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Swimming upstream for its clients Freedom House struggling with financial woes

By Terri Simon

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The holidays are upon us. Most will begin scurrying about — making list after list to accommodate family get-togethers, menus, gift exchanges and more. Smiles and laughter will abound, and another holiday season will go down in the memory books as a happy one.

But not everyone has a holiday season wrapped up in tinsel, brightly-colored Christmas trees and happiness. The folks at Freedom House, an agency that serves a five-county area and specializes in domestic and sexual violence services, know all too well that the holidays — just like any other time of the year —

can be one of tears, troubled times and abuse.

While Freedom House is no stranger to troubling situations affecting its clients, the Illinois budget impasse has caused another kink in the proverbial wheel, wreaking financial havoc on the agency. “it’s almost like being victimized twice,” said Freedom House Board member Paula Luft of Galva, referring to the lack of payments being made to the agency from state and federal funds.

Freedom House Executive Director Bruce McVety said of the agency’s $990,000 fiscal budget, 86 percent of those dollars come from state and federal grants. To date, Freedom House has only received 47 percent of those dollars. The remaining 14 percent of the budget dollars come from private donations and

smaller grants.

“We cannot continue to function on our reserves for an extended period of time,” McVety said. “Freedom House has been careful with our budget over the years and is thankful for the local support from corporations and individuals which share our concern for the victims of domestic and sexual violence in our service area.”

McVety said even if the budget impasse was settled today, the chances of Freedom House receiving all the money from the state and federal commitments would be slim, not to mention it would take several months for any of those dollars to filter through the system.

Luft said the board at Freedom House is working to be proactive, rather than reactive when it comes

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While it appears these two turkeys are making plans to order out pizza for Thanksgiving, the nation’s annual Thanksgiving feast is an important reminder to be thankful for all we are given, all we earn, all we do. On behalf of your hometown newspaper, we wish you a Thanksgiving filled with many memory-making moments — one that will fill your heart for years to come. Happy Thanksgiving, dear friends.

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Soccer is off to a good start in Putnam County School board hears solar presentation and officially begins superintendent search

By Dave Cook

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GRANVILLE — During the Putnam County School Board meeting on Monday, Nov. 16, student Ryan Caulfield gave an update on the soccer program which he hopes will soon become an official sport in Putnam County.

Caulfield said there are a total of 45 students involved.

There are 20 high school students, 16 from Putnam County, two from Hall and two from St. Bede. There are 25 younger students, 20 being from Putnam County. Five of those students will be freshmen next year.

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with a practice field and for the help he’s received from everyone in regards to starting an official school soccer team.

“You’ve done a great job as spokesperson for the group, Ryan, and we’re very proud of you. We know it’s in the infancy stages, and it’s not an official sport yet in Putnam County; but nonetheless, I think you’ve had a very impressive beginning, and I compliment you, your parents and the coaches,” said Superintendent Jay McCracken.

The board also heard a solar energy presentation from Jason Hawksworth of Hawk Energy Solutions. Hawksworth explained how third-party financing could help the school district provide not only cost efficient and sustainable energy, but a good example to students as well. According to

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Hawksworth, the cumulative costs to provide electricity after 25 years of solar power would be $658,500, compared to a cumulative 25 year retail cost of $1,478,000.

In other news: • McCracken presented a tentative state funding update which shows the state owes the district a total of $287,515.93.

• The board approved the intergovernmental agreement on deactivation with the Lostant Board of Education.

• The board also heard a presentation from Tom Leahy from the Illinois Association of School Boards. Leahy outlined the time frames and requirements for the board in regards to their search for a new superintendent. The board is planning on holding its first round of interviews in December and announcing its choice for the new superintendent by February.

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MAGNOLIA — For the fifth year, the Magnolia United Methodist Church in Magnolia will be providing friendship and food during its annual free Thanksgiving dinner.

According to Pastor Kristi Hopp, approximately 50 people came together at the church last Thanksgiving, and she’s hoping for more this year.

“Even if you don’t want to cook, just come and share the company. We’ll do all the cooking and cleaning,” said Hopp.

With donations of turkeys from the American Legion and many other generous donations, including from the local firehouse, organizers Jim and Bonnie McQuilkin and the other volunteers have helped assure there will be an abundance of homecooked holiday dishes and desserts.

“We’re coming together as a community and offering to people who don’t have a place to go to come here. It’s in the true spirit of what it means to have Thanksgiving. We want people to know they have a place to come to, and that they’ll be welcomed,’ said Hopp.

Dinner will be served at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, at the Magnolia United Methodist Church at 106 W. Prairie Street. Carry-outs and deliveries are available. For more information, call 309-573-3061.

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to its finances, meeting more frequently and doing its due diligence with weekly financial updates.

“We just want the public to be aware of the necessity of Freedom House,” said Freedom House Board member Helen Aimone of Granville. “We are doing everything we can; we just need the public’s help.”

While Freedom House isn’t to the point of even thinking about closing its doors, it is making decisions and looking at a variety of scenarios the agency might have to take if finances remain so stringent. While McVety said “it’s nearly impossible to plan for the future in the midst of the current fiscal uncertainty,” the agency is cutting expenses, not filling vacant positions and working to increase its volunteers to help prepare for the future.

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Among the friendly faces which will be seen at the Thanksgiving dinner hosted by the Magnolia United Methodist Church are Ruth Petersen (from left), Joy Feddericke and Pastor Kristi Hopp. Everyone is encouraged to attend the dinner and enjoy the community spirit during this annual event.

in five counties — Bureau, Henry, Marshall, Putnam and Stark counties, Freedom House provides 24/7 hotline services, a 28-bed shelter open 365 days a year, medical advocacy 24/7 to four hospitals, legal advocacy for around 300 orders of protection annually, prevention programming to more than 18,000 students annually, and 7,500 hours of counseling to victims and family members. All of these services are provided at no cost to victims.

But if the dollars don’t show up soon, Freedom House will be forced to begin to cut services and focus on core programming. First on the chopping block would be the prevention education at schools and counseling for sexual/domestic violence clients.

With those impending cuts in mind, the staff at Freedom House is hoping area residents will keep or put this agency on their gift-giving lists, since donations from the public are integral to its success. While the agency appreciates donations of all

kinds, it does not need clothes or food or other tangible items. What it needs now is money to replace the dollars lost from the state and federal input.

“We need more private donations, unrestricted funds. We need a cash flow in order to pay the bills,” Luft said.

Freedom House’s annual holiday letter will be arriving in mailboxes soon. It’s a holiday card sent to friends and partners who have helped to support the agency in the past.

“But we’d like more friends,” said Aimone.

Freedom House is a 501(c)3 organization. All donations are tax deductible.

Those with questions can call McVety at 815-872-0087.

Meanwhile, Freedom House will keep swimming upstream to hopefully continue its services.

“It’s like trying to navigate a kayak through a raging river,” McVety said. “You can’t afford to stop and enjoy the scenery.”

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Boughs of Hennepin holly Village board of trustees prepare for the holiday season

By Eric Engel

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HENNEPIN — The Hennepin Village Board met Wednesday, Nov. 18, and discussed matters pertinent to the village and how to properly decorate the community with the spirit of Christmas.

Village President Kevin Coleman said he has been doing a lot of walking the last few weeks and has noticed some of the sidewalks in town are in rough shape, so he voiced his plan to speak with the street department about possible improvement to areas with the greatest damage.

Putnam County Sheriff’s Deputy Josh Randall discussed leaf burning in his property maintenance report, citing complaints

from residents about people burning later than they should. He noted that’s obviously going to happen this time of the year, and it’s more of an education opportunity through conversation than people blatantly irritating their neighbors.

Coleman said a tax levy is coming up on the community sewer project, and a finance committee meeting was schedule for Monday, Nov. 23, to look at the cost of a new commercial truck among other things.

Trustee Quentin Buffington said replacing a large truck could cost close to $200,000, but Coleman is hopeful a quality used truck can be found on the market much cheaper.

