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First COVID-19 vaccines administered in Bureau, LaSalle counties

BY JAYCE EUSTICE jeustice@shawmedia.com At about 4:45 p.m. Dec. 16 staff gathering in the Joint Replacement Center at Illinois Valley Community Hospital erupted into a round of applause as Dr. Ricardo Calderon walked through the door to be the first at the Peru hospital to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

“I feel honored about it,” Calderon said. “I grew up here, this is my hometown, so it’s nice to be able to help them in this regard.”

The center was constructed to serve as a safe and effective area to administer the highly-anticipated vaccine on the second floor of the IVCH building in Peru.

Calderon sat down and was given the first of what will be two injections and remained in the room as professionals watched for any possible side effects, like they do with many other vaccines.

“It feels great actually, now the big thing is trying to get patients to get it done,” Calderon said. “This is something we’ve been looking forward to, something we’ve been expecting, and from my standpoint after reading through all the information about it.

I obviously think it’s safe.”

Calderon received one of the 295 doses of the Pfizer COVID vaccines the hospital was provided. The shipment arrived at about 4 p.m. Wednesday and was quickly administered to those workers on the front lines.

The atmosphere in the room was positive among others.

The vaccine was sent to IVCH from the LaSalle County Health Department and will be strictly given to front line healthcare workers, emergency care staff as well as emergency medical services in the area.

The two other hospitals, OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa and OSF St. Paul Medical Center in Mendota, each received their vaccinations.

“The vaccine will provide our front-line health care workers with the protection they need while caring for patients who have contracted the virus,” said Julie Kerestes, public health administrator for the LaSalle County Health Department. “We appreciate the partnership between our local hospitals, EMA and sheriff’s office. All have helped to ensure the timeliness and safety of the vaccine delivery into our county.”

The scene was similar across the county line at Perry Memorial Hospital in Prinecton.

The Pfizer vaccine was delivered

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Dr. Ricardo Calderon recieves the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine from nurse educator Ashley Freitag at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru. Dr. Calderon was the first staff member at IVCH to receive the vaccine at the hospital. to the hospital by leaders of the Bureau County Health Department and rolled on a cart to the fourth floor of the hospital where it was carefully and quickly unpacked in an empty clinic office set up temporarily for the administration of the vaccine to frontline workers.

Perry was allotted 110 vaccines during this first round. The first in line at Perry to receive the vaccine were Baylee Tillman, who conducts testing in the COVID drive-thru clinic at the hospital, and Dr. Chris Blanford, who received the vaccine from his mother, Kathy Blanford, Perry’s infection control nurse.

St. Margaret’s in Spring Valley received roughly 150 doses geared for “patient-facing” workers with the highest risk of exposure. That includes those in the emergency department, ICU, medical surgical nurses and hospitalist physician, as well as other clinical providers like respiratory therapy, lab, diagnostic imaging, drive-thru test center staff and others.

Hospital officials will be working over the next fews days to schedule times to get their most vulnerable population the first round of the COVID vaccine.

After receiving this initial injection, recipients then will have to return in three weeks to receive a second shot of the vaccine.

Recipients of the initial vaccine

didn’t show any side effects at the time and IVCH Community Relations and Marketing Director Joan Fernandez said this appears to be like any other vaccine.

“The normal signs and symptoms of getting any flu shot is your arm might be sore,” Fernandez said.

“Also remember it is revving up your immune system so it is normal to feel a little warm or flush or feverish or achey. We will see how things go.”

As with a lot of medical procedures and medicines the experience can be different for each individual.

Following the vaccine, recipients are instructed to download and use a program called V-Safe that allows them to let the CDC know of any side effects and will remind them to get their second dose of the vaccine.

According to Fernandez, nursing home staff and residents will follow healthcare workers in receiving the COVID vaccine. These individuals will receive their own supply of vaccines that will not be administered through IVCH. Once frontline health workers begin to receive the vaccine, the mass vaccination of the general public will be a process healthcare professionals are working and preparing for as more and more doses are created.

— Bureau County Republican associate editor Goldie Rapp contributed to this report.

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Santa: Oh yes. We live in a part of the world that disease and other pests seem to forget. That’s a good thing. We are always very careful and our work continued uninterrupted.

