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LOCAL NEWS

Looking back and looking forward

On the Record Hennepin Village President Kevin Coleman talks with the Putnam County Record / 2

Putnam County Board hears end-of-year reviews along with future plans

SPORTS

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Worth cheering about The Panteras place third in the overall in the A Pom Division. / 8

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A JUMP SHOT TOWARD VICTORY Molly Boyd’s jump shot helped the Putnam County High School girls basketball team secure a nice win over Henry on Dec. 7. The Panthers scored 50 points to Henry’s 16 in a high-energy and fun-to-watch game. The next PCHS girls basketball game will be on Dec. 14 at Roanoke Benson. (PCR photo/Dave Cook)

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HENNEPIN — The Putnam County Board’s last meeting of 2017 was just about standing room only as the board heard year-end reviews, as well as the plans for 2018 and beyond.

Putnam County Conservation District (PCCD) trustees Will Duke and Dan Kotecki joined chairman Jon Crist to speak to the board during the Dec. 11 meeting to see whether they needed the county’s permission to cash-rent two parcels of roughly 15 acres each.

“This isn’t pristine prairie. It’s been farmed before, and it’s just weeds now,” Crist said.

The PCCD hopes to initially rent out the areas for an estimated period of a few years and set the profits aside in a separate fund to be used for an as-ofyet undetermined future development project.

Putnam County Board member Luke Holly asked whether perhaps the land could be of interest to the federal Conservation Reserve Program or a group like Pheasants Forever.

Crist said the PCCD hadn’t yet come to a decision as to how they’d rent the land, but that they were speaking to the board to see whether they would need county approval before signing any agreements.

The board tabled the decision and is waiting for Putnam County State’s Attorney Christina Judd-Mennie to research the issue. Board members will also be looking into whether or not the county would be required to write and approve the contract.

Property tax pre-pay County Treasurer Kevin Kunkel announced residents now have the option to pre-pay their property taxes.

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ON THE RECORD With Hennepin Village President Kevin Coleman Name: Kevin Coleman Family: Wife, Jennifer; two daughters, Erin and Pep Zulbeari have 2 children and live in Bartlett; and Meghan Coleman lives in rural Princeton.

Occupation: Retired (July 2016) How long have you lived in Hennepin? 40 years How long have you been village president? Almost 21 years as president. Prior to that, I served as a village trustee for four years.

What do you enjoy about the position? Working with great trustees over the years. Meeting and interacting with so many people in Putnam County and the Illinois Valley area. Setting goals and watching those goals become reality.

What challenges does a village president face? Making decisions that impact so many people. You can’t make everyone happy, so you have to do what’s best for the majority of the residents and the future of the community.

Hennepin recently celebrated its bicentennial. What do you think those original settlers would think of the village today? I think they’d be impressed with the overall condition of Hennepin. I think they would approve of the parks, the well-maintained streets, the courthouse, the Veterans’ Memorial, the older homes

Kevin Coleman, Hennepin village president

that remain today, and also the way today’s residents appreciate and value Hennepin’s history.

What future challenges will the village have to contend with? I believe the biggest challenge is maintaining and bringing new local job opportunities that will allow our young adults to remain and raise families here.

How has the village changed over the years? There have been many changes since I became village president in 1997. Early on, The Wetlands Initiative project created a large wildlife habitat refuge just south of Hennepin that brought new recreational opportunities to the area. Another

big change was the closing and subsequent demolition of the Route 26 bridge over the Illinois River. The Hazel Marie Boyle Homes senior apartments were constructed. Significant improvements have been made to the Durley Boyle park and the Ernest Bassi park.

Extensive infrastructure improvements have been made to streets, water mains and fire hydrants. The steel mill closing had a major effect on Hennepin and the surrounding area. The opening of the Marquis Energy ethanol plant just north of Hennepin, which has become the largest dry mill ethanol producer in the United States, has been a positive addition to our com-

munity. A new Veterans’ Memorial was constructed and dedicated in November 2015.

What does Hennepin offer visitors? Hennepin has plenty of recreation opportunities including boat launch and docking facilities, nature trails at the Sue and Wes Dixon Waterfowl Refuge, several parks throughout town, a state-of-the-art indoor swimming pool and riverfront eagle watching. The Putnam County Historical Society Ag Museum and historic Pulsifer House are located at the north edge of Hennepin.

What are some significant events you’ve been a part of through your time as president? In 1999, Hennepin received the Governor’s Home Town Award in recognition of the Hazel Marie Boyle Homes project. The new Veterans’ Memorial project and dedication took place in 2015. Hennepin held its Bicentennial celebration this year. I have also had the honor of presenting the Larry Wilt Citizen of the Year Award to Hennepin residents during the Fourth of July Celebration for the past 20 years.

How does the dysfunction of our state government impact a small village such as Hennepin, and how has the village worked around it?

We just go with the changes and try to adjust to them to continue to meet the needs of the village.

Are the incentives provided through the Bureau-Putnam Enterprise Zone enough to overcome the state-level problems causing both resident and industry flight to our neighboring states? The BPEZ is a great tool to entice new industry to our area and to help existing manufacturers expand and increase production, which in turn allows them to stay in our area.

GRANVILLE

McCoy Street project clears latest hurdle

BY DAVE COOK news@putnamcountyrecord.com GRANVILLE — The long and bumpy road toward a smoother McCoy Street is one step closer after the Granville Village Board held its public hearing on Dec. 5 to issue bonds to not exceed $1.4

million.

Prior to the regular village board meeting, the required public hearing was held with no opposition raised from the public.

John Vezzetti of Bernardi Securities was present to discuss the issue and answer any questions raised about the bonds which are

expected to be issued by the end of February.

One of the two bonds issued will be a General Obligation Bond giving the village $700,000 for the McCoy Street project. The other bond will be a General Obligation Refunding Bond which will be used to refinance existing debt.

Many factors will determine the amount of the tax increase, but Vezzetti said the owner of a $100,000 home should expect a roughly $90 increase per year.

The board approved the ordinance for the yearly tax levy.

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Directors, coordinators and educators from the Bureau-LaSalle-Marshall-Putnam U of I Extension Office presented the board with reviews of the year’s programs and accomplishments.

Some of the covered programs and seminars included 4-H and SPIN clubs; nutrition and wellness, including work done with school kitchen staffs; ag programs; government information; tech in schools; master gardeners; and young researchers.

Ag program coordinator Daryle Wragge reported he had assisted more than 250 local landowners and producers with their problems and questions through 2017. To help them through 2018, he’s planning to introduce a soil testing clinic in March.

“This will not only be of interest to farmers, but it could also be valuable for gardeners as well, because we’ll be learning how to understand and interpret soil tests to determine what is needed,” Wragge said.

He’ll also be preparing to host a water quality seminar, as well as helping farmers get ready for the certifications required to administer chemicals.

Director Jill Guynn reported the Extension hasn’t gotten any matching funds from the state since 2015, an amount of approximately $95,000 a year.

“In the state budget, we’re fully funded on paper, it’s just that there’s no money there for them to give us,” she said.

The pre-paid taxes will not be distributed to the county ahead of time, but will instead be separately held until needed. If a resident overpays, a refund will be issued, and if someone underpays, a bill will be sent out for the remainder.

“Other counties offer this as a service to their residents and we’ve had some interest, so I thought we’d make it available. It will likely be the most interest to those property owners who itemize,” Kunkel said.