Coleman spoke of an agreement with Dimond

Brothers for community insurance, with an overall rate increase of 5.6 percent, which he commented was actually not too drastic.

Adjusters came out to reevaluate everything and provide updated values on different properties.

Trustee Matt Dean said an appreciation dinner will likely take place at Chapel Hill Golf Course in the near future, with guests encouraged to bring a donation for the food pantry if they are planning on attending.

Buffington indicated a concession stand at the Hennepin baseball diamond is in the works and will be a turn key metal building with multiple roll up doors. He indicated the cost of the building will be $8,835, and it will be “about as maintenance free as we can get.”

Buffington said on Saturday, Nov. 28, man lifts are being brought into town to

Sleigh bells are ringing Hennepin Christmas event planned for Dec. 5

By Eric Engel eengel@bcrnews.com

HENNEPIN — Village president Kevin Coleman indicated Christmas will be coming to Hennepin a little early, with a celebration schedule for Saturday, Dec. 5.

The festivities will begin with movies — Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer — and crafts at the Hennepin Park District community room.

Santa just might come down the chimney, with a little help from a fire engine, to visit the kids.

Lights are being put up for the event, which is set to begin between 1 and 2 p.m., and the fire department will be accompanying Santa and Mrs. Claus to Walter Durley Boyle Park, where everyone can gather for the lighting of the Christmas lights at dusk. The Hennepin United Methodist Church choir will be filling the air with merry tunes, and snacks could possibly be provided after the colorful bulbs come to life.

City Clerk Diana Brandstatter said the Hennepin United Methodist Church will be having its cookie walk beginning at 9 a.m. Dec. 5. A sweet tooth’s dream, women of the church will be baking countless Christmas cookies that can be purchased by the pound. assist with adorning large trees in town with technicolor sparkle, and added volunteers willing to help will be welcomed.

He said the Christmas

decorations in town are starting to get very old, as he recently experienced crumbling tinsel while examining decorations to the park entrance. They

are looking into a Christmas committee where a five-year plan could be organized on how to viably brighten and update the decorations.

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ASSE provides academic year and semester exchange programs in the United States for high school students from around the world. Students are 15 to 18 years old, have passed a series of academic and character requirements, and are awaiting an opportunity to embark on their American adventure. Local representatives also have the opportunity to support American high school students in their journeys abroad.

Area representatives recruit and screen prospective host families, supervise the exchange students in their community throughout the year and interview American students who wish to live and learn abroad. Area representatives are compensated based on the number of students they are supervising.

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A meeting place

Pagan O’Leary’s family dining room is available

By Dave Cook

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GRANVILLE — Since August, Granville’s Pagan O’Leary’s has had its family dining room available for those who wish to dine away from the bar environment. It has its own entrance, bathrooms, television, cash register and collection of antiques.

Decorated with antique local signage, farm equip-

ment, furniture and an antique phonograph, the room is something of a small museum for the Granville farm life of the past.

Manager Bill Guynn said the room, which seats up to 50, is available for parties and is also available free for non-profit groups.

He also put forth the idea of musicians making use of the space to give lessons or to perform.

“We’d like to see it used in a way which benefits the community,” said Guynn.

The room is open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday.

For more information, visit Pagan O’Leary’s at 304 S. McCoy St. or call 815-339-6278.

Pagan O’Leary’s dining room, which can seat up to 50 people, is not only for family dining, but is also available for parties.

Not-for-profit groups may request use of the room at no charge.

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A safe shopping guide

Attorney General’s guide details dangerous products of 2015. Offers helpful tips for parents to create safe, positive online experiences.

CHICAGO — Attorney General Lisa Madigan released her annual Safe Shopping Guide highlighting hazardous toys, children’s products and household items that have been recalled throughout the past year to help Illinois families ensure their home is safe for the holidays. In addition, the guide details practices that should be used with many popular holiday gifts with Internet access, including smartphones, gaming consoles and tablets.

The 2015 Safe Shopping Guide includes detailed descriptions and photographs of nearly 100 children’s products recalled in the last year – from popular children’s toys and games that pose choking hazards to children’s furniture and playsets that pose entrapment or falling risks.

This year’s edition also addresses another risk parents confront every day: Keeping their children safe online. The digital age has created a new landscape that presents new dangers to children in particular, who can be vulnerable when using the Internet, online games or apps. Madigan’s office offers specific tips parents can follow to ensure their children use these ubiquitous Internet-accessible devices safely.

“Today’s kids are inter-

ested and skilled in the latest technology,” said Madigan. “While there are many benefits to our kids using technology, there are pitfalls and dangers every parent should be aware of. Luckily, implementing a few rules and practices can promote safe and positive online experiences for our children.”

Recent data illustrate the need for parents to be more aware of how their children are using technology and engaging others online. For example, while 91 percent of parents believe they are well informed about what their teens do online and on their cell phones, only 21 percent of teens think their parents are very well informed about their online behavior. In addition, approximately 93 percent of parents say they have set rules or limits regarding Internet use, but these rules do not include parents checking their children’s online behavior.

To help parents navigate these issues, this year’s guide offers tips for parents to create safe and positive online experiences for children of all ages: • Maintain open communication with your child about technology and the appropriate uses of it.

• Make sure your child

knows they cannot be anonymous on the Internet.

• Talk to your child about what should never be posted online and the dangers of posting too much information.

• Explain that posting online is just like writing in permanent marker – it cannot be erased.

• Engage your child in continuous conversations about how to behave online.

• Complete a “use agreement” with your child and talk about respecting others online. Establish and enforce household rules for technology usage.

• Discuss why strong passwords are important, how to create them and the need to keep them private. Obtain all passwords for devices and apps.

• Stay informed on your child’s Internet habits, review their user history and observe their social media activity. Know who their friends and followers are.

• Be aware of changes in your child’s behavior that may indicate cyberbullying.

• Never threaten to take away your child’s phone or Internet access. This could prevent them from approaching you in the future about online problems.

For more information or assistance, Madigan urged Illinois residents to contact

her office’s Internet Safety Team at 888-414-7678 or email them at e-info@atg. state.il.us to connect with an Internet safety specialist. Madigan’s Internet Safety Team regularly provides schools, teachers, students and parents with online safety tips, helping children understand the importance of using safe online practices.

“We thank Attorney General Madigan for continuing to highlight dangerous recalled products and other potential dangers to children,” said Kids in Danger Executive Director Nancy Cowles. “This is an exciting and fun time of year, and the Safe Shopping Guide helps ensure it’s a safe time of year as well.”

“The Attorney General’s Office has long been on the forefront of ensuring our children are safe from many dangers around them,” said Abe Scarr, Illinois PIRG Director. “This year is no different. The Attorney General’s Office has offered real, practical advice for keeping children safe online, which is critical information in today’s digital age.”

Consumers can view and download the 2015 Safe Shopping Guide at Madigan’s website or by calling the Attorney General’s Recall Hotline for a print copy at 888-4147678.

U.S. soybean farmers continue to deliver what customers want ST. LOUIS – International customers want high-quality, reliable products, and that’s what U.S. soybean farmers keep delivering – literally. In the most recent marketing year, the United States exported more than 2.3 billion bushels of U.S. soy valued at more than $27 billion.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the final export total for the 2014-15 marketing year, which ended Sept. 30, includes more than 1.8 billion bushels of whole U.S. soybeans, meal from 552 million bushels of U.S. soybeans and oil from 172 million bushels. Exports accounted for 59 percent of U.S. soy demand this past marketing year.

“As a U.S. soybean farmer, I take pride in growing a high-quality product for my customers, whether they’re five miles away or 5,000,” says Bob Metz, United Soybean Board international opportunities target area coordinator, member of the U.S. Soybean Export Council board of directors and soybean farmer from Peever, S.D. “These numbers show not only how much our international customers rely on our soybeans, but also how much we rely on our customers.”

