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New laws for 2014 By Ken Schroeder kschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com

An often-heard saying is “forewarned is forearmed.” There are dozens of new laws going into effect to be aware of beginning Jan. 1. Some of the new laws affecting our day-to-day lives have to do with cell phones and driving, as well as voting and medical marijuana.

Public Act 98-0506 bans the use of handheld cell phone devices behind the wheel. Bluetooth headsets, earpieces and voice activated commands are permitted. The only exemptions from this law apply to law enforcement officers or first responders, drivers reporting emergencies and drivers using electronic devices while parked on the shoulder of

a roadway. Motorists caught in violation of the statute will be fined a maximum of $75 for a first offense, $100 for a second offense, $125 for a third offense and $150 for a fourth or subsequent offense. Penalties for distracted drivers who injure others or cause fatal crashes by the use of a cell phone would receive a Class A misdemeanor, which

could result in fines up to $2,500 and up to a year of jail time. Drivers involved in fatal accidents could be charged with a Class 4 felony, which carries fines up to $25,000 and up to three years of jail time. “Public safety is the No. 1 priority of the Illinois State Police,” Sgt. Matt Boerwinkle of the Illinois State Police said. “Officers will continue

to enforce traffic laws to enhance the safety of the motoring public. We want to remind drivers to take every precaution when getting behind the wheel by reducing speed, buckle up and refrain from using cell phones except when permitted.” Public Act 98-0511 changes the existing legal speed limit from 65 mph to 70 mph on all rural interstates. The act also

allows eight counties (Cook, DuPage, Kane, Will, McHenry, Lake, Madison and St. Clair) with heavily congested highways to opt out and maintain the current 55 mph speed limit. To compensate, speed laws have been strengthened on all streets, highways and roads throughout Illinois, which means

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Looking back at 2013 By Ken Schroeder kschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com

Editor’s note: This is the third in a series looking back at 2013. Sept. 4 Circuit Judge Scott A. Shore of Granville announced he would retire following the end of his current term expiring Nov. 30, 2014. First elected as Putnam County Resident Circuit Judge in 1990, he has been retained circuit-wide for three successive six-year terms, bringing his tenure to 24 years when he retires. A regional effort is needed to create jobs in the

Illinois Valley area. That was the message given during a meeting of leaders of businesses, cities, industrial companies and financial institutions held at St. Bede Academy. Sept. 11 The Granville Village Board heard nothing but good news during the audit for the 2013 fiscal year during its meeting on Sept. 3. The village’s total assets amounted to about $5,500,000, with liabilities amounting to $1,984,000; leaving the village well in the black at $3,400,000 for the fiscal year. The village

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Cameras in the courtrooms By Ken Schroeder kschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com

HENNEPIN — In old black and white movies about crime, you would often see photographers in a courtroom during a sensational trial. The actual practice of allowing cameras in court was outlawed in 1965; but it may be coming back. On Dec. 17 after conferring with fellow judges and local media representatives, Chief Judge Michael Brandt of the 10th Circuit, which covers Peoria, Tazewell, Marshall, Stark and Putnam counties, sent a proposal to the Illinois Vol. 146 No. 18 One Section - 8 Pages The Putnam County

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Supreme Court requesting permission to allow cameras back into the courts. “The Illinois Supreme Court has encouraged the courts to be more media-accessible,” 10th Judicial Circuit Judge Scott Shore said. “This is a definite step in that direction.” The move is intended to give people an insight into the legal system, but Shore said there are some considerations to take into account. “My concern is balancing the rights of the media and the citizen

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Oh so good! Jon Rosculp of Granville warms up with a cup of hot chocolate at Ali’s Pantry Family Restaurant while waiting for his favorite lunch, a Hawaiian pizza. While temperatures were somewhat “balmy” this past weekend, winter is still present with more snow and brutal low temperatures forecast the rest of the week.

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2013 From Page 1 actually posted gains for the year, as the total is $181,000 more than last year’s closing balance. It was a definite case of good news, bad news at the Mark Village Board meeting on Sept. 3. Mark ended the 2012-13 fiscal year in the black, according to the annual audit by Hopkins and Associates. Kim Baum of Hopkins reported the village had a $262,000 increase over last year in general funds, but most of the increase was the result of the settlement with the railway and would not continue into following years. Sept. 18 Community Partners Against Substance Abuse (CPASA) brought Omahabased author and R5 Productions presenter Mike Donahue to Putnam County High School Sept. 10. Donahue talked to students about bullying and the social pressures teenagers face. Donahue talked to the students at PCHS about his own experiences as a youth. Several Putnam County Rotarians were at Putnam County Elementary School in Hennepin on Sept. 11 for this year’s distribution of dictionaries to all Putnam County third-graders. The event marked the club’s seventh year of participation in the national, non-profit project. Sept. 25 The Putnam County School Board met for a

