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Putnam County High School teacher Matt Gimbal was recently awarded a $729 grant from the Illinois Retired Teachers Association. Gimbal said he’ll be using the funds to purchase new regional world maps for his history and geography classes. He also thanked Annette Davis, of the school’s media center, for her help with writing the successful grant proposal. Pictured are Superintendent Carl Carlson (from left); PCHS Assistant Principal Chris Newsome; Katie Grumbine, chairwoman of the M-P Retired Teachers Association; Gimbal; and Mary Crook, of the M-P Retired Teachers Association.

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Henderson trial date still set for Dec. 17 Defense unaware if suspect will take the stand during trial BY DAVE COOK news@putnamcountyrecord.com HENNEPIN — In a Nov. 1 status hearing lasting about a minute in Putnam County Court, the defense attorney for murder suspect Richard A. Henderson told the judge pre-trial motions would be filed by Nov. 6. Henderson, 26, of Standard is accused in the January killing of a 16-year-old Bureau County girl. He previously decided to waive his right to a jury trial and will have his fate decided by Judge Stephen A. Kouri during a bench trial scheduled to begin Dec. 17. Henderson faces charges of three counts of murder for the stabbing

death of Diamond Bradley, of Spring Valley. She was last seen by her family on Jan. 23, was reported missing the next day, and her body was found along a rural Putnam County road on Jan. 27. Henderson was taken into custody on Feb. 5 after investigators linked him to Bradley through interviews, surveillance footage, and cell phone data. A motions hearing was set for 10 a.m. on Nov. 21. While Public Defender Roger Bolin didn’t elaborate, he did say after the hearing that a few pre-trial motions will likely be filed and that he had recently received additional evidence to review. He also said he didn’t know whether Henderson would take the stand during his trial. Putnam County State’s Attorney Christina Judd-Mennie said, “We’re ready,” when asked about the state’s case against Henderson. The prosecution has previously stated it had

an “abundance of evidence.” Both the prosecution and the defense are expecting the trial to last only three or four days. Henderson was initially charged with concealment of a homicidal death, a Class 3 felony with a sentencing range of two to five years. However, Bolin successfully got that charge dropped during a Sept. 6 status hearing. Bolin argued the 120-day limit of the Speedy Trial Act has been exceeded, and Judd-Mennie agreed to drop the charge to focus on the murder charges. The three additional first-degree murder charges were entered on Aug. 30, and each carries concurrent $1 million bonds with 10 percent to apply. If convicted, Henderson faces 20 years to life in prison with each felony charge, and would have to serve 100 percent of his sentence. Henderson previously entered pleas of not guilty on all counts.

Tuesday, Nov. 30. Then the prosecution will have until Jan. 4 to respond, if the timeline is kept. Andersen, 68, of Standard was sentenced Aug. 24 to 60 years in prison for the murder. He also was found guilty of concealment of a homicidal

death during his two-week trial in July. He received an additional concurrent sentence of five years in prison for that crime. Andersen is being held at Stateville Correctional Center. — By Derek Barichello, Shaw Media

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‘Students are moving in the right direction’ Putnam County’s 2018 Illinois Report Card results released BY DAVE COOK news@putnamcountyrecord.com GRANVILLE — The Illinois State Board of Education has released the 2018 Illinois Report Card information for the Putnam County School District. Each of the district’s four schools earned a “Commendable” designation. Commendable schools are those that have no underperforming student groups, a graduation rate greater than 67 percent (Putnam County has an 85 percent graduation rate), and whose performance is not in the top 10 percent statewide. Funding for PC schools is at 93 percent of the state’s target minimum needed to provide a high-quality education. “The changes in funding for schools haven’t affected our district as much as it may have for other districts,” Superintendent Carl Carlson said. “We’re so close to our adequacy target at 93 percent that we don’t see a large amount of additional new dollars flowing. We continue to responsibly utilize our local capacity to offer the best programming we can for our students,” he said. Carlson said the district’s admin-

istrative team reviews the results each year so they can then assess the next steps needed for improvements. This year the ISBE expanded the number of indicators used to Carl Carlson demonstrate a deeper Putnam look into each district’s County School success. Some tradi- superintendent tional indicators, such as the PARCC testing for grades 3-8, shows mixed results. “Our district philosophy is to look at the top three categories, which include meeting, exceeding, and approaching. When you view that numerically across the subjects and grade levels, we’re at or above the state average in numerous areas,” Carlson said. For example, grade 11 SAT results show that using all three categories in the English Language Arts that PC is at 78 percent versus the 75 percent state average. In Grade 11 SAT Math, PC is at 64 percent versus the 66 percent state average. Eighty-two percent of PC graduates are enrolled in either a two- or four-year college within 16 months of their graduation. “This demonstrates students are moving in the right direction and showing growth annually. This also reaffirms the time spent on curriculum review, collaborating with staff across grade levels, monitoring data over the course of the year, and providing a rigorous curriculum are

