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Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Cause of death determined in Dewey case Results of autopsy not being released at this time

By Goldie Rapp

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HENNEPIN — Illinois State Police investigator Lt. Jeff Padilla confirmed Thursday an autopsy was conducted on Deborah Dewey, and the cause of the death has been determined. Details of that autopsy are still being withheld from the public due to the ongoing investigation.

Padilla said the cause of death has not even been released to Dewey’s family.

“They have an understanding of why we are not able to do so at this time,” he said.

Padilla said ISP continues to go over evidence related to Dewey’s homicide death investigation.

Key players in the investigation held a meeting Sept. 28 to discuss the

case in detail and figure out what still needs to be completed to ensure no stones are left unturned in this case, he said.

Those present at the meeting included Putnam County State’s Attorney Christina Mennie, state police investigators and crime scene personnel, a representative from LaSalle County State’s Attorney’s Office and Putnam County Sheriff Kevin

Doyle.

“We’re still working.

This is still a very much active investigation for us,” Padilla said, adding there are now eight ,full-time state officers assigned to the investigation.

Padilla confirmed leads came in after state police posted flyers last week around the TA Truck Stop/R Place Restaurant in Morris asking for infor-

mation regarding Clifford Andersen, 66, of Standard. Police were asking for anyone who might have seen Andersen or might have given him a ride between Aug. 22 and Aug. 29.

Andersen was charged with concealment of a homicide death, a Class 3 felony, after he allegedly found Dewey’s body at the vacant home on Fifth Street in Standard,

wrapped it in a blanket and tied it up with rope and duct tape before burying it in a shallow grave. Andersen is Dewey’s brother-in-law.

Padilla confirmed around the time police were placing the posters, investigators developed independent information about someone they needed to speak with.

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The 2016 Shadows of the Blue and Gray event will be the final performance of Max and Donna Daniels as President and Mrs. Abraham Lincoln.

According to organizers, they have been a part of the re-enactment since the beginning and have always been a crowd favorite.

Farewell, President Lincoln 2016 Shadows of the Blue and Gray will be last appearance for popular re-enactor

By Dave Cook

Granville joins the circus

Rowdy, the stubborn mule, and his partner, Willie the Kid, provided circus-goers with laughs during their comical appearances with the Kelly Miller Circus. which Granville hosted at Putnam County High School on Sept. 30. See more photos on Page 2.

The honor of brothers Route 251 renamed in recognition of the Witczak brothers

By Dave Cook

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PRINCETON — A highlight of every Shadows of the Blue and Gray Civil War re-enactment has been the sight of President and Mrs. Abraham Lincoln. Easily recognized and remembered, the performances of Max and Donna Daniels have always added a special touch to the weekend’s events. But this year will mark the end of their appearances in Princeton as the legendary couple.

“It will be sad to see them go,” event coordinator Michael Robinson said.

TONICA — More than 150 people filled the Tonica Fire Department to witness Anthony Witczak, the last of seven brothers, speak of the honor of having a section of Illinois Route 251 renamed in their honor.

Visibly moved, his eyes filled with tears and voice heavy with emotion, he talked of how his widowed mother must have felt as she watched her seven sons go off to war — one by one.

“She must have prayed a lot for us to all come home safely,” Witczak said, adding his thanks to all veterans for their service to our country.

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An emotional Anthony Witczak speaks to a crowd of more than 150 people at the Tonica Fire Department during a dedication ceremony to rename a section of Illinois Route 251 in honor of himself and his six brother.

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Brothers From Page 1 The section of Route 251 from Mendota to Tonica will now be known as the Witczak Brothers Memorial Highway in honor of the brothers, five who served in World War II and two who served in Korea. All seven brothers returned home safely.

Joseph, the first brother to enlist, was wounded in the Pacific while with the Army and was

awarded a Silver Star. Adopted sons John Witczak and Casmir Maurer also served in the Army in the Pacific. Casmir was wounded and was awarded a Silver Star.

Anthony was in the Navy and served in the Pacific. Their brother Francis, who was in the Army, was the only brother to serve in Germany.

Five years after the war ended the youngest brothers, Thomas and Edward, served in Korea while in the Army. The seven brothers served a combined 18

years.

State Sen. Sue Rezin was instrumental in the renaming of the highway and said the family’s dedication and sacrifice was “the epitome of courage and patriotism”.

State Representative Andy Skoog, who led the crowd in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance along with students from Tonica Grade School, said, “It’s a great honor to be part of this ceremony to give recognition to the sacrifices of Witczak family.”

Assistant Director of Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Harry Sawyer said the renaming of the highway will help future generations remember the sacrifices of the past and remind them that “freedom isn’t free.”

After the unveiling of the sign and a 21-gun salute from the Peru Memorial Color Guard, the Witczak family and guests enjoyed a social hour before getting in their cars and driving home on the new Witczak Brothers Memorial Highway.

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Magnolia Fire Department to host open house Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 9-15 MAGNOLIA — Does your home have a smoke alarm? According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the answer is likely yes; NFPA research shows most American homes have at least one.

But do you know how old your smoke alarms are? If you’re like most people, you’re probably not so sure.

A recent survey conducted by NFPA revealed only a small percentage of people know how old their smoke alarms are, or how often they need to be replaced. That lack of awareness is a concern for the Magnolia Fire Department and NFPA, along with fire departments throughout the country because smoke alarms don’t last forever.

“Time and again, I’ve seen the life-saving impact smoke alarms can have in a home fire, but I’ve also seen the tragedy that can result when smoke alarms aren’t working properly,” says Dan Baum, chief of the Magnolia Fire Department. “That’s why

we’re making a concerted effort to educate all area residents about the overall importance of smoke alarms, and that they do have a life limit.”

NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code®, requires smoke alarms be replaced at least every 10 years, but because the public is generally unaware of this requirement, many homes have smoke alarms past their expiration date, putting people at increased risk.

As the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years, NFPA is promoting this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Don’t Wait - Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years,” to better educate the public about the critical importance of knowing how old their smoke alarms are and replacing them once they’re 10 years old. Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 9-15, 2016.

The Magnolia Fire Department is hosting an open house at the Magnolia Fire Station on Oct. 9 starting

at 9 a.m. and ending at 1 p.m. in support of Fire Prevention Week and this year’s campaign. The event will include a fire safety house, and fire safety learning stations for all ages.

Free coffee, doughnuts, hot-dogs, chips, and refreshments will be provided as well.

To find out how old your smoke alarm is and its expiration date, simply look on the back of the alarm where the date of manufacture is marked. The smoke alarm should be replaced 10 years from that date (not the date of purchase). The Magnolia Fire Department also says smoke alarms should be tested monthly, and that batteries should be replaced once a year or when they begin to chirp, signaling that they’re running low.

For more information on smoke alarms and this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Don’t Wait: Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years,” visit www. firepreventionweek.org.

Dewey

“There’s still a lot of work to be done, but I think we’re moving along at a very good pace,” he said.

As previously reported, Dewey’s body was found in a shallow grave at a vacant property in Standard on Sept. 12 — 20 days after she was reported missing on Aug. 23.

It was reported police were alerted to the Standard property following

an interview with a person who had knowledge about the case. One day after Dewey’s body was found in Standard, police arrested Andersen.

Andersen is being represented

by Parker and Parker law firm in Peoria. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for Nov. 29 at the Putnam County Courthouse.

From Page 1 “That person has been cooperating with the investigation,” he said.

Moving forward, Padilla said investigators are continuing to conduct interviews, go over records and follow up on leads.

Correction A Putnam County School Board story about an expelled student published on Sept. 28 contained information provided to the Putnam County Record which was incorrect. The student will be attending the Regional County Safe School in Peru.

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HENNEPIN — The following was submitted from the Office of Dan Kuhn, Putnam County Clerk and election authority: • You must be registered to be eligible to vote on Nov. 8.

• Any person who will be 18 years old by the day of the General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 8, may register through Tuesday, Oct.11.

• A registered voter who has changed her name by marriage or otherwise must re-register.

• A registered voter who has moved within the county of Putnam must change his or her address.

• A new resident of the county must register in Putnam County in order to vote in Putnam County.

Registration may be made with the Putnam County Clerk at the courthouse in Hennepin or with local deputy registrars. Names of the local deputy registrars in your home area can be obtained by contacting the county clerk’s office in Hennepin at 815-925-7129. The Putnam County Courthouse is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The County Clerk’s Office will also be open on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 8:30 a.m. until noon for voter registration only.

Putnam County Democratic dinner SPRING VALLEY — The Putnam County Democrats will have their ninth annual Jeffersonian dinner on Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Spring Valley Boat Club.

Their local/state candidates will be attending, including Brad Popurella, candidate for Putnam County State’s Attorney; Putnam County Circuit Clerk Cathy Oliveri; Putnam County Board members Sheila Haage and Willie Holmes; State Rep. Andy Skoog; and Chris Benson, candidate for Senate for the 38th District. The guest speaker is Deputy Majority Leader Lou Lang, along with Judge Mike McCusky.

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Two certainties this time of year are influenza and a campaign to get people vaccinated. While most of my patients are wisely willing and able to get the shots, I have found many don’t really understand why they are getting it. There are also many patients who decline getting a flu shot, or decline it for their children. Of those who decline, I would guess 75 percent or more don’t understand what they are declining.

Of those who decline, the most common reason given is that they don’t want the shot to give them the flu, often followed by an example of a time they got the shot and some time later got the flu. What I have come to learn is that we are talking about two completely different and unrelated ill-

Flu shots: Maybe not what you think Dr. Timothy Pratt COMMENTARY nesses.

While it is well-established the inactivated virus in a flu shot does not give people influenza, it does not keep people from getting the stomach flu, which is a very popular misunderstanding. The influenza vaccine (flu shot) is a way to protect you against the respiratory illness known as influenza pneumonia. Talk to someone who has

Heartland Bank to host Fall into Free event PRINCETON — On Friday, Oct. 14 Heartland Bank and Trust Co. will host its Fall into Free event. Local offices are extending an open invitation to customers, residents and businesses to join in celebration with refreshments, gifts, one-day-only offers and a chance to win a $500 VISA gift card. Local Heartland Bank offices are located at 606 S. Main St. and 2101 N. Main St. in Princeton; 100 E. Dakota St. in Spring Valley; and 703 Third St. in Henry.

For more information on Heartland Bank’s Fall into Free Event, visit www.hbtbank.com.

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ISP announce results of roadside safety check LASALLE — The Illinois State Police (ISP) announced the results of a roadside safety check (RSC) held during the late evening hours of Sept. 24, and the early morning hours of Sept. 25.

The detail was conducted on Route 251 near North 25th Road, south of Peru, by ISP District 17 officers.

