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Granville a step closer to Codifying ordinances on the board’s agenda By Ken Schroeder
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GRANVILLE — The Granville Village Board began its Sept. 16 meeting with a moment of silence for long-time village employee Karen Richardson. Richardson passed away the night of the Sept. 2 board meeting, and members learned of her
death afterward. Marcia Clifford of General Code came to the board with a presentation and information on the proposed codification of Granville’s ordinances. Clifford had presented a proposal to the village three years ago, but it was never acted upon. However, Clifford noted the price difference on the project was minimal.
Once the board agrees to the process, Clifford said the company would look over the current stack of ordinances, then contact the board in a conference call to review ordinances and wording. “What we don’t want to have happen is for there to be a point in the project where we’re asking for a lot of information from you, and it’s at budget time, elections or a local festival, or something that might tie you up,” Clifford said. “Once that is done, then it goes back to the editors for
a more detailed review.” During the review, the editors will look for conflicting ordinances and inconsistencies that might exist. They will also confirm village ordinances conform to Illinois state statutes and offer changes in verbiage in ordinances that may be confusing or unclear. The project will take approximately 12 to 18 months and cost nearly $12,000, which can be spread over three fiscal years. The cost includes any updates and maintenance during the first year.
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HENNEPIN – The Hennepin Village Board met on Sept. 17. At the top of the agenda was the presentation of the annual Deck Vocational scholarships. Venessa Voss, daughter of Jolene and Steve Voss, won the first-place $1,200 scholarship. Voss is currently studying medicine with the goal of being a pediatrician. Harold Fay Jr., son of Amy and Harold Fay Sr., was awarded the second-place scholarship of $1,000. Fay Jr. is currently majoring in engineering. Both students are attending Illinois Valley Community College. According to Hennepin Mayor Kevin Coleman, the scholarships are to help Hennepin residents. “We have been doing this for several years as a way to help those students who may not be going to college on a full scholarship,” Coleman said. “There was a thirdplace scholarship, but no one applied for it. Every year it’s a struggle to get someone to apply for all of the scholarships.” Village Engineer Bill Shafer presented bids for potential street work. Planned work to be done includes replacing some sidewalks and handicapped ramps in
the downtown business area. The proposal of $60,326.30 by Universal Asphalt and Excavating, Inc. of LaSalle was chosen as the low bidder. The projected completion date of the projects is Oct. 18. The board approved this bid. The Christmas lighting vendor contract was discussed and approved for $1,650 for the next three years. The price will reflect an increase of $150 over the three years of the new contract. The village also puts up additional lights over trees in the Walter Durley Boyle Park. It was voted on to move to the more energy efficient LED lights. The LED lights are easier to hang for the volunteers who work on this project each year. A discussion was also held on a potential new date for electronic recycling in the village. Coleman explained to the board members state grant money for this type of event is gone. This will lead to any village that hosts an event being charged by the pound for how much is collected. For example, the going rate is four cents a pound, and the last recycling event at Hennepin collected 19,000 pounds, so the cost to the village would have been $760. A consensus was reached
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Maggie Richetta (left), Madison Boggio (below, right) and Gavin Cimei look through their new dictionaries. Each year the Putnam County Rotary hands out dictionaries for each third-grader in the Putnam County Elementary School. This year Rotary members Darrell and Jeanne Alleman, Jim Mack, Adrienne Shore, Sandy Woest and Jay McCracken were on hand to give out 64 dictionaries to the three third-grade class sections. The Rotarians also taught a short lesson on how to use the dictionary. PCR photos/Dixie Schroeder
Street work nearing completion in Mark By Ken Schroeder
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MARK — Work continues on street projects in Mark with most work expected to be done before the end of the month. That was the news delivered by Village Engineer Jack Kusek at the Mark Village Board meeting on Sept. 16. The St. Paul Street project is moving ahead,
although Kusek noted the project was approximately a week behind schedule. Much of the delay was likely caused by the weather conditions during the past few weeks. Testing of the new water and sewer lines on St. Paul Street is being done, and the water line is being chlorinated. Work on the line was expected to be done by Sept. 20. The asphalt project on
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In other action, the board: • Learned the Mark Police Department has ordered two replacement tactical vests for its officers. • Learned Ragan Communications has replaced the speaker on the tornado siren. Earlier this month, the siren failed to sound during its monthly testing. Division Street is nearing completion, with work to
be finished on Sept. 20 as well.
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the village’s yearly budget audit. McNeill told the board the audit report came back clean. “Overall, the village’s financial position is very solid with strong cash balances in each fund,” McNeill said. The village approved the audit results. • Approved the purchase of a new steel plow for the village public works department at a cost of $8,819. • Approved donations of $1,000 to the Putnam County Wellness Fund and $200 for the Partners in Education Fund.
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A deluxe edition of the process exists which allows for more cross-referencing, which the board requested a quote for. Once the codification is completed, there will be a link on the village website that will refer to the codified ordinances, allowing residents and contractors to refer to village policies before any projects are started. In other action, the board: • Received a report from Brandon McNeill of Hopkins and Associates on
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Harvesting happiness Justice Petersen (left) paints a gold Panther paw on the cheek of a young girl during the Hennepin Harvest Home Celebration on Sept. 20. Petersen was one of a few painters applying her craft at the Hennepin United Methodist Church at the annual village festival.
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GRANVILLE — Putnam County CUSD 535 will have three school board seats to be filled at the April 7, 2015, consolidated election. Candidates who are elected will fill four-year terms expiring in April 2019. Candidates for the office of school board can begin to circulate nominating petitions for signatures beginning Sept. 23. The period for filing nominating papers runs from Dec. 15 through Dec. 22. Unlike previous years, changes in the state election laws have moved the responsibility of school board elections from the local board secretary. Those duties will now be handled by the county clerk. Candidates may want to contact the county to see where they can file their nomination papers. Candidates for school board will not be fil-
ing any paperwork at the local district, explained Jay McCracken, superintendent for Putnam County CUSD #535. The county clerk may have petition forms available, or blank petitions may be downloaded from the State Board of Elections website, http://www.elections. il.gov/. Candidates may also want to consult the “2015 Candidate’s Guide” which can be downloaded from the State Board of Elections website or contact the county clerk regarding the requirements of filing. McCracken also suggested that candidates and voters can get information about the district from its website, www.pcschools535. org, and learn about being a school board member from the Illinois Association of School Boards, at: www.iasb.com/elections.
EV-D68 not yet in Putnam County
Respiratory virus confirmed elsewhere in Illinois By Ken Schroeder
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HENNEPIN — So far, Putnam County has apparently been spared the respiratory virus that’s sweeping through the state. Illinois is among 12 states reporting an increase in enterovirus illness cases and one of six with confirmed cases of Enterovirus D68, also known as EV-D68. Enteroviruses, which can cause a variety of symptoms, aren’t unusual. If you’ve ever had a bad
summer cold, it was likely caused by an enterovirus. The Center for Disease Control estimates there are 10 to 15 million viral infections each year in the United States. The season often hits its peak in September. This year, hospitals are reporting a 12 to 15 percent increase in reported instances. “This particular strain, enterovirus D68, which is not seen very commonly, has been associated with more severe respiratory illness,” said Dr. Larry Kociolek, Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago pedi-
atric infectious disease specialist. “Very common complaints in children are fever, rash, pink eye, diarrhea. Specific symptoms to look out for include wheezing, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing — anything that seems more severe from a respiratory standpoint should prompt you to seek care in the emergency room.” “So far, there have been no cases of D68 locally,” Bureau-Putnam County Health Department Director of Nursing Laurie Guether said. The virus making a comeback now is from the 1960s. It is in a class of enteroviruses that sicken children every year at this time as they head back to school. EV-D68 impacts
breathing. It is not more contagious than other enteroviruses, but it can be more dangerous. EV-D68 seems to complicate any breathing problems that aren’t under control with medication. People infected with the virus initially experience cold-like symptoms, including fever, sneezing, coughing and body aches — making it difficult to properly diagnose until more serious symptoms show up. Because viruses are not treatable with antibiotics, doctors have been giving patients steroids and medication to help improve breathing since respiratory problems seem to be the most threatening symptom. But the majori-
ty of the emphasis is being put on prevention. “It’s important to wash your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands and avoid kissing, hugging or sharing cups with someone who might be sick,” Guith said. “Disinfect any frequently-touched items like toys and doorknobs, especially if someone is sick. Stay home if you’re feeling sick and talk to your physician.” There are no reports of any deaths from this outbreak so far. For more information on EV-D68, go to http:// www.idph.state.il.us/ health/infect/enterovirus_D68.htm.