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Putnam County representatives raised the official Illinois Bicentennial Flag on Dec. 4. The flag will continue to fly throughout the state as part of the year-long celebrations. the new bonds issued,” board member Jim Pettit said.

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Water shut-offs

“Our levied amount last year was $120,271.90 at a rate of .7425. Our levied amount for the next year will be $126,264 and the rate will go up to .779.

That’s an increase of 4.98 percent,” Brad Popurella, village attorney, said.

“You won’t see much of a change in your tax bill because the EAV went up.

It should distribute it more evenly at more households, so it should be pretty stable. But, I do have to add in February we’ll have to do an amendment to the levy to include

Lincolnshire Subdivision resident Ron Bluemer discussed the recent shut-offs during the village’s water line repairs and said he and the other residents would appreciate advanced notice in the future.

The board recommended he subscribe to the Bureau County Republican’s text messaging service, BCR Alerts, as notifications had been sent out in advance through the system. Notifications had also been made online on the village’s Face-

book page.

New part-time police officers sought Board member Tina Dolder reported to the board the village has lost one part-time police office and was preparing to lose another. She said both had been hired as fulltime officers on other area departments and the village has one interested candidate to fill one of the openings.

However, the prospective officer would not be able to serve until approximately April because of the amount of training required and the schedule of those classes.

The board approved the 2018 ambulance service contract between the county and the McNabb Fire Protection District. The contract’s details are the same as 2017’s contract.

Putnam County EMS Director Andy Jackson reported they had run almost 500 calls this year. The county EMS has also been responding to calls for the Lostant Fire Department for the past month and a half while they worked to acquire a new ambulance after their vehicle failed.

“Some people have asked me why we’re running their calls for them, but that’s what Mutual-Aid is. If they need us, we’ll be there, and if we needed help, they’d be here, that’s just the way it is. This is also why I’m glad we have three ambulances,” Jackson said.

Solar zoning Putnam County Zoning Officer Jim Burger reported he’ll be attending an informational solar energy program at the Farm Bureau with Holly so zoning regulations regarding solar panels can be further developed.

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HOLIDAYS

It’s no longer the dog days of summer Advice to keep your furry friends healthy and safe during the winter holidays

BY DAVE COOK news@putnamcountyrecord.com The holidays may be emotionally exhausting and financially draining, but it’s generally considered to be a fun time of year.

However, pets can find themselves in serious trouble if allowed to follow their natural instincts around Christmas.

With that in mind, Illinois Valley veterinarians Drs. Stuart and Lynette VandeVenter of Princeton Animal Care Clinic shared some of their advice on how to bring pets safely through the holidays and into the new year.

They said the most common complaint received this time of year is of both dogs and cats who can’t seem to leave the Christmas tree alone.

The only real options with this are either the unpopular choice of not having a tree, or the work and time involved with

training them to leave it alone.

Chewing on electrical cords is one of the most dangerous threats associated with Christmas trees, so never leave a pluggedin tree with an unsupervised pet.

Their second biggest complaint is equally serious. Dogs, and cats as well, are highly sensitive to chocolate, and the most dangerous type is baker’s chocolate because it’s so concentrated. It can trigger vomiting, an increased heart rate and possibly seizures.

While a few small pieces of milk chocolate won’t likely cause much of a problem, dogs aren’t known for their dietary restraint. “Remember, too, the sugar-free snacks can be a problem for dogs. Anything with Xylitol can be life threatening, can cause liver failure or low blood sugar, and should be avoided in both dogs and

cats,� the VandeVenters said.

Those owning garbage pickers will also want to make an extra effort to keep their garbage cans out of reach. “You’ll want to avoid high-fat treats and getting into the garbage around the holidays. We see a lot of pancreatitis cases around the holidays,� they added.

Another common problem during the holidays, especially among cats, is the ingestion of foreign objects. Long strings, ribbon, tinsel, garland, paper, ornaments and other decorations can cause life-threatening problems, so be sure to keep the areas pets have access to picked up, or try to avoid decorating with such items, if possible. Eating these can cause intestinal damage requiring surgery, and they’re also capable of causing death.

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MAGNOLIA — Harold “Gene” E. Siegman, 79, of Magnolia died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

Gene was born Nov. 3, 1938, in Henry to George and Marie (Russell) Siegman. He married Darlene Richardson on April 17, 1966, at the First Baptist Church in Galesburg.

Gene attended John Swaney High School and served in the U.S. Army. He was former deputy for the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department. He was also a truck driver for the FS plant for Marshall and Putnam counties until he retired. He also drove a truck for Whitney Farms on Quaker Lane until he retired.

Gene was a member of the Magnolia American Legion and was past commander. He was chairman of the Putnam County Republicans. Gene was a member of Putnam County Rotary.

He also enjoyed bowling at Super Bowl in Peru and he enjoyed people.

Survivors include his wife, Darlene Siegman of Magnolia; one sister, Linda Holz of Varna; one sister-in-law, Becky Siegman; and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Dale and Lonnie; and one sister-in-law, Pat Siegman.

Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 11, at the Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel in Granville with the Rev. Mike Barclay officiating. Burial was in Magnolia Cemetery with full military honors by the Magnolia American Legion.

Visitation was held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, at the funeral home and one hour prior to the services Monday at the funeral home.

Contributions may be made to donor’s choice.

Pallbearers were Alan Siegman, Bill Holz, Bart Whitney, Trent Griffith, Larry Ballerini and Hershel Kays. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Siegman, Shelly Siegman, Shelly Siegman/Code, Peggy Smith and Wayne Holz.

Online condolences may be sent to his family at www.dcfunerals.com.

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POLICE REPORTS PUTNAM COUNTY SHERIFF No valid FOID card At 11:20 a.m. Dec. 5, Cameron A. Jones, 21, of DePue was charged with no valid FOID card following an investigation in Magnolia Township. Jones was released on a notice to appear and given a Putnam County court date.

Battery At 1:30 a.m. on Dec. 10, Andrew D. Glenn, 44, of Magnolia was charged with battery following an altercation at 100 N. Chicago St. in Magnolia. Glenn was released on a notice to appear and given a Putnam County court date.

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“Other stress products include Composure and Pet-ease, which include essential amino acids and other herbal remedies that have been shown to decrease stress and anxiety. Many pets use Thunder Shirts through the holidays to help with stress, and they’re perfect to help with the cold, as well,” they said.

They added that probably the most important thing is to try to keep pets on as normal a schedule as possible, which is also helpful to their owners.

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Parties and family gatherings are stressful not only for humans, but for pets as well. Large groups of unfamiliar people in their homes can cause anxiety and increased stress levels in both dogs and cats.

“If your animals get anxious with guests around, there are two pheromones for dogs and cats that can be helpful,” the VandeVenters advised, “Adaptil for dogs and Feliway for cats.

“You can start these at the beginning of the holidays. They come in sprays and diffusers and come in a collar for dogs. Nutra-

on Christmas morning to reveal a lively and playful puppy or kitten sounds like a classically perfect gift idea, it rarely works out that way.

“Pets are only good gifts when the receiver is actually involved with the decision. This way they’re invested in the choice and the initial bonding period. This increases the chances the newness doesn’t wear off.

“If people have been planning on getting a pet, sometimes the better gifts are items to use for the pet such as dishes, kennels and toys. Then go afterwards and pick out the pet together. Holidays can be a very stressful time and makes train-

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ing a new pet difficult, so sometimes it’s better to plan for the addition of a new family member during a calmer time,” the VandeVenters said.

