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Charged with two felonies of aggravated criminal sexual abuse By Terri Simon
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OTTAWA — A substitute teacher and volunteer baseball coach at LaSalle-Peru Township High School has been charged with two counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse with a student. Kyle Pisano, 24, of Peru was arrested with a warrant by LaSalle and Peru detectives at 3:15 p.m. at his home on Tuesday, May 3. The warrant was for two
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counts of the Class 2 felonies of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, which alleges Pisano had sexual contact with a female student between the age of 13 and under the age of 17. The alleged victim will not be identified. According to a press release from L-P, “Information regarding Pisano was provided to district administrators late Thursday evening on April 28. Administrators responded immediately early Friday
morning to the provided information and began an internal investigation.” The school immediately contacted the LaSalle and Peru police departments, as well as the LaSalle County State’s Attorney’s Office. Peru Police Chief Doug Bernabei said the Peru and LaSalle departments conducted a joint investigation with several interviews on Friday, April 29, and throughout the weekend. On Tuesday, the war-
rant was issued for Pisano, who was arrested without incident and taken to the LaSalle County Jail, where he posted 10 percent ($7,500) of the $75,000 bond. Bernabei held a press conference May 4 along with LaSalle County State’s Attorney Brian Towne, LaSalle Chief Rob Uranich and L-P Superintendent Steve Wrobleski. Bernabei confirmed Pisano volunteered his immediate resignation on Fri-
day, April 29. Pisano had been a substitute teacher for 71 days of the current school year. Bernabei said the investigation continues. At this time, there is no other credible evidence of any other victims. Part of the continuing investigation will revolve around the specific circumstances regarding the alleged school relationship. “We are going through
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All aboard ... not in Granville Three-day project stretches into its 10th month By Dave Cook
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Award winning author and storyteller Brian “Fox” Ellis visited all four Putnam County schools on Tuesday, May 3 and delivered to each an entertaining program highlighting local history. Ellis’ performances were the kick-off to a larger focus on local history which was recently added to the Putnam County curriculum.
Breathing life into history PC schools kick off local history programs By Dave Cook
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GRANVILLE — History ... the word often conjures images of dusty old books and maps, a barrage of dates and sleep-inducing details. The schools of Putnam County sidestepped this challenge when they hosted Brian “Fox” Ellis as their first installment of a new, ongoing and larger local history curriculum on May 3. Ellis, an award-winning storyteller and author, visited each school with a unique program. The students of the primary school were treated to
Native American fables and songs from the Illinois Valley. He then traveled to Hennepin where the elementary students learned of the impact of the Illinois River with a focus on Abraham Lincoln. Junior high classes experienced tales of the Civil War and the abolitionists of the Underground Railroad. Ellis ended his busy day with a trip to the high school where he shared stories of Walt Whitman and an account of the Underground Railroad and abolitionist Benjamin Lundy. Superintendent Jay McCracken said, “He helps provide students with
a sense of roots and belonging when the history is embedded locally. History comes alive when presented in this way; he’s a fantastic performer.” With the younger students, Ellis showed a mastery of being able to focus a large group of small children with humor and song. By the end of the program, the children were reciting stories and songs with him and had begun to learn the process of becoming storytellers themselves. Each nature-based story also imparted the lesson of a morality tale.
