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Temperatures were much lower than usual for the holiday, but the egg hunts scheduled throughout the Illinois Valley this past weekend were generally well attended. Peyton Vance (right photo) didn’t let the weekend’s chilly weather keep her from successfully collecting several treat-filled eggs during Hennepin’s Easter Egg Hunt held on March 30. Ella Green (left photo) guides her little sister, Lily, towards a group of Easter eggs at the Hennepin Easter Egg Hunt. (PCR photos/Dave Cook)

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State of the Cities: Growth and challenges in the Illinois Valley IVAC luncheon details progress across the region BY DAVE COOK news@putnamcountyrecord.com NORTH UTICA — With almost 200 representatives from the communities of the Illinois Valley in attendance, the Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce’s (IVAC) State of the Cities luncheon highlighted the recent growth of the area and the encouraging prospect of continued development. IVAC Executive Director Joni Hunt began the event, held March 22 at Grizzly Jack’s Grand Bear Resort, by saying the fifth annual luncheon had set an attendance record for the second straight year. Hunt shared statistics showing IVAC’s efforts to grow and expand its reach within the Illinois Valley have been as successful as the projects of the communities it helps represent. Among other encouraging numbers, she reported 57 new members have joined IVAC in the past year and spoke of the increased number of ribbon cuttings for new businesses. She also spoke of the successes of their 40 Under 40 and youth mentoring programs. “The number of recent new businesses opening within the Illinois Valley shows there’s an increased interest in investing in our community,” Hunt said. The event was described as an informative gathering of area business leaders for a progress report on current and future community programs and projects given by local government officials. Speakers included Ottawa City Commissioner Tom Ganiere, Peru Mayor Scott Harl, Spring Valley Mayor Walt Marini, North Utica Village President David Stewart, and Hennepin Village President Kevin Coleman. Road and water improvement projects and other infrastructure work were common topics among the speakers. In addition, each community is continuing to develop plans for future improvements and an increase in community and recreational events and attractions.

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Hennepin Village President Kevin Coleman is greeted by IVAC’s Executive Director Joni Hunt before speaking at the fifth annual “State of the Cities” luncheon at Grizzly Jack’s Grand Bear Resort in Utica on March 22.

Hennepin Village President Coleman began by saying he was proud that Hennepin was a part of the IVAC community and its continuing successes. Hennepin recently made improvements to its water district at a cost of $1.2 million. Coleman discussed the comprehensive improvements made during Hennepin’s $850,000 road improvement project, which included upgrades to the water mains, hydrants and curbing in the area, as well as the addition of a bike path. Coleman then discussed a problem near Hennepin that ultimately affects the entire Illinois Valley: the partly-demolished steel mill. “Anyone who’s been by there knows it looks like a disaster. I’ve also seen it from the air, and I can tell you, it looks 10 times worse from above,” he said. He spoke of how the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency will inspect the site for asbestos and lead paint, which might be drifting over to Hennepin. Coleman also mentioned previous water pollution in the village caused by dumping at the mill, which then leached into the village’s water supply. Another challenge related to the former steel mill is the ongoing court battle between the owners of

the site and Marquis Energy over access to a railroad spur. “Identifying ownership of the mill is difficult, and this could be tied up in court for years. It’s an eyesore to Hennepin, and although it’s a prime area for industrial development, it’s worthless as it sits. We’re losing potential jobs because we can’t show it as it is now,” Coleman said. While he acknowledged the benefits of the nearby Dixon Waterfowl Refuge and the work of the Wetlands Initiative, Coleman drew understanding laughter from leaders of other communities as he described the environmental challenges posed by the upcoming project, which will include a small bridge connecting Hennepin to the refuge area. “Here we are in Illinois, losing jobs and people to Indiana, and we’ve got to complete a study about where the Indiana bats are living in Hennepin,” he said, jokingly.

Spring Valley Mayor Marini described his city’s new $12 million waste water treatment plant. Additionally, $500,000 was spent to improve the water treatment plant. The upgrades were to improve both efficiency and quality well into the future.

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Students bring historical figures to life Putnam County fifth-graders create a Living Wax Museum BY DAVE COOK news@putnamcountyrecord.com HENNEPIN — History is full of remarkable people, fantastic inventions and world-changing events, but it can suffer from an unfortunate reputation as a collection of names and dates found in dusty old books. However, more than 50 students at Putnam County Elementary School (PCES) have learned how to breathe life into history with their Living Wax Museum. Held on March 29, the third annual educational event created a personal connection as the fifth-grade students immersed themselves in both the lives and looks of their assigned historical figures. “They’ve worked on this project for a month, and we like it because it’s student-led and they can follow their interests,” fifth-grade teacher Monica Frund said. After selecting which historical figure they wanted to represent, students had to then research their backgrounds, achievements and legacies. Along with putting together a display of this information, the students also had to duplicate their look PCR photo/Dave Cook and be able to speak as their famed counPCES fifth-grader J.T. Goulding dressed as one the 20th century’s most brilliant minds when he chose to portray famed theterparts as guests and students from other oretical physicist Albert Einstein during the school’s third annual Living Wax Museum on March 29. Along with looking the classes passed by.

