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Village board to support tornado victims

By Dixie Schroeder dschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com

GRANVILLE — The Granville Village Board met Nov. 19 in the Granville Village Hall. Among items on the agenda, the board heard from new resident Summer Pappan who wants to organize a drive to get donations to take to the Washington,

Ill., tornado victims.

Pappan presented the board with the proposal that Granville organize the drive to obtain donations for victims of the Nov. 17 disaster. After discussion, the board suggested naming the drive Putnam County Gives Back, which will be a tornado truckload drive.

Board member Randy

Borrio made the offer to help organize a truck, while the board offered the Village Hall to be one of the dropoff sites. The board also advised her to contact other towns in Putnam County to coordinate donations.

Pappan informed the board items in need to be donated could include: Gift cards to local stores,

tools, cleaning supplies, over the counter medicine for children and adults, non-perishable food items, baby food and formula, diapers, hand sanitizers and personal care products. Putnam County School Superintendent Jay McCracken has also been contacted in order to send fliers home with students. The

Shining stars at primary school

By Ken Schroeder kschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com

GRANVILLE — A tentative tax levy, investment report and state funding updates were on the top of the agenda at the Putnam County School Board meeting on Nov. 18.

Superintendent Jay McCracken gave his report on the Putnam County School District proposed tax levy. He explained the formula which includes the amount of dollars needed divided by the equalized assessed valuation (EAV) of the district multiplied by 100 then will equal the tax rate. The levy the district wishes to request will be forthcoming only if the EAV allows the dollars to be generated by the tax rate allowable to the district by state law or referendum according to McCracken.

The 2012 tax rate was 3.96 percent. The income the school district may receive will include the formula of the amount of dollars needed divided by the EAV and multiplied by the tax rate.

“Based upon the rate setting EAV of $129,900,287, our projected income will be $5,144,051.37,” McCracken said. “I have no doubt that our figures are correct. Our figures are spot on correct.”

“It just amazes me every year when we go through the budget process and the levy process. How our staff sits down and makes something coherent out of it when everything is shifting all the time. My

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PCPS second-grader Logan Keesee (left) helps paint a star, while preschool students Tessa Gerling and Payton Graham also paint their own stars. and continues to help each year as disasters and other incidents happen in the United States.

According to its website, Stars of HOPE is a disaster relief/community art project that helps children and adults in communi-

ties that have been hit by natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods, tornadoes and wildfires.

Stars of HOPE also address communities that have suffered

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Assistance Program grant. The grant was to be used for work to be done at the water treatment plant. The board discussed holding off the work again and reapplying for the grant in 2014.

Public Works Superintendent Sheli Starkey reported they have parts for some of the work, but

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PC School board considers tax levy

PCPS students paint Stars of HOPE

GRANVILLE — Putnam County Primary School students recently participated in a unique project.

Harry Deacon of the Utica Volunteer Fire Department brought in the Stars of HOPE project for students to do.

Stars of HOPE partners with a school and community leaders to cut, sand and base paint hundreds of stars for children in a chosen community which has suffered a disaster or other catastrophic event. Volunteers like Deacon bring the stars in for students to paint inspirational words and messages. The stars are then taken to a community that has suffered such a loss.

The students painted stars in shifts. During the later shifts, second grade students came in and assisted the pre-kindergarten students with their painting. Deacon talked to the students while each group painted.

“I’d like you to help me help them. Paint happy words or happy faces on the stars, and I am going to take them to Moore, Okla., that is by Oklahoma City, where they had a tornado,” he said.

Deacon also had a special student worker, his granddaughter, Ali Barker, who is in second grade at PCPS. “I thought it was pretty nice,” Barker said. “We first did our own painting. Not too long ago I made a star. When I am older, I will probably do this like Grandpa does.”

Deacon explained after Utica and Granville had a tornado, around the first anniversary of the tornado, the New York Says Thank You Foundation came to both towns and hung up stars from other communities. He then got involved with the organization

fliers are to be donated

by Letter Kraft Creative Services. The village also voted to donate $500 to the village of Washington for tornado relief. The drive will be held until Dec. 1.

Larry Good of Chamlin and Associates informed the board Granville will not be receiving a Community Development

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hat is off to them for staying on top of it and making sure they are getting the most they can out of the process,” said Vicki Nauman, board president.

The board also heard from McCracken in regards to the bid for the current CD the district has. He said First State Bank has offered them a .70 AYP for the district’s CD over a 12-month period. The CD is in the amount of $206,985.24. McCracken noted they will be reviewing all other investments for the district and look toward moving them if a better rate can be found.

In the superintendent’s transportation report, McCracken informed the board Johannes, the district’s transportation provider, has improved communication and also offered a lower rate for field trips when the district has asked.

“I think our very strong stand at one of our earlier meetings this year certainly helped,” he said.

In other business, the board: • Learned the state is behind on its payments to the district. To date the state owes the Putnam County District $278,370 in funds for the Early Childhood, transportation, special education and driver’s education budgets.

• Heard a presentation

by Paige Milburn, a student teacher in the fifthgrade classroom of Josie Hall. Milburn thanked the board for the opportunity to work with the children of Putnam County.

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GRANVILLE — Once again Putnam County Rotary’s sleigh bells will be announcing the arrival of Christmas poinsettias for senior citizens throughout Putnam County from 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 7.

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in Senachwine Township. Seniors over 65 in Putnam and Lake Thunderbird may call Pastor Terry Broady at 815-437-2292 to reserve a plant by Dec. 1 for pick-up on Dec. 7 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 Town-

ship seniors who call to reserve by Dec. 1.

The Poinsettia Project has been an annual project of the local Rotary Club for 33 years, all due to the continuing generosity of Mid-American Growers and the VanWingerden family, who annually donate the plants and join Rotary and Interact in wanting to bring the season home to area seniors.

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help of PCHS Interact members and volunteers, will deliver nearly 700 plants to seniors over the age of 65. Anyone who recently moved, just turned of age or wants to confirm they are on the delivery list or want to provide special deliv-

ery instructions, should contact Rotarian Tom Simmons at 815-3396100 or email TJSimm@ Dave-world.net by Dec. 1. Those expecting delivery on Dec. 7 are asked to be home or to leave directions for delivery, as the plants cannot be left outdoors.

This year, the Rotary is able to expand the Poinsettia Project to Putnam County seniors

STANDARD — The 12th official program of the 75th anniversary of the Putnam County Library speaker series will be held at 6:30 p.m.

Dec. 2 at the Putnam County Community Center in Standard.

Hennepin resident Matt

Dean will be presenting a program on holiday food.

Dean is no stranger in presenting for the library.

“I did it the first time in 2012,” Dean said. “It was a barbecue demonstration I did at the Walter Durley Boyle Park. We decided at the time to do one every year. They actually presented me with a Putnam County

Library chef coat, so I am locked into it now.”

Dean will feature a historical look at holiday traditions around the world.

“We will be looking at everything from appetizers to soups to main courses and deserts. We will talk about what has been done through the course of time and kind

of a quick look around the world at what is done for traditional holiday dishes,” he said.

Dean will be doing a couple of quick demonstrations with samples of food for people to eat as well.

“We will also be doing a quick 101 on how to properly write recipes, so people who have their

Food pantry gears up for Christmas baskets GRANVILLE — The Putnam County Food Pantry is getting ready for Christmas baskets and thanks to the sponsorship of the Putnam County Rotary Club,

Toys in the Pantry will once again help fill those baskets with a new toy for every child.

Last year the program helped more than 200 children and more than

Stars

PCPS Principal Ronda Cross noted each school year the teachers and staff work to have students participate in several community service or citizenship type projects.

“The Stars of HOPE project has been done several other times,” she said. “He, (Deacon) and

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Stars of HOPE ask students to paint hopeful messages and inspirational words or designs on stars to help their community’s collective healing process.

60 senior citizens in Putnam County.

Any resident of Putnam County may apply for a holiday basket with food, clothing and toys for their family.

Cathy Oliveri and Chauntelle Biagi-Bruer are co-chairmen of Toys in the Pantry. Donations can be sent to: Toys in the Pantry, P.O. Box 247, Granville, IL 61326.

his crew will take our stars to Moore, Okla., and hang the stars on poles and at different locations where they have been given permission to do so.”

Cross explained the students responded well to this project.

“The students had a great time. The teach-

ers talked to the students and gave them some background in the classroom as well as Mr. Deacon did in the cafeteria or preschool rooms where they worked. Students were very excited to get to put paint on wood and know that they were doing it for a special cause. This was a real-

family holiday recipes can write them in a way that looks professional,” he said.

He plans on cooking a nice holiday roast beef.

