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3 vie for Granville president seat Q&A with Jared Baker

Q&A with Randy Borio

Q&A with Lucian Verda

Where you work now: James Hardie Building Products as a shift supervisor and owner/operator of Baker Lawn Care, LLC. Age: 37. Education: Putnam County schools, St. Bede Academy, Illinois Valley Community College. Jared Experience: Currently serving as a village Baker trustee. What are your Top 3 goals if elected? 1. More community involvement, I’d encourage the public to attend board meetings so they can be more aware of where their tax dollars are being spent. I believe most people aren’t aware we have a public comment portion of the meeting that rarely gets utilized. 2. I’d like to repair the broken relationships with the surrounding communities. We all live in the same community; I don’t see any reason why we couldn’t work together to strengthen it.

Where you work now: 40 years this April at American Nickeloid Co. in Peru. I also serve as financial secretary for United Steelworkers Local 4268. Age: 60. Education: Graduate of LaSalle-Peru Township High School. Experience: I’ve served three terms as a Randy Borio trustee on the Granville Village Board making me the senior board member. I’ve been chair of the water and sewer committee for all three terms. I also represent the village in our current president’s absence on the North Central Illinois Council of Governments and the Bureau-Putnam Enterprise Zone. All of these opportunities have allowed me to establish working relationships with other local officials and business and community leaders in the Illinois Valley. I’ve also served as a union officer in one capacity or another for most of my 40 years at American Nickeloid.

Where you work now: Retired. Age: 69. Education: Hopkins Township High School, University of Illinois Police Training Institute. Experience: Hands-on; Granville Police Department for 17 years; Granville Public Works superintendent for 14 years; trustee Lucian Verda on Granville Village Board for more than five years; coordinator for Putnam County Emergency Services and Disaster Agency for four years. What are your Top 3 goals, if you are elected: 1. Attempt to secure funding for ongoing street repairs 2. Continue with McCoy Street revamping 3. Replacement of undersized water mains, on a timely and affordable basis, to give the people the quality water they deserve. In what ways will you be fiscally responsible to taxpayers: Maintain a balanced budget.

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Healing heroin epidemic Help is there for those who want it By Goldie Rapp

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gram (ITP) were started during the 2015-16 school year. Through PAES, ITP, and the dedicated work of educator Wendy Louis and aide/job coach Missy Carlson, students have been assessed for appropriate transitions, skills, behaviors and interests.

The Illinois Valley has been working to tackle the widespread heroin epidemic that took hold of the area in 2015. Now with more programs in place to help cure addiction and save lives of those at risk of an overdose, it’s safe to say the community has stepped up its game and doing what it can to cure the widespread disease. At the end of 2015, members of CPASA (Community Partners Against Substance Abuse), which also has a strong presence in Putnam County, were forced to call a town hall meeting to announce the sudden heroin problem that had taken eight Bureau County lives alone that year. According to Janice Wamhoff, Bureau County coroner, before 2015, the county had only been averaging around one to two heroin-related deaths in years prior. Law enforcement agencies and members of CPASA quickly recognized the issue and began rolling out various programs

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Beth Jackson, 18, a senior at PCHS, enjoys a visit with Pete while working at McNabb Veterinary. “We’re very happy with how the program has been working and are happy to be able to help,” Dr. Allison Spayer said.

Pride in a job well done PCHS skills program is a success By Dave Cook

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value in practical, hands-on experiences. A relatively new program at Putnam County High School is helping special education students discover new skills and find work they’re not only good at, but also enjoy doing as well. Working in conjunction with several area businesses including Spring Valley’s Valley Flowers and

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Verda From Page 1 What changes will you make if you are elected: Changes will be made on a needed basis as seen

The University of Illinois Extension Marshall Putnam Master Gardeners will present “Seeds to Harvest” demonstrations, plus a panel of experts will answer gardening questions. The demonstrations will touch on the basics of starting seeds, container gardening, raised beds, weed control and composting. In addition, a panel of Marshall Putnam University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions from the public. These experienced gardeners are offering this program free of charge to promote healthy

Borio From Page 1 Our union represents 175 brothers and sisters in three locations in the area. As a member of the executive committee, I assist in the contract negotiation, grievances, discipline and termination cases at all three locations. My current position is financial secretary, so I prepare all financial statements and taxes for the Local 4268. I’m also a trained first responder for medical and chemical emergencies and have held a M.S.H.A. trainers certification. My other affiliations are currently serving as worshipful master of Granville Masonic Lodge and president of Putnam County Rotary Club. My wife Laurie and I have also owned and operated several small businesses. What are your Top 3 goals, if you are elected: 1. Continue to work to get McCoy Street resurfaced. Our two business districts are our biggest assets. We need to make them as user friendly as possible. The east end area is still new and in excellent condition. Our downtown is very attractive until you drive down

by myself and the village board. Why should voters cast their ballots for you: Because of hands-on experience; Granville Police Department; Public Works superintendent; and

eating and the joys of gardening. To reach all Marshall and Putnam residents, the Master Gardeners are presenting these programs in many communities in the counties. Seeds to Harvest presentations are open to everyone in the community. It is offered in several community libraries across our counties. You can bring a friend along. The list of communities and times are as follows: • Hennepin — Thursday, March 9, at 7 p.m. at the Putnam County Library. • Magnolia — Tuesday, March 14,

the street. There’s a plan being put together now to repave McCoy Street. My No. 1 goal is to see that plan carried out as quickly and financially conservatively as possible. 2. Work with our finance committee to keep our portion of the resident’s water, sewer and tax bills as low as possible. We enjoy a relatively modest water/sewer and real estate tax here in Granville. Part of the reason for that is the financial restraint the village board has used over the years. It’s also due in no small part to the dedication of our village employees. 3. Establish work training and safety programs for all our employees. We have some programs in place now, but as the laws and regulations become more complex we’ll need to update our safety training for all village employees. As part of this program, I would like to see all village of Granville employees trained in basic first aid/CPR. They are our first line of defense in any situation; we need to equip them to respond in any emergency. In what ways will you be fiscally responsible to taxpayers: I’ll continue to water/wastewater/streets What kind of promises will you make and keep to the citizens of Granville: I’ll listen to the concerns of citizens and work with them hands-on to resolve any issue.

at 6 p.m. in the Magnolia Putnam County Library. • Putnam — Saturday, March 18, at 10 a.m. at the Putnam County Library. • McNabb — Saturday, March 25, at 10 a.m. at the Putnam County Library. • Henry — Tuesday, March 28, at 6:30 p.m. at the Henry Library. • Wenona — Tuesday, April 4, at 6:30 p.m. at the Wenona Bi-Centennial Building. • Lacon — to be announced. In Toluca, the Master Gardeners will be teaching an after-school program on Tuesday, April 11.

be as fiscally conservative with the resident’s monies as I am my own. We all work hard for our dollars and deserve to keep them. Our current board has done an excellent job of managing the limited financial resources we have. That plan must continue. To that end, any increases that are truly needed will unfortunately need to be passed, but only to the penny of what is needed. What changes will you make if you are elected: Our current village staff does an excellent job, and I plan on no staffing changes. As to the direction the village of Granville is headed, our board has done a fantastic job keeping us moving in a positive direction. I will do my best

to keep us moving in that direction. Why should voters cast their ballots for you: With my background and experience I believe I posses the abilities to lead the village of Granville through the next four years. I will work with the members of the board to do what is best for the village of Granville and all of its residents. No one person is more or less important than any other and we all deserve an equal voice. I will be that voice. What kind of promises will you make and keep to the citizens of Granville: My only promise to the people of Granville is that I’ll continue to give all 1,400 of you the best I have to give. Experience matters. I have that experience.

From Page 1 3. I’d like to make the village of Granville more appealing to businesses and potential residents. In what ways will you be fiscally responsible to tax payers? I’ll work with the board to stay within the budget and will work closely with the financial chairman to be budget conscious and ensure we allocate the village’s money accordingly. I’ll also be accountable in all aspects of city business. What changes will you make if you are elected? I’d like to see more transparency in the operations of the village and increase the input from the citizens. I’ll control spending to keep our tax rates as low as possible, so we can get the best bang for our buck. I don’t anticipate any major changes to the structure of the operation of the village; I will work on improving with what we have. Why should voters cast their ballots for you? I’ll continue to be honest, dedicated and approachable. What kind of promises will you make and keep to the citizens of Granville? I will only make one promise, and that’s to be available to the public.

Dixon Announces Candidacy for Road Commissioner Granville Township The Granville resident said he will treat the position as a full time job. Granville resident Bob Dixon has announced his candidacy for Granville Township Road Commissioner. The election will be held April 4th, 2017. Dixon, 58, a life-long resident of Putnam County, says one of the platforms he will be running on is the accessibility and treating the position as a full time job. It is my commitment to serve the residents of Granville Township to the fullest of my ability. If elected, I will be retiring from my full time job April 5th within the Carpenters Union and dedicate myself as a full time Road Commissioner. As a lifelong Union Carpenter, Iron Worker, and Foreman of 37 years, I believe my experience working and leading road projects, bridge and culvert along with operating equipment has positioned me as an asset to the Granville Township residents. Dixon has been endorsed by the Illinois Valley Building Trades Council, Ironworkers Local #444, Operating Engineers Local #150, Labors Local Union #393, and Carpenters Local #195, which he is a 25 year member. I would appreciate your vote on April 4th. If you have any thoughts or questions for me, I can be reached at 815-326-3182.

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Elmer Knapp gathered with his family and celebrated his 103rd birthday on March 3. Pictured on the family farm he began in 1945 in Magnolia, he’s standing next to the Farmall H Series tractor he purchased new in 1948. His grandson, Kevin Knapp, now runs the farm and is also the caretaker of the heirloom tractor.

