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Those attending Susan Glassman’s U of I Extension program on healthy holiday eating at the Putnam County Community Center in Standard got to sample a pumpkin mousse and an easy-to-make lemony broccoli salad. PLEASE SEE PAGES 4-5 FOR THE STORY, RECIPES AND FUN FACTS.

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TOP STORY

PC school board seat still contested

Two positive legal opinions and the approval of the ROE aren’t enough for some

BY DAVE COOK

SPORTS Meet the PCHS boys and girls basketball teams, wrestlers, Panteras and cheerleaders. / 8-10

LOCAL NEWS The path to a smoother McCoy Street is underway in Granville.

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news@putnamcountyrecord.com GRANVILLE — Despite the Putnam County School Board having the approval of two school board attorneys and the Regional Office of Education (ROE), some in the community continue to argue against the appointment of Jason Judd to the board.

Judd, a Hennepin Township resident, filled the seat left vacant by Kristina Popurella, a resident of Granville Township. It was during the October board meeting that Judith Hopkins, a former board member, claimed Judd doesn’t meet the residential requirements of the board’s policy and that of the Illinois School Code.

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Granville Village begins financial process to fund McCoy Street project

BY DAVE COOK news@putnamcountyrecord.com GRANVILLE — The path to a smoother McCoy Street is underway in Granville as the village board reviewed the financial aspects of the project’s bond issuance. At the Nov. 21 meeting, they also approved an ordinance to refinance existing debt through a second bond, saving a significant amount in interest payments.

John Vezzetti of Bernardi Securities explained the process to issue the bonds by the end of February. The General Obligation bond will give the village $700,000 for the McCoy Street project. The other will be used to refinance existing debt.

“Right now you’re paying 4 percent and I’m hoping to get that down to 3 to 3 and a quarter percent, which could save $25,000 to

$40,000 depending on where the interest rates fall. It will be same terms and same payment rates, but just exchanging the interest rate,” Vezzetti said.

The public hearing for the McCoy Street bond will be held on Dec. 5 at the next village board meeting.

“The last and final meeting will be Jan. 2, which will be when you officially pass the ordinance after the 30 days have elapsed which allowed anyone to petition the issue. The bonds will be issued by late January and we’ll get you the money by February. Then we’ll work on the levy to make sure it’s accurate so that next tax season you can start repaying them,” Vezzetti said.

Smoke testing Mike Richetta of Chamlin & Associates presented the board

with a map detailing which streets will be included in the upcoming smoke testing of the village’s sewer lines in order to detect issues responsible for increased flooding.

The areas include Main Street, from Shafer Street to the railroad tracks; Archie Street, from Silverspoon Avenue to South Street; South Street, from Archie Street to Elm Street; and Colby Street, from Silverspoon Avenue to South Street.

The testing isn’t weather dependent and once the work is scheduled, the village will notify both residents and public safety officials.

Richetta also reported that much of the upcoming repair and improvement work at the water building will include changes which will make future maintenance easier and more cost effec-

tive. Along with changing from metal to PVC, the pipes and valves will run overhead rather than underground.

In other board news The board reviewed the village’s liability insurance with Mike Gonet of Gonet Insurance Co. and renewed the policy at a cost of $46,104.

The board approved donations of $100 to Illinois Valley PADS and $500 to Toys in the Pantry.

Board member Tina Dolder reported the CPASA Prescription Pill Take-back Day held on Oct. 26 in Marshall, Bureau and Putnam counties netted 910,000 pills.

Dolder also said it was the first time Marshall County held such an event and that they individually collected an impressive 50 pounds of expired and unwanted medications.

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• In June, Kathy Missel will direct “The Dixie Swim Club.” This comedy focused on the relationships of five Southern women whose friendships began on their college swim team. As their lives unfold and the years pass, they rely on each other to get through the challenges that life throws at them. Running June 10-16, this hilarious and touching comedy is a tribute to

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• “The Producers” takes the stage July 8-14, directed by Tyler Reviglio. This hysterical show with music and lyrics by none other than Mel Brooks skewers Broadway traditions and sets the standard for modern, outrageous in-your-face humor. In 2001, “The Producers” won a record-breaking 10 Tony Awards on Broadway.

• The children and youth production of “James and the Giant Peach Jr.” will be directed by Cheyenne Sunken. A boy and his insect friends take an amazing journey across the ocean in this delightful adaptation of the classic Roald Dahl adventure.

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• CONTESTED Continued from Page 1 She argued if neither the board nor the ROE could find an appointee, the seat should remain vacant until the next election. She added that seating Judd was illegal and actions taken as long as he’s a member would be null and void.

“We have the right to adapt our policies as needed and both the ROE and our attorney have no issue with Judd becoming a school board member,” PC School Board President James Gibson said.

Following that, the board agreed to obtain a second legal opinion from another school board attorney.

During the Nov. 20 Putnam County School Board meeting, the arguments against Judd continued despite a second favorable legal opinion.

Another former school board member, Dave Thompson of Granville requested to speak and the board approved.

“I’ve read the school board policy and I’ve read the school code. I see no way that he can be appointed since he’s not from the same Congressional district,” Thompson said.

He then asked the board to tell him how they read the law in a way which would allow Judd’s appointment.

“We’ve had two legal

opinions. We have paid a lawyer $300, probably an hour, for a second opinion to make someone happy.

That opinion came back the same as our first.

We’ve done this in accordance with the law. We’ve followed what our lawyers told us that we were entitled to do and I guess I have a question for you folks. When this was in the paper, why didn’t you come to us then and tell us we shouldn’t do this?” board member Laurie Glenn said.

Thompson said he didn’t see it and Hopkins answered she didn’t notice the advertisement because it was tiny.

Thompson requested to see the legal opinions and was told the documents were under client-attorney privilege and they’d first have to go through the process of being released.

“I don’t know what you guys have a problem with, it’s not like we’re in highly paid positions here. What is the problem? Except maybe we appointed the wrong person? Is that what the problem is?” Glenn asked.

Thompson said he had no problem with Judd personally.

“Then why shouldn’t we have a full board for a year-and-a-half until the election comes up?”

Glenn asked Thompson.

