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Hennepin mill price — $13.4 million Future use still uncertain

By Ken Schroeder

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HENNEPIN — According to Putnam County Recorder of Deeds and County Clerk Dan Kuhn, the former Hennepin steel plant sold for $13.4 million. A company from Michigan named IPS Steel has purchased the mill, which has sat empty since early 2010 when former owner ArcelorMittal closed the plant.

U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock announced the sale Nov. 15 stating it was “a good sign for Hennepin and Putnam County.” Locally, that optimism isn’t necessarily shared.

“I’m cautiously optimistic, but we really don’t know very much,” Putnam County Board President Duane Calbow said. “I’m hoping to have a conversation with the company to find out their plans for the facility.”

Searches for a company named IPS Steel in Michigan have so far been fruitless. IPS project manager Kishan Sutariya is also the head of Technology Consulting in Detroit, Mich. Phone calls to the business, which adver-

tises 24-hour service, have gone unanswered. Likewise, calls made to Schock’s Peoria and Washington, D.C., offices have not been returned by press time.

Calbow has confirmed the current plans call for razing most of the 50-year-old mill building for scrap. Some of the structure will be renovated for other industrial and manufacturing purposes.

“We have yet to see any plans, so we’re a bit in the dark,” Calbow said. “However, we will work diligently with whoever ends up owning the site to do what’s best for Putnam County and its residents.”

JuddMennie is new PC State’s Attorney

By Ken Schroeder

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HENNEPIN — Although Putnam County Board President Duane Calbow had the final say, the Putnam County Board unanimously approved the appointment of Christina Judd-Mennie as Putnam County State’s Attorney at its Nov. 29 meeting, effective Dec. 1. She will complete the term vacated by former State’s Attorney James Mack when he was elected to the position of Circuit County Judge in the November election.

Due to state law, the state’s attorney appointee had to be the same political party as the voted-in candidate, in this case a Republican. Although a couple candidates were considered, Judd-Mennie was selected following the reading of a letter of recommendation by Putnam County Republican Committee Chairman Alma Toedter.

In other action, the board: • Appointed Bobby Cofoid as Putnam County Emergency Management Agency Coordinator. He replaces John Ehrhardt who is moving out of the county.

• Passed the annual levy ordinance for the county. The new tax levy will amount to $1,593,640. No public hearing is required since the increase is less than the 5 percent increase limit.

• Offered its appreciation to outgoing board members Chauntelle Biagi-Bruer and Sandra Woest. Biagi-Bruer gave up her board seat for a bid for Putnam County Clerk, while Woest was unsuccessful as a write-in candidate for the board. New board members Luke Holly and Steve Malavolti will be assuming those seats at the December board meeting.

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Learning by teaching Putnam County Junior High students Maddie Brannon (left) and Emily Bruch trace images on an overhead projector for a class project.

Jennifer Ibarra’s seventh-grade English class is making Alphabet Picture Books for the kindergarten class at Putnam County Primary School.

The students will deliver the books to the Primary School on Dec. 16 during a party with the kindergartners.

The report card is here How do Putnam County Schools compare with the state average?

By Ken Schroeder

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Editor’s note: This is the first story in a twopart series on the Illinois State Report Card and how Putnam County Schools compare.

GRANVILLE — The Illinois School Report Cards were released Oct. 31. Putnam County High School’s scores on the Prairie State Achievement Exam were below state averages in reading and mathematics and well below state average for college ready students.

“While some scores were lower than we

had anticipated, we strive to help each student achieve individual student growth,” Putnam County School District Superintendent Jay McCracken said. “We will continue to examine ways in which we can improve student achievement throughout our district.”

PCHS students scored an average of 55 percent on the PSAE reading section, just below the state average of 56 percent. Mathematics scores for PCHS were lower with an average of 46 percent compared to 52 percent for the state. While the numbers are disappointing, McCracken is optimistic

about student performance.

“Recent research has demonstrated that high stakes testing is not always a good indicator of true academic progress, and it does not necessarily indicate how a young adult will perform in college or the workplace,” McCracken said. “We believe in excellent, meaningful assessments, but we also strongly maintain that students’ dayto-day work provides a volume of evidence that is often more valuable than an isolated high stakes test.”

The state average of students deemed college ready by the PSAE is 46 percent. Only 33 percent of Putnam County students met that qualification.

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Loss of landlines means less money for 911 systems

By Goldie Currie and S hannon S erpette Shaw Media Service

With landlines going the way of the dinosaur, 911 budgets throughout the state have felt the crunch. Disappearing landlines mean less revenue for 911 systems because landlines carry higher 911 surcharges than cell phones do.

Bureau County’s 911 agency, BuEComm (Bureau Emergency Communications), has been tracking the ongoing trend of decreasing landlines since opening its doors in 2006.

The movement has taken a toll on its finances as they depend solely on surcharges received each month from residents’ landlines and wireless lines.

Currently, BuEComm receives $1.95 per landline per month and 54 cents per wireless line per month. Residents are actually charged 73 cents per wireless line on their cell phone bill, however, 19 cents is put into a separate wireless surcharge fund controlled by the state and used for infrastructure work.

In 2006, the county had a landline total of just under 17,000 lines. Fours years later, that number dropped to around 12,000 lines, and the last tallied numbers from 2013 showed Bureau County with 7,118 lines.

“The decrease in landline funds of $1.95 per line per month is roughly a $3,700 per month loss in the last year, but the loss from BuEC-

omm openings its doors in 2006 is greater than that,” said BuEComm Director Diana Stiles.

BuEComm’s decreasing funds, yet costs for mandated services, has caused them to dip into budget reserves. In 2012, BuEComm used $40,000 of reserves, and in 2013, their budget projected an $86,000 deficit.

In talking about this year, Stiles said the agency is right on par with their yearly budget, but expenditures continue to outpace income received from surcharges.

“We have been very proactive in watching our expenses,” she said.

“We have cut back in areas where we can and have eliminated services that are not absolutely necessary.”

One large expense BuEComm has cut is high cost maintenance agreements.

“There is a risk involved in doing that, which is if you have a really big issue, it can cost more in equipment than the original maintenance contract; but we felt it was worth the risk in order to cut big expenses,” she said. “We have to be very proactive in what we keep funding, since our business is the safety of the citizens of this community ... I can assure you we are not wasting our resources.”

While BuEComm does have the option to ask the county board for a referendum to raise the current landline surcharge for additional funding, the task seems counterproductive. Why would BuEComm seek additional funding on

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Instead, the plan of attack has been to take the issue to the state, which controls wireless line surcharges, and ask for an increase.

Stiles is the current executive board secretary for Illinois National Emergency Number Association (INENA), which has been lobbying in Springfield with petitions and bills to increase the wireless surcharge funding for the past three years.

“We have been unsuccessful, “ Stiles admitted. “(And) this past year we had to double our efforts to fight funding issues, since poison control lost their funding and had petitioned to take a portion of 911’s funds to support their agency.”

While INENA was able to prevent poison control from taking 911’s funding, they were denied an increased wireless surcharge amount.

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Deer crashes steady in Putnam County

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Playing for their dinner Kindergarten students at Putnam County Primary School entertain their parents with a song during the class’ Thanksgiving dinner. Students sang songs and presented a play before enjoying a fun Thanksgiving feast.

December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month

SPRINGFIELD — The holidays are considered by many to be a magical time of year, full of times with family, food, and celebrations. However, for many families in Illinois, the 2014 holiday season will be the first without a loved one who lost their life on the roads of Illinois.

December is designated “National Impaired Driving Prevention Month,” a time to raise awareness about the consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

In 2012, 335 people in Illinois were killed in alcohol-related crashes, which was 35 percent of the 956 total crash fatalities. In the same year, nearly 40,000 (37,126) DUI arrests were recorded by the Illinois Secretary of State’s office, which is down just slightly from 2011 (38,704 DUI arrests).

