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School board talks proposed tax levy By Dixie Schroeder
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GRANVILLE — The topic of funding was discussed at the monthly meeting of the Putnam County School Board. Putnam County School Superintendent Jay McCracken presented the district’s proposed annual
tax levy to school board members. “It’s always been very difficult to discern what we actually receive because of the way the process is handled. The assessor’s office gives us the overall EAV, which is the equalized assessed valuation. Then when it’s given to us and figured into the tax levy, we have to be very care-
ful when it is turned into the county clerk. They do not take out the Enterprise Zone until after those fees are given, even though the assessor’s office does it prior to. It is a confusing aspect of the levy. I’m not sure if it is done that way in every county, but that is how it is done here,” McCracken said. The projected total EAV
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for 2014 is $150,148,878, according to the Putnam County Assessor’s spreadsheet McCracken was given to work with. The projected difference is $37,672,200. This difference includes deductions such as TIF districts and Enterprise Zones in Putnam County. This would leave the district with a projected EAV total of
$112,476,678. Projected tax dollars is figured by taking the EAV, dividing it by 100 times the current tax rate of 3.95. This dollar amount would end up at $4,442,828.78. McCracken emphasized all figures are simply projections at the moment. Additional wrinkles in trying to figure out the EAV include the fact that part
of the Putnam County School District includes small portions of property in both LaSalle and Marshall counties as well. The district has no outstanding bonds or other debts, which puts it ahead of a lot of other area school districts. However, with Senate Bill 16 still in
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Board looks to participate in new organization By Ken Schroeder
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GRANVILLE — The Granville Board covered a wide variety of topics in a short time during its agenda at its biweekly meeting Nov. 18. Board member Roy Leckonby reported on a visit to a meeting of the new Economic Development Corporation of North Central Illinois. He said he was impressed by the presentation and membership of the organization. The development group is still in its infancy and is approaching businesses and community organizations with its proposals. Leckonby encouraged participation in the organization. Members of the committee attended an earlier board meeting to present its case. The board will consider the proposal
at a future meeting. The board approved the new insurance policy from Mike Gonet of Gonet-Opper Insurance. Gonet outlined the details of the policy which gives the same coverage as the previous year for smaller premiums. He estimated the village would save between $5,000 to $6,000 with the new policy. Village engineer Mike Richetta reported on the grant and estimated cost for replacement of media at the village’s wastewater treatment plant. Due to the nature of used media and regulations on how it must be handled, Richetta said very few companies will perform the work. The board will let out bids for the work at its next meeting. Public works supervisor Sheli Starkey told the board the trucks and equipment are ready for winter.
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Shhh ... Don’t tell him he’s dinner ... Tom the Turkey struts around one of the animal barns at Adam and Edith Passini’s farm south of Granville. Weighing in at 45 pounds, Tom is large enough to feed 30 people for Thanksgiving. Turkeys reach maturity at 4 to 5 months, but due to genetics rarely live a year, since they’re bred to carry more meat than their bodies can carry for very long. Tom is one of an estimated 46 million turkeys that will be served to American families on Thanksgiving.
Hennepin hears from economic development groups By Dixie Schroeder
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HENNEPIN — Economic development was the theme at the monthly Hennepin Village Board meeting. Julie Johnson, chairperson of the Heritage Corridor and Visitors Bureau, presented information to the board on her organization. While it is based in
Ottawa, the group’s coverage area includes Hennepin. They have a budget of $1.9 million to promote events and activities which fall in the Heritage Corridor area. “I am not here to sell you anything. I’m here to say that we will take your events; we will put them on social network. We want to bring you into the fold. It’s 100 percent free to you,” Johnson said.
Johnson explained the events they promote must be tourism related. Heritage Corridor will help with promotion, branding, advertising and anything the events need. She asked for a member of the village board to send her information on area events. Board member Matt Dean agreed to do this. Hennepin Mayor Kevin Coleman informed the board a new Regional
Economic Development group is being created to promote the area to potential businesses that would locate their companies here. It is estimated the startup for the new group will be about $400,000. This amount will include the hiring of a manager and two individuals to work in an office environment. Coleman stated the group would like to access 50
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cessful.” The investment for membership into the group would be $919 for the village. Hennepin had previously been paying about $2,500 for membership into Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development. The membership will be for a threeyear commitment with
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percent of the start-up money from the public sector and the remaining 50 percent of the start-up money from the private sector. Coleman said, “We are putting this economic development group together because there just isn’t one in our area. There are similar organizations in Rockford and Bloomington areas, and they are really quite suc-
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Mark considers joining development group By Ken Schroeder
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MARK — Jeff Clawson, spokesman for the new organization, Economic Development Corporation of North Central Illinois, addressed the Mark Village Board during its Nov. 18 meeting with a proposal for helping local communities attract and grow new businesses. The organization was started eight months ago when Clawson saw a need which wasn’t being addressed. “This all started with the Illinois Valley Chamber who decided that, even though they had done some recognized development, they really didn’t have the resources to do it and do it properly and continue to do it,” Clawson said. “The ultimate goal of the group is to create their own board that will be made up of
Hennepin From Page 1 expectations of being up and running in the summer of 2015. In other news, the board heard a report in regards to its annual village insurance review from Jud Scott of Dimond Brothers Insurance of Princeton. The new payment for the village insurance went up 3.35 percent. Scott
region representatives, and they will run this organization ongoing.” The EDCNCI is trying to bring new business and new economic opportunities to Putnam, Bureau and LaSalle counties. It is approaching communities and county organizations to encourage them to join with them to help fund efforts to grow businesses and entice outside businesses into the region. Hennepin Mayor Kevin Coleman told the board the organization would present representation the area is currently lacking. “These economic development groups — Bloomington-Normal has them, Champaign area has them, Decatur, Rockford — and we are not represented in this central part,” Coleman said. “We have I-80 and I-39 transportation;
we’re right dead center of the state almost. We need this to really promote this area. In my belief, this is a very worthwhile endeavor.” The board will discuss the possibility of joining and may vote on the measure at its Dec. 2 meeting. In other action, village engineer Jack Kusek told the board work on the St. Paul Street project was finished for the year, and he was pleased with the progress. “The contractors have finished Phase 1 and were able to start on Phase 2 this year, which was unexpected,” Kusek said. “Asphalt will be laid on Friday, and what we’re going to do is just temporary. I’m afraid by the time the asphalt gets here, it’s going to be too cold, so this will be enough to get us through the winter. Then we’ll grind it up in spring.”
