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Beware of these scams Sheriff Kevin Doyle provides advice to prevent fraud

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HENNEPIN — While thousands of people lose money to Internet and telephone scams every year, scams continue to be considered a low-risk crime — mainly because many go unreported, and scammers are difficult to track down and prosecute.

Putnam County Sheriff Kevin Doyle helped provide some advice on how to protect yourself against the top scams which have been reported in this area.

“This is almost a daily thing at our office; the list goes on and on.

I always tell people to just hang up if they question the situation at all, or just call us and we can help,” he said.

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Samantha Nauman (from left), Hannah Gorisek and Alexis Benson were crowned as the 2017 Marshall-Putnam Fair Queens during the pageant held on July 9. The fair kicks off on July 12 and runs until July 16. Visit www.marshallputnamfair.org for more information. See more fair photos in next week’s edition of the PCR. (PCR photo/Dave Cook)

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This scam plays on the hearts of an older adult. The scammer calls and says, “Hi Grandma or Grandpa.” Then waits for the person to say a grandchild’s name before taking on that identity.

The scammer will then have an urgent unforeseen problem and ask for money.

“The police never call and ask people for bail money,” Doyle said.

Some red flags to listen for are the urgency, when they say not to tell anyone and when they ask to wire money. Do not give personal information over the phone, and don’t send money. The situation can also be verified by calling the jail, where the relative is supposedly detained.

2. IRS imposter The scammer will call and say taxes are owed, and it can be taken care of by making the payment. If the person refuses, the scammer will threaten with legal action, sometimes saying there will be an arrest warrant put out if the money is not paid.

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Local baseball legend Darrell Alleman hosted another Field of Dreams Day at his Granville farm on July 8. Two Little League games were held before “ghost players” from the 1989 film “Field of Dreams” walked out of the corn and onto the ball field. Later, the film was presented on a large screen erected in the outfield. “There’s no one else like Darrell, someone who’s done something like this just out of his love for the game of baseball,” Frank Dardis, who appeared in the film, said.

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IVCC ag program offers students local choice

BY DAVE COOK news@putnamcountyrecord.com OGLESBY — If the Illinois Valley Community College’s (IVCC) revitalized agriculture program was a crop, it would have strong roots and be growing tall and green.

With 14 students enrolled during its first year, program coordinators have said they expect the growth to continue as more local students choose to stay close to home to pursue their educational goals.

In his recent update to the IVCC Board, instructor and program coordinator Willard Mott said the estimated 1,200 students in area high school agriculture programs no longer have to travel to obtain an agricultural degree.

“Agriculture is the largest industry in our district; a significant portion of our tax base and the number of ag students in district high schools is increasing.

Unfortunately, these students have been forced to travel long distances or perhaps even relocate to

study at other community colleges and universities.

We are changing that,” Mott said.

According to Mott, high school agriculture program enrollments include 183 students at Ottawa, 138 at Princeton, 132 in Seneca, 104 in Streator, 101 at Fieldcrest, 98 in Woodland, 95 from Serena, 88 in Bureau Valley, 80 at Midland, 76 in Mendota and 73 at Putnam County.

In addition, LaSalle-Peru High School will soon be bringing back their agriculture program.

IVCC’s program went through significant changes to its curriculum and benefited from feedback and support from an advisory committee and the University of Illinois Extension office which is located on campus. The program also received extensive marketing and media coverage and “showed the flag” at ag events throughout its district.

The IVCC Board also recently approved a degree in agricultural business management, and Mott

also plans to add an agronomy degree and a student organization. The program already has a strong internship program with local agri-businesses, and Mott believes will lead to future employment for many of his students.

IVCC’s agriculture program can lead to a career after two years and offers an easy transition to fouryear colleges and universities. Courses are transferable to state colleges offering bachelor’s degrees in agriculture.

For more information on IVCC’s agriculture program visit www.ivcc.edu/ agriculture.aspx or call 815-224-0413.

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IVCC ag professor Willard Mott is confident the new agricultural courses at the junior college will help prepare students for careers in agriculture and more.

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Notice is hereby given that the July 10, 2017 board of education meeting of Putnam County CUSD #535, Granville, IL has been rescheduled to July 17, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.

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PCHS cross country team will benefit from marathoner

BY DAVE COOK news@putnamcountyrecord.com GRANVILLE — Simply completing their first marathon is a significant milestone in the resume of any long distance runner, but to do so competitively is even better.

Teagan Pantenburg, 16, of Hennepin Township will certainly be a valuable member of the Putnam County High School Cross Country track team during her senior year, after her recent performance at the Run4Troops Marathon on the Heritage Trail in Dubuque, Iowa, on June 24.

“I’ve never been athletic, and starting my junior year, my mom told me I needed to choose a sport, so I could be more well-rounded. I chose cross country, since that was the only sport I could possibly do without getting hurt,” Pantenburg said.

High school cross country teams typically run 5K races which are usually over in less than 20 minutes, so a marathon demands much more from a high school competitor.

Pantenburg ran the 26.2 mile race with an overall pace of 10:16 per mile to finish in 4:29.06. She finished second in her age division, 36th among women and 109th out of 273 runners.

Pantenburg said there weren’t any family or friends who trained with her but said her parents are her biggest supporters.

With the marathon being in June, she was still benefiting from the season’s work with the cross country team, but she now feels she could’ve pushed it even harder.

“I didn’t train probably as much as I should have since I just came out from track season, but I trained hard for four weeks at about 10 miles a day,” she said.

Pantenburg said she likes to jump out front and run hard during the beginning of a race before settling into a steady pace. This strategy made her first six miles among the most challenging, but as the miles accumulated, the punishment began to take its toll. She also said

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“I’ve never been athletic, and starting my junior year, my mom told me I needed to choose a sport, so I could be more well-rounded. I chose cross country, since that was the only sport I could possibly do without getting hurt.”

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Teagan Pantenburg, 16, only started running competitively during her junior year, but her quick improvement and hard work ethic earned her an impressive finish in her first marathon this summer. the race was definitely more of a physical challenge than mental.

“My feet really started to hurt around Mile 20 due to blisters, so I had to slow

my pace way down,” she said.

The race was held with clear skies, a slight breeze and a temperature of 71 degrees.

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“The best weather to run in,” she said.

It’s easy to imagine a marathon runner being laid up for a while following a race, but it wasn’t long before Pantenburg was once again lacing up her shoes.

“I felt surprisingly good.

My thighs were sore, but I still went to practice Monday night for a run clinic with the Starved Rock Runners and to cross country practice on Tuesday morning,” she said.

Pantenburg most recently competed in the Walnut Days 5K held on July 1. She finished 53rd out of 378 runners and placed fifth in her age group.

Chuck McConnell, PCHS cross country coach, said Pantenburg’s work ethic and leadership qualities are providing an important example to the team.

“She helps show the team they’re capable

of being competitive by putting in the necessary mileage over the summer months, and she’s one of the catalysts that will give PCHS a competitive team.

