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More EAB confirmations Be proactive with your ash trees

By Goldie Currie Shaw Media Service

The destructive Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has been confirmed in Peoria and Tazewell counties, raising the number of infested Illinois counties to 36.

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) recently announced the detections occurred in residential areas. In Peoria County, arborists discovered the beetle first near Dunlap, and then subsequently in Peoria. In Tazewell, IDOA staff made the

find in Minier using surveillance traps.

The EAB is a small, metallic-green beetle native to Asia. Its larvae burrow into the bark of ash trees, causing the trees to starve and eventually die. Since the first detection of the pest near Detroit, Mich., in 2002, it has killed an estimated 250 million ash trees.

Warren Goetsch, IDOA Bureau Chief of Environmental Programs, said the finds are significant because they occurred outside the boundaries of the state quarantine

that were established to prevent the spread of the beetle.

“Until now, all the new infestations this year — in Carroll, Stephenson and Vermilion counties — were within the quarantine area, and therefore, didn’t require any boundary changes,” Goetsch said.

According to a press release issued by the IDOA, the quarantine currently includes 49 Illinois counties and is intended to prevent the artificial or “human-assisted” spread of the beetle through the movement of potentiallyinfested wood and nursery stock.

Although the boundaries officially haven’t been redrawn, Goetsch has encouraged residents to put the quarantine guidelines into practice by making sure not to transport any firewood or untreated wood products outside their county of origin.

“I’d also encourage them to identify the trees on their property, and if ash are present, be proactive in managing them through treatment or removal. Tree companies, villages and cities should familiarize themselves with the rules and regulations pertaining to the processing and trans-

porting of ash materials,” Goetsch said.

As previous reported previously, local arborists Dennis Taylor, who identified an adult EAB in Princeton in June, said being proactive about the issue is key. He confirmed there are effective and proven suppression techniques for EAB. He said leaving the ash to fend for itself or thinking EAB won’t destroy is a certain death sentence to the trees. He recommended contacting an arborist as soon as possible to assess the property.

The counties under current quarantine are

Boone, Bureau, Carroll, Champaign, Clark, Coles, Cook, Cumberland, DeKalb, DeWitt, Douglas, DuPage, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Ford, Grundy, Henderson, Henry, Iroquois, Jo Daviess, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Knox, Lake, LaSalle, Lee, Livingston, Macon, Marion, Marshall, McHenry, McLean, Mercer, Moultrie, Ogle, Piatt, Putnam, Rock Island, Shelby, Stark, Stephenson, Vermilion, Warren, Whiteside, Will, Winnebago and Woodford.

For further information about the beetle, visit www.IllinoisEAB.com.

Scratching a little deeper for spray patching

By Ken Schroeder

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MCNABB — Bids for spray patching the streets for the village of McNabb came in higher than expected, above the cost previously discussed with the state of Illinois for the village’s motor fuel tax usage. Village engineer Jack Kusek’s initial figures using last year’s rates came in at $8,766, but the low bid from Ace in the Hole totaled $10,284.

The board was faced with the choice of staying to its initial offer and getting less done or going with the low bid. The board asked Kusek what the difference would be.

“Prices for oil fluctuate,” Kusek said. “It’s really impossible to predict how those prices will go and what impact they’ll have.”

Kusek informed the board he had spoken with the state and received approval for the new figure, clearing the way for the board to agree to the higher rate. When asked how much time and what work that would cover, Kusek told the board it’s not a matter of time.

“The figure is based off of the last time we had work done,” Kusek said.

“You’re actually paying for

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MagnoliAffaire means fun This girl is having a great time on one of the carnival rides at MagnoliAffaire on Aug. 16. The festivities included a softball tournament and a cruise-in, and a spat of light rain did nothing to dampen the spirits of fair-goers.

Taking care of business Putnam County Board looks at a variety of topics

By Ken Schroeder

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HENNEPIN — The Putnam County Board had a short uneventful agenda of business to cover in its Aug. 11 meeting.

Reports and presentations from committee members filled the meeting’s minutes.

The board passed a resolution to support Workforce Development Week at the request of B.E.S.T. chairperson Pam Furlon.

Furlon told the board last year’s “One More” initiative was a moderate success. The program asked local businesses to consider hiring one more employee when filling a position. As a result of the initiative, Furlon reported 19 people had received work through the initiative.

In other items, the board: • Passed a resolution approving the amendment of the BureauPutnam Area Enterprise Zone.

• Passed a resolution approving a budget increase of $638 for

the County Probation Office. The budget increase will be used to train Tina Bergen, the new probation assistant. Bergen replaces Kerrie Gensini.

• Learned from Putnam County Sheriff Kevin Doyle work would start on the courthouse repairs shortly and should be completed by the end of October.

• Received a reminder from county treasurer Kevin Kunkel the second installment of real estate taxes is due Sept. 9.

• Passed a resolution approving a rate increase for the Bureau Putnam Area Rural Transit service.

• Certified the list of candidates for election judges for the November election.

• Learned no applicants had come forward for the county Ethics Committee commissioner.

• Heard report from county emergency management agency coordinator John Ehrhardt the communications tower at the new building should be erected soon.

• Heard from county engineer Pat Sloan no bids had been offered for the Federal Emergency Management Agency flood repair work.

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MCNABB — The annual Nelson Family Scholarships have been awarded to students from Tonica, Mark, Lostant, McNabb, Hennepin, Granville and Magnolia. Alan J. Brizgis, community bank president of First State Bank, McNabb, and Richard Ashdown serve as trustees of the Nelson Family Trust Scholarship Fund.

The scholarship investments and distributions are made by First State Bank, McNabb.

This year’s recipients are attending colleges of their choice as follows: • Donna Bennett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Bennett of Mark, will be attending classes at Illinois Valley Community College, majoring in elementary education.

• Kelsey Casolari, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Casolari of Lostant, is attending classes at Illinois Valley Community College, majoring in nursing.

• Julia Massino, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Randy Massino of Hennepin, is attending classes at University of Wisconsin, majoring in elementary education.

• Donnie Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Miller of Tonica, plans to attend classes at Illinois State University, majoring in

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This year’s annual Nelson Family Scholarships were awarded to residents from the Tonica, Lostant and Putnam County area. These students include Donnie Miller (from left), Emily Whitney and Donna Bennett. Not pictured are other winners Kelsey Casolari, Julia Massino, Hannah Monroe, Monica Monroe and Leah Rolando. agriculture business management.

• Hannah Monroe and Monica Monroe are the daughters of Mr. and Mrs. John Monroe of McNabb.

Hannah Monroe will be

attending classes at Illinois State University, majoring in agriculture business.

Monica Monroe, plans on attending classes at Parkland College, majoring in agriculture business.

• Leah Rolando, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Rolando of Granville, will be attending classes at Illinois State University, majoring in social work.

• Emily Whitney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bart Whitney of Magnolia, is attending classes at Eastern Illinois University, majoring in elementary education.

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Basically, they’ll work until they run out of 1,500 gallons of oil and 42 tons of rock.”

In other action, the board: • Discussed the current state of the village zoning board. Due to upcoming resignations,

the board will be short a commissioner and at least two members.

Attempts have been made to increase the board’s numbers, but so far no one has come forward to help in the decision-making process.

• Passed an ordinance allowing the village to seek military surplus items for use by the village. Temporary village President Brandi Sand-

berg brought information before the board about a program which allows municipalities to receive military surplus vehicles and equipment for free under specific guidelines.

• Voted to start crosstraining individuals to work in various departments in the public works department. Currently, some key tasks for the village can only

be performed by one or two individuals, which hampers the town’s ability to react to problems during vacation hours for those individuals.

• Voted to allow a resident to use a recently vacated piece of property as a garden under village regulations. The approval waives the sewer rates for the plot, since no sewer facilities will be used in the lot.

Correction In the Granville Board meeting story in the Aug. 13 issue, village treasurer Traci Haage was referred to as village clerk. The cost of posting village ordinances online will be $10,000. The board will be re-examining how special event licenses will be issued.

Bids for the spray coating were scheduled to be opened on Aug. 18. The Putnam County Record regrets the errors.

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Going underground through Putnam County

By Ken Schroeder

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HENNEPIN — When one thinks of the Underground Railroad, it’s usually thought of as one heroic individual in an area or happening far to the east. But the path to freedom for refugees from the south was more than the East Coast or Princeton’s Owen Lovejoy. The Illinois River was one of the main paths for the Underground Railroad, according to Larry McClellan, the guest speaker at the Hennepin branch of the Putnam County Library at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 27.

McClellan served as university professor of sociology and community studies at Governors State University for 18 years. His research and writing focus on historic highways and the Underground Railroad in Illinois will be the center of his program, Fugitive Slaves in Putnam County.

“I’m working on a book on the Underground Railroad in Chicago, which was one of the final stops on the railroad, but you have to know the story of how they got there. The Illinois River was a major route,” McClellan said. “It’s satisfying to know that people

Larry McClellan in Illinois were as dedicated to helping these people reach freedom.”

The Underground Railroad wasn’t just a Civil War-era project. Records show the clandestine movement of refugees starred in the early 1800s with the years 1838 to 1861 being the busiest. McClellan is quick to point out runaway slaves were not the only people who used the Underground Railroad.

“The reality is a lot of people coming out were very deliberate on saving themselves and their families,” McClellan said.

“It wasn’t just slaves. There were hundreds of people who feared for their life during the days of slavery in the South.”

McClellan also said there are some false perceptions of how the railroad worked.

