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What happened to the minimum wage hike? Here we go again By Ken Schroeder
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Just more than a year ago, the topic of the day was an increase in the Illinois minimum wage. On Feb. 5, 2014, HB 4733 was introduced to the Illinois House of Representatives. It would raise the state’s minimum wage throughout the course of the next
five years to $11 an hour from the current $8.25 an hour. The measure appeared in a non-binding vote on the November 2014 ballot where Illinois voters were in favor of the proposal at a 2-1 ratio. Yet, a year after the introduction of the bill, it has yet to be passed, and is essentially back at Square 1. According to the status page at the Illinois General Assembly website for HB 4733, the mini-
mum wage hike was approved by the House of Representatives on April 1 by an 89 to 24 vote. From there, it went to the Senate on April 2 for its first reading — a bill is read in each house three times before it is passed or dropped — then went to the assignments committee. The bill was passed between the assignments and the executive committees for the next two months a total of six times before disappearing. The bill resurfaced
once on July 1 before disappearing again until Nov. 18, when it was passed to the Committee on State Government and Veterans Affairs. The bill received its second reading on Nov. 19, more than seven months after it was introduced to the Senate. Two weeks and a few amendments later, HB 4733 was passed by the Senate on Dec. 4, 2014, with a vote of 39 to 18. However, just because both
houses passed it does not make the bill a law. By Illinois law, the bill goes back to its originating body — in this case, the House of Representatives — for a chance to review the amendments tacked on by the other voting body. If the House doesn’t like the amendments, changes are made, and it goes back to the Senate and so on and so forth until both houses agree, and it
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More land for Dixon Refuge By Ken Schroeder
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HENNEPIN — The borders of the Dixon Waterfowl Refuge are inching their way south on Route 26. The Wetlands Initiative recently acquired 417 acres of land along the southeastern border to add to the refuge. The purchase brings the refuge’s total area to more than 3,000, and was closed on Dec. 17, 2014. The land was previously owned by Vulcan Lands, Inc., which had leasing more than half of the area for farming. TWI purchased the land for $1.575 million, well below the appraised value of $2.164 million. The purchase was made possible by grants from the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation, the Grand Victoria Foundation and the Oberweiler Foundation, as well as a bridge loan from The Conservation Fund. Only 283 acres will be added to the refuge. The remaining 134 acres will be sold to help pay off the bridge loan and begin restoration on the new refuge land. Sale of the 134 acres will be subject to a permanent conservation easement that will prohibit mining and multiple home development.
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Corraling their lessons Putnam County Primary School kindergarteners wait their turn while Yesenia Avila throws a hoop in order to rope a cow during the school’s annual Kinder Rodeo event. The event is the end of a cross-curriculum project that teaches students about the west and skills they learn in school that cowboys use.
Putnam County School Board talks teacher retirement By Dixie Schroeder
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GRANVILLE — A special meeting of the Putnam County School Board was held Monday, Feb. 23. The special meeting replaced the regular monthly meeting on Monday, Feb. 16 where the board did not have a quorum. The board learned the state of Illinois is still behind on its Vol. 147 No. 27 One Section - 16 Pages
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funding to the district. Currently the state owes the early childhood fund $55,176 and the special education fund $96,683. The transportation fund is still owed $98,607 and the lunch fund $173 for a total of $250,639. Also, the board accepted the retirement of Putnam County High School guidance counselor Steve Johnson and science teacher Dave Myers. The retirements will be at the end of the
2018-19 school year. Putnam County School Superintendent Jay McCracken said the board will extend an early retirement option to Putnam County teachers for a while. “The board has been very kind and decided to allow anyone who is seeking to retire within the law of this CBA (collective bargaining agreement) until March 1 ... we want to get the memo out to the entire staff so
that they know ... We are going to give them this window period to get that into us,” he said. “In the last contract we had, they had to retire at the earliest possible time to receive the district incentive which is currently 4 or 5 percent. If they do not do this within the earliest possible time, then they would not be able to receive that.” Summer school for the 2014-15 school year has been
approved for the month of June at the high school. The annual jump start program, held the two weeks before school starts for the 2015-16 school year, was also approved. District media director Annette Davis gave her annual presentation at the informal Feb. 16 meeting. This presentation is given to coincide with a grant the Putnam County School District receives each year.
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Into the vault — into the past What history lurks behind the walls at the Putnam County Courthouse?
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This year, the Putnam County Courthouse celebrated its 175th birthday. The courthouse is the oldest continually-operating courthouse in Illinois and has seen future U.S. Presidents and years of dedicated public servants walk its carpeted halls. History reverberates throughout the building ... including behind a few walls. Located in the office of the Putnam County Clerk is “the vault,” a room that has been used for holding records since the courthouse opened. Records of transactions and announcements fill cubicles and boxes in the cramped confines of the room. Today, many of those document are seeing the light of day for the first time in decades. Putnam County Clerk Dan Kuhn has started the laborious task of sifting through the records of county history, and after barely scratching the surface, he’s found pieces of history that predate the courthouse itself, including the building plans. “I was looking for some old birth records. I don’t know what happened to them, but we’re missing a period of six to seven years,” Kuhn said. “I started hunting in the old vault, and I started finding all kinds of old documents.” Hanging in the hallway of the courthouse is a bounty lands map, properties which were given to military volunteers as a result of the Illinois Military Tract of 1812. There aren’t a lot of those in existence. “That is one of only three that are known to exist, and that one is probably — I had a person tell me — that one is in the best condition of all of them,” Kuhn said. “I found that in the vault and had it framed and matted.”
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Other treasures found so far include an original muster roll from the Blackhawk War dated 1832, property transfers and some rather unique Hennepin village newspapers. The single sheet was a massive 6 inches long and 2 inches wide. “The village of Hennepin used to put out — and I believe it said they were published on a daily basis — just a little thing that they would put out on a regular basis with news around the town and stuff like that,” Kuhn said. “There was a famous Confederate spy named Belle Boyd. She would use about anything at her disposal to get information from the Union. She was actually in Hennepin because after the Civil War was over with, she went around and gave talks about her involvement as a Confederate spy. I thought that was pretty bold. One of the papers has that in it.” Kuhn also found some Civil War-era contracts of a unique nature; receipts for substitute draftees. “They instituted the draft during the Civil War, and it was called a rich man’s battle and a poor man’s fight. If you could afford to do it, you could pay someone to take your place,” Kuhn said, indicating a large roster document. “This is the name of the men who were drafted, and these are the deserters. This was probably hanging up in the courthouse somewhere for viewing by the public. They list the name and then the substitute ... deserted. There were some guys who made a lot of money doing that. They’d enlist and take the money from somebody that they enlisted for, then they’d desert, go to another part of the country or state and do the same thing again.” Probably the greatest treasure is the original design for the county courthouse itself. An ink drawing on a linen-pa-
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Above: Putnam County Clerk Dan Kuhn shows the original plans for the Putnam County Courthouse which were discovered inside the vault in the county clerk’s office. The plans actually date back 176 years ago, and they are in very good condition. Below: Kuhn stands at the entrance to the vault.
per shows the location of rooms and their purposes, and it looks like it could have been crafted last week instead of 1838, when the courthouse was being planned. Kuhn, a self-described
Civil War buff, is enjoying spelunking through the vault but wishes he had more time. “I’ve still got my work, and it’s going to take some time to finish this,” he said. “I’m kind of afraid
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CPASA to host town hall meeting PRINCETON — Community Partners Against Substance Abuse (CPASA) is inviting area residents to attend and participate in a town hall meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, at the Bureau County Metro Center to discuss substance abuse and related issues among youth and young adults in Bureau and Putnam counties. This meeting has been scheduled following the reports by law enforcement of disturbing local trends which are supported by recently released national and local data. CPASA believes that with spring and its dances and graduations just around the corner, it is time for a serious community-wide discussion about making sure all of our youth make it through the season safely. CPASA is a community organization with more
than 60 active members from all areas of Bureau and Putnam counties. The group’s mission is to reduce substance abuse among youth in Bureau and Putnam counties, and over time, among adults by addressing the factors in the community that increase the risk of substance abuse and promoting the factors that minimize the risk of substance abuse. Dawn Conerton, director of CPASA, points out information collected from area students in the Illinois Youth Survey conducted last spring in local schools indicates that 29 percent of the high school seniors who took the survey said they had driven a motor vehicle at least one time in the previous year while drinking alcohol. This compared to an 18 percent average for seniors statewide. Also,
27 percent of the local seniors who responded to the survey also indicated they had driven while using marijuana during the past year. In addition, Princeton Police Chief Tom Root has indicated in speaking with parents that our area is experiencing elevated use by youth and young adults of heroin and marijuana recently in addition to alcohol. Conerton stated, “These reports are troubling on their own, but it becomes even more significant when viewed in light of the kids’ responses on the IYS concerning depression and suicide.” Conerton said 28 percent of seniors responding to the survey locally last year reported feelings consistent with depression, and 18 percent reported they had considered suicide. “The numbers were
slightly higher in both categories for last year’s sophomores,” she said. “We don’t want to cause anyone any unnecessary concern,” Conerton said. “But we don’t want to lose one child this spring to substances, depression or a combination of both, if there is any way that, collectively, we can prevent it.” CPASA and local law enforcement have developed strategies to approach these problems this spring through prevention education for youth and parents, through elevated enforcement by the police and through encouraging increased communication on all levels at home and in the community. Parents and anyone interested in these issues are invited to attend and participate in the conversation.
