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Looking for a home BPART hopes to be housed under one roof By Goldie Rapp
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PRINCETON — As BPART’s (Bureau Putnam Area Rural Transit) operation and fleet continue to expand, the transit system is looking to build a facility to house its fleet, dispatch and vehicle maintenance centers in one location within Bureau County. Larry Kerrick, project developer, confirmed several locations are currently being considered
for BPART’s new location, however, a final decision is yet to be made on where the facility will be built. Having the entire operation housed in one location will improve operations and help preserve the life of the fleet. Currently, BPART is spread among three locations. The maintenance building is located in Wyanet, the dispatch office is located at Perry Plaza in Princeton and the BPART vehicle fleet is stored at Gateway Services in Princeton. BPART will outgrow the storage space at Gateway this summer when four new vehicles are added to the fleet. The proposed project is
expected to span over the next five years. BPART is working with the Illinois Department of Transportation Division of Public and Intermodal Transportation to help secure grants to fund the project. BPART is looking to build a structure that will hold office space and a training room with a kitchenette, a wash bay and mechanics bay for the fleet, and an area that will be large enough to store 22 BPART vehicles at one time. The building itself is expected to cost $1,035,000, but with added expenses for the paved parking drive and gravel drive on the property, BPART is hoping to secure
grants totaling $1,163,360 to cover the entire cost. According to Kerrick, BPART has been able to secure a state grant in the amount of $440,000, which they plan to put toward the project. Kerrick said the proposed building will include an advanced security system that will help protect the equipment and fleet. BPART will also be applying for a 72.85kW Dc Photovoltage system through the Clean Energy Community Foundation and Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) rebate program. The system will be mounted on the roof and will power the entire building.
Extra power could be sold to the city wherever BPART is located and the county, according to Kerrick. BPART is also proposing to build a wash bay for the vehicles within the structure at a cost of $157,300, and a fuel station at a cost of $189,483. Kerrick said the fuel station will hold 12,000 gallons of fuel. Currently, the BPART drivers are given a gas card and are responsible for refueling their gas tanks at any gas station. Having its own fuel station on the property will save BPART about 40 cents a gallon on fuel, according to Kerrick. He said right now, gas prices vary around the county and beyond. One driver may be
HENNEPIN — Three Democratic candidates are running for two seats on the Putnam County Board in the primary election on Tuesday, March 15. The candidates are Charles Oliveri and incumbents Sheila Haage and William “Willie” Holmes.
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This regal Snowy Owl is one of the few birds that can certainly attract attention by those who admire their feathered friends ... and even those who don’t. The largest (by weight) North American owl shows up irregularly in winter to hunt in windswept fields or dunes, and they spend their summers north of the Arctic Circle. Younger snowy owls start with darker plumage, which turns lighter as they get older. Males are almost all white, while females have more flecks of gray plumage. Generally, the snowy owl is 20 to 28 inches long with a wingspan of 49 to 59 inches. Weighing in from 3.5 to 6.5 pounds, its average lifespan is between nine and 10 years.
One on one with Jay McCracken Retiring superintendent discusses his career and future plans. By Ryan Friel
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GRANVILLE — Putnam County School District will be losing its superintendent on June 30 as current Superintendent Jay McCracken will be retiring and high school principal/athletic director Carl Carlson has been selected to replace him. Recently, the Putnam County Record sat down and had a conversation with McCracken about his time at Putnam County. PCR: At the February board of education meeting, the new superintendent was chosen. Do you have any big plans for July 1, your first day of retirement? McCracken: Well, I have asked my wife to start looking
getting gas at one station for $1.78 a gallon, and another driver may be pumping gas in another town for $1.89 a gallon. Fueling the vehicles in one location at the same price will be more efficient and a cost savings for BPART, Kerrick said. Having a wash bay that fits a BPART bus will also help preserve the fleet. Right now, it’s difficult to keep the vehicles cleaned of road salt during the winter because there are limited car wash businesses that fit a BPART bus. Kerrick said it’s important to remove the salt on the vehicles because it can eat at the metal and cause rust to develop quicker.
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Putnam County Superintendent Jay McCracken will retire at the end of this school year. McCracken recently discussed his future plans and the state of the school district with the Putnam County Record.
Sheila Haage
Position for which you are running: Putnam County Board. Town of residence: Granville. Where you work now: Retired from Putnam County schools as secretary for 15 years and cook for two years. Age: 68. Education: High School. Experience: Nine years on the Putnam County Board. What are your Top 3 goals if you are elected: Our county has many assets to offer businesses and industries. The county has transportation with the river, railroad and access to an interstate highway. A goal of the county board is to promote these assets to businesses and industries,
which will create jobs. The board recently invested in a new economic development group, Economic Development Corporation of North Central Illinois. This group represents LaSalle, Bureau and Putnam counties. Other assets that we must present to investors are our conservation district, wetlands and historical sites, along with our ambulance service, libraries, emergency services and schools. Another goal is to continue to maintain good working relations with community leaders and officials in our county and other counties. My third goal is to continue to have the county board work as a team to set and accomplish goals that will work for the betterment of the citizens/ taxpayers of our county. In what ways will you be fiscally responsible to taxpayers: As a county board member it is our responsibility to maintain a stable balanced budget, monitor monthly spending to stay within the budget and to continue to pursue funding for projects to help maintain the services currently offered to the citizens of our county. Some of the agencies that the county currently works with are North Central Illinois Council of Governments, Marshall-Putnam County Extension, Tri-County Opportunities and BEST. What changes will you make if elected: I have
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served on the county board for the past nine years and believe we are doing a good job of fulfilling our duties as board members and serving the citizens of Putnam County. If issues are brought to the board, we discuss them and make changes, if necessary, while keeping the overall betterment of the county first and foremost. Why should voters cast their ballot for you? I believe as a board member I have the responsibility to listen to all sides and make decisions based on knowledge for the betterment of the citizens/taxpayers of the county. I believe I have proven myself to be a trusted and responsible board member. What kind of promises will you make and keep to the citizens of Putnam County: I promise that I will continue to work for all citizens of the county, to be accessible to everyone and to serve Putnam County to the best of my ability.
William Holmes
Position for which you are running: Putnam County Board. Town of residence: Rural Hennepin. Where you work now: Retired after 31 years at the steel mill. Age: 68. Education: One and a half years of college after military service. Experience: Four years on the county board. What are your Top 3 goals, if elected: Save the taxpayers money, jobs for the county and improving the quality of the county roads. In what ways will you be fiscally responsible to taxpayers: I will try to save money when possible and trim the budget. What changes will you make if you are elected: I think it’s a conflict of interest when people are on
the board and have family members working in the courthouse. Why should voters cast their ballots for you: I’m working as best I can for the taxpayer. What kind of promises will you make and keep to the citizens of Putnam County: I’ll work for bringing more jobs to the county and to save the taxpayers’ money.
Charles Oliveri
Position for which you are running: Putnam County Board. Town of residence: Granville. Where you work now: Semi-retired. Age: 63. Education: Graduated Putnam County High School, associate of arts degree from IVCC. Experience: Eight years as trustee for the village of Granville. What are your Top 3 goals if you are elected: To eliminate wasteful spending that I believe to exist; to bring some new thoughts and concepts that I believe will improve this board and the county of Putnam; to put an emphasis on saving the surplus of monies we have been fortunate enough to acquire. In what ways will you be fiscally responsible to taxpayers: By following these three goals I have committed to. What changes will you make if you are elected: I would have to experience the workings and have a little more knowledge before answering that question, but I believe that there are some areas that need addressing. Why should voters cast their ballots for you: Because I hope they believe I will perform the duties of this position to my fullest potential. What kind of promises will you make and keep to the citizens of Putnam County: I promise the people of Putnam County to be fair and honest as I perform the duties of a board member.
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lies and individuals in becoming and remaining homeowners also helps the economy of the communities and counties where they live.” The current fixed interest rate of 3.25 percent for up to 33 years is available to eligible borrowers who cannot meet the down payment requirements for a conventional loan. Applicants must have acceptable credit and sufficient repayment income. Qualifying population levels, income, maximum home size and purchase price vary by county. For example, to qualify in Putnam County, adjusted income for a two‐person household cannot exceed $46,850; a four‐person household cannot exceed $58,550. A “rural” area is defined as open country and non‐metro places with populations of 35,000 or less. Maximum loan and purchase price is $154,900 for a home of up to 1,800 square feet of living area. For specific information about eligibility in your Northern Illinois county, or for additional information on Rural Development programs, call the Rural Development field office nearest you at Ottawa – 815-433-0551, ext. 4; or Princeton – 815-875-8732 x4. You can visit the website at www.rd.usda.gov/il.
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building in the location of their choice, which is standard procedure when applying for the grants needed to build the project. Currently, BPART’s total acquisition is $1,049,915, however that will increase to $1,229,763 when BPART receives its four vehicles this summer. BPART is made up of 23 drivers, six office staff, one mechanic and 21 vehicles.
