whether or not they planted Viptera or other Syngenta seed was impacted.

If you’re interested in obtaining legal representation, please join this meeting. Call (515) 635-1626 or visit www.midwestcornlawsuit.com for more information.

Advertising Material Jeff Link, Attorney at Law, 321 E Walnut St, Suite 201, Des Moines, IA 50309

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IV Midday Connection will meet July 19 Reservations due July 5 OGLESBY — The Illinois Valley Midday Connection, a non-denominational Christian Women’s Group, invites all women from the Illinois Valley area to come to its monthly luncheon and program at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 19, at the Deer Park Country Club, 100 Deer Park Lane, Oglesby (south off of Route 71, about one-half mile west of Route 178).

The theme for the July luncheon is “A Hike Thru Life.” The speaker will be Tamera Perry from Indianapolis, Ind. She is a writer, counselor and social worker. The title of her presentation is “The Path to Find True Love’s Voice.”

The special feature will be Michael Borcky, IEMA Region 23 coordinator, who will give information on emergency preparedness.

Special music will be guitar music by Jacob Sanchez.

There are no membership fees or special requirements to attend. Deer Park is

all handicapped accessible, and everyone who would like to meet new people and enjoy a good program is welcome. The cost for the lunch and program is $19 inclusive, paid at the door.

It is essential that most reservations and or cancellations are made by Tuesday, July 5. Free child care is available if a reservation is made by the deadline.

After July 5, call anyway to let them know you want to come, and they will advise; call Vickie at 815-223-4687 or Anita at 815-223-2852. Email reservations can be sent to scolari12@comcast.net. Any special prayer requests are also accepted with reservations.

This event is sponsored by Stonecroft Ministries of Overland Park, Mo. The group will have an Illinois Valley Prayer Connection at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 12, at the Liberty Restaurant in Peru.

All women are invited to come for prayer and fellowship. For more information, call 815-474-9528.

IVCC announces spring graduates OGLESBY — A total of 467 students graduated this spring at Illinois Valley Community College in Oglesby. Area students include: Cedar Point — Teresa Lehr.

Granville — Gina Hayungs, Paige Mellentine, Sara Moore, Shelby Osborne, Britain Pantenburg and Lindsey Yochum.

Hennepin — Antonio DiazDeleon, Harold Fay, William Heinrich, Katelyn Leitner, Riley Morris and Leanne Smith.

Magnolia — Brittany Cimei.

Mark — Donna Bennett, Chelsea Gruenwald and Brooke Veronda.

McNabb — Alyssa Foley.

Standard — Justin Galetti and David Page.

Tonozzi named to dean’s list LEBANON — Joshua Tonozzi of Granville was named to the spring 2016 semester dean’s list at McKendree Uni-

versity in Lebanon. Students included on the list earned a grade point average of 3.60 or higher.

Celebrate the Fourth of July safely CHICAGO – According to the latest data from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), an estimated 7,000 Americans spent part of their Fourth of July holiday in the emergency room in 2014 due to fireworks injuries. And 19 percent of those injuries were to the eyes.

Burns were the most common injury to all parts of the body, except the eyes, where contusions, lacerations and foreign bodies in the eyes occurred more frequently. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, approximately one-third of eye injuries from fireworks result in permanent blindness.

The CPSC also stated children younger than 15 years of age accounted for approximately 35 percent of the estimated 2014 injuries. And children 5 to 9 years of age had the highest estimated rate of emergency department-treated fireworks-related injuries.

Firecrackers and rockets are unpredictable. Some explode prematurely, and rockets can take different flight paths than expected.

Sparklers can burn up to 1,800 degrees F. To help keep consumers safe during the Fourth of July holiday and throughout the year, Prevent Blindness supports the development and enforcement of bans on the importation, sale and use of all fireworks and sparklers, except those used in authorized public displays by competent licensed operators. The group works with leading organizations to educate the public on the dangers of consumer fireworks and endorses legislation to help protect adults and children from needless injuries from fireworks.

