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Harvesting food donations Putnam County High School FFA member Skyler Williams delivers the first basket of food to the Putnam County Food Pantry. The FFA’s annual Trick-or-Treat Food Drive, now in its sixth year, collected enough food to fill the beds of three pickup trucks, and they also collected $200 in donations for the pantry. The donations will be used to help feed local families in need, and PC Food Pantry Manager John Shimkus said they distribute up to 12,000 pounds of food a month. (PCR photo/Dave Cook)

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Multiple choices face county voters on Nov. 6 Statewide, regional, local posts are up for grabs PCR STAFF news@putnamcountyrecord.com Putnam County voters have numerous decisions to make in the Nov. 6 election. And for many of those decisions, there are options. No fewer than nine contested races are on the upcoming ballot, not to mention a countywide proposition to increase the county’s corporate tax rate and three judicial retention propositions. The contested races are (candidates listed in the same order as they appear on the ballot): Governor and lieutenant governor: Bruce Rauner/Evelyn Sanguinetti (Republican), J.B. Pritzker/Juliana Stratton (Democrat), Grayson Kash Jackson/Sanjeev Mohip (Libertarian), and William “Sam” McCann/ Aaron Merreighn (Conservative). Attorney general: Erika Harold (R), Kwame Raoul (D), Bubba Harsey (L). Secretary of state: Jason Helland (R), Jesse White (D), Steve Dutner (L). Comptroller: Darlene Senger (R), Susana A. Mendoza (D), Claire Ball (L). Treasurer: Jim Dodge (R), Michael W. Frerichs (D), Michael Leheney (L). U.S. House, 16th District: Adam Kinzinger (R), Sara Dady (D). Illinois State Senate, 38th District: Sue Rezin (R), Heidi Henry (D). Illinois House of Representatives, 76th District: Jerry Lee Long (R), Lance Yednock (D). Putnam County Board (three seats up for election): Steven O. Malavolti (R), Charles Lenkaitis (D), Luke Holly

More election news • Responses to questionnaires filled out by the four candidates for Putnam County Board appear on Pages 17 and 18. • Shaw Media editors interview Democratic congressional candidate Sara Dady, see Page 6. • Shaw Media endorsements appear on Pages 19-20. (D), and Bradley Popurella (D). Three countywide offices are uncontested: county clerk and recorder, Daniel S. Kuhn (D); county treasurer, Kevin E. Kunkel (D); and county sheriff, Kevin L. Doyle (D). Also uncontested is the office of regional superintendent of schools for LaSalle, Marshall and Putnam counties; the lone candidate is Christopher B. Dvorak (D). Three judges in the 10th Judicial Circuit are seeking retention: Paul Gilfillan, Kevin W. Lyons and Kate Gorman. Voters are asked to vote “yes” or “no” on whether to retain them. Putnam County has placed a proposition on the ballot to increase the corporate tax rate from 0.37 percent to 0.67 percent. Funds raised from the corporate tax go into the county’s general fund, which is used for the goods and services provided by the county. For county residents who live within the Princeton Elementary School District, there is a proposition on the ballot to issue $35 million in school building bonds.

Clerk shares information on absentee voting HENNEPIN — Putnam County Clerk Daniel S. Kuhn announces that absentee voting for the upcoming Nov. 6 general election is now in progress. “Any registered voter who expects to be absent from the county on Nov. 6 may make application by mail or in person to the county clerk to receive an official ballot,” Kuhn said. He said anyone wishing to vote absentee by mail may call the county clerk’s office at 815-925-7129 and request an application. An official ballot will be mailed after the correctly completed, signed application is returned to the county clerk’s office. Kuhn said the last day for the county clerk’s office to mail an absentee ballot is Nov. 1. “Therefore, correctly completed applications for absentee ballots must be received no later than Nov. 1,” Kuhn said. Anyone wishing to vote absentee in person may stop by the county clerk’s office between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The county clerk’s office will also be open on Saturday, Nov. 3, for in-person absentee voting from 9 a.m. to noon. The last day for in-person absentee voting is Monday, Nov. 5, during regular office hours. Those who have questions or would like any further information are asked to contact the Putnam County Clerk’s Office at 815-925-7129.

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Halloween celebrations are on tap across the county Halloween arrives Wednesday, Oct. 31, and communities in Putnam County have made plans for celebrating the big day. The village of Granville will begin its Halloween celebrations with a parade line-up at Al Cioni Ford at 5 p.m. Oct. 31. Following the parade, there will be free hot dogs, chili and

drinks at Hopkins Park, as well as pumpkin coloring and a picture station. Trick-or-treating hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. The village of Hennepin will begin its Halloween celebration at the Hennepin Fire Department at 5 p.m. on Oct. 31 with hot dogs, drinks and other refreshments. Trick-or-treat-

ing will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The village of Magnolia will be hosting a Halloween party at its fire department from 4:30 to 7 p.m., and trick-or-treating will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 31. McNabb’s time for trick-ortreating will run from 6 to 8 p.m on Oct. 31.

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Good times with silly rhymes Popular children’s poet Kenn Nesbitt visits PCES students BY DAVE COOK news@putnamcountyrecord.com HENNEPIN — During his visit to Putnam County Elementary School (PCES) on Oct. 25, Children’s Poet Laureate Kenn Nesbitt showed he’s got a great understanding of the sense of humor of children. Nesbitt’s visit from Spokane, Wash., was sponsored through a grant from the Putnam County Educational Foundation. The popular author hosted an assembly in the gym and visited classrooms during the day, and in the evening he appeared at an event for families. The titles of some of Nesbitt’s many books include “My Cat Knows Karate,” “The Biggest Burp Ever,” “The Ultimate Top Secret Guide to Taking Over the World,” “The Armpit of Doom,” “Revenge of the Lunch Ladies” and “The Tighty-Whitey Spider.” When asked what inspires his sense of humor, Nesbitt said, “It’s mostly from my own kids, but I also get a lot from my visits to schools and the interaction with students. “The challenge is staying topical

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During his Oct. 25 visit to Putnam County Elementary School, children’s poet Kenn Nesbitt (left) showed he has a great understanding of children’s sense of humor, and he kept the students laughing throughout his time with them. with what’s popular, and that can change very quickly,” he said. Putnam County elementary students laughed and clearly enjoyed themselves as Nesbitt read through several of his short and silly poems. He then led students through a sing-a-long of some well-known favorites for which he’d written new lyrics, and also guided them

through an exercise of how to write poems of their own. Students were also eager for the chance to ask Nesbitt questions at the end of his performance. One student asked when he wrote his first poem. “1994, that’s like a hundred years ago,” he answered to laughter. “I’ve lost count, but somewhere

around 1,500,” he told a student who asked how many poems he’d written. “What’s your favorite book?” was the final question. “My favorite book is definitely the dictionary. The dictionary is a good friend to a poet because it teaches you all about words and their meanings,” he said.

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Tariffs President Donald Trump’s tariffs have hurt local businesses and farms, not China, she said. “I fail to see how destroying family farms is going to stop Chinese companies from stealing or engaging in U.S. technology theft and unfair practices. I’m deeply concerned about that.” A better strategy would be to isolate China by aligning with trading allies, she said.

BY BRENT BADER Shaw Media OTTAWA — Universal, single-payer health care is a topic congressional candidate Sara Dady says sparks enthusiasm from constituents. She believes it would lead to a more competitive workforce and higher wages. In a meeting Sept. 26 with the Shaw Media Editorial Board, Dady said by removing the burden from employers to cover the cost of health care, they’ll be able to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour to meet or come close to meeting inflation demands. Dady, who faces U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Channahon, in the Nov. 6 election, has met with voters across the 16th Congressional District – which includes Bureau, Putnam and LaSalle counties — and has found “a vast majority” of those 18 to 35 working two or three minimum-wage jobs, she said. “You can’t live on $8.25 an hour working 40 hours a week ... when you try to support a family, you absolutely can’t do it. “If you live in the United States and are working 40 hours a week, you should be able to afford a house, groceries, child care and save for retirement.”

Health care and pay raises Dady, a Rockford immigration lawyer, knows the burden employers carry. “I realized the pay raises we were giving our employees were getting eaten up in those increased premiums,” Dady said. “So we started increasing the percentage of the premium we pay, and now we pay roughly 75 percent of health care premiums.” That’s unsustainable, and is keeping businesses from being more competitive, she said, noting

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Congressional candidate Sara Dady, D-Rockford, speaks with editors from Shaw Media newspapers Sept. 26 in Ottawa. Dady is running for the 16th District Congressional seat currently occupied by Adam Kinzinger, R-Channahon. that the U.S. is the only first-world country that doesn’t have universal health care. Single-payer Medicare for all could save $2 trillion over the next 10 years and help provide mental health and drug treatment services to those in need. It would mean more consistent resources for those who need them and reduce the costs associated with repeated offenses, Dady said. “We pay a lot more because we keep seeing the same people with mental health issues that don’t have access to treatment and care going in and out of our county jails, and in and out of our criminal justice system, who are unable to become productive members of society, because they don’t have access to the care they need.” Taking the burden of health care off employers will leave them with more money to raise the minimum wage to $15 without having to cut staff, she said.

Dady supports regulated, not open borders, and says the immigration system, which sets immigrants up to

fail, needs to be reformed. “When I hear people say ‘We just need to enforce the laws we have,’ well, that’s what we have been doing for the last 15 years. When you have bad laws, stepped-up enforcement doesn’t get you better results.” Visas now are “expensive and complex,” she said, noting that agriculture visas were not issued last year until 22 days into the harvest season. A broad legalization of the 11 million undocumented immigrants already integrated into communities, and a real worker visa program tied to market demands and issued on a timely basis, would reduce the money taxpayers are spending on civil detentions and immigration courts, and instead funnel them into the legalization process, which is funded by fees paid by immigrants, she said. The problem lies with Republicans who obstruct reform, she said, identifying Kinzinger as one of those unwilling to join moderate Republicans in the discussion. Many who support closed borders do so in an effort to curb the flow of drugs, but those resources would be better spent helping users curb addiction and reduce the demand, Dady said.