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GRANVILLE — Chamlin and Associates’ Mike Richetta began the Granville Village Board’s May 3 meeting with a lack of progress report on the long-awaited McCoy Street project. “I really wanted to tell you we’re grinding on McCoy Street, but the rail company can’t get their act together and call me to schedule the work. They have track improvements scheduled, but it’d be a shame if we can’t match our work right up to their work. I’ve talked to everyone else at the corporate offices, but the rail master won’t call me,” Chamlin said. The project was approved last year in July and was expected to take three days. The Norfolk Southern Railroad must have a flagman present during the work, but contact was delayed so long the project had to be postponed throughout the winter. At the board’s Dec. 1, it was decided the project would begin in early May, yet the wait continues for contact from the Norfolk Southern rail master. In other business, Tony Ruda spoke to the board and received funding for Granville’s summer recreation program which will run from June 6 to July 1. More than 100 children are expected to take part in activities including arts and
crafts, tennis, T-ball, dancing, basketball and general fitness. Sign-up for the program will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 28, at the Granville City Hall. For more information or if there is a conflict with the scheduled sign-up times, contact Ruda at 815-2240333. All children of Putnam County are welcome to participate in the programs. Resident Dave Thompson also spoke to the board and Chief of Police Kevin Moore about motorists running the stop sign, speeding and driving distracted near his home at the intersection of Schafer and Hopkins Streets. “There are lots of kids in the neighborhood playing and riding their bikes, and I’m afraid someone will be hurt by these drivers not paying attention. It’s been an ongoing problem,” Thompson said. Moore assured both Thompson and the board the situation would be addressed. Sheli Starkey, superintendent of the public works department, updated the board on the condition of the village’s fire hydrants. Three hydrants need to be replaced, and there are others approaching that condition; overall the hydrants are in better condition than expected. Starkey also notified the board that a vandalized urinal at Hopkins Park had been repaired.
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From Page 1 Primary school Principal Ronda Cross said, “He’s provided a unique opportunity for our students to learn about our local history that they otherwise wouldn’t have, and he was very good at getting the students involved with the program.” The next guest performer to visit Putnam County Schools will be Mr. Steve on May 20. Mr. Steve will be at the primary school at 10 a.m. and will also be performing at Hopkins Park in Granville at 1:30 p.m. For more information call the school district office at 815-882-2800, visit Ellis’ website at www.foxtalesint. com or Mr. Steve’s website at www.mrstevefun.com.
From Page 1 records to see how many times he substituted with the girl in his class,” Bernabei said. “Possibly the charges could be elevated to Class X felonies regarding the position of trust a person would hold with a student/teacher.” Class 2 felonies can be probationable or hold a 3- to 7-year prison sentence. Class X felonies, a decision which will be made by the LaSalle County State’s Attorney, can hold a sentencing range from 6 to 30 years in prison. Pisano will be in court June 6 before LaSalle County Circuit Judge Cynthia Raccuglia for his first appearance/ arraignment. In an official statement from
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IVCC Sci-Fest provides hands-on science thrills IVCC chemistry professor Matthew Johll and the students of the Chem Club held their annual Sci-Fest in the college gymnasium on Friday, April 29. Families in attendance took part in dozens of hands-on demonstrations of various scientific principles and exhibitions including fire tornadoes, fossils, body parts, astronomy, chemicals, sound being transmitted through flames, 55-gallon barrels crushed by the atmosphere and the finale of Johll having a cement block smashed on his chest while lying on a bed of nails. These events thrilled the crowd and helped the club attempt to set a new attendance record of more than 600 visitors.
Protect your family — be proactive in preparing for emergencies By Alan Stein Special to the PCR
The potential for an unanticipated emergency to wreak havoc on our lives is a constant threat. Floods, fires, hurricanes, earthquakes and a host of disasters can strike suddenly, putting your home, yourself and your family in danger. However, by planning now and creating an emergency preparedness kit, you can be equipped to respond to and recover from a disaster. Preparing for a threat Recognizing which threats pose the most danger is the first step in strengthening your preparedness plans. Our geographic locations often force us to prepare for certain natural disasters. For example, if you live near the coast, hurricanes should be a major concern, while forest fires may be a fear if you live in a wooded region that experiences dry spells. Accounting for a palpable threat will greatly increase the odds of successfully protecting your family. Emergency preparedness kit No matter what type of emergencies are common in your area, it’s essential to maintain an emergency preparedness kit with resources that will adequately support your family through a shelter in place situation or an evacuation. Here are some tips for effectively safeguarding yourself during an emergency.
