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Andersen enters not guilty plea Standard man says he’s not guilty of concealing the homicidal death of Deborah K. Dewey By Goldie Rapp
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Clifford Andersen
HENNEPIN — The Standard man charged with concealment of the homicidal death of Deborah K. Dewey entered into a not guilty plea in Putnam County Court on Nov. 29.
Clifford A. Andersen Jr., 66, who is also Dewey’s brother-in-law, went before Circuit Judge Michael McCusky with his attorney, Drew Parker of Parker & Parker Attorneys at Law of Peoria. There he waived his request for a speedy trial and instead called for a jury trial to be set for 9 a.m. May 8.
The plea came a day after the Putnam County grand jury returned an indictment charging Andersen with concealment of a homicidal death, a Class 3 felony. On Nov. 29, Andersen appeared in court wearing a Peoria County Jail black and white jumpsuit, where
he’s being held for logistical reasons. Andersen used a metal walker to get around and was allowed to kiss and hug his wife, son and four other people there to witness his court proceeding.
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Agricultural easement programs combined By Dave Cook
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Magnolia’s Kathi Brooker tried on jewelry made from vintage silverware at the ninth annual IVCC Holiday Craft Fair on Nov. 30. The fair featured items from more than 30 vendors.
One man — 24 deer
Accident rate results in becoming a regular at the body shop By Dave Cook
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HENNEPIN — Anyone with a driver’s license has seen, narrowly missed or unfortunately hit a deer while traveling our area roads. One area man, however, has accumulated a larger than normal tally of deer collisions. Quentin Buffington, 44, of Hennepin has been a licensed driver since he was 16. In those 28 years, Vol. 149 No. 15
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he’s hit or been hit by 24 deer. “I’ve hit 24, but I’ve successfully avoided far more, probably hundreds,” Buffington said. Saying he’s hit or been hit at all times of day and night, on all types of roads and in several different vehicles, there are no indications he could provide that would show a common link between the accidents. While the average cost of a deer collision is approximately $4,000, Buffington’s most damaging hit resulted in $8,000 of damage to the Lincoln he was driving at the time.
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Pictured is one of the three dents caused during Quentin Buffington’s most recent deer collision. The deer first struck the front fender causing a small dent, then it left a larger dent in the door and it finished the damage at the rear quarter panel which received the most damage.
PRINCETON — The USDA recently announced program changes which will assist farmers with conservation easement options. When agricultural land is threatened by community development or is marginal acreage which frequently floods, a conservation easement might be an appealing solution. Dave Hyatt, state easement coordinator for the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), said there were multiple easement programs in the 2008 Farm Bill which have now been combined under one program as part of the 2014 Farm Bill. The Agriculture Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) has replaced the Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP), the Farm and Ranchland Protection Program (FRPP) and the Grassland Reserve Program (GRP). ACEP has two parts — working Agricultural Land Easements (ALE) and Wetlands Reserve Easements (WRE). Hyatt said, “The WRE is very similar to the previous WRP. Under the WRE we purchase an easement on what typically is marginal crop land that is wet and floods frequently and is generally not an economically-viable farming option. We’re purchasing a handful of rights on the property, mainly to cease production and restore it back to wetland.” The wetlands help meet the goals of the Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy which aims to reduce the amount of harmful nutrients entering our waterways and also helps increase important wildlife habitat. Erika Luft, NRCS district conservationist for Bureau, Marshall, Putnam and Stark counties said there has been some local land developed into conserved wetlands, but since the ACEP program has a 20-acre minimum easement requirement, the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) may be a better approach. Luft said, “This area falls into a CRP eligible watershed with the Illinois River. We’ve typically had a little more interest in that route with restoring smaller pieces of land that stay wet. Those little pieces can enter
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Andersen is still in custody on a $750,000 bond, with 10 percent to apply — meaning Andersen would have to post $75,000 to be released from jail. Andersen’s felony charge carries a two to five year prison sentence with one year parole and a maximum fine of $25,000 in court costs. However on Tuesday, Putnam County State’s Attorney Christina Judd-Mennie said this is not a mandatory sentence and that probation is available for up to 30 months.
Deer From Page 1 “The most I’ve ever hit with one vehicle was five with my Subaru, including three in one year.” he said. His most recent accident occurred on Interstate 180 while driving his truck. The deer collided with the front fender, then the driver’s side door and finished the damage with a dent in the rear quarter panel. This was the third time the truck has been sent to the Fender Menders body shop in Peru. Owner Michael Supan said deer accidents are becoming more frequent and happen year around. Supan said, “There’s also a lot more of them happening in town; there was even one in down-
A preliminary conference date was also set by McCusky for 2 p.m. April 27 in Putnam County Court. As previously reported, Dewey was reported missing on Aug. 22, and her body was uncovered from a shallow grave in Standard, only a couple blocks from Andersen’s home on Sept. 12. Andersen first appeared in court on Sept. 15 where statements were read that he allegedly knew Dewey had died by homicidal means. He had allegedly taken her body, wrapped it in a blanket and tarp, secured it with rope and duct tape, and buried it in a shallow grave. town LaSalle and another in Oglesby.” Preventive measures have been attempted, but deer whistles caused a strange reaction, with Buffington saying, “I’ve tried them, but they made the deer run around in circles in the middle of the road.” He’s not a hunter, but Buffington said there have been years when he’s killed more deer than some of the hunters he knows, although he’s never processed any. When asked to provide advice on avoiding deer in the roadway he said, “Pay attention. It’s not always the deer you see that you hit, it’s often the second or third that gets you. To drive in this area is like driving through a gauntlet.”
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Putnam County Food Pantry prepares for Christmas 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 29th year the pantry has sponsored the basket project. The baskets contain food and gifts for the children and senior citizens. Included are items for a full Christmas dinner, breakfast and pizza for Christmas Eve. So far this year, there have been basket requests from more than 100 families. The baskets will be distributed on Saturday morning, from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Dec. 17. To support the Basket Project, cash and food donations continue to be needed. Products such as coffee, hot choco-
late, drinks, Jell-O, canned fruit, easy to 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 products may be left at any of the county banks, the Putnam County grocery stores or at the food pantry. Throughout the years, the Putnam County community has been tremendously supportive of the on-going work of the food pantry and the Christmas Basket Project. The Putnam County Food Pantry Board sends its thanks and wishes for a happy holiday and a new year of peace to the people of Putnam County.