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Scott Shore receives gift at retirement party Elin Arnold (left) donates a painting to retiring judge of the 10th Judicial Circuit Court, Scott Shore. The painting, marked No. 2 in the series, was painted by the late James Robertson in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Putnam County Courthouse. Arnold presented the gift at an open house Nov. 19 for Shore, hosted by the Putnam County Board.
complimented the village on its organization and assistance in making the annual review. Coleman reminded everyone there are three trustee positions open for the April 7, 2015, election. The board also agreed to a request from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to recognize December as Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month.
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From Page 1 flux in the Illinois General Assembly and issues with the teacher pension plan in the state, McCracken said the district has the potential to lose more than $1,000,000 a year in their budget, if both issues come to fruition. In other business, the board heard the state is still behind in their payments to the district to the tune of $236,491.77. This debt includes payments to the lunch, vocational ag, early childhood, special education and transportation funds for the district. The district has awarded First State Bank a certificate of deposit (CD) for 12 months in the dollar amount of $208,438.78. The bank won the bid with .41 percent interest for the CD. Members of the second-place finishing junior high school softball team, along with coaches Chris Walker and Venessa Voss, were recognized at the board meeting and given certificates. Walker and the team presented each board member and McCracken with an autographed softball in appreciation of their support.
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GRANVILLE — The state of Illinois has earned another distinction in regards to school funding. The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities has issued a new study which has named 30 states that decreased school funding per student. Illinois’ decrease of 9.3 percent since 2007 places the state in the bottom 20 states in the nation at 17. Since the recession started in 2007-08 school year, funding for schools per student has dropped precipitously. According to the survey, the 9.3 percent drop in spending equals out to $222 per student. The state economy’s problems have strained local school districts budgets to the point where many are projecting deficit spending for the current school year. New proposed legislation would make that possibility more certain. “Senate Bill 16 remains a fiscal concern for our school district. Putnam County CUSD 535 is one of very few districts in the state of Illinois that has no outstanding debt,” said Putnam County
School Superintendent Jay McCracken. “Throughout many years, our district has managed to offer a high quality education within a controlled fiscal budget. Our recent financial audit resulted in another perfect 4.0 rating, the highest that can be achieved by any school district. Senate Bill 16 has passed the state Senate, and it will likely come before the House in the spring. That bill threatens to take more than $874,000 from monies that we receive from the state to support our students’ education. “While poorer districts would benefit from this bill, most of our funding from the state would be taken away and given to districts with less money. While I want all students in our state to receive an excellent education, it does not seem fair to punish those districts that have performed well fiscally,” McCracken said. Not only has the state cut budgets for schools across the board, it is now to the point of potentially affecting the quality of education in the classroom. Districts have cut all of the extras and now have to look at potentially cutting personnel, as
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there is no where else to trim the school budget. Combine that with perpetual late state aid payments, and the school districts along with their boards are feeling the pinch as options for them decline. The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities study notes nationally, spending on education has dropped 3.2 percent in the past seven years. In Illinois local government gives up an average of 57 cents of every dollar spent on kindergarten through 12th-graders education. This is 12 cents above and beyond the average for the nation of 45 cents per dollar. The balance of funding of 35 cents per dollar is given by the state. The federal government provides the last eight cents per dollar. The state with the worst decrease in public funding was Oklahoma. Its drop of 23.6 percent led the survey. The state with the biggest increase in school funding in the nation is North Dakota which upped their spending by 31.6 percent. The report has also found that since August 2008, there have been 260,000 education jobs eliminated.
OmniArts in Starved Rock Country, a trust dedicated to supporting local artists and art organizations, has received $25,000 from an unnamed donor to kick-off the 2014-15 annual fund campaign. This gift marks a successful beginning for OmniArts, formerly known as the Illinois Valley Fine Arts Trust. “Anytime you rebrand a 20-year-old organization, you worry about reactions from the community,” said OmniArts Executive Director Bill Jankowski. “We gave the Illinois Valley Fine Arts Trust a new name, new look and an expanded mission. The generosity of this donor is a great sign that we are heading in the right direction.” OmniArts unveiled its new name, look and mission at the Starved Rock Country Alliance’s Conference on Economic Development Oct. 29. Jankowski spoke at the conference on the importance of the arts in economic development. For 20 years the Illinois Valley Fine Arts Trust has supported the arts in Starved Rock Country, by providing funding to artists, cultural groups, art
organizations, community theatres, schools and libraries. OmniArts will continue to award special purpose grants to full-time, nonprofit music, art and theatre organizations, and program grants to schools, libraries and community groups. “OmniArts’ goal is to raise $70,000 during the upcoming annual fund campaign. This will provide artists and art organizations the support they need to be successful,” said Jankowski. The campaign began Nov. 12 and runs through Jan. 30, 2015. Interested donors can email OmniArts at billj@omniarts.org for information. “We all benefit when we work together,” said Jankowski. “Our mission can only be fulfilled through community involvement. If you believe in the arts, if you believe in supporting a vibrant arts community, if you believe in what our community can become, then take a moment to give today.” OmniArts is a registered 501 (c) (3) organization, and all contributions are tax deductible.