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MAGNOLIA — Herta R. Stunkel, 89, of Magnolia went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 6, 2016, at Heartland Health Care Center in Henry. Herta was born on Jan. 17, 1927, in Chicago to Ernst and Meta (Rademaker) Baumbach. She married Harold Stunkel on July 10, 1948. Harold died on Nov. 21, 2005. Herta graduated from Carl Schurz High School Herta in Chicago. She studied violin and was a member Stunkel of the Chicago Civic Orchestra until her marriage to Harold. She continued to play and share her gift of music with the community playing at weddings, funerals, church services and even a few local musicals. She played the violin weekly at Heartland Health Care Center for 16 years. Recently she was recognized for her years of service. Herta was an active member of the Chillicothe Bible Church and the Christian Women’s Club in Lacon. She was a skilled artist and designed Christmas cards, greeting cards and dough ornaments that she gave to family and friends. She loved her family, church family, and all of her neighbors and friends. Survivors include four sons, Paul (Karen) Stunkel of Detroit, Mich., Glen (Mabel) Stunkel of Hennepin, Alan (Jean) Stunkel of Rutland and Edward (Lori) Stunkel of Henry; two daughters, Jeanette (Ed) Hoots of Sumter, S.C., and June (George) Kalemkarian of Moline; 27 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. Her parents, husband and two brothers, Hugo and Paul Baumbach, preceded her in death. Funeral services to celebrate her life will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 13, at the Chillicothe Bible Church, 343 W. Moffitt St. in Chillicothe, with the Rev. Joe Horn officiating. Burial will be in the Henry City Cemetery, Henry. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at the church. The Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel will be assisting the family with the arrangements. Contributions may be directed to the Chillicothe Bible Church or Heartland Health Care Center in Henry. Online condolences may be directed to her family at www. dcfunerals.com.
GRANVILLE — Agnes Anderson, 97, of Granville passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. Agnes was born July 31, 1918, in rural Granville, the daughter of Nels and Eda (Tradgardt) Anderson. Agnes graduated from Hopkins High School. She married Harry Anderson on Feb. 22, 1939, in the First Lutheran Church in Granville. Harry Agnes passed away on March 20, 2000. Anderson Agnes was a homemaker and helped with farming with her husband for many years. She drove a school bus for 13 years and was a cook at the Putnam County High School for 13 years. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Granville and a member of the Ladies Church Group, along with being the organist for her church for 60 years. Survivors include one son, Dick (Rose) Anderson of Streator; two daughters, Mrs. Phil (Sherrie) Carlson of Granville and Marlene (the late John) Hult of West St. Paul, Minn. Also surviving is her sister, Gladys Bishop of Sterling; nine grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Agnes was preceded by her parents, her husband and two sisters, Jeanne Alleman and Edna Middleton. Services were at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 7, at the First Lutheran Church in Granville with the Rev. Karen Karczewski officiating. Burial was in the Granville Cemetery in Granville. Visitation was from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 6, at the Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel in Granville and from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 7, at the church. Contributions may be made to Putnam County Food Pantry, Putnam County Community Center and Putnam County Educational Foundation. Online condolences may be made to her family at www.dcfunerals.com.
Group sponsors fair housing speech PERU — The Illini Valley Association of Realtors sponsored a public event titled, “Fair Housing - Understanding the Subtleties of Discrimination” at the Peru Community Building on Wednesday, April 19. The Equal Opportunity in Housing program this year focused on the 1968 Fair Housing Act, citing examples of how violations can occur. Sue Miller, managing broker, ABR, CRS, GRI, EPRO, LTG, PMN, SFR, spoke on fair housing issues with an emphasis on discrimination. Additionally, O.J. Stoutner of Sen. Sue Rezin’s office, and Mike Normoyler of Rep. Andy Skoog’s office, were presented copies of “On Common Grounds.” This National Association of Realtors publication presents a wide range of views on smart growth issues, with the goal of encouraging dialog among realtors, elected officials and other interested citizens. The event was planned and presented by the Illini Valley Association of Realtors Equal Opportunity in Housing Committee, headed up by chairperson Saralyn Shetterly, Eureka Savings Bank. Committee members include: Carol Wlodarchak, Coldwell Banker Today’s Realtors; Christine Dahm, Malooley Dahm Realty; Linda Taglia, 1st Farm Credit Services; Stan Wolf, Spring Valley City Bank; Pat Walters; Coldwell Banker Today’s, Realtors; Beckie Chismarick, RE/ MAX Country; Chris Hopps, Coldwell Banker Today’s Realtors; Alice Green, president of the Illini Valley Association of Realtors, United Country Starved Rock Realty; and Gail Pyszka, chief executive officer of Illini Valley Association of Realtors.