Easing From Page 1 into a CRP contract without an easement.” CRP is a land conservation program administered by the Farm Service Agency (FSA). In exchange for a yearly payment, farmers enrolled in the program agree to remove environmentally-sensitive land from production. According to the FSA website, contracts for land enrolled are 10-15 years in length. The long-term goal is to restore land to help improve water quality, prevent erosion and reduce loss of wild habitat. Hyatt then described the other part of ACEP, saying, “The non-wetland side is ALE which basically rolls together the grass and ranchland programs. Under the ALE. we’re purchasing easements for the right for any future development in order to try and stem suburbia
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OGLESBY — The period for filing nomination petitions for the April Illinois Valley Community College Board of Trustees election is Dec. 12-19. Nominations will be accepted from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, Dec. 12-16, and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19, in the president’s office, Room C-301. Tuesday, Dec. 27, is the last day to file an objection to any nominating petition for the April 4 consolidated board election for LaSalle, Bureau, Putnam, Marshall, Grundy, Livingston, Lee and DeKalb. IVCC is closed Dec. 22 through Jan. 2. Any person wishing to file an objection between Dec. 20-27 can contact board secretary Jeanne Hayden at jeanne_hayden@ ivcc.edu.
and metro areas from encroaching on farm land.” He said the land is still allowed to be a working farm, which can mean crop production, cattle, hogs or grazing, but that it’s unique in that a farmer “doesn’t just come in and sign up;” the land has to be supported by an entity willing to sponsor it, such as a farmland conservation group or county, and they will identify landowners who may be interested. “The main eligibility is that it’s prime farmland. We’re trying to maintain agricultural viability and take away pressure those landowners might be feeling to sell to development interests. We’re actually buying the development interest, so it will remain in production. It’s typically generational people who may have inherited land and may not be interested in farming,” Hyatt said. For more information on the new programs and rule changes visit www.il.nrcs.usda.gov or www.fsa.usda.gov/ programs-and-services/conservation-programs/index.
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ICGA elects new officers, board members NORMAL — Justin Durdan, a farmer from Utica, has been elected president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association (ICGA) for 2016-17 at its re-organizational meeting, which was held late November, immediately following the organization’s annual meeting. Durdan has served on the ICGA Board for five years, most recently as vice president. He will continue his role as District 5 Director for the duration of his term as president, serving members in Grundy, Kankakee, LaSalle and Livingston Counties. Joining Durdan in leadership roles are Vice President Aron Carlson of Winnebago, Treasurer Grant Noland of Decatur, and Secretary Mike Homerding of Plainfield. The Exports Committee will be led by Chairman Bill Leigh of Minonk and Vice Chairman Randy DeSutter of Woodhull. Elected to lead the Industrial Committee were Ted Mottaz of Elmwood and Vice Chairman Marty Marr of Jacksonville. Grassroots Committee leadership for the coming year are Chairman Jeff Jarboe of Loda and Vice Chairman Don Guinnip of Marshall. ICGA members elected two new directors in this cycle. For District 7, Bill Christ of Metamora will represent farmers in DeWitt,
Macon, McLean, Moultrie, Piatt and Woodford counties. And for District 13, Matt Rush from Fairfield will represent farmers in Clay, Edwards, Jefferson, Lawrence, Marion, Richland, Wabash, Wayne and White counties. Three directors were re-elected and will continue in their positions as directors. They are Mike Homerding for District 1, Bill Leigh for District 4, and Marty Marr for District 10. Dennis Green of Lawrenceville will serve as interlocking director with the Illinois Farm Bureau. Newly-elected at-large directors include Grant Noland of Decatur and Dave Rylander of Victoria. Illinois Corn Growers Association is a statebased organization that represents the interests of corn farmers in Illinois, including by maintaining a high profile on issues in Washington, DC, and Springfield. They aim to create and maintain opportunities for Illinois corn farmers to capture more value for their product. In order to fulfill this mission, the organization conducts governmental affairs activities at all levels, market development projects, and educational and member service programs. For further information regarding their work and involvement, visit their website www.ilcorn.org.
Putnam County Republican Central Committee to host Christmas party Dec. 11 in Hennepin HENNEPIN — The Putnam County Republican Central Committee will host its annual Christmas party, set for 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, at the Waterfront Tavern in Hennepin. Dinner, which includes chicken, pasta, salad and dessert, is set for 5 p.m. The cost is $25. Speakers for the event
will be local/state candidates or their representatives. As in past years, the Putnam County Republican Central Committee asks everyone to bring a new, unwrapped gift for a child to the event — toys, games, etc. The donated item will be given to the Putnam County Food Pantry. Those wishing to attend
are asked to RSVP to one of the following committee members by Wednesday, Dec. 7: Alma Toedter at 815-339-6261, Trudy Sandberg at 815-882-2579 or Jim Gibson at 815-9257481. The committee invites everyone to join them for an evening of good food, door prizes, political insight and holiday cheer.
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Fifth warmest November and second warmest fall CHAMPAIGN — November 2016 was the fifth warmest November on record for Illinois, according to Illinois State Climatologist Jim Angel, Illinois State Water Survey, University of Illinois. The statewide average temperature in November was 47.4 degrees, 4.9 degrees above normal. The warmest November in Illinois was in 2001 with an average of 49.9 degrees. This year also had the second warmest fall (September, October and
Gina Czubachowski, executive administrative assistant for the Economic Development Corporation of North Central Illinois (EDCNCI), was recently awarded an Ameren scholarship for professional economic development education. The scholarship was provided for the 48th annual accredited Illinois Basic Economic Development Course held in Naperville. The course is the second oldest training program for Professional Economic Developers in the nation, and is accredited by the International Economic Development Council. Co-sponsors are Ameren, Nicor Gas, ComEd, Hoosier Energy, Illinois Economic Developers Association and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
“We are proud to sponsor the Illinois BEDC program,” said Mike Kearney, Ameren director of economic development, “and pleased to offer training scholarships to Gina and other professionals.” Czubachowski is administrative assistant to Ivan Baker, CEO of the newly-formed EDCNCI. The EDCNCI organization is a three-county regional public-private partnership specifically dedicated to expanding marketing efforts for new jobs and new capital investment serving the citizens of Bureau, LaSalle and Putnam counties. “Gina’s education credentials in professional and economic development are important, as our EDCNCI team works with other professionals to reach marketing goals for our region,” said Baker.