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Survey says 92 percent plan on traveling this Thanksgiving When Americans hit the road this year for Thanksgiving family gatherings, 31 percent of Americans surveyed say they’ll be traveling more than 500 miles, and another 31 percent say they will travel between 200 and 500 miles. This year 92 percent of respondents say they are driving and just 6.5 percent say they’ll fly. But no matter how far people go for Thanksgiving or how much people think they’ll save on fuel ... that doesn’t mean people are looking for ways to spend their hard-earned money. Of more than 81,000 Americans surveyed by GasBuddy this month, 71 percent said they expect
to spend less on Thanksgiving this year. “The Thanksgiving holiday is such a deeply-rooted part of who we are that families will always do what it takes to bring everybody together, regardless of fuel prices,” said Patrick DeHaan, senior petroleum analyst for GasBuddy. “But the mood we’re getting from our survey results suggests that notably lower gas prices have brought a sense of relief, perhaps some optimism, and also a sense of caution.” Among those traveling, more than 16 percent say that savings from lower gas prices is leading them to alter their plans. For some that may mean stretching the Thanksgiv-
ing holiday and/or, avoiding traffic. GasBuddy Thanksgiving survey: key findings When do we go? • 36 percent say their Thanksgiving travel begins on Thanksgiving Day. • 30 percent said it starts the day before. • 18 percent say they’re hitting the road two to three days before. What about the return trip home? • 25 percent say they’ll fight the tryptophan malaise and drive home later on Thanksgiving Day. • 42 percent say they’ll wait two to three days and drive home Saturday or Sunday. • 22 percent say they
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expect to hit the road with a fresh start the next morning. How well prepared are we? • 95 percent of respondents have a smart phone. • 52 percent say they use two to three travel apps for their Thanksgiving travels. • 34 percent will actively use four or more apps. How much are we saving? Economists say most of us have saved at least $500 since June. From Thanksgiving through the following Sunday, motorists collectively will save more than $650 million on gasoline versus what they spent last Thanksgiving — or more than $160 million a day.
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HENNEPIN — The Hennepin Business Association held is annual fall food drive for the Putnam County Food Pantry. In addition to the donations for money and food from local Hennepin residents, Marquis Grain and Marquis Energy both made a donation to the food pantry. Each business donated $500. Tom Marquis said the food pantry provides a great service for the community. “We recognize that it is important to have resources such as the Putnam County Food Pantry within our local commu-
nities, especially this time of year. We are happy to contribute to the further success and development of those resources through our donations and hope it can help make a difference this holiday season,” Marquis said. Putnam County Food Pantry manager John Shimkus recognized the work of both companies as well as the Hennepin Business Association. “The donation from Marquis and the food collected by the Hennepin Business Association is greatly appreciated and will be a tremendous help in providing holiday baskets to numerous Putnam County families,” Shimkus said.
Rotary seeks volunteers for project in Chile Do you have a passion for teaching English to English language learners? Are you seeking a way to put your Spanish speaking skills to good use? If so, then Rotary District 6420, which serves Rotary clubs in northwest Illinois, has an opportunity for you. District 6420 will be sending a Vocational Training Team of up to six people to Combarbala, Chile, in June to help English language teachers develop stronger skills sets and develop new strate-
gies and methodologies to better help their students develop stronger English language skills. The population of Combarbala, 250 miles north of Chile’s capital, Santiago, is nearly 4,700. The community serves a rural area of 7,380 people. Rotary is seeking applicants from within Rotary District 6420 boundaries who have a minimum five years of experience teaching English language learners or with ESL programs and who are fluent
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Quinn honors Carus Corporation LASALLE— Gov. Pat Quinn is officially recognizing Carus Corporation’s achievements in energy conservation. Carus is a 2014 recipient of the Illinois Governor’s Sustainability Award. The company has reduced energy consumption 28 percent in just five years at its LaSalle manufacturing facility. In a letter to Carus’ corporate engineering manager Ralph Moshage, Quinn states Carus’ “commendable green practices serve as a model of environmental stewardship for residents, businesses and institutions throughout our state.” “This achievement is the result of plant-wide efforts to operate in the most environmentally-friendly manner,” said Moshage. “The award reflects the hard work and diligence of every employee.” The Governor’s Sustainability Award is given annually to Illinois organizations that demonstrate a commitment to environmental excellence through outstanding and innovative sustainability practices, according to the website of the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center, the organization
LASALLE — Illinois State Police District 17 announced during the month of October, troopers handled 1,454 calls for service and assistance. Of these calls, 135 were to help motorists whose vehicles were disabled on area highways. Criminal activities during the month included two people apprehended for being wanted
on outstanding warrants and five arrested for other criminal offenses. Traffic enforcement activities resulted in 235 drivers arrested for speeding and 89 cited for seat belt violations. Driving under the influence arrests totaled nine, while 12 apprehensions for other alcohol-related offenses were recorded. Troopers issued a total of 457 traffic citations and
840 written warnings to motorists during the month. Troopers completed 144 motor carrier inspections on second division motor vehicles. District 17 troopers handled 47 traffic crashes within the three county area of LaSalle, Bureau and Putnam. There was one fatality due to a motor vehicle crash in District 17.
