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Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Putnam County ready for icy roads County also moves forward with other road projects

By Dave Cook

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HENNEPIN — While no one is ever truly ready for the most frigid months on the calendar, the Putnam County Highway Department reported its trucks are well-prepared to help keep

the roads as safe as possible for area residents.

Speaking for Patrick Sloan, Highway Department engineer, administrative assistant Susie Simmons reported at the Nov. 14 Putnam County Board meeting the fall work was underway. She also said the county’s trucks were ready for winter; the mowing had been completed; and cold patch repairs to bridge approaches had been made along with some shoulder-work on various roads.

“Also, the recent two-day elec-

tronic recycling event in Lacon was a big success; we had hoped to fill two semis with recycled items, and we ended up filling three,” Simmons said.

The event was held for residents of Marshall and Putnam counties and 86 of 310 vehicles dropping off items were from Putnam County.

The board spoke of the importance of the recycling events in helping to prevent illegal dumping along county roadways.

The board approved a resolution to appropriate funds for the feder-

al participation agreement for the power plant road project which will widen and resurface the road.

Bidding will open on Jan. 20, 2017.

The board also approved the county aid project with Magnolia to replace a culvert on Swaney Road. The project’s total cost is $50,000; the county will be responsible for $25,000.

The county has sold its 1990 truck by accepting a bid of $1,255. The 2007 plow truck was bought by Princeton for $45,500.

The board repealed a state-man-

dated resolution increasing compensation for jurors. According to Putnam County State’s Attorney Christina Judd-Mennie, it was found by the Illinois Supreme Court to be unconstitutional . The board then immediately approved a new resolution which returned the rates to $15 for the first day and $25 for each day after; it includes a 40-cent per mile travel reimbursement. Putnam County Board Chairman Duane Calbow said the rates were equal to what jurors in Bureau County receive.

Santa schedules Hennepin visit

A high-five for literacy

Board announces Christmas celebration plans

By Dave Cook

news@putnamcountyrecord.com

and phone number of someone at your destination.”

The first thing a person should do if they go off the roadway during a storm is call 911 — this is especially important in case of injuries, Campbell said.

HENNEPIN — Santa will soon be making a pre-Christmas visit to talk with Hennepin’s children.

It is part of a larger village celebration to will include music, decorations and holiday food.

The Hennepin Village Board announced during its Nov. 16 meeting Santa will be visiting the Hennepin Pool on Dec 3. Children can arrive at 2 p.m. to watch a movie, make crafts and write a letter to Santa.

From 3 to 4 p.m. they can have their photo taken with the jolly old elf while on a fire truck.

Following that, residents can head to the village Christmas tree lighting at the Veterans Memorial in Walter Durley Boyle Park.

The Hennepin Methodist Church Choir will perform at 4:15 p.m., and the tree will be lit at approximately 4:30 p.m..

Village Board member and professional chef Matt Dean will then be hosting a holiday cooking class at 5:30 p.m. at the Hennepin Methodist Church located at 421 E. Court St. “I’ll be showing some creative twists on holiday favorites,” Dean said.

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The annual Family Reading Night was another success for Putnam County Primary School on Nov. 15. More than 100 attended the event which included reading, crafts, activities, a book fair, food and the chance to meet Cookie Mouse, the star of the popular children’s book “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie.” Here, first-grader Destiny Moore, 6, gives her favorite mouse a high-five.

Surviving the elements: Key to safe winter is preparedness

By Shannon Serpette news@putnamcountyrecord.com

PRINCETON — Whether people love it or hate it, there’s no stopping it — winter is on its way. Although people can’t control the weather, they can prepare for it. And being pre-

pared can make the difference between life and death in some instances.

Traveling during the winter can be one of the biggest dangers associated with the season.

Keenan Campbell, Illinois Emergency Services Management Association’s Region 2 vice

president, offered several tips for traveling safely during winter weather conditions.

“First and foremost, my number one tip is to stay home,” he said. “But if you must travel, make sure your family knows several things: your route of travel, estimated arrival time at destination,

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‘Finding Patience’

Matt Denault shares his art with a calendar featuring his passion

By Terri Simon

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PRINCETON — Are you looking for patience? If so, what price would you pay to own it? Would $25 seem like a bargain?

While finding patience can be as elusive as the stream that constantly trickles over the rocks in the creek bed — stopping for no one, Matt Denault is “Finding Patience” in that very stream and the rocks that live there.

Denault, 30, of Princeton has become quite well-known in the area for his art of rock balancing. Working in that very stream which is never idle, Denault has been able to slow the chaos in his head and create beauty that confounds not just the laws of gravity, but also finds a world that speaks of composure, self-control, perseverance and predominately ... patience.

Denault’s past could be considered troubling for most. The untimely deaths of his sister and his mother created a huge hole in his heart that he ultimately filled with alcohol.

“My world was flipped upside down after the abrupt passing of my sister and mother. I started down a dark path of self destruction, only finding comfort in the bottom of a beer can. My hands shook violently when I didn’t have my crutch. I was losing everything,” Denault said.

“In February of 2013, I quit drinking and haven’t looked back. I was infatuated with how still my hands were becoming. Almost obsessed. I’d assumed that a steady hand would be a must to balance rocks, and now mine were. So,

I gave it a shot, and it changed my life,” he said, adding he had always been a fan of well-known rock balancer Michael Grab, but never thought he had the patience or a steady enough hand to attempt the art.

Denault has been balancing rocks since late 2014. Since that time, he’s done about 150 rock formations. Even with all those balancing acts under his belt, he’s not unlike other artists who will always remember their first piece.

“It was the feeling of letting go; the rocks stood tall and still; it was indescribable,” Denault said of his first rock formation.

“So many emotions hit me that morning. I was overwhelmed in the best possible way. I saw the beauty first hand. I was mesmerized. A huge sense of pride came over me.”

Since that first rock formation, Denault’s rock balancing has helped to create a young man, who looks inward for peace, rather than reaching outward and finding frustration.

“I’ve used this art as meditation and therapy.

It’s challenged me to look deep inside myself, and be happy with what I find,” he said. “There’s always a constant dance with gravity and Mother Nature. It pushes your boundaries. It’s Earth’s puzzle. It challenges me to balance out negative feelings and reach a true state of calmness. There’s always a new lesson each time I go. I take these teachings back to my everyday life.

“It’s taught me to be patient, to be confident in my own skin and believe in myself. It’s given me a sense of purpose.

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ABOVE: “Finding Patience” is the name local rock balancer Matt Denault has used for his new calendar.

While the rock formations he created and photographed for this 2017 calendar defy gravity, he hopes those who buy his work will find not just patience, but also inspiration in his art.

LEFT: Denault has spent countless hours in the local creek – alone except for the rocks and water that tend to soothe his soul.

I’ve found peace and understanding,” Denault added.

Denault, who has a quiet and kind demeanor, is humbled by those who appreciate his art, and he has decided to share the patience he’s found by creating a 2017 calendar, which he dubbed “Finding Patience.” The calendar features a host of Denault’s rock formations, all captured in full color photographs. The

pages of the calendar also have quotes Denault has found that are meaningful to him and also speak of patience.

“Finding Patience” is $25, and the calendars can be purchased at Hoffman’s Patterns of the Past on South Main Street and at Annie’s Little Pots on North Main Street, both in Princeton.

To those who buy Denault’s calendar — whether for themselves or

as a gift — he hopes customers will have the same reaction he has when he performs his art.

“I want people to be baffled and intrigued, to bring joy and inspiration in a different way. To defy the impossible,” he said.

“I hope to be somebody’s inspiration.”

See more photos of Denault’s art as well as prints he has for sale on his Facebook page, also called “Finding Patience.”

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From Page 1 “Our dispatch center can often times get your location and send responders to you. Some vehicles are equipped with systems to initiate a call for help (usually built into the rear view mirror),” he said. “I cannot stress (enough) how important it is to notify someone of your location as soon as practical.

“If you are able, I would recommend you get your emergency kit from the trunk and make sure your exhaust pipe is clear of snow,” Campbell said. “Start the engine every hour for about 10 minutes to warm up. Use extra blankets for warmth if possible. Do not try to walk to safety. Stay with your vehicle.”

Stuffing the trunk with emergency supplies can give people a better chance of surviving being stranded for hours or potentially overnight during a snowstorm.