all important components,” Carlson said. He added a critical factor that often gets overlooked is student engagement while being assessed. “It’s very important all our students continue to give their best effort so we get an accurate measurement,” he said. He also pointed out the reason that PC’s “9th Grade on Track” statistic shows a lower rating than last year. Each year the state uploads data from each student management system and translates that information into statistics. “Unfortunately, the state pulled this information from our system, but it was translated improperly due to confusion on the number of credits earned each semester. The current report card shows our rate at 78 percent, but realistically when comparing actual credits earned, our number is 86 percent ‘on track,’ which is right on pace with the state average,” Carlson said. He added that Putnam County takes a team approach in providing the best possible educational opportunities for students, and that there are a lot of moving parts to coordinate in raising student achievement levels. “This ranges from student and parental support of the schools, the administration and staff continually analyzing our curriculum to maintain high expectations and rigor to provide the necessary supports along the way, and ultimately

the celebration of success.” he said. The average class size in Putnam County is 15 students, lower than the statewide average of 20 per class. The local district has a 2018 enrollment of 288 students, which is only one less than in 2014. Of those students, 36.5 percent are in families receiving public aid, living in substitute care, or eligible to receive free or reduced price lunches. This is a 3 percentage point increase from 2014, but lower than the state average of 49 percent. PC students are also more physically active than those statewide. Local students receive 5 days a week of physical education compared to the state’s average of only 3 days per week. Fifteen percent of PC students receive special education and individualized education programs. “The one philosophy I like to share, when asked to examine or provide feedback on these types of statistics, is that our students are more than just a number. There’s always a deeper story behind that number. We want to make sure students understand the importance and need to be actively involved in their learning,” Carlson said. The local district has 69 full-time educators. 62.3 percent of those have a bachelor’s degree and 37.7 percent have earned a master’s degree or higher; 98 percent have been rated by the state as “proficient” or “excellent.”

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GRANVILLE’S HALLOWEEN PARADE Among the communities of Putnam County, the village of Granville takes top honors at Halloween, beginning with a parade that’s led by the police and fire departments, which marches up McCoy Street and ends in Hopkins Park. The costumed revelers then enjoy free hot dogs, chili, drinks, treats, crafts, photo opportunities and socializing before they head into the night for some classic trick-ortreating.

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The identities of many of the masked remain unknown, but pictured in the accompanying photo package are Julie Zuniga as “The Two-Headed Woman,” sisters Chloe and Mylee Christiansen as a quarter and a gumball machine, Peyton Zolo as an Oompa Loompa, Harper Heuser as a witch, and Sienna Wright as a baby skunk.

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Marini: Bridge a link to commerce, jobs, emergency aid and families BY GOLDIE RAPP news@putnamcountyrecord.com SPRING VALLEY — The new Spring Valley bridge, which links Putnam County to Bureau County’s second largest city, symbolizes much more than just eight spans of concrete across the Illinois River. With its new name, the Illinois Valley Veterans Memorial Bridge, the structure embodies an unwavering, strong and unyielding veteran. “It’s very name stands as a promise kept by our veterans to you as a citizen of the state of Illinois,” said Scott Buennenmeyer, 9th District Regional Commander of the VFW, during the dedication ceremony for the new Spring Valley bridge on Nov. 1. “There will be a lot of maintenance done over the lifetime of this bridge. Make sure it doesn’t decay, make sure it doesn’t weaken, and make sure it’s protected. So should it be with our veterans,” he said. The ceremony, held at Spring Valley Boat Club, brought together Spring Valley officials, engineers and construction crew members who were instrumental in the bridge project, state representatives, members of the Spring Valley VFW, color guard members of Dominic O’Berto Post 182 American Legion, and even two Spring Valley residents, Eva Pienta and Jane Kunkel, who were both present at the dedication

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Members of the Spring Valley VFW and Dominic O’Berto Post 182 American Legion pose for a photo near the new Illinois Valley Veterans Memorial Bridge in Spring Valley on Nov. 1, after a dedication ceremony at the Spring Valley Boat Club. Spring Valley Mayor Walt Marini called the structure, which links Spring Valley and Putnam County, “a great tribute to our veterans.” ceremony for the old Spring Valley bridge in September 1937. Spring Valley Mayor Walt Marini said, “The Illinois Valley Veterans Memorial Bridge means everything to our community. “In simple terms, a bridge is a structure that connects two things. However, the bridge we’re here to dedicate means so much more. It is a means of bringing people to their places of employment, customers to places of business and service, emergency personnel to the aid of victims, and friends and family to each other. People connecting with people.” When construction of the bridge was taking place, three members of the Spring Valley VFW Post 3666 —Jim Taylor, Blair Tiger and Dan Savitch — approached state Sen. Sue Rezin and former state Rep. Andy Skoog and suggested the

bridge be named in recognition of the efforts and sacrifices made by the Illinois veterans and their service to the country. The idea was well received, and on Thursday, Rezin said she was honored to have worked on the bill with Skoog to get the name approved. “It’s only fitting to have this ribbon cutting very close to Veterans Day. Veterans in the state of Illinois are somebody both parties support. We need to make sure we continue to honor you,” she said. The new structure provides improved safety, traffic flow and access for vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists. Joe Wick, project implementation engineer for Illinois Department of Transportation, recognized his team who helped oversee the day-today operations of the construction. Tony Frazzini, project manager