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PRINCETON — Julia Frederick, 100 years young, died Monday, Nov. 28, 2016, at Liberty Village in Princeton. Julia was born Feb. 22, 1916, in Granville Township to Joseph and Martha (Wagner) Maheur. She married Ernest Frederick on Feb. 22, 1941. She attended the Gehm School north of Granville. Julia was a homemaker and farmed along side her husband, Ernest. Julia was a longtime member of County Line Church and Julia Frederick the Elizabeth Circle. Survivors include one son, Edwin Frederick of rural Peru; one daughter, Eleanor (James) Miller of Princeton; two grandchildren, Pam Stout of Hennepin and James (Karen) Miller Jr. of Princeton; two great- grandchildren, Matthew Miller and Jacqueline Miller; and one greatgreat grandson, Waylon Seidel. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, four sisters and one brother. Services were held Friday, Dec. 2, at Immanuel Lutheran Church (County Line) with the Rev. William Callister officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Tonica. Visitation was held prior to the services in the church. Contributions may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church or the donor’s choice. Pallbearers were James Miller Jr., Pamela Stout, Matthew Miller, Jacqueline Miller, Larry Stillwell, Alex Chung and Bill Immel. The Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel in Granville will be assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences maybe made to her family at www.dcfunerals. com.
NAPLES, Fla. — Victorina T. Carpenter, 97, of Naples, Fla., passed away Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, at North Collier Florida Hospital. A resident of Virginia for 50 years, she resided at Lake of the Woods for 15 years before moving permanently to Florida in 1995. Vicki was born April 13, 1919, in Mark, Ill., a daughter of the late Joseph and Albina (Bettochi) Tulini. She graduated from Hopkins High School in 1937. She moved to Washington, D.C., Vicki Carpenter during World War II where she met her future husband, William “Bill” Carpenter. Her career was spent working as an administrative officer for the Atomic Energy Commission in Washington, D.C., for more than 35 before retiring at the age of 62. Vicki has been known to say that “there was a time where everybody in Washington, D.C., knew who Vicki Carpenter was.” Vicki loved to entertain and ride their pontoon boat around the lake at Lake of the Woods. Vicki was an avid golfer who in her lifetime made three hole-in-ones. She also enjoyed fitness and teaching an aerobics class at Bentley Village. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, William W. Carpenter; a brother, Deno Tulini; and a sister, Margaret Bonucchi. She is survived by many loving nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, at the Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel in Granville, where a rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Granville. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Granville. Expressions of sympathy in the form of memorial contributions may be directed for Masses or to the charity of GRANVILLE — Rhianin Kaye Wallace, 23, of Granville one’s choice. died Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016, at OSF St. Francis MediOnline condolences maybe offered by visiting www. cal Center in Peoria. ShikanyFuneralHome.com. Rhianin was born Jan. 5, 1993, in Princeton to Timothy Michael Wallace and Rhonda Kaye (Teel) Burden. She attended Putnam County High School. Rhianin is survived by her parents, Rhonda (Jim) BurMAGNOLIA — John A. “Jack” Kays, 85, of Magnolia den of Granville and Timothy Wallace of Granville; two sisters, Rhiley Wallace of Hennepin and Rhikki Wallace died Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, at OSF St. Francis Medical of LaSalle; her paternal grandmother, Regina Wallace of Center in Peoria. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at the MagSterling Heights, Mich.; and her maternal grandmother, nolia Methodist Church in Magnolia. Patricia Teel of Princeton. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, at the She was preceded in death by her two sisters, Rhonni Kaye Wallace in 1996 and Rhandi Kaye Wallace in 2004; Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel in Granville and from 10 to her paternal grandfather, Don Wallace; and her maternal 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. grandfather, Charles Teel. There will be no service. Cremation rites have been accorded. Contributions may be directed to the Make a Wish Foundation. The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation The Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel in Granville is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made to her (SRCCF) is announcing the creation of the Carol and Dick Janko Scholarship for promising entrepreneurs. The scholfamily at www.dcfunerals.com. arship, initially established with a $50,000 gift, will be awarded to high school and/or college graduates from LaSalle, Bureau, Livingston and Putnam counties wishing to further GRANVILLE — Charles Henry Loebach, 89, of Gran- their education to become local entrepreneurs. This scholarship truly represents Dick and Carol Janko’s ville died Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, at his residence with his lifelong commitment to youth, education and economic loving family by his side. development, and will offer significant financial opportuniA Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Granville ties to the recipients. As a gesture of love, honor and respect, Dick and Carol with Fr. Patrick DeMeulemeester officiating. Burial will Janko’s children will match every donation made to the be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Granville. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. scholarship, dollar for dollar. They do so as a tribute to their 7, at the Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel in Granville. A parents and the community. The SRCCF opened its doors in October 2015, and is the rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. by members of Sacred newest community foundation in the state of Illinois. Heart Holy Name and Knights of Columbus. AdditionGoverned by a 13-member board of directors from al visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday at the throughout LaSalle, Bureau and Putnam counties, the founfuneral home.
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Illinois home prices show gains in October, sales decline SPRINGFIELD — A drop in the number of homes on the market and a typical seasonal slowdown helped drive Illinois home sales lower in October, even as median home prices continued to post solid annual gains, according to Illinois REALTORS. Statewide home sales (including single-family homes and condominiums) in October 2016 totaled 12,469 homes sold, down 5.4 percent from 13,186 in October 2015. The statewide median price in October was $179,000, up 6.9 percent from October 2015 when the median price was $167,500. The median is a typical market price where half the homes sold for more and half sold for less. “While sales were softer in October on an annual basis, much of this can be attributed to a typical seasonal slowdown and the chronically low number of homes on the market.” said Illinois REALTORS President Doug Carpenter of Mokena, managing broker of Coldwell Banker Honig-Bell in Orland Hills. “Given the relatively short time it is taking on average to sell a home, strong market demand might work to a seller’s advantage as we start to close out the year,” he said. The time it took to sell a home in October averaged 60 days, down from 69 days a year ago. Available housing inventory totaled 61,837 homes for sale, a 14.7 percent decline from October 2015 when there were 72,495 homes on the market. The monthly average commitment rate for a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage was 3.47 percent in October 2016, an increase from 3.46 percent the previous month, according to the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. In October 2015, it averaged 3.78 percent. According to the data, 32 Illinois counties reported sales gains for October 2016 over previous-year numbers, including Champaign County, up 17.9 percent with 184 units sold; Kane County, up 6.8 percent with 593 units sold; and Sangamon County, up 1.5 percent with 263 units sold. Fifty counties showed year-overyear median price increases including St. Clair County, up 20.9 percent to $133,000; Will County, up 10.3 percent to $199,900; and Cook County, up 10 percent to $220,000. Find Illinois housing stats, data and the University of Illinois REAL forecast at www.illinoisrealtors.org/ marketstats.
