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Springfield’s Band-Aid The budget stopgap and social services

By Dave Cook and Goldie Rapp

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STANDARD — The recent stopgap bill passed by the Illinois Legislature in lieu

of a state budget sets aside about $670 million for social services, which amounts to about 65 percent of the cost of these services from July 2015 to the end of this year.

It’s still unclear which social services will get paid and when.

Michelle Slutz, director of the Putnam County Community Center (PCCC), was asked about the stopgap measure and its effect on

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“Although I’m extremely grateful they passed the stopgap budget, I’m still disgusted and disappointed it has come to this point. People’s well being, education and livelihood are in jeopardy because of the personal agendas of these politicians. It’s too little, too late for a lot of the social service agencies in the state,” Slutz said.

The PCCC has previously warned of a possible closure because of the political fighting, and while the stopgap is good news, the likelihood of cuts remains.

“Receiving funding will help us remain open, which was an uncertainty before this was passed.

It’s very likely we will have to drastically reduce hours, but the good news is we will be able to con-

tinue to serve the people in our community at some capacity,” Slutz said.

Illinois Valley Center of Independent Living (IVCIL) is a local agency that assists people with disabilities in a five-county area, including Bureau, LaSalle, Putnam, Marshall and Stark.

The agency was forced to cut back on hours and staff last fall due to the budget impasse, and was

By Dave Cook

Sheriff, police chief and governor respond

By Goldie Rapp

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Dave Cook

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GRANVILLE — The Granville Village Board approved two tax ordinances, one concerning sales taxes and another on municipal utilities, during their meeting on July 5.

Village attorney Brad Popurella had reviewed the ordinances and informed the board of their content.

The sales tax ordinance will be a 1 percent tax increase in the business district and will not take effect until Jan. 1, 2017. The municipal utility tax ordinance will raise the current 3 percent tax to 5 percent. The increase will be enacted on Aug.1, and residents will see their first billing change on their September bills.

Mike Richetta of Chamlin and Associates reported the sidewalk near the railroad on McCoy Street has yet to be completed.

There’s also research being done on flow monitors for the village storm system.

He anticipated the rental cost of the monitors will be approximately $2,500 to $3,500 per month and is also looking into the costs of purchasing the monitors.

The drainage system is still being inspected to determine the best locations to install the monitors, so repair work can maximize improvement with the least expense.

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Morgan Knoblach (seated) was crowned as the 2016 Marshall-Putnam Fair Queen at the pageant on July 10. Brooklynn Thompson (back row, from left) was chosen as the Little Miss Queen; Caroline Downey was the first runner-up fair queen contestant; and Nadia Kessling won the Junior Miss Pageant. See more photos on Page 2.

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planning to close its doors in October if no action was taken by legislators.

Brian Szuda, executive director, is now at temporary ease knowing his agency will be able to continue to serve those in need until January. But, he added, it’s difficult to be full of joy and content knowing the relief will only last six months.

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Police officers and families all over the nation are mourning the loss of five brothers in blue following Thursday evening’s attack in Dallas — an attack that has been marked as the deadliest day for law enforcement since Sept. 11, 2001.

As of press time, it was being reported one sniper shot 12 Dallas officers, killing five, following a Black Lives Matter demonstration.

Initial reports said a male suspect told a hostage negotiator he “wanted to kill white people, especially white officers.”

After several hours of negotiations, officers detonated a bomb killing the suspect.

Police said they didn’t want to risk lives of fellow officers and saw no other option but to kill the suspect.

According to reports, the suspect said he had been upset about the recent police shootings of black men elsewhere in the U.S. The demonstration being held in Dallas Thursday evening was one of several held across the country over the shooting of Alton Sterling in Baton Rouge, La., on July 5, and Philando Castile in a St. Paul, Minn., suburb on July 6.

The demonstration in Dallas drew a crowd of about 800 people, and nearly 100 police officers were assigned to the event and surrounding area, according to reports.

Putnam County Sheriff Kevin Doyle issued the following statement following Thursday’s shootings: “My thoughts and prayers go out to the Dallas Police Department, families and friends of the officers who lost their lives protecting the people of Dallas. Another sad day in law enforcement and our country when judgment is passed without all the facts being collected on these recent police shootings,” Doyle said.

Peru Police Chief Doug Bernabei issued this statement following the police attacks:

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The 2016 Marshall-Putnam County Fair Queen is Morgan Knoblach (seated) and she Nadia Kessling was crowned as the 2016 Marshall-Putis surrounded by 2016 Junior Miss Queen Nadia Kessling (from left), 2016 Little Miss nam Junior Miss Fair Queen by the 2015 fair queens.

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The 13 contestants of the 2016 Marshall-Putnam Little Miss pageant represented the largest group of the evening’s competition on July 10.

The 2016 Marshall-Putnam County Fair Little Miss pageant contestant Kami Nauman (left) didn’t hesitate to show her frustration with trying to understand the coaching she was receiving from someone in the crowd during the pageant.

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The budget stalemate and IVCC OGLESBY — The budget stalemate in Springfield has forced Illinois Valley Community College to anticipate a significant loss in funding for fiscal 2017.

On Tuesday, July 5, the IVCC Board’s audit-finance committee reviewed a budget draft that assumes the college will receive no more than 75 percent of the state funding it received in 2015, the last time a budget passed.

“The longer the impasse continues, the less confident I am we will receive even this level of funding,” said Vice President for Business Services and Finance Cheryl Roelfsema.

“We will work with budget officers over the next six months on an expenditure plan should state funding be appropriated at something less than 75 percent.

At that time an amended budget would be present-

ed.

“At 100 percent of 2015 funding, we would expect to receive $2.4 million from the state. Therefore, each 25 percent reduction is a $600,000 loss. We have reduced operating costs and used zero-based budgeting for a number of years to the point where there are few areas to make reductions other than in personnel,” Roelfsema said.

Budget officers have been told to hold off any capital or equipment purchases and nonessential travel and supplies. In addition, where possible, open positions will not be filled. Since 2013, over 20 positions have been eliminated, moved from full- to part-time or combined.

The 2017 operating budget will be balanced by using over $262,000 in Information Technology

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Zerneck feels the November election is the only reason the bill covers agencies through the end of of the year.

“These legislators know a lot of them are up for election in November and don’t want to face angry voters. But the situation starts up again after Election Day. We’re going to be facing the same crisis in December as we did in June,” he said.

The impact the budget crisis has is two-fold, according to Zerneck. The first issue is that it has taken away services clients rely heavily upon.

“These people are the most vulnerable in our community. The people from whom, I think, the government has a strong responsibility to help, and these people are being left in the lurch,” he said.

The second issue is the uncertainty for social service employees.

“It’s really hard for people to plan their lives when they don’t know the status of their jobs at the end of the year,” he said.

Zerneck said the pressure put on lawmakers and Gov. Bruce Rauner must continue in order for them to agree on a complete fiscal year budget.

“Depending on how the election goes, my hope is that newly-elected people starting in January will be coming with a mandate from the people that this budget crisis has to end,” he said.

The Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging (WIAAA) is an organization that coordinates services for seniors and disabled people. The agency distributes federal grant monies to

senior centers around the state, including the PCCC. Although the stopgap will keep the WIAAA open and allow federal funds to be released, state funding is still in question.

Slutz said, “Of course issues still remain although this has been passed. At this time, we don’t know how much funding we will be receiving so that poses a problem in projecting for the coming months. There’s also the issue of the backed funding that we are owed but may never see again. My hope is that they pass a two year budget so we don’t have to go through this again so soon; there is too much on the line. Being a non-profit organization in Illinois is tough and unfortunately we can’t count on anything anymore.”

From Page 1 “Quite honestly it’s doesn’t surprise me. All these legislators want is to get re-elected, so they had no choice but to pass a stopgap budget. It’s a good thing, but it’s not,” he said. “(Legislators) are elected to push a fullyear budget, which they couldn’t do for the last year and still couldn’t do it until the last day of the fiscal year.”