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In the midst of his busiest week of the year, Santa Claus has taken a few minutes to answer questions sent to him by the Putnam County Record.

In the interview, Santa talks about life in the North Pole, what toys are in demand this year and even shares a little joke with us all. We hope you enjoy reading his interview before he sets out on a long journey around the world delivering gifts to all the good girls and boys: PCR: Hello, Santa! It’s good to see you. You look well and seem to have survived the year nicely. How are things up North?

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BY GOLDIE RAPP grapp@bcrnews.com GRANVILLE — Last Thursday, the hall inside Granville United Church of Christ was a busy a scene as volunteers quickly worked to fill cardboard boxes with Christmas meals that were delivered Saturday to those in need.

The Christmas Basket Project is co-chaired by Karissa Hopkins and Amy Cimei, who took it over five years ago when Judy Hopkins and Lynn Shimkus made the decision to step down.

The project, made possible through the Putnam County Food Pantry, is a Christmas tradition in Putnam County that started around 1987. Before that time, Dave Thompson did it out of the drugstore with the help of the Jaycees.

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BY TOM COLLINS tcollins@shawmedia.com A Chicago law firm has been retained by the families of two veterans who died from COVID-19 last month at the Illinois Veterans Home at LaSalle. The firm said “multiple investigations” are pending.

Levin & Perconti issued a news release Friday saying the families of Korean War veterans Richard Cieski and Anthony “Bob” Samolinski shared a lunch table, and families want to know what measures could have been taken to protect them from COVID-19.

Army veteran Cieski, 89, of Seneca, died Nov. 15. Samolinski, 88, died three days later at St. Margaret’s Hospital, Spring Valley.

“What we’ve seen in looking at other cases is that there’s a consistent pattern of gross negligence among facilities where these massive outbreaks happen,” said Steven Levin, founding partner of Levin & Perconti. “There are well-documented ways to protect nursing home residents from infection, clearly outlined in federal guidelines, but when leaders fail to put those protocols into practice, we see the results.

These are predictable and avoidable tragedies.”

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• SANTA Continued from Page 3 PCR: It seems that you are sporting a new coat, Santa.

Santa: You are an observant one...

But of course, that’s your job to observe and report. But, it’s not a new coat. The official tailor of the North Pole, Liana T. Barndweller, worked some special magic to make the coat better than ever.

PCR: What kind of magic can a tailor work?

Santa: This is just one of her bits of magic. The jacket was in need of some major repair work. But, it’s made from rare, magic fabric that helps keep me warm and assists in flight. Even the thread is special.

To spin the magical thread, Liana travels amongst the highest clouds and harvests a unique part of the cloud and quickly returns to her shop and a special spinning wheel.

It creates a thread that is as strong as steel and lighter than air. She’s explained it. Alas. It is beyond my comprehension. It helps flight.

Thank you, Liana T. Barndweller!

PCR: Speaking of staying warm, you must get cold on that December trip.

Santa: Keep in mind that only half of the world is in the deep freeze in December. The other half is warm … even too warm. Of course, I have

the suit from Liana. And, I’ve got the best boots and gloves. But a couple of years ago, a little boy suggested that we include a hot chocolate machine on the sleigh. YES! That’s the best.

And, I must remember to thank him when I am there this year. He’s a smart one.

PCR: How many elves do you have working for you?

Santa: That varies from year to year. As the population grows, so does our need for elves. This year, there were about 10,200 working on Christmas. And, they’ve been hard at their jobs since very early in the year.

PCR: Speaking of elves, over 10,000 elves have to require quite a lot of food. Where does that come from?

Santa: One of the reasons we use elves is that they require less food, yet maintain their productivity. We have worked with seed companies to produce crops that are unaffected by the cold. They also require little or no sunlight. Like most things up north, there’s a lot of magic at work all the time … not just Christmas Eve. PCR: Do the elves have recreation opportunities?

Santa: Of course! For many years, they participated in the reindeer games. But, the reindeer always won. That’s no fun. There’s snow skiing. We put in a swimming pool.

That only lasted a few hours. The

next day we had an ice skating rink.

I took some teasing about that one!

