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Putnam County Board re-elects Calbow Sloan questioned about vacation hours By Ken Schroeder
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HENNEPIN — Despite the changing of the guard,
Duane Calbow will continue to lead the Putnam County Board after being elected unanimously at the board’s Dec. 8 meeting. The position was up for grabs
after his seat came up for the November election. The December meeting is the first for new board members elected in that election. Newcomer Steve Malavolti was elected by a threeto-one margin over Sheila Haage as vice-chairman. Calbow, who nominat-
ed Haage, was the lone voter for Haage. Malavolti takes the position which was vacated by departing board member Chauntelle Biagi-Bruer, who mounted an unsuccessful bid for county clerk. This was Malavolti’s first meeting as a board member. He and Luke Holly won
seats in the November election. Putnam County Highway Supervisor Pat Sloan was questioned about rolling over vacation hours into the new fiscal year. Haage and board member Willie Holmes — both of whom serve on the board’s Finance Committee — took
Sloan to task for doing so. County regulations state any vacation hours not used by an employee are lost. Sloan admitted he was unaware of such regulations, but Calbow reminded him he was told to read the county
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McNabb looks at economic development group By Ken Schroeder
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MCNABB — Jeff Clawson of Princeton appeared before the McNabb Village Board during its Dec. 10 to present details on the establishment of a new organization aimed at attracting businesses to the tri-county area. The Economic Development Corporation of North Central Illinois has been bringing its presentation to governing bodies throughout the area with the goal of having communities come on board and providing the first seed monies and strategies to attract business. “Other areas have development agencies like this,” said fellow presenter and Hennepin Mayor Kevin Coleman. “We can definitely benefit from having an organization spreading the word about Putnam County.” The organization would represent Putnam, LaSalle and Bureau counties as a possibility for locating new industrial and manu-
facturing facilities. Clawson is looking for a minimum three-year commitment from the communities involved. He noted most of the communities that have expressed interest are from the outer regions of the three-county area. Putnam County has already signed up to the organization and other communities are weighing the options. When the corporation starts, the board make-up will include six representatives from communities in the region; three from LaSalle County, two from Bureau and one from Putnam. In addition, nine businesses would also be represented on the board. The organization is looking at a June 1 tentative start date. “The more participants we can have, the more successful we’ll be,” Clawson said. In other action, the board: • Discussed purchasing a generator for the south
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Santa visits Magnolia Magnolia residents Jackson Baum (center) and Sawyer Smith sit on Santa Claus’ lap with Santa’s helper elf, Peggy Smith (left). Santa visited the Magnolia Fire Department on Dec. 7. Refreshments were served to those who came to deliver their wish lists.
Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka dies after a stroke By Goldie Currie Shaw Media Service
Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka has passed away at the age of 70. Her office released a statement confirming she died early Dec. 10 due to complications from a stroke she suffered the day prior. Topinka, a Republican, Vol. 147 No. 16 One Section - 20 Pages
had just won a second term last month in a tough race with Democratic challenger Sheila Simon, the former lieutenant governor. Topinka was born in the Chicago suburb of Riverside. She was a 1962 graduate of Ferry Hall High School in Lake Forest and earned a bachelor’s of science degree in 1966 from Northwestern University’s
Medill School of Journalism. Upon graduation, she became a reporter for several award-winning suburban Chicago newspapers, and eventually rose through the ranks to became an editor. Topinka began her political career as a state representative from the Western Suburbs in 1980. Serving two terms in the Illinois House of Represen-
tatives positioned Topinka for a successful bid for State Senate in 1984. Ten year later, Topinka joined the Illinois State Treasurer race and was elected to the position. Topinka previously served three terms as Illinois State Treasurer, was a former Illinois GOP chairwoman and ran for governor in 2006. When Topinka was
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STANDARD — As autumn must eventually turn to winter, so, too, does Autumn leave. Autumn Keegan left the post of director of the Putnam County Community Center effective Dec. 1, passing the reins off to her successor, Michelle Slutz. “I’m going to be moving back to Kentucky where I’m originally from,” Keegan said. “My parents moved back down there; they were living in Dunlap. My sister was living in East Peoria, and she moved back there. I’m just following their lead.” Slutz is a LaMoille native who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a degree in public relations, and she feels up to the task. “I’m thrilled to be doing this,” Slutz said. “I wanted to work for a non-profit when I was going to school; although I know there’s not
Topinka From Page 1 State Sen. Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap) said Illinois had lost a great lady. “Judy was an incredible woman, and she embodied everything that a public servant should be about,” he said. “My family’s thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and staff of Judy Baar Topinka.” State Rep. Frank Mautino called Topinka a tremendous public servant. “I’ve carried many legislation for her over the past 23 years and have truly enjoyed all the time I’ve spent with her,” he said. “I respected her dedication to her family, friends and
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Michelle Slutz (left) and Autumn Keegan sort out Christmas decorations for the Putnam County Community Center. Slutz is the new community center director. Keegan will be moving back to Kentucky to be with her family. a lot of money in those. I saw the center needed a new director, and I thought it would be the perfect thing. It’s just a good starting place for me, and I feel good about my decision.” Keegan oversaw the change of the name of the center from Putnam County Achievement Services
the State of Illinois.” State Rep. Don Moffitt said Topinka will be remembered for many things — her honesty, integrity, enthusiasm and commitment to the citizens of Illinois to provide good government. “She should also be remembered for many other things, her love of animals and always including pictures of pets on her Christmas cards, as well as her ready sense of humor that would always lighten a meeting and keep people laughing,” he said. “Judy was a true champion of the average person, of working people, and she was always an encourager —helping people do better and achieve their dreams.”
and leaves the community center after nine years of work, starting out at the bottom and working her way to the top of the totem pole. “I started out as the intern when I was going to ISU; then I became the bookkeeper. I was the janitor for a short period of
time between there; then two years ago I became the director,” Keegan said. One of Slutz’s main objectives will be to continue expanding the center’s presence in the community. “That’s something we’ve encouraged Michelle to work on — to get us more
into the community and do more marketing for us,” Keegan said. “That’s really why she came along was to push our agency a little bit further. I think the community can look forward to a lot more intergenerational programs and activities.” “I just want to make it a goal to be more present in the community and get out there a little more. I am really hoping to form a strong partnership with the high school, letting the students know how important it is to volunteer,” Slutz said. “I just want to be more present in the community and make sure more people know what we’re doing. Hopefully, that’ll snowball into being able to provide more activities for people.” Even though Keegan is moving back to Paducah, Ky., she told Slutz she’s a phone call away. “This community is going to be easy to miss. Everyone’s been so nice and supportive,” Keegan said. “I’ll be more than happy to come back to help.”
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Putnam County Food Pantry announces holiday basket pick-up date GRANVILLE – The Putnam County Food Pantry reminds those families who have requested Christmas baskets that the baskets will be ready for pick-up between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. Dec. 20. The baskets will be distributed
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noted the recently completed patching looked good, but did not take care of all the problem spots. • Discussed at length a property in the village that has become an eyesore and a public nuisance. The owner is hundreds of dollars in arrears on water and sewer bills and two structures on the property are steadi-
ly deteriorating. Village President Brandi Sandberg is looking for ways to get the owner to fulfill his obligations, but has so far been stonewalled by legal issues in getting the process off the ground. • Passed a proclamation denoting December as National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month.
In other action, the board: • Heard a presentation from University of Illinois Extension office County Director Jill Guynn, as well as 4-H adviser Anne Scheel, workshop coordinator Mary Jo Witek and ag supervisor Daryle Wragge. The presentation highlighted the different programs and classes the office offers the community. Guynn thanked the
board for its past support of the office and hoped to continue the relationship. • Appointed Barbara Chambers to fill the trustee position on the McNabb Fire Protection District vacated by John Ehrhardt. Ehrhardt’s resignation becomes effective Dec. 20, and the board received a letter from the fire district endorsing Chambers for the position.
From Page 1 lift station. The board will investigate the merits of installing a permanent generator or a portable that may be used in other areas as well. • Will set a date for late spring 2015 for more spray-patching on village streets. Board members
Putnam From Page 1 regulation book when he was hired. “This is part of the job,” Calbow said. “You have to review time cards.” Haage and Holmes noted the rollover will affect this fiscal year’s budget detrimentally and may cause revisions to the budget later in the year.
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HENNEPIN — Putnam County residents are mourning the death of Eric Ciucci, 37, of Hennepin, who died Dec. 12 in Hennepin. Ciucci was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Putnam County High School and Illinois State University. Ciucci worked at the North Central Bank branch in Hennepin, where bank President David Ward said he was a tremendous asset. “He came to us right out of college. In fact, he worked here part-time before he graduated,” Ward said. “He came back to the area and started working for us and quickly rose up through the ranks, becoming one of our finance managers. He was excellent in the job with a great following among our customers.
“He was a member of the Hennepin Businessmen, and he was a primary force in our annual Daddy-Daughter Dance,” Ward said. “He came up with the idea and went with it. It’s been our most popular event since then. Eric was just a tremendous individual and very popular with the people in the community. We’re going to miss him.” Putnam County High School students knew Ciucci best as Coach Eric. He organized the girls golf team at PCHS and coached the team for six years. An avid golfer who spread his love of the game to his family, he was looking forward to coaching his daughters when they reached high school. Princeton High School girls’ golf coach Will Gross had great respect for Ciucci. “I can’t say enough about how he was as a coach,” Gross said. “He and I were
kind of in the same boat the past few years with the success of our teams. Two years ago we played them in our opening match; I was more of a driven coach, and he was more of a teacher. I took a lot away from that and put it into my own coaching. That’s how much I truly respected him and his coaching. “As you watched him coach his girls I think it speaks for itself, the participation he had at Putnam County as to the amount of girls he had in the program,” Gross continued. “You can also look at the success he has had each year as you look at the program. It was a shock to me and my team to hear about his death. My girls wanted to go to the visitation which shows the respect that he had not only from area coaches but from area girls/golfers as well.” A complete obituary can be found on Page 5.