From Page 1 The Bureau County Board will be asked to pass resolutions to approve BPART applying for the grants needed for their proposed project. Kerrick said BPART will also have to hold public hearings and go through historic preservation before they begin
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FEMA announces $298 million for flooding programs Webinars planned for applicants The Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced $90 million in funding for the Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) Program and $199 million in funding for the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Program. In order to apply for this funding, your community or county must have participated in the update of the 2015 Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan, which was recently approved by FEMA, said Kendall Cramer, community development coordinator for the North Central Illinois Council of Governments. There are upcoming webinars about the application process for these programs. Persons interested in pursuing a PDM or FMA grant should contact NCICG. Applications are due June 1. The purpose of the grants is to provide funding for eligible mitigation activities to strengthen the nation’s ability to reduce disaster losses and protect life and property from future disaster damages. Applicants are encouraged to review the Hazard Mitigation Assistance Unified Guidance (link below) for detailed information regarding eligibility. The State requires an early grant submittal. Grant applications must be submitted to FEMA through the Mitigation eGrants system on the FEMA Grants Portal accessible on the Internet no later than 3 p.m. EDT on June 1 for state review and processing. In order to submit a grant application, email Ron Davis at ron.davis@illinois.gov to obtain an eGrants password. Pre-Award costs may be included in your application, but only costs incurred after the official opening of March 15 are
eligible. The priorities for FMA remain the acquisition of severe repetitive loss properties and repetitive loss properties. PDM’s top priority this year is a new category called “Climate Resilient Mitigation Activities” which includes Aquifer Storage and Recovery, Floodplain and Stream Restoration, and Flood Diversion and Storage. More information on the programs can be found at http://www.fema.gov/ media-library/assets/documents/114667 or http://www.fema.gov/media-library/ assets/documents/114663 FEMA Region V Hazard Mitigation Assistance Specialists will be presenting a Mitigation Application Development webinar at 1 p.m. (Central Time) Monday, March 7, and at 10 a.m. (Central Time) Tuesday, April 12, on the Notice of Funding Opportunity and application development. The intent of this webinar is to facilitate the submission of eligible and complete applications for the 2016 Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) grant program and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) grant program. Attendees will learn how to apply mitigation concepts and develop an effective scope of work, schedule, and budget. The two sessions will cover the same material, with both including planning and project application development. Anticipated duration is two hours. More information on the applications can be obtained at http://public.iema. state.il.us/webdocs/mitigation/mitigationappchecklist/IL_ACQ_application_ checklist.pdf or contact Jared Owen, planner, Bureau of Preparedness and Grants Administration, Illinois Emergency Management Agency at 217-785-9942 or email him at jared.owen@illinois.gov.
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Librarian builds own library Hennepin librarian needs help getting her original Lego design produced By Dave Cook
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HENNEPIN — Local librarian Paula Taylor is an avid Lego aficionado. Having previously completed many impressive builds, she decided last year to build a creation of her own design. An interesting option for Lego enthusiasts is the company offers builders a
chance to see their original designs become mass produced. It’s no easy task, but with the support of friends, family, fellow builders and, hopefully, the residents of Putnam County, there’s a chance Taylor will succeed on her first attempt. Being a librarian, Taylor found her inspiration in philanthropist Andrew Carnegie’s favorite and best known work — libraries. With the massive fortune from his steel empire, Carnegie used much of his wealth to build more than 2,500 public libraries from 1881 until his death in 1919.
“I drew inspiration from two different Carnegie libraries, each with its own architectural details that I liked, like the cornerstones, pillars and window configuration. I also wanted to include things you’d find in a modern library because libraries have evolved a lot,” said Taylor. Taylor’s Carnegie style library is built on a 32x32 inch base plate and is constructed from more than 1,600 pieces. From the concept to the completed project, Taylor spent a
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Superintendent From Page 1 into vacation plans for the month of July. I plan on taking one month off before I perhaps start another position somewhere else. Now, I am not talking about a full-time superintendent position, as I will be retired from that, but I am hoping to find another job as I don’t sit at home; and I still have too much energy for a person in this stage in life. PCR: What do you consider your biggest accomplishment during your eight years in the district? McCracken: I think probably the single, most compelling question that continues to arise with all of our staff and board of education that has emanated from my time here is we have really tried throughout my tenure to stay grounded on what’s best for kids, and I think that we have many positive results that have come from that. We must ask ourself with everything we do: Is it good for kids? While it’s a very simplistic question, it will keep us grounded in our work that we do here. Some of the other accomplishments that I am very proud of would be that we have raised teacher leadership to a different level. The strength that we have in our Putnam County Schools has always been there. We’ve always had a strong district that has been a flagship district in the area. But, I believe that some of the process and foundations are stronger than they have been in many years. For example, our Rising Star program, which is the continuous school improvement process. We no longer write a school improvement plan and put it on a shelf. We meet every month and discuss in-depth school improvement measures that really have an impact on our kids. Eight years ago when I came to the district, many of the district’s programs were struggling. For example, the Educational Process Improvement Council, or EPIC was not functioning. When I got here, if you could compare it to a human body, it was on life support. Our technology has grown by leaps and bounds. When I got here, we had one SmartBoard, and it was in storage, not being used. We now have SmartBoards in many classrooms through-
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out the district. We have 1:1 technology in existence in 5th-12th grades. As you can see, I can reel off kind of an unending list of things that we’ve done together, and I don’t take credit for all these things. I believe it’s the collective work of all the people who are working together to make these things happen. PCR: Would you say that all of the things combined is what makes Putnam County Schools a “step above the rest” in the area? McCracken: I like to look at it that way, yes. Every district will have reasons for their own pride, and I don’t diminish that as there are some great programs going on in other schools; but we like to think that we are one of the flagship districts in the area. We have a phenomenal reputation right now from our academics to our extracurriculars, and I think that they are well-respected in the Illinois Valley area. I’m just so proud of the fact that it’s just this collective group of people that believe in doing what’s best for kids. PCR: Is there anything you would change about your time as superintendent? McCracken: If there is one thing that I would’ve liked to do more of during my time here, I would say it would’ve been to get in the classroom more and participate with kids more. I have some great relationships with some of the young kids in the district, but I wish that I had more time for that. I still have a goal between now and the end of the school year to get in the classrooms more though. PCR: Any other goals besides trying to get in the classroom more? McCracken: I have a deep desire to embed more of our local history into our history curriculum. Recently some of our administrators and history teachers, along with myself, toured the county and visited the historical sites to just give a sample of what we have right here in the county. I am working on another large project that I hope to announce before I retire. Unfortunately, I cannot divulge too much information other than it will be something very good for the entire county. Of course, I would like to have negotiations finished before I retire, so I don’t leave that for Mr. Carlson.
We have a great union, but it is always a challenge when you open a collective bargaining agreement. And, of course, we need to have a solid transitional plan for Mr. Carlson to make it as smooth as possible. PCR: What originally drew you to the district eight years ago? McCracken: After I had gotten my superintendent’s endorsement, I began to look around, and Putnam County was looking for a superintendent. I had known of Putnam County for years because I had been a teacher in the Henry School District, and I had always respected Putnam County because of their strong reputation in the area, so I figured that I would look into it and, sure enough, I was hired by the board, and it has been a great eight years. PCR: Do you look forward to being a mentor to Mr. Carlson as he takes on his first superintendent position? McCracken: I look forward to working with him between now and June 30 to help his transition. I know that he will want to continue the legacy of focusing on our kids, and I know that he understands the Putnam County community. He has an outstanding staff and board of education which I believe will make the transition even smoother. It’s exciting to have the opportunity to work with him since he is an internal candidate. We have a unique opportunity to work closely and make this a very easy transition.
Library From Page 3 year constructing her creation. Full of details, the little library is an accurate rendition inside and out. The grounds are landscaped and feature a fountain, flowers, flag, bench, tree, trash can (with a banana inside) and patrons. Going inside through the double glass doors, the accuracy continues. Book shelves, computer terminals, meeting room, book drop, snack kiosk with coffee, reading lamp, tables, chairs, clock, newspapers and of course, librarians and patrons, are all details which you’d find in any library. There’s one more simple creative detail that sets this design apart and endears itself to anyone who knows and loves libraries; Dewey, the famous library cat. Dewey, for those unaware of his story, was a stray kitten who was found almost frozen to death on the coldest morning of the year inside the overnight book drop by a librarian in Spencer, Iowa. The librarians decided to keep him and named him in honor of the Dewey decimal system. He soon became a beloved fixture of the town and library. His story brought him worldwide fame and he’s been featured in a documentary and several books. In Taylor’s library, he’s upstairs and appears to be preparing to make the leap onto the top of the bookshelves. The program Taylor has submitted her creation to is called Lego Ideas. It can be found online at https:// ideas.lego.com. Search for Carnegie, library to find photos and her design description. With a few simple steps, Email press releases to news@putnamcountyrecord.com
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viewers are able to officially support her project. She has one year from submission to receive 1,000 supporters. Once that goal is met, Taylor will receive an additional six months to reach 5,000 supporters. Reaching that goal will earn another six months to reach to ultimate goal of 10,000. Once projects reach that level, the project is considered for production. If selected, Taylor would give input to the professional Lego designers, whose job it is to create the final set based on the original build. Once complete, it would go to the factory and then be shipped around the world and released for sale. Taylor would be featured in set materials, receive royalties on sales and receive recognition as the product creator. Supporters will be able to own the Lego set they helped make happen on Lego Ideas. “If it doesn’t reach the goals, I’ll be OK, it’s my first project,” said Taylor. She’s already preparing for her next build, but offered no clues as to what it will be. “I’m going to take a different approach though. With this one I bought a multi-colored kit and just started building. I ordered as need be, whereas with this next one I’m graphing it out on graph paper so I’ll know exactly how many pieces will be in it,” said Taylor. Currently, Taylor has 117 supporters and 345 days left to gather her supporters. If everyone within Putnam County lends her their support, Taylor will have secured a good portion of what she needs to succeed in sharing her appreciation of both libraries and Legos. Comment on this story at www.putnamcountyrecord.com.