Officers gave three written warnings for registration offenses; one citation and two warnings for driver’s license offenses; one citation for occupant restraint offenses; two arrests were made for driving under the influence offenses; and four arrests were made for other alcohol/drug offenses. There were a total of nine citations given and 14 written warnings during the detail.

contracted influenza, and they can explain the difference. It typically involves about one week of severe body aches, high fevers, fatigue and persistent coughing. During the illness you can’t work or go to school, and you would be wise to avoid others, particularly the very young and the elderly.

Stomach “flu” on the other hand has nothing to do with the flu shot. Your flu shot won’t prevent it, and it won’t cause it. Stomach flu, involving nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, can be caused by numerous different viruses, and it is a common winter time illness, but it is unrelated to influenza.

The flu shot isn’t perfect. It doesn’t always work, like in 2014-15 when it only reduced

Lincoln From Page 1 Robinson, himself, has been a re-enactor for more than 20 years. While this will be the final year for the Lincolns, he’s announced there will be a first-time appearance from another Civil War icon — General U.S. Ulysses S. Grant.

“We have a gentleman coming from Wisconsin to portray General Grant. I’ve seen him in the past, and he does a wonderful job. He’ll be doing a presentation each day,” Robinson said.

Those from south of the Mason-Dixon line will also have a special first-time guest to welcome — General Leonidas Polk, CSA. Robinson said, “This will be the re-enactor’s first year at our event as General

the risk of contracting the illness by 19 percent. Most years it is better. Last year it reduced the risk of contracting the illness by 60 percent, which is more typical. I suspect if you asked someone who had proven influenza last year if they would have gotten a safe vaccine for a 60 percent chance at not getting sick, they would have taken those odds.

I hope you get a flu shot. But if you choose not to, I hope this will help you to understand exactly what it is you are declining.

Dr. Timothy Pratt is a family practice physician with an office in Sheffield. For more information about flu shots call 815-8764481.

Polk, although he’s been a re-enactor for a long time. He and his wife will also be doing a presentation, but it will be from the view of the simple soldier writing back and forth with his wife.”

He said the letters are presented through different points in the war and believes it will give people an understanding of what it was like not only in battle, but in the camps and back at home, too.

Longtime event narrator Gen. George Henry Thomas will again be helping to bring the war between the states to life for visitors. Also helping to transport visitors back in time will be infantry, cavalry and artillery units, as well as the many vendors who will be giving demonstrations of their era-appropriate crafts.

Robinson, as a teacher and as a re-en-

actor, said he’s regularly asked why people need to know about this pivotal time in American history.

His answer is simple: “Those who forget history are doomed to repeat it.

The American Civil War was a desperate time in American history, and it was the first time an American president had been killed while in office. It was just a fascinating time all together.”

The Shadows of the Blue and Gray is an educational event designed to teach people about the Civil War and is an immersive, interactive experience.

Robinson said “You’ll hear the sights and sounds of the war ... the battle, the music, the aftermath. If you leave without learning something, you didn’t try hard enough.”

For more information visit www. shadowsbluegray.com.

2016 Shadows of the Blue and Gray schedule Saturday, Oct. 8 All programs are in main shelter unless noted.

Children’s Civil War Scavenger Hunts are both days 9 a.m. - City County Park opens: tour the camps and artisan workshops 10:30 a.m. - “Letter’s Home” Larkin Moon, 26th North Carolina 11 a.m. - The Civil War: Did You Know? Kids program (Tall Trees stage) 11:30 a.m. - Meet General Ulysses S. Grant 12:30 p.m. - Entrance of President and Mrs. Abraham Lincoln 12:45 p.m. - Presidential address and press conference 1:30 p.m. - Baked goods auction hosted by President Lincoln and Gen-

eral Thomas 2 p.m. - Private Bill, the bugler 3 p.m. - Battle reenactment, main field 4 p.m. - Post battle medical demonstrations at the medical tents 7 p.m. - Period barn dance with music by the Ol’ Man River Band/ Night cannon fire after dark The public is welcome to participate whether dressed in period clothing or not.

Free admission into the park for dance starting at 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 9 9 a.m. - Park opens: tour the camps and artisan workshops 9 a.m.- Non-denominational period church service

10 a.m. - “Letter’s Home” Larkin Moon, 26th North Carolina 11:30 a.m. - Entrance of President and Mrs. Abraham Lincoln 11:45 a.m. - Presidential address and press conference 12:30 p.m. - Meet General Ulysses S. Grant 12:45 p.m. - Private Bill, the bugler (Tall Trees stage) 2 p.m. - Battle reenactment, main field 3 p.m. - The Civil War: Did You Know? Kids program (Tall Trees stage) 3 p.m. - Post battle medical demonstrations by the medical tents 4 p.m. - Park closes

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Renee McAllister

Anne Dylo

MCNABB — Renee M. McAllister, 60, of McNabb, formerly of Lacon, died Friday, Sept. 30, 2016, at her residence.

Renee was born April 28, 1956, in Spring Valley to Harold “Mick” and Shirley (Gillan) Klein.

She graduated from Hall High School with Renee the class of 1974.

Surviving are her parents, Harold “Mick” McAllister and Shirley Klein of Cherry; two daughters, Dawn Michel of McNabb and Jessica (Tyler) Bickett of Princeton; one brother, Mike (Lynn) Klein of Cherry; four sisters, Lori (Jack) Dippel of McNabb, Julie (Frank) Niewinski of Mark, Colleen (Ted) Kuziela of Bolingbrook and Tracy (Jim) Gallagher of Bloomington; and four grandchildren, Ethan, Evan, Cadience and Addilyn.

She was preceded in death by one brother, Martin Klein, who died in June 2016, and her husband Richard “Bud” McAllister, who died in January 2016.

A Celebration of Life will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Cherry with Father Patrick Fixsen officiating. Cremation rites have been accorded. Burial will be in Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery in Cherry.

Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church.

Contributions may be directed to her family.

The Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to her family at www.dcfunerals.com.

PUTNAM — Anne E. Dylo of Putnam passed away Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016, at Liberty Village in Princeton.

Born Sept. 15 1919, in Gilman, Wis., to Alois and Agnes (Trulick) Prasnicki, she married Edward J. Dylo April 11, 1942, in Chicago.

She was a member of the Altar and Rosary Ann Society of St. Alexis Church in Bensonville, Dylo the Lake Thunderbird Friendship Club and Food Share in Peoria.

Surviving are three daughters, Janet (Edwin) Goode of Putnam, Linda Stritzel of Maple Park and Debbie (Tim) Newton of Florida; two sons, Dennis (Audra) Dylo of Putnam and Michael (Toni) Dylo of Lindenwood; three brothers, Martin (Loretta) Prasnicki of Gilman, Wis., Hank (Dorothy) Prasnicki of Big Stone City, S.D., and Phillip Prasnicki of Gilman, Wis.; 13 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband in 1994, three brothers, four sisters and two grandchildren.

Services were held Saturday, Oct. 1, at St. Patrick’s Church in Hennepin with Father Patrick DeMeulemeester officiating. Burial was in St. Anthony’s Cemetery in Hennepin. Visitation was held prior to the services.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the donor’s favorite charity.

The Helmer-Shields Funeral Home in Granville was in charge of arrangements.

Absentee Voting

General Election November 8, 2016 Putnam County Clerk and Election Authority, Daniel S. Kuhn, would like to announce absentee voting for the upcoming General Election to be held on Nov. 8, is now in progress.

Any registered voter who expects to be absent from the county on Nov. 8 may make application by mail or in person to the county clerk to receive an official ballot.

Anyone wishing to vote absentee by mail may call the county clerk’s office at 925-7129 and request an application. An official ballot will be mailed after the correctly completed, signed application is returned to the county clerk’s office. The last day for the county clerk’s office to mail an absentee ballot is

Nov. 3; therefore, correctly completed applications for absentee ballots must be received no later than Nov. 3.

Anyone wishing to vote absentee in-person may stop by the county clerk’s office between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The county clerk’s office will also be open on Saturday, Nov. 5, for in-person absentee voting from 8:30 a.m. until noon. The last day for in-person absentee voting is Monday, Nov. 7, during regular office hours.

Contact the Putnam County Clerk’s Office at 9257129 if you have any questions or would like any further information.

IVCC to offer forklift training OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College’s Continuing Education Center will offer “Basic Forklift Operations” from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays Oct. 8 through Nov. 5.

This course is designed to ensure all forklift operators, regardless of their degree of experience, have a uniform understanding of the safe and efficient operation of forklifts and compliance with the safety rules and OSHA regulations at their work site.

Students will learn safe driving skills while gaining concise knowledge of how a forklift works. Safety will be stressed as a means of reducing accidents and injuries in the workplace.

Cost of this one credit hour course is $139. For information, call the Continuing Education Center at 815224-0427. To register, call 815-224-0447.

ISP to conduct Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols LASALLE — Illinois State Police (ISP), District 17, will conduct occupant restraint enforcement patrols (OREP) in LaSalle County during the month of October.

OREP allows the ISP to target an area with additional patrols that focus on traffic violations and related compliance with safety belt and child safety seat laws.

Safety belt enforcement zones will also be set-up to ensure the driver and passengers are buckled up.

Illinois law requires all vehicle passengers to be buckled up.

Safety belts are one of the most effective safety devices in vehicles today, estimated to save over 12,000 lives each year. Over half of vehicle occupants killed in a traffic crash were not properly buckled up.

The objective of this program is to increase compliance of occupant restraint laws through education, child seat inspections and enforcement.

Greater awareness, acceptance and use of occupant protection equipment will save many lives.

This project is funded through the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Division of Traffic Safety.

Lady Landowners tour local agriculture The Marshall-Putnam River Conservancy sponsored its annual ladies trip for area Lady Landowners. On Sept. 13, the tour stayed local. After a brief breakfast at the Henry Presbyterian Church, the ladies boarded the bus and headed to Hennepin. Upon arriving at Marquis Energy, Jeff Peterson, Marquis Energy’s risk manager, boarded the bus and guided the tour around the facility. They were able to learn about the different processes that take place within the plant, how the river and barges are used for production and hauling product in and out of the plant, as well at how the

local commodities are used to produce ethanol, corn oil and DDG. From there, the tour headed up to Color Point Nursery, formerly MidAmerican Growers, for a tour of the growing facility. Monty Flack took the ladies around their 80-acre growing compound. He explained how the nursery grows plants from orchids to poinsettias and everything in between. They distribute their plants within about a 300-mile radius of the nursery, to larger stores such as Home Depot, Lowes and Walmart. Each of the ladies was given an orchid to take home with them.

Once the tour was completed at Color Point, the ladies boarded the bus and headed over to Starved Rock for lunch and a brief stop at the Starved Rock Marketplace. The third tour of the day took the ladies up to LaSalle to the Hegeler-Carus Mansion. Tricia Kelly, tour director, boarded the bus and gave a short talk on the mansion. The ladies were then allowed to wander around the mansion on a self-guided tour. In several places in the mansion, volunteers were stationed to give explanations of the items and history of the LaSalle County area, the mansion, Edward C.

