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The State of the Counties County leaders share common successes and challenges

By Dave Cook

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PERU — At the Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development seminar dubbed the “State of the Counties,” held Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Mario’s Maples restaurant in Peru, area leaders from LaSalle and Putnam counties came together to share their successes and common struggles with members of local government, business and education.

No spokesperson from Bureau County attended; instead the county sent a

short brief.

LaSalle County Board Chairman Jerry L. Hicks began by describing the abilities of the county’s new financial system and the help it’s providing. He also spoke of the upgrades to their historic courthouse and how the county’s water survey, being conducted by the federal government, is still in progress.

Hicks then announced LaSalle County has made a three-year commitment, at $58,000 a year, to the Economic Development Corporation of North Central Illinois and spoke of the bene-

fits of a unified effort to bring economic expansion to the region.

“It’s made great strides recently in getting us public and private sector commitments,” said Hicks.

Hicks also shared the success of the county’s self-funded insurance trust.

“By going to a self-funded insurance trust the county saved, over a 10-year period, approximately $500,000 a year, close to $5 million. That’s been very successful,” Hicks said.

The budget impasse in Illinois was also men-

tioned. When asked about its impact on LaSalle County, Hicks shared a common frustration.

“It seems like every time we turn around there’s some legislation made, and we end up being collateral damage. We’re going to keep trucking along, and hopefully in the not-toodistant future, the state of Illinois will perhaps turn itself around and benefit everyone,” said Hicks.

Hicks questioned the logic of how the state is

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Hennepin unveils new memorial to honor veterans Hennepin volunteer Fire Fighter Matthew Dean played “Taps” to close the unveiling ceremony of the new Veterans Memorial located in Hennepin’s Walter Durley Boyle Park on Saturday, Nov. 7. For more photos, see Page 6.

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‘From dope to hope ...’

CPASA holds town hall meeting on local heroin/drug issues

By Goldie Rapp

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PRINCETON — Community Partners Against Substance Abuse (CPASA) held a town hall meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the Bureau County Metro Center to inform residents about the current local issues surrounding heroin, prescription drugs and alcohol.

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tured Tim Ryan and “Kyle the Kid,” who are both heroin addicts in recovery.

Ryan, 47, of Naperville shared his story about his 27-year-long addiction with heroin — he talked about how it “robbed his soul” and eventually caused him to lose his family, home and job.

His addiction still haunts him today, especially knowing he led his own son into addiction. His son died of a heroin overdose at age 20 in August 2014.

Through the years, Ryan spent a lot of his time in jail, the court system and in rehab facilities due to his addiction. It wasn’t until he ended up serving time in the Sheridan Correctional Center that he was finally able to become clean and sober, which he has remained three years later.

During his time at that correctional center, Ryan wrote up a business plan for his Man in Recovery Foundation, which he runs today to help educate people about addictions and find solutions for those suffering

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is handling its gaming industry.

“What about the people buying lottery tickets and not getting paid?

The state says they’re not going to pay money out because of their budget, but they’re paying the owners of the machines, the business owners and themselves, but not paying the cities or the counties.

“I’m not sure I understand the logic,” said Hicks.

Putnam County Board Chairman Duane Calbow then took the podium.

“A lot of what Mr. Hicks said is true of Putnam County. The numbers are different, but the impact is the same. Our emphasis for economic development has to be regional. The state and federal government is not going to look at individual areas anymore, it

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To accomplish this, the interim board of directors of the EDCNCI have set a goal of raising $400,000 per year in pledged financial investments from the public and private sectors to cover the cost of starting up and then operating the new economic development corporation throughout the next three years.

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LaSalle County Board Chairman Jerry L. Hicks two largest cities, the number of other towns and villages, and that the county has the Lovejoy home, a red covered bridge, a historical tree and Warnecke Woods.

Baer then read from the brief that the farms in the county have signs up saying they’re hiring.

The county has several major employers and two hospitals; is in pre-

effort.

The board is pleased to report it has now raised $302,000 in pledges or almost 76 percent of its $400,000 goal for each of the next three years. The pledges have come in the form of resolutions passed by the governing bodies of public entities or by letters of commitment from the private sector. No cash payments will be requested until the board believes it has enough pledged funding in place to ensure a successful start for the new organization.

“It is time for everyone in the Illinois Valley to finally begin to work together to bring growth and new jobs to our area,” said Debb Ladgenski, EDCNCI coordinator and Spring Valley Director of Economic Development. “We have a lot of valuable resources here, but no city

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“A smaller county and the smaller villages are hurt bad when it comes to work impacts and the basic repair for streets,” Calbow said.

Both Calbow and Hicks worried about not receiving back payments from the state once the budget stalemate ends.

After Calbow’s presentation, Pam Furlan, executive director for BEST Inc., said, “I want to thank the counties for becoming a part of the regional effort because for years many of us have been preaching that you can’t stand alone as an island. You have to work together. We’re way too small; we’ll be eaten up.

To see so many counties, cities, businesses and everybody actually getting together and finally working as a region is very commendable.”

Bureau County’s brief was read by Chamber Ambassador Nikki Baer.

It contained the population of the county, its

liminary discussions to merge 911 systems; and the hearing about the wind farms is winding down, according to the information in the brief.

The brief also contained general information about the county jail and stated a county administrator was hired.

The county is also part of a regional economic development plan.

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has to be regional. We have to stand together to try to draw business in,” Calbow said.

Calbow spoke of the benefits and goals of the grant awarded by the federally-funded Stronger Economies Together program which assists small, rural counties in working together toward economic growth.

Putnam County’s emergency communications center is operating well and is continuing to be tested. Calbow offered its use to any community which finds itself in need during an emergency.

Calbow then announced that while the steel mill in Putnam County is scheduled to be down by March 2016, the ethanol plant is doubling in size during that time, so the impact on taxes will be less than it could have been.

Calbow also shared his concerns with the state’s failure to pass a budget.

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working just on its own has the means to get the word out about them. Areas all around us have been taking this regional approach for years.

We really need to catch up.”

Public sector investors so far include the counties of Bureau, LaSalle and Putnam, the cities of Spring Valley, LaSalle, Mendota, Oglesby, Princeton, Peru, Ottawa and Marseilles and the villages of Granville, Hennepin, Ladd, Standard, Mark and North Utica.

Private sector investors include Hometown National Bank, Miller Group Media, Central Bank, MBI, LaSalle State Bank, Marquis Energy, Ameren Illinois, NICOR, JB Contracting, Economic Development Group/Jacob & Klein, TriCon Materials, Mertel Gravel and D.J. Sickley Construction.

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with the heroin epidemic.

Through his foundation, Ryan has worked with people from ages 12 to 78.

He said the average heroin addict is a 22-year-old white female and a 23-yearold white male.

Kyle the Kid is just one of many who has sought help through the Man in Recovery Foundation. On Wednesday, Kyle, 19, shared his dark journey with drugs, which began when he was just 13 years old.

Kyle said at that age, he was depressed, lonely and didn’t like who he was, so he turned to drugs. The relief he felt under the influence, however, was short lived after his drug addiction turned him onto heroin. He said the drug transformed him into a lying, cheating, stealing person he never imagined he would become.

“Using drugs was a complete waste of time. I watched every single person I thought I had a relationship with completely die a horrific death. I watched myself turn into someone you couldn’t even possibly imagine. I completely destroyed my family situation, and I had no goals for myself. I was living an even worse life for myself than I thought I was at 15 years old,” he said.

Kyle also talked about how many people have a misconception that heroin addiction is based on willpower and mental strength.

“They believe if they (addicts) can’t beat this by themselves, then it’s their fault,” he said. “But this is a chronic and progressive illness that will absolutely 100 percent kill you if you don’t put a stop to it.”

Taking that in mind, many law enforcement agencies and organizations, like CPASA, are realizing heroin addiction, for many, is a health issue, not a crime issue.

Princeton Police Chief Tom Root spoke

about how his department is working to follow Lee County’s solution for addicts.

There, an addict — whether it be from alcohol, heroin or other substances — can go into the police department, admit their addiction and be placed in a treatment facility where they can be directed down a road to recovery.

“We know we have a program. We’re working at it and being proactive and want everyone to be a part of that,” Root said, adding it’s going to take more than one person to get this program going.

Ryan is hoping to take it a step further and is proposing the police call his foundation if an addict gets picked up for drugs. He said rather than charging the addict with a felony, he would come meet with the addict, put them in treatment, do an outpatient program and work with them in recovery.

He has proposed that if that addict can stay clean and sober for a year, the police wouldn’t file charges, and it would prevent clogging up the court systems with drug cases.

“We have to shift this whole thing.

Locking people up in prison for drug addictions is the silliest thing I’ve ever heard,” he said.

Since January, Bureau County has recorded eight heroin-related deaths, with two of those being under the age of 30 years old. Three of those deaths have occurred in the last three months.

Ryan called it an epidemic and pointed out if there were three deaths from something like Ebola or the Bird Flu, people would be hearing about it. Unfortunately, when its heroin, people don’t want to talk, and that’s got to change, he added.

Ryan plans to start-up a recovery support group in Princeton and was quick to say on Wednesday, he would be willing to come down from Naperville once a week to help those in need.

He said recovery is possible for anyone and shared his motto: “I take people from dope to hope, one addict at a time.”

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Mautino announces laws to assist Illinois veterans SPRING VALLEY — In recognition of the upcoming observation of Veterans Day, state Rep. Frank Mautino is highlighting two new laws that were passed this year to assist Illinois’ veterans.