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Eli Postula working to become Eagle Scout Wood duck nesting boxes are his project GRANVILLE — Eli Postula is currently working toward the rank of Eagle Scout. He is a member of the Boy Scout Troop 1093 from Granville. For his Eagle Scout project, Postu-

• SCHOOL Continued from Page 4 The average number of students per teacher in PC is 15:1, lower than the state average of 19:1. The certified staff to student ratio in the PC District is 8:1. Putnam County offers its students 22 academic courses, 13 career development courses or programs, and 15

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la led a team that built and installed wood duck nesting boxes for the Putnam County Conservation District. Two of the nesting boxes were placed at the natural lands area. Three additional nesting boxes were placed at Lake Senachwine. Funding for the project came from money earned and saved by Postula. The project took a total of 104 work hours.

athletic programs. “Based on our overall results, I’m extremely pleased with the efforts of everyone involved. As a school district, we’ll continue to work at improving our educational service that prepares our students with the ability to be competitive and successful,” Carlson said. For more information about the Illinois Report Card, visit www.illinoisreportcard.com.

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Susan Glassman, a nutrition and wellness educator with the U of I Extension, recently visited the Putnam County Community Center to host a program on soups. Glassman reviewed the basic types of the popular wintertime comfort food, as well as how to adapt them for a variety of needs. on commonly used ingredients. She said rinsing canned vegetables can reduce their sodium content by up to 40 percent, and that as long as a soup is broth or tomato-based, its calorie count will remain reasonable. “But all of that changes, though, once you begin talking about creambased soups,” she said. “One cup of light whipping cream is 698 calories, and the same amount of half-andhalf adds more than 300 calories.” By comparison, one cup of stewed tomatoes adds only 66 calories, and chicken broth adds 25. Fat content is also greatly changed depending on your soup’s base. That same cup of whipping cream provides 74 grams

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of fat compared to approximately 1 gram for broths. “Using evaporated skim milk will give your soup the creamy taste and texture you desire, but without all the calories and fat,” Glassman said. Once the soups are ready to serve, Glassman shared the power a good garnish can create.

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Servings: 8 (one-cup servings) Ingredients: 1 cup of chopped carrots 3/4 cup of diced celery 1 medium diced onion 6 cups of cubed butternut squash (about one large squash) 2 tablespoons of olive oil 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder 1 teaspoon of crushed thyme 1 teaspoon of crushed sage 1 teaspoon of rosemary 1/2 teaspoon of fennel seeds 6 cups of chicken or vegetable stock (48oz. package) Directions 1. Wash butternut squash with cold running water. Remove squash skin using a vegetable peeler. Cut and remove the seeds. Cut squash into cubes. 2. In a 6-8 quart soup pot, heat oil. Add onion and saute until caramelized, then layer carrots and celery over the onion, stirring until tender. Sprinkle in the spices, saute until the ingredients are combined and enjoy their aroma. 3. Add squash cubes and toss the vegetable mixture together. Cover with the chicken or vegetable stock. Cover and simmer until tender (approximately 30 minutes). Taste, and salt as needed. 4. Using an immersion blender, blend soup until smooth and creamy. If using a regular blender, let soup cool and blend three cups at a time. Garnish ideas: Pepitas, goat cheese, dried cranberries, chopped apple, homemade croutons or toasted wheat bread, a dollop of sour cream or heavy cream, in moderation, cracked pepper, freshly chopped sage, toasted walnuts. Source: U of I Extension

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Tips for a successful soup • Don’t compromise on quality; lackluster ingredients will make a lackluster soup. • Saute vegetables in butter or oil before adding them to soup. This seals in their flavor and keeps them firm. Give onions a little extra time because slow cooking brings out their natural sweetness. • You can make a good soup with water, but a rich, homemade stock will add a depth of flavor that water can’t duplicate. • Most soups (with the exception of delicate, fresh fruit soups) improve with age and can be made a day or two in advance. Leftovers can also freeze well. • It’s easy to de-fat soup if it’s chilled first. The fat will solidify on top and can be

easily removed with a spoon. • To guard against burns, allow hot soup to cool slightly before pureeing. • Leftovers make terrific soups. Saute aromatic vegetables, such as onions, carrots and garlic in oil or butter, adding bite-sized pieces of leftover meats, along with a little stock or milk, and simmer until flavorful. • To ensure soups arrive at the table piping hot, serve them in tureens, lidded bowls or well-heated cups. • For a rich brown color, brown meat carefully. Commercial coloring can also be used. • Add a little bouillon to cream soup or a weak homemade stock to increase flavor. • Always check the sodium content of your broth and add seasonings as needed. Source: U of I Extension