Developing a healthy workplace Health department wins Silver Award

“In the late 1830s, across the state there was a building of a support structure to help others escape.

Local residents came from western Europe and had negative views on slavery,” McClellan said. “Freedom wasn’t granted as soon as slaves reached the north.

They had to go to Canada in order to escape extradition. It’s ironic. They had to leave the Land of the Free in order to become free.”

Records are sketchy on actual stations along the Underground Railroad and today, some families still deny their ancestors’ involvement. Other towns will claim to have been part of the railroad without any true evidence.

“The evidence is out there, but it’s hard to find,” McClellan said. “Part of the popular notion is the information doesn’t exist.

It does exist in county history books from the 1880s and old newspapers. Even then, it still has to be verified. After the Civil War, many towns claimed to be a part of the Underground Railroad, much like all of the claims that ‘George Washington slept here.’

There’s almost always a glimmer of truth, but it’s usually not as fantastic as it’s stated.”

THIS WEEK'S SPECIALS!

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PRINCETON — The Bureau/Putnam County Health Department is one of 32 organizations statewide to receive “Illinois Healthy Worksite Designation.”

The Illinois Department of Public Health announced the 32 organizations were selected for their outstanding worksite health promotion efforts. The Illinois Healthy Worksite Designation was created as part of the statewide We Choose Health Community Transformation Grant, funded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and overseen by the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Sixty-three organizations submitted applications for the Healthy Worksite Designation, with six organizations receiving Gold recognition, 11 receiving Silver designation, and 15 receiving Bronze designation. The Bureau/Putnam County Health Department received the Silver designation.

Diana Rawlings, administrator for the local health department, said the Illinois Healthy Worksite program started locally when

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some exercise, whether walking around the building or doing some stretches. Some of the staff decided to go for bike rides after work. Another idea implemented was the Lunch and Learn program, where a guest speaker was brought into the health department during the lunch hour and talked about different areas of fitness, like stress and bullying in the workplace, self-esteem builders, and ways to develop a healthy lifestyle.

One of the biggest hits of the program has been the establishment of healthy snacks at the health department, with Fogle leading that part of the initiative, Piano said. Also, she and Fogle have sent out encouraging emails to the staff and posted healthy recipes, motivational quotes and fitness tips on the wellness board.

The Healthy Worksite program has definitely helped to develop a more positive atmosphere at the health department, Piano said. This focus on developing a healthier, happier worksite will continue, she added.

The health department is available and eager to work with area schools and businesses to develop their own healthy workplace programs, Piano said.

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the health department received the We Choose Health Grant. The focus was to provide a tool kit for rural communities and businesses to help employees become healthier and happier, which benefits the employee and the employer. The decision was made to try the plan out first at the health department itself, Rawlings said.

“The health department was always looking at ways to improve health in the community, but then we realized we needed to promote health for ourselves,” Rawlings said. “It was a year-long process as the staff found different ways to incorporate many different ways to become healthier into the work day.

Some things worked; some things didn’t. There were barriers to overcome. The whole process has been good, building a sense of team with the staff. I think we have developed a very good tool kit for our staff.

I’m very proud of this Silver designation and very proud of our staff.”

Health educators Becky Piano and Ben Fogle coordinated the program, developing it as a pilot program for the local health department.

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Mautino receives the ‘Jim Guilinger’ Legislative Award SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Frank Mautino received the Illinois Leadership Council for Agriculture Education “Jim Guilinger” Legislative Award at the Illinois State Fair Agriculture Day for his continued support of agriculture education in the state.

“Agriculture is integral to the welfare and economic stability of the state, and requires a continued source of trained and qualified individuals for employment in agriculture,” said Mautino, who is serving his third year as deputy majority leader in the Illinois House of Representatives.

“The fact is, agriculture education works. It serves more and more student high school graduation needs in math, science, language arts, social studies and consumer education.”

According to the council, since 1987, ILCAE has

annually presented the “Jim Guilinger” Legislative Award to state senators and representatives who have supported agricultural education.

“With agriculture education playing such a key role in preparing students for college and career success, it’s important that we have allies in the Legislature who will stand up and express how important this program really is,” the Council’s Chair Vern McGinnis said.

“Representative Mautino has continually supported agriculture education over the years and ensured its funding in the state budget.”

The Illinois Leadership Council for Agricultural Education (ILCAE) formed in 1984 and continues today as a voluntary, grassroots agriculture industry group which is focused on the improvement and expansion of agricultural education.

Illini State Bank receives five-star rating TONICA — Illini State Bank in Tonica has received a five-star rating from BauerFinancial Inc., the nation’s bank rating firm. Illini State Bank has received this honor for 100 straight quarters.

“Illini State Bank’s latest five-star rating is based on March 31 financial data and signifies it is one of the strongest banks in the nation,” BauerFinancial President Karen Dorway said. “Having earned and

maintained a five-star rating for 25 straight years puts Illini State Bank in our most prestigious category as a ‘Best of Bauer Bank.’ Only four percent of the nation’s banks can currently claim this distinction.”

Illini State Bank was established in 1914 and has locations in Lostant, Oglesby and Tonica. Illini State Bank is a member of the FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.

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Bea Verucchi (center seating) is surrounded by some of her children at the 100th anniversary celebration of Verucchi’s Ristorante in Spring Valley in July. Children in the front row (from left) are Paula Tomsha, and Mary Heuser; back row (left to right) Tricia Carls, Barb Deangelo, Dick Verucchi, Buzz Verucchi, Beth Yerly and Joanie Crump.

Verucchi’s Ristorante marks 100th year in business Five generations of Verucchis have worked there

By Lyle Ganther lganther@bcrnews.com

SPRING VALLEY — Five generations of “famiglia” or family has kept the doors open of Verucchi’s Ristorante in Spring Valley, which recently celebrated its 100th year in business.

Verucchi’s was founded by Batista and Elizabeth “Mama” Verucchi in 1914, who were born in Pavullo, Italy, and came to this country to settle in Spring Valley in 1904.

They were married in 1905 and opened the restaurant in 1914 at its current location.

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“Italian people lived in this area of Spring Valley where the restaurant is located,” said Dick Verucchi, one of 10 children of Arthur “Buzz” and Beatrice “Bea” Verucchi. “Grandma was a good cook. She had no recipes. It was just a pinch here and there.”

Batista Verucchi died in 1948, while Elizabeth “Mama” Verucchi passed away in 1975 following a fire in her apartment above the restaurant.

Following the passing of their son, Arthur “Buzz” in 1992 and his son, Jack, in 2002, the restaurant continues to be operated

by Arthur’s wife, Beatrice “Bea” and their nine other children. Richard “Dick,” Barbara, Mary, Paula, Tricia, Tom, Bethie, Arthur “Buzz” Jr. and Joanie.

Several of Bea’s 33 grandchildren are still active in the restaurant’s dining room, and 38 great-grandchildren also make appearances from time to time.

The restaurant started as a grocery store and tavern in the building that used to be the Star Model brewery.

The Venetian Room was added in 1969 to give more dining space to the restaurant and to accommodate the extensive menu of Italian specialties and American dishes.

Arthur “Buzz” Verucchi expanded the restaurant’s dining room, and Verucchi’s Italian Fried Chicken carryout business was added in 1978.

He added the private Modena Dining Room in

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“Dad kept taking up the backyard and swing set with the expansions,” added Dick. “He had a chicken wagon that he took all over to fairs.”

Arthur died in 1992, while his wife, Bea is the matriarch of the Verucchi family at 90 years old.

“Mom is the heart of this family, and she holds the family together,” said Dick.

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Putnam County Court report Driving on suspended license Joshua Lee Foster, 27, Peoria, fined $250 and 22 days in jail.

Driving 15-20 mph above limit James Jones, 49, Ballard, Ky., fined $120.

Jaime Avila, 38, Granville, fined $120.

Mary Carter, 18, Peru, fined $120.

Possession cannabis 2.510 grams Ryan MacDonald, 33, Brighton, Mich., fined $8,500 and 12 months supervision.

Possession cannabis 10-30 grams/1st Hannah Cominsky, 21, Amherst, N.Y., fined $2,378

and nine months supervision.

David Santamaria, 23, Amherst, N.Y., fined $3,313 and 12 months supervision.

Possession cannabis greater than 2.5 grams Adam Thacker, 22, Minnetonka, Minn., fined $2,299 and 12 months supervision.

Property transfers July 11 – Ronald Pletsch and Dorothy Pletsch to Ronald Pletsch as trustee and Dorothy Pletsch as trustee, part northeast 1/4, Section 1, Township 31 north, R1W, exempt.

William Johnson to Patricia Haskins, part southeast fractional 1/4, Section 33, Township 31 north, R2W, exempt.

July 15 – Michael Raffety and Sandra Raffety to Michael Raffety and Sandra Raffety, Lot 30, Block 9, village of Hennepin, exempt.

Thunder Bay Development Corporation and Robert Boyer to Herbert Ferrell and Denise Ferrell, part, southwest 1.4, Section 26, Township 31 north, R2W, $37,000.

Herbert Ferrell to Denise Vodicka formerly known as Denise Ferrell, part southwest 1/4, Section 26, Township 31 north, R2W, exempt.

Thunder Bay Development Corporation and Robert Boyer to Herbert Ferrell and Denise Ferrell, Tract 1: part northwest 1/4, Section 35, Township 31 north R2W, Tract 2: Lot 4, Cape Cloud subdivision, exempt.

Herbert Ferrell to Denise Vodicka, formerly known as Denise Ferrell, Tract 1: Part northwest 1/4, Section 35, Township 31 north, R2W, Tract 2: Lot 4, Cape Cloud Subdivision, exempt.