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to help educate the public, cease the deaths and provide a helping hand to addicts. In 2016, these programs kickedoff and may have already made a big impact on the issue. According to Wamhoff, the number of heroin-related deaths dropped back down to one last year. One thing that CPASA did in 2016 was partner with agencies and got a grant to cover the cost of Narcan for all local law enforcement agencies. Narcan is the medication used to reverse the effects of an overdose. Dawn Conerton, CPASA coordinator, said every law enforcement agency in Bureau, Putnam and Marshall counties now carries it with them at all times. “It’s the law now that every law enforcement officer has to have Narcan in their possession,” she said. It’s important officers carry the medication because most times they are the first ones responding to an overdose victim. Wamhoff confirmed the use of Narcan by an officer saved the lives of more than one addict in 2016. Another program CPASA and Bureau County law enforcement agencies got on board with last year was Safe Passages, which started in Lee County in 2015. Safe Passages offers addicts the opportunity to walk into the police station, admit their addiction and are enrolled into a recovery program. Conerton has helped coordinate the efforts of Safe Passages in Bureau County and said it took in six addicts last year.

Along with Safe Passages, an opioid support group formed. The group continues to meet at 7 a.m. on Monday at the New Hope Church of the Nazarene in Princeton. Conerton said the group has attracted many members and continues to be a great option for those in recovery Along with these programs, several organizations including hospitals, churches, schools and non-profit agencies in Bureau and Putnam counties have reached out to help spread awareness and offer needed amenities. CPASA is putting together a brochure door hanger that lists area resources including recovery groups, DUI counseling and much more, which they hope to hang on nearly every door in Bureau and Putnam counties this spring. Terry Madsen, CPASA member, commented on the number of community resources now readily available to addicts. “It’s like there’s a fire, and a flood is coming,” he said. “I believe we are fortunate that CPASA was here and positioned to be able to act as quickly as we could. The only reason we could do that was from the diversity of our membership,” he said. Where did this epidemic come from? Madsen said the issue with heroin in America can simply be traced back to medical treatment facilities over-prescribing opioids. “There had been a belief in the medical system up to a few years ago that there were low addictive qualities to these drugs,” he said. In the last five years, doctors began to realize just how high the addiction level of prescription drugs was and how it was leading

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Pride From Page 1 “The students have been able to explore more than 260 different job tasks within the program and have had an opportunity to explore their interests and abilities,” said Louis. Along with the initial classroom work, the students have also worked within PCHS by helping other teachers, the media center, the office, laundry and cafeteria. After additional work with the job coach, junior and senior students have now had the opportunity to work outside of the school. “The PAES program has connected with community businesses and places students in real life working scenarios. The ultimate goal is to find employment for students to earn income and promote an independent lifestyle as the students get older. It’s been a very productive start so far and we look to hopefully grow it more,” Superintendent Carl Carlson said. According to Louis, there was some initial resistance from businesses to participate, so a plan was developed to bring students in as a group during field trips. “The employers talked about the job experience as a whole and what would be expected of them. As they were able to see how capable our stu-

dents were, doors opened for them. We’re so thankful for the area businesses for giving them a chance and training them to learn new job skills,” Louis said. One of the first businesses to partner with the program was Theresa Taliani, owner of Spring Valley’s Valley Flowers and Gifts. Students in the program work at her store once a week. “The school asked us if we’d be interested, and we were honored. We’ve been doing it for about a month now, and it’s going fabulously. We taught them how to make funeral pots, do pricing on new inventory, and they also help clean. The students are very independent, and we don’t even need to tell them what to do now; they just get to work. Out of the first group of five or six students, two were interested in floral work, and they’ve been the ones coming back. I think they really enjoy it, and we enjoy having them. We’re very pleased,” Taliani said. Student Beth Jackson said, “I love working with the flowers and getting to know people.” Hennepin Foods has been employing student Jonathin Brandner, and he’s been enjoying his time there. “Working at the grocery store made me realize my abilities,” Brandner said. Once businesses realized the goal of the program and how well the

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Owen Lindstrom, 16, a junior at PCHS, helped give McNabb Veterinary a thorough cleaning as part of the PAES Job Skills program. As the program continues to be a success, more local businesses are beginning to participate. students work, things began to move quickly. “The biggest surprise we’ve had was the speed in which we went from one committed community member to five, once we had our foot in the door. We’re thankful for the PCHS faculty, staff and administration for supporting and helping us through the process of scheduling work times and transportation,” Louis said. The students’ work is currently all training and

volunteer work, although Louis said she’d love for them to be able to transition into paying positions. She said the program’s biggest goal is to help special needs students become productive members of society as best they can. “There are so many opportunities for them if only given a chance to learn and perform. They are such a joy to work with, and they shine when they accomplish some-

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Joseph ‘Joe’ Bogner

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HENNEPIN — Joseph “Joe” W. Bogner, 59, of Hennepin died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, at his residence. Joe was born on July 27, 1957, to Kenneth and Juanita (Castagnoli) Bogner. He married Lori Patterson on Aug. 13, 1977. Lori passed away on Aug. 28, 2008. He graduated from Putnam County High Joseph “Joe” Bogner School, Class of 1975, and he attended Illinois Valley Community College. Joe was a member of Grace Community Church in Streator. Joe was an electrician and owned and operated Bogner Electrical for more than 30 years. He also worked as assistant manager at G & J Fertilizer Company in McNabb for over 20 years. He was also a 4-H leader and a volunteer fireman for McNabb Fire Department for many years. Survivors include three sons, David (Marcia) Bogner of Stillman Valley, Brian (Amy) Bogner of Towanda and Mark (Sarah) Bogner of Visalia, Calif.; one brother, Jim Bogner of Granville; two sisters, Diane Cecil of Carbon Cliff and Nancy (Dave) Kobus of Bloomington; eight grandchildren, Jeremiah, Anna, Abigail, Zachariah, Matthew, Tatum, Taelynn and Oriana; and his mother-inlaw, Marilyn Patterson of Oglesby. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife and his father-in-law, Donald Patterson. Services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 5, at the Grace Community Church in Streator with the Rev. Chuck Giacinto officiating. Cremation rites have been accorded. Burial will be at the Grace Community Church Cemetery in Streator. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at the Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel in Granville. Contributions may be made to Grace Community Church in Streator or McNabb Fire Department. Online condolences may be made to his family at www. dcfunerals.com.

to an undivided one-third interest); two parcels with exceptions; exempt. Marlene Hult, Richard Anderson and Sherrie Carlson, as independent executors to Richard H. Anderson and Rosemary A. Anderson, Phillip C. Carlson and Sherrie L. Carlson,and Marlene J. Hult (each as to an undivided one-third interest); two parcels with exceptions. Feb. 3 Wilmington Fund Society, FSB to Gregory S. Hoffman; one parcel; $30,000. Christopher D. Uzella and Jennifer L. Uzella to Amber L. Alonzo and Alice K. Vetter, n/k/a Amber L. Vetter and Alex B. Vetter; two parcels; $145,000. Judith A. Bryant and Barbara J. Dalenberg to Charlene Gallagher; two parcels; $75,000. Kenneth R. Bruch, Ronald E. Bruch, Gary L. Bruch and Henry F. Bruch, all

The following property transfers were recently recorded in the office of the Putnam County Recorder of Deeds. Jan. 30 Virginia Turner, Elvin Russ, Lorris Foockle and Shelly J. Mading to James Turner and Virginia Turner; Lot 1, Hawthorne’s Addition, Granville; $50,000. James Turner and Virginia Turner to Douglas J. Campbell and Gina R. Mecagni; Lots 5 and 6, Country Kastl Estates; $184,000. Feb. 1 Erna Anna Bucholz, Carmen Shelvin, Roland Bucholz, Thomas Bucholz and Heidi Bucholz to Anthony C. Trovero; two parcels; $118,000. Richard H. Anderson, as trustee to Richard H. Anderson and Rosemary A. Anderson, Phillip C. Carlson, Sherrie L. and Marlene J. Hult (each as

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LaSalle County Sheriff’s Department At 6:49 p.m. on Feb. 19, deputies investigated a two-vehicle accident in front of 1970 N. 21st Road. Garrett W. Ossola, 19, of Granville stated he was eastbound on North 21st Road when he fell asleep. His vehicle drifted into the westbound lane, striking the vehicle driven by James A. Meyer, 61, of Streator. After the collision, Ossola’s vehicle entered the south ditch and rolled over. Ossola was transported to OSF St. Elizabeth in Ottawa. Meyer was uninjured. No citations were issued.

John K. Albrecht and Vickie M. Albrecht to Vickie M. Albrecht; two parcels; exempt. Feb. 8 Kenneth R. Knapp to Kevin F. Knapp and Katherine E. Knapp; one parcel; exempt. Susan C. Knapp to Kevin F. Knapp and Katherine E. Knapp; one parcel; exempt. Craig A. Jessen, Cheryl L. Keegan and Debra L. Holmes, as co-executors to Debra L. Holmes and Cheryl L. Keegan; Lot 1 and 4, Block 42, Ware’s Addition, Hennepin; exempt. Craig A. Jessen, Cheryl L. Keegan and Debra L. Holmes, as co-executors to Craig A. Jessen; six parcels; exempt. Feb. 9 Diane J. Holocker Kuhne, Floyd Bernard Holocker, Jr. and Mary Lynn Holocker to George E. Ingersoll; one parcel; $154,000.

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Thomas Collins VARNA — Thomas L. Collins, 73, of Varna died Saturday, March 4, 2017, at Heartland Health Care in Henry. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at the Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel in Granville. Cremation rites have been accorded.

d/b/a Bruch Farms to Arnoldo Sears Muco; an undivided four-fifths interest in one parcel with exceptions; $150,000. Patricia J. West, Kenneth R. Bruch, Ronald E. Bruch, Gary L. Bruch and Henry F. Bruch, as co-trustees to Arnoldo Sears Muco; an undivided one-fifth interest in one parcel with exceptions; exempt. Feb. 6 Eleanor J. McCoy to Eleanor J. McCoy, as trustee; Lots 187 to 189, the west half of the vacated alley, Lots 196 to 201 and the east half of the vacated alley, Bowman’s Addition, Magnolia. Julie Gammicchia to Salvatore Gammicchia, Jr. and Julie Gammicchia; Lot 143, Lake Thunderbird Woods; exempt. Julie Gammicchia to Salvatore Gammicchia, Jr. and Julie Gammicchia; Lot 108, Lake Thunderbird Woods; exempt.

financial advisor, I believe it’s important to invest my time to understand what you’re working toward before you invest your money,” he added. “It’s also important to understand the level of risk you’re comfortable accepting when investing, so we can balance it with the steps necessary to reach your long-term goals.” Patti Frank, a life-long resident of Princeton, is the branch office administrator. “She is a great addition to the team,” said Strom. Strom’s office can be reached at 815-915-8256. His email address is brian. strom@edwardjones.com.