IVFL elects officers, trustees Illinois Valley Federation of Labor recently held elections for officers and trustees at its monthly meeting. Re-elected officers were Dan Mercer, president; Tom Ganiere, vice president; Steve Conrad, treasurer, and Jim Lockhart,
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Lower prices at the pumps! By Ken Schroeder
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Winter usually means lower fuel prices at the pump. People generally drive less when weather gets colder and snow blankets the land, so with the drop in demand comes a drop in price. As you may have noticed, this year prices are dropping more than usual. “Gas prices typically decline this time of year, but have fallen more swiftly than typical due to the sharply declining price of crude oil,” Michael Green, public relations manager of the American Automobile Association said. “The cost of crude oil accounts for approximately twothirds of the price consumers pay for gasoline, which means barring any other factors, gas prices continue to fall as along as crude oil prices decline.” In the last two months, crude oil prices have dropped more than $15 a barrel and currently waver near the $85 mark. The last time crude oil was at that price or lower was late 2010. The price has been falling steadily since a mid-July peak of $115. A barrel of crude oil is roughly 42 gallons. At a price of $84 a barrel, crude oil costs $2 a gallon at that price. Refining and other costs generally add a dollar to the price per gallon. With those factors, and the current
oil price of $85.50 per barrel, it’s easy to see why gasoline prices are flirting with the $2.50 level. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, gas prices haven’t been this low since Jan. 3, 2011. The good news about the lower gasoline prices means people have more money available than usual at this time of year, which is likely being spent on other goods and generating a stimulus for local economies. Holiday sales should see a healthy boost this year, which is good news for retailers after years of under-performing holidays in the recent past. The bad news is a lower price for crude oil has a negative impact on countries that produce oil. Russia and Venezuela — both of whom rely on oil revenue for their economies — are experiencing a recession. Those factors will have a ripple effect in countries nearby and globally. Additionally, recent studies have found oil prices and the stock market seem to follow each other when people are worried about the U.S. economy; something that’s been happening for the last four years. As oil prices made another dip in mid-October, the stock market followed suit, dropping nearly 500 points in one day before rallying. However, economists are reservedly optimistic current gas prices
As gas goes down, hybrids struggle Oil companies and investors aren’t the only ones feeling the crunch of falling crude oil prices. Producers of electric and hybrid cars and their dealers are also seeing decreases in sales. Sales for hybrid cars have already been slipping during the last several months, despite rising sales overall in the auto industry. “I think it’s fairly interesting from a cultural memory standpoint, that American car buyers, for the most part, don’t seem to have memory of gas prices two, three or six months ago,” said John Krafcik, president of the website TrueCar. “During months when gas prices are low, less fuel-efficient cars tend to take a greater share of the market and vice versa. It’s a fairly one-to-one relationship.” If that sounds like bad news for car makers, it actually isn’t. Car companies actually have higher profit margins in trucks and SUVs. Many hybrids actually lose money for the manufacturers. The technology for electrics and hybrids is cutting-edge, and is still in the process of being perfected. Since research into making the batteries more efficient is ongoing, the cost of that research is more than what many of the cars sell for. That technology is not going away anytime soon, according to Roland Hwang, director of the energy and transportation program at the Natural Resources Defense Council. While still in the refinement stage, electric and hybrid technology has proven reliable enough to be a permanent option. “Hybrid technology is here to stay,” Hwang said. “You’re probably just much less likely to notice it in the future.”
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Obituaries Eric Ciucci
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PC Rotary spreads holiday cheer Randy Borio (center) and other members of the Putnam County Rotary help load poinsettias that were delivered to Putnam County residents on Dec. 6. The annual event is sponsored by the Rotary.
Putnam County Circuit Court The following fines and sentences were recently assessed in Putnam County Circuit Court. Seat belt required/driver Michael V. Gonet, 57, Granville, fined $60. Tiffany M. Mennie, 24, Mark, fined $60. Driving 11 to 14 mph above the limit. Carly Doden, 22, Mokena, fined $120. Jeremie Hansen, 35, Hennepin, fined $120. Jeffery E. Lawrey, 44, Ottawa, fined $280 plus six months supervision. Graduated license under 18 with more than one passenger under 20. Matthew J. Byrne, 17, Granville, fined $120. Driving 15-20 mph above the limit. Santosh R. Ancha, 33, Peoria, fined $120. Neal A. Galetti, 21, Peru, fined $280 plus six months supervision. Barry S. Grover, 38, Princeton, fined $230 plus three months supervision. Randy J. Hovey, 50, Galesburg, fined $120. James R. Papania, 52, Bolingbrook, fined $120.
Jennifer A. Sally, 42, Sugar Grove, fined $120. Syed Shahid, 27, Peoria, fined $280 plus three months supervision. Heather L. Staples, 23, Malden, fined $120. Operate an uninsured motor vehicle. Jose F. Perez, 29, Princeton, fined $280 plus six months supervision. Failure to reduce speed. Amanda E. Condit, 85, Henry, fined $230 plus three months supervision. Igor I. Slobodyanyk, 57, Wheeling, fined $280 plus three months supervision. Improper lane usage. Duane N. Turner, 33, Hennepin, fined $280 plus three months supervision. Disorderly conduct. Jeremie E. Hansen, 35, Hennepin, fined $400 plus six months supervision. Jenna L. Walsh, 20, Madison, Wis., fined $1,753 and six months supervision. Residential burglary. Blake A. Couch, 23, Spring Valley, two counts, fined $1,436.41 plus two eight year sentences to the Department of Corrections to run concurrently.
Possession of cannabis less than 2.5 grams. Steven J. Atlas, 23, Lyons, fined $2,299 plus six months supervision. Ross M. Mulder, 20, West Olive, Mich., fined $2,299 plus six months supervision. Douglas K. Pollitt, 20, Zion, fined $2,299 plus 12 months supervision. Possession of cannabis 2.5 to 10 grams. Jason T. Hill, 33, Belleville, Mich., fined $2,598 plus six months supervision. Clinton D. Jensen, 24, Mandan, N.D., fined $2,598 plus six months supervision. Possession of cannabis 10 to 30 grams. Austin E. Barnett, 25, Ypsilanti, Mich., fined $3,313 and six months supervision. Possession of a controlled substance. Taylor L. Headley, 24, Rock Island, fined $4,672 plus six months supervision. Jacob A. Henshaw, 20, Cherry Hill, N.J., fined $5,000 plus six months supervision.
HENNEPIN — Eric J. Ciucci, 37, of Hennepin died on Friday, Dec. 12, 2014, in Hennepin. Eric was born March 3, 1977, in Spring Valley to John and Elizabeth “Betsy” (Addis) Ciucci. He married Mandy Boggio. He graduated from Putnam County High School and he graduated from Illinois State University (Bone Scholar). He was a financial officer at North Central Bank in Hennepin. Eric was a member of the Hennepin Businessman. He Ciucci also organized the Putnam County girls’ golf team and coached for six years, and was an avid golfer himself. Eric was a devoted husband and father. Survivors include his wife, Mandy of Hennepin; his parents, John and Elizabeth “Betsy” Ciucci of Hennepin; his mother and father-in-law, Greg and
LaDonna Harrison MCNABB — LaDonna Mae Harrison, 75, of McNabb passed away Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014, at her residence with her loving family by her side. LaDonna was born March 11, 1939, in Sterling, Colo., the daughter of Guy and Roma (Houghten) Miles. Harrison She graduated from Sterling High School in Colorado and married Gary Harrison on April 14, 1956, in Nebraska. After moving to McNabb, she worked at the local restaurant in McNabb and later worked at St. Margaret’s Hospital and the Illinois Veterans Home in LaSalle. LaDonna is survived by her husband, Gary, along with four sons, Gary (Shawana) Harrison of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Bruce
Judy Boggio of Hennepin; two daughters, Ali and Gracie Ciucci at home; one brother, Keith (Stephanie) Ciucci of Warrenville; one brother-in-law, Frank (Heather) Boggio of Hennepin; his maternal grandmother, Shirley Addis of Henry; and two nieces, Hannah and Ava. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents and his maternal grandfather, William Addis. Services were held at noon Monday, Dec. 15, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Hennepin, with Father Patrick DeMeulemeester and Pastor Ray Lail officiating. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery, Hennepin. Visitation was held from 9 a.m. to noon Monday, Dec. 15, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Hennepin. Pallbearers were Keith Ciucci, Frank Boggio, Neil Buffington, Joe Gensini, Brad Vice and Brian Tapley. Contributions may be directed to Eric’s family. Online condolences may be made to Eric’s family at www.dcfunerals.com. (Patricia) Harrison of McNabb, Bryan (Tammy) Harrison of Cape Coral, Fla., and Brad (Diane) Harrison of Peru, and one daughter, Annette (David) Mennie of Granville. She also is survived by 17 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters and one granddaughter, Jessica Harrison. According to LaDonna’s wishes, cremation rites were accorded. Visitation was held from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, at the Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel in Granville. A memorial service followed at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Karen Karczewski officiating. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Margaret’s Hospice. Online condolences may be made to LaDonna’s family at www.dcfunerals. com.
Concert The Princeton Community Band will present Solstice Serenade at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, in the Sally Skinner Council Auditorium at Princeton High School. The guest conductor will be Brandon Stover, director of bands for Princeton Elementary Schools. The concert showcases holiday favorites and other selections to brighten up the shortest day of the year. The Princeton Community Band, an all-volunteer group of area musicians from teens through retirees, invites the public to attend this concert of seasonal music free of charge. Donations are also welcome.
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6 • The Putnam County Record • Wednesday,December 17, 2014
The Editorial Page
Sam R Fisher
Terri Simon
Publisher
Editor
It’s in the bag! I made the comment the other day that I wish I could just give all my Christmas presents in the bag in which they came home from the store. Ultimately, that would mean I wouldn’t have to wrap anything and spend countless hours (many of them late-night hours) running up and down the basement steps, searching for the right box, the right wrapping paper and the other necessary items needed to hide the contents that live inside the bag. Oh sure, there’s a part of me that would love to have the time to elegantTerri Simon ly wrap and create a gift that could be photographed and pictured in any of the magazines I get that depict the perfectly-wrapped Christmas present. But back to reality, my friends. The clock is ticking, and as usual, the hours in the day don’t accurately facilitate a Martha Stewart lifestyle. I made the mistake of glancing at the calendar the other day and actually counting up how many days were left before Christmas … I shouldn’t have done it because the next thing I knew, I had myself in a tailspin of unfinished holiday projects and not enough time to accomplish all of them. In this crazy little head of mine, I began the daunting task of prioritizing which things I could get finished … and which things might have to wait until next year ... again. The longer my mental lists became, the more frustrated I got. I don’t wear a watch for a reason — actually, there are a couple of reasons. First, unless I have an appointment, I don’t really care what time it is. And second, I always feel like watches are more of a countdown to the next event — a ticking little device that causes me to create more havoc in my head than anyone really needs. Ideally, I’d just like to get up when I wake up ... go to bed when I’m tired ... and let everything else fall into place. They tell me that’s called retirement; I’ll probably never know the joy of that lifestyle either. I’m not sure why things tend to creep up on me at this time of the year. It’s not a secret that Christmas is coming. Just once, I’d like to be one of those people who just happen to mention to everyone at the Halloween party that their Christmas shopping is finished and wrapped; their Christmas cards are just waiting for Thanksgiving to pass before they’re in the mail; and the Christmas cookie dough is in the freezer, just waiting to be baked closer to Christmas. What the heck is that all about? Come on! I don’t mind telling you I laughed out loud in my office as I wrote that last paragraph. What a pipe dream that is! That will never, ever be me. Even if the Publisher’s Clearing House drove up to my door and allowed me to turn in my resignation ... i.e. retirement, I would still, no doubt, be wrapping gifts on Christmas Eve, kicking myself for not writing enough Christmas cards, have non-existent sugar plums dancing in my head, and wondering where the time went. OK, I know I’m sounding a bit selfish now, but all I really want for Christmas ... is Christmas. I don’t want all the stuff — the chaos, the disarray, the bedlam, the topsy-turviness, the holy (literally) mess this holiday can create ... and does produce in my life at this time of the year. All I really want is to enjoy the season, the reason for the season, the family and friends I love so dearly, the beauty the holiday brings ... and a couple of Grandma’s iced sugar cookies too. I wonder how you wrap that up? Or could you just put it in a bag and give it to me that way? I love the feelings this holiday evokes, but I detest the chaos it brings. As the season evolves and Christmas draws near, may we all be able to find some peace during this wonderful holiday. As for me ... I’ve got this Christmas ... in the bag! Putnam County Record Editor Terri Simon can be reached at tsimon@putnamcountyrecord.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.” Constitution of the United States, 1789
First Person Alicia Zens
Town: Mark. Occupation: Account manager Mansfield Oil.