Another alarming fact is that the number high school-aged drivers who have at least once driven after drinking alcohol or used marijuana or other

illegal drugs is on the rise.

According to the Illinois Youth Survey, 16.2 percent of 12th-graders drove after drinking alcohol in 2010.

In 2012, that number rose to 17.5 percent. The survey also indicates that in 2010, 20.3 percent of 12th-graders drove after using marijuana or other illegal drugs. That number rose to 21.2 percent in 2012.

In addition, research has shown that use of a cell phone is just as dangerous

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The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) recently announced deer crashes continue to be on the decline within the state.

According to an IDOT press release, data revealed a 1 percent decline, from 15,495 deer crashes in 2012 to 15,334 deer crashes in 2013.

But while the state numbers are on the decline, Putnam County Sheriff Kevin Doyle said he hasn’t noticed a decrease in Putnam County. Doyle noted for the same time period, this year’s total of deer crashes is 32, compared to last year’s 34.

“It’s stayed pretty much the same for a while now,” Doyle said.

According the IDOT press release, the Top 10 counties for deer collisions in 2013 included: Madison at 432; Cook at 426; Will at 373; Peoria at 372; Lake at 352; Fulton at 342; Sangamon at 323; Kane at 311; Pike at 297; and Rock Island at 297.

About four in every five collisions occurred on rural roadways, and almost 80 percent occurred at twilight or nighttime.

Most of the time drivers cannot avoid a deer accident, as the deer tend to run into vehicles traveling on the roadway.

Drivers should decrease their chance of hitting a deer by driving at a slower speed at night, especially in timber areas where deer reside. Also, watch out for reflections from deer

eyes, and slow down if they are seen.

According to the IDOT press release, the number of deer-vehicle crashes resulting in property damage only decreased to 14,811 in 2013, compared to 14,969 in 2012.

Accidents involving deer were responsible for six fatalities in 2013, an increase from four fatalities in 2012.

Although the number of crashes resulting in injuries declined slightly in 2013 compared to 2012, the number of injuries resulting from these crashes involving deer increased from 608 in 2012 to 617 in 2013.

If an accident with a deer does occur, drivers and passengers should provide assistance to anyone injured.

Contact local, county or state law enforcement to report the incident.

Do not attempt to remove a dead or injured deer from a busy roadway.

Illinois law requires all accidents resulting in damage of at least $1,500 to be reported to police.

The driver involved in the accident may take possession of the animal. If the driver does not want it, any Illinois resident can claim the deer.

Those taking possession of the deer are not required to phone in a report and obtain a registration number for the deer, unless the deer is taken to a taxidermist or tannery.

If the deer is to be taken to a taxidermist or tannery, call the IDNR Office of Law Enforcement at 217782-6431 to obtain a tag before delivering the deer.

Putnam County Record reporter Ken Schroeder contributed to this story.

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Part of the numbers might be attributable to state and local funding for the school. The average state educational funding per student is $7,904. PC schools spend an average of $5,806 per student.

The numbers are an overall improvement over last year’s figures. Last year’s

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resolution to this issue and be here for a very long time,” Stiles said. “My opinion has and always will be that BuEComm offers the highest trained and most up-to-date 911 system in Bureau County. I think having all 911 calls and dispatching in one unified center is the best use of the county’s 911 resources in this community and the best for its citizens.”

In neighboring Putnam County, the decrease in the number of landlines has also been substantial.

“When the Putnam County Enhanced 911 system started in 2005, we had 3,052 total access lines. We now have approximately 1,797, a 41 percent decrease in access lines,” Lynn Haage, 911 coordinator for Putnam County, said.

That means less revenue is coming in.

“The 911 system receives no other funding than from landline and wireless (cell phone) surcharges,” she said.

Even though residents are replacing their landlines with cell phones,

averages were 54 percent for reading and 41 percent for math.

McCracken points to individual results to prove standardized group testing is not necessarily an accurate guide.

“In recent years, we have experienced numerous ACT scores in the 30s and even one perfect ACT score,” he said. “When ACT scores were recently reported in

an area newspaper, I questioned the need to make the comparisons that were shared because scores can vary tremendously from year to year, and each year we have different student demographics that impact overall scores.”

The PCHS report card can be found online at www.illinoisreportcard. com by searching for Putnam County High School.

it still means less money for Putnam County 911, since landlines carry a higher surcharge than cell phones.

“Cell phones, regardless of what county you live in, have a 73-cents per line surcharge,” Haage said. “Of the $3.90 surcharge accessed on landlines (in Putnam County), phone vendors keep 3 percent for vendor compensation, disbursing $3.78 to the 911 system.”

Having less revenue is a big problem when costs don’t drop.

“While the income has drastically decreased, the trunking charges, staffing charges, equipment maintenance, equipment upgrade, continuing education and various other costs, continue to remain constant,” she said. “Each one of our dispatchers are trained as Emergency Medical Dispatchers and licensed with the state of Illinois.

This not only requires initial training but also mandated annual continuing education hours required by the state.

This allows our dispatchers to provide pre-arrival medical instructions to callers for anything from

bleeding control to stepby-step instructions to CPR or even childbirth.”

Putnam County is fortunate that 911 and the sheriff’s department are able to share resources and costs, making a 911 system more affordable for such a small county, Sheriff Kevin Doyle said.

Even with shared costs, less revenue and the upcoming costs of Next Generation 911 are reasons for concern. Doyle said, however, he is not worried about the longevity of 911 in his county because the 911 board has been very conservative with its spending.

For the fiscal year ending Nov. 30, 2013, the total expenses for Putnam County 911 came in at $133,111, which was just under the total revenue of $141,137.

Although Doyle said he is a bit concerned about the loss of revenue from landlines, he is confident legislators will take the necessary steps to fix the problem.

The solution, Haage added, is for legislators to increase the 911 surcharge on cell phones — it is an issue she feels legislators are beginning to consider.

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as drinking under the influence of alcohol and drugs. According to the study, A Comparison of the Cell Phone Driver and the Drunk Driver, “ When driving conditions and time on task were controlled for, the impairments associated with using a cell phone while driving can be just as profound as those associated with driving while drunk.”

Once again, young drivers are greatly impacted by distracted driving.

Nationwide, 10 percent of all drivers under the age of 20 involved in fatal crashes were reported as distracted at the time of the crash. This age group has the largest proportion of drivers who were distracted.

Families, and schools can become involved in spreading awareness and importance of the prevention of impaired driving in a number of ways.

Parents

Have the talk Driving is a serious responsibility. Discuss what it means to be a safe driver with your teen, and set ground rules for when they’re behind the wheel. If your teen is on the road, they should stay off the phone.

Make a family pledge Print out the pledge form and have every member of your family commit to distraction-free driving. Set a positive example for your kids by putting your cell phone in the glove compartment every time you drive. Celebrate the holidays with a substance-free party in December, or arrange for transportation for guests who can legally drink.

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way Safety Administration (GHSA), close to two-thirds of fatal crashes that occur at night with 16-year-old drivers behind the wheel are speed related.

Limit teen passengers The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says teens are 2.5 times more likely to exhibit risky behavior such as speeding when driving with peers.

Share the car The GHSA report shows that if teens have their own car, they’re more likely to speed. The report also suggests that you avoid letting teens drive cars that might encourage speeding, like high-performance sport cars.

Discuss consequences Talk to your child about how speeding could put his or her life and license on the line. Explain how it can also be expensive, with pricey tickets that might make insurance rates rise.

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Shirley ‘Muna’ Crews STANDARD — Shirley “Muna” Crews, 85, of Standard passed away Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

Shirley was born Sept. 14, 1929, in Standard to Harry and Elizabeth (Bean) Barnes. She married Allen Crews on Oct. 9, 1954, in Granville.