I believe, because of her, not only will the goal be for her to qualify for the sectional meet, but for the entire girls team to qualify. Her positive nature and dedication will help the team greatly and myself, and the other kids really enjoy having her on the team,” McConnell said.

Pantenburg is hoping to run another marathon or half-marathon in November, and after her senior year at PCHS, Pantenburg is looking forward to continuing to improve as a runner.

“On June 23, I met with the track coach and cross country coach at St. Ambrose about running for them in the fall of 2018,” she said.

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Princeton Theatre Group receives NEA grant

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PRINCETON — The Princeton Theatre Group has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to support actor salaries and associated activities for Festival 56’s 2017 season.

In granting the award, NEA Chairman Jane Chu said, “The National Endowment for the Arts is proud to support the excellence and diversity of arts programs across the country, including organizations like Princeton Theatre Group, that make the arts accessible to people in Princeton, Illinois, and further enhances the vitality of their community.”

“We are delighted to receive such a generous grant from the NEA,” said Maureen Droessler, president of the Princeton Theatre Group Board of Directors. “As with virtually all professional theater enterprises, tick-

et sales count for only a portion of the Festival’s annual budget. Support from the National Endowment for the Arts allows Festival 56 to offer another full season of musicals, dramas, and comedies.”

Artistic director Shannon Hill extends her appreciation to the NEA as well, adding, “Thanks to the National Endowment for the Arts, I have a wonderful professional company eager to put on an exciting summer of shows. The season kicks off on June 23 with “Disenchanted!” followed by “Seussical,” featuring our Camp 56 students as part of the chorus ensemble.”

The NEA is the federal agency that supports and funds the arts to give all Americans the opportunity to experience creativity and participate in the arts. NEA programs and funding support thousands of activities in

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The Festival 56 summer company gathers onstage to celebrate the start of the Festival’s 14th season of live stage performances. communities large and small across the country.

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For additional information, visit www.festival56. com, email boxoffice@ festival56.com or call 815879-5656.

IN BRIEF Summer livestock event planned MENDOTA — The LaSalle County Stockman will be hosting a free summer livestock event featuring Barry Robinson on Monday, July 17, at the Mendota Civic Center, with social/appetizers at 5:30 p.m. Robinson’s presentation at 6 p.m. will be on his numerous trips to Russia as a beef and

dairy nutrition consultant.

Robinson, formerly of Dimmick Township, LaSalle County, has traveled regularly over the past five years to the Soviet Union as a beef and dairy consultant for Miratog, a Russian cattle operation which began in 2011.

The presentation will be on Russia’s agriculture

livestock cow-calf farms, feedlots, packing plants, the retail arm, and the growth of Miratog’s cattle farm from zero head to currently more than 400,000 head.

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Oglesby man arraigned, held in June 4 hit-and-run fatality

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

BY DAVE COOK news@putnamcountyrecord.com OTTAWA — Luke T. Dobrich, 39, of Oglesby, who police say hit and killed a Spring Valley man before fleeing on June 4, was arraigned in LaSalle County court on July 6.

Dobrich was held on a $100,000 bond after he was charged with leaving the scene of a fatal accident. If convicted, he faces one to three years in prison for the death of Wyatt Kenneth Lyle Wyatt, 22.

Wyatt’s body was found at

• SCAMS Continued from Page 1 Residents who owe taxes will always be notified through a letter in the mail, and the IRS will not call to tell you you’re delinquent.

3. Tech support The scammer will call and say they are tech support with Windows or Microsoft, and viruses have been detected on the computer. The scammer will give a website to go to and then asked to follow the instructions.

This downloads a virus in your computer, and then the scammer can get information like passwords and user names They will also use that information to hold data ransom; spy on you through the webcam; or possibly get into your bank accounts.

Sometimes there won’t

9:28 p.m. June 4 on 70 N. 2551st Road, just east of August Hill Winery and about a mile south of Peru.

LaSalle County Sheriff’s deputies and Oglesby Ambulance arrived on the scene and found Wyatt unresponsive.

Investigators from the sheriff’s department and the Illinois State Police crime scene and accident reconstruction teams were on the scene throughout the night.

Wyatt was born Feb. 26, 1995, in Sterling to Jolyn Wyatt, now of Browntown, Wis., and Tom Wyatt of Hennepin. He graduated from

Princeton High School in 2013, and he worked at various jobs, including Sisler’s in Ohio.

The people were represented by Assistant State’s Attorney Greg Sticka, and Dobrich was present and represented by attorney Zac Milus.

Dobrich was tendered a copy of a one-count indictment, acknowledged it and waived a formal reading of the charges and explanation of the possible penalties. He entered a plea of not guilty.

His next court appearance is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Sept. 15 at the LaSalle County Courthouse.

Tips to protect against fraud • Monitor your credit.

• Sign-up for identity theft protection.

• Get identity theft insurance.

• Hire home health and other medical professionals from reputable agencies.

• Shred documents.

• Get a security wallet to protect credit cards from skimming.

• Don’t carry a Social Security card or Medicare card.

• Monitor/check credit cards, bank statements and medical bills.

• Retrieve mail as soon as possible and stop mail when going away.

• Watch for bills or notices that stop coming.

• Use strong passwords on the computer.

• Beware of mystery links sent on the computer.

• Install firewalls and virus-detection on computers.

• Learn the security features on a smart phone. be a call but rather a message in an email or a pop-up. Don’t click on any unsolicited pop-ups, emails or websites. If you’ve given permission and then realize it’s a scam, shut-off your computer immediately and call the police department to make a report.

4. Internet fraud There are a variety of ways scammers can get people online.

One is that a pop-up browser on the computer that tells them to download an anti-virus program when it’s actually downloading a virus that will take personal information.

A second one is through an email/phishing scam, when a scammer will send an email that looks like it’s from a legitimate company and asks to verify information. They then take the information to steal an identity or get into personal accounts.

A third is through a gift voucher scam that involves getting an email from a company, such as McDonald’s and offering a free gift card when a link is clicked.

The scammer is trying to install malware or virus on your computer to your personal information, or they may just ask you for your personal information.

With banks and credit card companies switching to chipped cards, scammers will also call and send emails asking someone to click on a website to get information. Banks and credit card companies will never email or call you to verify information.

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5. Sweepstakes and lottery scam The scammer will contact a person by phone, email or text and tell them that they’ve won a lottery or sweepstakes.

You will be told you’re going to have to make some kind of payment to get the prize. Sometimes they’ll send you a check and ask you to send the money back for fees or taxes. The check will bounce, and you will be out the money. Never send money anywhere for a prize.

6. Law enforcement warrants “Another

prevalent

scam we’ve been hearing about in this area is someone calling and saying they’re from a law enforcement agency, there’s a warrant out for your arrest and that you need to make a payment. If there’s a warrant for your arrest, we’re not going to call to tell you about it; we’ll just show up,” another area law enforcement officer, said.

He also said scammers often ask for their payments via gift cards, and that once you provide them with the numbers of the cards, they can immediately start shopping with them.

“Any time someone is asking to get any type of gift card, an iTunes card, a card from a drug store, Target, or any place else, something is not legitimate. Call your local law enforcement before you make an decisions,” Doyle advised.