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LEFT: Fifth-grader Taylor Griffin looked regal as she shared the details of Queen Elizabeth’s life with a guest at the Living Wax Museum hosted at Putnam County Elementary School in Hennepin. RIGHT: Betsy Ross was portrayed by PCES fifth-grader Madison Wasilewski. Wasilewski said she enjoyed the re-enactment and costuming involved in the increasingly popular educational event.

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Some of the chosen historical figures included Harriet Tubman, Marie Curie, Sally Ride, Eleanor Roosevelt, Amelia Earhart, Rosa Parks, Annie Oakley, Queen Elizabeth, Betsy Ross, Abigail Adams, Helen Keller, Maria Tallchief, Jackie Kennedy, Sitting Bull, Jackie Robinson, Martin Luther King, Neil Armstrong, Pablo Picasso, Albert Einstein, George Washington, Louis Braille, Marco Polo, Henry Ford, Abraham Lincoln, Isaac Newton, Thomas Jefferson, Walt Disney, Paul Revere, Babe Ruth, Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and Steve Irwin. “I was inspired by him and what he accomplished after one of my friends was Marco Polo last year,” 5th-grader Triston Walter said of why he chose the famed explorer of the Silk Road. “I liked being able to get into costume and learning how he discovered the laws of motion,” 5th-grader Nathan Fuchs said while portraying Issac Newton. PCR photos/Dave Cook For students, the project proved Wearing a pink suit and pillbox hat, PCES fifth-grader Sammie Hulet was a convincing Jackie Kennedy during the third annual PCES to be more engaging than a simple book report and more challenging Living Wax Museum. As students from other classes, family members and other guests passed by the individual displays, the costumed fifth-graders shared the challenges and accomplishments of a variety of historical figures. than just a costume party.

JOSEPH ‘JOE’ LUTES UTICA — Joseph “Joe” A. Lutes, 67, of rural Utica died Sunday, March 25, 2018, at his residence. Joe was born Sept. 24, 1950, in Spring Valley to Edwin and Bertha (Russell) Lutes, the second youngest of 17. He married Wilma Munson in the Waltham Presbyterian Church almost 40 years ago. Joe attended Illinois Valley Community College. He was drafted and served as a medic in the U.S. Army then came home and was an EMT for McNabb Ambulance (now Putnam County Ambulance). He was a steel worker at LTV, Hennepin, for over 30 years. Joe worked for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources after the mill closed. Joe enjoyed jogging, yard work and squirrel watching. He also loved to travel to visit his brothers and sisters all over the country. Joe loved his best buddy, Oliver Brown Dog. Survivors include his wife, Wilma Lutes of Utica; one son Evan Lutes of Utica; two daughters, Sarah (Josh Seldal) Lutes of DeKalb and Jamie Lutes of Peoria; seven sisters, Barbara Colwell, Mary Colwell, Sally (Don Rick) Reaska, Linda (Henry) Bates, Carol (Dean) Ehnle, Rosemary (Gary) Morris and June Underwood; five brothers, Donald (Maggie) Lutes, William (Linda) Lutes, Richard Lutes, Jim (Brenda) Lutes and Edwin (Pat) Lutes Jr; and two grandchildren, Mia and Bree. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Gloria Rehm and Blanche Smith; and two brothers, Ronnie and Bob. Services were held Thursday, March 29, at the Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel in Granville with the Rev. Karen Karczewski officiating. Burial was in the Waltham Cemetery, Utica. A presentation of the American flag honoring his military service in the U.S. Army was also held. Visitation was held prior to the service. Contributions may be made to donor’s choice. Online condolences may be sent to his family at www.dcfunerals.com.

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Putnam County schools might waive Casimir Pulaski holiday Hearing set for April 16 GRANVILLE — The Board of Education of Putnam County Community Unit School District 535 will hold a hearing at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 16, in the Putnam County Primary School Media Center for the purpose taking testimony from educators and parents regarding the proposal to hold school, schedule teachers’ institutes, conduct parent-teacher conferences or conduct staff

development (in-service) activities on the first Monday in March (known as Casimir Pulaski’s birthday). The person honored by these holidays shall be recognized through instructional activities conducted on that day or, if the day is not used for student attendance, on the first school day preceding or following that day. Several years ago, the Putnam County School District waived Veterans Day and annually conducts building-based events to honor veterans.

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McNabb officials: Bulk items discarded on new schedule MCNABB — The village of McNabb has announced that it does not have a “cleanup day” in its contract with Republic Services. Residents are able to put out bulk items every other week now,

and the Republic Services contract states there won’t be a separate spring cleanup day scheduled. Items not being accepted are appliances, building materials, tires, paint, yard waste, concrete, electronics of any kind, large auto

or truck parts, engine or machine oils, or hazardous waste. McNabb village residents should refer to the new recyclables “accepted/not accepted” guides received with their new recycling carts.

Ashdown, as trustee; multiple parcels; exempt. William P. Heinrich and Dawn K. Heinrich to Matthew Dean and Meaghan L. Dean; two tracts; $270,000. B J. Hillside Acres, Inc. to David Lee Miles and Betty Ann Holloway, n/k/a Betty Ann Miles; one parcel; $80,000. Feb. 6 Dennis E. Dylo, Janet A. Goode,

Michael K. Dylo, Linda S. Stritzel and Debbie L. Newton to Dennis E. Dylo; Lot 130, Lake Thunderbird Hills; $42,500. Feb. 7 Ronald Passini and Robert Passini, as heirs and devisees to Ronald Passini and Robert Passini; Lots 11, 13 and 15, Block 6, Crapo and Wood’s Addition, Standard; exempt.