According to data from the United States Eye Injury Registry, the largest proportion of injured persons from fireworks were bystanders, not the person actually igniting the firework. Prevent Blindness urges the public to attend only authorized public fireworks displays conducted by licensed operators, but to also be aware that even professional displays can have accidents as well, and all those attending should always

be extra cautious.

If an eye accident does occur, minimize the damage to the eye: • Do not rub the eye. Rubbing the eye may increase bleeding or make the injury worse.

• Do not attempt to rinse out the eye. This can be even more damaging than rubbing.

• Do not apply pressure to the eye itself.

Holding or taping a foam cup or the bottom of a juice carton to the eye are just two tips.

Protecting the eye from further contact with any item, including the child’s hand, is the goal.

• Do not stop for medicine! Over-thecounter pain relievers will not do much to relieve pain. Aspirin (should never be given to children), and ibuprofen can thin the blood, increasing bleeding. Take the child to the emergency room at once; this is more important than stopping for a pain reliever.

• Do not apply ointment. Ointment, which may not be sterile, makes the area around the eye slippery and harder for the doctor to examine.

For more information on the dangers of fireworks, call Prevent Blindness at 800331-2020, or visit preventblindness.org/prevent-eye-injuries-fireworks.

About Prevent Blindness: Founded in 1908, Prevent Blindness is the nation’s leading volunteer eye health and safety organization dedicated to fighting blindness and saving sight. Focused on promoting a continuum of vision care, Prevent Blindness touches the lives of millions of people each year through public and professional education, advocacy, certified vision screening and training, community and patient service programs and research. These services are made possible through the support of the American public. Together with a network of affiliates, Prevent Blindness is committed to eliminating preventable blindness in America. For more information, or to make a contribution to the sight-saving fund, call 800-331-2020.

Or visit them on the Web at preventblindness.org or facebook.com/preventblindness.

It’s Our 20 Year Anniversary FRIDAY JULY 1ST!

MARKOS 1996-2016

SO LET’S GET THIS CELEBRATION STARTED ... with a Pint Size Vodka Lemonade Shake-up or a Tropical Marko Islander and a Tasty Seafood Dinner!!

We would like to thank our patrons, friends, and the many people who worked along side of us thru the years and we will always remember the extended kindness and help we received from Georgia and Kathy in the very beginning when we struggled to figure out how to cook for a restaurant full of people! We will always remember our friends who supported our effort and the many great times of nonsense fun we had with them! (you know who you are!) Craig and my main objective of our restaurant was to always prepare really great food with quality ingredients and to keep this our main focus. So we thank you for your support through the economic ups and downs and times of change, and we hope to see you soon!

Grazie con amore, Craig & Shelly

815-339-6577 Corner of Milwaukee St. & IL 71, Mark, IL

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Your voluntary donation will help us continue the great coverage and service for many years to come.

If anyone would still like to make a voluntary payment just mail to: Putnam County Record Attn: Circulation P.O. Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081 Your check should be made to: The Putnam County Record.

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Women of Distinction identifies women who have made a difference in the Illinois Valley and who are representative role models as leaders in their fields and community. Honorees will be profiled in the Illinois Valley Living Magazine’s September issue and recognized at an awards luncheon in the fall. Date and location to be announced.

Please fill out this form completely (use additional paper if necessary) and return by August 1, 2016. Additional forms can be downloaded by visiting www.illinoisvalleyliving.com.

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Date of birth _____________________________________________________ B. Achievements In the space below, please describe the nominee’s greatest personal, professional or job-related achievement. Honors or awards can be included as well as examples of a challenging problem solved, a major project completed or a product produced. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ C. Nominator *Name _____________________________________________________ Title _______________________________________________________ Organization _______________________________________________ Phone ______________________________________________________ *Email: _____________________________________________________ *Must include to be informed if your nominee has been selected

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DEADLINE FOR NOMINATION: August 1, 2016 Mail: Women of Distinction % Bureau County Republican P.O. Box 340 Princeton, Illinois 61356 Attn: Terri Simon or Email: tsimon@bcrnews.com Subject line: Women of Distinction

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––––––––––– Classifieds –––––––––– General Terms and Policies The Putnam County Record reserves the right to classify correctly, edit, reject or cancel any advertisement at any time in accordance with its policy. All ads must be checked for errors by the advertiser, on the first day of publication.