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• Walter Raineri and Patricia Raineri to Brent A. Alcorn and Elizabeth L. Alcorn; one parcel; $243,000.

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This might sound kind of corny I

bought some sweet corn the other day. It was perfect — already husked and wrapped in a neat little package for me to take home and cook. I found a new way to make sweet corn in the oven, so it doesn’t heat up your entire kitchen with a pot of boiling water, so I promptly got it ready for dinner.

Taking that sweet and buttery corn out of the oven immediately took me back to a place in time when husking sweet corn was nearly a daily task on the farm. And like all those chores that involved husking, picking, shelling and snapping, the kids in my family knew it would be their responsibility to accomplish those summertime jobs.

The underlying theory was if we wanted to eat it, we would have to help prepare it. It was just that simple.

Usually my grandfather would bring in a five-gallon bucket of freshly-picked corn.

Sometimes he’d send us to the garden to get it, but I don’t think we ever picked it to his satisfaction; plus he didn’t really want his grand-kids wielding a sharp object to remove the

ears from the stalks. He’d sit the bucket on the porch, and when we heard Grandma call our names, we knew it was time to get to work.

Sitting on the porch with a bucket between each of our feet, the corn husks were stripped, and the corn silk was picked off each ear. It was usually a hot, summer day, and that corn silk would stick to our sweaty arms and legs.

We dreaded it, and inevitably, Grandpa would have brought enough corn in to keep us busy for a while. We knew better than to leave any strands of corn silk on the ears because Grandma would just send it back to us to do it again.

Like the green and wax beans we snapped, the sweet peas we shelled and the berries we sorted, we spent a lot of time on that old farm porch with each other. Yes, our hands were busy, but more often than not, our mouths were even busier.

OK, we did eat quite a few berries as we sorted them, but the real workout our mouths got was from talking to each other.

With a garden huge enough to

LETTER TO THE EDITOR A conversation we should be having Dear Editor My name is Jody Coss.

I am a registered nurse with over 20 years of experience. After realizing I could no longer give the care I knew was needed because of the constant pressure to work longer hours with less staff, I left the profession. I currently work in another industry. I own a small business. Previous to the Affordable Care Act, I could not afford insurance for myself. My employees had coverage with spouses, and there was not enough money to buy my own policy.

When the Affordable Care Act started, I finally had insurance with a subsidy. The stress of not having insurance for me, was thankfully over.

Last year I needed that insurance. I tore my right shoulder rotator cuff. After that surgery and therapy, I tore my left rotator cuff. My shoulders were worn out, maybe from years of working and lifting patients. I had the second surgery, physical therapy and was finally back to work full time last summer.

In July, the unthinkable happened. I tore the right shoulder a second time. This time the tear was worse than the first time. I could not pick up a piece of paper without severe pain. The doctor recommended putting a biological patch in my shoulder this time. When I asked my doctor why he didn’t do a patch the first time, his response was “your insurance wouldn’t allow it.” Third surgery was done with lots more trips to physical therapy and follow up afterwards.

Then, like a bad nightmare, I had a fourth tear. Four surgeries in 13 months. The first two, mandated by an insurance company. This should not be happening.

After researching, I have learned that insurance companies are running our care and not our doctors. This isn’t right.

Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, I still own my home, business and have not had to declare bankruptcy because of the cost of the four surgeries. I no longer have employees, which is a loss for the community.

My story is not unique. We are all just one accident or illness away from needing serious expensive medical care. I do not understand how our government can working to take away insurance from millions of people. The financial impact of that alone to our communities, should be enough to demand a Medicare For All Healthcare system. Medicare is a system that most of us are happy to partake in, when we reach 65. It’s cheaper, and it works.

It’s not socialized medicine but a socialized method of paying for health care that we all pay into through our paychecks.

Our military, education, roads, libraries, police and fire departments are all socialized systems in our communities. There are examples of single payer health care systems in every civilized country around the world. I believe health care is a right for all. I believe a Medicare For All system is the solution and a conversation we should all be having now in the United States.

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FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK Terri Simon feed us all summer long and plenty more vegetables to take us through the fall, winter and spring, you can imagine how many ears of corn, beans, peas and more went through our hands, and you can imagine how many times we begrudgingly left our summertime fun to help with the garden produce.

Funny ... as I look back, I really don’t remember any squabbles or arguments as we three kids sat on that porch in the summertime heat. Oh, there was the occasional accusation that someone was working too slowly or someone wasn’t doing a good enough job, but by and large, the quiet conversations we had are what I remember most. Three kids — all four years apart in age (I was the youngest) — we talked about everything imaginable under the hot, summer sun.

The upcoming fairs were always big on our list of topics.

We planned activities for the relatives (the kids) that were coming to visit; we set our itineraries for the next day; we even chatted about the dreaded upcoming school year, which was on the not-too-distant horizon. We giggled. We laughed.

We dropped wads of corn silk in each other’s hair, and every now and then, we’d throw a pea or green bean at each other.

Bottom line ... that sweet corn and other garden produce afforded us the chance to spend some family time together, void of our adults, where we could be kids and enjoy each other’s company. And of course at dinner time, those fruits and vegetables tasted extra special, since we had helped get them ready for the dinner table.

I wonder how many of today’s kids have husked corn for the family dinner? How many have snapped beans, shelled peas or performed any of the other chores associated with one’s own summer produce?

Yep, I bought that corn already husked and silked, and

it was so great to just rinse it under the water and put it in the oven without the hassle.

Likewise, it’s much easier to buy those frozen peas or canned green beans, than to spend the time snapping and shelling in our busy world.

But you know, there’s something kind of sacred about actually preparing your own fruits and vegetables — kind of a lost art, if you will. Those tasks take me back to simple times, when our summer schedules didn’t include so many structured activities, rather those spur of the moment things that somehow made lasting impressions.

It’s summer, and in the midst of all the chaos of running to and fro, I’d urge you to set the kids on the porch with a big bag of sweet corn and have them get it ready for your family’s meal.

After all, you might be surprised at what lifelong memories that might create!

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

Getting used to being a grandfather I t has been a pleasant but at times hard to take experience in becoming a grandfather for the first time.

Our oldest daughter, Hanna, and her husband, Aaron Geller, of Grand Rapids, Mich., recently welcomed their first child, Ariyah Ruth, into the world on May 27. We were very fortunate to be at the hospital when our first granddaughter was born, since it was on Memorial Day weekend.

I loved it the next day when I first got to hold her for a brief period of time. I had forgotten the joy one feels in their heart when holding a newborn baby, since it has been many years since I held our daughters when they were born.

After coming back from a threeday weekend, people at our church and/or friends and acquaintances ask how Grandpa or Gramps is doing when they see me. At first, it took me a while to figure out what some people were saying because I was not used to being a grandfather.

That title is for older people, even though many of my high school classmates talk about being grandparents when they post pictures on Facebook.