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special hearing and regular meeting on Sept. 16 at the Putnam County Elementary School. During the consent agenda, Superintendent Jay McCracken brought the issue of problems with the new bus service to the members of the school board and suggested the district short the company 10 percent of its August salary for poor service and multiple violations of contract. Two separate tree companies were brought in to remove a branch from one of the oldest white oak trees in Illinois. Care had to be taken to prevent extra damage to the tree estimated to be between 200-300 years old. Oct. 2 A story 188 years in the making was about to be told. It was announced after two years of researching and story gathering, the “History of Putnam County” should be available from the Putnam County Historical Society just in time for Christmas, with release expected in December. More than a dozen members of local fire and rescue units, McNabb residents, Putnam County dignitaries and state Rep. Frank Mautino crowded into a hospital room to pay respect to Jim Goldasich, supervi-

sor of the Putnam County Emergency Management Agency and advocate for emergency care throughout the area. In honor of his work, the McNabb Fire Department renamed its hall the Jim Goldasich Community Center. Oct. 9 During the board meeting on Oct. 1, Granville Village Board President Doug Gimbal told the board the current method for recycling had to go. Effective Oct. 1, if a recycling storage unit was found to have any contaminant in it, Waste Management was instituting a $175 fee per contaminated container. The Putnam County Primary School held a ribboncutting ceremony for its newest classroom on Oct. 4. The new outdoor history classroom is situated just southwest of the parking area in the shade of two trees. The idea is to give students a chance to have lessons outside, surrounded by nature in a more comfortable environment. Oct. 16 The Illinois State Police District 8 Office reported two people dead following a report to Henry Police about a man spotted with a gun. Police arrived at a residence, 1022 W. Warren St. in Henry, where they found two victims, James

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Doerr Jr., 46, injured and Melissa Rice, 42, dead. LifeFlight was called for Doerr, but he died before the helicopter arrived. The Putnam County Elementary School observed National Bullying Awareness Month with Blue Shirt Day on Oct. 8. In addition to encouraging all staff and students to wear blue for the day, the school had activities in the gymnasium to educate the students on bullying, how to combat it and encourage them to do their part to eliminate it in the school. Oct. 23 Recycling was the topic of the evening at the Granville Village Board meeting on Oct. 15. Residents came forward to find out what steps they could take after the village shut down the recycling program two weeks earlier. Through negotiations with Waste

Management, the board will be instituting curbside recycling which is expected to start for Granville residents shortly after the first of the year. Hennepin attorney Roger Bolin asked the Putnam County Board to put him in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund. Bolin serves as public defender for the county and told the board he believes he is eligible for inclusion because he works more than 1,000 hours a year for the county. Oct. 30 Tom Peffer of Gorenz and Associates presented the Fiscal Year 2013 audit to the Putnam County School Board during the board meeting on Oct. 21, and the news was good. The audit showed an increase in assets of about $638,000. The district also

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2013 From Page 2 maintained its state financial profile, once again earning a perfect score for the fiscal year of 4.0. Friends and area emergency personnel mourned the death of Jim Goldasich, supervisor of the Putnam County Emergency Management Agency, who died of cancer on Oct. 27. He was 80. Goldasich was instrumental is establishing emergency services in several towns in central Illinois. Nov. 6 Veterans Harold Faletti, Joe Panier, Rich Haywood and Bill Tonerelli talked about their days in the service in remembrance of Veterans Day. Barbara “Bobbie” Morgan, director of the Putnam County District Library, announced her intent to leave at the end of her contract. Morgan accepted a

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From Page 1 people with lead feet will be fined more for high speed driving. Speeding 26 miles per hour over the posted limit is now a Class B misdemeanor while driving 35 miles per hour or more over the posted limit is a Class A misdemeanor. Illinois has also raised the fines for speeding in a work zone under House

position as director of the Walla Walla County Rural Library District in Washington. Nov. 13 The Mark Village Board voted to amend the Economic Incentive Amendment Ordinance at the regular meeting on Nov. 6. The ordinance included details of an agreement with Mansfield Oil Co.; the company recently purchased Hartney Oil and its assets. Village attorney Doug Schweikert told the board Mansfield experienced an increase in competition since the purchase of Hartney and requested a change of the incentives for the company. New insurance was the main topic of the evening at the Granville Village Board meeting on Nov. 5. The village’s current policy will expire shortly, and the board wanted to take advantage of current rates before announced price

increases begin on Jan. 1. Nov. 20 The Putnam County Board meeting on Nov. 12 started with a moment of silence for Putnam County Emergency Management Agency Supervisor Jim Goldasich and his wife, Sharon. Jim died of cancer on Oct. 27. His wife was killed in a traffic accident on Nov. 11. The board also learned work was continuing on the emergency services building. The concrete footings were poured, and most of the trusses were in place. Nov. 27 A tentative tax levy, investment report and state funding updates were on the top of the agenda at the Putnam County School Board meeting on Nov. 18. Superintendent Jay McCracken gave his report on the Putnam County School District proposed tax levy. The levy the district wished to request will be forthcoming only if the

EAV allows the dollars to be generated by the tax rate allowable to the district by state law or referendum, according to McCracken. The Granville Village Board met Nov. 19 in the Granville Village Hall and heard from new resident Summer Pappan who wanted to organize a drive to get donations to take to the Washington tornado victims. After discussion, the board suggested naming the drive Putnam County Gives Back, which would be a tornado truckload drive. Dec. 4 The same-sex marriage bill was signed into law by Gov. Pat Quinn on Nov. 20 at the University of Illinois in Chicago. With its signing, Illinois became the 15th state to allow samesex marriage. The law takes effect in June 2014. The Illinois Coaches Association for High School Softball announced its slate

for the 2013 Coach of the Year Award winners. Putnam County Lady Panthers Head Coach Chris Walker earned the award for the third time. He guided the Lady Panthers to IHSA sectional play in Class 1A during the 2013 spring season. Dec. 11 Putnam County School students and faculty mourned the loss of a teacher, mentor, colleague and friend. High school English teacher Judy Gedraitis died on Dec. 2 as a result of a sudden illness. Gedraitis was in London, England, with her family to attend her daughter’s wedding. It was announced the Marshall-Putnam-Woodford Regional Office of Education will be eliminated as Putnam and Marshall Counties merge with LaSalle County. Woodford County has been assigned to the Tazewell-Mason County regional office.