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Thoughts for the season I’m not sure when the first Christmas carol hit my ears this year, but I remember sighing and thinking ... “Here we go.” Those early Christmas carols always mean the start of the holiday season, primarily since we begin hearing them right after the Halloween costumes are taken to the basement and the leftover Halloween candy has been pushed to the back of Terri Simon the pantry shelves. COMMENTARY From a personal perspective the push to get Christmas underway early offends me, for Thanksgiving always seems to get lost in the shuffle, however from a retail point of view, I understand. I’m not angry about rushing the season; it’s just a personal issue that creates kind of an empty feeling inside of me — one that continues to eat at me throughout the season. Why an empty feeling? You see, I grew up like most everyone of you did too — in a place in time that was a whole lot different than it is today. I miss those moments, and more importantly, I miss the people who shared those moments with me. The memories of those long ago times are now priceless, and quite frankly, I believe those recollections from yesteryear are what tug at my heartstrings when I hear those old familiar Christmas carols at every corner, every store, every radio station, every TV commercial and more. It leaves me feeling rather troubled and confused, since I know this glorious season should represent so much more. In a nutshell, I love what is ... I miss what was. You know, the words, “Reason for the Season,” are very true; we clearly should keep those thoughts in our heart during this busy season. The holiday hoopla is fun and festive with all the glitz and glamour of a splendid Christmas ... But I think we have to be cognizant of those who struggle during this time of the year. My inward struggles are petty, compared to the strife of others. I know people who are so isolated, their Christmas will be spent like every other day — alone in front of the TV with no human contact at all. I know families who struggle to keep everyone fed, clothed and warm — not to mention the added anxiety of creating Christmas for those too young to understand any different. I know those who are undergoing medical issues, as they wonder if this will be the last time they see their tree light up and the last time they will deliver that special gift to someone they love ... inwardly hoping that gift — if it is the final one — will help the recipient remember. I know people who will kick caution to the wind, spend money they don’t have to create smiles on Christmas morning, and then they will spend the rest of the year attempting to financially catch up — only to repeat the process next year. I could go on and on ... but you get the idea. Christmas isn’t a wonderful time for everyone, even though we’d like to believe it is. People all around us are fighting battle after battle, doing their very best to keep their heads above that proverbial water, which could pull them under at any time. That Christmas picture of a family smiling around the Christmas tree that is laden with beautifully-wrapped gifts is just a pipe dream for many. What’s my point? I will get over that empty feeling which that first Christmas carol creates. No worries there. But I think as a caring, compassionate and understanding population who I know exists in this area, I hope we can find it in our hearts to think about those who might need us this Christmas season. I’m not talking about huge expensive gifts, rather someone who visits that lonely soul, shares a plate of Christmas cookies with a neighbor, invites someone who is alone to your Christmas table ... those are the gifts we can give that might make the difference in all of our lives. It’s not so difficult, for the gifts of the heart are the best ones to give ... and to receive. As you plan your Christmas festivities, please try to make room for those who might need your kindness. PCR Editor Terri Simon can be reached at tsimon@putnamcountyrecord.com
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Observations from The Field of Dreams Cubs are the 2016 World Champions in the historic World Series. Wow, wow, wow! Can you believe it? Is it really true? That’s all I could say after Kris Bryant fielded a slow-rolling grounder and threw it to Anthony Rizzo for the final out to win the World Series against the Cleveland Indians. I had watched the play-off games and the World Series at Kaddywampus in Granville. I always stayed for six innings and then went home to see the final innings. But for the seventh game, I decided to stay for the whole game. I had the pleasure of sitting with two baseball guys, Hall of Fame coach Ken Jenkins and owner Tom Hall for several innings before Ken had to leave. This game, I believe, was the biggest ever. Harry Caray had said sometime the Cubs would win a World Series. The last time the Cubs won the World Series in 1908, women could not vote. In 1908, Theodore Roosevelt was president, and Alaska and Hawaii were not states yet. Travis Wood and Anthony Rizzo were the only Cub players on the team when Theo Epstein took over as president in 2012. Rain forced a 17-minute delay before the start of the 10th inning. Chapman was sitting in the dugout crying, he had let the Indians tie the game after two were out in the eighth. Jason Heyward saw the faces of his teammates and called a team meeting right then. He challenged them to go out and win the game, which they did in the 10th inning. I had the good fortune to see
Darrell Alleman COMMENTARY my first Cubs games in 1945 when they went to the World Series and lost to the Detroit Tigers. This year I attended the Cubs spring training games in Mesa, Ariz. Then I saw two regular season games at Wrigley, and I watched the others on TV. In 1945 there were no TVs, but I listened to the games on the radio. I think we can say now that next year is here. It came down to a one-game series. Cubs manager Joe Maddon’s motto in spring training was “Embrace the target.” He also writes on top of his line-up card, “Don’t be a fan.” The Cubs had the top performing pitching staff in the majors this season, including three of the Top 4 starters in the NL in ERA. Things I remember seeing while watching Cubs games this year: • A game where Jon Lester tossed his glove with the ball stuck in it to first baseman Rizzo. • Jake Arrieta pitched his second no-hitter April 21 in the span of 11 regular games. • On April 7, Kyle Schwarber tore two knee ligaments against the Diamondbacks. • On June 27, Kris Bryant became the first player in Major League history to hit three home runs, two doubles in a game driving in six runs. • On June 28 in Cincinnati in the 14th inning in a game that went 15,
right-hander Spencer Patton and left-hander Travis Wood switched between left field and the mound for each hitter of a 1-2-3 inning. It was the first time that more than one Cub pitcher played a different position in the field since 1904. • The Cubs landed seven all-stars with five of them starters. On July 24, the Cubs gave us top prospect Gleyber Torres in a trade with the Yankees for Aroldis Chapman. Chapman converted 16 of 18 save chances with a 1.01 earned run average. • At a game at Wrigley on Aug. 16, Rizzo used the rolled up tarp along the first base line as a prop to make an impossible catch by reaching in the stands. • At a night game on July 31 against Seattle, the Cubs fell behind 6-0, but rallied to tie the game in the bottom of the 12th. Jon Lester pinch hit, had two strikes, then laid down a safety squeeze bunt, driving in Jason Heyward who crossed home plate with a head-first slide. While watching the seventh game of the World Series at Kaddywampus when the Cubs won, I never heard so much shouting and yelling. I kept asking, “Is it really true? Is it really true?” Tom put the Cubs song “Go Cubs Go” on the jukebox. We all sang along with the music. What a time that was. I am so glad I could live this long and see the Cubs win a World Series. I had given up the idea of ever writing an article like this, that the Cubs could win a World Series. Darrell Alleman, a hardcore baseball fan, can be reached at news@ putnamcountyrecord.com.