Roast beef, according to Dean, is something many have trouble cooking or they choose not to cook.

There will be other things covered such as holiday desserts too.

Correction In the Nov. 20 issue, the article “Election filing begins Nov. 25” stated petitions would be accepted through Dec. 5.

The actual last day is Dec. 2. The Putnam County Record regrets the error.

ly great opportunity for students to give back to another area. Especially knowing that this area had been hit by a tornado. They realized how others had come together for us when we had our tornado. It’s really a great feeling for them to have to learn how to give back.”

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Washington donations Hennepin donates to Washington victims being accepted Mayor Kevin Coleman would have to be replaced. might feel differently, B K S y

By Ken Schroeder kschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com

GRANVILLE — A Granville couple is taking the initiative to help those affected by the tornado on Nov. 17 in Washington and surrounding Tazewell County. Summer Pappan and Jason Icard are asking local communities to open their hearts and help people who have been displaced by the storm.

Items Pappan is accepting for distribution include gift cards from Walmart, Target, Menard’s, Lowes, Aldi’s and Kroger; work gloves; new and used tools; plastic storage containers; cleaning supplies; paper goods; baby food and formula; diapers (both adult and baby); baby wipes; hand sanitizer; feminine needs; over-thecounter medications and non-perishable foods, specifically peanut butter, jelly, boxed cereal, macaroni and cheese, pasta, canned sauce, soup, canned vegetables and fruit.

They will not send clothing with the

exception of socks and underwear.

Donation locations so far are in Granville, McNabb and Hennepin.

Granville residents can leave donations at the Village Hall. Collections in McNabb will be in the Jim Goldasich Community Center at the fire station. Donations are being accepted at the Putnam County Courthouse in Hennepin through the Sheriff’s Department entry.

“The reason for the specific items listed is due to ‘too many cooks in the kitchen.’ Nationwide charities and individuals are inundating the towns with many items the people have no room to store,” Pappan said. “Most residents are in temporary shelters with enough space for a cot and a blanket. In the future they will need and appreciate other items to rebuild, but at this time space is limited.”

The deadline for donations is Dec. 2. Anyone wishing to donate or help out should call Pappan at 847-9976968 or email summerpappan@yahoo.com.

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HENNEPIN — The tornado that ripped Washington, Ill., apart on Nov. 17 was on the top of the agenda at the Hennepin Village Board meeting on Nov. 20.

The first item discussed was the issue of a donation to one of the various tornado relief funds.

Trustee Matt Dean said the local relief centers and churches were fixing a tremendous amount of meals each day for area persons displaced by the storms.

Dean suggested the village could get a better deal for their donation if they used their monies with the Methodist Church in the Washington area, as he could purchase food through his company, U.S. Foods. The village authorized $500 for the donation.

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read a communication from Granville resident Summer Pappen who is organizing a truckload drive for needed items from Putnam County to the residents of the Washington area. Pappen was asking the village for permission to place donation boxes in Hennepin locations for donations needed. It was approved.

In other action, the board: • Learned the Christmas holiday decoration contract is up this year.

Trustee Quinten Christiansen reported he would like to see the decorations looking more uniform and bought up the issue of the various poles they were attached to having or not having electricity. Village public works supervisor Tim Rylko said in the past it was noted some poles have outdated wiring and

Rylko also noted the cost to wire each pole would be in the vicinity of $600 to $700. After discussion, Rylko was authorized to take inventory of the poles and report back at the next meeting how many poles would need to be rewired.

• Heard from Christiansen concerning the past discussion of the village board going to a paperless environment for village meetings by investing in computers for each of the trustees and the mayor.

He had unofficially called Connecting Point and was told each laptop would cost approximately $500 per person on the board.

Trustee Clyde Zellmer remarked the board had not even officially taken a poll to indicate they officially wanted to do this.

Zellmer remarked if the TIF district came in, he

but he felt they didn’t do enough business for it to be needed.

• Received a report from Coleman which commended those who either donated or helped in the food drive for the Putnam County Food Pantry on Nov. 16. Coleman thanked the Hennepin Fire Department for their large donation too.

“Hennepin Boat Market let us use their van, and it was loaded,” he said.

“There were a lot of real nice monetary donations too. A lot of $50 and $100 checks were given. When we were delivering the food, someone came in for their Thanksgiving pickup.

They got eight full bags of groceries. They said that most places only give one or two bags. They were loaded too. I think it’s a wonderful thing what our local community can do.”

Due to the time a response took for the grant, other options were discussed to obtain funds for the work.

Board member Jim Pettit discussed another option of contacting State Rep. Frank Mautino about alternative

funding options. Pettit, Borrio or village President Doug Gimbal will go with Pettit to a meeting, if it can be arranged.

In other news, Steven Haun, building/zoning inspector for Granville, presented along with Granville Fire Chief Ron

Campbell a request to rezone around the fire department “I would say it is just for uniformity,” Campbell said. “I think for future reference, Block 5, 6, 7 and 8 get them all zoned to the same is good.”

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Mark weighs curbside recycling

By Ken Schroeder kschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com

MARK — The village of Mark may be following suit with Granville and begin curbside recycling.

Dave Schwab of Waste Management Inc. presented the idea to the village board on Nov. 20.

“You’ve experienced the same problems that Granville has with the cessation of the recycling drop-off in Granville,” Schwab said. “We understood going in the center was going to be a community thing, not just Granville.”

Waste Management will be offering curbside recycling to the village at a reduced rate from their normal fees. Schwab gave the board a quote of $2.65 a month per household with service starting in December, if the board accepts the proposal.

“Recycling is a learned activity. You know how to separate it out, and you know what to do with it,” Schwab said. “The habit’s already there; we’re just making it simpler.

You don’t have to put it in your car; you don’t have to gather it up and

get it there. Just put it next to the garbage.”

Board members are expected to be making a decision on the proposal at the Dec. 4 meeting.

In other business, the board: • Approved the annexation of the Timberline property owned by Dan and Don Cioni. The action was recommended by the village zoning board. The land will be zoned as residential.

• Discussed a request from Granville resident Summer Pappan to establish a place in town where the village

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could collect contributions for the victims of the Washington tornado on Nov. 17. The board opted instead to spread word through the village on collection points in Granville.

• Reviewed the preliminary mailing address verification maps received from the U.S. Postal Service. Mayor Frank Niewinski said there are some discrepancies in the maps and the numbers on some of the homes, and a house-byhouse check is necessary to confirm addresses and development.

Better Business Bureau advises to give wisely The tornadoes that struck Central Illinois have gained worldwide attention.

Generous donors wishing to help the victims are being cautioned by Better Business Bureau to confirm the legitimacy of all charitable fundraising and crowdfunding efforts.

“A tragedy of this nature that is the focus of high profile media attention inspires people to give,” says Jessica Tharp, vice president of BBB Heart of Illinois.

“But, unfortunately, it also catches the attention of scammers who try to take advantage of wellmeaning generosity.”

BBB Wise Giving Alliance has seen charity scams following all recent natural disasters and manmade tragedies, and encourages donors to balance their generosity with thoughtfulness and research.

“Try to avoid making emotional giving decisions,” says H. Art Taylor, president and CEO of the BBB Wise Giving Alliance. “The first request for a donation may not be the best choice.

Check with the BBB to help avoid questionable fundraising efforts.”

BBB also reminds consumers that donations made through crowdfunding websites are usually considered gifts to the recipients and are not tax deductible unless the group receiving the

funds is a 501(c)(3) organization as designated by the Internal Revenue Service.

BBB urges consumers to make wise choices with their donations: • Respond thoughtfully. Take the time to check out the charity to avoid wasting your generosity by donating to a questionable or poorly-managed effort. The first request for a donation may not be the best choice. Be proactive and find trusted charities that are providing assistance.

• Respect the victims and their families. Organizations raising funds should get permission from the families to use either the names of the victims and/or any photographs of them. For example.

• Registration confirmation. About 40 of the 50 states require charities to register with a state government agency (usually a division of the state’s Attorney General’s office) before

they solicit for charitable gifts. If the charity is not registered, that may be a significant red flag.

• Results should be shared. After funds are raised for a tragedy, it is even more important for organizations to provide an accounting of how funds were spent.

Transparent organizations and/or individuals will post this information on their websites so that anyone can find out and not have to wait until the audited financial statements are available sometime in the future.

• Retail sale disclosures. If any items are being sold (such as T-shirts, etc.) in the context that their sales will benefit the victims, look for a disclosure that states the actual or anticipated amount of the purchase that will benefit the a specified charity and, if applicable, any minimums or maximums being raised as well as campaign term limits.

