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New laws for 2017

Be prepared with these new laws set to go into effect Jan. 1 By Goldie Rapp

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As we ring in the new year early Sunday morning, nearly 200 new state laws will go into effect. From more stringent laws on the sale of bath salts to failing to stop at a railroad crossing to a pirogue now being the state artifact — here is a snapshot of what to expect and what can be enforced in Illinois. Agriculture, animals and hunting Fishin’ for catfish (HB 5788): The state fishing code was amended to add catfish to the list of species that may be caught with a pitchfork, underwater spear gun, bow and arrow or a bow and arrow device. Public hunting of game birds (HB 4604): Hunters can kill bobwhite quail, chukar partridge and gray partridge

on public hunting grounds. Youth trapping licenses (SB 2410): Allows kids 18 and under to trap without having to take the hunter training course required by Department of Natural Resources. Youth must be accompanied by parent, grandparents or a guardian 21 years or older. Business/commerce Employee sick leave (HB 6162): Allows employees to take sick days for illness, injury or medical appointment for their child, spouse, sibling, parent, grandchild or step-parents. Cosmetologist required to take domestic violence course (HB 4264): Requires cosmetologists to take at least one hour of training on how to recognize signs of domestic violence and sexual abuse. Unpaid leave for domestic abuse victims (HB 4036):

Amends the VESSA act to allow four additional days to the unpaid leave benefit for victims. Children and families Teen REACH program (SB 2407): Establishes a new state grant program meant to provide funding for afterschool activities for children ages 6-17. Grandparent visitation (HB 5656): Allows grandparents and great-grandparents visitation rights of children who are in DCFS care. Lead contamination notice (SB 2300): Property owners must give notice of lead hazard to a lessee or perspective buyer before selling the property or renewing a lease. Crime and law enforcement Bath salts prohibition (SB 210): Increases the penalty

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The year in review

Recapping the highlights of 2016 Compiled by Dave Cook news@putnamcountyrecord.com

GRANVILLE — Editor’s note: This is the first story reviewing the events occurring in the Putnam County area during 2016. Jan. 6 The Magnolia Township Preservation Society opens its building to display collected artifacts from Magnolia’s past.

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The Bertalot family presents a donation of food and money to the Putnam County (PC) Food Pantry. The donations were raised during the family’s animated and musically synchronized Christmas light display at their home in Granville.

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Pictured is David Mennie with a CNC machine. The equipment holding the piece being machined is an example of what the company’s newest division, Prohold, will be offering for sale to the manufacturing industry. This division is something Mennie has wanted to develop for some time.

Succeeding with precision Mennie Machine Co. well prepared for future with newest division By Dave Cook

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MARK — Mennie Machine Co. is easily recognized by the style of it’s facility located along Route 71 in Mark. Inspired by ancient Greeks and Romans, it looks very different from the typical manufacturing company. But while the outside celebrates the founder’s love of history, the inside has been taken into the future by his family. H.J. Mennie, previously a tool and die maker at Westclox in Peru, began his business in his garage Vol. 149 No. 19

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in 1970. According to his son, David Mennie, vice president of sales and marketing, one of his first and largest accounts was with Mid-American Growers, now Color Point, in Granville. H.J. helped the founder with machining the pieces of the highly automated and revolutionary greenhouse systems. “He did not like to knock on doors; he believed if you had a good rapport with customers and they appreciated the work you did, the business can go forward that way,” David said of his father. By the early 1970s, Mennie Machine Co. began

to get government contracts. “He was making track adjusters for tanks, steering arms for airplanes, postal contracts, all kinds of small stuff. We started going to large manufacturers but couldn’t get into the big names because we were still small, so we began to help companies with smaller fabrication demands which included making hydraulic pieces for agricultural and heavy equipment.” David said. In the late 1970s, Mennie Machine employed

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Darrell Alleman and the 1982 Elite 8 PCHS baseball team are inducted into the Putnam County Hall of Fame.

Jan. 27

The PC School Board recognizes Illinois State Scholars Madison Zellmer, Olivia Lindstrom, Lauren Bauer and Noah Quinones. The Hennepin Village Board discusses how to address village property in disrepair.

Feb. 3

Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino’s campaign spending begins to be investigated. Hennepin native Justin Malavolti is featured for his naval service aboard the USS West Virginia submarine.

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about 30-35 people. Today they employ roughly 235 in their 250,000-square-foot, highly-automated facility. H.J.’s sons joined the family business in the early ‘80s when, according to David, there were approximately $3 million in sales a year. “By the early to mid-’90s, we were going to the companies that made raw castings for big companies like Ford and GM. They were simple parts but high volume. My brothers and I kept growing the business that way, and by 2004, we were at about $30 million in sales a year.” He described how the company has adapted over the years, saying, “We changed our portfolio about 12 years ago. Companies are looking all over the world and moving anywhere. The market is totally different now; simple components don’t stay in the states. So we’ve had to move into more complex components that have a high tolerance and a high quality. Otherwise, the work isn’t here. The tariffs on imports, if any, are so small you can’t be competitive. All of our business is in critical components. There are no simple components left; they’re all done overseas where labor is cheap.” He credited the success of the transition to the dedication of their employees and said that suc-

cess t was because of their attention to detail, ability to change, and their willingness to learn how to work with computerized equipment, robotics and the complexity of the machine components. “They’ve done an excellent job keeping up with training in operating the equipment as well as learning the critical characteristics our customers demand. A lot of companies just want a button pusher, and we’ve never been structured that way,” he said. Mennie Machine Co. now makes critical parts for Ford, GM, Nissan, Cummins, Allison, Caterpillar, Polaris, Kawasaki and more. They’ve also launched a successful new division, MMC Armory, which makes a line of semi-automatic rifles. The latest division which will soon be launched is ProHold. The ProHold division will design and build a range of work-holding fixtures for use on machine tools, as well as hydraulic power supplies and any necessary auxiliary equipment needed to integrate them into complete systems. “These are products we’ll be building for the manufacturing industry,” David said. “It gives us a product line to offer the industry, a standard product that’s a catalog item. We’ll be launching through distributors in North America in the first quarter of 2017. It’s a product line the company has always wanted to go into.” He also described how the Illinois Valley has