Michael Zerneck, director of Freedom House, an agency that provides shelter to victims of domestic violence, said the stopgap measure is better than nothing, but there’s still a lot of work to be done.

“It’s called kicking the can down the road,” he said.

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In other business, the committee reviewed technology expenditures expected to exceed $700,000 and the strategic plan for information technology.

The committee also examined a plan to allow high school students eligible for the free and reduced lunch program

Respond From Page 1 “Let us profoundly thank every day all of the brave men and women in blue — our heroes — who faithfully serve to protect all of us,” he said.

Bernabei also remembered the words of Robert F. Kennedy on the 1968 night Dr. Martin Luther King was killed: “What we need in the United States is not division; what we need in the United States is not hatred; what we need in the United States is not violence or lawlessness, but love and wisdom, and compassion toward one another, and a feeling of justice towards those who still suffer within our country, whether they be white

to have their dual credit tuition waived if courses meet specific criteria. Also, students graduating high school with 30 hours of college credit and enrolling immediately at IVCC after high school on a fulltime basis, will be eligible for a 75 percent tuition rate while attending IVCC fulltime.

The board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 14. or whether they be black.”

Illinois Gov. Bruce R a u n e r issued a statement Gov. Bruce calling the Rauner a m b u s h attack “outrageous.”

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Putnam County tentative multiplier announced SPRINGFIELD — Putnam County has been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to Constance Beard, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue.

The property assessment equalization factor, often called the “multiplier,” is the method used to achieve uniform property assessments among counties, as required by law.

This equalization is particularly important because some of the state’s 6,600 local taxing districts overlap into two or more coun-

ties (e.g. school districts, junior college districts, fire protection districts).

If there were no equalization among counties, substantial inequities among taxpayers with comparable properties would result.

State law requires property in Illinois to be assessed at one-third of its market value.

Farm property is assessed differently, with farm homesites and dwellings subject to regular assessing and equalization procedures, but with farmland and farm buildings assessed according to standards based on

productivity.

The equalization factor is determined annually for each county by comparing the sales price of individual properties sold over the past three years to the assessed value placed on those properties by the county supervisor of assessments/county assessor.

If this three-year average level of assessment is onethird of market value, the equalization factor will be one. If the average level of assessment is greater than one-third of market value, the equalization factor will be less than one (1). And if

the average level of assessment is less than one-third of market value, the equalization factor will be greater than one.

Assessments in Putnam County are at 33.06 percent of market value, based on sales of properties in 2013, 2014 and 2015.

The equalization factor currently being assigned is for 2016 taxes, payable in 2017. Last year’s equalization factor for the county was 1.0000.

The tentative factor is subject to change if the County Board of Review takes actions which sig-

USDA celebrates Home Ownership Month USDA officials and rural residents are celebrating National Home Ownership Month by highlighting Rural Development Housing Programs.

“The old adage, ‘Home is where the heart is,’ means your true home is with the person or in the place that you long to be. That’s one reason home ownership is called the American Dream,” said Colleen Callahan, USDA Rural Development director for Illinois.

For example, Melissa was renting a home and concerned that with a new baby on the way her current living situation was becoming overcrowded. In late February, she contacted the area Rural Development Office with questions about the housing program and whether there was help available for her to purchase a new home.

She needed to act quickly to have more space.

By the time her new daughter arrived in May, the paperwork and closing were complete and Melissa is now enjoying the additional space with her four daughters. After the closing, Melissa said, “Thank you for helping my dream

come true of offering true stability to my girls.”

Helping families like Melissa’s achieve their dream of homeownership is one way USDA Rural Development remains committed to rural communities.

In Illinois during Fiscal Year 2015, assistance from Rural Development helped: • Almost 3,700 families who were able to purchase a home or refinance into a more affordable loan.

• More than 325 very low income homeowners who were assisted with repair loans and grants.

Rural Development programs that support rural homeownership are: • Direct home loans for low- and very-low-income applicants. Payment assistance is provided that can lower the loan interest rate to as low as one percent.

• Guaranteed home loans for low or moderate income families. Loans made by banks or mortgage companies are guaranteed by USDA, which allows 100 percent (no down payment) financing.

• Home repair loans and grants to help rural homeowners make improvements

IVAC Connect set for July 21

LASALLE — Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development will host IVAC Connect, a business to business networking program. The event is set for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Thursday, July 21, at Senica’s Oak Ridge in LaSalle. There is a $10 meet-

ing fee, which includes lunch.

The featured business speaker is Zukowski Law Office.

You do not need to be a member to attend, and no reservations are required.

For questions, call IVAC at 815-223-0227.

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Regarding upcoming events, the board announced July 31 is the deadline for residents wanting to be included on the map for the village garage sale on Aug. 5 and 6. Residents are to call the village hall or make contact on the village Facebook page to be included or for more information.

The board also announced the cruise night will be on Aug.5.

From Page 1 The board asked questions about the connection of restricted water flow to the ammonia levels in the village water supply.

Richetta explained a higher water flow through the system will increase the allowable limits.

Also the board approved a $100 donation to the Putnam County Historical

nificantly affect the county assessments or if local officials or others can present data showing that the Department of Revenue’s estimates of the average level of assessments in the county should be adjusted. A public hearing on the tentative multiplier will be held between 20 and 30 days after the tentative factor is published in a newspaper of general circulation within the county.

A change in the equalization factor does not mean total property tax bills will increase or decrease.

Tax bills are determined

Sale of champions announced 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 Mar-

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Jessica Brokaw (left) and her son Levi are grateful to Sarah Fritz (right) for helping them find a wonderful place to call home that didn’t break the bank. Fritz represents the Rural Development Housing Program, which makes purchasing a home easier for tight budgets. or repairs. Examples include making homes accessible for people with disabilities or removing health and safety hazards such as poor wiring or plumbing.

To learn more about whether the USDA Rural

Development Housing Programs are right for you or someone you know, contact the Illinois Rural Development office nearest you.

Call 815-875-8732, ext. 4, or visit www.rd.usda.gov/il for office location information.

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by local taxing bodies when they request money each year to provide services to local citizens. If the amount requested by local taxing districts is not greater than the amount received in the previous year, then total property taxes will not increase even if assessments may have increased.

The assessed value of an individual property determines what portion of the tax burden a specific taxpayer will assume.

That individual’s portion of tax responsibility is not changed by the multiplier.

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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.

Bantista appointed director of Hygienic Institute LASALLE — A nurse who has been working at the Hygienic Institute for the past seven years has been promoted to be the clinic’s new director.

Cindy Bantista assumed her new duties June 20.

A resident of Marseilles, Bantista had been a registered nurse at the Hygienic since 2009. Previously, she had worked in the neuro intensive care and pediatric intensive care units at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria after beginning her nursing career at the LaSalle Veterans’ Home.

Bantista has an associate’s degree in nursing

from Illinois Valley Community College and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the UniversiCindy ty of Phoenix.

Bantista The new director of the Hygienic Institute replaces Lorene Munson, who recently retired after being the clinic’s director for 11 years.

Established in 1914 and located in LaSalle, the Hygienic Institute is a not-for-profit community health clinic affiliated with Illinois Valley Community Hospital.

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Phyllis Read

Leslie Boers

Phyllis Read, 94, beloved teacher, counselor, world traveler/lecturer, mother, grandmother, and friend, died Thursday, June 23, 2016 among family and friends comforting her final days.

Formerly of Putnam, Decatur, Urbana, Ill; Bradenton, Fla.; and Austin,Texas; Phyllis was known for her courage, generosity, Phyllis Read hospitality, wisdom, integrity, compassion, resourcefulness, and sense of humor delighting all who knew her.