A holiday crisis ... again? America’s next crisis most likely started around the Halloween holiday. Many Americans buy more candy than they give away to the children trick or treating. Since we want to be thrifty and most of us like candy, we keep it. We hold on to the candy to demonstrate that we are good stewards of money. We also hold on to it just to eat a piece or two or three every day. I’ve held on to Halloween candy before and eaten handfuls of it in a day. I normally gain weight if I eat more than 2,000 calories a day. This proves I’m not exercising enough even though I might work off a couple of hundred calories at the gym — on some days. I used to exercise 90 minutes or even two hours and could still gain weight, since I have the ability to eat more than I work off on a treadmill. Next comes the Thanksgiving holiday. I love Thanksgiving. I have a lot to be thankful for like most Americans. My wife has already been making and freezing cookies. The problem is I know that they are in the freezer, and I know where to find them in the freezer. I can take one out at a time and put it in the microwave. Occasionally I have taken two out of the freezer. I hope we have some left by the time Thanksgiving is actually here. For some reason after Thanksgiving is over, we begin to really settle in to the holiday spirit. Christmas programs, parades and all the festive songs begin airing on the radio. Something sort of comes over me with festive singing, dancing and holiday cheer. A glass of eggnog from the grocery store which is loaded with calories and fat is so delicious. Of course, who can ever have just one glass of
Glenn Mollette COMMENTARY eggnog? I am blessed in that our freezer is full in preparation for Thanksgiving. My wife has been the commander in chief in regards to our meal the last few years. She has learned how to prepare far in advance of the big day. In times past, she co-chaired this event with her mother. Her mom has spent the last few years in and out of the hospital and nursing home, and so Carole has carried the ball of cooking the big meals. We will have plenty to eat, and for that I am very grateful. The only problem is that by about Jan. 1, I will be standing on the scale shaking my head. “Whoa is me ... or whoa is my weight!” I’ll likely exclaim. I keep reading articles that Americans only gain about one pound during the holiday season. However, if we only gain one pound a holiday season and never lose it, then after a few years we are in very sad shape. Sadly too many Americans are in very bad physical shape. Let me quickly stop here and say, I think I gain three or four pounds around Christmas and then have to work all winter to lose it, and so far I have. However, losing weight just simply gets harder all the time. We smile and know we all fight this battle of eating too much and exercising too little. Unfortunately it’s nothing to really smile that much about. We kill ourselves eating too much and eating the wrong foods. Too many Americans are obese. That only leads to serious
health problems from heart issues to cancer and to diabetes. Diabetes is such a chronic problem in America. There are different numbers on diabetes. About 30 million people in our country are struggling with this health dilemma. Millions of people are undiagnosed. Diabetes leads to blindness, kidney failure and amputations of feet and legs. There is nothing pretty about diabetes. I confess I eat too much sugar. Overall I eat too much of everything. I’ve always tried to work out, but it takes balance in eating, routine exercise and a mentality of trying to live healthy. We are in a crisis in America due to health care costs. We can’t afford our medical insurance, and it’s almost always financially painful to go the doctor. I see people in nursing homes who are too young to be there. They have become physically dilapidated and unable to care for themselves. The estimated annual health care cost of obesity-related illnesses are a staggering $190.2 billion or nearly 21 percent of annual medical spending in the United States. Childhood obesity alone is responsible for $14 billion in direct medical costs.(healthcommunitieshealthfuture.org) There are all kinds of scenarios. Some people inherit diabetes, fight it hard and still lose the battle. Lately, I’ve seen this in my own family. My challenge to me is to try to get ahead of this and not let eating bad, inactivity and extra weight become a holiday crisis ... again. Glenn Mollette is a syndicated columnist and author of 11 books. He is read in all 50 states. Contact him at GMollette@aol.com or like his Facebook page at www.facebook.com/glennmollette.
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Putnam County-Hall-Midland wrestler Joseph Mecagni had two pins at 195 pounds during a dual meet with Sterling Newman and Amboy on Nov. 30.
Wrestlers sweep dual GRANVILLE — Putnam County-Hall-Midland co-op wrestling team beat Sterling Newman Catholic and Amboy in a home dual on Nov. 30. PCHM beat Newman 30-20 and Amboy 54-12. “Nice to sweep our first dual meet of the year, especially at home at Putnam County,” said coach Jerry Kreiwald. “Joseph (Mecagni) went 2-0 for the night with two pins and showed a lot of potential. One of our captains, Eli Gilkerson, wrestled a tough state wrestler and suffered a rib injury. May be out for a couple of weeks. Really nice to see our freshmen go the distance and wrestle all six minutes.” PCHM winners against Newman were Mecagni beating Waldschidt by fall at 1:59 at 195 pounds, and George Hays beating Henry by fall at 20 seconds at heavyweight. Cayden Edwards (106), Brandon DeJong (145), Ben Just (152), and Eric Cissell (220) all won by forfeit. PCHM winners against Amboy were Ben Just beating Gabe Martinez by fall at 2:53 at 152 pounds, Mecagni beating Chris Morris by fall at 1:40 at 195, and Eric Cissell beating Luke Shaverfall at 2:09 at 220. PCHM wrestlers winning by forfeits were Cayden Edwards at 106 pounds, Eric Sobin at 113 pounds, Toby Harper at 132 pounds, Brandon DeJong at 145 pounds, Alex Judd at 182 pounds and George Hays at heavyweight.
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PC boys lose to DePue Putnam County’s Connor Taylor tries to get a shot off Dec. 2 against DePue. The undefeated Little Giants beat the Panthers 61-53.
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Regional champions The Putnam County Lady Pumas won the regional championship Dec. 2 by beating Oglesby Washington, 43-25. Sophia Harris had 15 points followed by Cait Cioni with 10 points. Brianne Blumhorst is the head coach and Chad Hannon is the assistant coach. The team will play a sectional game at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Putnam County Junior High. Below left, Putnam County’s Liv Lamis fights for the rebound while below right, Sophia Harris goes in for a layup.
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Lady Panthers split games Above, Putnam County’s Brea Schorn takes a shot during the Midland game won by the Lady Panthers, 67-34, Dec. 1. Left, Madelyn Dzierzynski shoots a three-pointer. The Lady Panthers lost to Aurora Christian Dec. 3, 44-20.
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Putnam County’s Kyle Gorisek goes to the basket against El Paso-Gridley. The eighthgrade squad lost 42-41 in overtime and the seventh-grade squad lost 43-7.
