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Unemployment holds steady in PC By Ken Schroeder
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HENNEPIN — The unemployment picture is looking better for the United States, better for the state of Illinois and better for Illinois’ metropolitan areas. Unfortunately, that trend didn’t quite continue locally. The number of jobless people in December 2014 held steady in Putnam County, registering 7.1 percent, the same percentage as November. Nationwide, the numbers continue to improve steadily with a change from 5.5 percent unemployment in
November to 5.4 percent in December. That continues a trend started after the January 2010 peak in the recession and is the lowest unemployment figure since the summer of 2009. Illinois figures are showing more improvement, with unemployment dropping to 5.7 percent after November’s 6 percent number. It was spring 2009 when the rate was at this level, and the closest the Illinois and U.S. figures have been in three years. Still, only 15 states have a higher unemployment percentage than Illinois, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Locally, numbers are not as encouraging in nearby counties. LaSalle County’s unemployment dropped 0.1 percent to 7.8 for December, still the second highest in the state. Bureau County’s unemployment figure actually went up, climbing from November’s 7.2 to 7.4 percent in December. Unemployment is highest in Stark County with a December 2014 figure of 9 percent unemployment. Henderson County on the west side of the state boasts the state low of 5 percent. Health services and construction companies contributed the most to new Illinois jobholder figures, according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security.
Will we pay for it later? With fuel prices at their lowest in years, will there be a backlash? Ken Schroeder
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According to Newton’s Third Law of Motion, for every action, there’s an equal and opposite reaction. It’s commonly applied to situations outside of the realm of physics incorrectly, but we still ponder cause and effect. Currently, prices for oil and gasoline are at the lowest they’ve been in years. The question is ... is someone suffering because of that now, and will we see a backlash in the future? While one might think the drop in gas prices would negatively impact ethanol production, Mark Marquis of Marquis Energy in Hennepin said that’s not the case. “Gas and ethanol prices aren’t directly tied together,” Marquis said. “Gasoline isn’t involved in ethanol production, and the prices don’t really have an impact. Right now corn prices are down. Natural gas prices are down. Those are two things we use to produce ethanol, so that price drop really helps. Right now, we’re at a record high production.” Some ethanol producers and economists have bemoaned the impact of cheaper gas on ethanol production; Marquis doesn’t see it that way. “Each year at this time, it’s a slowdown because people drive less in the winter months,” Marquis said. “That’s normal. During the winter, we’re producing too much for demand, and we have tighter margins. During the summer, we aren’t meeting demand, and we have higher margins.” However, other sections of the country are feeling the
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The morning after ... Troy Taylor of Granville clears the way to his mailbox for his postman on Monday, Feb. 2. Despite the severity of the Feb. 1 snowstorm, no major accidents were reported in Putnam County. Putnam County Sheriff Kevin Doyle noted some cars were stuck in ditches and on the roadways, but all of them had been removed by Monday morning. Sporadic power outages continued into Monday morning as well. Putnam County amateur meteorologist Billy Faletti, 15, of Granville reported he measured 13 inches of snow in Granville with some 2- to 3-foot snow drifts. As an aside, groundhog Punxsutawney Phil said we can look forward to six more weeks of winter.
Helping low-income students ... one bag at a time By Ken Schroeder
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HENNEPIN — The free and reduced school lunch program ensures students from low income families can receive nutritious meals each day at school. But what happens to those students during the weekend? Putnam County Backpack Ministries is a volunteer organization now in its sixth year in Putnam County, which provides weekend packed lunches for school-age students that are eligiVol. 147 No. 23 One Section - 16 Pages
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How can you help? Check out a list of items you can donate on Page 3. ble for free or reduced lunches. When the program started, it provided 23 meals. Presently, the ministry packs and delivers 77 lunches per week. Each Friday, lunches are distributed by the staff at the Putnam County Primary, Elementary and Junior High schools. The confidentiality of the
students is maintained by the school system. The Backpack Ministries was started locally under the guidance of Pastor Carol Stufflebeam with the help of several area churches. The program is assisted with food from the Midwest Food Bank and local food
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Boy Scouts Kaleb Wright (left), Zachariah Carroll and Nick Bruch fill bags full of food and school supplies for the Backpack Ministries program. The packages go to low-income students to help their families make ends. Clients of the program are kept confidential and all of the work is done by volunteers. PCR photo/Ken Schroeder
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cheap oil pinch. Perhaps chief among them is North Dakota. Since the 2006 discovery of the Parshall Oil Field, North Dakota has become a new land of opportunity. Unemployment is the lowest in the country, and the government reported a budget surplus of $1 billion in 2013. That’s probably going to change for 2015. According to a Tuesday, Jan. 27 report from the Public Broadcasting System NewsHour, many of the oil companies have cut back drilling operations. While oil companies normally cut back on drilling during the winter, Emily Guerin of Inside Energy noted many oil companies are planning much less drilling for the upcoming year. The oil drilling slowdown is also affecting companies that service the oil boom. Companies that service drilling equipment and transportation companies are also feeling the grip as the glut for which they increased their services starts to become a pinch. The current situation came from several factors, some of which could not be seen coming. Failing economies in many of oil’s biggest consuming countries coupled with improvements in technology have created large cuts in demand. New methods of extracting oil, especially fracking, has increased oil production in the United States and Canada, cutting demand further. Finally at the November meeting of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Saudi Arabia announced it would not surrender its market share. Instead of decreasing production to stabilize oil prices, Saudi Arabia continued producing at its previous rate, causing prices to plummet. While the low gas prices are good for consumers in the United States and Japan, countries that depend heavily on income for their oil production are suffering under the current climate. Venezuela has approximately 20 percent of the world’s oil reserves and furnishes 40 percent of America’s oil needs. With prices in freefall and 65 percent of its exports tied up in the oil trade to the United States, Venezuela is experiencing financial problems and accompanying civil unrest. Bottom line ... the final result of the current oil glut is difficult to forecast.