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It takes more than a village to raise a child Cost to raise a child nears the quarter-million mark By Ken Schroeder
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its annual report on the cost of raising a child from birth to age 17. The latest study puts the price of raising a child born in 2013 at more than $245,000. While the report notes child rearing expenses can vary from household to household, other issues can factor into costs of child rearing. Number of children in a household as well as the difference between a two-parent family and a single-parent family can affect the costs of child-rearing. Income groups can also play a factor in child-
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Vanessa Voss (left) and Harold Fay Jr. are the recipients of the Deck Vocational scholarship. Both are currently attending Illinois Valley Community College. The scholarship is to help Hennepin residents.
Hennepin From Page 1A in which Hennepin would host one more event. “I think in the future the county board should set something up for the entire county. I don’t care if it is in Magnolia or McNabb or Granville, where ever it is. Let’s see a one-time event that is for all county residents,” Coleman said. Dates for Halloween trick or treat will be Oct. 31
from 6 to 8 p.m. Plans are tentatively in the works to expand the event. The village is looking into a grant from the state of Illinois that updates street signs. The grant pays for all materials, and the village will pay for labor. An inventory will be taken of signs that need to be replaced. The Finance Committee recommended the village certificates of deposit (CD) that are coming due be put into new 36-month CDs at North Central Bank.
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rearing expenses. The survey also noted that two-parent households with a single child have expenditures on average of 25 percent higher. Households with three or more children on average come in at 22 percent less on each child. There have been two areas of dramatic changes in the 53 years the survey has been published: health care and childcare/education expenses. Health care expenses have doubled over the survey’s lifetime which strongly impacts child-rearing expenditures. As society has changed since the 1960s, more expenses have crept into the daily budget. As the stay-at-home mom has changed into the mother in the workforce, daycare and preschool fees have become the norm rather than the exception.
Health department announces flu clinics HENNEPIN — The Putnam County Health Department will begin offering flu vaccinations on Oct. 9. The health department is now able to accept private insurance for flu vaccinations. Medicare Part B, cash and checks will also be accepted. Bring a current insurance card or
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rearing costs. According to the USDA survey, a child who is 1 year old in 2014 will cost $9,710 a year in a lower income household. The middle income household will see the same child cost $13,250 to raise, while in the highest household income, the child rearing costs skyrocket to $21,940. One of the highest costs of raising a child is housing expenses. This portion can run from 30 to 33 percent of the average cost of raising a child. In middle income families, child care and education (for those families that have this cost) and food were the next largest expenditures. This counted for 18 and 16 percent of child rearing expenses respectively according to the USDA annual report.
“Sports is a crazy expense, but I don’t think most people realize how expensive it is to keep your kids in sports programs,” Granville’s Traci Haage said. “Even how much schools struggle with sports expenses and how that rolls over onto your parents.” Expenses in raising a child often grow as the child gets older. The cost differences narrow as a child grows older, and the expense does not differ considerably between single-parent and two-parent households. For two-parent families, it is most expensive to raise children in the urban Northeast areas of the United States. The next expensive region of the country was the West and urban Midwest. Families in the urban south and rural areas across the United States had the lowest child
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Health department releases scores The Bureau/Putnam County Health Department makes routine and unannounced visits each month to various food service establishments in Bureau and Putnam counties to inspect the operation. Health inspectors use an identical scorecard at each facility, where they check for health code compliance in 45 areas. Each area carries a rating from one to five, with five being the most critical. Inspectors check the entire operations of the facility in 14 different categories, such as food protection, personnel and garbage and refuse disposal. Beginning with a score of 100 points, the health inspector deducts one to five points for every violation. The final total is the facility’s inspection report score. A passing food inspection score is 65 or above. At 65, the Bureau/Putnam County ordinance
Bureau County food service evaluations DePue Azteca Grocery 83 Princeton Wise Guys Inc. Bar & Grill 91 Ye Olde Underground Inn 96 Casey’s General Store 93 Daddy-O’s 97 Kramer Chuckwagon and Catering 100 McDonalds 96 Zum Alten Kautz 92 J & J One Stop 95 Sheffield Brothers Pub 97 allows the health department to close an establishment, but a score doesn’t have to be that low for the department to close it. It depends on the number of critical and non-critical violations and the type of violations.
Spring Valley Restaurant 2 Amigos 85 Happy’s Super Station 93 McDonalds 92 Walnut Express Lane Gas & Food Mart 85
Putnam County food service evaluations Hennepin Rolando’s Inc. 98 All inspections conducted Aug. 1 through Aug. 31 Certain combinations can create a domino effect for food borne outbreaks. All inspection reports are a matter of public record and can be seen at the Bureau County Health Department in Princeton.
PC property transfers Aug. 29 — Douglas Smith to Adam Wright, Lot 327 Indian Hills, exempt. Robert Tessiatore and Mary Tessiatore to Andrew Cali and Amber Cali, Lot 84 and 85, Lake Thunderbird Woods, $126,000. Sept. 5 — Rebecca Stemm as executor to John Herr and Elisa Syverson, Lot 8 and 9, Bryan’s Timber Ridge, $140,000.
Sept. 8 — Janet Marie Kemp, Secretary Treasurer of Marie DeBates Personal Living Trust with agreement 2-232000 to Todd Lindsay and Monique Lindsay, rural property, $164,900. Nicholas VanWingerden and Marjorie VanWingerden to Mid-American Growers,Inc, Tract 1, rural property, exempt. Mid-American Growers,
Inc. to Nicholas VanWingerden and Marjorie VanWingerden, rural property, exempt. Geralyn Marie Drag to Walter Joan Drag and Geralyn Marie Drag as trustees, Lot 8, Joseph Gariglietti’s First Addition, village of Mark, exempt. Sept. 10 — Ralph Gensini Sr. and Kathleen Gensini to Ralph Gensini Jr. rural property, exempt.
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THE HENNEPIN POOL WILL BE CLOSED from September 26th – October 12th for routine maintenance. The pool will reopen on Monday, October 13th. Silver Sneakers and Yoga will continue on its normal schedule throughout the shutdown. All 6 months memberships will be extended by 1 month. For more info please contact the Pool at 815-925-7319.
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The family of Karen Richardson would like to thank everyone who helped celebrate the life of Karen. She loved this area and the people she had known since childhood, as well as co-workers and new friends she met later in life. We thank all of you for your generous gifts to St. Jude’s, P.C. Food Pantry and other groups. Thank you as well to Tom at Kaddywampus and all others who helped for your generosity after Karen’s service. She will be dearly missed. God bless. ~Justin, Kathy, Laynie, and Emery
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HENNEPIN — There will be a vendor fair during the Hennepin townwide garage sales on Sept. 27 with charity at its heart. Sue Kerivan of Streator is organizing the Daffodil Vendor Fair at Walter Durley Boyle Park to help treat women with endometriosis. According to the Endometriosis Association, endometriosis affects at least 6.3 million women and girls in the United States and millions more worldwide. It occurs when tissue like that which lines the uterus (tissue called the endometrium) is found outside the uterus, usually
in the abdomen on the ovaries, Fallopian tubes and ligaments that support the uterus, the area between the vagina and rectum, the outer surface of the uterus and the lining of the pelvic cavity. This misplaced tissue develops into growths or lesions which respond to the menstrual cycle in the same way that the tissue of the uterine lining does — each month the tissue builds up, breaks down and sheds. Menstrual blood flows from the uterus and out of the body through the vagina, but the blood and tissue shed from endometrial growths has no way of leaving the body. This results in internal bleeding, breakdown of the blood and tissue from the
PERU — Illinois Valley Community Hospital has set dates for public flu immunization clinics at different locations in September and October. IVCH nurses will be giving flu shots from 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 30 at IVCH in Peru; from 2 to 5 p.m. Oct. 8 in the IVCH room at the Peru mall; and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 23 at
Illinois Valley Community College. Pediatric doses of the vaccination will be available from the LaSalle County Health Department at the Oct. 8 clinic only. Flu shots are also available at the IVCH FastCare walk-in clinic at the Peru Walmart. The pneumonia vac-
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cine, which requires a doctor’s order, will also be available at the flu clinics. The fee to receive a flu shot is $30 and $85 for the pneumonia shots. Medicare assignment will be accepted with proof of Medicare Part B eligibility. For more information, call Joan Fernandez at 815-780-4618.
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lesions and inflammation and can cause pain, infertility, scar tissue formation, adhesions and bowel problems. “This is to raise funds to help women and girls with endometriosis get the proper surgical treatment instead of being told a hysterectomy or a baby will cure them,” Kerivan said. “There is no cure for endometriosis. Some do get relief with a hysterectomy, but so many more still have pain. So then, you have taken away your ability to have a child, and you still hurt. There is an increasing suicide rate that is alarming! There are over 176 million women in the world with endometriosis and just around 100 doctors that can treat it effectively.”