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SV man arrested for possession of opioid medication SPRING VALLEY — Christoper A Bezely, 30, of Spring Valley was arrested in the 100 block of West Saint Paul Street at 2:39 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, for the Class 4 felony of unlawful possession of a controlled substance, Buprenorphine. Bezely was allegedly in possession of the substance when detained by Peru Police Department Special Investigations Unit as part of an undercover police operation in Peru last month. With the assistance of the LaSalle County States Attorney’s office, SIU detectives were able to secure an arrest warrant against Bezely. Buprenorphine is an opioid medication used to treat opioid addiction, however can often be found on the black market in major metropolitan areas. This controlled substance can be subject to abuse when not properly dispensed and part of a physician supervised treatment plan. Members of the Peru Police Department SIU, assisted by investigators with the LaSalle County States Attorney’s Office and Illinois State Police Zone 3 Investigations
arrested Bezely following their continuing effort focused on heroin distribution in the Peru area. This is the fifth arrest since Jan. 27, for illegal narcotics activity in the city of Peru. “The Peru Police Department has committed many resources to fighting the heroin epidemic in our area. Detectives will continue their enforcement efforts and have made it the top priority of our in-house drug unit,” said Peru Police Chief Doug Bernabei. “I fully expect that there will be more arrests relating to the distribution of heroin announced by our department in the near future. It is our genuine hope that evidenced by the number of arrests to date and the ones forthcoming that we are sending a message that the distribution of heroin or other illegal drugs in Peru will result in certain and swift enforcement efforts and legal consequences.” The charges in this case, as in all criminal cases, are merely allegations and the defendant enjoys the presumption of innocence.
Putnam County Sheriff’s Office At 10:45 a.m. on Feb. 18, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department arrested and charged Melissa M. Wellens, 34, of Granville with driving suspended following a traffic stop at Court and Fourth streets in Hennepin. Wellens was released on a notice to appear and given a Putnam County Court date. At 5:37 a.m. on Feb. 25, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department arrested and charged Jeremy Dean Baugh, 40, of Lake City, Fla., with driving suspended following a traffic stop at Sixth and Court streets in Hennepin. Baugh posted bond and was
given a Putnam County Court date On Feb. 25, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department arrested and charged Matthew J. Byrne, 18, of Granville on an original arrest warrant for burglary following an investigation of a break-in to a business at 4 a.m. on Nov. 22, 2015, in McNabb. Byrne’s bond has been set at $10,000. Byrne posted bond and was released. The PCSD also announces they have identified two male juveniles, both 17 years old, that were with Byrne when the burglary occurred. Their cases are being reviewed by the Putnam County State’s Attorney.
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ST. LOUIS — With a focus on building preference for U.S. soy, farmer/leaders of the soy checkoff met recently to continue implementation of the checkoff’s long-range strategic plan. The checkoff is working in three areas to meet U.S. soy’s end users’ needs – meal, oil and sustainability. End users of U.S. soy don’t buy bushels of beans; they buy the components — meal and oil. And checkoff farmer/leaders have plans to improve these products, add value for farmers and build preference for U.S. soy among these end users. “We have a dynamic plan and really set ourselves on the right track at this meeting,” said Jared Hagert, United Soybean Board (USB) chair and farmer from North Dakota. “We’re really looking at programs that make U.S. soybeans more than just a commodity and help us to better meet our end users’ needs.” One way U.S. soy is already meeting end users’ needs is through high oleic soybeans. Oil from these varieties provides the stability that many food end users need. By collaborating with DuPont Pioneer and Monsanto, the checkoff is helping make these varieties available in more growing areas. The soy checkoff continues work on increasing protein, and in turn available amino acids, in U.S. soybeans. This will build preference for U.S. soybean meal among the animal agriculture sector, which already consumes nearly 97 percent of all U.S. soy.
End users are also facing their own demands, especially in the area of sustainability. U.S. soy is sustainably produced and can help end users meet their sustainability goals. The checkoff is working with these end users to let them know what U.S. soybean farmers are doing to be sustainable and to learn what more end users require. “The time to drive these initiatives forward is now,” added Hagert. “As a board, we are excited about our work and dedicated to improving profit opportunities for all U.S. soybean farmers.” The 70 farmer-directors of USB oversee the investments of the soy checkoff to maximize profit opportunities for all U.S. soybean farmers. These volunteers invest and leverage checkoff funds to increase the value of U.S. soybean meal and oil, to ensure U.S. soybean farmers and their customers have the freedom and infrastructure to operate, and to meet the needs of U.S. soy’s customers. As stipulated in the federal Soybean Promotion, Research and Consumer Information Act, the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service has oversight responsibilities for USB and the soy checkoff. For more information on the United Soybean Board, visit www.unitedsoybean.org; on Facebook at www. facebook.com/UnitedSoybeanBoard; or follow them on Twitter at www.twitter.com/unitedsoy. You can also view them on their YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/user/UnitedSoybeanBoard.
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Property transfers The following property transfers were recently recorded in the office of the Putnam County Recorder of Deeds. Feb. 11 James S. Cimei and Diana L. Cimei to Andrew S. Cimei and Amber L. Cimei; Lot 202, 203 and 204, Bowman’s Addition, village of Magnolia; exempt. Feb. 16 Estate of Deno Orlandi to Zachary J. Men-
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The Editorial Page Sam R Fisher
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What makes you bloom?
This is a story about a little Swedish Ivy. His journey began over a decade ago when my ex in-laws decided to go to the Bahamas for three years on a mission trip. My mother-in-law (at the Lori time) asked that I take her house plants, since Boekeloo they would die without COMMENTARY her presence and her care. One of the plants buried in a plethora of pots in the window sill was a Swedish Ivy. I had never had a Swedish Ivy before and had no idea how to care for it. He came to me, weak and puny in a huge pot full of dead leaves, dry dirt and countless other unknowns which probably included bugs and cat “gifts.” He had been living in a south facing window, shadowed by established trees in the yard, and as I dug him out of his organic jail, I found approximately three leaves worth saving that showed enough green and life to give me a little hope. I carefully (OK, maybe not so carefully) transferred the leaves to a different pot with fresh soil, no debris and placed him at an easterly window at my own home. Well, he seemed to love his new environment and soon grew to overflow his pot. I placed him in a hanging basket to preserve his life, since my own cat thought he looked like prey and loved to eat his leaves and dig in his soil. In a very short time, his vines hung to the ground, and he developed beautiful, white fragrant flowers. I chopped off his trailing tendrils and poked them into other hanging pots. I had a visitor who exclaimed, “How did you get it to flower? I didn’t even know Swedish Ivy flowered at all.” I was puzzled because I hadn’t done anything extraordinary. I just watered it regularly along with my other plants. In the summer, the pots of Swedish Ivy hang on the gutters of my house, soaking in the rich sunshine and loving the warmth of the gentle rains. Birds love to hide in them and have often built nests in them while they are outdoors. Quite frequently, I would give a pot as a gift to someone and have done so over a dozen times. From those three leaves came countless smiles, gallons of gratitude and a perpetuation of the gift that had been given to me. As I look back on this poor, puny plant and its history, I reflected on how with a little love, the right environment and some nurturing, it blossomed into a life of its own, with a story and a purpose. Aren’t we, as people, the same? Depending on our environment and care, we either flourish or die. Different plants require different things. Some like moist, rich environments before they can flourish and thrive. Others, like cactus, seem to do better in harsh environments with less care and concern for their daily needs. Some delicate breeds, like orchids, need constant attention and pruning in order to produce flowers. Weeds seem to find their niche in a variety of places, and you can often find them flowering and growing in the most unlikely of places. Different seasons require a different set of criteria for plants (and people) also. I put all of my plants outside in the summer. Some of them thrive in the outdoors, while others become less than lush in the wind and harshness of the outdoor environment. In the winter, when I bring them inside, I clean out the debris, remove what has died, and water them more regularly with water from my fish tank which contains many of the nitrates they need to restore them to their glory. They don’t all respond well and become less than lush and yearn for the day when they can return to the outdoors. One year, I forgot about a huge spider plant that I had outside in a garden, and only after the first snow did I realize my mistake. It had all but died. The frost had shocked it and beaten it down. Almost all of its leaves turned black and once it was cleaned out, barely anything was left. My once glorious spider plant was nothing more than a pathetic pile of debris which I thought was doomed to a certain death ... but with a little care and attention, and some time, it returned to its original luster. People are the same. Some of us rise to a challenge and seem happiest when we encounter roadblocks and need to figure things out. Some of us are more delicate and sensitive and need more attention. Some of us are prickly and only bloom when we are left alone. Some people bloom wherever they are planted and adapt to a variety of environments, picking and choosing the best of where they are. Seasonal changes are sometimes necessary to allow a person (or plant) to become dormant and take a rest from growth and development. I know that when I was younger, I thrived on chaos, but now as I’ve aged, I prefer more quiet and less noise. My mental stability depends on times of dormancy and rest. So, from three little leaves, I learned a life lesson. I have handed down a legacy, and I have shared a bit of joy. Lori Boekeloo of Hennepin is a mother of three. She can be reached at lorianne67@hotmail.com, or friend her on Facebook for more humor and inspiration on a daily basis.