Sometimes, I need to think a little more.

PCR: What is the normal temperature at the North Pole?

Santa: It varies. On a yearly basis, it’s below freezing. That explains the skating rink.

PCR: Do you have a favorite Christmas treat?

Santa: Yes. Anything that’s left for me! Well almost. At one home the family left “jellied moose nose.”

That was shared with the elves. My generous heart could not allow me to keep it to myself.

PCR: What kind of watch do you wear?

Santa: None. Given the speed I travel, a watch is not practical. Time zones come and go so quickly that it would never be right. We go at top speed until everything is delivered.

We have never been late! We get the job done. Always.

PCR: Every year, it seems there’s something else to complicate your job. Do you worry about that? Do you lose sleep over that?

Santa: No. And, no. Regardless of the situation, I have a talented and innovative support system. Never have they been presented with an unsolvable problem. That means I have nothing to worry about and no reason to lose sleep. It’s a great idea for all of life … Surround yourself

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PCR: What toys are in demand this year?

Santa: Legos are always fun.

American Girls items are also popular. For older girls, we get lots of requests for shiny things with stones embedded in them. For big boys, something to take apart and the tools to do that. Or, something with an engine.

PCR: Are there bugs at the North Pole?

Santa: Thankfully, NO! They tend to cause problems unless they are part of your diet. Try to get a few million bugs off of your windshield.

PCR: In the past, you’ve shared a joke with us. Do you have one for us this year?

Santa: Of course! Santa, what did your sleigh cost? Nothing. It was on the house.

PCR: I know you have much to do.

Do you have a last message for us?

Santa: Be nice to the people around you. A little kindness might change someone’s day … maybe even their life. Many times we’ve heard, if you don’t have something nice to say, just keep quiet. That’s good advice. As always, I hope for peace everywhere. Some kindness and thoughtfulness might help with that, too. Of course, I wish everyone the best Christmas ever. Let’s look forward to a great 2021.

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Santa stopped by Spratt’s Tap in Hennepin last week visits with Blake and Myah Richardson. The set up was outside and allowed for social distancing to stay COVID-19 safe.

Parents and kids big and small enjoyed seeing Santa and having the opportunity to grab a photo with the jolly ol’ man safely. Most parents said they were happy to have a little bit of normal this year and the children were very excited to make sure that Santa new what was on their wish list. Santa visits were a family affair at Spratts with son Dylan and daughter Maggie helping pass out candy canes and Jen passing out hot chocolate for the visitors. The Spratts provided the safe visit with Santa free to the community while collecting donations for local food pantry. Santa’s suit was donated by AAA Tree Service.

Putnam County Record / putnamcountyrecord.com • Wednesday, December 23, 2020

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WEEKLEY PUTNAM COUNTY COVID REPORT

13 new COVID cases, zero deaths PUTNAM COUNTY — From Dec. 13-20, Bureau, Putnam, Marshall County Health Departments reported 13 new COVID-19 cases in Putnam County.

During this time, there were no deaths reported. There have been zero COVID-19 related deaths recorded in Putnam County since the start of the pandemic. There have been 62 deaths recorded in Bureau County and seven deaths in Marshall County.

Putnam County cities and villages that have reported more than six cases since the start of the pandemic: Hennepin: 54 cases; 838 tested.

Granville: 134 cases; 1,023 tested.

McNabb: 23 cases; 276 tested.

Magnolia: 20 cases; 312 tested.

Putnam: 31 cases; 358 tested.

Mark: 20 cases; 228 tested.

Standard: 21 cases; 113 tested.

There have been a total of 307 cases of COVID-19 in Putnam County as of Dec. 21 since the start of the pandemic. That’s up 12 cases from

last week.

The public is reminded to stay at home whenever possible and, if you must go out, make sure that you: • Distance. Distance. Distance.

• Wear a facemask or other face cover in public, especially when distancing is not possible • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or use an alcohol based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.

• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.

• Avoid crowds and large gatherings, especially if you see that people are not following guidance for distancing and masks.

• Avoid any locations where employees or staff are not following guidelines and/or not encouraging customers and patrons to do the same.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Why we really celebrate Christmas To the Editor, This would be a good time of the year to remember why we really started celebrating Christmas.