Born in Putnam in 1921, this spunky little farm girl rode her pony nearly two miles to school where she not only excelled in academics as valedictorian (Senachwine HS Class of 1940), but also in playing baritone, sousaphone, trumpet, and slide trombone (occasionally with her toes) depending upon which part was needed or musician absent.

Phyllis also participated in multiple 4-H activities— with honors at local, state, and national levels prior to graduating in Home Economics while serving on cooking/cleaning crews in the 4-H House independent cooperative at the University of Illinois. Phyllis later received her Master of Science in Education/Counseling at Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois.

Never a dawdler, Phyllis taught school and counseled students as she plunged into a lifetime of humanitarian activities serving as 4-H club leader, Unitarian-Universalist activist, Guardian Ad Litem, and Global Volunteer.

Alone in her 50’s, Phyllis traversed the globe with a small knapsack as a self-appointed “Goodwill Ambassador”— walking jungle paths with natives and squeezing onto rural buses swamped with goats, pigs, and chickens. In 1976, as a member of the US-China People’s Friendship Association at the University of Illinois, she was selected as one of the first Americans to represent the United States in traveling to Communist China—paving the way for Westerners.

Phyllis also forged friendships “Behind the Iron Curtain” in the Eastern Bloc countries as well as performing in Russia with the University of Illinois Balalaika Orchestra.

Phyllis leaves her six children and their spouses: Rondalyn Hathaway and husband Gene Strait, Joline Hathaway, and Charla Hathaway of Austin, Texas; Christa and husband Peter Lee of McAllen, Texas; Cynthia Hathaway of Keaau, Hawaii; and Thomas Hathaway and his wife Lupita of Steamboat Springs, Colo. She will also be missed by her seven grandchildren (Robert Scholz, Conrad Palmer, Vaia Potter, Whitney Lee, Rochelle Hathaway, Stephen Hathaway, and Christina Hathaway) in addition to her beloved nieces and nephews.

Phyllis will be joining her parents, Beryl and Charles O. Read and her siblings, Charles, Chauncey, and Eleanor who preceded her in death. Also deceased are her former husbands, Robert Joseph Hathaway III, PhD, and Harold Johnson, MD, as well as her cherished companions, Robert Chamberlain and star bearer, Earl Johnson.

Although no memorial is scheduled in Austin, eventually Phyllis’ ashes will be interred in the Putnam Cemetery alongside her family. Rather than gifts or contributions, you can share with her your prayers and dreams as wished upon her “Phyllis Read” star just left of the Leo constellation… a loving tribute to her bright and beneficent life.

PERU— Leslie O. Boers, 107 ½, of Peru died on Friday, July 8, 2016, at Aperion Care in Spring Valley.

Leslie was born on Feb. 5, 1909, in Tonica to Edward and Matilda (Elbeck) Boers. He married Leona E. Naumann on Feb. 14, 1935, at County Line Church.

He farmed his whole life and was self Leslie Boers employed. Leslie was a member of the Brotherhood of County Line Church.

Survivors include his son, Burdette (Beverly) Boers of rural Peru; one granddaughter, Sally (David) Sorce of Mesa, Arizl.; one grandson, Brian Boers of Geneva; two great-grandchildren, Austin Boers and Paige Boers; one brother, Robert Charles Boers of Peru.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife in 2008 and one brother, Edward Boers.

Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 12, at Immanuel Lutheran Church (County Line).

Service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, at the church, the Rev. Christopher Beamsley officiating.

Burial will be in Granville Cemetery, Granville. Pallbearers will be Brian Boers, Austin Boers, Jake Peterson, David Sorce, Jerry Gehm and Andy Gehm.

Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 12, at Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Contributions may be made to donor’s choice.

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

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Police say he had 6.6 pounds of cocaine in his car At 9:31 a.m. Thursday, July 7, a TRIDENT Drug Task Force agent conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 80, near Mile Marker 71 in Bureau County. The vehicle was driven by Miguel Angel Reynoso, 24, of Bronx, N.Y. He was initially arrested for speeding.

During the stop, a K9 officer assisting TRIDENT conducted a free air sniff of the vehicle and

indicated to the presence of narcotic odors. Agents conducted a search of the vehicle and located a hidden compartment that contained three kilos or approximately 6.6 pounds of substance containing cocaine.

Reynoso was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance (cocaine) with the intent to deliver, a Class X felony. Reynoso is being held at the Bureau County Jail.

A bond hearing was held Friday, July 8.

TRIDENT works in LaSalle, Bureau and Putnam counties.

Ag in the Classroom hosts teacher workshop sive and readily available food items to conduct experiments or as interest approaches involves the students while teaching core concepts.”

Teachers tried out a variety of activities that can be duplicated in their classrooms. Several were simple science experiments that give young students practice in following scientific procedure. In her discussion on “Reinforcing Healthy Eating Habits,” Susan Glassman, Extension educator, nutrition wellness, shared statistics on obesity in Marshall and Putnam counties. She included a

School may be out but several Marshall-Putnam teachers took time to learn about new activities and resources they can bring back to their classrooms in the coming school year.

“Connecting Food to Your Core Curriculum” was the title of the morning workshop organized

by University of Illinois Extension Marshall Putnam Ag in the Classroom.

“Food can be the subject of math, science, English language arts and social studies lessons,” explained Julie Read, M-P Ag in the Classroom coordinator. “Using inexpen-

variety of ways teachers can encourage healthy food choices.

Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau Manager Tiffany Moodie described grant opportunities available to the teachers that are due next October. Additional grants through Illinois Ag in the Classroom were discussed.

And of course, food was served. M-P Farm Bureau sponsored a healthy assortment of refreshments for the workshop participants. Teachers left the workshop armed with a variety of resources and ideas to jumpstart the next school year.

The Mission of University of Illinois Extension is to provide practical education you can trust to help people, businesses and communities solve problems, develop skills and build a better future. University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.

Visit our website at http://web.extension.illinois.edu/blm.

If you have questions or need more information, call University of Illinois Extension, Bureau-LaSalle-Marshall-Putnam Unit at 309-364-2356.

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Churney named vice chair of State Bar council STREATOR — Sheryl H. Churney, an attorney with the law firm of Myers, Berry, O’Conor & Churney Ltd., in Streator has recently been named vice chair of the Illinois State Bar Association’s Local Government Law Section Council.

Churney has been a member of the Local Government Section

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She concentrates her practice in civil litigation and the representation of local government bodies; including municipalities, townships, fire protection districts and highway commissioners. She represents clients in LaSalle, Bureau, Grundy, Putnam and Marshall counties.

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6 • The Putnam County Record • Wednesday, July 13, 2016

The Editorial Page

Sam R Fisher

Terri Simon

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Feeling the heat ...

If you’re anywhere around my age or older, the idea of hot and humid weather no doubt takes you down those dusty roads from yesteryear, when the words “air conditioning” were nothing more than a hot and heated pipe dream.

I don’t really Terri remember when I first got a taste Simon of an air conCOMMENTARY ditioned home, but I know I was well into my 20s.

Basically, my family’s air conditioning revolved around the big box fan that whirled non-stop in the living room of that old farmhouse. With the TV turned up louder so we could hear it over the constant hum of the machine, that old box fan was truly a godsend.

I can remember standing in front of that fan for several minutes at a time — jockeying for a space with other members of my family — hoping that miracle of a machine that basically just blew hot air would cool our sweaty faces. Occasionally, Grandma would turn the fan around — telling us it would suck the hot air out of the house and send it outside. That never made much sense to me.

Aside from the fan — and we only had one of them — we were left to our own defenses and ingenuity to stay cool. OK, we were kids, and the heat really didn’t zap us like it might today — since we never knew anything about air conditioning back then.