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May the roads be safe Illinois State Police cracking down on impaired driving during month of May
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PRINCETON — During the month of May, Illinois State Police (ISP) District 17 Troopers will take extra care in making sure all drivers and passengers make it safely to the warm summer months. According to ISP District 17 Commander Jon Dively, troopers will be conducting Roadside Safety Checks (RSC), Nighttime Enforcement Patrols (NITE), and Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols (OREP) in LaSalle County during the month of May. Communicating through a press release, Dively said the ISP has zero tolerance for impaired drivers, and officers working RSC and NITE patrols will be watchful for drivers who are operating vehicles in an unsafe manner, driving with a suspended or revoked driver’s license, transporting open alcoholic beverages, driving under the influence, and those who are not properly buckled up. Alcohol and drug impairment is a significant factor in nearly 40 percent of all fatal motor vehicle crashes in Illinois, Dively stated. These nighttime patrols are designed to keep area roads safe by taking dangerous DUI offenders off the road and ensuring all vehicle occupants are buckled up. The ISP utilizes OREP to target an area with saturation patrols that focus on traffic violations and related compliance with safety belt and child safety seat laws. Safety belt enforcement zones will also be set up to ensure the driver and passengers are buckled up, as Illinois law requires all vehicle passengers — front and back — to be buckled up. “Safety belts are one of the most effective safety devices in vehicles today,
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The art of juggling A handy skill in this profession Years ago, as I browsed a store loaded with novelty items of many descriptions, a book promising to teach me how to juggle caught my attention. Juggling always seemed pretty cool to me, especially when the spinning items were on fire or contained a razor sharp edge. I bought the book and, as promised, I quickly learned the art of keeping multiple things Dave flying through air Cook without dropping them. COMMENTARY I’ve never juggled anything that could start a fire or sever a finger, but I can juggle clubs, rings and balls. I can also juggle by bouncing the balls off of the ground. The late, great comedian George Carlin once included people who can juggle, but only a little bit, as one of the types of people who annoy him. I’ve practiced enough to not be that guy, but there are still many things left for me to learn. I occasionally grab the multi-colored balls out of my drawer or pick the clubs up off of the shelf just to keep in practice. There are even times when I’m in the produce department and can’t resist grabbing a few pieces of fruit. I also get quite a bit of juggling practice doing this job. As I approach the end of my first year here, I’ve reflected back on what I’ve enjoyed, learned and what I can improve on. I enjoy everyday being different and the ebb and flow of the news cycle. Thankfully, I was warned when I began that everything here was a juggling act of writing, deadlines and events. Depending on when you ask me, I’ll either say I feel like my plate is frighteningly empty or overflowing all over my desk. When empty it tends to quickly refill, and when approaching the overwhelming a couple of days of concentrated effort solves the problem. I’m immensely thankful for my co-workers. When deadlines approach and the tension rises, someone has always been there with a story of their own to help fill any holes, giving me more time. In return, I’ve hopefully shouldered some things to help them with their own juggling acts. I’ve managed to successfully keep things in the air for a year, but I’m now focused on improving my speed. I’m comfortable with the creativity; I enjoy the challenge of a catchy headline, opening paragraph or getting a captivating photo. It’s fun. I’ve also enjoyed covering the many different events I otherwise would’ve never attended. I’ve met so many dedicated people. I take satisfaction in knowing I’ve been able to help them with their respective causes. Our communities are filled with committed, devoted people fighting the good fight. The only place I feel like I’ve failed this year was with two of my furry friends at the animal shelter. I hope my work on that story resulted in the shelter receiving additional donations, extra volunteers or for some of the other animals to be adopted, but my heart still breaks for Hannah and Stuart. My biggest desire for that piece was to help each of them find a warm and loving home and to never see a shelter again. Poor Stuart, 11 years old, has been at the Friends of Strays Shelter since he was 3. Timid and shy, he’s undoubtedly been passed by hundreds of times. I know the volunteers at the shelter love and care for him, but I’d love to hear he’s become the newest addition to a home. Hannah, the opposite of Stuart in the kennel, reveals herself to be gentle and affectionate once she’s away from the commotion of the shelter. Perhaps this mention will be the one to catch the attention of a loving family in need of some canine companionship. As my second year begins I’ve begun to anticipate the area’s multitude of events and how to cover them in a better way than last year. I’m looking forward to attending them for pure enjoyment as well. I feel unbelievably fortunate to have finally landed in a career where I feel right at home and have to opportunity to not only help people, but to have fun doing it as well. PCR Staff Writer Dave Cook can be reached at dcook@bcrnews.com.
