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It’s all a matter of balance
Program helps to reduce fear of falling, improve activity levels BY DAVE COOK news@putnamcountyrecord.com STANDARD — Whether it’s a sudden slip in the winter while walking across ice, missing a step on the stairs or even tripping over a pet, falling is, unfortunately, all too common. A serious fall-related injury can happen at any age, but the impact of a fall can become increasingly detrimental as people get older. To help decrease the likelihood of a traumatic fall, the Putnam County Community Center is preparing to offer a new pilot program named “A Matter of Balance.” “These classes will help participants become more confident about managing falls by believing that they can increase their strength, find ways to reduce falls and protect themselves if they do fall,” PCCC Director Michelle Halm said. This new, award-winning program is able to be offered at the PCCC through a one-year grant received from the Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging. Halm said the classes are expected to be offered in
the spring and fall. Class participants will learn to view falls as controllable; set goals for increased physical activity; make changes in their homes to reduce the Michelle chance of a fall; and Halm how to exercise to Director, increase their strength Putnam County and sense of balance. Community While anyone can Center register, it’s particularly recommended for those 60 and older; those who have previously fallen or are concerned about falling; those who have had to restrict their activities because of concerns about falling; and anyone interested in improving their sense of balance, flexibility and strength.
Eight sessions planned The classes will be held across eight sessions, typically held twice a week for four weeks, or once a week for eight weeks, and with each class lasting two hours. Each session will be led by a trained, volunteer coach. Halm said she has already confirmed one interested volunteer to coach, and she’s looking for another. Eight hours of training is required for coaches, and well-developed program materials will be provided. “Coaches will need to be good communicators and have an enthu-
siasm and willingness to lead a small group through a series of low-to-moderate level exercises. This is a great opportunity to make a significant impact in the community and to help change people’s lives,” Halm said. Studies have shown that six months after engaging in the program, 97 percent of participants are more comfortable talking about their fear of falling; 97 percent feel comfortable with their increased activity levels; 99 percent plan to continue exercising; and 98 percent would recommend “A Matter of Balance.” According to the National Council on Aging, one in four Americans 65 and older will fall this year, and falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for seniors. While this program will teach how to prevent falling, make adjustments to the home, and increase physical activity and strength, “A Matter of Balance” will also help promote independence and provide valuable social interaction. The Putnam County Community Center is located at 128 First St. in Standard. For more information about registering for “A Matter of Balance,” becoming a volunteer coach, or the many other services and programs offered by the center, call 815-339-2711, email pcaservices@ yahoo.com, or visit their website at www.pcaservices.org.
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Ongoing opioid issues topic of upcoming community gathering Opioid group seeks public input at Aug. 26 town hall meeting in Hennepin The North Central Illinois Opioid Consortium (NCIOC) invites the public to attend important town hall meetings that will address the ongoing opioid issues in local communities. To deal with those issues, community members’ input is sought regarding the following questions: • What is currently being done in the community to address opioid issues?
• What still needs to be accomplished? • What resources are needed to accomplish these goals? In Putnam County, a town hall meeting will take place at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26, at the Putnam County Emergency Management Building, 1050 N. Hennepin. Refreshments will be provided. The Opioid Consortium has other town hall meetings planned as follows: • Henry — 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, at the Marshall Putnam Farm Bureau, 509 Front St., Suite 1. • Oglesby — 6 p.m. Monday, Sept.
9, at Illinois Valley Community College, Peter Miller Community Technology Center, Room CTC 124, 815 N. Orlando Smith St., with parking available in Lot 7. • Princeton — 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, at the Bureau County Metro Center, 837 Park Ave. West. North Central Illinois Opioid Consortium membership consists of North Central Behavioral Health Systems, the Bureau, Putnam and Marshall County Health Department, LaSalle County Health Department, Perry Memorial Hospital and St. Margaret’s Hospital.
