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Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Easing the penalty on pot Illinois legislation changes penalty for possessing small amounts of marijuana

By Eric Engel

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Gov. Bruce Rauner signed Senate Bill 2228 into law on July 29, which amends the penalties for possession of smaller amounts of cannabis.

Illinois State Police said in a news release the new law changes the penalty for possession of 10 grams or less of marijuana to a civil law violation — carrying a minimum

fine of $100 and a maximum fine of $200.

Spring Valley Police Chief Kevin Sangston said since cannabis is now decriminalized, he and his officers are no longer taking people into custody if they have 10 grams or less on their person; rather the offender is just handed a citation. They will no longer be brought to the station or fingerprinted or photographed.

Princeton Police Chief Tom Root said his police force will be utilizing their

city ordinance violations for anything 10 grams or less, so the defendant will have to appear at an administrative adjudication hearing, where a fine will be imposed by a hearing officer. Root also indicated there will be separate citations for cannabis and paraphernalia found on a person.

According to the press release, following the adjudication of the citation in court, seized cannabis and paraphernalia will be destroyed, and the charge against

the defendant will be expunged on or before the following July 1 or Jan. 1.

“The safety of Illinois citizens, and the motoring public, will always remain the utmost priority of the ISP,” said ISP Director Leo P. Schmitz, adding officers will continue to enforce the law while being mindful of the penalty changes for smaller amounts of cannabis.

Uncommon uses for common vegetables

McNabb Library and Extension capture the season with cooking class

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Seeds of the community Putnam County Seed Library hopes to sprout into success

By Dave Cook

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Susan Glassman, health and wellness educator for the University of Illinois Extension, prepared a fresh basil dip for the audience to enjoy during her presentation on uncommon ways to use common vegetables at the McNabb Library on Aug. 24.

By Dave Cook

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MCNABB — As we all move through our gardens harvesting the season’s bounty, it’s a common problem to end up with more vegetables and herbs than we know what to do with. But that’s a good problem to have, and the McNabb Library and the University of Illinois Extension recently held a free class to help gardeners make the most of their bumper crops.

“Uncommon Uses for Common Vegetables” was presented at the library on the Vol. 149 No. 1 One Section - 20 Pages

The edible and colorful display of channeled cucumbers, pepper bowls and fresh basil helped encourage the audience to eat healthy during the discussion of recipes and handy kitchen tips presented during the McNabb Library/University of Illinois Extension program. evening of Aug. 24 by Susan Glassman, health and wellness educator for the Extension. Part of the statewide, award-winning Healthy Gardening program, Master Gardeners from the Extension were also on hand to answer any questions.

“The Healthy Gardening program is now

in its third year, and this year we helped 469 families in the Marshall-Putnam area.

It’s a wonderful family project, and it’s nice to see so many children interested,” master gardener Rita Simpkins said.

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HENNEPIN — Libraries are typically thought of as places to find the latest book, an old favorite or a quiet place to study, but as time has progressed they’ve evolved into hubs of the community offering many resources. The Hennepin branch of the Putnam County Library has a new collection residents can make use of and contribute to ... seeds.

There’s also no chance of overdue fines.

Librarian Matt Miller has organized the newest element of the community library and recently discussed the beginnings of the Putnam County Seed Library.

“Last fall the creation of a seed library in Hennepin was being discussed. In April of this year, we had a University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener do a program for us. That was the first major public showing of it, but we had already opened it up a month before with some heirloom seeds for the local gardener patrons to get a head start,” Miller said.

Seed libraries offer seeds to residents so they can grow their own food, learn seed saving skills and connect with their communities. There are many across the country, and while some regulatory agencies have worked to restrict the spread of this informal sharing of seeds, wanting them to conform to the same regulations as commercial ventures, some states and communities have passed exemptions for seed libraries.

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Putnam County librarian Paula Taylor holds a handful of Hollyhock seeds which will bloom with dark pink flowers after planting. While the seed library will accept seeds from any flowers and herbs, they’re requesting only heirloom seeds be donated from fruits and vegetables.

Pot From Page 1 “The public is reminded that cannabis possession without a medical marijuana card is still illegal; the penalty and fines have changed. In addition, drivers under the influence of cannabis will still be arrested and prosecuted,”

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Schmitz added.

Putnam County Sheriff Kevin Doyle said they are looking to pass a county ordinance that addresses the law change, where possession of a small amount of cannabis becomes an ordinance type of violation.

Bureau County State’s Attorney Geno Caffarini shared his opinion on the penalty change.

“There are states that prohibit seed libraries, or at least have laws that control them. In Illinois, however, there are no current laws blocking seed libraries,” Miller said.

The Putnam County Seed Library has been slow to germinate, but there’s hope it will blossom soon.

“The response has been very slow; so far we have only had a few individuals who have taken or donated seeds. The planting season is done in the area, so there are currently no seeds in the library. Now I am waiting for seeds to come in,” Miller said.

As the area slowly moves into the time of year when harvesting begins and flowers start to go to seed, residents are encouraged to share a selection of their garden’s bounty and beauty with their neighbors.

“We are sticking to heirloom only when it comes to fruits, vegetables and herbs, but we will allow any flower seeds. This year we only had a dozen vegetables and a few fruits available. To contribute seeds you will need to bring them in with information about what type they are.

Afterward they will get catalogued and added to the seed library. There are also books near the seed library for more information on everything one needs to know about seeds and the plants they turn into,” Miller explained.

When gardeners are preparing to grow, they can visit the library for locally-sourced seeds, possibly grown by a neighbor.

“You come in, select one packet of up to three varieties and then log your checkout. This year we were a bit lenient and allowed more seeds per patron,” Miller said.

Miller shared why he feels a community seed library is important for Putnam County and his hopes of being able to expand the program into the other library branches.

Miller said, “The mission for the Putnam County Seed Library is to sow education in the communities we serve in seed saving. Heirloom seeds will be gathered and given as a public resource to grow community independence from hybrids and GMOs. Accumulating seeds will scatter across the communities we live in, strengthening our overall

food system, diets, as well as prevent hunger. Ultimately, it is to set in the ground trust in the communities for today and tomorrow.”

Heirlooms are open-pollinated varieties that either pre-date or are unaltered by modern breeding work.

Because most heirloom varieties precede the commercialization of agriculture, the seeds for these varieties were not produced by seed companies and sold to the public, but rather grown on a localized and small scale and passed along from neighbor to neighbor and within families for generations. Many heirloom varieties are currently enjoying revivals as the public gains appreciation for their importance in maintaining genetic diversity, their interest appeal and their flavor. All heirlooms are open-pollinated, which means that properly saved seed will produce consistent offspring from year to year.

“My issue is now it’s a civil law violation, so we’re not encouraging young people to use cannabis, but we’re making it more attractive to do so,” Caffarini said, noting if someone underage is caught using alcohol they lose their license, even if there is no vehicle present in the setting where the alcohol was used. “With cannabis,

you’re not going to lose your license. We don’t want them to use either, but it’s like saying, ‘If you’re going to break the law, use cannabis because the penalties are so much less than if you use alcohol.’”

Alcohol eventually becomes legal at the age of 21, but currently cannabis is illegal regardless of a person’s age. Caffarini is

aware of the national shift, so to speak, of decriminalizing cannabis, but he believes any habit formed with an illegal substance is not a good route to take.

“They passed this law, but they didn’t really give much guidance or procedure of how to handle it — there are just so many unanswered questions to this law.”

The Putnam County Seed Library at the Hennepin branch of the Putnam County Library system is looking for extra seeds from community gardens as residents harvest vegetables and flowers go to seed. Next spring, community members are encouraged to check out whatever seeds they’d like to include in their gardens and flower beds.

Seeds from community seed libraries are thought to be hardier because they’re locally sourced.

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Vegetables

Sweet Potato Bread

From Page 1 As the program began, Glassman described its goal.

“We’re here to create some new twists on the vegetables we’ve always enjoyed, and we’ll also help you enjoy how colorful and pretty they are by talking about how to display them,” Glassman said.

Those in attendance received a cookbook and several pieces of advice to help ensure everyone eats all their vegetables.

“You’ve got to pack in the flavor; that’s what makes them the most satisfying. And if you keep things where you see them, you’ll eat them.

Keeping a bowl of prepared vegetables in your refrigerator will help keep them from being forgotten like they tend to be, if they’re more hidden in the bottom,” Glassman said.

Glassman shared ideas of adding or using vegetables in ways not normally thought of such as putting canned pumpkin in pancakes; using spinach or broccoli to make pesto; using cucumbers, melons and carrots in smoothies; using large leaf plants like Romaine or kale for wraps; making vegetable pizza with a cauliflower crust; and hollowing out zucchini and then stuffing with various ingredients

1/3 cup of flax seed 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 ounces fat-free cream cheese, softened 3 tablespoons trans-fat free margarine, softened 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup honey 1 large egg 1 large egg white 1 cup cooked sweet potato, mashed Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Unless flax seed is already ground, place flax seed in a clean coffee grinder or blender; process until coarsely ground.