“Far too many of our veterans are struggling to keep up with rising cost of living,” Mautino said. “I took steps in the Legislature this year to help the brave men and women who served our nation keep more of their hard earned money.”

Legislation supported by Mautino allows more disabled veterans to qualify for a property tax exemption. Senate Bill 107 expands eligibility to veterans who are classified as 30 to 49 percent disabled, allowing those homeowners to be eligible for a $2,500 exemption. Additionally, the measure increases current property tax exemption for former service men and women with 50 to 69 percent disability

from $2,500 to $5,000. Veterans with a disability of 70 percent or more would be eligible for a full property exemption.

Illinois veterans will also soon have the opportunity to save money thanks to legislation passed by the General Assembly, which creates the Veterans’ and Military Discount Program. The program is similar to a successful Cook County discount program where businesses participate by offering discounts to both veterans and active duty military personnel. This new law will give qualifying individuals the choice of having their veteran status indicated on their driver’s license. Active duty members will be able to use their Common Access Cards issued by the Department of Defense to receive discounts. Participation by businesses is voluntary, and they will be able to set up the discount or money-saving promotion as they would prefer.

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“Every year, the Earth passes through a stream left by Comet Encke, producing the Taurid Meteor Shower,” AccuWeather Meteorologist Dave Samuhel said.

“This shower is notorious for producing fireballs, and there are signs that this could be a year of enhanced activity,” Samuhel added.

Fireballs are extremely bright meteors that last for several seconds and can light up an entire countryside when they are at their brightest.

Unlike other meteor showers thought the year, the peak of the Taurid shower is drawn out, lasting nearly a week.

This year, the peak is expected to occur

from Nov. 5 through Nov. 12, but some meteors from the Taurids will continue through the end of the month.

The long peak of the shower means that stargazers will have several opportunities to see the Taurids, and one cloudy night should not prevent people from catching the display.

The best time for viewing the Taurids may prove to be near the end of the shower’s peak during the new moon.

The new moon will mean that the sky will be darker, making the Taurids appear even brighter as they glide across the night sky.

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Kuzy named new Carus CEO PERU — Dave Kuzy, currently Carus’ president and chief operating officer, will succeed Inga Carus as CEO of Carus Group, effective Jan. 1, 2016.

Carus will continue to serve as the company’s chairman, a position she has held since 2013. She has been with Carus for 23 years, the last 10 as CEO. Carus says she has been planning this transition for some time and looks forward to focusing more attention on growth initiatives for Carus as well as personal endeavors.

“We recruited Dave in 2013 with this transition in mind.

Since then he has proven that he has the leadership, experience and desire to lead Carus to further growth and success,” said Carus. “This company has been in my family for three generations.

Selecting a new CEO is not a decision I take lightly, and I have complete confidence that Dave is the right person for the position.”

Kuzy joined Carus with more than 25 years of leadership experience in operations, sales, marketing, product and business management, and strategic planning. He most recently worked for Albemarle Corporation as vice president, Refinery Catalyst. He also held leadership positions at Engelhard Corporation (now BASF), Mallinckrodt Specialty Chemical Co., and Good-

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Dave Kuzy (left) will become the CEO of Carus Group Jan. 1, 2016, taking over for Inga Carus (right), who has been the company’s CEO for the past 10 years. year Tire and Rubber Co. “I’m honored to accept this position, and I look forward to further strengthening Carus’ focus on growth, supported by an innovative and ‘customer first’ culture.

We’re advancing into new markets with new technologies. I’m surrounded by a great team of leaders here at Carus, and I’m excited for what the future holds,” said Kuzy after Carus’ board approved his promotion.

Acquisitions have long been and will continue to be

a key component of Carus’ growth strategy.

“Carus has completed 10 acquisitions to date, and we are actively looking for new opportunities that will complement our existing businesses and fuel our growth aspirations,” Kuzy said.

Kuzy is a graduate of the University of Akron, where he received his Master’s of Business Administration in Finance. He also holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh.

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Pension Assistance Project recovers more than $2 million

With the help of the Illinois Pension Assistance Project, retirees in Illinois have recovered more than $2 million in benefits that they rightfully earned during their working years.

The project provides free legal assistance to those with pension problems, particularly people of moderate and low income who have nowhere else to turn.

Thanks to the Retirement Research Foundation, based in Chicago, residents will be able to access this one-of-a-kind resource as the project enters its fourth year.

“We are very proud of what we have accomplished over the past three years,” said Jeanne Medeiros, director of the project. “The law of retirement income is extremely complicated with very few lawyers who will help individual participants.

“For low and moderate income workers, the amount of money at stake is often considered too small for a private attorney to pursue, and yet it can be crucial to ensuring a comfortable retirement. For many workers, our project is the only resource for securing earned benefits.”

The project is operated by the Pension Action Center of the Gerontology Institute at the University of Massachusetts Boston.

The Illinois Pension Assistance Project has the expertise and experience to handle a variety of issues related to retirement income benefits, such as over payments, union pensions, 401(k) plans, survivor benefits and pensions in divorce.

The center also helps find retirement plans that have been “lost” due to corporate mergers and bankruptcy.

Medeiros explains, “We always feel like, in a way, we’re keeping the pension system honest, because we’re advancing claims for people who actually earned these benefits. It was a condition of their employment. It was something that they and the company agreed to and now, if that benefit isn’t paid, a contract has been broken. A promise has been broken.”

Individuals seeking assistance from the Illinois Pension Assistance Project can call toll free at 888-425-6067 or submit a request for assistance at https://www. umb.edu/pensionaction/contact.

Dr. Pal joins IVCH medical staff PERU — Indra Pal, MD, a Streator internal medicine physician, is joining the Illinois Valley Community Hospital medical staff.

While Pal will now be able to refer patients to Illinois Valley Community Hospital, his office will remain in Streator at 104

E. Bridge St., according to Tommy Hobbs, IVCH chief executive officer.

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He moved to Streator after completing an Dr. Pal internal medicine residency at Columbus Hospital in Chicago.

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Gregg Bartecki EVERGREEN PARK — Gregg S. Bartecki, 46, of Evergreen Park died Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, at his residence.

Gregg was born April 29, 1969, in Princeton to Donna (Copeland) Giudici. He graduated from Evergreen Park High School and after high school he attended and graduated from the Police Academy.

He was a member of the Illinois Sheriff Association and attended the Covenant Lutheran Church in Evergreen Park.

Gregg Gregg was a deputy sheriff for over 15 Bartecki years in Cook County. He enjoyed golfing, hunting and target shooting. Gregg received awards for excellent marksmanship from the Cook County Sheriff’s Department.

He is survived by his mother, Donna, and stepfather, David Giudici, of Granville; one daughter, Ava Bartecki of Oak Forrest; three brothers, Brian Grant of Granville, Joseph Giudici of Bellbrook, Ohio, and Stan Bartecki of Evergreen Park; and one sister, Susanne Bartecki of Evergreen Park.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, aunts and uncles.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at Lawn Funeral Home, 7909 State Road (5500 W) Burbank, IL 60459. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Evergreen.

Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to the Covenant Home in Princeton.

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

Sept. 22 McNabb Storage to Fischer Bros. Storage, LLC; one parcel; exempt.

Sept. 26 Christopher Erickson to Joseph and Janelle McCarter; Lot 508, Lake Thunderbird Woods; exempt.

Sept. 27 Putnam County Sheriff to Federal National Mortgage Association; Lot 177, Lake Thunderbird Hills; exempt.

The Bank of New York Mellon, f/k/a The Bank of New York, as trustee to Christopher Erickson; Lot 508, Lake Thunderbird Woods 3; $35,650.

Putnam County Sheriff HENNEPIN — At 10:10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, Putnam County Sheriff’s Department charged Rebecca L. Strack, 33, of Hennepin with domestic battery. Strack was charged after allegedly striking a former family member.

Strack posted bond and was given a Putnam County Court date.

Madigan urges FDA to better regulate e-cigarettes CHICAGO — Attorney General Lisa Madigan and the Attorneys General of Indiana and New York co-sponsored comments, signed by a total of 33 state Attorneys General, urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to strengthen its proposed regulations of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) and other tobacco products to better protect children and young adults from nicotine addiction.

In the comments to the FDA, Madigan and the Attorneys General specifically asked the agency to require appropriate warning labels and child-resistant packaging to help protect youth from nicotine exposure. The attorneys general urged the FDA to require liquid nicotine, nicotine-containing e-liquids and novel tobacco products, such as dissolvables, lotions, gels and drinks, to carry warning labels regarding nicotine exposure that are similar to the labels on other tobacco products.

Liquid nicotine is particularly toxic to children and can be ingested or absorbed through the skin, which is why Madi-

gan and the other Attorneys General are asking the FDA to require child-resistant packaging.

While 17 states, including Illinois, have already enacted laws requiring such packaging, no federal standards currently exist. The Attorneys General are also recommending flow restrictors for liquid nicotine and nicotine containing e-liquids to further protect children from exposure in the event that closures are not fully secured. According to the American Association of Poison Control Centers, there were 3,783 reported exposures to liquid nicotine nationwide in 2014, more than half of which involved children under the age of 6.

“With a variety of sweet, candy and fruity flavors, and marketing campaigns that feature themes from popular children’s movies, it is no surprise that the numbers of young people using e-cigarettes is rising,” said Madigan. “Nicotine is harmful no matter how it is consumed, and e-cigarettes should come with warnings about its dangers.”