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Fiscal follies continue as Illinois suffers Gov. Rauner recently released his third budget, and it’s just as phony as his previous two efforts as well as those of his Democratic predecessors Blagojevich and Quinn. To summarize, Illinois continues Jim to spend about $7 Nowlan billion a year more than it takes in, on a COMMENTARY general funds budget of $32 billion in revenue. Everyone from New York bond ratings agencies to scribblers out here like me say this cannot continue, but it does. The damage is mostly beneath the surface, yet devastating. Our high school graduates flee the state in droves for colleges across our borders because of uncertainty over financial aid and the future of our colleges. (Neighboring states gleefully offer our students “scholarships” that make going to Iowa City or Madison less expensive than in Illinois. Their universities, hurting for students, can do this because the marginal cost to them of an additional student is less than what they charge.) Once our students leave, they are less likely to return. As you might well imagine, business is leery, to say the least, of locating here because of the uncertainty and instability they fear like the plague. Further, I am told there is, for lack of a budget, a “die off” of important, small social service agencies that used to help the state serve the unfortunate. And, of course, our state reputation as a laughingstock, fueled by the corruption scandals going back more than a decade, is only “enhanced” across the country by our dysfunction. Governor, House speaker Mike Madigan, and lawmakers of both parties are now so embarrassed (what took them so long?) that they are circling round a potentially real budget. But the mating dance that might deliver a product will take months. The game now is to create a budget without being splashed with the blame. This will prove impossible, though the pols are writhing in efforts to prove me wrong. Most voters are not discerning enough to let anyone off the hook. Most lawmakers have never had to make tough, politically life-threatening votes on tax increases and spending cuts. For example, no Republicans voted for the temporary tax increase in 2011, but this time Democrat Madigan will insist on many GOP votes, before he will put his own members on an increase proposal. Lawmakers need time to be conditioned to the idea of walking the plank. In his budget address, Gov. Rauner said rather vaguely he would be open to tax increases, though he ruled out taxation of retiree pay. Doing so would, however, actually make sense. The federal government taxes retirement, exempting most Social Security, and so do nearly all states that levy an income tax. And doing so could keep shave the rate of the overall tax increase. Yet the idea sends chills up the spines of Illinois voters, according to the polls, so will not be done. This is a good illustration that the little guy voter does matter in shaping public policy, even when wrong. To their credit, state senators of both parties have started serious talks about a budget, though governor and House speaker, who could scotch any Senate proposal, are playing coy. I think — envision turbaned swami Johnny Carson, head resting on his fingers, pensively looking into the future — that this summer there will be an income tax increase and some modest business-friendly changes. The results will be about the same as those Rauner and the House speaker could easily have agreed to more than two years ago, if they had simply sat down man-to-man to address the problem. The increases will, I fear, not be enough to resolve our huge fiscal problems, so we will limp along into the future. Jim Nowlan of Toulon served two terms in the Illinois House and worked under three governors. He co-wrote “Fixing Illinois: Politics and Policy in the Prairie State.” Contact Nowlan at jnowlan3@gmail.com.

This was no trivial siutation Am I smarter than a sixth-grader? Nope. Negatory. No way. Not even close. I, along with my much smarter wife, attended our 11-year-old daughter’s scholastic bowl tournament the other day. I realized early on that I’m an idiot. I believe that it was the second question of the day when the moderator asked the students to identify the incomplete verbs in the given sentence. I wanted to stand up and walk out. My wife and I like to go to trivia night events. For those of you who aren’t familiar with the amateur trivia night circuit, allow me to describe them to you. They are usually held as a fundraiser for a particular organization or cause. Teams of adults pay a fee to compete against each other to see who can answer the most trivia questions correctly. We’ve gone to quite a few of these events and we seem to be getting more proficient at answering the questions. I thought that this knowledge would translate over to scholastic bowl. Did I mention that I’m an idiot? Evidently, trivia knowledge and scholastic bowl knowledge come from different hemispheres of the brain. Or, possibly, parts of the body. Scholastic bowl knowledge can help you out later in life and possibly lead to getting into a good college and a high-paying career. Trivia knowledge might win you a beverage if Jeopardy is on at your local bar. Let me explain it this way. These junior-high punks knew how to determine the area of an isosceles circle by dividing an equilateral rhombus and eating pie, or some-

Greg Wallace COMMENTARY thing like that. I know that Jonas Grumby was the Skipper’s real name on Gilligan’s Island. Two different parts of the brain. I could tell that I was out of my element when the kids had to give detailed answers about the book “Rikki Tikki Tavi” by Rudyard Kipling. I tried to look like I was silently attempting to answer the questions myself but secretly I was thinking that if I ever get another dog, Rudyard would be a nice name. Or maybe Kipling. No … that’s just dumb. Kipling is definitely a cat name. And it just got worse. These smarty-pants kids were answering all sorts of questions that I couldn’t. Due to my unfamiliarity with some of the words being bandied about, I believe that some of the math and science questions were asked in foreign languages. Possibly Finnish. When one of the students asked the moderator to repeat a question, all I heard was Charlie Brown’s teacher saying, “Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah …” Those little jerks didn’t even realize that they were rubbing my stupidity in my face. They knew about trapezoids. One of them knew how to express 3,605 in Roman numerals. They knew a bunch of stuff about King Arthur. A short little kid with dirty glasses knew how to restate 185,000 in scientific nota-

tion. I thought that I had one shining moment when I confidently knew that the answer to one of the fine arts question was the Georgia O’Keefe Art Museum in Phoenix, New Mexico. Unfortunately, I had forgotten that Phoenix had seceded from New Mexico back in the fall of 1972 and had been annexed into Arizona shortly thereafter. Shining moments can be fleeting. After that, my attention span progressively worsened. I got a chance to look at the ceiling a lot and catch up on picking stuff out of the bottom of my shoe. Those junior Einsteins might have known the atomic number of argon but I’ll bet they had no clue that there were 32 separate fluorescent light fixtures above their heads in that gymnasium. At four light bulbs per fixture, that’s … er .. well, that’s a lot of light bulbs. Have I ever mentioned that the Skipper’s real name was Jonas Grumby? I sat there on those aluminum bleachers that morning covered in the stench of ignorance. I was kind of jealous that these smart-alecky little whipper-snappers knew all this stuff and somewhere along the line, I had forgotten most of it. I wonder if they know who Jonas Grumby is? So if you’re worried about the future of today’s youth, have no fear, there are some really smart kids out there. Too bad they have to be such jerks about it. You can contact Wallace at gregwallaceink7@gmail.com. You can follow him on his blog at http:// gregwallaceink.blogspot.com.

State senators stave off spending reform; test tax hikes instead By Austin Berg Illinois Policy Institute

Every week, there seems to be news of yet another massive tax hike out of Springfield. First came the multibillion-dollar income tax hike. Then a statewide tax on sugary drinks. Then, on top of all that, a new payroll tax on the “privilege of doing business” in Illinois. Yes, that’s a real quote from the bill. Heavy resistance to the “privilege” tax sent senators back to the drawing board. Now they’re busy trying to see what sticks to the wall. Their newest invention: Adding a sales tax on services and hiking the sales tax on food and drugs. If only these senators applied the same ingenuity in getting their spending in order as they did when trying to take Illinoisans’ money. If passed, the Senate plan would reduce the overall sales tax rate to 5.75 percent from 6.25 percent. But at the same time, the state would

apply this new rate to items such as food, drugs and medical supplies, which currently come with a state sales tax of only 1 percent. That’s a 475 percent sales tax hike on essential items too many Illinois families can’t afford already. Services such as car repairs, landscaping and cable TV would also be taxed at the new 5.75 percent rate. Services in Illinois are currently exempt from the sales tax. Enough is enough. Here’s what lawmakers could be pursuing instead of hiking taxes on food, drugs and services: Before tax hikes, consolidate school districts. Nearly 45 percent of Illinois districts serve just one or two actual schools. Cutting the number of school districts – not schools – in half could save up to $170 million annually and more than $3 billion in pension costs over the next 30 years. Before tax hikes, end the bloat at Illinois’ public universities. More than half of every state dollar for higher education goes not to operations, but to retirement costs.

Over half of Illinois’ 2,465 university administrators received a base salary of $100,000 or more in 2015. How about a 10 percent cut in higher education payrolls, saving $500 million? Before tax hikes, end pension pickups. Nearly two-thirds of all school districts – and by extension, taxpayers – pick up some or all of each teacher’s required pension contribution. Good teachers should be paid well. But this perk leads to the absurd circumstance where career teachers can earn a pension worth millions while contributing virtually nothing to their retirement. It’s not fair. Ending this practice would save school districts $375 million. Before tax hikes, eliminate the sick day perk that spikes pension costs. Teachers in Illinois can cash in two years’ worth of sick days toward the value of their pensions. This perk will cost Illinois taxpayers $3.4 billion over the next 30 years. State lawmakers shouldn’t hike the cost of basic goods and services while common sense reforms go unnoticed.

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Senior Night

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Senior members of the Putnam County boys basketball squad honored were (front row, from left) Jarod Williams, Connor Bean, Noe Flores, Christian Harris; (back row) Joe Cyr, Connor Taylor, Trevor Zellmer, Seth Carlson and Mitch Aimone. PCR photo/Shannon Jenkins

Senior members of the Panteras honored were Abby Ossola, Rachel Maggio, Katie Goetsch and Lauren Bernardoni.

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Senior Kyle Leitner was honored for being a member of the Putnam County-Hall-Midland Wildcats wrestling squad.

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Senior members of the Putnam County Scholastic Bowl honored were Owen Mallory and William Faletti.

Senior Kaitlyn Edgcomb of the Putnam County Lady Panthers wasn’t present at Senior Night. PCR photo/Shannon Jenkins

Putnam County senior cheerleaders honored were Kazia Holmstrom, McKenna Downey Cassie Copeland, and Hanna Hundley.

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Community Relay for Life team will hold bingo party HENNEPIN — The Hennepin Relay for Life Team will hold a bingo party from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 12, at the Hennepin Park District Community Room. Each card will cost 50 cents and the payout will be onehalf of the money collected for each game.