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HENNEPIN — Putnam County residents who have a strong love of music or history will want to attend “The Life and Times of Abraham Lincoln” presentation at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12 at the Hennepin Library. The program by Mike Anderson will be a presentation of period music and stories from Lincoln’s times throughout the Civil War. “I’ve been playing folk music for 40 years. When the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum opened up, I started playing there. I play mountain dulcimer, jawharp and other instruments there,” Anderson said. Anderson has participated in a lot of craft fairs and re-enactments that have hit
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and monetary donations. The program is run entirely by volunteers. Without the donations of time, food and money, many area children would go without weekend meals due to lack of food in their homes. The ministries program is contemplating continuing the program during the summer, but much of the question hinges
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on funding and logistics. The program was offered last year, but was unsuccessful in reaching the families throughout the summer. Volunteers are always needed to help shop, pack and distribute food and food and monetary donations are always appreciated. For more information or to volunteer, contact Gloria Bouxsein at 815925-7195 or Janee Leatherman at 815-878-0001.
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ing mountain dulcimer. A group of kids that I organized called the Mountain Dulcimer Kids performed at the opening,” he said. Anderson has led the New Salem Storytelling Festival and the Clayville Music and Storytelling Festival. He worked to build them up into national events. He has also appeared at the
National Mountain Music Festival and holds a position at the Mountain Dulcimer Workshop at Appalachian State University. “The Life and Times of Abraham Lincoln” is the 11th program in the 201415 Putnam County Public Library District humanities program series, “Traces and Byways Discovered.”
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this particular time period and has learned a lot over the years. “The program that I will be doing will be based on the instruments that the soldiers of the Civil War played. Lincoln, of course, will be a part of it, but some of the focus is on the portable instruments the soldiers played,” he said. “There was a lot of music written during the Civil War. The soldiers used the music as an escape. They knew that they could go out and die tomorrow. They were doing anything they could to not think about this.” Anderson has been giving this presentation for about 10 years. He has worked at the Lincoln museum in Springfield throughout the years and has learned from his experiences there. “When it (the museum) opened up, I was teach-
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If you feel confused by the tax rules that deal with the Affordable Care Act, you are not alone. There are many new rules and tax forms that apply to health insurance this year. Some information you should be sure to take with you when you have your tax appointment is whether you are covered by health insurance, and if so, if it is through your employer, through a separate insurance company, through Medicare or through the Healthcare
Marketplace. Were you covered all year, and if not, how many months? The IRS automatically assessed a penalty if you do not check the correct box on your tax return concerning health insurance coverage. Then, of course, there is the subsidy that you have heard so much about. Be aware that you can only qualify for that if you purchased your insurance through the Healthcare Marketplace. The Marketplace should provide you with a form to take to your tax preparer. Barb Chambers, CPA resides in McNabb. She can
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Robert Colby PRINCETON — Robert “Bob” Atlee Colby, 67, of Princeton, passed away Friday, Jan. 23, 2015, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Bob was born May 20, 1947, in Spring Valley to Denise “Bessie” and Lewis “Bunny” Colby. He graduated from Hennepin High School in 1965 and graduated from MidState College in Peoria in 1967. Bob sold insurance and farmed before he and his brothers bought and operated the Indian Valley Inn in Tiskilwa from 1985 to Robert Colby 1996. In 1990 Bob, Dan and Rick Colby enlisted help from local individuals and built Indian Hills Golf Club. Bob managed the golf course until Sept. 30, 2014. He enjoyed a lifetime of hunting with his buddies and his son, Rob, starting a local Big Buck contest when he ran the Indian Valley Inn. Bob is survived by his wife, Susan Poff Frank Colby, whom he married on March 5, 1994; his children, Laura (Machen) MacDonald of Grass Valley, Calif., Jeanette (Matt) Angell of Grass Valley, Calif., Rob (Trudi) Colby of Princeton, Jennifer (Chris) Dabbs of Lynn Haven, Fla., and Christa (Jamie) Balensiefen of Princeton; his grandchildren, Drake MacDonald, Brynley Colby, Shane MacDonald, Miranda Sorenson, Erika Sorenson, Jocelyn Dabbs, Adriane MacDonald, Tabitha Angell, Kirstyn Balensiefen, James Balensiefen Jr. and Harmony Angell. He is also survived by his brother, Rick (Nancy) Colby of Waukeshaw, Wis.; two sisters-in-law, Betty (John) Colby-Brokaw of Tiskilwa and Sandi Colby of Montgomery, Texas; special cousins, Jan Jais of Tiskilwa and Carol (Terry) Donahue of Morris; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by his father in 1993; his mother in 2001; a brother, Jerry, in 1990; a sister-in-law, Bonnie Colby, in 1991; a brother, Dan, in 2010; and a grandson, Maxxwel Colby-Gerard, in 2004. Services were at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 30, at the Fiocchi-Jensen Funeral Home in Princeton with Deacon John Murphy officiating. Interment was in Elm Lawn Memorial Park in Princeton. A luncheon was held at Indian Hills Golf Club following the services. Visitation was from 2 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, at the funeral home. Pallbearers were Jim Lewis, Brian Lewis, Jim Madsen, Tom Bickett, Chad Colby and Jonathan Colby.
Meeting Calendar Feb. 9 Putnam County Board, 7 p.m., Putnam County Courthouse. Feb. 11 McNabb Village Board, 6:30 p.m., McNabb Library. Standard Village Board, 6:30 p.m., Standard Fire Department.
Putnam County Circuit Court The following fines and sentences were recently assessed in Putnam County Circuit Court. Driving 15-20 mph above the limit Robert A. Beiersdorfer, 51, Cincinnati, Ohio, fined $120. Cora L. Dixon, 42, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, fined $120. Marc Miller, 33, Chicago, fined $120. Kenneth J. Potrykus, 50, Plymouth, Wis., fined $120. Quentin J. Wuethrich, 28, Roanoke, fined $120. Driving 21-25 mph above the limit Ean L. Lester, 20, Magnolia, fined $280 plus three months supervision. Driving 26-34 mph above the limit Tracy T. Schoepke, 32, Henry, fined $140. Failure to reduce speed Michael J. Baird, 18, Granville, fined $230 plus six months supervision.