The use of e-cigarettes,

which are available in candy and fruit flavors, by teens and youth has increased exponentially in recent years. In 2015, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that in one year, from 2013 to 2014, the percentage of high school students using e-cigarettes had more than tripled – from 4.5 percent in 2013 to 13.4 percent in 2014, or approximately 2 million students.

The e-cigarette advertising industry has responded dramatically to the trend with increased ads on the radio and television and in print. In 2010, the industry spent $5.6 million on e-cigarette advertising. In 2013, companies increased that spending to $82.1 million. A survey of five leading e-cigarette companies indicated that their marketing expenditures increased by 164 percent from 2012 to 2013.

One company received heavy criticism after its ads featured the phrase, “Let It Glow,” a play off the hit song “Let It Go” featured in Disney’s animated feature “Frozen.” In light of this aggressive advertising targeting youth, the attorneys general are demand-

Clarification POIGNANT BROS. FARM DRAINAGE, INC The Putnam County property transfer from James E. Epley and Bonnie S. Epley to David B. Todd and Wendy J. Todd on Sept. 1 should be in the amount of $262,000.

The information provided to the Putnam County Record was incorrect.

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More than a year ago, Madigan and 28 other attorneys general urged the FDA to take the first step to regulate e-cigarettes. Those proposed rules have not been finalized. Madigan now is seeking to have the FDA finalize both proposed rules to protect young people and the general public from nicotine exposure.

Joining Madigan in submitting the comments to the FDA were the Attorneys General of Alabama, California, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wyoming and the Virgin Islands.

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A new honor for those who’ve served Hennepin unveils new Veterans Memorial HENNEPIN — In the early afternoon of Sunday, Nov. 7, Hennepin unveiled its new Veterans Memorial located on the southeast corner of Walter Durley Boyle Park and across from the courthouse.

A large crowd attended to hear the opening remarks of Mayor Kevin Coleman, who gave thanks to the many who were involved in the community-wide effort to create a new memorial. Hennepin native and Navy Chief Petty Officer Joleen Darrah Burton spoke of how she first learned the Navy’s core values of honor, courage and commitment from growing up in Hennepin. Chief Warrant Officer II Matthew Bolin shared how his childhood experiences and the lessons learned while growing up in Hennepin helped prepare him for the challenges of combat and a life in the military.

The American Legion Post 1044 presented the colors, unveiled the monuments and gave a prayer. Hennepin Volunteer Firefighter Matthew Dean closed the ceremony by playing “Taps.”

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Sam R Fisher

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All who wander ...

I was looking through a catalog the other day and came across a T-shirt with a picture of hiking boots, declaring, “Not all who wander are lost.” That statement struck me as very profound.

After parenting teens (three of them) and being a source of advice to other struggling parents who think I’ve done a fairly decent job, I have often doled out this advice and repeated it a multitude of times in my own head while I banged it against the wall in frustration. It made me think of the quote that everyone knows, “Life is a journey, not a destination.”

I remember going mushroom hunting in the 100Lori plus acres of woods Boekeloo that surrounded our house when I COMMENTARY was a kid. (Mushrooms are pretty easy prey. They don’t run fast, and since I don’t do cardio, I loved this “sport.”) I usually headed for the creek.

There were many well-worn paths made by the deer and animals in the area. They all knew the shortest, easiest, most direct route to the water. The animals knew how to get there and avoid all of the places predators could hide. Because they used it often, it was clear of debris and you wouldn’t very likely get a spiderweb stuck to your head as you walked. Because it was well traveled, the path was usually firm and you wouldn’t be in danger of losing a shoe in the sticky mud. I didn’t always choose to travel those paths.

In my wanderings, I often saw animals who didn’t realize I was there. I remember walking up on deer and marveling at how close I had gotten. I was blessed to find flowers that may have not been by the original paths I chose. Bugs, although they creeped me out, were interesting to me, and I saw a myriad of them in places that were far from the hard-packed dirt of the deer trail.

I also found the going was rougher if I didn’t stay where I should. I often encountered steep hills or mud bogs. More than once I tumbled down a hill or tripped over a log. Sometimes I got hurt and would return to the path for a while, knowing it was the smarter choice.

It wouldn’t be long before something would catch my attention, and again there would be leaves under my feet and sticker bushes in my hair.

The thing is, before I left for those forays into the woods, my mom always gave me advice about how far to go, what time to be back, and I carried knowledge of how to remember my surroundings so I could return.

It was the information I got before I left that always helped me reach my destination and return safely.

Sometimes as my mom was telling me, I’d pretend I didn’t hear, or scoff at her advice, but it was there, swimming around in my pointed little head, just waiting to be called upon.

There were also tools I could carry with me to make my journey easier. A compass would have helped guide my way (if I had been smart enough to carry one). If we had a map of our land, that would have facilitated an easier time. I admit, there were times that I thought I was lost. There were times of panic when I didn’t recognize my surroundings, and I was sure something was going to eat me, but I’d just think back to my mother’s words (which I pretended not to hear), get my bearings, continue walking and eventually find my way again.

I enjoyed my walks in the woods. I miss that time of exploration. As an adult, my infrequent trips into the wilderness now consist more of staying where I should and following the “right” path. I find comfort in that, but it’s not as fun. Of course, I’m older now and can’t afford to roll down a muddy embankment. I might snap something.

Sometimes, in my wanderings, I would still end up at the creek, but further from my original destination than I had intended. The creek still refreshed me when I got there. I could still swim and drink and play there, but it wasn’t where I originally wanted to be. I found that I could either stay where I had ended up, or follow the creek back to where I wanted to be in the first place.

I forged new paths. They may not have been as easy, but they were rewarding in a different way. The lessons I learned and the fun I had helped me lead others to the creek at different times, in different ways. Because of my mother’s instruction, and God’s guiding hand, I often wandered, but I was never truly lost.

Lori Boekeloo is a mother of three. She can be reached at lorianne67@hotmail.com, or friend her on Facebook for more humor and inspiration on a daily basis.

My life as an Army wife I’m a few months into this Army wife life, and I’m learning to take it one day at a time. I think I know most of what is going on around me, apart from the Army language comprised entirely of acronyms. Up until moving here, I had thought I understood most English. Listening to my husband speak Army is like listening to those crazy calculus formulas I generally tuned out in school.

Apart from the acronyms which weave their way into a mesh of incomprehensible and incomplete sentences, I would like to think I’m adjusting well to Army life.

I’ve finally succumbed to constant home invasion of Army gear. I tried shoving all the Army equipment and bags into one closet and was almost crushed by the oncoming landslide of green. However, since then I’ve been forced to accept our house will simply have to have a camouflage decor because army bags, radios, tabs, bullet proof plates and plate holder vests are shoved into every nook, cranny, closet and drawer of this house.

When it comes to the tough stuff of living life as an Army wife, I fortunately remain ignorant and inexperienced. So far all I’ve picked up is that the role of an Army wife is one of determined perseverance and a day-by-day lifestyle. We live day to

Zita Ryan COMMENTARY day because these are the days we have together. Planning holidays and get-togethers is nearly impossible because the only thing set in stone is Army orders.

I have found a constant appreciation for the here and now because to think about the future means to think about deployments. The “D” word is often breached in preparation for the time when I will be here alone for months on end.

However, while he continues to try and prepare me to live on my own, I consider the days beyond the lonely nights. Worse than the fear of him being gone is the apprehension of who he will be when he returns. If he returns.

This apprehensive nervousness may never dissipate until our days in the Army are done. However, it may also be a simple symptom of living as a novice Army wife.

Each soldier is required to fill out a Death Packet, which is the Army’s version of a will and testament.

Going through this packet with my new husband was the single worst

moment of this new married life we share together. We talked our way through each question with signatures provided here and there to verify our thorough understanding of the horrific subject material. We worked our way from funeral costs to what songs should be played at the service. The terrible reality of my possible heartbreak and broken future was spelled out in front of me in that nasty little contract. I was forced to consistently remind myself it was just a piece of paper in order to keep from shredding the thing.

Unfortunately an additional Death Packet is required prior to any and all future deployments.

In time, however, these packets should become second nature. After we’ve made it through a few of these packets, they will become nothing more than a tedious formality and a little piece of paper.

I may not know much about Army life yet, but the one thing I have learned is that today is a beautiful day. There is no point in worrying about the future. Whatever comes will come, and we will face it when it does. And in the meantime, I’m just lucky I really like the color green.

Former Putnam County Record/ Tonica News Staff Writer Zita (Henneberry) Ryan now resides in Crestview, Fla. She can be reached at zmhenne@gmail.com.

Considerations by Nedda Let’s get this straight. We have Halloween, then Thanksgiving (that is a national holiday, by the way) and then Christmas.

Now ... I will leave up the pretty fall decorations and watch the leaves turn and tumble along in the yard. I will relish warm fall days, and be grateful we have a holiday for families to gather, eat, shout at the TV football games, eat, sleep, gossip, play with the kids, eat and go home or shut off the lights (if you are older, slump in the chair and be grateful they are all gone or away for a while).

We don’t have to buy anything, wrap anything, and struggle with decisions about gift choices. That’s fine if you want to start shopping, but let’s not forget Thanksgiving!

A house gift, your families’ favor-

Nedda Simon COMMENTARY

ite dish, or a written prayer will do for the gathering. If you have no family or a different circumstance, there are plenty of hungry and lonely people to serve.

It is so simple and in some ways easier than the Fourth of July (also a national holiday).