• Remember Online Giving Cautions. Never

click on links to charities on unfamiliar websites or in texts or emails. These may take you to a lookalike website where you will be asked to provide personal financial information or to click on something that downloads harmful malware into your computer.

Don’t assume that charity recommendations on Facebook, blogs or other social media have already been vetted.

Also, websites that enable individuals to raise funds (known as crowdfunding sites) can be established very quickly but may not have oversight procedures in place to ensure that funds will be used as promised.

Review BBB Charity Reports. Find out if the subject charity meets the 20 BBB Standards for Charity Accountability.

Visit give.org for reports on nationally soliciting charities and bbb.org for information on regionally soliciting organizations.

Thomas Jeppson SPRING VALLEY — Thomas Joseph Jeppson, 81, of Spring Valley died at 9:35 a.m. Monday, Nov. 18, 2013, at Heritage Health in Peru.

Mr. Jeppson was born March 14, 1932, in Granville to Joseph and Josephine (Kostellic) Jeppson. He married Rheta Mack on Nov. 30, 1957. He was a graduate of Hennepin High School.

He served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956, stationed in Germany and France.

Mr. Jeppson worked as an insulator for Heat and Frost Insulators - Local 17 for 35 years. He also farmed for the Jim and Hazel Henning family at Henning Farms in the Putnam County area for the past eight years. He was a member of the Parish of the Nativity of Our Lord (formerly St. Anthony’s) since 1966, serving as an usher and money collector.

Survivors include his wife, Rheta of Spring Valley; two sons, Kevin (Rita) Jeppson of Spring Valley and Kurt (Denise) Jeppson of Granville; a daughter, Kathy Jeppson of Spring Valley; five grandchildren, Tom, Shawn, Joe and Jessica Jeppson, and Gina Worden; seven great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mary Theresa Bence of Granville.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, James and David.

Prayers were Nov. 22 at the Barto Funeral Home, Spring Valley, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Parish of the Nativity of Our Lord, 510 Richard Mautino Drive, with the Rev. Patrick DeMeulemeester officiating. Burial was in the Ladd Cemetery. Visitation was held Nov. 21 at the funeral home.

A guestbook may be viewed and memories shared at www.bartofh.com.

Betty Kunkel SUN CITY WEST, Ariz. — Betty Jean Kunkel, 86, of Sun City West, Ariz., died Friday, Nov. 15, 2013, at Grandview Care Center in Sun City West, Ariz.

She was born Oct. 6, 1927, in Arkansas. She married August Kunkel on Aug. 6, 1956, in Granville.

They lived in Granville, Amboy and Ottawa before moving to Arizona in 1994.

She is survived by two sons, Jay of Las Vegas, Nev., and Dean of Riviera, Texas; one grandchild, Emily (Mark) Steva of Las Vegas, Nev.; one greatgrandchild, Logan; one brother, Jim of Texas; seven brothers-in-law, Al (Rita), Richard (Mary), Lawrence (Ann), Joseph (Louise), Eugene (Joan) and Chris (Sharon), all of Illinois, and Kenneth of Delaware; and one sister-in-law, Sister Teresa of Iowa.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, August; and a daughter-in-law, Becky.

A memorial Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 4 at Sacred Heart Church in Granville. Cremation rites have been accorded.

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5 Perspective Wednesday, November 27, 2013 • The Putnam County Record • 5

The Editorial Page

On the street Record The Putnam County

Putnam County’s Only Newspaper Sam R Fisher

Terri Simon

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Editor

The little things Thanksgiving is just a few days away. No doubt your refrigerator and freezer are already showing the signs of an upcoming holiday feast, or you have your reservation written neatly on the calendar. Either way, most of us will be gathering with those we love on this annual holiday to spend valuable moments with those we hold most dear.

Thanksgiving — a day to be thankful.

Even in my fast-paced world, I make a concerted effort to be thankful every day of my life. I try to tell those I love that I do, and I attempt to be the kind of person who is grateful for all bestowed upon me. I like living my life in that manner because at the Terri end of the day, I can close my eyes at night Simon and feel happy, content and fulfilled. I don’t think I can ask for more than that.

But as Thanksgiving Day draws nearer, I know I’ll find myself examining aspects of my life, my world, attempting to find that one omnipotent thing for which I am thankful. Between now and Thursday, many things will come to mind, and while all those things will be great ideas, I’ll continue searching for something more — something bigger, more important, something with more meaning. After all, Thanksgiving is the day when we should put a lot of thought into the people, places and things that cause us to be thankful.

Right?

Let’s see ... the big things: Of course, family and friends first come to mind, and they are accompanied by the four-legged friends in my life who also love unconditionally; my home — which welcomes me with warmth and open arms; my job — it has its moments, but the paycheck at the end of the week is much appreciated. Lots more of the big things, but what about all those little things?

Here are just a few examples: • The sound of the baby giggling behind you in the line at the grocery store.

• The way the roast in the crockpot smells when you get home from work.

• The cat that waits for you to sit down so she can climb up on your lap.

• The old veteran who has tears in his eyes as he salutes the flag passing by him.

• Memories of long ago times shared by the family.

• The way the sun looks as it slips over the horizon.

• A cold drink on a hot day and a hot drink on a cold one.

• Your mom’s voice on the other end of the phone.

• The baseball that makes it to homeplate, the basketball that drops into the basket, the football that is caught in the end zone just as the clock winds down.

• The person who hands a $5 bill to a homeless person.

• The smell of lilacs, hot coffee and Vicks VapoRub. • A surprise visit from a faraway friend — even one who lives close by is nice.

• A real, handwritten letter from someone you haven’t heard from in a long time.

• A photograph of yourself that you actually kind of like it.

• The hand that reaches for you to let you know everything will be OK. • Solitary walks.

• The wind in my face.

I could go on and on ... There are tons of those little things for which I am thankful. How about you? I’m sure your list is as long as mine. The little things. The things that happen every day — those things that many times we don’t even think about or notice.

While the big things — family, friends, home, job, etc. — are rather obvious, I have to believe it’s the little things that as we grown older, will ultimately turn into the big things. Those little things create memories that are priceless, and they carve a place into our hearts that shouldn’t be ignored.

As you go around your Thanksgiving table this year and ask everyone to name something for which they are thankful, maybe go around the table again and ask them to name one of those little things which they appreciate. We might be surprised what has touched someone’s heart.

Happy Thanksgiving, my friends.

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

During the holidays, what is your favorite food dish that you look forward to eating at family dinners?

“I’d say mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving. My Grandma, JoAnne Hatton, makes them. It’s the same for Christmas, too.”

Jared Sale, Granville

“Scalloped oysters made by my Grandmother, Angie Glenn. She makes them great.”

Laurie Glenn, Magnolia

“Pie, my wife makes them sometimes. My wife of 50 years makes the pie. Her name is Mary.”

Joe Walsh, Oswego

“Probably Grandma’s apple pie. Her name is Harmony Braun.”

Travis Gauwitz, Lacon

“My Grandma’s homemade pumpkin pie. She makes a homemade crust and everything. She brings it at Thanksgiving and Christmas.”

Billy Clark, Granville

This, that and the odder Originally I wanted to do a column for Thanksgiving about being thankful for things. I thought I had great subjects, and I would ask all my siblings what they were thankful for this year.

This plan worked until I started getting responses that were lacking originality. For example I’m thankful for my home, family, food etc.

Not that these things aren’t important, but I really wanted to challenge my siblings and get them to think a little harder on all the little but extremely important things for which they were thankful. I didn’t get much until I started giving them examples about things I wanted to include.

Here are some of the little things that make me smile, or breathe a deep sigh of relief throughout my days ...

• I’m thankful every morning when I wake up in bed and our crazy dog Elf was not left outside barking and howling at the leaves that are blowing by.

• When I walk into the bathroom and see all my brothers managed to aim properly, it makes me feel thankful.

• I love the days I am not on dish duty.

• I’m thankful I have such great cooperative (most of the time) siblings that let me take their pictures whenever I want, and that I finally decided to go and buy a camera so I can take those pictures.

• I am filled with gratitude when I walk outside and see a beautiful sunset or a full moon that I can capture in a picture.

• I was so pleased when my piano recital piece was played beautifully after I had totally botched it at the practice.

• My favorite day of the week is Wednesday because I have piano lessons at Mrs. Brown’s house and going there sets the tone for my entire week. She makes me smile.

I’m grateful that I started piano years ago.

Amelia Bystry COMMENTARY • I’m thankful that my mom understands my need for control and will let me design the Christmas card this year.

• I love the way my brother Simeon makes unexpected goofy faces, and when he smiles, he does it with his whole face.