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BBB issues alert to all Northern Illinois school districts CHICAGO — The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is alerting school districts across Northern Illinois about a school supply billing scam. Complaints are being filed against a Las Vegas, Nev., business, “Scholastic School Supply,” that has allegedly sent false invoices to schools and school districts in 22 states. The districts are being billed $647.50 for a bulk purchase of textbooks that were never requested or received. “This scam is similar to the “Yellow Pages
Scam” that we first saw in 2013,” said Steve J. Bernas, president and CEO of the Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois. “In that scam, small businesses and churches lost more than $14 million dollars paying the bogus invoices.” Information from the BBB serving Southern Nevada states they have received 51 complaints from throughout the country, as well as nearly 2,400 inquiries regarding this scam operation. The Nevada BBB says com-
plaints continue to rise in increments of as many as 15 per day. “With that kind of activity, it is easy to see how quickly the losses could add up,” noted Bernas. School districts should be aware the contact information found on the invoices includes an email address which consumers report when contacted, no responses are received, a phone number which routes to a series of voice mail boxes and a mail drop address in Sewell, N.J., or Las Vegas. Although “Scho-
lastic School Supply” lists addresses in those locations on its invoices, the BBB has been unable to locate any corporation filings, business licenses or any other business entity documentation for it in either of those states. Districts are urged not to pay the invoice, but to instead file a complaint with the BBB at www.bbb.org. They can also contact the Federal Trade Commission at 877.382.4357 or www.ftc. gov, as well as contact their local postal inspector.
How do you curb distractions during family time? What about a No Cell Phone Day If you’re like jazz trombonist and music producer Delfeayo Marsalis, a member of the acclaimed Marsalis family from New Orleans, you appreciate the “old-school” ways of doing things. For Marsalis, that means doing without automated music created and played at the push of a button, cooking without a microwave and not being too quick to replace a lost cell phone. “Some people ask, ‘How could you go weeks without replacing your phone?’ But for me, I look at it as a much needed vacation,” he said. “At the same time, I’m like most other people: When I have a Smart Phone on me, I find myself checking it frequently.” While Marsalis isn’t anti-technology, he fondly recalls a time when more people interacted with others who are right
in front of them, rather than staring at a gadget in their hand – especially when it comes to family. The father of a young teenager, he offers the following tips for improving quality time by doing without the ubiquity of cell phones. • Consider a “No Cell Phone Day.” In fact, that’s the name of his new children’s book, (www.KidsTownPress.com), about a tech-entrenched father who spends a happy birthday exploring New Orleans with his daughter – without his cell phone. A monthly “no cell phone day” allows you to fully engage with the people around you, whether they’re your kids, your parents, or your friends. Without the distractions of work and spam email, you’ll can have meaningful conversations and simply spend time laughing with the people you love. You’ll have those memories to cherish for a long time to come. If you really want to connect with yourself and loved ones, plan on a regular No Cell Phone Day. • Play dates that don’t
require cell phones. When Marsalis takes his 13-year-old daughter and her cousins out for a fun day out at the mall, followed by a movie and dinner, he makes a deal with them to leave their phones at home. “We’re all together on these occasions, so there’s no concern for safety, and it would be sad to go through all the trouble of spending the day together while, half of the time, they’re preoccupied with their phones,” he says. “In addition to the occasional outing, we set aside time at home when we can’t use cell phones.” • Make dinner time a cell phone-free zone. While food is especially important to any selfrespecting son or daughter of New Orleans, sitting down to eat together is a sacred time for every family. Children and adults alike face significant stress and pressures every day in the world outside the home. Closing the doors on that world and coming together for an hour each evening to relax and
refresh in the comparative safety of those who most love us is essential to our well-being. • Play “What Do I Know without My Cell Phone?” Research suggests cell phones are compromising the short-term memory of children. More and more of us – children and adults alike – rely on our Smart Phones, rather than our memories, to retrieve information. Exercising our brains with trivia, math and other cognitive games can help all of us stay mentally sharp. • Most importantly – don’t be afraid to be bored! Life doesn’t have to be a sci-fi movie all of the time. Ask your child to reflect on their greatest memories to date; chances are 0 percent that the content of those memories will involve cell phones.
Obituaries Anthony Huchel CARLOCK — Anthony Eugene “Tony” Huchel, 63, of Carlock passed away Monday, Sept. 15, 2014. Services will be held at a later date.
Tina Myres HENNEPIN — Valentina “Tina” V. Myres, 37, of rural Hennepin passed away Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014, at home with her family and friends by her side. Tina was born March 8, 1977, in Ishm, Russia, to Albina Makarova. She married William “Will” Myres on Aug. 31, 2000, in Hennepin. She received her bachelor’s degree in English and taught English to the high school Tina Myres students in Russia. When she came to America she had her associate’s degree in nursing and continued her work as a registered nurse at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley and also Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton. Survivors are her husband, Will of rural Hennepin; her mother, Albina Makarova of Ishm, Russia; one son, Alex Myres, and one daughter, Lisa Myres, both at home; and one brother, Andrei Makarova of Ishm, Russia. Visitation was held from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel in Granville. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Contributions may be directed to the education fund for the children at North Central Bank in Hennepin. Online condolences may be made to Tina’s family at www.dcfunerals.com.
Bradley Phillips OHIO, Ill. — Bradley R. Phillips, 61, of Ohio, Ill., died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, at the Walnut Manor Nursing Home in Walnut. Brad was born Feb. 20, 1953, the son of David Bliss and Christine (Underwood) Phillips. He was a truck driver in the area during his lifetime and enjoyed fishing. He is survived by one daughter, Angela (Augie) Celaya of Sycamore; two grandchildren, Sarah and Joseph Celaya; one sister, Connie Allen of Ohio, Ill.; one brother, Jim (Cathy) Phillips of Hennepin; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 29, at the Garland Funeral Home in Walnut with the Rev. Mark Harkness officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded after the services. A private burial of remains will be in Elm Lawn Memorial Park, Princeton, at a later date. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, at the Garland Funeral Home in Walnut. A memorial has been established in Brad’s memory to the Walnut Manor and Vitas Hospice. Online condolences may be left at www.garlandfuneralhome.com.
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More than just a typical vacation I have a deep love for mountains covered in pine trees, the nothingness of South Dakota, the moonlike Badlands, the big sky of Montana, the weirdness of the West, dormant volcanoes, Saturday Markets, replaying a new CD for three days straight, and my family at the Pacific. My summer vacation was driving to the Oregon/ Washington border. I spent seven days of driving to a different hotel each night, and seven days with a brand of my family I haven’t seen in four years, in a place I haven’t been in 15 years (so it technically doesn’t count). We spent a couple days at the COMMENTARY beach with 10 of us in a gorgeous beach house fit for a queen. The remainder of my immediate family’s nights were spent in an extended stay hotel, with a mall down the street (that I did not have ample time to discover), and my aunt’s house was 10 minutes away. Each night was just spent talking and laughing. We were also blessed with the company of a very active older New Zealand couple; the feisty wife and quiet husband taught me about their culture, some slang and a few magic tricks. “Eye-Dee-TenTee” they said once. I’ll let you figure out the insult yourself. He would try to tell jokes, but forget how it went, so he would improvise until the punch line. He “hypnotized” my aunt and dad during a card trick but couldn’t budge me, then taught us how to do it. She was a comical woman who sometimes lacked a filter, causing the group of us to double over in laughter. On Saturday, we visited the market that housed vendors selling anything you could imagine, then a quiet birthday for my cousin in the evening (where he taught his 10-month old to blow out the candles). Sunday was a bonfire at my other cousin’s property, where we enjoyed s’mores and hotdogs on volcanic ash from Mt. St. Helen’s eruption 33 years ago. On Monday, we ventured to Mt. Hood and Timberline. We took trails that led to the summit but stopped to gaze at the snowboarders. I was relishing the crisp air, when my lovely sister decided to throw a dirty snowball at me. We visited the infamous (but extremely intriguing) Mt. St. Helen on Tuesday. She erupted on May 18, 1980, literally blowing her top from the blast. The cheesy salt and pepper shakers at the gift shop illustrate it best. Ash and vegetation debris flowed down the mountain at speeds almost impossible to escape. Anything previously in the valley was gone. The sky was gone. Smoke could be seen halfway across the country. The aftermath was devastating, but since then, scientists took an interesting approach to fixing it. They’ve reseeded only half the mountain, coaxing it back to normal, but left the other side up to nature. It’s really fascinating to see the stark contrast. There are still trees facing downward, completely stripped of their bark and branches, while the other side is covered with full, lush pine trees. It’s truly a humbling experience to stand before a mountain 5,000 or more feet above your head. As my parents and I travel through Iowa, I never thought I’d miss the personal meaning of the Plains more. Any given day, I’d gladly go back to a higher elevation, but the Plains hold my friends and family, my job and the cutest dog I am exuberant to call my own, and my own room that features my own twin bed. My bathroom doesn’t smell like a cheap cleaner that half-heartedly attempts to cover the bleach scent. I don’t have severely outdated appliances in my kitchen and furniture in my living room. Those two weeks have provided me with the most fun I’ve had. I never felt homesick enough to ruin even a minute. I’m already missing my West Coast family, longing for the sweetest pair of pit bulls and my favorite New Zealanders, but I know when I walk in my front door, I’ll realize how much I really missed my humble adobe. Maddi Loiselle, 17, of Hennepin is a senior at Putnam County High School. She can be reached in care of this newspaper at P.O. Box 48, Granville, IL 61326.