According to Campbell, some of the items people should have in their car include: • A cell phone and a charger. “I recommend keeping your cell phone and its charger in the center console or glove box.

It is also recommended to purchase a small portable battery pack for your cell phone,” Camp-

Before you head out unprepared into winter weather, here’s some things to keep in mind: • Since 1997, 182 people have died from the cold in Illinois.

• The coldest temperature recorded in Illinois happened in 1999 in Woodford County. The temperature reached minus 36 degrees.

• Residents of Illinois can expect, on average, to face five severe storms each winter.

• The average number of vehicle crashes in Illinois each winter is 27,879. The average number of fatalities from those crashes is 49. *** Source: The winter weather preparedness guide created by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and the National Weather Service. bell said.

• Sleeping bags and blankets — people with young children should pack enough in the trunk to keep everyone covered.

• Flashlights and extra batteries.

• A first-aid kit.

• Non-perishable food.

• Bottled water.

• Dry extra clothing, gloves, hat and scarf.

• Shovel and a bag of sand or cat litter.

• Windshield scraper and brush.

• Jumper cables.

• Spare tire.

• Basic toolkit.

• Radio, battery or hand-cranked.

On the home front, planning is the key to thriving and surviving severe weather.

“I always say that families should have a plan on how they will handle emergencies around the

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They are high in calories, require no refrigeration or cooking.”

Being aware of the deadly threat of carbon monoxide poisoning is crucial.

“The greatest danger in the winter is the risk for carbon monoxide poisoning,” Campbell said. “This occurs when people try to cook with a grill inside, use the stoves for heating, and do not place a portable generator away from doors or windows.”

Rezin proposes voter registration legislation SPRINGFIELD — Legislation that would establish an automatic voter registration system in Illinois has been introduced

by Illinois State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Peru).

Under Rezin’s proposal (Senate Bill 3452), a resident would automatically apply to register to vote as a part of that system when applying for or renewing a state driver’s license or state ID. Unlike an alternative proposal at the capitol, Senate Bill 250 – which passed the Senate Nov. 16, Rezin’s alternative legislation ensures voter integrity. Senate Bill 3452 complies with federal law and requires that voter eligibility is verified before information is transferred to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Under Rezin’s proposal, individuals would have a clear opportunity to opt out of the registration application and would be required to attest by signature that they meet voter registration requirements.

“Automatic voter registration is a good thing for our democracy, as it will get more people involved in choosing their

Hennepin From Page 1 In other business: • The board decided to have a street sweeper go over village streets three times a year. Once will be prior to the Fourth of July celebrations and the other two will be in the spring and fall, dependent on the weather.

The board began to

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review a “kindly reminder” letter residents will receive about yard ordinances, and it will include information about related fines.

Dean said, “This is something I think we should do every year as part of our due diligence.”

The board also reiterated residents are not to leave smoldering piles of leaves.

• The board is expected to decide during the December meeting on

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• A consultant with Clarke Mosquito Control is expected to speak with the board about the need for spraying and the safety of the chemical being sprayed during the board meeting on Jan. 18.

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Perry Memorial Hospital wins ICAHN’s highest award for service PRINCETON — Perry Memorial Hospital recently received the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network’s highest award for service during ICAHN’s annual conference, held Nov. 9-10 at the Crowne Plaza, Springfield.

Annette Schnabel, CEO, accepted the honor on behalf of the Princetonbased hospital.

Perry Memorial Hospital joined ICAHN in 2004 at the same time it was approved as a critical access hospital.

PMH staff members immediately became involved with ICAHN peer groups and education programs, while several PMH directors volunteered to lead peer groups and serve on various network committees.

“Retiring CEO Rex Conger has championed the network through the state and has recently passed the baton to Annette Schnabel, who is also a strong supporter and leader resource,” said Pat Schou, ICAHN executive director. “For the past 12 years,

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Annette Schnabel (center), CEO of Perry Memorial Hospital, receives the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network’s Service Award during ceremonies held recently at the Crowne Plaza, Springfield. She is shown with Pat Schou (left), ICAHN executive director, and Mark Rossi, ICAHN Board president.

ICAHN staff has had a close partnership with Perry Memorial Hospital on various projects from quality improvement initiatives, LEAN training and now, the Illinois Rural Community Care Organization.

PMH is often ICAHN’s source of information, and we rely on Annette and her staff for a quick pulse on

issues and concerns.

“ICAHN Board and members of the ICAHN and IRCCO staff cannot thank Perry enough for its tireless support and commitment to sharing their resources and advancing the ICAHN and rural health voice,” she continued. “They are truly deserving of this service award.”

Emanuele Fontanini of The House of Fontanini to appear at Flowers by Julia PRINCETON — Roman Inc., a national giftware company of Bloomindale, has selected Flowers by Julia to host a personal appearance tour with Emanuele Fontanini, one of the fourth generation family members now leading the celebrated House of Fontanini in Bagni di Lucca, Italy.

Flowers by Julia is honored to be one of only 20 retailers nationwide where members of the Fontanini family will appear in 2016. Flowers by Julia located at 811 E. Peru St. in Princeton welcomes Emanuele Fontanini on Dec. 2 from 3 to 5 p.m.

During the event, collectors will meet

one of the talented individuals responsible for their favorite Nativity figures.

Figures purchased on the event day, along with two others from their personal collection, can be adorned with Fontanini’s sought-after signature. As part of the event, Flowers by Julia will offer the 2016 limited edition figure Antonia from the Fontaninil Heirloom Nativity, exclusively

by Roman Inc. Admission to the event is free, and open to the public. For more information on planned activities, visit Flowers by Julia during business hours or call 815-8753819.

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Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom announces grants to counties BLOOMINGTON — The Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC) program has announced University of Illinois Extension Marshall-Putnam is funded $8,406 for the 2016-17 school year.

Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom based these grants to counties off of the 2015-16 year-end reports.

In 2015-16, the Illinois AITC program reached 646,201 students with a message about agriculture.

Additionally, 3,563 teachers and 1,263 pre-service teachers learned how to incorporate agriculture into their existing curriculum while meeting state learning standards.

Kevin Daugherty, education director for the Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom program, said, “The county level programs that implement the AITC program are our biggest strength. Although AITC is a national program, Illinois has the benefit of local contacts that provide content knowledge and easy strategies for teachers to utilize. The

county programs work to integrate agriculture into existing classroom curriculum.”

“Locally we provide presentations for 1,660 unduplicated pre-kindergarten through fifth grade students,” said Marshall Putnam AITC Coordinator Julie Read.

“Most of these students are reached monthly. We are fortunate in Illinois to have a strong state office that works hard to provide us with up-todate training and materials.”

County Coalition Grants are made possible through funding from the IAA Foundation, the charitable arm of the Illinois Farm Bureau. The IAA foundation raises funds for the Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom program each year, and in addition to count grants, provides funding for Ag Mags, teacher grants, Summer Ag Institutes and more.

“The IAA Foundation is pleased to provide funding to boost local ag literacy efforts in counties across Illinois,” said

Susan Moore, director of the IAA Foundation.

Thanks to the outstanding work of local coordinators, and the generosity of our valuable contributors, we are granting all –time high award amount of $607,500 to 74 coalitions.”

Partner organizations of the Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom program include Illinois Farm Bureau, Facilitating Coordination in Agricultural Education (FCAE), University of Illinois Extension, Illinois Beef Association, Illinois Corn Growers, Illinois Pork Producers, Illinois Soybean Association, Midwest Dairy Association, Illinois Department of Agriculture and the Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts. In addition, annual donors include many agribusiness partners and event participants with an interest in supporting the future of agriculture. More information on the IAA Foundation can be found at www. iaafoundation.org.

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Harry Mekley MCNABB — Harry R. Mekley, 72, of McNabb died Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016, at the Toulon Health Care Center in Toulon.

Harry was born Sept. 12, 1944, in Spring Valley at St. Harry Margaret’s Hospital to Conie Mekley and Veda (Smith) Mekley of rural McNabb.

Besides working at various jobs and his daily chores on the farm, he was hired at BF Goodrich in November 1965. Most of his years of service were spent in the maintenance department as a mechanic, welder and machinist. He retired after 41 years of service. The company’s name was changed to Emerald. He also did occasional jobs for local businesses, farmers and friends. You could always find him in the shed repairing something for himself or someone else.