Additionally, keeping puppies and kittens away from a shiny and brightly twinkling tree is almost impossible, which takes us back to the most common holiday pet complaint, so January is often a better choice for introducing a new family member to the home.

For more information, call the Princeton Animal Care Clinic at 815-875-4419; Bridgeview Veterinary Hospital in Peru at 815780-8378; or Crossroads Veterinary Hospital in McNabb at 815-882-2000.

GRANVILLE

Christmas baskets will be distributed Saturday Saturday, Dec. 16.

The baskets will be distributed from Bonucchi Hall located on the main floor of the new addition to the Granville United Church of Christ. The hall is in the upstairs of

GRANVILLE — The Putnam County Food Pantry reminds those families who have requested Christmas baskets that the baskets will be ready for pick-up between 8 and 9:30 a.m.

the same building as the food pantry.

For those who specifically requested their basket be delivered, the basket will arrive at your home sometime that same morning so you should

try to be home.

Questions about the baskets should be directed to Amy Cimei by calling 815-228-6195, Karissa Hopkins at 815-252-2175 or Gayle Reno at 815-8666484.

PERU

Peru Police investigate ruse burglary check inside.

Once inside the residence, the suspect turned the kitchen faucet on while engaging in conversation with the victim, keeping him in the kitchen. At some point, a separate suspect entered the home, without the victim knowing, and stole several items of value including U.S. currency. The victim was unharmed in the burglary.

A ruse burglary is one of distraction or diver-

PERU — At around 5 p.m. on Dec. 2, a ruse burglary occurred in the 900 block of 25th Street in north Peru.

The elderly resident was distracted and deceived when a white male in his 20s, baby face, wearing a baseball hat, presented himself as a member of the water department, stating the water lines were contaminated and they needed to

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Wednesday, December 13, 2017 • Putnam County Record / putnamcountyrecord.com

On Texas visit, Words of counsel help both sides it’s no fun being I from Illinois

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attended a spiffy wedding (cruel and unusual punishment) in Dallas this past Saturday, at a park on the Texas State Fairgrounds. After the reception, at a dinner table for eight with Dallas executives, both male and UNDERSTANDING female, we played the “Where are you from; what do you do?” game.

ILLINOIS I said, “From Illinois, was in politics and government much of my Jim Nowlan life.” I could swear I saw at least a couple of grimaces, and one noted the corruption in Illinois’ government. I could sense around the table all had their perceptions of Illinois — and they weren’t good.

Very briefly, I told them about all that we have in Illinois, the hard-to-beat infrastructure, the booming Loop in downtown Chicago and, to get in a dig in, all the bounteous water we have. “Oh, guess I didn’t know that,” responded one of them. And they don’t “know” that. They and all of us live largely in a world of perceptions, all having probably a grain of truth or more, but certainly not the whole, or even correct, picture.

And here in Illinois, we are the opposite of cheerleaders for our state. Even the title I gave this column is negative. Most of us are guilty.

Recently, I wrote about the efforts by Rochelle (population 12,000), located 75 miles northwest of Chicago, to land a new auto plant. Several emailed me about how stupid I was to think Rochelle even had a chance, given all the writers’ various beefs about our state.

Rochelle didn’t win the plant, as the many cities seeking big prizes don’t win them. But Rochelle just held a ground-breaking ceremony for expansion of another business there. Rochelle isn’t about to give in to naysayers.

We have our problems here in Illinois. So do other states. I saw a major piece in the Wall Street Journal recently about Oklahoma, “the failed state.” Nearby Kansas isn’t much better off.

And we aren’t so bad as we think. The Tax Foundation recently came out with its 2018 “Business Tax Climate” rankings of the state. Illinois came in 29th, not great, but not an outlier as many here think. Three neighboring states had worse climates: Iowa (40), Wisconsin (38) and Kentucky (33).

The state with the 48th worst such climate, California, has shown more economic growth than any state in recent years. Yes, we are a state whose leaders oppose Right to Work (RTW makes union organizing harder), and I have supported making downstate Illinois a RTW region. I believe the issue today is more about symbol than substance.

While Illinois ranked 29th in the ranking above, a survey of CEOs ranked Illinois 48th worst for business.

It’s all about perception, according to a site selection specialist.

“CEOs don’t get involved in the numbers that much, and we seldom meet with them,” says Dean Uminski, a site-selection specialist with Crowe Horwath in Chicago.

“But it’s their perceptions that really matter, because usually they end up making the ultimate decision.”

In a book I co-authored in 2014, I cite an in-state economic developer who recalls a visiting CEO who “joked” about whether he had to make a bribe to get any business done. Not a great start for the conversation.

Sure, Illinois has work to do, so let’s do it.

We have to change the narrative and, over time, the perceptions.

We’re so down on ourselves that we can’t see the sunshine from the bottom of the deep hole we have dug.

The pluses outweigh the minuses. I have written ad nauseum in this space about the interstates, railroads, airports, location, educated workforce, and the water here. All these factors put us above, often near the top among the states.

What to do?

Stop caterwauling inside government.

Stop holding government hostage to politics.

Fight like dogs politically on the outside, but solve problems on the inside.

Do some long-term thinking about where we want to be in 10 or 20 years, and of how to get there.

Not all such efforts gather dust on a shelf.

Finally, let’s use the 2018 bicentennial to change the narrative to the positive. We have so much glorious history and present-day resources to brag about.

Let’s make it fun to be from Illinois, as it was when I was a boy.

Note to readers: Jim Nowlan of Toulon can be reached at jnowlan3@gmail.com.

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had a unique experience a few years ago. I was able to witness to a former acquaintance of mine whose life has not traveled the path he had hoped.

It had been years since we had spoken. He phoned me from jail (again). He lamented the fact that he was there, and tried to deny the fact that it was his own mistake (or as I like to call them, misguided choices) that put him there.

Oh, he tried to say the blame belonged to the person who dialed the phone and ratted him out.

He tried to say the police were to blame. But in the end, after I continued to ask the same question, he came to the understanding that it was HIM. I just calmly kept asking, “Whose fault is it that you are there?”

So often, we overlook the obvious. Have you ever scolded a toddler that you have caught red-handed with the crayon in their hand, and the writing on the wall (literally), and yet they scan the room, looking for a scapegoat? It’s human nature.

In the past, when I have counseled him in these areas, he has gotten angry with me, with God, with others. In the past, I did not have God guiding my words. I truly felt the Holy Spirit speaking through me as he and I spoke. In the past, my words were spoken to him as a wife and a judge. Yesterday they were spoken as a friend and Christian sister.

As his mood began to escalate like the sizzling wick on a stick of dynamite, God was more powerful and figuratively spit on the wick and stopped him from exploding.

What I said seemed to make sense to him for the first time. I don’t remember my actual words being much different than the thousand other times we had spoken about such matters, but with the power of God behind them, his mood dispersed, and he was open to their

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message.

We talked about entitlement. He claimed he was entitled, as one of God’s children, to be happy. I countered his comment with the observation that to me, it seems we are not ENTITLED to anything. We have done absolutely nothing to deserve any sort of happiness, and that every shred we are given, is a gift. (There was silence.)

When he sobbed about the persecution of his life (and it HAS been a tough one!), I asked whether he had seen the movie “The Passion of the Christ.” I asked him to remember the whipping scene and challenged him to recall an event on his own life that could rival THAT persecution. I’m sure he could have come close to recalling physical as well as mental cruelty that was as difficult to endure, but maybe not quite.