Voter registration is open HENNEPIN — The April election is just around the corner. You must be registered to be eligible to vote on April 7. Any person who will be 18 years old by the day of the consolidated election held on Tuesday, April 7, may register through Tuesday, March 10.
In addition, a registered voter who has changed her name by marriage or otherwise must re-register. A registered voter who has moved within Putnam County must change his or her address, and any new resident of the county must register in Putnam County in order to
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Tax Tips 101 Decision: ROTH 401K vs. regular tax deferred 401K By Barb Chambers This seems to be becoming an increasing popular option with many companies. And I see many clients making the choice based on a co-workers decision, when in reality each taxpayer is in a very different situation and should evaluate their own situation. It is easy to get caught up in the hype that with
the Roth 401k, you pay no tax on the money in retirement, and it is quite attractive that your earnings are never taxed. But with the tax deferred 401K, you can put a lot more away to generate more profitability. Using an average tax bracket, you could put away approximately a 30 percent more into the tax deferred 401k without noticing a change on your net check. (Or, you could invest approx-
Barb Chambers imately $100, instead of $70.) That gives you a lot more growth potential. Putting into the tax
deferred option, brings down your adjusted gross income, which can be the difference between hitting your phase-out breakpoints for many tax incentives, such as education credits, etc. I cannot emphasize enough that no two situations are the same, and it is important to talk to your tax advisor for which option is best for you and your long-term goals! Barb Chambers, CPA resides in McNabb. She can be reached at 815882-2437 or 815-252-2427 or at Baccpa1@gmail. com.
Eligibility change for USDA housing programs Artwork contributed
This map provided by the Wetlands Initiative shows the present borders of the Dixon Waterfowl Refuge and the recent addition of Hickory Hollow. Part of the southeast portion will be resold to help pay for the land purchase.
Refuge From Page 1 Restoration of the new tract will begin in fall 2015. Nicknamed Hickory Hollow by TWI because of the wooded ravine and intermittent stream running through it, the tract includes several habitats that are now globally rare, including oak savanna and sand/dry prairie. “We’re very excited to extend the landscape mosaic at the Dixon Refuge with these upland habitats once typical of the Illinois River Valley,” said TWI Executive Director Paul Botts. “Habitat fragmentation is a critical issue in conservation. Certain bird, reptile, and other species live part of the year in wet lowland areas but need drier upland areas for other parts of their life cycle.” The new acreage will also buffer and protect the adjacent Dore Seep, an Illinois Nature Preserve located within the southern end of the Dixon Refuge. Seeps are rare wetlands found along the base of slopes where groundwater emerges, and the Dore Seep is the largest in the central Illinois River Valley. Once restored, the addition will expand and improve habitat for a variety of birds and other
wildlife that have little suitable habitat remaining elsewhere in the region. In particular, the restoration is anticipated to increase breeding habitat for many grassland, savanna, and woodland migratory birds. The restoration will also benefit numerous migratory songbirds that will use the restored savanna and woodland habitats as an important stopover in a heavily agricultural area. The Dixon Refuge is open to the public daily for hiking, birdwatching, and paddling. TWI plans to establish new trails through the Hickory Hollow addition, as well as a scenic overlook atop the bluff face. The Dixon Waterfowl Refuge was established in 2001. It originally had been drained and farmed for nearly a century when TWI began restoring the site to the mix of prairies, wetlands, and backwater lakes once found there. In 2012, the Refuge was designated a Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, one of only 36 such sites in the United States and the only one that is entirely a restoration. The Dixon Refuge is an Audubon Important Bird Area and also an official stop on the Illinois River Road National Scenic Byway.
Fish and plant sale HENRY — The Marshall-Putnam Soil and Water Conservation District will have its annual spring fish, tree and plant sale. Plants will be available April 30 and May 1. At 8 a.m. April 30, the MP-SWCD will have its annual spring delivery. For fish, all you have to do is determine what you’d like in your pond, place your order and come share in the adventure of restocking your pond. For trees and plants, all you have
to do is decide what you think would look best and place an order. All order forms are available in the office and online at www.marshallputnam.com. Call if you’d like the form emailed, mailed or faxed to you. For fish, the deadline for grass carp is April 10. All other orders for fish are due on April 24. For trees and plants, the deadline to get your orders in is April 24. Call 309-364-3913, ext. 3, for any questions.
Mapping changes may affect applicants CHAMPAIGN — Changes in whether a geographic area is classified as rural or non-rural may affect applicants for the USDA Rural Development Single Family Housing (SFH) Programs. For families and individuals to be eligible for application to the SFH programs, the property must be located in a “rural” area, generally non-metro communities less than 35,000 in population. On Feb. 2, the Future Eligible Areas map was implemented. For Illinois,
the changes primarily involve realigning boundaries along roads and municipal corporate limits rather than imaginary boundaries. This should help lenders and applicants more easily identify whether a property is eligible for USDA’s assistance. The Rural Development Single Family Housing Programs provide safe, well-built, affordable homes for rural Americans through loans to buy, build, improve, repair or rehabilitate the applicant’s permanent
residence. Programs include the Guaranteed Rural Housing Loan Program, through which qualified families are able to obtain attractive financing terms, such as 100 percent financing from select lenders across the state; the Direct Rural Housing Loan Program which offers a subsidized housing payment based on income; and the 504 Repair Program that helps rural residents remain in their homes, through repairs such as the installation of wheelchair modifications in the home of a person who has become disabled or new siding and windows for a person no longer able to keep up
Putnam County Circuit Court The following fines and sentences were recently assessed in Putnam County Circuit Court. Driving 11 to 14 mph above the limit Dylan D. Alagna, 18, Hawthorne, fined $120. Driving 15 to 20 mph above the limit Cynthia J. Bertuli, 64, Mark, fined $120. Michael S. Crews, 29, Springfield, fined $120. Emma B. Fritts, 37, Villa Grove, fined $120. Kara M. Johnson, 50, Lacon, fined $120. Jack C. Olson, 55,
Princeton, fined $120. Billy J. Poignant, 38, Lacon, fined $120. Steven J. Schweitzer, 58, Rockford, fined $120. Jose M. Zarate Garcia, 31, Omaha, Neb., fined $120. Driving 21 to 25 mph above the limit Shawna M. Rosenow, 37, Buda, fined $230 plus six months supervision. Driving 26 to 34 mph above the limit Joshua C. Traughber, 28, Henry, fined $280 plus six months supervision.
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Failure to reduce speed Dominic M. Margherio, 20, Spring Valley, fined $120. Operate uninsured motor vehicle Abigail L. Coons, 19, Henry, fined $255 plus 12 months supervision. Shawna M. Rosenow, 37, Buda, fined $280 plus six months supervision. Possession of cannabis, less than 2.5 grams Daniel H. Holly, 22, Tinley Park, fined $775 plus six months supervision.
with home repairs. Details on eligible and ineligible areas can be found at the Rural Development Eligibility website: http://rdeligibility. usda.gov/. “There are multiple communities that are newly eligible,” said Barry Ramsey, housing program director. “Our field offices are looking forward to working with lenders, real estate agents and home buyers in these expanded areas. More information or direction to the nearest field office can be obtained by calling the Rural Development State Office located in Champaign at 866-481-9575.
Lockport man ticketed for DUI
GRANVILLE — A Lockport man was ticketed following a traffic stop at 2:50 p.m. Feb. 21. Michael P. Midon, 70, of Lockport was arrested and charged by Putnam County Sheriff’s officers with driving under the influence, improper lane usage and driving under the influence over .08. Midon was released on a notice to appear and given a Putnam County Court date.
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Obituary Thomas Morfoot Sr.