He later married Nancy Faetini of Henry after a long relationship. He and Nancy loved to travel whenever possible, they took long trips out west into the mountains and shorter trips to go skiing and trips on the Harley. After retirement in 2006, they spent their winters in Arizona.

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Harry loved his Harleys and Honda dirt bikes from a very young age. He and his wife liked hiking, camping, skiing, snowmobiling and life itself.

Survivors include his wife, Nancy of McNabb; two sons, Jody Russell Mekley of McNabb and Scott Alan Mekley of McNabb; two grandchildren, Britney Mekley of Chicago and Zachary Mekley of Henry; two stepsons, Daniel Faetini of Kentucky and David Faetini of Texas; a sister-in-law, Diane Mekley; and two nephews, Brian Mekley and Bruce Mekley.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, James Mekley.

Services were held Monday, Nov. 21, at the Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel in Granville with Doug Clinton officiating.

Burial was in the Granville Cemetery in Granville.

Visitation was Sunday, Nov. 20, at the funeral home.

Contributions may be sent to Toulon Nursing Home, Henry Healthcare, Alzheimer’s (Caring Hands of Illinois Valley) or the donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be made to his family at www.dcfunerals.com.

CHILLICOTHE — Peter Anthony Baldoni, 48, of Chillicothe died Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Peter was born Sept. 21, 1968, in Ottawa to Peter G. and Ruth (Kummer) Baldoni.

Peter Baldoni He graduated from Henry-Senachwine High School and went on to Quincy Tech for one year.

Peter was a computer draftsman at Caterpillar in Mossville.

Peter had passion for animals and enjoyed spending time with his dog, Bear.

He was a great father and best friend to his daughter, Amelia. They loved doing many things together.

Survivors include his mother, Ruth (Larry) Petersen of Toluca; one daughter, 11-year-old Amelia Baldoni of Chillicothe; one brother, Stephen (Joy) Baldoni

Illinois Valley Community College Board OGLESBY — The Illinois Valley Community College’s board on Nov. 10 gave final approval to an $11.6 million tentative tax levy.

Vice President for Business Services and Finance Cheryl Roelfsema said the levy will maximize Education and Operations and Maintenance funds based on an estimated EAV of approximately $3.1 billion, a 4.99 percent increase over the 2015 EAV. The $11.6 million levy is a 2.5 percent increase from the actual 2015 tax extension, Roelfsema said.

However, the estimated tax rate of 36 cents marks a 2.4 percent decrease from 2015 due to the Community Technology Center bond being paid off in December.

As a result, the owner of a $200,000 home can expect a decrease of about $5 in the IVCC levy, Roelfsema said.

In other business, trustees approved: • The resignation of nursing instructor Samantha Whiteaker effective Jan. 10. Whiteaker will be going to work at the University of St. Francis in Joliet.

In her letter of resignation, Whiteaker said, “It has been a privilege to be a part of this team.”

• The appointment of English and reading instructor Jean Forst following the retirement of English instructor Kaushalya Jagasia and reading instructor Linda Thomas. Forst, a part-time

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

Oct. 19 Joseph J. Leyendecker and Lisa M. Leyendecker to Joseph John Leyendecker and Lisa Marie Leyendecker, as trustees; Lot 200, Indian Hills; exempt.

Maria Niedzwiedz and Wladyslaw Niedzwiedz to Heartland Bank and Trust Co., as successor trustee; Lot 528, Lake Thunderbird Woods 3; $175,000.

Frankie D. Jackson, Jr. to Brett J. Kloepping; an undivided one-third interest; Lot 182, Indian Hills;

$1,000.

Oct. 20 People’s Financial Corp. of Illinois to Timothy Williams and Rebecca Williams; Lot 334, Lake Thunderbird Woods 2; $1,200.

People’s Financial Corp. of Illinois to David Wilkie and Elizabeth Wilkie; Lot 662, Lake Thunderbird Woods 4; $1,200.

Oct. 21 Rita J. Hofer, James Hofer, Joy A. Schnidrig and Jane M. Loiselle to Ralph E. Hemminger, as, trustee; one parcel; $130,000.

Oct. 24 Martha A. Hart to Martha A. Hart, as trustee; Lot 352, Lake Thunderbird Woods

of Henry; two sisters, Julie (Doug) Stubbs of Toluca and Mary (Dennis) Nona of Dalzell; one niece, Marissa Stubbs; two nephews, Connor Baldoni and Logan Schertz; one great-nephew, Brycen Cusac; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents and his father.

Services were held Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Mossville Methodist Church in Mossville with the Rev. Bob Herath and Pastor Kristi Hopp officiating. Burial was in the Chillicothe Cemetery, Chillicothe.

Visitation was Friday, Nov. 18, in the Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel in Granville.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to the Amelia I. Baldoni Education Trust at Associated Bank in Chillicothe 1007 N. Fourth St., Chillicothe, IL 61523.

Online condolences may be made to his family at www.dcfunerals.com.

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Adele Dixon to Eugene Dixon and Christopher Dixon; four parcels with exceptions; $25,000.

Oct. 26 Putnam County Clerk to Kathleen M. Hollonbeck; Lot 352, Lake Thunderbird Hills; exempt.

Heartland Bank and Trust Co., as successor to Citizen’s First National Bank, as trustee to Linda Demien; Lots 1 and 2, Lake Thunderbird Hills; $129,000.

Putnam County Sheriff to Ditech Financial, LLC; Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, Joel W. Hopkins Addition, Granville; exempt.

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The board also learned: • The women’s tennis team that finished third at the NJCAA Division III National Tournament in Peachtree, Ga., was welcomed by the board. Coach Julie Milota’s squad included Taylor Pappas, Maria Robinson, Allison Vargo, Hannah Warwick, Savannah Weitzel, Abbey Ruppert and Ali Kutz.

• I-Read Literacy Program Coordinator Angela Dunlap has been appointed campus and community tutoring coordinator — a new position combining the full-time literacy manager and part-time peer tutoring coordinator positions.

• The Oct. 27 Discover Manufacturing Career Expo featured local manufacturers opening their doors for tours and demonstrations for hundreds of high school students. Participants included Allegion, Black Bros., Carus Corporation, Eakas, Flint Hills, James Hardie, SABIC and Vactor Manufacturing. Larry Kiest of LMK Technologies was the keynote speaker.

• The second annual athletic department trivia night attracted 320 players, 40 volunteers and raised $11,100 to support all ten of the college’s teams and the 140 student athletes who participate on them.

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6 • The Putnam County Record • Wednesday, November 23, 2016

The Editorial Page Observations from The Field of Dreams Darrell Alleman COMMENTARY Sam R Fisher

Terri Simon

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It’s all about the timing The Thanksgiving celebrations in my 50-plus years have been a conglomeration of varied circumstances — from intimate family gatherings with just a few people ... to large, rambunctious crowds of wayward musicians in Nashville, Tenn., who had nowhere else Terri to go ... to a couple Simon of us deciding to drink our holiday COMMENTARY away at Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge, also in Nashville, where we drank coffee out of Styrofoam cups and switched to something much more intoxicating as the day wore on ... to last year when a turkey sandwich at Arby’s turned out to be my Thanksgiving feast..

In other words, Thanksgiving in my world has run the gamut — each celebration creating a host of memories that still, to this day, tug at my heart. I wouldn’t trade any of them for the world.

With the exception of the Tootsie’s event (and it was an event) and the Arby’s turkey sandwich, the majority of my Thanksgiving memories revolve around a feast with all the fixings. For the last several years, that feast ended up on my agenda, and even though I begrudgingly took on the task, it always concluded with it being a labor of love for those who would ultimately be seated at a beautifully decorated table(s) in my home. For that, I am now thankful, though at the time, I was a hot mess trying to coordinate all those homemade and traditional dishes.

There’s an art to it, you know ... getting all those steaming hot dishes mixed with all those refrigerated ones ready at the same time. My grandma and my mom made it look easy. I make it look like the giant fiasco it often is.

Let me take a step back here and tell you I am one of those people who believe hot food should be served piping hot, and cold food should be served immediately after it is taken out of the refrigerator. I don’t want anything to be even remotely lukewarm or cool. It’s got to be hot or cold — nothing in between.

It makes me crazy(ier).