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Continued from Page 2 Also, Illinois Valley Community Hospital, Gateway Services Inc., Open Doors Community Counseling Program and Community Partners Against Substance Abuse (CPASA). Kaitlyn Miller is manager of communications and marketing for North Central Behavioral Health Systems/Health Directions. “Your input is very important to us,” Miller said. “If you are unable to attend, go to consortium@ncbhs.org for more information, questions or comments,” she said. In May, North Central Behavioral Health Systems and local area health care organi-
IN BRIEF County clerk has nominating petitions for primary HENNEPIN — Dan Kuhn, Putnam County clerk, has announced that nominating petitions for the general primary election to be held on March 17, 2020, are now available at his office or at the Illinois State Board of Elections website at www.elections.il.gov. The first day to circulate nominating petitions for established political parties is Tuesday, Sept. 3. County offices that are up for nomination at the March primary are circuit court clerk, state’s attorney and two seats on the Putnam County Board. Nominating petitions for Democratic and Republican precinct committee positions are available and may also be circulated beginning Sept. 3. These party offices are elected in the March primary. Filing dates for nominating petitions are Nov. 25 through Dec. 2 in the county clerk’s office.
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Take precautions, health official says PRINCETON — The Bureau, Putnam and Marshall County Health Department confirmed mosquitoes collected in Princeton have tested positive for West Nile virus. “We are urging the public to use precautions against mosquito bites while attending outdoor events,” Hector Gomez, Bureau, Putnam and Marshall County Health Department administrator, said. “Common symptoms include fever, nausea, headache and muscle aches. However, severe illness including meningitis or even death can occur in rare cases,” Gomez said.
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were reported. Failure to appear At 10:14 a.m. on Aug. 14, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office arrested Michael P. Kasperski, 38, of Hennepin on a fail-
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PUTNAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Failure to yield At 12:12 p.m. on Aug. 13, Gabrielle A. Lesman, 38, of LaSalle was charged with failure to yield to oncoming traffic and operating an uninsured motor
vehicle following a two-vehicle crash on Route 71 in Granville Township. Lesman was charged after she pulled in front of a vehicle driven by Randy L. Wallace of Le Claire, Iowa. No injuries
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Traffic crash results in fatality at state park entrance LASALLE — On Aug. 12, Illinois State Police responded to a report of a traffic crash on Route 178 at the entrance to the Matthiessen State Park River Area. Preliminary investigation revealed a white 2001 International truck-tractor with semi-trailer, operated by Robert Black Jr., 68, of Grand Ridge, was traveling south on Route 178. As Black approached the entrance to the Matthiessen State Park River Area, a white 2009 Hyundai Sonata, operated by a juvenile male, 16, of Chicago, attempted to turn left onto Route 178 from the Matthiessen State Park River Area. The truck-tractor struck the left side of the Hyundai passenger vehicle. The Hyundai came to rest in the
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MARK — Darrell L. Jegglie Jr., 57, of Mark passed away Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, at his residence. Darrell was born April 2, 1962, in Spring Valley to Darrell Sr. and Nancy (Slimko) Jegglie. He graduated from Putnam County High School. Darrell was a machinist and worked at Mennie Machine Company in Mark. Survivors include three sisters, Denise (Dave) Pratt of Champaign, Robin (Mike) Burgess of Granville and Janeen Mennie of Granville. Also sur-
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The first rubber-tired tractor in Putnam County is on display at the museum. It was constructed in Hennepin in 1932 from parts off a Ford Model A car, a John Deere tractor and what appears to be a kitchen chair. PCR photos/ Dave Cook
What life was like, not that long ago Museum’s additions, improvements result in a better understanding of history BY DAVE COOK news@putnamcountyrecord.com HENNEPIN — To begin to understand what past lives were like in Putnam County, there’s no better place to visit than the Putnam County Ag Museum. Located along Old Highway 26 in Hennepin, the building houses much more than just agri-
cultural equipment. There are displays and artifacts from nearly every facet of rural life during the earlier days of the county. Many improvements have recently been made to both the building and the collection, resulting in an enhanced experience for visitors. “It’s absolutely fabulous, all of this brings back so many memories from when I was a child,” first-time visitor Marlene Fidler-
Migliorini, who grew up on a far m near Granville, said during the museum’s recent annual open house. Two of the many improvements to the museum are the addition of a display from the steel mill and an awning to protect the outdoor display of antique tractors and farm equipment.
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LEFT: A sign proclaims the “Jack Redshaw Desk,” and further explains: “This large rolltop desk was in ‘Trader’ Jack Redshaw’s office in Granville, Illinois. Following his murder, it was bought from Jack Redshaw’s estate by an aunt of Jeffrey Rock, the Peoria attorney, who gave it to Mr. Rock. It was in Mr. Rock’s possession until 2011, when he donated it to the Putnam County Historical Society.” ABOVE: Wood-burning stoves provided heat in rural one-room schoolhouses back in the day.