Hegeler and his business partner F. W. Matthiessen in the Zinc business, and much more. After a brief stop in downtown LaSalle, the ladies headed for home.

The group thanks all who helped bring the tour together – Marquis Energy and Jeff Peterson; Color Point Nursery and Monty Flack; Hegeler Carus Mansion and Tricia Kelly; as well as the Marshall-Putnam River Conservancy District, the Marshall-Putnam Soil and Water Conservation District, and Diana Williamson for all the help in putting on a wonderful tour again this year.

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Old Yeller

The Editorial Page Greg Wallace COMMENTARY Sam R Fisher

Terri Simon

Publisher

Editor

For sale ...

I’ve always thought it would be fun to own and operate a retail store. The same goes for a restaurant.

The concept of either one of those entities sounds appealing.

I think it would be fun ... for Terri maybe the first Simon one or two weeks.

After that, the idea COMMENTARY of sifting through items to sell and not knowing if they will really sell or not ... or getting up at 2 a.m. to make cole slaw and potato salad ... well, reality tells me either one of those endeavors wouldn’t be for me.

Still, on those nights when sleep won’t come, I find myself thinking about that restaurant. I actually have a menu all planned (in my head), but it’s craziness — I know that. Likewise, I’ve planned out the retail store as well. I can picture it (also in my head), and while the merchandise I’d sell always reflects my own tastes, rather than the general public, it’s been a pipe dream that returns time and time again, as I wait for sleep to come.

And so it was the other night, when the clock had ticked far past midnight, and I was reflecting on the past few weeks, as I watched the clock nearing 1 a.m.

In my job at the newspaper, I am fortunate to meet many people from all walks of life, so throughout the years, I feel as if I’ve learned how to accurately read people who come in and out of my life for a host of reasons, when it comes to the newspaper business.

As I reflected on the interactions I’ve had the past few weeks ... maybe the past month, I came to a realization that completely astounded me. That awareness was crystal clear, and I now know if I ever decide to open that retail store ... well, I know exactly what I will sell.

The store will be dimly lit, and it will be decorated in shades of calming blues and greens. When you open the door, the tingling of pretty chimes will welcome you, and you’ll see me behind the counter — looking surprisingly calm, well-rested and relaxed.

I’ll greet you with a smile, and I’ll encourage you to take your time as you browse the “merchandise.”

I’ll probably even have a coffee pot available, where you can pour yourself a cup of something special.

The aroma of the coffee will mix with a scented candle — probably patchouli, pine or another one of my favorite smells. As you browse the shelves, I’ll watch you smile, check out the prices, and ultimately, I’ll be available to help you with your purchases.

So what am I going to sell?

From the way my world revolves, I think one of the most popular items on the shelves will be ... patience.

OK, it will have a hefty price tag, but I think I’m going to have trouble keeping it in stock. Who wouldn’t pay for patience?

Other popular items will be happiness, joy, pride and bliss. Can you name one person who wouldn’t buy those?

Other shelves would hold such items as satisfaction, well-being, peacefulness. Prices would depend on how much you needed/wanted.

Good health would be a popular product ... but pricey, as would financial security, which would also be expensive. After all, you only get what you pay for.

I would watch as some customers head straight to the shelves filled with intestinal fortitude, humility, perseverance and serenity. I’d smile at them, understanding their needs.

Time might be one of the most important items I’d sell, and I’d probably position that product right next to the good health. It goes hand-in-hand, don’t you think? I could see customers trying to decide how they could afford both, since their price tags would be hefty ones.

I’d have an eternal sale on things like helpfulness, kindness, graciousness, affection, benevolence, goodness, unselfishness, decency and grace ... just because we all need to own some of all those products.

But maybe the most expensive item in the store would be ... common sense. It would be expensive, but just think what a world we all would have if everyone owned a bit of it.

I hope you’ll visit my new store when I get the doors open. Happy shopping ...

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

Why does dog poop smell so much worse right after I step in it?

This is just one of the many, many deep and scintillating thoughts I contemplated last night while I sat atop the riding lawn mower. In actuality, this is where some of my best thinking time takes place. It is my sincere belief that “The Thinker,” the famous sculpture by Rodin, would be much more realistic if he were bouncing across a mole-infested lawn, dodging dog toys, poised, deep in thought, upon a John Deere lawn mower with a 42-inch deck.

It takes approximately anywhere between 45 minutes to five-anda-half hours to mow my yard, depending on such variables as how good of a job I want to do and if something good is on TV. We have a big farmyard with quite a bit of straight-line mowing that lends itself to letting the mind wander. I don’t need much help in that area.

Granted, many of the thoughts aren’t very intellectual and involve how far something would fly if I hit it with a John Deere lawn mower with a 42-inch deck.

But after I derive the answer to that question by hitting the aforementioned stuff with a John Deere lawn mower with a 42-inch deck, my brain tends to settle down and think about much more important things. Such as the dog poop question. If I were to guess, I would surmise that at least seven to eight of every 10 Mensa society members have nice looking lawns.

Maybe it’s the smell of freshly cut grass wafting past my nostrils that helps clear my head and puts me into an almost dreamlike, zen state. Or maybe it’s the sound of a chopped up garden hose or small to medium size saplings inadvertently finding their way under the mowing deck that frees my subconscious and opens up some area of my brain that usually lies dormant. It’s probably the way the seat makes my butt shake that gets the blood flowing.

It didn’t used to be that way.

When I was a kid, all I thought about while mowing the yard was how much I hated mowing the

yard. We had this old yellow push mower. I can’t remember what brand it was, but I do remember having to pull the old rip cord on the Briggs and Stratton motor.

There wasn’t any kind of electric starter or fuel primer button. You just had to monkey around with the choke and keep pulling until it would eventually chug to life.

Come to think about it, those might have been some of my first forays into the wonderful world of profanity. Ahhhhhhh ... good times.

I liked to call that lawn mower Old Yeller. Not so much because it was a dear and trusted, faithful, canine-like friend, but because I wanted to take it out behind the barn and shoot it. We had a bunch of what we called water grass that grew in several areas of the yard (and still does to this day), and Old Yeller would tend to clog up a couple hundred times a mowing session. Plus, the kid that lived at my house had a terrible habit of leaving his toys and sports equipment laying around, so I’d have to mow around them, kick them to the side, or just mow them over, depending on the size, price and/ or popularity of the toy. That kid was such a jerk.

However, now that I’m worldly and mature, mowing has become something more. Mowing has become almost, dare I say, relaxing. When I mow, I think about scientific questions, American and world history questions, religious and ethical questions, politics, the world of entertainment, trivia, etc. ... Some of my best comic strip

ideas have come to me sitting on that torn up yellow seat. I forget most of them because I never have anything to write on. Heck, I thought of writing this column while mowing the yard.

I realize that different people have different ways of thinking.

Some ride on a Simplicity or maybe even a Cub Cadet lawn mower. Some probably even ride on one of those fancy-schmancy zero-turn radius mowers. I imagine Albert Einstein had one of those. Maybe we can stick the current presidential candidates’ hind ends on a couple of Lawn-Boys and let them consider some of the stuff they’ve been jabbering about over the past couple days, weeks and months. It couldn’t hurt.

I also realize in this world, there are some folks who are under the assumption there are other ways to think about things. There are your car-driving thinkers, your shower-taking thinkers and your toilet-sitting thinkers. However, the more I mow and the more I think about it, all of those people are just wrong. The best ideas come cutting grass.

And in case you’re wondering, approximately 5 to 7 feet in a somewhat straight line is how far dried dog poop will fly when you hit it with a John Deere lawn mower with a 42-inch deck. The fresh stuff doesn’t go quite as far, but the radius is much larger.

You can contact Wallace at gregwallaceink7@gmail.com. You can follow him on his blog at http://gregwallaceink.blogspot. com.

End the Democrats’ super majority To the Editor, When I’m traveling out of state in California, New York or Washington, D.C. — or even traveling in Illinois, I am embarrassed to admit I’m from Illinois, which is in worse financial condition than any other state in the union. So many people ask, how did you and Illinoisans allow this to happen?

• My reply is that we have Illinois House leader Madigan and his associates who have become expert at playing the game “pay to play” corruption for the past 40 years. Our Illinois leaders are simply good at finding enough voters to keep themselves in power.

(Like me!)

• We in the 76th district have an opportunity to

change this! Although Marianne and I have consistently voted for Dick Mautino and his son, Frank Mautino, I believe we now have an opportunity for “change” in Illinois politics. We support an excellent Republican, Jerry Long, who can help end the super majorities of Madigan Democrats in the Illinois House, so that we can finally have the opportunity to restore the Illinois economy under the leadership of Gov. (Bruce) Rauner.

Talking about “change,” I hope you and your families will vote this election year, so that together we can elect Jerry Long to end the Democrats’ super majority.

Blouke Carus Peru

Letters policy Letters to the Editor should not be more than 500 words in length. Only one person can sign a Letter to the Editor. The author of the letter must include his/her name, hometown and telephone number. The author’s name and hometown will be published, however, the telephone number is only used to verify the authenticity of the author’s signature and will not be published. Unsigned letters are never read or published. No letter will be published until the Putnam County Record contacts the author of the letter to verify the signature. The Putnam County Record reserves the right to edit or refuse any Letter to the Editor.

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Sports

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Senior girls golfers honored on Senior Night on Sept. 29 were Katie Cimei, Hannah Hundley and Katie Goetch.

PC girls golfers second The Putnam County girls squad placed second (202) in their final meet of the season on Sept. 29 behind Eureka (178) and in front of Fieldcrest (219).

PC was led by Olivia Holmes (48), Taryn Grasser (51), Katie Cimei (51) and Ali Ciucci (52).

The team’s season record is 11-4 heading into regionals starting Oct. 5.

Byron beats Putnam County Byron golfers beat Putnam County (18-2) by three strokes 163-166 on Sept. 26 at Prairie View Golf Course in Byron.

Caleb Dzierzynski carded a 39 to lead the Panthers’ scoring. Ian Roach and Connor Bean both carded rounds of 42. Ben Cyr had a 43 followed by Mitch Aimone with a 44. Auston Pflibsen had a 50.

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Putnam County’s Kaitlyn Edgcomb goes up for a block Putnam County’s Megan Wiesbrock spikes the ball against against Lowpoint-Washburn.

Lowpoint-Washburn.

Volleyball squad splits matches Putnam County volleyball squad split their matches last week.

Putnam County beats Henry Putnam County (7-11-2, 3-2) beat Henry on the volleyball court on Sept. 26, 25-8, 25-22. Madison Solomon had 14 service points and 10 assists. Presley Hatton added 13

service points. PC’s JV’s squad won 26-6, 25-4.

Lowpoint-Washburn beats PC

Lowpoint-Washburn beat Putnam County 25-16, 25-20 on Sept. 28. Madison Solomon had eight assists. Cassie Copeland had seven service points for PC (7-12-2, 3-3).