“Because I don’t understand what the attorney was saying and how it can be construed any

Putnam County Record / putnamcountyrecord.com • Wednesday, November 29, 2017 other way,” he answered.

“When we have the opinion ready, then you can see it, but I don’t know what the big deal is about having someone who wants to be on the board being seated in a vacant seat,” Glenn said.

The board then stated they appointed someone from another district because no one from Granville Township was interested.

Superintendent Carl Carlson said the district office did eventually have interest from someone, but that it was received after the 45-day deadline had passed and after Judd had been seated.

“I wish we had as many people who are so concerned with this seat when we had an election.

Where was all the hoopla when we had the election?” Glenn asked.

“In essence, what I’m trying to say is I don’t want to try and load the board with anybody from one town to another,” Thompson said.

“What you need to do is get over this Granville, Hennepin crap, ok? We are a school district, people. We are Magnolia, McNabb, Standard, Mark, Hennepin and Granville.

We’re one school and we’re doing what’s right for everybody’s kids, not just from Hennepin, not just from Granville, but the whole district,” Glenn said.

Following the meeting, Thompson and Granville

resident Bob Borri both said they wanted the board to follow the rules.

“It’s Pandora’s box.

Now that they’ve done this, it opens the door to allow them to do whatever they want,” Thompson said, though he didn’t specify what he was concerned they’d do.

In other board news Carlson announced a sidewalk in front of PCHS is being donated which Carlson said will allow the students who live in the Lincolnshire Subdivision to cross the street safely.

The Truth-in-Taxation hearing has been scheduled for 6 p.m. Dec. 18 at PCPS. Carlson said the tax levy is expected to increase because of the county losing approximately $700,000 in CPPRT funds as a result of the new school funding formula. Putnam County is one of about 30 counties in the state negatively affected by the new formula.

However, he added after next year, the enterprise zone tax abatement from the first plant at Marquis Energy will end, increasing revenue and lowering taxes.

The board approved the hiring of Kylie Scherf as the freshman girls basketball coach. They also accepted the retirement notice of Nancy Berger, effective at the end of the school year.

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Putnam County Food Pantry prepares for Christmas GRANVILLE — Again this holiday season, the Putnam County Food Pantry, in collaboration with Toys in the Pantry, organizations, businesses, churches and schools from across the county, will be distributing Christmas baskets to local families in need.

This is the 30th year the pantry has sponsored the basket project. The baskets contain food and gifts for children and senior citizens. Included are items for a full Christmas dinner, breakfast and pizza for Christmas Eve. This year so far there have been basket requests from 100 families. The baskets will be distributed on Saturday morning, Dec. 16.

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project, cash and food donations continue to be needed. Products such as coffee, hot chocolate, drinks, gelatin, canned fruit, easyto-prepare meals and personal care items will be especially appreciated. A cash donation of $75 will support the cost of food for one average-size family.

Donations may be sent to the Putnam County Food Pantry, Box 96, Granville, or deposited directly at the Granville National Bank.

Food may be left at any of the county banks or at the food pantry.

Over the years, the Putnam County community has been tremendously supportive of the ongoing work of the food pantry and the Christmas Basket Project.

IN BRIEF PC Republicans announces Christmas party MCNABB — The Putnam County Republican Central Committee will have its Christmas party from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the fire station in McNabb. Dinner at 5 p.m. will include chicken, pasta, salad and dessert. The cost is $25 per person.

This year’s speaker will be Jeanne Ives, who is running for governor in the March 2018 primary against Gov. Bruce Rauner.

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HOLIDAY NUTRITION

Easy changes can help you maintain your weight

BY DAVE COOK news@putnamcountyrecord.com STANDARD — Thanksgiving may be past, but with Christmas parties, family dinners, New Year’s Eve and Super Bowl Sunday ahead of us, there’s still time to avoid making those poor decisions which can affect your waistline in a way you’re not going to enjoy.

To help fight the battle of the bulges, Susan Glassman, a nutrition and wellness educator with the U of I Extension, recently presented “Healthy Holiday Cooking” at the Putnam County Community Center.

“During the holidays you need to be aware of the difference between emotional and physical hunger because you’re often eating memories this time of year,” Glassman said of those family favorite recipes.

“You should still bring those dishes you’re famous for, but there are often plenty of ways to sneak in some healthy ingredients to limit their impact and you can also bring some additional dishes which offer a healthier choice,” she added.

Glassman said many old family recipes call for

Glassman works on her Lemony Broccoli Salad, a healthy alternaPCR photos/Dave Cook tive to those fatty, high calorie salads which are so often a part Susan Glassman, a nutrition and wellness educator with the U of I Extension, asked those in attenof holiday gatherings. dance “Who has been guilty of emotional overeating on the holidays?” It was no surprise everyone was familiar with that concept and Glassman provided several tips on how to avoid the dreaded She said it’s important winter weight gain. a large amount of sugar which can be cut by a third or even in half. Many times reducing the sugar lets the other flavors play a bigger role.

Staying on your normal eating routine is another important aspect of avoiding weight gain during the holidays.

“Don’t skip meals in an attempt to save your daily calories for one big meal. Research has shown that continuing to eat on your normal schedule helps prevent overeating,” Glassman said.

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A caloric comparison from the U of I Extension Traditional Version 3.5 ounces of dark meat turkey with the skin (about the size of a deck of cards) — 220 calories Traditional sweet potato casserole — 274 calories Traditional green bean casserole — 230 calories Broccoli salad — 374 calories Cranberry salad — 174 Pumpkin pie — 200 calories Total calories — 1,552

Altered Version 3.5 ounces of white meat turkey without the skin — 161 calories Sweet potato casserole — 150 calories Lighter green bean casserole — 110 Lighter broccoli salad — 123 calories Cranberry gelatin salad — 100 calories Pumpkin mousse — 80 calories Total calories — 724 calories These healthy recipes and many more can be found at www.web.extension.illinois.edu/INEP.

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“Don’t worry so much about weight loss during this time of year, but concentrate more on maintaining your weight. When approaching the table, take a look at everything first, develop a plan and then put the healthier items on your plate first,” Glassman said.