My gratitude list. Changing weather patterns, the good soil to grow good food for all, and the men and women who are willing to grow and harvest it. All creatures who all serve a purpose, whether

we humans understand it or not.

Laughter and really stupid jokes, told by people who know you will boo them after the joke is told which make them happy ... which makes the joke worse. You know them, and you love to see them coming toward you.

I am grateful for diversity because sameness is boring, and sparkling water in a creek and a youngster’s belly laugh.

Please have a joyful holiday of Thanksgiving and go one step out of the way to make someone feel grateful you came into their lives.

Oh. Don’t forget to be kind, but I know you won’t.

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Hennepin’s Veterans Memorial To the Editor, On the morning of Nov. 8, I woke up reviewing the previous day’s events and what a beautiful day we enjoyed for the dedication of Hennepin’s new Veterans Memorial. I felt great appreciation and pride for the large turnout from our community who came to participate and show their respect to our veterans, past and present.

I am especially proud of our guest speakers, Naval Chief Petty Officer Joleen Darrah Burton and Chief Warrant Officer II, U.S. Special Forces (Green Beret) Matthew Bolin.

They both credited their successful military careers, in part, to being raised in the small town of Hennepin and the experiences that gave

them a solid foundation for a successful future.

I also realized that I needed to address an error that I made during the dedication. In the excitement of the ceremony, I regrettably omitted some very important individuals from my list of thank yous. Those people are Bob and Darlene Cofoid, and Jerry Boekeloo.

I met with Bob Cofoid more than a year ago to ask if Serenity Monuments would be interested in helping with the memorial project. He did not hesitate to jump on board, and I met with him and Darlene on numerous occasions in addition to many emails, texts and phone calls as the project moved along. Bob and Darlene were instrumental in the design of the monuments, the site preparation and the construction of the memorial.

Jerry Boekeloo, owner of Boekeloo

Enterprise Inc., heard about the project and offered to use his semi to bring the monuments from Columbus, Ohio, to Hennepin. He made a commitment to personally deliver the granite pieces whenever needed, even if it required a special trip, and they arrived in Hennepin 24 hours before construction began.

Thank you Bob and Darlene Cofoid, and Jerry Boekeloo. Your participation was greatly appreciated.

I am very grateful and honored to have been involved with the creation of this memorial, but as we know, it is most important that we honor and appreciate the people it represents. Thank you to all of our veterans, past and present, for your service.

Kevin Coleman President, village of Hennepin Hennepin

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Community Christmas Cookie Walk on Dec. 5 in Hennepin HENNEPIN — The 19th annual Christmas Cookie Walk will be held in the fellowship hall of the Hennepin United Methodist Church at the corner of Fifth and Court streets in Hennepin at 8 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. The walk is sponsored by the Women

on a Mission group and will feature a variety of homemade Christmas cookies being sold for $6.50 per pound. Advance orders may be placed by calling 815-925-7253 or 815-925-7252. All proceeds will be donated to local charities.

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Holiday workshop HENRY — There is still time to sign up for the University of Illinois Extension Marshall-Putnam 4-H Holiday workshop from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 21, in Henry. The fee for the workshop is $10 for 4-H members and $15 for non-members to cover

project supplies. Each participant will be able to make several crafts to give as gifts this holiday season.

The workshop is open to all youth ages 8-18. Registration is required before Nov. 19. Call the Extension office at 309-364-2356 to register.

Card party winners HENNEPIN — The Hennepin Park District held its monthly senior citizen card party on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Winners playing euchre were Jerry Bejster, Judy Wever, Bill Halley, Mary Crook, Sharon Kunkel, Nora Lee Sipe, Miles Crook, Nancy Bejster, Peg Cooper and Margaret Eat-

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The next card party will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, in the Hennepin Park District Community Room. All area senior citizens are invited.

Cookies and coffee will be served. For more information, contact the Hennepin Pool at 815-925-7319.

Pancake and sausage breakfast Mike O’Sullivan (from left), Bob Ossola, Jim Carboni and Chuck Loebach Jr. get ready to make sausage for the pancake and sausage breakfast at the Sacred Heart Church Hall in Granville on Sunday, Nov. 22, from 7 a.m. to noon. Sausage will be available at the Sacred Heart Church Hall after 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19. Phone orders can be called in to Bob at 815-993-6118.

Board of Directors meeting on Saturday UTICA — The Board of Directors of Prairie State Legal Services Inc. will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Grizzly Jack’s Grand Bear Resort in Utica. The meeting is open to the public.

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Arnold-Mitchell wed in outdoor ceremony Elin Ann Arnold and Lawrence Calvin Mitchell were wed in an outdoor ceremony held in the location of the new sanctuary at Mighty Word Church in LaSalle. The double ring ceremony held on Saturday, Aug. 1, was officiated by Pastors Tom and Phyllis Arnold.

Standing up for the couple were Garnell and Mary Mond and John and Dr. Pat Hoagland. Doug McManus and John Fesco served as ushers. Special music was provided by Monica and Ray Archie. Antonio Diazeldon and Becky Arnold registered the guests.

A highlight of the nuptials was a sand ceremony uniting the Richardson, Carpenter, Arnold, Mitchell and

Perry families. Participating for the families were Ray Richardson III, Ben Arnold, John Mitchell and Brandon Mitchell.

The bride is the daughter of the late Marjorie (Carpenter) and Kent Richardson, formerly of Streator. The groom is the son of Susan (Perry) and Harry Mitchell of Oglesby.

Mrs. Mitchell is the retired owner/publisher of The Tonica News and The Putnam County Record. Her husband is employed at Sheridan Correctional Center as a Substance Abuse Counselor.

After a honeymoon in Fort Benton, Mont., and the Black Hills, the couple is residing in Tonica.

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Breakfast Nov. 16 — Whole grain bagel with cream cheese or cereal, fruit, juice, milk.

Nov. 17 — Biscuit with sausage gravy or cereal, fruit, juice, milk.

Nov. 18 — Cereal bar or cereal, string cheese, fruit, juice, milk.

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Putnam County Community Center Nov. 16 — Beef stroganoff, rotini noodles, corn, salad with toppings, applesauce.

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HENNEPIN — Everyone is invited to help celebrate David Loger’s 65th birthday during an open house from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Hennepin Fire Station.

Births Announced Hewitt Brandon and Jenelle (Wiesbrock) Hewitt of Hennepin are the parents of a daughter, Natalie Virginia, born Nov. 2 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley.

She weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces and measured 19 inches in length. She was welcomed home by two sisters, Audrina, 4, and Kathryn, 3. Maternal grandparents are Bill and Charlotte Wiesbrock. Paternal grandparents are Rick and Pam Warren.

Maurer Amber Samalitis and Jeff Maurer of LaSalle are the parents of a son, Everett J., born Oct. 30 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. He weighed 9 pounds, 11 ounces and measured 22 inches in length. He was welcomed home by one brother, Ian, 4. Maternal grandparents are Toni Melanson of Tonica, and Tony Samalitis and Jane Gregorich of Oglesby. Paternal grandparents are Sandy and Jeff Hoos of Seatonville, and Jeff and Norine Maurer of Peru. Great-grandfather is Joseph Trumpinski of LaSalle.

Honor roll additions GRANVILLE — Freshman Taryn Grasser and junior Abby Ossola have been named to the high honor roll for the first quarter of the 2015-16 school year at Putnam County High School.

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Annual food drive set for Saturday HENNEPIN — The Hennepin Betterment Association will host the annual food drive in the village of Hennepin on Saturday, Nov. 14.

Non-perishable donations should be left near the front door by 9 a.m. that

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Volunteers are still needed. To volunteer, call Kevin or Jennifer Coleman at 815-925-7426.

By the Book STANDARD — Tuesdays, from 4 to 5 p.m., the library hosts homework hour.

Students have the opportunity to have someone check their completed homework or help them understand homework they still need to finish. Students also have the opportunity to use library material and equipment that will aid in the completion of their homework.

Tuesdays, at 1:30 p.m., story times are held. Children enjoy games, snacks, crafts and more.

MAGNOLIA — Tuesdays, from 4 to 5 p.m., the library hosts homework hour.

Students will have the opportunity to have someone check their completed homework or help them understand homework they still need to finish. Students will have the opportunity to use library material and equipment that will aid in the completion of their homework.

Saturdays at 10 a.m., the library hosts preschool story time for children ages 3, 4 and 5 years old. There will be games, stories and activities.

HENNEPIN — Fridays, at 10:30 a.m., the library hosts preschool story times.

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Thursdays, from 4 to 5 p.m., the library hosts homework hour. Students have the opportunity to have someone check their completed homework or help them understand homework they still need to

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On the second Thursday of every month, at 7 p.m., the Hennepin Book Club meets at the Hennepin Library headquarters. Each month the group discusses a single title all participants have read together and selects a title for the following month.

GRANVILLE — Tuesdays, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., the Granville Branch Library hosts preschool story time ideal for children ages 3, 4 and 5 years old.

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Thursdays, at 10 a.m., the library hosts 30 minutes of stories and songs. This program is ideal for little ones under 3 years of age.

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Agriculture association professionals meet University of Illinois Extension Agriculture Association professionals met in October to plan educational programming and also participated in a presentation by Alan Dale of Bureau County covering “On Farm Composting.” The meeting was held at Illinois Valley Community College and included extension educators in the following program areas: Commercial agriculture, local food systems and small farms, commercial agriculture livestock production, environmental and energy stewardship, and horticulture.

