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Putnam County High School student Samuel Currie tries out Local 150’s popular heavy equipment simulator during the school’s recent third annual College and Career Night. Attendance at the event has steadily grown, and there were 27 careers represented, along with 30 colleges and four military branches. While the college side of the event has remained steady, there was a noticeable increase this year in the amount of careers the students and their families could learn about. See another photo on Page 7.

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A preview of contested races in the upcoming Primary Election BY DAVE COOK news@putnamcountyrecord.com HENNEPIN — The 2018 General Primary Election is scheduled for Tuesday, March 20, and Putnam County voters will have many decisions to make. The following are the contested races on both the Democratic and Republican ballots. Democrats have six candidates for governor to choose from. They are (in the order they appear on the ballot) J.B. Pritzker, Chris Kennedy, Daniel Biss, Bob Daiber, Tio Hardiman and Robert Marshall. Republicans will have to make their choice between incumbent Gov. Bruce Rauner and Jeanne Ives. The office of attorney general is another race where Democrats will have a larger candidate field. Candidates are former Gov. Pat Quinn, Renato Mariotti, Scott Drury, Nancy Rotering, Kwame Raoul, Jesse Ruiz, Sharon Fairley and Aaron Goldstein. The Republican candidates for attorney general are Erika Harold and Gary Grasso. The Democratic candidates for the 16th Congressional District are Neill Mohammad, Sara Dady, Beth Vercolio-Osmund and Amy “Murri” Briel. The 16th Congressional District Republican candidates are incumbent U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger and James T. “Jim” Marter. Democrats will have to decide between Angelique “Angie” Bodine, Christine Benson and Elizabeth

The uncontested elections during the March 20 General Primary Election for the Democratic ballot include: Secretary of State; Comptroller; Treasurer, State Senator for the 38th District; County Clerk and Recorder; County Treasurer; Sheriff; Regional Superintendent of Schools for LaSalle, Marshall and Putnam counties; members of the County Board; and Precinct Committeemen for Granville 2, Magnolia 2 and Hennepin 1. The uncontested elections during the March 20 General Primary Election for the Republican ballot include: Secretary of State; Comptroller; Treasurer; State Senator for the 38th District; Representative in the General Assembly for the 76th District; members of the County Board; and Precinct Committeemen for Granville 2, Granville 4 and Magnolia 2. Lindquist for State Central Committeewoman for the 16th Congressional District. For the State Central Committeeman for the 16th Congressional District, the choices for Democrats will be John M. Nelson, Tom P. Walsh and Arthur Bardsley. The Democratic candidates for state representative in the 76th District are Jill M. Bernal and Lance Yednock.

Polling places

According to the Putnam County website, early voting will be conducted at the office of the Putnam

County Clerk in the courthouse at 120 N. Fourth St. in Hennepin. Early voting began Feb. 8 and will continue through March 19 on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and also on Saturday, March 17, from 8:30 a.m. until noon. Any voter who is a valid registrant in Putnam County may vote during the early voting period after showing proper identification. However, any vote cast is final and may not be revoked. As a result, an early voter isn’t eligible to cast a vote on Election Day. The following is a list of the county’s polling places: Granville 1 will be at the Standard Fire Station; Granville 2 and 4 are at the American Legion Hall in Granville; Granville 3 is in the Mark Community Building; Magnolia 1 will be at the Magnolia Fire Station; Magnolia 2 is located at the McNabb Fire Station; Hennepin’s polling place will be located in the Park District Complex in Hennepin; and the Senachwine polling place will be in the Putnam Town Hall in Putnam. Locations are subject to change as necessity requires. Polls will open at 6 a.m. on March 20 and will remain open until 7 p.m.

Election Night results

Election night results can be found by visiting www.il.putnam. accessliberty.com/home.aspx. For more information, call the Putnam County Clerk’s Office at 815925-7129.

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Rotary Ag Night set for March 29 Event will feature farm broadcaster Max Armstrong BY DAVE COOK news@putnamcountyrecord.com

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GRANVILLE — Fans of longtime WGN farm broadcaster Max Armstrong will want to be sure to get their ticket for the PC Rotary’s upcoming Ag Night on March 29.

For more than 30 years, Armstrong was WGN’s voice for the ag industry and is now the host of the popular syndicated programs “Farm Progress America” and “Max Max Armstrong’s Midwest Armstrong Digest.” Through these programs, his voice and experience are broadcast daily from more than 100 radio stations across the Midwest. “It’s taken us five years to final-

ly be able to host Max, and we’re extremely proud to be able to announce this event,” Brenda Bickerman, Rotarian and event organizer, said. The evening will be hosted at Putnam County High School, and the doors will open at 6 p.m. for socialization until the dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased from any PC Rotarian. For more information, call Bickerman at 815-488-0609 or email bickerman70@gmail.com.