• I’m thankful my brother Justus will always let me borrow his docking station (that is pretty much mine now) and will never complain about it.

• I appreciate the way my brother Milo can entertain anyone in the house whenever he wants to. He can take my sister, Faustina, when she is falling apart and get her in a good mood just by playing with her for a bit.

• I am thankful when I get new piano books and I can sit down and play through all the new songs which sometimes takes me hours.

• I love having a 7-year-old sister who can give me fashion advice in the morning when I have no idea whatsoever what to wear (and she gives great advice).

• I feel thankful my youngest sister, Patience, will do just about anything for me (mostly give me hugs) if she can just play Pretty Princess on the iPod. • I am so happy my mom is almost to the end of her pregnancy, so she doesn’t have to keep counting down the weeks until she feels comfortable again.

• I am thankful we live on a farm and not in town, so when one of my siblings is running around naked you can just laugh and not worry about what the neighbors will think.

I guess my list has taken up most of the room so I will just share the best responses from my siblings.

Milo loves the feeling when he

earns a new belt in karate and is the most thankful for his purple belt. He is thankful for the first snow and watching Patience when she watches “Curious George” in the morning because it makes her laugh. Lastly, he is thankful for serving weeks at church because he gets doughnuts.

Faustina is grateful for Tuesdays because that is the day she goes to violin. She is thankful Patience loves her most out of all the kids. She loves it when I allow her to color in my room at night and especially when I join her. She feels thankful for the winter breeze, and she is most thankful for her birthday.

Simeon is thankful when the corn starts turning brown because that means harvest is coming. He is glad he has 32 coloring books and might get more for Christmas. He appreciates he is an artist and can play the piano. He is thankful the coyotes quit eating our chickens, and he loves Fridays because that is when he gets computer time.

Justus is thankful for school days because he loves school and all his teachers there. He is grateful for hunting season and the plentiful deer. He loves that his mom will bring him his lunch when he forgets it and makes treats for all his friends at school and Festival 56.

He is thankful for being able to play piano and guitar and having the best piano and guitar teachers in the world.

Patience is last but not least, and her list is short. She loves her kitty backpack!

This Thanksgiving I hope you keep in mind all the simple and little things that are important and make you smile. I know that some people have a lot harder life than others, but there is always something that can brighten your day like a front row parking spot at Walmart or an unexpected letter in the mail.

Amelia Bystry, 15, can be reached at amelia_bystry@yahoo. com.

6 Biz Ag 6 • The Putnam County Record • Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Private pesticide applicator training and testing schedule University of Illinois Extension – Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam Unit is offering the following training and certification programs for private pesticide applicators.

Pre-registration is required for both training and testing-only sessions.

Training and testing on Dec. 3 (check-in will begin at 7:30 a.m.) will be held at Celebrations 150 Ltd., 740 E. U.S. Highway 6 (Route 6 east of Interstate 39) in Utica. Training will be conducted from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Preregistration is required for all training and testing clinics. Cost is $30 for the training. (This does not include the IDOA license fee.) Testing will begin immediately following training at 11:45 a.m. and will end at 2 p.m.

Participants may bring a lunch. No lunch will be provided at the site.

The four ways to register are online at www. pesticidesafety.illinois. edu; by calling 877-6261650 (toll free); by mail by completing a registration form and mailing to University of Illinois – PSEP, 1201 S. Dorner

Drive, Urbana, IL 61801 or by fax by completing a registration form and faxing it to 217-244-3469 Testing only will be on Jan. 14, 2014, from 10 a.m. to noon at the University of Illinois Extension – LaSalle County Office, 1689 N. 31st Road, Suite 2, Ottawa. To register, call the University of Illinois Extension-LaSalle County Office at 815433-0707. No charge.

Testing only will be on Jan. 24, 2014, from noon to 3 p.m. to be held at the University of Illinois Extension - Marshall/Putnam Office, 509 Front St., Henry. To register, call the University of Illinois Extension-Marshall/ Putnam County Office at 309-364-2356. No charge.

Testing only will be on Feb. 13, 2014, from 10 a.m. to noon at the University of Illinois Extension – LaSalle County Office, 1689 N. 31st Road, Suite 2, Ottawa. To register, call the University of Illinois Extension-LaSalle County Office at 815433-0707. No charge.

Self-study training via the Internet training is another option. The online training program

PRINCETON — The Bureau County Farm Bureau Foundation, a non-profit that supports and enhances educational activities as well as other community programs, has received a $10,000 donation from Ag View FS, Northern Grain Marketing and CoBank as part of the bank’s Sharing Success program.

The donation will be used to fund all of the high school FFAs within the five counties Ag View FS serves. Once distributed to the foundation, the local Farm Bureaus will then split the funds evenly between the FFAs in Bureau, Lee, Marshall, Putnam and Stark counties.

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M-P SWCD accepting nominations HENRY — The Marshall-Putnam Soil and Water Conservation District reminds anyone of legal voting age who owns or resides on land located within the boundaries of the district that nominations will be accepted for the two-year term of the office of director of the

Marshall-Putnam County Soil and Water Conservation District at the district’s office at the USDA Service Center, 1511 University Court, Henry, during normal business hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. beginning Dec. 12.

To be considered for nomination as a can-

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7 Sports Wednesday, November 27, 2013 • The Putnam County Record • 7

Sports JV Lady Panthers take third in tourney

By Ken Schroeder kschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com

GRANVILLE — The Putnam County Lady Panthers JV team took third place in the JV Girls Basketball Tournament Nov. 21-23 in R.M. Germano Gym. The squad went two-for-three in the tournament, losing to Erie but defeating Princeton on Nov. 22, then dropping Roanoke Benson in the consolation bracket. The feat is all the more impressive when you realize there are only five girls on the squad.

The tournament was a round-robin event, with three teams playing against each other in the opening rounds on each of two nights.

In the first bracket on Nov. 21, Newark led the way with a 44-22 win over Kewanee in the opening game, and followed up with a 44-34 win over Roanoke Benson. Roanoke Benson would soothe their wounds a little bit with a resounding drubbing of Kewanee, 47-25.

The Lady Panthers led off the second night against Erie in a game that ran hot and cold for PC. Both teams got off to a slow start with Erie waking up first, leading PC by 12 points at the half. Putnam County more than made up for it in the second half, leading for a while towards the end of the game before time ran out with a 31-31 score. Overtime saw the Lady Panthers score only one free throw, as they fell to Erie 38-32. Tori Smoode tossed up 16 points and Margaret Voss tallied 10 in the losing effort.

Erie continued to dominate the evening with a 43-31 win over the Princeton Lady Tigers, setting up the consolation bracket for Princeton and PC. The Panthers rose to occasion, schooling the Tigers in a 47-26 rout. Smoode again led with 19, with Ashlynn Haage contributing 13.

In the final night of play, Kewanee started out the night handing Princeton last place, defeating the Lady Tigers 33-31. The Lady Panthers would follow suit, edging out Roanoke Benson 33-31 for third.

Voss led with 12 points, Smoode followed with 10.

In the final bracket, Newark cemented the tournament with a one-sided 42-20 win over Erie.

Even though the Lady Panthers came in at the middle of the pack, Coach Jared Sale had good words for his team.

“I thought overall the tournament went well. It’s a great tournament to kick the season off with,” Sale said. “I was happy with the effort we had. With only five girls on the roster, we’ve had to make some changes regarding our playing style. I thought we adjusted well to those changes and I’m excited for another season.”

The Panthers will be playing their first regular season home game on Dec. 2 when they host Indian Creek.

Putnam County Record photo/Ken Schroeder

Putnam County’s Tori Smoode shoots against Erie during the JV girls basketball tournament.

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The Putnam County Lady Panthers won the Princeton High School Tigress Holiday Tournament on Nov. 24, beating the Stark County Lady Rebels.

Lady Panthers win tourney

By Dixie Schroeder dschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com

PRINCETON — The championship game of the Princeton High School Tigress Holiday tournament on Nov. 23 brought the toughest competition of the week to the Putnam County Lady Panthers. The team took on the Stark County High School Lady Rebels and won in a suspense filled squeaker of a game with the final score 54-52.

The Lady Panthers outscored the Lady Rebels in each quarter except the fourth. The first quarter had a tight score of 12-10 in the Panthers’ favor. Senior center Venessa Voss got in foul trouble early on and started her limited playing time for the rest of the game after this quarter. The squad also led in foul trouble during the first half 9-3 to the Lady Rebels.

The Panthers still poured on the juice in the second quarter outscoring the Rebels 19-15 to take a halftime lead of 31-25 to the locker room.