The JV squad won 26-6, 25-4.

Lady Pumas win two of three games The Lady Pumas won two of three games played last week.

PC beat Peru Catholic on Sept. 26, 32-10; lost to Mendota Northbrook on Sept. 27, 43-24; and beat Washburn Sept. 29, 27-11.

McKenna Solomon was the leading scorer against Peru Catholic with 10 points.

Cait Cioni added eight while Sophia Harris and Chloe Linton added six points each.

Sophia Harris, Taylor Lenkaitis and Kendra Crew all had four points each against Mendota Northbrook.

Rosa Garcia led PC’s PCR photo/Shannon Jenkins PCR photo/Shannon Jenkins scoring against Washburn Putnam County’s McKenna Solomon was the leading scorer against Peru Catholic with with 12, followed by Tay- Putnam County’s Liv Lamis works on defense against Mendota Northbrook on Sept. 27. PC fell to Mendota 43-24. lor Lenkaitis with eight.

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Illinois fall trout season opens Oct. 15 at 53 locations SPRINGFIELD – The 2016 Illinois Fall Trout Fishing Season will open on Saturday, Oct. 15, at 53 ponds, lakes and streams throughout the state.

2016 Illinois fall trout locations include Bureau County’s Hennepin Canal Parkway and LaSalle County’s Illinois and Michigan Canal, Lock 14, LaSalle-Pe-

ru.

The Illinois catchable trout program is funded through the sale of Inland Trout Stamps. The IDNR stocks more than 80,000 rainbow trout each year in bodies of water where trout fishing is permitted during the fall season.

No trout may be taken from any of the stocked sites

from Oct. 1 until the fall trout season opens at 5 a.m.

Oct.15. Anyone attempting to take (harvest) trout before the legal harvest season opening will be issued citations.

All anglers – including those using fly fishing gear who intend to release fish caught before Oct. 15 – must have a valid fishing license

and an Inland Trout Stamp, unless they are under the age of 16, blind or disabled, or are an Illinois resident on leave from active duty in the Armed Forces. The daily catch limit for each angler is five trout.

Illinois fishing licenses and Inland Trout Stamps are available at DNR Direct license and permit loca-

tions, including many bait shops, sporting goods stores and other retail outlets. For a location, check the IDNR website at this link: http:// dnr.illinois.gov/DNRDirectMonitor/VendorListing. aspx.

Fishing licenses and trout stamps can also be purchased by using a credit card through DNR Direct

online via the IDNR website at www.dnr.illinois.gov, or by calling DNR Direct toll-free at 1-888-6PERMIT (1-888-673-7648).

NOTE: Not all fall trout sites open at 5 a.m. on opening day. Anglers are reminded to check the opening time of their favorite trout fishing location prior to the season.

Illinois counties are announced for special deer hunting seasons SPRINGFIELD – Illinois’ Late-Winter Antlerless-only Deer Hunting Season will be open in 24 counties, while the state’s Special CWD Deer Hunting Season will be open in 14 counties for 2016-17, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced.

The late-winter season provides additional hunting opportunities in counties with surplus deer, while the special CWD season allows hunters to help combat the spread of chronic wasting disease in Illinois’ white-tailed deer herd.

Season dates for the split 7-day late-winter and special CWD hunts will be Dec. 29, 2016-Jan. 1, 2017 and Jan. 13-15, 2017.

Counties open previously during the late-winter season that will be closed for late-winter hunting in 2016-17 are Edwards, Marshall, Pike and Saline. Perry County, which was not open to late-winter hunting last season, will be open for the late-winter hunt in 2016-17.

There is no change in the list of counties open for the special CWD season in 2016-17.

IDNR biologists recommended the changes for the 2016-17 seasons following

analyses of deer data including hunting harvest, deer-vehicle accidents, deer disease reports and other factors.

Hunters in Illinois harvested 4,537 deer in 27 open counties during the late-winter season and 1,825 deer during the special CWD season in 14 open counties in 201516. Hunters harvested 155,229 deer during all firearm and archery seasons in Illinois last year.

Open counties for the 2016-17 Late-Winter Antlerless-only Deer Season and Special CWD Deer Season are Carroll, Clark, Clay, Crawford, Edgar, Fulton, Hamilton, Henderson, Knox, Lee, Madison, Marion, McDonough, McLean, Mercer, Monroe, Perry, Putnam, Rock Island, Schuyler, Shelby, Vermilion and White.

CWD season open counties are Boone, DeKalb, Grundy, Jo Daviess, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, LaSalle, Livingston, McHenry, Ogle, Stephenson, Will and Winnebago.

A map showing open counties for the 2016-17 late-winter and special CWD seasons is available at http://www.dnr.illinois. gov/news/Documents/2016-17LateWinterCWDmap.pdf.

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DiazDeLeon spikes Putnam County’s Lindsey DiazDeLeon spikes against Lowpoint-Washburn on Sept. 28.

PC lost 25-16, 25-20..

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Community Soup supper in Henry set for Oct. 14 HENRY — The First United Presbyterian Church in Henry will hold its second annual soup supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, at the church, 511 Wirt St. They will serve three homemade soups — taco, potato and chicken noodle — along with pies and cakes for dessert.

The price will be a freewill donation to help support Stronghold Day Camp 2017. Carry outs will be available.

Stronghold Day Camp is a week-

long day camp for elementary age children held each June at the Presbyterian Church. Led by camp counselors from Camp Stronghold in Oregon, Ill., day camp offers young campers a real camp experience without going away from home. Campers enjoy games, crafts, snacks, songs and Bible study, all within the church property. Registration fees are kept low to allow as many children as possible to participate in the program.

Illinois Valley Cursillo Ultreya is Oct. 6 SENICA — The October Ultreya for the Illinois Valley Cursillo organization is Saturday, Oct. 8, with St. Patrick’s Church, 176 Union St., Seneca, hosting the event. Potluck supper begins at 6 p.m. followed by Mass at 7:30 p.m.

The always entertaining Andy Ruger will be the master of ceremonies who

will introduce the evening’s speaker, John Koehler.

Take the “road trip” to Seneca, and if you have trouble finding St. Patrick’s, call 815-357-6239. For further information call Lay Director Pam Destri at 815228-6374 or public relations Chair,Loretta Volker at 815-875-1330.

Hennepin Pool’s upcoming activities HENNEPIN — The Hennepin Pool will be open at 1-5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, for open swim. All general admission prices will be in effect.

On Monday, Oct. 10, there will be a movie and popcorn day. Watch “The Dog That Saved Halloween” on our 82-inch screen TV. The movie will begin at 11:30 a.m. and should conclude around 1 p.m.

Popcorn and a beverage will be served during the movie. Cost is free to Hennepin

and Hennepin Township residents and $5 for all other areas. Movie goers are invited to stay after for open swim at no additional charge. Open swim on this day is 1-5 p.m.

Children under 45 inches tall must be accompanied by an adult and children under the age of 12 may stay a maximum of three hours if not accompanied by an adult. For more information, contact the Hennepin Pool at 815-925-7319 or email at hennepinparkdistrict@mchsi.com.

Marshall Putnam Quilter’s Guild meeting HENRY — The Marshall Putnam Quilter’s Guild will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, at the Henry United Presbyterian Church hall in Henry. There is a workshop from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The meeting will begin promptly at 1 p.m., and this is the last month people can sign up for the Birdhouse Block Exchange Challenge. After the meeting and show and tell, the program will be a Trunk Show

by Laura Blanchard of Plum Tree Quilts.

The November workshop is a Hand Quilting Workshop given by Sharon Minnes at 9 a.m. The November meeting will have a program on quick Christmas gift ideas. Meetings are always the second Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. at the Henry United Presbyterian Church unless otherwise noted. Guests are always welcome for a minimum charge.

Hennepin Relay for Life Butterbraid sale HENNEPIN — The Hennepin Relay for Life team is taking orders for its annual Butterbraid Sale to raise funds for their 2017 event.

For $13 each, orders can be placed for the usual Butterbraids, including apple, blueberry, strawberry cream cheese,caramel rolls, cherry, cinnamon, cream cheese and raspberry. For $14, you can get a four cheese and herb Butterbraid with marinara sauce or a double chocolate braid.

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40 cookies, is available for $14 in the following flavors: Candy delight, chocolate chip, cranberry oatmeal, peanut butter, snicker doodle and macadamia nut.

Orders can be placed through the following team members: Betty Dean, Gerrie Skowronski, Nita O’Neil, Sandra Hrasch, Mary Terando Malavolti, Kirsten Augspols, Ila Weddell and Lindsay Cattani.

Orders can also be placed at the Hennepin Park District pool. Orders are to be turned in to Skowronski by Oct. 14, and delivery will be made in time for the holidays.

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Fourth graders learn about PC history HENNEPIN — On Friday, Sept. 9, Putnam County School District fourth-grade students set out on a county history journey. One of the stops along the way was the Agricultural Museum in Hennepin. Because there were so many fascinating things to see, the students decided to choose their top ten favorites. This list was created by Mrs. Peterson and the students of 4A. • In the one-room schoolhouse there was a wood stove that students would fire up before school.

• The wood stove found in the kitchen needed coal or wood to be able to make food.

• In the sitting room, they saw a music player that used cylinders to play the music.

It was way too big to carry in pockets like an IPOD. • There were three stuffed horses that were actually used during the St. Louis World’s Fair. They just couldn’t believe those horses were real.

• There was a spinning wheel used to make

Hopkins High School Alumni Corporation to meet GRANVILLE — The Hopkins High School Alumni Corporation will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10, at the home of Linda Bean at 202 E. Front St., Granville.

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clothing and other things like blankets or towels. They didn’t have Walmart back then.

• The beds were made with ropes and stuffed with hay. That is how the saying “Don’t let the bed bugs bite” got started.

• Butter churns came in so many shapes and sizes. They learned there was more work to make butter than just opening the refrigerator.

• When settlers first came to the Putnam County area, there was tall prairie grass.

Sometimes there were wildfires and the settlers would try to drive their horse and buggy through the fires as fast as possible to get to the other side. Sometimes goods and even kids fell out of the wagon.

• There has been many different styles of barbed wire created over time to keep cattle and other animals from escaping.

• The most fascinating piece of history they saw was a two-headed stuffed goat that was born somewhere in Putnam County many years ago.

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Menus and Activities Putnam County Community Center Oct. 10 — Lasagna with meat sauce, salad with toppings, green beans, fruit cocktail, garlic bread.

Oct. 11 — Chicken tenders, mashed potatoes and gravy, buttered corn, rolls and butter, cinnamon applesauce, dessert.

Oct. 12 — Pork roast, sweet potatoes, green beans, applesauce.

Oct. 13 — Baked spaghetti, tossed salad with toppings, garlic bread, apricots, dessert.