5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 4 at The Clover Club in Mark. Serving will be dine-in or carryout, and the dinners can include one or two pork chops, buttered noodles, apple-

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Dady supports the Second Amendment, but believes that, like with all rights, there needs to be a balance between the individual’s rights and the responsibility to keep communities safe. She wants to ensure the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is adequately funded and reassess previous prohibitions on gun research and information. One such prohibition keeps the government from compiling a centralized record of gun sales, which would allow fast access to information on whether an owner is convicted of a felony after acquiring a gun. Another law prohibits the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from studying gun violence. “Congress is charged with making decisions based on good data and facts. We need that data now,” Dady said.

Town halls Dady said she has a “broader understanding and commitment to representation” than to Kinzinger. The two have been invited by 17 different organization to participate in candidate forums and debates, but he’s attended only one. “When you get elected to this office, you represent all of the people in your district. Not just the people you agree with and not just the people who voted for you and not just the people who gave you money.” She plans to hold four public town halls a year and to create constituent councils, which will bring together people of different background and political alignments, to come to a consensus on issues that directly affect them.

IN BRIEF Toys in the Pantry dinner set for Nov. 4 at The Clover Club MARK — The annual Toys in the Pantry Pork Chop Dinner will be held from

Tickets are available at Axline Pharmacy or by calling Cathy at 815-2520741 or Chauntelle at 815-878-7415. All proceeds will go to the Toys in the Pantry, which serves all of Putnam County.

PROPERTY TRANSFERS

Jr. to Corinne T. Eckerd; two parcels; exempt. Daniel Harder, Matt Harder, Steve Harder, Christine Harder and Evelyn Harder to Donna M. Greiffendorf f/k/a Donna M. Harder; Lot 666, Lake Thunderbird Woods 4; exempt. Donna M. Greiffendorf f/k/a Donna M. Harder to Alec B. Watson and Laurilyn K. Watson; Lot 666, Lake Thunderbird Woods 4; $170,000. Sept. 19 Robert J. Ruskusky and Cindy Ruskusky a/k/a Cynthia M. Ruskusky to Robert J. Ruskusky and Cynthia M. Ruskusky, as co-trustees; an undivided one-half interest in Lot 616, Lake Thunderbird Hills 3; exempt. James Freeman Zanaglia, Anton David Zanaglia and Victoria D. Zanaglia Jerome to Roxie Heinzeroth; Lots 11 and 12, Block 2, St. Paul Coal Company’s Second Addition, Mark; $9,000. Clear Creek Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society for Friends to Clayton P. Zellmer and Cara L. Zellmer; Lot 1, Block 51, Ware’s Addition, Hennepin; $27,500. Sept. 21 Homer W. Johns, as trustee to Robert Hickox and Margaret E. Hickox; Lots 711713, Lake Thunderbird Hills 3; $225,000. Sept. 24 Emma Haywood to Benjamin Trout and Janet Trout; two parcels; exempt. Sept. 27 Daniel H. Borkowski to Daniel H. Borkowski, Heather E. Borkowski, Andrew J. Borkowksi and Jennifer J. Borkowski; Lot 116, Lake Thunderbird Hills; exempt. Donald D. Pederson and Heidi Pederson to HD Development, LLC; Lot 1A, Re-subdivision of Lot 1, Migliorini’s Third Addition, Mark; exempt. Patrica Ann Mosell to Sheri Smith; one parcel; exempt. Timothy H. Zoerhoff to John J. Termine; Lot 33, Lake Thunderbird Woods; $114,000. Sept. 28 Stanislaw Panszlzyk to Maciej S. Panszlzyk and Anna Panszlzyk; Lot 354, Lake Thunderbird Hills; $195,000. William A. Jagielski and Cindy Johnson to Michael Bucci; one parcel; $229,000.

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The following property transfers were recorded in the office of the Putnam County Recorder of Deeds. Sept. 4 Agrihunt Farms to Carol J. Barsotti and Thomas E. Hoffman; Lot 53, Lake Thunderbird Hills; $85,000. Delores J. Quinn, as executor to the Anna Mae Kocher Estate; three parcels; exempt. Delores J. Quinn, as executor to James E. Quinn and Delores J. Quinn, as trustees; three parcels; exempt. Maureen P. Varner and John L. Griffin to Joseph Slonek and Carolyn YoungSlonek; Lot 482, Lake Thunderbird Woods 3; $185,000. Sept. 5 Gerald P. Radloff and Maria E. Radloff to Ronald F. Galason; Lot 399, Lake Thunderbird Hills 2; $230,000. Sept. 6 Steven J. Guzior to Steven J. Guzior, as trustee; Lot 3, Fractional Block 32, Hennepin; exempt. Sept. 10 Jan Hackman to Jan Hackman, as trustee; four parcels; exempt. Sept. 12 Nicholas Ziano to Calvin C. Neubaum, Sandra K. Neubaum and Rhianna T. Neubaum; Lots 1-4, C.H. Young’s Addition, Granville; $36,000. Joy Carol Fay to Hannah L. Weinzierl; Lot 1, McNabb Development Corp. Subdivision, McNabb; $103,000. Sept. 13 Todd W. Taylor and Sonya R. Taylor to Jon M. Husser and Mary Husser; one parcel; $303,000. Sept. 14 Michael Z. Janavich and Amy Janavich to Michael Z. Janavich and Amy Janavich, as co-trustees; Lot 455, Lake Thunderbird Hills 2; exempt. Jeffrey E. Oken and Todra A. Oken to Jacek Soltys; Lot 194, Lake Thunderbird Hills; $2,700. Andrew J. Brouwer to Rodney Rolando and Dianna M. Rolando; Lot 3, Block 18, Hennepin; exempt. Sept. 18 Alba Jo Ellena and William J. Ellena

IN BRIEF Perry Memorial Hospital to host Medicare ABCs meeting Nov. 1 PRINCETON — Perry Memorial Hospital is hosting an informational meeting on the ABCs of Medicare presented by Keith Leitzen and Jim O’Brien of Managed Care Partners Inc. on Thursday, Nov. 1, Lower Level Conference Room, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Learn about the two roads to Medicare and what you need to know when evaluating your options. Those who have questions may call 815-876-4481.

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On Oct. 11, Bill Reaska Jr. harvested a 36-pound single-stem Hen of the Woods, a maitake, quarine mushroom, near Putnam.

LASALLE COUNTY SHERIFF Single-vehicle accident At 7:35 p.m. on Oct. 22, deputies investigated a single-vehicle accident at East 875th Road and North 20th Road in Vermilion Township. Shauni Biagini, 18, of Hennepin was southbound on East 875th Road when

she attempted to stop at the intersection. When she applied her brakes, she lost control of her vehicle and went into the western ditch. No injuries were reported, and no citations were issued.

MAGNOLIA — Betty L. Kidd, 94, of Magnolia passed away Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Manor Court in Peru. Betty was born April 29, 1924, in Pontiac to Arley and Ora (Shrigley) Cunningham. She married John “Jack” Cole Kidd on Jan. 13, 1945. He preceded her in death on June 6, 1992. She graduated from Magnolia High School. She and her husband owned and operated a dairy farm. When they gave up the dairy herd, she went to work for Magnolia Mutual Insurance and then Moews Seed Company. Betty was one of the founders of the Illinois Girls Barrel Racing Association. She was a member of the Putnam County Trail Riders. Betty was an active 4-H leader with the Marshall-Putnam 4-H Club in the horse divisions. She also enjoyed bowling in many bowling leagues over the years. Survivors include a son, Joe (Karen) Kidd of Fish Creek, Wis.; a daughter, Vicki (John) Ehrhardt of Wenona; a son, Mark (Lorri) Kidd of Paradise, Texas; a son, Todd (Lisa) Kidd of Summerville, S.C.; a brother, Bob

(Jean) Cunningham of Lacon; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one sister, Phyllis Bestold; two brothers, Richard and Donald Cunningham; and one grandson, Deven Royce. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, at the Methodist church in Magnolia with the Rev. Dr. Ron McNeill officiating. Burial will be in the Magnolia Cemetery in Magnolia. Visitation will be held prior to the service, from 9 to 11 a.m., at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Putnam County Food Pantry, Magnolia Township Preservation Association or the donor’s choice. Pallbearers will be David Anderson Jr., John Kidd, Joe Blum, Craig McConville, Lee McQuilkin and Bill Lauf. The Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel in Granville is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to her family at www. dcfunerals.com.

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GRANVILLE — Helen Fiedler, 82, of Granville died at 7:23 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Aperion Care in Spring Valley. Helen was born April 13, 1936, in Spring Valley to George and Ethel (Kuhl) Yauch Sr. She married Lewis Fiedler on Oct. 24, 1959, in Sacred Heart Church in Granville. She worked for Gateway Services in the cleaning service department up until her retirement. Helen is survived by a daughter, Kathleen (Chris) Pierson of LaSalle; one stepgrandson, Dylan (Jessica) Bryan of Peru, and one stepgreat-grandchild; one brother, George (Nancy) Yauch Jr. of Mark; and two nieces, Pam and Penny. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis, in 1979; and her son, Steven in 1993. Services were held Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Helmer-Shields Funeral Home in Granville with Deacon John Murphy officiating. Burial was in St. Mary Cemetery in Mt. Palatine. Cremation rites have been accorded. Visitation was held prior to the service in the funeral home.