Refreshments of barbecue, hot dogs, chips and various baked items, along with a beverage, will be available for a donation. All proceeds will go the American Cancer Society Relay for Life event to be held in June at the Henry-Senachwine High School track.

Lynn will present ‘Main Street, Illinois’ MAGNOLIA — The Marshall-Putnam Retired Teachers’ Association will welcome speaker John Lynn, who will guide those in attendance on a memorable tour of the charms, traditions and personalities of our Illinois towns. Lynn has visited and photographed 2,400 of them. See how Illinois offers roots, a hometown and a Little

America for us all. His program, “Main Street, Illinois”, will be presented at the Magnolia’s MPTA building, at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 21. A luncheon of soup, chicken salad, chips and drinks at the cost of $6, catered by LJ’s Garden Cafe, will be offered following the presentation. Reservations may be made by calling Diane Crook at 309-246-8077 by March 20.

Townwide garage sales in April HENNEPIN — The Hennepin spring townwide garage sales have been set for Friday, April 28, and Saturday, April 29. If you live in Hennepin or Hennepin Township and would like to register your garage sale, call the Hennepin Pool at 815-925-7319 or email hennepinparkdistrict@mchsi.com.

Mission team will travel to Florida The Granville United Church of Christ formed a disaster recovery mission team after Hurricane Katrina. The team made many trips to Biloxi, Miss., to help rebuild after the devastation caused by Katrina. The team has continued to work in disaster recovery, twice going to Joplin, Mo., and also to Moore, Okla. This year the team is traveling to St. Augustine, Fla., for disaster recovery after Hurricane Mathew. The trip will be March 11-19. The United Church of Christ Disaster Recovery is working with Catholic Charities in Florida. Catholic Charities works with all other

GRANVILLE — The Hopkins Alumni Corporation has announced a $1,500 scholarship will be awarded to a qualified student from Putnam County High School. The 10th annual Hopkins Alumni Scholarship of $1,500 will be awarded to a senior student from the Putnam County High School Class of 2017 at the spring awards ceremony. Since 2012, the alumni group has also awarded additional scholarships of $1,000 to other

PERU — The Putnam County Educational Foundation (PCEF) recently announced the 17th annual Betty Bouxsein Bowling Tournament will be Sunday, March 26. Each team will consist of five bowlers with an entry fee of $180.

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encouraged. To that end, the alumni have donated well over $15,000 to the scholarship endowment fund since 2007. PCHS senior students should contact the guidance counselor for an application and information. The application form may also be downloaded from the Putnam County High School website, pcschools535.org, under the Guidance/Scholarship section. Deadline for applying is April 15.

The first session will begin at 11 a.m. with the second scheduled for 2 p.m. The venue has been moved to Illinois Valley Super Bowl located at Mahoney Drive in Peru. This event is a worthy cause in memory of a wonderful person and

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GRANVILLE — Putnam County High School will present “Into the Woods” Thursday, March 16, through Saturday, March 18, in the high school auditorium. Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Brothers Grimm musical, “Into the Woods” brings to life everyone’s favorite storybook characters. The story follows a baker and his wife,

who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone’s wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later

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is free but a donation of canned food for the local food pantry will be taken at the door. Some of the items already listed to be sold are Cubs World Series merchandise, military hats and flags, lawn ornaments, fishing and camping gear, pet items, lighted glass blocks, legos, toy cars and trucks, clothing,

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Menus Putnam County Schools Breakfast March 13 — Muffin or cereal, fruit, juice, milk. March 14 — Bagel with cream cheese or cereal, gogurt, fruit, juice, milk. March 15 — Biscuits and gravy or cereal, fruit, juice, milk; 2 p.m. dismissal. March 16 — Pancakes with syrup or cereal, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk. March 17 — Breakfast pizza or cereal, fruit, juice, milk. Lunch March 13 — Pork fritter on bun, potatoes, orange, brownie, milk. March 14 — Junior high/high school - salad bar, elementary/primary - chicken strips, fruit cup, pudding, milk. March 15 — Cheeseburger on bun, oven fries, corn, peaches, milk; 2 p.m. dismissal. March 16 — Meatball sub sandwich, baked beans, Doritos, sherbet, milk. March 17 — Cheese stuffed breadsticks with marinara sauce, green beans, cottage cheese, applesauce, milk.

Putnam County Community Center March 13 — Smoked sausage, tater tots, broccoli and cauliflower mix, apricots. March 14 — Fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, buttered green beans, rolls and butter, dessert and apples. March 15 — Chili with crackers, turkey sandwich, carrot sticks, mandarin oranges. March 16 — Corned beef cabbage, potatoes, carrots, bread and butter, dessert, grapes. March 17 — Baked fish, french fries, corn, fruit cocktail. 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.

Gateway Services to hold fourth annual Trivia Night PRINCETON — Put your thinking caps on, and get your trivia teams ready; Gateway Services, Inc. is holding its fourth annual Trivia Night on Saturday, April 8, at Shandy’s Pub & Grub on Routes 29 and 18 in Henry. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. and trivia will start promptly at 6 p.m. Teams can consist of eight players, and the cost is $20 per player in advance and $25 at the door. This includes a chicken and spaghetti dinner that will be served from 5 to 5:45 p.m. Gateway will sell answers or “mulligans” at the door for $5 each. Prizes will be $300 for the first-place team, $200 for the second-place team, and $100 for the third-place team. There will also be a silent auction and a 50/50 drawing. Proceeds will go toward Gateway Services, Inc. To sign up a team, or for more information, contact Jene Kinsley, special projects coordinator, at 815875-4548, ext. 276. For more information about Gateway Services, visit www.gateway-ser-

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vices.org, call 815-8754548 or like them on Facebook. Gateway Services Inc., located in Princeton, is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization which provides services to adults with intellectual and/ or developmental disabilities in Bureau, Marshall and Putnam counties. Gateway has eight programs for individuals and provides over 300,000 hours of service on an annual basis.

PCEF announces 2017-18 scholarship availability GRANVILLE — The Putnam County Educational Foundation (PCEF) has announced the availability of the following scholarships for the 2017-18 school year. All scholarship applications are available from the guidance counsel office at Putnam County High School or online from the PCHS website. Applications need to be returned to the guidance office or the office of the PC Schools Superintendent by April 15.

Hazel Marie Boyle Memorial Scholarship Created by the legacy of Hazel Marie Boyle, a longtime teacher and leading citizen in Putnam County, the scholarship is awarded to PCHS graduates attending or planning to attend Illinois Valley Community College, Illinois Wesleyan University or the University of Illinois. The criteria for the scholarship awards is based on the academic achievement and extracurricular/community service records of the applicants. Awards range from $1,000 for IVCC attendees to $2,000 for students attending Illinois Wesleyan or the University of Illinois. Multiple awards will be made.

Durley Boyle Memorial Made possible through the legacy of Walter Durley Boyle, the longtime Putnam County States Attorney and a leading citizen in Putnam County, the scholarship is awarded to PCHS graduates attending or planning to attend

IVCC, Illinois Wesleyan University, Bradley University or the University of Illinois. The criteria for the scholarship awards is based on the academic achievement and extracurricular or community service records of the applicants. Awards range from $1,000 for IVCC attendees to $2,000 for students attending Illinois Wesleyan, Bradley University or the University of Illinois. Multiple awards will be made.

Putnam County Science and Engineering Scholarship The scholarship is available to PCHS graduates attending or planning to attend IVCC, Bradley University or the University of Illinois. The principle criteria is based on the applicant’s academic and extracurricular/community service records — especially as they relate to mathematics, science and engineering. Recipients may receive awards of as much as $1,000 to attend IVCC or $4,000 to attend Bradley University or the University of Illinois.

Hubert J. “H.J.” Mennie Memorial Scholarship Made possible by the Mennie family and the Mennie Machine Company in memory of Hubert Mennie, a leading Putnam County and Illinois Valley businessman, the scholarship is awarded to a PCHS graduate pursuing an industrial technology career by attending IVCC or a comparable two-year

Briefs Basic computer user class planned GRANVILLE — The Granvllle Public Library Branch will host a basic computer user class at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 9. If you need help learning how to do basic computer skills, this class will help with one-on-one attention. To register for this class, call 815-339-6869 as seating is limited. This class is free and open to the public.

institution of higher learning. The award of $2,000 will be based on the applicant’s record of academic achievement and extracurricular/community service efforts.

ships will be awarded to PCHS graduates with special strengths in the areas of academics, extracurricular activities, leadership and community involvement.

Anne Cioni Memorial Teachers Scholarship

Mike Anders Language Scholarship

Created by the legacy of Anne Cioni whose teaching career spanned more than 50 years, this scholarship award of $2,000 will be made to a PCHS graduate who is pursuing or plans to pursue a teaching career. Special emphasis may be given to an applicant already committed to a teacher education program at an institution of higher learning.

Eric Ciucci Putnam County Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship award of $1,000 made in memory of language teacher Mike Anders will be given to a PCHS graduate pursuing a liberal arts and sciences degree at an institution of higher learning. The award is based in equal parts on the applicant’s record of academic achievement, community service and extracurricular achievement. Extra consideration will be given to an applicant with either a major or minor in a foreign language.

Eloise Howland Memorial Scholarship

Offered in memory of Eric Ciucci of Hennepin. Ciucci was well known for his work in starting and coaching the PCHS girl’s golf team in addition to his professional excellence as a banker and officer with the North Central Bank. Four $500 scholar-

Given in memory of Eloise Howland, a wellknown local restaurateur, this award of approximately $300 will be provided to a PCHS graduate residing in Hennepin Township and is based solely on the applicant’s grade point average.