Norma Puetz wrote God the same day she received the news her son, Mike, was killed in Cambodia while serving in the U.S. during the Vietnam War. The Puetz family were farmers in rural Tonica. Mike Puetz’s brother, Jim, asked me if I could have this printed: Here I am again Lord, praying to you. It seems like I’ve been doing so much of it lately, have you noticed. Probably more in the last 18 months than all in my lifetime. Little did I realize when I sent my oldest son off to war how much I would depend on you to watch over him. I would pray for 24 hours a day, and some days it seemed like more, especially when he lay so ill and so far away from home. Vietnam is so far, far away. But the young know this better than I. I couldn’t be there to comfort him. How my heart ached to do so, but I sent you instead Lord to watch over him, inspire words of comfort to him. He needed it so. You never let me know, Lord, for soon he was well and strong. But back into the fields he went with his friends to fight a war, a war that’s so hard for us to understand. But for him, a job that must be done. “I’m here, Mom, to protect my loved ones. Yes, Dad and the kids. Especially baby Bill and Danny. Maybe by me being here now, it will keep them from going in the future years. I don’t want them to have to see and know the horrors of war. It’s hell, Mom.” (This is what he wrote in one of his letters.) And know I am praying to you for help. Something is happening that is almost like a dream. It doesn’t seem real but yet I know in my heart that it is real, it’s happening and I can’t and don’t know how to stop it. Only you, Lord, can help him, only you. My son, my wonderful boy, is losing
Darrell Alleman COMMENTARY his most precious possession. His faith. Oh, I am not angry at him. Not hurt or bewildered. If I was in his place, I wonder how strong my faith would be. I probably would have lost it long ago, for I am not strong. We have seen so much God, and he is so young. We will never know perhaps all that he has been through. The aging, the cruelty, the horror that is war. But, God, you know how I prayed for you to watch over him, and I know you would. But there was something I didn’t know. I was being selfish, I guess. I prayed for you to protect him, but I forgot to pray for the most important thing. The courage and understanding to accept death. The death of his friends, his buddies that have been a part of his life for almost a year. Friends that have become so much a part of his life, they were probably closer than brothers. They had to be, for that’s all they had was one another. He prayed so hard that you wouldn’t take Cody from him, but you did, and his heart was full of grief. He liked him so. He said, “Mom, if only he didn’t have to die in Vietnam. Vietnam is such a hell place Mom, you just can’t imagine.” There were others that have died. I know because he doesn’t mention their names any more. But today God the letter came. Sadly I wrote Scott. I thought he should know. So I wrote him his best Buddy is gone now. You took Doc to be with you. Cody is happier and so is Doc, more so than we can ever imagine.
But this is why I am praying to you again, for how do I explain to Mike that they are happy when all he can see is the uselessness of it all? He said to me one time that man is living in the most modern, the most well-learned era of all history, but we still haven’t learned how to get along with our fellow men. He is right, God, so very right. So if you see his faith starting to crumble before him, have mercy, have pity on him. I can not help him, only you can. Pick him up before he starts to falter too far. Take his hand in those lonely hours when he has to be alone, alone to think, and press his hands to your heart. Let him feel the warmth, the love, the peace that is there. Whisper in his ear the words he wants so much to hear. The answer to his question, “Why God do you let these things happen?” Only you can answer that question, so please God, I pray be with him every minute of every day, so close to him that he can feel your presence everywhere. Show him you took his friends, especially Cody and Doc, to be with you for a special reason. Let him know that you never close a door but that you don’t open a window. Do it for me, God, because you know I loved him so. And I know how much you must love him because it was you who gave him to me in the first place, and you know as well as I that he was something very special from that very first moment. He is special to lose and so very, very special to win. So don’t let him get away, God. He would be great to have on your team. This is not the end of my prayer, God, only the beginning. I loved him too much, and I know you love him even more. I know you won’t let me down, you never have. Darrell Alleman can be reached at news@putnamcountyrecord.com.