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Carrie Uzella Smith City: In the country outside of McNabb. Where did you grow up: Granville. Family: Husband, Adam; daughter, Gabbie; and son, Griffin. Pets: Dog. It’s a Sheltie named Arabella. Occupation: Owner of Gabbie Chic Interiors. What is the last book you read: “The Hunger Games.”
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What is the last TV show you watched: I don’t have a TV. Well I have a TV; we just don’t have cable. If you were stranded on a desert island and could have just one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be: Corn on the cob and watermelon. What is your favorite local restaurant: LJ’s Garden Cafe in Magnolia.
If someone handed you a million dollars, how would you spend it: I would make my life comfortable for myself and my family and donate the rest. If you were stranded on a desert island and could only take one thing with you, what would it be: My family or my scrapbooks. People would be surprised to know that you: I didn’t pick up my
first paint brush until I was 21 when I worked at LTV Steel. What is your favorite thing about the city you live in: The way the community comes together during a tragedy or a terrible event. If you could change one thing about your town, what would it be: I would love to see a biking or walking path or some recreational facilities for adults and kids.
Field of Dreams Remembering Stanley Kays I for one will miss the stories Stanley Kays would always tell me whenever we could see each other ... and then his heartfelt laugh after he got to the punch line. Stan was a delightful man to be around. The saying, “Stan the Man” was certainly there to fit him. He was always his own man. I knew him for several years, before I interviewed him on his 90th birthday in June of 2008. Stan was born on the Kays family farm, southwest of McNabb on June 21, 1918. He went to Strawn one-room grade school which is located by the Putnam County Conservation District west of McNabb on the McNabb blacktop. The one-room school that was moved across the road to the north side still sits there. It was called the Strawn Grade School. He graduated from Swaney High School in the spring of 1936. He was on the wrestling and basketball teams. The headline for my story of Stan was “The Man and the River.” Stan told me after high school that he clerked in local stores, did odd jobs and hung out in McNabb. One day he was sitting in the tavern on West Main Street in McNabb, the same tavern and building his daughter Kathy runs now. A man walked in looking for a young man to be a mess boy on the steamboard, E.D. Kenna, that was docked at Hennepin. He went to Hennepin and was hired. They paid him $31 a month with room and board. He never heard of the boat and knew not much about the river either. On the river, Stan said, “I found the life I liked and felt at home there.” He liked the river and understood it. The first three months he worked as a mess boy; then a deck hand job came open. He liked everyone he met on the river and worked
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River pilot Captain Stanley H. Kays was a unique story telling according to Darrell. with good people. Those old paddle wheel boats could not work in ice, so he would be laid off in the winter. A friend told him that there was a job opening in Peoria on a new barge line on a diesel boat called the Eli Whitney, and he got the job. The Kenton was the ship he piloted in 1942. He learned to pilot while working as a mate. The pilots would let him steer the ship while they read the newspaper or did something else. The Kenton went from Joliet to Chicago and back hauling coal. Later for nine years, he made two trips up and two trips down each week under the Shippingsport Bridge. Stan said the last time in 1945 he passed under the Shippingsport, all of his friends from Tonica came out on the bridge to wave at him. He had lived five years on a farm south of Tonica with his aunt, Nora Kays in the winters. “The best people in the world are out on the river,” Kays said. Stan was one of those best people. •••
The first telegram was sent around the world in what year? Answer at the end of this article. ••• In Minneapolis, New Scandinavia restaurants have opened, embracing the forage and farming of those of Copenhagen’s famed Norma Restaurants. The new restaurant Bachelor Farmer has the city’s first ever rooftop garden. In June this year, the Swedish Ins restaurant opened “Fika” serving smorges, (open faced sandwiches.) Ole said to Carlson, the bachelor, “Do you know what it means to come home to a wife who will cook for you, love you, take care of you, adore you?” Carlson said back, “No what does that mean?” Ole said, “It means you are in the wrong house.” ••• Answer to the question: On Aug. 20, 1911, the first telegram was sent around the world. It took 16.5 minutes to come back to a room on the 17th floor of the New York Time buildings. Thanks for reading. Darrell Alleman can be reached at news@putnamcountyrecord.com.
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Sports Lady Panthers win By Dixie Schroeder
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GRANVILLE — The Lady Panthers varsity volleyball squad got back on track this week with two wins against Tri-County Conference opponents. The Panthers traveled to Peoria Christian on Sept. 18 to take on the Lady Knights and made short work of their opponents, winning in two straight games, 25-11 and 25-21. Team leaders included Leanne Smith who exploded with 12 service points and two service aces in the contest. Smith also had two digs. Backbones of the squad, Megan Rehn had a team leading 13 assists while Paige Griffith had five. Griffith also led the team in kills with nine and added four service points, while Rehn led the team in digs with four. Annie Miller contributed six kills in the contest. Shyann Kreoger had three service points. In the first game of the week on Sept. 16, the squad hosted a home meet against Tri-County Conference foe Roanoke-Benson and won in three games, 25-20, 20-25 and 25-17. Griffith and Miller were key in the contest, with Griffith leading the team with 10 service points and six digs. Miller led the team in kills with 11 and added five digs and five service points. Both Griffith and Miller led the team with 17 assists each. Lauren Colby added seven kills and five digs while Kayte Bernardoni made eight service points and five kills. Those wins bring the Lady Panthers to 9-7 on the sea-
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Leanne Smith (5) serves the ball in the contest on Sept. 16 versus RoanokeBenson. son, with a Tri-County Conference record of 3-0. The squad is hosting Streator Woodland in a home game starting at 6 p.m. on Sept. 25. This will be their annual “Pack the Place Pink” night featuring baskets to raffle and a 50/50 drawing. If interested in picking up the pink T-shirt to mark the event, people can pick up an order form at the high school or email kreisera@ pcschools535.org.
Varsity Panthers win two over the weekend By Dixie Schroeder
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WINDSOR — The Putnam County Panthers varsity baseball squad won both ends of their doubleheader on Sept. 20. The Panthers beat Odin High School 4-3 and then defeated host Windsor High School in the second game 9-0. In game one, PC scored two runs in the first and one run each in the fourth and sixth innings to put the game away. The Panthers pounded out 11 hits and made two defensive errors. Austin Biagini (1-0) was pitcher of record, giving up seven hits over five innings with seven strikeouts and one walk. Nick DiazDeLeon came into the game in relief, giving up one hit and getting one strikeout for the save. On offense, DiazDeLeon went two for four with a triple and an RBI. Jeff Baker hit a double and had an RBI. Matt Donelson had a double and an RBI. Matt Magana, Connor Bean and R.J. Copeland all went two for three at the plate. In game two, the Panthers shut out hosts Windsor High School, winning 9-0. Putnam County scored four in the third inning, three in the fourth inning and two in the seventh inning, with nine hits and no errors. Danny Pavlovich pitched a no-hitter against his opponents, giving up only two walks and tossing seven strikeouts in the contest. Putnam County pounded out nine hits in the game. DiazDeLeon had a triple and three RBI. Biagini had an RBI, Baker and Colton Washkowiak each hit a double and Donelson a home run and two RBI. The Panther’s Head Coach Chris Newsome was pleased with Pavlovich and the Panther’s game. “This was a big pitching performance from Dan. Defense made all the plays behind him,” he said. The first home game on the fall season will be Sept. 27, when the Panthers host St. Anthony of Effingham and Holy Trinity of Chicago. The games will start at 11 a.m.
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Putnam County Puma Skyler Grevengoed scores the first run of the game in the bottom of the third inning in the IESA Regional finals against Henry Junior High School. The Lady Pumas won 4-3 and will next play on Sept. 20 as they host their own sectionals.