Combine flax seed, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl.

In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, margarine, brown sugar, honey, egg and egg white; stir in sweet potato. Add to the flour mixture, stirring until moist.

Spoon batter into a greased 8-inch-by4-inch loaf pan. Bake for 50 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes in pan on a wire rack; remove from pan.

Cool completely on wire rack. Makes one loaf or 15 slices.’ before baking or grilling and many more.

One of Glassman’s favorite recipes was for sweet potato bread.

“It’s going to look like a brick before you bake it, and you won’t think it’s going to turn out; but I promise you it will, and it will be delicious,” Glassman said.

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Zucchini Brownies 1/2 cup canola oil 1-1/2 cups white sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups zucchini, shredded 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

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most interested in the ways to creatively display the colorful vegetables in her garden.

“I liked the bowls made out of the peppers.

They’re very pretty. I’m having a party, and I think they’d be a wonderful way to use them to serve dip,” Glenn said.

The Extension will be presenting an upcoming class at IVCC which will

be part of the Extension’s Healthy Aging Summit.

From 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 4, Glassman will host three speakers who will be discussing nutrition for the brain. The event costs $20 and will include breakfast and lunch.

For more information call the Extension office at 815-224-0889 or email uie-blmp@illinois.edu.

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HENNEPIN — The second installment of Putnam County real estate taxes are due Tuesday, Sept. 6.

2016 Putnam County property tax final multiplier SPRINGFIELD — Putnam County has been issued a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to Constance Beard, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue.

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

This equalization is particularly important because some of the state’s 6,600 local taxing distracts overlap into two or more counties (e.g. school districts, junior college districts, fire protection districts).

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

Under a law passed in 1975, property in Illinois should be assessed at onethird of its market value.

Farm property is assessed differently, with farm home-sites and dwellings

subject to regular assessing and equalization procedures, but with farmland assessed at one-third of its agriculture economic value. Farmland is not subject to the state equalization factor.

Assessments in Putnam County are at 33.12 percent of market value, based on sales of properties in 2013, 2014, and 2015.

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

The final assessment equalization factor was issued after a public hearing on the tentative factor. The tentative factor issued in July, 2016 was 1.0000. The equalization factor is determined annually for each county by comparing the price of individual properties sold over the past three years to the assessed value placed on those properties by the county supervisor of assessments/county assessor.

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AgriEnergy Resources to host seminar and field day

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PRINCETON — AgriEnergy Resources in Princeton will host a Biological Farming Seminar and Field Day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, at Wise Guys Bar and Grill, located at 2205 N. Main St. in Princeton. The cost is free.

AgriEnergy Resources has brand new products ready to launch. These particular products have continued to amaze farmers and agronomists consistently throughout the summer. All over the Midwest through the East Coast, these products have gotten crops off to a stronger start, leading to healthier plants with higher yield potential. They have been tested on corn, soybeans and produce.

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They’ll be discussing organic and conventional products for plant protection, impacts and timing of antioxidants and polyamines in crop production, fall fertility programs, field tours and more.

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Soil moisture increases throughout Illinois

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In an effort to help its employees who work at Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Peru, the company has purchased school supplies for each of its employees’ children.

On Tuesday, Aug. 16, management held an ice cream party to hand out supplies to the employees. The company believes helping employees with their lives, goals and families improves a positive attitude, along with the goal of making every customer feel that Peru is a home away from home. Each school supply kit was individually packed with the following supplies: Five pencils and five pens, three erasers, one pencil sharpener, a 12-inch ruler, two glue sticks, a Spiral notebook; three pocket folders; crayons, a pencil case, scissors, highlighters and a 19-inch backpack.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites is one of 12 hotels managed by Janko Hospitality.

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CHAMPAIGN — Recent rains increased soil moisture throughout the state, according to Jennie Atkins, Water and Atmospheric Resources Monitoring (WARM) program manager at the Illinois State Water Survey, Prairie Research Institute, University of Illinois.

Illinois received 1.92 inches of rain from August 11 to 14. In comparison, the state rainfall total for the first 10 days of August was 0.70 inches. Soil moisture levels had been falling at the 2-, 4-, and 8-inch depths through the first part of the month, but the recent precipitation has

led to significant increases in all regions of the state.

Statewide soil moisture levels at 2 inches rose an average of 47 percent from Aug. 11 to 14 to 0.34 water fraction by volume (wfv).

The highest increases occurred in Southern Illinois where levels increased an average of 71 percent over the four-day period.

Soil moisture also increased at 4- and 8-inch depths to Aug. 14 levels of 0.33 wfv at both depths.

Levels at depths of 20 to 59 inches remained high though no significant increases occurred.

Soil temperatures have been 2 to 4 degrees higher

than the long-term average for the first half of August.

Temperatures at 2 inches under bare soil averaged 78.7 degrees on Aug.14 with regional averages ranging from 77.1 degrees in the east to 80.8 degrees in western Illinois. At 4 inches, temperatures averaged 78.4 degrees. Under sod, temperatures were slightly cooler with a state average of 78.3 degrees at 4 inches and 77.8 degrees at 8 inches.

The Illinois State Water Survey’s WARM Program collects hourly and daily weather and soil information at 19 stations across the state.

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Charles ‘Humpy’ Holmstrom MAGNOLIA — Charles Duane “Humpy” Holmstrom, 79, of Magnolia died Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria surrounded by his family.

Humpy was born on Aug. 26, 1937, in Varna to Lloyd and Edith (Sprague) Holmstrom.

He attended school in Varna and played and enjoyed high school football. Humpy also served in the U.S. Navy for four years and was then called home to take care of his mother Charles after his father passed away.

Holmstrom Humpy was a retired Illinois Department of Transportation state worker out of Wenona and LaSalle.

He served as Magnolia fire chief for four years during his 30-plus years of service on the Magnolia Fire Department, and Legionnaire in Magnolia Post 254 and Magnolia board member for four years. He was a member of First Lutheran Church in Varna.

Survivors include his four children, Brett, Michael, Patrick (Karla) Holmstrom and Peggy (Pete) Smith, all of Magnolia; 18 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren, with three more on the way; and one brother, Bill Holmstrom of Joliet.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Don and Bob Holmstrom; and one sister, Maurine MacMillan.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, at the Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel in Granville with Minister Dick Joyce officiating. Burial will be in the Magnolia Cemetery with full military honors by Magnolia American Legion Post No. 254. A luncheon will be held at the Magnolia Fire Station following interment at the cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, at the funeral home.

Contributions may be directed to donor’s choice.

Pallbearers will be his four children, Brett, Mike, Peggy and Patrick, along with hid son-in-law, Pete Smith, and like a son, Jon Griffin. Honorary pallbearers will be his brother, Bill Holmstrom, and daughter-in-law, Karla Holmstrom.

Online condolences may be sent to his family at www. dcfunerals.com.

Antoni Basecki PUTNAM — Antoni Basecki, 94, of Putnam passed away Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016, at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley.

Private services will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are through the Fiocchi-Jensen Funeral Home in Princeton.

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

Aug. 1 Mary Rebecca Siegman, f/k/a Richard to Kerry Fisher and Rex Richard; one parcel; exempt.

Aug. 3 Marie R. Salisbury to Old Henry Duck Club; two parcels; $270,000.

Marlene Hult, Richard Anderson and Sherrie Carlson, as independent executors to Richard H. Anderson and Rosemary A. Anderson, one parcel; exempt.

Richard H. Anderson, as trustee to Richard H. Anderson and Rosemary A. Anderson; an undivided one-half interest in one parcel; exempt.

James W. Bogner to Larry Rombout and Sandra Rombout; Lot 38, Florid; $5,000.

Kimrey D. Alleman to Matthew L. Smith and Jonnelle D. Smith; part

of Lots 106, 107 and 108, Patterson’s Addition, Magnolia; $9,500.

Aug. 8 Dawn L. Holterman to Aureliano Martinez; one parcel; exempt.

Yasmin Vaughn, as successor trustee to Richard D. Funderberg and Meagan Funderberg; Lot 181, Indian Hills; $2,000.

Brad L. Bryner and Dawn M. Bryner to Richard D. Cattani and Lindsay R. Cattani; Lot 4, Block 23, Hennepin; $21,000 Aug. 9 Putnam County Clerk to Putnam County, as trustee; Lot 183, Lake Thunderbird Hills; exempt.

Putnam County Clerk to Putnam County, as trustee; Lot 335, Lake Thunderbird Hills; exempt.

Putnam County Clerk to Putnam County, as trustee; Lot 585, Lake Thunderbird Hills 3; exempt.

Putnam County Clerk to Putnam County, as trustee; Lot 46, Lake

Thunderbird Woods; exempt.