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. Don’t forget: Bring in your old Medicare card to shred and we’ll laminate your new one! The Putnam County Community Center is a certified SHIP (Senior Health Insurance Program) site. PUTNAM COUNTY COMMUNITY CENTER 128 First St. Standard, IL 61363 (815)339-2711 or (800) 757-4579 www.pcaservices.org

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“Garnishes are where you can show your creativity and personality, and when we’re cooking for others, we want to show our best,” she said. She had prepared a butternut squash soup to share with those attending her program, and offered a variety of garnishes to sample with it, including dried cranberries, feta cheese, minced herbs, croutons and more. She also encouraged home cooks to not be afraid to experiment with the unusual. After enjoying a bowl of soup, Hennepin resident Pauline Marchiori

shared what she enjoyed about the program. “This was my first time here, and it was very warm and had a nice sense of togetherness. My favorite soup is homemade vegetable, but the squash soup we sampled was delicious,” she said. “I liked that we learned how to substitute ingredients to make it healthier and also how to saute vegetables in olive oil to seal in their flavor,” JoAnne Walden of Cedar Point said. For more information about the U of I Extension’s Nutrition and Wellness programs, visit www.web. extension.illinois.edu/state/nutrition. For more information about the PCCC, visit www.pcaservices.org or call 815-339-2711.

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On Oct. 30, Granville Cemetery Board members and their guests held a retirement dinner for Arch Hopkins at the Liberty Family Restaurant in Peru. Joining the board in 1989, Hopkins served as the chair of the Finance Committee. Presenting Hopkins with a plaque of appreciation was President John Holmbeck. Also in attendance were board members Jack Ossola, Donald Naumann, Richard Fiedler, James Barnes, Robert Steele and Barbara Kessler, as well as the new member to the board, Michael Gonet. The cemetery has been in existence since 1863 and is totally not-for-profit.

Mr. and Mrs. John Sandberg of McNabb will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. John Sandberg and the former Trudy Capponi were married June 1, 1968, at St. Ann’s Church in Toluca. They are the parents of three children, Sean (Cherie) Sandberg of McNabb, Traci (Richard) Presthus of Pekin and Ryan (Brandy) Sandberg of McNabb. They also have eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The couple will be honored during a open house 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.

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MAGNOLIA — Magnolia American Legion Post 254 will have its annual chicken dinner and turkey and ham distribution Saturday, Nov. 10 at the Magnolia Fire Station.

Serving for this all-you-can-eat dinner will begin at 5 p.m. Tickets are $9 for adults, $5 for ages 6-12 and free for those 5 and under.

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Quilter’s guild will meet Nov. 14 HENRY — The Marshall-Putnam Quilter’s Guild will hold its regular monthly meeting at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, at the Henry United Presbyterian Church. After the business meeting, the program, “My Favorite Things,” will be given by Peddler’s Way Quilt Shop in Washington, Ill.

Guests are always welcome for a small fee. The workshop that morning is being given by Susan Knapp of The Quilt Branch. You have to have already signed up. It will begin at 9 a.m. Participants should be there a little early so that it can be started on time. Lunch is on your own.

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Stage 212’s 50th anniversary season will conclude with ‘White Christmas’ LASALLE — Stage 212’s 50th anniversary season will conclude with a taste of the holidays as “White Christmas” takes the stage. An adaptation of the delightful movie musical by David Ives and Paul Blake, with songs by Irving Berlin, “White Christmas” tells the story of two successful song-anddance men who fall in love with a pair of beautiful sisters while struggling to save the fading Vermont inn owned by their former commanding general. Appearing in “White Christmas” are Phil Grant as Bob Wallace, Kyle Showen as Phil Davis, Michele McClane as Betty Haynes, Mary Rose Prosinski as Judy Haynes, Joel Stevenor as General Waverly, Melanie Maskel as Martha Watson, Nora Maier as Susan Waverly, Doug Bartelt as Ralph Sheldrake, Christin Mitchell as Rita, Grace McCormick as Rhoda, Andrew Paden as Ezekiel Foster and Reid Tomasson as Mike, the stage manager. Featured in the ensemble are Doug Bartelt, Robert Malerk, Alexa Dawson, Caryn Brown, Jennifer Rexius, Vicky Bickel, Karen Leifheit and Yvette Lucas. Featured in the “Chorus Kids” dance ensemble are Reid Tomasson, Isaac Alvarado, Nick Hancock, Andrew Paden, Trenton McKinnie, Grace McCormick, Allesyn Wilke, Adrienne VanHorn, Savarah Summers and Christin Mitchell Featured in the children’s choir