We get glimpses of Ariyah through Skype or pictures posted on Facebook, but that is not the same

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as holding her in our arms. Since it takes us about five hours to drive to Grand Rapids, Mich., from Tiskilwa, we don’t get to see our beloved grandchild that often.

Many people ask me about spoiling our grandchild, but I don’t see that happening too often because of the distance and difficulty driving and frustration we feel going around Chicago and through Northern Indiana to get there. Bumper to bumper traffic is always the case even if there aren’t any accidents when four lanes go down to three or three lanes go down to two.

I get asked by several employees of the Bureau County Courthouse if I have any pictures of Ariyah, and when I say I don’t, they look at me wondering what kind of grandfather doesn’t carry pictures of his first grandchild with him at all times.

After all, I am still getting used to this grandfather thing. I took pictures at the hospital with a digital camera, but I don’t have the expertise to get them on my unsmart

phone as I call it.

I feel fortunate that I have been able to get a picture of Ariyah as my screen saver on the computer at work. That is a major accomplishment for me, this newbie grandfather.

We were fortunate when our 5-week-old granddaughter visited us over the Fourth of July weekend.

My wife and I both got extensive time to hold the precious addition to our family.

Ariyah and Grandpa sat together watching our first baseball game together on television. She didn’t see much of the game as she slept the whole three hours-plus of the game in my arms as my beloved Cubs lost to the Tampa Rays on July 4.

We were also able to take in fireworks at Zearing Park that night, but again Ariyah amazingly slept through the entire show with plenty of booms that we thought would surely keep her awake.

I am just getting started with this grandfather thing. I know we will make memories every time we get to see her over the years — no matter how many miles apart we are now or will be in the future.

PCR Staff Writer Lyle Ganther can be reached at lganther@bcrnews.com.

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All stars competing in tournament

Third base coach Joe Smith congratulates Austin Mattingly after his second homer of the day July 8 against LaSalle.

Alex Galindo steals second base after getting a single.

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Josh Jessen slides into third base on a passed ball.

Nicholas Currie and Austin Mattingly hustle to try to catch the ball in right.

The Bi-County Little League All Star District 20 team beat LaSalle 17-7 and lost to Ottawa 14-4. Team members in no particular order Andrew Pyszka throw the ball to first base to complete the double are Jackson McDonald, Andrew Pyszka, Austin Mattingly, Nicholas Currie, Ryan Hundley, Josh Jessen, Nathan Husser, Drake Smith, Bryce Smith, Mason Kreiser, Alex Galindo, Joe Templeton and Ryan Miglorini. play.

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Ian Roach, 15, of Hennepin won the Illinois Junior Golf Association (IJGA) tournament at Sanctuary Golf Course in New Lenox. He carded a 71, one under par, winning by five strokes hitting from the blue tees. This is the second year in a row that he has won the tourney. He won last year by three strokes with a 77, five over par hitting from the blues. Roach will be a sophomore at Putnam County High School this fall. His home course is Edgewood Golf Course in McNabb.

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The Illinois Valley River Bandits became 12U AA State Champions at the USSSA state baseball tournament in Moline June 30-July 2.

They are rated No. 1 one in the state and No. 2 in the nation in power rankings for 12U AA USSSA Baseball. Team members are Austin Mattingly (front row, from left), Krew Bond, Brendan Pillion, Bryce Smith and Mason Lynch; (second row) Drake Smith, Drake Garland, Connor Lorden, Jason McDonald and Andrew Pyszka; and (back row) coaches Joe Garland, Dave Pyszka, Chris Lynch, Mike Pillion and Joe Smith.

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Community blood drive online at www.redcrossblood.org.

There is an urgent need for blood donations at this time. The Red Cross has launched a “Roll Up Your Sleeves” campaign to get the word out and to boost blood supplies nationwide. All members of the community are asked to donate. A photo ID is required, and there must have been 56 days between donations.

MCNABB — New Hope Parish will host a Red Cross community blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, in Goldasich Hall at the McNabb Fire Station.

Donors are encouraged to register for an appointment but walk-ins are very welcome as well.

To schedule an appointment, call Lisa or Betty Johnson at 815-882-2336 or 1-800 RED CROSS (1-800733-2767), or schedule

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VBS planned in Granville to equipment the Heroes for an active life with God. Heroes will discover a Hero Verse (Bible memory verse) that will remain with them in their faith long after VBS. The students will expand on what they’ve discovered by participating in a variety of activities: singing new songs at Music Headquarters, exploring the wonders of creation at Science Headquarters, playing games at Recreation Headquarters and enjoying tasty treats at Snack Headquarters. Along the way, the Heroes will hear about the mission project as they respond to a call for all.

All are welcome. For questions, call the Granville UCC at 815-339-2305.

GRANVILLE — The churches of McNabb, Granville and Hennepin will present the 2017 vacation Bible school, VBS Hero Central, from 6 to 8 p.m. July 17-21 at the Granville United Church of Christ, 103 N. Church.

At VBS Hero Central, students will enjoy an interactive, energizing, Biblebased good time as they discover their strength in God. They will become Heroes and explore how to serve God and God’s mission for their lives.

After a high-energy opening assembly at Hero Central, the Heroes make their way to the Bible Story Headquarters. Interactive Bible lessons reveal Hero Codes

Marshall-Putnam Fair opens Wednesday HENRY — The 96th annual Marshall-Putnam Fair will run Wednesday, July 12, through Sunday, July 16. This year’s theme is Big Top A-Fair, and you will find a little something for everyone!

Wednesday is “The Big Top Grand Kick-off Night.” The annual kickoff dinner will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in the activity building. The dinner will include your choice of a ribeye steak sandwich or butterfly pork chop sandwich, sweet corn, green beans, applesauce, fruit cup, ice tea or lemonade, all just $10 for adults or $5 for those visitors 10 and under. The Dance Central Performance Team will be performing at 5 p.m. in the Hunt Building.

Tradition continues in front of the grandstand where you can enjoy the vintage experience of harness racing. If you would like to enjoy a little wine while watching the races, head to the wine tasting area located at the west end of the grandstand for a little “Country Elegance.”

This year’s featured winery is Big Horse Vineyards out of Lewiston.

They take pride in using Illinois-grown grapes in their wines. Cody Caulk-

ins will be providing this year’s entertainment at the event from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The infamous hat decorating contest will also be returning. If you have never had the pleasure of viewing this event, you won’t want to miss it. Decorate your hat as elegantly as you wish or dress it to this year’s theme. Judging will take place at 7 p.m.

This is Marshall-Putnam Fair’s way of bringing the Kentucky Derby home to the great state of Illinois.

Thursday brings “Monkey Mayhem Thursday.”

The day starts off with the senior citizens program, hosted by Judges Scott Shore and Michael McCusky. The program is held in the Hunt Building from 9 to 11 a.m. with registration starting at 8:30 a.m. There will be entertainment, prizes and refreshments.

In the Commercial Building, following the senior program, you can enjoy a book talk by local author, Tim Pletkovich, as he shares about his book titled, “Civil War Fathers: Sons of the Civil War in

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They will amaze you as they perform their oneof-a-kind, gravity defying crowd judged show. Following the show, you can join the athletes for an autograph session.