Putnam County Clerk to Putnam County, as trustee; Lot 201, Lake Thunderbird Woods; exempt.

Putnam County Clerk to Putnam County, as trustee; Lot 227, Lake Thunderbird Woods; exempt.

Putnam County Clerk to Putnam County, as trustee; Lot 285, Lake Thunderbird Woods; exempt.

Putnam County Clerk to Putnam County, as trustee; Lot 376, Lake Thunderbird Woods 2; exempt.

Putnam County Clerk to Putnam County, as trustee; Lot 546, Lake Thunderbird Woods 3; exempt.

Aug. 11 Dennis P. Kozlowski and Jimita A. Kozlowski, as co-trustees to Charlene A. Thomas; Lot 273, Lake Thunderbird Hills; $327,500 Aug. 15 Janet L. Couch to Lennie D. Strong; Cabin 41, Lot 16, S28, T14, R10; exempt.

Enrollment begins for energy assistance program SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s Office of Energy Assistance has announced the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) will begin accepting applications for winter heating assistance for seniors and people with disabilities beginning Sept. 1.

LIHEAP and the Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP) program are funded as part of the stopgap funding plan signed into law by Gov. Bruce Rauner.

LIHEAP is a state and federally funded energy assistance program for low-income families, in which heating bill payments are made on behalf of households.

Applications are processed through a network of 35 local administering agencies around the state. These agencies will begin accepting applications on a firstcome, first-served basis from the elderly and people with disabilities starting on Sept. 1.

Clients must bring all required documentation when applying for assistance including: • Proof of gross income from all household members for the 30-day income period beginning with the date of the application.

• A copy of their current heat and electric bills issued within the last 30 days (if they pay for their energy directly).

• A copy of their rental agreement (if they are renting) showing that utilities are included, the monthly rental amount and landlord contact information.

• Proof of Social Security numbers for all household members.

• Proof that their household received Temporary

Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); Aid to the Aged, Blind, or Disabled (AABD); or other benefits, such as Medical Eligibility or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), if receiving assistance from the Illinois Department of Human Services.

A single-person household can qualify with a monthly income of up to $1,485; a two-person household up to $2,003; a family of three can earn up to $2,520; and a family of four can earn up to $3,038.

Benefits are paid directly to energy vendors on behalf of eligible households. The exception is households whose heating costs are included in their rent. These households must provide proof that their rent is more than 30 percent of their income in order to qualify for LIHEAP benefits.

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Observations from The Field of Dreams

The Editorial Page Sam R Fisher

Terri Simon

Publisher

Editor

A wave of change I grew up on a farm. While that meant many things back then, one of the most important traits that distinguished us from city folks was the ability to wave to anyone who traveled down that dusty gravel road in front of our farm.

OK. The road I lived on was rather Terri remote, and by and large, we knew most Simon of the people who COMMENTARY drove back and forth in front of that old farmhouse, but it really didn’t matter. Whenever a vehicle passed by, the polite thing to do was lift one’s arm and wave at whoever was driving by. It’s just what we did.

For years, I watched my grandfather acknowledge everyone who drove past our home. It didn’t matter what he was doing — working with the ponies, making fence, doing chores, sitting on the front porch — if he was anywhere near that vehicle and its occupants, the wave was automatic. If he happened to be carrying a bucket of water or animal feed in each hand and wasn’t able to actually wave, he would at least acknowledge them with a nod.

That wave was the unspoken law of the land, at least by my family’s standards. Consequently, nobody told me to do so, but I began to wave to everyone who passed — neighbors, friends and strangers alike.

From as early as I remember, when my grandfather’s arm went up, so did mine. It’s just what we did. And when I happened to be outside playing or doing something by myself, my arm had been well-trained to wave to all.

That wave was a tradition of sorts. Amidst the deep, black soil of our Midwestern farmland, the wave of a hand was as much a part of our culture as tree swings, potluck dinners and standing around with a bunch of farmers at the local feed store. In many ways, that legendary wave of one’s arm is what separated us from the rest. I’m not sure who first thought about lifting one’s arm and offering that brief salutation, but as I think back, this country ritual was as important as baking one’s own pies and bread, hanging one’s laundry on the clothesline and skipping stones in Big Bureau Creek.

As I think back, I always remember our neighbors waving to us as we drove by, and of course, we always waved back. Conversely, I don’t ever remember anybody in town acknowledging us in Grandpa’s old, green Chevy as we drove down Main Street. But as soon as we turned the Chevy toward home, the waves began again.

Fast forward what seems like a bazillion years, and the dusty road is only a memory, as is the old, green Chevy, the farmhouse and all the traditions that went along with being a country kid. Times change.

A paved street runs in front of my home; I’ve never hung my adult laundry on a clothesline; and baking my own pies ... well, Marie Callendar, Sara Lee and I have a special friendship.

But it’s been said you can take the girl out of the country, but you can’t take the country out of the girl. ...

Standing outside with my dog in tow, I find myself waving to everyone who passes by my home. I’m fairly sure I at least know a few of the people, though my eyesight is as ancient as Grandpa’s old, green Chevy, so I don’t know for sure. Likewise, my memory isn’t the greatest either, so realistically — except for a few vehicles, I never remember who is driving what. But none of that matters. A vehicle zooms by, and my arm automatically goes up. I wave. It’s what I was taught to do. It’s what I’m supposed to do.

While I still get a wave from a few farmers when I’m out riding in the country, that friendly gesture sure isn’t as prominent as it used to be. There’s been a wave of change, so to speak, and it kind of saddens me to think this friendly tradition is waving goodbye.

There’s something inside me, however, that wonders what a world we’d have if everyone raised their arm and waved to one another. While we always seem to strive to take steps forward, I have to wonder if this step backward in time would cause a wave of change in our little corner of the world.

Putnam County Record Editor Terri Simon can be reached at tsimon@putnamcountyrecord.com.

Darrell Alleman COMMENTARY The First Lutheran Church in Granville held a blessing and dedication on July 31 of a beautiful cross in memory of Pastor Ann Ziegert and Jim Henning. The cross was made by Jim’s brother, Ron Henning.

Ron Henning said, “I started Sunday school here at First Lutheran Church in 1950 or so. My parents were Henry and Catherine Henning. As the years passed, the cross on the steeple finally gave way to age and fell to the ground.

A new cross was erected and stood for some time. As a council member, I can say we were very grateful for all the time and effort that went into the cross. A severe wind storm took down the new, and we were again in need.

“At one of our council meetings, I asked the council if I would be allowed to build a new cross. The whole council said yes to the idea.

I started to build it in my mind and finally started building. With several trips to church asking for guidance and many changes and setbacks, it was completed.

“I want to thank God for the inspiration and the abilities to complete this task; also, my wife, Pat, for putting up with my frustration and giving me all the time in my shop; my daughter, Jennifer, for donating some of the material; Hazel Henning for the use of some of my brother’s tools; Mike and sister Sue Eggers for directing me to the right kind of solder and donating it to this

project; Jen Ibarra for donating the beautiful lettering on the cross base; and Dave Holmbeck, who will be installing the cross. A special thanks to Pastor Kinas for blessing it.

“I appreciate all the help I was

given to make this project complete.

It will be very satisfying to once again look up and see our cross in place once more.”

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

‘The way it should be’ Like most Americans, I’ve read the news stories. I’ve watched the reports — the ones about African Americans being killed by police; the ones about police being targeted and killed; the ones that seem to endlessly pit black against white.

I’ve read the awful comment sections that follow these stories, which seem filled with prejudice from both sides. All of this has left me with little faith that America can finally ever truly put color aside, ... that Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream was, well, really just a dream.

But then a funny thing happened: I learned things may not be as bleak as they seem to be when I turn on the news. What I found when I stepped outside of my everyday world into different parts of the country was acceptance and friendship.

When we visited family in Nashville, who live at a good-sized apartment complex, we had been out of the car less than a minute before a group of children, some on foot and some on bikes, approached us. As we unpacked our luggage from the trunk, we went through a friendly interrogation. These children — who were black and Hispanic – wanted to know my children’s names and ages, where we were from, how long we would be staying there and what they liked to do in their free time. My children happily responded, eager to have playmates while we stayed at the apartment complex.

When my daughter struggled to carry her suitcase down the stairs, her new friend, a sixth-grade boy, grabbed it for her and graciously carried it the rest of the way to the

Shannon Serpette COMMENTARY apartment we were staying in. All the children made plans to meet the next day to play together.

The next evening, the whole group played nicely together (which can sometimes be a struggle at their ages) and made plans to see each other on our next trip to Nashville.

Since then, my daughter has sent a letter to one of her young friends, and she hopes to hear back from her.

A friend is a friend, no matter the color of their skin — it is something I have always fiercely believed, and it is a lesson I have passed on to my children. In such an enormous, busy city like Nashville, I was glad we were able to meet people who reminded me that despite the negative news we hear daily, there are a lot of people out there who share that belief.