changed. He said the area has grown a lot with both existing manufacturers and new ones, which is good for the area, but that growth has made it more difficult to find good employees with a background in manufacturing. Mennie also commented on what he thinks the state of Illinois could do to help the business environment. “We need the state to be a better work-friendly state. The enterprise zone was a huge advantage for tax breaks and sales tax savings when building or expanding your plant, but what the state does not offer is tax breaks when we put in a manufacturing line, as we’ve done in the past two years at a cost of more than $3,000,000. They need to give companies a tax break for capitalizing and adding jobs. You may not be expanding square footage of a plant, but there are always equipment expenses for product lines,” David said. Along with the MMC Armory and ProHold, Mennie Machine would like to begin expanding their manufacturing capabilities to move from single components into full assemblies. “Rather than just making components, I want to start building complete modules for our customers, a complete assembly,” David said. “You can’t just be a job shop punching holes anymore.” For more information visit www.mennies.com, www.mmcarmory.com or www.prohold.com.

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for selling bath salts in stores to a Class 3 felony with a maximum of $150 fine. Cash bail payments (SB 2252): Allows bail payments to be now be in the form of cash. Citizens Privacy Protection Act ( SB 2343): Requires a warrant before law enforcement uses cell site simulator. Also requires police to delete any data picked up from phones used by those who are not targets of an investigation. Increased training for epinephrine (HB 4462): Allows police to conduct training programs for officers on how to recognize and respond to anaphylaxis, including administration of an epinephrine auto-injector. Retired police dogs (SB 3129): A retired K9 will now be offered first to the K9 officer who had custody during its service. Juvenile offense reduction (SB 2777): Minors who commit a Class 4 felony of criminal trespass to a residence, criminal damage to property, criminal damage to government supported property, criminal defacement of property, disorderly conduct or obstructing justice will not be sent to the Department of Juvenile Justice. Education Breakfast after the bell (SB 2393): Requires schools to operate a breakfast after the bell program. Homeless GED tests (SB 2840): Those who are 25 and under and identify as homeless are exempt from having to pay fees associated with taking a high school equivalency exam. Health and human services Disability wallet card (HB 4257): Requires Secretary of State to issue a person with a card that specifies the cardholder’s medical diagnosis with a developmental or mental disability. Contraception coverage (HB 5576): Insurance companies will be forced to cover all contraceptive drugs and devices.

State government Pirogue the state artifact (HB 538): Designates the pirogue (a long, narrow canoe) as the official state artifact. Unclaimed property (SB 2783): Reduces the dormancy period for unclaimed property held by the government from seven to five years. National Public Safety Telecommunicators’ Week (HB 5018): The second full week of April will now be officially recognized. Transportation Vehicle video recording (SB 629): A camera that records on a continuously digital loop may now be placed into contract carrier vehicles. A notice must be posted that a passenger’s conversation may be recorded. The data recorded will be property of the registered owner or lessee of the vehicle. Failure to stop at a railroad crossing (SB 2806): The fine will now be doubled for those charged with this violation. The first violation will now be $500, and a subsequent violation will be $1,000. Vehicle registration expiration (HB 5651): Vehicle owners will now be able to choose their birthday as the vehicle registration expiration date. Traffic stop education (HB 6131): Starting next school year, driver education courses will have to include instruction on law enforcement procedures during traffic stops. Bicycle Rules of the Road (HB 5912): A bicyclist now has the same right-of-way rights as a driver of a vehicle. Veterans Students at military funerals (HB 4432): Allows students in Grades 6 through 12 to be excused from school to play Taps at a military funeral. Heroes Way Designation Program (HB 4334): Allows the family of a veteran who was killed in action while on active duty to apply for a designation that would allow placement of an honorary sign on roadways.

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2016 From Page 1 Feb. 10 The Bureau County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) responds to an approximately 25 gallon oil spill into the Illinois River just south of Spring Valley. Feb. 17 The PC Board considers joining more than a dozen counties in a suit against the state to receive reimbursement for the salaries of their state’s attorneys, public defenders and supervisors of assessments. Feb. 24 The PC School District announces Carl Carlson as the new superintendent. The Magnolia Library begins to host programming introducing children to first-aid concepts. March 2 Charles Oliveri, Sheila Haage and William Holmes vie for the two available seats on the Putnam County Board. Hennepin library clerk Paula Taylor designs her own Lego library in hopes of getting it mass produced by the Lego company. March 9 PCHS hosts its first College and Career Expo. March 16 Marquis Energy hits one billion gallons of ethanol milestone. The PC Board announces popular Electronics Collection Day.

March 23 Hennepin Village President Kevin Coleman is selected to sit on the Economic Development Corporation of North Central Illinois (EDCNCI) board. March 30 The Putnam County Community Center (PCCC) struggles with funding problems caused by the ongoing lack of a state budget. The PC School District considers possibility of no K-12 budget from the state. April 6 PC EMS celebrates its 10th anniversary. April 13 PC courtrooms are approved for camera use through a new pilot program from the state. Granville Library hosts the grand opening of its new location after decades of sharing space with the Granville Township Office. April 20 The PC Board decides no further hearings are needed for the Brown family hog farm expansion. April 27 Granville Village votes to help the PCCC with its funding problems by donating $1,000. May 4 The PCCC’s Outreach Program begins canvassing the community to identify those needing assistance. PC is ranked first in the state for the second year as being where Social Security payments go the furthest.

May 11 The IVCC Sci-Fest provides hundreds of families with hands-on science demonstrations. May 18 Residents of Timberline Drive attend the PC Board meeting to address the long-term deterioration of road conditions caused by no government entity accepting responsibility for its upkeep. PC Elementary hosts its 15th annual Trash to Treasure Expo. May 25 PC School Board honors the retirement of seven staff members. June 1 Seventh-grade students from PC compete in the Civil War Amazing Race program as part of the Civil War unit in their social studies, reading and English classes. June 8 Putnam Christian Church celebrates its 150th anniversary. June 15 Illinois Auditor Frank Mautino cooperates with federal authorities in ongoing investigation into his campaign spending. June 22 The health and emergency organizations of Putnam, Bureau and Marshall counties join for a simulated anthrax release. June 29 The Granville Village Board learns the state’s Rail Safety program will close the intersection of Route 71 and Church Street.