Operate uninsured motor vehicle Laurie A. Innis, 45, Ladd, fined $230 plus six months supervision. No valid registration Joshua T. Stash, 31, Spring Valley, fined $120. Failure to wear blaze orange Kyle W. Kowalski, 29, Spring Valley, fined $120. No valid hunting license/stamp (two charges), firearm without valid firearm owners identification card Mitchell J. Katkus, 29, St. Charles, fined $1,278 plus 12 months supervision. Possession of cannabis, 2.5 - 10 grams Molly L. Weathered, 23, New Haven, Conn., fined $1,925 plus 12 months supervision. Burglary Christopher M. Hess, 34, Hennepin, fined $4,636 plus 11 years in the Department of Corrections.
Driver services facilities to close SPRINGFIELD — All driver services facilities and offices – including facilities open Tuesday through Saturday – will be closed Thursday, Feb. 12, in observance of Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday. All driver services facilities will open for regular business on Friday, Feb. 13.
Leonore man charged with theft MCNABB — A Leonore man was charged with theft under $500 following a Putnam County Sheriff’s investigation into a theft Jan. 17. Gerald L. Gallup, 57, was charged on Saturday, Jan. 25 for allegedly stealing scrap metal from a business at 226 W. Main St. in McNabb. Gallup was released on a notice to appear and was given a Putnam County Court date.
Cherry man charged with DUI HENNEPIN — A 39-year-old Cherry man was stopped by Putnam County Sheriff’s officers at 9:20 p.m. Jan. 27. James Manfredini was charged with driving under the influence following a traffic stop on Route 26 in Hennepin Township. Manfredini was also charged with improper lane usage and driving under the influence over .08 blood alcohol content. Manfredini was released with a notice to appear and a Putnam County Court date.
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The soundtrack of your life “If there’s a Rock and Roll Heaven, then you know they got a hell of a band.” — The Righteous Brothers, 1974. Written by Alan O’Day and Johnny Stevenson. Most people have a soundtrack. Not a recording of “Cats” or “Chorus Line,” but music that touched us in some way in our past that still elicits strong emotions. Whether they’re from a first date, a momentous occasion or just struck you in a certain way, they’re songs where you almost say, “This is MY song.” Being born in the early ‘60s, my soundtrack tended toward rock during my youth COMMENTARY while holding on to some classic artists of the past. Although my soundtrack has changed a lot with the years, some songs never leave it. Unfortunately, as we get older, the artists do too. The year 2014 was a horrific year for the soundtrack of my life. Artists, band members and writers quietly put down their instruments this year and left the earthly concert hall. Band members from ‘60s groups Cream, The Association and the Raiders, and ‘80s bands Devo, Survivor and The Ramones left us this year; and some of the biggest names in music are no longer with us. Blues-rock great Johnny Winter didn’t turn out Top 10 hits, but his music was typical blues — sharp and evocative with echoes of sadness. Joe Cocker received his career boost at Woodstock, and released Beatles’ covers and powerful ballads long after. One of the great pop duos of the late ‘50s and early ‘60s were two brothers from Kentucky. Sadly, Phil Everly passed at the age of 74 in January 2014. Most people have never heard the name Gerry Goffin, but it’s a sure bet you’ve heard his music. As a composer, Goffin wrote music for the Shirelles, Rod Stewart, the Monkees and many, many more; but he’s most notable for the songs he wrote with — and for — his first wife, Carole King. Pete Seeger was a legend in music. “If I Had a Hammer,” “Kisses Sweeter than Wine,” “Turn! Turn! Turn!” and “Where Have All the Flowers Gone;” these and more rolled off of his fret-board into the folk music of the ‘50s and ‘60s. An antiwar/civil rights activist, the number of musicians who claim Seeger as an influence reads like a Who’s Who of American music. What are the songs that touched you over the years; the ones that still make you laugh, cry or just smile and nod your head? Who recorded the songs that made you think the writer was peeking right over your shoulder? What’s the soundtrack of your life? If you’ll excuse me, I have to listen to some Warren Zevon now. Ken Schroeder can be reached at kschroeder@ putnamcountyrecord.com.
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Kelly Keegan
What is the last TV show you watched: “Chicago Fire.”
Hometown: McNabb.
Name a favorite area restaurant: Granite City and Texas Roadhouse.
Family: Husband, Ken; son, Tristan; daughter, McKenna.
If someone stranded you on a deserted island and you could only have one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be: Pizza.
Pets: We have two cats, Aladdin and Sage. Occupation: I’m a bookkeeper for the Putnam County Community Center. What is the last book you read: It was the “Fault in Our Stars.” Last song you heard: We were just listening to “Stay” by Rihanna.
If someone stranded you on a deserted island and you could only bring one thing with you, what would it be: My husband. If someone gave you a million dollars, what would you do with it: I would invest and would anonymously donate to people in need.
First Person Name something you like about your town: We don’t live in town anymore, but when we did live in town, I loved how the neighborhood supported each other. Everyone looked out for each other. That kind of thing. In good and bad times, people in Putnam County are always there. Is there anything you would add or change about your town: No.