What is the last song you heard: Whatever was on the radio. If you were stranded on a desert island and could only have one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be: Chicken. If you were stranded on a desert island and could only take one thing with you what would it be: My iPad. I someone gave you a million dollars what would you do with it: Spend it. Name your favorite restaurant: Brandys.
Family: Just me. Pets: None. What is the last book you read: “Great Expectations.” What is the last TV show you watched: “Bluebloods.”
Name one thing about your town that you like: Friendly. Is there anything that you would want to change: I would love a different cable company.
Field of Dreams It is a big year for the 2015 F-150 Ford pickup trucks. The new Ford trucks are made out of aluminum instead of steel. It will weigh 700 pounds lighter than previous models. The new 2.7 liter V6 engine is rated to tow 8,500 pounds. It is the first gas engine from Ford to use a compacted graphite iron cylinder block. The twin turbo 2.7 liter V6 econ boost with 325 HP and 375 pounds foot of torque, sports auto start stop technology shuts off the engine when you stop and starts again when you let off the brake. I asked “No Baloney” little Al Cioni about this new aluminum Ford pickup. He said he is supposed to have one just before Christmas, and the Ford Motor Co. has spent a lot of money producing a truck with more horsepower and torque plus better gas mileage. ••• After writing this article, I happened to be in Peru at CVS with Jeanne waiting in our 2013 Ford Taurus. When I came out of the store, there was an older gentleman getting in a car right beside ours. He turned to me and said, “You are my kind of man because you are driving a car built in America.” He said, “I was in Pearl Harbor when Japan bombed us.” I said, “Thank you for your service.” On Dec. 8, I saw the same veteran’s picture in the paper, and the story telling that there was one Pearl Harbor survivor who attended the Pearl Harbor Day Parade.
Darrell Alleman COMMENTARY
His name was Hobart VanDeventer from Streator. I am very pleased I had the opportunity to meet this wonderful man. ••• Trivia: How long did Prohibition last: 8, 13 or 21 years? Answer at the end of this article. ••• American Farm Bureau President Bob Stillman said in the Farmwork magazine the grain embargo of 1980 proved a failure. It stimulated more grain and oil seed products in South America to fill the void left by the United States. In January 1980, President Jimmy Carter announced a U.S. embargo of grain and oil seed shipments to the Soviet Union because of its invasion of Afghanistan. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) thought it was unwise to single out American farmers by using food as a weapon of foreign policy. If sanctions were needed, AFBF preferred they be across the board, not just on food. Fifteen months later, when President Ronald Reagan ended the Carter embargo, it had cost American farmers around one billion in lost export business. Now Putin’s food import ban is
unfortunate because the biggest losers will be the Russian consumers. The idea to use food as a weapon is a bad one. American farmers could have told Putin that. I had firsthand knowledge about this embargo in January of 1980. It was on a Friday and corn was $2.00 a bushel at the McNabb Grain Elevator. Our daughter, Debby, was captain of the University of Illinois pom pom girls. There was a basketball game on Saturday at the Assembly Hall. I meant to sell a large part of my corn crop stored at the McNabb Grain Company. That Friday I was busy taking care of my livestock and never made it to the bank, thinking I would take care of it Monday. We went to the game in Champaign. On Sunday, the news was about President Carter’s embargo to Russia. Monday morning when I arrived at the McNabb Grain office I learned corn had dropped to $1.00 a bushel and the grain buyers were not even bidding. ••• Sometimes you can make a very effective statement by saying nothing. Correction does much, but encouragement does more. ••• Answer to the trivia question: How long did prohibition last? 13 years. Thanks for reading. Darrell Alleman can be reached at news@putnamcountyrecord. com.
TO Letter THE Editor
Crimes against humanity? Dear Editor, I feel compelled to write in response to a commentary by Mr. Schroeder in the Dec. 3 edition of the Record. While I agree with some of his comments, I take issue, however, to his implications regarding our nation’s decision to use the atomic bomb and most certainly to his statement equating our actions to that of Germany. I am weary of apologists’ efforts to depict the U.S. as an evil empire responsible for the Nagasaki and Hiroshima dead and maimed. Japan, Germany and Italy were the original “Axis” of evil. The United States was attacked without warning by the Empire of Japan. Three days later, Germany declared war on the U.S., and unlike our more recent conflicts, this resulted in total war, eventually becoming a world war. The Axis overran nation upon nation, resulting in the deaths
of millions. Eventually defeated, Japan was too proud to admit it, or quit the fight. Unlike Pearl Harbor, the Japanese were given a chance to quit, but they refused. At that point in the war there were virtually no large military targets left. What were we to do? Quit fighting and go home? Let them recover to strike again at a later date? We have done that in recent times with predictable results. No one is innocent in total war. Citizens of a nation at war, through their labor, directly aid that war effort or add to their nation’s GNP. One doesn’t have to carry a gun to be in the fight. On Aug. 6, 1945, there were two choices; plan for an invasion of the home islands of Japan, or drop a terrible new weapon on an enemy city in hopes that enemy would realize the futility of continuing an unwinnable war. Had we chosen the first course, how many deaths (ours plus the enemy’s) would have resulted? The estimate was a million or more. Unfortunately, the Japanese decid-
ed the destruction of Hiroshima insufficient reason to quit. They then allowed destruction of Nagasaki before more reasonable minds prevailed. The choice was always theirs. As realized in our own Civil War, “War is Hell,” and the Japanese plunged themselves into the inferno by their own choice. In Mr. Schroeder’s opinion, I am by his count, a fanatic because I refuse to believe our use of the bomb was a crime against humanity. I believe it was used against a small group of humans to save a larger group of humans. Regarding the atomic bomb and its descendants, the first two nuclear weapons ever created were used to end a war, not start one. For 70 years they have kept the peace, simply because they remain in the hands of reasonable nations governed by decent people with a high regard for humanity. If they ever fall into other hands, Mr. Schroeder, you truly will see crimes against humanity. Michael Skowera Granville
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Sports
Panthers show well against Rockets By Dixie Schroeder
dschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com
PCR photo/Dixie Schroeder
Joe Berg (right) practices takedowns on Evan Kiphart at a recent PC/Hall wrestling practice. The Putnam County wrestlers face Marquette at home Dec. 19.
PC/Hall grapplers wrestle in meets By Dixie Schroeder
dschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com
GRANVILLE — The PC/Hall wrestling co-op took to the road on Dec. 11 and traveled to Fulton to wrestle in a triangular meet. Charlie McCook, wrestling at 138 pounds, won in a fall against Fulton’s Aaron Abbot to give PC its lone score in the Fulton 70-6 win. In the Princeton versus PC/Hall meet, Princeton won 53-12. Charlie McCook, wrestling at 145 pounds, took on Wyatt Baker and won by fall at :33 seconds in the first period of the match. At 160 pounds, Nathan Diaz won by forfeit. In decisions, Joe Berg lost at 152 pounds, 7-5; James Hall lost 18-1 at the 170-pound division while Evan Kiphart lost at 182 pounds 8-3. At 220 pounds, Isaac Marquez lost 8-3 and in the heavyweight division, Marco Uribe lost by a fall at 5:10 in the first period. Putnam County/Hall wrestling squad had a tough meet against Fulton and Orion on Dec. 9. The squad scored on an individual win to have a final team score of 57-6 with Orion winning.
GRANVILLE — The Tri County Conference was on the minds of the Putnam County Panthers on Dec. 12 when they took on the Roanoke-Benson Rockets. The Panthers, while playing a tight game against the undefeated Rockets, lost 56-49. In the first quarter the teams traded possessions, but failed to score until 6:38 into the game. The lead changed hands several times until 3:08 with a three-point shot by Michael Miller took the game to a 10-7 Panther lead. At the end of the first quarter, the Panthers still lead 12-10. In the second quarter at 5:00 in the contest, the Rockets landed a threepoint shot, then in their next possession a two-point shot that put them up 19-14. However a Michael Miller three-point shot dropped the lead to two points at 3 minutes in the second quarter. The Rockets then landed a two-point basket that increased the lead to four points 21-17 but the Panthers were not finished. The Panthers brought the score to 20-21 with an Alec Veverka free throw at 2:21. After trading more shots and possessions at :40 seconds left in the half, Veverka dished an assist to Nick DiazDeLeon whose two-point basket, followed by another Miller three-point shot gave the Panthers a 25-23 lead at the half. After the halftime, the Panthers struggled with offense in the third quarter. PC shot just 22 percent from the field. The Panthers made two technical foul free throws in front of an emotionally packed crowd at R.M. Germano Gym but were behind 38-32 going into the fourth quarter. The Rockets then made back to back baskets to grow the lead to 10 points at the start of the fourth quarter. The Panthers battled back. Veverka scored on two consecutive possession for the Panthers and Christian Harris added a bucket to drop the score to 42-38. At 3:56 left in the game, Veverka scored again twice on Panther possessions to make the score 45-43. The Panthers hit foul trouble and the Rockets converted on seven of 10 free throws to make the difference in the
game. Leading scorer for Panthers was Veverka who had 21 points. He also had 20 rebounds, seven blocks and five assists. Miller and DiazDeLeon each added 10 for the Panthers. Putnam County 73, Peoria Quest 67 Putnam County added a game to their schedule Dec. 9 against non conference foe the Peoria Quest Gators and won in an exciting overtime thriller 73-67. The Panthers started slow out of the offensive gate, getting behind early by 12 points in the first half. At the end of the first quarter the score had the Gators up by 9. The Panthers pushed their offense to life, scoring 17 points in the second quarter to send the teams to the locker room with a 29-23 score in the Gators’ favor. In the third quarter the Panthers went on a 15-2 run and then held at least a 10 point margin the rest of
the game. Unfortunately, in the fourth quarter with three minutes left, the Panthers’ free throw shooting went cold and the game was forces into overtime. In overtime, the Panthers jumped out to a quick five-point lead, which forced the Gators to foul to regain possession of the ball. Coach Josh Nauman noted that the Panthers’ ability to make those free throws won the game. “Luckily we decided to make the free throws in overtime. We shot 12 of 15 from the line in overtime to get the win,” he said. Harris led the Panthers with 17 points in the contest. DiazDeLeon added 15 points while Veverka and Austin Biagini each had 14 points. Veverka led the team with 14 rebounds, seven assists, four steals and four blocks. The Panthers, now 5-4 on the season and 1-1 in Tri County Conference, will travel to Tri County foe Peoria Christian on Dec. 19.