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Thomas Raymond Morfoot Sr., beloved husband, devoted father and grandfather, cherished uncle and endeared friend, passed from this life to be with our Lord on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015, at the age of 77. A resident of Locust Grove, Ga., Tom was a kind and loving soul who truly never met a stranger and would do whatever possible to help any person or organization. A product of solid Midwestern values, he was born on the family farm in Perry, Iowa. Tom enlisted in the U.S. military in 1956, was stationed in Japan, serving as a specialist in military intelligence in the 14th U.S. Army Security Agency, and was honorably discharged in 1962. He was schooled at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa, where he met his wife of 53 years, Marianne Martens of Granville, and at Parsons College in FairMorfoot field, Iowa, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a minor in science. He paid his way through college by working as a fireman on the Milwaukee Railroad, a bartender at the Fairfield Elks Club, photographer for the Parsons College yearbook and a carpenter building new dormitories on the Parsons College campus. Tom gained business experience from his employment at Olin Mathieson Aluminum Plant (Hannibal, Ohio), Sun Oil Co. (Kenova, W.Va.) Bostich-Stanley(Atlanta, Ga.), and the Black and Decker Pop-Rivet & Helicoil Division (Shelton, Conn.), the latter from which he retired in 1998 as a territory manager and sales engineer for the Southeast. As a member of Locust Grove UMC, Tom served on the Staff-Parish Relations Committee, a building trustee, finance committee, church choir and UMM. In 2013, he was awarded the coveted 50-year Masonic membership apron. He was a member of Jonesboro Lodge 87, F.& A.M. and was also a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason. Tom was a former member of the Locust Grove Day Committee and chairman of the LG Day Parade for nine years. In the year 2000, he was honored by being named “Citizen of the Year” awarded by the Locust Grove Optimist Club. Tom enjoyed singing with the “Henry Singers” community chorus and performing in their yearly concerts. His main focus for the last 32 years has been to learn all the skills required to restore his and Marianne’s 1893 Victorian house. He was a member of Historical Jonesboro-Clayton Co. Inc., Locust Grove Heritage Association and Putnam County, Illinois, Historical Society. He also enjoyed several trips to Europe, USASAFS reunions, photography, woodworking and served as a LG volunteer representative with the Henry County Emergency Response Team. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Gladys Morfoot, and his sister, Betty Mae Bennett. He is survived by his wife, Marianne; their children, Thomas R. Morfoot Jr., Timothy J. Morfoot and Tara L. Cortes; and his grandchildren, Sydney Morfoot, Tamara Morfoot, Victoria Cortes and Christian Cortes. Several nieces and their children also survive him in Perry, Iowa. They are Billie Kestel, Jackie Neuhalfen and Roxanne Gunderson. A Celebration of Life memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Locust Grove UMC in Locust Grove, Ga. Memorials can be made to a charity or organization of your choice. Online condolences may be left at www.dcfunerals. com.
HENRY — The results are in and the 2015 winners have been announced for the Providigm QAPI Accreditation & 2015 Embracing Quality Standards. Heartland Health Care Center in Henry has earned the Providigm QAPI Accreditation and has been
named one of the 2015 Embracing Quality Award winners. Facilities who have achieved this honor have done so by demonstrating excellence in continuously improving the quality of care and life for patients in nursing homes and are recognized as the
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Property transfers The following property transfers were recently recorded in the Office of the Putnam County Recorder of Deeds. Feb. 9 Mary Elizabeth Murphy also known as Elizabeth H. Murphy as independent executor to James Zaloudek and Elizabeth H. Murphy as co-trustees; rural property; exempt. Cynthia S. Murphy and Marcia L. Vaskie to Brian J. Mekley; Lots No. 1 and
2, Block No. 7, village of McNabb; $50,000. Feb. 11 Roberta L. Smith to Michael P. Pehanich; Lot No. 264, Indian Hills; $1,500. Kristi N. Haage formerly known as Kristi N. Smith to Joseph F. Smith; rural property; exempt. Feb. 13 Nora B. Brandstatter to Rodger L. Brandstatter; Lot No. 9, Block No. 4, village of Hennepin and part
of Lot No. 7, Block No. 4, village of Hennepin and part of Lot No. 10, Block No. 4, village of Hennepin and west half of former alley west and adjacent to Lot No. 12; exempt. Rico J. Soave to Robinson Real Property, Inc.; Lot No. 59, Lake Thunderbird Hills; $6,000. Robert A. Boyer to Daniel E. Sawin Jr.; rural property; exempt. Feb. 17 David L. Nauman and
Benjamin D. Nauman to the people of the state of Illinois, Department of Transportation; rural property; exempt. Feb. 18 Paul A. Krause to Brian A. Carden and Amanda J. Carden; Lot No. 198, Lake Thunderbird Hills; $1,400. Thomas H. Ertl and Sharon M. Ertl to Aaron J. Dzierzynski and Kathleen Dzierzynski; rural property; $25,000.
Beware of flooding scams CHICAGO — Recent warmer temperatures and the resulting snow melt and rain may create flooding emergencies for homeowners. These problems can also bring out scammers looking to take advantage of people in trouble. Because of the cost associated with eliminating these issues, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) says homeowners need to take steps to protect themselves. To deal with flooding problems, the BBB recommends three things to successfully hire a contractor to fix these issues: • Request bids from two or three different companies. • Don’t automatically pick the lowest bid. • Base all bids on the same criteria. “When reviewing bids and contracts, be sure to read all agreements, guarantees and instructions before signing,” said Steve J. Bernas, president and CEO of the Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois. “Don’t be pressured into signing an agreement before you are ready and you understand all terms
and conditions.” Bernas said consumers should never sign a blank or partially blank contract. “Make sure all oral promises are put in writing. Be wary of vaguely worded provisions, exclusions or limitations which could pose a problem later,” he said. “In Illinois, a contract is required for all repairs totaling more than one thousand dollars.” Typically, a down payment of one-third the total contract price is made, with additional payments due after completion of each phase of work. Final payment should not be made until the job is completed and you have inspected the work. Before signing any home improvement contract consider the following tips
from the BBB: • Research for details and free information on contractors you can trust at www.bbb.org and consider using the BBB’s free online service eQuote to obtain estimates, proposals or general information from BBB Accredited contractors. • Get all estimates in writing. • Never sign a contract with blank spaces or one you do not fully understand. • Homeowners should check with local and county units of government to determine if permits or inspections are required. • Determine whether the contractor has the proper insurance. The BBB also makes these recommendations to
property owners looking to obtain flood insurance: • Call your insurance agent or company to inquire about the availability of flood insurance in the area. Keep in mind flood insurance becomes effective 30 days after it is purchased. • Standard flood coverage does not typically cover damage resulting from sewer backups or sump pump issues. • Homeowners should take an inventory of their personal property and make photocopies of their insurance policies, keeping all such important papers in a secure location away from home. Taking pictures of various rooms and their contents is also a great way to document the contents.