During the next leg of our trip, in Indiana, I had a chance encounter at our hotel pool that has stayed with me ever since.

My children were in the pool, and I really didn’t want to go in. I don’t have as much tolerance for cold water as they do, so I sat in a nearby chair watching over them. I saw a black family playing a game of catch with a beach ball in the pool. The beach ball had attracted the attention of my kids, I noticed, and they stood in the pool near the family,

watching longingly, much like a dog watching its owner eat. Apparently, their puppy dog eyes were too much to resist, and the family invited them to play too.

I watched as the Mom and Dad from the family repeatedly hit the ball to my kids, making sure they received just as many turns as their own kids did. They were all laughing over the plays and blunders they made. The game continued for a long time, until the Dad told his family that it was time for them to go.

As the Dad walked by me when he was leaving, I flagged him down.

I told him how kind it was of him to invite my kids to play with his family.

He told me it was no trouble at all.

Then he added, “That’s the way it should be. It should be that way.”

I immediately agreed, saying we should all look out for each other in this world. He nodded, and we looked at each other solemnly for a few seconds before we wished each other a good evening.

Once in a great while, what seems to be an ordinary conversation can unexpectedly be one that sticks with you, and a simple experience can enlighten you. It’s been three weeks since I heard his words, but they keep replaying in my head. And, I know, that despite the headlines and despite the few bad apples out there, our country and its citizens will be OK if we simply remember the way things should be and work toward that goal.

Putnam County Record Copy Editor Shannon Serpette may be reached at sserpette@bcrnews.com.

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Sports

Lady Panthers lose to Galva, Wethersfield

Charity softball tournament LASALLE — The Illinois Valley YMCA Charity Softball Tournament is Sept. 24-25 at Hegeler Park in LaSalle.

Teams are co-ed with players 18 and up.

Games will start early morning and are done by early afternoon. Fee is $150. Registration and fee are due by Sept 15.

Contact Ben Fogle for more information at 815-2237904 or fog7035@yahoo.com.

PC girls golfers beat Seneca MCNABB — Putnam County’s Ali Ciucci was the medalist when she carded a 50 against Seneca at Edgewood Golf Course on Monday, Aug. 22.

Putnam County easily won 217-255. Other Putnam County golfers’ scores were Olivia Holmes (53), Hanna Hundley (55), Katie Cimei (59), Taryn Grasser (62) and Katie Goetsch (74).

Lindeman golf outing planned MCNABB — The annual Jan Lindeman Golf Outing will be Friday, Sept. 16, at Edgewood Park Golf Club in McNabb. It will benefit North Central Illinois Council of Governments (NCICG).

Registration starts at 7 a.m. for the four-person scramble. A shotgun start is at 8 a.m. Golf is $55 per golfer, which includes 18 holes, cart, lunch and door prizes. Hole sponsorship is $50 per hole or three for $125. Lunch only is $20.

Jan Lindeman is the father of NCICG’s Kevin Lindeman, the agency’s senior planner. Jan was an avid golfer and regular participant in the agency’s golf outing. He was also a supporter of NCICG. For more information, contact NCICG at 815-443-5830.

The email address is info@ncicg.org. The website address is www.ncicg.org.

Edgewood Ladies League MCNABB — Most birdies, pars and bogies was the play of the day for the Edgewood Ladies League on Aug. 23.

Jane Noard and Donna Berry were the hostesses.

B Flight: Jane Noard.

C Flight: Marge Van Ness.

Low Gross: Jane Noard, Jane Booker, Catherine Gregorich.

Low Net: Kathy Kline, Marge Van Ness.

Low Putts: Jane Noard.

Chip-ins: Jane Noard.

The Putnam County High School girls volleyball squad lost two matches this past week to Galva and Kewanee Wethersfield.

At Granville: Galva beat Putnam County 25-22, 25-22, on Aug. 25 in the Lady Panthers’ first home contest of the year. Cassie Copeland had 12 digs, six points and one ace. Madi Solomon had 12 assists, three points and two digs.

Megan Thompson recorded nine digs, six kills, two points, one ace and one block kill.

At Kewanee: Kewanee Wethersfield beat Putnam County 25-9, 25-12 on Aug. 22. Cassie Copeland had eight digs and one point.

Alivia Resurrecion had two points, one ace, three assists and two digs. Haley Cioni and Megan Thompson both had two kills and PCR photo/Shannon Jenkins one block. Thompson also Megan Thompson led with six kills against Galva on Thursday, Aug. 25. had six digs.

PC boys golf team has busy week The Putnam County boys golf team had five matches this past week, losing for the first time this season.

At Edgewood PC placed second in the 11-team PC Scramble Saturday, Aug. 27, losing by one stroke to Henry 60-59.

At Peoria PC lost for the first time this season on Friday, Aug. 26, to Peoria Christian 161-159.

Mitch Aimone, Caleb Dzierzynski and Connor Bean shot 40, Ian Roach 41.

At Lacon Putnam County on Monday, Aug. 22, won the Midland Invitational at the Lacon Country Club. The Panthers carded a 339 as a team, led by Mitch Aimone’s 81. Ian Roach shot an 82, Caleb Dzierzynski carded an 86, and Connor Bean and Austin Pflibsen each had a 90.

At Edgewood

Putnam County won a four-team meet on Tuesday, Aug. 23, with a team score of 162 compared with Henry (168), St. Bede (202) and Marquette (203). Putnam County’s Mitch Aimone and Henry’s Jake Kennedy were medalists with a round of 37.

Other Putnam County golfers’ scores were Caleb Dzierzynski (40), Connor Bean (41), Ian Roach (44).

At Edgewood

Putnam County remained undefeated with a triangular win Wednesday, Aug. 24, at Edgewood Park Golf Club. The Panthers carded a 168 to beat Woodland (178) and Marquette (214). Ian Roach shot a 40 to lead PC and earn medalist honors. Rounding out the scores for PC were Mitch Aimone (41), Caleb Dzierzynski (42) and Connor Bean (45).

PCR photo/Lyle Ganther

Putnam County’s Mitch Aimone tied for medalist honors with Henry’s Jake Kennedy with a round of 37 on Tuesday, Aug. 23. PC won with a team score of 162.

Former Blaze teammates square off against each other

By Shannon Jenkins sports@pcrnews.com

PRINCETON — Saturday, Aug. 27, ended with a win for each team, 6-4 for the Logan Lions and 15-4 for the Putnam County Pumas, but the day was unusual for one member of the Pumas as she prepared to face two former members and two current members of her “other” softball team, while another member watched from the sideline and one coach coached the opposing team.

When asked how she felt about facing her “other” teammates instead of standing next to them, McKenna Solomon said, “It was definitely more difficult to focus knowing friends of mine were going to be playing against me, but at the same time it was really great to see everyone.”

Libby Boyles from the Lions said, “I was still compet-

itive and wanted to win, but I was still cheering my old teammates on in the inside.”

Katie Bates, who wasn’t able to make the game due to illness but was available later for comments, said, “I feel more comfortable playing a team with a familiar face on it because at the same time you can have a serious game, but you can still have fun playing.”

Madison Krich, the team member that came to support her teammates, said, “It was a different perspective and weird ... and much more boring not playing, but it was fun cheering on my friends.”

The girls were former and/or current members of the Bureau County Blaze softball team, who have played together for several years and just completed a season with roughly 70 games, seven Top 3 tournament finishes, three of which were first place, one first place at state, and one third place at nationals.

PCR photo/Shannon Jenkins

PCR photo/Shannon Jenkins

Madison Krich, McKenna Solomon, Abby Peterson, Olivia Alter and Libby Boyles were former and/or current members Putnam County pitcher Gabby Smith had one loss and one of the Bureau County Blaze softball team who competed against each other on Saturday, Aug. 27, in a doubleheader. win on Saturday, Aug. 27, against the Logan Lions.

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Comfort foods in the slow cooker class offered

Community

GRANVILLE — Join Susan Glassman, University of Illinois Extension Educator, Nutrition and Wellness for the class “Comfort Foods in the Slow Cooker” from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, at the Putnam County Library, Granville Branch, 212 S. McCoy St., Granville.

Learn how to cook safely in the slow cooker. After this class, participants will have the day to enjoy the apple orchard or pumpkin patch, and dinner will be ready using the slow cooker. Participants will take home a fall comfort food slow cooker recipe book .

To register, call University of Illinois Extension at 815224-0889 by Sept. 5.

Nelson scholarships awarded MCNABB — This year’s recipients of scholarships from the Nelson Family Scholarship Fund were awarded on Aug. 9 by Alan J. Brizgis.

Recipients are: • Donna Bennett, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Bennett of Mark, will attend Illinois Valley Community College, majoring in elementary education.