PCR photo/Ken Schroeder
Austin Biagini (5) aims for a shot against a Roanoke Benson defender after a steal with 2.6 seconds left in the first half of the Dec. 12 contest.
Lady Panthers add three wins to their record PC wins over Wethersfield, Henry and Serena By Dixie Schroeder
dschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com
PCR photo/Ken Schroeder
Annie Miller (22) gets ready to pass the ball during the first quarter of the varsity contest versus Serena.
GRANVILLE – In a Saturday night home game on Dec. 13, the Panthers took on the Lady Serena Huskers in non conference action. The Panthers cruised to victory with a final score of 63-31. Offensively, the Panthers drove the game, starting with a 20-6 first quarter. Scoring leader in the first quarter was Margaret Voss with six points. Megan Rehn, Tori Smoode, Annie Miller, Lydia Warren and Allison Voss all scored points as well. Fouls started flying under the basket in the second quarter as Allison Voss converted for one of two attempts at the free throw stripe. Voss led scoring in this quarter with seven points as the teams hit the locker room with the score 33-15 in the Panthers’ favor. In the third quarter the Panthers outscored the Huskers by seven points. Voss continued to be fouled under the basket and converted on four of six attempts at the line. In the fourth quarter, the Panthers put the game away with 14 points scored to the Huskers’ nine. Paige Veronda added five points during this quarter. Leading the scoring was Allison Voss with 19 points. Smoode added 11 points while Rehn pumped in nine points. Smoode and Allison Voss had 15 rebounds each. Putnam County 38, Henry 27 On Dec. 11 the Panthers traveled to Henry to take on the Henry Mallards. Despite a slow start, the Panthers won 38-27. The Panthers started the game behind in the first quarter, then scored 12 points to Henry’s three in the
second quarter. After halftime, the Panthers began to pound at the Mallard’s defense and scored 24 points in the second half of the game for the win. Leading the offense for the Lady Panthers was Allison Voss who scored 14 points. Rehn contributed nine points in the winning effort. Putnam County 44, Kewanee Wethersfield 36 The Lady Panthers traveled to Kewanee Wethersfield to take on the Lady Geese on Dec. 9. After a close contest the Panthers got to chalk up one in the win column 44-36. The first quarter started out as the Allison Voss show with Voss sinking four, two point shots that left the Panthers behind 9-8. Fouls started flying from the Geese in the second quarter which also spread scoring around. Veronda sank a three-point shot along with a foul shot to lead PC in this quarter. Both teams went into the locker room with a tie score at 19 all. Putnam County guards took over in the third quarter with Rehn plunking in five points and Miller four points to take the score 30-28 in the Geese’ favor. The Geese offense went cold in the fourth period of play while PC scored eight which tied the contest at 36 all, sending the game to overtime. In overtime, it was all Putnam County with Veronda sinking a three point shot, Allison Voss adding three points and Warren sinking two of four foul shots to put the game away 44-36. Leading scorer for the game was Allison Voss who had 14 points. Rehn added 12 points and Veronda had 7. The next game for the Lady Panthers (10-1, TCC 3-0) will be on Dec. 18 at home versus Tri County Conference foe Roanoke-Benson.
8 • The Putnam County Record • Wednesday,December 17, 2014
PCR photo/Ken Schroeder
Jarod Williams (24) takes the ball down court during the game against Roanoke Benson on Dec 12. The Panthers won the game 59-44.
Putnam County JV to play for tourney title By Dixie Schroeder
dschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com
GRANVILLE — Putnam County High School hosted a junior varsity boys tournament on Dec. 13. Teams that participated included Fieldcrest, Dwight, Roanoke-Benson, Kewanee and Marquette. The teams were broken up into two pools and played two games in their pool. In Pool A, Putnam County won over Fieldcrest 54-42. Dwight lost to
Putnam County 54-39. Fieldcrest beat Dwight 58-38. In the Putnam County versus Fieldcrest contest, high scorers included Noe Flores with 20 points, Connor Taylor, who had 13 points, and Connor Bean with 11 points. In the PC game against Dwight, leading scorer was Bean with 22 points. Mitch Aimone had eight points while Taylor added six. In Pool B, Roanoke-Benson beat Kewanee 52-40. Kewanee faced Marquette and won 66-41. Roanoke-Benson then played Marquette and won 50-30. The finals on Dec. 17 will start with the 5 p.m. consolation game with Dwight versus Marquette. At 6:15 p.m. the third-place contest will feature Fieldcrest taking on Kewanee. The final championship game will start at 7:30 p.m. and have the hosts Putnam County (8-1) in a rematch against Roanoke-Benson.
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Lady Panthers JV wins Paige Veronda (3) shoots for two points during the junior varsity game against Serena. The Lady Panthers won 48-45.
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Community
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Christmas schedule for Sacred Heart and St. Patrick Church GRANVILLE — The Christmas schedule has been announced for Sacred Heart Church in Granville and St. Patrick Church in Hennepin. A Communal Penance Service will be held at St. Patrick’s starting at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 21. There will also be confessions held at Nativity of Our Lord from 4 to 5 p.m. in Spring Valley. Christmas Eve Masses will be held at 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. at St. Patrick’s and at 6 p.m. at Sacred Heart. Christmas Day Mass will start at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart.
Granville UCC Christmas schedule GRANVILLE — The Granville United Church of Christ has released its Christmas services schedule. On Dec. 21, there will be a Sunday school Christmas program starting at 10:30 a.m. A fellowship hour will follow afterward at 11:30 a.m. in Bonucchi Hall. Christmas Eve services will be at 7 and 11 p.m. at the church on Dec. 24. Everyone is welcome to attend the services.
Lutheran churches announce services GRANVILLE/MCNABB – The Lutheran churches in Putnam County, under the direction of Pastor Ann Ziegert, have announced Christmas Eve services for Dec. 24. Emmaus Lutheran Church in McNabb will hold services at 5 p.m. First Lutheran Church in Granville will hold services at 7 p.m.
GRANVILLE – Putnam County students ages 15-19 may apply now through Jan. 2 to experience the opportunity of a lifetime as a participant in Rotary’s Summer Youth Exchange Program. Putnam County Rotary Club will pair applicants with a student overseas to spend eight weeks together — four weeks here and four weeks together overseas with the other student’s family. Rotary will cover all application
HENNEPIN —The Hennepin Park District will sponsor holiday activities over the holiday break. Gerrie’s Craft Corner will be on hand from noon to 1 p.m. Dec. 22. Participants will make holiday crafts during this time. Movie and Popcorn Day will take place on Dec. 23 with “Dolphin Tale 2” showing on the big screen TV. Popcorn and a beverage will be served during the movie. The movie will start at 11:30 a.m. and should conclude at 1 p.m. A free swim for Hennepin and Hennepin Township residents will be held on Dec. 26. Kid’s Bingo
HENRY — The public is invited to attend an educational gardening program presented by University of Illinois Extension master gardener Dave Dunagan. Herbs will be the topic for this program, which
The cost for all other areas will be $5. All participants in the activities are invited to stay after for open swim at no additional charge. Open swim will be from 1 to 5 p.m. on each of these days. Children under the age of 12 may stay for three hours if not accompanied by an adult. Children under 45 inches must have an adult present with them in the pool area. Pre-registration for these activities is requested. To pre-register or for more information call the Hennepin Pool at 815-925-7319 or email at hennepinparkdistrict@mchsi.com.
will take place at the University of Illinois Extension – Marshall-Putnam Extension Office, located at 509 Front Street in Henry. This informative program will be presented at 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 13. There will be no fee to participate in this pro-
gram, but registration is required for needed handouts. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate contact 309-3642356. University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.
If you have questions or need more information, call University of Illinois Extension, Bureau-LaSalle-Marshall-Putnam Unit at 309-364-2356. Extension offices are located in Princeton, Ottawa, Henry and in Oglesby on the IVCC campus.
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will run from noon to 1 p.m. Dec. 29. Kids will play Bingo for some exciting prizes. There will be a New Year’s Eve Party to celebrate the upcoming New Year from noon to 1 p.m. Dec. 30 with a variety of activities for the kids to do. Another Movie and Popcorn Day will be on Jan. 2 with “Frozen” on the big screen TV. Popcorn and a beverage will be served during the movie. The movie will start at 11:30 a.m. and should conclude at approximately 1 p.m. All activities are free to Hennepin and Hennepin Township residents.
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gium, Austria, Finland, the Netherlands, Japan and India — and other countries are possible too. Students are generally paired with English-speaking families and are therefore not required to be proficient in the language of their destination country. For more information, students and parents may contact the Putnam County High School Interact Club or send an email mail to: PutnamCountyRotary@gmail.com.
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Lutheran services in December Pastor Ann Zigert has announced the dates for holiday services for the Lutheran Church. An Ecumenical Christmas potluck will be held at the McNabb Fire Hall on Dec. 21. Guests are asked to bring a dish to pass and their own place settings. There will be singing of Christmas carols, a Christmas craft project, gifts for the kids and a very special guest. The event will begin at 10:30 a.m. Christmas Eve services will be at Emmaus Lutheran Church at 5 p.m. and at First Lutheran Church at 7 p.m.
and orientation fees for accepted applicants. Students’ families are responsible for their student’s passport and travel costs, and the incidental costs of hosting their “inbound” student while here. Exchange destinations may be requested in virtually any country in the northern hemisphere — so that summer vacations align. Putnam County Rotary has contacts with Rotarians in Italy, Germany, Spain, England, Ireland, Bel-
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PCJHS honor roll Putnam County Junior High School has released the honor roll for the first nine weeks. High Honors Sixth grade — Adam Currie, Samuel Currie, Leena Dean, Emma Edens, Olivia Lamis, Chloe Linton, Madison Longbein, Nick Mattern, Luke Pederson, Ashlyn Serrine, Gabriella Smith, McKenna Solomon, Abigail Thompson. Seventh grade — Kennedi Bazydlo, Molly Boyd, Madison Brannon, Megan Brooker, Emily Bruch, Ali Ciucci, Eric Dudek, Tia Green, Sadie Heinrich, Hannah Henderson, Brayden Holmes, Katrien Holocker, Madelyn Hultz, Matt Hultz, Morgan Hundley, Avery Lamis, Jeri Lester, Luke Olson, Jakob Pyszka, Ian Roach, Haley Saepharn, Livia Sanchez, Hailey Skoglund, Jakyb Stoddard, Maddy Vacca. Eighth grade — Olivia Brown, Luke Carlson, Haley Cioni, Madelyn Dzierzynski, Mackenzie
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SPRING VALLEY — St. Margaret’s Health is now offering “Teens Need Teens” peer support grief group. The next meeting will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Dec. 23 in the hospital’s first floor presentation room. This free program is coordinated by a trained, licensed clinical social worker to help teens put their feelings into words, work through their grief, build a stronger sense of self esteem and begin to accept what has taken place in the family. If your child is struggling through a painful loss experience, this will be an opportunity for them to share within a confidential, small group of peers what they are experiencing together. For more information, call Jennifer at 815664-1638.