MCNABB — Nancy Dunbar, 89, formerly of McNabb, passed away Monday, Oct. 22, 2018, in Manor Court in Peru. She was born Sept. 17, 1929, in McNabb, to Glen and Lemma (Heflin) Dunbar. Nancy graduated in 1937 from Magnolia Swaney High School. She was a 1941 graduate of Illinois Wesleyan University, earning a degree in special education. She taught school in several school districts before returning back to live in Putnam County. She resided at Liberty Village in Peru since 2005. Nancy was a member of the McNabb Methodist Church and Grace United Methodist Church in LaSalle. She was a woman of strong faith and commitment to her church. She was gifted with a singing voice that she enjoyed sharing in church and during her daily life. She is survived by her five nieces, Margie (Pete) Francisco of Spring Valley, Nancy (Daun Blain) Garber of Elgin, Gail (Dave) Keer of Venice, Fla., Linda (Greg) Hoskins of Mascoutah and Jerri (Dwight-deceased)

IN BRIEF Siedschlag of Dixon; five nephews, John (Sara Mayans) of Kansas City, Mo., Dan (Delilah) McKirgan of Phoenix, Bob McKirgan of Phoenix, Glen McKirgan of Delray Beach, Fla., and Glen Berry III (Barb) Dunbar of Locust Grove, Va.; a sister-in-law, Jo Dunbar of Streator; and many great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins. She is also survived by a good and faithful friend, Bob Draper of Granville. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Berry Dunbar; her sister, Louise McKirgan; and two nephews. Services and internment will be at Friends Cemetery in McNabb at a later date. Memorial donations can be directed to the Louise McKirgan Memorial Nursing Scholarship in care of the Spring Valley City Bank, 315 N. Cornelia St., Spring Valley, IL 61362 or St. Margaret’s Hospice. The Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel will be assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to her family at www.dcfunerals.com.

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STREATOR — Tri-DENT Drug Task Force has arrested three Streator residents for cocaine or heroin possession in Streator and Ottawa. Darryl D. Gullens, 32, of Streator was arrested at 3:28 p.m. Oct. 23 for unlawful delivery of a more than 15 grams of heroin, a Class X felony. He was transported to the LaSalle County Jail where he is being held in lieu of a $2 million bond. Michael S. Magana, 31, of Streator was arrested at 5:43 p.m. Oct. 23 for unlawful delivery of a 1-15 grams of cocaine, a Class 1 felony. He is being held in the LaSalle County Jail in lieu of a $1 million bond. Khalid M. Norwood, 23, of Streator was arrested at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 24 for two Class 1 felonies of unlawful delivery of 1-15 grams of cocaine, at the LaSalle County Courthouse in Ottawa. Norwood is being held in the LaSalle County Jail in lieu of a $1 million bond.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Give Trump a chance; stop with all this hatred To the editor: I would like to offer a rebuttal to Judy Haggenjos’ editorial about President Trump [“President Trump has ‘no knowledge of Constitution,’” Letters to the Editor, Sept. 26]. First of all, President Trump was elected because the American people were tired of Obama’s policies, which were leading us toward big gover nment and socialism. My suggestion to all the left-wing liberals and Democrats is to give him a chance to govern instead of waking every morning filled with hate and

Sick and tired of attacks against President Trump To the editor: I am getting sick and tired of hearing the Trump haters attack our president. Judy Haggenjos’ letter to the editor [“President Trump has ‘no knowledge of Constitution,’” Letters to the Editor, Sept. 26] accused President Trump of being a Nazi, and even went so far as to include an Obama quote that said, “How hard is it to say Nazis are bad?” I can agree with that quote, but if you really know history, you can see who you should really be applying that label to. Hitler’s Brown Shirts were a private army that broke up opponents’

Democratic Party has not abandoned working families To the editor: Voting has begun and will continue through Nov. 6. There is a misconception spreading through the Illinois Valley that the Democratic Party does not care about working families. The Illinois AFL-CIO is the umbrella organization for most of the labor unions, but they are also an advocate for all working people. When they have a concern, they contact the lawmakers and ask them to support legislation that would help remedy difficult situations.

high blood pressure. Mr. Trump has done so much good for this country, but other than from a few conservative media outlets, you would never know this. The left-leaning mainstream news outlet reports are 93 percent negative toward the president. They rarely report the good things he accomplishes. Let’s see, employment at the lowest rate in 50 years. Businesses growing because Mr. Trump did away with so many government regulations that stifled growth. A GDP of over 4 percent in less than 2 years, something Mr. Obama never did. Going after illegals with criminal records and deporting them.

Tax cut, which gave hundreds of thousands of American workers a bonus. Started a dialog with North Korea to end their nuclear program and, gosh, no World War 3. Mr. Trump showed strength that works. Bombed Syria’s military installations when Assad used chemical weapons, unlike Mr. Obama and his “line in the sand” who did nothing. Re-doing trade agreements so that America does not lose billions of dollars. Pulled out of Paris accord, which would cost America billions more for nothing. Getting tough with the U.N. to pay their fair share. Pulled out of Iran deal, the worst deal ever made by this country. There is more, but I think you get

the idea that President Trump is not destroying this country but is making it a better place to live. But now we have the far-left radicals who hate him for one reason, “he beat Hillary,” and are resorting to violence. Then there are Democrats trying to rile up the base to confront Republicans wherever they may be. Hey, Maxine Waters, while you live in a $3 million mansion, what have you done for your constituents lately? President Trump may be unconventional and say things that many people disagree with, but give him a chance and stop with all this hatred.

political meetings and attacked them on the streets, especially if they were putting up posters or handing out fliers. Some, like their martyr Horst Wessel, were involved with prostitution. They beat up defenseless Jews and ransacked their businesses. They bur ned banned books. That being the case, who do you think sounds like a Nazi? Is it the teenager sitting peacefully enjoying a meal with friends, or the bully who yanks the MAGA hat off his head and throws a drink in his face? Is it the conservatives holding a peaceful meeting on the school grounds, or the rent-a-mob that comes in to break it up and bullies them?

Is it the politician seating peacefully in a restaurant having a meal with family, or the aggressive and potentially hostile bullies who violate their civil rights by driving them out? Is it the politician at home with his family, or the flash mob who shows up to protest at his front door without a permit? Who is it that is involved in massive sex crimes? Is it the average person like you and me, or the rich and famous Trump haters like Harvey Weinstein and those of the alleged sexual slavery cult NXIVM? Nazis liked to repeat the same lies over and over again until some began to believe them. They also knew that many would believe a big lie over a

small one. Fake news, anybody? Among the worst of the Nazis were the SS. They were the Gestapo and ran the concentration camps. They wore all-black uniforms and were more fanatical than the SA. When I look at those pictures of the ANTIFA and their battle flags, I can’t help but see the resemblance to the SS. How ironic, the ANTIFA flag colors are the same as the Nazis: black, red and white. Perhaps those who want to point fingers at Nazis should read a little history. It is sort of like those who take out of context passages from the Bible because they have never read the Bible.

When they see legislation that, in their opinion, will undermine working families, they contact legislators and ask them to reject support or, at the very least, modify the wording — and they keep score. Each election season, the Illinois AFL-CIO compiles a list of legislation, good or bad, affecting working families. They assemble the data and award each legislator a percentage score relative to how they voted. The higher the score, the more worker friendly they are. There are many legislators scoring in the upper 90 percentile, and there are many scoring single digits. There is a very pronounced line

of demarcation when viewing the entire publication. The Republican legislator with the highest lifetime voting record of supporting working families was Michael McAuliffe of the western suburbs at 54 percent, and the Democratic legislator with the lowest lifetime voting record is Scott Drury of the northern suburbs at 59 percent. To take it a step further, the average lifetime voting record for every Republican legislator in the Illinois House is 20.2 percent, while the average lifetime voting record for every Democratic legislator in the House is 86.2 percent. I will not insult you by presuming

you care who I would endorse in the upcoming election. There are many reasons we vote for who we do, but when we add up the numbers, we can see that the Democratic Party has, in fact, not abandoned working families — the Republicans just want you to think they have. Local Republican state Rep. Jerry Long’s score of 11 percent is woeful. Working men and women deserve better. You decide. I already have.

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GRANVILLE — As many as 3,500 infants die annually due to unsafe sleeping conditions — tragedies that several local moms are doing everything in their power to prevent. Ashley Lamps of Spring Valley was the featured speaker at Putnam County Rotary’s Oct. 10 meeting, joined by Jodie Goetz and Jenna Gehm. Hosted by PC Rotarian Beth Acuncius, they shared their personal stories and the founding of the Aden Lamps Foundation — dedicated to safe sleep for infants. In 2013, the Lamps’ 5-month-old son fell victim to SUIDS — Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Syndrome — while at a caregiver’s home. Jodi’s newborn infant had died in 2010 due to unsafe sleep positioning

while breast-feeding at the hospital. They have turned tragedy to a mission of saving children by educating parents and providing safe sleep packages to newborns through local hospitals and organizations. The group urges parents and caregivers to never provide infants with baby blankets, pillows or crib bumpers that too often obstruct a baby’s ability to breathe. They advocate for babies to sleep on their backs in a blanket “sleep sack” that keeps them warm and safe, at least until their first birthday. The baby package they provide to each family includes the baby’s first sleep sack. Additional sleep sacks and resources are available by contacting the Foundation at adenlampsfoundation@gmail.com.

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Putnam County Rotarian Beth Acuncius (from left) hosted Aden Lamps Foundation founder Ashley Lamps and supporters Jenna Gehm and Jodie Goetz to discuss the sad but important issue of avoidable infant deaths due to suffocation. The Foundation urges parents and caregivers to use safe sleep habits and to never provide pillows, crib bumpers or loose blankets to infants.

Diabetic support group will meet on Nov. 6 SPRING VALLEY — A free diabetes support group will meet from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, in the First Floor Presentation Room at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. The “Living Well With Diabetes” group meets the first Tuesday of each month. For more information, or to register, call 815-664-1695.

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Some of the members of the Chief Senachwine Chapter NSDAR gathered at the Henry Cemetery gravestone of DAR Real Daughter Clarissa McManners on Oct. 11, the DAR National Day of Service. The date is designated for community service by the National Society and specifically selected since the Society was founded on Oct. 11, 1890. Following the cleaning of the stone, members placed flowers and held a brief ceremony, honoring McManners as the daughter of a Revolutionary soldier who was also a member of a DAR chapter. Pictured are Diane Zimmerman (from left), Barb Peterson, prospective Lois Lesley, Diana Williamson and Nancy Gillfillan.