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• EASY CHANGES Continued from Page 4 And while sugar seems the likeliest culprit for the expanding thighs and rump roasts of the season, it’s actually the carbohydrates which are the kitchen Grinch.

“The holidays are a carb paradise. They digest quickly and spike blood sugar. Choose one or two carb items to enjoy and then leave one or two,” she advised.

Another way to avoid temptation is to not stand near the food tables at parties. Liquid calories are another easy way to blow past the recommended daily limit. Staying well hydrated is equally important.

Space out alcoholic drinks with a glass of water, club soda or other unsweetened beverage in between.

During the presentation,

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What does it cost in walking?

Tiny bites, big calories

Burning some of those holiday calories with the U of I Extension • 4 oz. of turkey — 32 minutes • 1/2 cup of mashed potatoes — 21 minutes • 1/4 cup of gravy — 30 minutes • 1/2 cup of stuffing — 32 minutes • 1/2 cup of mac & cheese — 45 minutes • 1/2 cup of sweet potato casserole — 32 minutes • 1/2 cup of green bean casserole — 20 minutes • 1/2 cup of brussels sprouts — 4 minutes Total time spent walking — 3.6 hours

Bite 1: A quarter-cup of orange juice is left in the carton. You might as well finish it, right? Calories — 26 Bite 2: Two tablespoons of fruity loops are left in your child’s bowl. You eat it before putting it in the sink. Calories — 50 Bite 3: You add two teaspoons of sugar to your coffee. Calories — 31 Bite 4: You take just a small “sample” of leftover cake. Calories — 73 Bite 5: You forgot to ask them to hold the mayo on your hamburger at lunch. Calories — 100 Bite 6: You also had onions on your burger, so you enjoy two mints. Calories — 20 Bite 7: You have a soda while watching T.V. Calories — 140 Bite 8: While you’re in the kitchen, you grab a few chips. Calories — 105 Bite 9: You sample some cheese and a cracker at the grocery store. Calories — 55 Bite 10: At the checkout you grab another soda. Calories — 140 Bite 11: You sample two tablespoons of macaroni and cheese as you’re cooking it. Calories — 54 Bite 12: A quarter-cup of mac and cheese. There’s only a small amount left and it’s not worth saving, so you eat it. Calories — 108 The caloric grand total of all those “just a little bit” bites for the day: 902 If these extra calories are eaten daily, it’s possible to gain more than a pound a week. If you’ve been adding “mystery pounds,” consider counting the calories of those tiny bites.

Glassman also demonstrated a quick, easy and healthy recipe to bring to holiday gatherings, a light-

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The U of I Extension shows how those little nibbles help create big waistlines

er, lemony broccoli salad.

“This was a good program and very informative. Anything new I can learn in order to be healthier makes me happy,” Spring Valley’s Shirley

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Pratt said following the presentation.

For more information about the U of I Extension and the Illinois Nutrition Education Programs and for several healthy holi-

day recipes, visit www. web.extension.illinois. edu/INEP. For more information about the Putnam County Community Center, visit www.pcaservices.org.

• The 61st season will conclude with the cult classic “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” Oct. 7-13. Directed by Samantha Farb, this dark comedy musical is a humorous tribute to the science fiction and horror B movies of the late 1940s to the early 1970s. The show tells the story of a newly engaged couple getting caught in a storm and coming to the home of a mad scientist unveiling his new creation – Rocky Horror! It’s a time warp to close out the season.

Season tickets are now on sale starting at just $60 for all six productions. Super Saver season tickets may be purchased online at englelane.org.

YOUR HEALTH

During National Diabetes Awareness Month, boost your knowledge of healthy choices

BY DAVE COOK news@putnamcountyrecord.com PRINCETON — We’ve reached the time of year when temperatures begin dropping and the numbers on our scales tend to unfortunately climb.

November is also Nation-

al Diabetes Awareness Month and the University of Illinois Extension Office, which serves Bureau, Putnam, LaSalle and Marshall counties, has a wide array of information to help local residents make healthy choices.

“The rate of diabetes

diagnosis is approaching 12 percent locally as compared to approximately 10 percent statewide. The U of I Extension provides research-based resources to help prevent, manage and care for persons with diabetes,” Susan Glassman, a nutrition and wellness edu-

cator, said.

Making healthier dietary choices, being physically active, losing weight and taking prescription medicine are all ways you can help manage or avoid diabetes, a serious and chronic condition.

“Taking care of your dia-

betes will help you feel good today and in the future.

Remember, you are the most important member of your diabetes care team.

This doesn’t mean you have to manage your diabetes alone. Success includes seeking support from health care professionals, family,

friends, and the community to manage your diabetes,” Glassman added.

The Extension’s nutrition and wellness programs offers an assortment of research-based information on their website at www. extension.illinois.edu/diabetes2/.

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WHAT WE THINK

Science, tech, Family trips better than and the call to even snakes or toilet paper! charitable giving A Along with supporting science, math and agricultural education, generous gifts by Marquis Energy provide a vivid example of the virtue of charitable giving, which is so important to remember this time of year.

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he good folks at Marquis Energy in Hennepin might have thought they were only supporting science, math and agricultural education at five area schools when they chose to donate $50,000 apiece last week to Putnam County, Hall, St. Bede, Princeton and Bureau Valley.

Indeed, the combined impact on education of Marquis Energy’s total bequest of $250,000 will be profound and far-reaching in the classroom and beyond.

Representatives from all five schools were asked about their reactions, and what they intended to do with the funds, and we got pretty much the same answers.

All five were overwhelmed by the generous gifts.

All five intend to use the money to bolster their STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) offerings, at the request of Marquis Energy.

In fact, St. Bede has a big project toward which its leaders plan to apply the donation: the construction of its new $6.5 million science building, with an anticipated completion date of May 1.

But members of the Marquis family at Marquis Energy have done more than donate generously toward education.

They provided a vivid example of the virtue of charitable giving.

This virtue can be cultivated at the highest levels, but also among those with less means.

This time of year, opportunities are plentiful to practice charitable giving.

• Food pantries are always looking for donations, both in canned, nonperishable items and monetary gifts.

• If they haven’t begun ringing their bells yet, Salvation Army volunteers will soon do so, inviting shoppers to dig into their pockets and purses and give to this good cause.