Dec. 18 A morning bus accident left at least five students injured. The school bus from District 227, Rich Township High School, was transporting students to a competition. It slid off the road in Wolf Hollow on Illinois Route 18 a mile and one-half east of Henry. Positions were filled in three departments of county government to fill various vacancies by the Putnam County Board. Pat Sloan was officially named as Putnam County highway superintendent official. Putnam County Death Investigator Bob Cofoid also became interim coordinator of the Putnam County Emergency Management Agency. Putnam County Emergency Ambulance Services Chief Andrew Jackson was appointed to the Emergency Telephone System Board.

Bill 1814. Fees will be much higher when violators are caught speeding when workers are present. Senate Bill 923 makes children riding a school bus a bit safer. All school buses will be equipped with cameras to catch those who decide to pass a school bus when it is stopped and its lights and signs are activated. If you have a serious medical condition, you

may qualify for the use of medical marijuana. New legislation recognizes some people respond better to the medical benefits of cannabis than traditional medical therapies. The General Assembly passed a law allowing people with specific conditions listed in the bill to be certified by their doctor to use marijuana for medical treatment. The Illinois Department of Public Health will

be in charge of setting up the implementation system. Tanning beds will become an adults-only device under House Bill 188. The new law states children under the age of 18 will no longer be able to use public tanning beds. Under previous Illinois law, children between the ages of 14 and 18 could use tanning beds with parental permission, but the new

statute prohibits commercial tanning use by minors. Underage tanning in private homes is still allowed. Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn said the move will reduce the chances of skin cancer among young people. A couple of new laws will make cyber-crimes aimed at children tougher to commit. House Bill 64 will not allow students to check their email or Facebook page without permis-

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Obituaries William Robison SHEFFIELD — William R. “Bill” Robison, 77, of Sheffield died Friday, Dec. 27, 2013, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Bill was born May 27, 1936, in Peoria, the son of Ralph and Florence (Dixon) Robison. William He graduated from Tiskilwa High School Robison and Western Illinois University in Macomb. Bill served in the U.S. Army in Germany during the Korean War time. He married Ellen Dinsmore on Aug. 23, 1959, in Good Hope. She died April 28, 2008. He later married Barbara Welch on Feb. 14, 2010, in Princeton. She survives. Bill had taught school for the Western Community School District, he then worked for Caterpillar in data processing until retiring. He had also farmed all his life in the Buda and Tiskilwa area. He was a member of the First United Church of Christ in Sheffield, Sheffield Lions Club, where he was serving as president, and H.F. Hortz Post 415 American Legion, Sheffield, where he was a past commander. He had served on the board and as president of the former Western Community School District. Survivors include his wife, Barbara; one son, Robert (Renea) Robison of Tiskilwa; one daughter, Rebecca Robison of Springfield; one stepson, Wesley (Elizabeth) Welch of Lafayette, Ind.; one stepdaughter, Wendy Welch of Las Vegas, Nev.; three grandchildren, Justin (Ami) Robison, Jared Robison and Jacob Robison; two stepgrandchildren, Nik and Eli Welch; an AFS daughter, Joanne (Dennis Hika) Thompson of New Zealand; one brother, Ralph (Synda) Robison Jr. of Varna; and one sister, Barbara Helton of Lockport. He was preceded in death by his parents and first wife. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 3 at the First United Church of Christ, Sheffield, with the Rev. Jane Courtright officiating. Burial will be in the Sheffield Cemetery with military honors by the Sheffield American Legion. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Jan. 2 at the Stackhouse-Moore Funeral Services in Sheffield. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the William R. Robison Memorial Fund. Condolences may be expressed at Bill’s obituary at www.stackhousemoore.com.

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of Colorado and Kathleen (Bill) Mercer of Lostant; 16 grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; one brother, Thomas E. (Laurie) Hardy of Texas; and one sister, Mary Lou (Clarence) Smith of Robert Granville. Hardy He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, William Hardy; and one sister, Leona Clark. Funeral services were held Dec. 27 at the Mueller Funeral Home, Peru, with the Rev. Robert Spilman of Nativity of Our Lord Church in Spring Valley officiating. Visitation was held Dec. 27 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be directed to IV Food Pantry or IV Pads. The online guestbook may be viewed and remembrances shared at www. MuellerFH.com.