Observations from the Field of Dreams This article is about my niece, Rebecca (Urban) Tesar, who grew up in Tonica and graduated from the Tonica schools. She graduated from Methodist School of Nursing in Peoria, where she met her husband, David. She then graduated from State Joseph College in Maine. Rebecca and David now reside in Sun City, Ariz. They have two sons, Dave and Brian, and four grandchil-
Darrell Alleman COMMENTARY dren. In 1998, she had an array of maladies leading to chronic pain that effectively ended her nursing career. She began volunteering and this began to take her mind off her pain and still helps her cope with it each day. Beckie has been on medical disability for 15 years. Her husband, an engineer at Raytheon Missile Systems, helps her get by with a lot of support. In 2000, when the couple still lived in Mesa, she got involved in a letter writing program for soldiers stationed overseas. She said, “That was such a blessing. Without this distraction, it’s so easy to lay back and talk about your pain and feel sorry for yourself.” Beckie sends handwritten letters and care packages. She also is a volunteer for Books For Soldiers. She sends them to the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard members around the world. She fills their requests, sending a touch of America to those serving in far away places. Over the years Beckie has corresponded with hundreds of deployed military members. She doesn’t have an exact count but suspects it is more than 1,000, many of
whom have written back and sent many mementos of their gratitude. She has even met some in person. Beckie has also volunteered with the Arizona’s Children Association, of which the Parent Connection gave her an exceptional volunteer award. She also helps in the thrift store at TMM Family Services Inc., and helps people at the International Rescue Committee. Rescue Committee volunteer coordinator Andrew Jenkins said, “Tesar is known there as an inspirational figure, not just for what she does for clients, but for other people in the office.” Jeanne and I visited Beckie and David a few years ago at their home. She showed us her cache of letters from appreciative soldiers, each one a personal testimony to life far from home. Most of her letters go to Iraq and Afghanistan, although she has sent quite a few to Kosovo and Bosnia. She seeks out soldiers to write to
through military support websites. A lot of soldiers she writes to, she is their primary correspondent. Rebecca has also made contact with many Vietnam veterans, many of whom still have deep wounds from the lack of support soldiers received from their home country. In each letter Beckie includes a special extra like a Band-Aid, a crossword, puzzle, some inspirational poem or story and a self-addressed envelope in case the soldier wants to write back to her. The soldiers appreciate Beckie’s letters because they are handwritten, heartfelt and from a stranger. Beckie credits her hometown of Tonica, which she says is a very patriotic community, with her volunteering to help soldiers. Also her dad, Stanley, for his World War II experiences. Rebecca is a wonderful person. She greets you with a lot of enthusiasm, a big smile, her voice talking faster than her energy can keep up with.
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Enough is enough To the Editor, It’s time to fully fund our schools. Enough is enough. For the past seven years, the Chicago Machine has put into law budgets that severely underfunded our schools. In fact, for several years, schools received as low as 87 percent of what was rightfully owed to them. That proration has put a strain on some of our school districts, our teachers and staff, and our students. That’s why it was refreshing to hear Gov. Rauner call for fully funding the Foundation Level during his budget address earlier this month. This means giving schools 100 percent of their share of general state aid, the largest source of state funding for school districts. We need a stand-alone, clean piece of legislation that fully funds general state aid for K-12 education at 100 percent. The governor said he will sign it. Think about what that will mean for your school district. For our students. For your children. In my short time in the Senate, this issue has been a top priority of mine. I have co-sponsored legislation to fully fund the education formula. It should be pretty simple to give schools and our students what they deserve. So simple, you would have thought it would have been a slam dunk, an easy piece of legislation to pass. But when the Chicago Machine is running things in Springfield, nothing is easy. The legislation went nowhere. Considering it has been seven years since we fully funded the Foundation Level, let’s get this done now. It’s also critical we offer our school districts some mandate relief. All too often, school districts are being forced to pick up the costs of new laws that are created in Springfield. When I speak to superintendents and principals, unfunded mandates are one of the biggest issues I hear about. There have been several proposals that would provide unfunded mandate relief for Illinois schools. Most recently, legislation was introduced that would save Illinois public schools more than $200 million. We all know how high our property taxes are. These unfunded mandates and the lack of funding from Springfield to our schools both play a big role in our sky high property tax rates. The Chicago Machine has wreaked havoc long enough. Fully funding schools. Offering schools mandate relief. Two common sense proposals. Two things both parties
should get behind. Enough is enough. State Sen. Sue Rezin Morris
‘Pick up your cross’ To the Editor, I don’t believe in God anymore. If there is a God, why is there so much suffering in the world? Where is God when we need him? Why does a loving God allow evil (suffering)? And it took a brilliant mind to answer these statements. I believe Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen said it best when he is quoted as saying, “To destroy evil in the world, God would have to destroy our freedom.” God gives us the freedom to choose to do what is right or wrong. Once evil is destroyed, people would not be able to sin anymore because evil would not exist. By destroying evil, it would be too easy to win our way to heaven. However, God wants to make heaven a difficult choice based on our freedom to choose. Heaven has to be earned, not given too us. Those who have read the Bible hear that many are called but few are chosen because people choose to do what is wrong rather than to do what is right. Up to the time of our death, God says nothing, giving us the choice to redeem ourselves. Even during the time of Jesus’ crucifixion, He was silent when Jesus said, “My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?” Eternal Father, when Jesus died on the cross, you gave us the body, blood, soul and divinity of your dearly beloved Son, in atonement for our sins and the sins of the whole world. For the sake of His sorrowful passion as he picked up the cross on His way to His crucifixion, may we pick up our cross in atonement for our sins and follow him. Those who seek God through suffering and sacrifice become humble. Suffering brings about sorrow, but it also brings wisdom. We finally see a need for God (when problems arise in our lives), and it is only then that we humbly ask for his assistance, and pray most fervently for his help. Stop complaining and blaming God for all the ills of the world. Believe in a God that showed us the way through Jesus Christ, so pick-up your cross and follow Him. Carlo Olivero Dalzell
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Welcome back Jon Ellis to this year’s Henry Decoy Show Well, the weather is making a comeback. Most of us are ready for some spring weather, not just a tease. Unfortunately, I think it was responsible for a less than expected turnout at the 48th annual Decoy Show in Henry. There were still a lot of things to look at and the aisles were not crowded, but for the sponsors of the show, it would have been nice if more people would have showed up. It was good to see Jon Ellis in his booth. Sickness and the loss of a loved one prevented him from showing the last two years. Helping him in his booth was his son, Tim, from Florida
Thundercats qualify for sectionals
Four Putnam County/ Hall Thundercats who wrestled at regionals at LaSalle-Peru High School all qualified for sectionals in Rock Island this Saturday, March 5. The top three wrestlers in each class will qualify for state in Rockford. Putnam County’s Connor Brooker (122) placed second and Chad Olson (115) placed sixth. Hall’s J.J. Davis (177) placed second and Alex Puentes (130) placed fourth.
Panthers end season with regional loss MINONK — The Putnam County Panthers saw their season come to a close on Tuesday, Feb. 23 with a 55-38 loss to the host Fieldcrest Knights at the Fieldcrest Class 2A Regional. For Putnam County, Christian Harris had 13 points, Alec Veverka nine, Connor Bean six, Jarod Williams four, Noe Flores four and Caleb Dzierzynski two. The Panthers finished the season with a 22-7 record.
Lee Wahlgren COMMENTARY who made the trip just to help out. It was good to see Joe and Donna Tonnelli occupying their booth for another year. They, too, are experts in the field of decoys. • A couple of weeks ago, I enjoyed the banquet put on by NWTF, and now we’ll be heading into another great banquet hosted by Whitetails Unlimit-
ed. • I have been asking around to see if anyone has been lucky enough to bag a coyote. A few here and there have been reported. Probably the most consistent coyote hunter around here is Rick Thompson. He has several people join him at times so I don’t know who is with each time he goes. This week, I do know who is with him. Shane Thompson, who I wrote about two weeks ago, has returned from Alaska for this week and has joined Rick in the field. When I called Rick Wednesday morning, he was already out in the field
with his hunting partner and were ready to close in on three coyotes. He told me he would call back with the results. Hope they did well. Hope you get out in the field and get a coyote too. • We are starting to get names and a down payment for this year’s Canada trip with the Sportsman’s Club. If you are interested in going with us, please contact me. We have four spots still available. Please contact me for info at 815-8725431. Lee Wahlgren is the PCR Outdoor Columnist. Contact him at pdub52@gmail.com.
Sports shorts St. Bede spring training clinic PERU — The St. Bede Bruins baseball team will hold its Spring Training Baseball Clinic in March. Session 1 for ages 6-8 will be from 8:30 am. to noon, Saturday, March 5. Session II for ages 9-11 will be from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, March 6. Session III for ages 12-14 will be from 8:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, March 12. Instructors for the clinic will be St. Bede coaches and players, headed by varsity coach Bill Booker. Participants will learn baseball fundamentals for the upcoming season. Sessions will focus on hitting, fielding, throwing, bunting, pitch and catching skills. Fees are $35 after Feb. 25 or at the door. A check made payable to St. Bede Baseball, made be sent to St. Bede Academy, att. Bill Booker, 24 W. US HWY, Peru, IL 61354.
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Illinois River Classic SPRING VALLEY — The second annual Illinois River Walleye Classic, sponsored by the Spring Valley Walleye Club, will take place April 2-3. The entry fee is $400 per team. Entry forms are available at spring-valley-walleye.org or by calling Bill Guerrini at 815-6636141. There will be a payout of $32,000 based on a field of 100 teams with the Top 10 teams cashing checks.
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Community Toastmasters will meet in Peru on March 3 PERU — The Illinois Valley Toastmasters will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 3, at 1305 Sixth St. in Peru. Toastmasters supports its members as they grow into proficient speakers and dynamic leaders. Members will practice short speeches and evaluate their work. Attendees will have the opportunity to practice speaking in response to off-
the-cuff topics. Guests are always welcome. The group meets the first and third Thursday of each month at 1305 Sixth St. in Peru (IVCH building east of St. Mary’s Catholic Church; parking available in lot on Seventh Street), enter through west door. For more information, contact Carol Myer at 815481-9851 or carol.myer@ ivch.org.
Free tax assistance for seniors 60-plus STANDARD — Free tax assistance for seniors 60-plus will be available from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, March 23, at the Putnam County Community Center, 128 First
St., Standard. Appointments will be scheduled every half hour. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, call 815-339-2711 or 800-757-4579.
Wednesday Lenten services announced The churches of Putnam County have announced ecumenical Wednesday evening services during Lent.