Dreading the empty nest I came to the realization earlier this month that I am going to be a terrible empty-nester. When my kids leave for college, I am going to be a mess. I may be predicting this 10 years in advance, but I don’t need to be Nostradamus to know I’m right about this one. With both my kids, ages 10 and 8, at a sleepover at their cousins’ house the other night, my husband and I came back to an eerily quiet house. There was no fighting, no over-thetop laughter, no relentless computer game noises in the background. There was nobody saying “Mom” every few minutes to get my attention for yet another question to ask or story to tell me. Nobody asking me if I wanted to snuggle up on the couch and watch a TV show. It was just me and my husband and some awkward, forced conversation that I couldn’t concentrate on because it felt wrong that I would be going to sleep that night without my children under the same roof as me. It’s not just that I enjoy spending time with my children — I do wholeheartedly, but it is also the simple fact that most of my evenings and nights are spent not only with them, but also doing things for them. My time is rarely spent on me — I am at volleyball matches, baseball and
Shannon Serpette COMMENTARY softball games, basketball games, helping with homework, baking treats for them and their friends, and taking them to playdates or the movies. I am busy, and I love every single minute of it. Every day with them is a gift, and I am always aware of that fact, even when they are fighting and starting to work my nerves. At their current ages, their worlds are starting to get a little bigger. I’m no longer the center of their world as I was when they were younger. I can feel them becoming more independent with each passing month. Their friends are becoming a bigger part of their world, getting some of the time that used to be reserved for me. I’m happy to say they’ve chosen their friends well, looking for humor, kindness and shared interests in the children they spend time with. Maybe once they hit their teenage years, I’ll grow more accustomed to my shrinking role in their lives.
I’ll have to step back and watch as they go through the thrills and pains of first loves and the hardships of becoming an adult. I’ll give them advice, but I’ll have to let them make their own mistakes. For a hands-on parent like me, that will be rough. It’s hard for me to envision, but there will come a time when hanging out with their mom won’t be as cool as it was once was for them. When that happens, it will sting, but I’ll understand. They will — and should — want to meet new people and have new experiences. It will be at this point that I will try to take a page out of their playbook. I’ll make new friends and find interesting hobbies to fill the time I once spent on them. I know some parents who complain about how rough the teenage years are and how their grown children never call or visit. But I’ve heard from others who sail right through it without much trouble at all and enjoy a close relationship with their adult children. I think it depends on the child and on the parents. I hope, and I trust, that the foundation my family has built will remain strong through my kids’ adolescence, teenage years and adulthood. Putnam County Record Copy Editor Shannon Serpette may be reached at sserpette@bcrnews.com.
First Amendment “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.” Constitution of the United States, 1789
7 Sports
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Panthers win three out of six games The Putnam County Panthers won three of six games this past week. The season mark is 20-9. Ottawa Marquette 9, Putnam County 0 Ottawa Marquette blanked Putnam County 9-0 on Saturday, May 7. Michael Kettman pitched 3.1 innings and Kaleb Wright pitched 1.2 innings.
Rockford Lutheran 12, Putnam County 1
The Panthers scored their only run in the first inning as Rockford Lutheran easily won, 11-1 on Saturday, May 7. Neal Stasell had two hits. Owen Mallery threw four innings while Connor Bean threw two innings.
Putnam County 2, Peoria Christian 1
Alec Veverka pitched six innings while Stasell had two hits in the 2-1 win over Peoria Christian on Thursday, May 5.
Hall 1, Putnam County 0
Matt Donelson took the hard-luck loss for the Panthers, going seven innings on
Wednesday, May 4. He walked three and struck out one batter. PC’s Stasell, Jarod Williams and Owen Mallory accounted for the three hits on the night.
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Putnam County 6, Peoria Christian 2
Caleb Dzierzynski pitched seven innings for the win against Peoria Christian on Tuesday, May 3. PC scored three times in the second inning, two in the third inning and one in the seventh inning. Donelson had three RBIs on the night with Dzierzynski knocking in two runs and Williams the other run.