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A noodle machine is displayed at the museum, along with a vintage photo of two women using it. The caption on the photo states: “Mrs. Minnie Bickerman, left, and Mrs. Walter Billups of Magnolia operated the electric machines as home-made noodles were prepared for the St. Mary’s fall festival last Friday morning at St. Mary’s parish hall in Henry.”
‘So much of this is familiar’ “I’ve been gone from Putnam County since 1957, but so much of this is familiar. I’m going to talk my family’s ears off when we come back here. We used to work so hard. I can’t wait to teach them about how it used to be, because now I can’t even get my grandkids to take out the trash because they complain it’s too much work,” she said. Hennepin’s 2018 Citizen of the Year, Fred Lippincott, was seen touring the exhibits during the open house and was appreciative of the experience. “Where else can you go to see so many things from Putnam County’s past?” Lippincott asked. There is far too much to see in the museum to include everything in
Cora Wendt, born in 1904, was an only child. She is shown with her nearly constant companion, Bobby the pony. The animal’s hide is preserved in the Putnam County Ag Museum. one story, but items of interest are everywhere. Some small items may not mean much in regard to the overall collection, but are locally connected in such a way that their
charm shouldn’t be underestimated. For example, there’s a small noodle-making machine resting on a shelf. What gives it that special
touch is a framed newspaper clipping showing two women from Magnolia working the machine during a nearby festival. Another small exhibit is one with a heartwarming connection to the county’s past, the preserved hide of a handsome little pony named Bobby. A young girl named Cora Wendt was born in the county in 1904. An only child, her nearly constant companion was Bobby. Each day, she rode him three miles to school. During the day, Bobby rested in a shed Cora’s father had built behind the school. Each week, her father replaced the hay and Cora was responsible for ensuring he always had water. She also rode Bobby to visit family and friends on their farms and also to take her father lunch as he worked in the fields. After Bobby died, his hide was preserved and passed down through Cora’s family before being donated to the museum along with two photos of Cora and Bobby. The Putnam County Ag Museum is a place every resident should visit. The displays provide a great example of local history, the everyday lives of the past, and how far and how quickly the world has progressed. “This is our history. This museum is Putnam County,” Putnam County Historical Society member Sue Bruch said.
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Among those tractors is the first rubber-tired tractor in the county, which happens to be a barn-built implement. Constructed in Hennepin in 1932 from parts off a Ford Model A, a John Deere tractor and what appears to be a kitchen chair, the tractor is a testament to the practical creativity of Putnam County’s farmers of the past. Other upgrades are improved lighting, ceiling fans, fresh paint, improved categorization and several additional displays. Visitors can see separate exhibits of items including a woodworking shop, a blacksmith’s tools, a butcher shop, rope-making, a post office, general store, a one-room school, an example of each room in a typical home, Native American artifacts, office equipment, children’s toys, laundry and cleaning equipment, stills, syrup collection, household items, corn, oddities, tools, sewing, wildlife, coal mining, barbed wire and more. What makes the Putnam County Ag Museum so special is the majority of the displayed items originated from local families. “I remember shucking oats with my grandpa,” Fidler-Migliorini said. “We worked all day, but it was fun and it was all we knew. We had field work and also had to take care of our cattle, pigs and chickens every day. We’d all be dirty in school because we all had morning chores, but it didn’t matter because we all had more work to do when we got home,” she said. Fidler-Migliorini said she misses the sense of companionship she shared with her family back then. She added she’s planning to bring her younger family members back to the museum to help them understand what life was like when she was a child.