Friday is “Lion Taming Friday.” You can start the day off by checking out the antique tractor show.

In the afternoon, let the children participate in the Flea Circus Follies starting at 1 p.m., followed by the crazy cookie decorating at 1:30 p.m. and finish up the fun with the Big Top Search Contest starting at 2 p.m. Ag Fun Things to Make & Take begins at 4 p.m. and will go until 6 p.m.

Friday evening brings a chance to show your support for service men and women; Tim Pletkovich will also have another book talk for those who couldn’t make his earlier one. Then you won’t want to miss the 144th Army 5 Star Brass Band that will start at 5:30 p.m. in the Activity Building.

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Pletkovich will be selling his books in the Commercial Building throughout the fair.

On Thursday afternoon, the ever popular Family Fun Night will be back from 4 to 8:30 p.m. under the grandstand. Children can participate in a wide variety of activities, including face painting, 4-H Stem Clubs, balloon artist, carnival games, Inflatables and train rides, Upper Limits climbing wall and Absolute Science.

The Illinois Rail Band will be playing from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Commercial Building. Then stick around for an action packed evening in front of the grandstand as Solution Action Sports presents “Freestyle

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New registration options for the 2017-18 school year GRANVILLE — Parents will have the opportunity and encouraged to register their students online for the 2017-18 school year.

Online registration opened on July 1. Parents with a Teacherease login can login and fill out the registration forms. If families are new to the district or haven’t already set up a Teacherease login, contact the building secretaries,and they will get a login setup for you: • Primary building, Angie Migliorini, migliorinia@pcschools535. org.

• Elementary building, Brenda Schmidt, schmidtb@pcschools535. org.

• Junior high, Sandy Troglio, troglios@ pcschools535.org.

• High school, Amy Jessen, jessena@pcschools535. org.

Free and reduced lunch applications will also be available online to fill out. The form can be found under the Miscellaneous tab at the top of the Teacherease page.

Registration fees will

need to be paid during registration on Thursday, July 27, and Friday, July 28.

Registration will be held at Putnam County High School for all grade levels. Times will be 9 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday. Reminder: Two forms of proof of residency are required at the time of registration.

If online access is needed, the Putnam County libraries have computers with Internet access available free to all Putnam County residents. Please contact your local library for availability times.

A reminder to all students from Lostant who attend Putnam County High School: You must bring the form from Lostant Schools with you when you come to pay fees.

You will not be allowed to complete the registration process without that form.

First-time preschool parents need to come to registration and bring the child’s birth certificate and a physical. (Besides the other things like proof of residency, etc.)

IVCIL fundraiser on July 22 PERU — The Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living’s annual fundraiser 5K Run, Walk, Wheel will be Saturday, July 22, at St. Bede Academy.

Check-in begins at 7 a.m. and the 5K starts at 8 a.m. Participants will

• FAIR Continued from Page 9 Beginning at 7 p.m., is the ever popular demo derby. Watch as cars bash into each other fighting to be the last one standing.

Prior to the regular derby will be the power wheels derby. This event features your future demo derby boys and girls. Come cheer the youngsters on as they experience their first thrill of the bumping and bashing. From 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the Activity Building, The Joe Stamm Band will be providing music for dancing and entertainment.

Saturday will bring another fun-filled day for the youngsters. The day starts off at 9 a.m. in the Commercial Building where children ages 3 to 11 can enjoy circus-themed stories and crafts. Then at 9:30 a.m. they can learn to stretch their wiggles out with children’s yoga provided by Lacon Tan & Fitness. They will want to bring a beach towel or

race through the apple orchard.

Registration through July 22 is $25.

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exercise mat along. Then a quick change into their overalls gets them ready for the “Down in the Barn” contests held at 10 a.m. in the Hunt Building. Next in line is registration for the kiddie tractor pull beginning at 10:45 a.m. The actual pull is scheduled to start at 11 a.m. There will be just enough time for lunch before Paw Patrol makes their appearance at the fair. Skye and Chase will be at the fair from 1 to 2:30 p.m. to meet your little ones and give them the chance to have their pictures taken with two of their favorite characters. Following Paw Patrol at 2:30 p.m., the Fearless Flores Circus Thrill Show will present their first performance of the day. At 3 p.m. is potato decorating. While you decorate, you can enjoy the entertainment of the Illinois State Fair Karaoke Contest. In the Commercial Building from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Amanda and Macy Eichelkraut will be demonstrating the lost arts of weaving and spin-

register through the Starved Rock Runners Club or at www.ivcil.com.

Water and fruit is provided.

This race will benefit the programs of the Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living, a United Way agency.

ning. Stop by and learn how wool is taken from the sheep and spun into yarn that can be used to make that new scarf or sweater. Starting at 5 p.m. in the Hunt Building will be the music and dance stylings of the M-P-S Show Choir. The PPL Championship tractor/truck pull will also be testing their strength and power starting at 5 p.m. Ending the evening will be music in the Activity Building provided by DJ Brain.

Sunday closes out the fair. The exhibitor’s breakfast will take place in the Activity Building beginning at 7 a.m.

The Top 50 Car/Truck/ Motorcycle Show begins at 8 a.m. Then there will be the Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau Young Leaders Tractor Drive at 9 a.m. How about a golf cart parade? Join the Caddyshack Classic Golf Cart Show. Registration is from 10 to 11 a.m. with the parade of carts taking place at 11 a.m. If you miss the Eichelkrauts on Saturday, you have anoth-

er chance to catch them on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Also performing on Sunday in the Commercial Building will be Steve Streitmatter. He has scheduled performances at 1 and 3 p.m. At 3:30 p.m., the kids can have their chance to meet the cowboys and cowgirls. Join the cowboys and cowgirls and get a chance to take a behind the scenes tour of the Big Hat Rodeo. At 4:30 p.m., the carvings that have been carved throughout the fair will be auctioned off. The fair wraps up with the Big Hat Rodeo at 6 p.m. in front of the grandstand.

Throughout the fair, the Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau will be presenting ImAGination Acres, an agricultural town under the big tent. New this year, two river barges and a tow boat complete with a grain elevator to load the grain. Performing two to three shows a day will be the Fearless Flores Circus Thrill Show. For more information, visit www. marshallputnamfair.org.

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The Hennepin 4th of July Cruise In Committee would like to thank everyone who came out to make this year’s Cruise In one of the very best events we’ve had so far. We’d like to thank our sponsors: Al Cioni Ford of Granville, and Hennepin Marine, Brandstatter Plumbing & Heating of Hennepin. A special thank you to Arnie “the Farmer” Beswick, legendary Pontiac drag racer, for being on hand at the car show with his Pontiac. What a treat that was for all of his fans! We’d also like to give a big thank you to our DJ, Larry Fisher and BADDOG Productions who never disappoint.