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Putnam County fifth graders learn about soy lecithin HENNEPIN â€” Ask any fifth-grade student at Putnam County Elementary what makes NesQuick quick. They should be able to tell which ingredient is key to that result. After participating in a recent University of Illinois Marshall Putnam Ag in the Classroom program, students now know about an ingredient called soy lecithin. It comes from soybeans. When asked what soybeans are used for, student replies were varied. In fact, soybeans are used in hundreds of ways from food additives to products such as glues, inks and biodiesel fuel. At the beginning of the lesson, students investigated some real soybeans. They prepared 10 beans for testing to see what percentage would germinate. Then they compared the ingredient list on containers of baking cocoa and NesQuick. The latter included soy lecithin. The students placed a small amount of cocoa in some milk and observed what happened. It was easy to see that it did not mix in well. Repeating the same test with NesQuick, they could see it mixed with the milk effortlessly. â€œSoy lecithin acts as a surfactant, breaking down the bonds between the milk molecules and allowing the cocoa flavored product to mix with the milk,â€? explained Julie Read, AITC coordinator. Soy lecithin is used in many food products to ensure a smooth texture. Most candies include this additive. Students were given the ingredient list for Hershey Kisses and found soy lecithin was included. They could now explain why. They also noted what other agriculture sources were part of making the candy. The lesson concluded with each student receiving a Kiss â€” Hershey Kiss, that is! For more information, call University of Illinois Extension â€“ Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam Unit Office at 309-364-2356. Extension offices are located in Princeton, Ottawa, Henry and in Oglesby on the IVCC campus.

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The Putnam County Public Library District has announced its upcoming programs in November. Events will be held at the following libraries:

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• Food for Fines — Nov. 5-17. For every non-perishable food item, $1 is taken off fines. Expired items will not be accepted. • Library closings — Monday, Nov. 12, Thursday, Nov. 22, and Friday, Nov. 23.

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• Thursday, Nov. 8 — Library Science: Snap Circuits at 4 p.m. Participants will be able to explore scientific experiments at the library and create a craft that fits the subject matter. Snap circuits are back in the library this month. • Thursday, Nov. 15 — Silver Streaks and the Model Ts at 6:30 p.m. Historian and author John Butte will discuss the girls, who lived in the Illinois Valley, and who traveled the country in Silver Streak Model Ts. • Wednesday, Nov. 21 — A movie

matinee featuring “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” at 3:15 p.m. • Thursday, Nov 29 — Reel Books: “A Wrinkle in Time.” Read the book, watch the movie and discuss both. • Every Friday — Story time for children ages 2-5 at 10:30 a.m.

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Saturday, Nov. 5 — A book discussion group will meet at 1 p.m. The group meets the first Monday of each month. There is no assigned book to read, and the event is group directed. Participants can share their own insights, opinions and views. They may also make recommendations. For questions, comments and suggestions, see Linda and Bernie. • Saturday, Nov. 17 — The Red Covered Bridge Barbershop Harmony Chorus will perform at 1 p.m. The event will include your favorite Barbershop harmony music, including some class Christmas music. Every Tuesday — Preschool story time for ages 2 to 5 at 11 a.m. Stop in for stories, crafts, activities and more.

Every Thursday — Wee Ones, 30 minutes of stories and songs ideal for little ones under 3 years of age, at 10 a.m.

Putnam (Condit) • Saturday, Nov. 3 — Books and Brunch, a morning gathering to enjoy coffee and a light breakfast with fellow readers, will be from 9 a.m. to noon. The event is held the first Saturday of each month.

Magnolia • Saturday, Nov. 3 — Story hour at 10 a.m. This event is held the first Saturday of each month and includes a guest reader. • Tuesday, Nov. 20 — The Bureau County Health Department will talk about drug and alcohol prevention at 5:30 p.m. Every Tuesday and Thursday — Homework Helper will be offered from 3:30 to 5 p.m.

McNabb • Wednesday, Nov. 7 — Freedom House will discuss domestic and dating abuse at 5:30 p.m. • Saturday, Nov. 10 — Books and Brunch, a morning gathering to

HENRY

Chief Senachwine chapter schedules November meeting HENRY — The Chief Senachwine Chapter NDSAR will meet Friday, Nov. 6, at The Meeting Place in Henry. Refreshments will be served at 1:30 p.m. and the gavel for the business meeting will be at 2 p.m. An Illinois Pioneer Certificate will be presented to Diana, Elizabeth and John Williamson from Henry for tracing their Thomas N. Kirkpatrick family lineage. Kirkpatrick was liv-

ing in Illinois when it became a state on Dec. 3, 1818. This recognition is part of the bicentennial celebration of Illinois statehood. The program by Sharon Bittner, chapter registrar, is titled “Continental Congress and More.” Members are reminded to bring news clippings for the chapter scrapbook and Box Tops for Education for donation to DAR Schools.

enjoy coffee and a light breakfast with fellow readers, will be from 9 a.m. to noon. This event is held the second Saturday of each month. • Wednesday, Nov. 21 — Everyone is invited to create holiday place mats at 4:30 p.m. • Wednesday, Nov. 28 — Historian Jim Gibbons will discuss the life and career of Jimmy Stewart at 5:30 p.m. He will discuss Stewart’s time spent working with actors and actresses Clark Gable, John Wayne, Spencer Tracey, Donna Reed, Ginger Rogers, Katherine Hepburn, Kim Novak and many others. He will also discuss how Stewart was honored by President Ronald Reagan and the U.S. Air Force for his service to our country. • Every Wednesday — Homework Helper will be offered from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Events at the Standard library will be: • Tuesday, Nov. 20 — Classic movies have returned this fall. “Gathering,” a 1977 movie with Edward Asner and Maureen Stapleton, will be shown on the big screen at 12:30 p.m.

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Omicron Chapter members gather for meeting on Oct. 16 in Ottawa

OTTAWA — The Omicron Chapter of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International met Oct. 16 at the Pitstick Pavilion in Ottawa. Pamela Rightsel, Lambda State (Illinois) Ambassador, was the guest for the evening. She shared ideas to help the chapter develop chapter goals for the new biennium. Goals will be established for leadership development, membership, marketing and programs. She concluded her presentation with a tribute to Omicron Chapter and their past successes. Mary Sue Myers, co-president, conducted the business meeting. The new budget was accepted and committee reports were given. Myers announced that she and Beverly Madsen attended the Creative Arts Retreat in Oregon, Ill. They shared the projects which they created.

Madsen was a presenter. bership inquiries from women eduThree Omicron members shared cators in any field or level of edudisplays and spoke about travel cation or who have retired from experiences. They were: Cheryl Pillsbury of Morris, Africa; Marilee Applebee of Seneca, Italy; and Beverly Madsen of Ottawa, Austin, Texas, the headquarters of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. Teresa Cameron of Ottawa talked with members about how grant monies she has received from the Lambda State Foundation for Educational Studies is being used in her school, Herman E. Dummer School in Sandwich. The next meeting will be Tuesday, Nov. 20, at the Pitstick Pavilion. The program will be presented by Bill Harris of Wisconsin and friends as they share hands-on renewable energy experiments. Omicron Chapter welcomes mem-

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25th annual Lutes reunion held Sept. 16 at Shandy’s in Henry

HENRY — The 25th annual family reunion of Edwin and Bertha Lutes was held Sept. 16 at Shandy’s (the old bowling alley) in Henry. This 2018 reunion was hosted by Donnie and Maggie Lutes, Jim and Brenda Lutes and Sally, Toni Reaska and Don Rick, which had a successful year with over 100 family members that came together to celebrate. There were a number of display boards with pictures and memories of the past, present and of all the loved ones that have passed away that will be forever in our hearts and will be remembered always (Blanche, Bob, Ronnie, Gloria and Joe Lutes). Two days prior to the reunion, the reunion weekend started out with a brother and sister night on Sept. 14. Many happy and sad stories were shared of their time growing up in the Marshall/Putnam county area when they got together at the home of Dean and Carol (Lutes) Ehnle in Wyoming, Ill. They also celebrated Gary and Rosie’s 50th anniversary and Mary’s 80th birthday. Attending the reunion were: June Underwood, Pat and Ed Greilich of Livermoore, Calif.; Carol, Dean, Terry, Scott and Sandy Ehnle of Wyoming, Ill.; Libby Oherberg, Mary Colwell, Bill and Linda Lutes, Greg, Amanda and family, Colwell, Morgan, JD Smith and family, Danielle Colwell, Donny and Shawn Colwell, Jeff Colwell, all of Chillicothe;

Eddie and Pat Lutes Pace of Florida; Rosie and Gary Morris of Pueblo, Colo.; Rich Lutes of Tiskilwa; Heidi Ledheher and Mike Nellas Hopewell of Sparland; Maike Nellas of Peoria; Christin, Missy Jackson and family of Geneseo; Candie and Rhonda Jackson of Joliet; Donnie Lutes Jr. of Braidwood; Wilma Lutes of Utica; Donnie Lutes of Coal City; Ed and Tammy Jackson of Kewanee; Deb, Steve and Hannah Wallenfang of Crystal Lake; Josh, Adrienne and family of Colona; Jamie Lutes, Kourtney Lutes, Joselyn Lincoln and Andrew Tuner of Peoria; Annette Griffin, Kristin, Nick Jagg and family of Granville; Jim and Brenda Lutes, and Shawn Smith of Varna; Allan and Laurie Colwell of Danville; Yvonne and Dale Boyd of McNabb; Shaina Boyd of Springfield; Jenna and Brett Bartman of Mendota; Kathy Morende of Spring Valley; Tom and Teresa French of Lacon; Brian Colwell and Nancy Smith of Bloomington; and Sally, Toni Reaska and Don Rick, Tyler, Lincoln Reaska and Emily Winegate, Tracy Reaska and Kris Gardner, Butch, Laurie, Joe and Drake Smith, Kathy, Paxton, Jonathon, Dominick Stunkel, Pete Smith, Linda and Henry Bates, all of Magnolia. The 2019 Lutes’ family reunion will be hosted by Rich Lutes, Rosie and Gary Morris, Linda and Henry Bates with the hopes of another great turn out of family and friends.