Top buyers of whole U.S. soybeans in 2014-15 include: • China: 1.084 billion bushels • Mexico: 130 million bushels

• Japan: 78 million bushels Top buyers of U.S. soybean meal include: • Mexico: meal from 85 million bushels of U.S. soybeans • Philippines: meal from 66 million bushels • Canada: meal from 39 million bushels Top buyers of U.S. soybean oil include: • Mexico: oil from 46 million bushels of U.S. soybeans • Dominican Republic: oil from 22 million bushels • Peru: oil from 19 million bushels The 70 farmer/directors of USB oversee the investments of the soy checkoff to maximize profit opportunities for all U.S. soybean farmers. These volunteers invest and leverage checkoff funds to increase the value of U.S. soy meal and oil, to ensure U.S. soybean farmers and their customers have the freedom and infrastructure to operate, and to meet the needs of U.S. soy’s customers. As stipulated in the federal Soybean Promotion, Research and Consumer Information Act, the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service has oversight responsibilities for USB and the soy checkoff.

For more information on the United Soybean Board, visit www.unitedsoybean.org.

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ISP urge driver safety over Thanksgiving holiday weekend LASALLE — This season, the Illinois State Police (ISP) is urging the motoring public to drive safely and avoid the fatal four moving violations — speeding, DUI, seatbelts and distracted driving.

Traditionally, the Thanksgiving holiday marks the beginning of the busy holiday driving period. Beginning on Wednesday, Nov. 25, through Sunday, Nov. 29, high traffic volumes are expected on roadways throughout the state. As traffic volume increases, so does your chance of being involved in a traffic crash. Avoiding the fatal four can help decrease those chances of being involved in a serious traffic crash.

ISP troopers will be extra vigilant during the holiday travel period. Officers will be conducting road side safety checks and participating in additional traffic enforcement details to identify

the fatal four moving violations. Officers will also be available to provide assistance to motorists who are experiencing mechanical issues on their way to and from their holiday celebration.

“Several factors come together this time of year that could lead to severe crashes on Illinois roadways,” said District 17 Commander Lt. Jon Dively.

“Increased road traffic, children out of school and multiple events to attend lead drivers to excessive speed, distractions and some forgetting to buckle up.”

Along with avoiding the fatal four, the ISP would also like to remind motorist to “move over.” The move over law requires motorists approaching an emergency vehicle stopped along the roadway to reduce their speed, change lanes if possible and proceed with due caution.

ISP announces ACE results LASALLE — Lt. Jon Dively, District 17 commander, announced the results of an Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) patrol, which was conducted in LaSalle County in October.

There were two arrests made for drug/alcohol-related violations, two arrests made for suspended driver’s license violations, 11 citations issued and 31 warnings given for speeding violations and two citations issued for occupant restraint violations.

There were 22 total citations issued and 88 total warnings given during the patrol.

The Illinois State Police (ISP) reminds those who drink and drive that future patrols will be conducted. The ISP will continue to work to save lives by taking DUI offenders off the road, arresting them and lock them up.

This project was funded by the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Division of Traffic Safety.

Santa to pose for ‘paw-some’ pictures at mall PERU — It’s one of those rules our pets agree upon when they have those no-humans-allowed meetings while we’re at work: When you see a camera aimed at you, do not sit still. Wiggle, squirm, roughhouse, pant, jump – any movement will do.

But all pets joining Santa at Peru Mall for a holiday “pawsome” picture will be on their best behavior.

Santa will be available to pose with pets and their humans from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 1, Dec. 8, Dec. 15 and Dec. 22 at his holiday home located in center court.

No appointments needed.

To ensure event success, Santa has a few requests. Owners and pets must enter and exit through the Bergner’s east parking lot doors near Marshall’s. All animals must be on a leash or in a carrier, and no pets will be allowed beyond the Santa set. Pet owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets.

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Madigan, FTC and states announce nationwide campaign to crack down against abusive debt collectors 30 new actions targeting illegal practices such as phony debt collection and threats of arrest and wage garnishment Washington, D.C. – Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan joined with the Federal Trade Commission and other law enforcement authorities around the country to announce the first coordinated federal-state enforcement initiative targeting deceptive and abusive debt collection practices.

This nationwide crackdown encompasses 30 new law enforcement actions by federal, state and local law enforcement authorities against collectors who use illegal tactics such as harassing phone calls and false threats of litigation, arrest and wage garnishment. The cases announced bring to 115 the total number of actions taken so far this year by the more than 70 law enforcement partners in the Operation Collection Protection initiative.

Some of these actions allege that collectors knowingly attempted to collect so-called phantom debts – phony debts that consumers do not actually owe. The illegal practices targeted by authorities also include the failure of some collectors to give consumers legally required disclosures and notices, or to follow state and local licensing requirements.

“My office receives thousands of calls and complaints each year from consumers who are victims of illegal debt collection tactics,” Madigan said. “Through our partnership with the FTC and states across the country, we are putting scam operations out of business and protecting consumers from abusive practices by legitimate creditors.”

“Being in debt is stressful enough for many Americans without also being subjected to intimidation and false threats,” FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez said.

“Debtors have certain rights and rogue collectors that step outside the law will face the consequences of illegal behavior.”

Minnesota Commerce Commissioner Mike Rothman added, “Illegal and abusive tactics by debt collectors are a nationwide problem that requires a nationwide response. By working together in this new federal-state collaboration, we are joining our forces to stop these abusive practices and protect

the public.”

As part of the initiative, Madigan and FTC announced a settlement in a lawsuit against a married couple who ran a phantom debt collection scheme based in Aurora. As part of the settlement, the couple has agreed to a $6.4 million judgment, and a ban on working in any debt collection business.

In April 2015, Madigan and the FTC charged K.I.P. LLC and Charles and Chantelle Dickey with threatening and intimidating consumers to pay payday loan debts they either did not owe, or did not owe to the defendants. The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, subsequently halted the operation and froze the defendants’ assets pending litigation.

According to the complaint, the defendants used a host of business names to target consumers who obtained or applied for payday or other short-term loans. Claiming those loans were delinquent, they threatened to garnish consumers’ wages, suspend or revoke their driver’s licenses, have them arrested or imprisoned, or sue those who did not pay. Many consumers paid, even though they may not have owed the debts, because they believed the defendants would follow through on their threats or because they simply wanted to end the harassment.

The settlement also prohibits the defendants from misrepresenting financial products and services, profiting from customers’ personal information, and failing to dispose of such information properly. It imposes a $6,403,781 judgment, including proceeds from the sale of a car and the turnover of any assets held by third parties.

The FTC announced additional new enforcement actions against debt collectors engaged in allegedly illegal practices. The FTC has asked federal courts to halt three abusive debt collection operations. One of the complaints has been filed under seal, and so the Commission cannot yet disclose details of that case. Two other operations have agreed to settle Commission charges.

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The Editorial Page

Sam R Fisher

Terri Simon

Publisher

Editor

I’m thankful for ...

It’s at this time of the year when we ultimately start thinking about those people in our lives for whom we are thankful. For me ... it goes without saying. My family and friends top that unspoken list that resides in my heart and causes my soul to stir.

As the old saying goes, I’d tromp through hell and high water for those I love — my family and friends know that. While I appreciate the material items I’ve acquired throughout the years via hard work, much sacrifice and often a little (or a lot) of luck that has found me along the way, I’ve often said I’d live in a cardboard box under the interstate, as long as those I care for are with me. I can proudly say a materialistic person I am not.

Terri Simon Thanksgiving. A time to give thanks.

Each year around this time, I look at my mental list of people for whom I am thankful, and while I’ve been fortunate to add some names to my list throughout the years, it’s basically the same. But quite frankly, when I count my blessings every day, I offer plenty of daily words of thanks for those special family members and friends who touch my life. I pray for their safety, their health, their happiness, their strength.

And so it was the other night when it was long past the hour that I should have given in and headed to bed (knowing full well the couch was going to consume me in just a matter of minutes) that I began to think about this Thanksgiving column. While I don’t do my best thinking at night, I often spend a considerable amount of time in my head and heart, attempting to figure out what I’m going to write each week. Sometimes the ideas come easily; other times it’s Friday morning, and I’m still left without a column idea. I knew I wanted to do something special for Thanksgiving, but I wanted to do something different ... in other words, pull something out of my heart rather than the usual holiday ramblings you’ve probably come to expect from me at this time of the year.