We will be responsible for the first incorrect insertion, and its liabilities shall be limited to the price on one insertion.

CLASSIFIED LINE AD & LEGAL DEADLINES: • Wednesday Paper deadline Thursday before by 3pm We Accept Call 815-875-4461 classified@bcrnews.com

- 200 Employment 228 • Help Wanted Moreno's looking for part-time COOK. Apply: Morenos On Main, 412 West Main, McNabb or call 815-866-4500 / 815-882-2130

Promote Your Job Openings Right Here!

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232 • Business Opportunities ********** THE CLASSIFIED Advertising Department of the Putnam County Record Does not have the opportunity to fully investigate the credibility of each advertiser appearing within these columns. If an offer sounds “too good to be true” it probably is.

Proceed with caution if you are asked to send money or to give a credit card number.

Proceed with caution in calling 900 phone numbers. All phone numbers prefixed by”900” are charged to the CALLER. Charges may be assessed on a “per minute” basis rather than a “per call” basis.

The Putnam County Record Classifieds makes every effort to qualify these charges for the reader.

If you have a concern about an advertiser, please contact: Better Business Bureau 330 North Wabash Chicago, IL 60611 312 832-0500

- 400 Merchandise 450 • Under $1000 Craftmaster Plum settee loveseat. Purchased from Goods Furniture in March. $631. New Condition. Call 815-878-1516 Free standing wood; two seat, children's lawn swing. $40.

Call 815-643-2158

FIND WHAT YOU’RE LOOKING FOR right here in the Putnam County Record Classified!

House for Sale - 207 S. Schafer, Granville

450 • Under $1000 Kirby vacuum with attachments & shampooer.

Bought new in 2014, paid $1,000. Asking $350.

Call 815-646-4460 Klipsch quartet speakers $200; Yamaha receiver RX-V660 $100; Nordic trak treadmill $200. Or best offers. 815-878-1251 lbanez Gio guitar, new in case $300; men's 18” Trek ZX6500 red $300; Bosch built- in dishwasher $300. 815-878-7327 Scanner, 1000 channel programable, new in box.

Only missing a/c power cord. $60. 815-876-6083 Heavy duty black truckbed toolbox. 80" upper width. 60" inner truck width. 20" length. 14" deep. 815-719-2375

451 • Free FREE Twin Adjustable Bed by Flex-A-Bed, Inc., push button comfort, like new. Call 309-825-2881

460 • Garage Sales *PRINCETON* Someone's in the Kitchen (1619 North Main).

Saturday,July 2, 9am-12pm.

KITCHEN & BATH BARGAIN SALE! Odds & ends, overstock.

Benefits Bureau County Food Pantry!

- 700 856 • Apartment Rentals Real Estate For Sale 767 • Mobile Home Sales **************** PUBLISHER'S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.”

Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

To complain of discrimination call, HUD tollfree at 800 669-9777.

The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 800 927-9275

DO YOU HAVE A PLACE TO SELL? The Putnam County Record Classified can help you find the right person to move in.

HENNEPIN Large, one bedroom furnished apartment for rent. All utilities included. No smoking ... no pets. 815-925-7086 MAGNOLIA 2 bedroom.

Fridge & stove furnished.

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999 • Legal Notices NOTICE The Village of Mark has passed the following ordinances and copies are available in pamphlet form at the village hall or by phoning 815339-2454: #2016-06-21-01 annual appropriations #2016-06-21-02 annual tax levy Published in the Putnam County Record June 29, 2016.

NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on June 6, 2016, 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 the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Lil Ram Insurance Agency LLC, located at 9283 E. Power

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Plant Road, Hennepin, Illinois.

Dated this 6th day of June, 2016. /s/ Daniel S. Kuhn County Clerk Published in the Putnam County Record June 22, 29 and July 6, 2016.

water rules, as well as some educational materials. Copies of the CCR will be posted in the Post Office, Magnolia Library, LJ’s Cafe and by contacting Mark Ahlers.

Published in the Putnam County Record June 29, 2016.

pursuant to “An Act Regulating Wages of Laborers, Mechanics, and Other Workers Employed in any Public Works” as Prevailing Wage Ordinance for 2016. A full copy of this Ordnance may be inspected at the Office of the Village Clerk, 316 S McCoy Street, Granville, IL Published in the Putnam County Record June 29, 2016.

LEGAL PUBLICATION NOTICE The Village of Magnolia water department has completed the consumer confidence report (CCR) for the year 2016. This report will not be mailed to each consumer. The CCR includes basic information on the sources of your drinking water, the level of any congtaminants that were detected in your water, and compliance with other drinking

OPEN HOUSE! Saturday, July 2 2:00-3:30pm

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TWO DAY FIRECRACKER ESTATE AUCTION

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NOTICE On June 21, 2016 at the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, Ordinance #669 was passed regulating wages

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PREVAILING WAGE RESOLUTION Whereas, the State of Illinois has enacted “An Act regulating wages of laborers, mechanics and other workers employed in any public works by the state, county, city or any public body or any political subdivision or by any one under contract for public works,” approved June 26, 1941 , codified as amended, 820 ILCS 130/1 et seq. (1993) formerly Ill. Rev. Stat., Ch.48, par.39s-1 et seq. And Whereas, the aforementioned Act requires that the Putnam County Community Unit School District 535 of Putnam County investigate and ascertain the prevailing rate of wages as defined in said Act for laborers, mechanics and other workers in the locality of Putnam County employed in performing construction of public works, for said Putnam County Community Unit School District 535.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD, OF PUTNAM COUNTY COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 535:

Section 1: To the extent and as required by an Act regulating wages of laborers, mechanics and other workers employed in any public works by State, county, city or any public body or any political subdivision or by anyone under contract for public works, approved June 26, 1941, as amended, the general prevailing rate of wages in this locality for laborers, mechanics and other workers engaged in construction of public works coming under the jurisdiction of the Putnam County Community Unit School District 535 is hereby ascertained to be the same as the prevailing rate of wages for construction work in Putnam County area as determined by the Department of Labor of the State of Illinois as of July, 2015, a copy of that determination being attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. As required by said Act, any and all revisions of the prevailing rate of wages by the Department of Labor of the State of Illinois shall supersede the Department’ s July determination and apply to any and all public works construction undertaken by the Putnam County Community Unit School

District 535. The definition of any terms appearing in this Ordinance which are also in aforesaid Act shall be the same as in the Act. Section 2: Nothing herein contained shall be construed to apply said general prevailing rate of wages as herein ascertained to any work or employment except public works construction of the Putnam County Community Unit School District 535 to the extent required by the aforesaid Act. Section 3: The Putnam County Community Unit School District 535 shall publicly post or keep available for inspection by any interested party in the main office of the Putnam County Community Unit School District 535 this determination or any revisions of such prevailing rate of wage. A copy of this determination or of the current revised determination of prevailing rate of wages then in effect to all contract specifications.

Section 4: The Putnam County Community Unit School District 535 shall mail a copy of this determination to any employer, and to any association of employers and to any person or association

of employees who have filed their names and addresses, requesting copies of any determination stating the particular rates and the particular class of workers whose wages will be affected by such raises.

Section 5: The Putnam County Community Unit School District 535 shall promptly file a certified copy of this Resolution with both the Secretary of State Index Division and the Department of Labor of the State of Illinois.

Section 6: The Putnam County Community Unit School District 535 shall cause to be published in a newspaper of general circulation within the area a notice that this Resolution has passed and is available for inspection.

Passed this 20th day of June 2016.

Approved: /s/Vicky Nauman School board President Attest: /s/Ann P. Lamboley School Board Secretary Published in the Putnam County Record June 29, 2016.

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Helping your dog through thunder and fireworks season

By Dr. Kelly Ballantyne and Dr. Valerie Jonckheer-Sheehy Special to the Putnam County Record

Even though noise aversion presents a significant problem for many dogs and often gets worse without appropriate treatment, the good news is that many treatment options are available.

Millions of dogs all over the world are terrified by the sound of fireworks. In fact, the town of Collecchio, Italy, recently introduced legislation requiring the use of silent fireworks to reduce the stress caused to pets.

But even if everyone in the world used silent fireworks, there are plenty of other loud noises that cause anxious, fearful, and phobic responses in dogs. In a study conducted in the United Kingdom and published in Applied Animal Behaviour Science in 2013, 49 percent of dog owners indicated their dog responded fearfully to a loud noise, including thunder, gunshots and cars backfiring. All too often dogs affected by this condition also suffer from other anxiety disorders, particularly separation anxiety.

Signs of a problem When should you be concerned? Your dog may have a problem if you repeatedly notice any of the following reactions to a loud noise: • Trembling or shaking.

• Hiding.

• Following you closely/seeming clingy.

• Panting or drooling.

• Pacing or appearing restless.

• Whining or barking.

• Cowering.

• Appearing hyper vigilant (continuously looking around as if danger is nearby).

• Attempting to escape or chewing on furniture, walls or crate.

This list is not meant to be exhaustive or definitive; a dog that displays one of these signs in response to a sound does not necessarily have a noise aversion.

However, if your dog shows one or several of these signs in response to a noise, please seek help from your veterinarian.

What causes aversion to noises in dogs?

No specific cause has been identified for this condition, but the noises that cause these reactions share

common characteristics of being very loud, difficult to localize, lacking in pattern, and impulsive (that is, occurring in short bursts).

Dogs can inherit noise aversion or may develop it after a traumatic experience involving a loud noise.

Dogs suffering from other fear or anxiety disorders may be more likely to be “sensitive” to noises. Noise phobias can affect dogs of any age, breed, gender, or neutering status. Results from an Internet survey published in the Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association in 2001 indicated that herding breeds such as German shepherd dogs and border collies seem to be more susceptible to developing this condition.

What can you do to help your dog?

The first step is to bring your dog to your veterinarian for an evaluation. Your veterinarian may take a detailed history, perform a complete physical and neurological examination, and take blood samples from your dog for testing to rule out underlying medical conditions.

There are also many steps you can take to control exposure to loud noises or reduce their intensity to help your pet feel more comfortable.

• Avoid triggers: Noise-averse dogs should not be brought to fireworks displays or forced outside during a storm in the hope that they’ll get used to these sounds.

In fact, doing so will probably intensify their fears.

• Modify or remove triggers: You could encourage your dog to stay in a sound-insulated area during thunderstorms, or you could install acoustic tiles in his or her safe spot. Play competing noise from the TV/radio and use white noise to muffle the loud noises. Shut blinds, shutters, and curtains during a storm or firework event or encourage your pet to rest in a windowless room. Consider teaching your dog (in a positive way) to wear earplugs or noise-cancelling headphones, such as Mutt Muffs.

• Don’t use punishment: Don’t punish your dog physically or shout at her or him for reacting to a loud sound. This will only make your dog more anxious/ reactive and may even cause your dog to react aggressively to you. Punishment may also reinforce for your dog that there was something to be worried about in the first place.

• Comfort the dog: Try to be home or have someone stay with your dog during a loud noise event. There is no evidence that proves comforting or ignoring your dog makes the situation worse or helps. It may help

some dogs to hold them firmly and lean into them; only do this when your dog approaches you and you think he or she will benefit. Release your dog if he or she struggles. Long, firm massage strokes may also help.

• Safe haven: Create a safe haven for your dog with your dog’s blanket, cushion, and one or two familiar toys. Feed your dog there or leave tidbits there frequently for her or him to find. Let your dog get used to this space before the fireworks and storm season. It can be a place that your dog is already accustomed to.

If you think your dog will want to escape to that place during a loud noise event, then try to get her or him to go and settle there before the events start. Ideally this would be an interior windowless room.

• Medication: Your veterinarian may prescribe anti-anxiety medication to aid treatment and minimize your dog’s suffering. The goal of using medication is to reduce the intensity of your dog’s fear and anxiety.

These medications should be used in combination with a behavior modification plan outlined by your veterinarian. All medications should be prescribed by a veterinarian. Please never give your dog any medications without first consulting your veterinarian, as you may seriously harm your dog’s health.

Even though noise aversion presents a significant problem for many dogs and often gets worse without appropriate treatment, the good news is that many treatment options are available. While treatment will not cure your dog of noise aversion, it will help to improve her or his ability to cope and make storms and fireworks more manageable events in the future.

Treatment is most effective when employed at the first sign of a problem. If your dog reacts to thunder or fireworks, please consult with your veterinarian as soon as possible. Your veterinarian may refer you to a veterinary behaviorist in complex cases.

About the authors: Kelly Ballantyne is a veterinarian and a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists who provides services through Veterinary Behavior at Illinois, a Chicago-based practice that is part of the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine.

Valerie Jonckheer-Sheehy is a veterinarian and a diplomate of the European College of Animal Welfare and Behavioural Medicine who sees patients at the Veterinary Referral Centre de Wagenrenk, Wageningen, The Netherlands.

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Marketing firms, aviation insiders and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have all predicted the sales figures of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), more commonly known as drones, to be in the millions and for market growth to continue to be in the double digits. This explosive growth in the technologically-driven fields of drones, cameras and GPS systems has also proven to be of great assistance to agriculture and the men and women who farm the land.

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Matt Denton, sales agronomist with Hefty Seed Co., shared his knowledge of drones and how they use drones to help their customers maximize yields.

“It can be tricky; there are a lot of regulations with the FAA, so you have to be careful with their use. We provide drone monitoring as a complimentary service to our customers,” Denton said.

Denton explained the drones and cameras he uses provide basic overhead images and how there are much more

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Cameras are now capable of filming crops in multiple spectrums which help highlight levels of photosynthesis and other issues, and of providing 3-D imaging. Although the camera Denton demonstrated is basic, differences in crop coloring were easily seen from several hundred feet above, as were wind damaged areas, lightning strike damage and areas of water retention. After the flight, recorded video

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We’ve had a very positive response to the help drones provide; they can save farmers a lot of time and help increase yields,” Denton said.

Drones have a wide range in pricing, from below $100 for the smallest and most basic, to more than $30,000 depending on size, features and imaging systems desired. A professional drone system, similar to the one Denton uses, is roughly in the $1,000 to $1,500 price range.

There are multiple fail safes built into the operating systems to help prevent accidents. Flight plans can be pre-loaded into the controls after which the drone takes flight, follows the desired

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With the United States having the busiest airspace in the world, the FAA is concerned with drone use and has been incrementally enacting rules and regulations. New operators, both hobbyists and professionals, want to fly safely, but many don’t realize that just because you can easily acquire a drone doesn’t mean you can fly it in any location or for any purpose.

For those new to drones, Know Before You Fly is an educational program providing users with the guidance needed to fly responsibly. It was founded by two organizations with a stake in

Drones Page 4B Above, aerial surveillance of large areas is now made possible with low-cost drones for crop inspections, livestock monitoring, wildfire mapping, security, patrolling roads, geophysical and geomagnetic surveys and more.

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In February 2015, the FAA released the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for small, unmanned aircraft. An NPRM is a public notice issued by law when an independent agency, such as the FAA, wishes to add, remove or change rules or regulations as part of rule making. It doesn’t change any existing guidelines, rules, regulations or policy currently in place. Instead, it opens the door for public comment and the beginning of the rule-making process. As rules are implemented and changed, it’s important to be informed.

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URBANA — Corn futures prices have increased about 75 cents per bushel since the surprisingly large 2016 corn planting intentions were reported on March 31. According to a University of Illinois agricultural economist, the increase reflects declining South American production prospects and the associated strength in export demand for U.S. corn; expectations that planted acreage fell short of intentions; and recent yield concerns associated with an extended period of hot weather.

“Prices will continue to reflect weather conditions and summer weather forecasts, but will also be influenced by the USDA’s Grain Stocks and Acreage reports to be released on June 30,” said Darrel Good.

“The estimate of corn stocks as of June 1 reflected the recent increase in the pace of exports and revealed the pace of feed and residual use during the third quarter of the marketing year. The size of June 1 stocks were calculated based on consumption data that was currently available and on the assumption that feed and residual use is on pace with the USDA projection of 5.25 billion bushels for the year.”

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corn used for ethanol production during the third quarter of the marketing year is estimated at 1.24 billion bushels. Corn used for other domestic industrial and food products is estimated at 360 million bushels.

Cumulative export inspections during the first three quarters of the marketing year (September 2015 to May 2016), totaled 1.149 billion bushels. Through April, however, cumulative Census export estimates exceeded cumulative inspections by 49 million bushels.

For the marketing year, the USDA projects feed and residual use of corn at 5.25 billion bushels. Based on the Dec. 1, 2015, and March 1, 2016, corn stocks estimates, feed and residual use during the first half of the year totaled 3.634 billion bushels.

“Use during the last half of the year needs to total 1.616 billion bushels for total use to reach the USDA projection,” Good says. “The historical distribution of feed and residual use between the third and fourth quarters has varied considerably. Use near 1.05 billion bushels during the third quarter this year would be near the mid-point of expectations based on the historical range. Stocks would likely have to differ from that estimate by more than 50 million bushels to produce a price response.”

According to Good, the June estimate of planted acreage of corn is expected to be less than intentions of 93.6 million acres reported in March. Some acreage may have been switched to soybeans due to the increase in soybean prices relative to corn prices and due to some delayed corn planting in the eastern Corn Belt. However, with the decline in prevent-plant acres this year and some increase in crop

prices during the planting season, total acreage of spring-planted crops may have exceeded the surprisingly small March intentions.

“That potential increase creates some uncertainty about the magnitude of corn acreage,” Good says.

“A June estimate near March intentions would be somewhat bearish, depending on late month weather and weather forecasts. The June acreage estimate will not likely be adjusted until FSA certified acreage data becomes available in October, but there is a strong history of the final acreage estimate released in January to be less than the June estimate. During the past 20 years when planting decisions were not directly impacted by farm programs, the final estimate of acreage exceeded June intentions only four times.”

Good says that without substantial surprises in the upcoming USDA reports, corn prices will be mostly influenced by weather and yield expectations, which is usually the case this time of year. The market has begun to price the elevated risk of a 2016 average yield that is below trend that have been discussed for a few months. Increasingly, analysts are drawing parallels between the late 1982-83 weather pattern that resulted in very low corn yields and the 2015-16 weather pattern to date.

“Producers have waited for and now welcome the higher corn prices,” Good says. “The higher prices coupled with uncertainty about summer weather means that producers now have more price risk along with some production risk. December futures prices are now 60 cents above the crop revenue insurance price established in February so there is revenue risk for unpriced new-crop corn. Still, prices would continue to increase with unfavorable weather conditions. What to do? Managing the current new-crop price risk can be accomplished with a combination

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“The choice of strategy will be influenced by local crop conditions and production expectations. While developing a marketing strategy is challenging, it is important to have a strategy because weather markets provide a window of pricing opportunity that typically persists for a relatively short period. The strategy probably should include plans for pricing some of the 2017 crop” Darrel Good, University of Illinois of the timing of incremental sales and the use of options or options-based cash contracts. The choice of strategy will be influenced by local crop conditions and production expectations. While developing a marketing strategy is challenging, it is important to have a strategy because weather markets provide a window of pricing opportunity that typically persists for a relatively short period. The strategy probably should include plans for pricing some of the 2017 crop,” he says.

Source: Darrel Good, 217-333-4716, d-good@illinois.edu.

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