Joan Cichy, to Gregory Cichy, Felicia Bucholtz, Joan Cichy, Gloria Cichy,

Geoffrey and Susan Tenczar, Lot 231 and 232, Lake Thunderbird, exempt.

July 17 – Steven Birdsley and Delois Birdsley to Robert Finn and Kate Finn, Lot 138, Indian Hills, $158,300.

Daniel Lanning Sr. and Joyce Lynn Lanning to Dane Bollengier and Pamela Bollengier, Lot 15 and 16, Fun Acres, $69,900.

July 18 – Christine Powers to Christine Powers as Trustee, Lot 1, Block 5, Lincolnshire Subdivision, exempt.

Payno’s Burger Bar, L.L.C. to Frederick Tazecaar, part west 1/2, southwest 1/4, Section 15, Township 31 north, R1W, $136,000.

Jon Fox to Darrin Schierer and Patricia Schierer as to an undivided one-third interest, Lot 122, Indian Hills, exempt.

Andrew Reyes to Cody Grandadam, part northest 1/4, Section 24, Township 32 north, R2W, $6,990.

July 21 – James Culjan and Beth Culjan to Justin Harris, Lot 214, Indian Hills, $2,200.

Nancy Carlson to Matthew Fiorentini and Jennifer Fiorentini, Lot 22 and Lot 23, Newton H. Colby’s third addition, village of Granville, $89,500.

July 24 – Stephen Sloan as trustee to Jamie Sloan, Lot 316, Indian Hills, exempt.

Archibald Hopkins and Judith Hopkins to Douglas Veronda and Lauren Veronda, Lot 3, Deer

Creek Estates, $22,000.

July 28 – Chicago Title Land Trust company as successor trustee to First State Bank as trustee, part southwest 1/4, Section 6, Township 31 north, R1W, exempt.

Aug. 1 — Nicholas Van Wingerden and Marjorie Van Wingerden to VW Properties, LLC, rural property, $526, 550.

Aug. 4 — Lake Thunderbird Association to Randall Balensiefen and Tara Balensiefen, Lot 123, Lake Thunderbird Hills, $3,000.

Putnam County Clerk to Putnam County as trustee, lot 578, Lake Thunderbird Hills 3, exempt.

Putnam County Clerk to Putnam County as trustee, lot 58, Indian Hills, exempt.

Putnam County Clerk to Putnam County as trustee, lot 88, Indian Hills, exempt.

Putnam County Clerk to Putnam County as trustee, lot 163, Indian Hills, exempt.

Putnam County Clerk to Putnam County as trustee, lot 197, Indian Hills, exempt.

Putnam County Clerk to Putnam County as trustee, lot 233, Indian Hills, exempt.

Aug. 6 — Mildred Noonan and Patrick Noonan, as co-trustees to James Vohs and Ashley Vohs, parcel 1, lot 7, Lake View Drive Addition and parcel 2, lot 8, Lake View Drive Addition.

Meeting Calendar Aug. 20 Hennepin Village Board, 6 p.m., Hennepin Village Hall

Aug. 21 Magnolia Village Board, 7 p.m., Magnolia Village Hall

Obituaries Stanley Kays MCNABB — Stanley H. Kays, 96, of McNabb died on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2014, at his residence.

Stanley was born June 21, 1918, in rural McNabb to John Byrd Kays and Luella Sarah (Johnston) at home on their farm. He was the youngest of seven children.

He married Pat Tuetken on Jan. 20, 1978, in Alton, Ill. He started his career on the river in February 1937 as a mess boy, sailor man and deck hand on the stern wheeler steamboat, E.D. Kenna owned by Ohio River Company. In February 1939, he worked as a deckhand on the W.AA. Shephard (a towboat) owned by the Central Barge Line. Later that year he worked as a cook and deckhand on the M/V Kenton and then a deckhand and second mate on the M/V Alexander McKenzie. In 1940, he became mate on the M/V Sylivia T and by 1941 was captain and pilot on several vessels including the M/V Kenton, M/V Kosmos, M/V Mustang, M/V Brokamp, M/V Resoult and M/V Sylvia T. Stan’s early career also included time working on the M/V Calumet on the Illinois River, but he also navigated the Mississippi, Tennessee, Monogahela, Kanawa, Tiger and Ohio rivers. From 1947 to 1950,

Stan served as chief engineer and assistant engineer on the M/V Runie, Sylvia T and Calumet.

In 1950, Stanley Kays Stan moved to shore as foreman of the repair gang in Joliet for Central Barge Line, which was then bought by Valley Line in 1952. In 1955, Federal Barge Line hired Stan as the Chicago area manager. 1960 brought another change for Stan as Material Service offered him a job as marine superintendent which he kept until 1962 when he went to work for Joliet Marine Supply, a division of Union Mechling, as general manager. From 1968 to 1969, Stan worked as marine superintendent for Wisconsin barge.

In 1969, Stan made his last change as he found a home at SCNO Barge Lines, working a marine superintendent in Hartford, Ill. Stan made the facility of “Mr. Cole” a well known feature to vessels working the Missouri River.

Stan developed a team of employees that did vessel repairs, barge maintenance and salvage. He led the group of captains and pilots that navigated the Missouri River and helped SCNO become a leader on the Missouri River.

In 1978, Stan was asked

to manage the SCNO fleet in Luling, La., which he accepted, and where he worked until his retirement in 1988.

Stan Kays is well known in the river industry and his contributions to the training and development of so many people that continue to be industry leaders today is amazing. Stan is truly one of the pioneers of the modern day tow boating industry.

Survivors are his wife, Pat of McNabb: one son Stanley A. Kays of Houston, Texas; two daughters, Judy Terando of McNabb and Kathy Mekley of McNabb; one stepson, Kenneth Maxeiner of Lake Charles, La.; 15 grandchildren; 10 greatgrandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers; two sisters; two sons-in-law, Mark Terando and Bob Mekley; and one stepson; and one stepdaughter.

A Celebration of Life will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at the DysartCofoid Funeral Chapel in Granville. Cremation rites have been accorded.

Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Putnam County Ambulance or St. Margaret’s Hospice.

Online condolences may be made to Stanley’s family at www.dcfuneral.com.

Hazel Wilfong GRANVILLE — Hazel I. Wilfong, 83, of Granville passed away at 2:40 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, 2014, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

Cremation has been accorded and there will be no services.

The Helmer-Shields Funeral Home in Granville is assisting the family with arrangements.

Marian Christmann OTTAWA — Marian Christmann, 74, of Ottawa passed away Sunday, Aug. 17, 2014, at the Ottawa Pavilion Nursing Center.

Arrangements are pending at the Helmer-Shields Funeral Home in Granville.

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Walking the road not chosen Editor’s note: The following is another column in the ongoing series by former BCR Staff Writer Barb Kromphardt and her battle with breast cancer.

Despite my fears, I did wake up after my biopsy. Since I didn’t have general anesthesia, I woke up pretty quickly and easily, and after getting a list of instructions from the nurse, my husband drove me home, where I collapsed into bed for a couple of hours of sleep.

Recovering from COMMENTARY the biopsy was easier than waiting for the results, which came several days later.

With my surgeon’s telephone call, I became one of about 60,000 women who will be diagnosed this year with ductal carcinoma in situ, a cancer that is contained in the milk ducts in the breast.

I still have the notepad I grabbed as soon he called.

The surgeon said there were cancer cells present, but they were not invasive. (That must have been important to him to stress to me because I have it written down several times.)

DCIS is considered a Stage 0 cancer because it hasn’t spread outside the ducts, unlike invasive breast cancer.

DCIS can develop into invasive breast cancer, but when treated promptly, has a 10-year survival rate near 100 percent.

The frequency of DCIS is increasing because of the increased use of mammography. The “sparkling” cells that showed up on my first mammogram were far too small to have been felt by touch. DCIS now accounts for about one in five of every case of breast cancer diagnosed.

DCIS can be found in one location – single focus – or a few locations close together – multi-focal. Unfortunately, mine was multi-focal, and some of the cancer cells he removed were uncomfortably close to the edge of the tissue he removed. That meant there could still be cancer cells lurking in my body.

And that meant another surgical procedure, a lumpectomy this time.

“We’re going to take more tissue from the same area, just to be sure,” he told me.

The surgeon had told me the bad news – that I had cancer – and he’d told me some good news – that it wasn’t invasive breast cancer.

But he hadn’t answered the question I was most afraid of.

You see, I have two daughters, and the thought that I might have passed this disease on to them was unbearable.

This time it was blessedly good news.

The surgeon said that DCIS doesn’t seem to have a hereditary factor, and it was likely that the risk to my daughters had not increased just because their mother had it. I thanked the Good Lord for that one.

After I hung up the phone, I sat there processing the news.

What I had most feared had come true. There was cancer in my breast.

But after all the fears and tears and fervent prayers, at last I knew. There was a path forward to follow, and now I could get started.

But first I had to tell my family.

My husband was ... and has been, my rock through all of this. After dealing with initial fears that his wife was going to die, he gathered his strength so he could be my strength. His good friends and learning everything he could about DCIS helped him so much.

It was harder telling my children. As their mother I wanted to protect them. I didn’t want them to worry too much about me.

But I was selfish, too. I needed their love and support to help me get through this.

I told my sister, who suffered with me. And I was glad my mom and dad were gone because I don’t know how I could have ever put this burden on them.