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Quilters Guild will have Christmas potluck HENRY — The Marshall-Putnam Quilter’s Guild will have its Christmas potluck at noon Wednesday, Dec. 14, at the United Presbyterian Church in Henry. Members are asked to bring a dish to share. Table service and drinks will be provided. There will be a short meeting at 1 p.m. If anyone has any Community Service Quilts completed, this is the meeting to bring them. Members who signed up for the Birdhouse Block Exchange should bring their completed, signed blocks to
exchange. The group will play the Fat Quarter Game, so bring one (or more) fat quarters to play. The Mug Rug Gift Exchange will also be held. Members should bring a finished Mug Rug wrapped or in a gift bag to participate. January’s meeting will be a workshop day beginning at 9 a.m. Jan. 11. Members will be making Community Service Quilts that day led by Karen Bailey. The lunch will be “stone soup.” Members are asked to bring 1 cup of ingredient to add to the chicken broth base. As always, guests are welcome for a small fee.
A Magnolia Christmas MAGNOLIA — Magnolia will begin celebrating Christmas at noon on Sunday, Dec. 11, in the community room in the Magnolia Township Preservation Association building at 110 N. Peoria St. in Magnolia. A free lunch will be provided, and Santa’s sister “Holly” will stop by at 1 p.m. to tell a story about the journey of a special “snow bear.” Santa will arrive at 2 p.m. to visit with children, and there will be an opportunity to take photos. This is sponsored by the Magnolia Public Library. The Magnolia American Legion Auxiliary will pass out hats and gloves to help
anyone in need stay a little warmer this season. The village of Magnolia will have a Christmas lights contest for anyone decorating for Christmas cheer, and the Magnolia Fire Department will judge the snowman contest with the first 6 inches of snow. The village and the Magnolia Methodist church will again go around town to the homes of senior citizens and shut-ins for Christmas caroling on Sunday, Dec. 18. Carolers will meet at LJ’s Garden Cafe at 2 p.m. For more information call Peggy at 815257-0707.
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Holiday happenings Poinsettia delivery on Saturday If you are 66 or older and live in Putnam County, the Putnam County Rotary will be delivering a free poinsettia to your door this Saturday, Dec. 10. Anyone who wants to confirm they are on the delivery list or needs to provide special delivery instructions, may contact Rotarian Tom Simmons at 815-339-6100 or TJSimm@Dave-World.net before Dec. 10. Those expecting delivery on Dec. 10 are asked to be home or to leave directions for delivery, as the plants cannot be left outdoors. Pick-up in Senachwine Township
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Festival 56 will present ‘The Santaland Diaries’ PRINCETON — Has Christmas arrived too early for you? Will one more rendition of Rudolph send you over the brink? Festival 56 offers a hilarious holiday antidote: “The Santaland Diaries,” running Dec. 9–18 at the Grace Performing Arts Center in Princeton. Adapted for the stage by Joe Mantello, “The Santaland Diaries” is usually labeled for mature audiences. For this reason, Festival 56 offers its own holiday elf who will entertain children ages 4 and up during the two Saturday night performances. Children will have a coloring contest and create holiday crafts while their parents enjoy the show. Created by David Sedaris, best-selling humorist, satirist and observer of human nature, “The Santaland Diaries” describes what happens when Christmas and bigtime retail attempt to merge — or collide, as often happens. It’s based on the author’s own stint as Crumpet the Elf at Macy’s department store. As a newly hired elf, Sedaris joins a legion of other elves in Elf Training. They are expected to deal with shoppers and their children, jaded Santas, and store employees, any of whom may turn out to be harassed and arrogant or kind and caring. Crumpet is not always a very cheery elf as he responds to customers’ demands. However, after an incident in which a shopper’s Christmas spirit seems appallingly absent, he injects a thoughtful note. “It’s not about the child, or Santa, or Christmas, or anything,” he says, “but the parents’ idea of a world they cannot make work for their children.” The production is directed by Festival 56 Artistic Director Shannon Hill and stars Patrick Poole, a veteran of the Festival’s 2013 season (“Completely Hollywood,” “Treasure Island,” “Hometown Anonymous,” “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” and “The Full Monty”). He recently completed two tours with the
Patrick Poole as Crumpet the Elf in “The Santaland Diaries.” American Shakespeare Center and has performed with the Houston Shakespeare Festival and Cape Fear Regional Theatre. “The Santaland Diaries” is sponsored by Hal Kuehl and Sharon Mercer with additional funding from the Illinois Arts Council. The play is included in all 2016 season ticket packages. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturday, Dec. 9-10 and 16-17, and at 2 p.m. on Dec. 18. The Grace Performing Arts Center is located at 316 S. Main St. in Princeton and is complete-
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Cofoid, RN, and is for anyone who struggles during the holidays, or even just wants to slow down for a short time. The service will be quiet and reflective, allowing us time to remember those who are not present with us for Christmas, and to acknowledge our losses, along with finding a new kind of peace. This is a community event, no matter where you are in life you are welcomed and invited to this service. For more information, call Pastor Karen at 815-481-2939.
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Dec. 12 — Meatballs with gravy, mashed potatoes, peas and onions, yogurt with fruit, wheat bread. Dec. 13 — Baked spaghetti, salad with toppings, bread and butter, sliced apples, dessert. Dec. 14 — Sirloin steak, baked potato with sour cream, green beans, cottage cheese, fruit cocktail. Dec. 15 — Barbecue on bun, coleslaw, baked beans, pears, dessert. Dec. 16 — Chili with crackers, hot dog on bun, lettuce salad with toppings, banana, ice cream. Bread, butter, fruit juice and 2 percent milk are available with meals. For reservations, call 800-7574579 24 hours in advance of the day’s meal. The menu is subject to change. Meals are available to senior citizens 60-plus at no cost, but donations are appreciated. The meal program is partly funded by donations, so they have a suggested donation of $5 per meal. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m.
Putnam County Schools Breakfast Dec. 12 — Breakfast slider or cereal, fruit, juice, milk. Dec. 13 — Bagel with cream cheese or cereal, Gogurt, fruit, juice, milk. Dec. 14 — Biscuit with sausage gravy or cereal, fruit, juice, milk. Dec. 15 — Soft pretzel with cream cheese or cereal, cheese stick, fruit, juice, milk. Dec. 16 — Cereal bar or cereal, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk. Lunch Dec. 12 — Chicken drummies, rice pilaf, pears, green beans, milk. Dec. 13 — Junior high/high school - salad bar, elementary/primary - French bread pizza, cottage cheese, fruit sherbet, milk. Dec. 14 — Taco in a bag with lettuce, cheese, tomato, salsa and sour cream, muffin, pineapple, milk. Dec. 15 — Hamburger gravy over mashed potatoes, corn, applesauce, cookie, milk. Dec. 16 — Hot dog on bun, baked beans, fruit, ice cream, milk.
Corey Sidwell and Rachel (Pinter) Theodore of LaSalle are the parents of a son, Corey Wayne Sidwell II, born Nov. 29 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. He weighed 7 pounds and measured 19 inches in length.