• Paige Griffith, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Trent Griffith of Granville, will attend classes at Parkland College, majoring in nutrition and dietetics.

• Jessica Knight, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Knight, will attend Illinois Valley Community College, majoring in education.

• Julia Massino, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Randy Massino of Hennepin, will attend the University of Wisconsin, majoring in elementary education.

• Monica Monroe, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Monroe of McNabb, will attend Illinois State University, majoring in agriculture business.

DAR will hold opening meeting PRINCETON — The opening meeting of the Princeton-Illinois Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will be Saturday, Sept. 3, at the Prouty Building with coffee time at 9:30 a.m. and gavel time at 10 a.m. The program, “What to Do...,” will be presented by Evalynn Blanco, registrar. Members will also note the adoption of the U.S. Constitution on Sept.

17, 1787. Constitution Week is commemorated annually Sept. 17-23.

Dues may be paid to treasurer Dolores Dace at this meeting.

Raikes family reunion on Sept. 11

PCR photo/David Cook

Monica Monroe (from left), Emily Whitney and Jessica Knight were awarded scholarships from the Nelson Family Scholarship Fund. Absent from the photo were Donna Bennett, Paige Griffith, Julia Massino, Megan Wink and Ashley Zupec.

• Emily Whitney, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bart Whitney of Magnolia, will attend Eastern Illinois University, majoring in middle level education.

• Megan Wink, the daughter of Tonni Wink of Granville, will attend Illinois Central College,

majoring in agriculture business.

• Ashley Zupec, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Zupec of Granville, will attend Illinois Valley Community College, majoring in early childhood education.

Brizgis, community

UTICA — Descendants of James Monroe and Phoebe (Bailey) Raikes will celebrate their 62nd annual family reunion on Sunday, Sept. 11, at Starved Rock State Park’s boat landing shelter in Utica.

The event will kick off at noon, serving a potluck-picnic style dinner. Family members are reminded to bring old photos and family memorabilia, along with any updated marriages, births and deaths, and any other family history to have recorded. Children and adult games, along with Bingo, will be provided.

For more information, call David Raikes at 815-7957989.

band president of First State Bank in 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.

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Jim and Deb Arbet - LaSalle Susan Knapp County Marshall-Putnam counties

Celebrating 4-H Hall of Fame inductees Illinois 4-H Foundation inducts 74 honorees The Illinois 4-H Foundation annually recognizes one 4-H volunteer per county for exemplary service to the Illinois 4-H program as a Hall of Fame winner. This year, 74 new members were inducted into the Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame, the largest inductee class to date.

This year celebrated the 12-year anniversary of the award, said Angie Barnard, director of the Illinois 4-H Foundation. The ceremony was held Saturday, Aug. 20, in the Orr Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds.

“These long-time volunteers fully embody what 4-H strives to instill in youth,” Barnard said. “They are caring, dedicated, generous leaders, and the Illinois 4-H Foundation is extremely proud to be able to provide this honor to each and every one of them to thank them for their service to this wonderful organization.”

The Illinois 4-H Foundation established the statewide Hall of Fame in 2004 to honor and celebrate extraordinary 4-H alumni, volunteers and former 4-H staff. Each inductee received a commemorative Hall of Fame medallion.

“As a result of these volunteers’ years of service

and leadership to Illinois 4-H,” Barnard said, “the program they love will continue to create brilliant futures for the young people whose lives it touches.”

Winners from University of Illinois Extension — Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall and Putnam counties were: Kendra Ross, Bureau County; Jim and Deb Arbet, LaSalle County; and Susan Knapp, Marshall-Putnam counties.

The Illinois 4-H Foundation raises private funds that are invested in Illinois 4-H programs that provide meaningful, positive development experiences for Illinois youth to develop leadership, citizenship and life skills.

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

This event is sponsored by Stonecroft Ministries of Overland Park, Mo. The group will have an Illinois Valley Prayer Connection at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, at the Liberty Restaurant in Peru. All women are invited for prayer and fellowship.

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Menus Putnam County Community Center Sept. 5 — Center closed.

Sept. 6 — Chicken salad on bun, coleslaw, potato salad, chips and dip, grapes.

Sept. 7 — Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, gelatin with fruit.

Sept. 8 — Hamburger on bun, baked beans, pasta salad, strawberries, dessert.

Sept. 9 — Ham slice, baked potato, broccoli, apple.

Bread, butter, fruit juice and 2% milk are available with meals.

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

Putnam County Schools Breakfast Sept. 5 — No school.

Sept. 6 — Breakfast boat or cereal, fruit, juice, milk.

Sept. 7 — Funnel cake or cereal, fruit, juice, milk.

Sept. 8 — Cereal and toast or cereal, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk.

Sept. 9 — Breakfast quesadilla or cereal, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk.

Lunch Sept. 5 — No school.

Sept. 6 — Chicken strips, rice pilaf, green beans, grapes, milk.

Sept. 7 — Taco in a bag, pineapple, muffin, milk; 2 p.m. dismissal.

Sept. 8 — Barbecue rib on whole grain bun, pasta salad, baked beans, fruit sherbet, milk.

Sept. 9 — Toasted ravioli in meat sauce, salad, breadstick, pears, milk.

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Lady Landowners Tour date set HENRY — The Marshall-Putnam River Conservancy, with the Marshall-Putnam Soil and Water Conservation District, have announced the 2016 Lady Landowners Tour date has been set for Sept. 13, meeting at the Henry

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IVSO announces 67th season line-up OGLESBY — Dr. Brian Holloway and the board of directors of the Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra have announced the concerts for its 67th season.

The board welcomes back the exciting and highly-acclaimed conductor of the orchestra, Lucia Matos. The 2016-17 season will present diverse programs and artists, including world-renowned violinist Rachael Barton Pine, featured soloist for the December concert. Season and individual tickets can be purchased at the door

or online at ivso.org.

Concerts for the upcoming season include: • Afternoon in Paris and Vienna — Sunday, Sept. 25 at 3:30 p.m. at the IVCC Cultural Centre. Featured soloist Cory Tiffin, clarinet, will perform Debussy’s Premiere Rhapsody. The program will also include favorites

by Johann Strauss, Offenbach, von Suppe, Lehar and The Skaters’ Waltz by Waldteufel.

• Brahms and Schubert — Sunday, Oct. 30, at 3 p.m. at LaSalle-Peru

High School Auditorium.

Brahms Double Concerto for Violin and Cello with Ann Montzka, violin, and Linc Smelser, cello; plus Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony.

• Holiday concert — Saturday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m. at LaSalle-Peru High School Auditorium. Rachael Barton Pine will perform the Elgar Violin Concerto in B Minor, Op. 61. Also on the program: Karelia Suite by Sibelius.

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Education Briefs Phoenix receives degree EUREKA — Alyssa Phoenix of Putnam received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Eureka College on Aug. 10.

Browning receives Ph.D. PULLMAN, Wash. — Diana Lynn Browning received a Ph.D. in molecular biology from Washington State University in Pullman, Wash., on May 7. She is the granddaughter of Jack and Nora Brandstatter of Hennepin and the daughter of William and Linda Browning of Conifer, Colo.

Browning previously earned a bachelor’s degree in molecular, cellular and developmental biology at the University of Colorado and a master’s degree in microbiology and immunology at Louisiana State University, and worked as a research assistant at Montana State University.

She plans a career in research and teaching.

Birth Announcement Straughn Eric and Jenna (Vance) Straughn of Oglesby are the parents of a daughter born Aug. 19 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley.

Ashlyn Haage awarded Michael Anders Scholarship GRANVILLE — The Putnam County Educational Foundation announced Ashlyn Haage was recently awarded the Michael Anders Language Scholarship.

Anders was a native of Granville and a 1973 graduate of Putnam County High School. After a tour in the U.S. Navy, he graduated from Southern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Science in Spanish and later earned a master’s degree in education from the University of Cincinnati. A fluent speaker of three languages, he loved exploring the cultures of the world and strongly believed the horizons of American students needed to be broadened through the learning of the great languages of the world and the study of literature and poetry.

Haage was a Top 10 graduate of PCHS Class of 2016, a member of National Honor Society and a member of the Student Council. She was a three-sport athlete, participating all four years in cross country, basketball and track, as well as participating in plays and musicals. She will continue her education at Illinois College in Jacksonville.

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Catching up to her dreams

Peru native speaks about her adventure creating a country rock album

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ife is all about writing your own song. You start each day with different ideas — scratching a few as you go, and capitalizing on others.

You pluck the strings of your instrument, slowly at first, but then the tune starts to find its harmony.

You open your lungs and rejoice in exclamation, reaching for the chords you never thought possible, and within them the melody is made.

Even after nailing the notes down in the ambiance of perfected sound, you don’t ever stop … but simply begin the rhythm anew. nnn Peru native Alika Kowalczyk was studying bio pre-dental at Valparaiso University in Indiana, as she loves helping people and felt it was her calling.