I also asked him if Christ deserved what he endured. To think that we deserve to be treated better than Christ, seems arrogant to me. Why should we endure less pain and suffering than our Savior? Why should we EXPECT to?

If you read historical accounts of the tools that were used and the process of death in that way, you will understand. (Again, there was silence.)

He ranted about how people had treated him unkindly and said horrible things about him. I asked how he spoke of them. He had used some unkind words to describe his new wife, and I told him that if he wanted her to speak highly of him, he needed to speak highly of her. As the words left my own mouth, the counselor became the counseled. I suddenly recalled all of the times I had been harsh

and critical to those I supposedly loved. WHOOPS! My brain was saying, “Lori shut up,” but my mouth kept talking.

I didn’t tell him what he wanted to hear. I’m sure he called me for sympathy. I gave him anything BUT sympathy. I told him what he NEEDED to hear (and in reverse, what I needed to hear). I told him time and time again that my words were harsh, but they were truth and that they were spoken in LOVE, not judgment.

I admitted my own frailties in the area and let him know he was not alone in the muck and mire of life. I held him accountable with God at my side, and it made a difference. For once, in 15 years, I felt like I made a difference with him. Our conversation ended with him in tears, thanking me for my friendship, my guidance and my compassion — not sympathy. I also left that conversation being convicted of the mistakes (misguided choices) I was making in my own life and relationships.

As Christians, we are called to hold our fellow Christians accountable to what Christ has asked of them (and of US). We can do so in a loving way. We need to ask God to open the hearts and minds of those we confront in order to be able to speak the words boldly and with confidence. In doing so, we need to open ourselves to those words, because they are from God, and intended for MAYBE more than one set of ears.

Trust in God to guide us, and he can take an ordinary conversation and make it EXTRA-ordinary, and we might have wisdom and insight to correct our own lives in the process.

Note to readers: Lori Boekeloo of Hennepin is a mother of three.

She can be reached at lorianne67@ hotmail.com, or friend her on Facebook for more humor and inspiration on a daily basis.

How politicians use religion to promote their goals

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hey call him the “10 Commandments Judge.”

You know the fellow I’m talking about. Yes, Roy Moore, Alabama U.S. Senate candidate.

Before the most recent controversy swirled around him, he was best known for defying a federal court order to remove a monument of the 10 Commandments that he had erected in the entryway of the Alabama Supreme Court.

The controversy raised his prominence to a level that has enabled him to be the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate. We’ll find out next week whether Moore is elected. But what we already know is that he has used a perception of religious persecution to further his political career.

He’s hardly alone.

Just last week, President Donald Trump was in St. Louis bragging that he brought “Merry Christmas” back to the White House.

It seems, Trump’s charge that “you don’t see Merry Christmas anymore” was directed at his predecessor, former President Barack

SPRINGFIELD SCOOP Scott Reeder Obama.

You know, the fellow whom Trump falsely suggested was a Muslim.

Just to set the record straight, Obama repeatedly used the term “Merry Christmas” during his time in office. And, when Obama was a state senator, I spent a fair amount of time chatting with him over lunch about religion and other things. He is not a Muslim.

But hey, The Donald had “Merry Christmas” printed on the White House holiday cards this year.

Whether it’s the 10 Commandments or “Happy Holidays vs.

“Merry Christmas” on White House stationery, the controversies remind me of another I covered about a decade ago when a group wanted to place a nativity

scene in the Illinois Capitol rotunda.

A private group spent $7,000 to do just that. And then an atheist group demanded and received equal space. They put a display next to the Baby Jesus. And then a menorah was erected next the Christian and atheist exhibits.

Why is it so important to some folks to use taxpayer-owned property – whether it be a statehouse rotunda or White House stationery – to promote a religious viewpoint?

This holiday season, do we really care what is etched into a courthouse monument or printed on a White House holiday card?

Isn’t it more important what’s inscribed in the hearts of men and women?

Note to readers: Scott Reeder is a veteran statehouse journalist. He works as a freelance reporter in the Springfield area and produces the podcast Suspect Convictions.

He can be reached at ScottReeder1965@gmail.com.

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

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Taryn Grasser fights for possession of the ball in a 49-39 win over Mendota on Dec. 8.

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Liv Lawley dishes off to a teammate during the JV Lady Panthers 29-9 win over Henry on Dec. 7.

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Lady Panthers beat Henry, Serena and Mendota The Putnam County Lady Panthers won three games this past week.

The varsity squad beat Henry, 50-16, behind 17 points each from Paige

Veronda and Presley Hatton. In the 47-34 win over Serena, Veronda led with 20 points while Hatton chipped in 18. In the 49-39 win over Mendota,

Liv Lawley. In the 40-28 win over Serena, Molly Boyd had eight points followed by six apiece from Cioni, Savannah Tucker and Emily Bruch.

Veronda scored 28 points followed by Hatton’s nine.

The junior varsity squad beat Henry 29-9, behind five points each from Caitlyn Cioni and

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The Panteras placed third overall in the A Pom Dance Division.

Macka Couch placed fourth in the Solo Division.

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Wildcats eighth at Jim Boyd Invitational Putnam County/Hall Wildcats tied with St. Bede for eighth place in the Jim Boyd Invitational on Dec. 9, with 72 points. Eric Cissell was the champion at heavyweight. He defeated a state ranked wrestler, Jarrett Bailey from Sherrard in the finals, 4-1.

Other Putnam County wrestlers were Joseph Mecagni, second at 220; Ben Aranda, third at 195; Michael McCutcheon, fifth at 220; and Brandon DeJong, sixth at 138.

Wrestlers win triangular Putnam County/Hall swept a triangular with Amboy, 54-21, and Sterling Newman, 42-28, on Nov. 29.

Double winners for the Wildcats were Ben Arenda at 195, who pinned Amboy’s Mason Costner at 3:25 and a forfeit over Newman; and Joseph Mecagni at 220, who pinned Amboy’s Luke Shaver at 1:21 and Newman’s Heffelringer at 1:03. Eric Cissell at heavyweight pinned Newman’s Eddinger at

3:46. Michael McCutcheon at heavyweight pinned Amboy’s Chris Morris at 1:58.

James Given at 106, Sicelia Harper at 113, Alex Vance at 120 all won by double forfeits. Brandon DeJong at 145 won by forfeit over Amboy and was pinned by Newman’s Cale Sanders at 3:38. Toby Harper at 151, Jose Castro at 160 all won by forfeits over Amboy. Hannah Vizzoni at 182 won by forfeit over Newman.

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Amboy’s Brad Gazza at 126 beat PC/Hall’s Robert Haig, 14-7; and Amboy’s Jake Schaver at 170 pinned PC/Hall’s Adam Harper at :28. Newman’s Tunink at 126 pinned Haig at :58.

Newman’s Brody Ivey at 152 pinned PC/Hall’s Toby Harper at 1:35. Newman’s Brody Stevens at 160 beat Castro, 14-6. Newman’s Monte Newman pinned PC/ Hall’s Adam Harper at 1:09.

No results were reported from a meet at Alleman on Dec. 6.

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Joey Twardowski defends against a Streator Northlawn player.

Putnam County seventh-grader boys squad beat Streator Northlawn 36-31 on Dec. 8 behind Austin Mattingly’s 16 points. The eighth-grade squad won 43-35. The seventh-grade boys basketball team won 43-4 over Lowpoint-Washburn on Nov. 27.

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‘Get Back on Track’ after the holidays OGLESBY — The University of Illinois Extension will offer “Get Back on Track, I on Diabetes” classes from 9:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Jan. 10, 17 and 24, and Feb. 2, at the University of Illinois Extension, Marshall-Putnam County Office, 509 Front St. in Henry. The class will be taught by Susan Glassman, Extension educator, nutrition and wellness.

The class will offer research-based education with diabetic recipes to taste and take home.

Classes empower participants with knowledge

and tools necessary to prevent, manage or care for someone with diabetes and including getting back on track after the holidays.

The class size is limited to 12 persons. Advance registration and payment is required by 4:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 5. There is a $20 fee, per person, to cover materials and supplies for all four sessions.

To register, call the University of Illinois Extension at 815-224-0889 or register online at https:// web.extension.illinois. edu/registration/?RegistrationID=17652.

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Christmas Eve service at First Lutheran Church GRANVILLE — The First Lutheran Church in Granville will have Christmas Eve service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 24. Pas-

tor Bob Kinas will deliver the Christmas message.

There will be no evening service. All are welcome to attend.

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October card party results announced HENNEPIN — The Hennepin Park District held its monthly senior citizen card party on Oct. 25.

Winners playing euchre included Jerry Bejster, Margaret Eattoni, Sharon Kunkel and Nancy Bejster.

The next card party will

Hennepin Park District announces holiday activities HENNEPIN — The Hennepin Park District will sponsor holiday activities.

• Movie and Popcorn Day — Wednesday, Dec. 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. “The Nut Job” shown on their big screen TV. Popcorn and a beverage will be served during the movie.

• Gerrie’s Craft Corner — Thursday, Dec. 28, from noon to 1 p.m.

Participants will make crafts during this time.

• Kid’s bingo — Tuesday, Jan. 2,

GRANVILLE — Putnam County High School announced Jacob Ritko, PCHS Class of 2018, has been recognized as an Illinois State Scholar.

Illinois State Scholars represent approximately the top 10 percent of high school seniors from 738 high schools across the state. Illinois State Scholars possess strong academic potential and are chosen based on a combination of exemplary SAT test scores and sixth semester class rank.

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC), the state agency committed to helping to make college accessible and affordable for Illinois families, confers this prestigious recognition to top Illinois high

be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, in the Hennepin Park District Community Room. All area senior citizens are invited.

Cookies and coffee will be served.

For more information, call the Hennepin Pool at 815-925-7319.

school students annually. This year, more than 20,000 outstanding honorees join the other top students who have been honored for their academic achievements since the designation was first introduced in 1958.

“Throughout his time at PCHS, Jacob has been an exemplary student who seeks to find purpose in his learning,” said Clayton Theisinger, principal at PCHS. “This merit provides further evidence to his aptitude as a learner and as an individual seeking to always better oneself. I speak for all PC staff

by saying we are proud of Jacob and congratulate him on this honor.”

“On behalf of ISAC, I want to congratulate all of this year’s state scholars for their exceptional work and wish them much success in their future endeavors,” said Eric Zarnikow, ISAC executive director. “Thank you also to the teachers, parents, coaches and other mentors who support our students, inspire them, and help them navigate a path to college. You make a tremendous difference not only in our students’ lives, but in improving econom-

ic prosperity and building a bright future for our state.”

While the state scholar recognition does not include a monetary prize, honorees will receive a congratulatory letter from ISAC and personalized Certificates of Achievement. This year, state scholars will also receive a digital Illinois State Scholar badge, which can be displayed on their online profiles and social media accounts, and shared with high school counselors, prospective colleges, employers, family members and others.

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from noon to 1 p.m. Participants will play bingo for a variety of prizes.

• Movie and Popcorn Day — Wednesday, Jan. 3, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. “The Nut Job 2” will be shown on the big screen TV. Popcorn and a beverage will be served during the movie.

• Gerrie’s Craft Corner — Thursday, Jan. 4, from noon to 1 p.m. Participants will make crafts during this time.

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Notice of Proposed Property Tax Increase for Putnam County Community Unit School District No. 535

I. A public hearing to approve a proposed tax levy increase for Putnam County Community Unit School District No. 535 for 2017 will be held on December 18, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at 400 E. Silverspoon, Granville, Illinois.

Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Mr. Carl B. Carlson, Superintendent, 400 E Silverspoon, Granville, IL 61326, 815/882-2800 option 5.

II. The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for 2016 were $4,803,452.88.

The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2017 are $5,225,070. This represents a 9.1% increase over the previous year.

III. The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2016 were $111,600.

The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission leases for 2017 are $111,600. This represents a 0% change over the previous year.

IV. The total property taxes extended or abated for 2016 were $4,803,452.88.

The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2017 are $5,225,070. This represents a 9.1% increase over the previous year.

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Native music for Native American Month DAR holds meeting PRINCETON — Meeting at the Prouty Building in Princeton on Nov. 4, members of the Princeton-Illinois Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution enjoyed a program presented by Native American flute artist Nancy Gillfillan.

Gillfillan played a number of wooden flutes while sharing information about a variety of Indian tribes and their music. She founded the Senachwine Flute Circle in Henry and two other flute circles in the Fort Ritchie, Fla., area.

Susan Brooks of Lake Thunderbird was welcomed as a new member during a special ceremony conducted by Regent Evalynn Blanco and Registrar Lenora Carey.

For Project Patriot, members have donated 550 coupons to service families overseas. Members are collecting unwanted costume jewelry to be sent to Tamassee and Kate Duncan Smith DAR Schools for arts and crafts projects.

The chapter hosted a coffee and doughnuts gathering at the American Legion Building following services at Veterans Park on Nov. 11.

For the chapter’s participation in the NSDAR Day of Service, donations of nearly 100 food and nonfood items were delivered to the Putnam County Food Pantry.

Commemorative minutes were shared by the following chairmanships: American Indians, Conservation, Constitution Week, U.S. Flag and 1818 Illinois statehood.

A Bicentennial display for commemoration of Illinois statehood is planned for the Princeton Library.

The next meeting will be Friday, Dec. 1, at Lake Thunderbird, preceded by a Christmas potluck at noon. Members are asked to bring a dish to share as well as a favorite cup or mug for a show and tell program and tea tasting.

For more information on the Princeton-Illinois Chapter NSDAR, call 815875-1508 or visit www. ildar.org.

Breakfast Dec. 18 — Funnel cake or cereal, fruit, juice, milk.

Dec. 19 — Breakfast slider or cereal, fruit, juice, milk.

Dec. 20 — Bagel with cream cheese or cereal, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk.

Dec. 21 — Cinnamon roll or cereal, fruit, juice, milk.

Dec. 22 — No school, winter break begins.

Lunch Dec. 18 — Meatball sub with marinara sauce, pretzels, veggie sticks with dip, fruit sherbet, milk.

Dec. 19 — Junior high/high school - salad bar, elementary/primary - chicken gravy over biscuit, corn, pineapple, cookie, milk.

Dec. 20 — French toast with syrup, sausage, hash browns, applesauce, milk; 2 p.m. dismissal.

Dec. 21 — Barbecue on bun, pickles, baked beans, chips, peaches, milk; 2 p.m. dismissal.

Dec. 22 — No school, winter break begins.

Dec. 25-Jan. 8 — No school.

Jan. 9 — School resumes.

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Nancy Gillfillan of rural Henry performed various tribal music on native American (wooden) flutes for members of the Princeton-Illinois Chapter NSDAR at their November meeting. In the foreground is Kokopelli, a symbol of Native American flute music, who dances and plays while toting his flutes in a bag on his back.

November is recognized as Native American month.

St. Margaret’s Health will offer lipid profile and glucose screening SPRING VALLEY — St. Margaret’s Hospital will offer a lipid profile and glucose screening from 7 to 9 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, in the hospital’s first floor Presentation Room. The $25 fee includes a check of cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL and LDL. A 12-hour food and beverage fast is recommended for more accurate results. Registration is recommended by calling 815-664-1486.

Dec. 18 — Smoked sausage, mashed potatoes, carrots, pears.

Dec. 19 — Creamed chicken with biscuits, tossed salad with toppings, sliced peaches, dessert.

Dec. 20 — Ham salad on wheat bread, red quartered potatoes, steamed spinach, pineapple.

Dec. 21 — Turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, buttered green beans, roll and butter, applesauce, dessert.

Dec. 22 — PCCC closed.

Dec. 25-26 — PCCC closed.

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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.

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Omicron chapter meets Nov. 21 in Ottawa will now be entitled to a bonus check from Carson’s. The amount of the bonus is not yet known.

All profits will fund the following chapter projects: Martha’s Books ($500), Recruitment Grant ($1,000), Grant-in Aid ($1,000) and three classroom stipends for members ($200 each).

Recipients of the 2017 $200 Classroom Stipends were: Pam Siedentop, fifth-eighth grade physical education teacher at Mazon-Verona-Kinsman Grade School; Mechthild Ferguson, a mathematics teacher at Seneca High School; and Bridgette Thomas, a sixth-eighth grade teacher at Deer Creek Elementary School.

The chapter’s next meeting will be Feb. 20, 2018, at the Pitstick Pavilion in Ottawa. The cost of the dinner is $18. The program, Bunco Night, will be a chance to promote member fellowship.

There will be no formal business meeting.

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OTTAWA — The Omicron Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International met Nov. 21 at the Pitstick Pavilion in Ottawa. President Mary Sue Myers conducted the business meeting.

Members brought cash donations for local food pantries. The Personal Growth and Services Committee is in charge of distribution of the donations.

Jan Kaufman and Mary Sue Myers presented a program about the Mendota Food Pantry and Illinois Valley Food Pantry.

They shared information about the towns each pantry serves, the number of families who receive food each month, where food is acquired, and how cash donations are used.

Kaufman has been a volunteer at the Mendota Food Pantry since 1994.

Myers has been an Illinois Valley Food Pantry volunteer since 1982.

Reports were given by several committees.

Ways and Means Chair Judy Hooper announced the chapter had earned $2,500 from the sale of 500 Community Day coupon books. The chapter

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Kristina Taylor and John Frackowiak will wed in 2018 Kristina Taylor of Mark and John Frackowiak of Mark are announcing their engagement. She is the daughter of Charles and Mary Taylor of Mark, and he is the son of John R. Frackowiak of Granville.

The bride-elect graduated from Putnam County High School in Granville

in 2010 and received a degree in science for occupational therapy in 2016 from Illinois Central College.

Her fiancé graduated from Putnam County High School in Granville in 2009.

The couple will be married Oct. 20, 2018.

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Tony and Michelle (Harrison) Pashos of Manteno are the parents of a son, George Anthony, born Dec. 4 at home.

He weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 22 inches in length. He was welcomed home by two sisters, Eleni, 6, and Melina, 3. Maternal grandparents are Bruce and Patricia Harrison of McNabb. Paternal grandparents are George and Despina Pashos of Homer Glen. Great-grandparents are Ed and Helen Weide of McNabb, and Gary Harrison of Peru.

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Janice Kaufman and Mary Sue Myers were speakers at the Nov. 21 meeting of the Omicron Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. Kaufman spoke about the Mendota Pantry and Myers spoke about the Illinois Valley Food Pantry.

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SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

PUTNAM COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT

Need cash for college?

Extension announces scholarship opportunities The University of Illinois Extension’s 4-H program has several scholarship opportunities available.

For more questions or more information, contact your local University of Illinois Extension Office.

• Extension to ACES Scholarship — Incoming freshmen and transfer students to University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences may apply for a new $2,500 scholarship.

This year, 54 scholarships (two per each of Extension’s 27 units) will be awarded. To learn more, visit academics.aces.illinois.edu/scholarships/new-students. Click on “Incoming freshmen and incoming transfer students scholarship application.” In Step 2, select “Extension to ACES” scholarship.

• Farm Credit Illinois Scholarships — High school seniors plan-

ning careers in agriculture may apply for a $2,000 scholarship. Farm Credit Illinois will provide 30 scholarships to youth who live or farm in one of the 60 counties in their service area. The first $1,000 will be distributed for the fall 2018 semester, and the second $1,000 will be applied during the fall 2020 semester. Apply online at farmcreditIL.com before Feb. 28. For those going to University of Illinois College of ACES, the college is matching this scholarship, dollar for dollar.

• Illinois 4-H Livestock Scholarship — This $1,000 Illinois 4-H Livestock Scholarship is open to members who have demonstrated mastery in the livestock area and plan to continue their education in the area of agriculture. Members must have been involved in the livestock project a minimum of three years. You must have been a member for at least five years and attending either a fouryear university, community college or trade school. The scholarship is

open to high school seniors and college freshmen. Applications are due March 1. Download the application at go.illinois.edu/4Hscholarships.

• Legacy of Leadership Scholarship — Eight $1,000 Legacy of Leadership Scholarship are offered to members who have demonstrated overall mastery and leadership in the 4-H program. You must have been a member for at least five years and attending either a fouryear university, community college or trade school. The scholarship is open to high school seniors and college freshmen. Applications are due March 1. Download the application at go.illinois.edu/4Hscholarships.

Finalists must submit a video of your 4-H accomplishments.

If you have questions or need more information, call University of Illinois Extension, Bureau-LaSalle-Marshall-Putnam Unit at 815-2240889. Extension offices are located in Princeton, Ottawa, Henry and in Oglesby on the IVCC campus.

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traditionally a big musical, but other proposals will be considered. The organization will consider all submissions, including repeats of past shows if they have not been performed in the last 20 years.

Anyone interested in submitting a play for consideration should contact Stage 212 at 815-224-3025 or email stage212@att.net for application information. Visitors to stage212.org will find a reference list of all productions Stage 212 has put on in their history, as well as a director’s resume and application available for down-

The Putnam County Library has announced upcoming activities: • A classic movie matinee will be at 12:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 14, in Standard. “Christmas in Connecticut” will be playing on the big screen.

A crafty Thursday event will be at 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, in Hennepin. Participants will make Santa Paint Brushes ornaments.

• A movie matinee will be at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, in Hennepin. “The “LEGO Ninjago” movie will be playing on the big screen.

• Christmas music with Ken Troyan will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, at the McNabb Library.

Troyan will play Christmas music for all ages.

• A Crafty Thursday event will be at 4 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 21, at the Hennepin Library. Participants will make clothespin snowflake ornaments.

• 4-H leader Aaron Lindstrom will show robots at 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22, at the Granville Library along with the chance to dress up as fantasy characters who will create an object that goes with the character. There is a 15-person limit for using the material that 4-H is bring so participants must RVSP. Anyone else is welcome to watch.

• A Library Science event will be at 4 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 28, at the Hennepin Library. Participants will explore electricity.

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Stage 212 seeks directors for 2019 season LASALLE — Stage 212 in LaSalle is currently seeking submissions from directors for the 2019 season. The organization is seeking well-known, highly recognizable shows for the winter, spring, summer and fall slots, but will also entertain proposals for a special “Off-Season” production, typically small cast and a little out of the ordinary, to run in a slot outside of the regular season.

Winter productions are typically small musicals or comedy/dramas, the spring and fall shows are comedy/ dramas and the summer production is

Library announces upcoming events

load. Applications are due Feb. 15, and should be mailed to Stage 212, Inc., P.O. Box 198, LaSalle, IL 61301 or emailed to stage212@att.net. Arrangements may also be made to drop off an application at the Stage 212 box office by calling 815-224-3025. A final selection will be made for recommendation to the Management Committee of Stage 212 in March of 2018.

Stage 212 has been the Illinois Valley’s community theater since 1968, and welcomes anyone interested in participating in a stage production, regardless of previous experience.

Stage 212 will present ‘A New Year’s Eve Day Bash’ LASALLE — Stage 212 will host “A New Year’s Eve Day Bash,” a kid friendly celebration at noon Sunday, Dec. 31, at the theater, 700 First St. in LaSalle. The event will feature appearances by Anna, Elsa, Moana, Tiana, Sebastian, the Paw Patrol and The Trolls, as well as a dance party, a New Year’s toast, and a meet-and-greet

photo opportunity with all characters. Tickets are $10 each and may be purchased online at www. stage212.org or by calling the box office at 815-2243025 and leaving a message. All patrons age 1 year and up must have a ticket.

All children must be properly chaperoned. Performances may be added as ticket sales demand.

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

CLASSIFIED LINE AD & LEGAL DEADLINES: • Wednesday Paper deadline Thursday before by 12pm We Accept Call 815-625-3600 classified@bcrnews.com

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

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

Proceed with caution in calling 900 phone numbers. All phone numbers prefixed by”900” are charged to the CALLER. Charges may be assessed on a “per minute” basis rather than a “per call” basis.

The Putnam County Record Classifieds makes every effort to qualify these charges for the reader.

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

Call 815-339-6343

228 • Help Wanted Paraprofessional Vacancy Full-time Parapro Vacancy at Putnam Co. Primary School. Must hold IL Parapro Licensure (Assoc. degree or higher, 60 semester hours or Pass ETS Parapro test) Apps sent to: PCPS 400 E. Silverspoon, Granville, IL 61326 ★Apps due: Dec. 18th

450 • Under $1000 A vintage Fyr-Fyter extengusiher, $45, a Mirro Pressure Cooker/Canner, $25, & 2 cabinets on wheels, $20, 815-4882934 Blow up chair with Bud Light logo and office desk chair with arms and on rollers. $60 for both.

Call 815-872-0058 Cabinet Maker's Clamps 1 pair of 6 ft & 2 pairs of 3 ft; $50 815-303-5810

450 • Under $1000

451 • Free

Coffee table & end table, $30 for both. Good condition. Call 815-875-4203

12 Needlepoint Canvas with design in center with yarn $50 815-875-1025

Lots of new material, $.50 and up or offer; 1963 Book All About Rifles & Shotguns $20/offer; New Boy's 4-5 Winter Clothes $2/offer.

Leave Message 815-646-4741 New MoJack EZ mower jack $60.

Phone 815-872-0923 Rain Barrel, never used: $60; Ladies Bibs small shorts, worn once $30; High Chair - needs back support – FREE 815-878-7199 Shaded silver fox faux fur, ladies medium, ankle length dress coat, custom detailing, shawl collar. Sell for $75. 815-222-7946 Therma-tru entry door, excellent, $40; 4 maple chairs, $30 each; yellow pine baseboard, 12'x16', $20.

815-830-8153 ************ HAVE SOMETHING TO SELL? Put your ad in for FREE Items $1,000 or less can run FREE for 1 time. Limit of 5 lines.

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

No commercial ads, firearms or animal sales.

E-mail information to: classified@ bcrnews.com (include your name, address & phone number)

50 Pieces of Printed Feed Sacks Fabric Some full size $50 815-875-1025

767 • Mobile Home Sales **************** PUBLISHER'S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.”

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

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

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

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

778 • Real Estate Wanted WANTED: Farmland 15-50 acres, mostly tillable, Putnam County West of the River. Save Realtor & Auction commissions.

Cash Buyer. Phone or text.

Call 630-247-1797

856 • Apartment Rentals HENNEPIN Nice one bedroom apartments for rent. All utilities included.

No smoking/No Pets.

Furnished & unfurnished available.

Phone: 815-925-7086

PROMOTE YOUR RENTAL We can help!

Call 815-625-3600

999 • Legal Notices NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on November 20, 2017, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Putnam County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Wendys Auto Repair located at 8797 N. 100th Avenue, Magnolia, Illinois.

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

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• Up to 5 lines of copy • 3 items maximum in ad • 1 ad per week, per household • Private party sales only • Excludes services, firearms & animal sales E-mail items for sale to: classified@ bcrnews.com

The Following will be sold at the ON SITE LOCATION of 210 East Long Street in Ohio, IL on

SAT., DEC. 16, 2017 TIME: 10:00 A.M. View FULL Listing & Photos on website: www.tumblesonauction.com CASE LOADER BACKHOE Case Model 580 Super L Series 2-2 Wheel Drive Loader Backhoe (7 Ft. Bucket) w/ 7172 Hours-SN-JJG0268947-12, 17 & 27 Backhoe Attachments 2006 CHEVY TRUCK & CHEVY IMPALA 2006 Chevy Silverado 4X2 4.0 Truck w/ Approx.

47,200 Miles; 2008 Chevy Impala LS Sedan 4 Door V-6 w/ Approx. 23,160 Miles LARGE AMOUNT OF PLUMBING & ELECTRICIAL SUPPLIES, TOOLS & TOOL RELATED ITEMS, FURNITURE & HOUSEHOLD

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Cars, Trucks, Trailer, Motorcycles, ATVs, & Lawn Mowers also Bicycles

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GLYNN’S DEMOLITION DEMOLITION & EXCAVATING Raejean Glynn, Owner Terry Glynn, Owner

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Quality Pre-Owned Vehicles Towing Available

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WYANET LOCKER Have Your Meat Freshly Cut While You Wait or Call Ahead And We’ll Cut And Freeze

218 RAILROAD AVE., WYANET, IL • 815-699-2208 HOURS: Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Prices Effective Through Dec. 31, 2017 • Shop with us at www.wyanetlocker.com

Wyanet’s Own Hickory Smoked & Maple Cured Hams

DON’T FORGET!