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HENRY — Margaret Frances “Marge” Stansell, 74, of Henry passed away at 1:40 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, at Heartland Health Care Center in Henry. Marge was born Feb. 24, 1940, in Peoria to Harry and Elizabeth (Holp) Gienow. She married Gerald Hamilton June 7, 1960, in West Peoria. He preceded her in death. Surviving are her sons, Al Hamilton of Hennepin and Mark (Nora) Hamilton of Granville; one grandson, Dylan Hamilton; Margaret three stepdaughters, Janene Yokoyoma of Stansell Ohio, and Julie Cahoon and Jolene Hirsh, both of Mesa, Ariz.; two brothers, Albert (Margie) Gienow,of Trivoli and Tony (Ellie) Gienow of Bartonville; one sister, Mary Elizabeth Kelebaugh of Rushville; and a special aunt, Eva Saltsman of Peoria. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Michael Hamilton; and a nephew, Andy Gienow. Marge attended St. Boniface in Peoria and Academy of Our Lady. After graduation she worked in the lab at the Bartonville State Hospital, St. Francis Hospital, Peoria, D.C.F.S. and Youth Services in Ottawa. She retired from Catholic Charities of LaSalle. Marge taught classes on herbs at Illinois Valley Community College. After several years teaching she started the Illinois Valley Herb Guild with two other “Herbies.” She was also a member of the Peoria Herb Guild and Herb Study Group. She enjoyed being with her boys and grandson, and traveling with her grandson and dear friends. Marge’s first love was her Lord, her three sons and her grandson. Marge served her church as a sacristan for many years, was a lector, CCD teacher, Eucharistic Minister and served on the parish council. She made her Crucillo #13 in July 1971. She also was a volunteer for St. Margaret’s Hospital Hospice. Visitation was held Thursday, Dec. 29, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Henry followed by a Mass of Christian Burial with Fr. Dominick Garamone and Fr. Tom Mizeur officiating. Cremation rites followed the services. Burial will be at a later date at Calvary Cemetery in Henry. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Church, St. Bede Academy in Peru or St. Vincent Archabby in Latrobe, Pa. The Calvert & Johnson Memorial Home in Henry is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.calvertmemorial.com.

HENNEPIN — Nora Lee M. Sipe, 92, of Hennepin died on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016, at Manor Court in Peru. Nora Lee was born Dec. 14, 1924, in Granville to John and Mayme (Harseim) Mekley. She was one of seven children that grew up on a farm near Granville. Nora Lee married Harold Sipe on Oct. 10, 1945, at County Line Lutheran Church. Nora Sipe She graduated from Swaney High School in 1941. Nora was a homemaker and also helped her husband, Harold, with the farming. They farmed together in Mt. Palatine for many years before moving to Hennepin. ‫‏‬Surviving are two sons, Richard (Diane) Sipe of Streator and Lynn (Kathy) Sipe of McNabb; five grandchildren, Corey Sipe of Lostant, Todd Sipe of Granville, Amanda (Sipe) Strong of Sandwich, Bradley (Karen) Austin of Streator and Amy (John) Maggard of Burnside, Ky.; five great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two brothers, Elmer (Donna) Mekley of Granville and Gene (Darlene) Mekley of McNabb; and one sister, Gladys (James) King of McNabb. ‫‏‬She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Harold, one brother, John Mekley, two sisters, Irene (Marion) Kuhne and Dorothy (James) Johnson. Services were held Monday, Jan. 2, at the Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel in Granville with Pastor Kristi Hopp officiating. Burial was in the Granville Cemetery in Granville. Visitation was held Sunday, Jan. 1, at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to Putnam County Community Center in Standard or donor’s choice. Pallbearers were Elmer Mekley, Butch Mekley, Corey Sipe, Todd Sipe, Jim King and Darrell Kuhne. Honorary pallbearer was Amanda (Sipe) Strong. Online condolences may be made to her family at www.dcfunerals.com.

PERU — The 10th annual Flute Day will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb 18, hosted at the First Congregational Church of Peru, located at 1431 Fourth St. in Peru. The cost is $30 for participants; $5 lunch tickets on site. An early discount is available for those who register by Wednesday, Feb. 1. The event is sponsored by Music Suite 408 & the Illinois Valley Flute Ensemble. Applications are available now at Music Suite 408. For more information, call 815223-4408. Sue Gillio is the coordinator.

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Elizabeth Bumgarner to Roger Richardson and Shannon Jenkins-Soloman; Lot 11 and part of Lot 12, Parkview Section 1, Hennepin; $97,500. David J. Pittman and Belinda M. Pittman to Brandon Bickers; two parcels; $175,000.