One of the favorite heat-breaking activities was what we deemed a “cool-down ride.” Usually happening around dusk, we’d clamour our hot, sticky bodies into Grandpa’s old, green Chevy, and with all the windows down (no air conditioning in the car either), we’d go on a ride through the countryside — our faces leaning out the open window as we hoped to catch a breath of air. It was fun, and I can still remember Grandpa’s arm laying on the door of the driver’s side as we drove — his longsleeved shirt rolled up to his elbows.

Grandma tried diligently not to turn on the stove or the oven when the mercury was skyrocketing — which was perfect for her, since she hated to cook.

Instead, our meals consisted of cold items that didn’t require cooking. Popsicles and Mr. Freeze pops filled in the gaps. A cold bottle of pop was a special treat, and while we didn’t get soda very often, there was something very special about that cold glass bottle filled with sweet syrup; we drank it very slowly, savoring every drop.

Other heat-beating maneuvers were many ... A washcloth dipped in cold water on our foreheads; sticking our bare feet in a bucket of cold well water; heading to Big Bureau Creek to play in the water; an occasional (very occasional) trip to the Alexander Park Pool in Princeton; opening the freezer door and sticking our heads in until some adult told us to “close the door;” riding our bikes like race car drivers and letting the breeze cool off our sweaty faces; eating ice cubes on the front porch; sleeping downstairs on sheets laid out on the living room floor to beat the sweltering heat upstairs ... I could go on and on. It was a sweaty survival, but we knew no different.

Probably the most significant heat-breaking activity occurred every evening. Instinctively, we’d gather on the front porch — the adults in lawn chairs and the kids sitting on the cement steps.

There, we’d sit until the sun had long slipped over the western horizon, and the lightning bugs dotted the nighttime sky. The adults spoke quietly, and as kids, we mostly just listened as the temperature dropped ever so slightly, and the still, hot and humid air enveloped us. Sometimes, there were no words at all — just the sounds of the night ... and the box fan whirling in the living room window.

They were hot times ... yet simple times. While I don’t think I’d give up my air conditioning to go back down that hot, dusty road, I’m thankful for the memories — for they were times when we as family beat the heat together and life seemed just about perfect.

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

Wiener takes all

As I sit here in the wee early hours, impatiently waiting for divine inspiration to take over this keyboard and pump out a newspaper column worthy of you fine readers, the sun is starting to peek over the eastern horizon, hours before my deadline. I realize that my muse must still be in bed sleeping. Lucky guy.

The past few days, as I perused all of the news websites, searching for something that I could bestow comment upon, my mind became a veritable pile of confused, apathetic mush. I kept asking myself, “What would a real, live editorial-page writer write about if he and/or she were given so many column inches to write about something?” I always get into trouble when I compare myself to real, live editorial-page writers.

All I learned from the aforementioned perusing is that this is a crazy world that we live in.

It seems that everybody is up in arms about something. Whether it be gorillas in zoos, what bathrooms certain people get to use or Olympic mosquito diseases, there is no shortage of things to get fired up about. That is, as long as you’re a fired up kind of guy.

Well, none of these issues got my dander aroused but something else has surfaced and I don’t mind telling you, I am outraged. At least, possibly outraged enough to fake my way through a newspaper column. In fact, with the sky getting brighter, and that ever-present deadline creeping up closer and closer, this particular subject seems to be raising my ire more and more. I guess that I’d better go wake up the muse. He’s always cranky this time of day.

The Internet has brought to my attention that the omniscient jerks over at the Merriam-Webster

Greg Wallace COMMENTARY Dictionary company have decided that — get this — a hot dog is a sandwich. You heard me — a sandwich. Silly fools. Try going to a Cubs game and loudly yelling down the aisle to the hot dog vendor that you would like a wiener sandwich. With mustard. And relish. Just see what kind of looks you get.

For as long as I can remember, a hot dog has had its own designation. A hot dog is a hot dog. It doesn’t need to be lumped into the same grouping as peanut butter-and-jelly or egg salad. No, it deserves its own category. Heck, along with apple pie and Chevrolet, hot dogs are one of the pillars that this great nation was built upon. Well, at least pretty good Chevrolet commercials were built upon anyway. (The muse is brushing his teeth. He should be here soon.)

Here is what the rule should be — hot dogs are hot dogs. Period.

And furthermore, brats are brats, hamburgers are hamburgers and cheeseburgers are cheeseburgers.

These are what I commonly like to refer to as your “bunned” foods.

The only way that you can have “bunned” foods become “sandwiches” are at wedding receptions and high school graduation parties when buns are used for convenience sake. Mints and little peanuts must also be present for this anomaly to occur. (I just told the muse to take his time. I’m on a roll.)

Speaking of rolls, I blame much

of this fiasco on the French. It used to be that we all knew what was and what was not a sandwich.

And then along comes some little French pastry chef who invents the croissant. Utter chaos has ensued ever since. No matter what you put in them, croissants should never be considered part of the sandwich world. You gotta keep your eye on those evil, devious French. (The muse just got here and he’s feeling a little boisterous.)

Sandwiches are constructed with two slices of bread with stuff “sandwiched” in between them. Stuff like peanut butter, butter that has not been peanuted, jelly, jam, ham, roast beef, cheese, etc. ... Many people will argue that a hot dog bun is two pieces of bread with a hinge in the middle which would make a hot dog qualify as a sandwich. These people are idiots and are a major reason why this country is in the shape it’s currently in. (That “idiot” line was the muse’s idea. I told you he could be cranky.)

Most people will probably stay silent in the great hot dog/sandwich debate of 2016. Many will think that it’s a futile argument that will just be decided in some corporate boardroom anyway so why get involved. As for myself, if you could promise me that Hillary and Trump would go toe to toe on their own frankfurter beliefs, that would be a debate that I would watch.

As I leave you today, the muse and I have a message for all those stuck-up, know-it-alls at Merriam-Webster — don’t mess with the hot dog.

You can contact Wallace at gregwallaceink7@gmail.com.

You can follow him on his blog at http://gregwallaceink.blogspot. com.

Inappropriately reverent I did daycare for about 20 years.

Yes, people paid me good cash money to help form the minds of their most precious assets in life. They trusted me to lead them on a path of good choices and be a good example.

One day I got a phone call from one of my daycare dads. During the course of our conversation, he mentioned that his son (Joshua) had been singing the song “Joshua Fought the Battle of Cherry Coke.” I had to admit that was my fault.

Sometimes I change the words a bit in my attempt to be the “fun mom.” My daughter declared long ago that in order to be the “fun mom,” I really needed to try harder, and that she considered me the “embarrassing mom” more often than not! Some may perceive my lyrical morphing as sacrilegious.

I also like to sing, “God of Grace and God of Lori” (It makes me feel like He’s my God alone!).

OK, maybe it’s not right.

Lori Boekeloo COMMENTARY Maybe I should be more serious about my faith. I tend to be a little silly. I’ve been caught dancing in the kitchen, radio full blast once or twice by a daycare parent who then seriously questioned my sanity or whether or not the dosage of any medication I might be on had been messed with. I’ve been known to make faces at a date over a candlelight dinner, complete with beaded gown and tuxedos. They were sometimes less than appreciative, and this may be one of the key reasons I stay single. I think they should be grateful I hadn’t shoved anything up my nose, and that the cross eyes were for their viewing only.

I’m weird, but I can be subtle.

Despite my lack of reverence for

such things, I DO take my faith seriously. I do believe in God with all of my heart. I do know I am saved by grace, and not by works.

I do believe that God sacrificed His most precious gift as an offering for us ... the most undeserving lot of characters to exist. I DON’T take that lightly. I revel in my relationship with Jesus Christ, and I guess that joy just bubbles out of me in inappropriate ways at times.

I know my faith is a journey.

When I look at my footprints in the sand at the end of my time, I hope they seem a little crooked here and there to indicate I was hopping and skipping and dancing with Jesus. My Savior can lead, and I will be dancing in free-form style.

Lori Boekeloo of Hennepin is a mother of three. She can be reached at lorianne67@hotmail. com, or friend her on Facebook for more humor and inspiration on a daily basis.