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************ HAVE SOMETHING TO SELL? Put your ad in for FREE Items $1,000 or less can run FREE for 1 time. Limit of 5 lines.

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

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460 • Garage Sales *TRAIN & FARM* *TOY SHOW* Saturday, November 21, 9am-3pm.

Bureau County Fairgrounds, Princeton.

PROMOTE JOB OPENINGS Call 815-875-4461

For Information Call 815-303-2905

232 • Business Opportunities

PRINCETON 1118 North Church.

Thursday, November 12, 12pm-5pm; Friday, November 13, 8am-4pm; Saturday, November 14, 8am-2pm.

INSIDE- 2 BUILDINGS Christmas Open House Garage Sale.

1st Building: All Christmas. Nativity sets, Santas, Christmas dishware, snowmen, large wreaths, nice greenery, retro lighting & ornaments, angels, outside decorations, Christmas trees some decorated, some animated items, Thanksgiving.

2nd Building: filled with lots of treasures; drop leaf tables, primitives, linens, sport memorabilia, folding chairs, books 25¢, toys, dolls. Tools. Indian items.

Lots of 25¢ items

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

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

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772 • Land for Sale *FARMLAND* FOR SALE 62+/-ACRES IN PUTNAM COUNTYTillable. $275,000; 5 ACRES IN BUREAU COUNTY – Near Barney's Lake -Peru, IL $49,900.

Visit our website www.ucstarved rockrealty.com for more info.

Dee Barrera 815/2529696 United Country Starved Rock Realty

DO YOU HAVE A PLACE TO SELL? The Bureau County Republican Classified can help you find the right person to move in.

856 • Apartment Rentals HENNEPIN Large, one bedroom furnished apartment for rent. All utilities included. No smoking/no pets. Call 815-925-7086 HENNEPIN 3 bedroom house for rent. Clean. Full basement. Across from school. Call 815-9257116 or 815-925-4004

DO YOU HAVE A PLACE TO RENT? The Putnam County Record Classified can help you find the right person to move in.

999 • Legal Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY- HENNEPIN, ILLINOIS Bank of America, N.A. ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) Nancy J. Watson; Unknown Owners ) and Non-Record Claimants ) Defendants. ) Property Address: 8934 North 600th Avenue, ) Hennepin, Illinois 61327 ) 15 CH 1 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the aboveentitled cause on June 4, 2015, I, Sheriff, Kevin Doyle of Putnam County, Illinois, will hold a sale on December 17, 2015 , commencing at 9:00am, at the Putnam County Courthouse, 120 N. Fourth St., Hennepin, IL 61327, Room Lobby. to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described

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real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 32 NORTH, RANGE 2 WEST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 35; THENCE NORTH 88° 22’27” WEST 107.00 FEET ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 35, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 88° 22’27” WEST 200.00 FEET ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 35; THENCE NORTH 1° 37’33” EAST 1100.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88° 22’27” EAST 200.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 1° 37’33” WEST 1100.00 FEET; TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, AND ALL BEING SITUATED IN HENNEPIN TOWNSHIP, PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS. AND ALSO CONVEYS A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS TO THE PREMISES ABOVE CONVEYED OVER AND ACROSS THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PREMISES TO WIT: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 32 NORTH, RANGE 2 WEST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 35; THENCE NORTH 88° 22’27” WEST 307.00 FEET ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 35; THENCE NORTH 1° 37’33” EAST 34.00 FEET ON THE EAST LINE OF PARCEL 28 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 1° 37’33” EAST 100.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 46° 37’33” WEST, 70.71 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 1° 37’33” WEST 50.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88° 22’27” EAST 50.00 FEET; TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING AND ALL BEING SITUATED IN HENNEPIN TOWNSHIP, PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 8934 North 600th Avenue, Hennepin, Illinois 61327

HENNEPIN TOWNSHIP REQUESTS BIDS FOR A SNOW PLOW AND DUMP TRUCK: 2016 Ford F550 Chassis Cab 4X4, White, 6.7 L Diesel, 6-Speed Automatic, Trailer/Tow Package, 9 Ft Stainless Steel Dump Body with Double Acting Hoist,

Western 9 Ft Plow, 6” Reversible Auger Stainless Steel Spreader, Central Hydraulic System, Lights and Strobes.

Bids Due by November 23, 2015 10:00 am Hennepin Township 6325 State Route 26 Hennepin, IL 61327 The Township

reserves the right to waive any irregularities in bids within State of Illinois statutes. The right is reserved to award bid based on the best intent and/or most advantageous to the township.

Published in the Putnam County Record Nov. 11, 2015.

P.I.N.: 01-25-277-000 First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $100,455.08 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c) (1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. The property will not be open for inspection.

Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Putnam County.

The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Sales Department at ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale.

This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR FOR ITS RESPECTIVE CLIENTS AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. I673754 Published in the Putnam County Record Nov. 4, 11, and 18, 2015.

VILLAGE OF MARK ANNUAL MUNICIPAL TREASURER’S REPORT Year Ended April 30, 2015 REVENUE SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2015 Property Tax $24,025 Income Tax 61,360 Sales Tax 3,779,969 Use Tax 10,180 Gaming Tax 2,988 Utility Tax 4,285 Personal Property Replacement Tax 418 Permits, Licenses, Fines 3,294 Interest Earned 7,246 Infrastructure Maintenance Fee 8,295 Settlement Income 280,411 Sale of Equipment Other 736 Total General Fund Revenue $4,183,207 MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND Motor Fuel Tax $17,598 Interest Earned 117 Total MFT Revenue $17,715 REVOLVING LOAN FUND Interest Earned $868 Total Revolving Loan Revenue $868 WATER-SEWER-GARBAGE FUND Water Revenues $73,385 Sewer Revenues 27,574 Garbage Revenues 52,818 Capital Improvements Fees 3,192 Debt Service Fees 14,185 Other Interest Revenue 128 Total Water-Sewer-Garbage Revenue $171,282 EXPENDITURE SUMMARY Bureau Putnam Enterprise $2,500.00 Ameren IP 2,759.20 Buckley Painting 3,400.00 D & M Landscaping 3,687.00 CDS Office Technologies 3,976.00 Norm Liles, Inc. 4,400.00 Arch, Hopkins & Associates, CPAs 4,950.00 Marquette Steel Supplu & Fabrication 5,635.40 J & M Display 10,500.00 Schweickert & Ganassin 11,598.83 Gonet Opper Insurance Agency, Inc. 18,698.00 Al Cioni Ford 27,329.00 McClure Engineering 148,668.70 Advanced Asphalt 171,431.71 Gensini Excavating 381,296.58 Mansfield Oil Co. 2,816,116.61 Total Vendors Paid in Excess of $2,500 $3,616,947.00 SALARY SCHEDULE Employees earning less than $25,000 Frank Niewinski, Stacy Veronda, Linda Beattie, Gerald Urnikis, Steve Faletti, Raymond Veronda, Scott Hultz, Leonard Bertuli, Arthur Ramey, Brian Gonet, Jacob Bush, Jacob Frund, Jason Spradling, Tim Margis, William Ossola, Employees earning between $25,000 - $49,999 Employees earning between $50,000 - $74,999 Michael Holmes FINANCIAL SUMMARY General Special Revenues Enterprise Revenues 4,183,207 18,583 171,282 Expenditures 3,967,892 42 298,835 Excess of Revenues Over/(Under) Expenditures 215,315 18,541 (127,553) Transfers In 140,000 Transfers Out 129,892 10,108 Other Net Increase (Decrease) in Fund Balance 85,423 8,433 12,447 Prior Year Fund Balance 1,768,854 266,261 2,184,828 Current Year Fund Balance 1,854,277 274,694 2,197,275 I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the Annual Treasurer’s Report of the Village of Mark, for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2015.

NOTARY PUBLIC Linda Beattie, Village Treasurer Published in the Putnam County Record Nov. 11, 2015.

Farmland For Sale 464± ac. Putnam Co., IL

328± tillable acres, 118± pasture acres

3 miles SW of McNabb - Homesite, Morton machine shed, open front cattle shed, 2 bins Mostly Catlin/Muscatune/Birkbeck soils Call Timothy A. Harris, Managing Broker 815-875-7418 Information available at www.capitalag.com

E-mail items for sale to: classified@bcrnews.com

22263 1365 North Ave., Princeton, IL 61356

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS RE: HENNEPIN ) DRAINAGE AND ) LEVEE DISTRICT ) IN THE COUNTY ) OF PUTNAM ) AND STATE OF ) ILLINOIS ) No. 64-MR-72 DRAINAGE NOTICE TO: Owners of Record of Hennepin Drainage and Levee District Notice is hereby given as follows:

That the annual meeting of the District will be held at the old Morine farmhouse located at 9231 IL Highway 26, Hennepin, Illinois at 11:00 a.m. on November 25, 2015.

Ryan J. Anderson, Attorney for District Commissioners Reg. # 06288950 611 Second Street, P.O. Box 174 Henry, IL 61537 (309) 364-2354 FAX (309) 364-9340 Published in the Putnam County Record Nov. 11, 2015.

Lucas, Mary; McConnell, Charles; Meyer, Corey; Mignone, Maria; Myers, David; Auman, Joshua; Newsome, Christopher; Olson, Lynette; Ossola, Janice; Peterson, Valerie; Pufahl, Lynn; Rodriguez, Carmela; Schennum, Janet; Schultz, Amy; Shevokas, Debera; Slingsby, John; Sobkowiak, Katherine; Vacca, Ronda; Vipond, Jim; Ward, Deborah.