The FFA kept everyone at this year’s event well fed and we’d like to thank them for their great food. Another special thank you goes out to Washington Mills for donating the spectacular trophies produced

by Dixie and Spring Valley’s own Graphic Electronics. A big shout out and thank you to Allen Culver who photographed and took videos during the cruise in. Check out his awesome footage of the event at: http://bit.ly/hennepincruisein. We’d also like to thank those of you who were kind enough to donate door prizes. It was greatly appreciated. We’d like to thank Kevin “the Mayor” Coleman for taking time out of his busy day to help award the trophies. We appreciate all you do! To anyone not listed above who helped in any way, know that your kindness and help was appreciated. And last but not least, a HUGE thanks to all of you who brought those awesome cars out to our event for everyone’s enjoyment! You WERE the show!!! See you all next year!!!

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4-H show begins July 17 in Henry HENRY — The Marshall-Putnam 4-H Show is a special event for all 4-H’ers in these counties. It is the highlight of the year for members.

This year the show begins on Monday, July 17, with the dog show at 6 p.m. It continues through Thursday, July 20, with closing ceremonies at 7 p.m. There are a variety of events and activities for both youth and adults to take part in. The event will be held at the fairgrounds in Henry.

Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Hunt Building is the Fashion Review. The 4-H members who participate in clothing projects model their items in the Fashion Review. This year the members of Henry Guys & Gals will be modeling the project they all made in their club sewing project day.

On Wednesday, from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m., the American Red Cross will be conducting the annual 4-H blood drive. Call the Extension office at 309-364-2356 to schedule an appointment to give blood.

The Sale of Champions is also on Wednesday and will begin at 7 p.m. The Marshall-Putnam-Stark Beef Improvement Association sponsors it. In addition to 4-H members auctioning off their champion livestock, 4-H Federation members auction off their homemade pies in the special M-P 4-H Show pie plate. This year’s plate features a hand painted farmhouse with a field of corn. Hand made by Ann Crosby of Annie’s Little Pots in Princeton.

The Marshall-Putnam Horse committee is hosting a good old fashion barn dance. The dance will be in the Activity Building after the Sale of Champions on Wednesday.

Throughout the 4-H Show, the food stand will be selling their famous super nachos, Sno-Cones, roast beef sandwiches and homemade pies, along with many other tasty foods.

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be pork chop sandwiches available as well sponsored by the Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau.

Of course, the real excitement of the show is the 4-H’ers and their projects. Beginning Monday evening, 4-H projects will begin to fill the buildings and fairgrounds. The public is encouraged to come to the Marshall-Putnam Fairgrounds in Henry to view the projects, watch the livestock shows and encourage the 4-H’ers.

Projects will be on display in the Commercial Building and Art Hall.

Livestock will fill several barns. Throughout the show, many events will keep everyone busy.

Some of the major events to take place include: • Monday — dog show at 6 p.m.

• Tuesday — horse show at 10 a.m. and Style Review at 7 p.m.

• Wednesday — swine, sheep and beef shows at 8 a.m. and run consecutively throughout the day; American Red Cross blood drive from 1 to 5 p.m.; pork chop supper starting at 4:30 p.m.; and Sale of Champions and pie auction at 7 p.m.

• Thursday — Cloverbud Fun time (free activities for youth 4-8); rocket launch at 4 p.m.; and evening show and closing ceremonies (presentation of awards) at 7 p.m.

• The silent auction runs from Tuesday at 2 p.m. and until Thursday at 6 p.m.

The 4-H Show’s main goal is to give 4-H’ers the opportunity to exhibit the projects in which they have enrolled. The youth are conference judged with their project and awarded a blue, red or white ribbon.

Top projects are chosen for trophies and State Fair honors. There are also some special awards given, including special books, silver trays and Genhger scissors. Those awards are announced at the evening show. There are more than 100 donors who make those trophies and gifts possible to help honor and recognize 4-H’ers.

Marshall-Putnam Fair brings in heritage arts HENRY — The art of weaving rugs and spinning wool has been around for centuries. However, these skills cannot be found in most homes today. The Marshall-Putnam Fair has invited Amanda and Macy Eichelkraut of Sparland to demonstrate their talents of spinning and weaving in the Commercial Building on Saturday and Sunday during the 96th annual Marshall-Putnam Fair.

Macy, a Midland High School student, has always had an interest in spinning and about a year ago

she began learning this art. She will be giving a presentation on the process of taking a raw sheep fleece through the many steps that it takes to turn it into yarn. She has her own flock of Icelandic Sheep and owns two spinning wheels. The spinning wheel she will be demonstrating on is her Ashford Kiwi and she will also be demonstrating her drop spindles. She will have her items on display from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. She has scheduled

presentations at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.

Macy’s mom, Amanda, creates rag rugs in her home on three different large looms and two portable looms. She will be demonstrating on her Newcomb Studio Loom as she weaves throughout the day on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. She will have some of her rugs available for purchase and Macy will have her dryer balls and some skeins of yarn for sale.

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Author Tim Pletkovich to be at Marshall-Putnam Fair HENRY — Tim Pletkovich, local author, will be presenting book talks and book signings during the 96th annual Marshall-Putnam Fair. He was a recent recipient of the Ella A. Dickey Literary Award at the 2017 Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival held in Marshfield, Mo. Pletkovich, of Peoria, is the author of “Civil War Fathers: Sons of the Civil War in World War II,” a book that evolved from a proj-

ect when he was a teacher of middle school children in Peoria. The book is composed of narratives of World War II veterans whose actual fathers fought in the Civil War. It offers a rare glimpse into the heart of American history. You will find it interesting to learn how this book came to be and how it continues to give back to those children who were involved in the interview project that Pletkovich started with his students.

Pletkovich will have a booth in the Marshall-Putnam Fair Commercial building Wednesday, July 12, through Sunday, July 16. Book talks are schedule as follows: Wednesday at 5:30 p.m., Thursday at 11:15 a.m. (following the senior citizens program), Friday at 5 p.m. (prior to the performance of the 114th Army 5 Star Brass Band), Saturday at 4 p.m. and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Book signings will available throughout the fair.

GRANVILLE

Preschool screenings will be offered on Aug. 1 GRANVILLE — Putnam County Primary School principal Ronda Cross has announced the LaSalle/ Putnam County Educational Alliance for Special Education and the Putnam County School District will be offering preschool screenings on Tuesday, Aug. 1.

Screenings be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Putnam County Primary School in Granville and a parent must accompany their child.

Putnam County children who will be 3 years old on or before Aug. 1 are eligible for the screen-

ing which will cover small and large muscle development, speech, language, hearing, vision, cognition and social skills. Parents who have other developmental concerns about their child can discuss them during the parent interview. All Putnam County families with age-eligible preschoolers are encouraged to take advantage of this screening.

Results will be used to determine eligibility for the early childhood program at the primary school building in Granville. The pre-

school program (Preschool for All) is a state funded grant program from the Illinois Board of Education. It offers developmentally appropriate experiences for young children to strengthen their skills for success later on in school. It includes hands-on activities presented in a positive and encouraging environment. Each child brings their own experiences which also helps to enhance the program.

Parents interested in making an appointment can call the school at 815-882-2800, option 5.