PROPERTY TRANSFERS The following property transfers have been recorded in the office of the Putnam County Recorder of Deeds. Feb. 2 Stephen John Stempniak to Frank Bruer and Chauntelle Biagi-Bruer; one parcel; $25,000. Feb. 5 Richard H. Ashdown to Richard H.

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Commissioner Ganiere began by thanking the many communities that provided support to Ottawa after the extensive damage caused by last year’s tornado. He also discussed how Ottawa has revitalized its downtown area and reported that development of the riverfront area will continue. “If you’d have visited Ottawa not that many years ago, you would’ve seen a desolate downtown area. Over the past few years, it’s changed into a beautiful, landscaped and vibrant downtown with very few vacancies, and we’re committed to continuing our work,” Ganiere said.

North Utica Village President Stewart discussed the ongoing bridge work at the river and plans to add a bike path to Starved Rock. North Utica is also preparing to increase the amount of sidewalks and add better, more appealing lighting over Mill Street to enhance visitors’ experiences. They’ve also completed improve-

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Other recent improvements in Spring Valley include a new maintenance garage and upgrades to the library, city hall, street lights and parks. Proceeds from video gaming are being used to improve the sidewalks. The city is using a half-cent sales tax to improve its roads. Marini also spoke of his city’s efforts to remove and demolish unsightly properties. “Spring Valley also welcomed 10 new businesses this past year, and we have two more community projects in development,” he said. Marini also discussed the improvements made at St. Margaret’s Hospital and the $16 million construction project at St. Bede Academy. “We’ve also joined forces with LaSalle, Peru and Oglesby for a shared dispatch center, and we’re in the early stages of working towards a shared police facility. The fact we can come together and talk about such a thing is simply amazing. We’re seeing a growing regionalism, and we’re committed to a progressive future,” he said.

reported several new development projects near the Peru Mall. Harl said he hoped new legislation would soon be passed to restore the billions of dollars communities are losing through of e-commerce.

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The indispensable craft of the politician F

or the most part, we Americans value expertise. We want our physicians to possess knowledge and experience. We want our lawyers to know the law inside out. We want our clergymen, our engineers, our farmers to bring the kind of proficiency and skill to their work that comes only with familiarity and practice. So here’s a question. Why is it that the more expertise politicians’ gain in their field, the more we deride them? I’ve been involved in politics, in one way or another, for most of my life. That makes me a politician. And I’ve had more than a few people refuse to shake my hand because they believed that might somehow taint them. Politicians, many Americans think, are looking out for themselves, beholden to special interests and party leaders, and incapable of working for the common good. Politicians may disappoint us, frustrate us, or even anger us. They certainly make mistakes. But here’s the thing: we cannot solve our problems at any level — local, state or federal — without skilled politicians. They’re indispensable to the

COMMENTS ON CONGRESS Lee H. Hamilton system. I’ve had a good vantage point to observe successful American politicians over the decades, and I’ve come to believe the craft of politics requires certain characteristics. Not every politician possesses them, but the good ones — and there are plenty of good politicians — strive for them. First, they’re attuned to the moods of the people and to shifts in public opinion. This is not a bad thing — their job, after all, is to represent us. At the same time, they adhere to certain beliefs: they have faith in this country and its future, and they often hold a vision for what its success will look like. They believe it can make progress. They also know that progress will not come easily. They understand they’ll face setbacks, failure, and hardship, but they persevere in the American way of governing because it can make a lot of things possible.

They search for a path forward, and for a remedy to a problem. They tend to be articulate, adept at influencing others, and at times inspirational. But they are also pragmatic, and prepared to adjust, compromise, and improvise in order to move policy in the direction they’d like to see it go. They may pursue the perfect, but most of them know they won’t get there, and will have to be satisfied with incremental progress. Very rarely do we advance in leaps and bounds. They’re comfortable holding authority and responsibility, and because they recognize that they share these burdens with others, they respect their colleagues. They try to be civil with them, since they understand the dynamic nature of politics — that you don’t have permanent enemies or allies and that your foe one day may be a comrade the next. And while they know the value of coming together in unity and may even strive for it, they understand that it’s rarely achievable. Indeed, they expect criticism, appreciating that it comes with the territory and is one sign of the vitality of the

democracy we live in. Finally, good politicians understand that politics consists of a lot more than running for election. It has to be practiced every day in a democracy. We don’t live in a perfect world, and we can’t attain one. But in the end, politics is about striving to get there — to make the world, or at least this country, better. The best politicians understand that this requires inclusivity, that all groups in every part of the nation have to be taken into account, that many interests have to be balanced, if the U.S. is going to succeed and be secure. They retain a fundamental faith in the people of the country. They do not give up on America. I don’t want to suggest either that I think all politicians possess these qualities, or that any politician enjoys them all. Yet these characteristics are what mastery of the craft of politics demands, and they come only with time and experience.

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.