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Noncompliance might generate state fines Granville will need an $80,000 generator to satisfy IEPA rules

“It was more than a suggestion. This is the second time it’s been noted and have been told we have to get it. The next time, there will be a fine.” Tracie Haage Village secretary

BY DAVE COOK news@putnamcountyrecord.com GRANVILLE — After previous inspections of the village’s water treatment plant, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) has suggested Granville install a backup generator for its well. However, the suggestions have now become firmer, and the village will begin facing fines if action isn’t taken before the next inspection. “It’s something the Jared Baker IEPA found on their Granville walk, and they strongvillage ly suggested we get president one. The last bid we had was just shy of $80,000,” Village President Jared Baker said at the March 6 village board meeting. “It was more than a suggestion. This is the second time it’s been noted and have been told we have to get it. The next time, there will be a fine,” Tracie Haage, village secretary, said, referring to the inspection done two years ago. Board member Jim Pettit advised that the village wait until the next budget year before taking action. “We’re going to need to put out a bid notice,” Baker said. “This is a big purchase.” Public Works employee Danny

Siegmann said there were likely to be other suggestions included in the yet-to-be-received assessment letter from the IEPA’s recent inspection. “They were asking about our water lines, too, and why we weren’t improving our infrastructure because I think we were warned before about that, too,” Siegmann said. He said many of the village’s water lines run to a dead end, are undersized, or are simply very old. He also added the current fourinch water lines in place are no longer compliant and that they’d need be replaced with six-inch lines. “The last line we replaced was in 2005, 13 years ago,” he said.

McCoy Street project It was reported an improvement could likely be made to the village’s drainage system along McCoy Street at no additional cost while the more than $700,000 street improvement project was underway this summer. Siegmann said he’d spoken with village engineer Mike Richetta, of Chamlin and Associates, about connecting a line to the catch basin at the southeast corner of Harrison and McCoy streets. The line would be run beneath the single step currently located along the east-side curb of McCoy Street. The area is already being

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engineered to eliminate the step and improve drainage. Baker said the various curbside steps along McCoy Street were originally put in place because of water drainage issues. “The engineers didn’t have computer simulations they could run back then, so it was easier to put in steps,” Baker said. The steps are one of the major challenges of the McCoy Street project as the village addresses accessibility at the corners and crosswalks.

In other board news

• The board approved the construction engineering agreement for the improvements at the water treatment plant that will include repairs and upgrades to various pipes, fittings, valves and controls.

• The village board was invited to a chicken dinner at the Cedar Point Fire Station in gratitude of the help Granville provided Cedar Point during their recent well problems. Multiple area towns have assisted Cedar Point by providing them water, and Cedar Point continues to be under a boil order. • The board informally agreed to not take vacations during the first week in August. “This is the week of our biggest annual event, the Cruise Night, so I think we should all make the effort to be here for it,” Baker said. • The Veterans Park playground equipment has been dismantled in preparation for the new equipment’s installation. • Granville will be one of the 15 towns participating in the first Illinois River Valley Sales Ride during May 19 and 20. This yard sale/craft event is for communities along the Illinois River from Seneca to Mossville and will run along U.S. Route 6 and state Routes 71 and 26. Hennepin is also scheduled to participate.

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IVCC’s 13th annual Edible Car Contest crosses the finish line to success BY DAVE COOK news@putnamcountyrecord.com OGLESBY — Many things can be considered while wandering the aisles to select what will go in the grocery cart, but speed and structural integrity aren’t likely to be among them. However, these characteristics were obviously on the minds of the competitors at IVCC’s 13th annual Edible Car Contest that was held in the school’s cafeteria. The contest’s reputation for fun and humorous unpredictability helped pack the cafeteria to capacity and fill it with laughter and applause. Faculty members, Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) students and area high schools brought 36 highly creative entries to compete in a variety of categories including speed, design, creativity, detail, best crash, most likely to survive a zombie apocalypse, meatiness, most healthy, most delicious and best wheel-man. “This is our biggest field of entrants yet, and it gets better every year,” CAD instructor and emcee Dorene Data said. The contest is held in celebration of National Engineering Week, with Data saying, “Everything you own started with an idea from an engineer.” With the emphasis on science, technology, engineering and math

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LaMoille High School’s Thomas Molln unfortunately had another disappointing day at the track as his salami and cheese racer failed to launch at the starting line. Last year’s entry crossed the finish line after a long, slow, sideways slide down the track, but it did so to a cafeteria full of cheering spectators and fellow racers. IVCC’s Edible Car Contest has provided some of the most fun, creative and entertaining educational events in the area for 13 years. (STEM) activities at area schools, it was surprising there weren’t more teams entered from area high schools. However, students from DePue, St. Bede, Hall, LaMoille and Streator fielded multiple cars and took home

several awards. “I like how much it makes you think as the team works to get everything to hold together,” DePue junior Diego Madrigal said before the races began. His team took home seven medals. “It’s a great team-building exercise, and I enjoy the trial and error,” IVCC sophomore Michelle Lakan said. Lakan successfully raced a high-speed Rice Krispies car down

the track. The contest was created through an award from a National Science Foundation Grant and receives additional support from IVCC’s Workforce Development Division. It’s also been nominated four times for a Bellwether Award, which is given to unique community college programs.

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• EDIBLE Continued from Page 5 IVCC’s Electronics students are also important to the contest. Program coordinator James Gibson said while he engineered the initial track, controls and timing components, it’s disassembled after each year. Prior to the next year’s competition, his students will re-engineer it, often with adjustments, substitutions and improvements. Keeping with the sense of humor of the entries, the track measures speed in “mouthfuls per second.” While many cars were wildly individual, there were some noticeable trends in this year’s field that were also quite different from last year’s racers. Common items and methods spotted were frozen ingredients; sausage bodies; cookies for wheels; pretzel stick axles; and peep and gummy bear drivers. A common challenge faced by the culinary engineering teams included maintaining structural integrity across the finish line. At the other end of that spectrum were the cars that didn’t move at all. Unfortunately for LaMoille’s Thomas Molln and Will Flanatan, this was the second year their entry was stubborn at the starting line. Last year’s car likely set a record