Putnam County headed to state By Dixie Schroeder
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MCNABB — The Putnam County Lady Pumas are going to the Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) State Tournament. The Lady Pumas are going for the eighth time to the big show (six appearances in the two class system). The team has broken an IESA record with most appearances in the state tournament. To get to the state tournament, the Lady Pumas won their own sectional competition against Streator St. Michael Junior High 14-3 on Sept. 20. Pitcher of record was Haley Cioni who pitched five innings, giving up one hit, three runs and six walks, and tallying six strikeouts. Cioni also hit one batter. After loading the bases and not scoring in the first inning, the
Lady Pumas proceeded to tear up St. Micheal’s pitching by scoring seven runs in the second inning, one run each in the third and fourth innings and five in the fifth inning. Lindsey DiazDeLeon was two for three with four stolen bases, one walk and two runs scored. Skylar Grevengoed was one for three with a home run and two runs scored. Madi Solomon was one for two with two walks. Charleigh Holmes was one for two with two runs scored and a triple along with two walks. Maddy Vacca was one for three while Rylee Liles and Maddie Hultz were one for four each. The Lady Pumas took their first step towards state play by beating the Henry Junior High School Lady Cardinals 4-3 on Sept. 15. It was a pitcher’s duel throughout with five hits earned between the two teams over the game. Cioni
was perfect until the top of the sixth when she gave up a home run and a triple for the only two hits that Henry earned. Cioni also had six strike outs and hit three batters. Offensively, the Lady Pumas only garnered three hits. However, base running was key to their success in the contest. Grevengoed tore up the bases with three steals, a walk and a single. Liles had a single and saw two RBI come in on a Henry error during her at bat. Holmes had a single and DiazDeLeon had an RBI. The Lady Pumas, now 15-7, will be meeting the Brimfield Indians (12-0) in the first round of the IESA State tournament at 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 26 at Champion Fields in Normal. The junior high will be hosting a sendoff pep rally for the team at approximately 9:30 a.m.
Varsity boys golf takes first and second By Dixie Schroeder
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MCNABB — The Panther boys varsity golf squad took a first and a second place in meets recently. On Sept. 17, the Panthers hosted Midland High School in a dual meet at their home course at Edgewood. They won by a score of 192 to 216. Mitch Aimone was medalist with a 40. Joe Cyr shot a 48, Caleb Dzierzynski a 50 and Jarod Williams a 54. Midland had Adam Hollar shot a 47, Will Holler a 53, Jake Miller a 57 and Nolan Drake a 59 in the game. The Panthers hosted a home triangular meet on Sept. 16, versus Stark County and Newark and finished second overall. Newark had a 192, PC shot a 194 and Stark County a 208. Aimone was again meet medalist shooting a 42 on the par 36 course. Cyr finished at 48, and Jace Schorn and Austin Pfibsen tied with a 52 each for the top four scores. Dzierzynski shot a 52 and Williams a 65 to round out the Panther’s scoring. The Panthers, now 7-5, will next play an away meet at Hall with Fieldcrest starting at 4 p.m. on Sept. 24.
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Putnam County Panther varsity golf member Mitch Aimone tees off during the Stark County dual meet on Sept. 16 on the back nine of Edgewood Golf Course.
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Chance Mayers reaches for a throw at second base during the Putnam County Pumas’ regional 9-3 win over Metamora. The Pumas were slated to face Fieldcrest in the regional finals on Sept. 22. PCR photo/Dixie Schroeder
Putnam County High School’s Madison Zellmer takes her turn at the first hole at the meet on Sept. 16 at Edgewood Golf Course.
PC takes second By Dixie Schroeder
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MCNABB — The Putnam County Lady Panther varsity golf team took second place in a close loss in their meet last week. LaSalle Peru took the win with a final score of 224 to the Panther’s 226. Putnam County’s Kelsey Grosenbach was meet medalist with a 48. Other PC finishers included Hanna Hundley at 58, Katie Goetsch with a 59 and Olivia Holmes with a 61. LPHS had Jackie Somski shoot a 51, Rachel Senica a 53, Lauren Gunia a 58 and Claire Senica a 62. The next meet for the Lady Panthers will be an away meet at Chapel Hill Golf Course in Princeton with DePue and Henry high schools.
Pumas heading into regional finals By Dixie Schroeder
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WENONA — The Putnam County Junior High School Pumas won their Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) semifinal regional contest easily on Sept. 20 with a final score of 9-3 against Metamora Grade School. The Pumas’ Kaleb Wright pitched the entire game, giving up only two hits and eight strikeouts on the way to the win.
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Offensively, Wright was also two for three while Caleb Tonozzi went one for three, hitting the go ahead two RBI single in the game. Max Magana was also two for three.
Dan Sabotta hit his first home run of the season in the contest. With this win, the Pumas are slated to play Fieldcrest in the IESA Regional finals on Sept. 22.
If they win, they will play in the IESA Sectional contest at the Putnam County Junior High School on Sept. 27 at 11 a.m. against the winner of the Mossville Regional.
Please join me for a complimentary picnic supper! Picnic Schedule Tues., Sept. 23 - McNabb at Coleman Park .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 5:30-7pm Wed., Sept. 24 - Senachwine at Thunderbird (Clubhouse Pavilion) . .5:30-7pm Thurs., Sept. 25 - Standard at the Standard Shelter . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 5:30-7pm Mon., Sept. 29 - Mark at Alfonso Mazzini Park . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 5:30-7pm Tues., Sept. 30 - Granville at Hopkins Park .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 5:30-7pm Wed., Oct. 1 - Hennepin at Walter Durley Boyle Park .. .. .. .. .. .. 5:30-7pm While still recovering from a recent surgery, I am now back to work full time. I am also out knocking on doors, but having been laid up, I will not be able to make it to every home before the election. I hope you will join me for an evening of conversation and supper.
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JV Panthers run well at BV Invitational By Dixie Schroeder
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WALNUT — The Putnam County Panthers cross country squad ran in the 35 team Bureau Valley High School Invitational on Sept. 20. The junior varsity squad earned a second place team trophy for their efforts in the meet. The squad ran the 2.5 mile grassy course with two hills at Walnut. Two of the Panther JV squad medaled as well. Noe Flores took home sixth place, running the course in 15:05 while Jon Sabotta earned 24th place with a time of 16:03. In 37th place was Christian Harris at 17:07 while Cameron Colby finished in 39th place at 17:12. Jimmy Hewitt took 51st place at 18:05 while Owen Mallery finished in 18:12 for 53rd place. PC’s Ashlyn Haage completed the girl’s race in 92nd place with a time of 23:46. There were 224 girls in the race. There were 176 boys that ran in the
varsity race. PC’s Daniel Jefferies finished 113th with a time of 20:59 and Joe Berg was close behind him at 117th place with a time of 21:04. On Sept. 16, the Panthers ran in the LaSalle Peru Invitational at Bakers Lake. PC placed fifth among LPHS, Ottawa High School, Streator High School, Mendota High School and St. Bede High School. Haage placed 13th with a time of 23:53 to medal as an individual in the top fifteen finishers of the race. Noe Flores also finished in the top fifteen in fifth place with a time of 17:34. Other Panther finishers included Mario Flores at a time of 19:28, Sabotta at 19:32, Berg at 20:49, Jefferies at 21:04, Harris at 21:19, Hewitt at 23:00, Mallery at 23:48 and Colby at 24:35. The Panthers next meet will be at home starting at 4 p.m. Sept. 25 against Fieldcrest High School at the Putnam County Conservation District.
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Cyclones Silver falls to the East Peoria Raiders
Blade Raigins (left), Zach Schwanke, Dante Rosa and Fairall break from scrimmage as the Marshall County Cyclones Silver drop their contest 3 to 1 against the East Peoria Raiders on Sept. 13. Dominic Rosa and Owen Fairall successfully pulled eight flags each, along with Kaiden Wilson and Drake Forsythe who each had four flag pulls. On the offense, Rosa scored the only touch-down of the game for the team.
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Putnam County’s Daniel Jefferies runs in the Bureau Valley Invitational on Sept. 20
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Community Red Cross seeks Mobile Meals facilitator sion of disaster relief. “We do not have a specific date that Red Cross oversight of the Mobile Meals program will stop,” said Sarah Stasik, manager of the Peru Red Cross office. “We’re making the announcement now in the hopes another community agency will step forward to manage the program. We understand that the transition to another organization could take a while, and our goal is that our clients do not have any interruption in services.” Agencies interested in learning more about the Mobile Meals program can call Stasik at 815-2230922.
Ultrasound donated to women’s clinic MENDOTA — A new $15,500 portable ultrasound machine has been purchased for the Mendota Abigail Women’s Clinic (AWC) through a joint venture of the area Knights of Columbus and a $7,750 matching grant from the Supreme Council of the Knights of Columbus. Andy Wujek from Mendota Council and District Deputy Jim Polizzi from Utica Council spearheaded the fund raising from various Illinois Valley
councils, assemblies and individuals. Abigail Women’s Clinic provides limited obstetrical ultrasounds at no cost to women that may put their unborn child’s health at risk. The Knights of Columbus have been a strong supporter of Abigail Women’s Clinic for years. Participating councils/assemblies were Mendota, Granville/Hennepin, Utica, Princeton, WalnutOhio, Streator and the Starved Rock Assembly.
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Putnam County farmer visits preschool
Putnam County preschool students stand in front of local farmer Luke Holly’s John Deere combine in the school parking lot. Holly brought his combine to the school because the children were learning about agriculture for Ag Week at the Putnam County schools. Holly told the students the combine’s favorite meal is cornstalks. Holly is holding his son, Connor, in the photo. Putnam County preschool teachers are Monica McGill, Jamie Kunkel and Michelle Edens.