Oct. 14 — Homemade pizza with cheese, sausage or pepperoni, lettuce salad with toppings, pineapple.

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

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Annual Burgoo Festival is Oct. 8-9 NORTH UTICA — The LaSalle County Historical Society’s annual Burgoo Festival is set for Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 8-9, in North Utica. This year marks the 47th anniversary of this event, making it one of the largest, long-running pioneer festivals in the state of Illinois. The festival’s signature dish is Burgoo Stew, a pioneer dish consisting of beef, chicken, pork and vegetables, which is cooked over an open fire throughout the night and served to festival attendees. Local chef Mike Ellerbrock returns as this year’s Burgoo Meister.

The festivities begin on Saturday at 11 a.m.,

when the Canal Market opens featuring over 100 vendors. The Utica Fire Department’s Antique Car Show with live music runs from 1 to 7 p.m.

The events continue on Sunday when 375 plus vendors line the streets of Utica from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Burgoo Stew and other food items will be available as well as live music featuring Sirius Radio personality Chris Jones of Chris Jones and the Night Riders.

For more information on the annual Burgoo Festival, visit www.lasallecountyhistoricalsociety. org, email events.ichs@ gmail.com, Facebook o call 815-667-4861.

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Lucky Lindy lands hard in Illinois Granville Library looks into less successful flights of legendary aviator

By Dave Cook

news@putnamcountyrecord.com

GRANVILLE — Charles Lindberg is arguably the most famous pilot in history. Soaring into legendary status after his world famous Trans-Atlantic flight in 1927 at the age of 25, his early career was as an airmail pilot. During this time, he crashed twice in Illinois. An upcoming Granville Library program will take a closer

Princeton-Illinois Chapter NSDAR meeting PRINCETON — The Princeton-Illinois Chapter NSDAR will hold its Friday, Oct. 7, meeting at the Prouty Building with gavel time at 1:30 p.m. The program, “Let’s Get Ready to Vote,” will be presented by Kami Hieronymus, Bureau County Clerk.

Members are reminded to bring food pantry items to commemorate the NSDAR Day of Service on Oct. 11. They are also encouraged to take a photo of any Vietnam-era family service member to Walmart. The store will make a copy and display it on Walmart’s Memorial Wall in the service area.

IVCC Board’s audit-finance committee will meet OGLESBY — The Illinois Valley Community College Board’s audit-finance committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 27, has been

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rescheduled to 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 11, in the board room (C307). The meeting will cover the Fiscal 2016 audit and 2016 tax levy.

look into this period of his career.

From 6 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 5, Ron Bluemer, local author, historian, and director of the LaSalle County Museum will present a program highlighting Lindberg’s connection to the Illinois Valley and his well-known Illinois crash landings, one north of Ottawa and the other outside of Bloomington.

For more information, call the library at 815-3392038.

Births Announced Crew Justin and Andrea (Raley) Crew of Granville are the parents of a daughter, Audrey Grace, born Sept. 27 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. She weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce and measured 20.5 inches length. She was welcomed home by four sisters, Abigail, 9, Allison, 7, Annabel, 5, and Adeline, 4. Maternal grandparents are Charles and Kelli Raley of Peru. Paternal grandparents are Robert and Patrice Crew of Granville. Great-grandparents are Maudie Crew of Sparland and Geraldine Kurtz of Oglesby.

Popp Jamie Popp and Anthony Thomas of Mendota are the parents of a daughter, Samantha Lynn Kay Thomas Cain Popp, born Sept. 22, at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. She weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces and measured 19 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Jeanette Hacek and James Popp of Mendota, and Crystal Thomas of Granville.

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Breakfast Oct. 10 — No school.

Oct. 11 — Pancakes or cereal, fruit, juice, milk.

Oct. 12 — French toast or cereal, fruit, juice, milk.

Oct. 13 — Sausage and toast or cereal and toast, fruit, juice, milk.

Oct. 14 — Scrambled eggs with whole grain English muffin or cereal, fruit, juice, milk.

Lunch Oct. 10 — No school.

Oct. 11 — Junior high/high school - salad bar, elementary/primary - chicken strips, rice pilaf, green beans, grapes, milk.

Oct. 12 — Taco in bag with cheese, lettuce, tomato, salsa and sour cream, muffin, pineapple, milk.

Oct. 13 — Barbecue rib on whole grain bun, pasta salad, corn, fruit sherbet, milk.

Oct. 14 — Pasta with meat sauce, salad, garlic bread, pears, milk.

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Lions host 12th annual IV Toy Run PRINCETON — The 12th annual Illinois Valley Toy Run sponsored by the Princeton Lions Club, featuring a 40-mile round trip countryside cruise, will be Sunday, Oct. 9, at Soldiers and Sailors Park in Princeton.

Cars are expected from all over Central and Northern Illinois, Iowa, Southern Wisconsin, Chicago area and Eastern Indiana. Last year’s event drew 215 cars, and more are expected this year. The scenic cruise is the highlight of the event.

In the last 11 years, the Lions have raised more than $22,000 in toys for families in need, as well as over $2,500 for various needs around the community/county.

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Grandma Rosie’s BBQ, brats, hot dogs and more will be offered along with hot chocolate and coffee and donuts. A $10 toy is the “entry fee,” and the Lions will except cash and go get the toy for you as well.

People are encouraged to stop by with toys or monetary donations and do not have to have a classic car. Many bring/donate more than one toy. Toys can be for any age, boy or girl.

Gates open at 8 a.m., and the event ends at 3 p.m. after the 50/50 is pulled. There will be a drivers’ meeting at 11:15 a.m. with the tour to begin at 11:30 a.m. The Lions are still taking vendors at $20 by calling 815-643-2040.

Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre Company to perform at PAC on Oct. 15 PRINCETON — The Prairie Arts Council has announced the Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre Company of West Liberty, Iowa, will perform at the Prairie Arts Center on Saturday, Oct. 15.

The Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre is a company organized to promote the art of puppetry by producing and presenting high-quality performances and workshops. They were formed in 1974, and tour nationally (30 states) and internationally (four other countries) delighting audiences with original scripts, whimsical scenery, live music and beautifully crafted puppets, including miniature marionettes, hand-and-rod puppets, shadow puppets and parade puppets.

They will present “Freedom Star, Gerties’s Journey on the Underground Railroad”. Using nearly life-size hand-held puppets, rod puppets, shadow puppets and hand-dyed scenery, The Company will tell a dramatic and moving story, based on local history, of a young girl who escapes from a farm in Missouri and makes her way through Iowa on her way to freedom. A beautiful and exciting play, the story educates while entertaining by using

specific local and regional historical references, including information about John Brown during the years he spent in Iowa and traveled back and forth to Kansas. The production includes live music with topical songs written and played by Ron Hillis, a highly-regarded Iowa musician.

There will be two performances on Oct. 15 in the Prairie Arts Council Theater — one at 2 p.m. and one at 5 p.m. The Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre Co. has also agreed to run two workshops demonstrating the art of puppetry that morning at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.

The ticket price for any of the performances or for either of the workshops 12e $10. Performance tickets will be sold at the Prairie Arts Center and at the door prior to each performance, however, because the workshops are restricted in size, reservations must be made and tickets purchased prior to Oct. 15 by calling the Prairie Arts Center at 815-875-2787.

The Prairie Arts Center is located at 24 Park Ave. East, Princeton.

This program is supported by a grant from OmniArts and the Illinois Arts Councils.

PRINCETON — Festival 56 presents Comedy Night at the Grace Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7.

The evening of stand-up comedy and improv features Chicago comedians Allison Dunne, Sohrab Forouzesh, Rob Johnson and Jordan Kulow. The show will be R-rated, due to language and sexual content.

Dunne and Forouzesh open the evening with stand-up comedy sketches.

Dunne was a finalist in the Battle Royale for Milwaukee’s Funniest Comic and is the host of “Ladylike” in Chicago, a showcase where female comedians share their most disgusting stories. She has also performed for This Week’s Show, Sadsacks & Wisecracks, and dozens of other venues around the Midwest.

Forouzesh is a frequent performer at The Love Below Comedy Show in Chicago, where he also acts as host. Of himself, he says, “Went to Western Michigan University. Started telling jokes. Met other people who tell jokes. Got really good at telling jokes.” He won both the comedy competition “The Last Bronco Standing” at WMU and the Kalamazoo Comedy Competition. He has performed at numerous comedy clubs, theaters and bars in Michigan and the Windy City.

Johnson and Kulow take the stage for the second half of the evening. John-

son, returning for his second Comedy Night in Princeton, teams up with fellow comedian Kulow for some seriously funny sketches. The two men are featured performers in Not From Here, a Chicago-based improv group. The duo will present their comedy routine, a blend of sketch and improv, which keeps the comedians on their toes and the audience on the edge of their seats.

Both Johnson and Kulow are graduates of the conservatory at the Second City Training Center and winners of several improv competitions. Not From Here has performed at LaughFest in Grand Rapids, the Beat Lounge at Second City’s Training Center, and Under the Gun Theatre in Chicago. Chicago Reader writes that “Kulow’s impressions are spot-on and Johnson’s goofiness is infectious.”

Admission for Comedy Night is $18 in advance and $20 at the door. All seating is reserved. Advance tickets may be purchased at 815-879-5656, ext. 11, www.festival56.com or via email at boxoffice@festival56.com. The theater seats approximately 150 people and is completely accessible with ample parking nearby. Beer, wine and soft drinks will be available for sale at the lobby bar.

The box office opens at 6:30 p.m., and doors to the theater open at 7:00 p.m.

For further information, please call the box office at 815-879-5656.

IVCC to offer Internet/email classes OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College’s Continuing Education Office will offer “Introduction to the Internet and Email” (CEX-4607310) from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays Oct. 11 through Nov. 1.

Students will learn basic and

advanced web searches, job search, online shopping and online banking.

Other topics include Internet security, scam avoidance and identity theft warnings.

A 2GB flash drive is required. Cost is $99. To register, call 815-224-0447.

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St. Margaret’s honors employees for years of service SPRING VALLEY — St. Margaret’s Health honored employees for their many years of service at a Celebration of Service awards presentation held at St. Margaret’s on Sept. 20.

Tim Muntz, president and CEO of St. Margaret’s Health, and Dr. Richard Twanow, member of St. Margaret’s Board, congratulated and awarded each honoree with a service award pin recognizing their respective years of service.

Five years of service: Michelle Bakr – information services; Chearte Bradley – second medical; Debra Conrad – second medical; Tuesday Croisant – sleep lab; Deanna Derix – Valley Orthopedics and Sports Medicine; Robert Foltz – environmental services; Nikki Freeman – medical records; Stacey Goodrum – Granville Clinic; Jacklynn Gruenwald – Family Health Center; Rebecca Hoscheid – para-transit; Caitlyn Hungerford – surgery; Paula Jensen – Granville Clinic; Courtney Johnson – obstetrics; Stephanie Martin – emergency room; Emelyn Nave – environmental services; Beth Pelzer – clinic billing; Olivia Rico – laboratory; Kylee Schwanke – recovery; Christopher Scott – rehab

services; James Scully – para-transit; Kimberly Sluis – surgery; and Richard Strauch – para-transit.