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Stonier scholarships awarded to eight recipients for 2019-20 academic year GRANVILLE — The Granville National Bank, trustee for the I.F. Doug Stonier‑Ella Stonier Educa‑ tional Trust, has been notified of the winners for the trust’s 2019-20 scholarship. Scholarships will be awarded to Mekenzie Ahlstrom, the daughter of Erin Ahlstrom of Granville; Rebecca Arnold, the daughter of Shannon Arnold of Bloomington and Sandra Arnold of Lostant; Kathryn Boux‑ sein, the daughter of Kevin and Kari Moore of Granville; William Faletti, the son of William and Wendy Faletti of Granville; Ryan Friel, the son of Michael and Joanne Friel of Hennepin; Ashlyn Haage, the daugh‑ ter of Bryan and Tracie Haage of Granville; Christian Harris, the son
of Michael and Esmeralda Harris of Hennepin; and Owen Mallery, the son of David and Denise Mallery of Hennepin. Recipients are chosen on finan‑ cial need and academic ability. They must also be residents of Putnam County and meet other criteria under Mr. Stonier’s will. Each will receive $2,620 for the 2019-20 academ‑ ic year. This scholarship fund was set up in the will of I.F. Stonier, a Put‑ nam County businessman for many years. The selection committee consists of the Granville National Bank Trust Officer, one Putnam County School District 535 administrator, and one community member.
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Casting call for Stage 212’s ‘The Game’s Afoot’ set for Aug. 23-24 LASALLE — Director Larry Kelsey has announced auditions for the final production of Stage 212’s 2019 season, “The Game’s Afoot,” the ingenious and hilarious mys‑ tery/thriller/farce by Ken Ludwig, will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, and Saturday, Aug. 24, at the theater, 700 First St. in LaSalle. It is December 1936, and Broad‑ way star William Gillette, admired the world over for his leading role in the play “Sherlock Holmes,” has invited his fellow cast members to his Connecticut castle for a week‑ end of revelry. But when one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous.
Kelsey will be casting one man and one woman able to play 25-30, two men and three women able to play 40-50, and one woman able to play 70-75. Those auditioning will be asked to read selected passages from the script. Perusal scripts are available by visiting the Stage 212 ticket office during regular hours, 4 to 6 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. to noon Satur‑ day. Familiarity with the script is not required to audition. For more information, visit www. stage212.org or the Stage 212 Audi‑ tion page on Facebook. “The Game’s Afoot” will be presented Nov. 8-17. Stage 212 auditions are open to all regardless of prior theatrical experience.
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On July 16, the Putnam County Public Library District received the first installment of a $2,000 grant awarded by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Chicago Section. The funds will be used to provide STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) educational kits for children. They will be allowed to be checked out and will help with the investment in new educational opportunities. The kits, which will soon be available, are Sphero Sprk+, which will allow children to explore science, math, art, and computer science skills using robotics and basic coding. Another kit will feature Makey Makey’s, an electronic remote control connected to a computer and alligator clips using everyday objects. This kit will also allow children to learn science, music, math, art and computer science skills. Accessories will include laptops, charging hubs, Sphero accessories and books. Related programming is expected to begin in the fall. Pictured is Norman Phoenix (from left) of the IEEE and Matt Miller of the PC Library District.