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Learning to crochet Members of the University of Illinois Marshall-Putnam 4-H crochet club are well on their way to making an afghan, thanks to the Bond Library in Wenona for allowing the club to meet there.
Leader Tina Griffin has been teaching the club members (and a couple of parents) the stitches needed to make a crocheted granny square blanket. The girls are beginning to create their blankets.
When they complete their blankets they will be able to enter it into the Marshall-Putnam 4-H Show this July. Crocheted items are in the visual arts department under heritage arts.
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Hopkins Alumni Scholarship applications GRANVILLE — The ninth annual Hopkins Alumni Scholarship of $1,500 will be awarded to a senior student from the Putnam County High School Class of 2016 at the spring awards ceremony. Since 2012, the alumni group has also awarded additional scholarships of $1,000 to other deserving
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Rotary Club will sponsor post-prom event GRANVILLE —The Putnam County Rotary Club is preparing once again to sponsor its post-prom event, “Afterglow,” for students and their guests attending the PCHS prom on Saturday, April 30. The event has become a tradition at PCHS and is seen as an extension of the evening’s festivities. It will be hosted at the Putnam County Primary School gym. With the support of community sponsors and contributors, the Putnam County Rotary Club has been able to offer students a safe, substance-free and enjoyable alternative to continue their prom night experience. Too often, in communities where such activities are not made available, students can gravitate towards unhealthy,
unsafe and illegal post-prom road trips, parties or private activities. The Rotary Club hopes to continue to provide a safe and fun alternative so students’ prom night experience will be one they fondly remember. Over the past 35 years, the event has taken on many forms. For the past several, and at the students’ request, the event has provided a carnival experience. This will continue this year and will feature fun games and a mock casino. The students will use play money and be able to use their winnings in an auction for valuable prizes at the end of the night. This carnival idea has been a great success and has resulted in increased participation and an enjoyable experi-
ence for everyone attending. In 2015, 125 students attended Afterglow and winners received items such as a Samsung tablet, Beats headphones, a Keurig, gift cards, a dorm refrigerator and more. The Putnam County Rotary Club is once again calling upon businesses, villages, townships, churches, parents, citizens and local organizations to help support the Afterglow project with donations. The generosity of those who donate as an Afterglow supporter will be made known to the students and the community. Mail contributions, payable to Putnam County Rotary Club, c/o Brandy Sandberg, treasurer, to 210 N. Walter, McNabb, IL 61335.
Indoor plants and terrariums program announced The Four Seasons Gardening program from University of Illinois Extension will continue with a session titled, “Unique Terrariums for Indoor Spaces.” Terrariums are a unique take on the common houseplant. They can be ideal for smaller spaces, and best of all, are easy to care for. In this class, Extension horticulture educator Candice Miller will discuss the basics of terrariums such as plant
choices, proper planting, tips on plant care and proper location to ensure success of the terrarium. The program will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 8. The session will be presented via computer at the University of Illinois Extension offices in Ottawa and Marshall/Putnam. This webinar may also be viewed from home by pre-registering at go.illinois.edu/4seasons_webinars. Recorded videos of these sessions
can be viewed following the program at go.illinois.edu/fourseasonsrecordings. This is the second session of the winter series. The next program, titled “Naughty, Nasty, and Simply Annoying Plants,” is set for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 22. Advance registration is needed. For more information, call 815-4330707 (Ottawa) or 309-364-2356 (Marshall/Putnam).
Princeton library will host annual book sale PRINCETON — Friends of the Princeton Public Library will host its annual Friends of the Library Sale from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday March 17; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday,
March 17; and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 19. Saturday is also Bag Day, where event-goers can buy a bag of books for $5, specially-marked books are half price.
The event is held in the Princeton Public Library Friends Sale Room at the library at 698 E. Peru St. in Princeton. More than 900 used books, both hardcover and
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PCCC senior citizens group would like to extend our thanks to everyone who helped make the Five & Dime store a great success for us. To everyone who came out to shop and eat, thank you for your interest and support! To anyone who donated items for the five and dime store, we appreciate your generosity and thoughtfulness. To our special volunteers who donated or helped make food or worked at the event, we thank you for your continuing dedication to the center and the time and energy you spend to help us. Without all of you, what we do would not matter! THANK YOU!
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paperback, will be available. Books have been sorted into more than 30 categories for easy shopping. Event-goers should enter through the front of the library and follow the signs to the sale.
Free college planning class set for April 23 OTTAWA — Parents of 2017 and 2018 graduates are invited to a free college planning class, “How to choose the best college for your student and your pocketbook,” from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 23, at the Reddick Mansion, Ground Floor, 100 Lafayette St., Ottawa. In this informal class participants will learn: • Insights into the SAT/ ACT tests and tips on how to score higher. • How to help students know which colleges to apply to. • What the more selective colleges really want to see in your student’s application. • The five questions to ask colleges before applying. • How to maximize your potential for scholarships, grants and other gift-aid.
• It is possible to attend a private college for a public college price. • Why procrastination may cost a family thousands of dollars. • We will provide a timeline for success – where one should start. • Learn about new FAFSA rules, regulations and filing dates. The class will also reveal how families with an annual income of $80,000$225,000 received assistance to help pay for a college education. Financial aid comes in many different forms from a variety of sources. Through research, this program will guide families to uncover their greatest opportunities. Seating is limited. Reservations are required by calling 815-434-0395 or online at http://collegerx. eventbrite.com.
IVCC Wind Ensemble concert OGLESBY — The Illinois Valley Community College Wind Ensemble, directed by Gene Montgomery, will offer a free concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 6, in the Cultural Centre. Selections to be performed include the music of Milhaud, Curnow, Reineke, Galante, Gilbert and Sullivan, and Turrin. The ensemble includes IVCC students, local and regional music educators, and community members dedicated to the promotion of quality wind and percussion music. In addition to on-campus concerts, the ensemble also performs at community festivals and events, and works with other universities and community bands in joint concerts.
ATTENTION READERS: Sauk Valley Media and Bureau County Republican are publishing a
QUILTED BARN BOOK in 2016 If you would like your barn to be included in this publication, please submit a photo, along with some basic information to: Sauk Valley Media, Quilted Barn Book 3200 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, IL 61081 or Bureau County Republican, Quilted Barn Book 800 Ace Rd., Princeton, IL 61356
Owner(s) of barn: __________________________________ Address of barn: ___________________________________ Information about barn: _____________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________
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Prairie Arts Center will present ‘Making Memory Cloths with Leslee Nelson’ PRINCETON — The Prairie Arts Council will host “Making Memory Cloths with Leslee Nelson” March 4-27 at the Prairie Arts Center Gallery in Princeton. Nelson uses perhaps the most intimate art medium of all: Cloth quilts that hug us. Napkins that dab our lips. Handkerchiefs that collect our tears. Textiles with memories serve as the canvas for Madison artist Nelson, who will display 30 years worth of work during her solo show. From 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 5, Nelson also will sit down at the gallery table and invite anyone to make a “memory cloth” — a piece of handiwork that, through the meditative process of embroidery, helps stitch together the past. She will have supplies available, but participants can choose to bring their own memory-imbued cloth, such as a table napkin or handkerchief. It is recommended that you sign up at the reception on March 4 for this class or call the center at 815-8752787 to reserve a place in the class. “Whenever I have an exhibit and I’m there, people start telling me their stories and saying, ‘I wish I could do that.’ And I say, ‘Well, of course you can. Go ahead,’” Nelson said of her memory cloths. Nelson’s retrospective at the Prairie Arts Gallery will include a broad range of work, from pieces incorporating hand-me-down quilt squares to multi-layered charm dolls and large, complex hangings made from Japanese Gampi paper. But the conversation pieces, literally, are
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The Prairie Arts Council will host “Making Memory Cloths with Leslee Nelson” March 4-27 at the Prairie Arts Center Gallery in Princeton. An opening reception will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 4. her memory cloths, sparked by an exhibit she saw in 2005 titled “The Art of War.” Featured were memory cloths from South Africa: brightly colored fabrics embroidered with images from the maker’s memory. Next to them hung the text of the stories behind the memories — experiences left out of the official record of South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission. “They talked about how part of (the process of memory cloths) was the making of it, and part of it was putting it on the wall until it no longer triggered a response,” she said. “They were so delighted that I had
fallen in love with their process and was doing it here, too.” A reception for Nelson will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 4, at the Prairie Arts Center Gallery, located at 24 Park Ave. West in Princeton, where she will give a brief introduction of the history of how these beautiful treasures came together. Other upcoming events: • April 1-May 1, “Imagine That,” the art of Jeanne O’Mella. • May 6-29, “The Wonderful World of Flowers.” • May 20, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Floral Watercolor Party.
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Putnam County Community Center March 7 — Beef tacos with lettuce and tomato, tortilla chips with salsa, pea salad, fruit cocktail. March 8 — Chicken tenders, mashed potatoes and gravy, buttered corn, rolls and butter, dessert, pineapple chunks. March 9 — Baked hamburger on bun, mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, fruit salad. March 10 — Baked spaghetti, tossed salad with toppings, garlic bread, cooked carrots, applesauce, dessert. March 11 — Tuna noodle casserole, wheat bread with butter, three-bean salad, sliced pears. 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. The menu is subject to change. Meals are available to senior citizens 60 plus at no cost, but donations are appreciated. The meal program is partly funded by donations, so they have a suggested donation of $5 per meal. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m.