Ten years of service: Kendra Biagioni – emergency room; Kay Burden – second medical; Kandi Burlingame – special procedures; Sue Carter – hospice; Deanna Davis – second medical; Susan Ernat – dietary; Lori Fry – Midtown Health Center; Dawn Grotti – business office; Debra Herz – Midtown Health Center; Jamie Jackson – dietary; Mary Jannie – environmental services; Tammy Koehler – pharmacy; Carma Kowalczyk – Granville Clinic; Mindi Lester – Midtown Health Center; Jolene Linker – human resources; Carrie Lopez – Family Orthopedic Center; Ann Magnuson – surgery; Janet McMahon – laboratory; Judith Moriarty – living center; Jessica Moshage – second medical; Lori Plochocki – pharmacy; Kristin Riva – rehab services; and Nicole Schillings – radiology.

Fifteen years of service: Mary Caldera – Midtown Health Center; Karen Eggers – Family Health Center; Mary Emmerling – clinic operations; Ashley Foster – second medical; Charles George – pharmacy; Lisa Hardin – phar-

macy; Sara Henneberry – Family Health Center; Dena Kowalski – laboratory; Cheryl Lucas-McCoy – float pool; Louis Lukancic, M.D. – Family Health Center; Heidi McCloskey – registration; Robert Morrow, M.D. – Family Health Center; David Schlagheck, M.D. – Family Health Center; Christine Slingsby – pharmacy; Mary Jo Sterling – outpatient infusion; Jennifer Taylor – respiratory care; Jessica Taylor – Granville Clinic; Marie Thornton – second medical; and Suzanne Zamin – second medical.

Twenty years of service; Alex Bernal, M.D. – Midtown Health Center; Christina Bolelli – CAT scan; Kelly Cameron – clinic operations; Susan Coleman – Henry Clinic; Catherine Fonderoli – Midtown Health Center; Allison Holler – Henry Clinic; Douglas Knoblauch – maintenance; Carmen May – clinic operations; Lori Rowden – clinic operations; James Shipp – maintenance; Thaw Tun, M.D. – Henry Clinic; and Richard Twanow, M.D. – Spring Valley Clinic.

Twenty-five years of service: Shawn Bailey, M.D. – Granville Clinic; Leanne Krewer – utilization management; Rosemarie Moore – second medical; Shelley

Moriarity – CAT scan; and Michele Richardson – obstetrics.

Thirty years of service: Cindy Dalzot – volunteer services; Melissa Fetzer – medical records; and Eugenia Sanders – clinic billing.

Thirty-five years of service: Connie Tunget – cardiac rehab; and Wanda Wright – laboratory.

Forty years of service: Cynthia Bertuli – laboratory; Diane Donna – utilization management; Donna Engel – surgery; Roberta Olson – dietary; and Robin Witalka – medical records.

Retirees: Ruth Gambiani — second medical – 11 years; Zenaida Jessen – Family Orthopedic Center – 15 years; Denise Lewis – Family Health Center – 15 years; Janice Malone – SVC-Twanow – 46 years; Linda Peterson – radiology – 21 years; Gayle Reno – Family Orthopedic Center – 23 years; Judith Shaver – rehab services – 21 years; Donna Sobin – registration – 24 years; Carol Stadel – Henry Clinic – 20 years; Arlene Stohr – switchboard – 14 years; Karen Swain – laboratory – 48 years; and Andrea Swisher – Family Health Center – 32 years.

Young Researchers program for teens OGLESBY — The University of Illinois Extension’s 4-H Program is piloting a research study conducted by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign called the Young Researchers Project. All teens, ages 14 to 19, are eligible to participate. The purpose of the study is to find out more about how teens learn about technology, science and research, how they can contribute to that research, and how computing technology can support young people in learning.

Extension is looking for teens to attend three sessions at the University of Illinois Extension Office, Illinois Valley Community College. At sessions, the group will talk about technology, research and science, and work together to develop its own research study. Extension will then ask other teens to participate in the study created by the group, and the group will work together to analyze their responses.

Extension would like a teen’s perspective on technology needed to develop a valid project. Teens who participate

in all three sessions will receive a $50 Amazon gift card. The sessions will take place on Saturdays, Oct. 22, Nov. 19 and Jan. 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with lunch provided.

After the sessions, participants will have the opportunity to travel to the University of Illinois campus in Urbana-Champaign to meet with other researchers and share the results of their own research study. Participants will be able to meet and talk with college students conducting research as well.

Those who have any questions or would like to participate should call Breanne Suarez at the University of Illinois Extension Office, IVCC Campus at 815-224-0889. Call by Oct. 14 to sign up for this special project. Certification will be provided and research completion can be included on a resume.

Those who need a reasonable accommodation to participate should contact 815-224-0889. University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.

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–––––––– Classifieds ––––––– General Terms and Policies The Putnam County Record reserves the right to classify correctly, edit, reject or cancel any advertisement at any time in accordance with its policy. All ads must be checked for errors by the advertiser, on the first day of publication.

We will be responsible for the first incorrect insertion, and its liabilities shall be limited to the price on one insertion.

CLASSIFIED LINE AD & LEGAL DEADLINES: • Wednesday Paper deadline Thursday before by 3pm We Accept Call 815-875-4461 classified@bcrnews.com

- 200 Employment 228 • Help Wanted *Looking for:* PREP COOK, WAITSTAFF, DRIVERS. Please apply in person.

Drivers must have valid license & insurance.

Alfano's, 115 West St. Paul Street, Spring Valley, IL

232 • Business Opportunities ********** THE CLASSIFIED Advertising Department of the Putnam County Record Does not have the opportunity to fully investigate the credibility of each advertiser appearing within these columns. If an offer sounds “too good to be true” it probably is.

Proceed with caution if you are asked to send money or to give a credit card number.

Proceed with caution in calling 900 phone numbers. All phone numbers prefixed by”900” are charged to the CALLER. Charges may be assessed on a “per minute” basis rather than a “per call” basis.

The Putnam County Record Classifieds makes every effort to qualify these charges for the reader.

If you have a concern about an advertiser, please contact: Better Business Bureau 330 North Wabash Chicago, IL 60611 312 832-0500

- 400 Merchandise 450 • Under $1000

TELECOMMUNICATOR Positions Available.

Putnam County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for a full-time and part-time Telecommunicator position. Shift work, prior TC experience preferable. Applications can be obtained at: Putnam County Sheriff's Office, 120 North 4th Street, Hennepin, IL. 815925-7084

10” Craftsman table saw, extended deck on wheels. $70 firm. 217-316-9631, Princeton Char Broil infared stainless steel grill, LP or natural gas, used very little, $50. 815-303-7984

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China corner cabinet $125; antique brass andirons $75; 3 old floor lamps (needs work) $25; Call 815-869-3054

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New in unopened box, Shark Navigator lift-away vacuum, NV352, was $179 new, -$110. Call 815-503-9558 Retired American Girl Dolls, Lanie, Elizabeth, Felicity $100 each; Molly $75. firm; clothes, $2 each. 815-915-8099

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MULTIPLE HOUSEHOLD GARAGE SALE. Good used furniture, household & decorative items, kitchenware, books & so much more

Snapper 21" thatchorizer attachment for $35; new Whirlpool air purifier for $150. Call 815-224-2931

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Items $1,000 or less can run FREE for 1 time. Limit of 5 lines.

Up to 3 items with price and price totaling under $1,000. 1 ad per household per week.

No commercial ads, firearms or animal sales.

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Weather Tech floor mats for Ford F150 crew cab 4x4, front & rear, fits 2013 to 2015, just $50.

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460 • Garage Sales * FLEA MARKET * Sunday, October 9th, 9am-2pm.

Bureau County Fairgrounds, Princeton. $1 Admission For Information Call 815-303-2905 PRINCETON 22 South Gosse. Thursday, October 6, 3pm-6pm; Friday, October 7, 8am-4pm; Saturday, October 8, 8am-2pm.

Harley Davidson bike lift & clothes. Lots of Christmas items, old play station & games, camping equipment. Beer steins & Avon collectibles. Rain barrel, dishes, XL men's & ladies clothes. Misc. items. Bike rack, Tiggers & Boyds bears

**************** PUBLISHER'S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.”

Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

To complain of discrimination call, HUD tollfree at 800 669-9777.

The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 800 927-9275

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NOTICE Petitions are available for Magnolia Township by calling clerk, Brenda Wulzen at 815-488-7996 for the April 2017 election. Positions open are four-year terms for Supervisor, Clerk, Highway Commissioner, 4 trustees and Assessor.

Published in the Putnam County Record Oct. 5, and 12, 2016.

are available by contacting Patricia Harrison, Village Clerk at 815-4882806. The filing period is December 12 through December 19, 2016.

Published in the Putnam County Record Oct. 5, 2016.

Real Estate Taxes 304,994 Sale of equipment 45,000 Grants 0 Refund 0 Loan Proceeds 300,000 Miscellaneous 500 TOTAL INCOME 674,244 APPROPRIATIONS 2016-17 Approp CORPORATE FUND ADMINISTRATION EXPENSE Office Supplies & Postage 1,000 Printing and Publication 750 Travel and Meals 1,500 Trustee Education 500 Dues/Subscriptions 750 Dispatch Service -0Legal Services 4,000 Audit and Accounting Expense 750 Operational Expenses 12,000 Loan Repayment -0Trustee Salaries 1,500 Recording Sec’y/Bookkeeper 3,000 TOTAL ADMINISTRATION 25,750 BUILDING EXPENSE Granville Station-Gas & Electric 6,000 Granville Station-Telephone 500 Granville Station- Internet 1,000 Hennepin Station-Gas & Electric 5,500 Hennepin Station-Telephone 1,100 Hennepin Station-Internet 1,000 Granville Station-Repairs & Maint.

4,000 Hennepin Station-Repairs & Maint.

5,000 Hennepin Station - Capital Improvements 10,000 TOTAL BUILDINGS 34,100 APPARATUS & EQUIPMENT EXPENSES Fuel for Apparatus & Mobile Equip 5,000 Truck Maintenance & Repairs 15,000 Equipment Maintenance & Repairs 10,000 Equipment Purchases-Aux. Firefighting 25,000 Equipment Purchases-SCBA & PPE 35,000 First Responder Supplies 3,500 Radio/Pager Maintenance & Repairs 2,000 Apparatus Purchase 390,000 Ambulance Support 25,000 Equip. Purchases-Radio/Pager/ Communication 5,000 Accumulation of funds for the purposes of building, repairing and improving firehouses for the purposes of procuring firehouse land or sites, firefighting apparatus and equipment, and for the purposes of procuring appropriate apparatus, equipment and training for emergencies involving hazardous substances (pursuant to the provisions of 70 ILCS 704/14) Continued on page 14

LEGAL NOTICE The McNabb Village Board has the following positions available for the upcoming Consolidated Election.