It wasn’t created as an excuse to buy ourselves gifts, but to celebrate their birth of our Savior.

It wasn’t that long ago that Sundays were for rest and remembering the Lord instead of a day for fishing and watching the game.

Folks prayed in public, especially before meals.

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Maybe it is time for us to remember our God, whoever he may be, least be finally release hell fire upon us. When that happens, atheists will say that it is not a vengeful God punishing us but merely a nuclear blast or a volcano. That will give me real consolation as my flesh melts off my bones.

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DOUGLAS G. KUHN SPRING VALLEY — Douglas George Kuhn quietly passed away December 5, 2020.

He was born in Spring Valley, Illinois, on August 30, 1942. He was a resident of a centennial farm in McNabb, IL for most of his adult life.

Cremation will be accorded, and a celebration of Doug’s life will be planned in the spring. The Barto Funeral Home, Spring Valley, is assisting the family.

Douglas received his primary education at the McNabb schoolhouse, and then graduated from John Swaney High School.

He then went on to attend School of the Art Institute of Chicago in fashion design. Along with the fashion design, he was an artist himself, and a long standing member of the Art Museum of Chicago.

He was in audience for several Lyric Opera Performances and Chicago Ballet Center.

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Born: August 30, 1942 Died: December 5, 2020

the local park shrubbery, as well as the grounds of McNabb Lutheran Church and the Putnam County Historical Pulsifer House in Hennepin. He was an avid walker and enjoyed all the beauty of the natural lands, and tried to keep it pristine. He had his routine stops throughout McNabb to visit or just sit to relax with others or on his own.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ruth (Clausen) Kuhn of McNabb; a brother, Stanley (Marge) Kuhn of McNabb; and three sisters, Dorothy Kuhn of McNabb, Kathryn (Kuhn) Brandon of Rosemead, CA, and Wanda (Kuhn) Gumuski of Olgesby.

His remaining surviving family includes four nephews, Greg Kuhn, Dan (Lynn) Kuhn of McNabb, Jeff Gumuski of Tonica and Chris Kuhn (Michael) of Alhambra, CA; his niece, Sarrah Selby-Woods (Jerry) of Rosemead, CA. He was a great-uncle to two nephews, Jeff Gumuski Jr. and Jo Gumuski of Spring Valley; and three nieces, Whitney Campbell of Hennepin, Angela Kuhn of Chicago and Mia Gumuski of Olgesby; and great-great-uncle to his niece, Joel Campbell of Hennepin. He left a great influence on his family and friends; he will be greatly missed.

Online condolences may be left for the family by visiting bartofh.com.

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Illinois Valley Community College will offer scholarships OGLESBY — Students planning to attend Illinois Valley Community College next fall are encouraged to apply online for approximately 130 scholarships totaling more than $300,000.

Current students, high school seniors and anyone else planning to enroll in fall or spring 2021-22 are welcome to apply for the IVCC Foundation awards.

Scholarships, valued at $500 to

Winter Respite

$4,500, are available in specific disciplines ranging from agriculture, to healthcare, to STEM fields. In addition, there are about 40 “open scholarships” available to students in any discipline. The online application must be submitted by 9 p.m. Feb. 11.

To access the application, visit www.ivcc.edu/scholarships. For questions, contact Donna Swiskoski, Foundation secretary, at 815-2240551 or donna_swiskoski@ivcc.edu.

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PRINCETON — The Perry Memorial Hospital Board held a special session on Friday, Dec. 18, where they voted unanimously to recommend the hospital’s affiliation agreement with OSF HealthCare of Peoria to the city of Princeton.

The affiliation agreement will now pass to the Princeton City Council.

In August of 2019, the Perry Memorial Hospital Board and the city of Princeton first entered official discussions with OSF HealthCare to explore a more defined relationship between the two organizations. By January of 2020, the organizations signed a letter of intent, allowing them to share more detailed information and evaluate the financial and clinical benefits of an affiliate agreement, including the potential transfer of ownership from the city to OSF HealthCare.