Shirley was born and raised in Standard and Shirley she and her husband also raised their daughter ‘Muna’ Crews in Standard. She was a homemaker and loved cooking for her family and friends.

Surviving is one son-in-law, Doug (the late Lisa) Seibert of Oswego; one brother, Ray (Marge) Barnes of Standard; one sister, Lucille Data of Ladd; two grandchildren, Kayla Seibert of Granville and Collin Seibert of Oswego; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her daughter, and brothers and sisters.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, at the Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel, Granville, with Pastor Karen Karczewski officiating. Burial will be in the Granville Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, at the funeral chapel.

Pallbearers will be Ryan Harvey, Mike Gonet, Rick Seibert, Jim Carboni, Joe Ellena and John Ellena.

Contributions may be directed to the Standard Fire Department.

Online condolences may be sent to Shirley’s family at www.dcfunerals.com.

Benjamin ‘Tony’ Day Sr. MCNABB — Benjamin “Tony” Anthony Day Sr., 53, of rural McNabb passed away Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

Tony was born July 8, 1961, to Benjamin and Patricia L. (Pletsch) Day in Spring Valley and grew up on the Day farm outside of McNabb.

He graduated from Putnam County High Tony Day School, class of 1979.

He was a life-long carpenter. He learned his trade from his grandfather. Tony was an avid outdoorsman, who was willing to share his knowledge of the outdoors with anyone.

He also loved cooking for his family on holidays and family gatherings.

Surviving is his father, Ben Day of McNabb; one son, Ben (Tracy) Day of Granville; two daughters, Jessi (Jess) Mini of Hennepin and Brittany (Jade) Day of Standard; one brother, Bill Day of Hudson; his beloved grandchildren, Hayley, Kaleb, Braxton, Lilly and Clara; two nieces, Aleigh Day and Samantha Day of LaSalle; and one nephew, Ryan Day of LaSalle.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Day; his paternal grandparents, Olen and Elsie Day; and his maternal grandparents, Bob and Sally Pletsch.

Private services will be held at the Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel in Granville.

Online condolences may be made to Tony’s family at www.dcfunerals.com.

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Secretary of State Police conduct parking stings Secretary of State Jesse White has announced the Secretary of State Police will conduct statewide parking stings targeting people illegally parking in spaces reserved for persons with disabilities at shopping malls throughout the holiday season.

“Our mission is not to issue tickets, but to ensure that accessible parking spaces are available to those who need them,”

By Zita Henneberry Shaw Media Service

HENNEPIN — Putnam County Sheriff’s Department and other local law enforcement agencies have received numerous complaints from citizens about calls from IRS impersonators demanding money.

These IRS-impersonation telephone scams are aggressive and sophisticated. They may seem very convincing, as the caller often knows a lot about their targets and uses fake names and fake IRS identification badge numbers.

The scammers are generally targeting the elderly, disabled and mentally disadvantaged.

Victims may be told they owe money, or they also may be told they have a refund due in order to trick victims.

While most scam action is being done by telephone or mail, scammers may come to a victim’s home.

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White said. “Parking illegally in a space reserved for people with disabilities means a possible driver’s license suspension and a hefty fine which could otherwise be used on gifts.

Remember, if you don’t belong there, don’t park there.”

Last year, more than 90 citations were issued to those violating the Parking Program for Persons with Disabilities. Drivers caught

misusing a placard face a six-month driver’s license suspension and $600 fine.

Repeat violators will face a one-year driver’s license suspension and $1,000 fine for a second offense, and for the third or subsequent offenses they face a $1,000 fine plus a one-year driver’s license revocation. The fine for parking in an accessible parking space without a disability placard or license plates is up to $350. Using a deceased person’s placard or a fraudulent placard can result in a $2,500 fine and one-year revocation of the driver’s license.

IRS scams are back Kevin Doyle urges people to call local law enforcement to verify an IRS claim’s legitimacy.

“If you think in any way you’re receiving a suspicious call, you should immediately call the sheriff’s department,” Doyle said.

The callers claim charges will be filed if money is not sent promptly through a pre-loaded debit card or wire transfer. If victims do not cooperate, they are threatened with arrest, deportation, suspension of a business or suspension of a driver’s license.

Scammers often leave an urgent callback request

when the phone is left unanswered or become hostile and insulting.

Local law enforcement agencies warn residents the IRS will never call to demand payment.

The IRS will not call about taxes owed without previously having mailed a bill. They will also never demand someone pay taxes without giving one the chance to question or appeal.

The IRS will never require someone to use a specific payment method for taxes, such as a prepaid debit card. They do not ask for credit or debit card

There are 691,858 disability placards and 76,046 disability license plates in Illinois.

Secretary White urged people to report abuse of parking spaces for people with disabilities by calling 217-785-0309. Callers should be prepared to report placard and license plate numbers as well as locations of vehicles. People can also report abuse via the Secretary of State’s website at www.cyberdriveillinois.com and complete the Parking Program for Persons with Disabilities Abuse Complaint Form.

numbers over the phone.

The IRS would not threaten to bring in local police or other law enforcement groups to have a person arrested for not paying claims,.

Do not take immediate action on any IRS claims without verifying them first. Doyle also asks victims to report these calls to their local law enforcement agencies.

For more information, go to the Internal Revenue Service website at www.irs. gov.

Putnam County Record reporter Ken Schroeder contributed to this story.

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The Editorial Page

Sam R Fisher

Terri Simon

Publisher

Editor

Civil War? What Civil War? “History is written by the victors.” Winston Churchill (rumored, not proven).

I used to believe that was the case. It made sense, especially in ancient history when invading countries would abolish the writings and religions of the conquered and do their best to erase the culture.

These days, it’s written by the school boards — or at least a school board.

In Jefferson County in Colorado — which basically takes up Denver as well, but they have a different COMMENTARY school district — the school board will be voting on a motion that will direct the history teachers to place an emphasis on teaching only the sections that would “promote a citizenship, patriotism, essentials and benefits of the free-market system, respect for authority and respect for individual rights.” The sections shouldn’t “encourage or condone civil disorder, social strike or disregard of the law.” Periods of civil unrest are to be avoided, if not left off of the curriculum entirely — I’d love to see the chapter of American history from 1861 to 1865, according to the school board.

As a result of this odd decision, more than 1,000 high school students — who apparently know whitewash when they see it — have walked out of class in protest.

The proposal comes from recently-elected board member Julie Williams — part of the board’s conservative majority, all of which were elected in November. Her reasoning is unique to say the least.

“There are things we may not be proud of as Americans,” she said. “But we shouldn’t be encouraging our kids to think that America is a bad place.”

Let me take time out for a moment to point something out. Historically, America is a bad place. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not saying we’re all evil people; but our history is full of events that can certainly be construed as evil.

The Trail of Tears. The taking of Native American land and relocating those people to the least habitable place in the country. Slavery (which, granted, is a practice we brought with us from England and western Europe). Kent State. All of these events were perpetrated by our government or our citizens.

We are also the only nation that has used a nuclear weapon against another country. And when we did, it wasn’t a military site we nuked. It was two civilian populations. If any other nation did any of these, we’d be in there in full military force.

Ignoring these events is equivalent to the Nationalist Party of Germany’s indoctrination policies 70 years ago. I’m sure you remember how that worked out. If not, ask a World War II vet.

Yet we’ve done good things, too. Part of living in a country — any country — is knowing its history — accepting the bad with the good. Nations that don’t, often have a tendency to bring their “perfect” societies onto others rather forcefully.

Patriotism is taking the bad with the good. Refusing to accept your country has committed crimes against humanity is fanaticism. And hubris. And just plain ignorant.

Shaw Media Staff Writer Ken Schroeder can be reached at kschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com.

Putnam County Record Staff Writer Ken Schroeder can be reached at kschroeder@putnamcountyrecord. com.