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It’s all about ‘Craic’ at the Reddick Mansion OTTAWA — “Craic” is Gaelic for “fun” and at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 12, it will be all about the fun at the Reddick Mansion, 100 W. Lafayette St. in Ottawa. The Reddick Mansion will present “Two Irish Tellers and an Irish Fiddler” to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and to commemorate the 200th anniversary of William Reddick’s arrival in the United States from County Cork, Ireland, in 1816. The evening will feature two well-known and local Irish storytellers, Tricia Kelly and Mick Henneberry, as well as professional violinist Sarah Arter, who will entertain folks before and after the storytelling with her fiddling expertise. A violin instructor, musician and vocalist from Peru, Arter began playing the violin at the age of 3 and has performed both classical and fiddle music ever since. A graduate of North
Central College with a Bachelor of Arts in Music, she spent her junior year studying traditional Irish fiddle music at the Irish World Academy of Music in Limerick, Ireland. She has also been a featured performer at the Maude Powell Arts Celebration in Peru. Kelly and Henneberry have performed together for more than four years. Before bringing their talents together, they watched each other perform at different storytelling events and discovered they had several items in common: their love of storytelling, their love of “Irish-ness” and their crazy Irish fathers. On Saturday, folks will learn “How to Make the Perfect Wish” and hear “The Symptoms that You’re Irish.” They will also learn some Gaelic phrases and “Irish Slang” and hear “The Incredible True Story of Patrick Murphy.” Kelly, who lives in Oglesby, was
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actually born in Ballycotton, Ireland, and has been telling stories professionally for more than 10 years. Henneberry of Princeton, whose talents include juggling, slight-of-hand magic tricks and riding unicycles, comes from a multi-generational performing family who has entertained on the White House lawn. Both Kelly and Henneberry will be attending and performing at the National Storytelling Event in Jonesboro, Tenn., in October. After the performance, refreshments will include corned beef sandwiches, Guinness chocolate cake and shamrock cookies. Tickets are $10 per person and because seating is limited to 60 people, reservations are suggested. To reserve a seat, call the Reddick Mansion at 815-433-6100. All proceeds from this event will be used for the maintenance and restoration of the mansion. The building is open for tours.
OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Midday Connection, a non-denominational Christian women’s group, invites all women from the Illinois Valley area to attend its monthly luncheon and program at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 15, at Deer Park Country Club, 100 Deer Park Lane, Oglesby. After taking a winter break from meeting, the group plans to celebrate spring with a style show presented by Cabbage Rose from Princeton. Owners Kay Cushman and Dixie Reed will present the latest for spring 2016. For fun, the planners ask participants to wear their favorite spring hat for the style show. There are no membership fees or special requirements to attend. The cost for the lunch
and program is $17 inclusive, paid at the door. The theme for the March luncheon is “Looking Good in Spring Fashions.” The speaker, Lori Boruff from St. Aledo, is a life coach, retreat speaker and the author of “Hope in Ruins” (also her theme). Reservations and cancellations are needed by Tuesday, March 8. Free child care is available if a reservation is made by the deadline. Email reservations can be sent to scolari12@comcast.net. Any special prayer requests are also accepted with reservations. The group will have an Illinois Valley Prayer Connection at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, at The Liberty Restaurant in Peru. For more information, call 815-223-0867.
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DATE Notice is given of the death of JEANNETTE HAIG on January 23, 2016 and that Letters of Office were issued on February 18, 2016 to KATHLEEN A. NEWHALFEN, P.O. Box 135, Magnolia, IL 61336, as Independent Executor, whose attorney is ROBERT M. McBRIDE, 1412 Third Street, PO Box 269, Henry, Illinois 61537. Claims may be filed 6 months from the date of the first publication of this Notice of Claim Date, or 3 months from the date of mailing or delivery, whichever is later, and any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS CAUSE 16-TX-01: 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, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND PARTIES INTERESTED IN THE PARCELS HEREINAFTER NAMED: Parcel Number Owners/Parties Interested Cert Number Street Or Common Address 02-55-211-611 KEEN, MARIKAY 2012-90002 611 South Park Blvd. 04-55-411-048 HALLAM, JOHN 2012-90003 48 E PARK DR 04-55-411-048 LANEY, RONALD 2012-90003 48 E PARK DR 04-55-411-048 LANEY, JEANNIE 2012-90003 48 E PARK DR TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ABOVESAID MOBILE HOMES WERE SOLD ON OCTOBER 29, 2013,
FOR DELINQUENT MOBILE HOME LOCAL SERVICES TAXES FOR THE YEAR 2012 AND PRIOR YEARS, AND THAT THE PERIOD OF REDEMPTION FROM SUCH SALE EXPIRES JUNE 22, 2016. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT A PETITION FOR ORDER DIRECTING ISSUANCE OF TAX CERTIFICATES OF TITLE HAS BEEN FILED IN THE ABOVESAID CAUSE AS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED MOBILE HOMES BY PUTNAM COUNTY, AS TRUSTEE, AND THAT ON JULY 12, 2016 AT 1:30 PM, SAID PETITIONER WILL APPLY FOR AN ORDER THAT A TAX CERTIFICATE OF TITLE ISSUE AS TO EACH ABOVESAID MOBILE HOME NOT REDEEMED ON OR BEFORE JUNE 22, 2016. /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 Feb.. 17, 24 and Mar. 2, 2016.
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7-MSP, LIS, Med D, Preventive/Wellness benefits enrollment 10-11a Exercise class 10:30-11:30a 14-Exercise class 10:3011:30a 21-Exercise class 10:3011:30a 28-Exercise class 10:3011:30a
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25- PCCC Closed-Good Friday
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STARTING TIME 8:30 AM WITH SMALLER ITEMS & OLDER MACHINERY—9:30 AM REGULAR SALE TRACTORS, SKID LOADERS, LOADERS & CONSTRUCTION 1981 JD 4840—7820hrs IH 1586 2-Case 1070 IH 284 AC 7000 w/duals IH 414 AC 7030 IH 560 Farmall WF, quick AC 7040 w/duals hitch, dual hyd AC D14—Parade Ready IH 656 Farmall WF, gas AC D17 JD 1010 WF w/JD37 loader AC D17 w/loader JD 2840 Case 2670 JD 3020 WF, gas w/2 remotes Case 5140 w/loader-5411hrs JD 4010 WF, diesel w/loader CIH 7130 w/duals 5380hrs JD 4020 diesel CIH 7130 FWA JD 4020 gas CIH DX25 JD 4430 FWA Deutz Allis 6150 JD 4630—1345 hrs Deutz Allis 7085 JD 4850 Ford 601 w/loader JD 4760 Ford 8N JD 4840—6546 hrs. Ford 461 w/loader JD 4850 Ford 981 diesel JD 8400 w/duals 6235 hrs Hesston 566 w/L330 loader JD 8430 w/duals 8475 hrs IH H Massey 1100 IH 1486 Versatile 800 Nortrac 25hp w/loader & JD 4100 w/loader & 60” deck 3pt 5ft mower JD 4200 w/loader COMBINES & HEADS JD7700 combine, CIH 1020-30ft grain head, CIH 6 row corn head, JD444 corn head, New 4-30ft to 40ft head movers, 1990 JD 9400 Combine 2791 hrs. CONSTRUCTION, FORKLIFTS & SKID STEER LOADERS Vermeer 935 Wood chipper– diesel– under 500 hrs on overhaul, Case 360 Trench backhoe, Case 1150 crawler loader, JD 450 Dozer, AC Road Grader, JD 350 Dozer, Case 1180 Track dozer, JCB 530B Telehandler, Case 680CK loader backhoeneeds brakes, Case 1845B skid steer, Case 580C backhoe, Datson 5,000lb trencher backhoe, Case 1825 skid steer, Case 1835 skid steer, 1980 NH 225 skid steer, Case 1845C skid steer960hrs, AC Payloader, Case 584C forklift, Fiat Allis 545 wheel loader w/bucket, Clark 3pt forklift, 2002 Case 1840 skid steer 2500 hrs, 2002 Bobcat 753G skid steer 1400 hrs. PLANTERS & DRILLS Black Machine planter—Kinze units 12R30-13R15 with Yetter No Til, White 5100 planter w/ 3row bean splitter, IH 5400 grain drill, 2-JD 8500 grain drills, JD 7000 8 row wide planter, Buffalo unit drive planter-6 row narrow w/insecticide & herbicide box, Buffalo 6 row narrow planter, Sunco stabilizer coulters, AC 4 row planter, Kinze 3660 ASD 16 row 30” Edge Vac planter, IH 800 Cyclo 16row planter 30”, IH 800 Cyclo Air Planter 8 wide row, JD 7000 6rw planter, JD 7B 12ft Hyd grain drill w/small seed attachment, Irrigation power unit w/Allis stationary engine w/small generator, IH endgate seeder GATORS, 4 WHEELERS & RECREATION 2015 Polaris 570 Sportsman w/power steering-less than 500 hrs, Polaris Scrambler, Kahati 4-wheeler, ATV Snowblade, Cub Cadet UTV, 25hp Outboard motor, 2007 Polaris Sportsman 450 w/title, Cub Cadet diesel 4WD UTV, JD 550-4 passenger Gator, JD 4x2 Gator, 2000 Cherokee travel trailer