Edward J. French VARNA — Edward J. French, 79, of Lake Wildwood, Varna, died Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013, in his home. Born Feb. 28, 1934, in Chicago to George and Evelyn (Slotman) French, he married Caroline Brandstetter June 21, 1958, in Chicago. She survives. He was a truck driver. Also surviving are one daughter, Carol L. Mason of Bolingbrook; three sons, Edward J. (Pam Griffin) French of Magnolia, James P. (Sylvia) French of Oswego and Paul L. French of Bolingbrook; one sister, Margarite

(Mike) Kiegerl of Olathe, Kan.; one brother, Donald (Jackie) French of Varna; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, and Edward seven sisters and brothers. French Cremation rites have been accorded, and a celebration of his life will be held in March at his home. The Helmer-Shields Funeral Home in Granville is in charge of arrangements.

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From Page 1 compared to the rights of victims and juveniles concerning media coverage,” Shore said. “I’m also worried about the possible effect on witnesses who might refuse to come forward because of this.” There has been some experimentation with cameras in the courtroom since January 2012. The program was started by then-Illinois Chief Justice Thomas Kilbride. Brandt has been a supporter of the concept but wanted to wait to insure whatever course the 10th Circuit took, it would preserve the integrity of the courtroom as well as protect a person’s right to a fair trial. The proposal includes several conditions which must be met. In all cases, the trial judge has final say whether media may film or take photos. Hearings involving juveniles and sexual crimes are automatically closed to cameras. In addition, only card-carrying members of the press will be allowed to bring cameras into the courtroom. While the proposal was sent on Dec. 17, if and when the policy goes into effect is to be decided by the Illinois Supreme Court, which could take weeks or months to make a decision.

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Heartfelt resolutions It’s the end of the year ... I’m really not ready to jump into 2014 yet. Our Christmas was wonderful, and quite frankly, I’m just not ready to let it go. Rather than think about new beginnings, I’d rather linger in the past few days/weeks, when the Christmas holiday brought so much more than just gifts under our tree. But time keeps marching on, and in just a few days, 2014 will be a reality. There’s some excitement, anticipation as a brand new year stretches out before me — a year hopefully filled with opportunities, heartfelt moments and time, Terri which along with good health is more Simon valuable than I have ever realized. Along with the start of a new year, the underlying issue of New Year’s resolutions plagues me like a winter cold that just won’t go away. I try to tell myself to be realistic; don’t bite off more than I can chew. On the flip side of that New Year’s coin, though, there are those nagging thoughts of what I can do to be a better person in the upcoming year. Yes, perhaps it’s time to seriously re-evaluate life in general. OK, there are the same regular resolutions that will inevitably make it to my list — eat healthier, get more exercise, blah, blah, blah ... I don’t know about you, but from a personal perspective, I need to be healthier. But from a more heartfelt perspective, I’ve got a few other things I want to work on; things that ultimately tug on my heartstrings over and over again. These are the things I want to incorporate into my 2014 resolutions this year ... • I can’t tell you how many leftover items get thrown out of my refrigerator every week. When garbage day rolls around, I clean out my refrigerator and pantry, and what I throw away is awful. Living in a neighborhood of older folks, there’s no reason I can’t share my culinary creations with those around me. I’d like to share a hot meal with some of my older neighbors every week before we dish up our own plates, • On Christmas Day evening, I had a delightful telephone conversation with my great friend, Cathy, from Nashville, Tenn. We chatted for more than an hour about this and that, and I don’t mind telling you, I hung up the phone feeling great and so blessed to still have my dear friend after all these years (40 years!). Those telephone conversations with Cathy and other faraway friends/relatives are too infrequent. Yes, we text and email, but a voice-to-voice conversation doesn’t happen too often. In 2014, I’m going to try to have a real telephone conversation with my dear friends and faraway family members at least once a month. I’d also like to send a real, hand-written letter to someone at least once a month too. • And last but clearly not least, I’m going to make a concerted effort to be kinder to people — not just those I love but to everyone I meet. We live in a place in time where kindness doesn’t always come easily. I am very blessed, and to share a smile, a kind word, a handshake, a brief conversation is easy, yet often elusive. What if we all tried to be kinder? I know it sounds like a pipe dream, but it has to start somewhere. Why not with me? There are more matters of the heart I want to focus on, but that gives you an idea of what I want 2014 to hold for me. While it’s doubtful I will actually start an exercise routine where I walk a couple of miles a day and it’s just as doubtful I’ll give up chocolate and potatoes ... I can make these heartfelt resolutions work. Maybe that’s the key to a successful 2014. May each of you head into 2014 with thoughts (and resolutions) that come from your heart. And may 2014 be a healthy, happy journey into a kinder existence for us all. PCR Editor Terri Simon can be reached at tsimon@putnamcountyrecord.com.