• Various toy drives are being conducted, and they depend on donations to bring smiles to underprivileged children on Christmas morning.

• United Way fund drives are a good way to help others.

• Want to give something, but money’s a bit tight?

Give the gift of life – blood. Look for opportunities to donate a pint at the next local or area blood drive.

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s we approach the holiday season, I ask the question, “Who loves to receive gifts?”

EVERYONE! I asked a group of children this morning, what kind of gifts THEY like to receive.

One child thought doughnuts were a grand idea, and I couldn’t agree more.

Personally, I like getting toilet paper as a gift and told them so.

I was met with scrunched-up noses and looks of disgust.

Anyone from my generation may share my opinion.

They did not.

Who wouldn’t want free toilet paper?

I hate spending my hard-earned money on it, and I most certainly would never want to run out.

Another unpopular gift idea to many is a snake.

My middle child gifted me with a ball python on one of my birthdays in my 40’s.

I couldn’t have been more thrilled. (REALLY! There isn’t sarcasm in this sentence.)

She knew I had a love for snakes, and that I wouldn’t have indulged and spent that kind of money on myself, so she fulfilled my desire to own a reptile and gave me the gift of “serpent.”

So it is recognized that age, gender, and station in life all determine what we may consider an appropriate gift.

A little boy in my group assured me that he would NOT want a My Pretty Pony set for his birthday.

It was too “girlie,” he said.

Wasn’t there a Simpsons episode where Homer bought Marge a bowling ball?

It may even have had his name engraved on it.

I was told a long time ago that husbands should avoid giving their

COMMENTARY Lori Boekeloo wives any sort of gift with a handle on it (i.e. mop, broom, vacuum).

That seems to be very good advice, but I can’t say that I wouldn’t appreciate a hammer, or screwdriver or some sort of other practical gift.

The greatest gift we can receive are those that have US in mind first.

You wouldn’t want to give a bag of sugar to a diabetic.

You don’t give a comb to a bald guy.

You don’t give snow pants to someone who lives in Florida, no matter HOW great the sale price is (unless you have included tickets to Colorado for a snow skiing adventure).

When my children were little, it was decided that they would no longer receive packages under the tree and typical gifts of toys and clothes.

“WHAT?!” you say.

Some would quickly jump to the conclusion that I am an awful parent and had surely lost my mind (an opinion that is shared by more than a few).

I can assure you, that I had not fallen off my rocker.

It was decided that my children would receive the gift of TIME. Each Christmas, a destination was chosen and revealed on Christmas morning.

We typically tried to take the vacation in those boring months of January or February when not much is happening.

In years when the budget was tight, we may have only gone to Joliet and spent the night in a hotel with a pool and did something like hand out inexpensive gifts to random people in the entryway of the mall.

A year that we had a little more

money, we planned a trip to Disney.

A night at Grand Bear Lodge complete with water park and arcade was our destination early on.

We didn’t have to travel far.

One year we took a train trip and enjoyed people-watching on our layover in Grand Central Station.

Not ONCE did my children complain.

Not ONCE did I get an attitude about not getting sparkles and paper and ribbons and wrappings.

They got all of that from other family members.

What I did get was hugs and memories to last a lifetime.

My children are now grown, and our schedules are chaotic, and lives are different, and so I was going to give up this tradition, but my eldest asked with excitement last year where we were going and was totally disappointed when I told her of my plans to discontinue the practice – and so it has been revived.

This year’s destination has taken into consideration my son’s love of marine life and my daughter’s desire to gamble, and we are looking forward to traveling together and spending time together.

It’s going to take effort to get the money together.

It’s going to take planning and thought, but isn’t that what the best gifts are made of?

When I think of the gift of Grace that God has given to us, I see that He put a lot of thought into that concept, and that it is a gift that keeps on giving.

So the next time you’re cruising through the clearance racks, remember that not everyone wants the pine-scented candle.

Some of us like snakes and toilet paper.

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

Appoint U.S. senators? That’s crazy T

he most famous senatorial election in American history happened right here in Illinois in 1858 between Stephen Douglas and Abraham Lincoln.

But what is often forgotten is that while Lincoln was widely regarded as the winner of the debates, he was the loser of the election. Back in those days, U.S. senators were chosen by state legislators, not voters as they are today.

So, the tens of thousands of Illinoisans who flocked to listen to political oratory in places like Ottawa, Galesburg, Freeport and Charleston could express their views only to their state lawmakers and hope they would follow through.

And sometimes, state lawmakers were deaf to the voice of the people.

That’s why Lincoln lost.

Direct election of U.S. senators didn’t come until 1913 when the 17th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified.

Now, there is a movement afoot to amend the U.S. Constitution and repeal the 17th Amendment.

What once would have been considered a fringe idea is starting to move its way into the mainstream.

Former governors Mike Huckabee of Arkansas and Rick Perry of Texas and U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas,

SPRINGFIELD SCOOP Scott Reeder

Mike Lee, R-Utah and Jeff Flake, R-Arizona, are among the conservatives pushing such a notion.

The idea is that state legislators are better equipped to elect senators than ordinary voters, and senators will be better shielded from the influence of interest groups in Washington if they are held accountable by politicians in places like Springfield, Sacramento or Austin.

State’s rights advocates say it would boost the power of state governments.

Having covered the Illinois Legislature for the past 20 years, I can only ask, “Have these people been drinking out of the toilet?”

I’m serious. This plan is insane.

The majority of our state’s lawmakers are not independent voices.

They are pawns of a handful of political powerbrokers.

Those who drafted the Constitution drafted the most magnificent document in human history. But it wasn’t perfect. Nothing produced by human hands can be. For example,

it recognized slavery.

Fortunately, our forefathers had the wisdom to enable the Constitution to be amended. In the wake of the Civil War, slavery was abolished through a constitutional amendment. And later, another amendment later gave women the right to vote.

Amending the Constitution is difficult business, as it should be.

But it has allowed for flaws to be corrected. One of those flaws was not having U.S. senators directly elected.

Those who would turn back the clock and take the right to vote away from voters are wrongheaded and elitist in their thinking.

They are putting politicians before people.