Alzheimer’s support group meeting PERU — The Alzheimer’s Caring Friends support group for caregivers, family and friends will meet at 6 p.m. Dec. 23 at the Red Cross office, located at 1530 Fourth St. in Peru.
Births Announced Gabrielse Steve and Katy (Bernard) Gabrielse of Mark are the parents of a son, Jack Steven, born Dec. 8 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. He weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces, and measured 19 inches in length. He was welcomed home by one brother, Luke, 2. Maternal grandparents are Robert and Sheila Bernard of Toluca, and Dennis and Nanette Gillan of Arlington. Paternal grandparents are Steve and Judy Gabrielse of Hennepin. Great-grandparents are LaVern and Ann Bernard of Toluca, and Emma Zielinski of Hennepin.
Barnes Matthew and Krystle (Spayer) Barnes of Troy, N.Y., are the parents of a daughter, Emma Grace, born Dec. 12 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy, N.Y. She weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and measured 19 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Jim and Jacki Spayer of Hennepin. Paternal grandparents are Tom and Kim Barnes of Grove City, Pa. Maternal great-grandmother is Dorothy Zenor of Hennepin.
Menus Putnam County Community Center Dec. 22 – Baked lasagna, Italian bread, lettuce salad, dessert. Dec. 23 – Creamed chicken on biscuit, salad, fruit cocktail, dessert. Dec. 24-26 — Center closed. Merry Christmas. Suggested donation per meal is $5. Call 815-3392711 to make reservations at least 24 hours in advance.
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LASALLE — Since 2004, a unique program combining two-legged and four-legged friends has been held every month at the LaSalle Public Library. “Tail-Waggers” is a combination of trained therapy dogs, children and the joys of reading. Youth Librarian Director Donna Bloomquist of McNabb was the originator of the program at the library. “What makes Tail-Waggers so popular? Dogs. Lots of Americans are attracted to pets and to dogs ... They are the perennial icebreakers — complete strangers smile at each other when one or both have dogs. Kids pick up on this attraction,” Bloomquist said. The program is simple. Trained, certified therapy dogs attend a reading session with their trainer. A child picks out a book and then reads to the dog. Dogs are not judgmental. They don’t make fun if a child mispronounces a word. Children who are too young to read can have the dog trainer or a par-
ent read with them as they look at the pictures and share time with the therapy dog. “A lifelong love of reading goes hand in hand with a life of learning. Kids who are confident readers not only excel in their school work, but are more willing to investigate new topics and explore the world through reading,” Bloomquist said. Over the years the library has worked with nine trainer/dog teams. Currently three teams come to the library. Nancy Fryxell brings Ellianna or “Elli,” a Tibetan Terrier, and Vasha, a Skye terrier who recently retired. Pam Booras brings Tillie and Gus, who are both Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. The third pair includes Theresa Jones and her dog Charlie, a flat coated retriever. Each dog goes through training, according to Booras. “In order for a dog to be registered as a therapy dog with Therapy Dogs Inc. ... they have to have basic obedience, be friendly with all ages of humans, be comfortable working in different places and different situations,” Booras
Thomas Jerrell of LaSalle (right) reads to Charlie, the dog who is part of the Reading Loving Therapy Dogs program. Thomas said his family has been coming to the program for a year. PCR photo/Dixie Schroeder
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who was unresponsive to them. “I got to him and picked Elli up as he was in a wheelchair and asked him if he could say dog. Then he said the word dog,” Fryxell said. “I looked up and the teacher had tears rolling down her face. She said to me, ‘He hasn’t ever spoken.’ I said to her, ‘You mean he hasn’t spoken in
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THE OPPORTUNITY NEWS Newsletter of the
PUTNAM COUNTY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION Providing Putnam County’s Students with Educational Opportunities Since 1988
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Dear Friends, I am pleased to report the Putnam County Educational Foundation has had another successful year of providing extra educational opportunities to the students of Putnam County. While purchasing cutting edge technology for elementary school classrooms, sending students on many horizon-expanding field trips and administering thousands of dollars worth of college scholarships are all important, one annual PCEF activity still stands out. I am referring to the investment the PCEF makes each year to strengthen the reading skills of Putnam County students through the sponsorship of the Accelerated Reading (AR) Program in the Putnam County Schools. Read on to find out how the AR program is benefitting our students. As always, the PCEF Board of Trustees would like to thank the many donors to the PCEF who make enriching the educations of Putnam County students a priority. Thanks, Reed Wilson Chairman, Board of Trustees P.S. Special thanks go to the Village of Hennepin for its long-standing tradition of donating $1,100 each year to the PCEF in recognition of the Hennepin Citizen of the Year.
Mini Grant News Once again your Putnam County Education Foundation has in some way touched the lives of almost every student in District 535. We continue to process mini-grant scholarships for the benefit of students through the many dedicated funds we oversee. PCEF has raised, through local fund raisers, the money to fund mini grant requests from teachers in our district. Hopefully, you attended a show, bowled in a tournament, or enjoyed festivities at our Hawaiian Luau or Hallowinefest fundraisers. Every time you contribute, you are helping us give the funds to our students. This year we were able to provide over $20,000 in funds for a variety of minigrant requests. Students in Pre-k were provided Music Therapy for their students. Kindergarten students took three field trips to Normal, Peoria, and locally to Boggio’s Pumpkin patch. First Graders went to The Children’s Discovery Museum. Second graders visited Putnam Museum and I-max theater, as well as The Peoria Riverfront Museum. Third graders visited the same museum in Peoria as well as La Salle Historical Museum. Fourth graders took their annual trip to Princeton for their “Lights, Camera, Action Unit. Fifth grade teachers purchased owl pellets for their students and also provided a trip to Peoria Civic Center for “The Nutcracker Ballet.” Junior High students were included as well. The Sixth grade students were able to visit The Peoria Riverfront Museum. The seventh grade classes visited Brookfield Zoo. The Eight grade students took their annual trip to Chicago which was partially funded by PCEF. High School students involved in a variety of classes were able to visit The Art Institute as well receiving materials for creating art murals. Electronic scales were provided to the High School Science department. In addition to those listed, grants were issued for reading materials for Rebecca Caudill books as well as books for a reading grant at all the schools. Fourth grade received ipads and third grade received a “Smart Board.” Recently funds were set aside for sixth grade Language Arts students to receive a class set of dictionaries. As you can see, we’ve been very busy! Please continue to support us in our efforts to provide the extras that students need. These trips are opportunities they will never forget. The extras are materials from which they benefit. We are excited to continue Mini grants for our students! Watch the paper and Facebook to see pictures and articles about these trips/ Each year, fifth grade students always get events as they occur, again, the great opportunity to dissect Owl Pellets, thank you for your support. thanks to mini-grant funding by the PCEF.
Dear PCEF, We want to thank you so very much for funding the kindergarten field trip to the Children’s Discovery Museum. Museums alone are important for children, but this one was ALL “hands on”! The field trip started when an employee of the museum greeted us while we were still on the bus. He spoke directly to the children describing some things about the museum along with explaining expected behavior while in the museum. Once we entered the museum, we assigned children to our various chaperones. Since the museum is only an hour away, we were lucky enough to have many parents join us. This museum was fantastic. It has three floors of wonderful hands on activities for the children. Of the many stations, one was a water station where our students had the opportunity to experiment with floating and non-floating objects. That was especially good since we had done our own experiments earlier in the year deciding what things did and did not float. Another station was the farming station. Our own little kindergarten farmers loved this station. They were allowed to actually get into the farm equipment. Some were even attaching the milking apparatus to milk some cows. They were also able to be quite creative as they were finger painting on the windows in the painting area. Some chose to express themselves in the dramatic play area where they put on short little performances. For those who enjoy exploring, there was a huge climbing area. It was interesting to see how the children would figure out how to get from one level to the next. When it was lunch time, our school was announced over the intercom along with instructions as to where to go. The organization was excellent which provided us with a stress free lunch. After lunch, we had about twenty minutes to explore the museum. Though we had few students riding the bus home with us, many of the riders were sound asleep. (Certainly a good sign for a great field trip!) The next day we discussed the museum in our classes. It was rather amazing to hear the students speaking about the floating/ non-floating objects, the heartbeat machine, the farm machinery and more. This was proof to us that the field trip was not only fun but educational too. We cannot thank you enough for allowing us this experience. One that many of our children would not have been able to go to had it not been for the generosity of the Putnam County Educational Foundation. Sincerely, Putnam County Kindergarteners and the Kindergarten teaching team
PCEF Administers Record Amount of Scholarships Thanks to the creation of a new scholarship, the PCEF now administers more than $19,000 worth of college scholarships each year. This new scholarship is the Putnam County Science and Engineering Scholarship which is available to a PCHS graduate attending or planning to attend IVCC, the University of Illinois or Bradley University to study mathematics, science or engineering. Recipients may receive as much as $1,000 to attend IVCC or $4,000 to attend Bradley University or the University of Illinois. The scholarship funding is provided by a graduate of PCHS who
wishes to remain anonymous. The first recipient of the new scholarship was Josh Peterson of Hennepin who is a senior at Bradley University majoring in Chemistry. Additional scholarships administered by the PCEF include: the Hazel Marie Boyle Memorial Scholarship, the Hubert J. “H.J.” Mennie Memorial Scholarship, the Ann Cioni Memorial Teachers Scholarship, the Eloise Howland Memorial Scholarship and the Mike Anders Literature Scholarship. Information about these scholarships can be obtained by contacting the PCHS Guidance Counselor, Steve Johnson.
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PCEF Helps Build Reading Skills
For thirteen years, the PCEF has been helping strengthen the reading skills of Putnam County students through its sponsorship of the Accelerated Reading (AR) Program. PCEF funding has provided for the purchase of the AR software, books for the school media centers, student reading incentives and the cost of AR teacher training. The AR program is utilized at Putnam County High School, Putnam County Junior High School and the Putnam County Elementary School. The PCEF also provides funds to update the library collection for the younger students at the Putnam County Primary School.