Relay for Life team is holding butterbraid sale HENNEPIN — Relay for Life’s Team Hennepin will be holding a butterbraid coffee cake and cookie sale with ordering available until Oct. 17. The frozen coffee cakes and cookie dough will be delivered on Nov. 7. Items selling for $12 include apple, Bavarian cream/chocolate icing, blueberry cream cheese, caramel, cherry, cinnamon, cream cheese, raspberry and strawberry cream cheese for coffee cakes and
M&M cookie bits, chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, snickerdoodles and white chunk macadamia nut cookies. Double chocolate coffee cakes are $13. Coffee cakes are 22 ounces and serve 11 people. Cookie dough is two pounds, enough for 32 cookies. Also available for $12 are four apple dumplings — a whole apple surrounded by flaky dough and topped with cinnamon sauce — and a 22-ounce pumpkin roll
made with confectioner’s sugar and cream cheese filling. Orders can be placed by calling chairman Linda DeMattia at 815488-1026 or team members Betty Dean, Nita O’Neil, Kirsten Augspols, Gloria Bouxsein, Barbara Casey, Barb Kinnett, Gretchen Currie, Matt and Megan Dean, Janee Leatherman, Beth Mack, Nancy O’Connor, Jamie Weber, Ila and Lindsay Weddell, Tim and Kathy Zens, and Barbara Kessler.
First meeting for 2015 Relay for Life Sept. 30 HENRY — Planning for the 2015 Relay for Life of Marshall and Putnam counties will soon be underway. The first meeting for the Marshall-Putnam Relay for Life Event Leadership Team will be held at 7
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Menus beans, potato Putnam County baked wedges, peaches, milk. Oct. 1 — Cheese pizza, Schools green beans, pineapple,
Breakfast Sept. 29 — Cereal and toast, fruit, juice, Gogurt, milk. Sept. 30 — Sausage and toast or cereal, fruit, juice, milk. Oct. 1 — Scrambled eggs with whole grain English muffin or cereal, fruit, juice, milk. Oct. 2 — Whole grain muffin or cereal, yogurt cup, fruit, juice, milk. Oct. 3 — Whole grain waffle with syrup or cereal, fruit, juice, milk. Lunch Sept. 29 — Hamburger on whole grain bun, au gratin potatoes, mixed fruit, whole grain cookie, milk. Sept. 30 — Barbecue rib on whole grain bun,
graham crackers, kiwi, milk. Oct. 2 — Whole grain wrap with lettuce, cheese and tomato, veggie sticks, mandarin oranges, milk. Oct. 3 — Spaghetti, whole grain garlic bread, spinach/romaine salad, banana, milk.
Putnam County Community Center Sept. 29 — Chicken and dumplings, peas and carrots, gelatin salad, apple juice, wheat bread. Sept. 30 — Creamed chicken on a biscuit, tossed salad, dessert.
Democrat upcoming events Oct. 4 — The Committee to Elect Brad Popurella Golf Outing will be held at Edgewood Golf Course in McNabb. Registration and lunch will be at noon with tee time at 1 p.m. The cost is $100 per person, which includes 18 holes of golf with cart and lunch. Oct. 5 — Meet Your Democrat Candidates Picnic will be from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Mark Park. Oct. 11 — Seventh annual Jeffersonian Dinner will be at the Spring Valley Boat Club. Michael W. Frerichs, candidate for state treasurer, will be the guest speaker. Tickets are $15 per person. Cocktails will start at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 18 and 25 — Democrat candidates will walk through the county.
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MARK — The Putnam County High School Class of 1975 will hold its 40th class reunion at 6 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Clover Club, 105 E. Hennepin St., Mark. Menu choices will include fried chicken, ribeye, cod, shrimp or mostaccioli. Meals include salad bar and potato. Attendees should R.S.V.P. by Oct. 1 to Kathi Corcoran Bly at 815-223-8088 or namez1@comcast.net.
Chad Jacobs and Nichole Ritter of Princeton are the parents of a daughter born Aug. 30 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley.
TRS meeting to be held Oct. 2
Tiffanie Jackson of Spring Valley is the parent of a boy born Aug. 30 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley.
METAMORA – The Regional Office of Education and Metamora Township School District 122 in conjunction with the Teacher’s Retirement System will be hosting a group meeting to provide information about TRS benefits and to explain the retirement process. Members of the retirement system who have questions about their benefits and the retirement process are encouraged to attend the group meeting which will be held at the Metamora High School Auditorium in Metamora at 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 2.
Petitions now circulating for IVCC Board elections OGLESBY — Candidates for the Illinois Valley Community College Board of Trustees election on April 7 can now start circulating petitions. Opening day of circulation for the two, six-year terms was Sept. 23. Petitions must be filed in the president’s office, Room C-301, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. from Dec. 15 to 19 or 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Dec. 22. The last day to file an objection to any nominating petition is Dec. 30. IVCC will be closed Dec. 22 through Jan. 1; anyone wishing to file an objection during that time can contact Jeanne Hayden, secretary to the board, at jeanne_ hayden@ivcc.edu and set up a time. ••• Items for the Community section can be emailed to news@putnamcountyrecord.com. Online anniversary, birth, engagement and wedding forms are available at www.putnamcountyrecord.com/forms/.
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Bike ride planned for families PRINCETON — A G.R.A.N.T. (Get Riding 4 Autism’s New Tomorrow) ride has been scheduled for Sept. 27 in Princeton. This event is an Autism Awareness bike ride for the whole family. This is a fundraiser event to raise awareness about the rapidly growing diagnosis of Autism. A 2-mile and 10-mile bike ride are set to take off at 10 a.m., with registration opening at 8 a.m. The 2-mile family ride is for all abilities and wheels (big wheels, trikes, wagons) with the 10-mile being a little more of a challenge for the family. The ride will begin and end at Zearing Park in Princeton. For more information, contact Rachel Edens at 815-303-6325.
Quilt Guild will meet Oct. 2 PRINCETON — The Covered Bridge Quilters Guild will meet at 7 p.m. Oct. 2 at the Evangelical Covenant Church, 24 N. Main St., Princeton. Participants should enter through the front door just off of Main Street. The program will be “The Accidental Quilter” by Kim Hogan, a humorous story about her how’s and why’s of her quilting journey. Guests are welcome for a $5 fee. Hogan will also be teaching a workshop on Nov. 1. For membership information, call Annette Byrne at 815-223-0558. For workshop and program information, call Terry Johnson at 815-872-0534.
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RVP presents ‘The Marvelous Wonderettes’ are replaced by four singers in crinolines: the Marvelous Wonderettes. “The Marvelous Wonderettes” is a special River Valley Players fundraising performance to be held at St. John the 23 Community Center (formerly St. Mary’s), 1301 Second St., Henry. Tickets for the “The Marvelous Wonderettes” are $15. A “family and friends night special” for the Oct. 24 performance will include a children’s ticket price for children under
HENRY — The River Valley Players will take theater-goers back to the ‘50s when they present “The Marvelous Wonderettes” on Oct. 24, 25 and 26, and Nov. 1 and 2. The show takes place at the 1958 senior prom at Springfield High School where the entertainment is supposed to be the Crooning Crab Cakes from the glee club, but that group can’t make it because its leader has been suspended for smoking near the girls’ locker room. The boys
12 which may be purchased for $10. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m., and the Sunday performances are at 2 p.m. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1 p.m. on Sunday for those who wish to come early and purchase refreshments before the show including Maid-rites, root beer floats and a variety of baked goods. Call 309-364-2587 to purchase tickets.
Bus trip to see ‘Camelot’ at Drury Lane pagne brunch at Drury Lane before seeing a matinee performance of “Camelot.” The bus will arrive back in Princeton at approximately 7 p.m. Transportation, brunch and the show are all included in the $120 cost for the excursion. Lerner and Loewe’s “Camelot” is one of the most beloved shows in the American musical theatre canon, having thrilled audiences since it opened on Broadway in 1960. A fantasy built on the leg-
PRINCETON — The Learning Stage committee of the Princeton Theatre Group has announced its annual fall theatre excursion. This year’s selection is a performance of the iconic musical “Camelot” at the critically acclaimed Drury Lane Theatre in Oak Brook. The date of the event is Nov. 9. Participants will depart from the Grace Theatre, 316 S. Main St., Princeton, at 9:30 a.m. on a Green River Lines excursion bus to Oak Brook. The day’s outing includes a cham-
end of King Arthur’s Roundtable, it features timeless songs such as “The Simple Joys of Maidenhood,” “If Ever I Would Leave You” and the title song itself. Tickets may be purchased by mail, by calling 815-879-5656 or in person at the Grace. The box office is open on Fridays from noon to 2 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Tickets may also be purchased via the Festival 56 website www.festival56.com. The deadline for ordering tickets is Oct. 17.