2013 — The Year in Review We have come to that time of year when we a recollect on what has transpired over the past 12 months and think ahead to what we would like our lives to become in the future. It also gives me the ability to fill column inches without having to think up anything new. As I look back at the columns I’ve written over the past year, it feels as if I’m gazing down upon a hacked-up, old, fungus-covered, rotten tree stump embedded in a dewy cow pasture. Just as the concentric rings of the stump combine to tell its’ life story, the columns remind me of the stuff that made up my 2013. The year started out with a realization that if Kevin Bacon showed up at my house, wearing those torn-up blue jeans, doing that same dance that he did on top of the Volkswagen in the movie “Footloose,” my wife would have absolutely no use for me whatsoever. From there I proclaimed my steadfast support of sportscaster Brent Musburger being allowed to say that a good-looking woman is good-looking during a nationallytelevised college football bowl game. He just needs to control his drooling while he does it. It was a bad year for animals. In the middle of January, a deer hit me. Most people would say that they hit a deer, but most people don’t have the finely-tuned driving skills I possess. The deer definitely hit me. He sprang off into the wilderness afterwards, but I’m pretty sure he was a little sore the next morning. In October, our family said a good-bye to our beloved family pet Bubble Eye Goldfish that my daughter named Sandy Cheeks. It was as beloved as any pet can possibly be when they only live four days in your ownership. I’m still waiting for Sandy’s ghost to arise from the toilet bowl. But don’t feel too bad for the animal world because it got it’s revenge on me. In June, the interior of my Jeep was attacked by a crazed sparrow in what can only be described as a blitzkrieg-style, fecal assault. Oh, the humanity! One of these days I’m going to have to clean it up. I reminisced about several things during the year. I informed you about my vast collection of records that I cut out of the back of cereal boxes. I think I had two, one by The Archies and the other by the bear on the Super Sugar Crisp box. I brought up the fact that due to a foolish NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament wager placed in the mid-1990s, my wife became the smartest woman in the world. This haunts me to this very day. The year of 2013 was a personal milestone. In April, my dad turned 80 years old. I wrote about how he taught me to respect women, root for the Chicago Cubs and to never ever pee into the wind.

Greg Wallace FROM THE SKETCHBOOK The biggest milestone noted in my household this year was that my wife no longer needs me to open her pickle jars. She now goes straight to my healthy, athletic, 20-year-old son, (or Kevin Bacon if he happens to be around.) In an intervention-style column, I came clean about breaking my first pair of eyeglasses back in fourth grade after only owning them for less than 120 hours. (That’s still longer than we had Sandy Cheeks.) I must admit that it hurt me deeply to publicly proclaim to my parents that after all these years of hiding the facts from them, the broken spectacles were in no way my fault. I felt kind of bad for throwing my friend, Rob, under the bus on this one, but since he doesn’t live around here anymore, I bounced back rather quickly. It was a year of challenges. In July, my family barely survived a whirlwind “vacation” to Chicago. The whole time that we were in the city, we were surrounded by strange smells, cut-throat thieves, malicious marauders and the most sinister characters of all — American Girl dolls. In August, my wife claimed I was using big words, not knowing what they meant and completely out of context. I told her that she was vaudevillianly wrong, and that she should spend her opulent time telling me something I don’t already know. (Take that, Kevin Bacon!) It was a year of unspeakable trials and tribulations. Ones I spoke about. On a cold, dark morning back in March, I experienced an alarm clock malfunction. I overslept by five full minutes. To this day, I have never caught up. Just recently, elves ransacked my house — again. In September, I watched a coworker suffer from a fascinating bout of the hiccups. Sometimes it’s amazing how hilarious someone else’s misfortune can be. In October, I misplaced a banana. That’s all I have to say about that. But fear not: 2013 was also a year of victory. After a brief exit from the world stage, the Hostess Twinkie returned in all of its caloric splendor. At the end of June, my daughter placed in the Top 7 cars at a Girl Scout pinewood derby erasing 40 years of my own personal shame and embarrassment amongst the pinewood-derbying elite. And if a Top 7 finish doesn’t seem like a big deal to you, well … you’re just a jerk.

The year of 2013 was also one of dreams. Some fulfilled, others … not so much. I told you about my plans to get a tattoo. I’m still trying to find the right one. Those rub-on tattoos and back hair just don’t work well together. This summer, I let you in on my intentions of joining the professional badminton circuit. With the arrival of cold weather and possible hamstring injuries, I have let that dream go by the wayside. But in November, I replaced that dream with one of becoming a professional beard-grower. I’m happy to report that my unconditional laziness involving anything that has to do with personal grooming has served me well over these past two months and the beard still exists. I believe that it lends an air of suave sophistication to my persona, you know, kind of like Sigmund Freud or Colonel Sanders. My wife claims that it has more of a Unabomber look to it. As we stand at the precipice of 2014, it’s almost impossible to not take a little peek into what the future might have in store for us. Back in April, I discussed the upcoming zombie apocalypse and how I plan to seamlessly fit in to their ranks. My wife thinks the beard might help. Recently, I talked about watching a group of fourth-grade boys emerging from school like the cast of “Braveheart” screaming “FREEDOM!” at the top of their lungs. I would have been right there with them, but I just don’t have the gams to wear a kilt anymore. And back in March, I brought up the age-old question that we all have to answer sooner or later: Who would win a fight between 100 ducksized horses and one horse-sized duck? The obvious answer is the horse-sized duck, even though my wife thinks that I’m a fool for saying that. (Honestly, I don’t get what Kevin Bacon sees in her.) These are just a few of the things I wrote about in 2013. It’s a wonder I even survived. As I peer into the crystal ball and look at the coming months of 2014, I see I have jotted down some positively scintillating ideas for future columns. Among the topics I might possibly expound my thoughts upon are my superior abilities to use bread-wrapper twist-ties properly; the realization that I may or may not be blinking more often than I used to; why coffee is icky; and I evidently have a column simply titled. “An Ode to Armpits.” It looks like 2014 is going to be a stellar year. You can contact Wallace at gwallace@bcrnews.com. You can follow him on his blog at http://gregwallaceink.blogspot.com.