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HENRY — The Marshall-Putnam 4-H Show was recently held at the M-P Fairgrounds in Henry, and youths from all over both counties participated. The show gives them the opportunity to display what they’ve learned over the course of the year. The show began with the dog show and ended with the evening awards show. The week was full of conference judging for the 4-H’ers, and it wasn’t just livestock. Categories of projects included dog care, mechanical sciences and technology, aerospace, natural resources and environment, home and family, visual arts, horticulture/crops, clothing and textiles, foods, miscellaneous and livestock. Weather and drones were two new additions. As well as blue, red or white ribbons, judges also select trophy winners, state fair winners and state fair alternates. The American Red Cross held a blood drive during the fair, and many community donors helped with this worthy cause and the collection goal was exceeded. The sale of champions and the pie/plant auction were both successful. The M-P-Stark Beef Improvement Association sponsored the sale of champions, and it’s a great honor for a 4-H’er to win the right to sell his/her animal at the event. The winner of the grand champion steer provides watermelon for all to enjoy. The Federation members make pies for the auction at the sale of
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4-H Fair trophy winners announced HENRY — Trophy winners during the recent M-P 4-H Fair include:
Beef
• Senior Beef Showmanship: Ryan Carlson • Junior Showmanship: Kade Gensini • Supreme Showmanship: Ryan Senko • Champion M-P Raised Steer: Lane Kocher • Beef Club Award: Bennington Go-Getters • Grand Champion Steer: Jonathan Downey • Reserve Grand Champion Steer: Lane Kocher • Grand Champion Female: Kade Gensini • Reserve Grand Champion Female: Braden Hahn • Beef Premiere Winner: Lane Kocher • Reserve Beef Premiere: Lane Kocher
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• Grand Champion: Colton Ehnis • Reserve Champion: Joseph Vinyard • Senior Goat Showmanship: Katie Bond • Junior Showmanship: Eliza Ehnis
• Grand Champion Pair of Gilts: Logan Nenne • Junior Swine Showmanship: Carter Senko • Senior Swine Showmanship: Ryan Senko
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• Grand Champion Horse: Laura Jaquet • Reserve Grand Champion Horse: Tristen CattonBass • Grand Champion Pony: Kendra Story • Junior Showmanship: Kendra Story • Senior Showmanship: Laura Jaquet • Champion Showmanship: Katie Bond • Junior Horsemanship: Cassidy Metz • Senior Horsemanship: Laura Jaquet • Horse Costume Class: Cassidy Metz
• Outstanding Beginning Model Rocket: Brady Palm • Outstanding Advanced Model Rocket: Braden Hahn • Outstanding First Year Model Rocket: Lilly Lindstrom • Outstanding Rocket Launch: Lane Kocher
Poultry
• Best of Show Overall Poultry: Nate Morris • Champion Market Pen: Nate Morris • Junior Showmanship: Elijah Brown • Senior Showmanship: Olivia Brown • Best of Show Egg Production: Nate Morris
Rabbits
• Best market pen of rabbits: Jerica Kull • Reserve Champion Market pen of Rabbits: Jerica Kull • Best of show Purebred Rabbit: Jerica Kull • Best of opposite sex Purebred Rabbit: Sophia Brown • Best of show Mixed Rabbit: Emma Jo Gill • Best of Opposite Sex Mixed Rabbit: Gracie Vinyard • Outstanding Rabbit Care: Cassie Johnson • Beginning Rabbit Showmanship: Lilly Breckenridge • Junior Rabbit Showmanship: Joseph Vinyard • Senior Rabbit Showmanship: Sophia Brown • Champion Rabbit Showmanship: Emma Jo Gill.
Sheep
• Grand Champion Ram: Kylee Cook • Grand Champion Ewe: Kayden Eilts • Grand Champion Market: Ryan Senko • Junior Sheep Showmanship: Kayden Eilts
Swine
• Grand Champion Barrow: Colton Blunier • Reserve Grand Champion Barrow: Logan Nenne • Grand Champion Purebred Gilt: Ryan Senko • Grand Champion Crossbred Gilt: Austin Nenne • Grand Champion Pair of Barrows: Austin Nenne
Clothing & Textiles
• Outstanding STEAM 1: Waylon Lindstrom • Outstanding STEAM 2: Bella Gaspardo • Outstanding STEAM 3: Olivia Bergfeld • Outstanding Shopping in Style: Maggie Dorsey • Best Junior Model: Emma Kay Gaspardo • Best Senior Model: Jenna Eilts
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• Memorial Downey Overall Sewing & Textiles: Olivia Bergfeld
Foods & Nutrition
• Senior Champion Cook: Michaela Wier • Junior Champion Cook: Kiryn Schaer • Outstanding Cook: Cohen Urbanowski • Outstanding Cook: Isabella Gaspardo • Outstanding Food Preservation: Quinn Postula • Outstanding Food Science: Samantha Nauman
Home and Family
• Outstanding Home and Family Exhibit: Molly Boyd • Outstanding Home and Family Exhibit: Mikenna Boyd
Horticulture & Crops
• Best Market Basket: Kiryn Schaer • Outstanding Gardening Exhibit: Kiryn Schaer • Outstanding Horticulture & Crop Exhibit: Kaitlyn Schaer • Outstanding Flower Exhibit: Eli Postula
Mechanical Science & Technology
• Outstanding Mechanical Science &