Field of Dreams Frank Sinatra grew up in Hoboken, N.J., as a skinny Italian kid. He remembered his teenage days during the Depression with the tough kids on the street corners. Irish, black and Jewish neighborhoods ganged together. He grew up in an immigrant neighborhood with an aversion to prejudice. When you grew up with a name that ended with a vowel, it was easy to feel you weren’t a full-fledged American. He became a professional singer in 1932, doing small gigs whenever he could get them. In 1939, he signed on as a vocalist with Harry James’ new big band. Tommy Dorsey hired him away from James in 1940. His hit “I’ll Never Smile Again” topped the pop charts in 1941. That December, Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, and many celebrities went off to serve in the military. Sinatra was exempted from service because he had a perforated eardrum. By 1945, Sinatra had a reputation for anti-prejudice. He was asked to do a movie short to promote tolerance. The 15-minute movie short, “The House I Live in,” was about a group of boys chasing a Jewish boy and threatening him because he was Jewish. Sinatra gathers the bullies and the Jewish boy together and tells them religion makes no
Darrell Alleman COMMENTARY
difference except maybe, “to a Nazi or someone that’s stupid.” Then Sinatra sings a song, “What America Means to Me,” which includes the title. “The house I live in, a plot of earth, a street, the grocer and the butcher and the people I meet; the children in the playground, the faces I see; all races and religions, that’s America to me.” At the end, all of the boys walk off together. A few weeks after Japan surrendered in 1945, a public school in Gary, Ind., named after Ralph Waldo Emerson was partially racially segregated. The black students were not allowed to play in the orchestra, swim in the school’s pool or participate in other activities. Principal Richard A. Nuzum decided the black students should equally participate in these activities. White students walked out and boycotted the school. Gary was a tough steel town where the white students’ fathers feared the blacks had come to take their jobs. The school’s administration invited Sinatra and heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis to talk to
the student body. Louis could not make it, but Sinatra did. On Nov. 1, Sinatra took the stage in front of a packed house of thousands at Gary Public School Auditorium. Writer James Kaplan wrote Sinatra “was walking straight into a powder keg.” The crowd of rough, tough steelworkers and their kids started catcalling, whistling and stamping their feet. Sinatra folded his arms, looked down on the crowd and stared for a few minutes until there was dead silence in the room. He started talking and called the boycott “the most shameful incident in the history of American education. “I implore you to return to school,” he said. “This is a bad deal, kids. It’s not good for you, and it’s not good for the city of Gary, which has done so much to help with the war for freedom the world over.” Eleven days later, the strike was over. ••• There is only one happiness in life; to love and be loved. Be nice, play fair and share. ••• Four of America’s 10 richest people are Walmart heirs. ••• Thought for today: God loves all people and commands us to do likewise. Darrell Alleman can be reached at news@putnamcountyrecord.com.
First Amendment “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.” Constitution of the United States, 1789
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Sports Help stomp out cancer while rooting for your team GRANVILLE — The second annual Coaches Versus Cancer Shootout will be Saturday, Feb. 7 at Putnam County High School. Ten teams will play five games starting at noon on that date. Coaches will be wearing sneakers during their game to raise awareness to save lives from cancer. T-shirts will be sold during the event. There will also be a raffle of donated items to raise money. All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society. The schedule of the games will include: Midland playing Sherrard at noon, Elgin Westminster Christian versus St. Bede Academy at 1:30 p.m., and at 3 p.m. Chicago Leo will play Newark. At 4:30 p.m. Peoria Christian will play Metro East Lutheran and at 6 p.m. Putnam County will play Evergreen Park.
IV Dolphins take first in triangular swim meet LASALLE – The Illinois Valley Dolphins hosted a triangular meet Jan. 31. The Dolphins swam against the Ottawa Dolphins and the Streator Stingrays. The Illinois Valley Dolphins won the meet with a score of 746. The Ottawa Dolphins came in second at 450 while the Streator Stringrays scored 90. Helping the effort for the Illinois Valley Dolphins was Magnolia’s Clayton Wellenreiter, age 10. He swam to a second-place finish in the 200 meter intermediate medley with a time of 3:25.33. Wellenreiter took third in the 50 meter butterfly (44.64) and fourth in the 50 meter breast stroke (50.09.) All three of his events were district qualifying times. The Illinois Valley Dolphins will host a quadangular meet on Saturday, Feb. 7. Their opponents will include Ottawa, Kewanee and Freeport.
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PC/Hall wins Super Dual Putnam County/Hall’s Luke McCook works toward a pin in the first period of his match against Marquette’s Keegan Jaros on Saturday, Jan. 31.
Panthers earn fourth in Tri-County Tourney By Dixie Schroeder
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GRANVILLE — In the third place game of the annual Tri-County Conference tournament Friday, Jan. 30, the Panthers came out looking and playing like a team who wanted to win it all. But the Roanoke Benson Rockets wanted its slice of the pie too. In the first quarter, Alec Veverka worked under the basket to tally three 2-point shots while Austin Biagini worked his 3-point shot magic. The teams were tied at 12 at the end of the quarter. Defense got stronger in the second quarter while the offense slowed up. Each team added nine points and hit the locker room tied at 21. Putnam County’s head coach Josh Nauman lit a fire under his team at halftime. The third quarter had PC taking control with balanced shooting from Noe Flores, Michael Miller, Biagini, Nick DiazDeLeon and Veverka. The Panthers then led 38-30. Problems erupted in the fourth quarter when the Rockets lit their collective fuses and went on a 25-point scoring tear to Putnam County’s nine points. The ending result had the Rockets in the win column by a final score of 55-47. Leading scorer in the game was Veverka with 22 points. Biagini added 10 for his team. Peoria Christian 72, Putnam County 66 The Putnam County Panthers came out loaded for bear against the Peoria Christian Chargers Wednesday, Jan. 28, in the Tri-County Conference tournament. Having previously been defeated by the Chargers, the Panthers felt they had a lot to prove, and prove it they did. The Panthers jumped out to the lead in the first quarter with a Biagini 3-point shot. Biagini led the Panthers, playing a tougher defense than their first meeting, which seemed to throw the Chargers off their game. With more than three minutes gone in the first quarter, the Panthers led 6-3 and then went on a shooting tear of ten straight unanswered points. This gave them an 18-10 lead with 2:50 left in the first. At the start of the second quarter with the Panthers leading 23-20, Veverka had to ride the bench due to foul trouble. The Chargers fought back as the Panthers kept pace, with the Chargers taking a 39-35 lead going to the locker rooms at the half. Biagini led the Panthers in the first half with five 3-point shots and one free throw. Connor Taylor had the unenviable task of defending Veverka’s center position against Peoria Christian’s big center, Austin Fox, and did a strong job. In the third quarter, the Panthers made a 10-1 scoring spree to take the lead, 53-47. However at the end of the
quarter, the Chargers had closed the gap, 55-54. Offensively, the Panthers grew cold in the fourth, sinking only two 2-point shots and seven foul shots. Putnam County tied or led by 5:20 of the fourth, but the Chargers went on an 11-3 shooting run that capped the game. The Chargers won 72-66. Four Panthers were in double digits in the game with Biagini at 18 points, Christian Harris adding 15, DiazDeLeon had 14 and Veverka had 10 points. Veverka also pulled in 10 rebounds for a double-double game. Putnam County 65, Henry 53 The Panthers had earned the semi-final spot with a hard fought game against the Henry Mallards Tuesday, Jan. 27. While the final score was 65-53, the game was close throughout. Biagini again had the hot hand in the first quarter, sinking three 3-point shots to help earn the lead and keep it 18-16. The first half ended with the Panthers
stretching the lead to 32-22 with a Veverka basket at 2:45 in the second quarter. Coming out of the locker rooms with PC leading 32-28, the Panthers poured in 16 points to take a 48-40 lead going into the fourth quarter. The Mallards cut the lead in the fourth to 53-50, but Connor Bean sank consecutive 3-point shots to set the lead at 59-52. Veverka led the Panthers with 21 points in the game. Biagini was right behind him with 19 points. Biagini and R.J. Copeland added three assists each while Veverka had six blocked shots. Veverka also added 11 rebounds for a double-double game. The Tri-County Conference all-tournament team was announced. Putnam County’s Biagini and Veverka were voted to the team. The Panthers (13-9) will travel to Midland Friday, Feb. 6. The annual Coaches versus Cancer shoot out will be at home at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7.