We would do well to remember the words of the most famous man cheated under the old system of picking senators: “That government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.”

Note to readers: Scott Reeder is a veteran statehouse journalist. He works as a freelance reporter in the Springfield area and produces the podcast Suspect Convictions. He can be reached at ScottReeder1965@ gmail.com.

First Amendment: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.”

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McKenna Solomon shoots underneath the hoop during a recent game against Princeton.

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Gov. Bruce Rauner signed into law House Bill 2893, which amended the Illinois Wildlife Code to repeal restrictions on the use of crossbows during archery hunting seasons in Illinois.

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In addition, the previous law allowed certain youth hunters to use crossbows, and allowed all archery hunters to use crossbows beginning the Monday after the second firearm deer season.

The 2017-18 season dates for archery deer and fall turkey archery hunting in Illinois are through Jan. 14, 2018.

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SPRINGFIELD — The first weekend of the state firearm dear season saw a decline locally and across Illinois.

Hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary total of 51,365 deer during the first weekend of the Illinois Firearm Deer Season on Nov. 17-19.

Hunters took 54,452 deer during the first firearm weekend in 2016.

Illinois’ seven-day Firearm Deer Season will conclude Nov. 30 through Dec. 3.

Other deer hunting opportunities in the weeks ahead include: • Muzzleloader-Only Deer Season on Dec. 8-10.

• Late-Winter Antlerless-Only and CWD Deer Seasons (first segment) in select counties only on Dec. 28-31.

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Putnam County High School cheerleaders are (front row, from left) Shauni Biagini, Lindsey Maggio, Putnam County High School Panteras members are (front row, from left) Katrien Holocker, Mackenzie Olivia Holmes and Brooklyn Purcell; (second row) Genna Kerivan, Rhyanne Haage, Elizabeth Larsen, Couch and Izabelle Thompson; (second row) Sydney Pederson, Jennifer Alvarado, Shayla Arroyo and Madison Keegan and Paige Zellmer; and (back row) Haley Cioni, Morgan Hundley, Blair Stillwell, Madison Brannon; and (back row) Skylar Grevengoed, Emma Cyr, Maria Grimstad and Anna Mattern.

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PC-HALL WRESTLERS PC-Hall co-op wrestling squad members are (front row, from left) Toby Harper (Hall), Mark Judd (PC), Jose Castro, Patrick Cousar, Brandon DeJong and Ryan Welch; and (back row) coach Jerry Kriewald, Ashton Miller (PC manager), Anthony Aranda (Hall), Ben Aranda (Hall), Michael McCutcheon (Hall), Riley King (Hall), Joseph Mecagni (Putnam County), Eric Cissell (Hall), coach Chris Quigley, coach Nolan Keeney, and Corrina Frederick (PC manager).

Not pictured are Christian Espinoza (Hall), James Givens (Putnam County), Robert Haig (Putnam County, Adam Harper (Hall), Jacob Harris (Hall), Ben Sylvester (Putnam County, R.J. Kiefle (Hall), Alex Vance (Putnam County) and Juan Martinez (Hall).

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Winter concerts announced

BCGS will hold holiday meeting on Dec. 7 PRINCETON — The Bureau County Genealogy Society will hold its annual combined November/ December meeting on Thursday, Dec. 7, at the Society library at 629 S. Main St. in Princeton.

Members and the public are encouraged to arrive at 6 p.m. for a social hour. All finger food refreshments will be furnished by the BCGS Board, and everyone is invited.

The regular meeting and program will begin at 7 p.m. and will feature

Connie Essig, whose topic will be “Letters to Dale.”

Essig’s Aunt Ruth from Tampico passed away at the age of 97 and had a treasure chest in her attic. This hand-made chest with metal straps was stuffed full of hundreds of letters. Her uncle had saved every letter that was written to him while he was in the Navy in World War II. He packed the chest, nailed it shut and mailed it home after the war.

His mother, Evadine, had written a letter almost every day. She

informed him of happenings on the farm, communication with friends and neighbors, local events, movies, news on the radio, and of course, all the town gossip.

Essig states that the letters provide a wonderful picture of the home front during World War II. For further information, call the Society at 815-879-3133 or stop in during its regular hours of 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, or the first Saturday of each month.

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‘The Nutcracker’ performances announced LASALLE — Musical director and conductor Lucia Matos and the Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra will present Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” ballet at 4 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 16, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, at LaSalle-Peru High School’s auditorium.

They will be joined by dancers from the Dance Center in LaSalle, Gray’s School of Dance in Ottawa, and Ottawa Dance Academy and the Illinois Valley Youth Choir.

“The Nutcracker” is based on Alexandre Dumas’ French version of “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” by E.T.A. Hoffmann.

The story invites us into a child’s world filled with anticipation. It is a story of magic and transformation that can be enjoyed on many levels, which unfold as we experience life and reflect our awareness

and perceptions that things are not always as they seem.

First performed on Dec. 18, 1892, in St. Petersburg, Russia, “The Nutcracker” has been a Christmas-time classic performed throughout the world and is almost everyone’s first ballet.

Now the entire Illinois Valley is once again being invited to join in the magic of this spectacular production. We see toys that dance and come to life to battle mice and even a Christmas tree that grows before our eyes. The audience goes with Clara as she dances through her world of fantasy and experiences the magic of the Nutcracker, all accompanied by the Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra.

The performances are sponsored

by Spring Valley City Bank and Eureka Savings Bank, and par-

tially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.

Season sponsors are Ning Communications and Ottawa Radio.

Admission is by reserved ticket only: $20 for adults and $5 children age 12 and under. Send a check payable to IVSO and a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: IVSO Nutcracker, c/o Larry Ault, 1300 Briarcrest Drive, Ottawa IL 61350.

Please specify: 1) performance date (Dec. 16 or Dec. 17); 2) main floor or balcony; and 3) how many adult and child tickets are needed. Orders received after Dec. 8 will be held at the door. L-P High School Auditorium is handicapped accessible.

For more information about these performances and upcoming concerts, visit www.ivso.org.