Tickets may also be purchased online by visiting www.stage212.org. No more performances will be added.

families this summer in collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, and the Department of Defense. The Blue Star Museum program provides military families an opportunity to enjoy the nation’s heritage and learn about their community.

The summer hours of operation for the LaSalle County Historical Society’s Museums are Friday, Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Special tours are available by calling 815-667-4861 or emailing events.lchs@gmail.com.

COMMUNITY BRIEFS Two performances added for Stage 212’s ‘A Chorus Line’ LASALLE — Because of outstanding ticket requests, Stage 212 has added performances of its summer musical, “A Chorus Line,” Thursday, July 27, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, July 29, at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $20 each and may be purchased by visiting the box office Monday between 4 and 6 p.m. and Saturday between 9 a.m. and noon, or by calling 815-224-3025 during the same hours.

LaSalle County Historical Society to participate in Blue Star Museums UTICA — LaSalle County Historical Society is announcing it is one of more than 2,000 museums across America to offer free admission to the nation’s active duty military personnel and their

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Auxiliary check pays for new IVCH medical equipment

COMMUNITY Unit Advisory Council members honored

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Illinois Valley Community Hospital is getting new equipment for its endoscopy lab, a new elliptical machine for the pulmonary rehab unit and a motorized wheelchair to assist volunteers with patient transport duties, thanks to a check for $23,494.92 from the IVCH Auxiliary. Presenting the check to Tommy Hobbs, IVCH chief executive officer, are Auxiliary officers Allison Rooney, Pat Smorkel and Jan Vogelgesang.

Alzheimer’s support group PERU —The Alzheimer’s Caring Friends support group for caregivers, family and friends will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, July 17, on the lower level of the Peru Public Library at 1409 11th Street in Peru. The meeting is sponsored by the Illinois Valley Alzheimer’s Group, Inc. For more information call Peg Gonet at 815-481-6465 or Joanne Milby at 815-223-1885.

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University of Illinois Extension County Director Jill Guynn congratulates Judy Wright of Bradford and Ken Dau of Sheridan on the terms of service they provided on the Extension Multi-County Unit Advisory Council. Cyndi Olson of Princeton, not pictured, was also recognized for her service. The council oversees the programs and finances for the four county service area of Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall and Putnam counties.

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Marceline Desmarais Stacy Mayers and Chris Desmarais of Spring Valley are the parents of a daughter, Marceline, born June 27 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. She weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces and measured 18.5 inches in length. She was welcomed home by two sisters, Aurora and Hadley. Maternal grandparents are Marylynn and James Mayers of McNabb.

Paternal grandparent is Donna Desmarais of New Hampshire.

Jasper Lyllyan Henry Nicholas and Angelia (White) Henry of Granville are the parents of a daughter, Jasper Lyllyan, born June 27 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. She weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces and measured 18 1/2 inches in length. Grandparents are Jenny White of Granville and Jeffrey White of Granville.

Great-grandparents are Judy Sheldon and Dennis Sheldon.

EDUCATION BRIEFS Dean receives degree from University of Iowa IOWA CITY, Iowa — Mitchell Dean, a native of Peru, received a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Iowa at the close of the spring 2017 semester.

Area students named to ICC president’s list EAST PEORIA — Sophie Smigel and Mackenzie Zywica of Peru were named to the Illinois Central College president’s list for the spring 2017 semester. Students included on the list received a perfect 4.0 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale).

MENUS PUTNAM COUNTY COMMUNITY CENTER July 17 — Pork chop, au gratin potatoes, baked beans, fruit cocktail, dinner roll.

July 18 — Fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, dinner roll, peaches and dessert.

July 19 — Turkey, bacon, cheese wrap with lettuce and tomato, hash browns, corn, banana.

July 20 — Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, mixed vegetables, dinner roll, apricots and dessert.

July 21 — Tuna fish sandwich on wheat with lettuce and tomato, macaroni salad, broccoli, apple slices.

Bread, butter, fruit juice and 2 percent milk are available with meals. For reservations, call 800-757-4579 24 hours in advance of the day’s meal. The menu is subject to change.

Meals are available to senior citizens 60 plus at no cost, but donations are appreciated. The meal program is partly funded by donations, so they have a suggested donation of $5 per meal. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m.

Gateway Services Inc. will hold second summer raffle PRINCETON — On Saturday, July 15, and Saturday, Aug. 12. Gateway Services, Inc. will be holding its second annual summer raffle. All proceeds will be directed to the general operations fund.

Each ticket is $10 with the top prizes being $2,000, $1,000 and $500.

Gateway staff and volunteers will

be at Psycho Silo Saloon on July 15 and Aug. 12 to sell tickets and hold one 50/50 . The drawing will be at 8 p.m. on Aug. 12. The winner does not need to be present to win.

Psycho Silo Saloon is located at the intersection of Route 6 and Route 40 in Langley.

To purchase a raffle ticket, or for

more information about Gateway Services, call Jene Kinsley, special projects coordinator, at 815-875-4548, ext. 276. Gateway Services, Inc. is a 503(c) non-profit organization that provides services to adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities in Bureau, Marshall and Putnam counties.

OGLESBY

IVCC beginner volleyball camp rescheduled OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College’s beginner volleyball camps has been rescheduled.

Campers will meet from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Friday, July 28, and from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 29, and Sunday, July 30.

The camp focuses on player experience rather than a grade-based approach and covers basic skills such as serving, passing, setting, hitting,

blocking, digging, serve receive and game strategies. The camp is an introduction to volleyball and is recommended for ages 8 to 12 and for those from basic middle school programs.

Camp is led by head coach Erin Polte and assisted by the IVCC volleyball team. Coach Polte has four years of personal coaching experience working with various ages and skill levels. Polte grew up in a vol-

leyball environment, watching her mother coach her entire life. She played competitively from the age of 12 to 22.

The $55 registration fee includes 7.5 hours of instruction, a T-shirt and certificate. Registration forms are available at www.ivcc.edu/athletics. For more information, call Polte at 815-224-0344 or email erin_ polte@ivcc.edu.

NAPLATE

‘Neighbors Helping Neighbors’ NAPLATE — Gayle and Jim Reno remember well the 2004 tornado that tore through their hometown of Granville. So when a drive to Ottawa after the Feb. 28 tornado took them through Naplate, they recognized the damage.

“I just thought we gotta do something,” Gayle said. “It’s too close to home.”

The couple co-owns PC Foods in Granville and began a program they call Neighbors Helping

Neighbors. They accepted donations from customers in the store, and soon they had raised a few hundred dollars, Gayle said. But it didn’t seem like enough, so they branched out.

“We started taking orders for homemade cinnamon rolls,” Gayle stated.

From 224 home-baked cinnamon rolls at $1.75 a piece, they raised close to an additional $400. Recently, they presented a check to Carol

Konrath of Naplate.

“I wanted it to go to someone specifically, so I put the word out and finalized the recipient,” Gayle said.

Carol Konrath and Tom Conner were surprised by the generosity. They learned they would be receiving a $1,000 check just before the Renos came by.