are Lainey Johns, Kelsey Frederick, Lindsey Fabris, Ella Johns, Zoe Kidd, Max Wertz, Emily Kmetz, Ava Stone and Andrew Beer. The production staff includes director/costumer Abby Bertrand, producer Ellen Marincic, music director Megan Cullinan, choreographer Tori Duttlinger, co-stage managers Perla Escatel and Luiz Guzman, set builders Cory Tomasson, Tony Christopherson and Scot Smigel, scenic painter Kelsi Ryan, costumers Phil Grant, Kyle Showen, Pam Haughawout and Joel Stevenor, prop coordinators Mary Mauck and Kenn Gubitz, sound operators Kyle Foley and Zoe Piano, lighting designer Yvette Lucas, light operator Brian Brown, spotlight operators Amy Lund and Tea Lamboley and stagehands Lexy Kessel and Jake Haegele. “White Christmas” will be presented Nov. 29 and 30, Dec. 1 (two performances), 2, 7, 8 and 9 at Stage 212, 700 First St., LaSalle. Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday matinees begin at 2 p.m. Tickets will be available to the general public for $20 each beginning Nov. 12, and may be purchased by visiting the box office on Monday from 4 to 6 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon, or by calling 815-224-3025 during the same hours. Tickets may also be purchased online by visiting www. stage212.org.

Breakfast Nov. 12 — Waffle with syrup or cereal, gogurt, fruit, juice, milk. Nov. 13 — Breakfast sandwich or cereal, fruit, juice, milk. Nov. 14 — Doughnut or cereal, string cheese, fruit, juice, milk. Nov. 15 — Egg patty and toast or cereal, fruit, juice, milk. Nov. 16 — Toaster pastry or cereal, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk. Lunch Nov. 12 — Barbecue rib on bun, mixed vegetables, cookie, fruit sherbet, milk. Nov. 13 — Tacos in a bag with meat, lettuce, tomato, cheese, sour cream and salsa, pineapple, churro, milk. Nov. 14 — Junior high/high school salad bar, elementary/primary - toasted ravioli with marinara sauce, breadstick, sliced apples with caramel dip, milk. Nov. 15 — Corn dog, baked beans, graham crackers, peaches, milk. Nov. 16 — Hot ham and cheese, soup, crackers, juice, milk.

Putnam County Community Center Nov. 12 — Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, corn, peaches, wheat bread. Nov. 13 — Baked spaghetti with meat, tossed salad with toppings, cucumbers and tomato, fruit cocktail, garlic bread. Nov. 14 — Cheeseburger on bun, tater tots, carrots, pear slices. Nov. 15 — Chicken tenders, macaroni and cheese, buttered corn, bread, cantaloupe, dessert. Nov. 16 — Smoked sausage, brown rice, pea salad, grapes. 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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Foundation for success GRANVILLE — The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation is a new and growing fund with a lot to offer throughout Putnam, Bureau and LaSalle counties. The SRCCF’s president, Pamela Beckett, was the featured speaker at the Sept. 27 meeting of the Putnam County Rotary Club, hosted and introduced by Putnam County Rotarian Reed Wilson. The Foundation was formed late in 2015 to offer grants to local non-profit organizations, while managing and distributing scholarships and providing philanthropic direction for individual donors, corporations and non-profit agencies. In hardly two years of fundraising, the Foundation has raised more than $1.5 million in both restricted and designated donations plus investment earnings. Almost $600,000 has already been distributed for charitable purposes throughout the three counties. Funds will impact education,

health care, the environment, those who are homeless or in need of basic foods, the arts, children, economic development and tourism, as well as existing non-profit agencies. Donors can designate when, why and how funds will be disbursed. Family foundations and endowed funds can be gifted to and invested by the SRCCF. Most of these funds, and even scholarships, can be established with a gift of as small as $1,000. The Foundation takes care of the preparation, administration, investment and award or distribution of the funds for the donors with the assistance of an educated team of advisors who ensure the dollars are fairly and appropriately handled according to the wishes of the donor. For more information about the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation, call 815-252-2906 or find the SRCCF of Facebook or visit www.srccf.org. As Pamela Beckett stated, “Give where you live. For good for ever.”

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Putnam County Rotarian Reed Wilson recently hosted Pamela Beckett, president of the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation, which provides grants to local causes. Donors can choose to create their own grant programs and scholarships with excellent investment growth, all administered by the Foundation.

THANK YOU VETERANS.

Please join us for a complimentary lunch Thursday, November 8 to show our appreciation.

A books and brunch event will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Putnam (Condit) branch. Nancy Gillfillan will play an Indian flute and discuss the history of Native American Month. All Putnam County Public Library district branches will participate in Food for Fines Monday, Nov. 5, through Saturday, Nov. 17. For every non-perishable food item, $1 is taken off your fines. Freedom House will discuss domestic and dating abuse at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, in McNabb. The program was originally scheduled for Nov. 7.

Lunch will be served at 11:30 AM. If you would like to attend, please RSVP by 3 PM on November 7.