Ken Schroeder

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.”

Constitution of the United States, 1789

First Person

Occupation: I am a music and history teacher with Putnam County Schools.

What is the last TV show you viewed: Do the Bears count?

What is the last book you read: “The Book Thief.”

David Lombardo

What is the last song you heard: “All About That Bass.”

Town: Dixon.

If you were stranded on a desert island and could only take one thing with you, what would it be: My wife, of course.

Family: I’m married with children. I have 10 brothers and sisters almost all in the Dixon area.

What are your favorite restaurants: That new barbecue place in Peru. I don’t remember its name.

Pets: A dog, a St. Bernard named Bear.

If you were stranded on a desert island and could only have one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be: My dad’s homemade pizza.

If someone gave you a million dollars, how would you spend it: I would give half to charity. The other half I would buy my parents a home. Then keep rest in a savings account because TRS is not going to be here 30 years from now when I retire.

What is your favorite part of your hometown: That everybody looks out for everybody.

Is there anything you would want to change: No.

Field of dreams ​A lot of people have the mistaken idea that we farmers are harming our environment. I hear it everywhere at the coffee shop, public forums, even in the grocery store.

Rightfully so, today people are open to public scrutiny as a farm. While farming practices occur in the open, most people only know what they read in newspapers or see on television and social media. We farmers are doing our part to protect our environment. We use early planting, pest control, good soil fertilizer and conservation tillage to grow more food while we are protecting the environment. Farmers live in the environment they create on their farms. They know the importance of keeping ground water clean. Farmers drink from wells on their land.

The truth is us farmers are providing customers with the safest food in the world. Most Americans or at least three or four generations are removed from the farm, and few have connections with the farmers who bring food to their tables.

The day after I wrote this article I received my November 2014 Prairie Farmer magazine. There was an article called “My Generation” by Holly Spangler. She wrote that on a recent TV show, Dr. Oz dumped a bucket of feathers in front of a fan on his sound stage and told his audience it was pesticide drift. She would like to get him off the air or at least get him to stop airing false,

Darrell Alleman COMMENTARY inflammatory shows that reveal how little he and his staff know about the production of agriculture. He is telling outright lies and half truths. Dr. Oz was called out early this year by a congressional committee for false and misleading shows regarding weight loss. Another Dr. Oz show she remembered watching on pesticides was when he used a hand sprayer, live on stage, to douse produce with toxic chemicals and told his audience that’s what farmers do. Agriculture responded to the show with written blogs. Spangler asked why Dr. Oz is allowed to be on the air, saying he is no different than old time medicine peddlers who sold snake oil and promised healing. He flat out lies on television and gets paid for it, she said.

••• What two cities served as Illinois capital before Springfield? Answer at the end of this article.

••• My hat is off to LaSalle and PC County farmer Dan Arkels. This fall he harvested 103.95 bushels of soybeans per acre on his 30-acre

test plot. The yield was verified by an independent agronomist as part of the Illinois Soybean Association’s 100-bushel challenge program.

Dan participated in the 2012 and 2013 challenge program. He is recognized as one of three Illinois soybean growers achieving more than 80 bushels per acre. This year’s results broke his previous record by 15 bushels. Dan said he attributes his success to planting the latest in soybean seed genetics and keeping the plants healthy all season. He planted May 8 and selected a 3.4 maturity level variety. He applied a preplant application of potash and phosphorus and used 15-inch row spacing and a folio application of nitrogen, zinc, manganese, iron and sulfur. Dan said, “I use this program to help me evaluate the best management practices for my farm.”

••• This author is unknown, but he or she must have been a rancher or a farmer. “Remember folks, we do not use the kids to make the livestock better. We use the livestock to make the kids better.”

••• Answer to the question, “What two cities served as Illinois capital before Springfield?” Kaskaskia and Vandalia.

••• Love the sinner and hate the sin.

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

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Sports PC dominates DePue Smoode scores 32 points

By Dixie Schroeder

dschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com

GRANVILLE — The Putnam County Lady Panthers basketball team continued their winning ways Nov. 24 in their first home game of the season. They beat the DePue Lady Little Giants by a score of 72-10 The Panther offense was potent, stepping out to an 18-2 first quarter lead. Tori Smoode had 12 of the first quarter points in the contest. The Panthers then added another 23 points to DePue’s five to widen the lead and send both teams into the locker room at halftime with a score of 41-7.

In the second half, the Panthers added 28 points in the third quarter and three in the fourth to complete their scoring at 72. DePue was held scoreless in the third and added three points in the fourth to finish with their 10 points in the contest.

Leading scorer in the game was junior Smoode, who finished with 16 field goals at 32 points. Freshman Paige Veronda and sophomore Margaret Voss added 11 each in the winning contest.

For DePue, Mercedes Rios had four points.

The next home game for the Lady Panthers (5-0, TCC 1-0) will be Dec. 4 against Midland High School. Junior varsity starts at 6 p.m. while the varsity contest will start at about 7 p.m.

Photo contributed/Erebos Photography

The 2014-15 edition of the Putnam County/Hall wrestling co-op includes Joe Berg, Nick Bouxsein, Eric Cissell, Nate Diaz, Mario Flores, Ben Garland, Marco Gutierrez, James Hall, Jimmy Hewitt, Colin Holm, Daniel Jefferies, Nick Jefferies, Shane Kahounha, Evan Kiphart, Isaac Marquez, Charlie McCook, Luke McCook, Kendall Owens and Marco Uribe. Head coach is Jerry Kriewald. Junior varsity coach is Joe Rue, assistant coach Chris Quigley and manager Megan Keegan. Their next home contest is a triangular meet at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 19.

PC/Hall grapplers ready to go

By Ken Schroeder

kschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com

Shaw Media Service photo/Dan Dwyer

Putnam County’s Tori Smoode scored 32 points against the DePue Lady Little Giants on Nov. 24.

GRANVILLE — The wrestling season is just getting underway and Jerry Kriewald, coach of the Putnam County/Hall cooperative, is already seeing some bright spots and hopes for the endgame. With five returning seniors to help mentor five incoming freshmen, Kriewald sees a chance for the team to learn from each other and smooth out the edges.

“We’ve got a lot of returning veterans, but senior’s always a special year to make something happen,” Kriewald said. “We got James Hall, Mario Flores and Ben Garland seniors. Marco Gutierrez is getting off to a slow start but he’ll be fine in the long run. Last year he was the only all-conference kid I had.”

Nineteen athletes make up the roster this year, down quite a few from last year; but Kriewald is thinking quality over quantity this year. The Hall/PC team will face a tougher schedule this year by choice.

“I beefed it up. I definitely beefed up the schedule.

We got a 2A tournament in Metamora with three area Peoria schools for Dec. 20,” Kriewald said. “I took out the Seneca Tournament and added Riverdale which is a lot tougher. We’ve got dual meets with Ottawa Pirates and the Streator Bulldogs. I’m trying to get into an LP dual meet, because they’re in our regionals. We want to get better-seeded. It was really tough getting these guys seeded last year because they were criticizing us because we only wrestled 1A schools.”

Kriewald is looking at returning PC wrestlers to perform well and help newcomers achieve. Flores is just one of the keys to this year’s season. Right now, he feels good about the year.

“The only thing I’m going to have to worry about is the weight,” Flores said. “For the last two years, I wrestled at 126. This year, I’m trying to get down to 126 or 132 (a weight that’s light for a senior). You gotta do what you gotta do for the team.”

Garland, a returning senior from Lostant, is looking for a good year this year as well.

“I’ll wrestle at 160 before Christmas and 150 afterward. It’s going to be fun,” Garland said. “I think I’ve improved over the last couple of years. I’ve improved in escapes a lot.”