Putnam County 4, St. Bede 0
The Panthers scored four runs in the first inning, and Matt Magana got the win on the mound on Monday, May 2. Magana had six strikeouts and allowed two hits. Veverka and Connor Bean both had two hits during the game. Nathan Bartley, who had the Bruins’ two hits, took the loss for St. Bede. He struck out 11.
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Putnam County runners Emilee Walker and McKenna Downey get ready to start the 800 meter run at the PC Invite on Wednesday, May 3.
Squads compete at PC Invite
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Putnam County’s Jarod Williams takes his lead off first base during the Hall game on Wednesday, May 3.
Lady Panthers lose twice, win once
The Lady Panthers lost two of three games played this past week. Their overall record is 10-14 (7-2 in conference play). Peoria Christian 4, Putnam County 2 Alivia Resurrecion took the loss after pitching seven innings, walking two and striking out five. Paige Veronda had two of PC’s five hits on Thursday, May 5. Taylor Kreiser, Carleigh Wellenreiter and Resurrecion had the other hits.
Hall 4, Putnam County 3
Olivia Holmes took the 4-3 loss against Hall on Wednesday, May 4. She allowed four runs on six hits while striking out five batters and walking four in six-plus innings. Putnam County scored single runs in the first, fourth and sixth innings. Hall scored runs in the first (sac fly), second (squeeze bunt), sixth (illegal pitch) and seventh innings (error).
error. PC added three runs in the fourth when Skyler Grevengoed led off with a walk. Kali Pettit bunted her to second. Veronda walked and Kreiser hit a hard grounder down the left field line, scoring Grevengoed. Wellenreiter followed with a big drive to the fence in right center, scoring Veronda and Kreiser. PC rounded out the scoring in the seventh when Resurrecion led off with a double to right center. Holmes sac bunted Haley Cioni, the courtesy runner, to third. Pettit hit a double to right center, scoring Cioni. Pettit scored on a single by Pletsch.
Carlson was eighth (89-11).
Women’s results
Lindsey DiazDeLeon was second in the 100 in 13.23. Izzy Thompson was sixth in 14.03. Thompson was fourth in the 200 in 28.94. Destiny West was ninth in 29.73. DiazDeLeon won the 400 in 1:02.31. West was fifth in 1:10.96. Emilee Walker won the 800 in 2:44.81. McKenna Downey was second in 2:53.01. Downey was fourth in the 1600 in 6:51.84. Ashlyn Haage was sixth in 7:13.71. Becky Ramey was fifth in the 3200 in 16:43.93. Olivia Lawley won the 300-meter hurdles in 49.46. Emma Cyr was third in 51.88. Margaret Voss was third in the high jump (4-2). Haage was fourth (3-10). DiazDeLeon was second in the long jump (15-11.5). Haage was third (15-2). Cyr was third in the triple jump (26-3.75). Leanne Smith was fourth (25-7). Ramey was eighth in the shot put (243.5). Annie Sabotta was ninth (22-10). Voss was sixth in the discus (65-10). Ramey was ninth (61-10).
Coed results
The 4x100 meter relay team of Emilee Walker, Jimmy Hewitt, Destiny West and Dominic Green was third in 52.78. The 400-meter shuttle hurdles team of Jon Sabotta, Leanne Smith, Olivia Lawley and Ashlyn Haage was first in 1:04.13.