SPRAYERS 2010 Bestway 1200 gal 80ft boom sprayer w/ Raven 450 controller, 2003 Bestway 1200 gal 60ft w/440 controller, 1996 Patriot 150 Tyler 3242 hours-new tires w/ raven monitor, Bestway FPIV 1200 gal-80ft boom, Larson sprayer-3pt 300 gal 24ft boom, FMC orchard sprayer, S&S Sprayer 1600gal 60ft boom w/row crop axle, Outback 360 Guidance, Hardi 60ft sprayer TILLAGE EQUIPMENT CIH 4700-34ft field cultivator, Yetter 40ft rotary hoe, DMI Tigermate 24 1/2ft field cultivator, McFarlane 34ft 4x8 hyd fold harrow, JD712-13 shank chisel with spike harrow, Remlinger 38ft 3-bar coil tine harrow, DMI 11 shank toolbar with ground drive pump, Kewanee 800 plowing disc, IH 480 21ft disc, JD 21ft rotary hoe, JD 18ft rotary hoe, Wilbeck 9 shank Disc Chisel, Pepin UFX Hyd fold 10 bar harrow 36ft-lever adj sections, Pepin EFX 9 –6 bar harrow, IH 470 disc, JD 2700—9 shank chisel plow, JD 850 48 1/2ft field cultivator, Glencoe 8 row cultivator, DMI 32ft crumbler, Kewanee 1020 disc, IH 496 disc, IH 4600 field cultivator, Brillion 9 shank chisel plow, IH 475-15 1/2ft manual fold wheel disc w/mounted Noble harrow, Glencoe 30ft soil finisher, McFarlane 40ft harrow, Kewanee 1020-21ft disc, CIH 26ft 496 disc, JD 12rw 30” Row crop flat-fold cultivator, JD 980 S-tine field cultivator, White 588 plow, IH 490 24ft disc, Glencoe 9 shank ripper, JD 725 cultivator, JD 4 bottom plow, Glencoe 4300 soil finisher, NEW McFarlane harrow-double roller, McFarlane 30ft harrow & cart, Krause 3118A soil finisher, CIH 10 bottom on-land hitch plow, Brillion 7 shank Land Commander, JD 980 field cultivator 24ft, M&W Earthmaster Vertigo 3400, M&W Earthmaster 1700—7 shank GRAIN CARTS, WAGONS J&M 750 grain cart, Killbros 490, Flare wagon box on 2 wheel trailer, Killbros 500bu wagon, Kory 300bu 12T wagon, 2-DMI 350 wagon, DMI 390 wagon, Bradford 240 gravity wagon, 2-DMI 470 wagon, Kory 300bu wagon on 10T gear , DMI 470bu center dump wagon, Meridian 375RT Seed Tender
AUGERS & DRYERS Buhler 1385 Near New 13”x85ft auger-swing away hopper, Behlen 10,000bu bin-27ft diameter, Grain-o-Vator 6T w/13ft swing auger, Mayrath 10”x60ft Swing away, Farm King 10”x 60ft, Mayrath 52ft, Nevero grain vac, Unverferth 60B 12ft belt conveyor, Farm King 8”x61ft auger TRUCKS & TRAILERS 2000 Volvo Semi tractor, 1975 Chancey Semi Trailer, 1974 Ford 8000 Rollback, 1990 F350 Ford 1 1/2T Dual hoist-new clutch & pressure plate & new rear brakes, 1978 Ford F8000-Goodwin 500TR dump body w/48” sides-15ft long, 2007 Ford F350 Super Duty, 1997 Ford F350 Flatbed, 1977 Ford 800, 1973 Chevrolet C60, Numerous used trailers, all makes & sizes, 1973 Ford 700, 2014 Loadtrail 83x18 tandem axle carhauler-14,000GVW, 2015 Loadtrail carhauler-tandem axle 14,000GVW HAY EQUIPMENT, BALERS RAKES, MOWER CONDITIONERS NH 845 round baler, NH 268 square baler, Vermeer 605F baler, JD 510 round baler, NI 3pt Hay Rake, Tonurri RCS 10 Hay Rake, 2-Hesston 1120 haybine, Hesston 1150 Haybine, JD 662 3 wheel rake, H&S AR1260-12 wheel rake, Vermeer VR1022-10 wheel rake,Vermeer 605L round baler, Golden Bell GN bale trailer, Farm Hand 8 bale accumulator, Hoelscher bale grabber, NH 144 hay inverter, Gehl 2175 9ft mower conditioner MOWERS, FORAGE, LIVESTOCK Artsway 5165—9000lb Grinder with scale - 4ft auger extension, Artsway 450 grinder, 2– M&W 15ft Batwing Prairie Clipper, Landpride FDR1672 finish mower, Bush Hog 2715 Legend mower, King Kutter 4ft mower, Needler 140bu unloader feed wagon, IH 175 Manure Spreader, IH Forage blower, Woods 7200 mower, Woods C114 8ft mower, Woods 3180 batwing, Sunmaster FK180 stalk shredder, JD550 spreader, Bush Hog 15ft Batwing, Lifetime 14ft hi-lift hog trailer, Lifetime 16ft hi-lift hog trailer, Houle 7300 gal maure wagon-triple axle-Raven SCS660 controller-6 blade Farmstar coulter til injectors LOADERS NEW Westendorf TA28 loader, Woods 3150 loader w/7ft bucket, Woods Dual 255, JD 148 loader w/brackets MISCELLANEOUS—OVER 500 PIECES Many planter parts, Misc., no-till coulters, Misc. Shop Tools, Misc. Tires, Wheels & Weights, Ramps, Many 6-7 &8ft Blades, Air Compressors, Lincoln Ranger 8 welder generator 81hrs, Weber weeded 5hp Briggs engine, Coleman generator, Gill 7ft landscaping tool, Cunningham Rotovator, JD MLF 6-3pt fertilizer distributor, Case 580CK 7ft bucket only, Fertilizer units for JD 1770 planter, Hurricane ditcher
Saturday, March 19, 2016 STARTING TIME 8:30AM MACHINERY NOT SOLD FRIDAY & HAYRACK ITEMS LAWN & GARDEN OVER 500 PIECES AC912 mower w/ snowplow, Simplicity Regent 18hp w/38” deck, JD X300, Simplicity Broadmoor 20hp, w/44” deck, Simplicity Prestige 20hp w/50” deck, Toro1852 mower, JD Sabre, AC30 garden tractor, Snapper mower, Gravely ZT1842 mower, Exmark mower, Cub Cadet 2518, Cub Cadet GT X105, Cub Cadet LT1046, Cub Cadet, SLT155, Cub Cadet RZT50, Cub Cadet 1863, Cub Cadet 3185, Deutz Allis 1918, Dixon Kodiak Commercial mower, Dixon ZTR 442, Dixon 5421 ZTR, Ferris 15 500-48” deck 172 hrs, Ferris 1000 zero turn, Gravely Z-turn, Honda RT5000 4WD AWS, Husqvarna RZ5424 Z-turn 54” deck 62 hrs, JD 165 w/bagger, JD 212, JD 285, JD 300, JD 316 w/tiller, JD 318, JD 320, JD 325, JD325 w/blade, JD 345, JD 420, JD425 parts machine, JD 425 w/48” deck, JD 425 w/51” deck, JD 425 w/60” deck, JD 430 w/60” deck, JD 445 w/54” deck, JD 445 w/60” deck, JD 455 diesel, JD 485 w/62” deck, JD 737 w/ 60” deck, JD 2305 4WD w/54” deck, JD X305 4WD loader, JD 726 snow blower, JD 1032 blower, JD F620 Z track, JD F35 parts machine, JD GT275, JD GX335, JD GX345, JD L110, JD L118, JD L120, JD L130, JD LA145, JD LT133, JD LT150, JD LT155
JD LT166 w/44” deck, JD LT166 w/46” deck, JD LT180, JD LX173, JD LX188JD LX277, JD LX279, JD STX30, JD STX38, JD STX46, JD TRS21, JD X300, JD X485 w/54” deck, JD X485 w/62” deck, JD X495 diesel, JD X720 Ultimate, JD X724 AWS w/54” deck, JD F930 w/72” deck, JD 820A w/60” deck, JD 830A w/60” deck & bagger, JD 840A 60” deck, Simplicity Conquest 18hp 50” deck, Simplicity Broadmoor 20hp 52” deck, Simplicity Regent 20hp 52” deck, Simplicity Regent, Simplicity Prestige 25 hp w/50” deck, snow blower & cab, Simplicity Legacy LX 27hp 60” deck, JD 140, Cub Cadet 108, JD 214 w/new motor, JD 317 VEHICLES (50 Units) 2003 Subaru Outback, 1993 GMC 4x4 w/topper, 1989 Dodge 350 4x4 Cummins diesel-5 speed, 2005 GMC Sierra-crew cab-shortbed, 1997 Ford F350, 1998 Chevrolet S10, 1996 Chrysler Town & Country, 2001 Ford F450, 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1995 Lincoln Mark 8, 1998 Chevrolet C2500, 2000 Chrysler Grand Voyager, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander, 1996 Blazer 4x4, 1999 Chevrolet Z71, 2005 Chrysler Pacifica, 2004 Cadillac Escalade, 2000 Cadillac Catera, 1998 Chevrolet P30-28pass bus, 1995 Cadillac Limo, 2004 Chevrolet Express cutaway bus, 2002 Dodge Neon, 1999 Chevrolet Cavelier, 2000 F250, 2000 For F350 Super Duty, 1993 Chevrolet C1500, 2001 Dodge Dakota, 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 1999 K1500, 2003 Ford Escape, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado Z71-4dr
FARM SALE #1 1990 JD 9400 combine 2791 hrs, 1982 JD 4840, IH Farmall 966 diesel-3010hrs, 1979 JD 4840, IH Farmall 9666824hrs, Farmall H, White 6138 planter w/ 6900 splitter, Glencoe 9 Shank soil saver, EZ Trail 500 grain cart, JD 23ft field cultivator, JD920 grain head, Head cart, 2-J&M Wagon on JD 1075 gear, Gravity wagon, JD400 rotary hoe, Corn reel, JD1210A grain cart, Dual tire, Pallet box of coulters, Tractor seat, 1Pallet of 2 JD Row units, Hutchinson truck auger, 2-3pt Quick hitches, Tilt trailer, JD combine discharge auger, Melroe 600 skid steer, Woods 72 rotary mower, 3pt blade, Seeder wagon, Glencoe ditcher, Peck 66ft auger with hyd raise & lower FARM SALE #2 JD Shredder, JD216 grain head, JD2350-245 7 bottom plow, Servis 5ft 3pt mower, Lilleston cultivator, Hiniker cultivator, Orthman 90E soil mover, Harrow, spike tooth harrow, Trail Master Sprayer, Glencoe 9 shank rigid soil saver, 2– M&W double door wagons, JD220 disc, Glencoe Series III soil saver, 2-Harvest Flow wagons, Floating dock, MF 50 tractor, AC All-crop ESTATE SALE 1980 JD Turbo 8820 Combine 4628 hours sn 415315, 1975 JD 6600 Combine 3569 hours sn 158609H, Case 580CK backhoe, JD 722 Soil finisher, IH 4 bottom 2pt plow, 2-3 bottom pull-type plows, IH 550-5 bottom plow, 2-corn crackers, CIH 6100 drill, JD 7000-12row fold planter, Bradford BII 644 grain cart, 1978 JD 216 Platform sn 327412, JD 643-6 row corn head, 1990 JD 925 Platform sn F635878, Unverferth 25ft head cart sn A7720255, Krause 19ft disc sn 6728, CIH 4300 field cultivator with Buster Bar harrow, Hay racks, Livestock loading chute, IH McCormick manure spreader, 2pt mounted 3 bottom plow, Pulltype 2 bottom plow, Woods Pro 7200-3pt mower, Belt Harvest Handler Model C, McCormick 45 baler, 3 bottom 2pt plow, M&W Earthmaster 1165, Mayrath Swing away Auger 10”x72ft, 2-Mayrath Augers 8”x66ft,3 bottom plow on trailer, Hay rake on rubber, IH 730-5 bottom 2pt plow, IH 4 bottom 2pt plow, IH 3 bottom 2pt plow, IH 3 bottom plow, IH 60-4 bottom plow, 2-wood grain wagon rubber, IH 70-4 bottom plow, 1985 IH 3088 tractor sn 32092, Bush Hog batwing mower, 4 section harrow cart, IH 5404 bottom plow, 2-Lilleston rolling cultivator 6 row, JD 825 rolling cultivator 6 row, Hiniker 1120 field cultivator, JD 400 15ft rotary hoe, Hay sickle mower, 3 bottom plow, NI 3 row head ear corn, 3-Grain augers, 6 section folding harrow & cart, 11 Kory wagons 11L15 tires, miscellaneous trailer, JD corn head mover, corn binder, Hanson sprayer, scratcher, 1 bottom plow, rolling cultivator, Farmall F12 steel wheeled, Mulcher 24ft hyd fold