Saturday, December 9th

Cookie walk planned in Hennepin HENNEPIN — The Hennepin United Methodist Church combined Choir and Bell Choir will sponsor a cookie walk Saturday, Dec. 2, beginning at 8 a.m. and lasting until everything is gone. Cookies will be $6.50 per pound. Pre-orders can be made by calling Kirsten at 815-925-7488 or Nita at 815-925-7037. The church is located at the corner of Fifth and Court streets in Hennepin.

Sacred Heart Christmas cookie sale on Dec. 9 GRANVILLE — The Altar and Rosary Society of Sacred Heart Parish in Granville will host its 15th annual Christmas cookie sale on Saturday, Dec. 9. The sale will begin at 8 a.m. at the parish hall, 206 N. School St. in Granville. Assorted cookies and candies will be sold on a first- come, first-serve basis at a cost of $6 per pound. Italian succarines will also be available for $10 per pound.

Magnolia Library program MAGNOLIA — At 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, the Magnolia Library will sponsor an informational program on Medicare A and B supplements. Steve Vogel from Country Financial in Henry will give the presentation and answer any questions on Medicare. For more information, call 815-869-3038.

IVCH variety show auditions set for Jan. 13 PERU — Auditions for the 2018 Illinois Valley Community Hospital variety show on March 10 will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, in the Dr. Mary Weeg Cultural Centre at Illinois Valley Community College in Oglesby. Individuals and groups who would like to perform in the show can reserve an audition time by calling 815-780-4618.

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GRANVILLE — The following winter concerts have been announced. All of the concerts will be held in the Putnam County High School gymnasium.

• Putnam County primary and elementary schools, 6 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 4.

• Putnam County Junior High School, 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7.

• Putnam County High School, 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11.

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999 • Legal Notices NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on November 20, 2017, 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 owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Wendys Auto Repair located at 8797 N. 100th Avenue, Magnolia, Illinois.

Dated this 20th day of November, 2017. /s/Daniel S. Kuhn County Clerk Published in the Putnam County Record Nov. 29, Dec. 6 and 13, 2017.

999 • Legal Notices NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE BONDS AND RIGHT TO FILE PETITION AND HEARING ON PROPOSED ISSUANCE Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Ordinance No. 686, adopted on November 21, 2017, the Village of Granville, Putnam County, Illinois (the “Village”), intends to issue alternate bonds, being general obligation bonds (the “Bonds”) payable from the hereinafter identified revenue sources, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $700,000, and bearing interest per annum at not to exceed the maximum rate authorized by law at the time the Series 2018B Bonds are sold, for the purpose of currently refunding the Village’s outstanding Waterworks and Sewerage Revenue Bonds, Series 2013 and paying certain costs related to the issuance thereof. The Series 2018B Bonds shall be payable from (i) Net Revenues of the Village’s Waterworks and Sewerage System (“Net Revenues” generally, means gross revenues minus operating and maintenance expenses) and (ii) receipts of the Retailer’s Occupation Taxes, Service Occupation Taxes, Use Taxes and Service Use Taxes (collectively, the “Sales Taxes,” and together with the “Net Revenues,” the “Pledged Revenues”) and (iii) ad valorem taxes of the Village for which its full faith and credit have been irrevocably pledged, unlimited as to rate or amount (the “Pledged Taxes”). The ordinance authorizing the issuance of bonds is attached hereto and appears below this notice.

Notice is hereby further given that if a petition signed by 149 or more registered voters of the Village is submitted to the Clerk of the Village (the “Village Clerk”) on or before the 18th day of December, 2017, asking that the question of the issuance of the Series 2018B Bonds (the “Proposition”) be submitted to the electors of the Village, then the Proposition shall be submitted to the electors of the Village at the general primary election to be held on the 20th day of March, 2018. If such petition is submitted to the Village Clerk within thirty (30) days of publication of this Notice and the ordinance but after the 18th day of December, 2017, then the Proposition shall be submitted to the electors of the Village at the general election to be held on the 6th day of November, 2018. If no petition is filed with the Village Clerk within said 30 day period, then this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect and the Series 2018B Bonds shall be authorized to be issued. A petition form is available at the principal office of the Village, located at 316 S. McCoy Street, Granville, Illinois /s/ Kari Moore, Village Clerk Village of Granville, Putnam County, Illinois ORDINANCE NO. 686 AN ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance of

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General Obligation Refunding Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2018B of the Village of Granville, Putnam County, Illinois, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $700,000 for the purpose of refunding the outstanding Waterworks and Sewerage Revenue Bonds, Series 2013 of the Village and paying for costs related thereto.

WHEREAS, the Village of Granville, Putnam County, Illinois (the “Village”), is a municipal corporation and body politic of the State of Illinois, duly created, organized and existing under The Municipal Code of the State of Illinois (the “Municipal Code”), and having the powers, objects and purposes provided by said Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village (the “Corporate Authorities”) has determined that it is necessary to (i) currently refund the Village’s outstanding Waterworks and Sewerage Revenue Bonds, Series 2013, which were issued for the purpose of financing various capital improvements to the Village’s Waterworks and Sewerage System and refunding of certain outstanding obligations of the Village (together, the “Refunding”) and (ii) pay certain costs of issuance of the Series 2018B Bonds (as such term is hereinafter defined), all for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Village; and WHEREAS, the estimated cost of the Refunding, including legal, financial, bond discount, printing and publication costs, capitalized interest, and other expenses (collectively, the “Costs”), will not exceed $700,000, and there are insufficient funds on hand and lawfully available to pay such costs; and WHEREAS, up to $700,000 of alternate bonds need to be issued at this time pursuant to the Local Government Debt Reform Act of the State of Illinois, 30 ILCS 350/1 to 350/18 (the “Act”); and WHEREAS, it is necessary for the best interests of the Village that the Refunding be completed, and in order to raise funds required for such purpose it will be necessary for the Village to borrow an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $700,000 and in evidence thereof to issue alternate bonds, being general obligation bonds payable from (i) Net Revenues of the Village’s Waterworks and Sewerage System (“Net Revenues” generally, means gross revenues minus operating and maintenance expenses) and (ii) receipts of the Retailer’s Occupation Taxes, Service Occupation Taxes, Use Taxes and Service Use Taxes (collectively, the “Sales Taxes,” and together with the “Net Revenues,” the “Pledged Revenues”), in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $700,000, all in accordance with the Act; and WHEREAS, if the Pledged Revenues are insufficient to pay the alternate bonds, ad valorem property taxes of the City for which its full faith and credit have been irrevocably pledged, unlimited as to rate or amount (the “Pledged Taxes”) are authorized to be extended to pay the principal of and interest on the alternate bonds; WHEREAS, pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of Section 15 of the Act, the Village is authorized to issue alternate bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $700,000 for the purpose of providing funds for the Refunding and to pay the Costs; NOW THEREFORE, Be It Ordained by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Granville, Putnam County, Illinois, as follows: Section 1. Incorporation of Preambles.