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Golf outing with former Super Bowl champions will assist area veterans

By Eric Engel eengel@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — How great would it be to walk around the greens with former Super Bowl champions and try to sink a putt with the Chicago Bears watching? Show up to Chapel Hill Golf Course Saturday, Aug. 13, to find out. ServiceMaster DSI’s fourth annual Celebrity Charity Golf Classic will take place on Aug. 13, and former Super Bowl champions from the 1985 Chicago Bears team will be available for a round of golf and a friendly conversation. All money raised through the event will go to supporting area veterans.

“The last few years we’ve done it for the Red Cross and the United Way, but this year we mixed it up and went with the Elks Lodge and the Moose Lodge, who are both heavily involved with helping veterans in the Illinois Valley area,” Frankie Wolsfeld said, acting as one of the main organizers of the event through ServiceMaster DSI and Fundraising Innovative Support Team (F.I.S.T.).

“It’s great to give veterans the support they deserve but don’t always receive.”

Wolsfeld said the day of the event they’re going to auction off a chance to play 18 holes with one of the former Bears’ players who will attend the event. It won’t be the typical meet and greet where you get an autograph and are on your way, but a day including lunch, 18 holes of golf and dinner … along with camaraderie with Chicago’s world champions.

“Dinner this year is prime rib cooked by the Chuck Norris Seven, a competitive grilling team who do a fabulous job,” Wolsfeld said, adding Pete Hamilton and the Pigskins will be providing musical entertainment during the dinner.

There will also be some fun games throughout the day, including a bag toss which will reward the winner with a special edition Chicago Bears bag set. Other games

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include a marshmallow launch where competitors drive a marshmallow off the tee as far as they can; a chip-in contest to a canoe sitting out in the pond; and a football toss through a hula hoop. All prizes will be autographed by the Bears players.

Wolsfeld said the sooner people get their teams of four signed up the better because the event does fill up fast, and they are looking for sponsorships from local businesses to raise the awareness and the funds for a cause much more important than meeting former sports stars.

“It’s extremely important to have the utmost respect for our vets. My father was a veteran of World War II, and I was raised to respect veterans,” Wolsfeld said. “The things they do are so we can do what we want to, and we need to thank them as much as we can.”

All the proceeds will be split between the Moose Lodge and the Elks Lodge, who use the money for dinners, awards, Christmas gifts and other things for area veterans throughout the year. Wolsfeld said a lot of people come from out of town who realize the great price for a worthy occasion, and it’s a wonderful marketing opportunity for local businesses. The outing costs $100 per person; $400 per team, and brochures can be picked up at ServiceMaster DSI, Princeton Moose Lodge or Princeton Elks Lodge. Completed forms and checks — payable to SMDSI’s Charity Golf Outing — can be mailed to ServiceMaster DSI, 123 W. Progress Drive, Princeton, IL 61356. The entry deadline is Monday, July 25.

To inquire about providing a sponsorship, contact Wolsfeld at 708-514-5135; Penny Best at 815-875-2185; or Pat Lilley at 815879-5261. “We’re going to have the Bears out here, so let’s come together and raise some money for our vets while enjoying a fabulous cause.”

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TCOC elects officers

Community Menus and Activities Putnam County Community Center July 18 — Smoked sausage casserole with rice, peppers and onion, applesauce, watermelon.

July 19 — Fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, buttered green beans, tropical fruit, rolls and butter, dessert.

July 20 — Lasagna with meat sauce, steamed carrots, fruit cocktail, pineapple upside-down cake.

July 21 — Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, mixed vegetables, banana, rolls and butter, dessert.

July 22 — Fried chicken legs, American fries, corn on the cob, diced peaches.

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

Magnolia American Legion Auxiliary The American Legion Auxiliary of Magnolia, Unit 0254, installed its officers for 2016-2017 during its meeting on June 16. The officers are Peggy Smith, president; Lovila Jane Rinaldo, first vice president; Toni Reaska, second vice president; Jane Krysiak, secretary; Helen Sammons-Hamilton, treasurer; Janelle Fletcher, chaplain; Judy Wyatt, historian; and Linda Holz, sergeant-atarms.

Meetings will be held at 6:30 p.m. on the first Thurs-

day of each month. The July 7 meeting will be held at the legion hall and the locations for future meetings will be discussed then.

Magnolia Days will be held Aug. 19 to 21. The auxiliary will have a concession stand in the legion building from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 20 and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 21.

For information or to join the auxiliary unit, call Smith at 815-257-0707 or Krysiak at 815-223-6454 or email alamagnolia254@ yahoo.com.

Magnolia Library At 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, the Magnolia Library will host a movie night as part of its summer reading program. The library will screen the 2014 film “The Little Rascals Save the Day.” At 5 p.m. Thursday, July 21, the library will host a game night with snacks provided.

For more information, call 815-869-3038 or 815-2570707.

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Joyce Kellogg and Diane Sanders examine some of the quilts which will be part of the Vintage Quilt Turn Down at the Reddick Mansion on July 16 and 17.

Reddick Mansion to host a Vintage Quilt Turn Down

OTTAWA — The Reddick Mansion Association is hosting a Vintage Quilt Turn Down on July 16-17. During the “Turn Down,” vintage quilts are stacked on a bed and, as each quilt is “turned down” and displayed, the unique story of each quilt is told — who made it, when, where and for what reason. Other details of each quilt are also discussed: The fabrics, the stitching, the pattern and its history.

Back in early June, the association made a public request of the community, looking for vintage quilts to be part of the event.

“We were very happy with the people’s generosity,” said Diane Sanders, president of the Reddick Mansion Association. “We will have 18-20 vintage quilts as part of the Turn Down, including one from Amboy, another from Hennepin, as well as quilts from Ottawa, LaSalle-Peru, and the surrounding local area.”

The oldest quilt in the Turn Down, a woven bedspread, is on loan from Edith Alsvig of Ottawa, and was made in 1849.

“We know this because the date is actually woven into the bedspread

itself,” said Joyce Kellogg, chairperson of the event and volunteer at the Reddick Mansion. “We will have lovely family heirlooms spanning almost 100 years on display. The most recent quilts were made in the 1940s.”

During the presentations, white gloves will be worn by the volunteers handling the quilts, and Lorraine McCallister, vice president of the RMA, and Kellogg will tell the story of each quilt.

The Vintage Quilt Turn Downs will be at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday, July 16 and July 17, in conjunction with the Illinois Valley Quilters Guild 2016 Quilt Show (at Festivities Unlimited that same weekend).

After the quilt presentation at the Mansion, refreshments will be served.

Cost is $5 per person, and attendance is limited to 20 people per session in order to insure everyone is able to see the quilts. For more information, please call the Mansion at 814-4336100. All money raised will be used for the maintenance and restoration of the Reddick Mansion.

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Albert Harmon, Toulon, was re-elected vice-chairperson. The returning secretary is Julie Jacobs, Sterling. Patrick Phelan, Dixon, was re-elected as treasurer.

At the same meeting awards were presented to members for their years of service. Honored were: Randy Freeman of Lostant for five years of service; Valerie Shierry of Morrison for five years of service; Bernene Dahl of Peru for 10 years of service; Loretta Brown of Dixon for 10 years of service; Marvin Williams of Dixon for 15 years of service.

Birth Announced Smith Devin Smith and Caterine Celada of Princeton are the parents of a daughter, Ivionna Marianna Smith, born July 1 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. She weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces, and measured 18 1/2 inches in length. She was welcomed home by two sisters, Cierra Trama and Devonna Smith.

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Perry Memorial Hospital offers home sleep study PRINCETON — Perry Memorial Hospital has announced home sleep studies are now available through PMH’s Sleep Center. Sleep disorders are diagnosed using an overnight test during which heart, brain and respiratory activity along with oxygen levels are monitored and analyzed. The testing is usually performed in a sleep testing facility like PMH’s Sleep Center. However, PMH now offers to patients who qualify the option of having simpler testing done in the comfort of their own home with a portable monitor.