Imposing tariffs would hurt, not help, U.S. jobs T

rade laws and, ultimately, imposing tariffs are designed to protect American interests and jobs. That’s a concept everyone can agree on. But what happens when those laws and tariffs have the opposite effect? That’s an issue that’s playing out in D.C. with the Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission. A lone newsprint mill in Washington state, owned by a New York hedge fund, brought a complaint to the International Trade Commission alleging unfair trade practices against Canadian producers of newsprint. Most likely the paper on which you are reading this was produced in Canada. This year, the Department of Commerce has imposed two preliminary tariffs that have increased the price of newsprint for some

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newspapers by more than 30 percent. This summer, both agencies will explore whether this temporary tariff should become permanent. If this happens, trade laws that are intended to protect American jobs and interests will have the opposite effect. For newspapers, staff and newsprint are the largest expenses. Faced with those kinds of increases, newspaper publishers throughout Illinois and the rest of the country will have to make hard decisions that will ultimately impact the coverage of local issues and the staff that report on those issues.

There isn’t enough newsprint produced in the U.S. to meet the demand of the industry, and given the fact that newsprint consumption has dropped by more than 75 percent since 2000, no U.S. producer is going to invest in starting a newsprint mill. Mills cost hundreds of millions of dollars to build and take years to come into full production. If these tariffs are made permanent, the New York hedge fund wins as it now has increased the value of its asset, and the federal government wins as tariffs collected go to the Department of Commerce. Sadly, the country will lose as local newspaper employees will be impacted, and those people, events and issues that newspapers report on will lose as well. If you agree, contact your federal elected officials to let them

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know that this is wrong, and that one company must not be allowed to use trade laws to its advantage while adversely impacting local communities throughout Illinois and the rest of the country.

Note to readers: Sam R Fisher is president and CEO of the Illinois Press Association.

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Max Armstrong addresses Rotary’s Agri-Business Night BY DAVE COOK news@putnamcountyrecord.com GRANVILLE — It took several years to arrange, but the Putnam County Rotary was finally able to welcome legendary agriculture broadcaster Max Armstrong to its annual Agri-Business Night on March 29. For more than 30 years, Armstrong provided the voice of agriculture at Chicago’s WGN radio station. He is now the producer and host of the popular syndicated programs “Farm Progress America” and “Max Armstrong’s Midwest Digest.” “We’re thrilled to be able to finally bring Max to Putnam County,” Putnam County Rotary President Debbie Buffington said at the event hosted at Putnam County High School. The Putnam County Record (PCR) was able to spend a few minutes with Armstrong before the evening got underway, and he was asked about the current state and future of agriculture. The interview follows:

PCR: How has agriculture changed over the course of your career? Armstrong: It’s constant change,

and technology is a big part of that. We’ve had some very rapid advancements of late in technology. The beautiful thing is it’s increasing our productivity so dramatically and allowing us to grow bigger and bigger crops. The bad news is that we’ve gotten a little in front of the demand, quite frankly. We’ve produced big crops for several years in a row, and we’ve gotten confirmation from a government report that we’re cutting back our acreage this year. Farmers intend to reduce both the corn and soybean acreage this year. Some of that is responding to market prices, some of that is responding to the bankers, and some of it may be in response to the weather if we continue to have wet weather into April.

What do you think of the next generation of farmers coming up through organizations such as the FFA.? Armstrong: I can’t say enough about it, it’s just fantastic. It’s not only bringing along the next gener-

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Putnam County Rotarian Bob Cofoid (from left), ag specialist Chad Colby, PC Rotary President Debbie Buffington, broadcaster and featured speaker Max Armstrong, PC Rotarian Brenda Bickerman, and PC Rotarian Beth Acuncius pose for a photo at the 2018 Putnam County Rotary Agri-Business Night on March 29 at Putnam County High School. ation of farmers, it’s bringing along the next generation of leaders. And that may be even more important because they’re developing leaders for a variety of professions and hopefully our local economies can draw them back. I think the key is, many of these young people are not only going to be corporate leaders, but leaders in our government as well. I hope they’re not turned off by what’s going on these days with the partisanship and fighting we see in Washington and that it doesn’t discourage them, because we need them badly. FFA is helping develop young leaders with a work ethic and morality, and there are going to be some great young people coming out of there. That’s why I’m a big supporter of FFA.

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What industry trends would you like to see continued growth in? Armstrong: I’d certainly like to see

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Are there any trends you don’t care for? Armstrong: Yes, absolutely. It’s

what I call the “smoke and mirrors” marketing of food. Food companies are playing word games and making claims they can’t prove. If you walk through a supermarket, it’s one aisle after another of marketing that’s deceptive. It may not be unlawful, but in my mind, it’s unethical.

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misunderstanding of what we need to farm and it’s a very serious challenge. People don’t trust science. Surveys show that people don’t believe scientists anymore. That’s a problem. It’s a problem because we need all of the scientific advances, and we need all of the technology to continue to ratchet up the production to feed the growing population. Every hour we’re adding 10,000 people to the population of the world. Think about that, every hour. Over the course of every day, we’re increasing the population by a quarter-of-a-million people, every day. We need to talk about water resources, where we’re going to put all these people, and how we’re

coming. I don’t think there’s any doubt that we’re going to continue to wrap our arms around conservation practices which increase our sustainability. So many farmers are embracing them and will continue to do so. I saw an interesting photograph recently of Amish tobacco farmers in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. There are about 7,000 acres of tobacco in that county, and they were using a no-till planter to put tobacco into a cover crop. It was a horse-drawn planter and built there in the Amish community. It shows that we’re really embracing sustainability all across the ag sector, and it’s also being demanded by consumers.