Between a variety of other thoughts that had nothing to do with this column racing through my head (focus has never been my forte) and Jimmy Kimmel who was on a comical rant about something which I can’t remember now ... the column idea hit me much like the aroma of a baking turkey hits you when you arrive at someone’s house for Thanksgiving dinner. Of course ... why did it take me so long to realize it?

In my nearly 25-year career in the newspaper business, I have never publicly said how thankful I am for ... YOU. That’s right. While I think you know how much I appreciate you as a reader of this newspaper, I need you to know how thankful I am for each and every one of you too. No kidding. Your loyalty, your readership ... is so important, and it’s high time I let your know how thankful I am, for without you — our readers and our advertisers ... there’s no reason for me, no reason for this newsroom, no reason for this newspaper. YOU, my friends, are why we exist.

As many of you know or can well imagine, the newspaper industry has changed considerably in the past several years. Despite the fact many in this business would consider themselves traditionalists, we’ve had to swallow hard and allow change to happen in order to keep up with the need to deliver the news in a variety of venues, as quickly as possible. Those changes in our world — primarily technology-based — have caused us to deliver the news in different manners, and hopefully, whenever possible, we’ve done that with you in mind.

Oh, there will always be people who criticize what we do — I wish they would talk to me about their concerns instead of me seeing it on social media or hearing the issues from others, but I’ve learned that’s just part of the business. I don’t lose sleep over what I can’t control.

Instead, I focus my thoughts on those who care enough to call me, seek me out and give me the opportunity to either fix something if I can, or at the very least, offer an honest explanation.

But this column is not about the handful of naysayers who have to look at themselves in the mirror every day.

This is about those of you who understand how our industry has changed and still embrace the fact we do our best to deliver to you — our friends, our readers — the best possible product we can.

I am thankful for you, and this Thanksgiving as well as those to come, when I again count my blessings I will always add your names to my list.

May your Thanksgiving be filled with many memory-making moments that touch your hearts. Happy Thanksgiving, my friends.

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

Chasing the perfect holiday When you have eight brothers and sisters, holidays can feel overwhelming, frenzied and a bit crazy at times, especially when you factor in spouses and children running around.

As much as I love my family, and I love enjoying Thanksgiving dinner and Christmas Eve at my parents’ house, things tend to get a bit chaotic. Our family has never been a quiet, reserved one — we are loud, quick to laugh and eager to tease each other.

I’ve grown accustomed to the noise levels, and I’m one of the main contributors. But every once in a while I find myself longing for the quiet, cozy holiday moments I see in Hallmark movies or commercials.

I’ve struggled for years chasing the vision of the perfect holiday — the silent moments sitting by a roaring fireplace, the immaculate, uncluttered house, the perfectly decorated Christmas cookies, the succulent turkey sitting on an impeccably dressed-up table, the helpful children smiling in their holiday clothes without a hair out of place, the married couple still finding time to steal romantic moments during the hectic pace of the holidays, the professionally wrapped gifts under the most beautiful Christmas tree imaginable and the parents waking up looking refreshed on Christmas morning, leisurely enjoying a cup of coffee.

I’ve finally wised up and realized — it’s a lie ... it’s all a lie. It’s like Bigfoot or the Chupacabra. Perfect holidays don’t exist, at least in my universe.

Here’s what I’ve experienced throughout the years as I chased holiday perfection: • Quiet moments by the fire: I

Shannon Serpette COMMENTARY was so excited when we bought our house almost 11 years ago because it had a fireplace. Soon, at our holiday gatherings, I became chained to it once I realized people thought burning wrapping paper in my fireplace was OK. I would explain to them I would rather avoid toxic fumes in my house. I stayed sweating by the fire, afraid to leave it, knowing I would return from grabbing a snack to find five pounds of wadded up wrapping paper stuffed in there. Then a few years later, my daughter was diagnosed with asthma, and we were told not to use the fireplace anyway.

• Turkey dinner: Inevitably at some point during the process of making a holiday feast, I become convinced my turkey is under cooked and will give everyone food poisoning. My turkey always resembles a pin cushion because I feel the need to check every inch of it with a meat thermometer. As I cut the meat, I stare suspiciously at it, as if I can detect bacteria with only my eyes if I focus hard enough.

• Immaculate house: My house will never be immaculate. Most days I am grateful for semi-decent. Did I mention I still have my Halloween decorations up, almost three weeks after Halloween ended? That’s how I roll.

• Helpful, tidy children: My children are pretty helpful if I catch

them at the right time. As far as tidy goes, my 8-year-old daughter firmly believes she should not have to brush her hair on days she doesn’t have school. I try not to let this bother me because I’m not eager for the teenage years where she will probably spend way too much time on her appearance. So for now, most weekends and holidays she looks like a child who has been raised by wolves.

• Romantic moments: Most days during the holiday season, I am so busy, mentally exhausted and distracted, I don’t think I could pick my husband out of a police line-up, let alone arrange a romantic date without the kids.

• Perfectly wrapped gifts: I am one of the worst wrappers known to man.

For that matter, I am also one of the worst rappers known to man, if my ill-conceived attempt to sing “Ice Ice Baby” for karaoke one night is any indication. I might be able to do a better job on the wrapping gifts thing if I slowed down. But due to the time crunch of the holidays, I don’t ever see that happening. Who has time to slow down?

• Waking up looking refreshed on Christmas morning: If you want to see what I look like on Christmas morning, Google “Nick Nolte mug shot.” A combination of being so exhausted and frazzled does that to me. If I ever break the law, I pray the authorities don’t arrest me on Christmas morning because that photo would be so crazy it would immediately go viral.

Putnam County Record Copy Editor/Staff Writer Shannon Serpette can be reached at sserpette@bcrnews.com.

TO Letter THE Editor

Invasion of privacy To the Editor, I recently received a form to fill out from the American Community Survey. This came from the Department of Commerce. Cover letter reads a message from the Director, U.S. Census Bureau. I find the questions on this form

to be an invasion of my privacy.

They are way out of bounds asking me to provide them with this information. I strongly feel they should not be allowed to as these questions.

Examples of the questions are.

How many bedrooms to you have?

How many bathrooms do you have? What is your income? How

well do you speak English? What is your level of education? What does this have to do with how many people we have in our country. I already have sent my congressman and representative a letter asking them why this is allowed.

What do you think?

Larry Eden Hennepin

Illinois’ French connection Illinoisans have a special reason to show solidarity with the people of France as they recover from horrendous attacks by terrorists. The state’s French connection is strong.

Illinois’ French connection has been around for a long time.

Marquette and Joliet explored the Illinois frontier in the 1670s, and from that time forward, the land absorbed French influence.

French explorers, traders and missionaries were active in the 17th and 18th centuries in the land that became Illinois. Some French families colonized portions of the future state.

Illinois, in fact, is the French spelling for the tribe of native Americans who once lived here.

French place names abound in present-day Illinois – at least three dozen, by one count.

Among them are Rochelle, Sublette, Bureau County, DePue, LaMoille, LaSalle, Hennepin, Joliet, Champaign – even Paris, in Edgar County.

Others include Belleville, Creve Coeur, Decatur, Des Plaines, DuPage, DuQuoin, Fayette County, LaGrange, Marseilles, Menard County and Versailles.

We’re known as the Prairie State, right? Well, “prairie” is a French word.

The French founded the town that became Illinois’ first state capital – Kaskaskia.

Much later, Illinois soldiers joined other Americans in the fight to liberate French soil in World Wars I and II, in partial payment for France’s crucial support of the fledgling United States during the Revolutionary War of 1775-83.

The Franco-American relationship, although it has hit a few bumps along the way, is one of respect and admiration – exemplified by France’s gift to the United States

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of the Statue of Liberty in the 19th century.

The relationship is now one of mutual sorrow and resolve, after terrorists struck France, killing nearly 130 people and wounding 350.