6 Sports 6 • The Putnam County Record • Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Sports Lady Panthers dominate opponents at Princeville Tourney B y D ixie S chroeder dschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com

PRINCEVILLE — The final day of the Princeville Varsity Tournament had the Putnam County Lady Panthers facing the Roanoke-Benson Lady Rockets on Dec. 28. The Panthers were dominate in the game, winning by a final score of 69-33. All of the Panther varsity squad got into the game as well as all scoring. Daniela Pavlovich was the high scorer with 18 points in the game. Pavlovich was followed by Alison Voss with 13, Carly Gonet with 10, Venessa Voss with nine, Stephanie Wilson with eight, Megan Rehn with six, Annie Miller with three and Lydia Warren with two points. The Lady Panthers took a 13-6 lead in the first quarter and then blew the lid off the game by scoring 28 points in the second quarter to take a 41-15 lead into the locker room at half time. At the end of the third quarter, the squad led 54 to 21 and then finished the game 69-33. Putnam County 51, Princeville 26 Day two on Dec. 27 of the Princeville Varsity Tournament went well for the Putnam County Lady Panthers. The team played against the host Princeville High School Lady Princes and came away with a handy 51-26 victory. Leading all scorers in the game was Pavlovich who scored 16 points. Supporting her was Venessa Voss with nine points and Gonet with eight points. The Lady Panthers were in the driver’s seat from the get go leading the cold shooting Lady Princes 16-2 at the end of the first quarter. PCHS poured in 15 more points during the second quarter to take a 31 to 7 lead into the locker room at half time. In the second half of the game, scoring picked up on the Lady Princes’ side and they added seven points and in the fourth 12 points, but the effort was too little, to late, for the final victory of 51-26. Putnam County 44, Elmwood 26 The Putnam County Panthers started day one of the three game round robin Princeville Varsity Tournament on Dec. 26. The Lady Panthers took on the Elmwood Lady Trojans and won handily by a final score of 44-26. In the first quarter of the game, the Lady Trojans had more foul trouble than the Lady Panthers, however the Panthers’ shots converted only one of four attempts from the free throw line. The Voss sisters, Venessa and Allison, led the squad with six points each followed by Pavlovich and Wilson with three each and Gonet with two points on the quarter. This left the Lady Panthers in the driver’s seat 20-6 going into the second quarter During the second quarter, the hot shooting for the team cooled down a bit with only 11 points added to the Lady Panthers’ tally. Gonet started working towards her eventual game high nine points with a three-point shot along with another two points. Wilson, seeing action in this quarter, added four points while Pavlovich added two more points. Going into the locker room, the Lady Panthers had a 31 to 14 lead over the Lady Trojans. Both teams came out rather flat in the third quarter as if too much time down had tired both sides out. Warren was the leading scorer for the Lady Panthers in this quarter with three points and Gonet converted her two opportunities at the free throw line into two points for the squad. At the start of the fourth quarter the Lady Panthers still led the Lady Trojans 36 to 18. This was the only quarter where both teams matched scores, tossing in eight points each. Wilson added two, two-point shots and Venessa Voss added another two points. Sister Allison Voss chipped in two points from the foul line. The next game for the Lady Panthers will be on Jan. 7 as they face state ranked Annawan Lady Braves in Annawan.

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PC/Hall co-op ready for Kewanee Invite Jan. 4 Mario Flores has Kurt Nabors in a hold during practice over the holidays. The Putnam County/Hall co-op will next compete with 12 other teams at the Kewanee Invitational on Jan. 4.

Panthers win 3 games at Marseilles By Dixie Schroeder dschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com

MARSEILLES — The Putnam County boys varsity basketball squad raised its record to 14-1 with three days of wins in the Marseilles Holiday Tournament. Putnam County 76, Hall 47 On Dec. 28, the Panthers played in the quarterfinals of the tournament against the Hall High School Red Devils. The Panthers handled the Red Devils with dispatch, knocking them out of the winner’s bracket with a 76-47 victory. Leading the Panthers’ scoring attack was Harold

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The Putnam County Panthers varsity squad practices plays over holiday break. Their next contest will be in an away game Jan. 10 against Streator Woodland.