Personally, I think it’s an admirable trait, and the health department probably smiles at my wisdom.

Nobody will go home from my house with any foodborne illness from something served at an inappropriate temperature. Furthermore, the taste of the food will be at its peak, since after all ... hot food should be served hot, and cold food should be served cold.

But somewhere years ago, some well-meaning friend or relative (I can’t exactly remember, though I’m fairly sure it was a relative) decided on a tradition that has stood the test of time — with that hot/cold meal perfectly placed on that beautiful table, why don’t we go around the room and tell one thing for which we are thankful.

What? OK, it’s a nice idea — an admirable one to say the least, but you want to do this now when the fried onions on my green bean casserole are getting soggy and the gravy is already starting to congeal in a way that makes me want to head to Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge and forget the whole thing? Come on ...

And so we do it ... one by one ... we go around the room and deliver our thankful messages to the rest of the those in attendance. There are smiles ... sometimes a few tears ... quick short answers and long drawn-out responses (my worst nightmare) ... and the Jell-O salad watches and weeps ... literally.

OK, I actually love this tradition, but the timing is awful. Just ask the mashed potatoes, Grandma’s bread stuffing and the turkey, which is getting drier by the moment. They are on my side, I’m sure. Why don’t we do the “I’m thankful” prayer, start passing those hot/ cold dishes and then tell each other through mouthfuls of temperature-appropriate food how thankful we are for whatever lives in our hearts? Seems like a good solution to me.

Of course, I’m just trying to have a little fun now.

Telling each other how thankful we are is a wonderful tradition, and other than the timing, I wouldn’t change it for the world.

Happy Thanksgiving, my friends. I’m thankful for you ...

PCR Editor Terri Simon can be reached at tsimon@ putnamcountyrecord.com.

The Putnam County Rotary Club has presented the Putnam County Elementary School’s third-grade students with dictionaries since 2005. When Putnam County Rotarian Adriane Shore asked the Rotary to buy dictionaries for Putnam County elementary students, the club was pleased to do that.

The first year in 2005, they gave dictionaries to the third, fourth and fifth grades. Since then, they have only given them out to the third-graders, so in total, the Rotary has given them to 14 classes.

This year four PC Rotarians met at the PC Elementary School in Hennepin to hand out dictionaries to this year’s third-grade class. Superintendent Carl Carlson was there also to speak.

Rotarian Karen Karczewski started the event by saying, “We are here today to bring each of you a special gift from the PC Rotary Club. Our club does a lot of things to help a lot of people, and today we want to give you each a dictionary to help you learn and grow. Reading and writing are very important skills for students and adults, and learning new words can be a lot of fun. Maybe you can learn one or two new words every day using your new dictionary.

“This will be yours to keep forever, to use at school and to take home with you, so your teacher will have you put your name on the Rotary sticker inside the front page of your dictionary,” she continued. “If you look at that sticker it has something else written on it. It’s a test, but not the kind you take in school. It is a four-way test that Rotary members use, and you can use too when you are making choices you have to make in school, at home, or anywhere. You will find these are very similar to the Char-

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Putnam County Superintendent Carl Carlson (from left), Rotarians Darrell Alleman, Ron McNeil, Adriane Shore and Karen Karczewski presented new dictionaries to PC third-grade students. acter Counts ideas that you apply at school and at home.

“So when you are thinking about what you are going to say or do, think first about whether it’s the truth. We should always be truthful — with your friends, your teacher, your parents, and everyone else. Second, we should consider whether it’s fair. We should always play fair, and act fairly toward others. Third, we hope everything we do will build better friendships with those we see every day, and even with people we have just met. If we treat people right in return, as a result, we make new friends.

“Fourth, we ask if what we are about to do or what we are about to say will be beneficial to others.

Some of you may already know what beneficial means,” she said.

“It means that what we do or say should be helpful, like helping your teacher clean up after a project is beneficial to everyone in the classroom. If you want to learn more about the word beneficial, now you can look it up in your very own dictionary. We hope you’ll enjoy your gift from the Putnam County Rotary Club.”

PC Rotarians then handed out

the dictionaries to the students.

They were Ron McNeil, Adriane Shore, Karen Karczewski and Darrell Alleman. Carlson, also a PC Rotarian, had the three classes have a contest for who could discover the most words that he gave them to look up. It was very spirited by the third-graders.

The International Rotary Club’s goal is to reach every third-grade student in the United States. So far they have reached an estimated 1,075,952 students. Of these, 876 were sponsored by the Rotary Club of Granville.

Jeannie, my wife and second-grade teacher, loved giving these dictionaries out to the students. Adriane always included her and me. One other thing: Every year since we have handed these books out in the elementary school cafeteria, the two school cooks, Vickie Petersen and Jamie Seibert, are in the kitchen by the cafeteria, busy making dinner. I have always enjoyed the smell of fresh bread, and I realize the children are fortunate to have these two wonderful cooks cooking for them.

Darrell Alleman can be reached at news@putnamcountyrecord.com.

Considerations by Nedda I am glad November is here. All the past events seemed so important, and of course they are, but now we can focus on Thanksgiving.

You know how I feel about our great national holiday. It is ours to treasure with no obligation. Have snacks for Thanksgiving; just be together. Have everybody give at least one blessing for which they are grateful. I have a lot of them.

My personal blessings are watching the trees glow with color and see a cat curl up on the bird feeder and go to sleep. (He just as well, he will never catch a bird.) Having a friend drag me into a joke with a huge hook and then dash my hopes he will vote for my candidate! I love humor and people who laugh at things. The ability to see the positive in life and feel the energy of my own and other’s hope. The universe, that holds secrets that beg us to learn more and occasionally give us poor humans a glimpse of the real story.

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its season is gone reminding us to hold on. A call to hear a dearest friend has pulled through a very serious health incident, and the joy of hearing the messenger’s voice hitch with a little cry of relief. The generous community I live in that gives to others without a pause or question.

We surely get all riled up about some things, and it might be wise for us elders to calm things down a little by reminding others that “this too will pass,” and we will do better next time. It is scary for younger people to see their plans seem to have gone awry; but it is our job, I think, to reassure them and tell them to try again. Hope

and encouragement go a long way.

Young folks sometimes think we didn’t fail or struggle with decisions or life events, and it helps them to know that others have walked in that path. We simply show we made it, a little ragged maybe, but we made it. They don’t need a lecture when they are scared.

Let us get out ourselves. Let us be civil, more compassionate and caring for the other person. Put down all the cell phones, turn off the TV and “noise” and look at each other and listen. Really look at them and see yourself with their pain, joys and struggles. Give up what you thought you knew at truth. Forget what others have told you as the truth. Make up your own mind and find love for others, forgiveness of others, and maybe we can all heal.

Nedda Simon of rural Princeton can be reached at neddasimon@ ymail.com.

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Putnam County second in holiday tourney PRINCETON — Putnam County reached the finals of the Princeton Holiday Girls Basketball Tournament for the third time in three years, falling to Stark County 56-50 in Saturday’s championship game.

Paige Veronda led the Lady Panthers (3-1) with 15 points with Kaitlyn Edgcomb adding 13, Presley Hatton 11 and Brea Schorn 7.

The Lady Panthers got into in some foul trouble early and that made them scramble a little bit in the first half, PC coach Jared Sale said.

“Stark County is really well coached and one thing I’ve always taken from watching games of theirs is that they are very disciplined and execute extremely well. They did that down the stretch,” Sale said.

“Our youth showed just the slightest bit down the final two-minute stretch and that was the difference in the game. Two months from now I don’t think we’ll have that issue,” he said.

“Our effort was outstanding up and down our roster.

And the past week is such a huge start to build off of” added Sale.

PC defeated Bureau Valley 38-29 for the title in 2014 at Princeton and fell to Stark County 54-42 in 2013.

The championship was the second straight for Stark County and sixth at Princeton.

PC downs Streator Putnam County also beat Streator 52-45 Nov. 18 with Veronda being the high scorer with 28 points. Hat-

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PCR photo/Shannon Jenkins Paige Veronda goes in for a layup after forcing a turnover during the championship game of the Princeton Holiday Presley Hatton drives the lane for two of her 13 points during the championship game of the Princeton Holiday Tournament against Stark County.

Tournament. Stark County won 56-50.

ton added 15 points. Lindsey DiazDeLeon had five steals.