TRAILERS 1993 IH 9000 series Eagle Chassis camper, PJ 620 Trailer, Tru-Haul Trailer 30,000GVW-20ft w/ 5ft ramps-15ft flat 5ft dove-tandem axle, 1980 Miller 24ft Tilt Trailer-tandem axle-dual wheel-air brakes37,000GVW, 2008 Delta gooseneck trailer, 1990 Dynaweld trailer, 1987 Jetco 22ft trailer, 2001 Haul Rite 22ft trailer, 1979 Custom 20ft flatbed trailer, JD 101 28ft implement trailer, 1993 Cobra 5th wheel 23ft trailer7K GVW, 1995 Kronkite tandem flatbed 20ft trailer-15K GVW, 1995 Blair livestock 7x18ft trailer, 1980 Homemade gooseneck trailer, 1996 Titan trailer, SHOP EQUIPMENT & TOOLS 3 semi loads of shop tools from dealer closeout ANTIQUES (100 pieces) 1941 Caterpillar D4 crawler-diesel-s/n 7J5374 belt pulley, grease bucket, no blade, completely restored-museum ready, MM Z tractor, McCormick Deering Thrasher, MM tractor, 1966 Ford Galaxie 500-2dr convertible-302 motor, Gleaner EIII Combine with 240 corn head, MF 300 Combine with 222 corn head MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS - Over 250 pieces Assorted nursery stock, Landscaping items, Barn siding, Woven wire, Treated fence posts, hedge posts-assorted sizes, Steel– all sizes, Gates, corner braces, Assorted hand tools, Several bench vices, Slop gates, Many 16ft hog panels, Hay rack tops, New fence posts, Approx., 200 steel posts plus feeders, Many more gates, posts, feeders, of all makes, and sizes, Several hay racks of misc., 2006 Golf cart
———————-MANY MORE ITEMS BY SALE DAY—————— TERMS & CONDITIONS (Important, please read): All items subject to prior sale—nothing will be sold two days prior to sale. Consignments are welcome anytime, but will be closed after the lot is full or at 5pm Tuesday, March15,2016, which ever comes first. Hatzer & Nordstrom Equipment will not be responsible for lost or stolen items. All tires, tanks, fuel barrels, and a few other items must be saleable or you will be asked to take them back home. Titles must accompany vehicles at consignment time. Some tractors will be mixed with machinery. Trucking is available. Parking is limited to one side of the street near dealership, come early. Consignors’ checks will be ready on April 1st, or they will be mailed April 2nd. ALL ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED BY April 30th.
CALL OUR LOCAL BEST WESTERN ANNAWAN FOR ROOM RESERVATIONS. SPECIAL SALE RATE (309) 935-6565.
HATZER CO.. HATZER & NORDSTROM EQUIPMENT CO Route 78 South—Annawan, Illinois—Business Phone 309/935-6700 or Fax 309-935-6702—Website: www.hatzernordstrom.com Illinois Auction License #044000156……..Fall Sale August 19 & 20, 2016
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16 • The Putnam County Record • Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Young Performers Concert set for March 12 OTTAWA — Lucia Matos, music director and conductor of the Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra, will present the 2016 Young Performers Competition Winners in concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 12, at the Ottawa High School Auditorium, 211 E. Main St., Ottawa. Two outstanding Illinois Valley soloists will perform with the orchestra for this concert: Junior Division Winner Abigail Meyers, violinist from Minonk, and Senior Division Winner Sarah Sharp, oboist from Ottawa. Meyers will perform Concertino in G Major, op. 24, first movement, by Oskar Rieding. She is the daughter of Paul and Jacqleene Meyers, and is a home-educated freshman in high school. She has been a member of the Illinois Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra the past two years and serves as concertmaster. She was awarded a scholarship through the IVYSO to attend the Illinois Summer Youth Camp at the University of Illinois in July 2015. She has been a passionate student of violin since December 2010. She has participated in the Young Performers Competition for the past three years and won honorable mention in 2015. She has been a student of Emily Sobacki and Aki Tanaka at The Music School of Oglesby, and is currently a student with Constance Deal at Music Studio 408 in Peru. Sharp will be performing the first movement of Vaughn Williams Concerto for Oboe and Orchestra. She is the daughter of Laura and Steve Sharp of Ottawa and a junior at Ottawa High School. She is active in the OTHS band, choir, jazz choir, jazz band, doCHANGE mentoring, Rotary Interact, Fine Arts club, soccer, and private piano and organ lessons.
Education Briefs Toepper named to dean’s list CHAMPAIGN — Roberta Toepper of Magnolia was named to the 2105 fall semester dean’s list at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
University of Iowa fall dean’s list IOWA CITY, Iowa — Mitchell Dean and Shelby Straughn of Peru were named to the 2015 fall semester dean’s list at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa.
Card party results Abigail Meyers
Sarah Sharp
She has been seated first chair in the OTHS Wind Ensemble for the past three years as well as in the ILMEA District 2 Senior Band. She attended the Northwestern University Oboe workshop for two years and the John Mack Oboe Camp this year. She has studied oboe with Ben Crosby for three years. The Illinois Valley Symphony will open the concert with the Overture on Hebrew Themes, op. 34, by Sergei Prokofiev. The first theme is presented by the clarinet, an instrument that found its way into Jewish ensembles. The second theme is a slower melody played by the strings, accompanied by Prokofiev’s style of rhythmic winds. To complete the concert, the IVSO will perform the Symphony No. 4 in D Minor by Robert Schumann. This symphony is a perfect representation of the Romantic Period. The similarity to Beethoven’s well-known
Symphony No. 5 is unmistakable. The first movement begins as a slow melody that will appear again in the second movement and finale, followed by the allegro theme that is repeated throughout the works with numerous key changes. The symphony ends with massive chords by the brass punctuated with furiously running figures in the string and woodwind sections. This will be a performance to remember. Admission to the concert is by season subscription or individual ticket, available at the door or online at ivso. org. Adult tickets are $15 and students K-college are $5 with ID. Sponsors for the concert are Central Radio Group, Maze Lumber and Miller Group Charitable Trust. This concert is also sponsored in part by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency. The auditorium is handicapped accessible.
HENNEPIN — The Hennepin Park District held its monthly senior citizen card party on Wednesday, Feb. 24. Winners playing euchre were Bill Halley, Nancy Bejster, Jerry Bejster, Nora Sipe, Sharon Kunkel, Miles Crook and
Mary Crook. The next card party will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, in the Hennepin Park District Community Room. All area senior citizens are invited. Cookies and coffee will be served.
‘Meals for a Healthy Heart’ programs in Henry HENRY — Susan Glassman, University of Illinois Extension nutrition and wellness educator, will present “Meals for a Healthy Heart,” a series of two educational sessions for people trying to prevent or manage heart disease. Participants will learn how to choose low-fat foods, reduce sodium, make healthier choices when eating out, read food labels and prepare for doc-
tor’s visits. The classes will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 10, and Tuesday, March 15, at the Henry Presbyterian Church, 511 Wirt St. in Henry. Advance registration is required by calling the Extension office at 815224-0889. Registration and payment are due by Monday, March 7. There is a $20 fee, per person, to cover materials and supplies for both sessions.
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