(1) Village President Position - 4 year term (3) Village Trustee Positions - 4 year terms (1) Village Trustee Position - 2 yr. unexpired term The Consolidated Election will be held April 4, 2017. Petitions

NOTICE Petitions are available at the Village of Mark office or by calling 815339-2454 for the April election. Positions open are four-year term of Village President, three four-year trustee terms, and one two-year unexpired trustee position.

Published in the Putnam County Record Sept. 28 and Oct. 5, 2016.

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GRANVILLE-HENNEPIN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS ANNUAL BUDGET & APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2016 & ENDING JUNE 30, 2017 Recitals A. The Board of Trustees of the Granville-Hennepin Fire Protection District, Putnam County, Illinois (the “District”), has prepared, in tentative form, a Budget & Annual Appropriation Ordinance (the “Ordinance”) & has made the Ordinance conveniently available to public inspection for at least 30 days prior to final action thereon.

B. A public hearing was held on the Ordinance at 7:00 p.m. on Sept. 15, 2016, notice of which hearing was given by publication as required by law & all other legal requirements have been satisfied.

Now, therefore, be it ordained by the Board of trustees of the Granville-Hennepin Fire Protection District: 1. The fiscal year of the District is declared to be July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016 (the “Fiscal Year”).

2. The following budget contains a statement of the cash on hand at the beginning of the Fiscal Year, estimates of the cash expected to be received from all sources & of the expenditures contemplated & a statement of the estimated cash expected to be on hand at the end of the Fiscal Year: ESTIMATED INCOME 2016-17 ESTIMATE Cash on Hand July 1 306,553 Replacement Tax 20,000 Interest 250 Foreign Fire Ins. Tax 3,500

The Following Real Estate & Personal Property will be sold at the ON SITE LOCATION OF 105 West 4th Street in Depue, IL On:

SATURDAY, OCT. 15, 2016 TIME: 10:00 A.M.

ESTATE AUCTION

View FULL Listing & Photos on website: www.tumblesonauction.com REAL ESTATE Used to be a Plumbing & Hardware Business which The Bryant’s have Owned Since the Early 1900’s. Older One Story Brick Building w/ Natural Gas Forced Air Furnaces, Cement Floor & Office Area, 9X9 Overhead Door.

LOT & BUILDING SIZE APPROX. 100 x 150 FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE DAY OF AUCTION TERMS FOR REAL ESTATE 10% Down the Day of the Sale and the Balance due on or Before 30 Days when Merchantable Title will be furnished. Taxes to be prorated at Closing & Possession at Closing. All Announcements made Day of Sale will Take Precedence over all Previous Printed Matter.

Seller Reserves the Right to Reject or Accept any or all Bids. This Sale is Not Contingent on Financing. All Financing Needs to be PreApproved for Closing on or before 30 Days after Day of Sale. Anyone Interested in Viewing Real Estate Please Contact Tom or Mary Tumbleson 815-872-1852. Building being Sold AS IS with No Warranties or Guarantees.

FORKLIFT, EQUIPMENT, PLUMBING & HARDWARE, ANTIQUES, PRIMITIVES & ADV. ITEMS PLEASE NOTE: This is a Very Lg. Auction.

We will be Selling Bins Full of Plumbing & Hardware Parts.

The Following will be sold at the ON SITE LOCATION of 909 Warren Street in Henry, IL on:

SUNDAY, OCT. 16, 2016 TIME:10:00 A.M.

View Listing & Photos on website: www.tumblesonauction.com 1995 TOYOTA PREVIA VAN - New Tires & Brakes- Many Miles FURNITURE, COLLECTIBLES, TOOL RELATED ITEMS: Old Camel Back Trunk & Army Trunk; Dressers; Roseville, Hull, McCoy & Peoria Pottery; Many Old Kerosene Lamps Including Sm. Miniature Kerosene Lamps; Old Paper Mache & Wood Decoys; License Plates; Daisy Butter Churns; Crocks & Jugs; Many Old Lamps; Sellers Cabinet Pieces; Lg. Collection of Beam Bottles; Many Milk Glass Rolling Pins; Old Kitchen Utensils; Blow Torch; Old 33 Records; Collection of Old Bottles Including Seltzer & Avon; Beer Trays, Beer Glasses & Pitchers; Meat Grinders & Sausage Stuffers; Corn Dryers; Lg. Aquarium; Galvanized Minnow Buckets; Many Old Bicycles; Garden Tools; Ladders; Gas Lawnmower; Yard Rake; Reese Hitch; Old Tools; Shop Items PLEASE NOTE: This is a Lg. Auction with Many Small Collectibles & Many Boxes Yet to be Unpacked.

STANLEY HAYLINE ESTATE

SELLER:

BRYANTS TRUST,

DEPUE, IL ATTORNEY: Richard Fiocchi, Spring Valley, IL

EXECUTOR: BEVERLY KEMP

TUMBLESON AUCTION COMPANY, PRINCETON, IL Email: ttauction@yahoo.com Or Phone: 815-872-1852 AUCTIONEERS: TOM & MARY TUMBLESON & TIFFANY FOES Terms: Cash or Check or CC Accepted w/ 5% Fee

REAL ESTATE & PERSONAL PROPERTY AUCTION

E-mail items for sale to:

classified@bcrnews.com

TUMBLESON AUCTION COMPANY, PRINCETON, IL Email: ttauction@yahoo.com Or Phone: 815-872-1852 AUCTIONEERS: TOM & MARY TUMBLESON & TIFFANY FOES Terms: Cash or Check or CC Accepted w/ 5% Fee

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14 • The Putnam County Record • Wednesday, October 5, 2016 999 • Legal Notices Continued from page 13 325,000 TOTAL APPARATUS & EQUIPMENT 840,500 PERSONNEL EXPENSES Physicals & Employment Screening 15,000 Fire Prevention & Firefighter Educ.

15,000 TOTAL PERSONNEL 30,000 CONTINGENT EXPENSES Miscellaneous 10,000 TOTAL CONTINGENT 10,000 TOTAL CORPORATE FUND 940,350 INSURANCE FUND Insurance of all types, including Workers’ Compensation 30,000 TOTAL INSURANCE FUND 30,000 Total Corporate Fund 940,350 Total Insurance Fund 30,000 TOTAL APPROPRIATION 970,350 SUMMARY 2016-17 Approp.

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Total Cash on Hand 7/1 306,553 Total Income 674,244 Less Estimated Expenses -970,350 Estimated Balance at Year End 10,447 3. The foregoing sums of money are appropriated for the corporate purposes of the District for the Fiscal Year.

4. The funds derived from sources other than the prior year’s tax levy may be allotted by the Board of Trustees to such appropriations & in such amount, respectively, as the Board may determine, within the limits of said appropriations, respectively & pursuant to statute.

5. The unexpended balance of any item or items of any appropriations made by this Ordinance may be expended in making up any deficiency in any item or items in the same general appropriations made by this Ordinance.

6. This Ordinance shall be in full force & effect

from & after its passage & publication according to law.

Passed at a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Granville-Hennepin Fire Protection District on September 15, 2016, by roll call vote: Ayes: Brown, Haun, Holmbeck; Nays: None Larry Brown, President Attest: John Holmbeck, Secretary Published in the Putnam County Record Oct. 5, 2016.

Safety Inspection.

1990 International Tandem Dump Truck.

Does not run.

Call or email with any questions or to schedule a visit. The trucks are at the Putnam County Yard, 6204 St. Rt. 26, Hennepin, IL All equipment is sold as is and must be removed within 30 days.

Submit Bids in a Sealed Envelope labeled either “2007 Dump Truck” or “1990 Dump Truck” in person or by mail to: Patrick G. Sloan Marshall-Putnam County Highway Office 552 State Route 26 Lacon, IL 61540 No faxed, emailed or verbal bids will be considered. Putnam County reserves the right to reject any bids deemed no in their best interest.

Published in the Putnam County Record Oct. 5, 2016.

SEALED BIDS DUE OCTOBER 31, 2016 – 4 PM 2007 International 7400 6X4 Tandem Axle Dump Truck.

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Wednesday, October 5, 2016 • The Putnam County Record • 15 To the Electors of the State of Illinois: The Illinois Constitution establishes a structure for government and laws. There are three ways to initiate change to the Illinois Constitution: (1) a constitutional convention may propose changes to any part; (2) the General Assembly may propose changes to any part; or (3) a petition initiative may propose amendments limited to structural and procedural subjects contained in the Legislative Article. The people of Illinois must approve any changes to the Constitution before they become effective. The purpose of this document is to inform you of proposed changes to the Illinois Constitution and provide you with a brief explanation and a summary of the arguments in favor of and in opposition to the proposed amendment.

Proposed changes in the existing constitutional amendment are indicated by underscoring all new matter and by crossing with a line all matter which is to be deleted.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ADD SECTION 11 TO ARTICLE IX OF THE ILLINOIS CONSTITUTION ARTICLE IX – REVENUE SECTION 11. TRANSPORTATION FUNDS (a) No moneys, including bond proceeds, derived from taxes, fees, excises, or license taxes relating to registration, title, or operation or use of vehicles, or related to the use of highways, roads, streets, bridges, mass transit, intercity passenger rail, ports, airports, or to fuels used for propelling vehicles, or derived from taxes, fees, excises, or license taxes relating to any other transportation infrastructure or transportation operation, shall be expended for purposes other than as provided in subsections (b) and (c). (b) Transportation funds may be expended for the following: the costs of administering laws related to vehicles and transportation, including statutory refunds and adjustments provided in those laws; payment of highway obligations; costs for construction, reconstruction, maintenance, repair, and betterment of highways, roads, streets, bridges, mass transit, intercity passenger rail, ports, airports, or other forms of transportation; and other statutory highway purposes. Transportation funds may also be expended for the State or local share of highway funds to match federal aid highway funds, and expenses of grade separation of highways and railroad crossings, including protection of at-grade highways and railroad crossings, and, with respect to local governments, other transportation purposes as authorized by law. (c) The costs of administering laws related to vehicles and transportation shall be limited to direct program expenses related to the following: the enforcement of traffic, railroad, and motor carrier laws; the safety of highways, roads, streets, bridges, mass transit, intercity passenger rail, ports, or airports; and the construction, reconstruction, improvement, repair, maintenance, operation, and administration of highways, under any related provisions of law or any purpose related or incident to, including grade separation of highways and railroad crossings. The limitations to the costs of administering laws related to vehicles and transportation under this subsection (c) shall also include direct program expenses related to workers’ compensation claims for death or injury of employees of the State’s transportation agency; the acquisition of land and the erection of buildings for highway purposes, including the acquisition of highway rights-of-way or for investigations to determine the reasonable anticipated future highway needs; and the making of surveys, plans, specifications, and estimates for the construction and maintenance of flight strips and highways. The expenses related to the construction and maintenance of flight strips and highways under this subsection (c) are for the purpose of providing access to military and naval reservations, defense-industries, defense-industry sites, and sources of raw materials, including the replacement of existing highways and highway connections shut off from general use at military and naval reservations, defense-industries, and defense-industry sites, or the purchase of rights-of-way. (d) None of the revenues described in subsection (a) of this Section shall, by transfer, offset, or otherwise, be diverted to any purpose other than those described in subsections (b) and (c) of this Section. (e) If the General Assembly appropriates funds for a mode of transportation not described in this Section, the General Assembly must provide for a dedicated source of funding. (f) Federal funds may be spent for any purposes authorized by federal law.