PC beats Princeton Hatton had 15 points and eight rebounds in Putnam County’s 55-46 win over Princeton on Nov. 17 in the tournament. Veronda added 10 points and 10

rebounds.

“When you look at Anna Murray and Courtney Oeder, obviously (they’re) one of the top duos in the area. When they’re running on all cylinders and you don’t game-plan for them, you can run into a lot of trouble,” Sale added. “We

game-planned to what we thought would be the best way to defend them and take them out of the basketball game and we executed it.”

PC got balanced scoring by its trio of Presley Hatton (15 points), Paige Veronda (11) and Kaitlyn Edgcomb

(10).

Sale said he’s been waiting for Hatton to reach her potential.

“She has all the right tools to be a great basketball player and she’s finally putting that together,” he said.

PC whips Midland Veronda scored 16 points

and Hatton added 13 with eight rebounds on Nov. 15 when Putnam County beat Midland in the Princeton Holiday Tournament, 50-14. Other players who scored were Brea Schorn (8), Kaitlyn Edgcomb (8), Megan Wiesbrock (3) and Lindsey DiazDeLeon (2).

Junior high girls basketball Putnam County Junior High girls basketball teams played three games last week.

The eighth-grade Pumas beat Oglesby Washington on Nov. 14, 36-25. The seventh-grade team lost 22-18.

The eighth-grade Pumas beat Chillicothe on Nov. 15,

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36-31. The seventh-grade team won 29-21.

The eighth-grade Pumas beat Peru Parkside on Nov. 17, 32-22, on eighth-grade night. The seventh-grade team lost 26-18.

The Lady Pumas will start regionals after the Thanksgiving holiday.

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Renae Ramey brings the ball upcourt after forcing a turnover for Putnam County against Chillicothe.

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Rosa Garcia and Kendra Crew play defense during the 36-25 win over Oglesby Washington. Sophia Harris scored 13 points. The seventh-grade team lost 22-18. Erin Brooker had 11 points.

GRANVILLE — The fifth– through eighthgrade Thundercat Wrestling Club season begins Monday, Nov. 28. Practices will be Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Putnam County High School Media Center.

Competitive tournaments (carpool available) are Jan. 8, 2017, Morton Tournament; Jan. 22, Pekin Tournament; Jan. 29, LaSalle Tournament; Feb. 5, Mendota Tournament; Feb. 12, Martinez Tournament (Hinsdale); March 4, regionals (LaSalle-Peru); March 11, sectionals (Rock Island); and March 16-18 state (Rockford).

Total fee for the club is $85 due Nov. 28. This covers the IKWF $45 membership, $10 USA Wrestling membership, shirt, and singlet.

Other fees are shoes $25-$50; headgear $15; and tournament fees are $15-$20 per tournament to the hosting club Any questions, call coach Jerry Kriewald at 815-712-9609.

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8 • The Putnam County Record • Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Community Magnolia and McNabb libraries to host Christmas open houses

Annual Christmas cookie sale Dec. 10

A Thanksgiving celebration at Hennepin Library

this year while the parish hall is under construction. Assorted cookies and candies will be sold on a first-come, firstserved basis at a cost of $6 per pound.

Italian succarines will also be available for $10 per pound.

Bring the bags

The Magnolia Library is having an open house from 3 to 7 p.m. on Dec. 6. Children can make coffee filter snowflake crafts, write a letter to Santa, decorate the library, enjoy snacks and listen to Christmas music.

For more information, call Peggy at 815-869-3038 or 815-257-0707.

The McNabb Library will host their open house from 3 to 7 p.m. on Dec. 7. Children can create a Christmas gift for someone special. They’ll also be able to write a letter to Santa, enjoy snacks, listen to Christmas music and help decorate the library for the Christmas season.

For more information, call Peggy at 815-882-2378 or 815-257-0707.

Putnam County Food Pantry is running out of bags

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Deadline today for 4-H holiday workshop Dec. 3

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A Thanksgiving celebration will take place at 3 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 23, at the Hennepin Library.

Festivities will begin by watching “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.” The traditional Charlie Brown feast will be served — toast, jellybeans, pretzels and popcorn.

The second movie of the afternoon will be “Freebirds” (rated PG). A pine cone turkey craft will follow.

HENRY — Time is running out to register for the University of Illinois Extension Marshall-Putnam 4-H holiday workshop from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau Building at 508 Front St. in Henry.

The fee for the workshop is $10 for 4-H members and $15 for non-members to cover project supplies.

Participants should also bring a box to take their completed projects home.

The workshop is open to all youth ages 8-18 or in third grade and above as of Sept.

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Registration is required no later than Wednesday, Nov. 23, in order to ensure enough supplies will be available. To register, call the Marshall-Putnam Extension office at 309-3642356.

GRANVILLE — When a food pantry makes a request of the community it’s usually for food or money. The Putnam County Food Pantry has a simpler request though, it needs plastic grocery bags its clients can use to carry their food home.

“Usually we have plenty, but we’ve somehow started to run out. We only have about a week’s worth left,” food pantry manager John Shimkus said.

While the pantry offers pre-packed paper bags filled with food items, it also has a wide variety of loose items clients are free to choose. Shimkus said without bags for those items, people will have a hard time carrying their groceries out of the pantry.

Shimkus asked for community members to donate any extra plastic grocery bags they’ve collected at home to the pantry.

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20th annual Christmas Cookie Walk on Dec. 3

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HENNEPIN — The 20th annual Christmas Cookie Walk, sponsored by the Women on a Mission group of the Hennepin United Methodist Church, will be at 8 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, in the church fellowship hall.

A variety of homemade Christmas cookies will be sold for $6.50 per pound.

Advance orders may be placed by calling 815-9257253 or 815-925-7252. All proceeds will be donated to local charities.

The church is located at the corner of Fifth and Court streets in Hennepin.

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Matt Cessna discusses the size of Consolidated’s bins and the trucks hauling materials from a barge at the facility.

Students learn of ag business opportunities OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College agriculture students learned of job opportunities and much more at a recent tour of Consolidated Grain and Barge in Hennepin.

“Students saw firsthand how the products they are helping to produce in agriculture are shipped all over the world,” IVCC instructor Willard Mott said. “There are excellent job opportunities available to students in the district and CGB is a great example of this.”

The morning tour began with a group discussion led

by Central Group Manager Matt Cessna, Grain Merchandiser Dustin Atwood and Human Resources

Free Thanksgiving dinner in Magnolia MAGNOLIA — A free Thanksgiving dinner will be offered to any who is lonely or in need at 1 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 24, by the Magnolia United Methodist Church. Reservations are appreciated but not required by calling 815869-3100 or 309-6459829. Carry-outs will be available at 12:30 p.m.

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The Putnam County Community Center will raffle off this handmade Realtree teepee for $5 per chance. The teepee is approximately 6.5 feet tall and valued at $200. A winner will be drawn at the December board meeting on Friday, Dec. 9.

All proceeds from ticket sales will go to PCCC programs and activities. Tickets are available at the PCCC in Standard or at Axline Pharmacy in Granville. For more information, call 815-339-2711.

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The group discussed CGB’s history, affiliate companies, employment opportunities and personal college and career success stories in agriculture. Students also toured the barge loading dock, grain quality testing laboratory and grain merchandising offices.

“It was an excellent educational experience and we look forward to continuing to build strong partnerships with area agricultural businesses,” said Mott.

For information about IVCC’s ag program, call Mott at 815-224-0413 or email Willard_mott@ivcc. edu.

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BCGS holiday party and program on Dec. 1 PRINCETON — The Bureau County Genealogical Society will combine its November and December meetings and will meet on Thursday, Dec. 1. The evening gathering will begin at 6 p.m. with a social hour.

Members of the board of BCGS will provide finger foods and beverages before the regular meeting which will start at 7 p.m. The public is invited to the free social time and the program for the evening which will be held at the Society library at 629 S. Main St. in Princeton.

The program will be given by John Butte about his book, “Darlene’s Silver Streak and the Bradford Model T Girls.” Butte grew up near Bradford and loved hearing his mother tell about the road trip she made with a group of friends in 1939 to the New York World’s Fair. These Gypsy Coeds, led by Dar-

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lene Dorgan, whose family had the Dorgan Cafe in Bradford, took various Bradford area young ladies on eight major trips between 1936 and 1942 in a 1926 Ford Model T nicknamed the Silver Streak.