And then there were my friends. Dear God, was I lucky with my friends. They listened to me, prayed for me and shared their own stories of struggles. They could even get mad for me when I dealt with a medical professional who viewed me as a disease to be treated, not a scared person with a disease.

But scared or not, it was time to move ahead. My next appointment with the surgeon was set for a few days later.

Barb Kromphardt, currently of Columbus, Ind., was a reporter for the Bureau County Republican and interim managing editor of the Tonica News and the Putnam County Record. She can be reached at bkromps@yahoo.com.

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On the street

What was your favorite vacation and why?

“I like going down to the Lake of the Ozarks every year. Its enjoyable. We have a boat, so we go out on the water and have a good time.”

Justin Sullivan, LaSalle

“We went to Florida, visited Disney. It was nice to get away to go and see all my family. It was great.

We all got together. Our family has 30 people.”

Maria Levine, Granville

“Probably the Lake of the Ozarks shoot out. Its boat races. They see how fast they can go for about four miles. They go about 200 miles per hour. The fastest we saw once was 210 miles per hour.”

Matt Kostellic, Hennepin

“We went to Belize and Cozumel on a cruise.

I went with my entire family. We celebrated my grandparents’ 50th wedding anniversary.”

Katie Okeefe, Granville

“My favorite vacation is going to Wrigley Field seeing the Cubs.

I’ve been a Cub fan since 1945. The first game I saw was then.

It was even the first time I had been to Chicago. My friend, Doug Maize took me from the railroad station in LaSalle; we went to the train station in Chicago and took the “L” out to Wrigley Field. It was a big experience for me; I had never been off the farm.”

Darrell Alleman, Granville

Considerations by Nedda We all have a long list of reasons to be grateful. In fact, it is suggested we occasionally remind ourselves of those reasons. Good mental health and all.

We have great growing weather, lovely changes in seasons, great soil for crops and livestock. It has made most of us able to make up a good life. As older folks, we have seen many seasons, changes around the world, and astounding advances in science and medicine.

We have all benefited by the good efforts and intentions of others.

With all these gifts, we would think that all have an equal chance to make a good life. We really all know

Nedda Simon COMMENTARY better than that, and even some elders are having a tough time.

We can pay back for those gifts.

Thousands of seniors volunteer, but we can do a lot more. Time given is precious, and we all see organizations asking for people to sign up even for a day, a week. Volunteer hours translate into money for nonprofits. They can show it as match when applying for grants, etc.

Funny thing about helping others. We learn more about how others live, the organization’s needs and goals, meet new people, and how to better work with others. It has been said before, the volunteers get so much more from the experience. Of course, it tells us again how lucky we are to be able to live in this country.

We have no excuses not to help.

It does not take much. We all can do something. Just find a cause and call them.

Nedda Simon of rural Princeton can be reached at neddasimon@ ymail.com.

Letters THETO Editor Mautino is good for the Illinois Valley To the Editor, State Rep. Frank Mautino is an experienced leader who works for the benefit of everyone in the district — regardless of political party; and everyone — regardless of political party — benefits from his work. When somebody walks into Frank’s office and asks for his help, he don’t ask what political party they belong to he just helps them successfully resolve their problems. Mautino has the skill and experience to do it.

I was mayor of Granville for 12 years and on the council for eight, and

when we needed anything, Frank Mautino was there for us. When the 2004 tornado devastated Granville, Mautino was on site to evaluate the damage immediately and worked tirelessly to help us rebuild. When the fire destroyed many buildings downtown, my council and I turned to state Rep. Frank Mautino for help in rebuilding. When we needed grant money for infrastructure improvements and recreational facilities, Mautino was there for us and came through for us.

The bottom line is this: Republicans and Democrats who care about the area and want to keep building on the solid foundation that state Rep.

Frank Mautino has helped our communities building should be supporting Mautino. He is a proven, effective leader who has brought great benefits to the communities he represents.

Robert A. Borri Granville

Fun at the Field of Dreams To the Editor, This is to acknowledge the great time Diana and I had on Aug. 8 at Darrell and Jeanne Alleman’s Field of Dreams north of Granville. Thanks to their hospitality and 10 sponsors, we were able to watch the Field of Dreams ball players from Iowa interact with

local youth ball teams, enjoy pork chops, hot dogs, popcorn and soda, visit with friends and watch an outdoor movie, the 25th anniversary of “Field of Dreams” starring Kevin Costner and James Earl Jones. The giant screen was set up in centerfield of the ball park and reminded me of long ago when Hennepin used to show movies in the park.

This is what I love about rural areas, events like last night. So thanks again to Darrell, Jeanne and the sponsors; we had a great time.

There’s two kinds of people in the world: those who live in Putnam County and those who wish they did!

Pat O’Connor Magnolia

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Sports Lady Pumas take three this week

By Dixie Schroeder

dschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com

MCNABB — The Putnam County Junior High School Lady Pumas took on the Logan Lady Lions of Princeton on Aug. 15 and won in a strong decision, 16-1.

Haley Cioni, (4-1) earned the win, going five innings and giving up two hits, one earned run and tossing three strikeouts. Lindsey DiazDeLeon was catcher in the contest.

Offensively DiazDeLeon led the Lady Pumas, going three for three at the plate, with three RBI, two stolen bases and scoring four runs. Maddie Hultz went two for four, with three RBI, two stolen bases and two runs scores. Maddy Vacca hit one for three with two RBI, while Rylee Liles, Charleigh Holmes and Madi Solomon all hit one for two in the contest.

The Lady Pumas took both games of a doubleheader against Dunlap Valley on Aug. 14. In the first game, The Lady Pumas won 9-1. Winning pitcher was Cioni who threw seven innings, allowing only one earned run, three walks and striking out nine. DiazDeLeon was catcher in the contest.

Heavy hitters in the contest included DiazDeLeon who wen three for four and Vacca who hit three for three. Solomon and Hultz also went two for three in the game.

In the second game, the Lady Puma batters opened a serious offensive thrust with a final winning score of 18-1. Vacca again went three for three and Morgan Hundley was two for two.

Winning pitcher was Solomon who gave up one unearned run and two walks while striking out seven in five innings of play.

Head coach for the Lady Pumas is Chris Walker, assisted by Lynette Olson. The next home game for the Lady Pumas will be a doubleheader starting at 10 a.m. on Aug. 23.

PCR photo/Ken Schroeder

Lindsey DiazDeLeon scores the first run of the game against the Princeton Logan Lady Lions on Aug. 15.

PCR photo/Dixie Schroeder

PCJH Puma Chance Mayers scores the first run of the doubleheader against Peru Parkside on Aug. 16.

PCJH Pumas take doubleheader

By Dixie Schroeder

dschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com

MCNABB — The Putnam County Junior High School Pumas opened the 2014 baseball season by taking both ends of a doubleheader on Aug. 16 against Peru Parkside.

In game one, the Pumas struck early in the bottom of the first inning with Chance Mayers and Caleb Wright hitting singles and Max Magana doubling them home for two RBI in the inning. After a third run, the next scoring opportunity came in the bottom of the fifth inning for the Pumas where Mayers and Daniel Sabotta earned walks and were advanced when a fielder’s choice by Wright gave the Pumas runners at first and third. The next at bat had Magana hitting a towering fly to left field that was misplayed, allowing both Mayers at third and Wright at first to score. This was the difference in the game and the Pumas won by a final score of 5-3.

Luke Carlson and Brandon Holmes combined their pitching efforts allowing only five hits over six innings along with three walks and nine strikeouts.

In game two, the Pumas won under the ten run rule with a final score of 14-4. The Puma scoring came in the first and fourth innings of the game. In the first inning, Sabotta had two at bats with an RBI single as well as an RBI double. Pitcher Caleb Tonozzi helped his own efforts with a two run triple and Nolan Whitney hit a two run RBI single. RBI singles were also hit in the first by Luke Olson and Mayers. The Pumas cruised into the top of the second with 11 hits and 11 runs.

In the fourth inning, the Puma bats struck again with Mayers hitting a double for an RBI and Aaron Cimei hitting an RBI single. Olson also had a fielder’s choice RBI. The Pumas finished the game with 14 runs and 15 hits.

Tonozzi was the pitcher of record, giving up four runs on four hits to Parkside. He also had four strikeouts and two walks.

Head coach for the Pumas is Jared Sale. The next game for the Pumas is Aug. 21 at 4:30 p.m. at Midland.

PCR photo/Dixie Schroeder

Luke Carlson pitches to a batter in the first game of the doubleheader on Aug. 16 against Peru Parkside.

Putnam County Hall of Fame seeks nominees

By Dixie Schroeder

dschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com

GRANVILLE — The Putnam County High School Athletic Hall of Fame needs help. The committee needs help from the community to nominate deserving athletes to be considered for a place in the Hall of Fame.

Athletes from the almost 50 year history in Putnam County schools can be nominated by printing out and completing forms from the district website. A person who wishes to nominate an athlete will need to know what sports he or she participated in as well as the year that person graduated from Putnam County High School. The Hall of Fame committee will also wish to review awards received by the student athlete while in high school as well as any information on their post high school athletic career if applicable. This could include the sports a potential nominee participated in at the college level as well as how many years they

participated and awards they earned.

Members of the Hall of Fame committee will be meeting in October and November each year to review applications and choose the new Hall of Fame Class.

Committee members include Darrell Alleman, Mike Gonet, Joe Massino and Joey Ohnesorge. Massino was happy to be asked to serve on this committee.