“It is the mission of Perry Memorial Hospital to provide compassionate, quality health services to the people and communities we serve,”

said Linda Gustafson, chairperson of the Perry Memorial Hospital Board. “PMH has honored this responsibility for 100 years; however, significant changes in health care costs and reimbursements have been and continue to challenge the financial viability of hospitals.”

“The health care environment is rapidly changing and the innovative approaches we take now better prepare us for the future,” said Bob Sehring, CEO of OSF HealthCare. “Time and time again, the Perry Memorial Hospital team has shown that they are forward-thinking and trusted partners — both for OSF HealthCare and for all of the communities they serve.”

“The PMH Board of Directors has proactively conducted strategic planning to ensure the future of PMH and the long-term provision of quality health care services for the families and communities we serve. After two years of intensive study, the board of directors has determined

that the development of a relationship with OSF HealthCare would ensure that the mission of our hospital will be achieved well into the future,” said Gustafson.

The OSF HealthCare affiliation will provide expanded clinical options to Princeton and the PMH service area of Bureau, Marshall and Putnam counties. OSF HealthCare will expand advanced technology services, including digital health. Meeting the population’s ongoing health needs is the most important goal for Perry Memorial Hospital and the city of Princeton.

The Princeton City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, Jan. 4, including members of the Perry Memorial Hospital Board and OSF HealthCare. At this meeting, the city council will conduct the first of two readings of an ordinance to approve the affiliation agreement.

After the readings have occurred, the city council will vote to approve the affiliation agreement.

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The Putnam County Community Church hosted Christ, Cocoa & Claus on Dec. 20 at the church in Granville. This free event was a chance for kids to meet Santa before Christmas, enjoy hot cocoa and take home a bag with a Christ-centered message on Christmas.

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PRINCETON — Though social distancing prevents audiences from gathering at the Grace Theater this winter, Festival 56 is celebrating the season with its second online cabaret.

“Holly Jolly Follies” premiered on the Festival 56 YouTube channel on Friday and will be viewable until 10 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 27.

The performance features 12 singers familiar to Festival 56 audience from recent seasons — Festival 56 Producing Artistic Director Tommy Iafrate, Frank Monier, Rose Blume, Astoncia Bhagat, Robert Edwards, Brian Baylor, Stefanie Sambrano,

Colin Sullivan, Madison Kauffman, Kathleen Mitchell, Mary Heyl and Rachel Weinfeld, all of whom contributed videos shot from home. The “Follies” will include new holiday cabaret tunes as well as favorite Christmas standards like “White Christmas” and “Silver Bells.”

The cabaret is co-organized and co-hosted by Tommy Iafrate and Frank Monier.

Although this is a free performance, donations to Festival 56 can be made on the Festival 56 website, www.festival56.com, and will help with the costs of maintaining the facilities and planning for a safe 2021 season.

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• BASKETS Continued from Page 4 This year was the 33rd year of carrying out the tradition. This year’s project served more than 100 families.

While the number was slightly down compared to years prior, the project was still deemed a success.

Every year, the baskets are filled with enough food for meals on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The food is purchased locally through the food pantry at both PC Foods and Hennepin Foods.

While Karissa has spearheaded the project the last five years, she’s been involved much longer. She started helping her mother-in-law with the baskets 10 years ago. At that time she wanted to do something that would make a big impact on her community. When she and Cimei were asked to take over, Karissa said she was “thrilled and nervous.”

“I wasn’t sure I was ready for such a big project, but Judy and Lynn had it so well organized. It was all like a well oiled machine,” she said.

“I felt confident helping take over because they did all the hard work.”

Cimei added that she also wanted to help families out when they needed it most and each year hopes the baskets make their Christmas special.

Gayle Reno and John Shimkus, along with his “retired guy friends,” also play a major part in ensuring this project is a success each year.

Reno said while 2020 was their most challenging year with the project, the support of the entire county is what helped it remain successful.

“The Christmas Basket Project was a huge success which brought many smiles to our less fortunate,” she said.

“The Putnam County Food Pantry board members and many caring volunteers wishes all thanks and a healthy New Year.”

The Toys in the Pantry group run

by Cathy Oliveri and her helpers provide and wrap all the toys for families with children, which are also delivered the same day as the Christmas baskets.

It takes many people and groups for this project to be a success, Karissa said.