Despite her efforts to excel in the field, it just did not strike the chords of her heart as she had expected it to. She thought, what else do I have ... and the answer was strong as an operatic ripple held high in an amphitheater’s rafters … music.

“I was anxious in dental school trying to get good grades and keeping up,

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Alika Kowalczyk is a vibrant country music singer who has great hopes for her first album, which is in the works with the assistance of some incredible minds in the field of music. so when I was stressed I would listen to music and sing along with my favorite songs, and that would help me,” Kowalczyk said.

“I always felt like these artists knew my life, and that’s what I want to do for other people.”

The recent Valparaiso graduate found Kevin Chalfant, a music producer from Streator who has toured with the classic rock band Journey. Kowal-

czyk was hoping for some advice on the industry when she went to speak with Chalfant.

“I went in and sang for him, and he said, ‘Wow, you should write an album.’”

Last summer Kowalczyk started writing, and the studio hours flew by. Assisted by Chalfant and music engineer Alby Odum, Kowalczyk crafted 10 songs out of the ink

and guitar strings, making a little scratch demo that helped her entire approach thereafter.

Kowalczyk attended Main Street Dance Academy in Princeton before she made it to kindergarten, and joined choir in grade school. She always loved performing but was a little shy with her voice. As she stood in church one day not too long ago, a woman in the

pew ahead of her turned and said, “Your voice is beautiful, and it was just what I needed to hear this morning.”

“That was the moment I said maybe I should do this,” she said. “I’ve always been a bit nervous, but I have a feeling God is up there saying, ‘Hey, this is what I sent you to do.’”

Kowalczyk has spent the last year of her life writing and recording for her album — tentatively titled “Dreamcatcher” — attending open mics and jamming out cafes all across the area. Her friends and family are her greatest source of constructive criticism, and she said after following so many self-made expectations throughout her life, she is now handing the wheel over to her Savior.

The energetic and soft-spoken singer speaks with laughter in her voice, talking about waking up one day with some twang in her language and finding additions to her musical repertoire in the gospel music of younger years.

She has mastered one song so far, called “My Devotion.” She started an Indiegogo account — a financial effort driven by fan donations — to help with the studio costs of recording and mastering all the quality cuts.

She’s also playing with some experienced people, including Tim McGraw’s drummer, a fiddler and Memphis talent abound.

“They’ll probably be expensive, but we are

competing with national artists, so we can’t go cheap or that’s what the sound will be,” she said, adding her parents have dipped into their accounts to afford her dream. “I’m ready for this, but every day I have to keep telling myself I have the strength and talent to reach great heights.”

The musicians have nine songs to finish before the album is completed, so Kowalczyk is going to delve into that while simultaneously jumping onto any stage she can find.

“I have experience, but not enough; you have to do it all the time because that’s how you get better at it,” she said, adding she’d love to tour around the area in the future and has been working on her guitar skills for the last year.

“I’ve become a geek for instruments, so my appreciation for every musician I witness has grown, which just helps me better communicate with my musicians.”

Kowalczyk said it’s refreshing to finally talk about her dream, and it’s enlivening to be within the beginning stages of such an opportunity.

“People are like, ‘Oh, you sing?’ and I say, ‘Surprise!’” she said. “If you can make a living doing what you love, it’s truly a great joy.”

To hear her music, visit www.AlikaSings.com, or toss a letter in the mailbox to Alika’s Fan Base, P.O. Box 253, Peru, IL 61354.

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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF REAL ESTATE ASSESSMENTS FOR 2016 PUTNAM COUNTY The following is a final list of real estate assessment changes in said townships for the 2016 assessment year. These assessments have been revised or corrected by the Putnam County Board of Review.

This publication is made in accordance with Sections #12-60 and 12-65 of the Property Tax Code.

Public notice is also hereby given that according to Section #16-60 of the Illinois Revised Statutes, factors have been applied to the following townships.

Granville………….1.0147 The assessed values shown may be subject to the State equalization to bring locally assessed values to 33 1/3 percent of market value. This equalized value is subject to your local tax rate as determined by levies submitted by local units of government in which your property is located.

Putnam County Board of Review Parcel Number Owner Name Assessor Total Board Total HENNEPIN 01-10-016-000 IPS STEEL LLC 78,749 102,785 01-10-080-002 IPS STEEL LLC 70,519 120,006 01-10-080-003 IPS STEEL LLC 384,090 43,756 01-10-080-004 IPS STEEL LLC 37,747 42,795 01-10-080-005 IPS STEEL LLC 236,880 336,684

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Wednesday, August 31, 2016 • The Putnam County Record • 17 999 • Legal Notices Continued from page 16 SENACHWINE 03-00-035-230 PUTNAM COUNTY AS TRUSTEE 03-00-040-150 PUTNAM COUNTY AS TRUSTEE 03-00-044-120 KOENIG ROGER 03-00-048-230 PUTNAM COUNTY AS TRUSTEE 03-00-055-150 PUTNAM COUNTY AS TRUSTEE 03-00-060-190 PUTNAM COUNTY AS TRUSTEE 03-00-061-120 PUTNAM COUNTY AS TRUSTEE 03-00-062-230 PUTNAM COUNTY AS TRUSTEE 03-00-065-270 PUTNAM COUNTY AS TRUSTEE 03-00-069-050 BYLINA STEVEN 03-00-071-050 PUTNAM COUNTY AS TRUSTEE MAGNOLIA 04-00-045-145 MAYERS MARYLYNN & MAYERS, 04-00-050-183 SANDBERG RYAN J. AND BRAND 04-00-051-293 GRASSER MICHAEL KENNETH & 04-00-054-130 CIMEI JOHN 04-00-056-185 YERLY JOHN Published in the Putnam County Record Aug. 31, 2016.

VILLAGE OF MAGNOLIA APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE 2016-2017 GENERAL FUND $25,942.92 Putnam County Collector 30,825.20 State of Illinois Income Tax 3,500.00 State of Illinois Use Tax 1,500.00 State of Illinois Personal Property Replacement Tax 275.00 Liquor Licenses 400.00 Donations 30,200.00 Permits 150.00 Interest 25.00 Total Estimated Receipts $92,818.12 General Savings $11,200.00 Interest 75.00 Total Estimated Receipts $11,275.00 PARK FUND $9,000.00 Interest 40.00 Total Estimated Receipts $9,040.00 Motor Fuel Tax $10,550.20 Interest 100.00 Total Estimated Receipts $10,650.20 WATER FUND $52,361.64 Interest 200.00 AMEREN Illinois Municipal Tax 14,000.00 Frontier 404.00 Total Estimated Receipts $66,965.64 Water Savings $15,000.00 Interest 30.00 Total Estimated Receipts $15,030.00 Water Bond $10,000.00 Interest 25.00 Total Estimated Receipts $10,025.00 TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS ALL ACCOUNTS $215,803.96 ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES GENERAL FUND United States Treasury one-half $4,000.00 IL Dept of Revenue one-half 800.00 IL Dept of Employment Security one-half 200.00 Audit one-half 1,700.00 Insurance one-half 2,800.00 Attorney Fees 1,800.00 US Post Office Postage 600.00 LEADS Putnam County Sheriff 250.00 Advertisement and Legals 120.00 Donations 700.00 Ameren Illinois 5,000.00 Library and Hall Rent 7,200.00 Tomlinson Disposal 455.00 Jacks Gas and Service 600.00 Lumber and Supplies 1,000.00 Concrete Work 1,000.00 Mowing Alleys and Berms 2,112.00 Clerks Salary 6,000.00 Treasurers Salary 1,800.00 Village Maintainer 650.00 Snow Removal 1,000.00 Salt and Cinders 900.00 Mayors Salary 850.00 Trustees Salary (6 x $35 x 12 months) 2,520.00 Property Purchase & Upkeep 35,000.00 Tree Trimming and Removal 5,000.00 Tilling 5,000.00 Roadways and Culvert 5,000.00 Total Estimated Expenditures: $89,257.00 General Savings PARK FUND Mowing North Park and Baseball Diamond $1,200.00 Mowing Peterson Park 600.00 Total Estimated Expenditures: $1,800.00 Motor Fuel Tax WATER FUND 10,000.00 Water Maintainer 9,000.00 Assistant Water Maintainer 1,560.00 Water Secretary 1,800.00 Audit one-half 1,700.00 US Post Office Postage 240.00 US Treasury one-half 4,000.00 IL Dept of Revenue one-half 800.00 IL Dept of Employment Security one-half 200.00 Insurance one-half 2,800.00 IL EPA Dues 750.00 IL Rural Water Associations Dues 225.00 Total Environmental Services Technology 6,000.00 Frontier 600.00 Ameren IL 7,200.00

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JULIE Locates 90.00 AG View Farm Supply Fuel 850.00 Hach 900.00 Brenntag Mid-South 3,200.00 Viking Chemical 2,400.00 USA Blue Book 2,600.00 Utility Equipment Company 2,000.00 Lumber and Supplies 500.00 Complete Integrated Service 1,000.00 Associated Technical Service 1,000.00 Bodine Service Peoria, LLC 1,600.00 Street and Road Repairs 20,000.00 Total Estimated Expenditures: $83,015.00 Water Savings Water Bond Payment 5,500.00 Water Bond Wire Fee 25.00 Water bond Payment 10,500.00 Water Bond Wire Fee 25.00 Total Estimated Expenditures: $16,050.00 TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES ALL ACCOUNTS: $190,122.00 Published in the Putnam County Record Aug. 31, 2016.