Salary Range: $60,000 - $89,999: Carlson, Carl; Cross, Ronda; Holmbeck, Diane; Johnson, Stephen; Lenkaitis, Jane; Ohnesorge, Joey; Olson, Michael; Swingel, Edward; Walker, Christopher.

Salary Range: $90,000 and over: McCracken, Jay; Peterson, Robert GROSS PAYMENT FOR NON-CERTIFIED PERSONNEL Salary Range: Less Than $25,000: Andracke, Sandra; Baker, Jeffrey; Barr, Stephana; Bezely, Natasha; Brandstatter, Loretta; Burdette, Keri; Carlson, Melissa; Carpenter, Charles; Casey, Samantha; Ceballos, Margarita; Charbonneau, Colleen; Ciucci, Eric; Copeland, Michaela; Copeland, Robin; Crawley, Brett. Crook, Mary; Currie, Scott; Cwikla, Alexis; Dean, Alissa; Downey, Brianna; Edens, Sandra; Lisa; Edgerly, Elliott, Brandon; Faletti, Melissa; Feurer, Linda; Foley, Kaitlyn; Gallup, Claudia; Gilbert, Mary; Grant, Carlene; Griffith, Jan; Hamby, Stacy; Hansen, Jenna; Harris, Kayla; Hatton, Joann; Hatton, Nicole; Heggen, John; Heuser, Gina; Hoffman, Janice; Holocker, Susan; Hopkins, Nancy; Jeppson, Leasa; Kassabaum, Connie; Keller, Ciera; Kriewald, Gerald; Leckonby, Janice; Lenkaitis, Jason; Maggi, Amber; Mekley, Darlene; Mekley, Kathy, Mennie, Cindy; Mertel, Lori; Migliorini, Angelina; Mika, Ronald; Miller, Michael; Milus, Abigail; Napier, Bridget; Neubaum, Carly; Neubaum, Sandra; Nickel, Denise; Otero, Jose; Pavlovich, Daniel; Pederson, Donald; Petersen, Sharon; Petersen, Vickie; Popurella, Susan; Postula, Michelle; Radtke, Samantha; Rolando, Alex; Sale, Beth; Sartin, Kelly; Schmidt, Brenda; Schorn, Carey; Schorn, Trey; Schwab, Thea; Seibert, Gina; Seibert, Jamie; Shevokas, Brenda; Shevokas, Carolyn; Smith, Lynette; Staley, Correna; Stoddard, Justin; Sunken, Alaina; Tarmann, Kathy; Taylor, Marie; Thompson, Debra; Tonozzi, Joshua; Trovero, Jennifer; Urnikis, Mary; Uzella, Christopher; VanKeulen, Lauren; Veronda, Stacy; Walker, James; Walter, Linda; Warren, Lydia; Warren, Terry; Weide, Michael; Wieczorek, Daniel; Woest, Sandra; Yepsen, Michelle; Yopchick, Sue. Salary Range: $25,000 - $39,999: Acuncius, Lynn; Etscheid, Sherrie; Goetz, Margaret; Jessen, Amy; Main, Katherine; Randolph, Gene; Troglio, Sandra; Trovero, Jennifer; Urnikis, Mary; VanKeulen, Lauren; Veronda, Stacy; Walker, James; Walter, Linda; Warren, Terry; Weide, Michael; Willoughby, Carrie; Woest, Sandra; Yepsen, Michelle; Yopchick, Sue Salary Range: $40,000 - $59,999: Butler, Jeffery; Ellena, Pamela;Evans, Rebecca; Lamboley, Ann; Myres, Peg; Reaska, Tracy; Urnikis, David Salary Range: $60,000 and over: Smith, Douglas Payments over $2,500, excluding wages and salaries.

3D Contracting 9,500 Advanced Audio & Lighting 24,063 AFLAC 5,011 Ameren Illinois 18,687 American Central Insurance Svcs 8,572 Aramark 28,953 Assurant Employee Benefits (Dental) 52,202 Assurant Employee Benefits (Life) 6,886 Assurant Employee Benefits (Vision) 9,466 Assurant Employee Benefits (Vol Life) 3,831 Blick Art Materials 2,577 Blue Cross Blue Shield 63,143 Bradfields Computer Supply 23,974 Builders Choice Inc 2,813 CC Services 12,681 CCTV Security Pros 5,091 CDWG 2,601 Centerpoint Energy Services 46,044 Central Restaurant Products 4,325 Childrens Home Assoc of IL 53,364 Cioni Ford, Al 6,689 Common Goals Systems 11,799 Companion Life Dental 6,803 Compass Learning 3,943 Comtech Holdings Inc 13,273 Country Mutual Ins Co 86,605 Edmentum 4,087 Ellena, Tyler 3,060 Ficek Electric & Commun 7,963 Frontier 3,781 Garaventa USA Inc 3,664 Getz Fire Equipment Co 6,691 Global Equipment Co 8,076 Gopher Sport 4,274 Gorenz & Assoc 10,150 Goslin, Vanessa 3,272 Grainger 8,065 Grassers 2,850 Hall High School 13,637 Health Alliance Medical Plans 710,008 Healy Bender & Assoc 15,109 Hennepin Bldg Imprest 2,814 Hennepin Food Mart 5,502 Hennepin Water District 5,615 High School Imprest 28,000 Hillman Pediatric Therapy 55,161 Homefield Energy 140,270

ANNUAL STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS SUMMARY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2015 Copies of the detailed Annual Statement of Affairs for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2015, will be available for public inspection in the school district/joint agreement administrative office by December 1, 2015. Individuals wanting to review this Annual Statement of Affairs should contact: Putnam County CUSD 535, 400 E. Silverspoon Ave., Granville, IL 61326, 815-882-2800; 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Also by January 15, 2016 the detailed Annual Statement of Affairs for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2015, will be posted on the Illinois State Board of Education’s website @ www.isbe.net SUMMARY: The following is the Annual Statement that is required to be published by the school district/joint agreement for the past fiscal year.

Statement of Operations as of June 30, 2015 Educational: Local Sources 6,558,035; State Sources 963,019; Federal Sources 404,793; Total Direct Receipts/Revenues 7,925,847; Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures 7,567,869; Beginning Fund Balances - July 1, 2014 4,156,138; Ending Fund Balances - June 30, 2015 4,514,116.

Operations & Maintenance: Local Sources 605,670; Total Direct Receipts/Revenues 605,670; Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures 1,027,928; Beginning Fund Balances - July 1, 2014 1,800,019; Ending Fund Balances - June 30, 2015 1,377,761.

Transportation: Local Sources 284,662; State Sources 380,863; Total Direct Receipts/Revenues 665,525; Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures 920,432; Beginning Fund Balances - July 1, 2014 255,856; Ending Fund Balances - June 30, 2015 949.

Municipal Retirement/Social Security: Local Sources 312,345; Total Direct Receipts/ Revenues 312,345; Total Direct Disbursements/ Expenditures 314,331; Beginning Fund Balances - July 1, 2014 350,584; Ending Fund Balances - June 30, 2015 348,598.

Working Cash: Local Sources 66,734; Total Direct Receipts/Revenues 66,734; Beginning Fund Balances - July 1, 2014 2,067,022; Ending Fund Balances - June 30, 2015 2,133,756.

Tort: Local Sources 305,028; Total Direct Receipts/ Revenues 305,028; Total Direct Disbursements/ Expenditures 286,215; Beginning Fund Balances July 1, 2014 56,220; Ending Fund Balances June 30, 2015 75,033.

Fire Prevention & Safety: Local Sources 59,811; Total Direct Receipts/Revenues 59,811; Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures 4,436; Beginning Fund Balances - July 1, 2014 382,791; Ending Fund Balances - June 30, 2015 438,166.

GROSS PAYMENT FOR CERTIFIED PERSONNEL Salary Range: Less Than $25,000: Bennett, Harvey; Braun, Joel; Brown, Rhianna; Bush, Ashley; Ciucci, Elizabeth; Colby, Julie; Currie, Gretchen; Davis, Kelli; Dienst, Jennifer; Fifer, Samantha; Gustafson Jacquelyn; Hultz, Nicole; Kennedy, Cody; Kottke, Sarah; McDonald, Kristin; Miller, Lori; Neubaum, Dawn; Oconnor, Michael; Pratt, Erica; Ralph, Kaitlin; Rehn, Wendy; Rinaldo, Justin; Salazar, Felix; Sale, Jared; Sandberg, Brandy, Skinner, Andrea; Spraggon, Laura; Templeton, Jeffrey; Terando, Susan; Troyan, Linda; Zellmer, Nicole.

Salary Range: $25,000 - $39,999: Augspols, Angela; Bogacz,Ashley; Burdette, Emory; Coons, John; Downey, Anne; Ellena, Tyler; Erickson, Kristin; Frund, Monica; Gimbal, Matthew; Goslin, Vanessa; Hannon, Jennifer; Kreiser, Amy; Kunkel, Jamie; Lenkaitis, Jessica; McGill, Monica; Moore, Jared; Serafini, Angela; Sienza, Kristopher; Smith, Jennifer; Stewart, Alisa; Straughn, Chelsi.