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Left, Paige Veronda lays down a bunt during the Lady Panthers’ 10-0 loss to Dwight on March 30 while Aleceya Davis (right) fields a ground ball and throws to first to make the out during the Lady Panthers’ 10-0 loss to Dwight on March 30. Davis, Morgan Hundley and Jordyn Friel had the only hits during the game. Davis was the losing pitcher, going 3.2 innings, allowing three hits and one earned run. Olivia Holmes pitched one-third of an inning, allowing five earned runs and five hits. Haley Cioni pitched one inning. Alivia Resurrecion was the losing pitcher against St. Bede on March 28 by a 15-5 score. She went two innings and allowing six hits and eight runs. Leading hitters for Putnam County were Aleceya Davis, who had two RBIs on one hit, Morgan Hundley with one hit and Olivia Holmes with one hit.

Junior varsity squad wins two games

Panthers beat Fieldcrest, Midland and Dwight

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Logan Kreiser slides safely into third during the varsity Panthers’ 7-2 win over Fieldcrest on March 28. Luke Carlson was the winning pitcher for the Panthers. He went six innings and allowed seven hits, three walks and one earned run. He struck out three. Dan Sabotta pitched one inning for the save, walking two batters. Jacob Williams, Logan Kreiser and Caleb Dzierzynski all had two hits each. Williams had a double while Dzierzynski had a triple and a double, driving in two runs. Caleb Tonozzi also had two RBIs. Brayden Holmes, Luke Olson, Kreiser and Cam Colby all had RBIs. The Panthers won 10-0 over Midland on March 29 and 7-1 over Dwight on March 30.

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Kyle Gorisek pitches during the junior varsity Panthers’ 13-0 win over Dwight on March 30. He drove in three runs against Dwight and struck out 10 batters in five innings. Jeremy Mattingly and Stephen Mecagni both had two hits. Mic Voss threw six innings, striking out seven against Henry in the Panthers’ 6-3 win on March 31.

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Above, Reise Zellmer passes the baton to McKinley Cwikla,Will Griffith (below left) competes in the high jump and Zophia Uzella (below right) runs during a relay meet on March 29 in a junior high track meet on March 29.

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and unified doubles, and team competition. Special Olympics Illinois Region A will also host its annual Spring Games Track and Field event at Hall High School on Saturday, April 28. More than 200 athletes are expected at this event. Opening ceremonies will begin at 9 a.m. This is a big year for Special Olympics as they will celebrate their 50th anniversary since the first event was held at Soldier Field in Chicago in 1968. The public is invited to both events. There is no entry fee. There is still a great need of volunteers for both events. To volunteer, contact Allison Nichols at 815-2208128 or anichols@soill.org.

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M-P SWCD announces plants, trees and fish orders due in April HENRY — The Marshall-Putnam Soil and Water Conservation District in Henry has announced its spring fish, tree and plant sale. Plant and tree orders are due by Friday, April 13. Plants will be available Thursday, April 19, and Friday, April 20. At 7 a.m. Thursday, April 19, the Marshall-Putnam Soil and Water Conservation District will have its

annual spring fish delivery. All order forms are available in the office and online at www.marshallputnam.com. Forms may also be emailed, mailed or faxed to you. The deadline for grass carp is April 6. All other orders for fish, as well as the trees and plants, are due in on April 13. For more information, call 309-3643913, ext. 3.

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Candidates Night on April 5 PERU — The New Century Republicans will host a Candidates Night for area Republican candidates from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 5, at the Illinois Valley Super Bowl, 4242 Mahoney Drive in Peru. Invited guests include Congressman Adam Kinzinger, state Sen. Sue

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STANDARD — The Putnam County Community Center will host an AARP Smart Driver Course from 8:30 a.. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, and Thursday, April 12. The AARP Smart Driver Course is a classroom driver refresher course designed especially for drivers age 50 and over. This program aims to help community members retain their driving competency. They will learn driving strategies, understand the effects of aging on driving, reduce the chance of having an accident and know when to retire from driving. At completion of this course, par-

ticipants will receive a certificate that can be presented to their automobile insurance holder that may entitle them to a discount. There is a $15 fee for AARP members (with membership card) and $20 fee for non-members; due on the first day of class and payable to AARP for the instruction book and materials. You must attend both days for insurance discount eligibility. Lunch is available both days following the program; meal is available at no cost for those 60-plus, suggested donation is $5. Indicate when calling to register if you plan to eat lunch either day.

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Putnam County Rotary invites community to help celebrate 50th GRANVILLE — The Putnam County Rotary will commemorate its 50th year of community service. All residents are invited to join in the celebration from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 14, in the new Sacred Heart Social Hall on School Street in Granville. Formal remarks will be made at 2

p.m., amidst toasts, appetizers and sweets. Past members and spouses, youth exchange students, Interact members, scholarship recipients and others who have been part of the Rotary family are also invited to attend and to share their personal experiences.

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Townwide garage sales in McNabb MCNABB — The village of McNabb will sponsor a spring garage sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 5. Anyone with a McNabb address who wishes to have a garage sale should call Candace Haar at 815-882-2224 and leave a message of name, address of the sale site and telephone number to get

on the list. There will be no fee for the garage sale. Ads will be placed in seven area newspapers and will be announced on WLPO-AM 1220 and WAJK-FM99.3 Radio. The McNabb Fire Department will hold a fundraiser at the James Goldasich Community Center (fire hall) on Route 89. Public restrooms will be available there, as well.