Another bright spot is incoming freshman Charlie McCook from Standard. While this will be his first year in the high school ring, he’s wrestled in Kriewald’s junior high program both years and brings enthusiasm into this season.

“He’s going to learn a lot this year and advance his technique, step it up a notch,” Kriewald said. “It’s going to be exciting to see how he does. By the time of his senior year, he’s going to be flying through everything. He’ll be state-recognized by his senior year.”

The PC/Hall grapplers will take it on the road Wednesday night when they travel to Newman to face Newman Central Catholic and Amboy starting at 5:30 p.m.

Panthers earn 3-2 record in tourney

By Dixie Schroeder

dschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com

KEWANEE — On Nov. 29, in the last game of the Wally Keller Invitational Tournament at Wethersfield High School, the Putnam County Panthers took on the Annawan Braves and won 52-43.

The first quarter had the Panthers outscoring the Braves 12-6. Christian Harris added six of the points in this quarter. In the second quarter.

Michael Miller caught fire with his three point shot and sank three buckets. Nick DiazDeLeon also added three field goals to take the lead to 31-21 at the half.

In the third quarter, the Panthers’ offense went cold as they were out shot by the Braves by seven points.

This gave the Braves their only lead of the game at 35-33. The Panthers then rallied, led by Austin Biagini’s hot foul shooting (6 for 6,) Harris and Alex Veverka each added three points while DiazDeLeon chipped in a field goal

bucket to put the game away with the final score of 52-43.

Leading the offense in the contest was DiazDeLeon with 13. Miller added 12 and Biagini shot nine points for the cause.

Putnam County 62, Midland 39 It was a strong defensive game in the first half of the Nov. 28 game when the Putnam County Panthers played the Midland Timberwolves in the first meeting of the season. The Panthers held the Timberwolves to zero points until 4:40 in the second quarter to lead at halftime 41-6.

The Panthers continued to dominate their Tri-County foe by adding 13 points in the third quarter and eight in the final quarter with the second half of the team playing to earn the final score of 62-39.

Despite playing only in the first half, Alec Veverka led all scorers with 21 points. He shot 63 percent in field goals. Nathan Mooberry added 11 points in the contest. The Panthers also had 15 offensive rebounds and 18

defensive rebounds.

Elmwood 60, Putnam County 44 In the game on Nov. 26, the Panthers took on the Elmwood High School Tigers. Plagued by cold scoring, the Panthers lost by a final score of 60-44.

First quarter saw the Panthers come out shooting but without much follow through, 22-8. The team warmed up more in the second quarter scoring a game high 16 points, but still was behind at the half 34-24.

Elmwood played a hard charging second half and fouled the Panthers constantly but they were unable to convert to scores. With the score 43-34 going into the fourth quarter, it would be the closest they would get.

The Tigers outscored the Panthers by seven points in the fourth quarter and ended the game with a loss to bring their tournament record to 1-2.

High scorer for the Panthers was Harris with 14 points. Veverka added 13 while DiazDeLeon had eight points.

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Shaw Media Service photo/Dan Dwyer

Putnam County’s Alec Veverka defends Bureau Valley’s Tommy Johnston in a game in the Wally Keller Invitational at Wethersfield High School on Nov. 24

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Boys From Page 7 PC 62, Wethersfield 54 The second game of the Wally Keller Invitational on Nov. 25, matched up the Panthers against the Wethersfield High School Flying Geese. With the Geese in foul trouble and the Panthers avoiding it, the final score tipped to the Panthers’ favor 62-54 in overtime.

The Panthers started out slow at the basket in the first quarter, with DiazDeLeon’s two baskets leading the charge. The first quarter score left the Panthers down by four points, 12-8.

The Panthers then got some hot shooting from Miller and outscored the Geese 15-13 in the second quarter to close the gap 25-23 in the Geese favor.

In the third quarter, both teams were neck to neck seeing a balanced scoring attack from the Panthers, with Veverka adding four and Miller dropping two three-point shots to tie the game at 36-36.

The fourth quarter again had both squads flying their offensive flags and scoring field goals like crazy. With each team scoring 14 points, this left the score tied at 50 and sent the game into overtime.

The Geese had spent their offense in the second half, while the Panthers had just warmed up. The Panthers made 10 of 12

free throws, added in with a field goal by DiazDeLeon to win the contest 62-54.

Leading the Panthers scoring attack was DiazDeLeon with 18 while Biagini added 15 and Miller 13.

Bureau Valley 68, PC 58 PC didn’t start off well against Bureau Valley in the first game of the week on Nov. 24, losing 68-58.

The Panthers came out hot initially in the first quarter, outscoring the Storm 19-9. Foul trouble then began to plague the team.

The Panthers’ offense also went cold during the last half of the second quarter, allowing scoring by the Storm in 11 consecutive possessions to give them the lead at halftime 33-27.

The Storm then opened up its offense in the third quarter with Tommy Johnston adding six field goals that opened up the lead to 15 points, 55-40 in the Storm’s favor. In the fourth quarter the Panthers were again outscored by five points to end the game with the final score of 68-58.

Leading scorers for the contest were the Panthers’ Veverka and the Storm’s Parker Neuhalfen with 24 each.

The next contest for the Panthers (3-2) will be an away game on Dec. 5 against the DePue Little Giants.

The only home game before the Christmas holidays will be Dec. 12 against Tri-County Conference foe Roanoke-Benson.

PCR photo/Ken Schroeder

PC/Hall wrestlers practice Freshman Charlie McCook (left) and senior Mario Flores square off during wrestling practice in the Putnam County High School Media Center. McCook and Flores have both been in the PC/Hall wrestling program since its beginning three years ago.

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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.

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Community

4-H SPIN clubs offer more learning

Annual HUMC Cookie Walk will be Dec. 6 HENNEPIN — The 18th annual Christmas Cookie Walk, sponsored by the Women on a Mission Group of the Hennepin United Methodist Church, will be at 8 a.m. Dec. 6 in the church fellowship hall. The church is located at the corner of Fifth and

Court streets in Hennepin.

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

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

the University of Illinois Extension Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall and Putnam counties, they are offering SPIN club opportunities in rocketry, robotics, fashion and outdoor adventures. SPIN clubs are led by volunteers who have a passion and want to share their knowledge with young people.

Positive youth development is the focus of all 4-H programs.

“The four essential elements of positive youth development are belonging, independence, generosity and mastery are advocated in our SPIN clubs,” Breanne Suarez, U of

I Extension’s Youth Development Educator, said. “Experiential learning is also key to making 4-H clubs successful.”

If you are interested in learning more about 4-H SPIN Clubs, you can visit the 4-H SPIN Club website at http://web.extension.illinois. edu/4hspin/index.cfm or call the University of Illinois Extension Main Office at 815-224-0889.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, contact 815-224-0889. University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.

Gifting Genealogy by Sandy Olson at BCGS

Three Christmas events planned in Magnolia MAGNOLIA — The village of Magnolia is preparing for the holidays in a big way with three events scheduled for December to get you into the Christmas spirit.

Santa Claus will be at the Magnolia Fire Department on Dec. 7. Starting at 1 p.m., children are welcome to enjoy a lunch of pizza, hot dogs, applesauce, juice and desserts.

Kids will also be able to play Bingo and take part in home crafts. Santa will arrive at 2 p.m. to talk with children and take photos. For additional information or to volunteer, contact Peggy at

Area youth have benefited for years from community-based 4-H clubs. In recent years, the University of Illinois Extension has begun offering a new format to 4-H programming. 4-H special interest (SPIN) clubs are a new way for youth to experience 4-H. SPIN Clubs allow kids with common interests or hobbies to meet as a club and share their special interest. Youth from across the state are venturing into SPIN clubs where they experience such things as jewelry making, gourmet cooking, filmmaking, photography and much, much more. Within

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The annual house and yard decorating contest will be held. Residents are encouraged to decorate their homes in anticipation of the holidays.