EXPLANATION The proposed amendment adds a new Section to the Revenue Article of the Illinois Constitution that provides revenue generated from transportation related taxes and fees (referred to as “transportation funds”) shall be used exclusively for transportation related purposes. Transportation related taxes and fees include motor fuel taxes, vehicle registration fees, and other taxes and user fees dedicated to public highways, roads, streets, bridges, mass transit (buses and rail), ports, or airports.

Under the proposed amendment, transportation funds may be used by the State or local governments only for the following purposes: (1) costs related to administering transportation and vehicle laws, including public safety purposes and the payment of obligations such as bonds; (2) the State or local share necessary to secure federal funds or for local government transportation purposes as authorized by law; (3) the construction, reconstruction, improvement, repair, maintenance, and operation of highways, mass transit, and railroad crossings; (4) expenses related to workers’ compensation claims for death or injury of transportation agency employees; and (5) to purchase land for building highways or buildings for to be used for highway purposes.

This new Section is a limitation on the power of the General Assembly or a unit of local government to use, divert, or transfer transportation funds for a purpose other than transportation. It does not, and is not intended to, impact or change the way in which the State and local governments use sales taxes, including the sales and excise tax on motor fuel, or alter home rule powers granted under this Constitution. It does not seek to change the way in which the State funds programs administered by the Illinois Secretary of State, Illinois Department of Transportation, and operations by the Illinois State Police directly dedicated to the safety of roads, or entities or programs funded by units of local government. Further, the Section does not impact the expenditure of federal funds, which may be spent for any purpose authorized by federal law.

FORM OF BALLOT Proposed Amendment to the 1970 Illinois Constitution Explanation of Amendment The proposed amendment adds a new section to the Revenue Article of the Illinois Constitution. The proposed amendment provides that no moneys derived from taxes, fees, excises, or license taxes, relating to registration, titles, operation, or use of vehicles or public highways, roads, streets, bridges, mass transit, intercity passenger rail, ports, or airports, or motor fuels, including bond proceeds, shall be expended for other than costs of administering laws related to vehicles and transportation, costs for construction, reconstruction, maintenance, repair, and betterment of public highways, roads, streets, bridges, mass transit, intercity passenger rail, ports, airports, or other forms of transportation, and other statutory highway purposes, including the State or local share to match federal aid highway funds. You are asked to decide whether the proposed amendment should become part of the Illinois Constitution.

YES –––– NO

For the proposed addition of Section 11 to Article IX of the Illinois Constitution.

CAPITOL BUILDING SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE I, Jesse White, Secretary of the State of Illinois, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the Proposed Amendment, the Explanation of the Proposed Amendment, Arguments in Favor of the Amendment and Arguments Against the Amendment and a true copy of the Form of Ballot for this call as the regularly scheduled general election on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, as set forth in compliance with the Illinois Constitutional Amendment Act. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and affix the Great Seal of the State of Illinois, Done in the City of Springfield, this 22nd day of June, 2016.

Jesse White Secretary of State This voter information material is available in written format in English, Chinese, Hindi, Polish, Spanish, and Braille. It is also available in audio format in English. For more information visit www.cyberdriveillinois. com or write the Secretary of State’s office at 111 East Monroe Street, Springfield, IL 62756.

Este material de información para el votante está disponible en formato impreso en inglés, chino, hindi, polaco, español y sistema Braille. También está disponible en formato de audio en inglés. Para obtener más información, visite www.cyberdriveillinois.com o escriba a la oficina del Secretario de Estado en 111 East Monroe Street, Springfield, IL 62756. 此投票信息资料提供英语、中文、北印度语、波兰语、西班牙语书面版本，另有盲文版本。同时还有英语音频版本。如需更多信息，请访问 www.cyberdriveillinois.com，亦可致函州务卿办公室， 地址：伊利诺伊州斯普林菲尔德市东门罗街 111 号，邮编 62756（111 East Monroe Street, Springfield, IL 62756）。 यह मतदाता सूचना अंग्रेजी, चीनी, हिंदी, पॉलिश, स्पैनिश तथा ब्रेल लिपि में लिखित स्वरूप में उपलब्ध है। यह अंग्रेजी में ऑडियो स्वरूप में भी उपलब्ध है। अधिक जानकारी के लिए www.cyberdriveillinois.com पर जाएँ अथवा राज्य सचिव के कार्यालय को 111 ईस्ट मनरो स्ट्रीट, स्प्रिंगफील्ड, इलिनॉयस 62756 पर लिखें। Ten materiał informacyjny dla wyborców jest dostępny w formie pisemnej w języku angielskim, chińskim, hindi, polskim, hiszpańskim oraz alfabecie Braille’a. Jest on również dostępny w formacie audio w języku angielskim. Aby uzyskać więcej informacji należy odwiedzić stronę internetową www.cyberdriveillinois.com lub napisać do biura Sekretarza Stanu przy 111 East Monroe Street, Springfield, IL 62756.

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16 • The Putnam County Record • Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Meeting minutes IVCC facilities committee OGLESBY — Renovation of Illinois Valley Community College’s auditorium was one of several facility-enhancement projects discussed by the board’s facilities committee Wednesday, Sept.

28.

The college will use an approximate $410,000 bequest from the estate of the late Walter Durley Boyle for Cultural Centre improvements that include energy-efficient LED lighting and contemporary wood wall treatments to improve acoustics and aesthetics.

The $395,841 estimated cost for the work also includes ceiling painting, wall coverings, handrails, electrical and fire alarm improvements. The 600-seat auditorium, opened in 1980, is widely used for college and public ceremonies, plays, musicals, graduations, concerts and lectures.

Protection, Health and Safety (PHS) projects for the 2016-17 academic year

include Building E air handler replacement for an estimated $1.024 million, HVAC control improvements for the gym building at an estimated $175,756 and replacement of overhead doors for safety reasons at east campus Building J which houses automotive, welding and agriculture for an estimated $124,296.

The college has also begun exploring options for repair of the former dairy barn located at the south end of campus. Although now only used for storage, one idea that has emerged has been the possibility of adding the iconic structure as a complement to the college’s revitalized agriculture program.

The estimated cost to re-roof and paint the barn ranges from $66,000 to $92,000.

Trustee Laurie Bonucci of Princeton suggested a private fundraising campaign to save the historic structure. “I think we can find support in the community for restoration,” she said.

The full board meets at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 13.

Photo contributed

Pancakes and sausage, American Legion style The Granville American Legion will serve a pancake and sausage breakfast from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, at 209 McCoy St. in Granville. Pictured getting ready for the event are Joe Panier (from left), Larry Grosenbach and Bill Ellena

HSHS FBLA’S Operation Gratitude coming to a store near you HENRY — To show their gratitude, the Henry-Senachwine High School (HSHS) Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) will be “adopting” an active duty deployed platoon. Once they “adopt” their platoon they will begin collecting items to send to them.

The collection drive will be Saturday, Oct. 8, and Sunday, Oct. 9, at various locations, including Henry Dollar General, Princeton Walmart and Chillicothe Kroger. They will

be accepting items as well as cash donations. A grocery list of items requested by the platoon will be available at each location to make shopping easier. The cash donations will go toward shipping the items which currently costs $16.75 for a large flat rate box.

The goal is to ship as many boxes and there are members in the “adopted” troop. So if there are 50 members in the troop the goal is to ship 50 boxes. The boxes will

be shipped by Monday, Oct. 17; as a result all donations must be received by Friday, Oct. 14.

The public is invited to join HSHS FBLA in showing gratitude to the deployed men and women by making a donation at one of the above locations or by contacting Rita Self at 309-364-2829. If a group or organization would also like to adopt a platoon contact Amanda Kerns at kerns101@gmail.com for more information.

Bunco for a cause United Church of Christ will hold fundraiser on Friday GRANVILLE — Benefiting MS, cancer and Alzheimer’s charities, Granville’s United Church of Christ will be holding a fundraising event called “We Bee UCC, Bunco for a Cause” on Friday, Oct. 7. Doors will open at 6 p.m.; the games begin at 7 p.m. Admission is $10 per person. There will be food, raffles, a 50/50 drawing and more. The United Church of Christ is located at 103 N. Church St., Granville.

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

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Assorted Poptarts 8ct .....................................................2/$4 Our Family Salad Dressings 16oz ...................................3/$5 Dorito Chips 10oz............................................................3/$6 Our Family Apple Juice 64oz.........................................$1.89 Our Family Soda 2 Liter....................................................89¢ Progresso Soups 19oz ....................................................2/$3 Our Family Beef or Chicken Broth 32oz........................$1.69 Hormel Chili 15oz ........................................................................ 3/$5 Our Family Tomato or Chicken Noodle Soup 10.5oz......3/$2 Wisk 2X Laundry Liquid 50oz........................................$4.99 Clorox Bleach 64oz .........................................................2/$5 Our Family Pasta Sauce 24oz .....................................10/$10 Our Family Peaches, Pears, Fruit Cocktails 303.........10/$10 Our Family Egg Noodles and Lasagna Noodles 16oz.....2/$3 Our Family Dijon, Honey, Horseradish Mustard 12oz ...$1.39 Our Family Stuff Manz or Ripe Olives 6 oz....................$1.39 Our Family Baking Chips 12 oz.....................................$1.88

PRODUCE

Green Giant Russet Potatoes 10lb Bag ..........................2.99 Open Acers Jonathan Apples 3lb Bag ............................1.99 Green Giant Stir Fry or Broc Cauliflower Mix 12oz ...........2/4

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PORKCHOPS

Our Family Tostado Chips, Nacho Chips and Scoops $ 50

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OF Kidney, Black, Chili, Northern, Pin0to, Navy Beans 303

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OF Dry Roast, Honey Roast, Spanish, Party Peanuts 12-16oz

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BAKERY

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Our Family Frozen Vegetables All 16oz.............................5/5 Our Family Cool Whip 8oz...............................................¢.99 Butch’s Pizzas 18oz ........................................................2/11 Our Family Bread Dough 5-1# ........................................3.59

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