for the longest time as it slowly slid sideways down the track before falling over on its side at the finish. This year’s entry fared worse as it failed to move at all. Asked what the biggest challenge of the contest was, Molln laughingly said, “Getting it to move.” The teams also showed creativity through the names of their cars, as there was the Taco Tornado, The Meat Mobile, The Bread Monster, The Hot Rod Hoagie (which clocked the fastest time), Speed of Lifesaver and The English Cannon. One of the most ambitious and colorful entries was the car made entirely out of candy. With a body and wheels made from melted Jolly Ranchers and featuring candy cane axles, it ultimately proved too sticky, as it was another entry that didn’t want to cross the starting line. “I enjoyed working as a group and the friendships it helped create,” Seth Ludford, a junior at St. Bede, said. “I liked the design process and seeing how far your imagination can go,” DJ Piper, an IVCC student from Princeton, said during the races. After the races, each team was asked to complete a survey that asked about how the design process challenged them; whether it increased their interest in engineer-

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Designed to show the creativity required to be a successful engineer, IVCC’s annual Edible Car Contest always has an imaginative, and often surprisingly fast, field of racers. This year, more than 36 were entered by faculty and IVCC teams, as well as from five area high schools. ing; what they enjoyed about the contest; how familiar they were with IVCC’s engineering programs; and whether or not it helped show them how much creativity was involved in engineering’s many fields. With more entrants each year,

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Teams will consist of five members, all male, all female, or mixed. There also will be couples teams and solo divisions, with couples teams and solo runners running one 5.24-mile loop. The race will be chip timed (not a relay), and all runners will start at the gun. High school track team runners are welcome, as this event is in compliance with all IHSA regu-

lations. All runners 18 and under may enter free of charge. The course is a 5.24-mile loop on country blacktop roads, starting and finishing at the school. Chili, soda and showers will be available after the run. Registration can be done at RunRace.net or starvedrockrunners. org. Anyone with questions may call Bob Rehn at 815-882-2120 or send an email to rehnfarms@nabbnet. com. “As always in the races held here, this is a race that celebrates the running life,” Rehn said.

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Local 150’s Eric Balma helps Putnam County High School freshman Adam Currie get comfortable behind the controls of a simulated backhoe tasked with loading soil into a dump truck. Included among the many careers students could investigate were engineering, chiropractic, EMS, media, accounting, ethanol, banking, machining, law enforcement, hospitality, commercial growing, technology and more.

IN BRIEF BPART conducting survey of riders, potential riders PRINCETON — Bureau Putnam Area Rural Transit (BPART) is in the process

of distributing surveys to riders and/ or potential riders in the two local counties. Surveys are being sent to all previous riders, along with local hospitals

A Message From The Office of Dan Kuhn, Your Putnam County Clerk and Election Authority: Early Voting for the General Primary Election March 20, 2018 Putnam County Clerk and Election Authority Dan Kuhn would like to inform the registered voters of Putnam County that pursuant to Article 19A-15, 19A-20 of the Illinois Election Code (10 ILCS 5), Early Voting for the General Primary Election to be held on March 20, 2018, for all Putnam County Precincts will be conducted at the Office of the Putnam County Clerk at the Courthouse at 120 N. 4th Street in Hennepin, Illinois. Early Voting will begin Monday, February 8th and will continue through Monday, March 19th on weekdays from 8:30 A.M. until 4:30 P.M. and also on Saturday, March 17th from 8:30 A.M. until 12:00 Noon. Any voter that is a valid registrant in Putnam County may vote during the Early Voting period after showing proper identification. However, any vote cast is final and may not be revoked. As a result, the Early Voter is not eligible to cast a vote on Election Day. If you have any questions or would like further information on Early Voting, contact the Putnam County Clerk’s Office at (815) 925-7129.

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of Public Health for certification. The class will be from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 11. Class will run until about 3 or 3:30 p.m., with the exam to follow. Attendance for the entire day is required to take the exam. The fee will be $125 (non-refundable) and payment is necessary at the time of registration to guarantee a seat. Registration forms, PowerPoint and study material, including a practice test, can be found at bpmchd.org. Registration for the class can be done at the Bureau County Health Department. 526 Bureau Valley Parkway, Princeton, from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Participants must bring a photo ID the day of class for exam. Lunch is on your own.

Food protection manager course planned for April 11 OGLESBY — The Bureau, Putnam and Marshall County Health Departments have announced an upcoming eighthour certified food protection manager course will be offered at the Princeton office. A minimum of eight hours is required by the Illinois Department

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DARLENE NORRIS MORGANTOWN, Ky. — Darlene Adamecz Norris, 78, of Morgantown, Ky., passed away Saturday, March 10, 2018, at the Hospice House of Southern Kentucky. She was born Nov. 2, 1939, in Blue Island, Ill., to the late Stephen and Margaret Lange Adamecz. Darlene was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Granville. She loved to stitch baby blankets, cook, collect Precious Moments and going to auctions with her husband Merle. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Merle Norris of Morgantown, Ky.; two daughters, Patricia Ann Noah of Florida and Kim Lee Moore of Bowling Green, Ky.; a son, Richard Allen Norris (Jayme) of Morgantown, Ky.; nine grandchildren, Mark Noah Jr. of California, Melissa Noah of Illinois, Thomas Millsaps of Indiana, Jason Millsaps of Indiana, Krystle Gabbard of Bowling Green, Ky., Richard Wellin of Illinois, and Austin, Shane and Dean Norris of Morgantown, Ky.; many great-grandchildren; two brothers, Charles Adamecz (Jacqui) of Illinois and Michael Adamecz of Illinois; a sister, Joanne Hart of Illinois; and her best friend, Carol Ester of Granville. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter Annette Millsaps; and a sister, Eleanor Cavallini. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, at the Smith Funeral Home in Morgantown, Ky., with the Rev. Eddie Slaubaugh officiating. Burial will follow in the Hill Haven Memory Gardens in Morgantown, Ky. Visitation was held Tuesday, March 13, and will also be held Wednesday from 8 a.m. until the time of services at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice House of Southern Kentucky, 5872 Scottsville Road, Bowling Green, KY 42104. To share condolences, memories or photos of Darlene, or to light a memorial candle, visit www.smithfuneralhomeky.com.