ORDINANCE 673 ORDINANCE ADOPTING MUNICIPAL CODE OF AMENDING CHAPTER 13-TRAFFIC, ARTICLE II OF GRANVILLE, PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS NOW THEREFORE, Be It Ordained By The President And Board Of Trustees Of The Village Of Granville, Putnam County, Illinois, A Municipal Corporation, As Follows: SECTION I: That Chapter 13, Traffic, Article II, one way, yield, right-of-way, streets, stops, intersections, Section 13-19, stop streets shall be amended to add the following locations to those already provided by ordinance as follows: a. The Southwest Corner of Westcott Street at its intersection with Turner Street. b. The Northeast Corner of Westcott Street at its intersection with Hawkins Street.

SECTION II: All Ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

SECTION III: Any person, firm, or corporation convicted of violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be fined no less than $50.00 and no more than $500 for each offense.

SECTION IV: This Ordinance shall take affect from and after it’s passage, approval and publication in the manner provided by law.

PRESENTED, PASSED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Village board of Trustees of the Village of Granville, County of Putnam, and State of Illinois, held on the 2nd day of August, 2016, with 5 Trustees voting aye, 0 Trustees voting nay, 1 Trustees absent, 0 Trustees passing, and the Village President voting NOT, which meeting was held on the 2nd day of August 2016.

Passed and Approved: August 2, 2016 Douglas Gimbal – Village President ATTEST: Kari J. Moore – Village Clerk Published in the Putnam County Record Aug. 31, 2016.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to Section 17-40 of the Property Tax Code (35 ILCS 200/17-40), the percentage to be added to the assessed valuation of locally assessed property other than that assessed under Sections 10-110 through 10-140 and 10-170 through 10-200 of the Property Tax Code (35 ILCS 200/10-110 through 10-140 and 10-170 through 10--200) in Putnam County as certified by the Department of Revenue for the assessment year 2016 is 0.00% by the application of an equalization factor of 1.0000.

State of Illinois DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE /s/Constance Beard Director Published in the Putnam County Record Aug. 31, 2016.

LEGAL The 2017 meeting of the Township Assessor(s) will be held Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at 9 a.m. in the Supervisor of Assessment’s office located in the Putnam County Courthouse pursuant to Sec. 9-15 of the Illinois Property Tax Code.

Tamara Mehalic C.I.A.O. Putnam County Supervisor of Assessments Published in the Putnam County Record Aug. 31, 2016.

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FARM MACHINERY & CONSIGNMENT PUBLIC AUCTION The following consignments will be offered at Public Auction located at “The Shed” (REDIGER AUCTION SERVICE), 401 W. Main St., Wyanet, IL 61379 on: Look for this and upcoming auctions on rickrediger.com & to see additional consignments

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2016 9:00 A.M.

A. DALE FARM SALE CONSIGNMENT: *2011 JD 9870 Combine, #0740238, 1584/1118 hours, 20.8-38’s w/duals, chopper, power board spreader, 26’ unload auger, Maurer Tank Ext., contour master feeder house with reverser, single point hyd.; *JD Green Star 3 Starfire II, #712969, complete (will be sold separately); *2012 JD 640FD Draper Head, #0740857, 40’, single point hyd., double knife sickle, header height & contour, stubble lights; *Unverferth AWS42, all wheel steer 42’ head tote; *2007 JD 1293 Corn head, #720966, 12R30”, poly dividers, hyd. Decks, oil bath drive, contour Kelderman 12R30 down corn reel; *2-Kory 5672 head totes, 30’, ext. tongues; *1989 CIH 7130 2WD tractor, # 0012107, 7040 hrs., complete reman at 6742 hrs., 18.4-42tires w/ axle duals, 14L-16.1 fronts, front weights, dual pto’s, 3 pt., 3 remotes, Green Star(RTK) Ready *IH 1566 diesel tractor, #008350, cab, 20.8-38’s w/ axle duals, aux. fuel tank, front weights, 3 pt, 1,000 pto, good torque, tach shows 2292 hrs (unknown); *JD 850D dozer, #322344T, 7748 eng. hrs., open station, 4 way blade, rear winch; *Farmall M, #212715, 13.6-38 tires, NF, Stanhoist loader; TRUCKS/TRAILERS: *1991 Peterbuilt Semi, sleeper cab, 716,025 mi. (overhaul at 600,000), Cat 3406, 13 speed, wet kit, 11R-24.5 tires; *1996 Ford L8000 Semi Tractor, diesel, 221,381 miles, single axle, 9 speed, 11R-22.5 tires; *1985 Wilson 40’ Hopper bottom, title, roll tarp, 11R-24.5’s on steel wheels; *1985 Fruehauf 35’ aluminum dump trailer, 70K GVR, 11R24.5-8.25 tires, air gate lock; *Homemade 600 bu. Hopper bottom trailer, single axle, 11R-22.5 tires, Sure Co roll tarp, NO TITLE; *1976 Ford Equipment Van, V-8, runs, converted service van, NO TITLE; *1969 Ford F600 Grain Truck, V-8 gas, runs, single axle, 4+2 trans, 14’ grain box w/hoist; *Flatbed Trailer, 96” x 14’ w/beavertail, pintle hitch, tandem axle, wooden deck, NO TITLE; GRAIN CARTS/ WAGONS: *J&M 1075 Grain Cart, #16-6078, tarp, scale, 66 x 42-25 10 ply tires, hyd. Spout; *Kinze 840 Grain Cart, SureCo roll tarp, scale, 66 x 42-25 10 ply tires, 1 yr on New augers & bearings; *Brent 770 Grain Cart, 24.5-32 tires (bar tread newer), roll tarp, green; *Kory 220 Gravity box on 6072 gear, 12 tip, w/11L-15’s; *Kory 230 Gravity Box on 6072 gear, 12” tip top w/Sudenga 14” seed brush auger; *Kewanee 8” x 40’ pto auger; *Mayrath 62’ x 8” auger, 10 hp elect., 3 phase, bottom drive; *Mayrath 62’ x 8” auger, PTO, bottom drive; *Mayrath 10” x 30’ pto auger, top drive, new flite and gear box; *Seed Conveyor, 6” x 14’, enclosed, hyd drive; PLANTING: *2011 Travis Seed Tender, #HSC1398, 4 box, programmable scale, elec.