“I was asked to serve on this selection committee because I have been involved in Putnam County high school boys and girls athletics since the consolidation of schools in the mid 1960’s,” Massino said. “As a former teacher, coach, athletic director and principal from the time of consolidation until my retirement in 1994 I have been able to see all of our outstanding athletes and teams. Since that time I have attended many games and have continued to see many of our fine athletes and teams represent our school.”

Massino also gives a nod to the rich history of athletics and the participants at Putnam County High School and notes the committee needs the community’s help.

“Putnam County High School has been in existence for almost 50 years. We should be proud that we have had so many outstanding athletes and teams over that span of time,” he said. “Our committee, with the help of community members, will do our best to select individuals and teams who have helped develop the great tradition of Putnam County high school athletics. I am honored to serve on this committee.”

Criteria which will be used to evaluate the candidates for the Hall of Fame include: an athlete’s exemplary achievements and recognition in their chosen field and outstanding citizenship and leadership qualities.

The nominated athlete will also be evaluated on the meritorious contribution he or she has made to society as well as demonstrating these qualities that will inspire the students of Putnam County High School in the pursuit of excellence.

Applications will need to be mailed to Putnam County High School, in care of the Putnam County Hall of Fame Committee, 402 E. Silverspoon Ave., Granville.

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Ali Ciucci scores in Prep Tour Putnam County resident Ali Ciucci participated in the Prep Tour at the El Paso Golf Club. Ciucci made a birdie putt on hole 17 of the 18 hole course. She shot a 53 on the front nine and a 48 on the back nine for an overall Putnam County head coach Amy Kreiser talks with her varsity volleyball team about the upcoming volleyball cam- score of 101 and a fourth place finish. Ciucci will next paign for the Lady Panthers at the first practice of the season. The Lady Panthers will take on Kewanee Wethersfield participate in the Illinois Elementary School Association at 6 p.m. Aug. 25 in an away contest for their first game of the season.

(IESA) State Tournament on Sept. 13 in Peoria.

PCR photo/Dixie Schroeder

PCHS officially starts 2014 volleyball season

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Lady Pumas Above, Maddie Hultz squares up to bunt during the first inning of the Aug. 15 games against the Princeton Lady Lions. Below, PCJH Lady Puma Hailey Cioni pitches to a Princeton Logan Lady Lion batter.

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Community Northern Illinois Valley Shrine Club will host screening clinic on Aug. 27 PERU — The Northern Illinois Valley Shrine Club of Peru will hold a screening clinic for Shriners Hospitals for Children from 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 27 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2000 Luther Drive, Peru.

Parents and guardians of children who might benefit from the services provided by Shriners Hospitals for Children are invited to this free screening and evaluation clinic. A doctor will be available to screen patients for conditions treated at Shriners Hospitals for Children in Chicago.

Shriners Hospitals for Children provide treatment for children up to age 18 with orthopedic conditions, spinal cord

injuries, cleft lip and palate, and burns.

“Children eligible for care will receive all services in a family centered environment, regardless of the patient’s ability to pay,” said Bill Thomas of Peru. “Our Shriners Hospitals provide the best care available anywhere and we really want to help wherever we can,” he added.

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Visions support group meeting SPRING VALLEY — Visions, a support group for anyone with any type of visual problem, will meet from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Aug. 21 in St. Margaret’s first floor presentation room.

Visions meets regularly on the first and third Thursday of each month from 12:30 to 2 p.m. For more information, call 815-664-1440.

LPHS Future Business Leaders make donation LASALLE — The LaSalle-Peru Township High School Future Business Leaders of America recently donated a specialized tricycle to the local I-80 Chapter of AMBUCS. The tricycle was then presented to Alex Munson of Magnolia.

The focus of the local chapter of AMBUCS is to identify and evaluate children and adults for specialized bicycles, and to procure funding for them.

These specially designed cycles provide therapeutic benefits to children and adults, as well as enhancing their quality of life. These bikes can be hand and/ or foot powered and can be adapted to fit almost any physical disability.

The bikes help to improve fitness, coordination, increase self-esteem and, most importantly, give freedom and the experience of riding a bike independently. The recipients of these specially designed bikes would more than likely not be able to afford nor find a bike that is adaptable to their needs.

Children and adults are referred by a physical or occupational therapist or parent/grandparent. At that time they are able to

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Local therapists, parents and interested parties formed the local chapter in spring 2013.

Missy Bertolino is a representative of AMBUCS.

“We have been able to donate 25 bikes to deserving individuals thus far and we have 10 on a waiting list. Word of our organization is starting to spread and we average a call a week to ‘put my child/my grandson or granddaughter on a bike, and let them ride,’” she said.

The local AMBUCS chapter generally services clients in LaSalle, Bureau, and Putnam counties.

The amount needed to purchase a bike can range from $450 to $1,000 depending upon the size of the bike and the special adaptations needed.

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To the Editor, The Putnam County Veterans of Foreign Wars Post would like to thank everyone for support the post fundraiser at Mark Day on Aug. 2.

The village of Mark let us have a good stand to sell hot dogs and garlic sausage made fresh that

local veterans who have served in areas of combat or their families in need of assistance, call our organization. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Post at 401 Laughlin St. in Granville.

For more information call 815-228-6739.

Michael Hooper Quartermaster, Putnam County Veterans of Foreign Wars

Births Announced King Shawn and Caitlyn King of Hennepin are the parents of a daughter, Arya, born Aug. 1 at St. Margaret’s Hospital. She weighed 9 pounds, 6 ounces and measured 20 1/2 inches in length.

Ford Nicole Wachs and Travis Ford of DePue are the parents of a daughter, Gianna AnnMarie, born Aug. 2 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. She weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces, and measured 20 inches in length. She was welcomed home by one brother, Camron Davis, 7, and three sisters, Shakyia Winfert, 17, Iesha Charbonneau, 13, and Anecia Wachs, 11.

Maternal grandparents are Brian and Jill Wachs of DePue. Paternal grandmother is Mary Ann Ford of Streator. Great-grandparents are Bea Wachs of Granville, Bill and Jane Struglinski of DePue, and Mary Lou Banks of Streator.

Holst Matt and Janice (Lesch) Holst of Granville are the parents of a daughter, Madelyn Jayne, born July 11 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She weighed 4 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 18 1/2 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are the late Janice Lesch and John Lesch of LaSalle. Paternal grandparents are Jerrilyn Holst of Batavia and Patrick Holst of Granville.

••• Items for the Community section can be emailed to news@putnamcountyrecord.com.

Kelly Marie Testin of Wenona and Ryan William Ethan Wink of Standard were united in marriage Aug. 2 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Wenona.

She is the daughter of Mike and Pam Testin of Wenona. He is the son of Karri McCoy of Galesburg and the late Ronald Wink.

A reception for the couple was held at Grand Bear Lodge in Utica.

The bride is a 2009 graduate of Fieldcrest High School and received a degree in 2014 from Illinois Central College in Peoria. She has graduated from Dental Hygiene School.

The groom is a 2008 graduate of Putnam County High School. He is employed at Burroughs Ag Service in Toluca.

The couple is making its home in Varna.

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Game winners announced at the M-P Fair HENRY — The M-P Fair Special Events Committee sponsored many contests for the 2014 Fair.

In the spirit of the Out To Sea-AFair theme, an Ocean Search contest was held on the fairgrounds for children 12 and under. The firstplace winner was Braden Schrock of Henry, the second-place winner was Jerica Kull of Washburn and the third-place winner was Bryce Fallon of Henry.

Another themed event was the Dolphin Hunt, held in the local parks of Marshall and Putnam counties. The winner of the $25 drawing for finding the clay dolphin was Rebecca Weers of Lacon.

Opening the M-P Fair was the popular Kroger Kookie Stacking contest. In the age group 7 and under, first place went to Brady Schrock of Henry, second place to Harper Schrock of Henry and third place to Rachel Eckert of Henry. In the 8 to 12 age group, Kylee Cook of Toluca was in first place, Riley Rueter of Henry in second place and Alec Neuhalfen of Putnam in third place.

The highest kookie stackers for the 13 and older group included first place for Amy Story of Henry, second place for Larry Story of Henry and third place for Doris Bachman of Putnam.

The chalk drawing contest, part of Family Fun Night held on July 10, included children 11 and under. In the 7 and under age group, Braiden Brooks of Chillicothe placed first, Olivia Thornton of Henry placed second and Khloe Barisch of Toluca placed third. Winners of the 8 to 11 group include first place Kylee Cook of Toluca, second place Nadia Kessling of Henry and third place Cassie Johnson of Magnolia.

Friday at the fair started with Flipper Follies, games for children 12 and under. Games included Crab Grab, Water Gun Target, Find the Shells and Fish Walk.

Crazy cookie decorating contest winners for 7 years old and under included first place for Claira Kenny of Kentucky, second place for Kendra Story of Henry and third place for Sam Nauman of Henry. In the 8 to

12 year-olds, the winners were first place for Braden Schrock of Henry, second place for Sophia Brown of Magnolia and third place for Kylee Cook of Toluca.

The decorated raw potato contest had 39 entries this year. The 7 and under group winners included first place for Samantha Nauman of Henry, second place for Lane Kocher of Henry and third place for Abbie Stonbay of Henry. In the 8 to 13 age category, the winners were first place for Kylee Cook of Toluca, second place for Levi Warner of Lacon and third place for Olivia Steed of Ohio. Sibyl Schrock of Henry placed first, Lynn Cook of Toluca came in second place and Mary Jane Thornton of Henry received third place in the 14 and older age group.