JOHN BARNATO MARK — John B. Barnato, 93, of Mark passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. John was born June 21, 1924, in Mark to John and Katherine (Mastaglio) Barnato. He married Enis M. Pia-

centini on Sept. 15, 1945. He graduated from Hopkins Township High School in 1942. John owned and operated Barnato Insurance for 28 years and retired in 1986. He previously had farmed for 16 years. John was a past member of Oglesby Rotary Club, LaSalle Lions Club, Ladd Moose Club and LaSalle Elks. He also enjoyed gardening, puzzles, horse racing and playing cards. Survivors include his wife, Enis M. Barnato of Mark; one sister, Adelaine Eschenbaum of Spring Valley; and two nieces and a nephew, Kathryn (Gordon) Virgo of Spring Valley, George (Victoria) Eschenbaum of Spring Valley and Rita (Gordon) Armstrong of Peru. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Mayme Kunkel. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, March 10, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Granville with Father Patrick DeMeulemeester officiating. Burial was in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Granville. Visitation was held Saturday at the church. Contributions may be made to donor’s choice. The Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel in Granville is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to his family at www.dcfunerals.com.

LAWRENCE ‘LARRY’ FALETTI GRANVILLE — Lawrence “Larry” E. Faletti, 38, of Granville died Sunday, March 4, 2018, at his residence. Larry was born Feb. 16, 1980, in Spring Valley to Lawrence J. and Marlene (King) Faletti. He married Nicole Burton. He graduated from Putnam County High School and attended DeVry University to continue his education. He served the U.S. Army and had been deployed to serve in “Operation Iraqi Freedom”. Larry was a maintenance engineer for the Army National Guard in Marseilles since 2012. He was a member of the American Legion in Reedsburg, Wis., and was a member of the First Wisconsin Civil War Reenactments. Survivors include his father, Larry Faletti of Granville; his mother, Marlene Faletti of Holmes Beach, Fla.; his wife, Nicole Faletti of Tiskilwa; two sons, Lawrence Faletti and Landon Faletti; two daughters, Jaimee Faletti and Rihley Faletti; one sister, Theresa (Justin)

Holman of Wonewoc, Wis.; and aunts and uncles. A gathering of family and friends was held at 10 a.m. Friday, March 9, at the Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel in Granville. Cremation rites have been accorded. Burial was held at 2:30 p.m., following the celebration, at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood with full military rites. Visitation was held from 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Contributions may be directed to his family. Online condolences may be directed to his family at www.dcfunerals.com.

RUBY BARE HENRY — Ruby Grace Bare, 89, of Henry, formerly of Lostant, passed away at 4:15 a.m. Monday, March 5, at Heartland Health Care Center in Henry. She was born Jan. 22, 1929, in Magnolia to David L. and Nancy Corine (Kelley) Frye. She married William H. Bare on Sept. 24, 1944, in Henry. She shared the love of her life for 69 years. William preceded her in death on Dec. 22, 2013. Ruby was happy to be a young Navy wife in World War II and was proud to be a farmer’s wife and homemaker. She enjoyed music, reading and listening to books on tape, sewing and baking. Ruby was a participant in many roles in the Henry United Methodist Church, such as singing in the choir. She was a member of a garden club. The most important thing to her was her family. She cherished every family member and helped however she could. Surviving are her children, William E. (Cindy) Bare of Canton, Ga., Donna (Tom) Spurlin of Poplar Grove and Randall C. Bare of Ottawa; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Paul Edward and Donald Lee Frye; one infant brother; one sister, Edythe Fern Calvert; and one infant sister. Visitation was held from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, March 9, at the Henry United Methodist Church. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 10, at the church, with an hour prior visitation. The Rev. Will Meachum officiated. Burial followed at the Henry Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Henry United Methodist Church. The Calvert & Johnson Memorial Home in Henry is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.calvertmemorial.com.

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PRINCETON — Learning Stage, the education committee of the Princeton Theatre Group, has AmeriCorps positions open for the summer 2018 season. The successful applicants will be on site from June 1 through Aug. 6. AmeriCorps volunteers volunteer 300 hours and receive approximately $3,000 separated into a living stipend and a college tuition waver. While anyone may apply, these AmeriCorps positions offer theater arts majors a way to build their resumes. Camp 56 will be the primary responsibility for one volunteer, with another volunteer providing

limited support. Camp responsibilities include programming, supervision of campers ages 8-18, paperwork, and communicating with parents and Festival 56 staff. Additional volunteers will be responsible for multiple educational platforms. They will serve as moderators for three venues: Meet The Plays, a panel discussion with directors, technical staff and genre experts concerning the upcoming season; Basic Bill, a 10-minute lesson on the life and times of Shakespeare, including the play “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” to be presented before each of nine performances; and Opening Night Talkbacks, five

post-performance discussions with the actors, production staff and directors. Additional duties include backstage education and story hour with the Princeton Public Library, featuring the works of Arnold Lobel, author of “A Year with Frog and Toad,” Festival 56’s Theatre for Young Audiences presentation this summer. The volunteers will also gather specific data throughout the season. This includes a count of patrons for demographic purposes and interviews with play-goers, providing the staff with informed data to drive the future. Each AmeriCorps volunteer will be mentored initially with the

goal of becoming independent by the end of the season. Individuals can access the application and reference form at https:// www.svcc.edu/community/americorps/index.html. The documents need to be printed to fill out. Upon completion, the forms can be emailed to lisa.l.peck@svcc. edu, faxed to 815-835-5213 or mailed to ABC AmeriCorps, 173 IL Rt. 2, Dixon, IL 61021. Three references must be on file within 30 days from the interview. Individuals are encouraged to contact the Sauk Valley AmeriCorps Office if they have any questions about the program.