Stage 212 announces casting call for ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ Auditions are on Sept. 26-27
at 1 p.m. Sept. 27 at the theater, 700 First St., LaSalle. Adapted from the best-selling young adult book, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” tells the story of a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant and being faced with the prospect of casting the Herdman kids, probably the most inventively awful kids in history.
LASALLE — Director Phil Grant has announced the auditions for Stage 212’s special production of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” will be held at 6 p.m. Sept. 26 and
Grant will be casting young people ranging from Grades 2-12 in a variety of speaking and ensemble roles. Auditioners will be taught a song to sing and may be asked to read from the script. No advance preparation is necessary. Familiarity with the script is not required to audition. “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” will be presented Dec. 11-14.
Princeton Moose Lodge will host autism fundraiser on Saturday PRINCETON — The Princeton Moose Lodge will host an Easter Seals Autism Awareness fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Moose Lodge, 1339 N. Euclid Ave. in Princeton. Tickets for the event are $20, which includes a chicken buffet from 5 to 7:30 p.m. and music by Snap Shot from 9 p.m. to midnight. There will also be a bags tournament (separate entry fee) at 5 p.m. and a live auction from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Snap Shot is a classic rock band playing hits by Journey, Bon Jovi, Poison, Def Leppard, AC/
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Theorem painting workshop Saturday PRINCETON — The Prairie Arts Council will present a Melody Best theorem painting workshop from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 27. Participants will learn how to use paint, color and how to use value in creating a realistic painting of flowers and fruit. Using Melody’s templates and painting materials, you will have plenty of time to finish two paintings to frame or give as gifts. All supplies are furnished, and all skill levels accepted. No previous painting experience required. Participants should bring a sack lunch. Drinks will be provided. The cost is $60 for PAC members, $65 for nonmembers. The registration deadline is Sept. 25. To register, call the Prairie Arts Center at 815-875-2787 or mail a check to the Prairie Arts Council, 24 Park Ave. East, Princeton, IL 61356.
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State announces start of LIHEAP winter energy assistance program SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity has announced that seniors and people with disabilities can begin applying for winter heating assistance through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Under LIHEAP, utility bill payments are made on behalf of certain low-income households containing individuals with health
risks. 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 TANF or other benefits, such as Medical Eligibility or SNAP, if receiving assistance from the Illinois Department of Human Services. 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. LIHEAP applications are processed through a network of 35 local administering agencies around the state. A single-person household can qualify with a monthly income of up to $1,459; a two-person household up to $1,966; a family of three can earn up
Victims continue to rise with identify theft CHICAGO — Identity thieves victimize nearly 10 million people each year. Those victims include everyone, from infants to the retired, men and women, employed and unemployed, and college students. A recent study done by the Federal Trade Commission reveals adults 18-29 years old file the most identity theft complaints. For that age group, and college students in particular, identity theft often ranks far down the list of what’s important. That’s because they have not taken into consideration the devastation to their financial future that can be the result of identity theft. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) sees identity theft as an area that requires constant vigilance. Exactly what is identity theft? Simply put it is: • Unauthorized use or attempted use of existing credit cards. • Unauthorized use or attempted use of other existing accounts such as checking accounts. • Misuse of personal information to obtain new accounts or loans, or to
commit other crimes. “Identity theft generally falls into two categories,” said Steve J. Bernas, president and CEO of the Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois. “For college students it’s often the casual or one-time theft that may involve a current or former roommate. And the other is professional and involves a criminal organization.” Recommendations from the BBB include: • Never loan your credit or debit card to anyone, even if they are a friend. Also, just say no if a friend wants you to co-sign a loan or finance agreement for items like cars, TVs or computers. • Don’t share too much information on social networks. People using social networking for five or more years are twice as likely to suffer identity fraud as those newer to these sites. • Make sure your computer has up-to-date antivirus and spyware software. Be diligent with installing
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updates and patches to your computer’s operating system or browser software. These will help keep your computer safe from hacking attempts by online identity thieves. • Important documents should be stored under lock and key. These include Social Security card, passport and financial statements. • Shred any paper documents that have sensitive financial information rather than simply tossing them out. Also shred any credit card offers that come in the mail. • Always check your credit or debit card statements closely for any suspicious activity. The sooner you identify any potential fraud, the less you’ll suffer in the long run. • School mailboxes are not always secure, and mailboxes in a dorm or apartment can often be easily accessed. To combat sticky fingers in the mailroom, have sensitive mail sent to a permanent address such as your parents’ home or a PO Box. For more tips, visit www.bbb.org.
“Livestock farms cause far-reaching ripple effects. For example, feed is a primary cost for raising animals, so corn and soybean farmers have strong local demand,” Goldsmith says. “On the other side of the supply chain, having a strong processing industry improves the prices livestock farmers receive.” Illinois processing plants are relatively close to their end markets. But Goldsmith’s analysis found that they import about 75 percent of their raw materials — hogs, cattle,
poultry, milk or eggs — from other states. That means
remember those lost, celebrate those that survived and connect our community on this vital issue. Bureau County State’s Attorney Patrick Herrmann will join survivors, their families, and Freedom House staff and volunteers in speaking out against domestic violence. Domestic violence survivor artwork will also be on display. Participants should bring a lawn chair. In case of rain, the event will be held at Nelson Chapel in Princeton.
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$27 Billion
Making Cheese = $1.91 B
Processing Fats & Oils = $2.53 B Processing Milk & Butter = $4.49 B
Raising animals and processing beef, pork, chicken, turkey and dairy products contribute vital goods, jobs and taxes to Illinois, according to a study by Peter Goldsmith, associate professor of agribusiness management at the University of Illinois.
The study was commissioned by the Illinois Livestock Development Group (ILDG), which receives funding from the Illinois soybean checkoff.
PRINCETON — Freedom House will present a domestic violence awareness event, “Remember, Celebrate, Connect,” at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 2 at Soldiers and Sailors Park in Princeton. Every 9 seconds in the United States a woman is assaulted or beaten. Ten million children witness some form of domestic violence annually. Every day in the United States more than three women are murdered by their husbands or boyfriends. Join Freedom House to
Economic Impact
An Economic Engine for Illinois
livestock farms and a couple hundred processing companies that employ 99,000 people, according to Goldsmith’s research.
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Production & Processing:
Hogs = $1.8 B Beef = $.87 B Dairy = $.53 B Poultry = $.29 B Other Livestock = $.05 B
RAISING ANIMALS:
The industry accounts for $1 out of every $20, or 5 percent, of the state’s economy. Illinois is home to more than 30,000
Applicants will be served on a first-come, first-served basis until funding is exhausted. Households who utilize propane gas to heat their homes and are incomeeligible are encouraged to contact their local administering agency to apply for energy assistance. For more information, visit www.liheapIllinois. com or call the energy assistance toll-free hotline at 1‑ 877‑ 411-WARM.
Illinois Livestock
Raising Livestock = $3.54 B
That chicken breast, tenderloin, hamburger, pork chop or ice cream strengthens the Illinois economy more than you may realize.
“When you look at inputs purchased, goods sold and economic activity generated by profits and wages, livestock production and processing creates a $27 billion impact in Illinois,” Goldsmith says. “And it’s increased 28 percent, or $6 billion, since 2004.”
to $2,474; and a family of four can earn up to $2,981. Benefits are paid directly to energy vendors on behalf of eligible households. The exception is households whose heating costs are included in their rent. Disconnected households and families with children age 5 or under can begin applying for LIHEAP assistance beginning Oct. 1. Individuals not eligible for priority enrollment can apply beginning Nov. 1.
Making Ice Cream & Frozen Dessert = $.37 B
there is potential to raise more animals in Illinois. Having more supply near these plants would trim transportation costs and provide more stability.
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Illinois livestock provides a substantial supply base, but protecting and increasing that base encourages processers to remain in the state. A favorable business environment for both processors and animal agriculture in Illinois will ensure the future of this important sector of our economy. — Peter Goldsmith, associate professor of agribusiness management, University of Illinois
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Processing Livestock & Poultry =
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Source: The Economic Impact of Illinois's Livestock Industry, Goldsmith and Wang. 2011. Total adjusted for economic link to avoid double counting.
The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) represents more than 45,000 soybean farmers in Illinois through the state soybean checkoff and membership efforts. The checkoff funds market development, soybean production and profitability research, promotion, issues management and analysis, communications and education. Membership and advocacy efforts support Illinois soybean farmer interests in local areas, Springfield and Washington, D.C. ISA programs are designed to ensure Illinois soy is the highest quality, most dependable, sustainable and competitive in the global marketplace.
For more information, visit www.ilsoy.org.