The participation of Putnam County students in the AR program is viewed as a contributing factor in the steady increase during the past three years of PCHS scores in the Reading and English portions of the ACT – the college assessment test now taken by all high school juniors. An appreciation for the scope of the AR program can be gained in knowing that through just the first nine weeks of the 2014-2015 school year, Putnam County students had read through the AR program 3,075 books containing 103,248,001 words.
14th Annual Betty Bouxsein Bowling Tournament a Huge Success
Hardly anyone would have guessed that what began as a humble little bowling Tournament featuring 10 teams would grow to an event with two bowling sessions and 24 teams. The 14th Annual Betty Bouxsein Bowling Tournament was held on Sunday, April 6, 2014 at Crown Lanes in Princeton. This annual event is held in memory of an incredible lady and loyal friend and Trustee of the PCEF, namely Betty Bouxsein. Betty’s two sons, Bruce and Darryl continue to be an integral part of the tournament by promoting the event and sponsoring teams. The tournament raised record revenue with all the money dedicated to educational extras for PC students. In
fact, this was the first year that the event yielded in excess of $4,000. Toedter Oil swept into Princeton with two teams and managed to pump the competition into the gutter by winning both the 1st and 2nd place trophies. Axline Pharmacy was prescribed 3rd place while the Granville Fire Department doused the rest of the field for the 4th place hardware. Planning is already underway for a 15th event to be held at Crown Lanes during March/April 2015. Teams are encouraged to reserve their lanes as soon as possible since another full house of 24 entries will be participating. Our thanks to the following teams that helped make the 14th event a huge success:
Hallowinestock 2014
Halloween weekend, the PCEF hosted Hallowinestock (Halloween-Wine tasting party) this fall, and an enjoyable time was had by all. Activities included costume contests, fellowship with friends, a great variety of delicious food tasting selections by Chef Matt Dean, wonderful wine tasting, fabulous live music by Darryl Bouxsien, Todd Witek & Tom Hall, raffle baskets, and a 50/50 drawing. Thanks to the generosity of PCEF’s wonderful supporters, Hallowinestock was a indeed a success. It was fun to see the creativity of those that participated in the Costume Contests. Gregg & Linda Carr won best couples costume of the evening. ‘Deer in the headlights’. Very creative -great job Gregg and Linda! Brandy Baele won best overall costume beautifully dressed as renaissance princess. Several delightful “raffle baskets” were donated by PCEF promoters, and a 50/50 drawing was also held. Coffee & sweets, lottery tickets, IVCC gear and Mary Kay products are just a sampling of the basket prizes people won. The PCEF would like to thank the wonderful supporters – those that helped, donated and attended Hallowinestock 2014. All proceeds of this, and all PCEF fundraisers, are used to help the educational value of PC Schools by providing classroom extras to aid in Gregg and Linda Carr won best couples instruction, field trips, scholarships, etc. Look for details of another costume at Hallowinestock 2014. ‘Deer in the headlights’ -- creativity at it’s best. Winestock in the future.
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PCEF Hosts Hawaiian Luau
On Saturday, May 24, 2014, the PCEF hosted a spectacular Hawaiian Luau at Celebrations 150 in Utica. The event was attended by about 80 people with the age of participants ranging from as young as five (5) to 90 years old. Pat Applebee and her staff had the entire banquet center decorated in an island theme and, upon arrival, guests were greeted with a lei and island music provided by Music Machine. A pig roast with all the trimmings was provided by Chef Charlie (Klinefelter), the Illinois Valley Area’s own celebrity chef. After a delicious dinner, the islanders enjoyed a fabulous dessert from Kelsey’s Kakes. The fun, however, was just beginning! Virtually everyone in
attendance lined up and donned unusual costumes to pose for Flash Foto Booth. The photo booth turned out to be incredibly popular throughout the entire evening. Music Machine continued to entertain the crowd moving from island themed music to an assortment of dance style tunes. The young and elderly alike took to the dance floor and enjoyed several hours of dancing. The PCEF also sponsored several games during the evening and kept the crowd entertained for nearly five hours. Thank you to everyone that supported the PCEF’s first effort to present an Hawaiian Lua. This event proved to be yet another alternative means of entertaining PCEF supporters while raising funds for educational extras for PC students.
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It’s easy, tax deductible & an educationally sound donation. One way or another the PCEF touches every student in the PC school system through mini-grants, fine arts, the accelerated reader program and/or classroom equipment, etc. Please consider helping the educational enrichment of the future of Putnam County… our students… by donating to the Foundation. As every little bit helps, any amount you wish to contribute is accepted with sincere gratitude. Simply send your donation to: PCEF, 400 E Silverspoon, Granville, IL 61326. (Checks payable to PCEF.) Your contribution is tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.
Did You Know??? The PCEF began during the 1987-89 school year. The PCEF has provided wonderful equipment extras for the PC schools, such as lighted microscopes, a tri-power stereo scope, white “Smart” boards, electronic world globes, ipads, and digital cameras. The PCEF has provided numerous specialized, top quality computer systems for a variety of specific uses around the entire district such as Ag, journalism, industrial technology, and specialized early elementary studies. The PCEF raised money to fund a $40,000 upgrade to the PCHS auditorium. The PCEF has provided the residents of PC and the surrounding area with over 30 quality stage productions. As of 2014, the PCEF has awarded over $250,000 in scholarships to PCHS graduates. And remember . . . none of this would be possible without the wonderful financial support from the Foundation’s benefactors. Thank You to those donors.
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999 • Legal Notices LEGAL PUBLICATION NOTICE The filing period for Village of Standard Petitions for the April 7, 2015 Consolidated Election is December 15, 2014 through December 22, 2014. Petitions are to be filed with the Standard Village Clerk. You may reach the Village Clerk, Deb Holmes at (815)2529386. Published in the Putnam County Record Dec. 17, 2014.
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PUTNAM COUNTY BOARD Regular Meeting Dates 2015 Mon. January 12, 4 p.m. Mon. February 9, 7 p.m. Mon. March 9, 9 a.m. Mon. April 13, 4 p.m. Mon. May 11, 7 p.m. Mon. June 8, 9 a.m. Mon. July 13, 7 p.m. Mon. August 10, 9 a.m. Mon. September 14, 9 a.m. Tues.October 13, 7 p.m. Mon. November 9, 7 p.m. Mon. December 14, 9 a.m. Published in the Putnam County Record Dec. 17, 2014.
NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on November 25, 2014, 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 Lety Mack Sales located at 14337 N. 1100th Ave., Granville, IL. Dated this 25th day of November, 2014. /s/Daniel S. Kuhn County Clerk Published in the Putnam County Record Dec. 10, 17 and 24, 2014.
ming, removal of vegetation, mowing, application of environmentally-safe herbicides, and inspections. Interested persons may call the Ameren toll free number 1-800-232-2477 or visit our website at www.ameren.com/transmisson to understand any potential dispute resolution opportunities, processes, rights and/or remedies. Customers and property owners may appeal the particular vegetation work planned on their property by 1) calling the Ameren toll free number mentioned above referencing CODE TMT or 2) accessing the website mentioned above referencing CODE TMT or 3) contacting the Illinois Commerce Commission Consumer Services Division at1-800-524-0795. Common addresses of properties affected by the planned vegetation management have been provided to the office of the mayor of any affected municipality and the office of the county board chairman of any affected county. Sincerely, Ameren Illinois Published in the Putnam County Record Dec. 17, 2014.
PUBLIC NOTICE Vegetation Management Activities in Adams, Alexander, Bureau, Calhoun, Champaign, Christian, Clinton, DeWitt, Franklin, Hamilton, Henry, Jackson, Jefferson, Jersey, Johnson, LaSalle, Logan, Macon, Macoupin, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Mason, Massac, McLean, Menard, Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan, Peoria, Pike, Pulaski, Putnam, Randolph, Saline, Sangamon, St. Clair, Tazewell, Vermilion, Washington, White, Williamson, Woodford Counties, and Nearby Areas Please be advised that Ameren Illinois will perform vegetation management in your area in the near future. Our professional vegetation management specialists will be managing vegetation on transmission rights-of-way that could affect our electric lines. This vegetation management work is necessary to protect the integrity of the electric system and to prevent potential safety hazards. This work might include: aerial or manual trim-
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ORDINANCE NUMBER 14-3 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING WATER AND SEWER RATES FOR THE HENNEPIN PUBLIC WATER DISTRICT, PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS WHEREAS, the Hennepin Public Water District has fixed water and sewer rates pursuant to Article III of Ordinance No. 6-1 which was passed in July 2004. WHEREAS, since the adoption of Ordinance No. 6-1, water and sewer rates as set forth in Article III have been amended from time to time. WHEREAS, the District’s water and sewer system requires costly maintenance and, from time to time, expensive replacement of system components. WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Hennepin Public Water District believes it to be necessary and in the best interests of the District and consumers located therein to amend the water and sewer rates. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Corporate Authorities of the Hennepin Public Water District of Putnam County, Illinois, as follows: Section 1. The Corporate Authorities hereby find that the recitals contained in the preambles are true and correct, and incorporate them into this Ordinance by this reference. Section 2. Effective .JANUARY 1, 2015, Ordinance No. 12-1 is hereby amended and Article III of Ordinance No. 6-1 shall be and is hereby amended and shall provide for the following rates to be billed monthly and paid as set forth in Article I of Ordinance No. 6-1: Section 1-30 Residential Rates Per Month: Base Rate for Water: $22.00 Use Rate of $ 4.04 /1,000 gallons for consumption in excess of 5,000 gallons per month. Base Rate for Sewer: $28.60 Use Rate of $8.54/l,000 gallons for consumption in excess of 5,000 gallons per month. Section 1-31 Commercial Rates Per Month: Base Rate for Water: $22.00 Use Rate of $ 4.04/1,000 gallons for consumption in excess of 5,000 gallons per month. Base Rate for Sewer: $28.60 Use Rate of $8.54/l,000 gallons for consumption in excess of 5,000 gallons per month. Section 1-32 Industrial Rates Per Month: Base Rate for Water: $22.00 Use Rate of $ 4.04/1,000 gallons for consumption in excess of 5,000 gallons per month. Base Rate for Sewer: $ 28.60 Use Rate of $8.54/1,000 gallons for consumption in excess of 5,000 gallons per month. Minimum Monthly Rate $ 2500.00 Section 3: The District Clerk is directed to publish this Ordinance within 30 days after its adoption in a newspaper published in the District, and if there is no such newspaper, in a newspaper
published in the county and having general circulation in the District. Section 4: All other ordinances, resolutions and regulations of the District which are inconsistent with this Ordinance shall be superseded by this Ordinance. PRESENTED AND PASSED at a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Hennepin Public Water District on the 1st day of December, 2014 by roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Robert Lund, Daryel Petersen, David Ward, Richard Cattani, Vicki Black, Kevin Coleman Nays: Nicholas Keegan Kevin Coleman, District President ATTEST: Debbie Doyle, District Clerk STATE OF ILLINOIS )ss COUNTY OF PUTNAM) CERTIFICATE OF DISTRICT CLERK I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that I am the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the Hennepin Public Water District, the County and State aforesaid, and, as such Clerk, I am the keeper of the records and files of the District. I do further certify that the attached and foregoing is a true and correct copy of AN ORDINANCE Amending Water and Sewer Rates as passed by the Board of Trustees of the Hennepin Public Water District, Illinois, at its regular meeting held on December 1,2014. Debbie Doyle, District Clerk Published in the Putnam County Record Dec. 17, 2014.