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The Editorial Page
Remembering Mr. Cub Field of Dreams
Sam R Fisher
Terri Simon
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Editor
Here we go again! Some lawmakers in Springfield are again trying to make government less transparent. State Rep. Joe Sosnowski, a Republican from Rockford, has filed House Bill 261. If passed, it will end the publication of all public notices in newspapers in favor of government websites. The legislation states that when a law, court order or contract requires a governmental unit to provide notice by publication in a newspaper, that governmental unit may publish the notice on an official government website instead of in a newspaper. You might recall a similar assault of transparency occurred in 2011, when a nearly identical bill was filed. It was unsuccessful. Proponents of the bill say it would save money for local governments. The tradeoff might seem sensible, but a closer look exposes the legislation for what it is: a stealthy assault on open government under the guise of saving money. Newspapers, of course, have a vested interest in this matter: The bill would take revenue from most newspapers. For decades, however, public notices have been printed in newspapers for a good reason: to provide the greatest verifiable public exposure for the money spent by government officials. (Public notices are billed at a discounted ad rate, by the way). The much larger audience of a local newspaper dwarfs the small number of citizens who visit a local governmental website. The legislation’s flaws become more apparent when you consider that many people still don’t use or have access to the Internet, especially the poor, the elderly, minorities and the disabled. Ample proof exists that local governments blatantly disregard the law when it comes to posting information online. A recent audit conducted by the Citizens Advocacy Center studied more than 750 websites of public bodies in Illinois. In cases where local governments already are required by law to post information on their websites, the compliance rates were abysmal. Only 73 percent complied with posting notices of upcoming meetings, a mere 57 percent complied with posting proposed meeting agendas, and less than half – 48 percent – complied with posting approved meeting minutes. And remember, Illinois has an excessive number of taxing bodies. Citizens would have to check each one to monitor legal ads, which provide notice of such things as public meetings, budget hearings, and government expenditures. That’s much less efficient for the public than having a one-stop source for public notices – a local newspaper. For people who use the Internet, Illinois newspapers (including this one) already offer a free, online public notice service. Visit http://www.publicnoticeillinois.com/ to search for public notices from this community and many others. HB 261 is sitting in the House Counties and Township Committee. That’s where it should die. The bill is a risky step backward for the interests of open, honest, above-board government. In Illinois, it’s absolutely a step in the wrong direction. Putnam County Record
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
Mr. Chicago Cub; Ernie Banks. 1931 to 2015. Hall-of-famer and one of baseball’s most optimistic ambassadors. He was the Cubs’ first African-American player on Sept. 17, 1953. He became an 11-time All-Star and two-time National League Most Valuable Player (1958 and 1959). Ernie was a pioneer in the Major Leagues while being a sincere person and always approachable and optimistic. Two days after Ernie was brought up, second baseman Gene Baker — another African-American player — was brought up because he was a good player and because in those days, players slept two to a room on the road. It was assumed that a black player had to have a black roommate. Ernie made a quick impression, hitting .314 with a double, triple, two home runs and six RBIs in 10 games. In 1954, he started all 154 games at shortstop and finished second in Rookie of the Year voting. The next season, he hit 44 home runs, setting a major league record for a shortstop. When his career ended in 1971, he had 512 home runs, 2,583 hits, 1,636 RBIs
Darrell Alleman COMMENTARY
and 11 All-Star appearances. Banks was born in Dallas in 1931, one of 11 children. It amazes me Ernie’s mother and O.J. Simpson’s mothers were sisters. These two cousins are completely different people. On Sept. 13, 1953 — Ernie’s first game in the majors — the Cubs played the Dodgers. Ernie said, “Jackie Robinson came over to me at third base and said, ‘We’re glad to have you here. I knew you would make it, but I would like to give you some advice. Just keep your mouth shut and you will learn.’” By the late ‘50s, Ernie was en route to a Hall of Fame career. Yet there were restaurants in America where he was turned away, establishments he could not enter and houses he could not rent or purchase because of the color of his skin. Even in the early ‘60s, there were places in Mesa, Ariz. — where the Cubs conducted spring training — that would not allow
black Cub players such as Banks, Lou Brock, George Altman and Billy Williams to rent. Despite this treatment, Ernie’s message for everyone was to treat people the way you want to be treated and be forgiving. Through the years, I saw Ernie playing at Wrigley Field many times. It was fun to watch the way he ran; the way he moved; how he stood hunched in the batter’s box, head over the plate, elbows up, hand back with fingers drumming on the bat, and how easy his swing was. I met Ernie a few times at card shows. In 1978, he came to the Putnam County sports banquet and spoke. My son, Scott, was a senior and Ernie was his favorite player. I took pictures of Ernie and Scott; Scott was wearing his baseball suit because the PC baseball team had a game at home that evening. In 2008, Ernie Banks’ statue was unveiled outside Wrigley Field. Ernie was the all-time leader for the love of the game. His favorite slogan was, “Let’s play two.” Ernie was the greatest Cub of all time. Goodbye Mr. Cub. Darrell Alleman can be reached at news@putnamcountyrecord.com.
TO Letter THE Editor
Ag education critical to ag industry’s future To the Editor, The Illinois Leadership Council for Agriculture Education (ILCAE) urges supporters to contact Gov. Rauner’s office and their legislators to protect the agriculture education line item as recommended by the Illinois State Board of Education. On Wednesday, (Feb. 18), Gov. Rauner proposed his version of Illinois’ Fiscal 2016 budget which included elimination of the agriculture education line item. ILCAE understands the financial situation of our state but opposes this cut. This line item funds the Facilitating Coordination in Agricultural Education Project (FCAE) which provides local program support, curriculum resources, professional development for agriculture teachers, and on-site technical assistance. The line item is currently allocated at $1.8 million, but the Illinois State Board of Education recommends increasing it to $3 million. Agriculture is a significant driver of the Illinois economy. One in every four jobs in Illinois is related to the agriculture, food and natural resources industry. In a recent report by USA Today, agriculture was identified as one of the Top 5 highest earning college majors for 2015 graduates. Despite these truths, agriculture programs exist in less than 50 percent of our high school districts. Investment in agriculture education ensures we are adequately supplying all businesses in Illinois with necessary talent and keeps good jobs here. No other educational model is as comprehensive as this. And, there are still far too many high school districts without agriculture programs, particularly in urban districts. There is no fat to cut from this line item. This is a critical investment in our youth and state. The ag education model is three part, combining classroom instruction with work-based learning and leadership development. It serves as the model for the Illinois Pathways Initiative which was included in the Education Reform and Job Growth Agenda Blueprints. The line item
Letters policy Letters to the Editor should not be more than 500 words in length. Only one person can sign a Letter to the Editor. The author of the letter must include his/ her name, hometown and telephone number. The author’s name and hometown will be published, however, the telephone number is only used to verify the authenticity of the author’s signature and will not be published. Unsigned letters are never read or published. No letter will be published until The Putnam County Record contacts the author of the letter to verify the signature. The Putnam County Record reserves the right to edit or refuse any Letter to the Editor. supports student work-based learning projects — or supervised agriculture experiences — that generate over $11.8 million in student earnings and over $2.1 million in local and state matching funds for Ag-InThe-Classroom efforts and affecting over 29,000 secondary and 468,000 elementary students, respectively. Even excluding all other benefits, these two facts alone account for a strong rate of return for taxpayers. This line item began in 1986 when the Illinois General Assembly legislated that a comprehensive program for agricultural education be created and maintained by the public school system for all school districts. We understand the difficult financial position of our state and are willing to work with the governor and General Assembly on how we can strengthen private contributions to our partnership — but investing in our future is the responsibility of both the private and the public sectors. We look forward to working together so that all Illinois students through agriculture education may develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success. Andrew Bowman, chairman, Illinois Leadership Council for Agricultural Education Oneida
Support Medicaid; invest in health To the Editor, As a result of recently enacted reforms, Illinois’ Medicaid program is in the midst of great transformation, with new ways to deliver care, improve outcomes and achieve savings. More than 115 hospitals across the state are part of innova-
tive systems, such as Accountable Care Entities and Care Coordination Entities, that coordinate care for Medicaid enrollees to ensure the best outcomes and control costs. These reforms have also reduced Illinois’ spending on Medicaid by more than $1 billion since 2012. Why is that important? Many of our families, friends and neighbors rely on Medicaid for their health and well-being. It’s the only insurance for one out of every two children in Illinois, and one in four Illinoisans – kids, adults, seniors and individuals with disabilities or mental illnesses – are covered by Medicaid. The program is cost effective and provides taxpayers with a significant return on investment as evidenced by: • Illinois ranks 49th in the nation in Medicaid spending per enrollee – substantially lower than all other Midwestern states and large states like New York (second) and Pennsylvania (seventh). • 75 percent of Medicaid payments to Illinois hospitals are from non-state sources. • Through federal matching funds and a hospital provider tax, hospitals and health systems provide $400 million in additional funding to non-hospital providers such as community clinics and nursing homes. • Every hospital job supports more than 1.2 additional jobs for our local economies. To have a healthy, productive workforce in a competitive economy, Illinois needs to responsibly fund its Medicaid program. We urge the governor and General Assembly to invest in health and not leave our most vulnerable residents behind. Maryjane A. Wurth, president/ CEO, Illinois Hospital Association Naperville
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Sports Baseball, softball registration continues Even though county-wide registration sign up dates have passed, it’s not too late to register for the upcoming baseball and softball season. Contact your town representative before March 7 in order to sign up your child. This includes age levels from T-Ball through Senior League. Town representatives are Brett Carlson, 815481-6854, or Scott Currie, 815-228-0008, for Granville, Mark and Standard; Joe Smith, 815-303-7051, or Kathy Stunkel, 815830-6128 for McNabb and Magnolia; and Steve Staley, 815-303-3134, for Hennepin, Hennepin Farms and Florid.
Thundercats advance 10 to sectionals By Dixie Schroeder
dschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com
LASALLE — Putnam County Thundercats coach Jerry Kriewald was pleased as punch after his team competed in the Illinois Kids Wrestling Federation (IKWF) Regional wrestling competition on Feb. 28. “It was a great day, I am very happy. We took 12 wrestlers and advanced 10 out to sectionals in Rock Island next Saturday,” Kriewald said. The Thundercats wrestling club has students from fourth to eighth grade participating in wrestling events each Sunday during their season. To advance out of regional a wrestler had to place in the top six in their division. Thundercat club members placing third included Joseph Mecagni, Elian Rivera, Adam Harper, Connor Booker, Rylan Poole and Caleb Savitch. Chad Olson took fourth. Earning fifth-place finishes were Sami Khouaja and Stephen Mecagni. Brayden Bickett took a sixthplace finish.
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Alek Puentes works on putting a headlock on his opponent from the LaSalle Peru wrestling club at the IKWF regional meet on Feb. 28.
The joy of being a Pantera By Ken Schroeder
kschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com
GRANVILLE — They make it look easy, with smiles, style, smooth moves and synchronized dance steps. But the Putnam County Panteras will tell you it takes a lot of work and dedication to bring each routine to life; in fact, more than they expected when they started. In order to be a Pantera you have to have coordination, athleticism, strong memory skills and the ability to smile no matter how nervous you are. Upperclassmen also find they have to have some choreography skills since they’re given the opportunity to write routines during the year. Senior Kayte Bernardoni came on board her sophomore year after playing basketball her freshman year. She joined when a friend told her how much fun it was. “I love doing competitions,” Bernardoni said. “We didn’t get to do any this year, but it was still a great year.” Senior Katie Alleman said she wanted to be a Pantera all four years of high school, but she only joined her junior and senior years. “I never really had the courage to, but my junior year, I thought, ‘Well, I’m not doing volleyball, so I might as well try something new,’ so it was kinda going out on a limb,” Alleman said. “I decided to take a chance.” “I watched my sister when I was in eighth grade, and
I decided I really wanted to be a Pantera,” sophomore Lauren Bernardoni said. “I like the rush of performing. It’s really great.” For freshman Olivia Lawley, there was never a doubt she was going to be a Pantera. “When I was little, I went to every single Little Pantera camp I could,” Lawley said. “I really, really wanted to be a Pantera because I love to dance. I had two older cousins in this and when I watched I just thought it was the coolest thing ever. I like to dance in front of everyone.” Senior Ashley Kemp has been a Pantera all four years of her school career, and she’s sad to see it go. “I’m scared that it’s over. I don’t know what I’m going to do,” Kemp said. “It’s been great. Every year, we have all these new girls and we become very close. I’m blessed to work with all these girls.” Other members of the Panteras include: Aleceya Davis, Paige Griffith, Jessica Knight, Taylor Kreiser, Rachel Maggio, Abbey Ossola and Jackie Ossola. Perhaps having the hardest time this year was Jenna Hanson, the Panteras’ coach. This was Hanson’s first year as sponsor, but she was well-versed in how the team works. “I was a Pantera in high school. I danced my sophomore year to my senior year,” Hanson said. “I had a lot of fun then. Coaching was a lot different from what I expected but it was really good. Every part of it has just been a blast.”
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Putnam County center Alek Veverka (25) moves the ball downcourt against an Eureka Hornet defender in the IHSA regional basketball game Feb. 23. Nick DiazDeLeon runs with him to the basket.
Panthers end season By Dixie Schroeder
dschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com
PCR photo/Ken Schroeder
The Putnam County Panteras performed at the annual Coaches against Cancer game in February. The Panteras perform a new routine at each home game in the basketball season.
PERU — It was a night of upsets in the Illinois High School Class 2A Regional first round on Feb. 23 at St. Bede Academy and the Putnam County Panthers were not immune. The Panthers, facing the Eureka Hornets, felt the sting of defeat in a somewhat bizarre game 63-52. The first quarter started out with the Panthers sinking baskets left and right and taking a five-point lead going into the second quarter, 16-11. However the Hornets adjusted their defense in the second quarter and double and triple teamed Panther leading scorer Alec Veverka under the basket. The defensive shift left other Panthers literally unguarded but it didn’t help as the team was held to zero points for the first time all season. This sent the teams to the locker room with the score 26-16. In the third quarter, the Panthers adjusted their offense, showing several different lineups on the floor to knock the Hornets off their game and started making a comeback. The score was 44-32 going into the fourth and final quarter. The Hornets however were making 3-point shots with ease and that seemed to be the difference in the game. PC outscored Eureka by one point in the fourth but it wasn’t enough.. Leading scorers for the Panthers were Austin Biagini with 13 and Michael Miller with 12. Alec Veverka managed 11 points and Nick DiazDeLeon chipped in eight. Veverka ruled in rebounds with 11 and assists with six. Veverka and Biagini had four steals each to lead the team. Veverka also had two blocked shots.
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14th annual 4-H Day with the St. Louis Cardinals
SWCD to hold hunter safety class in April PUTNAM — Putnam County Conservation District will host a two-day spring hunter safety program. This will be the only free hunter safety class of the year. The first session of the course is 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 9. The second class will be presented from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 11. You must attend both classes. The free classes will be at Lake Senachwine Conser-
vation Area in Putnam, just off Route 29. Anyone taking the class should bring a sack lunch and something to drink. Students must be able to read and comprehend information. There is limited space available. Class space is reserved for the first 30 people. Call 815-882-2319 or email pc_conservationdistrict@outlook.com. A confirmation email will be sent back to verify registration.
Fire department plans spaghetti dinner March 7 STANDARD — The Standard Fire Department is gearing up for its annual spaghetti supper. The dinner will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at the Standard Fire Station, 121 W. Route 71.
Dinner includes all you can eat spaghetti and dessert with coffee, milk and lemonade. Beer, soda and water will also be available. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children under 12.
Hopkins alumni to meet GRANVILLE — The Hopkins Alumni Corporation will hold its business meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, March 9, at the home of Karen Ossola, located
at 204 S. Colby, Granville. Bob Peterson, president, will preside at the meeting. All members and friends of the corporation are encouraged to attend.
ST. LOUIS — Illinois and Missouri 4-H members, parents, volunteers and alumni will gather at Busch Stadium on Saturday, May 16, for the 14th annual 4-H Day with the Cardinals. The National League Central Champion Cardinals will play the Detroit Tigers in a 1:15 p.m. game. Tickets for the game will be $25 each and include a specially designed T-shirt featuring the 4-H Clover on the back and the Cardinals emblem on the front. 4-H members, leaders, alumni, and their families who purchase 4-H Day with the Cardinals tickets will have the opportunity to participate in a parade around the Busch Stadium outfield. Pre-game cere-
monies will include a recitation of the 4-H pledge and ceremonial first pitches by an Illinois and Missouri 4-H member. Tickets for the event must be ordered on the 4-H Day with the Cardinals order form. Ticket order forms are available at the University of Illinois Extension office, 509 Front St., Henry. Ticket orders must be postmarked by April 6. Tickets usually sell out before the order deadline so families are encouraged to order early. 4-H Clubs, counties, or groups of families who would like to be seated together must send their orders in the same envelope. Families can also participate in the 4-H Day with the Cardinals raf-
Ecumenical Lenten services continue
M-P Relay for Life kickoff dinner is March 13 LACON — The 2015 Marshall-Putnam Relay for Life will be gearing up for the new year with its kick-off event and dinner on Friday, March 13. The kick-off event will start at 5 p.m. at the Lacon
American Legion Hall. Tickets for the event are $9 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. An event ticket is required to attend and includes the dinner served from 5 to 7 p.m.
‘High School Musical’ planned at PCHS GRANVILLE — Putnam County High School will present Disney’s “High School Musical” at 7:30 p.m. March 19, 20 and at 2 p.m. March 21. Tickets for the reserved seating
show are $8 for adults and $6 for senior citizens. Putnam County students can attend one performance free. To reserve seats, call PCHS at 815-882-2800 and select Option 4.
fle to win prizes such as throwing out the first pitch, autographed baseballs, and tickets to other Cardinal baseball games. Funds raised through the raffle support Missouri and Illinois 4-H programs. Complete information about the 4-H Day with the Cardinals raffle is on the ticket order form. If you have questions, need a reasonable accommodation to participate 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.