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‘Tis the season ... Putnam County farmers Jim Berg and Chris Berg combine a field of corn outside of Hennepin off Route 26 on Sept. 17. PCR photo/Dixie Schroeder
Utica’s inaugural Angel of HopeFest is Oct. 5 Proceeds from event support cancer research, organizations UTICA — On Oct. 5, downtown Utica will play host to a legendary Chicago blues band, dozens of talented artisans and one very inspiring artist. In conjunction with the Utica Business Association, August Hill Winery and Relay for Life Team Angels Among Us, the first annual Angel of HopeFest will
be held from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 5 in downtown Utica. Chicago blues band Howard and The White Boys will headline the event after having just launched their new CD at Buddy Guy’s Legends in Chicago. Local acoustic band Big Uproar will open the free event. John Tyler Dossett, acclaimed disabled artist, will be celebrating a first that day. After 550 paintings in just 10 years, Dossett’s work will be featured on an August Hill Winery wine bottle. “Angel of Hope,” Dossett’s painting in shades of deep pinks, will be the label on a new wine by the same name, cre-
ated by Illinois Winemaker of the Year Mark Wenzel and his wife Teri. The Wenzels are continuing with their philanthropic mission by donating a dollar from every bottle sold of Angel of Hope to the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. Dossett’s sister, Aimee Holland, who is deeply involved in Relay for Life, asked the Wenzels if her Relay team could host a label launch party at August Hill’s Tasting Room. The Tasting Room’s manager, Danna Stillwell, had a better idea — a block party on Mill Street during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
“I am proud of all the wines we make, but the message for this wine is the most important to me,” said Mark Wenzel. “Angel of Hope is a very nice and unique wine, but what truly makes it special is the charitable cause and the artwork on the label by JT Dossett. I look forward to celebrating the wine, artwork, and Breast Cancer Awareness Month at Utica’s first Angel of HopeFest.” Artisans from the area will have their work displayed for sale, and the Relay for Life Team Angels Among Us will have a 50/50 and raffle of items, including an art quilt made from Dossett’s paint-
ings. Dossett’s art will also be available for sale, including original acrylic paintings, limitededition prints and art jewelry. The Illinois Valley Breast Cancer Connection’s Pink Ribbon Club will be on hand to share valuable information about their program. Proceeds from the event benefit Relay for Life. “Angel of HopeFest is such an all-around win,” said Holland. “Everybody can come have a great time, John’s art is featured in a brand-new way, August Hill Winery and the Utica businesses benefit from sharing the day with us, and — most of all — we’re fighting cancer together.”
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Reception planned for authors of new book PRINCETON — The Princeton Peace and Justice Roundtable will host a reception and book signing for Owen Lovejoy scholars, William F. Moore and Jane Ann Moore, at the Lovejoy Homestead log cabin in Princeton from 3 to 5 p.m. on Oct. 4. The Moores are authors of Collaborators for “Emancipation: Abraham Lincoln and Owen Lovejoy,” published earlier this year by the University of Illinois Press. The Moores’ interest in pursuing Lovejoy, Lincoln and the anti-slavery movement dates to 1989. At that time, while serving as co-pastors of the First Congregational Church in DeKalb, the Moores read that there were 115 antislavery Congregational churches, including their own, that had been organized in Illinois between 1846 and 1862. “When we discovered that there was a direct match between the location of the churches and the counties in which Abraham Lincoln did very well in his election for president,” commented Jane Ann Moore, “we began asking questions.” The Moores were soon led to Princeton’s Hampshire Colony Congregational Church, where Owen Lovejoy was minister for 17 years (1838-
1856), while becoming the leader of the religious, political antislavery movement in Illinois. In 1995, the Moores formed the Lovejoy Society “for the purpose of studying and interpreting the lives of Betsey, Elijah and Owen Lovejoy as effective witnesses of the Christian gospel for the promotion of the public welfare and the establishment of a free, just, and democratic society.” The Society held a number of academic symposiums in the 1990s at Hampshire Colony Church. In 2004, the couple published their first book on Lovejoy: “His Brother’s Blood: Speeches and Writings of Owen Lovejoy 1838-1864.” After Lovejoy was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1856, Lovejoy was the leading antislavery voice in Congress until his death in 1864. Though in the mid-1850s, Lincoln had been wary of Lovejoy’s radical abolitionism, once Lincoln became president, he found in Lovejoy an effective emissary to the other radical Republicans in Congress. The public is invited. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing by the authors. For more information, call 815875-4706.
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Kids enjoy rides and entertainment during the Boggio’s Fall Festival. The festival culminates with the annual craft show on Sept. 27 and 28 which will feature crafts and goods from more than 50 vendors from around the state. Hours for the fair are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.
Pumpkins, produce and crafts Annual craft show set for this weekend By Ken Schroeder
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GRANVILLE — The annual craft show for local crafters is Sept. 27 and 28 at Boggio’s Orchard and Produce
in Granville. The event is always held on the last weekend of September and runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. More than 50 crafters have signed up for this year’s craft show. Each booth offers different types of crafts for different types of people. No two booths will be the same. There is a $5 admittance to the show, and children 2 years and under are free.
During the craft show there will be several different activities for children, including a game booth. There are tractor and train rides around the grounds for kids and adults as well as farm-themed playground equipment and petting animals. The food stand will be open for lunch with burgers, soups, hot dogs, brats, chips and drinks. A variety of snacks will also be available.
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999 • Legal Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) KAREN D. ) RICHARDSON, ) Deceased. ) Case No. 14-P-15 CLAIMS NOTICE Notice is given of the death of KAREN D. RICHARDSON, deceased, 411 E. Harrison Court, Granville, Putnam County, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on September 11, 2014, to Justin E. Richardson, 411 E. Harrison Court, Granville, Illinois 61326, whose attorney is Ryan J. Anderson, 611 Second Street, P.O. Box 174, Henry, IL 61537.
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Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of said Court at the Putnam County Courthouse, PO Box 207, 120 N. Fourth Street, Hennepin, IL 61327 on or before March 24, 2015, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by 755 ILCS 5/18-3, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before said date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative
within 10 days after it has been filed and proof of such mailing must be filed with the Court. Dated: September 12, 2014. Justin E. Richardson Independent Executor of the Estate of Karen D. Richardson, deceased Ryan J. Anderson Attorney for the Executor 611 Second Street, PO Box 174 Henry, IL 61537 (309)364-2354 Published in the Putnam County Record Sept. 24, Oct. 1 and 8, 2014
and COLLECTION PROFESSIONALS, INC., ) Defendants. ) 13CH-16 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 208 N. ALBERT AVE. MCNABB, IL 61335 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on March 6, 2014, the following described real estate, to-wit: That Part of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of Section Three (3) in Township Thirty-one (31) North, Range One (1), West of the Third Principal Meridian described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of Lot Forty-five (45) in McNabb Development Corporation Subdivision, as now laid out and Platted, being the true point of beginning; thence North along the West line of Lot Forty-five (45) in said Subdivision 115.5 feet; thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes West 131.8 feet, more or less, to the East line of Albert Avenue, thence South 00 degrees 40 minutes West along the East line of Albert Avenue, as extended, 115.5 feet, to a point being the point of intersection of Albert Avenue, as extended, and the South line of the aforesaid Lot Forty-five (45), as extended; thence North 89 degrees 57 minutes East to the point of beginning, being in and a part of the Village of McNabb, situated in the County of Putnam and State of Illinois.
Permanent Index Number: 04-02-290-000 Commonly known as: 208 N. Albert Ave., McNabb, IL 61335 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on October 23, 2014 at 11:00 AM, at the Putnam County Courthouse, Hennepin, Illinois. The Judgment amount is $128,038.34. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: The bid amount, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calcuContinued on page A18
NOTICE OF SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF PUTNAM-HENNEPIN, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ) ASSOCIATION, ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) GREGORY H. JOOP, SARAH T. JOOP, ) UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING BY ) AND THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF ) HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT )
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NOTICE OF SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF PUTNAMHENNEPIN, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ) ASSOCIATION, ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) GREGORY H. JOOP, SARAH T. JOOP, ) UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING BY ) AND THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF ) HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT and ) COLLECTION PROFESSIONALS, INC., ) Defendants. ) 13CH-16 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 208 N. ALBERT AVE. MCNABB, IL 61335 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on March 6, 2014, the following described real estate, to-wit: Permanent Index Number: 04-02-290-000 Commonly known as: 208 N. Albert Ave., McNabb, IL 61335 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on October 23, 2014 at 11:00 a.m., at the Putnam County Courthouse, Hennepin, Illinois. The Judgment amount is $128,038.34. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: The bid amount, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. For information, contact the Plaintiff’s Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 4221719. The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1). If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I626021 Published in the Putnam County Record Sept. 17, 24 and Oct. 1, 2014.
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Continued from page A17 lated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.
The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. For information, contact the Plaintiff’s Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719. The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments,
and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1). If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against
the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I626021 Published in the Putnam County Record Sept. 17, 24 and Oct. 1, 2014.
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