The attacks are the second this year on French soil. In January, terrorists attacked the office of a French satirical magazine, Charlie Hebdo, killing 12 people.

In reaction, the phrase “Je suis Charlie,” French for “I am Charlie,” became a popular rallying cry against terrorism.

As flags in Illinois flew at half-staff this past week, Illinoisans, revolted by the violence, extend their friendship and solidarity with the people of France.

Truly, “Nous sommes France” – We are France.

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Sports Happenings Hitting clinic SPRING VALLEY — The Hall Red Devils will hold a hitting clinic for both baseball and softball players with former pro player and internationally known hitting instructor, Mark Doran. The baseball portion of the clinic will be Sunday, Jan. 17 and the softball portion will be Sunday, Jan. 24. For more information, check the Hall High School athletic website and click on the clinic tab.

Play with the Pros

PEKIN — The Christian Center’s Play with the Pros Baseball Clinic Thursday, Dec. 19 at the Avanti’s Dome in Pekin will include instruction from World Series champ Ben Zobrist and Zach McAllister of the Cleveland Indians. Zobrist, who is from Eureka, and McAllister (Chillicothe) are scheduled to be joined by Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Pat Venditte, and area minor league players.

Cost is $110, which includes a shirt, hat, goodie bag and photo with the pros. The clinic runs from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for ages 8-10, and 1-5:30 p.m. for ages 11-14. There are 60 spots in season. Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis only at the Christian Center, 4100 N. Brandywine Drive in Peoria.

For more information, call 309-685-4218, ext. 101.

Youth Basketball

PRINCETON — The Princeton Park District’s Youth Basketball League is underway at the Bureau County Metro Center. For more information, call 815-872-0840.

Indoor golf

PRINCETON — Indoor golf is underway at the Bureau County Metro Center, using the OptiShot golf simulator, which allows golfers to practice their swings while playing some of the world’s best courses. You may call for a tee time or to join a league. For more information, call Nick Davis at 815-872-0840.

SVWC Members Only Tournament

SPRING VALLEY — The Spring Valley Walleye Club will have its 21st Annual Members Only fishing tournament Saturday, Nov. 28. It starts at Barto Landing, There is an $160 entry fee. First prize will be $750, second $350, and third will be $250. After the weigh-in, there will be free food and drinks.

Indoor soccer

PRINCETON — The indoor adult soccer league will start Dec. 15 at the Bureau County Metro Center. The league runs through Jan. 19 with games beginning at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $50 per team. To sign up, call 815872-0840.

Turkey Trot

OGLESBY— The 37th Oglesby 3-Mile Turkey Trot will be Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26. The race will start at 9 a.m. at Holy Family School. Pre-registration is $20 and $25 race day. Entry fee is $10 for ages 13 and under. Each person bringing a non-perishable food donation for the Illinois Food Pantry will receive a free gift. Race applications are available at www.starvedrockrunners.org or www.runrace.net.

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Putnam County’s Tori Smoode looks to shoot while Princeton’s Courtney Oeder applies defensive pressure during the Nov. 19 game won by the Tigresses, 40-24.

Lady Panthers compete at tourney PC beats Henry, loses to Princeton and Streator PRINCETON — The Putnam County Lady Panthers won one and lost two games last week in the PHS Girls Holiday Tournament at Princeton High School.

Putnam County beat Henry on Tuesday, Nov. 17, lost to Princeton on Thursday, Nov. 19, and to Streator on Friday, Nov. 20.

Saturday’s fifth-place game with LaMoille at the tournament was cancelled due to wintry weather and was not rescheduled.

Putnam County beats Henry

Paige Veronda had 23 points in the Lady Panthers’ 41-11 win over Henry. Tori Smoode added 10 points. Presley Hatton had three points. Ashlyn Haage and Brea Schorn both scored two points.

Lindsey Diaz DeLeon had one point.

Princeton beats Putnam County

The Princeton Tigresses turned in a 40-24 victory over the defending tournament champion Putnam County Lady Panthers.

Tori Smoode led Putnam County scoring with

eight points. Paige Veronda chipped in with six points while Lindsey Diaz DeLeon added five points. Brea Schorn had three points while Ashlyn Haage scored two.

Courtney Oeder broke out in a big way and turned in a fine performance with 21 points and nine rebounds on the night for the Tigresses.

“Oeder stepped up. She ended up with 21 points.

She was a beast on the glass tonight and she finished around the rim. If you’re going to play like that and have a night like that, it’s really hard to match up and defend,” Putnam County coach Jared Sale said.

Streator beats Putnam County

Paige Veronda’s 25 points wasn’t enough as Streator won 50-46. Veronda had three three-pointers, six two-pointers and four free throws to lead the Lady Panthers’ scoring. Presley Hatton added 11 points. Tori Smoode scored 5 five points. Lindsey Diaz DeLeon and Margaret Voss both scored two points. Ashlyn Haage added one point.

Today’s ticket

Nov. 25 Boys basketball: Putnam County vs. Elmwood, 7 p.m.

Nov. 27 Boys basketball: Putnam County at Wethersfield Tournament, 8:30 p.m.

Nov. 28 Boys basketball: Putnam County at Bureau Valley, 7 p.m.

Nov. 30 Girls basketball: Putnam County vs. Indian Creek, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 1 Boys basketball: Putnam County at Fieldcrest, 6:45 p.m.

Dec. 2 Boys wrestling: At Amboy with Newman, 5:30 p.m.

Dec. 3 Girls basketball: Putnam County at Midland, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 4 Boys basketball: Putnam County vs. DePue, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 8 Boys basketball: Putnam County vs. Peoria Quest Academy, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 9 Boys wrestling: At Orion with Alleman, 5:30 p.m.

Dec. 10 Girls basketball: Putnam County vs Henry, 7:30 p.m.

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Putnam County’s Lindsey Diaz DeLeon tries to steal the ball from Princeton senior Michaela Strom during the Nov. 19 game at the Princeton Tigress Holiday Tournament won by the Tigresses, 40-24.

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Putnam County’s Torri Smoode and Paige Veronda battle Princeton’s Courtney Oeder for a rebound in the Nov. 19 game at the Girls Holiday Tournament held at Princeton High School.

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Boys’ JV basketball JV boys basketball team members are (front row, from left) Jace Schorn, Luke Carlson, Caleb Dzierzynski, Dominic Green, Logan Kreiser, Sam Stunkel; and (back row) Chase Washkowiak, Auston Pflibsen, Mel Voss, Caleb Wright, Max Huffstod, Kyle Krystofek, Cameron Colby. Not pictured: Terrance Haig.

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Community Sacred Heart Christmas cookie sale on Dec. 12 GRANVILLE — The Altar and Rosary Society of the Sacred Heart parish in Granville will host its 13th annual Christmas cookie sale on Saturday, Dec. 12.

The sale will begin at 8 a.m. and be located in the

parish hall at 206 N. School St. in Granville. Assorted cookies and candies will be sold on a first come, first served basis at a cost of $6 a pound. Italian succarines will be available at $10 a pound.

Union Grove Cemetery Association to meet GRANVILLE — The Union Grove Cemetery Association will meet at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, at Ali’s Pantry Restaurant, Main Street, Granville, for the purpose of electing officers and discussing

current business.

Anyone with local family ties, or interested in the continued well-being of this historical landmark, should attend. For more information, call Diana Garrett at 815-232-2279.

Holiday gift sale planned for Dec. 12 MCNABB — The Clear Creek Friends Meeting (Quakers) will have a holiday themed gift sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, at the Clear Creek house at 14259 County Road 350 North (Quaker Lane).

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Upcoming events planned for Magnolia MAGNOLIA — Santa Claus will make a stop at the Magnolia Fire Department on Sunday, Dec. 6.

Starting at 1 p.m., children are welcome to enjoy lunch (pizza, hot dogs, chips, applesauce, juice and desserts), play Bingo for age-appropriate prizes and take part in a takehome craft. Santa will come about 2 p.m. to talk with the children and for parents to take photos.