The business-led board has been responsible for numerous projects over the years including two manufacturing forums, two Health Care Summits and subsequent networking events for area providers, an annual employer conference, the 2017 State of the Workforce Report, and an annual report of services and events provided by workforce development partners. The State of the Workforce Report and NCI Works Annual Report are available on the NCI Works website at nciworks.org.

NCI Works was recently recertified by the state of Illinois as the local workforce board. Under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, recertification of local boards is required every two years.

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y Springfield insider friends say I am loony to think 2018 will be Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan’s last hurrah. Yet I think it will be. I array my arguments below; first a little history. Democrat Mike Madigan has been representing the once-Irish Southwest Side of Chicago for half a century. Madigan was elected a delegate to the Illinois Constitutional Convention in 1969 and then immediately moved to the state House. He has been there ever since, the last three decades as speaker. I served with Mike back in his early days, during my brief two terms in the House. Mike was very quiet as a young lawmaker (he still is), learning his craft in support of his patron, Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley, the Boss. I don’t recall Mike having ever been challenged in his renomination and election to the speakership by his fellow House Democrats. The rank-and-file appreciated his campaign cash and meekly

UNDERSTANDING ILLINOIS Jim Nowlan feared his backlash should they challenge him. Things are different now. For the past three years, Gov. Bruce Rauner has been softening up Mike. Rauner has used his millions to bombard Madigan with relentless, often vicious attacks via television, mailers, and even a movie about the speaker that appeared in commercial film houses. The barrage has worked. Three years ago, my farmer friends at the back table in Connie’s Country Kitchen, next door to my office, had never heard of Madigan. They probably didn’t even know there was an office called “Speaker.” Today, ask them about Illinois politics, and they immediately launch into their own attacks on that “g-d” Madigan, the root of all our problems.

And now Democrats are attacking Madigan, who is not only speaker but also chair of their own Illinois Democratic Party. Four of the five Democratic candidates for governor are openly attacking Madigan. Unheard of. The fifth candidate, billionaire J.B. Pritzker, is seen as “Madigan’s guy.” “J.B.” has, glaringly, refused to join in, or even mention Madigan in his appearances. If elected, he will be seen as Madigan’s lackey. Worse, a credible candidate for Democratic nomination to the Illinois House, in a district just north of Chicago, has demanded that the Madigan-backed candidate return the $50,000 he has contributed to her campaign. This challenger to Madigan’s candidate did a poll recently, reported by Rich Miller, the state’s leading political pundit, that found “70 percent expressed doubts about voting for a candidate who was backed by Madigan’s team.” Miller talks about “the Madigan Tax,” the extra money and effort Democratic candidates must put

into their races to offset the negatives of being linked to Madigan. The “tax” may become unbearable. Madigan has recently been criticized for his handling of sexual harassment charges against one of his staffers. The criticisms add to Madigan’s problems. When some of your own see you as a liability to their political careers, your time has come. Madigan won’t, of course, step down from anything before the November election. His goal in life is to elect a big Democratic House majority — and defeat Bruce Rauner, his bete noire. I am looking ahead to the December caucus of newly elected Democratic House members. At the caucus, members nominate one of their own to be elected speaker in January on the House floor. They will nominate Madigan, of course. But, if 11 or so members, from the suburbs and downstate probably, have the gumption to withhold their support for Madigan, all hell could break loose.

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TV reporter got a bit snippy with an Illinois gubernatorial candidate the other day and informed her that Rock Island and Moline are not in “downstate” Illinois. I lived in Rock Island for almost a decade, and I considered myself a downstater. In fact, most of the folks I knew there did. But times change, so I called up longtime Quad-City journalist John Beydler and asked him. “Of course, the Quad Cities is downstate,” he said with a sigh. Downstate is a geopolitical term, Charles Wheeler III, a journalism professor at the University of Illinois at Springfield, added. “Traditionally, downstate Illinois is the 96 counties in Illinois that aren’t Cook County or one of the counties touching Cook. That means that Rockford is just as much downstate as Carbondale,” he said. No argument here. I grew up on a hog farm near Galesburg. We were 199 miles from

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geopolitical designations that don’t always make sense by just looking at map. For example, San Francisco is considered “northern California” even though it is closer to Mexico than to the Oregon border. In Maine, the area of the state known as “downeast” is north of where most Mainers live. Go figure. I chatted with Wally Haas, editorial page editor of the Rockford Register Star, and asked him about this “downstate” designation for Illinois’ most northern major city. “Just about everyone in Rockford knows that when the term ‘downstate’ is used, it includes Rockford, even though we are about as far north as you can get in Illinois. You’ll hear some folks who don’t like the term, but everyone knows it includes us.” Rich Morthland, a communications professor at Black Hawk College in Moline and a former state legislator, said, “Of course the Quad Cities is in downstate Illinois. People in the area know that. When

I was in Springfield, I was a member of the Downstate Caucus.” Morthland, by the way, is the running mate of Jeanne Ives, the candidate who was “corrected.” Peoria is in the north central part of Illinois. But for decades, the Peoria Journal-Star’s front page proclaimed it “Downstate Illinois’ largest newspaper.” So, am I picking on this young KWQC reporter who “corrected” a candidate about what is or isn’t “downstate”? No. But it is important for all of us to remember that meanings of words can be nuanced. And sometimes their definition is not quite what one might think.