Salary Range: $40,000 - $59,999: Alleman, Dianne; Anderson, Kyle; Baele, Brandy; Barnett, James; Berger, Nancy; Bolin, Raymond; Both, Patricia; Boudreau, Rebecca; Carboni, Amy; Carboni, James; Colmone, Cynthia; Davis, Annette; Dudek, Jennifer; Eckwall, Carol; Goetz, Jodie; Hall, Josie; Harris, Jeffery; Hartman, Connie;Heiser, John; Hernderson, Mary; Hulstrom, Natalie; Ibarra, Jennifer, Johnson, Rebecca; Kuehn, Beth, Ladage, Anita; Lombardo, David; Louis, Wendy;

999 • Legal Notices Houghton Mifflin Company IDES Ideal Envirionmental IL Assoc of School Boards IL State University IL Valley Cellular IL Valley Waste Svcs Illinois State Board of Education Independent Drivers LLC Ipearl Inc Johannes Bus Service Johnstone Supply Junior High Imprest Kelly Sauder Rupiper Kunkel, Jamie Lakeshore Larson Equipment & Furniture Co LaSalle Co R.O.E. LaSalle Elementary S. D. #122 LaSalle Peru Area Career Center LaSalle Peru Twp High School LEASE Letterkraft Lexia Lighted Way Association Locker Room Lohman Companies Marco Inc. Mark Karlosky Consulting Mattingly Tree Service Mayou Roofing & Supply McGraw-Hill School Ed McNabb Telephone Co Mediacom Menards Midland Paper Midwest Transit Equip MTI Production NCIMD Newsome, Chris North Central Bank NWEA Orkin Exterminating Co PC Foods Inc PCCU (NEC) Pearson Education Pederson Construction PenServ Plan Services Performance Food Serv Perma-Bound Perry Memorial Hospital PrairieCat

999 • Legal Notices 9,452 6,200 2,770 8,532 2,651 3,159 11,565 7,518 7,300 5,097 862,903 2,960 12,328 10,520 2,636 2,988 27,880 3,297 6,264 32,944 26,885 69,267 3,179 6,531 90,437 14,310 9,635 25,920 101,528 9,725 3,382 6,852 17,965 6,525 8,183 11,870 11,704 3,025 44,281 3,406 57,532 14,875 3,095 2,705 25,942 37,117 27,947 82,941 178,690 11,514 7,400 4,170

ESTATE AUCTION The Following will be sold at the ON SITE LOCATION of 2121 First Street in Peru, IL on:

SUNDAY, NOV. 15, 2015 TIME: 10:00 A.M.

View Listing & Photos on website: www.tumblesonauction.com BOATS, CANOES, TROLLING MOTORS, DUCK DECOYS & CALL, LG. AMOUNT OF FISHING ITEMS: 16 Foot Star Craft Fishing Boat w/ Trailer-Johnson 25 horse motor; Old V Hull Wood Pleasure Boat; Approx. 16 Foot Aluminum Canoe; Evinrude 6 Horse Outboard & Johnson 10 Horse Outboard Trolling Motors; Boat Oars; Boat Tanks; Old Wood Skis; Quiver & Arrows; Handmade Duck Decoys by Jack Rosenfelder; Duck Call by Oliver Ruppert Peru, IL; Lg. Amount of Fishing Poles, Rods, Reels, Fly Fishing Reels, Fishing Nets & Accessories; Lg. Amount of Fishing Lures Including Homemade, Old, Wooden & New in Box; Tackle Boxes; Minnow Buckets COLLECTIBLES, TOOLS & TOOL RELATED ITEMS: Wood Wagon Wheel; Star Model Beer Trays; 15 Gal Crock; Brother Sewing Machine w/ Case; Records; Pictures & Frames; Christmas; French Provincial Bedroom Set; Kitchen Aid Mixer; Old Antique Wood Working Planes; Old Cast Iron Scale; 2-Lg. Two Man Saws; Sinclair Oil Can; Kraut Kutter; Colman Lanterns; Nail Kegs & Aprons; Pocket Knives; Old Baseball Gloves-Catcher’s Mitt & Mask; Homemade Air Fan Ice Sled; Gas Power Ice Auger; Chicken Wire; Older Delta Band Saw; Bench Grinders; Pipe & C Clamps; Planer; Many Hand & Electrical Power Tools; Bench Type Drill Press; Lg. Wood Working Lathe; 2-Radial Arm Saws; Socket Sets; Open End and Box End Wrenches; Milwaukee Circular Saw-in Box; Sawzall; Braces/Bits-Specialty Drill Bits; Shop Vac; Post Hole Auger; Kodak Scale in Original Box; Levels; 12 foot trim a brake; Lincoln 225 welder; Roto Tiller; Chain Hoist

ESTATE OF JACK & MARJORIE ROSENFELDER, PERU, IL TUMBLESON AUCTION COMPANY, PRINCETON, IL Email: ttauction@yahoo.com Or Phone: 815-872-1852 AUCTIONEERS: TOM & MARY TUMBLESON & TIFFANY FOES

Prestwick House 2,582 Put Co PCEA/IEA Dues 55,483 Put Co School (Fed TRS) 16,318 Put Co School (TRS Health) 92,254 Put Co School (TRS) 413,939 Put Co Schools (IMRF) 209,510 Put Co Comm Unit (IL) 224,715 Put Co SD (FIT) 585,438 Put Co SD Medicare 109,923 Put Co SD FICA 222,003 Putnam County Unit Café 7,333 Quill 3,518 R&R Distributors 4,853 Renaissance Learning 7,799 Republic Services #366 8,516 River Valley Mechanical Service 19,709 Robbins Schwartz Nicholas 11,305 Santander Leasing LLC 6,530 Schennum, Janet 3,627 Scholastic, Inc 3,149 School Specialty 14,105 Sheet Wise Printing 3,038 Sienza, Kris 3,243 SKI Sealcoating & Maintenance Inc 19,450 Specialized Data Systems 9,987 Stalker Sports Floors 9,200 Staples Credit Plan 6,076 State Disbursement Unit 10,844 Super Stitches 4,250 Superintendent Imprest 4,943 Supply Works 29,472 Toedter Oil Co 13,299 Tonica CCGSD #79 15,044 Universal Asbestos Removal 27,700 VAR Resources 8,044 Village of Granville 11,587 Worthington Direct 4,241 Wyanet Carpet 16,884 Published in the Putnam County Record Nov. 11, 2015.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY- HENNEPIN, ILLINOIS Bank of America, N.A. ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) Nancy J. Watson; Unknown Owners ) and Non-Record Claimants ) Defendants. ) Property Address: 8934 North 600th Avenue, ) Hennepin, Illinois 61327 15 CH 1 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on June 4, 2015, I, Sheriff, Kevin Doyle of Putnam County, Illinois, will hold a sale on December 17, 2015 , commencing at 9:00 am, at the Putnam County Courthouse, 120 N. Fourth St., Hennepin, IL 61327, Room Lobby. to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: Commonly known as: 8934 North 600th Avenue, Hennepin, Illinois 61327 P.I.N.: 01-25-277-000 First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $100,455.08 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/151507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g) (1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. The property will not be open for inspection.

Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Putnam County.

The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Sales Department at ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale.

This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR FOR ITS RESPECTIVE CLIENTS AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. I673754 Published in the Putnam County Record Nov. 4, 11 and 18, 2015.

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THANK YOU It would be virtually impossible to list everyone that helped make the “Eric Ciucci Tribute a Day to Celebrate Families” such a huge success. As a result, the Friends of the Foundation, the PCEF, and The Eric Ciucci Tribute Committee would like to take this opportunity to issue a sincere THANK YOU to everyone that participated in any way!

4 links per lb (2lb deer meat yields 3lb brats) .......$1.99

Jalapeno & Cheese Bratwurst

4 links per lb (2lb deer meat yields 3lb brats) ...... $2.45

Italian Sausage

4 links per lb (2lb deer meat yields 3lb links) .......$1.99

Breakfast Sausage

1lb bulk (2lb deer meat yields 3lb sausage) .........$1.79

Breakfast Links

16 links per lb (2lb deer meat yields 3lb links) ...... $2.19

Polish Sausage

4 links per lb (2lb deer meat yields 3lb links) ...... $2.49

Bacon

1lb deer meat yields 1lb bacon ....................... $3.59

Ring Bologna

1.25lb ring (1lb deer meat yields 1lb ring) .......... $6.25

Snack Sticks

Approx. 11 sticks per lb (1lb deer meat yields 1lb sticks) . $6.00

lb lb lb lb lb lb lb lb lb

Jalapeno & Cheese Snack Sticks Approx. 11 sticks per lb ................................. $6.25 lb BBQ Snack Sticks Approx. 11 sticks per lb ................................. $6.50 lb Jerky Approx. 12 pcs. per lb (2lb deer meat yields 1lb jerky) ... $8.00 lb Summer Sausage 3lb roll (3lb deer meat yields 1lb roll) ................ $8.00 lb Summer Sausage w/ Jalapeno & Cheese 3lb roll (3lb deer meat yields 1lb roll) .............. $10.00 lb Salami 4.5lb roll (3lb deer meat yields 1lb roll)............ $10.00 lb Salami w/ Jalapeno & Cheese 3lb roll (2lb deer meat yields 1lb roll) .............. $10.00 lb

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Christmas in the Valley

Saturday, November 14th • 10AM - 4PM & Sunday, November 15th • Noon - 4PM Downtown Spring Valley, IL

Enjoy Christmas In The Valley

Christmas Tree Silent Auction to benefit March of Dimes

Vendors Show to benefit Hall twp. Food Pantry & MUCH MORE!

20OFF %

ENTIRE IN-STORE STOCK

We are going to decorate a tree with balls, t-shirts, socks, stocking hat, lunch bag, and other sports-related items.

Stop by to enter to win all of the decorations (tree, lights & garland not included).

Drawing will be Dec. 15th.

City of Spring Valley

% 40OFF

215 North Greenwood Street, SPRING VALLEY, ILLINOIS 61362 City Hall • (815) 664-4221 Fax • (815) 664-2114 e-mail: svclerk@comcast.net • http://www.spring-valley.il.us

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excluding balls

Carry Outs Available

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Serving: Tues., Wed., Thurs.

11AM - 9PM

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Fri. & Sat. 11AM - 10PM

Saturday, Nov. 14th • 10AM - 4PM Stop in and see our winter and holiday items & get a picture from 10AM - 1PM with

a t n Sa

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Banking is

personal

Sun. 4PM - 8PM

That’s why we provide options that make sense for your life.

“Thanks for letting us tag along.”

Saturday, November 14th  Sunday, November 15th

20% OFF Everything!*

*Excludes Fresh Flowers

Refreshments & Giveaways!

Saturday only!

Buy 5 tans  Get 1 free

608 3rd St., LaSalle 815-223-0272

Saturday, Nov. 14th 10 AM- 4 PM

• Christmas Tree Auction begins • Bake Sale for March of Dimes • Mickey & Minnie 11-11:45AM • Leonardo 12-12:45PM • Olaf 1-1:45PM

Sunday

Wine Tasting 130 E. Dakota St., Spring Valley 815-664-5364

Sunday, Nov. 15th 12PM- 4 PM

• Wine Tasting • Specials Savings throughout the store

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For every $50 spent, get a chance to win a $50 Gift Certificate

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Start your holiday season in Spring Valley!

Shop your local merchants and enjoy the festivities!

St. Margaret’s Gift Shop invites you to

The Spirit of the Season

Christmas 2015 November 14 & 15

30% Off Storewide Saturday, Nov. 14th | 9am - 4pm

Enjoy Refreshments & FREE Gift Wrap Free Bow making with the purchase of ribbon.

Sunday, Nov. 15th | 10am - 4pm

Enjoy Refreshments & FREE Gift Wrap Lindt Chocolate Tasting Sunday St. Margaret’s Gift Shop | 600 E. First Street, Spring Valley

16 • The Putnam County Record • Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Blue Star banner hangs in Euler window Submitted by Ron Bluemer

Americanism officer for Granville American Legion Post 180

GRANVILLE — Phil and Judy Euler of Granville were recently presented with a “2-Star Flag” by the American Legion post.

Phil’s son, Matthew Euler, is a senior chief petty officer (E-8) in the Navy. His current rating is AGCS (meteorologist). He has served for 21 years on active duty.

During those years, he completed schools Class A, B, & C in the meteorology field. On his first tour of sea duty, he was stationed at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and made several deployments to Alaska aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Rush and the USS Port Royal studying glacier movement. He had several shore duty tours to attend the schools, as well

as a tour as an instructor teaching meteorology to students in those schools.

He completed tours of duty aboard the USS Nassau and the USS Wasp in the Persian Gulf. He studied in his spare time and received a master’s degree in geo science.

Euler recently completed a tour of shore duty in San Diego, Calif. He studied and received his teaching certificate while there as well. He recently re-enlisted and transferred to Norfolk, Va., where he will serve the next three years on the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78).

Judy’s grandson, Timothy Berry, is currently serving in the U.S. Coast Guard. He was selected to attend the Coast Guard Academy in 2006 and completed his schooling and went on active duty.

Since his graduation from the academy, he has served tours of duty

Alzheimer’s support group PERU — The Alzheimer’s Caring Friends support group for caregivers, family and friends will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, on the lower level of the Peru Public Library located at 1409 11th St. in Peru.

The meeting will feature

Carol Kransic, who will host a question and answer session about dementia.

The meeting is sponsored

by Illinois Valley Alzheimer’s Group, Inc. For more information, call Peg Gonet at 815-3396465 or JoAnne Milby at 815-223-1885.

Senior Chief Petty Officer Matthew Euler will be serving aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford, the U.S. Navy’s newest aircraft carrier.

Lt. Timothy Berry is the commanding officer of the Coast Guard Cutter Pike in San Francisco.

aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Dauntless in Galveston, Texas, Coast Guard Cutter Wrangell in Bahrain and is currently the commanding officer on the Coast Guard Cutter Pike in San Francisco, Calif. He

was recently promoted to the rank of lieutenant.

Phil and Judy are very pleased with their accomplishments and willingness to serve the country and proudly display a service Judy and Phil Euler were ready to hang their Blue Star banner in their window. service banner in their home.

Annual train fair and farm toy show on Nov. 21 PRINCETON — The eighth annual Northern Illinois Model Train Fair and Farm Toy Show will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Bureau County Fairgrounds, 811 W Peru St. (Route 6 and 34) in Princeton.

This is a great time to do the Christmas shopping for the men and boys on your list.

There will be working train layouts in several different scales, model cars, toys, train cars and equipment, and farm toys for sale.

There will also be a 1/8 scale backyard train for rides for the kids located in one of the buildings too.

Admission for adults $4, with kids 10 and under free. There

will be a concession stand in the building.

The show is held in the three large heated handicap accessible buildings at the fairgrounds.

For more information, visit www.bureaucountyfair.com or call Tracy at 815-303-2905 or Kathy at 815-866-3606.

Vendor space is still available.

HENNEPIN FOOD MART PRE THANKSGIVING $ 99 STOCK UP SALE!! $ 99 3 1 BLACK ANGUS BONELESS

LEAN

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CHUCKROAST

GROCERY SPECIALS

Our Family French Fried Onions, 6oz .......................2/$5 Asst Tostito Chips, All ..............................................2/$6 Progresso Asst Soups, 19oz ....................................4/$5 Our Family Pineapple in Juice, 20oz....................10/$10 Our Family Canned Pumpkin, 15oz .........................5/$5 Our Family Stuffing Mixes, 6oz................................5/$5 Our Family Almond Bark, 20oz ................................2/$4 Our Family Napkins, 250ct .....................................$1.69 Kraft Salad Dressings, 16oz ....................................2/$5 Duncan Hines Cake Mixes, 18oz .............................4/$5 Robin Hood or Pillsbury A/P Flour, 5lb ....................2/$4 Our Family Aluminum Foil, 35/50/75 .......................$2.89 Our Family Wax Paper, 75ft...................................$1.29 Our Family Parchmant Paper, 30ft ..........................2/$5 Kelloggs Asst Special K Cereals, All .......................2/$6

PRODUCE

Halo Clementines, 3lb bag................................... $3.99 Dole Classic Romaine Blend, 9oz ........................ 2/$4 Grimmway Baby Peeled Carrots, lb ................... $1.29 Acorn Squash, Each ............................................. 2/$3

DELI

Kretschmar Oven Roasted Turkey Breast, lb .... $5.99 Hoffman’s Super Sharp Cheese, lb ................... $5.99 Kretschmar Chicken Breast, lb .......................... $5.99 Fresh Macaroni Salad, lb................................... $2.59

YE OLDE PUB SHOPPE

Miller Lite Beer, 24pk Cans ................................. $15.99 Columbia Crest Riesling Wine, 750ml ................. $5.99 Yellow Tail Bubbles Sparkling Wine, 750ml ......... $7.99

OPEN 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Daily 8 a.m. - Noon Sunday 925-7308

Brawny Paper Towels 8 Roll

Ruffles Potato Chips 9oz

5.

$

99

2/$5

OF Cream Mushroom or Cream Chicken Soup $ 10.5

Hunts Pasta Sauce 24oz

4/ 3 5/$5

Kraft Miracle Whip or Mayo 30oz

2/ 7 $

Keebler Club or Townhouse Crackers

15oz

C O Quilted Northern Bath U P O 12 Roll N Limit Two With Coupon and $15 Order

2/$5

Tissue

5.

$

99

lb

PORK STEAK

MEAT SPECIALS

Black Angus Whole Beef Brisket, lb ................... $3.59 Tray Pak Chicken Legs, lb ................................... .79¢ Black Angus Swiss Steak, lb .............................. $4.99 Boneless Netted Porkloin Roast, lb .................... $2.99 Fresh Pork Hocks, lb .......................................... $1.29 Bob Evans Entrees, 24oz...................................... 2/$5 Our Own Pork Fairburgers, lb ............................ $2.99 Call and order your Amish Free Range Turkey for that special day!!!

FROZEN FOOD

Our Family Premium Ice Cream Rounds and Sherbert, 48oz .. $2.79 Our Family Whipped Topping, 8oz........................ .99¢ Banquet Asst Dinners, All ................................. 10/$10 Swanson Hungry Man Dinners, All ....................... 2/$5 Jacks Original Pizzas, All ................................... 4/$10

DAIRY

Country Crock Margarine Tubs, 45oz ................. $2.99 Florida Orange Juice, 59oz ................................. $2.99 Pillsbury RTB Cookie Dough, 16oz ..................... $2.89 Crystal Farms Box Cream Cheese, 8oz ............. $1.39

BAKERY

Fresh Baked Dutch Apple Pies, Each ................. $5.99 King’s Hawiian Dinner Rolls, Doz ......................... 2/$5

SEAFOOD SHOPPE

Imitation Crab Meat, lb ........................................... $2.99 Alaskan King Crab Legs, 2lb Bag .......................... $27.99