“I’m just happy to be a small part of it. The Granville Fire Department comes every year to help deliver along with many of our friends. The Putnam County Rotary has helped carry baskets out to clients for many years.

“We are always grateful for our wonderful volunteers. Many area churches donate items yearly, like the Lutheran Church donates towels yearly, some people volunteer and have made blankets, hats and gloves, too.

“When they say it takes a village, it’s true and I’m very thankful and proud of our tiny little village,” she said.

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Karissa Hopkins (left) and Amy Cimei (right), co-chairs of the Putnam County Christmas Basket Project, help pack baskets on Thursday, Dec. 17, for the 33rd annual event. This year’s project served over 100 families.

ABOVE: Volunteers pose for a quick smile during this year’s packing event. BELOW: Volunteers from the packing event take a minute to smile for a picture. Without all the volunteers, the packing event wouldn’t be as successful. Karissa Hopkins, co-chair of the event, praised the work of all the volunteers, especially Gayle Reno and John Shimkus, along with is “retired guy friends,” plus Jena Mennie and Jennifer Smoode.

ABOVE: The packing event on Dec. 17 only took a couple hours due to all the volunteers willing to give up their time to make the event a success. Pictured here is Kathy Tarmann and Jena Mennie. BELOW: Kathy Tarmann packs Christmas baskets on Thursday, Dec. 17.

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Restaurant reviews

Sheffield grill well worth trip to Bureau County Red’s Bar & Grill in Sheffield, where have you been my whole life?

Despite my hearing for years how good Red’s food was, this week was the first time I’ve set foot inside (masked, of course) for carryout.

A few friends within my COVID bubble agreed to be my dining companions for my initiation into Red’s menu, so I got to try a large spread.

My carryout was ready exactly when requested, and the server checked the containers against the ticket before ringing me up to insure everything was correct – a nice touch. I got home with food still hot and fresh.

For an appetizer, we selected spinach and cream cheese fried ravioli – 10 good-sized, half-moon-shaped ravs with a side of sweet, chunky marinara. The ravs were hot and crispy with a rich, creamy, cheesy interior complemented by the dipping sauce.

For our entrees, I ordered a half mixed fried chicken dinner with fries that came with a fresh side salad and roll, along with a chicken strip dinner with seasoned fries, a Cuban and a Red’s tenderloin that came smothered in grilled onions, chunks of red peppers and Swiss.

The pork sandwiches come grilled or fried; and though I’m sure the grilled is amazing, we went with the classic fried. If you’re going to eat a sandwich with a slab of pork, ham, bacon and Swiss, you may as well go all out.

Dinner portions were huge, and six of us ate with plenty left for a Sunday lunch.

When I picked up the food, the bartender let me know they threw in more fries, because sometimes the cooks have extra and add them in at no additional cost. I probably don’t need to mention they bought my loyalty right there with that simple gesture.

All sandwiches come with a side of homemade potato

IF YOU GO ■■ WHAT: Red’s Bar & Grill ■■ WHERE: 127 E. Railroad St.,

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The menu at Red’s Bar & Grill stars classics plus twists on some favorites.

LEFT: Photo provided BELOW: Shaw Media photos

LEFT: A riff on a south Florida classic, the Cuban sandwich is a must-have. A hand-breaded pork tenderloin topped with shaved ham, bacon and Swiss plus crisp pickles hits all the sweet and salty notes that make the sandwich one you’ll add to your favorites. RIGHT: A nicely sized side salad with the good ranch (you know it when you taste it) and fresh roll are a pleasing addition to Red’s tavern fried half chicken dinner. chips, fries, seasoned fries or sweet potato fries (for a $1 up-charge), and diners can upgrade to a ciabatta or pretzel bun. The fries were hot and fresh. We particularly liked the seasoned fries, which had a curly-fry savory taste to them.

The chicken strips were a favorite, hand-breaded and

a good-sized order, coming with five strips for a regular dinner, or three for a beerbattered-strip dinner. They were nicely seasoned and had a balanced crispy-crust-tochicken ratio.

The Cuban sandwich was piled high with juicy fried pork, shaved ham, bacon, Swiss, crispy pickle slices

and honey mustard sauce. It was so good I may make it my default order.