A down but certainly not out Lady Rebels took the floor against the Lady Panthers and began their comeback. Fouls flew on both teams during the third and fourth quarters. By the end of the third quarter, the distance was getting smaller at 42-34 going into the fourth quarter for the Panthers. The Panthers then hit somewhat of a shooting drought which let them be outshot in the fourth quarter 12 to 18 points. This allowed the Lady Rebels to tie the score at 52 all when the Panther’s Megan Rehn was fouled with 8.7 seconds left in the game. Rehn sank the two free throws to give the Panthers the lead and win. Lady Panther Head coach James Barnett was glad they picked Rehn to foul.

“Last year down the stretch she was in the mid 70s close to 80 percent for free throws,” Barnett said. “If we had to put somebody on the line, when she gets to line she is very consistent. Her form is right, and she steps up and knocks them down.”

Rehn noted she really wasn’t nervous when she stepped to the line.

“Well, I actually wasn’t as nervous as I should have been,” Rehn said. “I was just thinking ‘it’s just a free throw, it’s just a free throw’ so that’s what I was thinking.”

Leading all scorers was Stark County’s Madisyn Paxson who scored 19 points. Following Paxson was the Lady Panther’s Daniella Pavlovich with 18 points, Carly Gonet who had five, three point shots for 15 points and Rehn who ended up with eight points.

Venessa Voss noted this was a really great start to the Lady Panthers season.

“This will affect us well. It will set us higher in future seedings,” Voss said. “We really started off this season really well with the championship win.”

Barnett noted he had told his team the Lady Rebels would make adjustments during the game.

“I told the girls at halftime that they would make adjustments. We took Daniella out, and Carly came

in and hit some big shots right out of it. She kind of picked up the intensity of our offense again,” he said.

On Nov. 22, Friday night lights bought the Henry Lady Mallards in as opponents to the PCHS Lady Panthers at Prouty Gym during the Princeton High School Tigress Holiday Tourney. The Lady Panthers cruised to a strong win over the Lady Mallards with a final score of 59-18.

The Panthers showed their dominance once again in their division by leading at the quarter with a score of 14-3. At halftime the team was up with a score of 45-9. The team slowed down their scoring somewhat in the third quarter, outscoring the Mallards 10-4, however by the end of the game the Mallards’ goose was cooked.

Leading all scores was the Panthers’ Venessa Voss with 14 points. Sister Alison Voss had 12 points and Pavlovich scored 11 points in the win. Only three Lady Mallards scored in the contest: Emma Cluskey with 11, Jenah Anderson with five and Caroline Downey with two points.

The PCHS Lady Panthers were in the driver’s seat in the second game of the Princeton High School Tigress Holiday tournament against the Streator High School Lady Bulldogs. The final score of 65-21 gave the team their second win of the season.

The Panthers led 18-4 at the end of the first quarter and never looks back. Halftime score was 43 to 11.

The team added 15 points to the Bulldogs’ 2 points in the third quarter and were actually outscored in the fourth quarter 8-7 by the Bulldogs. The final score was 65-21 for the win.

Pavlovich of the Panthers led all scorers with 21 points. Supporting Pavlovich’s efforts were Gonet with 10 points, Rehn and Taylor Pettit with six points each and Allison and Venessa Voss each chipping in five points.

For the Lady Bulldogs, sophomore Katie Martin led the team with eight points. Adding three points each were Shawna Meiners and Morgan Sharisky.

The first game of the Princeton High School Tigress Holiday Tournament kicked off on Nov. 18 for the PCHS Lady Panthers with a win over the Bureau Valley High School Lady Storm by a final score of 49-35.

The Panthers took the lead and never let it go during the game. By the end of the first quarter they led 14-2. By the half, they led 23-8. In the third quarter the Lady Storm came out shooting hard, but the Panthers still outshot them in the quarter 16-15 to take a 39-23 lead going into the final and fourth quarter where they put the game to rest.

Leading scorers for the Panthers were Pavlovich and Stephanie Wilson who each had 14 points. Rehn chipped in six points while Gonet added five points.

The high scorer for the Storm was Nicole Bornsheuer who scored 9 points. Irini Petors and Valerie Reuter each added 6 points for the Lady Storm.

The PCHS Lady Panthers (5-0) next take on Indian Creek in a home game on Dec. 2.

8 Basketball 8 • The Putnam County Record • Wednesday, November 27, 2013

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PCHS guard Megan Rehn (left), who had a big game on Nov. 24 in the Princeton High School Tigress Holiday tournament, shoots for two points in the third quarter when the Panthers held a slim 35-33 lead and then (above) swings her hands in relief as she sees her first of two free throws going in to give the Panthers the lead with 8.7 seconds left in the fourth quarter of the game which stood at 52-52 until then.

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DIXON — The Illinois Valley YMCA Dolphin swim team participated in two meets over the weekend. On Nov. 24, the team participated in the nine team Bret Stone Invitational in Streator and took second place with 696.50 points to Ottawa YMCA Dolphins’ 828.50 points. On Nov. 23, the team traveled to Dixon to participate in a dual meet against the Dixon Family YMCA Dolphins.

In the boys division, the IV Dolphins took second with 378.5 points while the IV Lady Dolphins took second out of nine teams with 318 points on the girls side.

The IV Lady Dolphins won first place over Dixon by a point score of 311 to 66. The IV Dolphin boys team took first place as well over Dixon with a final score of 295 to 98. The Dolphins won with a final score of 606 to 164.

At the Stone Invite on Nov. 24, Magnolia’s Clayton Wellenreiter swam three events for the Dolphins. He participated in the boys 10 and under 50-yard backstroke with a time of 59.02. He also swam in the boys 10 and under 100-yard freestroke with a time of 2:06.75 and finished with the boys 10 and under 100-yard Individual Medley with a time of 49.60.

On Nov. 23, Wellenreiter swam in three events for the team as well as in a relay. Wellenreiter earned fifth places in boys 10 and under 25-yard freestyle with a time of 44.95; boys 10 and under 50-yard backstroke with a time of 55.85 and boys 10 and under 50-yard breast stroke with a time of 1:14.23. He also swam the second leg of the boys 10 and under 200-yard free style in which his team logged a time of 2:51.38.

The Dolphins are off Thanksgiving weekend and host their next meet at home on Dec. 7 at the Illinois Valley YMCA in Peru.

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Community Breakfast with Santa PERU – St. Bede Academy cheerleaders will be sponsoring the annual Breakfast with Santa at St. Bede Academy from 9 a.m. to noon on Dec. 7.

Breakfast with Santa will include a breakfast of eggs, pancakes, sausage, coffee and juice. There will be a make and take craft, storytelling and children can take a ride on the Polar Express.

Picture or picture CDs with Santa will be sold separately for $5 each.

Cost for breakfast is $15 per person. All proceeds will benefit the St. Bede cheerleading squad.

Tickets may be purchase from any cheerleader or at the Development Office.

Tickets will also be available the day of the event.

For information, call 815223-3140 or 815-339-2821.

Marshall-Putnam 4-H achievement night HENRY — The Henry Presbyterian Church welcomed 4-H’ers from throughout Marshall and Putnam counties on Nov. 10 to celebrate a year of hard work, leadership and dedication to personal growth.

M-P Federation members announced the awards during the evening. The award presenters were Brock Doyle, Loralee Wilson, Ashley Strauch, Caroline Downey, Evan Bogner, Bradley Wink and Sammi Bessler. The M-P 4-H Ambassadors also played a role as they passed out all awards and led the

Spirit Stick Competition.

The 2013-14 Ambassadors are Meagan Cook of the Wenona Highlighters and Megan Wink of the PC Progressors.

The Recognition of Excellence awards are the largest group of awards handed out. A 4-H’er earns the honor through the work they do in their 4-H club and additional service and leadership work at the county level. The award areas are project, service and leadership.

Project Achievement recipients included PC Progressors Jentsie Petersen, Renae Ramey,

Ian Anderson, Nick Mattern, Molly Boyd, Emily Bruch, Cassie Johnson, Becky Ramey, Justice Petersen, Olivia Brown and Michael Dzierzynski.

Among the Service Achievement recipients were PC Progressors Kendell Owens, Anna Mattern, Ashley Johnson, Derek Glenn, Madison Brown, James Petersen and Bradley Wink.

Leadership Achievement recipients were PC Progressors Jarod Petersen, Megan Wink, Samantha Smoode, Jon Mattern, Loralee Wilson and Dustin Miller.

In addition to the Rec-

ognition of Excellence awards there are also many special awards and honors presented.

Local winners were Anna Mattern, Jr. Best Kept Records and Loralee Wilson, “I Dare You” Award.