Judging will be conducted by last year’s winners on Dec. 21. For additional information, contact Kathy Jo at 815-830-6218.

Also on Dec. 21, there will be adult and children caroling around town to seniors and inbound citizens. Participants should gather at LJ’s Cafe at 2 p.m. to take part. For additional information, contact Laurie at 815257-7051.

PRINCETON — The Bureau County Genealogical Society will meet at 6 p.m. Dec. 4 at the society library for a combined November/December meeting to accommodate the holidays. The public is invited to attend this meeting and enjoy the free program presented by Sandy Olson of Sandwich entitled “Gifting Genealogy.” The speaker will present ideas for sharing family research, mementos and love of family history with one’s family through computer generated gift projects.

Over the last 20 years, Olson has created things as simple as Christ-

mas cards and poems to DVDs and family newsletters which are larger time-consuming projects. The audience is asked to come with thoughts of using some family memories or treasures and gain ideas of how to later gift them to family members in a creative way.

The meeting will start with a holiday social hour which everyone is encouraged to attend and support by bringing a finger food appetizer or dessert to share. Genealogy projects completed during the past year are also encouraged to be placed on display during the social time for others to view. The program will

begin following a brief business meeting at 7 p.m. to elect officers for the 2015 year.

The BCGS library at 629 S. Main St. in Princeton will close for a holiday vacation at the end of the day on Dec. 19 and not reopen until Jan. 2, 2015. Those needing to use the library during that two-week period may call to make an appointment at 815-879-3133 during the normal hours of operation from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday or at 815-303-7386 at other times. The library will be open for the first Saturdays on Dec. 6 and Jan. 3 during regular hours of operation.

IVCC to host manufacturing information session on Dec. 11 OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College will host an advanced manufacturing information session from 10 to 11 a.m. Dec. 11 in Room CTC 124 in the new Peter Miller

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Participants in the free session will learn about the skills local manufacturers are requiring and how IVCC’s Certified Production Technician

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PCES students go back in time HENNEPIN – The thirdgrade class of Putnam County Elementary School took a field trip to the LaSalle County Historical Museum and the Starved Rock Lock and Dam. The trip was funded by the Putnam County Educational Foundation.

At the museum, students were transported to the early days of the Illinois Valley. At the one-room schoolhouse, students got a taste of how pioneer children learned in class.

The rules and consequences were discussed. Some of the third-graders experienced what happened if work was not completed or if they acted up in class.

They even said the “Pledge of Allegiance” in the way pioneer children would have. At the end of the demonstration, third-graders put on a little play about the exploration of Father Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet. Some students were the Native Americans, fur traders, and one person got to portray Robert Cavelier de LaSalle.

After the school house, third-graders had to search out specific historical items by clues which were given.

The last stop at the museum was to see a real blacksmith

Photo contributed

Volunteers from the LaSalle County Historical Society and Museum welcomed Putnam County Elementary School third-graders to the old school house. shop. Third-grade students got to see how metal is turned into different objects which were needed during pioneer times.

The afternoon was spent at the Starved Rock Lock

and Dam. Here third-graders learned about the history and importance of the Illinois River. Students saw a video about the locking system and why it is needed on the Illinois River.

PCHS students attend annual youth leadership summit OGLESBY — Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-Channahon) hosted his third annual Youth Leadership Summit Nov. 7 at Illinois Valley Community College. High schools throughout the 16th district were invited to bring their school’s top student leaders to the event, including Putnam County High School.

“I want to thank all the schools that participated this year,” Kinzinger said.

“I had a blast hanging out with all the students from Putnam County. These students are tomorrow’s leaders, and after meeting them, I know we’re in good hands.”

Kinzinger impressed upon the students the role of kindness and compassion in leadership. Aside from Kinzinger, students also heard from Scott Altman, retired Navy Captain Test Pilot and former NASA astronaut, and

Carl Cannon, founder of the ELITE Youth Program and motivational speaker. Both of the speakers shared stories of adversity and relayed how overcoming these obstacles transformed them into the leaders they are today.

Kinzinger ended the day by talking about how everyone has different strengths and weaknesses. Leadership depends on how a person uses those strengths and weaknesses.

Quilters Guild meetings scheduled HENRY — The Marshall Putnam Quilters Guild will meet Dec. 10 at the Henry United Presbyterian Church, 511 Wirt St. in Henry. The meeting will be preceded by a quilter’s market from noon to 1 p.m.

The annual holiday potluck lunch will be followed by a brief meeting and then a program titled “Quick Gift Ideas”

presented by some of the members.

The next meetings are Jan. 14 and Feb. 11, 2015. These are workshops only with no formal meeting. The January workshop will be sewing of community service quilts and a demonstration of no hassle Y-seams. In February, the workshop is “Forty-one Stars,” presented

by Linda Sill.

The Marshall Putnam Quilters Guild meets the third Wednesday of the month, September through May, with all day workshops only in January and February. Workshops are from 9 a.m. to noon and meetings are 1 to 3 p.m. Dues are $15 per year. New members are always welcome and guests can attend a meeting for $3.

IIA Foundation offering scholarships BLOOMINGTON — Agriculture students and Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) members and their children may apply for college scholarships offered by the IAA Foundation, Illinois Farm Bureau’s charitable arm.

Seventy-four scholarships, ranging from $1,000 to $7,500 per year, will be awarded in total of $179,800 for the 20152016 school year.

Students may apply for

a variety of scholarships, including three IAA Foundation Top Scholarships, where winners will each receive $7,500 awards.

Another $7,500 award goes to the Illinois Farm Bureau Legacy of Leadership scholarship winner.

All applicants must be high school seniors accepted for enrollment or students already enrolled at an accredited college, university or community college. Scholarships are

awarded for exceptional academic ability, leadership and financial need.

Previous winners of an IAA Foundation scholarship are eligible to apply again.

A full listing of available scholarships, eligibility guidelines and application documents are available at the Foundation website, www.iaafoundation.org. Completed applications must be postmarked on or before Feb. 1, 2015.

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Menus Putnam County Schools

Helping others learn to grow OTTAWA — University of Illinois Extension, covering Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall and Putnam counties, is offering the 2015 master gardener training program at the LaSalle County Extension Office in Ottawa.

The program provides 60 hours of classroom instruction on horticulture related areas. The class will provide participants with the knowledge needed to become skilled master gardeners.

Master gardeners involve people in improving the quality of life by helping them find sound management practices for home and natural resources, by enhancing environments, by promoting well-being plant-people projects, and by contributing to a safe, abundant food supply through home fruit and vegetable production.

“Participants come from all walks of life. The common interest is gardening, indoors and outdoors. This is a great way to connect with others who have similar interests, and it is a way to give back to your community by doing something that you enjoy,” according to Paul Barrett, coordinator

of the program. “Many times we have city workers or community groups who sponsor a participant so they can be certified to help with special projects in those towns or for the groups.”

To register for the class, contact Barrett at the University of Illinois Extension Office located in Ottawa, by calling 815-433-0707.

You can request or pick up the training program application packet, which includes the application for the class and required background check information. The packets are available at the Extension offices located in Ottawa, Princeton, Henry and Oglesby (IVCC campus).

The completed application should be turned in to Barrett at the Ottawa Extension Office.

After the application is reviewed, applicants will be contacted for a short interview before being accepted into the program. The cost of the class is $250, which covers master gardener reference books, handouts and refreshments. If you need a reasonable accommodation, indicate when registering. The registration deadline is Jan. 16.

The classes will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at the LaSalle County Extension Office in Ottawa. Classes are scheduled as follows: Jan. 20, orientation; Jan. 27, botany; Feb. 3, lawns; Feb. 10, insects; Feb. 17, soils; Feb. 24, woody plants; March 3, annuals/ perennials; March 10, diseases; March 17, fruits; March 24, vegetables; March 31, IPM (Integrated Pest Management) and graduation.