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Continued from Page 10 It has happened before. In the 1960s, Republican House members “crossed the aisle” to elect Democrat Paul Powell speaker. In 1975, Lee Daniels led eight GOPers across the aisle to vote for fellow DuPage County Democratic House member Bill Redmond. Redmond was elected speaker with a combination of Democratic and Republican votes. The Republican caucus would be, I aver, delighted to cross en masse to vote for just about any Democrat other than Madigan for speaker. And some of the Democrats who voted for Madigan would sigh with relief as well, I’m sure. This is where fortitude comes into politics. It takes the strength of character that could result in the loss of lifelong friends, the end of one’s promising career in politics. That may not sound like a big deal to readers, but it is. I hope enough muster the fortitude. I have nothing personal against Mike Madigan, but half a century is enough.

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Holy Week services announced GRANVILLE — The Granville United Church of Christ, Immanuel Lutheran Church, St. Paul Lutheran Church, First Lutheran of Granville and Emmaus Lutheran Church will join together for Holy Week services this year. The Maundy Thursday service will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 29, at Immanuel Lutheran Church.

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Herb guild will meet on March 20 STANDARD — The Illinois Valley Herb Guild will have its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, at the Putnam County Senior Center in Standard. The speaker of the month will be Sue Fiorentini on Growing Hoops.

Refreshments will be provided by club members Rose and Rick Zimmer. New members are always welcome to join. Members of the public will learn how to use herbs medicinally, culinary and for dyes.

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Tips on using artificial sweeteners STANDARD — The University of Illinois Extension will “Pass the Pink Packet … please” from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Thursday, March 22, at the Putnam County Community Center, 128 First St. in Standard. Participants will learn about the safety of artificial sweeteners and how to use them in cooking and baking to decrease sugar in your diet. Susan Glassman, nutrition and wellness educator, will offer research-based education to empower participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to enjoy delicious foods and a healthier lifestyle.

Participants will learn how to make a four-bean salad and take home sugar-substitute recipes. There is no cost to attend; however, pre-registration is requested by Tuesday, March 20, by calling the Extension office at 815-224-0889 or by registering online at http:// go.illinois.edu/pinkpacket. If you need a reasonable accommodation, indicate when registering. For more information, call Glassman at 815-224-0889. Extension offices are located in Princeton, Ottawa, Henry and in Oglesby on the IVCC campus.

Genealogy help available on March 24 PRINCETON — The Bureau County Genealogical Society will offer free genealogical help sessions by appointment on Saturday, March 24. Two experienced Genealogical Society volunteers are eager to assist individuals that day wherever they are in their family research, whether they are entirely new to the hobby or are experienced and up against a “brick wall.” For this first experience in scheduling these sessions, the Society is requesting that difficult

questions be limited to Bureau County research. Based on the results of this first event, future dates for out-ofthe area research questions may be offered later. All individual appointments will be for 30 minutes. Anyone interested in scheduling an appointment should call 815879-3133 or 815-875 8491, or stop by 629 S. Main St. during regular hours of operation, which are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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GRANVILLE — “An incredible program with incredible results” — that’s the picture painted for Putnam County Rotarians by Life Skills teacher Wendy Louis and job coach para-professional Missy Carlson at a recent Putnam County Rotary Club program. Hosted by Rotarian and school superintendent Carl Carlson, the two presenters explained the benefits of the Putnam County PAES and STEP program for specially challenged students, providing life

skills training and “on-the-job” experience in jobs in Putnam County schools and in the local community. Program faculty are most appreciative of those within the community who are willing to open their businesses to tours, work experiences and in some cases, paid jobs for program participants. The goal, they said, is to make it possible for program graduates to transition to fulfilling jobs and to be productive members of their communities.

BIRTH ANNOUNCED Evan James Buettner Owen Everett Buettner Ryan and Brittany (Morrasy) Buettner of Granville are the parents of twin boys, Evan James and Owen Everett, born Feb. 28 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. Evan weighed 5 pounds, 13 ounces and measured 17 1/2 inches in length. Owen weighed 6 pounds, 2 ounces and measured 17 1/2 inches in length. They were welcomed home by one brother, Lucas Nathaniel, 5. Maternal grandparents are David and Tracy Morrasy of McNabb. Paternal grandparents are Ron and Wanda Buettner of Cherry. Great-grandparent is Florence Buettner of Mendota. ••• Birth announcement forms are available at www.putnamcountyrecord.com/forms/

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MAGNOLIA — The Magnolia Fire Department will hold its annual chicken supper and ham distribution from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 24. The dinner includes all-you-can-eat chicken with mostaccioli, salad, bread and dessert. The cost for this meal is $9 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 to 12, and free for children 5 and under. All proceeds go toward equipment and

training purposes. As always, they will raffle Amish country hams and turkeys during the dinner. There will also be a 50/50 drawing along with a door prize raffle. This year they will have tickets for a $1,000 cash prize for $10 each, as well as other raffles which are available from the firemen. Any questions can be directed to Chief Dan Baum at 815-869-3031 or 815-257-6405.