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Pamela Rightsel (center), Lambda State (Illinois) Ambassador, was the guest for the evening at the Oct. 16 meeting of the Omicron Chapter of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International in Ottawa. She is pictured with Beverly Madsen (left), Omicron co-president; and Mary Sue Myers, Omicron co-president

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LASALLE LASALLE — There is a good amount of planning that needs to go into creating a successful community garden. To help people and organizations build and maintain productive community gardens University of Illinois Extension created the Community Garden Webinar Series. This series takes users through a variety of modules discussing the different steps that can be taken to develop a successful community garden. Community gardens are started for a variety of reasons and provide numerous benefits to a community. They provide food to locations suffering from food insecurity, allow citizens to grow their food, beautify an abandoned lot, and much more. Research has shown that people

who participate in community gardens eat more fruits and vegetables. The Community Garden webinar series is broken up into six modules. • The first module goes through the steps needed to create a successful community garden. • The second module discusses how you can go about planning your garden and different techniques that are used to plant gardens. • The third module discusses different types of vegetables that are commonly grown in gardens and the basics on how to grow them. • The fourth module discusses how to successfully start plants indoors from seeds for use later in the garden. • The fifth module discusses basic community

garden care, including watering, fertilizing, pest control considerations and more. • The sixth and final module discusses gardening safety and some of the considerations needed to make sure community gardens are safe and enjoyable for all. The webinar series is available to be viewed online at go.illinois.edu/communitygarden. This series is free to the public. Registration is not required. This webinar series may be viewed from wherever you have Internet access, at your convenience. Phone or email the LaSalle County University of Illinois Extension office for more details at 815-433-0707, or you may email Extension Program Coordinator Meg Overocker at meo@illinois.edu.

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Sandbergs will celebrate 50 years

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An open house to celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of John and Trudy Sandberg will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, at the McNabb Fire Station, 391 IL Highway 89S in McNabb. It is requested that gifts be omitted.

BIRTHS ANNOUNCED Morrasy Josh and Erika (Humpage) Morrasy of Peru are the parents of a daughter, Jolie Raye, born Oct. 23 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. She weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and measured 20 inches in length. She was welcomed home by one brother, Jordan, 19 months. Maternal grandparents are Mary and Jeff Humpage.

Paternal grandparents are David and Tracy Morrasy. Great-grandparent is Lois Humpage of Liberty Village in Peru.

Raiter Joshua and Elizabeth (Jeppson) Raiter of McNabb are the parents of a son born Oct. 24 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.

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Breakfast planned in Granville GRANVILLE — Sacred Heart Holy Name will serve pancakes and homemade sausage from 7 a.m. to noon Sunday, Nov. 11, at the Sacred Heart Church Hall in Granville. Sacred Heart Holy Name uses the profits for church and community

purposes. Homemade sausage will be available to take home. Sausage will be available at the Sacred Heart Church Hall in Granville after 2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 8. To order sausage, call Bob at 815993-6118 or Doug at 815-339-2631.

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Halloween fundraiser in Granville GRANVILLE — The annual Treats ... No Tricks Halloween Bash will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31. The event will be hosted by Mark Charbonneau of M.C. Con-

tracting at 131 Cleveland Circle in Granville. There will be free food for all and the donations raised will benefit the Illinois Valley Alzheimer’s Group, Inc.

Breakfast Nov. 5 — Cereal and toast, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk. Nov. 6 — Breakfast burrito or cereal, fruit, juice, milk. Nov. 7 — Pancake with syrup or cereal, fruit, juice, milk. Nov. 8 — Funnel cake or cereal, gogurt, fruit, juice, milk. Nov. 9 — Muffin or cereal, string cheese, fruit, juice, milk. Lunch Nov. 5 — Hot dog on bun, chips, baked beans, pears, milk. Nov. 6 — Cheeseburger on bun, pickles, oven fries, veggie sticks, juice, milk. Nov. 7 — Junior high/high school salad bar, elementary/primary - pizza, applesauce, fudge bar, milk; 2 p.m. dismissal. Nov. 8 — Pasta with meat sauce, garlic bread, green beans, peaches, milk. Nov. 9 — Chicken drummies, rice pilaf, corn, orange, milk. * All menus are subject to change.

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Stage 212 announces 2019 season LASALLE — Season tickets for Stage 212’s 2019 season are now on sale. The LaSalle theater group cooks up big laughs in winter with “Kitchen Witches,” the culinary-themed comedy by Caroline Smith, directed by Angie McKenzie. Spring covers a serious topic, bipolar disorder, in thought-provoking fashion with “Next to Normal,” the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning rock musical by Brian Yorkey and Tom Kitt, directed by Dave Roden. Summer heats up in classic fashion with the multiple Tony Award-winning “Hello, Dolly” the enduring and endearing musical by Jerry Herman and Michael Stewart, directed by Phil Grant and Neal Phelps. It’s no mystery where the laughs are in the fall as “The Game’s Afoot,” Ken Ludwig’s hilarious Sherlock Holmes themed comedic thriller, takes the stage, directed by Larry Kelsey.

Nov. 5 — Baked pork chop, au gratin potatoes, baked beans, apricots, wheat roll. Nov. 6 — Italian beef with cheese sandwich on sub roll, coleslaw, peas/ carrots, banana, dessert. Nov. 7 — Ham salad with wheat bread, cream of potato soup with crackers, pepper, tomato and onion in vinegar oil, carrot sticks, apples. Nov. 8 — Fried chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, buttered green beans, dinner roll with butter, pineapple, dessert. Nov. 9 — Baked fish, baked potato with butter and sour cream, mixed vegetables, applesauce, dinner roll. 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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Season tickets are $60, a nearly 15 percent savings over buying individual tickets. Season ticket holders are able to reserve individual seats before tickets go on sale to the general public. Angels start at $150. For their extra donation, an Angel receives two season subscriptions, has top priority when ordering tickets for any of the season’s shows and is acknowledged in each show program as a supporter of Stage 212. Tickets may be purchased by calling the Stage 212 box office at 815-2243025, by emailing stage212@att.net or by visiting www.stage212.org. Stage 212 is the Starved Rock area’s community theater and has presented nearly 200 productions since 1968. Persons with an interest in theatre, with or without previous experience, are encouraged to become involved in its projects. Volunteers are always welcome for stage, set, and house crews.

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ELECTION 2018 | PUTNAM COUNTY BOARD

Four candidates are in the running for three seats on the Putnam County Board in the Nov. 6 election.

Charles Lenkaitis Position for which you are running: Putnam County Board Town of residence: Hennepin Where you work now: Micro Technologies Age: 40 Education: Bachelor’s degree in Ag Leadership from University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Experience: I grew up in Granville on a small family dairy and crop farm. I went to Putnam County High School and then to IVCC and the U of I. After school, I worked in the dairy industry for GEA (Global Engineering Alliance). I worked in sales and business development for GEA dealerships across the United States for 10 years. Now with Micro Technologies, I cover the eastern United States as a professional development sales manager where I work with dairymen and veterinarians on solutions to make their businesses run more smoothly while utilizing technology to reduce bottlenecks. I’ve held many posi-

Steven O. Malavolti Position for which you are running: Putnam County Board Town of residence: Hennepin Where you work now: Full-time business owner, Industrial Semiconductor, Inc. Part-time adjunct faculty at IVCC for the past 10 years, teaching two to three nights per week. Part-time commercial cleaner — two to three nights a weeks. Administrative council chairman for the Hennepin United Methodist Church — eight years, with performance of duties one day per week. Commander for the Hennepin American Legion — four years, with performance of duties two days a month. Age: 53 Education: Associate of Science degree, Applied Associate of Science-Electronics degree, Industrial Electrician Certificate. Qualified home inspector, master training specialist and qualified instructor. Experience: Putnam County Board

Charles Lenkaitis, Steve Malavolti, Brad Popurella and Luke Holley filled out questionnaires and returned them to the Putnam

County Record for publication. The election is Tuesday, Nov. 6. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m.

tions on various boards and leadership teams throughout the years. What are your Top 3 goals, if you are elected: I’d like to focus on fiscal responsibility. It Charles Lenkaitis won’t be done overnight, and there will be tough decisions that have to be made. We can make them, together, and still be a progressive county. I feel like I could add some more leadership and accountability to the board. Not to say there isn’t leadership and accountability already on the board. Those are two attributes I’ve had my entire life, and I feel like they’re essential in both local and national government. I’ll listen to the people of the county and help lead the county forward. A long-term goal I have is to modernize the county board meetings in an effort to make them more transparent. Is there a way the county can improve its financial situation with-

out further increasing taxes on its already overburdened residents? First, we need to get our spending under control and work off of an operating budget, not just an appropriations budget. There are some overages that need to be looked at, and we can also look at consolidating departments and services within other governments. None of these will be easy fixes, but these are things that can be done before we ask the taxpayer to foot the bill. We need to do some heavy lifting. How can the county improve chances for further development in the Enterprise Zone despite the state’s unwelcoming business environment? Putnam County has always been in a great spot geographically with the infrastructure of the Illinois River, rail, Route 80, 180 and 39 within miles of its borders. We also have a workforce waiting to be developed into professionals. The youth of the county will always be its greatest attribute, and we need to help develop trade and professional skills in

our workforce to make the county more attractive to business development. Not just in trades, but we need to develop the technology sector. Why should voters cast their ballots for you: I grew up outside of Mark on a farm with my brothers Victor, Albert, Joseph and sister Helen and my parents Victor and Jane Lenkaitis. I learned many valuable lessons growing up on the farm. The most important lesson I learned from my parents and siblings was the value of hard work. Not just working hard, but doing the hard work the right way. I was lucky enough to marry my wife Jessica (Gonet) in 2010, and in 2015 we were able to move back to Putnam County and set our roots down in Hennepin Farms where we raise our three children Avery, Reese and Jennings. I worked for many years traveling the United States in an effort to someday move back to where I was raised and try to lend a hand to the county that gave me so much. I truly appreciate your consideration on Election Day.

member for four years, two years of which as county board chairman. What are your Top 3 goals, if you are elected: Number 1 goal is to Steve continue to stay on track Malavolti in reducing inefficient and wasteful spending, while working toward a balanced budget. In order to be truly fiscally responsible, one must always look at everything, including county manpower, payroll, health insurance cost, and thinking outside the box, no matter what. Change is hard, but in the end, the board must do what’s best for preserving the county services, weighing all aspects that are present. Every taxpayer and especially a business owner would do the same thing on what they have control of in spending versus incoming revenue. So must the county board, for which the only thing they can control is the budget. The second thing is to consolidate

programs and services wherever possible with other counties and other government bodies. This paradigm shift and outward thinking will reduce costs, improve inter-governmental relations, streamline efficiency, and utilize the county assets to the maximum benefit for the taxpayer, thus preserving the overall safety and county services to the residents and improving our way of life. Third, I’d like to see the formation of a Putnam County Fire Protection District using the taxes already collected for fire protection. Properly run, by a separate board of trustees, the county residents could ultimately end up having a fulltime fire department and EMS under one building with 24-hour response, while still using the volunteer fire departments as back-up and support. I’m willing to work with the village fire chiefs to see this happen. Is there a way the county can improve its financial situation without further increasing taxes on its already overburdened residents?