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the Consolidated Election to be held on Tuesday, the 4th of April, 2017, the following proposition will be submitted to the voters of the Princeton Elementary School District No. 115, Bureau and Putnam Counties and State of Illinois. PROPOSITION

PRINCETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 115 PROPOSITION TO INCREASE MAXIMUM RATE FOR EDUCATION FUND Shall the maximum rate for the education fund of Princeton Elementary School District No. 115, Bureau and Putnam Counties, Illinois, be increased to 2.1% of the full, fair cash value of all taxable property of said District as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue of Illinois for such purposes for Tax Levy year 2017 (to be extended in 2018) and each year thereafter instead of 1.4%, the maximum rate otherwise applicable to the taxes to be extended? Exhibit A (a) The approximate amount of taxes extendible for educational purposes under the maximum rate now in force in said School District, using 2015 assessed EAV figures, is the sum of $3,300,427.76. (b) The approximate amount of taxes extendible for educational purposes under the proposed increased rate is the sum of $4,950,641.64. (c) The total dollar amount of the most recently approved annual budget of said School District is the sum of $8,603,595; the total dollar amount of said annual budget, if increased by the amount of additional tax which may be levied if the proposition is approved, is the sum of $10,253,808.88; the percentage of increase in the total dollar amount of the most recently approved annual budget of said School District, if such total dollar amount were increased by the amount of additional tax which may be levied if the proposition is approved, is 19.18 percent. (d) The percentage of increase between the maximum rate at which such taxes for educational purposes may be levied if the proposition is approved and the annual rate at which such taxes for educational purposes is currently levied is 50 percent.

YES NO

The polls at the election will be open at 6:00 o'clock A.M. and will continue to be open until 7:00 o'clock P.M. of that day.

Dated ofof March, Datedthis this7th day day April, 2017.

Daniel S. Kuhn, County Clerk The County of Putnam and State of Illinois

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General Terms and Policies The Putnam County Record reserves the right to classify correctly, edit, reject or cancel any advertisement at any time in accordance with its policy. All ads must be checked for errors by the advertiser, on the first day of publication. We will be responsible for the first incorrect insertion, and its liabilities shall be limited to the price on one insertion. CLASSIFIED LINE AD & LEGAL DEADLINES: • Wednesday Paper deadline Thursday before by 12pm We Accept Call 815-875-4461 classified@bcrnews.com

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450 • Under $1000 Printing press, 2 color stations, extra platins, mount on stand, $200. Call 630-443-4086 Small desk, $30; Lane cedar chest, dark wood, $150 firm; Sunrise electric medical bed, works, $200. 815-224-2931 ************ HAVE SOMETHING TO SELL? Put your ad in for FREE Items $1,000 or less can run FREE for 1 time. Limit of 5 lines. Up to 3 items with price and price totaling under $1,000. 1 ad per household per week. No commercial ads, firearms or animal sales. E-mail information to: classified@ bcrnews.com (include your name, address & phone number) No Phone Calls!

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********** THE CLASSIFIED Advertising Department of the Putnam County Record Does not have the opportunity to fully investigate the credibility of each advertiser appearing within these columns. If an offer sounds “too good to be true” it probably is. Proceed with caution if you are asked to send money or to give a credit card number. Proceed with caution in calling 900 phone numbers. All phone numbers prefixed by”900” are charged to the CALLER. Charges may be assessed on a “per minute” basis rather than a “per call” basis. The Putnam County Record Classifieds makes every effort to qualify these charges for the reader. If you have a concern about an advertiser, please contact: Better Business Bureau 330 North Wabash Chicago, IL 60611 312 832-0500

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**************** PUBLISHER'S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call, HUD tollfree at 800 669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 800 927-9275

856 • Apartment Rentals MAGNOLIA 2 bedroom. Fridge & stove furnished. Call 815-303-7004

999 • Legal Notices ANNUAL TOWN MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN To the legal voters, residents of the Town of Hennepin In the County of Putnam and State of Illinois, that the Annual Town Meeting of said Town will take place on Tuesday, April 11th, 2017 Being the second Tuesday of said month at the hour of 6 o’clock p.m. at The Hennepin Town Hall For the transaction of the miscellaneous business of the said town; and after a Moderator having been elected, will proceed to hear and consider reports of officers,

999 • Legal Notices

and decide on such measures as may, in pursuance of law, come before the meeting; and especially to consider and decide the following: Fund Transfer Donations Dated March 13, 2017 Hennepin Township Clerk: Published in the Putnam County Record Mar. 8, 2017

A Minor. ) 2017-JD-004 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN to Donald Coan father of Kyle M. Johnson, and to all whom it may concern, that on January 9, 2017, a petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act of 1987, by Putnam County State’s Attorney, Christina (Judd) Mennie, in the Circuit Court of Putnam County, entitled “In the Interest of Kyle M. Johnson, a Minor”, and that in the upstairs courtroom at the Putnam County Courthouse on the 6th day of April, 2017 at the hour of 3:15 o’clock, p.m. or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, an adjudicatory hearing will be held upon the petition to have the child declared to be a ward of the court under that act. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TAKE FROM YOU THE CUSTODY AND GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MINOR. Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the petition, the allegations of the petition may stand as against you and each of you and an order or judgment entered. Dated: 01/10/2017 /s/Cathy J. Oliveri Putnam County Circuit Clerk Published in the Putnam County Record Feb. 22, Mar. 1 and 8, 2017.

DATE Notice is given of the death of BONNIE J. KASTL on January 28, 2017 and that Letters of Office were ordered to be issued on February 16, 2017 to GLORIA JEAN SHAFER, 8268 IL HIGHWAY 26, Hennepin, IL 61327 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 Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Putnam County Courthouse, Hennepin, Illinois, or with the Executor, 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 her attorney of record, and file with the Court proof of mailing or delivery of said copies. Dated this 16th day of February, 2017. Robert M. McBride Attorney at Law 1412 Third Street, PO Box 269 Henry, Illinois 61537 (309) 364-2423 Published in the Putnam County Record Feb. 22, Mar. 1 and 8, 2017.

addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Relaxstation, located at 11539 Timberline Drive, Granville, Illinois. Dated this 14th day of February, 2017. /s/Daniel S. Kuhn County Clerk Published in the Putnam County Record Feb. 22, Mar. 1 and 8, 2017.

period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representatives and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. NANCY, J. MEKLEY and JODY R. MEKLEY as Co-Executors of the Harry R. Mekley Estate Curtis J. Ford NASH NASH BEAN & FORD, LLP Attorneys for Representatives 445 US Hwy. 6 East P.O. Box 63 Geneseo, IL 61254 Phone: 309/944-2188 Published in the Putnam County Record Feb. 22, Mar. 1 and 8, 2017.

Board for the fiscal year 2017/2018 will be the second Wednesday of every month commencing at 7:00 o’clock p.m. at the Hennepin Town Hall. One exception is the April meeting which will be April 19th 2017 April 19th May 10th June 14th July 12th August 9th September 13th October 11th November 8th December 13th 2018 January 10th February 14th March 14th Hennepin Township Clerk Daniel J. DeMattia Published in the Putnam County Record Mar. 8, 2017.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF PUTNAM STATE OF ILLINOIS JUVENILE DIVISION IN THE INTEREST OF) TOBE A. LOHMAN, ) a minor ) Case No. 2017-JD-02 2017-JD-03 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Joseph R. Lohman and To all Whom It May Concern: Take notice that on February 3, 2017; a petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 by Christina (Judd) Mennie, State’s Attorney of Putnam County, Illinois, in the Circuit Court of Putnam County entitled; In the Interest of Tobe A. Lohman, A Minor, and that in the courtroom located on the second floor of the Putnam County Courthouse, 120 N. Fourth Street, Hennepin, Illinois, on March 23, 2017, at 3:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, an adjudicatory hearing will be held upon the petition to have the child declared to be a ward of the court under that Act. The Court has authority in this proceeding to take from you the custody and guardianship of the minor. Now unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the petition, the allegations of the petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order or judgment entered. DATED: 2/27/17 /s/Carly R. Neubaum Putnam County Circuit Clerk Deputy Published in the Putnam County Record March 8, 15 and 22, 2017. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF PUTNAM STATE OF ILLINOIS In the Interest of ) JOHNSON, Kyle M., )

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) BONNIE J. KASTL, ) Deceased. ) 2017-P-6 NOTICE OF CLAIM

NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on February 14, 2017, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Putnam County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post office

NOTICE

Magnolia Cemetery Spring Clean Up MARCH 15th Spring clean up of the Magnolia Cemetery begins March 15th. All Christmas and winter decorations are to be removed. Items to be saved should be removed before this time. Any items remaining are assumed not wanted and will be disposed of by the grounds keeper. Magnolia Cemetery Association Board Published in the Putnam County Record Mar. 8, 2017.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) HARRY R. MEKLEY, ) DECEASED. ) IN PROBATE DOCKET NO. 2017-P-5 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of HARRY R. MEKLEY, Putnam County, Illinois. Letters Testamentary were issued on February 9, 2017, to NANCY J. MEKLEY of 5279 E. 1150th St., McNabb, Illinois 61335 and JODY R. MEKLEY of P.O. Box 193, McNabb, Illinois, as Independent Executors, whose attorney is Curtis J. of Nash, Nash, Bean & Ford, LLP, 445 U.S. Hwy. 6 East, P.O. Box 63, Geneseo, IL 61254. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk’s office, Putnam County Court House, Hennepin, Illinois, 61327 or with the representatives or both, on or before the 28th day of August, 2017, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed within that

IN THE CIRCUIT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS PUTNAM COUNTY Juarez, Jennifer ) Plaintiff ) vs ) Juarez, Jose ) Defendant ) Case No. 2017-D-2 NOTICE OF HEARING To: Juarez, Jose Address Unknown KINDLY TAKE NOTICE that we will appear before the presiding Judge of said court at the Putnam County Courthouse on the 23rd day of March, 2017 at the hour of 11:00 a.m. and will thereupon call up for hearing petition for dissolution at which time and place you may appear, if you see fit. By: Jennifer Juarez Published in the Putnam County Record Mar. 1, 8 and 15, 2017. HENNEPIN TOWNSHIP Notice is hereby given that meeting dates for the Hennepin Township

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STARTING TIME 8:30 A.M. WITH SMALL ITEMS & OLDER MACHINERY - 9:30 A.M. REGULAR SALE TRACTORS, SKID LOADERS, LOADERS & CONSTRUCTION 1969 JD 4020 WF DIESEL AC 6080 CANOPY TOP JD 4020 DIESEL PS AC 200 TRACTOR W/ CAB JD 4020 WF PS GAS AC 7040 W/ DUALS, CAB, HEAT, AND AIR JD 4020 WF GAS CASE-IH 5250 W/ CAB JD 4020 W/ LOADER DIESEL CASE-IH 7140 MAGNUM W/ FWA JD 4320 WF W/ CAB CASE 4690 4WD, 3PT, PTO, AND DUALS JD 4620 W/ CAB DIESEL 1992 CASE-IH 5120 DIESEL, 1 OWNER, JD 4430 W/ CAB DIESEL NO CAB, DUAL PTO, 3 PT JD 4440 W/ CAB AND LOADER IH 3788 2+2 3PT PTO JD 4630 W/ CAB AND LOADER SHARP IH 966 WF DIESEL JD 4850 PS 2WD IH 2350 W/ LOADER JD 5520 MWFD IH 806 WF DIESEL JD 6400 W/ LOADER NEW OVERHAUL IH 756 WF DIESEL JD 8640 CUMMINS REPOWER NICE IH 574 W/ LOADER GAS 1979 JD 4840 (20.8X38 TIRES & HUBS) IH 284 GAS 3PT NO DUALS 3 REMOTES INTERNATIONAL 856 NEW INJECTION 1962 JD 4010 GAS, COMPLETELY PUMP, INJECTORS, RADIATOR, AND RESTORED, NEW PAINT, TIRES, DUAL WIRING HYD REMOTES JD 3010 WF DIESEL 2008 ZETOR 10741 DIESEL, CAB, JD 3010 NF GAS QUICKTACH LOADER, HEAT, AIR, DUAL JD 4020 WF DIESEL PTO, 3PT, VERY NICE JD 4020 WF DIESEL COMPACT TRACTORS AC 5020 W/ 1700 HOURS, CASE-IH DX21 , CAT MT 265 CHALLENGER MFWD W/ LOADER, JD 650 W/ MOWER, JD 850 W/ MOWER, JD 2210 W/ MOWER AND LOADER, JD 2305, JD 4100, JD 4200 W/ LOADER, KUBOTA B1750 , KUBOTA BX1800 MFWD, LOADER, AND DECK, KUBOTA BX 2230 MFWD, LOADER, AND DECK, KUBOTA BX 2370 MFWD, AND DECK, KUBOTA BX 2370 , KUBOTA B1550 MFWD, NH TZ24DA W/ DECK CONSTRUCTION AC FIAT ALLIS 545 LOADER BUCKET AND BOOM, 2004 BOBCAT MINI EXCAVATOR, 1987 CASE 850C BULLDOZER W/ 6 WAY BLADE, CAT H908 CRAWLER LOADER, CHAMPION 720 ROADGRADER, CLARK C500 FORKLIFT, , CONDOR BOOMLIFT, FARM HAND ENDLOADER1999 NH 860 TELEHANDLER, MF WORKING BULL GAS TRACTOR FORKLIFTS AND SKID STEERLOADERS 2013 BOBCAT S650 TIRE MACHINE CAB W/ AIR 2 SPEED LOADED, 2014 BOBCAT S530 TIRE MACHINE OPEN ROPS , 2006 BOBCAT CT190 RUBBER TRACK MACHINE CAB W/ AIR LOADED, CASE 1840 SKIDLOADER, CASE 1840 SKIDLOADER, CASE 1737 SKIDLOADER, CLARK FORKLIFT, JD 240 SKIDLOADER DIESEL, JD 480B FORKLIFT, TOYOTA LP FORKLIFT, WHITE FORKLIFT ATTACHMENTS SEVERAL NEW 5-6’ BUCKETS, POST HOLE DIGGER, 60” SKIDSTEER BUCKET, (2) NEW 66” SKIDSTEER BUCKETS, BACKHOE BUCKET, 4 SECTION HARROW W/ CART, LOW POST HOLE DIGGER, 8’ BUHLER 3PT HYD BLADE, DUAL 3150 LOADER, JD 145 LOADER, NEW RHINO HD84 GRADING SCRAPER, TOMAHAWK GRAPPLE BUCKET, NEW TOMAHAWK PALLET FORKS, (2) TOMAHAWK BUCKETS, VAUGHN LOADER, (3) 8’ SNOWPUSHER SKIDSTEER MOUNT, 10’ SNOWPUSHER SKIDSTEER MOUNT

CORNHEADS AND PLATFORMS CASE-IH 1083 CORNHEAD, CASE-IH 1083 CORNHEAD, CASE-IH 3020 PLATFORM, JD 444 CORN HEAD, JD 930F PLATFORM TILLAGE EQUIPMENT AND SOIL SAVERS 4300 AMMONIA BAR W/ HINIKER MONITOR, CASE-IH 6000 CONSERV-TIL, DMI TIGER II CHISEL, DM 730B, GLENCO 11 SHANK CHISEL, JD 875 CULTIVATOR , KEWANEE 12 SHANK DISK CHISEL, M&W 1700 EARTHMASTER, SALFORD 9711 11 SHANK 3 BAR HARROW W/ ROLLING BASKET FIELD CULTIVATORS, FINISHERS, & FERTILIZER EQUIPMENT CASE IH 4800 24’ FIELD CULTIVATOR, CASE IH NPX 5300 NH3 APPLICATOR (19 MOLE KNIFES, 47.5’, TWIN COOLERS) , DELTA 32’ CHAINLINK HARROW W/ HYD FOLD NEW, INT 25’ FIELD CULTIVATOR, JD 960 FIELD CULTIVATOR 26.5’ 5 BAR SPIKE TOOTHED HARROW 6” SPACING, JD 845 8RW FOLDING CULTIVATOR, KRAUSE 32’ FIELD CULTIVATOR W/ 3 BAR HARROW, (2) RAVEN NH3 COOLERS AND CONTROLS

DISKS AA 3PT COMPACT DISK, IH 490 24’ DISK, IH 490 DISK, IH 490 28’ DISK, INTERNATIONAL 237 PLANTERS AND DRILLS 13’ DISK, JD 630 DISK W/ HARROW, KEWANEE 1020 DISK, OLIVER ROCKFLEX DISK, WHITE CASE-IH 20’ DRILL 3PT, CASE-IH 9400 DRILL NO TILL W/ PLANTER UNITS & 371 24’ 9” SPACINGS ROCK FLEX MONITOR, INTERNATIONAL 10’ GRAIN DRILL, KINZE 2000 12RN FOLDING PLANTER, 2002 KINZE 3600 PLANTER 16RW TWINLINE , 1997 JD 1760 PLANTER GRAIN HANDLING WAGONS 12RN VACUUM, LIQ FERT, JD 7000 4RW PLANTER, JD 7000 6RN PLANTER, JD BIG BOX GRAVITY FLOW WAGON, BRENT 877 GRAIN CART W/ TARP (NICE), DMI CENTER 7000 438 PLANTER W/ FERT BOXES, JD ERS DUMP WAGON, DMI WAGON GEAR AND HAYRACK, (2) DMI 400 WAGONS 300BU, (2) DMI CENTER DUMP WAGONS, (2) KILLSBROS CENTER DUMP WAGONS, 2014 KORY GATORS, 4 WHEELERS. AND RECREATION 550 WAGON, KORY 300BU GRAVITY WAGON, PARKER 400BU WAGON, PARKER 350BU BUSHHOG 4X4 UTV, CUB CADET 4WD DIESEL W/ HYD DUMP, HUSTLER 6X6 GRAVITY FLOW WAGON, WESTENDORF WAGON UTILITY, JD 620I GATOR 4WD, 2009 JD 620I GATOR 4WD, JD 825A GATOR, JD 825A GATOR, JD 850D GATOR 4WD POWER DUMP, JD 855D GATOR, JD CE AUGERS AND DRYERS GATOR, JD CX GATOR, JD 4X2 GATOR, JD 6X4 GATOR HYD DUMP, JD GATOR, 34’X10” TRUCK AUGER PTO DRIVE, GSI-AIRSTREAM MODEL 2318 STACKED DRYER , YAMAHA 4 WHEELER BRANDT 10”X70’ SWINGAWAY AUGER, FARM KING 846 8”X61’ AUGER, NEW FARM KING Y1070 10”X80’ AUGER, HUTCHINSON 10”X72’ AUGER, SNOWCO GRAIN CLEANER, 24’ HAY EQUIPMENT STIRATOR, 27’ STIRATOR, 36’ STIRATOR, DMC DRYING SYSTEM 36’, SUKUP STIRRATOR CASE 721 20’ WINDROWER, FOX 3000 CHOPPER 3RN, (2) GEHL 970 FORAGE FOR 36’ BIN (4 SCREW), WAGONS, GEHL 970 SILAGE WAGON TANDEM AXLE, HESSTON 956A ROUND BALER, IH 600 SILAGE BLOWER, (2) JD 38 SICKLE MOWERS, JD 14T SQUARE TRUCKS AND TRAILERS BALER, JD 566 ROUND BALER, JD 535 ROUND BALER (400 BALES ON NEW 1994 INTERNATIONAL 9400 TANDOM GRAIN TRUCK 18’ GRAIN BOX CUMMINS N14 (10 BELTS), 2015 KRONE DISC MOWER, NH 855 ROUND BALER, NH 273 SQUARE SPEED), 1997 WILSON MUVALL 50’ DOUBLE DROP W/ HYD TAIL, 2005 HOOPER FLATBED BALER, NH MOWER CONDITIONER, NH 116 MOWER CONDITIONER, NH BR780 TRAILER 20’ FLATBED 2’ BEAVER TAIL W/ RAMPS (2) 7000LBS AXLES, INTERNATIONAL BALER, NI HAY TEDDER 4 BASKET, NI HAY CRIMPER, VERMEER 605D BALER, 1724 SCISSOR TRUCK, 1976 FORD LT8000 DUMP TRUCK, 2002 FRIEGHTLINER, 2006XL WINDPOWER ROTARY HOE, NEW HAYRACK BEDS, 7 BALE ROUND BALE 80 HDG NON GROUND BEARING DETACHABLE TRAILER W/ PONY MOTOR 11’6 DECK ON MOVER, (3) HAY RACKS, NEW HAYRACK BACK CHEATER NECK TRIPLE AXLE 24’ WELL GOOD TIRES, 1978 CHEVY C60 BUCKET TRUCK , 2007 FORD F350 DIESEL FLATBED, FORD F350 DIESEL FLATBED, 2000 FORD RAKES F450 CREW CAB, 4X4, NICE, JD PLANTER TRAILER, JD 28’ PLANTER TRAILER, BIG TEX NH HAYRAKE, JD 640 HAYRAKE (2 WHEEL), JD 640 HAYRAKE (3 WHEEL), (2) JD 28’ GOOSENECK TRAILER, NEW LOADTRAIL SKIDSTEER TRAILER, GREAT DANE 48’ FLAT SIDE DELIVERY RAKES, NI 5 WHEEL RAKE, VERMEER TWIN RAKE TRAILER, TOW MASTER TRAILER, 2000 35 TON SPECIAL XL LOWBOY TRAILER W/ RAMPS , TRAILCO 26’ ALUMINUM DUMP TRAILER NEW WAY SUSPENSION ROTARY CUTTERS FRONTIER 15’ FINISH MOWER, HOWSE 6’ ROTARY CUTTER, (2) IH STALK SHREDDERS, JD 3PT ROTARY CUTTER, JD MX7 ROTARY MOWER, JD 5’ SPRAYERS ROTARY MOWER, WOODS DS 96 3PT MOWER, WOODS 15’ BATWING, WOODS BESTWAY 1200 GAL 60’ BOOM ELECTRIC CONTROLS, BESTWAY 1000 GAL 60’ BOOM C114 8’ FLAIL MOWER, WOODS 1260 BATWING, WOODS RN59 3PT MOWER, RAVEN 440 CONTROLER W/ FOAMER, PROGRESSIVE 4250 SPRAYER 1000 G 60’ BOOM, WOODS 15’ BATWING PROGRESSIVE SIDE DRESS APPLICATOR, RED BALL 570 SPRAYER 80’ BOOM ELECTRIC CONTROLS, 2001 ROGATOR 1254 LIGHT BAR, 1200G SS TANK, 3645 HOURS, 1996 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS ROGATOR 544 W/ 4366 (2) 100G LP TANKS, 2500 GAL HORIZONTAL DOUBLE WALL FUEL TANK, (2) 500G DOUBLE SIDED FUEL TANK W/ PUMP, LARGE AMOUNTS OF TIRES AND RIMS, LARGE SELECTION OF TRACTOR FRONT AND WHEEL WEIGHTS, MISC DUALS AND DUAL HUBS, MISC FUEL PUMPS AND TANKS, CLAMP ON DUALS, 40’ SHIPPING CONTAINER, WINPOWER 25K PTO 540 GENERATOR

Saturday, March 18, 2017

STARTING TIME 8:30 A.M. Machinery not sold Friday & Hayrack Items)

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS (2) ALUM TOOL BOXES, EARTHQUAKE GARDEN TILLER, TROYBUILT ELECTRIC START TILLER, TORO 1200 SPRAYER W/ BOOM, SHOP EQUIPMENT, WELDING EQUIPMENT, ASSORTED NUSURY STOCK, LARGE SELECTION OF LUMBER AND BUILDING MATERIALS, SEVERAL HAYRACKS OF TOOLS, PARTS, STEEL GATES & POSTS, WOOD POSTS, FENCE PANELS, CORIGATED OLD METAL BARN ROOFING, LANDSCAPE ROCKS AND BOULDERS, LINCOLN PORTABLE WELDER, GOODALL STARTALL 708, YANMAR 3” PUMP NEVER USED, EZ RIDER GOCART

ANTIQUES AC 3BTM SNAP COUPLER PLOW, AC WD45 RUNNING ENGINE, AC B TRACTOR , AC WD (NICE), CASE OLD ABE EAGLE STATUE, DAVID BRADLEY PUMP JACK, 1949 FARMALL MD TRACTOR, IH 314 #8 PAINTED PLOW, JD MT NF GAS TRACTOR, JD RW DISK, MM UB TRACTOR, MM G900, OLIVER 77 TRACTOR, ANTIQUE HORSE BUGGY, STEEL WHEEL WHEELBARROW, STEEL WIRE BASKET CART, HORSE DRAWN SICKLE MOWER, STEEL WHEEL HARROW, STEEL WHEELED PLOWS, 1 BOTTOM PLOW, BIPLANE FRAME W/ LANDING GEAR, (2) WOOD BARGE BOXES

TRAILERS HAULIN 16’ COVERED TRAILER, NEW LOADTRAIL 12’ SA TRAILER W/ GATE, NEW LOADTRAIL 10’ SA TRAILER W/ GATE, MAXWELL 18’ TA TRAILER W/ RAMPS, TRACTORHOUSE 8’ TRAILER W/ GATE, TRAILERMAN 10’ SA TRAILER W/ GATE, SMALL UTILITY TRAILER, LAWN AND GARDEN TRAILER, TOW MOTOR TRAILER

ATTACHMENTS AGRITECH 3PT 50” TILLER, BEVCO 3PT 42” TILLER, BROYHILL SPRAYER, MTD 8HP CHIPPER, JD 40 LOADER, JD 46 SNOWBLOWER, JD 42 SNOWBLOWER, JD 47 SNOWBLOWER, JD 54 FRONT BLADE, JD 272 6’ 3PT FINISH MOWER, JD 261 60” 3PT FINISH MOWER, STIHL FS74 WEEDEATER, SNAPPER 19 SNOW THROWER, SIMPLICITY SNOW BLOWER, YARDMAN YARDVAC, WOODS T420 3PT TLLER, 150 GAL SPRAYER 24’ BOOM

VEHICLES 1994 CHEVY 1500, 2002 CHEVY VAN, 2000 CHEVY MONTE CARLO, 2006 CHRYSLER MINI VAN, 2006 DODGE MAGNUM- DARK BLUE, FORD F150 W/ TOPPER, 1968 FORD 850 CABOVER PUMPER/TANKER FIRE TRUCK (17000 MILES), 1997 GMC C3500 FLATBED, 2001 PONTIAC SUNFIRE NEW AND USED PRESSURE WASHERS, AIR COMPRESSORS, AND GENERATORS MI-T-M GAS POWERED 3000-4000 PSI PRESSURE WASHER, MI-T-M GAS POWERED 6000W GENERATORS, MI-T-M GAS POWERED 3600W GENERATOR, MI-T-M PORTABLE AIR COMPRESSORS, MI-T-M 135K SPACE HEATER, MI-T-M 190K SPACE HEATER

FARM SALE

NEW HOLLAND 9684- 1000 PTO- 4901 HOURS- 480/80R42- 4 HYDRAULICSAG LEADER PARADYME- AUTOSTEER READY, CASE-IH MXM 190 MFWDDUAL PTO- 3PT- 4 HYDAULICS- 4725 HOURS- , INTERNATIONAL 826 HYDROGERMAN DIESEL- 3PT, BRENT 620 GRAIN CART, JD 7000 PLANTER- 8RW W/ MONITOR , CART FOR PLANTER, MAYRATH 6”X62’ AUGER, GLENCOE 9 SHANK SOIL SAVER, JD 1560 GRAIN DRILL NO TILL, BLU/JET 13 KNIFE 30” NH3 PULL TYPE APPLICATOR W/ MONITOR, CASE- IH 1630 8 ROW 30” CULTIVATOR, NH HAYRAKE, SITRESE 10 WHEEL V-RAKE, 16031 TERRAGATOR W/ DRYBOX, AG LEADER MONITOR, LITEBAR, CUMMINS 555, 8’ SNOWBLOWER, ADAMS 30’ BELT CONVEYOR, 10” DRIVE OVER PIT EXPRESS HOPPER- HYDRAULIC DRIVEN, BUSH HOG 2615 LEGEND MOWER, BRILLION 9’ SURESTART SEEDER, DUAL WHEEL UTILITY TRAILER, (3) 1500 GAL CONE TANKS, DIRT MOVER- HYDRAULIC, BIG TEX 70DM CAR TRAILER, 2015 CROSS ENCOLSED TRAILER

LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT, SHREDDERS, AND SPREADERS PORTABLE LIVESTOCK CHUTE, HOG SCALE, (3) CHORE TIME FANS, 8 TON BULK BIN W/ LADDER, GRAINOVATOR, #20 GRAINOVATOR, ARTSWAY 4 TON GRINDER MIXER, BEARCAT GRINDER MIXER, BIG AUGGIE MIXER FEEDER WAGON, BURR MILL GRINDER, NI 3618 SPREADER, NI 3626 SPREADER, NI 352 SPREADER, MILLCREEK SPREADER, RINK 14’ HOGCART, HOG FEEDERS AND WATERERS, BULK BINS, LARGE ASSORTMENT OF GATES

LAWN AND GARDEN AGCO ALLIS 516 HYDRO ( 44” DECK), 1967 AC B110 W/ SICKLE MOWER, SNOW BLOWER, ROTO TILLER, SNOW BLADE, AND MOWER DECK, CUB CADET RZT-S ZERO TURN 46” DECK, CUB CADET ZTURN 42” DECK, CUB CADET LGTX 1054 (54” DECK), CUB CADET LT1050 , CUB CADET GT 2544 (54” DECK), CUB CADET GT 2542 (42” DECK), CUB CADET 2166, CUB CADET 3185 (54” DECK), DIXON ZTR, FERRIS 1000 ZERO TURN, GRAVELY PROMASTER ZERO TURN (60” DECK), HONDA RT5000 AWS 4WD W/ DECK, JD 110 (38” DECK), JD 135 (42” DECK), JD 1435 DIESEL (60” DECK), JD 1600 WAM , JD 160 (38” DECK), JD 165 W/ BAGGER, JD 210 (46” DECK), JD 212 , JD 214 W/ BLADE, JD 300 W/ DECK, JD 312 (48” DECK), JD 314 W/ DECK AND BLADE, JD 316 W/ DECK AND TILLER, JD 318 (48” DECK), JD 318 (46” DECK), JD 318 (46” DECK), JD 320 (48” DECK), JD 320 W/ DECK AND BLADE, JD 325 (48” DECK), JD 325 (48” DECK), JD 325 (48” DECK AND 48” BLADE), JD 345 (48” DECK AND BAGGER), JD 345 (48” DECK), JD 345 (54” DECK), JD 345 (54” DECK), JD 400 (60” DECK), JD 400 (60” DECK), JD 420 , JD 425, JD 425, JD 425 AWS, JD 425 AWS, JD 425 AWS 3PT W/ DECK, JD 425 (54” DECK), JD 445 (54” DECK), JD 445 (60” DECK), JD 445 (54” DECK), JD 455 AWS (60” DECK), JD 455 , JD 485 (62” DECK), JD 737 Z-TURN, JD F525 FRONT MOUNT, JD F620 ZTRAK (54” DECK), JD GT 235 (48” DECK), JD GT 275 (48” DECK), JD GX 345 (54” DECK), JD L111 (42” DECK), JD LA105 (42” DECK), JD LA115 (42” DECK), JD LA125 (42” DECK), JD LA175 (54 “ DECK), JD LT133 (38” DECK), JD LT133 (38” DECK), JD LT 155 (38” DECK), JD LT 155 (38” DECK), JD LT 160 (42” DECK), JD LT 166 (42” DECK), JD LT 166 (46” DECK), JD LX 172, JD LX 173, JD LX 176 (48” DECK), JD LX 255 (42” DECK), JD 279 (48” DECK), JD SABRE (38” DECK), JD STX 30 (30” DECK), JD STX 38 (38” DECK), JD STX 38 (38” DECK), JD STX 38 (38” DECK), JD STX 46 (46” DECK), JD SX 75 REAR ENGINE RIDER, JD SX95 REAR ENGINE RIDER W/ BAGGER, JD X300 (42” DECK), JD X300 (48” DECK), JD X300 (42” DECK), JD X310 (42” DECK), JD X320 (48” DECK), JD X360 (48” DECK), JD X495, JD X500 (48” DECK), JD X720 (54” DECK), JD X730 W/ DECK, JD X730 W/ DECK, JD Z225 ZERO TURN, JD Z820A ZERO TURN (60” DECK), JD 300 (38” DECK), JD 111 (38” DECK), SIMPLICITY 12.5HP (38” DECK), SIMPLICITY 17GTH W/ BLADE, SIMPLICITY BROADMOOR (44” DECK), SIMPLICITY PRESTIGE (54” DECK), SIMPLICITY REGENT (38”DECK), SIMPLICITY SOVERIGN (48” DECK), SIMPLICITY LEGACY (60” DECK), SIMPLICITY BROADMOOR (50” DECK), SIMPLICITY BROADMOOR (44” DECK), SIMPLICITY BROADMOOR (44” DECK), SIMPLICITY REGENT (38”DECK), SIMPLICITY REGENT (38”DECK), SIMPLICITY REGENT (38”DECK), SIMPLICITY 3110 ES REAR ENGINE RIDER (30” DECK), SIMPLICITY CORONET REAR ENGINE RIDER (34” DECK), SIMPLICITY LTH (38” DECK), SIMPLICITY 6216 (48” DECK), SNAPPER LT1000 (46” DECK), TORO ZERO TURN TIMECUTTER ZX (52” DECK), TORO ZERO TURN TIMECUTTER MX 5060 (50” DECK), TORO ZERO TURN TIMECUTTER MX5050 (50” DECK)

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All items subject to prior sale - nothing will be sold two days prior to sale. Consignments are welcome any time, but will be closed after the lot is full or at 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 14th, whichever comes ﬁrst. Anderson Enterprises & Equipment LLC 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 March 31, 2017. ALL ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED BY April 29th. CALL OUR LOCAL BEST WESTERN ANNAWAN FOR ROOM RESERVATIONS. SPECIAL SALE RATE - (309) 935-6565.

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Nick Fascetta, The Auto Inspector, surprised Jase with his own Jeep during the eighth annual Black & White Ball on Feb. 25.

Annual ball raises approximately $50,000 LASALLE — The eighth annual Black & White Ball was held Feb. 25 at Senica’s Oak Ridge in LaSalle and raised approximately $50,000 for Starved Rock Regional Center for Therapy and Child Development (SRRC). One hundred percent of the proceeds will remain local and help children by giving them the opportunity to live, learn and play to their maximum potential. Around 150 guests attended this popular annual event which included dinner, dancing, a complimentary martini bar sponsored by TCI Manufacturing, music by Michael J. Perkins and Tony Bianchi, photos by Annette Barr, a live auction presented by Matthew and Brian Bullock, raffles and an introduction of the 2017 Ambassador, Jase Jury, and his family. Jase created his own painting in front of a live audience at the ball with the help of local artist Jeremy Johnson. The painting was then sold during the live auction. Other highlights from the evening

included when Nick Fascetta, The Auto Inspector, surprised Jase with his own Jeep and the Singing Cupcake performed to celebrate SRRC’s 70th anniversary. “We are blown away by the generosity of our donors and commitment of our Black & White Ball Committee,” said Tracy Beattie, president and CEO of SRRC. “Thanks to everyone involved, we exceeded our goal and raised $10,000 more than last year. It is amazing to watch the event develop into one of SRRC’s largest fundraisers.” SRRC is a non-profit agency that serves more than 500 children per year. Services include speech, developmental and physical therapy to children throughout the Starved Rock area; a child care center for children with and without special needs in Ottawa; and toddler classes in Ottawa, Princeton and Peru. For more information, contact Tracy Beattie at 814-434-0857 or tracyb@ starvedrockcenter.org.

Bank donation funds scholarships Heartland Bank and Trust Co. retail managers Michele King of Peru (from left), Nick Nosalik of Oglesby and Brenda Trump of Princeton made their annual $2,500 donation recently to Illinois Valley Community College Foundation President O.J. Stoutner and IVCC President Jerry Corcoran. The gift funds five, $500 Heartland Bank Community Enhancement Scholarships for students pursuing careers in business, finance, education, nursing and technology. They must also demonstrate community involvement outside the classroom. “Heartland’s investment in IVCC provides opportunities for future professionals and future civic leaders,” said Corcoran. “They are a true community bank.”

Nominations wanted for 4-H award The Illinois 4-H Foundation welcomes nominations for the 2017 4-H Family Spirit Award. The Illinois 4-H Family Spirit Award recognizes a family with at least three generations and at least 15 different family members (including in-laws) that have either been 4-H members, leaders or volunteers with at least 100 cumulative years of 4-H membership or volunteerism represented within the family. Selection is based on the total number of family members with 4-H connections, the total number of years of 4-H involvement, the diversity of experi-

ences and recognitions earned by the 4-H members, and the collective impact that family members have made as advocates of their county and state 4-H programs. Online applications are available at: http://4hfoundation.illinois.edu/content/ family-spirit-award. Nominations are due May 1. For more information, call the University of Illinois Extension, Bureau-LaSalle-Marshall-Putnam Unit, at 815-875-2878. Extension offices are located in Princeton, Ottawa, Henry and in Oglesby on the IVCC campus.

HENNEPINMEGA FOOD MART $ 99 SAVINGS SALE! $ 99 7 1 (815) 925-7308 T-BONE BONELESS BLACK ANGUS

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STEAKS

GROCERY SPECIALS

Brawny Paper Towels

$ 99

6 Roll

Our Family White Albacore Tuna

4oz

Green Seedless Grapes, lb............................................$1.99 California Navel Oranges, 4lb Bag ................................$2.99 Open Acres Baby Carrots, lb........................................... .99¢ Yellow Sweet Onions, lb.................................................. .89¢

Our Family Cottage Cheese

$ 19

PRODUCE DELI

Eckrich Pre-Sliced Hard Salami, lb ...............................$3.99 Walnut Montery Jack Cheese, lb...................................$4.99 Eckrich Honey Roasted Turkey, lb.................................$5.99 Deli Fresh Mushroom Salad, lb .....................................$2.99

SM-PR495264-0308

$ 19

Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes or Corn Flake Cereal $ 99

12oz

Our Family Spring Water 24 Pack

Our Family Canned Mushrooms

22oz

C O Our Family U Ice Cream Pails P O Limit One With Coupon and $20 Order N Gallon

4/$

BAKERY

Chicago Style French Bread, Each ...............................$1.99 Fresh Baked Peach Pies, Each .....................................$4.99

Chi Chi Salsa, 16oz ..............................................................2/$3 Our Family Applesauce Cups, 6 Pack..................................2/$3 Our Family Salad Dressing, 16oz .........................................2/$3 Our Family Deluxe Mac and Cheese Dinners, 12oz........... $1.89 Our Family Sloppy Joe Sauce, 15oz ....................................4/$3 Our Family Canned and Stewed Tomatoes, 303.................. .59¢ Our Family Potato Chips, All ................................................2/$3 Our Family Canned Fruit, 303 ..............................................5/$5 Capri Sun Drinks, 10ct ....................................................... $2.99 Era Laundry Detergent, 50oz.............................................. $3.39 Assorted Gatorade, 32oz .....................................................5/$5 Dorito Chips, 10oz................................................................2/$5 Hidden Valley Dressings , 16oz ............................................2/$6 Large Size Jello Gelatine or Pudding, 6oz............................5/$6 Our Family Napkins, 250ct...................................................2/$4 Our Family Cooking Oil, 48oz...............................................2/$5 Clorox Bleach, 121oz ......................................................... $3.99

5oz

CHICKEN BREAST

$ 99

MEAT SPECIALS

Our Homemade Garlic Brats, lb ....................................$2.99 Black Angus Eye Of Round Roast, lb............................$3.99 Farmland Sliced Bacon, lb ..............................................2/$9 Frozen Whole Fryers, lb................................................... .99¢ Armour Thin Sliced Meat Tubs, 7oz ................................2/$6 Our Family Self Basting Turkeys, lb................................. .99¢ Seasoned Pork Fairburgers, lb......................................$3.99

FROZEN FOOD

Digiorno Pizzas, All........................................................2/$10 TGI Frozen Snacks, All ....................................................2/$6 Eggo Wafﬂes, 12ct ..........................................................2/$4 Hungry Man Dinners, Each .............................................2/$5

DAIRY

Yoplait Yogurts, 6oz......................................................... .59¢ Country Crock Margarine, 15oz ......................................2/$3 Simply Orange Juice, 59oz .............................................2/$7 Coffeemate Creamers, 32oz............................................2/$6

PUB SHOPPE

Coors Light Beer, 12pk Cans ........................................$7.99 Woodbridge Wines, 750ml ............................................$7.99

SEAFOOD SHOPPE

Alaskan Pollack Fillets, 10lb Box.................................$17.99 Our Family 31-40ct Cooked Shrimp, lb.........................$7.99