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Right, Putnam County’s Christian Harris (11) starts his drive to the basket in the first quarter of the Jan. 30 game against Roanoke Benson. Left, Connor Taylor dodges defenders as he gets ready to shoot the ball during the Jan. 27 game against Henry.
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Putnam County/Hall wins Super Dual By Dixie Schroeder
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IVVP Black claims second title Illinois Valley Volley Power’s 16 Black team took first place at the Asics/Mikasa Volleyball Tournament held at College of DuPage on Jan. 18. It’s the second tournament victory of 2015. The first tournament victory came at the Rockford Challenge Jan. 11.The Black Team traveled to College of Lake County Jan. 25 for the Tornadoes Challenge. The team includes Gertie Savitch (front left), Alivia Resurreccion, Kirsten Malec, Skyler Weiden, assistant coach Heather Smith (back left), Carson Bomstad, McKenna Campbell, Katie Schallhorn, Mikayla Ferguson, Ashlee Gotter, Ellise Piper and head coach Kim Zimmerman.
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Community 4-H has new sewing class for area youth HENRY — The University of Illinois Extension Marshall-Putnam 4-H will offer a new Project Days/ Spin Club for sewing. The club is open to all youth ages 8-18 from beginner to experienced and anywhere in between, including non 4-H members. The group will meet from 9 to 11:30 a.m. for six sessions, beginning Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Henry Presbyterian Church, 511 Wirt St., Henry. Other sessions will be March 28 and May 9, with the other three dates to be determined. Sign up for one or all of the “Sooo 4-H Sewing” sessions taught by Ida Boyle-Bruch. There is no charge for this program. Students who have a portable personal sewing machine are encouraged to bring it to use in
class. The June meeting will focus on preparing for the 4-H show, including pointers on judging. Registration is required in order to have enough materials. If interested, contact Anne Scheel at the University of Illinois Extension office at 309364-2356 or by email at amscheel@illinois.edu. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, contact 309-3642356. University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. If you have questions or need more information, call University of Illinois Extension, Bureau-LaSalle-Marshall-Putnam Unit at 309-364-2356. Extension offices are located in Princeton, Ottawa, Henry and in Oglesby on the Illinois Valley Community College campus.
Pettis named to dean’s list EAST PEORIA — Illinois Central College in East Peoria has released the names of students who earned dean’s list honors during the fall 2014 semester. Among the students who received the honor is Alex Pettis of Putnam.
Hennepin Betterment Association meets HENNEPIN — The Hennepin Betterment Association held its first meeting of the year at Samm’s Bar in Hennepin. The meeting discussed plans for the cannon and new Veterans Memorial project, the annual Daddy-Daughter dance, and the wetlands walking and biking trail. The Hennepin Betterment Association, also directed its members to bring a friend to the next meeting Monday, Feb. 9, at the Putnam County Emergency Management
Agency building at 1120 Old Highway 26. Dinner will be catered by Hennepin Food Mart and begins at 6 p.m. with a tour of the building after the meal. If you are interested in enjoying fellowship and would like to support the Betterment Association in its endeavors, contact Jamie Cyr at Cyr Financial, 815-925-7501 or jamie@ cyrfinancial.net, or come for the program and tour starting at 6:30 p.m. The cost for the meal is $10 and includes dessert.
Quilter’s Guild will meet Feb. 11 in Henry HENRY — The Marshall Putnam Quilter’s Guild will meet from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, at the Henry Presbyterian Church, 511 Wirt St. in Henry. This will be an allday workshop, featuring “41 Stars,” taught by Linda Sill. Lunch will be brown bag or on your own. In March, the guild will be doing a mystery quilt taught by Ida Boyle-Bruch, followed in the afternoon with a lecture by Ida on quilting aps. April will be a Zig Zag quilt in the morning with Pam Hughes followed by a Stashbusters
trunk show lecture in the afternoon. As always, guests are welcome for a $3 fee. In May, there will be the annual potluck luncheon. The guild will also be voting for its favorite challenge quilt. The afternoon program will be demonstrations of die cutting systems presented by some of the members which will show how to make applique pieces using machines designed for other uses. If you are interested in becoming a member of the guild, membership fee is only $15 per year.
Issacsons will note 50th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Bill (Becky) Isaacson of 1940 Freedom Lane, Princeton, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, Feb. 6. They are the parents of two daughters, Lisa (Rich) Baker of Granville and LeAndra (Justin) Harris of Princeton. They also have five grandchildren, Matthew Harris, Micah Harris, Abigail Harris, Amelia Baker and Annalise Baker.