COMMUNITY BRIEF Garage sale planned at Bureau County Fairgrounds PRINCETON — The semi-annual huge winter garage sale will return to the Bureau County Fairgrounds in Princeton on Saturday, Nov. 10. Sale hours will be 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free, but a collection of non-perishable food for the local food pantry will be collected at the door. To sell, or for more information, call Kathy at 815-866-3606 after 4 p.m. or email kathybcfair@yahoo.com. The registration form on the fair’s webpage, www.bureaucountyfair.com.

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New interpretive trail is open at Starved Rock State Park OGLESBY — A new interpretive trail opened Oct. 11 at Starved Rock. “The trail cuts through the woods and runs from the main parking lot of the lodge to the overflow parking area,” said Edna Daugherty, lodge activities director. “This flat trail is easy to navigate and serves a purpose of allowing safe passage from the overflow lot to the Lodge and one

of the main trailheads.” Daugherty began working on the project over a year ago when a newly passed House Bill 3455 allowed the public to maintain a trail. Daugherty pitched her idea to Lodge CEO Amy Trimble, Kerry Novak (park superintendent) and the Starved Rock Walkers Club, which now has over 40 active member who hike togeth-

er every Thursday morning. Once everyone agreed, Daugherty began to gather content for the 11 interpretive signs that would be installed along the trail. The signs detail the history, beauty and legends of Starved Rock Lodge and State Park. Together, with the Walkers Club, they raised the funds to pay for the production and installation of those signs.

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“It’s not about the money raised to make this possible or the effort it took to install the signs, it’s about accessibility for everyone who visits here,” Daugherty concluded. Daugherty is hopeful that the interpretive trail will soon be made ADA compliant so even more visitors can enjoy the beauty of Starved Rock.

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Boyles honored for contributions to Illinois Valley Community College OGLESBY — A crowd of about 35 friends, relatives and college staff attended a ceremony Oct. 15 honoring Walter Durley and Hazel Marie Boyle posthumously for their contributions to Illinois Valley Community College. The Boyles’ bequest of more than $620,000 to the IVCC Foundation helped fund major upgrades to the Dr. Mary Margaret Weeg Cultural Centre, such as theatre seating, wooden wall treatments, LED house lighting and ADA accessibility. “Durley’s embrace of IVCC was part of his core belief that higher education enhances lives,” said IVCC President Jerry Corcoran, emcee for the event. “His contributions to IVCC in life will carry on long after his death thanks to the provisions he made for the college in his will.” Corcoran credited Durley’s nieces Nancy Hopkins and Sally Boyle for helping facilitate the bequest and ensuring proper recognition for their uncle and aunt. Hopkins and Boyle are daughters of Durley’s brother Francis. Also speaking at the event were Director of Community Relations and Development Fran Brolley, theatre director David Kuester and Student Government Association

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Following a ceremony on Oct. 15 honoring Walter Durley and Hazel Marie Boyle, IVCC President Jerry Corcoran (left), IVCC Foundation Director O.J. Stoutner and his wife, Susie, met with Durley Boyle’s nieces, Nancy Hopkins and Sally Boyle. The group gathered around a plaque honoring the Boyles; it will be displayed near a main entrance to the Dr. Mary Margaret Weeg Cultural Centre. President Xavier Braboy. A plaque honoring the Boyles, to be displayed near the main entrance to the Cultural Centre, was unveiled by Foundation director O.J. Stoutner. Mr. Boyle, who died at age 94 in 2008, served 22 years on the IVCC Foundation and nine as a college

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trustee. A 10-term Putnam County State’s Attorney, he practiced law for more than 70 years. Hazel Marie, who died in 1994 at age 83, taught kindergarten at Hennepin Elementary School from 1955 until retirement in 1976. “Reflecting on his remarkable

life, Durley, ever the country gentleman, said modestly, ‘Everyone has to work to make a community strong,’” Brolley remarked in his closing. “We were blessed the Boyles called our community home and embraced this college as if it were their own.”

PRINCETON

Music Suite 408 events announced PERU — Music Suite 408 in Peru has announced upcoming events. On Friday, Nov. 9, an exhibit opening for local artist Brock Sondgeroth will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Music Suite 408 Paintbox Gallery. This is a free and family-friendly, and open to the public. On Sunday, Nov. 25, world renowned guitarist/harp guitarist Muriel Anderson will present a guitar workshop from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Music Suite 408. All levels welcome. The cost is $35, which includes all materials and signature strings. Space is limit-

ed. To register, call 815-223-4408. Also on Sunday, Nov. 25, will be a Muriel Anderson benefit concert at 7 p.m. at the Zion United Church of Christ in Peru. Concert proceeds will benefit student scholarships. This event is sponsored by Music Suite 408, supported by NCI ARTworks and made possible in part by a grant by the Music For Life Alliance. Tickets are $15 for adults and 8 for students. Reserve seating is available if tickets are purchased by Thursday, Nov. 15. For more information, call 815-223-4408.

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Free amplified phone testing LASALLE — The Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living, 18 Gunia Drive, LaSalle, will hold an open house for testing free amplified telephones for those who are deaf/ hard-of-hearing from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12. You must be a resident of Illi-

nois, have an active land line or cell phone service, and have a certified hearing loss, in order to qualify for these services. New this year, a mini cell phone amplifier. To make an appointment, or to receive an application form, contact IVCIL at 815-224-3126.