For the six of us, we spent $60, including tip, so Red’s is not only good food, but it’s priced just right. They’re also offering carryout drinks.

For those who haven’t yet made the trek to Sheffield, I very much recommend hit-

ting the road – Red’s alone is worth the trip.

• The Mystery Diner is an employee at Shaw Media.

The diner’s identity is not revealed to restaurant staff when ordering or picking up the food. If the Mystery Diner cannot recommend the establishment, we will not publish a story.

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Putnam County Record reserves the right to classify correctly, edit, reject or cancel any advertisement at any time in accordance with its policy. All ads must be checked for errors by the advertiser, on the first day of publication. We will be responsible for the first incorrect insertion, and its liabilities shall be limited to the price on one insertion.

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856 • Apartment Rentals For Rent in Hennepin: One bedroom apartments: first floor unfurnished and second floor furnished.

All utilities included.

No smoking / No pets.

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Phone: 815-866-8569

432 • Auctions

The Live & On-Line Auction to be held at theTumbleson Auction Center, 1635 North Main Street, Princeton, IL, Located 100miles West of Chicago, Il just off INT 80, Exit 56, South on Rt. 26. on:

FRIDAY, JANUARY 1 & SATURDAY, JANUARY 2, 2021

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

Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

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

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

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FABULOUS TWO DAY NEW YEARS ESTATE AUCTION

TIME: 10:00 A.M. (PREVIEW: 8:00 A.M.) EACH DAY **PREVIEW OF BOTH DAYS: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31st TIME: 2:00-6:00 P.M.** View FULL Listing,Photos, and Absentee On-Line Bidding on website: www.tumblesonauction.com or Bid Live thru Proxibid

FRIDAY,JANUARY 1, 2021 VERY Lg. Group of Nice Antique & Victorian Furniture From the Nell Nyman Estate Princeton Great Collection of Art Pottery Including Rookwood, Roseville, Weller & Van Briggle Nice Quality Glassware Including Moser, Cut Glass & More!

Lg. Coffee Grinders, Primitives, Stoneware & Lg. Griswold Cast Iron Collection & Cutlery Paintings & Vintage Prints, Advertising, Old Dolls, Clothes & Accessories, Quilts, Ladies Jewelry & More!!!

SATURDAY, JANUARY 2, 2021 Many Guns, Fishing, Paintings and Specialty Items From the Estate of Former IL Governor James (Big Jim) Thompson 1956 Red Ford Customized Pick UP Truck: w/ Chevy Box, Air Conditioning w/ Corvette Engine, Transmission & Rear End-Automatic Trans-From The Beardsley Estate SPECIALITY ITEMS TO INCLUDE: Lg. Painting of Mountain/Fishing Scene; Painting of Pointer Hunting Dogs; Painting of Sea Captain; Lg. Antique Whirly Gig-Abe Lincoln Sawing Wood on Tall Pedestal; Tall Unusual Zebra Hide Fabric Covered Chair; Zebra Rug; Glass Top Wood Canoe Coffee Table w/ Decorative Ducks, Duck Call, Gun & Ammo Boxes; Child’s Tree Bark Design Rocking Chair; Snow Shoes; Ornate Contemp. One Drawer Office Desk From the Ellis Line by Sligh Furniture Co.; Lg. Wood Custom Made Shadow Box w/ Sail Ship & Light House; Various Wood & Antler Design Desk Top Boxes; Metal & Brass Dog Design Box; Hunting Dog Design Shaving Mug & Humidor; COLLECTION OF OVER 100 DUCK DECOYS FROM THE REDSHAW ESTATEGRANVILLE, BOOKS & QUALITY FRAMED PRINTS & FISHING COLLECTION OF OVER 110 NICE QUALITY FIREARMS- Hand Guns, Long Guns & Black Powder AMMO, GUN RELATED, KNIVES, PHEASANT COLLECTION, BROWING GUN SAFE & CUSTOM-MADE GUN CABINET & COINS LG. COLLECTION OF TOYS ABSENTEE BIDDING, PHONE BIDDING & PROXIBID AVAILABLE FOR BOTH AUCTIONS!!!

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