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Diabetes support group will meet March 16 HENRY — The University of Illinois Extension will host a Back on Track, I on Diabetes support group meeting from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Friday, March 16, at the University of Illinois Extension, Marshall-Putnam County Office at 509 Front St. in Henry. The topic this meeting is “Making it through a Sugar-Coated Holiday.” Susan Glassman, nutrition and wellness educator, will offer research-based education to empower participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to

prevent, manage or care for someone with diabetes. Participants will also learn how to make a lemon cake. There is no cost to attend; however, pre-registration is requested by Wednesday, March 14, by calling the Extension office at 815-224-0889. If you need a reasonable accommodation, indicate when registering. For more information, call Glassman at 815-224-0889. Extension offices are located in Princeton, Ottawa, Henry and in Oglesby on the IVCC campus.

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Putnam County Community Center March 19 — Hot dog on bun, macaroni and cheese, cauliflower and broccoli, diced peaches. March 20 — Grilled burgers, baked beans, potato salad, carrot sticks, blushing pears, dessert. March 21 — Cream of potato soup, ham and cheese sub, green beans, salad with toppings, applesauce. March 22 — Chicken salad on bun, macaroni salad, fruit cocktail, three-bean salad, dessert. March 23 — Ham salad on bun, macaroni salad, green beans, fruit, dessert. Bread, butter, fruit juice and 2% milk are available with meals. For reservations, call 800-7574579 24 hours in advance of the day’s meal. The menu is subject to change. Meals are available to senior citizens 60 plus at no cost, but donations are appreciated. The meal program is partly funded by donations, so they have a suggested donation of $5 per meal. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m.

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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Samantha Kohr of Putnam received a Bachelor of Arts in Special Education from Western Governors University (WGU). The university held its 64th commencement ceremony at the Disney Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, Fla., on Feb. 10 to celebrate the graduation of about 15,000 graduates from across the country.

• Caudill Continued from Page 20 The following fifth-grade students participated: 5A — Eme’ Bouxsein, Bailey Herr, Jaclyn Kierski, Lisa Myres and Sarah Nave. 5B — Mason Brannon, Lola Calkins, Cadence Coleman, Alec DeGroot, JT Goulding, Miles Main, Bri Millan, Kaden Nauman, Cameron Spradling and Maggie Spratt. 5C — Drew Carlson, Kacie Coleman, Nathan Fuchs, AJ Furar, Enzo Holocker and Jake Migliorini. So far, 164 Rebecca Caudill nominees have been read. Students have until April 13 to read all 20 if they choose to do so.

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Honor your female ancestor PRINCETON — In recognition of Women’s History Month, the Bureau County Genealogical Society is inviting anyone in the public to attend the Thursday, March 22, regular monthly meeting of the Society and to tell of some woman in their family history they would like to acknowledge. This sharing of stories or descriptions of admirable women will be the program for the meeting which will begin at 7 p.m. at the Society library at 629 S. Main St. in Princeton. The character sketches or stories may exemplify tales of courage, indepen-

dence, hardship, devotion or any quality that the presenter chooses to feature. The seating arrangement for the audience will encourage a friendly exchange of stories. It is not expected that everyone in the audience will wish to speak. Those willing to speak for less than 10 minutes are asked to contact program chairman Elaine Newell at gardenin45gal@gmail.com or leave a message for her at BCGS at 815879-3133 or bureaucounty@gmail. com. Participants may also bring an artifact that pertains to the story of the woman.

M-P Fair will host annual spaghetti dinner on March 26 LACON — The Marshall-Putnam Fair will hold the annual spaghetti dinner benefit from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 26, at Club LaCon in Lacon. Both dine-in or carry-out will be available. Adult meals are $10 each and child meals are $6. All carry-outs are $10 each and can be picked up at

NEWS BRIEF St. Margaret’s Foundation will host 10th annual luncheon and trunk show SPRING VALLEY — The ladies of the Illinois Valley are invited to attend the 10th annual St. Margaret’s Luncheon and Trunk Show at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 8, at Celebrations 150 in Utica. This year promises to be an exceptional afternoon with 14 vendors showing their unique

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DANVILLE — Lakeview College of Nursing recently held a ceremony to recognize students who achieved the transition into clinical practice within their bachelor’s degree nursing program. Addison Pavlick of Granville was one of the students who received a white coat during the celebration. About 25 students from Lakeview’s Charleston and Danville campuses participated in the event that was held this fall at the Wyndham Garden in Urbana. A large number of supportive family members and friends also attended. The college’s faculty, who were also wearing white coats, cloaked the students with their new garments. The white color of the coat represents compassionate caring, and the student’s receipt of the jacket demonstrates a commitment to this compassionate and humanistic care, according to Carolyn Rauch, who is a faculty member at Lakeview College of Nursing. Rauch spoke at the event about the symbolism that the white coat represents. “Historically, the white coat ceremony has been reserved for a college of medicine as a way of welcoming new physicians into professional practice. The new physicians would receive their white lab coats upon graduation in recognition of their accomplishment,” said Rauch. Within the nursing community, the right of passage into professional practice has traditionally

been symbolized by graduates receiving their college’s official nursing pin. Although this tradition continues, the nursing profession, as well as overall healthcare, has changed, explained Rauch. Members of Lakeview’s Student Government Association led the Nightengale Nursing Pledge and the White Coat Oath. Students recited verses that call for practicing the profession to the best of their ability as well as to promote, advocate