Upon completion of the 60-hour master gardener training class, participants will be awarded a master gardener intern certificate. Master gardener mentors will be assigned to acquaint new master gardeners with approved projects for completing volunteer hours. Interns must volunteer 60 hours the first year. Upon completion of volunteer hours, interns become a certified master gardener. To maintain certified master gardener status, a minimum of 10 hours continuing education and 30 hours volunteer hours are required each year. The continuing education and approved projects are provided

Quilters Guild potluck on Dec. 4 PRINCETON — The Covered Bridge Quilters Guild will meet at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at the Evangelical Covenant Church, 24 N. Main St. in Princeton. Participants should enter through the front door just

off of Main Street.

The program is the annual Christmas potluck dinner. Members are asked to bring a dish to share and a table service for themselves. Drinks will be provided.

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through University of Illinois Extension. Community service projects are completed in communities across Extension’s service area.

“The program is open to all interested in Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall and Putnam counties as well as surrounding counties.

Online classes are also an option, but most prefer the socialization and learning from the experts and benefiting from the discussion,” Barrett said.

He urges those interested to sign up soon as possible since the class is only offered locally every other year.

For more information, call your local Extension office: Extension office at IVCC, 815 Orlando Smith Road, Oglesby, 815-2240889; Bureau County Extension Office, 850 Thompson St., Princeton, 815-875-2878; LaSalle County Extension Office, 1689 N. 31st Road, Ottawa, 815-433-0707; and Marshall-Putnam Extension Office, 509 Front St., Henry, 309-364-2356.

Breakfast Dec. 8 — French toast or cereal, fruit, juice, milk.

Dec. 9 — Breakfast quesadilla or cereal, fruit, juice, milk.

Dec. 10 — Scrambled eggs with toast or cereal, fruit, juice, milk.

Dec. 11 — Cereal and toast, fruit, Go-Gurt, juice, milk.

Dec. 12 — Whole grain cinnamon roll or cereal, yogurt cup, fruit, juice, milk.

Lunch Dec. 8 — Chicken strips, baked beans, veggie sticks, mixed fruit, milk.

Dec. 9 — Sub sandwich on whole grain bun, pickles, green beans, mandarin oranges, milk.

Dec. 10 — Corn dog nuggets, tri-tator, apple, yogurt cup, milk.

Dec. 11 — Junior high/high school — Salad bar; elementary/primary — Cheeseburger on bun, banana, pretzels, milk.

Dec. 12 — Cheese-stuffed breadsticks with marinara sauce, corn, applesauce, sherbet, milk.

Putnam County Community Center Dec. 8 – Chicken tenders, wedge potatoes, green beans.

Dec. 9 – Baked spaghetti, salad, bread and butter, dessert.

Dec. 10 – Baked spaghetti, salad, bread and butter, dessert.

Dec. 11 – BBQ on bun, coleslaw, chips, dessert.

Dec. 12 – BBQ on bun, coleslaw, chips, dessert.

Suggested donation per meal is $5. Call 815-3392711 to make reservations at least 24 hours in advance.

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Saturday, December 13th 8 Am until sold out

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999 • Legal Notices TAX LEVY STATEMENT The tax levy reflects our school district’s intent to continue fiscal responsibility to the Putnam County taxpayers while maintaining the best possible educational opportunities for our students.

The Truth in Taxation hearing must be held, even though we do not anticipate any significant changes in your taxes. The district tax levy appears to request a large increase, but our district needs to make this levy request to maximize the actual levy extension. Without the enterprise zone tax exemptions, the levy request is greater than the actual extension, thus creating the need for the hearing. If you have questions regarding the Putnam County C.U.S.D. 535 Tax Levy, please contact the district office at 815-8822800, Extension 5.

Published in the Putnam County Record Dec. 3, 2014.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY - HENNEPIN, ILLINOIS THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA ) THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE ) FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF ) CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST ) 2005-50CB, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH ) CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-50CB ) PLAINTIFF ) VS. ) SCOTT A. BRECHTEL, CATHERINE ) F. BRECHTEL, LAKE THUNDERBIRD ) ASSOCIATION, JANE DOE, CURRENT ) SPOUSE OR CIVIL UNION PARTNER, IF ) ANY, OF SCOTT A. BRECHTEL, JOHN DOE, ) CURRENT SPOUSE OR CIVIL UNION ) PARTNER, IF ANY, OF CATHERINE F. ) BRECHTEL, UNKNOWN OWNERS, ) GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD ) CLAIMANTS. ) DEFENDANTS ) 14 CH 11 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION AS TO UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to: Jane Doe, Current Spouse or Civil Union Partner, if any of Scott A. Brechtel, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled action, that a Complaint for Foreclosure and Other Relief has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Putnam County, by said Plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of certain mortgages conveying the premises legally described

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as follows: LOT 508 IN PLAT NO. 3 OF LAKE THUNDERBIRD WOODS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 178, ON APRIL 3, 1970, SITUATED IN PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS, TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT OVER AND UPON THAT PORTION OF LOT 509 IN PLAT NO. 3 OF LAKE THUNDERBIRD WOODS UPON WHICH AN EXISTING DOCK AND BOARDWALK IS CONSTRUCTED, AND FURTHER GRANTING EXCLUSIVE USE AND ENJOYMENT OF SUCH EXISTING DOCK AND BOARDWALK ALONG WITH THE RIGHT TO PERFORM REGULAR AND NECESSARY REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE THEREON FOR SO LONG AS THE EXISTING DOCK AND BOARDWALK MAY EXIST AND REMAINS IN ITS PRESENT LOCATION, PURSUANT TO AN EASEMENT DATED DECEMBER 1, 2000, AND RECORDED MARCH 6, 2001, IN MICROFILM ROLL 78 AT PAGE 1351 AS DOCUMENT NO. 01-2117 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N.: 03-00-069-310 COMMON ADDRESS: 28 Magnolia Drive, Putnam, IL 61560 And which mortgages were made by Scott A. Brechtel and Catherine F. Brechtel, as Mortgagor(s); and given to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Quicken Loans Inc. as Mortgagee; to wit: that certain “Mortgage” dated August 3, 2005, and recorded as Document No.05878, that Summons was duly issued out of said court against you as provided by law, and that the said Complaint is now pending for foreclosure of said mortgages and for other relief.

Now, therefore, unless you Jane Doe, Current Spouse or Civil Union Partner, if any of Scott A. Brechtel, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, file your Appearance and Answer to the Complaint in said action in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Putnam County, Chancery Division, on or before December 12, 2014, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer for relief in said Complaint.

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Zeeshan S. Pervaiz - 6290442 Kluever & Platt, LLC 65 E. Wacker Place, Ste. 2300 Chicago, Illinois 60601 (312) 201 6679 Attorney No. 06187248 Our File #: RMSF.0032 I633655 Published in the Putnam County Record Nov. 19, 26 and Dec. 3, 2014.

Street, Granville, IL 61326.

Property Index Number: 02-00-080-290 The Petitioners seeks a variance from the terms of the Zoning Ordinance to allow the Petitioners to construct an addition to their existing garage 3 feet from the East line of the property in an area reserved as a side yard.

All persons desiring to appear and be heard with regard to the Petition may appear at the time and place stated herein.

Given at Granville, Illinois this 3rd day of November 2014.

VILLAGE OF GRANVILLE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS STEVE HAUN - CHAIRMAN ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OF THE VILLAGE OF GRANVILLE, PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Published in the Putnam County Record Dec. 3, 2014.