Bidders are advised that this Contract will be subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act and is partially funded by Illinois DCEO. The Bid shall be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, in the amount of five percent (5%) of the gross amount of the bid and be payable to the order of the Village of Granville. A mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the Village Hall at 316 S. McCoy St., Granville, IL 61326. Bids may be held by the Village of Granville for
a period not to exceed 60 days from the date of the opening of Bids for the purpose of reviewing the Bids and investigating the qualifications of Bidders, prior to awarding of the Contract. The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Bids and to waive any informalities in the bidding. BY ORDER OF: VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF GRANVILLE Published in the Putnam County Record Dec. 17, 2014.
INVITATION TO BID Sealed Bids will be received by the Village of Granville for “2015 Water Treatment Plant Improvements-Media Removal & Replacement” and is further described as follows: Chemical conditioning, core sampling, the removal and replacement of ion exchange softener media from WTP vessels impacted by radium, cleaning of the vessel interiors, removal and replacement of manway gaskets and diffuser nozzles, possible repair and painting as needed, and construction of a temporary containment corral for holding spent wastes. Work involves three (3) vessels to be serviced in three shutdown events as much as one month apart. Bids shall be submitted no later than 10:00 a.m. at the office of the Village Clerk, 316 S. McCoy St., Granville, IL 61326 on Monday, January 5, 2015. Proposals will be opened and publicly read at that time. Specifications may be accessed on-line at: www.chamlin.com Specifications are available from Chamlin & Associates, Inc., 3017 Fifth Street, Peru, IL 61354 at the non-refundable cost of $50 per set. Bidders shall include a “Statement of Bidder Qualifications” and a copy of the following certifications requested with their Bid documents: 1. Documentation of Radiation Safety Officer’s Qualifications
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS CAUSE NO. 14-TX-7: TO THE FOLLOWING NAMED PERSONS (AND IF DECEASED, TO THEIR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES), AND TO THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, AND TO ALL INTERESTED DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES THEREOF, INCLUDING AMONG OTHERS PUTNAM COUNTY CLERK , PUTNAM COUNTY TREASURER , PUTNAM COUNTY STATES ATTORNEY , ILLINOIS DEPT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPT OF HEALTHCARE & FAMILY SERVICES (PUBLIC AID) GENERAL COUNSEL, LAKE THUNDERBIRD ASSOCIATION C/O JEFFREY SCOTT SELL, LAKE THUNDERBIRD ASSOCIATION, AND TO OCCUPANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND PARTIES INTERESTED IN THE PARCELS HEREINAFTER NAMED Parcel Number Owners/Parties Interested Cert Number Street Or Common Address 01-00-043-030 ROADHOUSE, KEVIN 2011-00001 01-00-043-030 ROADHOUSE, KEVIN 2011-00001 03-00-053-010 MORTIMER, NANCY 2011-00034 37 CATALINA DR 03-00-053-020 MORTIMER, NANCY 2011-00035 35 CATALINA DR 03-00-054-240 STEVEN, LAWRENCE 2011-00037 14 ELMWOOD DR 03-00-054-240 PIERCE, WILLIAM H JR 2011-00037 14 ELMWOOD DR 03-00-054-240 PIERCE, ROSANNE M 2011-00037 14 ELMWOOD DR 03-00-071-200 HALE, ROBERT 2011-00043 8 JUNIPER CT 03-00-071-200 HALE, DIANA 2011-00043 8 JUNIPER CT 03-00-080-280 OGRODNY, MARK 2011-00046 17 INDIAN HILLS DR 03-00-080-280 OGRODNY, VINCENT GREGORY 2011-00046 17 INDIAN HILLS DR 03-00-086-290 VACCO, JOHN 2011-00050 30 INDIAN HILLS DR 03-00-086-290 VACCO, SANDRA T 2011-00050 30 INDIAN HILLS DR 04-00-034-300 BAILEY, KRISTINA M 2011-00056 206 N PEORIA ST 04-00-034-300 BAILEY, JEROMY A 2011-00056 206 N PEORIA ST 04-00-034-300 COLLECTION PROFESSIONALS, INC 2011-00056 206 N PEORIA ST 04-00-034-300 BAILEY, KRISTINA M. ET UX 2011-00056 206 N PEORIA ST BAILEY, JEROMY A. ET UX 04-00-039-220 HOLMSTROM, PATRICK D 2011-00061 211 S CHICAGO ST 04-00-039-220 HOLMSTROM, KARLA J 2011-00061 211 S CHICAGO ST 04-00-039-220 COLLECTION PROFESSIONALS, INC 2011-00061 211 S CHICAGO ST 04-00-039-220 HUDACHKO, DAVID M ET UX 2011-00061 211 S CHICAGO ST 04-00-039-230 HOLMSTROM, PATRICK D 2011-00062 211 S CHICAGO ST 04-00-039-230 HOLMSTROM, KARA J 2011-00062 211 S CHICAGO ST 04-00-039-230 COLLECTION PROFESSIONALS, INC 2011-00062 211 S CHICAGO ST 04-00-039-230 HUDACHKO, DAVID M. ET UX 2011-00062 211 S CHICAGO ST TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ABOVESAID PARCELS WERE SOLD ON NOVEMBER 13, 2012, FOR GENERAL TAXES FOR THE YEAR 2011 AND PRIOR YEARS, AND THAT THE PERIOD OF REDEMPTION FROM SUCH SALE EXPIRES MAY 26, 2015. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT A PETITION FOR ORDER DIRECTING ISSUANCE OF TAX DEEDS HAS BEEN FILED IN THE ABOVESAID CAUSE AS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED PARCELS BY PUTNAM COUNTY, AS TRUSTEE, AND THAT ON JUNE 11, 2015 AT 11:00 AM, SAID PETITIONER WILL APPLY FOR AN ORDER THAT A TAX DEED ISSUE AS TO EACH ABOVESAID PARCEL NOT REDEEMED ON OR BEFORE MAY 26, 2015. /S/ PUTNAM COUNTY AS TRUSTEE, PETITIONER. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK ADDRESS: 120 N 4TH STREET, HENNEPIN, IL 61327. TELEPHONE: (815) 925-7129 Published in the Putnam County Record Dec. 17, 24 and 31, 2014.
THREE DAY NEW YEARS HOLIDAY ESTATE AUCTION
Auction to be held at the Tumbleson Auction Center, 1635 North Main Street, Princeton, IL, Located 100 miles West of Chicago, Il just off INT 80, Exit 56, South on Rt. 26. (Behind the Sherwood Antique Mall) on:
THURSDAY, JAN. 1, FRIDAY, JAN 2 & SATURDAY, JAN 3, 2015 TIME: 10:00 A.M. (Preview: 8:00 A.M.) Each Day
** PREVIEW ALL THREE DAYS ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2014 TIME: 4:00-6:00 P.M.** View Full Listing and Photos on website: www.tumblesonauction.com
THURSDAY, JANUARY 1 Fabulous Lifetime Collection from the
BONNIE ROSEFSKY LIVING TRUST ESTATE, Morris, IL
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN FURNITURE & ANTIQUE RUGS: Several China Cabinets, Hall Tree, Many Marble Top Parlor Tables, Heavy Brass Étagère, Record Cabinet, Fern Stands, Victorian Chairs & Sofa, Dressers, Library Table, Folk Art Trunk, Oriental Nesting Tables & Much More!!! Several Lg. Oriental Rugs (Persian Sarouk & Kashan) & Runner Rugs 5 QUALITY ANTIQUE SPOOL CABINETS FROM THE KAY HURDIS ESTATE COLLECTION OF LAMPS, CLOCKS, STATUES: Tiffany Shade Teco Pottery Kerosene Lamp, Jefferson Reverse Painted Lamp, Handel, Green Slag Glass Lamp & Other Lamps; Collection of Approx. 10 Keywind Clocks-Kitchen, Wall Hanging, Cast Iron Mantle, Ornate Metal Bedroom Clocks; Many Bronze & Metal Statues-Mostly Victorian & Cupid ARTWORK: Rare Signed Victorian Painting on Cloth, 2 Framed Pieces by Artist LeRoy Neiman, Many Framed Victorian & Children’s Prints & Portraits, Oriental Art Work, Framed Oil on Canvas Paintings VERY NICE QUALITY COLLECTION OF ROSEVILLE & VAN BRIGGLE POTTERY Over 125 Various Roseville Pieces Various Patterns & Colors Including Vases, Candle Sticks, Bookends, Wall Sconces & More & Over 50 Pieces of Van Briggle Including Lg. Nude Vase & Lamp COLLECTION OF LLADRO, GOEBEL HUMMELS & ROYAL DOULTON: Over 20 Various Lladro Figurines, Over 60 Goebel Hummels (Most w/ Boxes) & 10 Royal Doulton Figurines FINE GLASSWARE: Several Tiffany Pieces Including Vases, Lg. Bowl w/ Flower Frog, Dessert Bowls; Cut Glass Signed Hawkes; Loetz Vase; Belleek; MANY Victorian Portrait Plates & Bowls; Cranberry Glass; Carnival Glass; Blue Opalescent Glassware; Pickard; Art Glass; Paperweights; Dresser Sets; Wedgwood; Sterling; Oriental Vases, Figurines and Dishes COLLECTION OF FINE & COSTUME JEWELRY/LADIES ITEMS: Over 20 Diamond & Fine Gem Rings, Diamond Bracelets & Earrings; Sterling Silver Jewelry, Designer & Lg. Group of Costume Jewelry; Linens, Hankies, Children’s Hankies ABSENTEE AND PROXIBID AVAILABLE
FRIDAY, JANUARY 2