Christmas Mini-Tree and Holiday Decoration Festival opens Nov. 16 PRINCETON — The Prairie Arts Center will open its doors from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, for the kick-off of its ninth annual Christmas Mini-Tree and Holiday Decoration Festival, which showcases mini-trees, wreaths and tabletop pieces by artists and crafts persons throughout the Princeton area. All are welcome to this completely free reception, including holiday music and refreshments. Following the reception, the festival entries will be on display from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 9. The festival is a fundraiser for

community arts programming by the Prairie Arts Council. Festival visitors may bid on the trees in a silent auction at the reception or during gallery hours, 1 to 4 p.m. weekends. Final bids may be made from 3 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 9. The festival is made possible by funding from OmniArts, the Illinois Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. The Prairie Arts Center encourages local artists, designers and crafts persons to showcase their work at the festival. Information for entrants is available at prairiearts.org.

Model train fair and farm toy show PRINCETON — The 11th annual Northern Illinois Model Train Fair and Farm Toy Show will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Bureau County Fairgrounds, 811 W. Peru St. in Princeton. Adult admission is $4, kids 10 and under are free. There will be several large model railroad layouts operating, including N Scale and Lionel Trains. The Princeton Christmas Open House will also be going on. For more information, visit www.bureaucountyfair.com.

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Putnam County High School music students Lillian Sandburg, Paige Terando, Kalyn Grant, Ben Sylvester, Savannah Tucker and Kaleb Wright qualified for the Illinois Music Educators Association District 2 music ensemble on Nov. 10 at Augustana College in Rock Island, at the IMEA auditions in Geneseo on Oct. 13.

PRINCETON — The Prairie Arts Council has announced tryouts for its winter production, “Greater Tuna.” Tryouts will be Friday, Nov. 9, and Saturday, Nov. 10, starting at 7 p.m. Tryouts will be held in the PAC theater, 24 Park Ave. East in Princeton. Director Dixie Schroeder will be looking for two men, ages 18 and up, to play radio disc jockeys, as well as a wide variety of local residents of the “third smallest town” in the state of Texas. The play was written by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears and Ed Howard. The play is at once an affectionate comment on small-town, Southern life and attitudes but also a withering satire of same. The play is notable in that two men play the entire cast of more than 20 eccentric characters of both genders and various ages. For questions in regards to tryouts, contact Schroeder at chynna061688@gmail.com. Persons with an interest in theater, with or without previous experience, are encouraged to become involved in the show. Volunteers are always needed for stage, set and house crews. Prairie Arts Council programming is funded in part by grants from the Illinois Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts and OmniArts.

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Knights of Columbus members Jim Carboni (left) and Chuck Loebach (right) are shown presenting a check for $2,745.73 to the Putnam County Food Pantry’s John Shimkus. The funds were raised through a fish fry dinner the group recently held.

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Governor makes announcement regarding growth of Starved Rock, Matthiessen parks BY STEVE STOUT For Shaw Media UTICA — Gov. Bruce Rauner announced Oct. 25 the state recently acquired 2,629 acres of property in LaSalle County near Oglesby “to protect natural resources and expand recreation opportunities, tourism and economic development near Starved Rock and Matthiessen state parks.” Making the announcement at Starved Rock Lodge, Rauner explained, “More than 3 million people visit Starved Rock and Matthiessen state parks each year. They are among the most beautiful destinations in our state. “This expansion, contiguous to existing parks, increases the amount of open space that will be managed and protected there by more than 50 percent and gives people even more reasons to enjoy the outdoors in LaSalle County,” the governor said. Illinois Department of Natural Resources Director Wayne Rosenthal said the state acquired the reclaimed mining land from Lone Star Industries Inc. for $11 million. The money, Rosenthal said, came from the Open Lands Trust, which was established to acquire property for conservation and recreation purposes. Rosenthal, while praising Starved Rock, noted the additional acreage is a great move for the state and local communities. “If Starved Rock was a national park, it would fall into the top 10 (sites) in the nation,” he said. Lone Star Industries — along with its predecessor companies — has owned much of the property since the early 1900s. The land originally was mined for coal. It also has been mined for limestone and used as a site for cement manufacturing. Both Rauner and Rosenthal said, thanks to Lone Star’s mined land reclamation, the existing forested areas, lakes and a stretch of the scenic Vermilion River is ideally suited for development of outdoor recreational uses. “The decision to sell this land

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Gov. Bruce Rauner announces Oct. 25 the acquisition of more than 2,600 acres to expand recreational opportunities at Matthiessen and Starved Rock state parks. Pictured behind the governor during the announcement at Starved Rock Lodge is Oglesby Mayor Donald Finley and Illinois Department of Natural Resources Director Wayne Rosenthal. to preserve open space represents Buzzi Unicem USA’s effort to be a good corporate citizen and an environmentally responsible neighbor,” said Daniel B. Nugent, senior vice president of Technical Services and Governmental Affairs for Lone Star Industries, doing business as Buzzi Unicem USA. “Sustainable development is a core value of our business model,” Nugent said. “We strive to do business in a way that can meet the needs of present generations without jeopardizing the ability to satisfy the needs of future generations.”