I hate increasing taxes. The voter is highly taxed as it is, I get it. Yet, I agreed to ask the county residents to see if they supported an increase in the general fund. If approved by voters, the funds will only allow the county to break even in finances. The county board will still need to be frugal in spending for future years. If the vote is NO, the next board members will need to look at everything again in the budget and try to balance it. Some people may not be happy with the decisions, nevertheless, it will have to done. Lastly, the county can always borrow money in a form of tax anticipation loans. This option, in my opinion, is the last resort, because the county becomes a slave to the lender. In the end, there are long days and difficult decisions ahead for county government. How can the county improve chances for further development in the Enterprise Zone despite the state’s unwelcoming business environment? See MALAVOLTI, Page 18

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ELECTION 2018 | PUTNAM COUNTY BOARD Brad Popurella Position for which you are running: Putnam County Board Town of residence: McNabb Where you work now: Popurella Law Office and Bureau County Public Defender’s Office Age: 42 Education: B.A. History, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Juris Doctorate – Northern Illinois University Experience: Fire chief, McNabb Fire Protection District, 2011-present; Granville Village attorney, 2014-present; Magnolia Village attorney, 2013-present What are your Top 3 goals, if you are elected: The first goal I have if elected is to take a fiscally conservative approach to the way the county board manages its finances. We need

Luke Holly Position for which you are running: Putnam County Board Town of residence: Rural Granville Where you work now: Self-employed farmer Age: 41 Education: Bachelor of Science degree, Iowa State, 1999 Experience: Current vice chairman of the county board, and I serve on several other local boards that deal with finan-

• MALAVOLTI Continued from Page 17 Staying active in providing an environment that’s friendly to business. Efforts include being proactive in county marketing by participating in the entities of the North Central Illinois Council of Governments (NCICG) and North Central Illinois Economic Development (NCIED)

to be much more aware of what is coming in and what is going out. Senseless spending should be stopped. My second goal is to promote the vast Brad Popurella resources of our county to make Putnam County more welcoming for businesses to locate here and employ our citizens. My third goal is to promote law enforcement and education for our children so that our kids will grow up in a safe and healthy environment. Is there a way the county can improve its financial situation without further increasing taxes on its already overburdened residents? I believe the current county board chairman has not provided the lead-

ership that’s needed in these tough financial times. Buying a $12,000 time clock for a courthouse that employs less than 20 hourly employees is a huge waste of resources. We cannot continue to ignore specific warnings from our auditors to increase income and/or decrease expenses. The county should be run more like a business, and that means not running at a loss. How can the county improve chances for further development in the Enterprise Zone despite the state’s unwelcoming business environment? We need to better trumpet all of the wonderful things that our county has to offer. The former LTV site is a perfect example of a location that can accommodate a business with access

to rails, interstates, and the Illinois River. We need to remind businesses of the high-quality workers that worked at the steel mill, and that this area can produce and promote high-quality materials. Why should voters cast their ballots for you: I have been able to work within budgets at the fire protection district and still provide services in a cost-effective manner. This includes purchasing new equipment to help better protect the public. Working with budgetary constraints is nothing new to me. We need to realize and recognize the outstanding police work that we have in this county. I hope to bring some fresh ideas and perspectives to the county board and to help make this county a great place to live for all and to raise our kids.

cial to historical parts of the county. What are your Top 3 goals, if you are elected: 1. To help to maintain Luke and improve public safety Holly in the county. 2. To make Putnam County a place where businesses want to locate and flourish. 3. To work with neighboring counties

to share resources. Is there a way the county can improve its financial situation without further increasing taxes on its already overburdened residents? We are working with every office of the county government to find spending cuts, but with declining revenue, it is going to be very difficult to maintain a balanced budget without having a tax increase. How can the county improve chances for further development

in the Enterprise Zone despite the state’s unwelcoming business environment? We are working with Kevin Lindeman of North Central Illinois Council of Governments and Ivan Baker from North Central Illinois Economic Development Corp. to promote the enterprise zone and attract businesses. Why should voters cast their ballots for you: I have a fair amount of common sense. Thank you for your vote!

along with the Marshal, Putnam, Stark County Stronger Economies Together (SET) programs and having accurate information on the associated web sites. These web sites show prospective developers that Putnam County and the Illinois Valley have highly skilled workers available for future industry to thrive. Why should voters cast their ballots for you: I seek re-election to the

county board this November. I’ve been on the board for four years with two years as chairman. I do the job freely with no reservation, because I said I would. Since June, at the beginning of the budget constraint, I’ve chosen not to be paid for regular and committee meetings. My drive is personal integrity and the core values I live by: honor, courage, and commitment. All who are

running for any elected position should possess the desire to sacrifice their time and be devoted to the oath they take. As far as I’m concerned, if someone commits to a slot on the ballot, he or she has made this choice, I hope. To me, party affiliation shouldn’t matter in county government. My time is busy in doing what is right for the county, because I care.

on topics covering horticulture/gardening and natural resources, and will take place on Saturday, Feb. 23, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This fun and educational day, which is open to the public, will also feature local vendors so that participants may shop during the seminar. Vendors are invited to participate in

this event to help stir up some winter business, as well as assist in making the seminar a success. Those interested in being a vendor for this event can register at https://go.illinois.edu/gardenvendor2018. A vendor registration fee of $20 is required, and includes one light breakfast and one lunch, as well as space inside of the IVCC Peter

Miller Community Technology Center. Registration will close Friday, Feb. 8, 2019. Space is limited. For more information, visit the registration link above, call the LaSalle County University of Illinois Extension office at 815-433-0707, or send an email to Extension Program Coordinator Meg Overocker at meo@illinois.edu.

IN BRIEF Vendors requested for spring seminar offered at IVCC OGLESBY — The University of Illinois Extension will be hosting a spring seminar titled “Gardeners and Naturalists — Growing Together” at the Illinois Valley Community College campus in Oglesby. The seminar will feature 16 sessions

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ore taxes, no matter how different or seemingly revolutionary, will not solve the problems plaguing Illinois government. Fixing our state’s problems — including reducing property taxes, addressing our pension liability and limiting the tremendous influence of one lawmaker elected by only a sliver of the state — requires structural reforms. There’s only one candidate in the race for Illinois governor who will fight for those reforms: Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner. Rauner’s first term in office did not live up to the high hopes that many – us included – had for change in Illinois. His 44-point Turnaround Agenda for Illinois went largely unachieved because state lawmakers, led by House

Speaker Michael Madigan, wanted nothing to do with it. This time, Rauner, 61, has simplified his message. He wants fair legislative maps to eliminate politicians’ ability to choose their voters. He wants term limits to prevent the rise of dominant career politicians such as Madigan. He wants property tax relief, through eliminating state mandates and empowering citizens to determine their property tax levies on a local basis, so that people stop leaving Illinois. Rauner has a vast personal fortune in the hundreds of millions, but this time he’s facing an even wealthier challenger in Democrat J.B. Pritzker, 53, whose personal fortune Forbes pegs at $3.2 billion. The centerpiece of Pritzker’s campaign is a graduated income

tax, details of which Pritzker scrupulously has avoided disclosing publicly. Although Pritzker has led some job-creation and public-improvement efforts, he never has held elective office, so it’s difficult to predict what kind of governor he would be. However, we think voters should be concerned anytime a politician promises to raise taxes without saying who, exactly, will pay more. In the case of Pritzker’s planned graduated income tax, it’s not clear how any plan would be implemented given that changing the taxing model would require a constitutional amendment. Pritzker’s contention is that the graduated tax would allow the state to provide more support for local school districts and would allow a property tax cut. But again, where

are the details? When it comes to taxes in Illinois, we’re done trusting elected officials to do the right thing. While Pritzker talks of raising taxes, Rauner talks of reforming the system. Efforts to change Springfield and Illinois so far have been met with resistance, but fundamental change never comes easy. Change will not come at all if voters hand more power to Madigan and the state Democratic machine. Illinois needs a governor who will fight hard for taxpayers against a legislative majority that has proved only too happy to increase fees and taxes rather than make tough decisions on spending. Illinois needs structural reforms to thrive. Rauner is the candidate we trust most to do that. Rauner is endorsed.