The home testing is primarily used in diagnosing sleep apnea. Sleep apnea inhibits the ability to get

sufficient restorative sleep.

Insufficient sleep can have a negative effect on attention, performance, memory, mood and other important functions. Untreated sleep apnea increases the risk of automobile accidents. Sleep apnea can also lead to cardiovascular disease with an increased risk of hypertension, stroke and heart attack.

Some of the symptoms of sleep apnea include excessive snoring and daytime sleepiness, increase in blood pressure, pauses in breathing when sleeping, lack of concentration, moodiness or depression.

For more information, talk to your health care provider or contact PMH’s Sleep Center at 815-876-2492.

Grief Support Groups to meet PERU — The Illinois Valley Community Hospital Grief Recovery Group will next meet at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 13, and Wednesday, July 27, in Conference Room C on the fourth floor of Illinois Valley Community Hospital.

The group allows persons who have recently suffered the loss of some-

one close to them to share their feelings and experiences with others who have also lost loved ones through death.

The group meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. For more information, call Deacon Ray Fischer, IVCH pastoral care coordinator, at 815-780-3426.

Alzheimer’s support group PERU — At 6 p.m. Monday, July 18, the Alzheimer’s Caring Friends Support Group, sponsored by the Illinois Valley Alzheimer’s Group Inc., will meet on the lower level of the Peru Public Library at 1409 11th Street in Peru.

For more information, call Peg Gonet at 815-339-6465 or Joanne Milby at 815-223-1885.

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Perry Memorial Auxiliary donates to hospital The Perry Memorial Hospital Auxiliary donated $4,650 to the hospital to purchase several items for various departments. Pictured are Jennifer Heckroth (from left), director of medical rehabilitation; Terre Merkley, coordinator of ambulatory care services; Annette Schnabel, president/CEO of Perry Memorial Hospital; Jeanine Dressler, president of Perry Memorial Hospital Auxiliary; and Cathie Chapman, director of pharmacy. Items purchase include: A vaccine storage freezer for pharmacy, new blood pressure cuffs for special procedures, a new blood pressure cuff and thermometer for ambulatory care and money toward the expansion of the cardiopulmonary rehabilitation area. If you are interested in joining the Perry Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, please contact Carla Beaber, 815-876-2298.

IV Hospice to host ‘My Treasure Chest’ for children Chest Workshop is to let children remember their loved one by creating their own unique treasure chest of memories,” said Lisa Casford, IV Hospice spiritual counselor and workshop director.

Casford said children will listen to stories, design their own treasure chests, sing songs, and fill out a workbook to remember their loved ones. All materials and lunch will be provided. Children are asked to

PERU — A free workshop for children ages 6-14 who have experienced the death of someone close to them will be offered

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Yepsen makes Dean’s List at Ashford Shelby Yepsen of Granville was named to the Spring 2016 Dean’s List for Ashford University’s online and on-campus programs.

Undergraduate students in online programs are recognized if they completed 12 or more credits, have a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or above, began and completed at least one course since Photo contributed

IVCC Director of Admissions Quintin Overocker, center, with university students Reese Rinaldi of Streator (from left), Emily Maze of Peru, Emma Perona of Spring Valley and Michael Vollmer of Oglesby. About 40 university students are enrolled at IVCC this summer.

University students become IVCC summer students OGLESBY — University students home for the summer are taking advantage of Illinois Valley Community College’s affordable tuition to pick up core transfer courses and help them stay on course for a bachelor’s degree in four years.

“Summer classes at IVCC are a great way for university students to take care of some general education requirements while they’re home for break,” said Quintin Overocker, IVCC Director of Admissions, Records and Transfer Services.

“We offer plenty of courses — psychology, math, English, history, to name a few — that’ll transfer back to their home institution, and at a third of the tuition. Knocking out a couple courses over the summer will help keep them on track to graduate in four years,” he added.

Overocker said approximately 40 university students are enrolled this summer on the main campus and at Ottawa Center. IVCC’s eight-week “Summer B” session began on June 15.

Emma Perona, the daughter of Jim and Amy Perona of Spring Valley, is taking psychology this summer to help her determine if she will pursue a double-major in communication and psychology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. A 2015 graduate of St. Bede Academy, Perona is attending IVCC at night to allow her to work days at Marien Mae Events in LaSalle.

Michael Vollmer, the son of Rich and Mary Ann Vollmer of Oglesby, is taking geology and music at IVCC this summer to help him graduate in three years from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale with a degree in mining engineering.

Emily Maze, like Vollmer a 2015 graduate of LaSalle-Peru Township High School, is enrolled in anthropology and English II to help her complete her general education requirements. The daughter of Henry and Laurel Maze of Peru, is majoring in music at Western Illinois University and plans to graduate in four years.

Reese Rinaldi, the son of Jim and Christie Rinaldi of Streator, will be in class nine hours a week in Trisha Blood’s five credit hour pre-calculus course. He is getting ahead in his pursuit of an engineering degree from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville.

“I am hearing from a number of students it is getting harder and harder to graduate in four years – especially in engineering,” said Rinaldi. “Summer courses at IVCC will allow me to accomplish that.”

the time the previous dean’s list was determined, and are currently enrolled, attending or on an approved academic leave, and in good academic standing. Students in on-campus programs are recognized if they completed six or more credits and received a grade point average of 3.5 or above during the semester ending.

Haun named to dean’s list DAVENPORT, Iowa – Amanda Haun of Magnolia was named to the spring 2016 dean’s list at St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa.

Full-time students included on the list achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

Kneebone receives degree CHARLESTON — Haleigh Kneebone of Granville received a Master of Science from Eastern Illinois University in Charleston.

Mendota student wins Stanmar Scholarship SPRING VALLEY — The winning applicant for this year’s $1,000 Dr. Margaret Stanmar Scholarship was recently chosen by St. Margaret’s Foundation Scholarship Committee.

Whitney Lewis of Mendota plans to attend Saint Mary’s College or Marquette University, with the ultimate goal of becoming a pediatric psychiatrist. She is a 2016 graduate of Mendota High School and the daughter of Julie Lewis of Mendota.

Dr. Margaret Stanmar graduated as an MD from The Chicago Medical School in Chicago in 1943.

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Extension offers Junior Chefs Program

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​ eceiving the award in the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) “Driving Force” video contest with Perry R Memorial Hospital staff is Denise Jackson, vice president of clinical services and Annette Schnabel, president/CEO.

PMH is top prize winner in video contest PRINCETON — Perry Memorial Hospital was a top prize winner in the recent Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) “Driving Force” video contest.

ICAHN invited its member hospitals to showcase their hospital, team spirit and service excellence in a music video or narrative Power-

Point presentation. PMH submitted a PowerPoint video recognizing some of its providers, departments and staff for going above and beyond in providing quality care and customer service. PMH’s theme focused on service excellence and acknowledging the fact that together, PMH employees are the driving force of

providing the community with compassionate, quality health care.

The winner of the contest was determined by the highest number of ‘likes’ on the ICAHN Facebook page and the ICAHN YouTube pages. PMH received top honor with 180 total likes and shares during the one-week voting peri-

June was warm and dry in Illinois University of Illinois.

DuQuoin had the warmest reading of the state when the temperature reached 102 on June 16.

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The Illinois Junior Chefs programs kicked off in early June and will continue through August in the communities of Mendota, Neponset, Buda, Oglesby, LaSalle, Spring Valley and Streator. The program is free of charge to the participants.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate please contact 815-224-0889.

If you have questions or need more information call University of Illinois Extension, Bureau-LaSalle-Marshall-Putnam Unit at 815224-0889. Extension offices are in Princeton, Ottawa, Henry and in Oglesby on the IVCC campus.