Children who would like to write to Santa or his elves can drop letters at the Magnolia Library or LJ’s Garden Cafe to receive a response to their letter.

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The village of Magnolia is asking all the citizens to decorate their house/yard in some way to display for the Christmas holiday spirit. The winners of last year’s contest will be the judges for this year. Judging will be conducted Sunday, Dec. 20, for cash prizes.

The village children can have an opportunity to win a food gift card during the winter season by building a snowman character during the first 6-inch snowfall. Call Peggy at 815-257-0707 or Laurie at 815257-7051.

Anyone who would like to volunteer to help, or donate prizes, food and/or juice should call Peggy at 815-257-0707.

Starting at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, the village of Magnolia and the Magnolia Methodist Church will combine its efforts to have an adult/child caroling around town to all seniors and inbound citizens.

Anyone who would like to join the Christmas spirit of singing should gather at LJ’s Garden Cafe and dress appropriate for the weather. If you would like the carolers to stop and sing, call Peggy at 815-257-0707 to

Delivering holiday spirit to Illinois Valley area seniors Everyone deserves to enjoy the warmth of the holiday season, and this year, area seniors who are alone or impoverished will be able to do just that.

Sponsored by the Home Instead Senior Care office serving LaSalle, Bureau, Putnam and Grundy counties, the Be a Santa to a Senior program provides gifts and companionship for lonely and isolated seniors. The program is made possible by the support of area nonprofit organizations, retailers, numerous volunteers and members of the community.

“There are so many seniors, right here in the area who have nothing and no one,” said Christine Schouten, owner of the local Home Instead Senior Care office.

“Through this program, we are able to show them that they are valuable members of our community and that people still care.”

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who might otherwise spend the holiday alone.

“We have seen, firsthand, how much this program means to local seniors,” said Schouten. “Without it, there would be seniors for whom the holidays would pass without even a visit.”

You can find a Be A Santa To a Senior tree at the following locations: • Hy-Vee, 1651 Midtown Road, Peru • Sullivan’s Foods, 125 Backbone Road East, Princeton • Handy Foods, 604 W, Main, Ottawa • Jewel, 1414 N. Division St, Morris • Wrapping parties: Tuesday, Dec. 15, and Thursday, Dec. 17, at 10 a.m., Peru Mall IVCH room, Tai Chi Group wraps the gifts.

For more information about the program, visit BeaSantatoaSenior. com or call 815-223-7970.

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Participating retail locations will display Be a Santa to a Senior Christmas trees from Nov. 20 to Dec. 7 that feature ornaments with seniors’ first names and their gift requests. Holiday shoppers can pick ornaments from the trees, buy the items listed and return them unwrapped (and with the ornament attached) to the store.

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12 • The Putnam County Record • Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Putnam County Elementary honor rolls HENNEPIN — Putnam County Elementary School in Hennepin has released its honor rolls for the first quarter of the 2015-16 school year.

Students included on the high honor roll were Lili Biennemann, Blake Billups, Mikenna Boyd, Kaitlyn Brannon, Samantha Cirilo, Gracie Ciucci, Ashton Cramer, Nich-

olas Currie, Lauren Faletti, Olivia Gonzalez, Katelyn Liles, Mayra Macias, Austin Mattingly, Jackson McDonald, Ryan Migliorini, Milo Mucu, Emma Nicoli, Quinn Postula, Andrew Pyszka, Arianna Rivera-Storey, Laynee Sanchez, Gianna Sartin, Madelyn Torrance, Spencer Voss and Maddie Weger.

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roll were Blake Baker, Tori Balma, Hailey Campbell, Aidan DeGroot, Rihley Faletti, Ashlee Fuchs, Kameron Gresham, Brianna Henry, Carter Holmes, Mavrick Holocker, Josh Jessen, Jadin Kierski, Joe Pasternak, Shelley Romero, Daina Stangland, Cate Trovero, Haile Turner, Tommy Twardowski, Tyler Waslesyn and Sihana Zulbeari.

Putnam County Junior High School releases honor rolls MCNABB — Putnam County Junior High School has released honor rolls for the first quarter of the 2015-16 school year.

High Honor Roll Sixth grade — Isac Alvarado, James Baele, Lena Barr, Connor Brooker, Erin Brooker, Jack Caufield, McKinley Cwikla, Linzee Fay, Kalyn Grant, Alyssa Keigley, Eli Postula, Renae Ramey, Victoria Ramey, Eddie Reveles, Molly Roach, Lillina Sandberg, Drake Smith, Paige Terrando, Jaidin Trone, Joey Twardowski, Chris Uzella, Zofia Uzella, Isaac Wujek, Abby Vacca and Ferdese Zulbeari.

Seventh grade — Cristal Correa, Adam Currie, Samuel Currie, Lena

Dean, Emma Edens, Sophia Harris, Matthew Liebhart, Chloe Linton, Nicholas Mattern, Olivia Lamis, Luke Pederson, Gabrielle Smith, McKenna Solomon and Ben Sylvester.

Eighth grade — Jennifer Alvarado, Madison Bauer, Kennedi Bazydlo, Madison Brannon, Molly Boyd, Megan Brooker, Emily Bruch, Ali Cuicci, Eric Dudek, Tia Green, Luis Gonzalez, Sadie Heinrich, Hannah Henderson, Brayden Holmes, Charleigh Holmes, Katrien Holocker, Madelyn Hultz, Matt Hultz, Morgan Hundley, Cassie Johnson, Alex Judd, Sami Khouaja, Avery Lamis, Lucas Olson, Jakob Pyszka, Livia Sanchez, Jakyb Stoddard, Carter

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Seventh grade — Matthew Burr, Kelvin Davenport, Selene Garza, Kyle Gorisek, Genna Kerivan, Taylor Lenkaitis, Ashlyn Serrine, Blair Stillwell, Melanie Trinidad and Ian Woitynek.

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$500 will be awarded to the high school of the overall winner.

North Central Bank will also be offering up to $500 as a local award.

The same entries sent to the state competition will be judged locally.

The bank is encouraging all local high school seniors to submit short essays on the following theme: The Importance of Community Banking.

Information on the contest is available at North Central Bank (Hennepin and Ladd) and local high schools.

For additional information, contact Kim McKee at North Central Bank by calling 815-894-2386 or by email to kmckee@ ncb-ebanc.com.

Entries must be submitted to the bank by Jan. 22, 2016. The bank will then submit selected entries to the CBAI Foundation to be eligible for statewide competition.

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North Central Bank is a member of the Community Bankers Association of Illinois, which formed the Foundation in 1996.

A monetary award in the amount of $ 1,000 a year for up to four years of higher education will be given to the author of the best essay submitted to the CBAI Foundation by a participating Illinois high school senior. Up to 12 additional first-place $1,000 awards and 13 second-place $500 awards are available throughout the state. An additional

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Wednesday, November 25, 2015 • The Putnam County Record • 13

State guests visit Princeton and Illini DAR chapters PRINCETON — Illinois State Regent Sharon Frizzell and Chairman of the Flag of the USA Committee Kitty Humphrey visited the joint meeting of the Princeton-Illinois chapter and the Illini chapter from Ottawa, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, held on Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Lock 16 Café in LaSalle. District II Director Sharon Bittner was also in attendance. Chapter regents Diana Williamson and Linda Poundstone called their respective chapters to order. Opening exercises were shared by members of both chapters.

The chapters divided for their own business meetings, visited by Frizzell.

Williamson reminded members to submit their school food labels before the end of December and informed them that a Christmas gift card will be sent to the Illinois Cottage at Tamassee DAR School.

A letter from the Bureau County Food Pantry thanked Princeton-Illinois members for their 210 pounds of food and paper items, valued at $630, donated for the 125th anniversary of the founding of NSDAR. The Princeton chapter had planned to gather 125 pounds of items, but members exceeded the goal.

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A joint meeting of the Princeton and Illini DAR chapters hosted state dignitaries.