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tate Sen. Sue Rezin, a two-term incumbent Republican from Morris, is being challenged for her 38th District seat by Democrat Heidi Henry, of Marseilles, in the Tuesday, Nov. 6, election. Rezin believes compromise and a better business environment are key in helping solve Illinois’ budget issues, as well as helping lower property taxes. Businesses look at “predictability and stability,” two components now missing from state finances and operations, she said. “Our only answer has been to tax more. We need to freeze taxes, then take a breath and make changes,” she said. The revenue loss that would result from reduced taxes would be offset by revenue raised through a strengthened economy that would follow — revenue that could also help fund pensions. Henry, a newcomer to the political

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arena, says she knows firsthand the financial difficulties faced by Illinois residents, as she and her husband were swamped with debt from their son’s medical treatment. In relation, she says she’s “more like the people that live here.” A priority for Henry is addressing school funding, which she believes should not be so heavily supported by real estate taxes. A progressive tax is a way to bring “parity” to schools, she said, adding a 1 percent tax on an annual income of $78,000 is a good place to start. Rezin is opposed to a progressive tax, noting it would encourage more taxation. Tackling health care costs at the state level also is one of Henry’s priorities. While Illinois cannot afford universal health care, the creation of a bigger pool of insureds would reduce costs, she said. “Everyone is one disease, one heart attack away from bankruptcy,” she said.

As far as health care, Rezin says she’s not sure government is the answer, suggesting the private sector be more involved and prices kept transparent with Medicaid reform. The two candidates also differ on whether the minimum wage should be raised. Henry would like to see it gradually move to possibly $13 an hour — up from the current $8.25. She believes the increase wouldn’t hurt businesses, as workers would have more money to spend on products and services. Rezin says in her conversations with small business owners, they’ve told her they cannot afford a minimum wage increase. Both candidates are open to term limits. Henry says she’ll support them if constituents want them, but campaign finance reform is a more important issue to tackle. Rezin suggested starting with term limits for party leaders, such as Speaker of the House Mike Madigan, who has held the spot for decades.

Henry described her campaign as more of a “grass seeds” effort than a “grassroots,” noting she does not have deep connections to Springfield or the Democratic Party. While we commend Henry’s reasons for running, and she claims not to have close ties to Democrats now in Springfield, her political views mirror a traditional Democrat tax and spend approach — something not helpful to fixing Illinois’ significant problems. Rezin has a record of being able to work across party lines as well as roll up her sleeves and work directly with constituents on local issues, noting she’s “fiercely protective of my district.” She’s been instrumental in creating a flood advisory group to address local flooding issues, settling landfill issues in Sheridan and pushing to allow for a standalone emergency room in Streator. Those efforts put her ahead in this race. Rezin is endorsed.

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Kinzinger’s views are best fit for 16th District A

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dam Kinzinger is seeking a fifth term in Congress, his fourth representing the 16th Congressional District, which includes Bureau, LaSalle and Putnam counties. Kinzinger, a Channahon Republican, is a veteran of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. An early opponent of President Donald Trump, he says he now supports him unequivocally for another term. He is opposed by Democrat Sara Dady, a Rockford immigration attorney whose views stand in direct opposition in many cases: Dady supports a universal “Medicare for all” system while Kinzing-

er says it would be a disaster that would lead to long lines for health care. He has voted to repeal the Affordable Care Act because he says it has forced too many people to change doctors, lose health care plans, and buy high-deductible plans that are virtually useless in everyday situations. Kinzinger says his thinking has “evolved” on tariffs imposed on China, which he now supports because he says the country is ruthless in stealing American technology and in manipulating the market to keep out American goods. Dady says America’s farmers and manufacturers – especially smaller, family owned enterprises –

stand to be devastated by the trade war with China. In the final evaluation, Kinzinger’s positions best match those of the 16th District. Although he supports the trade skirmish with China that has put farmers at a disadvantage and could lead many to store their soybeans this season, he says that money from tariffs collected on Chinese goods can be used to support ag interests. In general, Kinzinger can be counted on to support measures that will foster American prosperity. He backed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which will make federal income tax filing simpler for thousands of people in the district; he also points to the GDP growth and

falling unemployment since the act was passed in December 2017 as evidence it is helping middle-class Americans. We’ve heard the repeated criticism from people who say Kinzinger is isolated from the district and reluctant to hold town hall meetings. However, this seems more like rhetoric than a reasonable criticism. Kinzinger has met with constituents during this election cycle and is of necessity out of the district at times because members of Congress have to be in Washington to vote. We think Kinzinger best matches with the views of the 16th District. He is endorsed.

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ntering the election season, the 76th District State House seat was coveted highly by both parties. When longtime Democrat Frank Mautino resigned in 2015 after serving two decades as state representative to become auditor general, the district, which both candidates agree splits down the middle, turned into a battleground for the parties, with each spending more than a million dollars in campaigning. What’s at stake for the power brokers in Chicago and Springfield is whether the Democrats gain four seats for a supermajority. Democrat Lance Yednock, a business representative for Local 150, is running against incumbent Republican Jerry Long, a former union truck driver. There was a flashpoint in this narrative, however. Following an investigation into a harassment complaint last month, the House Republican Organization withdrew its support from Long’s campaign and asked him to resign. Long refused, denying any wrongdoing. Although the state party will not share a report of its investigation that involved interviews with Long’s staff, a spokeswoman for

the state’s party said a witness corroborated with complaints made against Long. Perceived to have been an ally of Gov. Bruce Rauner when funding was flowing, Long has called the investigation a plot by the state GOP to remove him from office, because he became too contentious internally. What we know is Long has admitted to touching a staff member on her neck, acknowledging he could feel her stress. He has said it was no more than like touching a co-worker on the shoulder. He’s also said contact wasn’t common in their working relationship. Touching an employee in this manner is not OK, especially if a co-worker objects to it. Long should have admitted wrongdoing and apologized immediately. He issued an apology, but only two weeks after the incident, and has continued to call the allegations false. While we are working with limited information on this investigation, Long could have handled this incident with more respect for his staffer. It also doesn’t add up for the state GOP to walk away from Long in a highly coveted race after already investing more than $50,000, especially when his votes have been in-line with the party.

In the aftermath of the incident, Long has branded himself as an independent against tax increases, including a progressive tax, and believes the economy will grow once the state removes barriers, such as over regulation. He’s tried to pass bills that would ease school districts from having to follow unfunded mandates. He’s also against raising the minimum wage and legalizing recreational marijuana. His opponent Yednock is calling for middle-class tax reform in the shape of a progressive tax that asks millionaires and billionaires to pay more. He also wants a property tax freeze. He favors term limits across the board and is undecided on legalizing recreational marijuana. Regarding his current position as a business representative for Operating Engineers Local 150, he’s uncertain whether he would end his job, if elected. He said it would be a conversation he would have with his fellow union members after the election, but this should be decided before Election Day. While the area has a strong union population, the district needs to know if Yednock will represent the entire district, and not just union interests. Though he took a moder-

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ate tone during the interview with our editorial board, it’s difficult to feel comfortable with him as anything other than a hand-picked establishment candidate. Yednock avoided answering directly whether he supports Michael Madigan as speaker. Yednock said he will vote for any bill if it’s best for the district, even if it means disagreeing with his party, but the fact Yednock had to tiptoe around his answer on voting for Madigan for speaker of the House is a sign of the control Madigan has. We respect both candidates for running, but we believe each has shown qualities that are not in the best interest of our district. We cannot in good conscience endorse Long with the allegations against him. Long has been disavowed by his party; if elected, he will be an ineffective representative. However, Yednock does not match with the values we generally look for in candidates nor does he have a track record that would add more perspective that might make us consider a broader range of issues. Yednock will support a continuation of the policies that are driving the state closer and closer to financial ruin. We give no endorsement.

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Putnam County’s Madelyn Dzierzynski passes up this short shot sent over by Eureka during the Lady Panthers’ loss on Oct. 23 in the Granville 2A Regional.

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GRANVILLE — Putnam County lost to number one seeded Eureka on Oct. 23 in the IHSA Class 2A Regional in Granville, 25-11 and 25-13. The squad’s final season record is 18-17-1. Madison Solomon had eight assists, six digs, one kill and one service point. Lindsey DiazDeLeon had four service points, four digs, three kills and one block. Skylar Grevengoed had four digs, two service points, one kill and one block. Kenzie Edens had two digs. Avery Lamis had two kills. Morgan Hundley had two kills. Megan Wiesbrock had one kill. Savannah Tucker had one service point. Putnam County defeats Hall Putnam County beat Hall in three sets Oct. 22. 25-27, 25-15 and 25-12. Solomon had 24 assists, 11 service points, five digs, three service aces and two kills. Dzierzynski had 11 service points, eight digs and one service ace. DiazDeLeon had nine service points, nine digs, six kills and one service ace. Tucker had nine service points and two digs. Greengoed had seven digs, five kills, four service points and one service ace. Wiesbrock had seven kills, five service points and three digs. Hundley had five kills and one block. Lamis had two digs Putnam County’s Skylar Grevengoed makes a kill during the Granville 2A Regional title loss to Eureka. and one kill. Edens had one dig.

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Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15- December 7. Each year, Medicare beneﬁciaries should review available Part D plans to ensure they have the best plan for their needs. The Putnam County Community Center has Medicare counselors available to take appointments Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 2 PM. Call 1(815) 339-2711 or 1(800) 757-4579 to make an appointment.

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Putnam County’s Madison Solomon sets up Morgan Hundley for the kill during the Hall match at the Granville 2A Regional.