The Corporate Authorities hereby find that all of the recitals contained in the preambles to this Ordinance are full, true and correct and does incorporate them into this Ordinance by this reference.

Section 2. Determination To Issue Bonds.

It is necessary and therefore, in the best interests of the Village in order to complete the Refunding and pay the Costs, that alternate bonds of the Village are hereby authorized to be issued and sold in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $700,000, known as “General Obligation Refunding Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2018B” (the “Series 2018B Bonds”) of the Village, said Series 2018B Bonds being payable from (i) Net Revenues of the Village’s Waterworks and Sewerage System (“Net Revenues” generally, means gross revenues minus operating and maintenance expenses) and (ii) receipts of the Retailer’s Occupation Taxes, Service Occupation Taxes, Use Taxes and Service Use Taxes (collectively, the “Sales Taxes,” and together with the “Net Revenues,” the “Pledged Revenues”) and (iii) ad valorem taxes of the Village for which its full faith and credit have been irrevocably pledged, unlimited as to rate or amount (the “Pledged Taxes”).

Section 3. Publication. This Ordinance, together with a notice in the statutory form (the “Notice”), shall be published once within ten (10) days after passage hereof by the Corporate Authorities in The Putnam County Record, being a newspaper of general circulation in the Village, and if a petition, signed by 149 electors (said number

being the greater of (i) seven and one-half percent (7½%) of the registered voters in the Village or (ii) the lesser of 200 registered voters or 15% of registered voters), is filed with the Village Clerk on or before the 18th day of December, 2017, asking that the question of the issuance of the Series 2018B Bonds (the “Proposition”) be submitted to referendum, then the Proposition shall be submitted to the electors of the Village at the general primary election to be held on the 20th day of March, 2018.

If such petition is submitted to the Village Clerk within 30 days of publication of this Ordinance and the Notice but after the 18th day of December, 2017, then the Proposition shall be submitted to the electors of the Village at the general election to be held on the 6th day of November, 2018. If no petition is filed with the Village Clerk within said 30 day period, then this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect and the Series 2018B Bonds shall be authorized to be issued. A petition form shall be provided by the Village Clerk at the principal office of the Village, located at 316 S. McCoy Street, Granville, Illinois, to any individual requesting one.

Section 4. Additional Ordinances. If no petition meeting the requirements of applicable law is filed during the petition period hereinabove referred to, then the Corporate Authorities may adopt additional ordinances or proceedings supplementing or amending this Ordinance providing for the issuance and sale of the Series 2018B Bonds and prescribing all the details of the Series 2018B Bonds, so long as the maximum amount of the Series 2018B Bonds as set forth in this Ordinance is not exceeded and there is no material change in the purposes described herein. Such additional ordinances or proceedings shall in all instances become effective in accordance with applicable law. This Ordinance, together with such additional ordinances or proceedings, shall constitute complete authority for the issuance of the Series 2018B Bonds under applicable law.

Section 5. Additional Proceedings. If no petition meeting the requirement of applicable law is filed during the petition period hereinabove referred to, then the preparation and distribution of a preliminary official statement relating to the Series 2018B Bonds is hereby approved, and the Village President is hereby authorized to deem the preliminary official statement nearly final.

Section 6. Severability. If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this Ordinance shall be held invalid or unenforceable, the invalidity or unenforceability of such section, paragraph, clause or provision shall not affect any of the other provisions of this Ordinance.

Section 7. Repealer. All ordinances, resolutions or orders, or parts thereof, in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are to the extent of such conflict hereby repealed.

Section 8. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval in the manner provided by law.

PASSED this 21st day of November, 2017.

APPROVED by me this 21st day of November, 2017.

By: /s/ Jared Baker Its: Village President, Village of Granville, Putnam County, Illinois ATTEST: By: /s/ Kari Moore Its: Village Clerk, Village of Granville, Putnam County, Illinois Published in the Putnam County Record Nov. 29, 2017.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) BRUCE B. SMITH,) Deceased. ) 17-P-14 CLAIMS NOTICE Notice is given of the death of BRUCE B. SMITH deceased, of

rural Putnam, Putnam County, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on November 9, 2017, to Jacqueline Dunbar, 8626 Liberty Grove Drive, Willow Springs, Illinois 60480, whose attorney is Ryan J. Anderson, 611 Second Street, P.O. Box 174, Henry, IL 61537.

Claims against the Estate may be

filed in the Office of the Clerk of said Court at the Putnam County Courthouse, 120 N. Fourth Street, Hennepin, IL 61327 on or before May 22, 2018, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by 755 ILCS 5/18-3, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before said

date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative within 10 days after it has been filed and proof of such mailing must be filed with the Court.

Dated: November 13, 2017.

Jacqueline Dunbar Independent

Administrator of the Estate of Bruce B. Smith, deceased Ryan J. Anderson Attorney for the Executor 611 Second Street, PO Box 174 Henry, IL 61537 (309)364-2354 Published in the Putnam County Record Nov. 22, 29 and Dec. 6, 2017.

A REMINDER FROM YOUR PUTNAM COUNTY CLERK AND ELECTION AUTHORITY Putnam County Clerk and Election Authority, Dan Kuhn, would like to remind the candidates of established political parties that Monday, November 27, 2017, is

the first day to file original nomination papers (petitions) for county offices and precinct committee persons.

This is to ensure that your name will appear on the ballot at the upcoming March 20, 2018, General Primary Election. The original nomination papers (petitions) must contain original sheets

signed by voters and the individuals circulating the petitions. The petitions must then be filed with the Office of the County Clerk and Election Authority. The last day for filing original nomination papers (petitions) is Monday, December 4, 2017.