Seed inoculator; *2009 Great Plains YP2425 planter, twin row 24R30, bulk fill, liquid fert plumbing, in furrow, no—till coulters & managers x 46 row; *Great Plains Model PFC200 Tri-cycle Fertilizer Caddy, 400 & 1600 gallon poly tanks, electric ground drive; *White 6100 12R30 planter, #608314, vertical fold, Dickey John Monitor, corn & bean plate; *JD 750 no-till drill , 15’, grass seed, w/Yetter 15’ tillage bar leveler; *JD 750 No-till grain drill, #023840, 20’, 3 pt, small seed, Yetter markers; TILLAGE ETC.: *JD 722 Soil Finisher, 27’, 5 bar spike harrow; *Kent VII Soil finisher, 42’, bar spike harrow; *IHC 480 Disc, 21’; *Woods 3180 15’ Batwing, hard rubber tires, 1,000 pto; *Woods 84” RM mower; *Mobark 4000 chipper, diesel, 190 hrs.; *Lime/Fertilizer Spreader, tandem dual axles, 14 ton, PTO, built by McHenry; *Betterbuilt 2300 Manure Tank, Vacuum, 3 shank injection, hyd lift, tandem axle; *JD 14T baler, good shape; *Kory 6’, 3 pt blade, Cat II; *Allis Chalmers 2000, 4 bottom semi-mt plow; *Brady 10’ 3 pt chisel; *New Idea 4 bar hay rake; *Sudenga 12’-6” seed brush auger for grain truck; *2-500 gal skid fuel tank w/Gas Boy pumps; *2- JD 145 Chuck Wagons, silage; *4 section harrow & cart, 24’; *JD 90 series corn head dividers, 1 steel end, 4 steel centers 3 New poly points; FARM SALE CONSIGNMENT #2: *2004 CIH MX255, 3800 hrs., MFWD, 800R42 Michlin tires w/axle duals, 385R34 fronts with duals, 3 remotes, power beyond, 3 point, pto, Guidance ready; *1991 JD9500 Combine (9510 updates), 30.5-32 tires, 5136/3700 hrs., hyd. Chaff spread, chopper, Green Star Ready; *JD 693 Cornhead, hyd. Decks, poly dividers; *JD 920 Platform, poly skid, poly dividers; *2 – Head totes; *Great Plains TC2400, Turbo Chopper, 24’, rotary leveler, Very nice always shedded; *Glencoe soil saver w/Parabolic ripper shanks (4); *Krause 24’ disc; *Star Fire 3000 Receiver w/RTK; *ITC Receiver; *2630 Display; *2600 Display; *ATU steering wheel conversion; OTHER CONSIGNORS - COMBINES: *2007 JD 9560 STS Combine, 4x4, 1409/877 hrs., touch set control, level land head control, single point hook, HD reverser, 30.5-32 drive tires, 18.4R28 steer tires, Yield/moisture monitor, VERY NICE, *JD693 Cornhead, poly, hyd. Decks, knife rolls, VERY NICE; *JD 9500 combine, #632750, New 30.5-32 Tires, 6040/4161 hrs.; JD 920 Platform, *JD 953 gear head tote, *JD 843 8r30 corn head, hyd decks, Headsight, New pan, New gear boxes; TRACTORS & RELATED: *JD 4560, 7056 hrs, Powershift, New 18.4-42 Firestones w/axle duals, 3 remotes, quick hitch, 10 ft wts, VERY NICE; *Case 2590, 6141 hrs, open station, New 460/85R42 tires, 3 remotes, Sharp; *New Holland TD5050 Tractor, 1160 hrs., MFWD, 460/85R34 tires, cab, air, heat, 2 remotes, dual pto, w/NH820TL Loader, w/joystick , NICE; *AC 5020 diesel, 3 pt, turf tires, 540 pto w/Woods 3 pt finish deck; *JD A, #502272, pressed rear wheel & wts, runs; *JD 4020 diesel; *Westendorf TA26 loader (off 4020); *Westendorf bale spear; *1948 MM U Tractor, complete, stuck engine; TILLAGE & PLANTERS: *Landall 2320 disc ripper, 7 shank; *JD 7000 12R30, Kelderman hyd. Fold planter; *JD 235 disc, 26’; *JD 7000 12R30, Kelderman fold; *JD 235 disc; *Freisen seed tote on 12T Kory gear: *16 JD meters (7200) 16 Precision meters (7200); PICK-UPS & TRAILER: *2012 Freedom Gooseneck enclosed 22’ trailer, alumn. Floor & cabinets, car hauler, very nice; *1995 Chev. 2500 service truck, diesel, auto, air, air compressor, service body, Nice; *12T Backhoe Pro pintle hitch trailer; WAGONS & GRAIN CARTS: * 3 – Brent 640 gravity wagons, very nice, green; * 2-Demco 750 gravity wagons, Really nice, green; *J&M 850 auger cart, 30.5-32 bar tires, Sharp; *Brent 544 gravity wagon, roll tarp, sharp; MISC.: *NI 3622 manure spreader; *12 – Big Huskey hog waterers; *Brillion 6’ pull type mower; *Windpower 45/25 KW, pto alternator; *Generac 11KW home generator, LP, 1 yr old; *IH 230 sickle mower, 7’ nice; * 8 – 15002500 gal poly tank; *bin ext. for 9670 combine; * galv. Stock tanks & round bale feeder; *100 gal fuel tank w/12 volt pump; Brillion 6’ brush mower; AUGERS: Westfield 13 x 71 swing-away auger, Very Nice; *Peck 10-61’ swing-away auger; *Several Mayrath top & bottom drive augers; *Sukup dry/fan 3 phase, 230V 10hp, looks new; Currently Accepting Consignments – Many more by Sale Day Watch for additions on www.rickrediger.com NUMBER SYSTEM WILL BE USED – I.D. REQUIRED – TERMS: CASH OR GOOD CHECK – NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS

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PUBLIC NOTICE: Effective 6/1/16. Putnam County Animal Control will be enforcing the Putnam County Ordinance #2012-0-04. This ordinance requires all dogs residing in Putnam County age four (4) months or older to be vaccinated against rabies and registered with the county. Any Person who violates any section or provision of this Ordinance shall be fined in an amount not less than $100.00 and not exceeding $500.00, plus court costs, for each offense.

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SAUSAGE LINKS $2.59 lb ROPE SAUSAGE $2.59 lb

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2139 N. Main St., Princeton, IL

SM-PR6396301-0902

608 3rd St., alle LaSa 2 815-223-0272

annieslittlepotsandpotterycellar

The Pottery Cellar

A Fun Paint Your Own Pottery Place in the Cellar of Annies Little Pots

906 N Main Street, Princeton IL • Telephone: 815-875-2372

NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY

HENNEPIN FOOD MART $ 99 END OF AUGUST $ 79 STOCK UP!!

2 2 BUTTERFLY FAMILY PAK

CENTER CUT

lb

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GROUND ROUND

GROCERY SPECIALS

Smuckers Ice Cream Topping, 12oz ................................ 2/$4 Assorted Gatorade, 32oz ............................................. 10/$10 Kraft Salad Dressings, 16oz ............................................. 2/$5 Campbells Condensed Regular or Creamy Soups, 10oz 5/$5 C&H Powdered or Brown Sugar, 2#............................... $1.89 Cherrios, Golden Graham, Cocoa Puff, Trix,Frosted Flakes, 12oz.................................................................................. 2/$5 Our Family Pretzels, 10oz................................................. 3/$5 Planter Cashew Halves, 8oz............................................. 2/$9 Pringle Potato Chips, All................................................... 2/$3 Nabisco Ritz Crackers , 13.7oz...................................... $2.99 Oreo Cookies, 15oz.......................................................... 2/$5 Asst Downy Fabric Softenr, 13-51oz.............................. $4.99 Cascade Powder, Gel, Act Pac, 75oz/20ct .................... $3.99 Febreze Air Effect, 9oz ..................................................... 2/$5 Bush Baked Beans, 28oz ................................................. 3/$5 Hellmans Mayonaise, 30oz ............................................ $3.99 Valasic Dill or Butter Spears and Chips, 24oz.................. 2/$4

PRODUCE

Whole Seedless Watermelons, Each.............................. $3.99 Fresh Driscole Raspberries, 6oz ...................................... 2/$5 Bi-Colored Sweet Corn, Each ........................................ 10/$3 Super Select Cucumbers, Each ....................................... 3/$2

DELI

Butterball Turkey Breast, lb ............................................ $4.99 Walnut Aged Swiss Cheese, lb ...................................... $5.99 Kretschmar Cajun Turkey Breast, lb............................... $5.99 Fresh Steakhouse Potato Salad lb................................. $3.49

SM-PR2651184-0831

Xtra Liquid Laundry Detergent 75oz

Assorted Dorito Chips 10oz

1

$ 99

2/$5

Kingsford Charcoal Briquets

6

$ 99

15.4#

Charmin Soft Bath Tissue

5

$ 99

12 Roll

Big Roll Bounty Paper Towels

5

$ 99

6 Roll

Planters Dry Roasted, Cocktail, Honey Roasted Peanuts

2

$ 99

16oz

C O C&H Pure Cane U P O 4# N Two With Coupon and $15 Order

Sugar

1

$ 99

PORKCHOP

BAKERY

Fresh Baked Sweet Dinner Rolls, Doz............................ $2.49 Fresh Baked Cherry Pies, Each...................................... $5.99

MEAT SPECIALS

Whole Sirloin Tip Roast, lb ............................................. $3.39 IQF Boneless Chicken Breast, 2.5lb................................. 2/$7 Tray Pak Chicken Legs, lb................................................ .99¢ Lean Pork Cutlets, lb...................................................... $2.99 Johnsonville Cooked Brats, 14oz................................... $2.99 Our Homemade Garlic Rope Sausage, lb ...................... $2.79 Oscar Mayer Sliced Bacon, lb........................................ $4.99

FROZEN FOOD

Blue Bunny Ice Cream Pails, Gallon............................... $4.49 Marie Callendar Fruit or Cream Pies, All ........................ $4.99 Coles Garlic Toast, 14oz................................................... 2/$5 Jacks Asst Pizzas, All....................................................... 3/$9

DAIRY

Kraft Shredded or Chunks Cheese, 8oz......................... $2.49 Yoplait Yogurts, 6oz........................................................ 10/$6 Daisy Sour Cream, 16oz................................................. $1.89 Kraft Philly Cream Cheese Bars, 8oz ............................... 2/$5

YE OLDE PUB SHOPPE

Busch or Busch Light Beer, 30pk Cans ....................... $11.99 Black Roberts Spiced Rum, 750ml ................................ $7.99