Pictured are Regent Linda Poundstone (from left) of the Illini chapter, Regent Diana Williamson of the Princeton-Illinois chapter, State Regent Sharon Frizzell of the DAR Illinois State Organization and Kitty Humphrey, state chairman of the Flag of the USA Committee. will be welcomed at the December meeting, and two other members have their Revolutionary War ancestor applications completed.

Members were thanked for support of Honor Flight and their “Mail Call” letters sent to a member’s brother who recently enjoyed the flight to Washington, D.C., and the tour of monuments. Members were also thanked for attending the September cemetery walk for five 1812 veterans buried at Forest Hill Cemetery in Wyanet.

Following lunch and the speech by Frizzell, titled “The Buzz About DAR,” members of both chapters drove to Starved Rock Lodge, Starved Rock State Park, for a flag presentation ceremony. Mitch Wagner, general manager, accepted for the lodge. The ceremony involved chapter regents, Williamson and Poundstone, Bittner and both state visitors. Music was provided by Nancy Gillfillan on her Native American flutes in honor of November, Native American month.

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Menus Putnam County Schools Breakfast Nov. 30 — Whole grain pancakes with syrup or cereal, fruit, juice, milk.

Dec. 1 — Toaster pastry or cereal and toast, string cheese, fruit, juice, milk.

Dec. 2 — Breakfast sandwich or cereal, fruit, juice, milk.

Dec. 3 — Pigs in a blanket or cereal, yogurt cup, fruit, juice, milk.

Dec. 4 — Whole grain cinnamon roll or cereal, fruit, juice, milk.

Lunch Nov. 30 — Cook’s choice.

Dec. 1 — Salisbury steak, potato, corn, pears, milk.

Dec. 2 — Pizza, green beans, pineapple, graham crackers, milk; 2 p.m., dismissal.

Dec. 3 — Junior high/high school - salad bar, chicken wrap, veggie sticks, mandarin oranges, milk.

Dec. 4 — Pasta with meat sauce, garlic bread, salad, banana, milk.

Princeton DAR will meet Dec. 4 PRINCETON — The Princeton-Illinois chapter NSDAR will meet at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, in the meeting room at the Bureau County Republican.

The speaker will be Janet Sherburne, whose topic will be “Why Did God Give Me Two Kidneys?” Organ donation will be discussed.

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14 • The Putnam County Record • Wednesday, November 25, 2015

PAC will present children’s Christmas musical Dec. 4-6 PRINCETON — The Prairie Arts Council in Princeton has announced its 2015 Community Theater Children’s Christmas Musical will be “Christmas Banished.”

This year’s show will have public performances Friday, Dec. 4, through Sunday, Dec. 6, at the Prairie Arts Council Theatre, 24 Park Ave. East in Princeton. Originally produced on the PAC stage in 2008, “Christmas Banished” has been adapted to highlight the special talents, skills and abilities of this year’s cast of talented young performers. Continuing an 11-year tradition, the show was written by PAC resident playwright Rachel Gorenz-Johnson, director of PAC’s Children’s Summer Drama Camp and Children’s Christmas shows.

“Christmas Banished” opens with a heated debate within the Coalition of Holiday Cheer, a committee made up of the major holiday figures, including Tom Turkey, Uncle Sam, Cupid and others. The unhappy and

devious elf, Frost, has convinced the Coalition members that Santa Claus does not think that the other Coalition members deserve their own holidays. The Coalition votes to banish Santa AND “his” Christmas from the Coalition, setting in motion a fun-filled chain of events including a “makeover” of Christmas (a desperate attempt by some loyal elves to save Christmas from extinction), fooling Rudolph to become a singing partner with Suzie Snowflake, and Cupid letting loose his arrows during a climactic battle scene.

The cast of “Christmas Banished” includes Luke Bowen, Cearra LaPlante, Niklas Schneider, Bianca Lanham, Ashten Wilson, Miles Bengtson, Keegan Fogarty, Grace Busard, Alexis Alt, Brennan Roden, Libby Boyles, Chloe Sampson, Henry Bengtson, Alexis Jacobs, Abby Davis, Maggie Davis, Nora Schneider, Josie Edelfson, Camryn York, Krysten Walowski, Mia Bowen, Makayla Heller, Graycee

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Wednesday, November 25, 2015 • The Putnam County Record • 15

STREATOR — The Streator Elks 591 Lodge in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation will sponsor a free children’s orthopedic assessment clinic on Monday, Dec. 7. The clinic is from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and is by appointment only. To make an appointment call the Illinois Elks Children’s Care office at 800-272-0074 between the hours of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

There are no charges for any services at this clinic.

The Elks will hold the clinic at the Orthopedic Associates of Streator at the office of Dr. A. Roy. The office is located at 205 S. Park St., Streator. The hours for the clinic are 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

No medical referral is necessary for the clinic, but physicians are welcome to refer patients to

the clinic for a specific reason or second opinion.

School nurses are welcome to refer children and families to the clinic.

The Elks Organization has been working with physically-challenged children since 1928, and this is one of the 17 clinic locations throughout Illinois.

The clinic is an ideal time to have a child reviewed for bone and joint development. If your child has feet pointing out or in who complains of back, knee, leg, ankle pain or has a back curvature — all can be seen at this clinic.

There is no charge for any diagnostic services at this clinic. The Elks will provide financial assistance to the best of their ability for children needing further treatment or specialty equipment when the family lacks sufficient resources to do so.

IV Midday Connection will meet Dec. 8 OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Midday Connection, a non-denominational Christian Women’s Group, invites all women from the Illinois Valley area to come to its monthly luncheon and program at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, at the Deer Park Country Club, 100 Deer Park Lane, Oglesby (south off of Route 71, about 1/2 mile west of Route 178).

The December luncheon is a nice way to get together with other Christian women and celebrate the holidays.

Be sure to ask all your friends to join you and get your reservations made.

There are no membership fees or special requirements to attend.

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16 • The Putnam County Record • Wednesday, November 25, 2015

IVSO to present ‘The Nutcracker’

Illinois Valley Community College Board meets OGLESBY — On Nov. 12, Illinois Valley Community College’s board adopted an $11.4 million tax levy for 2015 and learned the college will pay off all bonds in the coming year and be debt-free.

IVCC Vice President for Business Services and Finance Cheryl Roelfsema said the levy will remain in the 37-cent range and would result in a slight increase to the average homeowner.

IVCC’s portion of taxes on a home valued at $150,000 would increase $3.58 cents to $188.76, she said.

The college will receive an $882,000 increase in the equity tax that is based on the average operating fund levies for community colleges. The “additional tax” is used exclusively for educational purposes and will help offset the shortfall in state funding.

“We are trying to be fair to taxpayers and trying to be fair to students also,” Roelfsema said.

IVCC President Jerry Corcoran added, “Levying the full allowable equity tax for operations allows us to stay at the state average and control the cost of tuition so that we maintain affordability.”

In total, the levy is increasing $328,026, a 3 percent increase over 2014. EAV is expected to increase 1 percent to $3,024,327,000. The increase in the special purpose property taxes will be largely offset by retirement of a $5 million bond issue the college used for part of its 25 percent match to construct the Community Technology Center.

“We’re proud to be able to pay off our bonds and be debt-free. That’s a heck of an accomplishment for any community college, especially during tough economic times,” said Corcoran.

The levy will require a public hearing prior to the 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, meeting.

The meeting began with a moment of silence for 20-year librarian Joanne Jalley, who died Oct. 31.

The board also approved: • Purchase of a Pyramid upgrade for the Blackboard Analytics system and installation, support and startup services from Blackboard Incorporated for $36,395.

• Contracting with Burwood Group for the hardware and software upgrade, installation and startup services for the Cisco IP phone system for $65,423.

• The base bid from EHC Industries of Wauconda for $13,000 for asbestos abatement for the Building A chiller/air handler replacement.

• Continuation of the current employee health insurance coverage through the community college insurance cooperative. In a related move, the board authorized continuing contributions to employee health savings plans and health reimbursement accounts beginning Jan. 1.