Winning the nursing home/caregiver exhibit items was St. Joseph Home of Lacon in first place and in a tie for second place was Heartland Health Care Center of Henry and Heritage Manor of Chillicothe.

Next year’s theme will be “Barn In The U.S. A-Fair” on July 8-12.

IVCC prepares for fall theater season OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College’s theatre department will be busy this fall with four productions — all performed off campus as the Cultural Centre undergoes upgrades.

Leading the season will be the musical comedy spoof “Dames At Sea,” a tap-dancing, loving lampoon of 1930’s backstage musicals.

Under the direction and choreography of Don Grant Zellmer, the fast-paced, tune-filled show follows the girl from Centerville who comes to Broadway and goes on to save the big show when the reigning egotistical diva gets seasick, and in the tradition of Busby-Berkley musicals, becomes a Broadway sensation.

“Dames At Sea” will be performed in St. Bede’s Little Theatre Oct. 16-19 and 23-26.

One week later, in celebration of the Halloween season, a return of the successful storyteller show will play on the St. Bede stage one night only Oct. 30: “Spooky Tales Shaken and Heard II.”

Under the direction of theatre instructor Dr. David A. Kuester and professional storyteller Trish Kelly, the show is a collection of scary tales told by individuals. Rounding out the cast is the IVCC Show Choir, under the direction of Zellmer, performing Halloween-themed numbers.

In November, the department will present theatre for children at the Hegeler-Carus Mansion, “Grunella The Story Stealer,” an original work by director Kuster.

Playing Nov. 13-15, with multiple shows per day, the show features much audience involvement as Grunella tries to hijack fairy tales and make herself the star of each instead of the princesses — all of whom have lost their memories due to her spell.

With the help of Fairy Godmother, Enchantra, and the audience, plans and spells are put in place to thwart Grunella’s plans.

The IVCC Show Choir, under Zellmer’s direction and choreography, will cap the semester with a

holiday musical revue at St. Bede Dec. 5-6 with “Jingle Bell Jukebox,” a fast-paced singing and dancing revue featuring traditional and pop sounds of the season.

The show will also feature holidaythemed comedy by the IVCC Improv Team, under the direction of Kuester, and the IVCC Choir, under the direction of Norman Engstrom.

Auditions are Aug. 27 and 28 for all productions and are open to students and community members. Audition details will be released soon.

“The cast of our spring musical, Gypsy, was made up of about onethird community members; we value their dedication and involvement,” said Kuester. “By having this mix of all ages and backgrounds, our productions are a combination of both an educational opportunity for students, and a performing outlet for community members interested in theatre, dance, music and improvisational skills. IVCC presents another community theatre opportunity for the many performers in the area.”

Marshall-Putnam SWCD fish and tree sale HENRY — The Marshall-Putnam Soil and Water Conservation District is taking orders for its fall fish and tree sale. This year, it offers fruit trees, evergreens, ground covers, perennials, hedging plants

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HENRY — The first passenger train to stop in Henry in more than 30 years is coming on Sept.

13.

The public is encouraged to experience the 45-minute train ride from Henry to Chillicothe. A 45-minute layover in Chillicothe allows time to stretch legs and check out local vendors before returning passengers back to Henry.

Iowa Interstate Railroad will be providing the 1950 vintage passenger cars plus a diesel locomotive on each end. Three round trips will be made, departing at 9 a.m., 11:50 a.m. and 2:40 p.m. from the track in front of the Henry Fire Department, 220 Railroad Ave. Round trip tickets cost $14 for adults and $7 for children ages 5 to 12.

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chased in Henry at the following locations: Heartland Bank, Henry State Bank, Henry Fire Department, Read Bros.

True Value and Wilson’s Insurance Agency. They also may be purchased from individual firemen.

In Hennepin they are for sale at North Central Bank.

In Lacon, tickets may be purchased from individual firemen. Tickets are color coded for each trip and passengers must depart and return at the times stated on their ticket.

A ramp will be provided for access on to the train.

There is no heat, air conditioning or restroom.

Vendors and entertainment will be located along Railroad Avenue. This unique trip is a fundraiser for the Henry and LaconSparland fire departments.

IVCH 5K now a Starved Rock Runners circuit race PERU — Now in its fourth year, the annual Illinois Valley Community Hospital Healthy Choices, Healthy You Fall Fitness 5K has been added to the list of official Starved Rock Runners Ltd. circuit races.

Sponsored by the hospital’s Center for Physical Rehabilitation and Aquatics, the race will get underway at 9 a.m. on Sept. 6, at Washington Park in Peru.

The IVCH 5K, which is listed as SRRL Circuit Race No. 15, also features computerized chip timing meaning runners can get their times as soon as they finish, technical T-shirts for all entrants who preregister by Sept. 3, cash prizes for setting a new course or age group record and a pie feast immediately after the race.

Non-competitive walkers are also invited to enter, and there will be a free kids’ challenge run

following the race.

Awards will be presented to the overall male and female winners and to the Top 3 finishers in each male and female age group. The age groups start at 9 and under and continues through age 80 and older.

The entry fee is $18 if received before Sept. 1 and $22 after, including on race day, when registration will start at 7 a.m.

Runners and walkers can register online at www. runrace.net or download an application form at www.starvedrockrunners.org. Entry forms are also available at the IVCH rehab center next to the Illinois Valley YMCA and at the West Street information desk at IVCH. For more information, call Jim Schaefer at 815780-3208 or send a message to IVCHFall5k@hotmail.com.

Holmstrom-Esterdahl reunion WENONA — The 110th annual Holmstrom-Esterdahl reunion will be held Aug. 31 at the Wenona City Park.

A potluck dinner will be held at 12:30 p.m. Attendees should bring dishes to pass, table service, games they would like to play and pictures and stories to share.

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IVCC to spur fall enrollment with free class OGLESBY — To spur fall enrollment, Illinois Valley Community College will offer a free three-hour class to a specific student population, IVCC President Jerry Corcoran announced at a recent board meeting.

The initiative will target more than 170 prospective students who have applied for financial aid but have not yet enrolled.

Interim Associate Vice President for Student Services Mark Grzybowski said, “Looking at completed FAFSAs, we found a number of these students fell just short of eligibility for Pell and MAP awards, or qualified and received a small amount.

“We believe some of these students will enroll if offered an additional incentive,” he said.

The initiative, funded by a $30,000 gift from the IVCC Foundation, will offer the free course to the first 90 students from the group who enroll in at least six hours.

“We owe the Foundation board and 21st Century Scholars Society members a debt of gratitude for making this possible,” said Corcoran. The Society put up half the money.

Specific questions about the incentive should be directed to Financial Aid Director Patty Williamson at 815224-0440.

In other business, the board approved a tentative 2015 budget.

Operating revenues are projected to be over $21.5 million, $187,404 down from 2014 including a projected 1.2 percent drop in EAV. The budget will be balanced by not

filling 11 full- and part-time hiring requests and an 11.7 percent decrease in utility expenses due to low utility rates and fiber-optic installation, among other factors.

The overall budget, which includes $2 million from the state for ongoing construction, contains $36.1 million in revenues – a 13 percent decrease – and $38.5 million in expenditures – an 11 percent decrease.

In other business, the board approved: • Radio advertising contracts with four stations totaling $69,479.

• The purchase of $54,000 in janitorial supplies from Interline Brands of Peoria and $21,460 in elevator maintenance services from ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corporation, also of Peoria.

• Expending up to $55,000 through WEX fuel cards for the Truck Driver Training program.

• A one-year extension of the maintenance contract with Daikin Applied Americas for six McQuay chillers for $56,665.

• The hiring of Robyn Schiffman as Dean of English, Mathematics and Education effective Aug. 11. Schiffman, an associate professor of English/Literature at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison, N.J., earned her Ph.D. in comparative literature from the University of Chicago.

• Purchase of network core and edge switches to increase the college’s bandwidth from 1 gigabyte to 10 at a cost of $437,687. Network and Internet use has increased dramatically as more faculty stream video and utilize

other online resources in the classroom. In addition, trustees approved the $35,085 purchase of two Dell servers and a storage array.

• A proposal from First Agency for student athlete coverage for $34,420 and the $3,251 bid of Ramza Insurance Group for catastrophic athlete coverage.

• The $18,650 bid of Universal Asphalt and Excavating for pavement repair, sealing and marking of roadways.

• A 36-month copier rental agreement with Illinois Valley Business Equipment for $43,999.

• Seeking bids for removal of 45 dead ash trees across campus.

• A $39,500 contract with Chamlin & Associates to prepare construction documents and act as the construction manager for the 18-spot ADA parking lot to be constructed near the middle entrance to the Peter Miller Community Technology Center.

• Release of closed session minutes from Feb. 21, 2001, and June 18 and Aug. 20, 2013.

The board learned: • Bryan Clark resigned as public services librarian July 3 to accept another position and will be replaced on an interim basis by part-time library technician Stephanie King.

• The 18th annual IVCC Foundation golf outing raised more than $10,000.

• Corcoran is working with fellow presidents to determine the feasibility of Illinois community colleges offering bachelor’s degrees in applied technology and applied science.

Peru Public library to host program Sept. 11 PERU – “Wiggles and Giggles,” a program for children ages 1 to 3, will begin at 10 a.m. Sept. 11 at the Peru Public library.

The program introduces the fun of music, movement, finger plays and songs to toddlers.

Story time, for children ages 3 to 5 begins Sept. 17 and is held every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.

Artisan Market planned PRINCETON — The second annual Hornbaker Gardens Artisan Market will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 6.