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Carus Corporation’s Vice President of Global Operations Scott Hoge and Corporate Engineering Manager Ralph Moshage accept the Governor’s Sustainability Award at a ceremony in Chicago. which partners with the Governor’s office to present the award. Carus began participating in the Department of Energy’s Save Energy Now LEADER program in 2009, and through equipment and process upgrades, has achieved reductions in energy consumption each year since. The Save Energy Now program encourages companies to reduce energy use 25 percent in 5 years. The American Chemistry Council has recognized Carus’
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A healthy wish It’s difficult to believe Thanksgiving is just a few days away now. Why it seems like Thanksgiving 2013 just happened, however, here we are preparing to celebrate this wonderful holiday in 2014. I’m sure next year will be a repeat performance, as we’re left to contemplate how time slips away so quickly. When we think about Thanksgiving, visions of soon-to-be sugarplums begin dancing in our heads, as we prepare a feast for family and friends, check out the football extravaganza on TV and plan for a sleepy afternoon nap after a mountain of dishes have been done and a bigger mountain of leftovers have been put away. We’ll inevitably end the day with a myriad of memories, a too-full belly, and hopefully, a smile. It’s as simple as that. As we start pulling out all those traditional family recipes, make the trip to the Terri Simon grocery and contact relatives near and far to hash out all the details of our own upcoming feasts, in the back of our minds will be the nagging thoughts of what we’ll give thanks for this Thanksgiving holiday. Lord knows there is plenty, but for some reason, I always feel the need to prioritize those people and things for which I am thankful. After all, it’s just too easy ... maybe even a bit elementary to just say I’m thankful for my life and everything and everyone in it. No, I always want to rediscover the one thing for which I’m most thankful. That omnipotent thing is always the same — family and friends. My life would be empty without them. But this year, as I reflect on life and all that has happened throughout my life, I’m thinking there is something — imagine that — more important. Perhaps my grandmother said it best, when she would quietly utter the words, “If you have your health, you have everything.” She was right, but as a child/teenager, I never really was able to comprehend those words from Grandma. I just assumed it had something to do with her being a nurse and elbow-deep in the throes of others’ illnesses and medical woes. Fast forward 40 to 50 years, and I finally get it. Without your health, you have nothing ... nothing. Let that sink in a minute, my friends. That little phrase my grandmother said countless times might seem somewhat cliche. After all, we’ve all heard it at one time or another. But those words are far more than just a trivial tune, often sung by the masses. They are real words that have a real meaning. Perhaps I’m preaching to the proverbial choir here ... After all, we know how important it is to be healthy, don’t we? But realistically, many people are not healthy. In Illinois alone, more than 66,000 people heard the diagnosis of cancer in 2013; more than 1,660,000 across the nation. Every year, 720,000 Americans have a heart attack; about 600,000 people in the United States die of heart disease every year. Diabetes, Parkinson’s Disease, multiple sclerosis, hepatitis, mental illness, Alzheimer’s ... do I need to go on? Of course not. We each know many people who deal daily with health issues. Whether brought on by their own lifestyles, born with it, acquired through genetics or a host of other reasons, our health is paramount to anything else in our lives. If we aren’t healthy, we don’t live ... And if we don’t live, nothing else really matters. OK, I know this might sound like the gloom and doom column of the year, but my point is simple. When we offer up our words of Thanksgiving, may we remember our own health as well as the health of others. After all, “If you have your health, you have everything.” May each and every one of you have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving ... Putnam County Record Editor Terri Simon can be reached at tsimon@putnamcountyrecord.com.
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What is the favorite part of your Thanksgiving meal each year? Who cooks it? Why do you like it?
“Probably the stuffing. My grandma makes it the best.” Brady McMullem, Lostant
“My mom makes ham for me. It is really good. She makes good sweet potatoes.” Justin Masters, Granville
“Its got to be the turkey. My wife, Katie Darlig, is a great cook.” Jacob Darlig, Peoria
“The best part is peach cobbler, and my aunt makes it the best.” Evan Danner, Park Forest
“My favorite part of Thanksgiving dinner is when my mom makes the turkey and I come down to eat it. My brother makes it special because he always shows off and dances for us.” Devin Masters, Granville
I’m thankful for ... That special holiday where one must be gracious for all the little things in life is finally upon us. We should actually show gratitude for those things every day; but Lord knows we’re distracted, and those niceties are pushed to the back burner. I could delve into how wonderful my family and friends are, but that would be expected. Instead, I’ll name off a few others in no particular order. My dog. She might be No. 1, but I’m not ready to label anything. Miss Rae is a 15-pound feisty cockapoo that enjoys a healthy balance of extreme cuteness and terrifying murderous rage (only toward her toys). She may give you her full and undivided attention or choose not to acknowledge your presence. After bouts of ripping through the yard, playfully growling at you, nipping at your hands, and panicking at the sight of a leaf, she always opts for a snuggle session on the couch. Whether it’s sitting on your stomach or tucking her head in your neck, it doesn’t matter. As long as she’s near an immobile body and sleeping, she is the happiest puppy in the world. Usually I am the first one home at the end of the day. I let her out of her crate and take her outside to play. When it gets close to 4 p.m., I’ll say, “Do you want to watch Ellen?” I’m sure she doesn’t understand
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what that means, but she can read the tone of my voice. She’ll sprint inside where we’ll spend an hour on the couch, or until someone comes home and she forgets about me. Another thing I’m thankful for is “The Ellen Show.” I’ve been an ardent watcher for roughly five years now, catching every possible episode. It’s a legitimate joy to come home from school and have that hour to watch a good-humored show that promotes kindness, dancing and not taking yourself too seriously. It doesn’t feature nasty gossip, rather poking fun at the far-fetched celebrity rumors circulating. Sometimes, when I feel like there is nothing in this world to cheer me up, I make myself watch “The Ellen Show’ because in that hour, everything is OK. It allows me to just breathe and relax and forget about everything that’s bringing me down. I don’t think there is any way I could thank the crew and Ellen enough. On a more serious note, something I’m truly in love with is the music magazine Alternative Press. They
shine a spotlight on all of my favorite bands, my favorite clothing company and my favorite photographers, all of which I found through the publication. The articles are remarkable with stunning vocabulary, lifelike descriptions, and inventive metaphors. I never fathomed how beautiful an interview with a musician can become until I read these pieces. It’s hard to effectively write about music, and the writers bring the music to life through the musicians. One of my dream jobs is to write for them and meet people I’ve come to adore so much. My love for music is not a mystery to anyone, and that publication fueled my fondness. This article would not be a rounded description of things I am thankful for if not for the addition of food. Thanksgiving would not be Thanksgiving if not for the gorging of tan-colored food. I’ve already written several columns on the beautiful topic of food, so I’ll spare you the piquant details of luscious desserts and savory dishes. So this Thanksgiving take a minute to reflect on the little things that you are thankful for. Have a happy holiday. Maddi Loiselle, 18, of Hennepin is a senior at Putnam County High School. She can be reached in care of this newspaper at P.O. Box 340, Princeton, IL 61356.