Fay with 21 points. Alex Veverka added 16 points while Evan Kreiser chipped in 15 points. Returning to the court, Sam Garland showed why he is one of the area’s strongest centers with grabbing six rebounds and blocking six shots by the Red Devils. Veverka also had two steals while Garland and Michael Weide had three assists each. The Panthers specifically lit the basket up in the second and third quarters scoring a combined 53 points. Coach Josh Nauman was pleased with his team’s play. “We have played really good so far. Michael (Weide) has given us some huge lifts,” Nauman said. “He has had 10 points, then 21 points. He has never hit double digits in his career then he has had three games in a week so he is playing really well which is great for us. Harold (Fay) has had a good tournament as usual and Evan (Kreiser) has been tremendous. I think the first night Evan made all 10 shots he took. He’s shooting 78 percent the whole tournament. He has also made like nine out of 10 free throws. He’s been playing great. We’ve been doing a real good job. Hopefully this will go on for one more game. (The championship game was Dec. 30.)” Putnam County 66, Ottawa Marquette 57 The Panthers made the second half of their game count on Dec. 27 against the Marquette Crusaders to win 66-57. While trailing in each of the first two quarters, the Panthers came out strong in the second half. Garland tied the game early in the second quarter and Weide added two three-point shots to have the Panthers take the lead 34-31 and they never looked back. The Panthers took a 42-36 lead into the final quarter, but Weide again hit a three-point shot and another two point shot to push the lead to 51-43. Fay drove to the basket and drew a foul to put the lead at 54-43. The Panthers then finished the game, with a 66-57 win. Weide led all scorers with 21 points while Fay had 18 and Kreiser had 16 points. Putnam County 66, Leland-Earlville 51 Leland-Earlville was on the Panthers’ plate in the first game of the tournament on Dec. 26. PC beat L-E 66-51. While the game started slow, in the third and fourth quarters, it again took off for the Panthers. Kreiser started his tournament shooting record with a perfect 10 for 10 baskets from the field and went 2 for 2 at the free throw line. He also was busy in other areas with six rebounds, one assist, steal and blocked shot on the game. The Panther defense also kicked into gear in the second half and created turnover city for Leland-Earlville. The Panthers completed the game with 19 steals, which was lead by Austin Biagini with five. Fay added 12 points in the game, Veverka and Biagini scored 10 and nine points each. Leland-Earlville was led by Colin Bomstad’s 21 points and Nolan Baumbach had 15.

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Community Menus Putnam County Schools Breakfast Jan. 6 — Scrambled eggs with toast or cereal, fruit, juice, milk. Jan. 7 — French toast with syrup or cereal, fruit, juice, milk. Jan. 8 — Breakfast quesadilla or cereal, fruit, juice, milk. Jan. 9 — Pigs in a blanket or cereal, fruit, juice, milk. Jan. 10 — Whole grain muffin or cereal, yogurt cup, fruit, juice, milk. Lunch Jan. 6 — Chicken drummies, vegetable medley, pears, fruit slush, milk. Jan. 7 — Chicken quesadilla, cooked carrots, corn, pineapple, milk. Jan. 8 — Cheese pizza, green beans, mixed fruit, ice cream cup, milk. Jan. 9 — Turkey fritter on bun with sliced tomatoes, romaine salad, cottage cheese, apple, milk. Jan. 10 — Barbeque on whole grain bun, pickles, baked beans, chips with salsa, orange, milk.

Extension to offer program on house plants HENRY — The University of Illinois Extension, Marshall-Putnam Office, will offer the program “House plants” at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 14. The program will be presented by Master Gardeners Sharon Gallup, Melinda Stephenson and Vicki Thomas. The fee for this 45-min-

required by Jan. 7. To reserve a spot, call 309364-2356. A master gardener meeting will be held after the gardening program. The focus of the meeting will be “House plant Diagnostics” and “Planning Your Garden.” Those attending are asked to

OGLESBY — Children’s auditions for the Illinois Valley Community College theatre department production of the musical “Gypsy” will be Jan. 22 with a second round of auditions for adults and teenagers Jan. 23. The director and choreographer will be Don Grant Zellmer. Children 13 and under will audition at 4 p.m.

Jan. 22 in the Cultural Centre followed by auditions for adults and teenagers 14 and older at 4 p.m. Jan. 23. Roles are open to all members of the community. Zellmer emphasized “Gypsy” is a large cast show with opportunities for performers of many ages, including mature performers. Technical (sound and lighting) as

opportunity to have their completed homework 5 at the McNabb Library checked or receive help at 11 a.m. every Saturday. understanding homework in progress. The library Magnolia — Join us provides materials and for Book Trade Days! equipment for help with Through the month of school homework and January, the Magnolia projects. library will offer patrons Hennepin — Preschool the opportunity to story times are changchoose a book for their ing days in January. own collection. There are Preschool programs will two ways to participate: now be held at 2 p.m. on by making a donation to Thursdays at the Henthe library for the trade nepin library. The more, books you choose or by the merrier. Preschool trading one of your books story times are ideal for for another title to take children ages 3, 4 and 5, home. Stop in to browse with adult participation. book trade titles today. Magnolia library has homework hour from 4 to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the school year. Children have the

Granville — The Granville Library preschool story hour is celebrating the New Year. Join us on at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays for stories, activities and more. Granville has gotten many new chapter books and young adult fiction to add to the collection. Be sure to check it out and cozy up with a good book in this cold weather. Standard — Explore new titles and old favorites at the Standard Branch Library. The library is open from 2 to 5 p.m. on Thursdays.

well as crew and backstage opportunities are also available. Participants should prepare a song and bring sheet music (accompanist provided) or CD accompaniment. Additional music will be taught, as well as choreography. Registration in advance of auditions is not necessary but audition forms can be

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Thank you to the Putnam County community. On Saturday, December 21st we distributed Christmas baskets to 158 Putnam County families. 497 people were grateful recipients. This number included 198 children and 70 seniors. Without the help of all of you who bought, made and wrapped gifts, donated food, money, towels and books, and put together, filled, carried and helped deliver baskets this project would not have been possible. Many groups and individuals contributed to this county-wide annual event in one way or another. Special thanks goes to the Granville United Church of Christ for opening Bonucchi Hall to us for our preparation activities, John Shimkus, our manager, and Cathy Oliveri from Toys in the Pantry who prepare all year, and to the PC Record for publishing the press releases related to the project. Lots of thanks go to the students in the Putnam County Schools who made bows, bagged candy, collected food and provided lots of manpower for us. This is the twenty-sixth year the Pantry has sponsored this project! Our best wishes to all of our wonderful volunteers and contributors for a peaceful and joyous 2014.

filled out in advance by going to www.ivcc.edu/ theatre and clicking on the Auditions link. For information, email Don_ Zellmer@ivcc.edu. “Gypsy” will be produced by David A. Kuester with music direction by Norman Engstrom and technical direction by Jenna Stinson. The musical plays April 10-13 in the Cultural Centre.