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Illinois 4-H Space Camp 2016 These lucky 4-H’ers had a blast in Alabama HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Fifty 4-H members participated in a special opportunity Nov. 10-13 at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Ala. Although the program was coordinated by Sangamon County 4-H Staff, this program was open to any active Illinois 4-H member in grades 7-9 and involved youth from 27 different counties in Illinois, including Christian, Clark, Coles, Crawford, Edgar, Edwards, Effingham, Fayette, Ford, Jackson, Jo Davies, Kane, Kankakee, Logan, Macon, Macoupin, Madison, Marshall, McLean, Montgomery, Peoria, St. Clair, Sangamon, Stephenson, Tazewell, Washington and Wayne counties. Athena Lindstrom of Marshall-Putnam 4-H- Saratoga Leadaways club
in Henry participated in this opportunity. The first stop in the “Rocket City” of Huntsville, Ala., was at Alabama A&M University, where they were hosted by Alabama 4-H staff. Illinois’ Keith Jacobs gave a presentation all about “Drones.” Next stop, U.S. Space and Rocket Center. 4-H’s slogan of “learning by doing” was exemplified by the “Pathfinder” program. 4-H’ers built and launched their own rockets, explored the history of aerospace from Archimedes to NASA, and tested several simulators including the Five Degrees of Freedom Chair and the Multi-Axis Trainer. 4-H’ers had to apply this learning in a simulated shuttle mission where each member of the team had an assigned role. The crew had to work together to complete the mission and arrive home safely. 4-H’ers experienced all this and more at Illinois 4-H Space Camp 2016.
Stage 212 will present ‘Paws and Princesses’ LASALLE — Stage 212 is helping young people ring in the New Year in style with “Paws and Princesses,” a kid friendly celebration at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, at the theater, 700 First St. in LaSalle. The event will feature appearances by the Paw Patrol and all-new princesses, including Pocahontas, Rapunzel, Tiana, Meg and Belle. A seated performance, “Paws and Princesses” also includes songs, a dance party and a New Year’s toast, as well as a meet-andgreet photo opportunity with all characters. Tickets for the event are just $10 each and may be purchased online at www. stage212.org or by calling the box office at 815-224-3025 and leaving a message.
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STATE OF ILLINOIS ) COUNTY OF PUTNAM) ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE INTENTION This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact the business will broker supplemental insurance and health insurance, business in said County and State under the name of Herr Insurance and Assistance Services at the following post office addresses: 1929 E 930th St., Magnolia, IL 61336, that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business, with the respective post-office address of each, are as follows: Elisa Herr, 1929 E 930th St., Magnolia, IL 61336. Dated this 2nd day of November, A.D. 2016 /s/Elisa Herr State of Illinois ) County of Bond) I, Dawn R. Bumgarner, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, do hereby certify that Elisa Herr personally know to me to be the same person whose name Elisa Herr subscribed to the foregoing instrument, appeared before me this day in person and acknowledged haven read and signed said instrument and that the statements therein contained, and each thereof, are true. /s/Dawn R Bumgarner Notary Public
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pating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs , or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs).Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audlotaoe, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202)720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800)877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at http:// www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program .intake@usda.gov. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. McNabb Telephone Company is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Braille, letra grande, cinta de audio, lenguaje americano de seiias, etc.) deberan comunicarse con la Agencia responsable o con el Centro TARGET del USDA al (202) 720-2600 (voz y TIY) o comunicarse con el USDA a traves del Servicio Federal de Transmisiones al (800) 877-8339. Asimismo, se puede disponer de informacion del programa en otros idiomas ademas de ingles. Para presentar una denuncia por discrirninacion en el programa, complete el Formulario de denuncias por discriminacicn en el programa del USDA, AD-3027, que se encuentra en linea en http:// www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, o en cualquier oficina del USDA, o escriba una carta dirigida al USDA e incluya en la carta toda la informacion solicitada en el formulario. Para solicitar una copia del formulario de denuncias, llame al (866) 632-9992. Envie su formulario completado o su carta al USDA por los siguientes medios: (1) correo: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax : (202) 690-7442; o (3) correo electronico: proqram.intake@ usda.qov. EI Departamento de Agricultura de Estados Unidos (USDA) es un proveedor, empleador y prestador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. McNabb Telephone Company es un proveedor de servicios con igualdad de oportunidades. Published in the Putnam County Record Dec. 7, 2016.
De acuerdo con la ley federal de derechos civiles y las reglamentaciones y politicas de derechos civiles del Departamento de Agricultura de Estados Unidos (U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA), se prohibe al USDA, sus agencias, oficinas y empleados, e instituciones que participan o administran los programas del USDA, discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, religion, genero, identidad de genero (incluidas las expresiones de genero), orientacion sexual, discapacidad, edad, estado civil, estado familiar/parental, ingresos derivados de un programa de asistencia publica, creencias politicas, o reprimendas o represalias por actividades previas sobre derechos civiles, en cualquier programa o actividad lIevados a cabo o financiados por el USDA (no todas las bases se aplican a todos los programas). Las fechas limite para la presentacion de remedios y denuncias varian sequn el programa o el incidente. Las personas con discapacidades que requieran medios alternativos de comunicacion para obtener informacion sobre el programa (por ej.,
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PUBLIC NOTICE TREE TRIMMING ACTIVITIES IN PUTNAM AND NEARBY AREAS TO THE PATRONS OF AMEREN ILLINOIS: Please be advised that Ameren Illinois will trim trees and other vegetation in and around the town(s) of Putnam, Illinois. Our qualified utility arborists will trim trees and vegetation that could interfere with electric lines that run from pole to pole and elsewhere. This work is necessary in order to minimize the likelihood of outages and safety hazards. There is no charge to you for this service. If you have any questions about this work, please call 1-800-7555000 or visit our website at MySafeTrees.com. You may address your concerns in the manner specified on our website. You may also call the Consumer Services Division of the Illinois Commerce Commission at 1-800-524-0795. Maps have been provided to the mayors and the county board chairpersons of the affected areas. Sincerely, Ameren Illinois Forestry Department Published in the Putnam County Record Dec. 7, 2016.
STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION McNabb Telephone Company is the recipient of Federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions partici-
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NOTICE Petitions for Senachwine Township Board are available. All Board Positions, Supervisor, Road Commissioner, Clerk, MTTAD Assessor, and four Trustees are open for election to a four year term. Contact Rhonda Downey, Clerk, at 815866-0022 and arrangements will be made to pick up a petition. Rhonda Downey, Clerk Published in the Putnam County Record Nov. 30 and Dec. 7, 2016.
ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER SERVICES McNabb Telephone Company proudly offers services and functionalities designed to exceed the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) requirements as stated in C.F.R. § 54.101, including • Single party service, including local usage • Access to interexchange service through the public switched network • Dual tone multi-frequency signaling • Access to emergency services • Access to operator services and directory assistance services • Toll limitation for qualifying low-income consumers The current rates and charges for the abovelisted services and functionalities can be found in the tariffs on file at the appropriate governing agencies and are subject to change upon proper notice. (See National Exchange Carrier Association
(NECA) Tariff Number 5 on file with the FCC and McNabb Telephone Company Tariff Number 8 on file with the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC), or available in the company business office.) Published in the Putnam County Record Dec. 7, 2016.
while initiating LIFELINE service a deposit is not required. WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THESE PROGRAMS? To be eligible for the program you must be a recipient of one of the following: a. Medicaid b. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program c. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) d. Federal Housing Assistance (Section 8) e. Veteran’s Pension and Survivor Benefit f. Customer household income is at or below 135% of the National Poverty Guidelines, for a household of that size WHERE CAN I APPLY FOR THE LIFELINE AND OR LINK UP PROGRAMS? For additional information or enrollment, contact our business office at (815) 882-2201. Published in the Putnam County Record Dec. 7, 2016.
HELP WITH BASIC PHONE SERVICE McNabb Telephone Company is pleased to offer the LINK UP and LIFELINE programs. LINK UP is a program that helps pay the installation charge for telephone service. This Illinois program will assist qualified low-income consumers by paying up to $35.00 of the cost of installing local service in their principal residence. LIFELINE is a program established to help pay the monthly charge for local telephone service. This federally funded program is available to qualified low-income consumers. If the qualifying lowincome consumer voluntarily elects toll blocking
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PC students make ornaments for Putnam County Achievement Center
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During the month of November, Putnam County students were busy at the After School Activities Program making Christmas ornaments to give to the Putnam County Achievement Center. The students chose the center in hopes of making someone’s Christmas a little brighter. Shown are just some of the students who found happiness in giving to others. A big thank you to Kris Sienza who now runs the program and adds “kindness activities” to each evening, and to Tricia Both, past program director who provided the materials and art direction.
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IDNR releases totals for deer harvest SPRINGFIELD — Hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary total of 54,452 deer during the first weekend of the Illinois Firearm Deer Season on Nov. 18-20. Hunters took 57,870 deer during the first firearm weekend in 2015. Bureau County hunters shot 704 deer, down slightly from last year’s total of 715. Other local counties also harvested fewer deer, including Henry 404 (479), Lee 359 (419), Putnam 213 (252), Whiteside 390 (477) and Stark 136 (146). Only LaSalle (537/534) saw a slight increase. Other deer hunting opportunities in the weeks ahead include: • Muzzleloader-Only Deer Season on Dec. 9-11. • Late-Winter Antlerless-Only and CWD Deer Seasons (first segment) in select coun-
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BLACK ANGUS
lb
lb
PORKCHOPS
GROCERY SPECIALS
Pillsbury RTS Frosting, 16oz .............................................2/3 Our Family Cooking Oil, 48oz............................................2/5 Robin Hood or Pillsbury Flour, 5#....................................2.29 Our Family Pasta Sauce, 24oz ......................................10/10 Our Family Canned Corn or Asst Green Beans, 30oz.......5/3 Dole Pineapple, 20oz ......................................................1.39 Our Family Salad Dressings, 6oz ......................................2/3 Our Family Canned Tomato Juice, 46oz ...........................2/3 Our Family Tortilla, Corn Chips, Nacho Chips, All.............2/3 Our Family Honey Roast, Dry Roast, Party, Spanish Peanuts, 12oz .2/4 Hunts Manwich Sauce, 15oz.........................................10/10 Assorted Cheetos Chips, All .............................................2/5 Clorox Bleach, 121oz ........................................................2/7 Our Family Designer Plates, Bowls, All .............................2/5 Our Family Sugar, 4#.......................................................1.89 Hershey’s Baking Chips, 12oz.........................................2.29 Our Family Apple Sauce, 24oz..........................................2/3
PRODUCE
Halo Clementines, 3lb Bag..............................................4.99 Fresh Red Potatoes, 5lb Bag ............................................2/4 Honeycrisp Apples, lb .....................................................1.99
DELI
SM-PR494705-1207
Kretschmar Deli Roast Beef, lb .......................................6.99 Walnut Provolone Cheese, lb ..........................................4.59 Kretschmar Chicken Breast, lb........................................5.99 Fresh Mustard Potato Salad, lb.......................................2.49
ORDER YOUR PARTY TRAYS FOR YOUR SPECIAL CHRISTMAS EVENT!!! FREE DELIVERY!!!
Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes, Fruit Loops, Apple $ 99 Jack Cereal 12oz
1
Creamette Egg Noodles 12oz
10/$1000
Pillsbury Plus Cake Mixes All
10/$1000 5
$ 99
Our Family Spring Water 24pack
2/$500
Our Family Albacore Tuna 5 oz
C O Grade A Large Eggs U Two with Coupon and $15 Order P O N dozen
BAKERY
Fresh Baked Hoagie Buns, 6ct..........................................2/5 Loft house Christmas Cookies, All ....................................2/5
MEAT SPECIALS
Boneless Stuffed Porkchops, lb......................................4.99 Our Family Self Basting Turkeys, lb.................................1.29 Tray Pak Smoked Pork Hocks, lb....................................2.29 Choice Whole Sirloin Tip Roast, lb..................................3.39 Frozen Whole Chickens, lb.................................................99 Choice Whole Beef Brisket, lb.........................................2.99
FROZEN FOOD
Sparkle Paper Towels 8 Roll
STEAK
3/$400 69
¢
Our Family Frozen or Steam Fresh Vegetables, 12oz/16oz ..10/10 Luigi’s Ravs, lb ................................................................3.99 Butch’s Thin Crust Pizzas, 18oz......................................2/10 Our Family Whipped Topping, 8oz ................................10/10
DAIRY
Our Family Half and Half, 16oz...........................................89 Imperial Margarine, 1#........................................................79 Our Family Bar Cream Cheese, 8oz..................................3/4 Pillsbury Cookie Dough, 16oz ...........................................2/5 Our Family Sour Cream or French Onion Dip, 16oz..........2/3
YE OLDE PUB SHOPPE
Miller Lite Beer, 24pk Cans ...........................................14.99 Skol Vodka, 1.75 liter.....................................................13.99
CALL AND ORDER YOUR CHRISTMAS PRIME RIB FOR THAT SPECIAL DAY!!!!