Considerations by Nedda Middle America has finished the harvest, and as usual, most were not disappointed in the crops. The soil and weather are generally so generous to us we can offer Thanksgiving as usual. We take for granted what is offered sometimes, and so there is no harm in stopping just a little while to think about it. We are already being bombarded with the Christmas season, so take just a little time to spend with what really matters to us all. I love Thanksgiving. I don’t have to buy a present (maybe a hostess gift). If I fixed the meal, it is with love and a great deal of ease, since I have done it so many times! Of course, the best, if someone asked you all to their house! Some of our young kids feel great pride sharing their home, so pass the tradition on and just take
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something along. Of course, candy is my favorite. For those of you with heartache and loss this season, take it easy on yourselves. It is OK to stay home and quiet, if it is too much for you. Ask your friends and family for advice on what it best for you and them. It is important to stay connected. So work out what is best. Think of others this season, and see if they can use a lift in spirit, a meal or a ride. If you want to feel really grateful and good all over, just volunteer — money, time, a toy to
the local drive or a gift to a stranger. And it is best if no one knows it but you. Trust me, it’s great. My gratitude list for this season: A warm coat, a warm house and plenty of food to eat. Friends who truly care to tell me good and tough things I need to hear. My family and the good choices they make in their lives that help the world around them. Good jokes and watching children laugh at simple things and seeing them play so freely. The American flag and old familiar faces in town and young people who volunteer when their time is precious. That’s it for the time being ... or I could go on and on. My gratitude to all of you for being you and have a good time with loved ones. Nedda Simon of rural Princeton can be reached at neddasimon@ ymail.com.
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Sports Lady Panthers are making smooth transition into season By Dixie Schroeder
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GRANVILLE — While small in numbers, the 2014-15 Putnam County Lady Panthers are strong in characters and skills, according to coach James Barnett. Joining Barnett will be assistant coach Jeff Rehn and junior varsity coach Jared Sale. “I think it takes a certain kind of girl to play basketball. We have seven out for varsity and seven on junior varsity,” he said. Barnett noted that when possible, three of the junior varsity players will be brought up for varsity games as well. “It’s going to be a nice group,” he said. “We have our point guard back (Megan Rehn). Anytime you can return your point guard its something to be happy with. You have your floor leader, your general out there. When she is on the floor, things run a lot smoother.” With Rehn back, Barnett feels that the transition for the team into four new starters will go smoother. Annie Miller, Allison Voss and Lydia Warren, who are now seniors, have seen some significant playing time last year. “This is their third year now. I also have had them at the junior high. We’ve been together long enough that we have been able to hit the ground running,” Barnett said. The team will also benefit from bringing sophomore Margaret Voss up to the varsity level. Voss has also played for Barnett long enough he feels that the transition for the team is going to be pretty smooth. Also out for the Lady Panther squad are Ashlyn Haage, Shyann Kroeger, Tori Smoode, Kaitlyn Edgecomb, Paige Veronda and Natasha Voss. Offensively Barnett is planning on mixing up what he did last year with the Lady Panthers. “We are changing up a little bit on some of the schemes that we run...its just a little different way of getting into things and a little different way to get out and score,” he said. The Lady Panthers are a smart group of girls who pass the ball between them well. This will allow the squad to run a few more things this year than in the past, according to Barnett. Lady Panther Allison Voss will be someone to watch out for.
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Above, Putnam County’s Margaret Voss battles a trio of Bureau Valley defenders for the ball during the Princeton Holiday Tournament title game. Right, Bureau Valley’s Heaven Bennett and Putnam County’s Lydia Warren battle for a rebound.