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Tips to help you survive planning for wedded bliss Compiled by Goldie Currie
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provided small bits of advice to keep in mind during those frustrating moments that will help you stay on track and remember the true reason for this wedding. Below are 10 secrets given by Breanna Sorenson of Princeton and Amanda Oldfield, an Ohio native, on how to remain stress free for your big day. 1. Delegate tasks. Do this as often as you can. It’s fun to plan, but you simply cannot do everything yourself. 2. Set a budget and stick to it. By not keeping a budget in mind, it is easy to get caught up in additional
Breanna Sorenson of Princeton is currently planning her July 25 wedding. In order to keep her stress at a minimum during this time, she sticks by her own advice, which is to delegate tasks, stick to the budget and don’t sweat the little things. Shaw Media Services photo/ Goldie Currie
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10 questions to ask before hiring your wedding photographer (BPT) — Some moments are simply too important to trust to a camera phone. Your wedding will be one of the most memorable times of your life and no one can capture it better than a professional photographer. So how do you find the right one? As you begin the interview process, here are 10 questions to help you determine if you’ve found the best photographer for your wedding. 1. Does the photographer have a gallery of wedding images you can review? Reviewing sample work allows you to see the photographer’s strengths and weaknesses — don’t fool yourself, every photographer has them. You’ll also be able to get an idea of their style. Are they formal with an eye for the perfect picture or do they love to capture the hidden moments when no one is looking? Look for images that you can see yourself in. Think of three words that describe you and share those with your photographer. Every photographer has a style and reviewing their gallery can help you determine if theirs is right for you. 2. What is the photographer’s working style?
Some photographers are orderly and operate like wedding planners. Others prefer to sit back and let the events of the wedding unfold. It’s important that you find someone who can understand and meet your expectations. Discuss this ahead of time and ask away, so that you understand how well the photographer’s working style matches your own. 3. Is the photographer available for an engagement session? An engagement session does more than provide you with priceless images together before you get married. It’s also your first opportunity to work with your photographer and develop a relationship that will allow you to be completely at ease on your big day. Use this session to confirm if the photographer is indeed the right person to capture your wedding. 4. Will the photographer create a detailed shot list? This list will ensure no important photo is missed during the commotion and excitement of the big day. You should be able to create that list together, add to the list leading up to the day and have a copy of that list the day of. Take an honest look at what images really
matter and fill your photographer in on situations he or she might need to be aware of in order to prevent awkward moments, and to ensure that he or she can get the shots that matter most. 5. What kind of lighting will be used? Whether you have an indoor or outdoor wedding, you’ll want to make sure your photographer has professional grade lighting equipment to deliver the images your wedding deserves. 6. Does the photographer have backup equipment? You’ve prepared contingency plans for every other aspect of your wedding; your photographer should as well. A true professional photographer won’t miss your perfect shot because of a technology issue. He or she will always bring one or two backup cameras, lenses, flashes, additional lighting equipment, extra memory cards and batteries. 7. Does the photographer have liability insurance? Accidents happen at weddings and if one of your guests trips over your photographer’s light stand, it’s good to know you both are protected. Your reception venue may even ask the
Wedding cake etiquette There is a protocol to the handling, cutting and serving of wedding cakes. This is hardly surprising because just about everything in a traditional wedding is governed by etiquette and protocol. Many couples, no matter how formal or informal the wedding is, most wedding couples try to observe wedding cake protocol. Protocol for wedding cakes includes the following: • The cake should always be displayed at the reception on a beautifully decorated table. It should be in front of the bride’s table and set so that while it’s is on display it does not block a view of the head table. An ornamental knife should be placed on the table. • Protocol demands that the cake must be cut at the right time in the reception. For informal ceremonies and receptions this means serving it after the guests have been received and toasts have been given. For formal ceremonies it should be served
after the main dinner. • An announcement that the cake is to be cut should always precede the actual cutting of the cake, this allows mingling guests to view the ceremony. • The bride should hold the knife in her right hand and the groom should stand slightly behind her with his right hand covering hers to make the cut, the first slice should be fed by the groom to the bride and the second bite should be offered by the bride to the groom. • After the cutting of the cake and the first bites, a family member or member of the catering staff should cut the serving slices. • The cake should be served with coffee or the beverage of the guest’s choice, guests should also be offered the opportunity to box up their piece in a gift box to take home. Source: Lifetips.com
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Another BlueStar Service Flag goes up By Ron Bluemer, Granville American Legion Post 180 Americanism officer Special to the PCR
STANDARD — The Theobald home in Standard now flies a military service flag to honor Airman Jacob Theobald. Post 180 Americanism officer Ron Bluemer presented the flag to his mother Lisa on Jan. 18. His father, Joseph Theobald, was also in the military serving as an Army sergeant in Germany. The flags bearing a blue star were used in World War II to indicate the homes of families which had a family member in the Armed Forces. The Granville Legion Post has been providing these flags to families in Gran-
ville Township for several years. Additional blue stars appear on the flags if there is more than one family member in the armed forces. Jacob attended Putnam County High School and played on the varsity basketball team. He graduated in May 2014. In August, he enlisted in the USAF. He completed his basic training at Lackland Air Force Base last fall. He is currently stationed at Goodfellow Air Force Base in San Angelo, Texas, where he will attend an Air Force intelligence tech school for about three months. Jacob’s sister, Katie Theobald, received the post’s scholarship award in 2012. She used the grant to cover expenses at IVCC. She is continuing her studies in psychology at a school in Milwaukee, Wis.