Come hear the story of these adventurous young girls and Butte’s dedication to preserve the car and its story.

For further information

on either the meeting or the program contact the Society library at 815-8793133 or drop in during the regular hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday.

The library will also be open Saturday, Dec. 3, for its monthly First Saturday.

The library will be closed after Friday, Dec.16, until reopening on Monday, Jan. 2, 2017.

IVCC Wind Ensemble will present free concert OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College’s Wind Ensemble will offer a free concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4 in the Cultural Centre.

The performance will include the music of Alfred Reed, Rimsky-Korsakov, Leroy

Anderson and Robert W. Smith.

The ensemble includes IVCC students, local and regional music educators, and community members dedicated to the promotion of quality wind and percussion music.

Silver spoons for DAR babies PRINCETON — At their regular meeting on Nov. 5 at the Prouty Building, members of the Princeton-Illinois Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution enjoyed their tradition of presenting engraved silver spoons to babies born to chapter members.

Regent Diana Williamson presented a spoon engraved with DAR and her initials to the daughter of Brittany Day-Gualandi and granddaughter of Elizabeth Hauger and a matching spoon to the daughter of Dr. Summer Wirth, granddaughter of Sharon Dyer and great-granddaughter of Patricia Polson – all members of the Princeton-Illinois chapter.

Chairman Lois Peterson shared a National Park minute challenging members to name the largest Park in the system – Wrangell-St. Elias Park in Alaska.

This year notes the centennial of the National Park Service founded in 1916.

The chapter received a thank you for its nearly 100 items donated to the Henry Food Pantry as the chapter’s Day of Service project honoring DAR’s existence for 126 years.

The chapter also received a letter of thanks for its participation in the bingo party at the LaSalle Veterans Home and donations of items on Oct. 8.

Two names were presented as prospectives for membership, and the Oath of Membership was administered by Registrar Evalynn Blanco to new member Adel Thompson, who also received a membership packet to welcome her into the chapter.

All nine area high schools that participate in the Good Citizens contest sponsored by the Princeton chapter have selected their Good Citizen, and chapter judging on their essays has begun.

Sponsored by the chapter flag chairman, Juanita Tarrence, members voted

Thank you to all the citizens of Putnam County for your continued support and confidence.

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With November stated as National Native American month, the chapter had a presentation by chairman Carol Arteberry on children’s books printed in the Sauk language.

The program was presented by District II Director Sharon Bittner, who spoke on “Watch Your Membership Garden Blossom.”

The Friday, Dec, 2, meeting will be a Christmas potluck at the Lake Thunderbird Clubhouse at noon. Members are asked to bring a dish to share and an ornament with special meaning to talk about.

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Menus and Activities Putnam County Community Center Nov. 28 — Pork chops, scalloped potatoes, baked beans, peaches.

Nov. 29 — Sub sandwich, chicken noodle soup with crackers, coleslaw, fruit cocktail, dessert.

Nov. 30 — Chicken and dumplings, peas and carrots, gelatin, apple juice, wheat bread.

Dec. 1 — Quesadilla casserole, lettuce salad with toppings, peaches, dessert.

Dec. 2 — Tomato soup with crackers, grilled ham and cheese, green beans, applesauce.

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.

Putnam County Schools Breakfast Nov. 28 — French toast with syrup or cereal, fruit, juice, milk.

Nov. 29 — Sausage and toast or cereal and toast, gogurt, fruit, juice, milk.

Nov. 30 — Scrambled eggs with English muffin or cereal, fruit, juice, milk.

Dec. 1 — Pigs in a blanket or cereal, fruit, juice, milk.

Dec. 2 — Breakfast burrito or cereal, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk.

Lunch Nov. 28 — French bread pizza, green beans, pineapple, fudge bar, milk.

Nov. 29 — Junior high/high school - salad bar, elementary/primary - chicken drummies, au gratin potatoes, dinner roll, peaches, milk.

Nov. 30 — French toast, sausage, hash browns, applesauce, milk.

Dec. 1 — Pasta with meat sauce, salad, garlic bread, mandarin oranges, milk.

Dec. 2 — Hamburger on whole grain bun with tomato slice and pickles, oven fries, mixed fruit, milk.

Putnam County High School releases first-quarter honor rolls

GRANVILLE — Putnam County High School has released the honor rolls for the first quarter of the 201617 school year. Honored were: High Honor Roll Freshmen — Kennedi Bazydlo, Molly Boyd, Megan Brooker, Ali Ciucci, Mercedes Heinrich, Katrien Holocker, Megan Hundley, Cassandra Johnson, Jeri Lester, Lucas Olson, Ethan Phillips, Jakob Pyszka, Livia Sanchez, Carter Trone, Savanna Tucker, Jacob Wiesbrock and Dylan Zupec.

Sophomores — Luke Carlson, Haley Cioni, Isabelle D’Ambrosio, Erika Dean, Madelyn Dzierzynski, Michael Dzierzynski, Mackenzie Edens, Taryn Grasser, Skylar Grevengoed, Madison Keegan, Joseph Mecagni, Jesse Modaff, Ryan Mooberry, Victoria Paige, Justice Petersen, Isabelle Quinones, Rebecca Ramey, Annalise Sabotta, Daniel Sabotta, Madison Solomon, Emilee Walker, Destiny West, Nolan Whitney, Megan Wiesbrock, Hunter Witzman and Paxton Zellmer.

Juniors — Ryan Caulfield, Emma Cyr, Bailey Davenport, Caleb Dzierzynski, Jordyn Friel, Dominic Green, Olivia Holmes, Maxwell Huffstodt, Owen Lindstrom, Anna Mattern, Teagan Pantenburg, Sydney Pederson, Austin Pflibsen, Jacob Ritko, Brea Schorn and Ben Tran.

Seniors — Sami Abraham, Connor Bean, Lauren Bernardoni, Kathryn Bouxsein, Victoria Burlingame, Katie Cimei, Cassandra Copeland, McKenna Downey, William Faletti, Noe Flores, Ashley Johnson, Grace Lamboley, Owen Mallery, Olivia Morris, Abby Ossola, James Petersen, Jon Sabotta, Connor Taylor, Megan Thompson and Michael Zimmer.

Honor Roll Freshmen — Jennifer Alvarado, Shayla Arroyo, Madison Bauer, Madison Brannon, Emily Bruch, Alyssa Fluech, Corrina Friedrich, Luis Gonzalez, Tianna Green, Rhyanne Haage, Hannah Henderson, Christian Holm, Brayden Holmes, Avery

Lamis, Miles McCook, Allison Ossola, Kelly Todd, Michael Waslesyn, Erik Weiss and Armen Zulbeari.

Sophomores — Claudia Alonzo, Olivia Brown, Aaron Cimei, Lindsey DiazDeLeon, Emily Ely, Cassie Gorges, Alexander Munson and Benjamin Munson.

Juniors — Alba Bence, Sydney Buffington, Raymond Casford, Cameron Colby, Aleceya Davis, Robert Griffith, Roberg Haig, Benjamin Just, Logan Kreiser, Kyle Krystofek, Olivia Lawley, Lindsey Maggio, Alexandra Mellentine, Terra Miller, Emilie Morine, Catherine Nowakowski, Brooklyn Purcell, Jace Schorn, Nakieta Urban, Paige Veronda, Mel Voss, Chase Washkowiak and Arduan Zulbeari.

Seniors — Mitchell Aimone, Corey Baxter, Alexis Dauck, Jade Hansen, Kaitlyn Goetsch, Christian Harris, Zachary Hartman, James Hewitt, Clinton Hunnicutt, Michael Kettman, Kyle Leitner, Tyera Powell, Ryan Sadnick, Nathan Voss, Cassandra Yates and Trevor Zellmer.

Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 3

Annual holiday art, craft fair Nov. 30

PERU — St. Bede Academy will again hold a Breakfast with Santa from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Academy.

The cost this year is $12 per person, which will include breakfast, meeting with Santa, make and take crafts, movies, readers and a ride on the Starved Rock Christmas Trolley. For an additional $6, pictures with Santa will be available.

This event is being sponsored by the St. Bede Bedan Club members. Tickets can be purchased from any Bedan Club member or from Jeannie in the development office at St. Bede Academy by calling 815-223-3140.

OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College’s ninth annual holiday art and craft fair will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, in the Peter Miller Community Technology Center (Oglesby).

The fair is indoors, free and open to the public with free parking in lots 1-5. More than 30 artists and crafters will sell products ranging from handmade soaps to handmade chocolates and remote control toys. A raffle will also take place for items donated by vendors.

Sponsored by the IVCC Support Staff, the fair will help raise funds for local animal shelters. For information, call Lorri Foockle at 815-224-0458 or email lorri_foockle@ ivcc.edu.

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ORD. # 16-02 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING WATER & SEWER RATES HENNEPIN PUBLIC WATER DIST., PUTNAM CO., IL Recitals A. The Hennepin Public Water District (the ‘’District’’) has fixed water and sewer rates pursuant to Art. 3 of Ord . # . 6-1 which was passed in July 2004.

B. Since the adoption of Ord. # 6-1, water and sewer rates have been amended from time to time.

C. The District’s water and sewer system requires costly maintenance and, from time to time, expensive replacement of system components, including a currently pending need to, among other things, replace worn and outdated equipment from the original 1966 treatment plant construction .

D. The District Board of Trustees believes it to be necessary and in the best interests of the District and consumers located therein to amend the water and sewer rates.

BE IT ORDAINED by the District’s Corporate Authorities as follows: 1. The Recitals are true and correct and are hereby incorporated into this Ordinance.

2. Ord. # 6-1 is amended and shall provide for the following rates to be billed monthly and paid as set forth in Art. 1 of Ord. # 6-1: Effective Effective Effective Rates Per Month Jan. 1, 2017 Jan. 1, 2017 Jan. 1, 2018 § 1-30 Residential § 1-31 Commercial § 1-32 Industrial: Base Rate for Water: $22.00 $22.00 $22.00 Use Rate of $6.20/1,000 gallons for consumption in excess of 4,000 gallons per month.

Base Rate for Sewer: $28.00 $28.00 $28.00 Use Rate of $7.00/1,000 gallons for consumption in excess of 4,000 gallons per month.

Minimum Monthly Water Charge for Industrial Users $250.00 $250.00 $250.00 Replacement Cost (Short-lived Assets) (Applies to all users): $4.25 $4.25 $4.25 Debt Service Charge (Applies to all users): $7.50 $14.00 $20.00 Non-metered yard hydrants in place as of December 31, 2016: $22.00 $22.00 $22.00 Metered yard hydrants (separate service connection) in stalled after January 1, 2017: $22.00 $22.00 $22.00 Use Rate of $6.20/1,000 gallons for consumption in excess of 4,000 gallons per month for metered yard hydrants.

Effective Effective Effective Rates Per Month Jan . 1, 2019 Jan. 1, 2020 Jan. 1, 2021 § 1-30 Residential § 1-31 Commercial § 1-32 Industrial: Base Rate for Water: $22.60 $23.25 $23.95 Use Rate of $6.20/1,000 gallons for consumption in excess of 4,000 gallons per month. $30.60 Base Rate for Sewer: $28.85 $29.70 Use Rate of $7.00/ 1,000 gallons for consumption in excess of 4,000 gallons per month.

Minimum Monthly Water Charge for Industrial Users $250.00 $250.00 $250.00 Replacement Cost (Short-lived Assets) (Applies to all users): $4.25 $4.25 $4.25 Debt Service Charge (Applies to all users): $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 Non-metered yard hydrants in place as of December 31, 2016: $22.60 $23.25 $23.95

Metered yard hydrants (separate service connection) installed after January 1, 2017: $22.60 $23.25 $23.95 Use Rate of $6.20/1,000 gallons for consumption in excess of 4,000 gallons per month for metered yard hydrants.

3. The District Clerk is directed to publish this Ordinance within 30 days after its adoption in a newspaper published in the District (if no such newspaper, then in a newspaper with a general circulation in the District) .

4. All other District ordinances, resolutions and regulations which are inconsistent with this Ordinance are superseded by this Ordinance.

PRESENTED AND PASSED at a regular meeting of the District Board of Trustees on October 3, 2016 as follows: Ayes: Keegan, Ward, Spratt, Coleman Nays: -0/s/Kevin Coleman, District President ATTEST: /s/Diana Brandstatter, Secretary CERTIFICATE OF DISTRICT SECRETARY STATE OF ILLINOIS )ss COUNTY OF PUTNAM ) I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that I am the duly qualified and acting Secretary of the Hennepin Public Water District, the County and State aforesaid, and, as such Secretary, I am the keeper of the records and files of the District. I do further certify that the attached and foregoing is a true and correct copy of An Ordinance Amending Water and Sewer Rates as passed by the Board of Trustees of the Hennepin Public Water District, Illinois, at its regular meeting held on October 3, 2016. /s/Diana Brandstatter, Secretary Published in the Putnam County Record Nov. 23, 2016.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY, HENNEPIN, ILLINOIS IN RE: THE ESTATE ) OF ELAINE G. ) THEISINGER, ) Deceased. ) No. 16-P-13 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION CLAIMS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the death of ELAINE G. THEISINGER, late, of Granville.

Letters of Office were issued on October 20, 2016, to LARRY KLINE, whose attorney is APLINGTON, K A U F M A N , MCCLINTOCK, STEELE & BARRY, LTD., 160 Marquette St., P.O. Box 517, LaSalle, IL 61301.

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may be filed in the Office of the Clerk, Circuit Court, in the Putnam County Courthouse, Hennepin, or with the representative, or both, on or before May 16, 2017, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Dated this 3rd day of November, 2016.

CATHY OLIVERI CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS 120 N. 4th Street, PO Box 207 Hennepin, IL 61327 Published in the Putnam County Record Nov. 16, 23 and 30, 2016.

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NOTICE OF CAUCUS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on December 6th, 2016 a Caucus of the Democratic Party in the Township of Hennepin, Putnam County, Illinois will be held at Hennepin Park District Community Room, 326 S. Milan Street, commencing at 6:30 o’clock p.m. for the purpose of nominating candidates for the following offices: Supervisor; Clerk; Highway Commissioner; Trustee- (4) positions.

Dated: November 16, 2016 Presiding Officer Published in the Putnam County Record Nov. 23, 2016.

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Hours will be 15 to 20 hours per week and include every other Saturday morning.

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Previous cash handling experience, as well as teller experience, a plus.

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The following will be sold at the ON SITE LOCATION Of 813 Main Street in Henry, IL on:

SAT., NOVEMBER 26, 2016 TIME: 10:00A.M.

View Listing & Photos on website: www.tumblesonauction.com LAWN & GARDEN: 2014 Troy Built Bronco Riding Lawn Mower; Like New Troybuilt 24 Inch Storm 2410 Self Propelled Snow Blower; Rally Garden Tiller; Sm. Murray Gas Mower; Yard Leaf Rake; 2 Yard Pull Type Lawn Carts; Various Amount of Hand & Garden Tools ; Yard Gate; Cut Off Saw; Delta Miter Saw; Work Bench & Vice; Sm. Floor Jack; Electrical Hand Tools ANTIQUE & MODERN FURNITURE: 2 Antique Marble Sinks; Sm. Folk Art Painted Cabinet; Old Ornate Wire Bird Cage; Ice Cream Parlor Booth Set; Wrought Iron Fire Place Set & Two Tier Plant Stand; Wicker to Include: 5 Piece Outdoor Set, Magazine Rack & Folding Screen; Metal Trellis; Round Ornate Metal Patio/Side Table; Several Old Plant Stands Including Painted; Sm. Child’s Rocker; Ornate Wood Rocker; Oak Library Table; Antique Wood Desk; Chiefferobe Cabinet; 2-Enamel Top Tables; Duncan Phfye Lamp Table; Old Upright Victorola; Loewe Opta Turn Table Radio; Camel Back Trunk & Other Sm. Trunks; Various Antique, Bent Wood & Pressed Back Chairs; Two Drawer Oak Dresser; Chest of Drawers; What Not Shelf; Green Leather Sofa w/ Recliners; Wood Coffee Table; Metal Desk ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES & HOUSEHOLD ITEMS: JD Ertl 4020 Diesel Wide Front End Pedal Tractor w/ Cart; Child’s Pedal Taxi Car; Hot wheels Cars; Primitive Two Drawer Medicine Cabinet; Blue Graniteware Including Wash Basins, Chamber Pot, Pie Plates, Coffee Pot; Grey Granite Dbl Boiler; Rare Miniature Child’s or Salesman Sample wash Stand; 8 Gal Redwing Stoneware Crock w/ BaleHandles; Sm. Crock Bowls; Picture Frames; Sm. Area Rugs; Ornamental Wood Carved Dragon Heads; Wicker Laundry Baskets; Linens; Christmas Collectibles; Set of Blue Fire King Dishes; Usual Line of Kitchenware Items Corningware, Pyrex & More

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SELLER: , HENRY, IL - EXECUTOR: TIM GROOM Please Note: Jeri has been a Collector for over 50 Years of Antiques & Unique Items. This will be One of Three Auctions.