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PRINCETON — The Putnam County Lady Panthers have started out the season making a strong statement to future opponents by winning the Princeton Holiday Tournament. The tournament, a round robin affair, had each team playing three opponents in two brackets. The best two winning records were then paired against each other for the first-place contest on Nov. 22. In the first-place game, the Lady Panthers took on the Bureau Valley Lady Storm and won 38-29 after a up and down first half by seven points. In the third quarter, the Storm offense went cold and were outshot by the Panthers 14-2. Allison Voss had the hot hand in the third quarter, pumping in eight of her game high 17 points in the contest. Megan Rehn added five points while Tori Smoode, Annie Miller and Margaret Voss each had four points. For Bureau Valley, Ellen Jonson led the team with 10 points. To get to the championship game, the Panthers played on Nov. 21 against the Streator Lady Bulldogs and won by 10 points, 43-33. The Panthers led at
halftime 24-17 over the Bulldogs. They then added 19 points in the second half to win the game. Leading scorer for the game was Rehn, who led all players with 11 points. Allison and Margaret Voss each added 10 points while Smoode and Miller added six point each. Alexis Black led the Lady Bulldogs with nine points in the game. On Nov. 20, the Panthers faced the host of the tourney the Princeton Lady Tigresses and won by a final score of 51-21. The Panthers led the game at halftime by a score of 29-15 and continued to outscore the Tigresses in the second half at a blistering pace. Allison Voss led the scoring with 15 points while Smoode and Margaret Voss added 11 and 10 points respectively. To start the week off in the tournament, the Panthers took on the co-op team of LaMoille-Ohio Lions and won 49-32. At halftime, the Panthers led by nine points and went into the locker room with a 27-14 lead. In the fourth quarter L-O staged a comeback pouring in 12 points to the Panther’s seven, but it wasn’t enough to win the contest. Allison Voss led all scorers with 18 points for the game. Smoode and Miller each added seven. The next game for the Panthers will be an away contest against Indian Creek on Dec. 1.
Panthers basketball starts at 16 strong this season By Dixie Schroeder
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Alec Veverka passes the ball over the head of R.J. Copeland during practice for the Putnam County Panthers last week.
GRANVILLE — Certain things happen every year in Putnam County. Winter arrives with its cold weather. Residents get their winter coats out to wear. At R. M. Germano Gymnasium, the sound of basketballs bouncing on the floor and swishing through hoops is a constant. The 2014-15 edition of the Putnam County Panthers may look a little different, but are ready to go. Coach Josh Nauman will be joined by junior varsity coach Jim Vipond, assistant coach Mike Moriarty and freshmen coach Brett Crawley. “We are dressing 16 kids this year, we have six sophomores pulled up,” Nauman said. Seniors on the team include Jeff Baker, Austin Biagini, R.J. Copeland, Nick DiazDeLeon and Nathan Mooberry. Juniors are Matt Donelson, Cooper Hamby, Jordan Hatton, Michael Miller and Alec Veverka. Filling out the team at the sophomore level is Mitch Aimone, Connor Bean, Noe Flores, Christian Harris, Connor Taylor and Jarod Williams. Nauman is looking toward certain team members to provide leadership for the group. “Austin and Alec are returning starters. Nick played quite a bit last year. Obviously those three can do that,” he said. The Panthers will be learning offense and defensive strategies similar to last year after losing several high scoring players on the team. Nauman has one word for them in this area. “Score,” he said. “Put the ball in the basket. Alec is a very good scorer. He averaged about 10 a game last year and had a great
summer. Austin had about six points per game and I’m sure he’ll pick that up a little bit too. Beyond that I’m looking to see who will step up and help them out scoring well.” Each year in high school basketball, coaches and fans are often surprised by a student/athlete that have put on a little more muscle, learned a few more skills or perfected his shot. Nauman has a few ideas as to who will surprise people this season. “I think Alec will surprise a lot of people on how much he has improved in the last year,” Nauman said. “Beyond that, R.J. Copeland is back out, he wrestled last year and had played a little varsity as a sophomore so that might be someone that people don’t expect. Christian Harris is up as a sophomore. He is going to be a full time varsity starter this year that they might not know a lot about or be expecting much of. Mike Miller is another one who folks don’t know a lot about. He was one of our leading scorers on the JV last year.” The Tri County Conference will be interesting this year. Peoria Christian has moved to the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Class 1A level. Nauman looks to them as one of the best teams in the state in Class 1A. Roanoke-Benson has four returning starters from last season. Marquette has several returning starters and an undefeated junior varsity team from last year that could be potentially strong. Putnam County has the dubious honor of being the smallest school in the IHSA Class 2A system. The Panthers are participating this week in the Wethersfield Thanksgiving Tournament. They will be playing their third game of the season against Elmwood High School on Nov. 26.
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Lady Panthers From Page 7 “We are going to expect a lot out of Allison. She had a great summer. We look for her to continue that. She has spent time up in the weight room to get stronger and has spent time in the gym to become a better player. Now we hope to see that payoff once games start,” Barnett said. The Lady Panthers have been working as a team before practice started by working out in the weight room, striving to get better. Barnett noted that the Panther offense is no one person. This is what makes them a stronger potential threat on the court. The Tri County Conference is somewhat of a four horse race this year, according to Barnett. “We could be the first seed as easily as the fourth seed. We are all pretty even with Roanoke, Marquette and Christian. Those will be the top four,” Barnett said. The Lady Panthers have started the year strong, winning the Princeton annual Turkey Tournament. They will next play Indian Creek in an away game on Dec. 1. “It’s going to be a good year. Its a fun group to coach,” Barnett said.
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Lydia Warren goes up for a shot against Allison Voss at a recent practice at Putnam County High School. PCR photo/Dixie Schroeder
Wrestlers practice Head coach Jerry Kriewald (left) demonstrates a move on Evan Kiphart (right) as Luke McCook watches the action. The squad will travel to Newman Central Catholic to participate in a triangular meet against Newman and Amboy high schools on Dec. 3.