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999 • Legal Notices LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS CAUSE 14-TX-08 TO THE FOLLOWING NAMED PERSONS (AND IF DECEASED, TO THEIR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES), AND TO THE STATE OF ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL AND SECRETARY OF STATE, PUTNAM COUNTY CLERK, COUNTY TREASURER, STATES ATTORNEY, GREENTREE FINANCIAL, LLC AND TO OCCUPANTS AND UNKNOWN OWNERS AND PARTIES INTERESTED IN THE PARCELS HEREINAFTER NAMED: Street Or Common Parcel Number Owners/Parties Interested Cert Number Address 04-55-411-028 CALDWELL, JENNIFER 2011-90003 LOT 28 TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ABOVESAID MOBILE HOMES WERE SOLD NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on January 21, 2015, 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 Scotty’s Trucking located at 13263 N. 750th Avenue, Granville, IL. Dated this 21st day of January, 2015. /s/Daniel S. Kuhn County Clerk Published in the Putnam County Record Jan. 28, Feb. 4 and 11, 2015.
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The following described real estate will be offered for sale by Public Auction. Look for this and upcoming Auctions on www.rickrediger.com
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OPEN TENANCY 2015
SALE DAY LOCATION: Magnolia Fire Department, 107 N. Chicago St., Magnolia, IL 61336 FARM LOCATION 1/4 mile West of IL Junction 18 & 89 (Magnolia) South side of Route 18. FARM DESCRIPTION Located E 1/2 of NE ¼ of Section 34, Magnolia Township, Putnam County, Illinois. 75.71 +/- acres with 45.17 +/- tillable acres. Tillable acre soils include Birkbeck, Sawmill, Osco and Morley. A Surety Crop Productivity Index of 121.9. Tax ID # 04-20-060-000 and # 04-20-070-000. 2013 taxes paid in 2014 were $527.64. No Improvements. Plat locations, Aerial Photos and Soil Maps available on www.rickrediger.com. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1) Parcel will be sold on a per surveyed acre basis. 2) Survey provided by Seller. 3) The successful bidder will be required to enter into a standard purchase agreement contract. A Buyer’s premium of 1% of the high bid will be charged to the Buyer and added to the bid amount to arrive at the contract purchase price. 10% of the purchase price will be due immediately following the auction. The balance will be due and payable on or before March 27, 2015. 4) The Seller shall provide a title insurance policy in the amount of the purchase price of the subject property. 5) The estimated 2014 taxes due and payable in 2015 will be credited by Seller to Buyer. All subsequent real estate taxes will be the responsibility of the Buyer. 6) The property is being sold in “AS IS” condition, with no implied warranties of any kind. 7) The information is believed to be accurate. However we strongly urge all prospective buyers to thoroughly research all pertinent data and to draw their own conclusions. 8) All announcements made the day of the sale take precedence over any previously printed material. 9) For additional information or to view the property contact Rick Rediger, Auctioneer at 815.699.7999.
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FIREARMS, DECOYS, INDIAN ARTIFACTS AND SPORTING COLLECTIBLE AUCTION Auction to be held at the Tumbleson Auction Center, 1635 North Main Street, Princeton, IL, Located 100 miles West of Chicago, Il just off INT 80, Exit 56, South on Rt. 26. (Behind the Sherwood Antique Mall) on:
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COLLECTION OF GARY HULIN,
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Attorney for Seller: John Duncan 654 1st St., LaSalle, IL 61301 Number System will be Used – I.D. Rquired Not Responsible for Accidents REDIGER AUCTION SERVICE BRUMMEL REALTY, LLC Rick Rediger, Auctioneer Scott Brummel, Broker 815-699-7999 630-553-3200 www.RickRediger.com www.BrummelRealty.com
WYOMING, IL AND OTHERS COLLECTION OF OVER 150 DUCK DECOYS: Including Many Carved & Painted by Gary Hulin, Perdew, Elliston, Barto, Lane, Walker, Valley, Fox & Others; Haddon Perdew Crows; Various Duck & Crow Calls COLLECTION OF ARROWHEADS, AXES & CELTS AND BOOK- PATHS IN THE PRAIRIE GRASS BY GARY HULIN COLLECTION OF APPROX. 65 LONG GUNS: Including Winchester, Savage, Remington, Mossberg, Henry Golden Boy, Rare 1800’s Punt Gun, Mauser, Browning, Marlin, M1 Grand, Several DU Guns, Stevens Crack Shot; COLLECTION OF APPROX. 50 HAND GUNS: Including: Colt, S&W, Engraved Colt Walker Percussion, Colt Comm. Set in Box, Beretta, Colt Police Positive, Walther PPK, Taurus, Glock, Hopkins & Allen, Derringers, Llama, Intratec, Hi-Point & Many Others; RELATED ITEMS: Group of Ammo; Holsters, Clips, Gun Cases, Scopes, Gun Cleaning Kits, Binoculars, Empty Gun Boxes, Gun Grips; Hunting & Gun Books, Western & Military DVD’s; Military Clothing; Framed Gun & Ammo Ads; Old Infantry Booklet; Boots & Saddle Book by Elizabeth Custer; KNIVES, FISHING, COINS: Many Hand Carved & Painted Walking Sticks; Indian Drum; Moccassins& Beaded Necklaces; Western Spurs; Western Hats; Hunting & Many Pocket Knives; Lg. Knives; Knife Sets & Filet Knives; Fishing Tackle Boxes w/ Lures; WW II Book Volume Set; Belt Buckles; One Dollar Silver Certificates; Paper Money; Confederate Currency; Silver & Ike Dollars; Wheat & Indian Head Pennies; Various Coin Sets; Foreign Paper Money & Coins; Nazi Coins, Stamps, Medal & Nazi Banner; First Day Issue Stamp Set INSTRUMENTS, CAP GUNS & TOYS: Guitar, Electric Guitars, Violin & Trumpet; Miniature Toy Guns; Several BB Guns & Pistol; Many Cap Guns & Holsters; John Deere, Case & IH Farm Machinery Toys-Some NIB; Hot Wheels Including Red Line; Match Box Cars; Baseball Cards; PLEASE NOTE: There is NO BUYER PREMIUM FOR ONSITE BIDDING, JUST A $25 Gun Transfer Fee per Firearm. Proxibid and Absentee Bidding Available! TUMBLESON AUCTION COMPANY, PRINCETON, IL E-mail: ttauction@yahoo.com or Phone 815-872-1852 Auctioneers: TOM & MARY TUMBLESON & TIFFANY FOES