TUMBLESON AUCTION COMPANY, PRINCETON, IL AND ORWIG AUCTION SERVICE TOULON, IL 309-995-3934 or E-mail: joeorwig@yahoo.com AUCTIONEERS: TOM & MARY TUMBLESON/ TIFFANY FOES & JOE ORWIG Email: ttauction@yahoo.com Or Phone: 815-872-1852 Terms: Cash or Check/CC Accepted w/ 5% Fee

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VILLAGE OF MAGNOLIA ELECTION 2017 Petitions can be picked up @ the Village Hall on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. from Village Clerk Mary Glenn.

Open Positions: Mayor, Village Clerk, 3- four year Board Member (Trustees), and 2 year unexpired Board Member (Trustee).

Mary Glenn, Village Clerk Published in the Putnam County Record Nov. 23, 2016.

CERTIFICATE AND LEVY FOR CURRENT YEAR FOR THE MAGNOLIA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT TO: THE COUNTY CLERK, PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS The undersigned, Chad Colman, President, and Steven Ringenberg, Secretary, hereby certify that they are the President and Secretary, respectively, of the Board of Trustees of the MAGNOLIA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT of Putnam, Marshall and LaSalle Counties, in the State of Illinois, and that the Board of Trustees of said FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT has levied upon all the taxable property within the Corporate limits of said MAGNOLIA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, subject to the taxation for the year A.D. 2016, the total sum of $77,200.00 for the following specific purposes mentioned in the Appropriation Ordinance of said MAGNOLIA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, and in the respective sums as follows: AMOUNT OF APPROPRIATION AND LEVY Amount Amount Appropriated Levied For purchase of aux. fire fighting equip. $3,000.00 $3,000.00 For purchase of new equipment 8,000.00 8,000.00 For repair of fire equipment 3,000.00 3,000.00 For maintenance of fire house 7,000.00 7,000.00 For expenses of board of trustees 800.00 800.00

For legal services of the district 800.00 800.00 For liability insurance on fire trucks 5,200.00 5,200.00 For liability insurance on fire station 2,600.00 2,600.00 For insurance under Workmans Comp Act 1,800.00 1,800.00 For contingencies 5,000.00 5,000.00 For fuel for fire truck 2,000.00 2,000.00 For utilities 4,000.00 4,000.00 For ambulance 34,000.00 34,000.00 TOTAL LEVY $77,200.00 by an ordinance entitled “Tax Levy Ordinance”, passed 14th, November, 2016, a certificate copy of which is attached hereto and filed herewith.

Dated this 14th day of November, A.D. 2016. /s/Chad Colman President/Board of Trustees Magnolia Fire, Protection District /s/Steven Ringenberg Secretary /Board of Trustees Magnolia Fire Protection District Published in the Putnam County Record Nov. 23, 2016.

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Our Customers

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504 S. McCoy Granville, IL 815-339-2511

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We install and service walk-in tubs and regular tubs.

Experienced installers Financing available

PLUMBING & HEATING, INC.

One day installation

815-875-2540 | 815-882-2111

404 W. Main St., McNabb, IL | www.grassersplumbingheating.com

COMPLETE CAR AND TRUCK CARE 24 HOUR TOWING SERVICE Rt. 89, McNabb, IL • Jack Bima, Owner

Always FREE Estimates

24 Hrs. Service • 815-442-3415

PEACH CONSTRUCTION CO. Full Service Remodeling Specialists in Concrete, Plumbing, Electric & Carpentry No Job too Small “For A Peach of A Deal”

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• FULL MECHANICAL REPAIR

Now accepting all major credit cards!

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815-224-1506

Rollin!

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Since 1919

Mike Supan Jr. ∙ Linda Supan ∙ Michele Straughhn

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Auto Body Specialists Truck Toppers & Accessories

325 North 25th Rd, Route 251 South of Peru

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Mon-Fri 8AM - 5PM M

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A Division of Ed Hartwig Trucking & Excavating, Inc.

Cars, Trucks, Trailer, Motorcycles, ATVs, & Lawn Mowers also Bicycles

815-878-7367

Owner

Licensed-Bonded-Insured

Interstate Battery Sales

Owner/Operator

JODY TALIANI

PASSINI PLUMBING & HEATING

Open 7 days/week 8-5pm

Johnny Sieg

$200 OFF -5 OR MORE WINDOWS!

air Shop

Selling & Repairing all makes of tires 112 S. St. Paul St. Mark, IL 61340

Inc.

Sales & Service

Sieg Tire & u e R

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Ryan Harvey, Agent CALL

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GONET INSURANCE AGENCY 321 S. McCoy St., Granville, IL

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Quality Pre-Owned Vehicles

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Holiday Saving Sale!

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999

$

1699

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GREAT OFFERS ON:

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INTERNET OR LOCAL, FROM ANY AUTHORIZED DEALER!

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Layaway available for 2017 Pools!

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

BLACK FRIDAY SALE!!

FLEX BUILDING FOR SALE Easy Access from I-80 9,900 SF office | 11,143 SF warehouse 5.03 acre land site

Friday, November 25 ONLY!!

(8 am till 4 pm)

Lean Family Pak

2.

$

59

GROUND ROUND Black Angus New York Strip Steak

5.

$

lb

99

Bud Light Beer

10.99

Era 2x Liquid Laundry Detergent

2.89

$

50 oz.

Our Family Spring Water

SM-PR494548-1123

1.

$

lb

79

4.99

Idaho Russet Potatoes

99¢

5 lb. bag

99

Reception, private offices, open office area, conference rooms, restrooms, breakroom and kitchen

lb

(While supplies last only and limits on select items)

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Warehouse: 20’ Ceilings

Two loading docks; one drive-in door, and 800 SF storage loft

FOR MORE INFORMATION Real Estate Consultants of Illinois, LLC 630.942.7000 x 2103 www.PrincetonBuildingForSale.com

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Office Area: 12’ Ceilings

2.

$

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Gas Forced Air | Central Air | Sprinklered Zoning: M-1

$

8 Roll

Lean Imported Krakus Ham

1.

$

24 pk.

Tray Pak Boneless Chicken Breast

Sparkle Paper Towels

$

24 pk. cans

lb

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800 Ace Road

Princeton, Illinois

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REALTREE TEEPEE RAFFLE! $5 PER TICKET WINNER WILL BE DRAWN ON DECEMBER 9 TEEPEE IS APPROXIMATELY 6.5 FT TALL & VALUED AT $200.

McNabb United Methodist Church Joe & Jean Panier Ron & Kathy Spratt Alfred Piccinelli Terry & Barb Judd Beverley Lapuh

Robert Judd Linda Bean Sandra Woest Emmaus Church Youth Fund Christina Mennie

Elaine Theisinger- Kenneth & Mary Kay Bishop, Donald & Judith Moriarty, Emmy Haywood, James & Gayle Reno, Joan Zellmer, Beverley Lapuh Ed O’Boyle- PC Seniors, Beverley Lapuh Dorothy Keller- Gene & Darlene Mekley, Connie Halbleib, Bill & Brenda Bickerman, Bill & Alba Ellena, James & Gladys King, Harold & Luann Hayward, Ruth Hayward, Steve & Kim Wilson Bill King Sr., George & Betty Cimei, Sandy Kraft- Cleone King Beverly Tintorri, Joyce Troyan, Jim Malavolti- Beverley Lapuh

TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT PCCC & AXLINE PHARMACY IN GRANVILLE. ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TOWARDS PCCC PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES.