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Calbow steps down as county chairman Malavolti voted in to take his place By Dave Cook
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HENNEPIN — After 18 years of helping guide the affairs of Putnam County, long-time board chairman Duane Calbow declined the nomination for
another two years in the position. Calbow said he felt it was time to step down and pass the responsibilities to another, adding he would remain on the board, providing help where needed and has full faith in the new leadership. He also said nothing else will really change, including his love for Putnam County. Board member and former
vice chairman Steve Malavolti was chosen to take the reigns after a nomination from board member William Holmes; the board selected member Luke Holly to fill the vice chairman position. In other business, Putnam County Highway Department administrative assistant Susie Simmons said the Magnolia box culvert project has been completed. She also reported the Illi-
nois Department of Transportation is in the process of conducting an audit for 2013-15; there have been no problems found. Simmons presented the board with a resolution they approved to request more Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funding from the state. Saying several other counties are also submitting the resolution, Simmons informed the board that while expenses have kept increasing, funding has contin-
ually decreased. For a comparison, Simmons said MFT funding was at 38.1 percent in 1983 and has dropped to 21.5 percent. Also at the meeting, Sheriff Kevin Doyle reported the new boiler had been installed in the courthouse and was operating well, and the new cooling tower was scheduled to be installed in the spring.
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Holiday fun ... thanks to the PC Student Council
Granville approves new cannabis ordinance By Dave Cook
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Myah Richardson (left) and Tessa Gerling enjoy eating their decorated Christmas cookies during an event, held Sunday at the Putnam County Primary School. This was the third year the Putnam County High School hosted the Christmas festivities, which included Christmas crafts, cookie decorating, pictures with Santa and a Christmas movie. Matt Gimbal is the Student Council sponsor.
It’s official ...
New Route 89 bridge to be named The Illinois Valley Veterans Memorial Bridge SPRINGFIELD — A new Route 89 bridge connecting Bureau and Putnam counties and spanning the Illinois River will be named The Illinois Valley Veterans Memorial Bridge, under a resolution (HJR 142) sponsored by Illinois State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Peru). The Illinois Senate passed the resolution Dec. 1. “Illinois veterans deserve the utmost appreciation and respect,” Rezin said. “They Vol. 149 No. 16 One Section - 12 Pages
dedicated their lives to protect our country, freedom, and others around the world. While we can never do enough for these brave men and women, naming this bridge is a small gesture of our gratitude for their selfless service and sacrifice. Now, future generations, every time they use this bridge, will remember our veterans and the sacrifices they endured.” Rezin credits the Spring Valley VFW for suggesting nam-
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ing the new bridge in honor of Illinois veterans. “The Spring Valley VFW was instrumental in this idea,” Rezin said. “I want to thank them for bringing it to me and their continuous work in honoring and helping Illinois veterans every day. Also, thank you to all our veterans for their service
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and sacrifice. We are forever indebted to your commitment to everything you have done for our great nation.” The Illinois House passed HJR 142 earlier this year. Rezin says the The Illinois Valley Veterans Memorial Bridge signs go up once the new bridge is completed.
GRANVILLE — Following Gov. Bruce Rauner’s signing of Senate Bill 2228 in July, which decriminalized possession of up to 10 grams of cannabis, the village of Granville has passed a new ordinance allowing the fines from the civil violation to be paid at the village hall. At the Dec. 6 board meeting, village attorney Brad Popurella said, “The Supreme Court has said the maximum fine is $120 for possession of up to 10 grams, plus court costs and attorney’s fees, and likewise with possession of drug paraphernalia.” Under previous Illinois law, possession of up to 10 grams was a Class B misdemeanor which could result in up to six months in jail and up to $1,500 in fines. In other business: • The board passed the yearly tax levy ordinance with trustee Jim Pettit saying residents should see no significant increase in property taxes. • After the season’s first snowfall on Dec. 4, the village reminded residents that vehicles should be off the streets during any night when more than 2 inches of snowfall is expected, so the plow can efficiently clear the village roadways. • The board approved donations of $250 to the Putnam County and Spring Valley Thundercat Wrestling Club for children in fourth to eighth grade and $100 to the Toys in the Pantry charity. • While no action was taken, discussions began about replacing two of the village’s older trucks, a 1999 and a 2002, both of which are in poor condition, with one new truck. Pettit advised against taking action this fiscal year, saying the village is on target with its budget, and any further major expenses would jeopardize it. Trustee Lucian Verda suggested the village shouldn’t delay too long because they will also be needing to replace the backhoe within the next few years.
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