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Donna Forney McNabb United Methodist
IN MEMORY OF
Don Troglio- Family & Friends of Don Troglio, Sandra Woest, John & Sonja Heth, Dan & Deb Rabe Family, Bill & Alba Ellena, Ken & Mary Bishop, Ray & MaryAnn Ragogna, Marilyn Verda, Jim & Linda Carboni, Anthony & Julie Toellen, Donald & Judith Moriarty, James & Donna Holevoet, Debra Holmes, Dorothy Grivetti, Edward & Luella Capitani, Schweickert & Ganassin LLP, David & Tracy Morrasy & Family, Trent & Jan Griffith, Timothy & Cynthia Muntz, Jerry Liebhart, Harold & Margery Steele, James & Gladys King, Fran & Helen Aimone, Betty Campbell, Margaret & Kelly Goetz, William & Sheila Haage, Bob & Ona Rehn, Chad & Lynn Haage & Family, John Ossola & June, Jane Duncan, Jovanna Mear, Margaret Gonet, Linda Bean, Tony & Michelle Pashos, Bill & Norma Hrovat, Dan & Shauna Greenwood, Nancy Passini, Gloria Skerston, Butch & Sandy Van Keulen, Lloyd & Loretta Schrowang George Cimei-Jim & Gladys King, Fran & Helen Aimone, Mekley Family, Phyllis Bade, Debra Holmes, Shannon & Angie Fay Enis Hurt-Chuck & Jean Doyle, Nancy Passini, Bill & Norma Hrovat Rose White & Lucille Data-Chuck & Jean Doyle Alice Harms-Dan & Shauna Greenwood Doris Welch- Bill & Norma Hrovat LaDonna Harrison-Jim & Gladys King, Shannon & Angie Fay, Bev Lapuh uh Shirley Crews-Marguerite Sons, Bev Lapuh Ruth Boers- Fran & Helen Aimone, Bev Lapuh Della Maulfair- Bev Lapuh
IN HONOR OF
Nora Lee Sipe’s Birthday- Bev Lapuh Corinne Michael’s Birthday- Bev Lapuh
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GROCERY SPECIALS
Asst Cherrios or Golden Graham Cereals, 12oz...... 4/$10 Ritz Crackers, 1# ................................................... 2/$5 Hidden Valley Asst Dressings, 16oz ........................ 2/$6 Bush Kidney, Northern, Pinto, Northern, Butter, Asst Beans, 303 .. 5/$5 Our Family Ground Coffee, 33oz......................................$6.99 Our Family Cocoa Mix, 20oz .................................. 2/$5 Our Family Chocolate Chip Cookies, 18oz .............. 3/$5 Our Family Premium Double Roll Bath Tissue, 12 roll .. $4.99 Meow Mix Cat Chow, 3.15# .................................... $3.99 Our Family Taco Seasonings Mix, Each................... 3/$1 Our Family Premium Paper Towels, 8Pack ............ $3.99 Our Family Peach, Apricot or Orange Preserves, 18oz .... 2/$4 Our Family Cooking Spray, 6oz ................................ 2/$4 Our Family Beef or Chicken Stock and Broth, 32oz .... 2/$3 Our Family Idoized or Plain Salt, 1#....................... 2/$1
PRODUCE
California Navel Oranges, 4lb bag ......................... 2/$5 Fresh Red Potatoes, 10lb bag ............................. $2.99 Medium Yellow Onions, 3lb bag .......................... $1.99 Fresh Green Cabbage, lb .................................... .69¢
DELI
Lean Polish Kraukas Ham, lb............................. $5.99 Walnut Hot Pepper Cheese, lb ........................... $5.99 Butterball Lemon Pepper Turkey Breast, lb ....... $4.99 Fresh Ham Salad, lb .......................................... $4.99
YE OLDE PUB SHOPPE
Miller Lite Beer, 24pk cans ................................. $14.99 Black Roberts Spiced Rum, 750ml ...................... $7.99
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Progresso Asst Soups 19oz
Chicken Sea Tuna 5oz
3/ 4 $
.79¢
Frito Corn Chips, Cheeto Chips All
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Nabisco Premium Saltine Crackers 1#
$
1.99
lb
CENTER CUT BONELESS AMERICAN CUT
PORKCHOPS
MEAT SPECIALS
Lean Pork Butt Roast, lb ...................................... $1.79 Our Homemade Bulk Garlic Sausage, lb .............. $2.99 Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon, 12oz.......................... $2.99 Black Angus Whole Sirloin Tip Roast, lb ............... $4.59 Hormel Smoked Porkchops, 15oz.......................... $4.99 Fresh Whole Chickens, lb .................................. $1.89 Lean Whole Pork Tenderloins, lb .......................... $3.59
FROZEN FOOD
Our Family Ice Cream Pails, 128oz .......................... $4.99 Butch’s Pizzas, 18oz ...............................................2/$11 Banquet Dinners, 8oz............................................... 5/$5 Our Family Frozen Vegetables, 16oz ...................... 5/$5
DAIRY
Our Family Canola, Vegetable, Blended Oil $
Minute Maid Chilled Orange Juice, 59oz ............ $2.88 Simply Potatoes, 20oz ........................................ $1.89 Our Family Cottage Cheese, 22oz........................ 2/$5
Our Family Egg Noodles or Lasagna Noodles $ 19
Fresh Baked Hogie Buns, 6ct............................. $2.49 Bakery Fresh Coffee Cake Strips, Each ............... 2/$7
48oz
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1#
C O Era 2X Laundry Liquid U P O 50oz N Limit Two With Coupon and $15 Order
$
2.77
BAKERY
SEAFOOD SHOPPE
Our Family Whole Smelt, 2lb bag.......................... $4.99 Our Family Breaded Crunchy Shrimp, 9oz ............ $4.99 Go to hennepinfoodmart.com for great savings!!!