The event includes an art market with 30 artists selling their original work in a variety of mediums, including wood carving, jewelry, pottery, mosaic tile, water color, collage, drawing, mixed media, metalart, photography, painting, folk art, blown glass and more.

There will also be wine tasting with August Hill Winery, food being served

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F13110465 HSFL IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY- HENNEPIN, ILLINOIS Household Finance Corporation III ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) Sandra M. Sommerfeldt; Unknown ) Owners and Non-Record Claimants ) Defendants. ) 14 CH 1 Property Address: 30 Wood Drive, Putnam, Illinois 61560 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on July 17, 2014, I, Sheriff, Kevin Doyle of Putnam County, Illinois, will hold a sale on September 18, 2014, commencing at 10 a.m., at the Putnam County Courthouse, 120 N. Fourth St., Hennepin, IL 61327, Room Lobby, to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: P.I.N.: 03-00-046-291 First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $171036.11 The property will not be open for inspection IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/151507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g) (1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Putnam County.

The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Steven J. Lindberg at FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)4028661. For bidding instructions, visit www.falillinois.com 24 hours prior to sale.

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LEGAL PUBLICATION AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUTNAM COUNTY BOARD ON AUGUST 11, 2014, ORDINANCE NO. 2014-0-03 WAS PASSED BEING ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE A M E N D I N G ORDINANCE NO. 2013-0-06 ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN O R D I N A N C E ESTABLISHING AN ENTERPRISE ZONE WITHIN THE COUNTY OF PUTNAM, ILLINOIS, SAID ENTERPRISE ZONE BEING A PORTION OF A LARGER ENTERPRISE ZONE ENCOMPASSING C O N T I G U O U S PORTIONS OF THE CITIES OF SPRING VALLEY AND PRINCETON, VILLAGES OF LADD, HENNEPIN, MARK, AND GRANVILLE, AND THE COUNTIES OF BUREAU AND PUTNAM, ILLINOIS.” SAID ORDINANCE IS ON FILE AT THE PUTNAM COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE AND OPEN FOR INSPECTION BY ANY INTERESTED PARTIES. DANIEL S. KUHN Putnam County Clerk / Clerk for the Putnam County Board Published in the Putnam County Record Aug. 20, 2014.

August 21, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in Circuit Court of Putnam County, County Courthouse, Hennepin, IL. Anyone having knowledge of any reason why these individuals should not be confirmed and approved by this court must file his objection in writing on or before the opening of court on said day.

Notice is further given, that if no cause to the contrary be shown as specified, such appointments shall be confirmed by order of court, as provided by law.

Date: August 11, 2014. /s/Daniel Kuhn Clerk Published in the Putnam County Record Aug. 20, 2014.

2015; and the objects and purposes for which said appropriations are made, and the amounts thereby appropriated are as follows; to-wit: FOR CORPORATE PURPOSES [75 ILCS 16/35-5]: 1 For salaries $179,000 2. For library materials (inc. books, periodicals) $44,900 3. For travel mileage $3,900 4. For health insurance benefits $9,000 5. For library programs and supplies $6,100 6. For office expenses $4,750 7. For utilities $7,600 8. For postage and supplies $500 9. For staff and board development $2,400 10. For library supplies $1,200 11. For public relations and publicity $1,575 12. For contractual services $9,750 13. For telephone, fax and telecommunications $16,200 14. For contingencies $2,000 15. For legal services $2,500 16. For Branch expenses $300 17. For equipment & furniture $600 18. For Automation Project Costs $8,000 19. For miscellaneous expenses $5,000 TOTAL $305,275 FOR SOCIAL SECURITY FUND PURPOSES [40 ILCS 5/21-110; 21-110.1]: 1 Social Security Taxes $13,400 2. Contingency $100 TOTAL $13,500 FOR ILL. MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT PURPOSES [40 ILCS 5/7-105; 7-171]: 1 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund $26,900 2. Contingency $100 TOTAL $27,000 FOR AUDIT PURPOSES [75 ILCS 16/30-45 and 50 ILCS 310-9]: 1 Contractual Services-Audit $3,000 2. Contingency $500 TOTAL $3,500 FOR LIABILITY, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION AND UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE, [745 ILCS 10/9-107 1. Insurance (public liability, directors & officers liability, property damage (fire)) $6,500 2. Risk management and loss control program $6,500 3. Legal Fees $800 4. Treasurer’s bond $200 5. Contingency $500 TOTAL $14,500 FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE FUND [75 ILCS 16/35-5]: 1 Building Maintenance Costs: a. Building repairs $11,000 b. General maintenance $11,000 c. Custodian $8,000

$ 30,000 2. Contingency $5,000 TOTAL $35,000 FOR SPECIAL RESERVE FUND [75 ILCS 16/40-50]: 1 Special Reserve Fund Plan $165,000 TOTAL $165,000 Section 2: Appropriated for the foregoing expenses from the following estimate of revenues, by source, anticipated to be received by the Library District in the fiscal year: Projected cash on hand July 1, 2014 $2,075.00 Special Reserve Fund $165,000.00 Self Insurance Reserve Fund $5,000.00 Miscellaneous gifts and donations $3,000.00 Income of interest $2,000.00 E-rate Reimbursement funds $6,300.00 Special purpose grants – per capita $7,500.00 Special purpose grants $25,000.00 Photocopy, cards, fax, and misc. $5,400.00 Tax for General Corporate Library purposes $255,000.00 Tax for Social Security purposes $13,500.00 Tax for Ill. Municipal Retirement purposes $27,000.00 Tax for Audit purposes $3,500.00 Tax for Liability and Insurance $9,500.00 Tax for Maintenance purposes $34,000.00 Expected cash on hand June 30, 2015 $0 Section 3: Any unexpended balances in the General Library Fund, and Maintenance Fund appropriations will be deposited into the Special Reserve Fund pursuant to a plan in accordance with Article 40 of Chapter 75, Illinois Compiled Statutes.

Section 4: The Secretary of the Putnam County Public Library District is hereby authorized and directed to have this Ordinance published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation within this library district.

Section 5: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from its passage, approval and publication as provided by law.

Passed by the Board of Library Trustees of the Putnam County Public Library District and approved by the President thereof this 11th day of August, 2014.

duly appointed, qualified and now acting Secretary of the Putnam County Public Library District in the County of Putnam and State of Illinois; that attached hereto is a true and correct copy of the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance No. 14/15-2 for the fiscal year July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015.

I further certify that the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance was duly passed by the Board of Library Trustees of said Library District at a meeting thereof held on the 11th day of August, 2014; that said Ordinance was duly passed by yea and nay vote thereon with at least a majority of all the Board of Library Trustees having voted yea on the adoption and passage thereof and approved in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois pursuant to the notice and publication thereof as required by law.

I further certify that said Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance contains an estimate of revenues, by sources, anticipated to be received by the Putnam County Public Library District in the fiscal year.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have signed my name in my official capacity as the Secretary of the Board of Library Trustees of the Putnam County Public Library District, at Hennepin, Illinois, this 11th day of August, 2014. /s/Merry Bassi, Secretary, Putnam County Public Library District Published in the Putnam County Record Aug. 20, 2014.

9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Putnam County.

The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Steven J. Lindberg at FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale.

This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 150 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 26122, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 R410 I622462 Published in the Putnam County Record Aug. 20, 27 and Sept. 3, 2014.

F13110465 HSFL IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY- HENNEPIN, ILLINOIS Household Finance Corporation III ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) Sandra M. Sommerfeldt; Unknown ) Owners and Non-Record Claimants ) Defendants.

) 14 CH 1 Property Address: 30 Wood Drive, Putnam, Illinois 61560 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the aboveentitled cause on July 17, 2014, I, Sheriff, Kevin Doyle of Putnam County, Illinois, will hold a sale on September 18, 2014 , commencing at 10 a.m., at the Putnam County Courthouse, 120 N. Fourth St., Hennepin, IL 61327, Room Lobby. to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: LOTS 527 AND 528 IN PLAT NO. 3 OF LAKE THUNDERBIRD HILLS, ACCORDING TO PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 162, ON JANUARY 5, 1970, SITUATED IN PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 30 Wood Drive, Putnam, Illinois 61560 P.I.N.: 03-00-046-291 First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $171036.11 The property will not be open for inspection IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c) (1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION

THREE DAY LABOR DAY WEEKEND ESTATE AUCTION

PUTNAM COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLICATION PERSONS SELECTED BY THE COUNTY BOARD AS JUDGES OF ELECTION Notice is hereby given that the County Board of said County has duly selected, as provided by law, the following-named persons as Judges of Election for the precincts as specified; Application for confirmation and approval has been made to the Circuit Court of the Judicial Circuit of said County. Judge Thomas A. Keith has set the date for hearing on objections to the confirmation and approval of those prospective judges on

LEGAL NOTICE On Monday, August 11, 2014, a lottery was conducted by Putnam County Clerk and Election Authority, Daniel S. Kuhn, to determine the order of ballot placement of established political parties for the General Election to be held on November 4, 2014. The order is as follows: Republican Part- No. 1 Democratic Party- No. 2 IN WITNESS TO: Teresa Clausen, Democrat; Loretta Schrowang Republican.

DANIEL S. KUHN Putnam County Clerk & Election Authority Published in the Putnam County Record Aug. 20, 2014.

NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on August 4, 2014, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Putnam County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Boggio’s Orchard & Produce located at 12087 Hwy 71, Granville, IL 61326.

Dated this 10th day of July, 2014. /s/Daniel S. Kuhn County Clerk Published in the Putnam County Record Aug. 13, 20 and 27, 2014.