SPRING VALLEY — Seven area churches in Bureau and LaSalle counties are joining together again to host Ecumenical Lenten services. The services will be held at a different host church each week, and each week the pastors from the churches participate in the service. Also each week, a different pastor preaches the message for the service. The services begin with a light soup supper at 6 p.m. with worship service at 7 p.m. The host church provides two types of soup (one vegetarian) and those who
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Hennepin Relay for Life supper set for March 19 HENNEPIN — The Hennepin Relay for Life is holding its annual spaghetti supper from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 19, in the social room at the Hennepin Park District swimming pool. Ticket prices are $8 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under, preschool children free. The menu includes spa-
ghetti, salad, bread with garlic butter, beverage and homemade desserts. A 50/50 drawing will be held as well as a raffle for a wine basket. The team will also raffle a “Fit Bit” and other items with the winners to be drawn at the 2015 Relay for Life to be held in Henry the second weekend in June.
Marshall-Putnam Quilters Guild to meet HENRY — The Marshall-Putnam Quilters Guild will meet Wednesday, March 11, at the Henry United Presbyterian Church, 511 Wirt St. in Henry. The morning workshop will be a mystery quilt designed and taught by member Ida Boyle-Bruch. The workshop will be from 9 a.m. to noon. Lunch will be on your own. There will be a quilters’ market form noon to 1 p.m. The afternoon meeting from 1 to 3 p.m. will consist of a brief business meeting followed by a presentation of Quilting Apps by Boyle-Bruch. This presentation will deal with the world of the computer and the many applications for the quilting world. It will cover the many ways a computer
can help further enhance and improve quilting. In the April workshop the guild will be making a Zig Zag quilt with Pam Hughes in the morning and a program, “Stashbusters” in the afternoon. There is a charge for the class, the pattern and the ruler. Contact Marge Hunt at 309-3642737 for more information. May will be the spring potluck luncheon, challenge quilt competition, quilters’ market and membership sign-up. In the afternoon there will be a demonstration of die cut systems. There is no workshop this month. As always, guests are welcome for a $3 fee. Our dues are only $15 for September through May meetings and workshops.
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Melinda Taliani and Cody Carlson of Spring Valley are the parents of a son, Braden Lee, born Feb. 21 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. He weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces and measured 21 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Tim Taliani and Billie Taliani of Peru. Paternal grandparents are Keith and Jackie Carlso of Ottawa, and Holly Carlson of Dallas, Ga. Great-grandparents are Jim Taliani of Peru, Linda Wasielewski of Peru, Roger and Lilly Thompson of Greenwood, Ind., Rochelle Carlson of Orion and Wayne Carlson of Rock Island.
Dinner and a little history: ‘Abraham Lincoln’s Doctor’s Dog’ LASALLE — At 6 p.m. Thursday, March 19, at the Lock 16 Center in LaSalle, Robert Girardi presents “Abraham Lincoln’s Doctor’s Dog.” The Civil War was our nation’s greatest tragedy, but it was not lacking some humorous moments. This is a random and irreverent look at some of the bizarre, ludicrous and outrageous events that took place during those turbulent years. These include billy goat races in the White House, exotic pets on the battlefield, and unusual weapons and tactics. The menu is a choice of ham, potato and veg-
etable or angel hair pasta and a chicken breast, both including soup, breadsticks and dessert. The Canal Corridor Association’s “Dinner and a Little History” series offers guests a meal, a chance to meet with fellow history buffs and a detailed and interesting presentation. The cost is $24 for Canal Corridor Association members and $29 for non-members. Reservations are required by calling 815-223-1851.
Breakfast March 9 — Pigs in a blanket, cereal, fruit, juice, milk. March 10 — Cereal bar or cereal, string cheese, fruit, juice, milk. March 11 — Breakfast sandwich or cereal, fruit, juice, milk. March 12 — Poptart or cereal, yogurt cup, fruit, juice, milk. March 13 — Pancakes or cereal, fruit, juice, milk. Lunch March 9 — Chicken drummies, corn, applesauce, frozen fruit juicy, milk. March 10 — Taco in a bag with lettuce, tomato, cheese, salsa, sour cream, churro, apple, milk. March 11 — Barbecue on whole grain bun, pickles, baked beans, baby carrots, frozen yogurt, milk. March 12 — Junior high/high school – Salad bar; primary/secondary — Chicken quesadilla, chips with salsa, green beans, pineapple, milk. March 13 — Fish sandwich on whole grain bun, tri-tator, hot apple slices, yogurt cup, milk.
Putnam County Community Center March 9 – Baked enchilada with sour cream, lettuce salad with toppings, fruit cocktail, milk. March 10 – Chicken tenders, tater tots, corn, fruit, bread and butter. March 11 – Smoked sausage, fried potatoes, two slices bread or bun, carrots, applesauce. March 12 – Baked spaghetti, lettuce salad with toppings, apricots, bread and butter, dessert. March 13 – Stuffed peppers with rice, mashed potatoes, corn, banana. Call 815-339-2711 24 hours in advance to make lunch reservations. Menu is subject to change. A $5 donation per meal is suggested. Meals are available for people over 60. Meals are served at 11:30 a.m.
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Junior gardening program planned in Henry HENRY — Do you know a child that would love to learn about gardening through a hands-on experience? How about develop an appreciation for the environment while cultivating the mind? If so, the University of Illinois Extension Marshall-Putnam County Office will be hosting a Junior Master Gardening Program “Growing Good Kids.” Junior Master Gardening inspires youths to be of service to others through leadership development and service learning projects and rewards them with certification and
recognition. This 12 class program offers a curriculum which covers a broad range of horticultural and environmental education topics. This is designed to inspire youth to grow healthy minds and bodies through gardening. The class is open to all youth, ages 8-18. There will be an enrollment fee of $20, and registration is required by April 17. There will be no fee for currently enrolled 4-H members. The class will meet two nights per month beginning in May and run through October. The class will
take place at the University of Illinois Extension Office in Henry. To receive a flyer, or for more information, call the extension office at 309-364-2356. Anyone needing a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program should call 309-364-2356. University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. Extension offices are located in Princeton, Ottawa, Henry and in Oglesby on the Illinois Valley Community College campus.
Soil nutrient management class March 23 OGLESBY — A new class on soil nutrient management is being offered by University of Illinois Extension and Illinois Valley Community College. This class is geared toward growers and backyard gardeners who want more information outside of a basic soil science course. Learn how to manage and restore soil nutrients, build organic matter, identify nutrient deficiency in plants and
increase or decrease soil pH. Potential fertility problems and solutions will also be a topic of discussion as well as how cover crops can be utilized on a small scale to increase overall soil health. The class is a one-time session and will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 23. It will be taught by Grant McCarty, University of Illinois Extension Local Foods and Small Farms Educator. The class
will be held in the new Peter Miller Community Technology Center at IVCC. The cost is $19. Advance registration is required by Friday, March 20, to IVCC, 815-224-0447 or www.ivcc.edu/onlinecec. University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. Visit the website at http://web.extension.illinois.edu/blmp/ or call 815224-0889 for more information.
Applications being accepted for Hopkins scholarship Deadline for applying is March 31 GRANVILLE — The Hopkins Alumni Corporation is still accepting applications for a $1,500 scholarship for a qualified student from Putnam County High School. The eighth annual Hopkins Alumni Scholarship of $1,500 will be awarded to a senior student from the Putnam County High School Class of 2015 at the spring awards
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ceremony. Since 2012, the alumni group has also awarded an additional scholarship of $1,000 to a second deserving student. Those eligible are senior students who have been a resident of Granville Township for at least two years and are currently enrolled and have attended PCHS for at least two years. The student must be planning to attend a school that awards college credit. Hopkins Township High School existed from 1918 through 1966,
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and the alumni feel strongly that the value of education should be encouraged. To that end, the alumni corporation has donated over $15,000 to the scholarship endowment fund since 2007, and an additional $11,000 has been added to the fund from the sale of an artifact (picture) saved from the Hopkins building. PCHS senior students should contact the guidance counselor for an application and information. Deadline for applying is March 31.
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GRANVILLE – Registration is open for the 15th annual Betty Bouxsein Memorial Bowling Tournament sponsored by the Putnam County Education Foundation (PCEF.) The event will be held April 19 at Crown Lanes in Princeton. There will be 24 teams of five bowlers each in the tournament. The first 12 teams will bowl at 11:30 a.m., and the second 12 teams will bowl at 2 p.m. Entry fee for the event is $170. According to PCEF member John Redshaw,
PRINCETON — The Princeton-Illinois Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will host its Youth Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Friday, March 6, at the Hampshire Colony Congregational Church at 604 S. Church St., Princeton. Honorees of the Good Citizens program from nine area high schools, fami-
OGLESBY — A total of 233 students graduated after the Fall 2014 semester at Illinois Valley Community College. Local graduates, listed by hometown, and their degrees or certificates include: Granville: Tina Bergen,
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ly, and school personnel will be in attendance. Also honored will be winners of the DAR American History essay contest and the DAR Christopher Columbus essay contest. The program will be presented by Kathy Casstevens from Starved Rock State Park. A short business meeting for members will follow the afternoon activities.