Development details According to an IDNR release, the agency will manage the acquired property as part of the Starved Rock/Matthiessen state park complex. Rosenthal said planning will soon be underway to restore forest, prairie and wildlife habitat, develop trails, a campground, picnic areas, and boat, canoe and kayak access, as well as foster horseback riding, cross country skiing, fishing and hunting opportunities.

An enthused Kerry Novak, Starved Rock Complex superintendent, said the new park land is “quite scenic and beautiful. It includes Wild Cat Rapids on the Vermilion (River), several ponds and the former Bailey Falls area.” “I want to thank Gov. Rauner for his vision in supporting this expansion of our busiest state park complex — and thank Lone Star Industries for working with the state to make this property available for the use and enjoyment of area residents and visitors from throughout the state, the nation, and around the world,” Rosenthal said. “Opportunities like this don’t come around very often, and we’re delighted to add this parcel to Starved Rock and Matthiessen for the enjoyment of visitors for generations to come.” Oglesby Mayor Donald FInley called the expansion acquisition great for his city and surrounding communities. “We’ll be looking forward to and hoping Oglesby will be deeply involved in the state’s future plans

(for the property).” Asked after the announcement if public parking for the popular parks will be improved with the land purchase, Rosenthal said he thought it would give the state that opportunity for improvement, but it would be at least a year before proper plans for the property will make it available for public use. “Starved Rock and Matthiessen state parks are gems for the Illinois Valley and the state,” said state Sen. Sue Rezin, R-Morris. “The beauty of these parks is unmatched in Illinois, and this new land acquisition will only add to the pleasurable experience for visitors. “This is great news for the area and will provide an additional boost to economic development and tourism as people will want to explore these areas, watch the wildlife, and see more of Illinois in an exciting new way. The expansion will add to the already rich natural resources portfolio of the region, especially when we market Starved Rock and Matthiessen state parks beyond our borders,” Rezin said.

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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

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The Village of McNabb Board of Trustees has available (3) Village Trustee positions (4 yr term) and (1) Village Trustee position (2 yr. unexpired term) for the April 2, 2019 Consolidated Election. The petitions may be obtained from Patricia Harrison, Village Clerk at (815)4882806.The filing period is December 10, 2018 through December 17, 2018. 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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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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Transportation plan draft version available to see People can view it at Hennepin library or online as well A draft version of a new Human Services Transportation Plan for this region is available for public inspection. The Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP) for the Region 3

Transportation Committee, which consists of Bureau, Putnam, LaSalle and five other counties, can be viewed at several locations. Among them are the Princeton Public Library, 698 E. Peru St., Princeton; North Central Illinois Council of Governments, 613 W. Marquette St., Ottawa; Dixon Public Library, 221 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon; and Putnam County Public Library, 214 N. Fourth St., Hennepin. In addition, it is available to view

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POST HONEYCOMB, PEBBLES, GOLDEN CRISP, COCOA PUFF CEREALS

12OZ

HELLMANS MAYONAISE 30OZ

$ 99

OUR FAMILY CANOLA, VEGETABLE, BLENDED OIL 48OZ C O U P O N

Viva Big Roll Paper Towels 6 Big

$ 99

Limit 2 With Coupon and $15 Order

MEAT SPECIALS

Amish Ham Portions, lb ........................................$2.69 Farmland Sliced Bacon, lb....................................$3.99 Our Homemade Garlic Rope Sausage, lb............$2.79 Tray Pack Smoked Pork Hocks, lb.......................$2.49 Netted Boneless Porkloin Roast, lb......................$2.79 Tyson Cornish Hens, 22oz ......................................2/$7 Order your Amish Fresh Turkey Today!!!!!

FROZEN FOOD

Our Family Frozen Vegetables, 1#..........................5/$5 Our Family French Fries, Shoe Strings, Frozen Potatoes, 28-32oz.......................................2/$4 Our Family Cool Whip Topping, 8oz........................99¢ Our Family Ravioli, Mini Ravioli, 19oz.....................2/$6 Pillsbury Toaster Struedels, Each ...........................2/$4

DAIRY

Our Family Grade A Butter, 1#..............................$2.69 International Delight Coffee Creamers, 32oz .......$2.99 Our Family Half and Half, 16oz...............................2/$3 Our Family Bar Cream Cheese, 8oz.......................2/$3

PUB SHOPPE

Coors Light Beer, 24pk .......................................$15.99 Woodbridge Wines, 750ml....................................$8.99

Don’t for get to attend the Magnolia American Legion Chicken Dinner this Saturday November 10th!!!!!

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