Technology Award in Memory of Christopher Miller: Ryan Carlson • Outstanding Beginning Woodworking: Connor Anderson • Outstanding Woodworking: Owen Hartman • Outstanding Small Engines: Robert Gaspardo • Outstanding Tractor: Ryan Carlson • Outstanding Science & Technology: Leila Van Ostrand • Outstanding Welder: Nick Mattern
Miscellaneous Department
• Outstanding 4-H Exhibit: Lillian Lindstrom • Outstanding 4-H Exhibit: Kiryn Schaer • Outstanding 4-H Exhibit: Cadence Breckenridge
Natural Resources
• Outstanding Natural Resources & Environment: Samantha Nauman • Outstanding Natural Resources & Environment: Lillian Lindstrom • Outstanding Natural Resources & Environment: Ryan Carlson • Brandon Phillips Memorial Best Overall Natural Resource Exhibit: Brady Palm
Visual Arts
• Outstanding Art Exhibit: Elizabeth Knuckey • Outstanding Art Exhibit: Anna McGlasson • Outstanding Art Exhibit: Ryan Carlson • Outstanding Art Exhibit: Olivia Brown • Outstanding Art Exhibit: Elijah Brown • Outstanding Art Exhibit: Brielle Lindstrom • Outstanding Art Exhibit: Phoebe Kammer • Outstanding Art Exhibit: Sophia Brown • Outstanding Heritage Art Exhibit: Isabelle Brown • Best Overall Photography Exhibit: Brynna Anderson • Best Overall Photo Editing: Sophia Brown Outstanding Beginning Photography Exhibit: Elijah Brown • Best Novice Food Decorating: Emma Gaspardo • Best Advanced Food Decorating: Elizabeth Knuckey
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Paul and Tanya (Oertel) Bernhardt of Granville are the parents of a daughter born Aug. 1 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley.
Communications Delegate — Emma Jo Gill.
Civic Engagement Delegate — Kiryn Schaer.
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Delegates — Kiryn Schaer, Isabella Gaspardo, Brandon Connell, Cohen Urbanowski, Michaela Wier and Quinn Postula; Alternates — Waylon Lindstrom, Samantha Nauman, Mikenna Boyd, Elizabeth Knuckey, Isaac Wujek and Isabelle Knuckey.
Steam Clothing Delegates — Waylon Lindstrom, Athena Lindstrom and Anna McGlasson; Alternates — Lucas Palm, Olivia Bergfeld and Kendra Story.
Horticulture: Vegetable Gardening Delegates — Colton Blunier and Kiryn Schaer.
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Visual Arts: Paper Delegate — Quinn Postula.
Visual Arts: 3-D Design/Mixed Media Delegate — Elijah Brown; Alternate — Isabelle Brown.
Visual Arts: Scrapbooking Delegate — Sophia Brown.
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Aerospace Delegate — Brandon Hahn; Alternate — Waylon Lindstrom.
Electricity Delegates — Ryan Carlson and Lucas Palm.
Woodworking Delegates — Owen Hartman and Cassidy Palm; Alternate — Ryan Carlson.
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BCGS will meet on Aug. 22 at BCGS library in Princeton
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The Illinois Valley Community Hospital Auxiliary awarded scholarships totaling $9,000 to eight students pursuing college degrees in health care-related fields. All of the recipients are either IVCH employees or family members of IVCH employees. Auxiliary Scholarship Committee and scholarship winners available for a photo included Auxilians Sharon Seghi (from left) and Eileen Twardowski, students Shelbi Vanderpool, Candace Ramirez, Sara Legrenzi and Mary Jauch, and auxilians Mary Batty Jasper and Mary Beth Brantner. Scholarship winners not pictured are Evy O’Brien, Katie Norris, Seth Schiffbauer and Amy Stone. Jauch received the $2,000 Ruth Daniels Scholarship, and the other seven scholarships were for $1,000 each.
PRINCETON — Laura Kann will present a program on Italian settlement in the Illinois Valley to the Bureau County Genealogical Society at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22. The meeting will be held at the BCGS library, located at 629 S. Main St. in Princeton. Kann’s program is titled “Italian Immigration and Settlement in the Illinois Valley.” She’ll discuss the reasons Italians left their home country, why they settled in the Illinois area, what work they found, and the challenges they faced. Anyone interested in attending this free program is invited, and no reservations are needed. For more information, call the BCGS at 815-879-3133 or visit from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday. The BCGS library is also open the first Saturday of each month, and the next open Saturday will be Sept. 7.