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the annual fundraiser is very successful each year for the foundation. “The annual bowling tournament has become the PCEF’s most effective revenue producing event. Last year’s event netted over $4,000,” Redshaw said. “One hundred percent of the proceeds from this event are dedicated to educational extras for students attending Putnam County schools.” To reserve a lane, call 815-925-7546 or email Redshaw at Redshawj@ aol.com.
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Operation Cookie Share underway Prairie Arts Center remembers Aaron Girl Scouts to provide cookies to U.S. troops SPRINGFIELD – Girl Scouts of Central Illinois (GSCI) is providing a way for consumers to support the Girl Scout Cookie Program and our armed forces by offering the Operation Cookie Share program again this year. Operation Cookie Share, which started in 2010, is an effort held in conjunction with the local Girl Scout Cookie Program that allows customers to purchase cookies for members of our armed forces. Since the program’s inception, Girl Scouts of Central Illinois has provided more than $1,000,000 worth of Girl Scout cookies to military men and women. In fact, Girl Scouts of Central Illinois have been so successful with this endeavor the achievement is entered in the Illinois Congressional Records. “We are thrilled to provide this opportunity to support the military and Girl Scouts at the same time,” said GSCI Chief Operating Officer Kelly Day. “Operation Cookie Share is a great way to show your support to
those who are charged with defending our country. We get letters all the time from troops in faraway countries, and they are grateful for a little taste of home. We partner with the military affinity group at State Farm, who ensure that cookies are packed and shipped to servicewomen and men across the U.S. and abroad.” Customers can elect to have their cookie purchase directed to Operation Cookie Share via any Girl Scout participating in the annual sale. There are no additional shipping fees associated with the Operation Cookie Share Program; cookies are $4 per box. Additionally, customers can visit OperationCookieShare.org to make a direct donation to the effort.
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Goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics. The financial literacy skills taught through Girl Scouts have proven to be a key factor in shaping the financial and personal success for alumnae.
About Girl Scouts Founded in 1912, Girl Scouts of the USA is the world’s preeminent leadership development organization for girls with 8.2 million girls and adult members worldwide. Girl Scouts builds girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place. Girl Scouts of Central Illinois serves 21,000 girls and 5,000 adult members annually in 38 counties throughout Central Illinois. For more information, visit www.GetYourGirlPower.org or call your local Girl Scout Service Center at 877-231-1446.
Porter in an exhibit of his works
Exhibit opens with reception on March 6 PRINCETON — During the month of March, the Prairie Arts Council will honor the son of one of their members, Patti Moynihan. Aaron James Porter died in March 2014. He was an up-and-coming young artist whose life was cut short by Huntington’s disease. His mother, Patti Moynihan of Princeton, says about her son: “Ever since Aaron was able to hold a crayon in his hand he was drawing, coloring and creating. Aaron was born in Kewanee but grew up in Princeton and graduated from Princeton High
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The Hennepin Betterment Association and Hennepin American Legion is in the process of updating the current Veterans Monument in WD Boyle Park. We request any additional names of Hennepin and Hennepin Township residents who served active duty during the following recognized DOD conflict dates: August 2, 1990 to Present; December 20, 1989 to January 31, 1990; August 24, 1982 to July 31, 1984; February 28, 1961 to May 7, 1975; June 25, 1950 to January 31, 1955. Please email the service person’s name, service dates, and branch of service to americanlegion1044@yahoo.com. Deeadlinee is
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School. He graduated from IVCC and attended Northern Illinois University. Aaron majored in art at NIU and designed many CD covers and posters for bands that were in the college scene at that time. He worked at a radio station in DeKalb and had several of his drawings published in gaming magazines. After he married, he moved to the suburbs and later to Peoria. Because Aaron loved to draw and create characters, his artwork is very unique and, I believe, influenced by Frank Frazetta, Larry Elmore and MC Escher. If I were to put a label on it, I would say that it consists of pen and ink drawings that contain characters from another world … a world of dungeons, dragons and fantasy. I
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A gift of comfort, prayer ... UMC Prayer Shawl ministry helps others By Dixie Schroeder
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HENNEPIN — A most novel and unusual ministry is based in the United Methodist Church (UMC) in Hennepin. A group of women have joined together in their faith to make prayer shawls and blankets for area residents in need. Hennepin’s Phyllis Brown is the unofficial leader of the group. “I started it after I had been baptized in May of 2014. At the time, Pastor Carol (Stuffelbeam) asked me if there was anything I wanted to do as a ministry for the church. I really didn’t know. She noted
that I did crochet and knit a lot, so she asked me if I wanted to start a prayer shawl ministry,” Brown said. Brown is joined two times a month by Pat Henning, Elizabeth Christini, Hazel Henning, Joyce Kemp and Linda DeMattia in making the shawls and blankets. Current UMC Pastor Kristi Hopp is an unofficial member. The ladies crochet and knit these items when they get together. Each individual purchases their own yarn and supplies. The group has asked for either donated yarn or monetary assistance to help their ministry. When making a shawl, the group often doesn’t know who the item will be going to. At the beginning of their meeting, the group says a prayer; then they get to work. At the end of the meeting, they say another
prayer. However there are times when the group does know who the shawl or blanket is going to. They then try to personalize it somewhat for the person who will receive it. A shawl or blanket can be given to someone who is sick, or just had a baby, or is just going through a rough time, Brown said. When the shawls and blankets are completed, they go back to the church and are prayed over by the entire congregation. Anyone who thinks they need a shawl just has to ask. The group has given away more than 12 blankets and shawls to date. The work has affected each member of the prayer shawl ministry in different ways. “The power of prayer is important — just having something that someone has prayed over for you.
The Hennepin Fire Dept. would like to thank everyone for making our 8th Annual Winter Family Style Chicken Dinner a great success! Special Thanks to Mareta’s Ravioli in Leonore!
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Displaying some of their work in the UMC Prayer Shawl ministry are Phyllis Brown (from left), Pat Henning, Pastor Kristi Hopp and Elizabethe Christini. The ladies meet twice a month to create their shawls. Just holding it close just as you hold the power of prayer close. I have felt it many times,” Christini said. Pat Henning was motivated to join the group’s work by her own experi-
ence with being given one. “There was one I got that was very memorable to me. Just to be able to cuddle up in it and feel the warmth and love from the people that made it. That kind of made me feel like I
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999 • Legal Notices LEGAL PUBLICATION HENNEPIN TOWNSHIP Notice is hereby given that meeting dates for the Hennepin Township Board for the fiscal year 2015/2016 will be the second Wednesday of every month commencing at 7:00 o’clock pm. at the Hennepin Town Hall. 2015 April 8th May 13th June 10th July 8th August 12th September 9th October 14th November 11th December 9th 2016 January 13th February 10th March 9th Hennepin Township Clerk Daniel J. DeMattia Published in the Putnam County Record Mar. 4, 2015.
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NOTICE The Hennepin Public Water District Board of Trustees will meet in regular session on the following dates at 6:30 p.m. in the Administration Building, 7222 W. Power Plant Road, Hennepin, IL on the following dates: April 6, 2015 May 4, 2015 June 1, 2015 July 6, 2015 August 3, 2015 September 8, 2015 October 5, 2015 November 2, 2015 December 7, 2015 January 4, 2016 February 1, 2016 March 7, 2016 Notice of any change in time or date will be posted at the Administration Building. Published in the Putnam County Record Mar. 4, 2015.
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filed on or before that date is barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Putnam County Courthouse, Hennepin, Illinois, or with the Representative, or both. Within 10 days after a claimant files its claim with the Court, the claimant must mail or deliver a copy of the claim to the Executor and to his attorney of record, and file with the Court proof of mailing or delivery of said copies. Dated this 26th day of February, 2015. Robert M. McBride Attorney for the Independent Executor 1412 Third St. PO Box 269 Henry, IL 61537 Ph. (309) 364-2423 Published in the Putnam County Record Mar. 4, 11 and 18, 2015.
service. Usage in excess of 2,000 gallons per month will be charged at a rate of $5.75 per 1,000 gallons. The rates will apply for all bills due after January 1, 2016. C. A minimum charge of $41.25 per month shall be applied to all users whose water consumption does not exceed 2,000 gallons per month. This minimum charge shall consist of $15.50 for water service, $9.75 for sewer service, $5.00 for Water Debt Service, and $11.00 for Sewer debt service. Usage in excess of 2,000 gallons per month will be charged at a rate of $6.00 per 1,000 gallons. The rates will apply for all bills due after January 1, 2017. SECTION II: Validity If any Section, paragraph, clause, or provision of this Ordinance shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the invalidity or unenforceability of such Section, paragraph, clause, or provisions shall not affect any of the remaining provisions of this Ordinance. SECTION III: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval and publication in the manner provided by law. PRESENTED, PASSED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Village board of Trustees of the Village of Granville, County of Putnam, and State of Illinois, held on the 17th day of February, 2015, with 6 Trustees voting aye, 0 Trustees voting nay, 0 Trustees absent, 0 Trustees passing, and the Village President voting NOT, which meeting was held on the 17th day of February, 2015. Passed and Approved: February 17, 2015 /s/Douglas Gimbal – Village President ATTEST: /s/ Kari J. Moore – Village Clerk Published in the Putnam County Record Mar. 4, 2015.
CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) GEORGE CIMEI, ) DECEASED. ) NO. 2015-P-1 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is hereby given of the death of George Cimei. Letters of Office were issued on January 8, 2015, to John Cimei, 107 Fourth Street, PO Box 209, McNabb, IL 61335, and Anthony Cimei, 606 West Fourth Street, PO Box 32, McNabb, IL 61335, as Co-Executors, whose attorney is Popurella Law Office, LLC, 220 S. McCoy Street, PO Box 701, Granville, IL 61326. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court, Putnam County Court House, Hennepin, Illinois 61327, or with the Co-Executors or both, on or before September 5, 2015, which date is not less than 6 months from date of first publication, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the Co-Executors are required by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before said date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the Co-Executors and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. Dated this 24th day of February, A. D. 2015. Popurella Law Office, LLC Attorney for Estate 220 S. Mc Coy Street Granville, IL 61326 Telephone (815) 339-6900
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BIDS THE VILLAGE OF MAGNOLIA WILL BE ACCEPTING BIDS ON MOWING FOR THE SUMMER OF 2015. PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR BID TO: VILLAGE OF MAGNOLIA, PO BOX 117, MAGNOLIA, IL, 61336 ANY QUESTIONS CALL 815·257·7051 AND ASK FOR LAURIE Published in the Putnam County Record Mar. 4, 2015. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) HELEN LOUISE ) HAGEMAN, ) Deceased. ) 2015 P 03 NOTICE OF CLAIM DATE Notice is given of the death of HELEN LOUISE HAGEMAN on January 14, 2015 and that Letters of Office were issued on February 19, 2015 to John P. Eckard, P.O. Box 97, Putnam, IL 61560 as Independent Executor, whose attorney is ROBERT M. McBRIDE, 1412 THIRD STREET, P. O. BOX 269, HENRY, IL 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
NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on February 4, 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 Feathered and Furry Foto Farm located at 11207 Woody Walker Hill, McNabb, IL . Dated this 4th day of February, 2015. /s/Daniel S. Kuhn County Clerk Published in the Putnam County Record Feb. 18, 25 and Mar. 4, 2015.
ORDINANCE NO. 660 ORDINANCE AMENDING WATER SERVICE CHARGE AND SANITARY SEWER SERVICE CHARGE ORDINANCE WHEREAS, the Village of Granville, Illinois, A Municipal Corporation, considers it in the best interest of the public health, safety and morals to amend the previous Water Service Charge Ordinance No. 480 as it is amended by Ordinances No. 488, 520, 530, and 567. NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the president and board of trustees of the village of Granville, Putnam County, Illinois, a municipal corporation, as follows: SECTION I: Ordinance Nos. 480, 488, 520, 530, and 567 shall be amended for ARTICLE I, SECTION 10 thereof with the amendatory Section 10 be as follows: SECTION 10: RATES: A. A minimum charge of $40.25 per month shall be applied to all users within the village limits whose water consumption does not exceed 2,000 gallons per month. This minimum charge shall consist of $15.00 for water service, $9.25 for sewer service, $5.00 for Water Debt Service, and $11.00 for Sewer Debt Service. Usage in excess of 2,000 gallons per month will be charged at a rate of $5.50 per 1,000 gallons. The rates will apply for all bills due after March 31, 2015. B. A minimum charge of $40.75 per month shall be applied to all users within the village limits whose water consumption does not exceed 2,000 gallons per month. This minimum charge shall consist of $15.25 for water service, $9.50 for sewer service, $5.00 for Water Debt Service, and $11.00 for Sewer debt
Putnam County Conservation District 4526 E 1000TH STREET, HENNEPIN, IL 61327 815-882-2319 FAX 815-882-2064 EMAIL pc_conservationdistrict@outlook.com 2015 MEETING SCHEDULE The regular meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Putnam County Conservation District will be held @ The Natural Lands Area off McNabb Blacktop, 4526 E 1000TH STREET, HENNEPIN, IL 61327 2015 Tuesday, March 24, 2015 @ NL 12:00 p.m. Budget Meeting Tuesday, April 28, 2015 @ NL 12:00 p.m. Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 26, 2015 @ NL 12:00 p.m. Budget Ordinance Tuesday, June 23, 2015 @ NL 12:00 p.m. Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 28, 2015 @ NL 12:00 p.m. Annual Meeting Tuesday, August 25, 2015 @ NL 12:00 p.m. Tax Levy Meeting Tuesday, September 22, 2015 @ NL 12:00 p.m. Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 27, 2015 @ NL 12:00 p.m. Regular Meeting Tuesday, November 24, 2015 @ NL 12:00 p.m. Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 15, 2015 @ NL 12:00 p.m. Year End Meeting Published in the Putnam County Record Mar. 4, 2015. LEGAL NOTICES The Putnam County Record Classified brings you the legal information you have a right to know.
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To the Editor, They say, “We have been here from the beginning”’ and that is true of Marie Smith Pearson and Norma Stroup. When Heartland opened its doors, both Marie and Norma began their visits to residents and have continued to visit weekly. Their visits always bring much cheer to not only the patients and residents, but also the staff. Norma and Marie come almost every Friday assisting the set up for our Catholic Mass held by Father Tom, which is open to the community. Norma and Marie also
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To the Editor, The Putnam County Junior High School sixthin faith with an Ecumengrade students participatical Church Service for all ed in the Rebecca Caudill to enjoy. Young Reader’s Award It is hard to believe program. This Illinois that these two wonderful award is determined by ladies have been coming student votes. This award to Heartland for over 28 encourages students to years! We at Heartland read for personal satisfacHealth Care Center in tion and develops a stateHenry feel very blessed wide awareness of outby all of our volunteers; standing children’s literatheir warm hearts, their ture. The book “Unstoppasmiling faces offer much compassion and lift every- ble” was chosen, as being the favorite among the one’s spirits. To Norma and Marie, we want to say sixth-grade participants thank you for being a part out of the 20 books. This program was introof our Heartland Family. duced to the students You are our Heartland through a cooperative Heroes! Heartland Health Care effort among Amy CarCenter, Henry boni’s sixth-grade classes and Debbie Thompson PCJH media paraprofessional. A special thank you goes to the Putnam County Educational Foundation for approving the grant that helped pay for copies of the books and the treats for the party. A thank you also goes to Annette Davis for helping with this program. She took the time to pick up all the treat items and came down to help with the party. Thank you to Carl Carlson and Jay
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Students attending the Rebecca Caudill party were (front row, from left) Ethan Turner, Ashlyn Serrine, Sophia Harris, Emma Edens and Adam Currie; and (back row) Cristal Correa, Abby Thompson, Samuel Currie, Mic Voss, Nick Mattern and Leena Dean. Absent were Genevieve Kerivan and McKenna Solomone. McCracken for supporting this program. Casey’s General Store made the cookies for the party. After each student reads one of the books, they must pass the accelerated reader test, and then fill out a story balloon. A balloon report helps the student understand the parts of the novel. After reading and reporting on three Rebecca Caudill books, the stu-
dent receives a certification stating they are eligible to vote for the Rebecca Caudill Young Reader’s Book Award. On Thursday, Feb. 19, 11 students voted; a total of 123 books have been read so far. Students were treated to cookies, soda, ice cream and toppings in celebration of Rebecca Caudill’s February birthday. Any sixth-grader who reads all 20 of the Rebecca
Caudill books will have their name engraved on a plaque to be displayed at the school in honor of this accomplishment. Students have until May 1 to meet the requirements to have their name on the plaque. Congratulations to all of the fine readers at PCJH! We are proud of you. Keep up the good work. Debbie Thompson, PCJH media paraprofessional McNabb
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