ORDINANCE 14/15-2 ANNUAL BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING THE FIRST DAY OF JULY, 2014 AND ENDING THE 30TH DAY OF JUNE 2015 WHEREAS, The Board of Library Trustees of the Putnam County Public Library District, of the County of Putnam, State of Illinois, has prepared or caused to be prepared a tentative form of the Annual Budget and Appropriation for said Public Library District for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015 and the same has been conveniently available for public inspection for at least thirty (30) days prior to final action thereon; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held as to such Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance on August 11, 2014, notice of which was given at least thirty (30) days prior thereto by publishing notice thereof in the Putnam County Record, a newspaper of general circulation in the Putnam County Public Library District; and WHEREAS, all other legal requirements have been duly complied with by the Board of Trustees of Putnam County Public Library District; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES OF THE PUTNAM COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT, IN THE COUNTY OF PUTNAM AND STATE OF ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: That the following sums, or so much thereof as by law may be authorized, be and the same are hereby budgeted, set aside and appropriated for the specified Library Purposes for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30,

BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES OF PUTNAM COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT By:/s/Robert B. Steele Its President ATTEST: /s/ Merry Bassi, Secretary STATE OF ILLINOIS )

) SS. COUNTY OF PUTNAM ) CERTIFICATE I, Merry Bassi, do hereby certify that I am the

OPEN HOUSES Saturday, August 23 1100 Main St., Granville 11:00am-12:30pm

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Auction to be held at the Tumbleson Auction Center, 1635 North Main Street, Princeton, IL,Located 100 miles West of Chicago, IL just off INT 80, Exit 56, South on Rt. 26.

(Behind the Sherwood Antique Mall) on:

SAT., AUGUST 30, SUN., AUGUST 31 & MON., SEPT. 1,2014 TIME: 10:00 A.M.

(Preview: 8:00 A.M.) Each Day SPECIAL PREVIEW OF ALL THREE DAYS: FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 2014 TIME: 4:00-6:00 P.M. View Full Listing, Photos & Absentee Bid on website: www.tumblesonauction.com

SATURDAY,AUGUST 30

Primitive and Antique Furniture; Many Primitives; Wood Boxes; Adv. Pcs; Stoneware; Many Crock Bowls, Pitchers & Ironstone; Shawnee; Cookie Jars Including McCoy; Glassware; Old Pedal Tractors; Farm Machinery Toys; Erector Set, Trains & Many Older Toys; Many Older Books; Postcards; Many Adv. Feed/Seed Sacks; Dept 56 Christmas Villages & Annalee Dolls;

SUNDAY, AUGUST 31

Collection of Duck Decoys Including Perdew Decoys, Duck and Crow Call; Over 150 Firearms Including Hand & Long Guns; High Quality Animal Mounts Including Elk, Water Buffalo, Bear, Deer, Gazelle & Others; Collection of Coins; Framed Pictures Including Terry Redlin & Advertising; Nice Collection of ToyTractors-Most NIB Please Note: 10% Buyer’s Premium & Proxi bid Available for this Auction Day Only!

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

1974 Buick Limited 4 Door Hard Top V-8 455 Engine w/62,829 Miles (In Excellent Condition) & 1998 Red Polaris 500 Sportsman Four Wheeler; Antique, Willett Cherry, Ethan Allen & Haywood Wakefield Furniture; Sterling Silver Flatware, Candlesticks, Ornaments & Other Pieces; Royal Doulton; Majolica; Belleek; RARE Don Quixote Sculpture by Salvador Dali & Framed Etching by Dali; Several Paintings & Prints; Many Nice Lamps Including Hanging Victorian, Fenton, Aladdin, Van Briggle; Carnival Glass; Clocks; Nice Collection of Over 80 Unused Longaberger Baskets, Pottery & Wrought Iron Pcs; Fine Glassware & Crystal; China; Nice Collection of Diamond and Fine Gems, Sterling & Costume Jewelry; Quilts and Linens; Ladies Hats and Purses

JOHN STIPP, Putnam, MYRLE PLOTNER, BRADFORD, BEVERLY RATLIFF, PRINCETON, CRANK ESTATE, KICKAPOO, MARIE ENBERG, PRINCETON, JIM EITEN, PERU & OTHERS SELLERS:

IL and Others & Estates of:

TUMBLESON AUCTIONCOMPANY, PRINCETON, IL Email: ttauction@yahoo.com Or Phone: 815-872-1852 AUCTIONEERS: TOM AND MARY TUMBLESON & TIFFANY FOES

14 • The Putnam County Record • Wednesday, August 20, 2014

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16 • The Putnam County Record • Wednesday, August 20, 2014

A note from Putnam County Schools Superintendent Jay McCracken On behalf of the Putnam County C.U.S.D. 535 Board of Education, administration and staff, I welcome our students and parents to the 201415 school year. Our dedicated educational team has been extremely busy preparing for the opening of our schools, and we look forward to an exciting year for our Putnam County students!

Through our continued efforts to offer the finest educational opportunities for our students, our district is piloting the use of Chromebooks at targeted grade levels this school year. These technology pilot projects are hosted at the elementary, junior high, and high school levels. The primary school is utilizing other technology devices that are developmentally

more appropriate for primary students. If the pilot implementation proceeds as planned, we anticipate a more comprehensive use of 1:1 technology in our district for our next school year. Our students will be offered the latest, cutting edge technology to enhance their opportunities to learn the skills needed to succeed in today’s society.

Another incredible change in our curriculum is PC College Start, an innovative partnership between Putnam County High School and Illinois Valley Community College. This unique educational advancement allows high school students to attend college classes while earning both high school and college credits. Putnam

County is the first public school in the IVCC District to offer this fine program to the students who meet the admission requirements.

The district’s Response to Intervention (RtI) process will provide improved, targeted interventions for our students, as we have RtI coaches in each school this year.

Additional training for those teachers has been provided, and they will help to lead the staff in data analysis and targeted work to improve student achievement throughout the district.

To provide further support for our academic work with our students, our Putnam County Schools offer a wide variety of extracurricular activities. Wearing our PC Black and Gold, we

fruit, juice, milk.

Aug. 29 — Cinnamon roll or cereal, fruit, juice, milk.

Lunch Aug. 25 — Chicken nuggets, vegetable medley, cottage cheese, peaches, milk.

Aug. 26 — Turkey fritter on whole grain bun with tomato, baked beans, grapes, frozen juicy treat, milk.

OGLESBY — The I-READ Adult Literacy Program at Illinois Valley Community College will conduct free volunteer tutor training sessions in September.

Volunteers must have a desire to work with adult learners and be willing to tutor two-to-three hours each week, but volunteers do not need to have teaching experience. Fifteen hours of training are required for all volunteer tutors.

Training sessions will be at IVCC’s main campus in Oglesby from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 8, 15, 22 and 29 in Room CTC-216, or from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept.

9, 16, 23 and 30 in Room CTC-221. Visiting an Adult Education classroom is an additional training component.

After training, tutors are matched with learners age 17 or older who test below the ninth-grade level in

are proud to support our students as they excel in these many endeavors that enrich their educational experience.

The Putnam County community provides amazing support for our schools, and we are incredibly grateful for their dedication to our youth! Our PC Board of Education, administration and staff are committed to fiscal responsibility to our taxpayers while providing a high quality education for our students. Together, as an educational team, we can continue our noble work to fulfill our district mission… “Where All Students Will Learn and Succeed….and All Means ALL.” Sincerely, Jay K. McCracken, Superintendent

Putnam County School menus Breakfast Aug. 25 — Whole grain bagel with cream cheese or cereal, fruit, juice, milk.

Aug. 26 — Biscuits and sausage gravy or cereal, fruit, juice, milk.

Aug. 27 — Cereal bar or cereal, string cheese, fruit, juice, milk.

Aug. 28 — Breakfast pizza or cereal and toast,

IVCC offers tutor training

Aug. 27 — Hot dog with choice of chili on whole grain bun, pasta salad, pineapple, ice cream cup, milk.

Aug. 28 — Whole grain pork chop, spinach and romaine salad, whole grain dinner roll, fresh melon, milk.

Aug. 29 — Toasted cheese sandwich, corn, gogurt, orange, milk.

reading or math or who need to improve their English language skills. Volunteers may choose to tutor in one-to-one sessions at a local library or in smallgroup or group sessions at an Adult Education classroom in the IVCC district.

Free online tutor training is another option for volunteers whose schedules do not allow them to participate in the fall training sessions. For information on the I-READ program, go to http://www. ivcc.edu/adulted.

To register for the training sessions, contact Angela Dunlap, program manager, at 815-224-0372 or Chris Warren, program specialist, at 815-224-0345.

The I-READ program is made possible by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a division of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds designated for literacy.

Interact blood drive Aug. 25 at PCHS GRANVILLE — The PCHS Interact Club, in conjunction with the American Red Cross and the Putnam County Rotary Club, will host a back-to-school blood drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Aug. 25 in the Putnam County High School Gym on Silverspoon Road in Granville.

All eligible students as

well as members of the community are asked to donate. The Red Cross offers the school an added bonus for donations, including scholarship money depending on the total units collected. Donors may walk in or may choose to reserve a specific time by calling Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767 or online

at www.redcrossblood.org.

Scheduled appointments are encouraged to give donors priority, and to help predetermine the number of staff that will be provided

by Red Cross for the Drive.

A photo ID is required to donate, and 16-year-old donors must have a signed parental permission form, available in the front office.

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