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CHAMPAIGN – The statewide average temperature for June in Illinois was 74.8 degrees, which was 2.9 degrees above normal and the 14th warmest June on record, according to Illinois State Climatologist Jim Angel, Illinois State Water Survey,

od. As a winner, the staff at PMH received a certificate and $500 which will be used toward employee education. The video can be viewed by going to the Perry Memorial Hospital website, www.perrymemorial.org and clicking on the “Watch Our New Video: Perry Driving Force” link on the home page.

The University of Illinois Extension is providing cooking classes for youth in several communities this summer through the Illinois Junior Chefs Program. The Illinois Junior Chefs program is a collaboration between Illinois Nutrition Education programs and 4-H. The programs are being taught by 4-H teen teachers who have received extensive training in the content, positive youth development, leadership, teaching strategies, and youth and adult partnerships. The teen teachers will receive incentives for their service made possible through a grant provided by the Illinois 4-H Foundation.

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Princeton Elks offers free children’s orthopedic clinic PRINCETON — The Princeton Elks 1461 Lodge in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation will sponsor a free children’s orthopedic assessment clinic on Thursday, Aug. 11.

The clinic is from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. and is by appointment only.

To make an appointment call the Illinois Elks Children’s Care office at 800-272-0074 between the hours of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. There are no charges for any services at this clinic.

The Elks will hold the clinic at Perry Memorial Hospital. The hospital is located at 530 Park Ave. East, Princeton – use the north front door. Dr. Richard Erickson of Carol Stream will be the clinician in charge.

No medical referral is necessary for the clinic, but physicians are welcome to refer patients to the clinic for a specific reason or second opinion. School nurses are

welcome to refer children and families to the clinic.

The Elks Organization has been working with physically challenged children since 1928, and this is one of the 16 clinic locations throughout Illinois. The clinic is an ideal time to have a child reviewed for bone and joint development. If your child has feet pointing out or in who complains of back, knee, leg, ankle pain or has a back curvature, they can be seen at this clinic. There is no charge for any diagnostic services at this clinic. The Elks will provide financial assistance to the best of their ability for children needing further treatment or specialty equipment when the family lacks sufficient resources to do so. In the past, the Elks have purchased therapy services, corrective shoes, braces, wheelchairs and augmentative communication devices to help children overcome a variety of physical challenges.

IDVA asks for nominations of Veteran/Business of the Year

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs is asking for nominations for the Illinois Veterans’ Patriotic Volunteer and Appreciation Award and the Illinois Veterans’ Business Appreciation Award.

“These awards highlight the wonderful work being done for our veterans,” said IDVA Director Erica Jeffries. “The Veteran Patriotic Award honors the work of an Illinois Veteran whose contributions in service to the veteran community and their local com-

munities are truly above and beyond. The Illinois Veterans’ Business Appreciation Award highlights and honors the work of any business, organization or a non-profit that has significantly helped veterans, and whose contributions to those who have served our country are documented and deserve to be recognized.”

Award recipients are those whose efforts add to the powerful narrative that veterans are dedicated, life-long servants whose efforts benefit Illinois’ veteran communities.

The Business Appreciation award is designed to highlight and honor those businesses or organizations that go above and beyond the regular call of service to support our veterans.

The nomination deadline is July 29. For more information on both of these awards and a nomination form go to http:// go.usa.gov/chEmV. The Veteran Volunteer of the Year and the Illinois Business Appreciation Award will be announced and presented on Veterans Day at the Illinois State Fair, Aug. 14.

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Southern Illinois were much drier with many locations reporting less than 1 inch of rainfall.

Meanwhile, Eastern and Northern Illinois were much wetter with amounts of 3 to 5 inches of rain common. The wettest monthly total was Stre-

ator with 9.71 inches of rain.

The Illinois State Water Survey at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, a division of the Prairie Research Institute, is the primary agency in Illinois concerned with water and atmospheric resources.

From Page 11 The statewide average rainfall for June was 3.04 inches, 1.17 inches below normal and the 30th driest June on record. Western and

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999 • Legal Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the State of Illinois Compiled Statutes, the Granville Township highway commissioner will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 18, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. to examine and to hear reasons for or against vacating this right of way. The hearing will be held at the South end of E 1100th St at 900 Avenue Intersection.

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The legal description of the right of way to be added is as follows: Vacation of road E 1100th Street between 900 Avenue which Legal Description Section 17, Township 32 North Range 1, West of 3 Rd. PM Mark W. Mudge Granville Township Road Commissioner Rene Twardowski Granville Township Clerk Published in the Putnam County Record July 13, 2016.

Fourth Street, PO Box 207, Hennepin, Illinois 61327 on or before January 6, 2017, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by 755 ILCS 5/18-3, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before said date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative within 10 days after it has been filed and proof of such mailing must be filed with the Court.

Dated: June 28, 2016.

Anthony G. Maggi and Donald J. Maggi Independent Co-Executors of the Estate of Kevin M. Maggi, deceased Ryan J. Anderson Attorney for the Co-Executors 611 Second Street, PO Box 174 Henry, IL 61537 (309)364-2354 Published in the Bureau County Republican July 6, 13 and 20, 2016.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) KEVIN M. MAGGI, ) deceased. ) Case No. 16-P-7 CLAIMS NOTICE Notice is given of the death of KEVIN M. MAGGI, 13868 N. Division Ext, Village of Granville, Putnam County, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on June 9, 2016, to Anthony G. Maggi, Hennepin, Illinois and Donald J. Maggi, Granville, Illinois, whose attorney is Ryan J. Anderson, 611 Second Street, P.O. Box 174, Henry, IL 61537.

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of said Court at the Putnam County Courthouse, 120 N.

NOTICE The Village of Mark has passed the Prevailing Wage Ordinance for 2016 (#2016-07-05-01). Copies in pamphlet form are available at the village hall or by calling 815339-2454.

Published in the Putnam County Record July 13, 2016.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS, Case No. 16-TX-3, PIP-West, LLC. To: Charles W. Helmig III; Carolyn Helmig; Occupant of; The Granville National Bank; Illinois State Bank; The Tax Lien Investments, c/o Doug Johnson; Dome Tax Service Co., Inc.; Putnam County Clerk; and all other persons/entities UNKNOWN having or claiming any right, interest or title in the following described real estate: The North 24 feet of the South 32 feet of Lot 5 in Block 2 in “C.H. Smith’s Addition to the Village of Granville”, EXCEPT 10 feet off the East side thereof. Excepting the coal underlying the premises. AND ALSO: The North 18 feet of Lot 5 in Block 2 in “C.H. Smith’s Addition to the Village of Granville”, EXCEPT 10 feet off the East end of said premises heretofore conveyed for street purposes. Excepting the coal underlying the premises. Situated in the County of Putnam and the State of Illinois.

Permanent Index No. 02-00-046-215 On June 20, 2016, PIP-West, LLC filed a Petition for Order of Tax Deed. The object of the plaintiff’s petition is to foreclose on the Tax Sale Certificate No. 2012-00012 for the delinquent taxes on real estate described above which was issued by the Putnam County Treasurer on October 29, 2013. The taxes due under the certificate are for the 2012 tax year.

The petition asks the court to direct the county clerk to issue a tax deed if the property is not redeemed from the sale on or before October 29, 2016, and that Petitioner, as grantee of tax deed be put in possession of said parcel of real estate. The Petition for Order of Tax Deed will be brought before the Putnam County Circuit Court on January 12, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. in Courtroom A. If you fail to redeem, the court may enter a judgment for the relief demanded in the petition.

PIP-West, LLC, Petitioner Stuart E. Morgenstern, #6275553 Attorney for Petitioner 1 W. Laurel Street

Pinckneyville, Illinois 62274 (618)357-5315 Published in the Putnam County Record July 6, 13 and 20, 2016.