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new church and it was renamed St. Patrick in memory of their ancestor Patrick Dore who emigrated from Ireland. The hall and church are still standing today. The hall is now used as the public library and the church is a private residence. The current St. Patrick church was completed in 1990. Much of the furnishings from the old St. Patrick church building, including stained glass windows, side and high altars from the were incorporated into the new church. St. Patrick Parish is located on 920 E. Dore Drive with Fr. Patrick DeMeulemeester as pastor.

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HENRY — Following news of the chartering of the Chief Senachwine Chapter on Feb. 5 by the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, plans began for the first organized meeting for this new DAR chapter, established for Henry and the surrounding areas. The official chapter meeting and celebration will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 8, at the First Presbyterian Church in Henry, 511 Wirt St. Installation of chapter officers will be held with state officials in attendance. State Regent Gloria Perkins Flathom will install the officers of the new Chief Senachwine Chapter. Those installed will be Nancy Gillfillan, chapter regent; Dolores Dace, vice regent; Diana Williamson, chaplain; Judy Schwiderski, recording secretary; Carrie Schwiderski, corresponding secretary; Wendy Welch, treasurer; Sharon Bittner, registrar; and Jean Watkins, historian-librarian. Two dozen members and prospective members will attend, and state and local guests will join in celebrating the establishment of this 105th Illinois DAR chapter. Decorations will match the blue-buff-andgold theme of the National Society, reminding members of the colors of the uniforms of Revolutionary War regular soldiers, especially that worn by General Washington. A short business meeting will follow the installation of officers and refreshments will be served. Anyone interested in learning more about membership in DAR is invited to attend. For more information about the Chief Senachwine DAR Chapter, contact www.ildar. org. The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is one of the world’s largest and most active service organizations with goals to promote patriotism, preserve American history, and support better education for our nation’s children.

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MENUS Putnam County Schools Breakfast April 9 — Pig in a blanket or cereal, fruit, juice, milk. April 10 — Breakfast pizza or cereal, fruit, juice, milk. April 11 — Sausage and toast or cereal, fruit, juice, milk. April 12 — Breakfast burrito or cereal, fruit, juice, milk. April 13 — Cereal bar or cereal, string cheese, fruit, juice, milk. Lunch April 9 — Turkey fritter on bun, corn, pineapple, graham crackers, milk. April 10 — No salad bar, pork chop, au gratin potatoes, applesauce, cookie, milk. April 11 — Cheeseburger on bun, pickles, chips, vegetable medley, peaches, milk. April 12 — Chicken strips, rice pilaf, peas, pears, milk.

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Putnam County Community Center April 9 — Chicken patty on bun, tater tots, zucchini and tomatoes, yogurt with fruit. April 10 — Chicken and noodles, fruit cocktail, three-bean salad, carrot sticks, dessert. April 11 — Fish sandwich, baked macaroni and cheese and broccoli, salad with toppings, banana. April 12 — Baked spaghetti, tossed salad with toppings, garlic bread, pineapple, dessert. April 13 — Sweet and sour pork, brown rice and vegetable stir fry, green beans, peaches. Bread, butter, fruit juice and 2% milk are available with meals. Lunch is at 11:30 a.m.

Putnam County preschool screenings GRANVILLE — The LaSalle/Putnam Educational Alliance for Special Education (L.E.A.S.E.) Cooperative and the Putnam County School District will offer a preschool screening from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 26 and 27. The screenings will be held at the Putnam County Primary School in Granville. A parent must accompany their child to the screening. Putnam County children who will be 3 years old on or before April 26 are eligible for screening for fall enrollment. The screening will cover small and large muscle development, speech, language, hearing, vision, cognition, and social skills. Parents who have other developmental concerns about their child can discuss those during the parent interview. All Putnam County families with

age-eligible preschoolers are encouraged to take advantage of this screening. Results will be used to determine eligibility for the early childhood program at the primary school building in Granville. Students who aren’t eligible will be placed on a waiting list until after the August screening. Preschool for All is a state funded preschool program from the Illinois Board of Education and all rules and regulations are followed for the grant support. It offers developmentally appropriate experiences for young children to strengthen their skills for success later on in school and includes hands-on activities presented in a positive and encouraging learning environment. To make an appointment call the school at 815-882-2800 and choose option one.

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Quilter’s guild will meet April 11 HENRY — The Marshall-Putnam Quilter’s Guild will meet Wednesday, April 11, at the Henry Presbyterian Church in Henry. The meeting will start at 1 p.m. and after the regu-

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Free NASA workshops for teachers and informal educators LASALLE — Two upcoming NASA workshops will be hosted by the LaSalle Public Library. Especially for teachers, librarians and other youth leaders, these hands-on workshops provide training that will help participants teach earth and environmental science modules in the classroom or in informal settings like libraries or at youth group events. Susan Koehler, education professional development specialist at NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, will be facilitating both workshops. The registration deadline April 13. The first workshop, “Picking Up STEAM with Moon Rocks Lunar and Meteorite Certification - Borrow Moon Rock Samples,” will be from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 24. In this workshop, participants will learn how to use lunar rock samples to engage youth in STEM lessons and activities. Engage young and old alike at programs that teach physical and earth science