Leaders with Anniversaries included 10 year leader Debbie Ward of the PC Progressors,.

The awards program ended with a favorite new tradition among the clubs. Clubs compete for the 4-H Spirit Stick.

Creativity and group involvement is the key to winning the Spirit Stick.

This year’s winners were the Steuben Rangers.

North Central Bank announces statewide essay writing contest

Christmas swag sale HENNEPIN — The Hennepin Relay for Life team will be selling handmade Christmas Swag to raise funds for the 2014 Relay For Life event to be held in early June in Henry.

Boyle Christmas Tree Farm will be donating the greens to be used in the swags. Orders can

be placed with any team member or by calling 815-925-7488 or 815303-3536 and leave a message.

Swags can be picked up Dec. 7 at the Hennepin United Methodist Church. The price per swag is $20 each or two for $35.

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An additional $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.”

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Putnam County School menus Breakfast Dec. 2 — Scrambled eggs with toast or cereal, toast, fruit, juice, milk.

Dec. 3 — Sausage gravy over biscuit or cereal, fruit, juice, milk.

Dec. 4 — Cereal bar or cereal, string cheese, fruit, juice, milk.

Dec. 5 — Breakfast quesadilla or cereal, fruit, juice, milk.

Dec. 6 — Cinnamon roll or cereal, yogurt cup, fruit, juice, milk.

Lunch Dec. 2 — Country fried steak, french fries, dinner roll, pears, cottage cheese, milk.

Dec. 3 — Spaghetti, bread stick, green beans, pineapple, milk.

Dec. 4 — Taco in a bag with salsa, whole grain muffin, mandarin oranges, milk.

Dec. 5 — Turkey fritter on bun, spinach and romaine salad, banana, cookie, milk Dec. 6 — Cheese pizza, coleslaw, orange, ice cream cup, milk.

IVSO presents ‘The Nutcracker’ Ballet LASALLE — The Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra will present “The Nutcracker” Ballet at 4 p.m. Dec. 14 and 3 p.m. Dec. 15 at LaSallePeru High School Auditorium with the Dance Center, LaSalle, Ottawa Dance Academy, Gray’s School of Dance, Ottawa, and the Parkside School Concert Choir.

The concert is sponsored by the Spring Valley City Bank, Eureka Savings Bank, HR Imaging Partners Inc., and season sponsor, Central Radio Group.

The LaSalle-Peru High

School Auditorium is handicapped accessible. Tickets are $12 for adults, $5 for ages 12 and under. This is reserved seats only. Tickets are available online at ivso. org or send a check payable to IVSO and a selfaddressed, 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 or child tickets. All sales are final and there will be no refunds or exchanges. Orders received after Dec. 6 will be held at the door.

Thank oyou!

To my family and friends and especially my colleagues at Putnam County Primary School: Thank you for the phone calls, flowers, cards and food following my recent surgeries.

Your kindness and thoughtfulness was amazing. I am so blessed.

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Putnam County JH releases honor rolls MCNABB — Putnam County Junior High School has announced its honor rolls for the first quarter of the 2013-14 school year.

High Honor Roll Sixth grade – Molly Boyd, Madison Brannon, Megan Brooker, Emily Bruch, Ali Ciucci, Luis Gonzalez, Katrien Holocker, Madelyn Hultz, Matt Hultz, Morgan Hundley, Luke Olson, Jakob Pyszka, Livia Sanchez, Jakyb Stoddard, Carter Trone, Maddy Vacca, Jon Walker and Dylan Zupec.

Seventh grade – Olivia Brown, Luke Carlson, Aaron Cimea, Haley Cioni, Jon Colby, Lindsey DiazDeLeon, Madelyn Dzierzynski, Mack-

enie Edens, Taryn Grasser, Skylar Grevengoed, Madi Keegan, Isabella Lachica, Ryan Mooberry, Victoria Page, Isabel Quinones, Becky Ramey, Annie Sabotta, Daniel Sabotta, Madi Solomon, Emilee Walker, Kaleb Wright and Paxton Zellmer.

Eighth grade – Sydney Buffington, Cam Colby, Emma Cyr, Bailey Davenport, Caleb Dzierzynski, Hannah Flores, Jordyn Friel, Elly Glenn, Dominic Green, Olivia Holmes, Max Huffstodt, Kyle Krystofek, Olivia Lawley, Anna Mattern, Sydney Pederson, Raelee Poole, Brea Schorn, Jace Schorn, Paige Veronda, Mel Voss and Carleigh Wellenreiter.

Honor Roll Sixth grade – Ben Cyr, Eric Dudek, Tia Green, Rhyanne Haage, Mercedes Heinrich, Hannah Henderson, Brayden Holmes, Charleigh Holmes, Cassandra Johnson, Alex Judd and Sami Khouaja;.

Seventh grade – Zach Carroll, Michael Dzierzynski, Zach Liebhart, Rylee Liles, Joseph Mecagi, Justice Peterson, CeCe Taylor, Larry Thurston, Caleb Tonozzi and Nolan Whitney.

Eighth grade – Alba Bence, Ray Casford, Aleceya Davis, Luke Griffith, Ben Just, Cassidy King, Guiseppi Manfredini, Alexandra Mellentine and Grace Wilson.

Library Corner Magnolia — Magnolia library will have homework hour on Tuesday and Thursday from 4 to 5 p.m. throughout the school year. Children have the opportunity to have their completed homework checked or receive help understanding homework in progress. The library provides materials and equipment for help with school homework and projects.

Hennepin — Preschool Storytimes are every Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the Hennepin Branch Library. November stories and crafts will include pumpkins, Fall leaves, scarecrows and more.

The more, the merrier — make a Friday morning library visit with friends. Preschool storytimes are ideal for children ages 3, 4 and 5 years old with adult participation.

Share your thoughts and opinions about great titles with others at the Putnam County Book Club. Book selections are chosen by participants, from across a wide variety of genres. Everyone

is welcome to come. The next meeting is Dec. 12. For more information, call the Putnam County Library at 815-925-7020.

Condit (Putnam) — Enjoy coffee while selecting your book at the Condit Library. The Condit branch library is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays; 2 to 6 p.m. Thursdays and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays.

McNabb — Saturday Stories are every Saturday at 10 a.m. at the McNabb Branch Library for children ages preschool through early elementary. Seasons are changing – enjoy exciting stories and fun projects including pumpkins, harvests, crows, and…oh my, is that snow? Come join us.

Granville — Story Hour continues at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays. Littlest patrons are enjoying learning and reading about fall. The children form new friendships and enjoy seeing each other every week.

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Thank You

I have been truly blessed with a wonderful loving family, dear friends and great neighbors and to all of you a big heartfelt “Thanks” for the cards, phone calls, food and visits in the hospital and at home following my heart surgery at St. Francis in Peoria, IL. Recovery is going well and I want you to know that all your thoughts, prayers love and support have been deeply appreciated, not only by me, but also by the entire Carr family.

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meeting at 6 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. Join the group for lists of new releases and sharing some of your current favorite reads with them.

The next meeting time will be at 6 p.m. Dec. 11.

Standard — Browse a new selection of books, audiobooks and DVDs at the Standard branch. Stop in to find something for everyone. The Standard branch library is open from 9 a.m. to noon Thursdays.

Contact numbers: • Magnolia Branch Library, 815-869-6038 • Hennepin Library (Headquarters), 815-925-7020 • Putnam (Condit) Branch Library, 815-437-2811 • McNabb Branch Library, 815-882-2378 • Granville Branch Library, 815-339-2038 • Standard Branch Library, 815-339-2471

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Saturday, December 14

8 a.m. until sold out $5 per pound Succarines - $10 per pound Sacred Heart Church Hall 206 N. School St. Granville

North Central Bank will be hosting its Annual Christmas Open House at our Hennepin location on Friday, December 13th, and Saturday, December 14th, during regular business hours. We hope you have the opportunity to stop by for refreshments and sign up for door prizes. We appreciate your business and look forward to seeing you.

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Putnam County Rotary Club offers foreign exchange program HENNEPIN — Putnam County students ages 15-19 now have the opportunity to participate in Rotary’s Summer Youth Exchange Program. Putnam County Rotary Club will accept applications in November and December, to be paired up with a student overseas next summer.

The students will spend about eight weeks together, four weeks together here, and four weeks together overseas with the other student’s family.

The Rotary will cover all application and orientation fees if accepted. Students’ families are responsible

for their student’s passport and travel costs, their own lodging during Rotary’s Orientation Weekend in Rock Falls next March, and the cost of hosting their inbound student while here.

Exchange destinations may be requested in virtually any country in the northern hemisphere so summer vacations align.