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Library Corner Condit (Putnam) — Enjoy coffee while selecting your book at the Condit Library. The Condit Branch Library is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays, from 2 to 6 p.m. on Thursdays and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. McNabb — Saturday Stories are at 10 a.m. Saturday at the McNabb Branch Library for children in early elementary school. January projects include science experiments and art projects with winter themes. Come join us. Celebrate winter, snow and frosty mornings during preschool story hour for children ages 3, 4 and

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8 Life 8 • The Putnam County Record • Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Cast announced for ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ LASALLE — Stage 212 will open its 2014 season with “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” the memorable musical comedy by William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin that showcases six quirky students (played by adults) as they compete in a spelling bee run by three equally quirky adults. Included in the cast are Megan Cullinan as Rona Lisa Peretti, Andy Decker as Douglas Panch, Doug Bartelt as Mitch Mahoney, Emily Brodzik as Olive Ostrovsky, Phil Grant as William Barfee, Christin Chamberlain as Logainne Schwartz and Grubenierre, Becky Martin as Marcy Park, Tom Bailey as Leaf Coneybear and Derek Zinke as “Chip” Tolentino. The production staff includes director Scot Smigel, producer Ellen Marincic, assistant director Kyle Foley, music direc-

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tor Megan Cullinan, choreographer Deana Brown, light operator Matt Boehm, sound operator Andrew Paden, and spotlight operators Jessica Gray and Yvette Lucas. “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” will be presented Jan. 24-26 and Jan. 31-Feb. 2 at Stage 212, 700 First St., LaSalle. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Sunday matinees begin at 2 p.m. Tickets will be available to the general public for $20 each beginning Jan. 6. Tickets may be purchased at the Box Office online at www.stage212.org, or reserved over the phone with Visa, MasterCard or Discover. For details, call 815-224-3025. “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” is presented by special arrangement with Music Theater International.

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY Kimberly Guynn, ) Plaintiff ) and ) David Hector Jr. ) Defendant. ) No. 13-OP-13 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Notice is given you, David Hector Jr., Defendant, that this cause has been commenced against you in this Court asking for a Plenary Order of Protection and other relief. Unless you file your response or otherwise file your appearance in this cause in the office of the Circuit Clerk of Putnam County, Courthouse, Hennepin, Illinois, on or before the 23 day of January, 2014, a Plenary Order of Protection and other relief may be granted as prayed for by the Plaintiff. /s/Cathy J. Oliveri Circuit Clerk Published in the Putnam County Record Dec. 18, 25 and Jan. 1, 2013.

Judge Stuart P. Borden NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on October 3, 2013, Putnam County Sheriff will on January 23, 2014, at the hour of 11:00 a.m. at Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, 120 N. 4th Street (Lobby), Hennepin, IL 61327, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lots 9 and 10 in Block 11 in the Town, now Village of McNabb, excepting therefrom the underlying coal, fireclay and other minerals, together with the right to dig, mine and remove the same without entering upon the surface thereof, all lying and being situated in the County of Putnam, in the State of Illinois. Commonly known as 411 West Fifth Street, McNabb, IL 61335 Parcel Number(s): 04-00-049-095 The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. Sale terms: Bidder’s must present, at the time of sale, a cashier’s or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successfully bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property will NOT be open for inspection. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than the mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). For information call Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, One East Wacker, Suite 1250. Phone number: 312651-6700. Attorney file number: 13-002267. Alan S. Kaufman MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Attorney. No.: 6289893 I579097 Published in the Putnam County Record Dec. 18, 25, 2013 and Jan. 1, 2014.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY - HENNEPIN ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) Cassie M. Deacon; Unknown Owners and ) Non-Record Claimants ) Defendants. ) 13 CH 4 411 West Fifth Street, McNabb, IL 61335 Judge Stuart P. Borden NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on October 3, 2013, Putnam County Sheriff will on January 23, 2014, at the hour of 11:00 a.m. at Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, 120 N. 4th Street (Lobby), Hennepin, IL 61327, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 411 West Fifth Street, McNabb, IL 61335 Parcel Number(s): 04-00-049-095 The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. Sale terms: Bidder’s must present, at the time of sale, a cashier’s or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successfully bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property will NOT be open for inspection. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than the mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). For information call Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, One East Wacker, Suite 1250. Phone number: 312651-6700. Attorney file number: 13-002267. Alan S. Kaufman MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Attorney. No.: 6289893 I579097 Published in the Putnam County Record Dec. 18, 25, 2013 and Jan. 1, 2014.