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Community Rotary prepares for poinsettias delivery GRANVILLE — The Putnam County Rotary’s sleigh bells will announce the arrival of Christmas poinsettias for senior citizens throughout Putnam County from 8:30 a.m. to noon Dec. 6. Rotarians, with the help of PCHS Interact members and volunteers, will deliver some 700 plants to seniors over the age of 65. Those who recently moved or who just turned “of age” can confirm they are on the delivery list or provide special delivery instructions by contacting Rotarian Lorraine Terando at 815-8787994 or emailing terandoL@yahoo.com by Dec. 1. Those expecting delivery on Dec. 6 are asked to be home or to leave directions for delivery, as the plants
cannot be left outdoors. In Senachwine Township, including Putnam and Lake Thunderbird, seniors over 65 may call Pastor Terry Broady by Dec. 1 at 815-437-2292 to reserve a plant for pick-up on Dec. 6 at the Putnam Christian Church. Delivery will also be possible for those unable to arrange for pick-up. Poinsettias will be available only for those Senachwine Township seniors who call to reserve by Dec. 1. The Poinsettia Project has been an annual project of the local Rotary Club for 35 years, all due to the continuing generosity of the Van Wingerden family, now under the new business name of Color Point, who annually donate the plants.
Quilters Guild potluck PRINCETON — The Covered Bridge Quilters Guild will meet at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at the Evangelical Covenant Church, 24 N. Main St. in Princeton. Participants should enter through the front door just
off of Main Street. The program is the annual Christmas potluck dinner. Members are asked to bring a dish to share and a table service for themselves. Drinks will be provided.
HUMC Cookie Walk set for Dec. 6 in Hennepin HENNEPIN — The 18th annual Christmas Cookie Walk, sponsored by the Women on a Mission Group of the Hennepin United Methodist Church, will be at 8 a.m. Dec. 6 in the church fellowship hall. The church is located at the corner of
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PCHS students attend youth leadership summit OGLESBY — Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-Channahon) hosted his third annual Youth Leadership Summit Nov. 7 at Illinois Valley Community College. High schools throughout the 16th district were invited to bring their school’s top student leaders to the event, including Putnam County High School. “I want to thank all the schools that participated this year,” Kinzinger said. “I had a blast hanging out with all the students from Putnam County. These students are tomorrow’s leaders, and after meeting them, I know we’re in good hands.” Kinzinger impressed upon the students the role
of kindness and compassion in leadership. Aside from Kinzinger, students also heard from Scott Altman, retired Navy Captain Test Pilot and former NASA astronaut, and Carl Cannon, founder of the ELITE Youth Program and motivational speaker. Both of the speakers shared stories of adversity and relayed how overcoming these obstacles transformed them into the leaders they are today. Kinzinger ended the day by talking about how everyone has different strengths and weaknesses. Leadership depends on how a person uses those strengths and weaknesses.
Births Announced Marquis Jason and Stephanie (Anderson) Marquis of Princeton are the parents of a daughter born Nov. 6 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley.
Urnikis Danial and Jennifer (Listello) Urnikis of O’Fallon, Mo., are the parents of a daughter, Kathryn Hope, born Oct. 20. She weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and measured 20 1/2 inches in length. She was welcomed home by one brother, Evan, and four sisters, Hannah, Kailey, Alyssa and Leah. Maternal grandparents are Joe and Dee Anne Goodall of Highland. Paternal grandparents are Bill and Debbie Urnikis of Hennepin. Great-grandparents are Norma Urnikis of Hennepin, and Helen Orrell and Don and Glenda Goodall from southern Illinois.
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Noe Flores, Jeff Baker, Michael Miller, Austin Biagini, R.J. Copeland, Christian Harris, Mitch Aimone, Nick DiazDeleon, Jarod Williams, Connor Taylor, Cooper Hamby, Alec Megan Rehn, Ashlyn Haage, Tori Smoode, Annie Miller, Lydia Warren, Paige Veronda, Veverka, Jordan Hatton, Nathan Mooberry, Matt Donelson, Connor Bean and head Margaret Voss, Allison Voss, Natasha Voss and manager Shyan Kreoger. Absent was Kaitlyn Edgcomb. coach Josh Nauman.
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Boys’ junior varsity basketball Isaac Leal, Mitch Aimone, Connor Bean, Austin Ellis, Dominic Green, Michael Zimmer, Noe Flores, Caleb Dzierzynski, Jarod Williams, Nathan Rennels, Seth Carlson, Owen Mallery and Connor Taylor.
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ELECTION NOTICE Notice is hereby given that a meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 3, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. at the Hennepin Public Library, 214 N. Fourth Street, Hennepin, IL 61327, for the purpose of electing one representative of a low income person to serve on the Board of Directors for Tri-County Opportunities Council, A Community Action Agency. At this time, Putnam County will elect one (1) representative to serve a five year term. To be eligible to vote in this caucus election the voter must be an adult resident of Putnam County and the family income must not exceed the income criteria established
by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to determine low income families eligible to be served by TriCounty Opportunities Council. Affidavits of eligibility will be available for signature. Kenneth Krogulski Chairperson Board of Directors Tri-County Opportunities Council Published in the Putnam County Record Nov. 26, 2014.