Putnam County Rotary has contacts with Rotarians in Italy, Germany, Spain, England, Ireland, Belgium, Austria, Finland, the Netherlands and India, and other countries are possible too. Students are paired with English-speak-

ing families and are therefore not required to be proficient in the language of their destination country.

Austin Pletsch of rural McNabb was sponsored

by Putnam County Rotary Club last summer, hosting Nicola Amatucci, for four weeks and then spending the next four weeks with Nicola and his family in southern Italy. As Austin put it, the Rotary Exchange Program was a “life changer” from which he gained many fantastic memories and experiences.

For more information, contact Judge Scott Shore, at shores@ivnet.com or 815-339-2398.

Temporary records to be destroyed GRANVILLE — The Special Education Office for Putnam County School District 535 has announced it plans to destroy all temporary special education records of students who have transferred, graduated or have otherwise permanently withdrawn from school by the end of the 2007-08

school year.

Information to be destroyed includes: intelligence test scores, evaluations, IEP’s psychological reports, social/developmental histories, and other data classified as temporary records in the Illinois Records Act. The files will not include academic transcripts, atten-

dance records or other records contained in the student permanent record.

Access to the special education records by parents/guardians or students aged 18 and over may be obtained by contacting the office of the School Psychologist at 815-882-2800, Opt. 8 no later than Feb. 1, 2014.

Library district receives donation HENNEPIN — The Putnam County Public Library District is very thankful this November holiday season for the generous donation of six Acer Travelmate laptops from the Putnam County School District. These laptops are the beginning of the library’s technology lab.

The library has wanted to offer computer classes

to the public for some time but did not have the necessary equipment. With the donation, the library will be able to offer classes on searching the Internet, setting up and using an email account, online job searching, basic computer skills and using social media.

These beginner classes will eventually be joined by classes on different software programs such as

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Word and Excel. Classes will be offered once software has been loaded onto the laptops.

Currently, each of the six Putnam County Libraries has public desktop computers available for patrons during open hours. These computers are a way to practice the new skills learned in class and connect with family and friends.

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Hess speaks to local group Donna Hess, director of the Illinois Valley Food Pantry, recently spoke to the Illinois Valley Midday Connection, a local group sponsored by Stonecroft Ministries, headquartered in Kansas City, Mo. Stonecroft exists to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with women worldwide. The group collected food and donations to support the food pantry. Pictured (front row) are Cathy Granata, Elaine Gauden, Rose Anderson, Vallerie Horschler and Donna Hess; and (back row) Arlene Brandner, Sue Myers, Carole Ledbetter, Cindy Bair, Elana Boyer, Mary Deming and Anita Hybki.

Register now for ACT prep class LASALLE — All local high school juniors are invited to register for the ACT prep class at LaSalle-Peru Township High School.

The classes are from

6 to 9 p.m. on Mondays: Jan. 6, 13 and 27; Feb. 3, 10 and 24; and March 10, 17 and 24.

To reserve a spot in the class bring a check for $120 made payable

to the LaSalle County Regional Office of Education to the LP Counseling Office by Dec. 13.

For more information, call 815-223-1721, ext 751.

Hallelujah Chorus singers needed Local musicians are working to perform a random act of culture event at a local business at 1 p.m. Dec. 7.

Adult and high school age singers are needed to perform Handel’s

“Hallelujah Chorus.”

Individuals and choirs from anywhere in the area are invited to participate.

There will be one practice at Illinois Valley Community College

at 7 p.m. Dec. 2. Singers are encouraged to attend the rehearsal.

For information on participating, call Chris Kelsey at 815-224-2462 or email csing_kelsey@ comcast.net.

The Putnam County Republican Central Committee Cordially Invites You to Their Christmas Party Where: Ray’s Place - Hennepin When: Monday, December 2, 2013 Time: 6 - 9 p.m., Dinner at 6:30

Ham & Beef Dinner with All the Trimmings

Cost: $20/person

Our speaker is Dan Rutherford who is currently serving as Illinois State Treasurer. Dan is running for Governor in the 2014 primary race. He would like to share with us his ideas for getting Illinois fiscally sound again.

As in past years, we ask everyone attending to bring an unwrapped gift for children. These gifts can be toys or games. The donated items will be distributed to the less fortunate children of the county through the Putnam County Food Pantry.

Please RSVP to one of the following committee members by Wed., Nov. 27th.

Alma Toedter - 815-339-6261 • Trudy Sandberg - 815-882-2579 • Jim Gibson - 815-925-7481

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–––––––– Classifieds ––––––– General Terms and Policies The Putnam County Record reserves the right to classify correctly, edit, reject or cancel any advertisement at any time in accordance with its policy. All ads must be checked for errors by the advertiser, on the first day of publication.

We will be responsible for the first incorrect insertion, and its liabilities shall be limited to the price on one insertion.

CLASSIFIED LINE AD & LEGAL DEADLINES: • Wednesday Paper deadline Thursday before by 3pm We Accept Call 815-875-4461 classified@bcrnews.com

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

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- 200 Employment 228 • Help Wanted RAY'S PLACE Is hiring for experienced Wait Staff.

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

Proceed with caution if you are asked to send money or to give a credit card number.

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.

If you have a concern about an advertiser, please contact: Better Business Bureau 330 North Wabash Chicago, IL 60611 312 832-0500

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Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

To complain of discrimination call, HUD tollfree at 800 669-9777.

The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 800 927-9275

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999 • Legal Notices NOTICE A Special Meeting of the Putnam County Board will be held on Monday, December 2, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. in the boardroom at the Putnam County Courthouse in Hennepin, Illinois. The meeting’s agenda will be limited to the review of applications for appointment to the position of Emergency Management Coordinator for the County of Putnam.

Duane A. Calbow Chairman, Putnam County Board Published in the Putnam County Record Nov. 27, 2013.

NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that onNovember 7, 2013, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Putnam County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post office addresses of all of the persons

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owning, conducting and transacting the business known as TCB located at 11879 IL Highway 89, Granville, Illinois.

Dated this 7th day of

November, 2013. /s/Daniel S. Kuhn County Clerk Published in the Putnam County Record Nov. 13, 20 and 27, 2013.

Illinois 61560; The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Heather Stabler, Heartland Bank & Trust Company, 606 South Main Street, Princeton, Illinois 61356, 815-875-4444.

The terms of the sale are: Cash upon date of sale.

The property is improved by: One story singlefamily residence with two car attached garage.

The property may not be inspected prior to sale. The Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to the quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a certificate of sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

Dated: November 11, 2013 s/Cathy J. Oliveri Clerk of the Circuit Court Putnam County, Illinois John Isaacson - ARDC #1305700 ANGEL, ISAACSON & TRACY Attorney for Plaintiff 111 Park Avenue East Princeton, IL 61356 815-875-6551 Published in the Putnam County Record Nov. 13, 20 and 27, 2013.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS HEARTLAND BANK AND TRUST ) COMPANY, ASSIGNEE OF ) CITIZENS FIRST NATIONAL BANK, ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM J. ) CONRAD, CATHY JOHNSON, ) INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR, HEIRS ) OF MARY ANN CONRAD, DECEASED, ) MICHAEL L. HENNEBERRY, ) SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE, THE ) FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE ) CORPORATION, ASSIGNEE OF ) CITIZENS FIRST NATIONAL BANK, ) UNKNOWN OWNERS AND ) NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, ) Defendants. ) No. 2012-CH-10 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE/ MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a judgment heretofore entered by said Court in the above-entitled matter, the Sheriff of Putnam County, Illinois will on the 19th day of December, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. in the lobby of the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, Putnam County Courthouse, 120 North Fourth Street, Hennepin, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash all the following described premises and real estate in said judgment, as amended, mentioned, situated in the County of Putnam, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said judgment, to-wit: Lot 532 of Plat No. 3 of Lake Thunderbird Hills, according to Plat thereof recorded in the Recorder’s Office of Putnam County, Illinois, in Plat Book 3, Page 162 on 5 January, 1970, except coal and minerals and the right to mine and remove the same, situated in Putnam County, Illinois; Commonly known as: 18 Wood Drive, Putnam,

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The following items will be offered at Public Auction located at Zibert Leasing, 585 US Rte 6, LaSalle, IL 61301 Look for Photos and upcoming auctions on rickrediger.com AND auctionzip

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2013 10:00 A.M.

VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT 1926 REO Speed Wagon Truck, complete; JD 4400 HST, MFWD. Diesel tractor, ROPS, 540 PTO, 3 pt, mid mt aux hyd, 633 hrs, Ser# H240874; JD 613 RM 6’, 540, mower; AC 540 rotary tiller, 48”, 3 pt; 1995 Chevrolet Cheyenne 2500, 4x4, ¾ T, auto, V-8, GMT-400, 85,000 mi, red w/Western Angle Plow; 1990 R&W Flatbed 18’ bumper trailer w/ramps; 1979 Tech Steel LBT25, 25’ flat deck trailer; Great Dane 45’ storage trailer; 40’ Utility Trailer; 755 Track Loader, #37391S, runs, recent overhaul; Austin-Western, Motorgrader; Super 100, 3 cyl Detroit, #8102, 6x6, hyd blade, scarfire, rear steer, 920 hrs; Horizon 315 Waste Oil Heater, 252,000 BTU output w/ Shenendoah transfer pump & tank; Champion R30, 3 phase, 10 hp, 120 gal horizontal tank air compressor; Landa SEA 4-3000 pressure washer w/natural gas hot water, stationary, 60 gal; 6 – 300 gal used oil tanks on stands w/pumps; 2000 gal double well fuel tank, skid type, w/gas boy pump and motor; 2 – Lincoln lubrication stations, air, oil & grease pumps, w/recoil hoses; 2 – torpedo propane heaters on sliding track; DR800 & DR1100 Pneumatic pto pump blowers, 1100 & 800 cfm; Gray TNT 550 air jack; Gray transmission jack MM2000, Voights Mfg. air/elec. Truck tire machine; hyd. Wheel jack; Owatonna Hyd. 50T Shop Press; Chicago Ind. 12 speed drill press; Lincoln Welder 225 (like new); Airco Model CV-300 SM, 300 amp welding machine (alum., SS); Cheetah tank system; TOOLS AND MISCELLANEOUS Snap-On torque wrench, 800 lb; Torque Wrench 3600, Rigid pipe threader, cable crimper, hole saws; hack saws; Porta Tool Counter Bore cutting tool; Daytona Porta Power; B&D elec. Sawzal; angle grinder; 100 amp HD battery charger; Morgan 6” vise on welding table; allied 4” vise; anvil; Briggs & Stratton transfer pump 2” and 3”; jacks of all types; power and hand tools; Motorola elec. Battery tester; Blue Point cooling system tester; Armature tester; Cummings engine timing tool; shop and engine manuals; acetylene tanks and cart; Acme gas mask; shop vac; Numerous new and good used 22.5 semi tires; chain binders; chain hoists; rolls of electric wire; engine specialty tools; counter bore equipment for older models; truck tanker plumbing and hardware (aluminum and steel); assorted brass and aluminum fittings; cable ends; snap rings; o-rings; gaskets; bearings; flare kits; air hose; brooms; scoops; shovels; elec. Supplies; log chains; hardware cabinets; parts bins; steel carts; metal shelving; truck fenders; mud flaps;

ZIBERT LEASING

- LaSalle, IL Seller: Number System Will Be used – I.D. Required CASH OR GOOD CHECK – Not Responsible for Accidents

E-mail items for sale to:

classified@bcrnews.com

REDIGER AUCTION SERVICE Wyanet, IL 815-699-7999 Auctioneers: Rick Rediger • Jon Moon • Jeremy Rediger

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS HEARTLAND BANK AND TRUST ) COMPANY, ASSIGNEE OF ) CITIZENS FIRST NATIONAL BANK, ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM J. CONRAD, ) CATHY JOHNSON, INDEPENDENT ) EXECUTOR, HEIRS OF MARY ANN ) CONRAD, DECEASED, MICHAEL L. ) HENNEBERRY, SPECIAL ) REPRESENTATIVE, THE FEDERAL ) DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION, ) ASSIGNEE OF CITIZENS FIRST NATIONAL) BANK, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND ) NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, ) Defendants. ) No. 2012-CH-10 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE/ MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a judgment heretofore entered by said Court in the above-entitled matter, the Sheriff of Putnam County, Illinois will on the 19th day of December, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. in the lobby of the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, Putnam County Courthouse, 120 North Fourth Street, Hennepin, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash all the following described premises and real estate in said judgment, as amended, mentioned, situated in the County of Putnam, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said judgment, to-wit: Lot 532 of Plat No. 3 of Lake Thunderbird Hills, according to Plat thereof recorded in the Recorder’s Office of Putnam County, Illinois, in Plat Book 3, Page 162 on 5 January, 1970, except coal and minerals and the right to mine and remove the same, situated in Putnam County, Illinois; Commonly known as: 18 Wood Drive, Putnam, Illinois 61560; The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Heather Stabler, Heartland Bank & Trust Company, 606 South Main Street, Princeton, Illinois 61356, 815-875-4444.

The terms of the sale are: Cash upon date of sale.

The property is improved by: One story single-family residence with two car attached garage.

The property may not be inspected prior to sale. The Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to the quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a certificate of sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

Dated: November 11, 2013 s/Cathy J. Oliveri Clerk of the Circuit Court Putnam County, Illinois John Isaacson - ARDC #1305700 ANGEL, ISAACSON & TRACY Attorney for Plaintiff 111 Park Avenue East Princeton, IL 61356 815-875-6551 Published in the Putnam County Record Nov. 27, Dec. 4 and 11, 2013.

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PUTNAM COUNTY COMMUNITY CENTER 2013 ANNUAL FUND RAISING DRIVE “Our Mission is to welcome individuals of all ages to participate in the programs and services that support a positive lifestyle in our community.”

The Putnam County Community Center has kept that goal in mind while serving the needs of area seniors for more than 36 years. We have provided meals, transportation, outreach, information and assistance and health and educational activities to the seniors during this time. We have made many friends and have helped numerous seniors who have crossed our doorstep. Your tax deductible donations help the Community Center meet this goal.

WAYS YOU CAN DONATE-• GOLDEN 100 CLUB - with a commitment of $100 or MORE you become a “Golden 100 Member” and may have a name or dedication inscribed on a plaque at the center as a tribute to your kindness and support.

• Planned estate giving - Talk with your attorney concerning leaving a gift to the Community Center in your will.

• Endowments – Talk to the Director at the Center.

• Donations - always welcome Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging (WIAAA) under Title III of the Older Americans Act provides ONLY a part of our budget, but does not cover all of the Center’s expenses. Our goal this year is to raise $31,315 to cover those expenses. Please help the Community Center with your donation show them you care about them.

Use the form below to return your donation FIRST NAME ___________________________ LAST NAME __________________________ ADDRESS ________________________ CITY_________________ STATE ___ ZIP________ PHONE _________________________ EMAIL ____________________________________ WORDING FOR PLAQUE (for $100+ donations) ___________________________________ [ ] Receipt requested (If you wish to have the family notified, please attach their name and address also)

Return to and make checks payable to: PCCC Box 208, 128 First Street, Standard, IL 61363 Phone number 815-339-2711 OR make donations online at www.pcaservices.org

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December Discounts and Open House at the

Hennepin Park District Swimming Pool During the month of December receive a discount on 15 swim passes and 6 month memberships! $2.50 off a 15 swim pass or water aerobic pass $6 off an individual 6 month membership $12 off family 6 month membership Limit 1 pass per person

Swim passes make great gifts for your favorite swimmers!

We have gift certificates available.

Open House at the Hennepin Park District Swimming Pool will be Monday - Thursday, December 9-12 Homemade cookies, coffee & hot chocolate will be served. Free TO ALL!!!

Sign up to win a free 6 month membership, 15 swim pass, 40th anniversary shirts and chairs, kid’s birthday party special and goggles!

Merry Christmas from the Hennepin Park District!

Call 815-925-7319 or email hennepinparkdistrict@mchsi.com for more info

Hennepin Food Mart

BLACK FRIDAY SALE Open 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Daily 8 a.m. - Noon Sunday • 925-7308

Friday, November 29th oNLy!!

Lean Family Pak Ground Round

$

2.49 lb

Whole Boneless Porkloins

$

1.99 lb

Kitchen Cooked Potato Chips all

$

1.99

Eckrich Hard Salami

$

2.99 lb

Gallo Wines 750ml

2.99

$

Miller Lite Beer

14.99

$

24pkcans

Idaho Russet Baking Potatoes 10lb

1.99

$

Pepsi Soda Products 12pkcans

3/$10

Our Family Spring Water

2/$5 While Supplies Last Only!

24pk

Go to hennepinfoodmart.com for our weekly ad!

PaPer

Thank you Putnam County residents for your patience.

We look forward to serving you.

Axline Pharmacy – “Uniquely Independent” Toni Lawley, RPh

Dave Thompson, RPh

Rob Bean, RPh

324 S. McCoy St., Granville, IL 61326