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ine 2019 Putnam County High School graduates planning to pursue agriculture-related careers were awarded Pletsch Scholarships this year. Recipients who will attend a four-year college received $26,000 each, while those who will attend community college received $5,500. One student was awarded a one-semester community college scholarship. Recipients may reapply for each year of their undergraduate program. The Pletsch Scholarship is open to all Putnam County High School graduates, current and past, who meet the scholarship requirements. More information on the scholarship and application process may be obtained by contacting Putnam County High School. The Pletsch Scholarship was established in 2011 thanks to the generosity of bachelor brothers Adolph and Elmer Pletsch, who spent their lives farming in rural McNabb. They wished to financially support Putnam County High School graduates as they continued their education and promote interest in farming and related agriculture careers, including agricultural communications, economics, education and engineering; horticulture; agronomy and soils; animal sciences; and various food-related services. Since its inception, the Adolph and Elmer Pletsch Charitable Trust has awarded almost $1 million to Putnam County students. Other Illinois Valley businesses and institutions that benefited from the Pletsch brothers’ generosity include Putnam County churches, St. Margaret’s Hospital, IVAR, Lighted Way and the American Legion.
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he Bi-County Minor League softball team played in the tournament in July. The team lost its first game to Mendota, won against Oglesby, and lost to Peru. Bi-County Minor League softball team players and coaches pose for a photo. They are front row: Cadence Breckenridge (from left), Yesenia Avila, Timmber Skinner, Sarah Wiesbrock, Sadie Leffelman and Laney Senica (Tonica members); second row, Finley Rue, Myah Richardson, Teaghan Gualandi, Ella Irwin, Paige Tonioni and Sophia Borri (Putnam County members); and back row, coaches Steve Tonioni, Kelly Weisbrock, Steve Borri and Shannon Jenkins. PCR photos/Madison Solomon
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LEFT PHOTO: Myah Richardson connects for a single to center field. CENTER: Teaghan Gualandi slides safety home on a passed ball. RIGHT: Yesenia Avila took the pitching mound for Bi-County.
SPORTS SHORTS Straughn to coach both Putnam County boys and girls golf GRANVILLE — Chelsea Straughn is going to be a busy coach at Putnam County this fall. In addition to coaching the girls golf team, Straughn will also take over as head coach of the boys team this year with assistance from retired PC coach John Keener.
Both teams have some top talent. Senior Ali Cuicci returns as the top golfer for the girls from last year’s regional runners-up and sectional qualifier. She warmed up for the fall season by winning the Illinois Valley Junior League title. The Panthers have one returning state qualifier and one returning sectional qualifier. PC senior Ian Roach went to
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ANNUAL TREASURER'S REPORT HennepinSenachwine Multi-Township Tax Assessing District FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2019 Income: Property Tax $10,082.30 Expenses: District Expenditures over $2,500 - None Total Expenses $1,030.63 District Compensation Summary: RANGE: UNDER $25,000: Shelly Kays Published in Putnam County Record August 21, 2019) 1692808
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HENNEPIN PARK DISTRICT PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance of the Hennepin Park District, Putnam County, Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019, and ending June 30, 2020, will be available for public inspection at the office of the Secretary of the Hennepin Park District, 326 South Milan, Hennepin, Illinois, from and after August 22, 2019 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. NOTICE IS FURTHER HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be held Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at 6:45 p.m., at the office of the Secretary of said District, 326 South Milan, Hennepin, Illinois, and the final action on said Ordinance will be taken by the Board of Commissioners of said District at the special meeting thereof on Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. at the office of the Secretary of said District, 326 South Milan, Hennepin, Illinois. Dated this 14th day of August, 2019. No. 03-00-041-220 HENNEPIN PARK (Published Said property was sold on 11-18-2016 in Putnam DISTRICT County for delinquent taxes for the year 2015 Record August By: Board Secretary 21,The 2019)period 1693747of redemption will expire
(Published in Putnam County Record August 21, 2019) 1693486
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Granville Hennepin Fire Protection District Solicitation for Rapid Response vehicle Bids The Granville Hen-
on 11-18-2019. On 11/21/2019 RM A AT 10:30 AM the petitioner will make application to such court in said county for an Order for Tax Deed, should the real estate not be redeemed. CORY J. Johnson, Petitioner