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999 • Legal Notices

**************** 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

Public Notice

All Hennepin Township roads will be officially posted to 16,000 LBS. GVW as of March 2, 2018. A dumpster will be available at the township building. NO, tires, junk, TV's, or batteries. Garbage only. Ted Doucette, Highway Commissioner March 7, 14, 2018

All Granville Township Roads will be officially posted to 16,000 LBS. GVW as of March 2nd, 2018. There will be 2 dumpsters at the township building. NO tires, junk, TV's, or batteries. “GARBAGE ONLY”. Bob Dixon Highway Commissioner March 7, 14, 2018

Public Notice The Railroad crossing at Prairie Industrial Parkway and Marquis Ethanol plant entrance will be closed for 1 week starting on March 19, 2018. No through traffic . Ted Doucette Road Commissioner March 14, 2018 GRANVILLE TOWNSHIP MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2018-2019 212 S. McCoy Street, Granville, IL 61326

999 • Legal Notices

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS PUTNAM COUNTY, HENNEPIN, ILLINOIS PROBATE DIVISION ESTATE OF WILLIAM DAY, Deceased.

No. 18-P-2 CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given of the death of William Day of McNabb, IL. Letters of Office were issued on February 1, 2018 to Carol A. Day, 1883 Hennepin Street, LaSalle, IL 61301, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney is William P. Hintz, Herbolsheimer, Duncan, Eiten and Hintz, P.C., 654 First Street, Suite 400, LaSalle, IL 61301.

State of Illinois ) )ss. County of Putnam) ADOPTION NOTICE

APRIL 3, 2018 SUPERVISOR'S REPORT APRIL 10, 2018 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING APRIL 24, 2018

REGULAR MEETING

In the matter of the Petition for the Adoption MAY 22, 2018 of Daniel Lelon Hollowell, a male child. Adoption No. 2018-AD-1 JUNE 26, 2018

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To: DUSTIN GREER

JULY 24, 2018

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Take notice that a petition was filed in the Circuit Court of Putnam County, Illinois, for the adoption of a child named Daniel Lelon Hollowell. Now, therefore, unless you Dustin Greer, and all whom it may concern, file your answer to the Petition in the action or otherwise file your appearance therein, in the said Circuit Court of Putnam County, 120 N. Fourth Street, Hennepin, Illinois, 61327, on or before the 2nd day of April, 2018, a default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

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Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Probate Division, Downtown County Courthouse, 120 North 4th Street, Hennepin, IL 61327, or with the Representative, or both, within 6 months from the Dated: February 21, 2018, Hennepin, Illinois date of the first publication of this Notice. If claim notice is personally mailed or delivered s/Cathy Oliveri, Clerk. to a creditor of the above estate, then claim must be filed in the above entitled cause within 856 • Apartment Rentals 3 months from the date of mailing or delivery, Attorney for Petitioners: whichever is later. Any claims not filed within JACOB J FROST the above periods are barred. Attorney & Counselor at Law HENNEPIN Nice one Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be ARDC#6289516 bedroom apartments for mailed or delivered to the Representative and 102 East Saint Paul Street rent. All utilities included. to the Attorney within 10 days after it has been Spring Valley, Illinois 61362 No smoking/No Pets. Telephone: (815) 323-4851 filed. Furnished & unfurnished February 28, March 07, 14, 2018 Email: jacob@jacobfrost.com available. February 28, March7, 14, 2018 Phone: 815-925-7086

THE MEETINGS ARE ALL ON TUESDAY EVENINGS AND START AT 7:00 P.M.

INFORMAL MEETINGS WHEN NEEDED ARE AT 7:00PM ON THE THIRD WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH THESE MEETINGS ARE ALWAYS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC RENE TWARDOWSKI GRANVILLE TOWNSHIP CLERK FAX: 815-339-2038 EMAIL; GRANVILLE TOWNSHIPCLERK@GMAIL.COM March 14, 2018

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| PERSPECTIVE&LOCAL NEWS

• HAMILTON Continued from Page 11 Maybe I’m old-fashioned, but I don’t think the president and the Congress can function effectively unless they work across partisan, ideological and geographic divisions to restore compromise and negotiation to a central role in governing. That’s because the budget is where all our differences on the major issues come to a focus. It’s where our political leaders establish priorities, debate them, and ought to resolve them. There’s no more crucial test of the ability to govern. So we’ve set aside a process that

worked reasonably well and substituted a process that falls short in every way. Because Congress turns over substantially every few years, this means that it is now basically populated by politicians who have never experienced good process — let alone developed the skills to make it work. What may be most worrisome is that few people on Capitol Hill seem to care about this. But if they don’t, you should. And you should let them know that you do.

Note to readers: Lee Hamilton is a professor, adviser and scholar at Indiana University. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Rep. Kinzinger announces art competition WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Adam Kinzinger (IL-16) has announced the official start of the 2018 Congressional Art Competition and will now be accepting submissions from all high school students that live in the 16th Congressional District. With this announcement, Congressman Kinzinger released the following statement: “This competition encourages and recognizes young artists in our community to showcase their talents and skills, and to share their creativity. I’m always impressed with

the artwork we receive, and I am already looking forward to seeing the outstanding submissions that this year’s competition will bring.” In addition to having their art displayed, the first-place winner will be awarded two tickets to Washington, D.C., to attend the official art show opening. The submission deadline for the 36th annual competition is 5 p.m. Friday, April 20, in the Ottawa District Office. For more information, call Kinzinger’s Ottawa District Office at 815-431-9271.

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