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PUTNAM COUNTY COMMUNITY CENTER 128 First St. Standard, IL 61363 (815)339-2711 or (800) 757-4579 www.pcaservices.org

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Granville-Hennepin Fire Prot. Dist. Budget & Appropriation Ordinancefor the 7/1/2018 -6/30/2019 Fiscal Year Recitals A. The Board of Trustees of the Granville-Hennepin Fire Prot. Dist., Putnam Co., IL (the “District”), has prepared a tentative Budget & Annual Appropriation Ordinance (the “Ordinance”) & made the Ordinance 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 pm on 9-20-2018, notice of which hearing was given as required by law.It is hereby ordained: 1. July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019 is declared to be the District's fiscal year (the “Fiscal Year”). 2. The following budget contains a statement of the cash on hand at the Fiscal Year beginning, estimates of the cash expected to be received & expended, & a statement of the estimated cash to be on hand at the Fiscal Year end. Estimated Income 18-19 Est. Cash on Hand July 1 377,787 19,000 Replacement Tax Interest 175 4,000 Foreign Fire Ins. Tax 336,275 Real Estate Taxes Sale of equipment 0 Grants 0 Refund 0 Miscellaneous 500 Total Income 359,950 Appropriations 18-19 Approp. Office Supplies & Postage 1,000 Printing & Publication 750 Travel & Meals 1,500 500 Trustee Education Dues/Subscriptions 1,200 Legal Services 4,000 Audit & Accounting Expense 750 Operational Expenses 12,000 Trustee Salaries 1,500 Fire Chief Compensation 1,200 Recording Sec'y/Bookkeeper 3,500 Dispatch 1,000 Granville Station-Gas & Electric 6,000 Granville Station-Telephone 500 Granville Station- Internet 1,000 Hennepin Station-Gas & Electric 5,000 Hennepin Station-Telephone 1,100 Hennepin Station-Internet 0 Granville Station-Repairs & Maint. 6,000 Hennepin Station-Repairs & Maint. 5,000 Hennepin Station - Capital Improvements 0 Fuel for Apparatus & Mobile Equip 5,000 15,000 Truck Maintenance & Repairs Equipment Maintenance & Repairs 10,000 Equipment Purchases-Aux. Firefighting 25,000 Equipment Purchases-SCBA & PPE 35,000 6,000 First Responder Supplies Radio/Pager Maintenance & Repairs 3,000 Apparatus Purchase 250,000 Equip. Purchases Radio/Pager/Comm. 7,500 Accumulation of funds per 70 ILCS 704/14 250,000 Physicals & Employment Screening 5,000 Firefighter Recruitment & Retention 5,000 Firefighter Training & related travel 10,000 Fire Prevention Educ. 2,000 Miscellaneous 10,000 Total Corporate Fund 692,000 Insurance of all types, incl. Workers' Comp. 30,000 Total Insurance Fund 30,000 Total Corporate Fund 692,000 Total Insurance Fund 30,000 722,000 Total Appropriation Summary 18-19 Approp Cash on Hand 7/1 377,787 Total Income 359,950 722,000 Less Estimated Expenses Estimated Balance at Year End 15,737 3.The foregoing sums are appropriated for the purposes specified for the Fiscal Year. 4. The funds derived from sources other than the prior year's tax levy may be allotted by the Trustees to such appropriations & in such amount, respectively, as the Trustees 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 District's Trustees on 9-20-2018, by roll call vote: Ayes: Brown, Haun, Holmbeck Nays: None. /s/Larry Brown, President Attest: /s/ John Holmbeck, Secretary October 31, 2018

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The Village of McNabb Board of Trustees has available (3) VillageTrustee positions yr term) and (1) Village Trustee position (2 yrunexpired term) for the April 2, 2019 Consolidated Election. The petitions may be obtained from Patricia Harrison, Village Clerk at (815)488-2806. The filing period is December 10, 2018 through December 17, 2018. October 31, 2018

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ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE The undersigned person or persons do hereby certify that our business is or is to be conducted or transacted under the name of Midwest Genetics that its location is or will be 8474 N. 820th Ave in the Hennepin in the County of Putnam, State of Illinois, and that the true or real full name or names of the person or persons owning, conducting or transacting the same with the post office address or address of said person or persons is as shown below. Timothy C. Heckman, 8474 N. 820th Ave., Hennepin. Dated October 23, 2018 Daniel S. Kuhn Putnam County Clerk October 31, November 7, 14, 2018

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS PUTNAM COUNTY-ILLINOIS CITIBANK, N.A., NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE OF NRZ PASS-THROUGH TRUST VI, PLAINTIFF, VS. MICHAEL E HAIG; VILLAGE OF MARK, DEFENDANTS. 2018CH1 114 SOUTH MILWAUKEE STREET MARK, IL 61340 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on August 23, 2018, Sheriff of Putnam County will on November 15, 2018, in Putnam County Courthouse 4th Street., Hennepin, IL 61327, at 9:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Putnam, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 02-00-086-100, 02-00-086-090 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 114 South Milwaukee Street Mark, IL 61340 Description of Improvements: single family frame det 2 car garage The Judgment amount was $77,635.66. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file# 264993 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I3101804 October 24,31, November 7, 2018

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN PROBATEESTATE OF LLOYD L. SMITH, Deceased NO. 2018-P-16 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Lloyd L. Smith. Letters of Office were issued on August 16, 2018, to Michael C. Millea, 10220 Culver Blvd, Suite 201, Culver City, CA 90232 and Wendy Barba, 10220 Culver Blvd, Suite 201, Culver City, CA 90232 as Independent Executors, whose attorneys are Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois 61356. Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk, Putnam County Courthouse, Hennepin, Illinois 61327, or with the representative, or both, on or before May 2, 2019 or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed by that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk are to be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Dated this 17th day of October, 2018. /s/ Cathy Oliveri Putnam County Circuit Clerk MICHAEL L. ENGLISH ARDC #3126742 RUSSELL, ENGLISH, SCOMA & BENEKE, P.C. Ten Park Avenue West Princeton, IL 61356 Phone: (815) 875-4555 menglish@resblaw.com October 24, 31, November 7, 2018

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS PUTNAM COUNTY-ILLINOIS CITIBANK, N.A., NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE OF NRZ PASS-THROUGH TRUST VI, PLAINTIFF, VS. MICHAEL E HAIG; VILLAGE OF MARK, DEFENDANTS. 2018CH1 114 SOUTH MILWAUKEE STREET MARK, IL 61340 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on August 23, 2018, Sheriff of Putnam County will on November 15, 2018, in Putnam County Courthouse 4th Street., Hennepin, IL 61327, at 9:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Putnam, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOTS SIXTY-FOUR (64) AND SIXTY-FIVE (65) IN THE ORIGINAL VILLAGE OF MARK, EXCEPT COAL AND MINERALS AND THE RIGHT TO MINE AND REMOVE THE SAME AS HERETOFORE SEVERED FROM THE FEE THEREOF, SITUATED IN PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 02-00-086-100, 02-00-086-090 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 114 South Milwaukee Street Mark, IL 61340 Description of Improvements: single family frame det 2 car garage The Judgment amount was $77,635.66. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file# 264993 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I3101804 October 24, 31, November 7, 2018

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Annual Statement: Receipts & Disbursements Granville-Hennepin Fire Prot. Dist., Putnam Co., IL The following statement shows the amount of funds received & expended on behalf of the District during the fiscal year starting 7/1/2017 & ending 6/30/ 2018.Receipt Summary: Property Tax: 320,389.23; Replacement Tax: 19,763.79; Foreign Fire Ins. (2% fund): 4,344.08; Interest: 341.90; Misc. under $500.00: 1,854.00. Total Receipts: $346,693.00Disbursement Summary: McNeil & Co., Inc: 20,371.00; MES, Inc.: 17,315.31; Hennepin Fire Dept.: 10,138.97; Ameren IL: 9,106.19; Granville Fire Dept.: 6,883.38; CIES: 4,588.19; McLean Co. Area EMS: 3,364.48; D. Brown: 3,309.97; Bernardi?s: 3,069.05; all other disbursements less than $2,500: 37,567.06. Total Disbursements: $115,713.60Compensation Summary: Trustees Brown, Holmbeck, Haun: $500.00 each. Total Comp.: $1,500.00Statement Of Condition: Beginning Balance: $ 148,465.98 Revenues: $ 346,693.00 - Expenditures $ -115,713.60 - Compensation: $ -1,500.00 Ending Balance: $ 377,945.38 State of IL SS. Putnam Co. John Holmbeck on oath states he is the Treasurer of the Granville-Hennepin Fire Prot. Dist. & the above is a correct statement of the amount of public funds received & expended by him on behalf of the District during the fiscal year./s/ John Holmbeck October 31, 2018

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Complete forms soon to get Christmas baskets Families wishing to receive a basket need to fill out, return forms by Sunday, Nov. 11 GRANVILLE — The Putnam County Food Pantry, in cooperation with local schools, organizations and churches, will again be preparing Christmas baskets for Putnam County families in need. The baskets will contain the makings of a Christmas breakfast and dinner, toys and clothes for the children, and gifts for senior citizens. The baskets will be ready for pickup between

8 and 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15 in Bonnuchi Hall at the Granville United Church of Christ, upstairs from the food pantry. All families wishing to receive a basket must complete and return the request form or call Gayle Reno at 815-866-6484 by Sunday, Nov. 11. Participants are asked to please include a specific wish list for your children, including what type and names of books, music, activities, toys, or jewelry they like, and specify if

their ears are pierced or not. Forms are also available at the food pantry for clients who receive food on Saturday mornings. Please don’t fill out duplicate forms. Regular clients of the pantry won’t receive a basket unless a form is completed. Baskets will be delivered only to those who are shut-in or have no access to transportation. Deliveries will be made the morning of Dec. 15.

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Our Family Sliced Bacon lb...................................$3.99 America's Cut Pork Chops lb ..............................$2.99 Open Acres Whole Fryers lb ...................................99¢ Ball Park Hot Dogs 15oz......................................$1.99

FROZEN FOOD Our Family Ice Cream Squares 59oz.....................2/$5 Louisa's Meat Ravs lb..........................................$3.99

Our Family Garlic Toast 12oz.................................2/$4

Our Family String Twist Cheese 12oz..................$2.99

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Charmin Essential Double Roll Bath Tissue $ 99 12 Roll

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Tray Pak Boneless Chicken Thighs lb .................$1.99

OUR FAMILY FROSTED FLAKES, HONEY NUT OATS, FROSTED WHEAT, CRISPY RICE CEREALS 12-18 OZ

ST. LOUIS STYLE PORK RIBS

Limit 2 With Coupon and $15 Order

DAIRY Our Family Shredded and Chunks Cheese 8oz ...3/$5 Land Lakes Cottage Cheese 22oz ........................2/$5 Simply Lemonade or Fruit Punch 52oz ................2/$5

PUB SHOPPE Miller Lite Beer 24pk Cans.................................$15.99 Nikolai Vodka 750ml.............................................$7.99

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