Notice is hereby given as follows: 1. That a Petition to Levy an Annual Maintenance Assessment, the Financial Report of the Commissioners of the Hennepin Drainage and Levee District, covering the period of October 1, 2013, to and including September 30, 2014, and Annual Maintenance Assessment Roll have been filed with the Circuit Clerk of Putnam County, Illinois. The authority sought from the Court is to levy the annual maintenance assessment in the total amount of $50,963.67 for 2014.

2. Hearing on the above referenced Petition and Financial Report will be held by the Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit of Putnam County, Illinois, at the Circuit Courtroom in the Courthouse in Hennepin, Illinois on December 18, 2014 at 9:30 a.m., at which time and place objections thereto, if any, will be heard.

Dated: November 18, 2014.

Ryan J. Anderson, Attorney for District Commissioners Cathy J. Oliveri, Clerk of the Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit of Putnam County, Illinois Ryan J. Anderson Attorney for Commissioners Reg. # 06288950 611 Second Street, P.O. Box 174 Henry, IL 61537 (309) 364-2354 FAX (309) 364-9340 Published in the Putnam County Record Nov. 26

LEGAL PUBLICATION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS, VILLAGE OF GRANVILLE, PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS TAKE NOTICE that the ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OF THE VILLAGE OF GRANVILLE, Putnam County, Illinois will conduct a public hearing at 9:00 a.m. on the 6th day of December, 2014 at 316 South McCoy Street, Granville, Illinois to consider the Petition of Randy and Laurie Borio, seeking a variance from the terms of the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Granville, Putnam County, Illinois, as it pertains to the following described real estate, to wit: LOT THREE (3) IN BLOCK FOUR (4) IN LINCOLNSHIRE SUBDIVISION 1, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED APRIL 18, 1968, IN VOLUME 3 OF PLATS, PAGE 136, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF PUTNAM AND STATE OF ILLINOIS, which has a street address of 1134 E. Main

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS RE:HENNEPIN DRAINAGE AND ) LEVEE DISTRICT IN THE COUNTY ) OF PUTNAM AND STATE OF ) ILLINOIS ) No. 64-MR-72 DRAINAGE NOTICE To: Owners of Record of Hennepin Drainage and Levee District

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CERTIFICATE AND LEVY FOR CURRENT YEAR FOR THE MAGNOLIA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT TO: THE COUNTY CLERK, PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS The undersigned, Mark A. Ahlers, President, and Steven Ringenberg, Secretary, hereby certify that they are the President and Secretary, respectively, of the Board of Trustees of the MAGNOLIA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT of Putnam, Marshall and LaSalle Counties, in the State of Illinois, and that the Board of Trustees of said FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT has levied upon all the taxable property within the Corporate limits of said MAGNOLIA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, subject to the taxation for the year A.D. 2014, the total sum of $65,100.00 for the following specific purposes mentioned in the Appropriation Ordinance of said MAGNOLIA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, and in the respective sums as follows: AMOUNT OF APPROPRIATION AND LEVY Amount Amount Appropriated Levied For purchase of aux. fire fighting equip. $4,000.00 $4,000.00 For purchase of new equipment 75,950.00 8,500.00 For repair of fire equipment 3,000.00 3,000.00 For maintenance of fire house 4,000.00 4,000.00 For expenses of board of trustees 400.00 400.00 For legal services of the district 800.00 800.00 For liability insurance on fire trucks 5,600.00 5,600.00 For liability insurance on fire station 2,600.00 2,600.00 For insurance under Workmans Comp Act 2,000.00 2,000.00 For contingencies 2,700.00 2,700.00 For fuel for fire truck 2,000.00 2,000.00 For utilities 3,500.00 3,500.00 For ambulance 32,000.00 32,000.00 TOTAL LEVY $71,100.00 by an ordinance entitled “Tax Levy Ordinance”, passed November 10, 2014, a certificate copy of which is attached hereto and filed herewith.

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3/ 5 $

24oz

Creamette Spaghetti and All Assorted Pasta $ 1#

Progresso Canned Soups 19oz

Hellmans Mayonaise

10/ 10

10/$10 3.39

$

30oz

C O Our Family Sugar U P O 4# N Limit Two With Coupon and $15 Order

$

1.59

MEAT SPECIALS

Johnsonville Brats, 19oz ..................................... $3.99 Black Angus Boneless New York Strips, lb ........ $7.99 Lean Pork Butt Roast, lb .................................... $2.29 Fresh Whole Chickens, lb .................................. $1.89 Fresh Whole Pork Tenderloins, lb ...................... $3.99 Farmland Sliced Bacon, lb ...................................... 2/$9 Rosa’s Whole Bone-in Hams, lb ........................ $3.39

FROZEN FOOD

Blue Bunny Ice Cream Pails, Gallon ................... $4.99 Our Family Whipped Toppings, 8oz ...................... .89¢ Banquet TV Dinners, Each .................................. 10/$9 New York Garlic Toast With Cheese, All............... 2/$5

DAIRY

Our Family Cream Cheese Bars, 8oz ................. $1.19 Our Family Ricotta Cheese, 15oz ......................... 2/$4 Country Crock Margarine, 45oz ............................ 2/$7 Florida Natural Orange Juice, 59oz ........................ 2/6 Our Family Sour Cream, 24oz .............................. 2/$5

BAKERY

Fresh Baked French Bread, Each ....................... $1.99 Fresh Baked Dutch Apple Pies, Each ................. $4.99

SEAFOOD SHOPPE

Our Family Catfish Fillets, 12oz ......................... $4.59 Seafood Sensation 61-70ct Cooked Shrimp, lb ... $13.99 Go to hennepinfoodmart.com for great savings!!!!

Looking for a fun night out?

PCCC December 2014 Calendar Tuesday

Wednesday

2nd- 12:30 Christmas Pictionary 9th- 9:30 Site Council Meeting Contact us:

Address: 128 First St., Box 208, Standard, IL 61363 Phone: 815-339-2711 or 800-757-4579 website: www.pcaservices.org Fax: 815-339-6071 e-mail: pcaservices@yahoo.com

9th-10-11:00 Blood Pressure 9th-12:30 Card Party 16th-12:30 Card Party rd

23 - 11:30 December Birthday Party

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24 - Closed for Christmas Eve 31st-Closed for New Year’s Eve

Thursday

Join us for a relaxing night of

Friday

4th- 12:30 Music Therapy w/ Michele 11th- 10:30 PCHS Christmas Choir 12:30 Fun w/ Luann th

TRAY PAK BONELESS

18 - 12:30 Christmas Party & $5 Unisex Gift Exchange. Entertainment

by Katie Roy & students

painting, wine tasting and

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5 - 6:00 Wine & Painting Night

hors d’oeuvres!

Fri. Dec. 5 @ 6:00 PM

26th- Center closed

Cost: $30 per person We have a limited number of spots so call by Dec. 2 to

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25 - Closed, Merry Christmas!

reserve yours!

(815)339-2711

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30 -12:30 Social Hour

Medicare Open Enrollment October 15th - December 7th 2014 This is the time when all people with Medicare are encouraged to review their current health and prescription drug coverage. For assistance, make an appointment with Sherry or Gwen 815-339-2711.

Drawing Winners for November $50 – Joan Augustine $25 – Pat Piccinelli $10 – Jay Komater Congratulations winners! The next drawing will be held on December 12th. We sincerely appreciate everyone’s support!

THANK YOU! The staff of PCCC would like to thank all the volunteers & participants who made our Vendor Fair a huge success. A special thanks to all who donated funds, time and supplies for the Homemade Ravs. We are already looking forward to next year!

THANK YOU for your generous donations!

Linda Bean Sandy Tarr Beverley Lapuh

Joyce Johnson McNabb United Methodist Church Darrell & Jeanne Alleman

IN MEMORY OF

Bill Tonarelli— Ed Lapuh

Lending Closet

Thank you to all of the people who have helped stock our lending closet! We have MANY items ready to lend out free of charge to any age.

Call 815-339-2711 to learn more.