Published in the Putnam County Record Nov. 29, 2017.

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4- Medicare Part D & Extra Help Enrollment Event 9-10 AM (by appt. only) 5- Card Party 12:30 PM 7- Music w/ Michelle 12:30 PM, MEDICARE PART D OPEN ENROLLMENT ENDS 11- No Exercise Class 12- Free blood pressure & glucose checks 10-11 AM, Site Council Meeting 10:30 AM, Christmas Bingo w/ Luann & Card Party 12:30 PM 14- Classic Christmas movie sponsored by the PC Library “Christmas in Connecticut” 12:30 PM

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Medicare Part D, MSP, Extra Help Enrollment Event Monday, Dec 4 from 9-10 AM By appt. only, please call (815) 339-2711.

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19- Card Party & Bingo 12:30 PM 21-Christmas Party w/ $5 unisex gift exchange & musical entertainment by Katie Roy 12:30 PM *Bring an item to donate to the PC Food Pantry* 22- PCCC Closes at 12 PM 25-PCCC CLOSED; Merry Christmas!

26- PCCC Closed 27- Hennepin Cards 1 PM 28- Bunco 12:30 PM *Exercise Class every Monday & Wednesday from 10:30-11:30 AM*

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MENUS PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS

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Breakfast Dec. 4 — Waffles with syrup or cereal, fruit, juice, milk.

Dec. 5 — Scrambled eggs and toast or cereal, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk.

Dec. 6 — Biscuits and gravy or cereal, fruit, juice, milk.

Dec. 7 — Pancakes with syrup or cereal, fruit, juice, milk.

Dec. 8 — Muffin or cereal, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk.

Lunch Dec. 4 — Pork chop, hash browns, baked beans, mandarin oranges, milk.

Dec. 5 — Junior high/high school - salad bar, elementary/ primary - cheese stuffed breadsticks with marinara sauce, pears, pudding, milk.

Dec. 6 — Pasta with meat sauce, garlic bread, green beans, fruit cup, milk; 2 p.m. dismissal.

Dec. 7 — Popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, corn, dinner roll, apple, milk.

Dec. 8 — Nachos supreme with taco meat, lettuce, cheese, salsa and sour cream, cookie, mixed fruit, milk.

Nursing admission information session set OGLESBY — A nursing admission information session will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, in Room CTC 124 at Illinois Valley Community College in Oglesby.

The session will cover admission requirements and courses students should take before applying to either the associate degree (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) programs.

Due to space limitations, students are encouraged to RSVP with Kathy Sramek by calling 815-224-0439 or by email to kathy_sramek@ivcc.edu.

PUTNAM COUNTY COMMUNITY CENTER Dec. 4 — Baked chicken quarters, tater tots, baby carrots, tropical fruit, wheat bread.

Dec. 5 — Meatloaf, au gratin potatoes, mixed vegetables, roll and butter, apple slices, dessert.

Dec. 6 — BLT on wheat bread with mayo, cream of potato soup, peas, orange.

Dec. 7 — Chicken strips, mashed potatoes and gravy, buttered corn, roll and butter, apricots, dessert.

Dec. 8 — Barbecue pork chops, baked beans, baby carrots, citrus cup, wheat bread.

Bread, butter, fruit juice and 2% milk are available with meals.

For reservations, call 800-757-4579 24 hours in advance of the day’s meal. The meal program is partly funded by donations, so there is a suggested donation of $5 per meal. Lunch is at 11:30 a.m.

GRANVILLE CHRISTMAS Saturday, December 2nd 10am-12pm

DAR plans Christmas potluck PRINCETON — Members of the Princeton-Illinois DAR Chapter are asked to bring a dish to pass for their Christmas potluck on Friday, Dec. 1, beginning at noon at Lake Thunderbird. Meat and tableware will be provided. Members are also asked to bring a meaningful cup or mug for coffee or tea and explain its personal significance. A tea tasting will follow.

Wild West Wednesday!

4PM-8PM

$2 DOMESTICS! $2 RAIL MIXERS!

$2 BURGERS!

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FRIED CHICKEN IS NOW ON SATURDAY! 4PM-9PM

Pictures with Santa & Grace the Deer Crafts Unique Twist - Balloonman Cookies & Drinks

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PRODUCE

Dole Head Lettuce, Each .............................................. 99¢ Halo Clementines, 3lb Bag ........................................ $4.99 Holiday Red Seedless Grapes, lb.............................. $2.99 Mini Sweet Peppers, lb .............................................. $2.99

DELI

Kretschmar Genoa Salami, lb.................................... $5.99 Walnut Calico Cheese, lb........................................... $4.59 Kretschmar Off The Bone Ham, lb ............................ $4.99 Fresh Ham Salad, lb................................................... $4.99

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Lean Baby Back Ribs, lb............................................ $3.49 Choice B/I Ribeye Steaks, lb ...................................$10.99 Our Family Sliced Bacon, lb.........................................2/$7 Hillshire Farms Rope Sausage, 13oz......................... $2.99 Whole Fresh Pork Tenderloins, lb .............................. $3.59 Netted Pork Sirloin Roast, lb...................................... $2.69 Family Pak Ground Beef, lb ....................................... $2.99

FROZEN FOOD

Jacks Pizzas, Each.....................................................4/$10 Healthy Choice Entrees, All........................................4/$10 Our Family Ice Cream Rounds, 48oz ........................ $2.99 Banquet Dinners, All................................................... $1.19

DAIRY

Blue Bonnet Stick Margarine, 1#.................................. 78¢ Simply Orange Juice, 59oz........................................3/$10 Grands Bisquits, All......................................................5/$5 Our Family Half and Half, 16oz.................................. $1.29

PUB SHOPPE

Jack Daniels Whiskey, 750ml...................................$21.99 Fire Ball, 750ml .........................................................$17.99 Svedka Vodka, 750ml ................................................ $8.99

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BAKERY

Rotella Sliced White Bread, Each.............................. $1.99 Fresh Baked Dutch Apple Pies, Each ....................... $4.99

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