(Pubished in the Putnam County Record August 7, 14, 21, 2019)
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name and address. All Fire Protection bids must be submitDistrict ted on or before 7:00 Solicitation for p.m. on October 17, Rapid Response 2019. 999 All• bid propos999 • Legal Legal vehicle Bids als received will be The Granville Hen- publicly opened and nepin Fire Protection discussed at the meetDistrict (the"District") ing of the District is soliciting bids for Board of Trustees at the purchase of a the Hennepin Fire custom rapid response Station, 201 E. High vehicle and related Street, Hennepin, IL, equipment. The bid at 7:00 p.m. on specifications can be October 17, 2019. obtained by contactThe District Board Trustees will ing Granville Fire of Chief Ronald Camp- review and study any bell at 815-488-6828 or and all proposals and by email at take action on the proGranvillefiredept@ posals at its regular business meeting to mchsi.com. Sealed bids may be be held at the Henmailed to the District nepin Fire Station at at P.O. Box 665, 7:00 p.m. on NovemGranville, IL, 61326. ber 21, 2019 A contract for the Sealed bids may also be hand delivered to purchase of the Rapid the Hennepin Fire Response Vehicle and Station, 201 E. High related equipment Street, Hennepin, Illi- may be awarded to nois, between the the lowest responsible hours of 6:30 p.m. and bidder. The District 7:00 p.m. on October Board of Trustees 17, 2019. reserves the right to Bids shall be marked reject any and all "Sealed Bid Rapid proposals. Published at the Response Vehicle". The envelope contain- direction of the ing the bid proposal District Board of should bear on the Trustees. outside the bidder's name and address. All (Published in Putnam bids must be submit- County Record August ted on or before 7:00 21, 2019) 1693747 p.m. on October 17, Don't need it? 2019. All bid proposSell it! als received will be publicly opened and To place a Classified ad call 815-433-2001 discussed at the meeting of the District Board999 of • Trustees Legal at 999 • Legal the Hennepin Fire Station, 201 E. High Street, Hennepin, IL, NOTICE PUBLIC at 7:00 p.m. onNOTICE TAKE October 17, 2019. CERTIFICATE The District Board NO. 2015-00023 ofTO: Trustees will review and study anyET UX, CATHRYN JOHNSON, JOHN and all proposals andHOME LOANS, INC. COUNTRYWIDE take actionBANK on the proITASCA & TRUST CO. posals at its regular LAKE THUNDERBIRD ASSOCIATION business meeting to OCCUPANT be held at the HenTENANTS nepin Fire Station at 7:00 p.m. on NovemSPOUSES ber 21, 2019 County Clerk of PUTNAM County: APersons contract in for occupancy the or actual purchase of the Rapid possession of said Response Vehicle and property, Unknown owners or parties interested in said related equipment landbe or lots. may awarded to theAlowest responsible Petition for Tax Deed on premises Thebelow Districthas been filed in the bidder. described Board of Trustees Circuit the Court reserves right of to PUTNAM County, Illinoisany as and all reject proposals. Case # 2019 TX 3 Published located at the Property at 2 Carribean Drive, direction of the Putnam, IL 61560 District Board ofor Permanent Index Legal Description Trustees.
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ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Bill designed to help prevent SIDS signed into law It requires more complete reporting when babies die SPRINGFIELD — Stricter reporting and investigative requirements will now be required by law in situations where an infant has died suddenly and unexpectedly, because of legislation sponsored by state Sen. Sue Rezin, R-Morris, and state Rep. Thomas Bennett, R-Pontiac. According to new law’s sponsors, sudden and unexpected infant deaths
are often listed as simply sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), when other contributing factors, such as unsafe sleeping environments, might have been a contributing factor. Senate Bill 1568 requires coroners to conduct an autopsy following the investigation as well as list any environmental factors that might have contributed to the child’s death on their report. The new law would also require the Department of Public Health to publish current data that it receives from coroner reports so
that the public has access to reporting concerning SIDS. “Too often, infant deaths are being ruled as SIDS even when there are unsafe factors present at the scene where the infant passed,” Rezin said. “By just putting SIDS on the death certificate, potentially valuable information is being left out that could help prevent infant deaths in the future.” The legislation was brought forward by Ashley Lamps, a constituent of Sen. Rezin and state Rep.
Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, who lost her son in 2013 to SIDS. Lamps now runs a foundation that advocates for SIDS awareness and the use of safe sleep practices. “Illinois needs to have as much information as possible at hand to help prevent these instances from happening,” Yednock said. “Families across the Illinois Valley, and throughout the entire state, will have better information going forward to take extra care for their newborns.”
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