Wyanet’s Specialty Sausage & Cheese Box $39

(Spiral hams are not sliced until ordered)

Whole Hams 15-22# Avg $2.79/lb Spiral Sliced $2.99/lb Spiral Sliced & Honey Glazed 6-12# $3.39/lb Boneless Hams $4.79/lb Boneless Rump Roast $4.09/lb Boneless Pork Loin $2.39/lb Boneless Beef & Pork Roast $4.69/lb Sirloin Tip Roast $4.29/lb

Specialty Items Wyanet’s Own Pork Breakfast Sausage $2.09/lb Ducks $3.39/lb Pickled Herring $3.99/lb

Chicken Chicken Cordon Bleu $3.29 Each Chicken Kiev $3.29 Each Roasting Hens $2.09/lb

Wyanet’s Own Stuffed Pork Chops $3.15/lb Whole Hog Sausage $2.25/lb Smoked Polish Sausage $3.55/lb

Ready To Bake Pies PUMPKIN APPLE CHERRY RED RASPBERRY DUTCH APPLE

$8.50 $7.50 $10.25 $10.50 $8.25

Cream Pies BANANA CHOCOLATE COCONUT LEMON MERINGUE

$8.25 $8.25 $8.00 $9.50

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WYANET’S FAVORITE STEAK BOXES 8-8OZ. FILET MIGNONS $80.00 8-10OZ. TOP SIRLOINS $39.00 8-10OZ. RIBEYE STEAKS $79.00 8-10OZ. NY STRIP STEAKS $53.50 THE SAMPLER $70.00 SMALL ASSORTED STEAK BOX $57.00 2 - 16OZ. T-BONE STEAKS 2 - 8OZ. RIBEYE STEAKS 2 - 8OZ. TOP SIRLOINS 2 - 8OZ. FILET MIGNONS 2 - 10OZ. NY STRIP STEAKS

2 - 10OZ. RIBEYE STEAKS 2 - 10OZ. NY STRIP STEAKS 2 - BONELESS CHICKEN BREASTS 2 - 6 OZ. BUTTERFLY PORK CHOPS 2 - CHICKEN CORDON BLEU

THE SIZZLER $59.00

THE FIRESIDE $66.00

4 - 10OZ. RIBEYE STEAKS 4 - 10OZ. SIRLOIN STEAKS

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Boneless Choice Prime Rib Order Ahead

Boneless Choice Prime Rib $12.59/lb Seasoned Boneless Choice Prime Rib $13.09/lb Cooked & Seasoned Boneless Choice Prime Rib $13.59/lb Bone-In Prime Rib $12.29/lb

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Student Council hosts annual Christmas event

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FPU classes in LaSalle

LASALLE — Financial Peace University (FPU) will offer a nine-week program on money management created by financial guru Dave Ramsey. Participants will be walked through the basics of budgeting, dumping debt, planning for the future and much more.

Classes will start at 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018, and will be held for the following nine weeks (adding one week in case of inclement weather). Classes will be held at the First Congregational Church in LaSalle.

Classes are about an hour and a half to two hours.

Registration is required.

To sign up, visit www. fpucentral.com/classes/1047496/registration.

There is a one-time fee for FPU membership. Spouses and engaged couples can attend together with a single membership, and teens living at home are welcome to attend with their parents. FPU membership covers the nine-week class, the ability to attend future FPU classes and access to FPU Central.

For more information, Luke and Emily Maltas can be reached at 815878-3207 and 815-228-0452 respectively, or Dave Ramsey’s website at www.daveramsey.com/fpu/faq.

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Putnam County High School Student Council members and volunteers hosted their annual Christmas with Santa and the Panther.

Students participated in crafts and cookie decorating, a photo with Santa, all aboard with your golden ticket for ride on the Polar Express movie with popcorn.

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Special education records to be destroyed GRANVILLE — The Special Education Office for Putnam County School District 535 has announced that it plans to destroy all temporary special education records of students who have transferred, graduated or have otherwise permanently withdrawn from school by the end of the 2011-2012 school

year.

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

attendance records or other records contained in the student permanent record. Access to the special education records by parents/guardians or students aged 18 and over may be obtained by contacting the Special Education office at 815-882-2800, option 8, no later than March 1, 2018.

IVCC Adult Education program will offer classes OGLESBY — The Adult Education program at Illinois Valley Community College will offer free Adult Basic Education (ABE), High School Equivalency (HSE) traditional and online preparation classes as well as English Language Acquisition (ELA) and Citizenship classes beginning Jan. 16 and 17.

ABE/HSE and ELA classes are offered at IVCC’s main campus and the IVCC Ottawa Center at

321 W. Main St. In DePue and Streator, only ELA will be offered. Visit https:// www.ivcc.edu/adulted for a class schedule or call Cindy Lock at 815-224-0358.

Before joining a class, all students are required to attend a pre-registration session. It is important for ABE/HSE students to call Lock and for ELA students to call Sara Escatel at 815224-0355 to sign up for a session before Dec. 19. Para preguntas en Español, llame al 815-224-0355, Sara.

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MC Gravy Mixes and Au Jus Mixes, 1oz ....................5/$5 Our Family Pitted Ripe or Stuffed Manz Olives, 6oz. $1.19 GM Chex Cereals, 12oz.............................................4/$10 Betty Crocke Potato Mixes, All....................................5/$5 Heinz Jar Gravy, 12oz ..................................................2/$3 Stove Top Stuffing Mix, 6oz.........................................2/$3 Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauce, 14oz........................ $1.39 Bruce Cut Yams in Syrup, 40oz...................................2/$5 Minute Rice, 14oz....................................................... $1.69 Era 2X Laundry Liquid, 50oz........................................2/$7 Our Family Designer Plates and Ultra Bowls, All ........2/$4 Our Family Fancy Napkins, 100ct................................2/$3 Ritz Crackers, 13.7oz ...................................................2/$5 Hershey Baking Chips, 12oz........................................2/$4 Our Family H/D or Regular Aluminum Foil, 35-75ft ....2/$5

PRODUCE

On The Vine Tomatoes, lb.......................................... $1.99 Snow White Cauliflower, Each.....................................2/$5 Red or Green Seedless Grapes, lb............................ $1.99 Dole Classic Romaine , 9oz ....................................... $1.99

DELI

Kretschmar Mesquite Turkey Breast, lb .................... $5.99 Walnut Aged Swiss Cheese, lb.................................. $4.99 Kretschmar Roast Beef, lb......................................... $6.99 Fresh Dill or Spinach Dip, lb....................................... $2.99

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Tender Pork Butt Roast, lb......................................... $1.69 Boneless Pork Sirloin Chops, lb ................................ $2.89 Choice T-Bone Steaks, lb........................................... $8.99 Smoked Pork Hocks, lb ............................................. $2.39 Tyson Cornish Hens, 24oz ......................................... $3.99 Farmland Sliced Bacon, lb......................................... $4.99 Whole Sirloin Tip Roast, lb......................................... $3.59

FROZEN FOOD

Cool Whip Topping, 8oz...............................................4/$5 Marie Calendar Pies, Each......................................... $4.99 Blue Bunny Ice Cream Squares, 56oz....................... $2.99 Sara Lee Cream Cheese Cakes, 17oz ...................... $3.99 Our Family IQF Strawberries and Frozen Fruit, 12oz..2/$5

DAIRY

Reddi Whip Topping, 6.5oz..........................................2/$4 Our Family Shredded Cheese, 8oz............................ $1.79 Tropicanna Chilled Orange Juice, 59oz..................... $2.79 Daisy Sour Cream, 16oz ..............................................2/$4

PUB SHOPPE

Coors Light Beer, 24pk Cans...................................$15.99 Chi Chi’s Drink Mixes, 1.75 liter ................................. $8.99

BAKERY

Fresh Baked Sweet Sub Buns, 6ct............................ $2.49 Turano French Club Rolls, 6ct.................................... $2.49

SEAFOOD SHOPPE

Alaskan Pollack Fillets, lb........................................... $2.49 Our Family Perch Fillets, 12oz ................................... $4.59

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