WHICH AN EXISTING DOCK AND BOARDWALK IS CONSTRUCTED, AND FURTHER GRANTING EXCLUSIVE USE AND ENJOYMENT OF SUCH EXISTING DOCK AND BOARDWALK ALONG WITH THE RIGHT TO PERFORM REGULAR AND NECESSARY REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE THEREON FOR SO LONG AS THE EXISTING DOCK AND BOARDWALK MAY EXIST AND REMAINS IN ITS PRESENT LOCATION, PURSUANT TO AN EASEMENT DATED DECEMBER 1, 2000, AND RECORDED MARCH 6, 2001, IN MICROFILM ROLL 78 AT PAGE 1351 AS DOCUMENT NO. 01-2117 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N.: 03-00-069-310 COMMON ADDRESS: 28 Magnolia Drive, Putnam, IL 61560 And which mortgages were made by Scott A. Brechtel and Catherine F. Brechtel, as Mortgagor(s); and given to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Quicken Loans Inc. as Mortgagee; to wit: that certain “Mortgage” dated August 3, 2005, and recorded as Document No.05878, that Summons was duly issued out of said court against you as provided by law, and that the said Complaint is now pending for foreclosure of said mortgages and for other relief. Now, therefore, unless you Jane Doe, Current Spouse or Civil Union Partner, if any of Scott A. Brechtel, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, file your Appearance and Answer to the Complaint in said action in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Putnam County, Chancery Division, on or before December 12, 2014, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer for relief in said Complaint. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Zeeshan S. Pervaiz - 6290442 Kluever & Platt, LLC 65 E. Wacker Place, Ste. 2300 Chicago, Illinois 60601 (312) 201 6679 Attorney No. 06187248 Our File #: RMSF.0032 I633655 Published in the Putnam County Record Nov. 19, 26 and Dec. 3, 2014.
PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. IF THE PETITIONER REQUESTS THE TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND THE APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION, YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL, RIGHTS TO THE CHILD. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this cause, including the filing of an amended petition or a subsequent motion to terminate parental rights. Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the petition, the allegations of the petition may stand as against you and each of you and an order or judgment entered. DATED: October 31, 2014 /s/Cathy J. Oliveri Putnam County Circuit Clerk Published in the Putnam County Record Nov. 12, 19 and 26, 2014.
NOTICE The Village of Mark December 2nd regular bi-monthly meeting has been moved to Wednesday, December 3rd at 7:00 p.m. Published in the Putnam County Record Nov. 26, 2014.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY - HENNEPIN, ILLINOIS THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA ) THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE ) FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF ) CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST ) 2005-50CB, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH ) CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-50CB ) PLAINTIFF ) VS. ) SCOTT A. BRECHTEL, CATHERINE ) F. BRECHTEL, LAKE THUNDERBIRD ) ASSOCIATION, JANE DOE, CURRENT ) SPOUSE OR CIVIL UNION PARTNER, IF ) ANY, OF SCOTT A. BRECHTEL, JOHN DOE, ) CURRENT SPOUSE OR CIVIL UNION ) PARTNER, IF ANY, OF CATHERINE F. ) BRECHTEL, UNKNOWN OWNERS, ) GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD ) CLAIMANTS. ) DEFENDANTS ) 14 CH 11 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION AS TO UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to: Jane Doe, Current Spouse or Civil Union Partner, if any of Scott A. Brechtel, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled action, that a Complaint for Foreclosure and Other Relief has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Putnam County, by said Plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of certain mortgages conveying the premises legally described as follows: LOT 508 IN PLAT NO. 3 OF LAKE THUNDERBIRD WOODS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 178, ON APRIL 3, 1970, SITUATED IN PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS, TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT OVER AND UPON THAT PORTION OF LOT 509 IN PLAT NO. 3 OF LAKE THUNDERBIRD WOODS UPON
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT STATE OF ILLINOIS - COUNTY OF PUTNAM JUVENILE DIVISION Case No. 2012 JA 01 In The Interest of: ALlYAH NICOLE GALLACHER, A Minor. NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN “Jaz”, “Jazarri”, Unknown Fathers, and to All Whom It May Concern, that on October 16, 2014, a petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act of 1987, by Putnam County State’s Attorney, James A. Mack, in the Circuit Court of Putnam County, entitled “In the Interest of Aliyah Nicole Gallacher, a Minor”, and that in the upstairs courtroom at the Putnam County Courthouse on the 11th day of December, 2014 at the hour of 11:00 o’clock, a.m., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, a hearing will be held upon the petition to terminate parental rights under that act. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TAKE FROM YOU THE CUSTODY AND GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MINOR, TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION. YOU MAY LOSE ALL
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS RE:HENNEPIN DRAINAGE AND ) LEVEE DISTRICT IN THE COUNTY ) OF PUTNAM AND STATE OF ) ILLINOIS ) No. 64-MR-72 DRAINAGE NOTICE To: Owners of Record of Hennepin Drainage and Levee District Notice is hereby given as follows: 1. That a Petition to Levy an Annual Maintenance Assessment, the Financial Report of the Commissioners of the Hennepin Drainage and Levee District, covering the period of October 1, 2013, to and including September 30, 2014, and Annual Maintenance Assessment Roll have been filed with the Circuit Clerk of Putnam County, Illinois. The authority sought from the Court is to levy the annual maintenance assessment in the total amount of $50,963.67 for 2014. 2. Hearing on the above referenced Petition and Financial Report will be held by the Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit of Putnam County, Illinois, at the Circuit Courtroom in the Courthouse in Hennepin, Illinois on December 18, 2014 at 9:30 a.m., at which time and place objections thereto, if any, will be heard. Dated: November 18, 2014. Ryan J. Anderson, Attorney for District Commissioners Cathy J. Oliveri, Clerk of the Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit of Putnam County, Illinois Ryan J. Anderson Attorney for Commissioners Reg. # 06288950 611 Second Street, P.O. Box 174 Henry, IL 61537 (309) 364-2354 FAX (309) 364-9340 Published in the Putnam County Record Nov. 26 and Dec. 3, 2014.
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