No. 2012-00083 for the delinquent taxes on real estate described above which was issued by the Putnam County Treasurer on October 29, 2013. The taxes due under the certificate are for the 2012 tax year.

The petition asks the court to direct the county clerk to issue a tax deed if the property is not redeemed from the sale on or before October 29, 2016, and that Petitioner, as grantee of tax deed be put in possession of said parcel of real estate. The Petition for Order of Tax Deed will be brought before the Putnam County Circuit Court on January 12, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. in Courtroom A. If you fail to redeem, the court may enter a judgment for the relief demanded in the petition.

PIP-West, LLC, Petitioner Stuart E. Morgenstern, #6275553 Attorney for Petitioner 1 W. Laurel Street Pinckneyville, Illinois 62274 (618)357-5315 Published in the Putnam County Record July 6, 13 and 20, 2016.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS, Case No. 16-TX-4, PIP-West, LLC. To: Ricky D. Power, Jr., c/o McClellan; Occupant of; Putnam County Trustee; Putnam County Clerk; and all other persons/entities UNKNOWN having or claiming any right, interest or title in the following described real estate: Cabin #26 located on property owned by G. Imel etuc., being part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 21 Township 14 North Range 10 East. Situated in the County of Putnam and the State of Illinois.

Permanent Index No. 03-20-060-000 On June 20, 2016, PIP-West, LLC filed a Petition for Order of Tax Deed. The object of the plaintiff’s petition is to foreclose on the Tax Sale Certificate

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Putnam County EMS & McLean County EMS Are Proud to Announce

— 2016-17 PCEMS — Emergency Medical Technician Training Class CLASS DATES November 1st thru March 2nd Tues. & Thurs. Evenings 6pm to 10pm

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At this meeting you will learn: Payment options, Required Background checks, Immunizations and records required. It is critical that you attend this meeting!

Paramedic Andy Jackson – Lead Instructor (right side of photo) Andy has over 25 years experience in Fire and EMS response. He is currently the Director of PCEMS. He is also the EMS Advocate for the State of Illinois. Andy is a Veteran and Vice Commander of the McNabb Magnolia American Legion. He also holds a Masters Degree in “bullshitting” which makes for great stories and a lot of laughs.

Paramedic Mark Hameister – Lead Instructor (left side of photo) Mark has 15 years experience in EMS. He currently provides service in 3 separate EMS systems. Peoria Area EMS, Northern Illinois EMS, and McLean County Area EMS. Mark is the Asst. EMS Chief for PCEMS and holds certifications in SCUBA and Fire Fighting.

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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.

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16 • The Putnam County Record • Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Women speak during IVCC Adult Education Recognition Event OGLESBY — Three women from three different towns with three different stories spoke during the Illinois Valley Community College Adult Education Recognition Event recently. However, their message was the same: “I did it, and you can, too.”

The event honored naturalized citizens, adult learners who completed the Bridge to Careers course, and high school equivalency (HSE) passers. In all, 19 participants received certificates that marked their

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Elvia Hamm of Earlville adjusts her cap for the adult education recognition event June 16. The event in IVCC’s Cultural Centre recognized high school equivalency passers, U.S. naturalized citizens and those who had completed the Bridge to Careers course.

individual achievements.

Breanna Mellentine of Princeton won the honor of speaking during the ceremony by winning the Adult Education Essay Contest, which was open to all HSE passers within the past year.

Mellentine explained she had dropped out of high school and attempted to pass the HSE test in 2013, but she “put my education on the back burner.” She came back to the IVCC HSE class this past year and had Kathy Drapa as an instructor.

“Kathy was good about working with me and showing me a new way of educating me that I wasn’t used to. Kathy and I had enough one-on-one time to get to know each other, and I cannot think of a better woman to teach new students who are anxious about how to prepare for a test,” Mellentine said.

Mellentine’s struggles continued as she worried about having enough money to pay for the test; she failed in her first attempt at the math portion. She is a single mother who wants to be a good role model for her daughter.

“This world is not an easy place to live in. That is just the reality of life. You must face your fears and believe you can do it. You have to believe in yourself before you can reach your goals ... I’m ready to go back to

school full time and keep going, so I can have a job that I love to do,” Mellentine told the audience.

Mellentine expressed her gratitude for Drapa’s help and encouragement as well as for the IVCC staff “who made my journey through the HSE class more comfortable.”

Lori Woods-Way of Spring Valley also was grateful for the help of the adult education staff and an I-READ volunteer tutor.

Woods-Way also faced some obstacles in her life and found her way to IVCC in order to pass the HSE test, so that she could get a meaningful job.

“With Cindy, Luke and the volunteers’ guidance and patience and my will to help myself, the experience was amazing. They never made me feel inadequate; in fact, I would hear on a daily basis that I can do this, which was a huge comfort,” Woods-Way explained during her speech.

Woods-Way passed the first three portions of the test but missed passing the math portion by four points. After a couple more tries, she finally passed the math test. She has since found work at a local hospital lab where she works in phlebotomy and pathology.

“This would have never been possible had I not had this opportunity for myself with IVCC and the

adult education program,” Woods-Way concluded.

The final speaker of the evening was Chrystal Smith of Oglesby. Although Smith stood before the audience as a 2016 IVCC graduate, she started at IVCC in the adult education program in 2010 after she left an abusive relationship and realized she needed to provide her children with a better life. She said a better life would come only if she obtained an education. She passed the HSE test in the spring of 2011 and realized she wanted to continue with her education “to become something better.”

She eventually decided to earn an Associate in Applied Science degree, but that journey also had its difficulties. In theory, the degree can be completed in two years, but she had to take some pre-requisite classes to bring her skills up to par.

She was less than thrilled with having to take those extra classes, but “looking back, I am glad I had those classes because they help me do my job today.”

However, Smith did not learn only about skills and academic content, but also about herself. She took a human services class with instructor Jean Batson-Turner.

“The way she taught and what she taught changed the way I look at life and myself. I was once a sour,

not-so-pleasant person to be around. I used to be a quiet person, someone who followed the leader. I had a lot of drama and negativity in my life, which tore me down as a person until I took this particular class.

Once in this class, I began to finally find me, who I wanted to become, not who I was molded into. I am now a fun and lovable person,” Smith said. Smith expressed her gratitude for the Adult Education teachers who become supporters and friends during the process of studying for the HSE test.

“IVCC is where my life started and after five years, I finished an Associate in Applied Science Business Technology degree. I now work part time at the YMCA as their marketing assistant.

It does not matter if you continue your education right after high school or later on down the road. It does not matter how long it takes you to get a certificate or a degree. What does matter is you set a goal and you accomplished that goal on your own ... I did it, and you can, too,” Smith said.

Mellentine, WoodsWay and the 10 other high school equivalency participants received certificates from IVCC President Jerry Corcoran and were congratulated by IVCC Board of Trustees members Michael Driscoll and Jane

Goetz, IVCC Foundation President O.J. Stoutner and Vice President of Academic Affairs Deborah Anderson as Superintendent of LaSalle-Marshall-Putnam County Regional Office of Education Superintendent Christopher Dvorak read student names.

Adult Education instructor Sandra Woest read the names of three naturalized citizens. Woest also read the names of the six who completed the Bridge to Careers program, which prepares students for career or further educational opportunities in the health care or manufacturing fields. This year’s bridge classes were sponsored by Gary and Deborah Dahl, who were on hand to congratulate those who completed the program as they received their achievement certificates.

Other participants included singer Jenilyn Roether of Peru, the Illinois Valley Civil Air Patrol, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Sue Isermann, adult education Director Sara Escatel, and adult education instructor Kathy Drapa. Near the close of the ceremony, Isermann, who is retiring in July, was honored for her 35 years of service to IVCC. For information on adult education programs, call Escatel at 815224-0355 or visit www. ivcc.edu/adulted.

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