The board also learned: • Athletics is researching the possibility of adding soccer as a team sport. Corcoran said 10 district high schools and 20 Illinois community colleges have soccer programs and a survey of 140 district high school players revealed 120 have an interest in playing at IVCC. Though no formal recommendation was made Thursday, Corcoran said, “Adding soccer, just like adding to our agriculture program, could result in more students enrolling.”

• Sue Mertel of the learning technologies department will retire Dec. 1. In her retirement letter, Mertel said, “I have been at IVCC for a long

time and will miss interacting with the students and the amazing group of people who make up the IVCC family.”

• Mary Ann Wisniewski was hired as accounting clerk-payables/ cashier.

• Connie Sprong resigned her position in the admissions office effective Nov. 6.

• Accreditors from the National Association of the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) visited IVCC in mid-October to review the early childhood education program.

“A final report will not be issued until spring but it was obvious to everyone during the exit meeting that the accreditors were impressed with the fine work of Diane Christianson and her part-time faculty Tammy Landgraf and Lynne Weber,” Corcoran said.

• IVCC continues to work toward expanding its agriculture program.

The college has met with a number of high school agriculture program coordinators and a steering committee will meet for the third time Dec. 14. The group will assess ways to strengthen the transfer program and explore potential niche markets such as precision agriculture, the business of agriculture, and sustainable, small-farm agriculture.

• The athletic department’s first Eagles Trivia Night Oct. 24 raised more than $8,500 and attracted 286 participants and 76 sponsors.

• The Oct. 22 Manufacturing Career Expo drew 370 students from 13 high schools. Before coming to IVCC, students toured facilities such as Allegion, Black Bros., Carus Corporation, Eakas Corporation, Flint Hills Resources, James Hardie Building Products, SABIC Innovative Plastics and Vactor Manufacturing.

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

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

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LASALLE — The Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra, under musical director and conductor Lucia Matos, will present Tchaikovsky’s ballet “The Nutcracker” at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, in LaSalle-Peru High School’s auditorium.

The Nutcracker scenario is based on Alexandre Dumas’ French version of “The Nutcracker” and the “Mouse King” by E.T.A. Hoffmann. The story invites us into a child’s world filled with anticipation. It is a story of magic and transformation that can be enjoyed on many levels which unfold as we experience life and reflect our awareness and perceptions that things are not always as they seem. First performed on Dec. 18, 1892, in St. Petersburg, Russia, “The Nutcracker” has been a Christmastime classic performed throughout the world and is almost everyone’s first ballet.

Now the entire Illinois Valley is being invited to view this spectacular performance. Ballet dancers

from the Dance Center, LaSalle, Gray’s School of Dance, Ottawa, and Ottawa Dance Academy will join the IVSO, along with the Oglesby School Choir, in performing this time-honored ballet.

This program is sponsored by Spring Valley City Bank and Eureka Savings Bank, and a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.

Season sponsor is Central Radio Group.

Seating is limited. Adult tickets are $15, and children age 12 and under are $5. Reserved seats only.

Send check payable to IVSO and a self-addressed stamped envelope to: IVSO Nutcracker, c/o Larry Ault, 1300 Briarcrest Drive, Ottawa, IL 61350.

Specify date, main floor or balcony, and how many adult and child tickets. Orders received after Dec. 4 will be held at the door.

LaSalle–Peru High School is handicapped accessible. For more information about these performances and upcoming concerts, visit www.ivso. org.

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NOTICE OF INTENTION OF COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER 535 PUTNAM, LASALLE AND MARSHALL COUNTIES, ILLINOIS TO ISSUE $3,000,000 WORKING CASH FUND BONDS PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that on the 9th day of November, 2015, the Board of Education (the “Board”) of Community Unit School District Number 535, Putnam, LaSalle and Marshall Counties, Illinois (the “District”), adopted a resolution declaring its intention and determination to issue bonds in the aggregate amount of $3,000,000 for the purpose of increasing the Working Cash Fund of the District, and it is the intention of the Board to avail of the provisions of Article 20 of the School Code of the State of Illinois, and all laws amendatory thereof and supplementary thereto, and to issue said bonds for the purpose of increasing said Working Cash Fund. Said Working Cash Fund is to be maintained in accordance with the provisions of said Article and shall be used for the purpose of enabling the District to have in its treasury at all time sufficient money to meet demands thereon for expenditures for corporate purposes.

A petition may be filed with the Secretary of the Board (the “Secretary”) within thirty (30) days after the date of publication of this notice, signed by not less than 427 voters of the District, said number of voters being equal to ten per cent (10%) of the registered voters of the District, requesting that the proposition to issue said bonds as authorized by the provisions of said Article 20 be submitted to the voters of the District. If such petition is filed with the Secretary on or before the 14th day of December, 2015, an election on the proposition to issue said bonds shall be held on the 15th day of March, 2016. If such petition is filed with the Secretary within thirty (30) days after the date of

publication of this notice and after the 14th day of December, 2015, an election on the proposition to issue said bonds shall be held on the 8th day of November, 2016. The Circuit Court may declare that an emergency referendum should be held prior to either of said election dates pursuant to the provisions of Section 2A 1.4 of the Election Code of the State of Illinois, as amended. If no such petition is filed within said thirty (30) day period, then the District shall thereafter be authorized to issue said bonds for the purpose hereinabove provided.

By order of the Board of Education of Community Unit School District Number 535, Putnam, LaSalle and Marshall Counties, Illinois.

DATED this 9th day of November, 2015.

Pamela Ellena Vicky Nauman Secretary, Board of President, Board of Education, Community Education, Community Unit School District Unit School District Number 535, Putnam Number 535, Putnam LaSalle and Marshall LaSalle, and Marshall Counties, Illinois Counties, Illinois Published in the Putnam County Record Nov. 25, 2015.

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Notice of Proposed Property Tax Increase for the Village of McNabb I. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for the Village of McNabb for 2015 will be held on December 8, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. at the Putnam County Library – McNabb Branch, 322 West Main Street, McNabb, Illinois.

Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Pat Harrison, Village Clerk, P.O. Box 85, McNabb, Illinois, 61335 or by telephone at 815-488-2806.

II. The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for 2014 were $15,598.

The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2015 are $26,500. This represents a 69.90 percentage increase over the previous year.

III. The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2014 were 0.

The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission leases for 2015 are 0.

This represents no change from the previous year.

IV. The total property taxes extended or abated for 2014 were $15,598.

The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2015 are $26,500. This represents a 69.90 percentage increase over the previous year.

The hearing is open to the public. The corporate authority of the taxing district shall explain the reasons for the proposed increase and shall permit persons desiring to be heard an opportunity to present testimony within reasonable time limits as it determines.

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24 • The Putnam County Record • Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Father and son give Veterans Day program at Putnam County Primary School

By Darrell Alleman

news@putnamcountyrecord.com

Persian Gulf War veteran Charlie Downey and his father, Korean Navy veteran Bud Downey, visited the Putnam County Primary School in Granville on Veterans Day. They visited three kindergarten classes.

The first class they visited was Ann Downey’s, who is Charlie’s wife.

Charlie introduced himself and his father to the class. He then asked the class if they knew a veteran, several held up their hands, and said they did.

Then he asked if they knew what Veterans Day was about, and several did. The next question was if they knew what branches of service there are. Again, some held up their hands.

“My dad was in the Navy on the Destroyer Freemore, and when I looked at my dad’s medals and stuff, I wanted to follow my dad into the Navy,” Charlie said.

He also told the three classes that he had written a poem he wanted to read to them. Here is his poem: “Today is when we honor all the volunteers that accepted the nation’s

PCR photo/Darrell Alleman

Bud Downey (back row, from left) and his son, Charlie Downey, spoke to Angie Serafini’s kindergarten class and two other kindergarten classes at the Putnam County Primary School for Veterans Day. call. Both men and women, young and old, fought for our freedom, brave and bold. Some lived and others died, all of them deserve our pride, despite all, who kept thinking of the Red, White

and Blue. They fought for us many days and nights for all of our rights. We do not know each by name, we thank all veterans just the same.”

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