“It’s amazing. Just amazing,” Konrath said.

Hopefully with the help, Carol will be back home soon.

SPRING VALLEY

Farmer’s markets in Spring Valley SPRING VALLEY — The Spring Valley farmer’s markets will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday on the corner of Spalding and Cleveland

streets (former Immaculate Conception Church parking lot). The markets, which will feature locally grown and homemade food and

products, will be held weather permitting through September. To participate, call 815-303-4327 or email sveconomics@comcast.net.

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TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2013-00038 TO: SALVOTORE FARINA, County Clerk of Putnam County: Persons in occupancy or actual possession said property, Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.

A Petition for Tax Deed on premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of PUTNAM

County, Illinois as Case #17-TX-3.

Property located at 14 Pawnee Ct., Putnam, IL 61560.

Legal Description or Permanent Index No. 03-00-080-030.

Said property was sold on 10-28-2014 for delinquent taxes for the year 2013.

The period of redemption will expire on 10-27-2017.

On 11-9-17, 9:00 a.m., Rm A, the petitioner will make application

to such court in said county for an Order for Tax Deed, should the real estate not be redeemed.

CORY J. JOHNSON, Petitioner Published in the Putnam County Record July 12, 19 and 26, 2017.

for construction to be the same as those in Putnam County as determined by the Illinois Department of Labor and their respective ordinances may be inspected at the following locations: Village of Hennepin: Village Hall, 627 E. High St., Hennepin; Hennepin Township and Road District: Village Hall, 627 E. High St., Hennepin; Granville-Hennepin Fire Protection

District: Hennepin Fire Station, 201 E. High St, Hennepin; Village of McNabb: McNabb Library, 322 Main Street, McNabb; Senachwine Township and Road District: Senachwine Township Building, 100 High Street, Putnam.

Published in the Putnam County Record July 12, 2017.

meeting of the McNabb Fire Protection District Board of Trustees, Ordinance #01-2017 was passed regulating wages pursuant to “An Act Regulating Wages of Laborers, Mechanics, and Other Workers Employed in Any Public Works.” The general prevailing rate of wages under the jurisdiction of the McNabb Fire Protection District is the same as determined by the Department of Labor of the State of

Illinois for the County of Putnam as of June 1. 2017. A copy of the full resolution and the Department of Labor determination is available for inspection at the Village of McNabb Fire Department, at 391 IL Hwy. 89, McNabb, IL 61335.

Secretary, Board of Trustees McNabb Fire Protection District Published in the Putnam County Record July 12, 2017.

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Celebrating the Fourth of July in Hennepin

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Birthday wishes were clearly in the air, as Hennepin held its annual Fourth of July celebration. The event included plenty of entertainment, food, fun, and of course, fireworks. Folks of all ages turned out for the annual celebration — one which area folks look forward to every year.

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Kool Aid Beverage Mix, 2 Qt...................................................... 10/$2 Assorted Frito Chips, 9.25oz ....................................................... 2/$5 Milk Dud, Good Plenty, Twizzler Bits, Mike Ike Box Candies, 4-6oz....5/$5 Delmonte Canned Fruits, 303...................................................... 5/$5 Our Family Apple Juice, 64oz...................................................... 3/$5 Our Family Pepper Rings, 12oz................................................... 5/$5 Our Family Pickle Relish and Squeeze Relish, 10oz................... 5/$5 Oreo Cookies, 15oz.....................................................................$2.99 Our Family Sloppy Joe Sauce, 15oz .............................................69¢ Our Family Macaroni and Cheese Dinners, 7.25 ........................ 2/$1 Classico Pasta Sauces, 15oz ...................................................... 2/$4 Assorted Tostito Chips, 10-13oz ................................................. 2/$6 Our Family Fancy or Regular Napkins, 100-250........................$1.69 Our Family Charcoal or Hickory Charcoal, 15lb.........................$5.89 Our Family Spring Water, 24pk.................................................... 2/$5 Our Family Spanish, Dry Roasted, Honey Roasted Peanut, 12oz $1.99 Our Family Tall Kitchen Bags Drawstring, 20ct........................... 2/$6

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Imported Navel Oranges, 3lb Bag............................................. $4.99 Open Acres Baby Peeled Carrots, lb........................................... .99¢ California Yellow Peaches, lb..................................................... $1.99 Northwest Red Cherries, lb........................................................ $2.49

DELI

Imported Kraukas Ham, lb......................................................... $4.99 Walnut Aged Swiss Cheese, lb.................................................. $5.99 Kretschmar Honey Turkey, lb..................................................... $5.99 Asiago Wedges, lb...................................................................... $6.59

SEAFOOD SHOPPE

Imitation Crab Meat, lb............................................................... $2.99 Alaskan Pollack Fillets, 10lb Box............................................. $14.99

4

12 Roll

Our Family White Albocore Tuna

1

$ 18

5oz

Betty Crocker Hamburger or Tuna Helpers $

5/ 5

All

Assorted Gatorade

2/$9

8 Pack/20oz

Cherrios, Life, Cocoa Puff, Golden Graham, Trix, Capt Crunch Cereals $ 8-12oz

4/ 10

Heinz Squeeze Ketchup, Yellow Mustard, BBQ Sauce $ 89 20oz C O U P O N

1

Sparkle Paper Towels 8 Roll Two with Coupon and $15 Order

4

$ 99

CHOICE

lb

BONELESS RUMP ROAST

Our Family Ultra Double Roll Bath Tissue $ 88

GROCERY SPECIALS

SM-PR1428916

SUMMER $ SIZZLERS!!!

MEAT SPECIALS

Homemade Garlic Rope Sausage, lb........................................ $2.49 Lean Baby Back Ribs, lb............................................................ $3.59 Hormel B/I Smoked Porkchops, 15oz....................................... $4.99 Our Family Sliced Bacon, lb......................................................... 2/$9 Fresh Whole Chickens, lb .......................................................... $1.59 Fresh Whole Pork Tenderloins, lb .............................................. $3.59 Lean Pork Cutlets, lb.................................................................. $2.99

FROZEN FOOD

Butch’s Thin Crust Pizzas, 18oz ................................................2/$10 Banquet Pot Pies, 7oz.................................................................. 5/$5 Our Family Hashbrowns or Onion Rings, 32oz......................... $2.29 Jimmy Dean Sausage Breakfast Sandwiches, 15oz................ $4.99

DAIRY

Our Family Half and Half, 16oz.................................................. $1.00 Our Family Bar Cream Cheese, 8oz............................................ 2/$3 Our Family Shredded or Chunks Cheese, 8oz .......................$5/$10 Chobani Greek Yogurt, 5oz.......................................................... 5/$5 Minute Maid Chilled Orange Juice, 59oz .................................. $2.89

PUB SHOPPE

Palace Vodka, 750ml.................................................................. $7.99 Chi Chi’s Margarita Mix, 1.75 Liter............................................. $8.99

BAKERY

Fresh Baked Kaiser Rolls, 8ct.................................................... $2.59 Fresh Baked Peach Pies, Each.................................................. $5.99

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