RARE 1934 MODEL B FORD PROMO PICK UP TRUCK FROM THE BOB HURDIS ESTATE & 1976 MGB YELLOW CONVERTIBLE CHEVY IMPALA, CHEVY TRUCK & 2 HAYRACKS FROM THE BILL ETHERIDGE ESTATE: 2007 Chevy Impala LS 4 Door 3500 V-6 w/ 41, 678 Miles, 2000 Blue Chevy Silver/1500 4X4 Pick Up w/ Auction Topper & PA System w/ 26, 737 Miles & Two 14” Hayracks on Gears 2004 BUICK PARK AVE. ULTRA-FULLY LOADED-w/ Approx. 36, 500 Miles From BJ Fredenhagen PRIMITIVE AND ANTIQUE FURNITURE: Several Painted & Wood Primitive Cabinets; Kitchen Cabinets; Butcher Block; Sm. Work Bench Table w/ Vise; Corner Cabinets; Oak Desk; Bentwood Chairs; Occasional Chairs; Floor Model Victrola; Showcase Cabinet; China Cabinets; Buffet & Much More!!! PRIMITIVE ITEMS & GLASSWARE: Copper Pieces & Boiler; Brass Bucket; Adv. Tins; Porcelain ware; Stoneware; Crock Bowls; Egg Crate Carrier; Fruit Jars; Milk Bottles; Wire Egg Baskets; Tea Pots; Children’s Flat Irons; Kraut Cutter; Iron Trivets; Old Baskets; Longaberger Baskets; Brown Calico Dishware England; Many Pieces of Old Pressed Glass; Silver Pieces; Set of Rose Chintz China; Pink & Green Depression; American Fostoria; Carnival Glass; Royal Copenhagen B&W Plates COLLECTION OF TOYS: John Deere Machinery Toys-Mostly NIB; Caterpillar Toys; Toy Cars; Model Toys; Tin Roller Coaster Toy; Toy Semis; Jars of Marbles; Collection of Antique Child’s Toy Sewing Machines from the Kay Hurdis Estate BUDWEISER HANGING LIGHT, ADV. SIGNS & PRINTS: Hanging Round Lighted Budweiser Sign w/ Clydesdale Team; Lg. Signs Including Mobil, D-X Motor Oil and Approx. 20 Various Small Adv. Signs and Adv. Pieces; Adv. Chesterfield Cigarette Thermometer; Various Old Magazines & Books
SATURDAY, JANUARY 3
RARE CAST IRON ANTIQUE JAIL CELL DOOR ORIGINALLY FROM BUREAU CO. JAIL & COWBOY & MILITARY LADY MANNEQUIN COLLECTION OF OVER 100 DUCK DECOYS, CALLS, PERDEW LITERATURE AND BOOKS: Decoys Including: Perdew, Elliston, Graves, Bud Hinck, VeZain, Chiado & Others; Perdew Duck & Crow Calls & Others; Perdew Literature & Various Decoy Books; Framed Duck Prints COLLECTION OF OVER 200 FIREARMS: Long Guns to Include Winchester, Remington, Colt AR15, Browning, Sako, Black Diamond Winchester 97, Rare Winchester 41 Bolt Action, Ruger Mini 14, Mossberg, Many Military Rifles, Dbl Brls, Pumps & H&R M1 Grand Military Rifle; Hand Guns to Include: Rare Colt 1849 Engraved Pocket w/ Ivory Grips, Single Action Colt, Many S&W Including K Frame, Glock, Hi Point, Ruger Including 29 & Many Conceal Carry Hand Guns; Gun Cases & Grips LG. COLLECTION OF JOHN DEERE/IH FARM MACHINERY TOYS, ARCADE & CAST IRON FROM THE BOB HURDIS ESTATE: Over 200-Many NIB & Precision; Older Collectible Farm Machinery Toys; Cast Iron Farm Machinery, Tractors, Cannons & Horse Drawn NASCAR CHILD’S PEDAL CAR & MOBIL OIL ADV. COLLECTIBLES COINS, KNIVES, MILITARY ITEMS, ADV. PRINTS and GUN RELATED: Silver Dollars Including Carson City & Graded Silver Dollars, Silver Certificates, Buffalo Nickels, Wheat Pennies, Fractional Currency, Various Coin Sets, Mint & Proof Sets, Foreign Money; Collection of Various Folding Pocket Knives, Push Button Knives, Bayonet Knives & Quality Hand Made Hunting & Bowie Knives; Rare Trap Door Trowel Bayonet; Rare Antique Alarm Gun Device; Civil War Sword and Belt Buckles; Sterling Silver Winchester Belt Buckles; Patches & Various Medals; Nazi Pins, Coins & Patches; Winchester & Remington Framed Adv. Prints and Booklets; Large Antique Gunpowder Tin; Old Adv Cardboard Ammo Boxes Indian Moccasins, Gloves & Jacket; Arrowheads; Western Movie DVD’s & Blu Ray Absentee and Proxibid Available and 10% Buyer Premium for this Auction Day ONLY PLEASE NOTE: This is a Very Large Quality Estate Three Day Auction! Please Come and Join Us
TUMBLESON AUCTION COMPANY, PRINCETON, IL E-mail: ttauction@yahoo.com or Phone 815-872-1852 Auctioneers: TOM & MARY TUMBLESON & TIFFANY FOES
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Illinois 4-H meats judging team competes at national contest
PCR photos/Ken Schroeder
Santa’s elves are busy at Toys in the Pantry Above, Chauntelle Biagi-Bruer (from left) looks through her list of Putnam County children who are receiving gifts from the Toys in the Pantry organization this year. Volunteers Kathy Klein (center) and Sue Moriarty work to fill the holiday gifts which will be wrapped and delivered before Christmas to Putnam County families who qualify for this program through the Putnam County Food Pantry. At right, Cathy Oliveri looks through toys for an age-appropriate gift as volunteers work to fill the Toys in the Pantry Christmas present list. Putnam County families register through the Putnam County Food Pantry to make sure their children receive presents for Christmas. Toys in the Pantry accepts toys and monetary donations all year for this event.
The Illinois 4-H meat judging team competed at the American Royal National 4-H Meat Judging and Identification Contest in Manhattan, Kan., at Kansas State University on Oct. 21. The Illinois team placed 11th in the nation among many competing states. Team members included Samantha Bessler of Sparland, Caroline Downey of Putnam and Samantha Rediger and Logan Sasso of Washburn. The National 4-H Meats Judging Contest is the premier event of education and competition for youth involved in meat evaluation and retail identification 4-H programs. The Illinois team placed 9th in oral reasons, 7th in beef evaluation, 11th in retail I.D., 6th in pork carcass evaluation, 8th in overall placing, and 11th overall in the contest. Individual honors went to Downey for fifth in pork judging, 11th in overall placing and 19th in oral
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Members of the 4-H meats judging team Samantha Rediger (left), Samantha Bessler, Caroline Downey and Logan Sasso placed 11th in the national competition. reasons. Bessler placed 12th in beef judging. The
team was coached by 4-H volunteer Debbie Leigh.
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GROCERY SPECIALS
Swanson Chicken, Beef, Veg Broth, 14.5 ............. .68¢ Heinz Chicken, Beef, Mushroom Gravy, 12oz ...... 4/$5 Ocean Spray Cranberry Cocktails Blends, 64oz ... 2/$5 Frenches FF Onions, 6oz ..................................... $2.99 MC Aujus, or Gravy Mix Envelopes, All ................ 5/$5 Our Family Tonic Water or Club Soda, Ltr ............ 4/$3 Reynolds HD, Release, Regular Aluminum Foil, 35-75ft .. $3.99 Charmin Ultra Roll Bath Tissue, 9 Roll ................ $3.99 Dixie Plates and Flatware, All ............................... 2/$4 Vanity Fair Napkins, 100 ct .................................... 2/$5 GM Chex Cereals, All ......................................... 4/$10 EC ripe Pitted or Stuff Manz Olives, 6oz .............. 2/$3 Planters Cashew Halves or Mix Nuts, 8-10oz ....... 2/$7 Gold Medal Flour, 5# .......................................... $1.89 Carnation Evaporated Milk, 12oz ........................... .99¢
PRODUCE
Idaho Russet Potatoes, 5lb bag............................. .99¢ Ocean Spray Fresh Cranberries, 12oz ............... $1.99 Halo Clementines, 3lb bag................................... $3.99 Dole Classic Romaine Blend, 9oz ...................... $1.99 Order Your Fruit Basket Today!!!
DELI
Kretschmar Oven Roasted Turkey Breast, lb ..... $5.99 Walnut Aged Swiss Cheese, lb .......................... $5.99 Armour Chopped Ham, lb .................................. $4.99 Fresh Cranberry Sauce, lb ................................. $2.99
YE OLDE PUB SHOPPE
Berringer White Zinfindal, 750ml ......................... $3.99 Riunite Raspberry Wine, 1.5 liter ......................... $9.99 Miller Lite Beer, 24pk cans ................................. $14.99
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7 Big Days: Dec 17-24
Close Christmas Eve at 4:00pm/ Open Christmas Day 8-11
Lays Potato Chips All
1.
$
99
Nabisco Ritz, Triskets, All Asst Snack Crackers and Chips $ 99
1.
9-16oz
Valasic Sweet, Dill, Bread and Butter Pickles $ 79 16-24oz
Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables 16oz
1.
10/$10
Campbell Creamy Mushroom or Chicken Soups $ 10.5
5/ 5
Cottonelle Bath Tissue or Viva Choose A Size Paper Big Towels $ 99
12/6 Pack
C O Crisco Cooking Oil U P O 48oz N Limit Two With Coupon and $15 Order
5.
2/$5
HAM PORTIONS MEAT SPECIALS
Our Family Self Basting Turkeys, lb ................... $1.29 Black Angus Boneless Prime Rib Roast, lb........ $8.99 Our Homemade Christmas Rope Sausage, lb ... $3.59 Center Cut Boneless Porkloin Roast, lb ............. $2.99 Our Family Sliced Bacon, lb ............................... $3.99 Olsen Fresh Herring Fillets, lb ............................... $3.99
Made To Order Meat Gift Boxes. Check hennepinfoodmart.com for great prices.
FROZEN FOOD
Cool Whip Topping, 8oz ...................................... $1.00 Rhodes Dinner or Cinnamon Dough, All .............. 2/$4 Digiorno Pizzas, Each ......................................... $5.99 Coles Garlic Bread, Sticks, or Toast, All ............. $2.29
DAIRY
Daisey Sour Cream, 16oz ................................... $1.69 Our Family Shredded or Cheese Chunks, 8oz ... $1.79 Simply Orange Juice, 59oz ................................... 2/$6 Dean French Onion and Asst Dips, 16oz .............. 2/$3 Kraft Philly Cream Cheese, 8oz ......................... $1.29
BAKERY
Fresh Baked Dinner Rolls, Doz .......................... $1.99 Fresh Baked Cherry Pies, Each.......................... $4.99
SEAFOOD SHOPPE
Alaskan King Crab Legs, 2lb bag ..................... $27.99 Our Family 31-40ct Cooked Shrimp, lb .............. $12.99 From all of Our Family to Yours! Merry Christmas!!