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Resolutions worth keeping Every year at this time, I find myself contemplating all the resolutions I need to make. The list is a long one — clearly, I have a host of things needing my immediate attention. Topping the list are all the regulars — losing weight, limiting my intake of sugar, coffee and soda and eating healthier, getting up off the couch or out of the recliner to get more exercise, getting orgaTerri Simon nized, going through COMMENTARY my mail in a timely fashion (I hate mail), being on time, keeping my car, counter tops and office orderly — I could go on and on, but you get the idea. I’d be surprised if your regular resolutions aren’t too similar to mine. But what we have to remember when it comes to resolutions is those changes in lifestyle are only as good as the ones we keep. While I usually start off really well on Jan. 2 — no sense starting on Jan. 1 — it only a takes a couple of weeks (maybe less time) before the scale says the same thing; the coffee pot continues to drip; the exercise routine gets put on hold until it’s warmer (good excuse); my organizational skills continue to lack efficiency; the mail is stacking up; and the clutter in my car, the counter tops and on my desk remains all too similar to the way they looked before Jan. 1. In other words ... plain and simple, I don’t keep those resolutions. I hate to admit it, but it’s just who I am. Do I hear an amen, my friends? Because of all the stress of those dreaded resolutions — or maybe the disillusion of thinking I can keep those promises when I already know I probably won’t, a couple of years ago I decided to change my ways. No, I still don’t keep those resolutions which deal with personal lifestyle changes, though I wish I did. Rather, I make resolutions that are not only easier to keep, but the benefits to them are just as worthy — if not more so — than the old ones. For the past couple of years, my main New Year’s resolution sounds simple, but it’s something I worked diligently on throughout the course of those entire years. Simply said, my resolution was to be kinder. OK, you’re probably thinking, “Come on, Ter. What a cop out!” But I have to tell you, making the promise to be kinder to all who I come in contact with has had a myriad of benefits, plus by and large, I’ve done a fairly good job at it. Don’t misunderstand. In my line of work, that clearly presents some big challenges, but keeping kindness in mind — well, it has changed the way I look at situations and more importantly, the way I respond to them. It’s not as easy as one might think, given the way many treat others in this world, but I have to say looking in the mirror has become much easier by sticking with this resolution. And not only do I like myself more by being kinder, those whose paths I cross hopefully benefit as well. After all, kindness really is a priceless commodity, and who doesn’t deserve your kindness? That’s what I’ve continually reminded myself every day. The really cool part of practicing kindness is it becomes easier as time goes on — kind of a way of life. If you’re stuck on a resolution for this year, you might want to give that one a go, for it’s become really rewarding for me. This year — while I’ll keep with my kindness promise — I also want to add another resolution that focuses on keeping in better contact with those friends and family who I cherish. Whether they live close by or far away, it really doesn’t matter. I want to be the kind of friend/relative who calls or texts just for the heck of it — for no reason at all except to say I’m thinking of them. I want to get a real handwritten greeting card in the mail to them — for their birthday and other occasions, but also for no reason at all other than to just say hi and they are in my thoughts. Life is so short, and as many of us know all too well, it can change in the blink of an eye. Now is the time to keep those I love in my daily thoughts, instead of waiting for tomorrow, when there are never any guarantees. This newest resolution kind of goes along with my desire to be kind to everyone, but with my family and friends, I want to take it a step further. Unlike that proverbial list of resolutions I have trouble keeping every year, this one comes from the heart, and anything that comes from within is worth our time and efforts. Plus, there are many who benefit from the resolutions, which encompasses far more people than just myself. I guess my point to all of my rambling here is I hope you don’t get caught up with the disappointment of not keeping resolutions. While I’m sure there are those of you out there who do a bang-up job of keeping those promises, I’d suggest your resolutions for the new year focus on matters of the heart. When we do, it becomes a win-win for us all.

Our regrettable shrinking state The U.S. Census Bureau released new migration data Dec. 20, and it’s frightening. Illinois has a massive people problem. From July 2015 to July 2016, the state’s population declined by more than 37,000 people. That’s the worst population loss in the nation and will likely mean the loss of a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Pennsylvania, which also experienced a net population loss in the Census, is now set to overtake Illinois as the fifth-largest state. Illinois is simply sliding backward faster. Census data show an alarmingly rapid trend fueling Illinois’ shrinkage: Illinoisans leaving for greener pastures. And Springfield has had practically no solutions for this problem. Illinois lost more than 114,000 people to other states over this period. That’s akin to losing almost the entire population of Peoria in a single year, or 1 Illinoisan every 4 minutes 36 seconds. Lynn Cisco is one Peorian who’s already left. After moving to Indiana in 2015, Cisco said her family is saving more than $400 a month on property taxes alone. “We felt like suckers for staying [in Illinois] for so long. That [property tax] bill affects how you structure your family,” she said. Cisco’s husband works for Caterpillar as a service engineer and was transferred to Lafayette. “I’m convinced Caterpillar is slowly, stealthily moving out of Illinois. The world headquarters might stay in Peoria, but the manufacturing is absolutely leaving,” she said. The long-term trend of Illinoisans leaving for other states is astonishing. Since 2000, Illinois has lost 1.2 million more people to other states than it gained from other states. This is roughly equal to the 10 largest Illinois cities outside of Chicago vanishing: Aurora, Rockford, Joliet, Naperville, Springfield, Peoria, Elgin, Waukegan, Champaign and Arlington Heights. All gone in a flash. Tom Paul is leaving for Arizona. He’s worked as a police officer and crime analyst in a village near the Wisconsin border for 30 years. But he won’t be able to afford Lake County property taxes on a fixed retirement income. After that bill hit $5,000 a

year in 2013, he and his wife began planning their escape. “Our kids are here; our grandbabies are here; but we’ve done the numbers on trying to maintain a home in Illinois; and that math does not work at all,” he said. “We’ve lived here all our lives, so the weather wasn’t really a driver. The main driver is the fixed income and zero trust in government to get these costs under control.” Some politicians refuse to believe this flight of people and wealth means anything about the state of the state. Steve Brown, the spokesman for House Speaker Mike Madigan, had this to say about Illinois’ out-migration during an August interview on Chicago’s AM 560: “The important thing is to figure out the ‘why.’ What part of it is due to the quality of government services, and what part of it is due to your grandchildren living somewhere, you’re retiring, [and] you want to be in a warmer climate? Nobody’s ever done that kind of qualitative analysis — of the ‘why’ part.” Brown was either clueless or lying. The Paul Simon Public Policy Institute found in October that nearly half of Illinoisans want to leave the state. Pollsters asked why. The most common response? Taxes. And data shows it isn’t retired snowbirds driving the majority of Illinois’ migration losses: It’s working-age adults. Kayla Williams and her young son

are leaving for Minnesota. The budget impasse has thrown her work as a legal advocate for domestic violence victims into disarray. And she pays around $3,700 a year in property taxes on a Springfield home she can’t sell for $50,000. “We tax everything, and there’s still money for nothing,” she said. “You can’t really get much of a break in Illinois.” Good luck trying to balance a state budget in the long term, while young taxpayers like Williams are leaving in droves. And hiking taxes on a population that’s clearly had enough is a great way to accelerate that trend. Springfield lawmakers need to take a hard look at the long-term drift that has led the state to this point. Blaming the budget impasse is convenient but isn’t grounded in reality. Illinoisans pay among the highest property taxes in the nation, suffer under the worst manufacturing jobs growth in the region, and aren’t seeing any signs of a better job climate or lower tax burden in the near future. Illinoisans are holding politicians accountable for this state of affairs in the most damning way possible — mass exodus. Austin Berg is a writer for the Illinois Policy Institute. He wrote this column for the Illinois News Network, a project of the Institute. Berg can be reached at aberg@illinoispolicy.org.

Partying with the younger generation When I was a kid, there was one night I looked forward to every year. It was right up there with Christmas and Halloween. It was New Year’s Eve, and there were always plenty of reasons to be excited about it. We would either go to a relative’s house for a big get-together or we would occasionally host one ourselves. This holiday seems like it is tailor-made for a kid. You get to stay up until midnight, which at a young age seems almost too good to be true. When you have a strict 9 p.m. bedtime you never deviate from, and then you’re told that this one night every year you can stay up until midnight — well, that’s pretty incredible stuff. To help you in your quest, you get unlimited snacks that fuel you with sugar, so you can stay up and have plenty of energy. I remember having an endless supply of snack foods and drinks at New Year’s Eve parties when I was a kid. They were things we never normally had in our house — cans of mixed nuts, soda, so many bags of potato chips that I didn’t know where to start first, and tray after tray of brownies and cookies. I wasn’t used to having that many food choices in front of me, and I took full advantage of the situation, cramming in as much food as my little stomach would hold. Depending upon where the party was held, I would either play with

Shannon Serpette COMMENTARY other relatives close to my age, or I would watch television. My favorite program to watch every year was Dick Clark’s New Year’s Eve special. It always had great musical acts to keep me entertained, and I loved seeing the crowds gathered on the scene. They always looked like they were having a blast. The adults had their own activities to keep them busy at our parties. My dad, grandpa and other male relatives would sit around a small table playing poker with pocket change, and sometimes you’d see the occasional dollar bill sticking out of the middle of the pot. That’s when you knew it was getting to be high stakes. They’d drink beer, laugh and play their cards for the better part of the night. The women at the party would fuss over the refreshments, filling plates that were empty, and walk around cleaning up the mess we left in our wake. When they weren’t refreshing our supplies, they would sit and talk -about what, I’m not sure. I was always more interested in the poker game or the television.

Those days of carefree New Year’s Eve celebrations are long over for me. I’ve become the host of the annual celebration for our family, and as such, I am the person who makes sure there’s enough refreshments out. Even though I have a different role now, it’s still one of my favorite nights of the year. My children love these celebrations as much as I do. I tend to go overboard on the food — sometimes because I remember how seeing all those plates piled high let me know the occasion was truly special. The kids love snacking on whatever they want, and they get caught up in the excitement of seeing their young cousins and watching the men in their lives play poker too. Not much has changed about New Year’s Eve parties since my younger days. The only real difference is the faces have changed in the past four decades, and I feel sad when I think of all the people from past celebrations who are no longer here to ring in the new year with us. But I know they would be pleased to know that our family ties are just as strong as ever, and they would take delight in knowing our youngest generation looks forward to these nights just as much as we used to. PCR Copy Editor Shannon Serpette can be reached at sserpette@bcrnews. com.

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Sports

Lady Panthers win tournament

Panthers place eighth MARSEILLES — The Putnam County Panthers placed eighth in the 16-team Marseilles Tournament by losing to Reed-Custer 88-64 on Dec. 29. Connor Taylor scored 21 points. In other tournament games, Hartem beat Putnam County 48-45 on Dec. 28. Noe Flores had 10 points and five rebounds. Indian Creek beat the Panthers on Dec. 27 61-40 behind Taylor’s 10 points. The Panthers beat Gardner-South Wilmington on Dec. 26, 70-47. Caleb Dzierzynski scored 23 points.

The Putnam County Lady Panthers won the Earlville-Leland Tournament by going 3-0. Paige Veronda and Presley Hatton were named to the all-tourna-

ment team. The Lady Panthers beat host Earlville-Leland 38-31 on Dec. 28 to win the tournament with Paige Veronda scoring 15. Madelyn Dzierzyns-

ki added 13 points while Presley Hatton bucketed 10. The Lady Panthers beat Paw Paw 68-44 on Dec. 27. Hatton had 24 points. Veronda added 17

points while Dzierzynski chipped in 16. The Lady Panthers beat Henry 60-21 on Dec. 26. Veronda scored 20 points while Kaitlyn Edgcomb added 14 points.

Wildcats beat Marquette GRANVILLE — Putnam County-Hall-Midland wrestlers beat Ottawa Marquette 51-12 on Dec. 22. Winners for the Wildcats were Brandon DeJong at 138 pounds over Max Barker by fall at :50; Kyle Lietner at 145 over Adam Matzo by fall at 1:44; and Eric Cissell at 220 over Sam Donahue, 5-3. “The match of the night was Eric Cissell with a takedown victory with 10 seconds left,” said coach Jerry Kriewald. Other PC-H-M winners by default were Cauden Edwards at 106, Eric Sobin at 120, Damien Blackburn at 152, Max Dean at 170, Ben Aeanda at 182, and Joseph Mecagni at 195. Ottawa Marquette winners were Eric Donahue at 132 over Toby Harper by fall at :56 and Keegan Jaros at heavyweight over Michael McCutcheon by fall at 5:48.

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Community

Students nominated for U.S. Military Academies

DAR will meet on Jan. 6 PRINCETON — The Princeton-Illinois Chapter NSDAR will meet at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6, at the Prouty Building in Princeton. The program, “Substance Abuse Awareness,” will be presented by Dawn Conerton, director, Community Partners Against Substance Abuse.

LIFT event planned for Jan. 15 LASALLE — Christian women of all ages are invited to attend a Ladies In Fellowship Together (LIFT) event at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, at the Grace United Methodist Church in LaSalle. The theme for the afternoon, “Winter Picnic,” will focus on relaxing, having fun and enjoying delicious picnic food. The featured guest presenter will be local storyteller Jeanne Struna. All women in the Illinois Valley area are invited for fellowship and refreshments. The church is at 1345 Chartres St. in LaSalle. RSVPs are encouraged, but are not required to attend. Contact Lois at 815-663-1724 or vcroasdale@comcast.net.

Docent training planned LASALLE — The LaSalle County Historical Society will hold docent training for anyone interested in learning about its exhibits at the museum. Two trainings will be held, one from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, and another from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8. Reservations are not required but are recommended. Walk-ins are welcome. Reservations can be made by calling Amanda at 815-343-5780.

Comfort Food Makeover class set PERU — University of Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator Susan Glassman will present Comfort Food Makeovers at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, at the Peru Public Library, 1409 11th St., Peru. She will give ideas on how to cut sugar, salt and fat and still enjoy food that connects us to our heritage. To register, call University of Illinois Extension at 815-224-0889 by Monday, Jan. 9, or register online at: https://web.extension. illinois.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=15790.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Dec. 12, Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-Illinois) nominated nine students of the 16th Congressional District of Illinois to attend one of the U.S. Military Academies. At a reception held in the Ottawa district office, Kinzinger presented the students with certificates and celebrated their accomplishments with their families. Among those nominated was Owen Mallery of Hennepin, who attends Putnam County High School. He will serve in the U.S. Army. “It is an honor and a privilege to nominate the best and brightest from #IL16 to attend one of the U.S. Military Academies. I’m impressed and proud of their willingness to serve our country. Congratulations to all of our 2016 nominees, and wishing them all the best of luck in earning their respective acceptances,” Kinzinger said.

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Quilters guild will have all-day workshop on Jan. 11 HENRY — The Marshall-Putnam Quilter’s Guild will have an all-day community service workshop on Wednesday, Jan. 11, at the Henry United Presbyterian Church. The workshop will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 3 p.m. Karen Bailey will teach members a Four Patch Color Play Quilt that will be made for the

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Birth Announced Emily Watson of Spring Valley is the parent of a son, Felix Bray, born Dec. 20 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. Maternal grandmother is Joan Watson of Granville.

Menus Putnam County Schools Breakfast Jan. 9 — Muffin or cereal, fruit, juice, milk. Jan. 10 — Waffle with syrup or cereal, fruit, juice, milk. Jan. 11 — Toaster pastry or cereal, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk. Jan. 12 — Doughnut or cereal, cheese stick, fruit, juice, milk. Jan. 13 — Pig in a blanket or cereal, fruit, juice, milk. Lunch Jan. 9 — Sub sandwich, pretzels, veggie sticks, apple slices with caramel dip, milk. Jan. 10 — Barbecue on bun, pickles, salad, graham crackers, pears, milk. Jan. 11 — Corn dog, baked beans, mandarin oranges, cookie, milk. Jan. 12 — Chicken gravy over biscuit, corn, pineapple, milk. Jan. 13 — Pizza, green beans, fruit cocktail, ice cream, milk. Photo contributed

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IVCH Auxiliary funds $16,000 in hospital purchases PERU — Parents of babies born at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in 2017 will be getting calendars to help them record the milestones of their newborns’ first year thanks to a gift from the IVCH Auxiliary.

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Auxiliary-staffed hospital gift shop also contributes to the group’s treasury. In addition to helping the hospital purchase needed equipment, the auxiliary also sponsors health career scholarships that are awarded annually.

Putnam County Community Center Jan. 9 — Baked pork chop, au gratin potatoes, corn, diced pears. Jan. 10 — Chicken and noodles, green beans, fruit cocktail, rolls and butter, dessert. Jan. 11 — Baked ham, baked potatoes, cauliflower, bananas. Jan. 12 — Quesadilla casserole, salad with toppings, tortilla chips, fruit cocktail, dessert. Jan. 13 — Tuna casserole, mixed vegetables, applesauce, fruit juice. Bread, butter, fruit juice and 2% milk are available with meals. For reservations, call 800-757-4579 24 hours in advance of the day’s meal. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m.

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NOTICE The Village of Mark has adopted ordinance #2016-12-20 entitled “An Ordinance regulating reimbursement of travel, meals and lodging” Copies are available at the Mark village hall or by phoning (815)3392454. Stacy Veronda Village of Mark Published in the Putnam County Record Jan. 4, 2017.

Village of Hennepin, P.O. Box 194, Hennepin, IL 61327, emailed to the Village clerk at: villageclerk@mchsi. com or dropped off at the Village Hall at 627 E. High St., Hennepin, IL. The Village reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Published in the Putnam County Record Dec. 28, 2016 and Jan. 4, 2017.

Expenditures Vendors under $2,500 $19,609 Ameren Illinois 9,294 Campbell Insurance Services 10,168 First State Bank 12,797 Hopkins & Associates, CPAs 4,000 Illinois Public Risk Fund 4,973 Judd Construction, Inc. 3,380 King Carpentry 9,770 MES - Illinois 4,449 Princeton Graphics 4,400 Total Expenditures $82,840 Summary Statement of Condition Beginning Fund Balance $37,828 Revenues 98,737 Less Disbursements (82,840) Ending Fund Balance $53,725 Annual Treasurer Report for McNabb Fire Protection District PC EMS Fund For Fiscal Year Ending Continued on page 10

VILLAGE OF HENNEPIN TRUCK FOR BID The Village of Hennepin is taking bids on a 1986 International Truck, S 1600, with 49,256 miles on it. The truck has a 6.9 liter diesel V8 engine (HP155). It’s a 5 speed – 2 speed axle. Included is a snow plow with a newer cutting edge and a salt spreader. The tires are better than 50%. To view the truck, please call the Village Garage at 815-925-7446. The deadline for submitting bids is January 18th, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. Bids can be sent to the

NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on November 14, 2016, 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 ASM Construction located at 11568 IL Hwy 89, Granville, IL. Dated this 14th day of November, 2016. /s/Daniel S. Kuhn County Clerk Published in the Putnam County Record Dec. 28, 2016, Jan. 4 and 11, 2017.

ANNUAL TREASURER REPORT OF MCNABB FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT FIRE DIVISION FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2016 Revenues Property Taxes $82,455 Personal Prop Replace Tax 1,035 IML Receipts 1,189 Donations Received 4,870 Fund-Raising 1,967 Rent Income 7,110 Interest Income 106 Other Income 5 Total Revenue $98,737

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ESTATE AUCTION

The Following will be sold at the ON SITE LOCATION of 208 N. Church Street in Granville, IL on:

SATURDAY, JANUARY 7, 2017 TIME: 10:00 A.M.

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FURNITURE: Mahogany Cast Iron Base Game Table w/ Chairs; Iron Wine Rack; White/Cream Sofa w/ Two Matching Straight Chairs; Coffee Including Round Glass & End Tables; Decorative Ornate Fern Stands; Brown Sofa; Mahogany Over Stuffed Chair; 3-Swivel Floral Chairs, Maple Kitchen Table w/ Chairs & Leaves; Art Deco Maple Hutch; Lg. King Size 4 Piece Bedroom Set; 2-Dark Maple Single beds w/ Bookcase Headboards & Two Dressers; Maple Bookcase; Desk; Table & Floor Lamps; Oak Piano w/ Bench; Console Sewing Machine & Stereo; Record Player

TOOLS & RELATED ITEMS, COLLECTIBLES & HOUSEHOLD: Sm. Hand Tools; Wooden Work Bench; Wooden Ladders; Yard Tools; Metal Shelves; Coolers; Ext. Cords; Block & Tackle; Shop Vac; Nut & Bolt Cabinet (Full); Vacuums; Patio Chairs; Beam Bottles; Animal Statues; Old Barbie Dolls in Cases; Cuckoo Clock; Art Deco Mirror; Stained Glass Material; Glassware Including Glass Vase, Figurines, Collector Plates; Volumes of Books; Christmas; Usual Line of Kitchenware & Household Items Including Sm. Elec. Appliances

BUCHHOLZ ESTATE, GRANVILLE, IL

TUMBLESON AUCTION COMPANY, PRINCETON, IL E-mail: ttauction@yahoo.com or Phone 815-872-1852 Auctioneers: TOM & MARY TUMBLESON & TIFFANY FOES TERMS: CASHOR CHECK OR CC ACCEPTED WITH 5% FEE

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10 • The Putnam County Record • Wednesday, January 4, 2017 999 • Legal Notices Continued from page 9 June 30, 2016 Revenues Putnam County Treasurer McNabb Fire District Magnolia Fire District Emergency Service Fees Donations - Unrestricted Donations - Restricted Special Events Proceeds Insurance Proceeds Interest Income Other Income Total Revenues Expenditures Vendors under $2,500 Lyle R. Calkins Gregg A. Carr Gloria V. Dunn Robert D. Foley Vernon T. Gadd Matthew A. Gensini Kimberly A. Goodbred Mark W. Hameister Andrew M. Jackson Kenneth D. Knapp Kathleen A. Newhalfen Ilissa Sargent Jermey Simmons

$246,800 69,069 32,000 129,316 40 34,900 13,247 7,067 97 1,184 $533,720 $20,958 7,160 3,173 16,064 8,266 41,427 41,427 14,566 42,945 52,945 12,014 11,496 15,156 15,945

999 • Legal Notices

Justin D. Sullivan 9,724 Airgas USA, LLC 5,300 Boundtree Medical Supplies 5,818 Efficient Billing Systems 6,172 Emergency Medical Products 7,192 First State Bank 14,608 Integris Equipment 20,984 Jack’s Gas & Service, Inc. 17,165 Margy C. Mattern, CPA 6,124 McNabb Fire Protection District 36,525 McNabb Telephone Company 3,047 Physio-Control, Inc. 2,654 Ragan Communications 3,228 Route 71 Autobody 8,720 Schrock Repair, Inc. 15,642 US Treasury 23,005 Total Expenditures $489,450 Summary Statement of Condition Beginning Fund Balance $19,468 Revenues 533,720 Less Disbursements (489,450) Ending Fund Balance $63,738 Certification I, Bradley Grasser, Treasurer of the McNabb Fire Protection District, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the Annual Treasurer Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016. Published in the Putnam County Record Jan. 4, 2016.

DEPT OF HEALTHCARE & FAMILY SERVICES (PUBLIC AID) GENERAL COUNSEL, VILLAGE OF HENNEPIN, LAKE THUNDERBIRD ASSOCIATION, LAKE THUNDERBIRD ASSOCIATION C/O JEFFREY SCOTT SELL, AND TO OCCUPANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND PARTIES INTERESTED IN THE PARCELS HEREINAFTER NAMED: Parcel Number Owners/Parties Interested Cert Number Street Or Common Address 03-00-032-160 VAN KEMPEMA, RICHARD W 2013-00015 4 SKINNER DR. 03-00-041-020 DESZCZ, MONIKA 2013-00022 3 CARRIBEAN DR. 03-00-041-030 DESZCZ, MONIKA 2013-00023 5 CARRIBEAN DR. 03-00-041-030 HOLLENBECK, KATHLEEN M 2013-00023 5 CARRIBEAN DR. 03-00-058-310 FURGIUELE, FRANK M. 2013-00030 18 LAKE SHORE DR. 03-00-058-310 FURGIUELE, LILLIAN 2013-00030 18 LAKE SHORE DR. 03-00-058-310 FURGIUELE, MARGARET 2013-00030 18 LAKE SHORE DR. 03-00-058-310 MARGARET KRINION 2013-00030 18 LAKE SHORE DR. 03-00-081-080 LEASURE, EDWARD E 2013-00039 45 INDIAN HILLS DR. 03-00-081-080 LEASURE, LINNEA 2013-00039 45 INDIAN HILLS DR. 03-00-081-090 LEASURE, LINNEA 2013-00040 47 INDIAN HILLS DR. 03-00-081-090 LEASURE, EDWARD E. 2013-00040 47 INDIAN HILLS DR. 03-00-083-090 WAFFLER, ROSEMARIE 2013-00042 10 AZTEC CIR. 03-00-083-090 WILLIAMS, GINA AKA GINA JANES 2013-00042 10 AZTEC CIR. 03-20-060-000 POWER, RICKY D. JR. 2013-00046 4960 N WALNUT GROVE RD 03-20-060-000 PIP WEST LLC 2013-00046 4960 N WALNUT GROVE RD 04-00-040-220 YOUELL, PAMELA J. 2013-00054 BLOOMINGTON ST. & MONROE ST. 04-00-056-220 BURCH, DONALD 2013-00060 CR-1065E 04-00-056-220 BURCH, IRENE 2013-00060 CR-1065E 04-00-056-220 BURCH, DONALD-IRENE EST 2013-00060 CR-1065E TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ABOVESAID PARCELS WERE SOLD ON OCTOBER 28, 2014, FOR GENERAL TAXES FOR THE YEAR 2013 AND PRIOR YEARS, AND THAT THE PERIOD OF REDEMPTION FROM SUCH SALE EXPIRES MAY 29, 2017. 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 15, 2017 AT 1:30 PM, SAID PETITIONER WILL APPLY FOR AN ORDER THAT A TAX DEED ISSUE AS TO EACH ABOVESAID PARCEL NOT REDEEMED ON OR BEFORE MAY 29, 2017. /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. 28, 2016, Jan. 4 and 11, 2017.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS CAUSE NO. 16-TX-6: 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, STATE OF ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL , STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, STATE OF ILLINOIS

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IVCIL has equipment loan closet LASALLE — The Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living, located at 18 Gunia Drive in LaSalle, is a non-profit agency which assists people with disabilities live independently in the communities of Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam and Stark counties. IVCIL has an equipment loan closet. Donations of

used equipment which are clean and usable such as walkers, canes, commodes, wheelchairs are welcome and appreciated. The community is welcome to call and come borrow equipment free of charge. Some equipment which is valued at more than $100 requires a $100 cash security deposit. The security deposit will be reimbursed

upon return if equipment does not show damage and/or wear and tear. For such equipment, it is required to bring it in to be inspected by IVCIL staff on a periodic basis. Some equipment can be loaned only for a specified time period determined at time of loan. For more information, call 815-224-3126.

Statewide scholarship contest announced North Central Bank and the CBAI Foundation for Community Banking announces its annual scholarship program which enables Illinois high-school seniors to enter a statewide essay-writing contest. The goal of the program, sponsored by CBAI member banks and thrifts, is to increase public awareness of community banks and their contributions. This year, the 31st year of the program, the total amount of money offered is $23,000. A monetary award in the amount of $1,000 a year for up to four years of higher education will be awarded to the author of the best submission to the CBAI Foun-

dation by a participating Illinois high school senior. As many as 12 first-place awards of $1,000 each and 13 $500 second-place awards are available to cover all of the 13 CBAI-designated regions of the state. An additional $500 will be awarded to the high school of the statewide recipient. All high school seniors, regardless of their financial need or plans for higher education, may participate via a sponsoring CBAI member bank. North Central Bank in Ladd and Hennepin are participating locations. North Central Bank will also be offering up to $500 as a local award. The same entries sent to the

state competition will be judged locally. Information on the contest is available at North Central Bank (Hennepin and Ladd) and the local high schools. Contact Kim McKee at North Central Bank for additional details by calling 815-894-2386 or by email to kmckee@ncbebanc.com or www.ncbebanc.com. Entries must be submitted to the bank by Jan. 20, 2017. The bank will then submit selected entries to the CBAI Foundation to be eligible for statewide competition. CBAI, a professional trade association representing approximately 350 Illinois banks and thrifts, is headquartered in Springfield.

CHRISTMAS BASKET THANK YOU Thank you to the Putnam County community. On Saturday, December 17th we distributed Christmas baskets to 116 Putnam County families. 381 people were grateful recipients. This number included 159 children and 52 seniors. Without the help of all of you who bought, made and wrapped gifts, donated food, money, clothes, towels and books, and put together, filled, carried and helped deliver baskets this project would not have been possible. Many groups and individuals contributedtothiscounty-wideannualeventinonewayoranother. 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 releasesrelatedtotheproject.Thisisthetwenty-ninthyearthePantry has sponsored this project! Our best wishes to all of our wonderful volunteers and contributors for a peaceful and joyous 2017. Thank you, Gayle Reno Karissa Hopkins Amy Cimei Putnam County Food Pantry

Children’s grief support group will meet SPRING VALLEY — A children’s grief support group will meet from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, in St. Margaret’s Hospital’s first floor presentation room. The group helps children through life’s difficult changes of death, divorce and loss. For more information, call 815-664-1402.

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Our Family Lite Tuna in Water, 5oz..................................... .79 Our Family Sloppy Joe Sauce, 15oz .................................. 4/3 Nestles Baking Chips, All 12oz ........................................ 2.49 Hidden Valley Squeeze Dressings, 24oz .......................... 3.79 Post Raisen Bran, Honeycomb, Golden Crisp, Pebbles Cereal, 12oz ....................................................................... 2/4 Keebler Chips Deluxe Cookies, 12oz................................. 2/5 Lays Potato Chips or Kettle Chips, 10oz ........................... 2/5 Tide 2X Laundry Detergent, 50oz..................................... 5.99 Bounce or Downy Fabric Sheets, 120ct........................... 4.99 Dawn Dish Soap, 21oz....................................................... 2/5 Febreze Air Effect, 9.7 ........................................................ 2/5 Charmin Soft Bath Tissue, 12 Roll ................................... 6.99 Puffs Facial Tissue, All...................................................... 1.69 Our Family Slider Storage or Freezer Bags, All.................. 2/3 Clorox Bleach, 121oz ....................................................... 3.99 Clorox Toilet Cleaner, 24oz............................................... 1.89 Pine Sol Cleaner, 40oz ....................................................... 2/6

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Creametter Egg Noodles 12oz

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Bush Baked Beans 15oz

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Our Family Large Size Canned or Stewed Tomatoes

$ 00

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Our Family Spring Water 24pk

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Campbell Tomato or Chicken Noodle Soups $ 00 10.5oz

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Fresh Baked French Bread, Each..................................... 1.99 Skinner Coffee Cake Strips, All .......................................... 2/6

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Black Angus Boneless New York Strips, lb...................... 8.99 Fresh Whole Pork Tenderloins, lb..................................... 3.59 Bar-S Jumbo Hot Dogs, lb ............................................... 1.39 Lean Netted Pork Sirloin Roast, lb ................................... 2.59 Festive Turkey Breast, lb .................................................. 1.49 Hormel Smoked Porkchops, 15oz ................................... 4.99 Armour Meat Balls, 14oz.................................................... 2/5

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