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An open house to celebrate the 80th birthday of Betty Johnson will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 15, at Goldasich Hall in the McNabb Fire Station. Betty Haws was born April 15, 1938, when gasoline was 10 cents a gallon, a loaf of bread was 9 cents, ballpoint pens were first invented, FDR founded the organization that would become the March of Dimes and Orson Wells shook up the world with his radio adaptation of “War of the Worlds!” But among the most important events of that year was the arrival of Betty into the Haws family of Magnolia, later joined by younger brother, Schuyler Haws. Betty attended a small country school through sixth grade, Lostant School until her sophomore year and then Swaney High School, graduating in the class of 1956. She received her nursing degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 1960, serving as an RN for 50 years before retiring to become even more active in community volunteer work. Along the way, she also took an active part in farming in Knox County, with her husband of 20 years, Ben Johnson. Sharing with her daughter, Lisa, a passion for helping others, Betty now donates her time to the Backpack Ministry, New Hope Parish, Red Cross

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Blood Drives, Tri-County Opportunities Council and Putnam County Rotary, through which Betty is involved in numerous community service projects. She is the proud mother of Lisa, Brian, Bruce and Brandon Johnson, and grandmother of Alex, Sarah, Cassie and Ashley, who shares Betty’s April 15 birthday. The Johnson family invites friends to share in celebrating Betty’s birthday. Cards are welcome, but no gifts. The family says your presence will be a gift most cherished and long remembered.

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Public Hearing Notice The Village of Mark will hold a public hearing on April 17, 2018 at 6:30 pm, in the Mark Village Hall, 2 Park Street, Mark, IL to provide interested parties an opportunity to express their views on the proposed federal funded Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project. Persons with disabilities or non-English speaking persons who wish to attend the public hearing and need assistance should contact North Central Illinois Council of Governments (NCICG) at 815-433-5830 no later than April 12, 2018. Every effort will be made to make reasonable accommodations for these persons. On or about April 20, 2018, The Village of Mark intends to apply to the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant from the State CDBG program. This program is funded by Title 1 of the federal Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. These funds are to be used for a community development project that will include the following activities: reconstructing one block of Hennepin St. The total amount of CDBG funds to be requested is $192,993.95. The amount of CDBG funds proposed to be used for activities that will benefit low-to-moderate income persons is $102,827.18. The Village of Mark also proposes to expend $129,940.85 in non-CDBG funds on the project. These nonCDBG funds will be derived from the following sources: the Village general fund. Information related to this project will be available for review prior to the public hearing as of April 12, 2018 at the NCICG office at 613 W. Marquette Street, Ottawa, IL between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. Interested citizens are invited to provide comments regarding these issues either at the public hearing or by prior written statement. Written comments should be submitted to NCICG no later than April 16, 2018 in order to ensure placement of such comments in the official record of the public hearing proceedings. A plan to minimize displacement and provide assistance to those displaced has been prepared by Village of Mark and is also available to the public. This project will result in no displacement of any persons or businesses. For additional information concerning the proposed project, please contact NCICG at the address above or call 815-4335830. Frank Niewinski, Village President Village of Mark

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY, HENNEPIN, ILLINOIS First State Bank PLAINTIFF Vs. Laneita Alt a/k/a Laneita A. Alt; et. al. DEFENDANTS 17-CH-7 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 11/30/2017, the Sheriff of Putnam County, Illinois will on April 26, 2018 at the hour of 9:00AM at Putnam County Courthouse 120 North 4th Street Hennepin, IL 61327, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Putnam and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 01-01-041-000 02-06-192-000 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 9955 E. 1050th Street Granville, IL 61326 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-1713609. March 21, 28, April 4, 2018

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SENACHWINE TOWNSHIP ANNUAL MEETING The 162nd Senachwine Township Annual Meeting willbe held on Tuesday, April 10th at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall, High Street in Putnam. The agenda will be as follows: Call to Order and election of moderator; reading of the minutes from the 2017 Annual Meeting; Treasurer's report; Road Commissioner's Report; old business; new business; communication from the floor. All Senachwine Township residents are welcome and encouraged to attend. March 28, April 4, 2018

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY, HENNEPIN, ILLINOIS First State Bank PLAINTIFF Vs. Laneita Alt a/k/a Laneita A. Alt; et. al. DEFENDANTS 17-CH-7 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 11/30/2017, the Sheriff of Putnam County, Illinois will on April 26, 2018 at the hour of 9:00AM at Putnam County Courthouse 120 North 4th Street Hennepin, IL 61327, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Putnam and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THAT PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER, SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 32 NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AND THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER, SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 32 NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 18, THENCE DUE SOUTH 409.18 FEET ON THE EAST LINE OF THE SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 22 SECONDS WEST 625.67 FEET; THENCE NORTH 3 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 17 SECONDS EAST 130.34 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 19 SECONDS WEST 478.45 FEET; THENCE NORTH 25 DEGREES 19 MINUTES 58 SECONDS EAST 335.44 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 46 SECONDS EAST 503.50 FEET; THENCE NORTH 31 DEGREES 25 MINUTES 21 SECONDS EAST 114.53 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 01 SECONDS EAST 389.24 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER SECTION 7; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 29 SECONDS WEST 111.05 FEET ON THE EAST LINE OF THE SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, AND ALL BEING SITUATED IN HENNEPIN TOWNSHIP, PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 01-01-041-000 02-06-192-000 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 9955 E. 1050th Street Granville, IL 61326 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-17-13609. March 21, 28, April 4, 2018

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UTICA — The Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center will host a new pet adoption festival called Woofstock on Sunday, May 20, on the lodge grounds. The goal of the event is to help get dogs adopted from local shelters and pet rescue organizations. Participating in the event will be: Illinois Valley Animal Rescue (IVAR), ReGap (Greyhound Rescue of Mendota), Pet Project (dog and cat adoption agency from Marseilles) and Tails (DeKalb Humane Society). There will also be brief

educational seminars by Fetching Frieda’s, Starved Rock Pet Resort and the Starved Rock Kennel Club on caring for rescued animals, why pets should be spayed/neutered and other topics. The public is invited to bring donations from the IVAR wish list (www.illinoisvalleyanimalrescue. net). Each item donated earns an entry to win an hourly pet-related door prize! Donations will be divided between shelters. Woofstock begins at 10 a.m. in front of the lodge with a “Blessing

of the BowWows” followed by a pet parade. All well-behaved dogs (on a leash) are welcome to attend with their owner. The parade’s grand marshal will be Cash (an adorable Springer Spaniel) owned by Amy and Karl Trimble, the Lodge’s concessionaires. After the parade, Kevin Kramer will be playing woof-friendly songs on his guitar on the pool patio. There will be a “pool PAW-TY” with drink stations and treats for dogs and food and drinks for guests. A variety of pet-related vendors will be there to share infor-

mation, offer discount coupons and other dog-friendly snacks. Dogs are allowed on the pool patio, Veranda and outside the Lodge. Hungry canines are encouraged to check out sweet potato treats, ice cream and more on the Lodge’s “Doggie Delights” menu available on the Veranda. “We are so happy that we have seen such an interest in this event and we encourage the public to adopt their new forever friends at Woofstock,” said Amy Trimble, Lodge CEO.

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GROCERY SPECIALS

Fiber One Bars All ................................................4/$10 Cascade Powder, Gel, Pods 45/20ct .................. $3.99 Nabisco Triskets and Wheat Thin Snack Crackers All .................................................2/$5 Our Family Lasagna or Egg Noodles 1lb ..............3/$5 Velveeta Mac and Cheese Dinners All .................2/$6 Nabisco Honey Grahams All .................................2/$6 Our Family Pasta Sauce 24oz Glass .....................5/$5 Our Family Assorted Pasta 1 lb .............................5/$5 Hershey Chocolate Syrup 16oz........................... $1.99 V-8 Juice and Fusion 45oz......................................2/$5 Keebler Deluxe Cookies or Sandies All.................2/$5 Tidy Cat Scoop Asst Litters 20 lb Jug.................. $6.99 Dawn Dish Soap 24 oz ........................................ $2.89 Febreze Air Effects All ............................................2/$6 Lysol Cling Toilet Bowl Cleaner All ........................2/$5 Dorito Chips 9.75oz................................................2/$6 Our Family Potato Chips All................................. $1.89

PRODUCE

Fresh Blueberries pint ...........................................2/$5 Sweet Mini Peppers lb ......................................... $2.99 Open Acres Yellow Onions 3lb Bag.......................2/$3 Grape Tomatoes 10oz.......................................... $1.99

DELI

Kentuckian Bologna lb......................................... $3.99 Walnut Provolone Cheese lb................................ $4.59 Kretschmar Off The Bone Ham lb ......................... 4.99 Grandma's Potato Salad lb.................................. $2.99

LEAN MEATY SPARE RIBS

Cherrios, Trix, Multi Grain Cherrio, Cocoa Puff, Cookie Crisp Cereals $

199

12oz

Bounty Basic Paper Towels 8 Roll

Hershey Baking Chips 12oz

Our Family Assorted Pasta 1lb

Keebler Townhouse Crackers 16oz

Crystal Sugar 4lb

Kingsford Charcoal or Matchlite 18lb C O U P O N

$ 99

America's Cut Pork Chops lb ...............................$2.69 Daily's Big Buy Bacon lb.......................................$2.69 Choice T-Bone Steaks lb.......................................$8.99

$ 99

Ball Park Hot Dogs 15oz.......................................$1.99 O'brien's Corned Beef Flats lb .............................$3.89

5/$

Fresh Whole Pork Tenderloins lb ..........................$2.99

FROZEN FOOD Our Family French Fries 5 lb.................................. 2/$9

Blue Bunny Ice Cream Squares 59 oz................... 2/$5

DAIRY

$ 99

Butch's Thin Crust Pizzas 18 oz.......................... 2/$10 Pillsbury Toaster Struedels Each ........................... 4/$8

$ 99

Mega Roll Charmin Bath Tissue $ 89 6 Mega

MEAT SPECIALS

Two With Coupon and $15 Order

ICBN Butter 15 oz .................................................. 2/$5 Florida Natural Orange Juice 59 oz ....................... 2/$6 Yoplait Yogurts 6 oz.............................................. 10/$6 Our Family Whipped Cream Cheese Tubs 8 oz...$1.89

PUB SHOPPE Bud or Bud Light Beer 24pk Cans .................... $14.99 Absolute Vodka 750 ml ...................................... $19.99

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