Panthers fourth in Hall meet
Putnam County 7, Peoria Christian 2
Resurrecion had 11 strikeouts and allowed five hits, three walks and two earned runs on Tuesday, May 3, in a 7-2 win over Peoria Christian. The Lady Panthers rapped out 11 hits led by Veronda who went 2-3 with a double and a two-run homer. She stole two bases and scored two runs. She also drove in two runs. Wellenreiter was 2-4 with two RBIs, and Brea Schorn had two hits. Putnam County scored two in the top of the third when Veronda hit a line drive home run over the center field fence, scoring Allie Pletsch who had reached on an
The Putnam County boys and girls track squads placed thirds in the Putnam County Coed Invite on Wednesday, May 4, with 179 points. Lowpoint-Washburn won with 213 points while St. Bede was second with 186. Men’s results The 4x200 meter relay team of Terrance Haig, Joseph Mecagni, Jimmy Hewitt and Dominic Green was third in 1:51.28. The 4x400 meter relay team of Green, Noe Flores, Jon Sabotta and Denver Wyatt was second in 3:56.43. Haig was eighth in the 100 in 12.96. Mecagni was ninth in 13.13. Haig was ninth in the 200 in 26.95. Mecagni was 10th in 28.31. Green was third in the 400 in 56.12. Hewitt was fourth in 57.67. Flores won the 800 in 2:08.07. Wyatt was sixth in 2:22.71. Flores was second in the 1600 in 4:53.40. Mike Dzierzynski was seventh in 5:31.80. Sabotta was sixth in the 3200 in 11:38.13. Dzierzynski was eighth in 12:13.59. Sabotta was fifth in the 300 hurdles in 51.52. Wyatt was sixth in 54.07. Dzierzynski was sixth in the long jump (15-8.75). Wyatt was eighth (13-1). Green was second in the triple jump (392). Sabotta was fifth (34-1). Luke Griffith was fifth in the shot put (35-7.25). Seth Carlson was seventh (31-5). Griffith was fifth in the discus (100-9).
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Putnam County’s Brea Schorn lays down a bunt during the Hall game on Wednesday, May 3.
SPRING VALLEY — Putnam County Panthers placed fourth with 32 points in a seven-team track meet held Tuesday, May 3, at Hall High School in Spring Valley. The 4x400 meter relay team of Dominic Green, Jimmy Hewitt, Mike Dzierzynski and Noe Flores won in 3:43.12. Green was second in the triple jump (38-5) while Jon Sabotta was ninth (33-10). Flores was fourth in the high jump (5-2). Dzierzynski was fifth in 800-meter run in 2:20.96. Luke Griffith was eighth in the shot put (3511). Seth Carlson was 13th (32-9.5). Mecagni was 20th (30-5). Carlson was eighth in the discus (91-4). Mecagni was 12th (82-10). Grif-
fith was 16th (78.04). Denver Wyatt was third in 300-meter hurdles in 56.98. Sabotta was ninth in 1:03. The 4x100 meter relay team of Green, Hewitt, Terrance Haig and Flores was fifth in 49.02. Sabotta was 10th in the 200-meter dash in 26.36. Joseph Mecagni was 15th in 27.28. Wyatt was 18th in 29.52. Dzierzynski was 13th in the long jump (14-6). Haig was 15th (13-6.5) and Wyatt was 17th (11-8.5). Hewitt was 15th in the 100-meter dash in 12.68. Haig was 22nd in 13.27. Wyatt was 27th in 13.75.
Panthers win, Lady Panthers second at Henry
HENRY— The Putnam County Panthers boys squad won the meet with 57 points at a triangular track meet held Monday, May 2, at Henry-Senachwine High School while the Lady Panthers placed second with 62 points. Boys results The 4x800 meter relay team of Jon Sabotta, Mike Dzierzynski, Denver Wyatt and Jimmy Hewitt won in 9:32.9. Sabotta won the 3200 in 11:45. Dzierzynski was third in 12:07. Terrance Haig was fifth in the 100 in 13.2. Joseph Mecagni was seventh in 13.7. Noe Flores won the 800 in 2:04.2. Wyatt was third in 2:22. Dominic Green won the 400 in 55.2. Hewitt was second in 56.7. Flores was third in the 1600 in 4:58.4. Wyatt was fifth in 5:30. Sabotta was sixth
in 5:32.9. Dzierzynski was seventh in 5:35.8. The 4x400 meter relay team of Green, Wyatt, Hewitt and Flores won in 3:46.6. Haig was sixth in the 200 in 26.6. Luke Griffith was 11th in 31.5. Griffith was second in the shot (351.75). Seth Carlson was third (32-1) while Mecagni was fourth (29-1). Griffith was second in the discus (10010). Carlson was fourth (82-3) while Mecagni was fifth (71-4). Dzierzynski was second in the long jump (14-2.5). Green won the triple jump (37-7.5). Sabotta was second (32-9.5).
Girls results
The 4x100 meter relay team of Leanne Smith, Emma Cyr, Izzy Thompson and Anna Sabotta was second in 56.9.
Becky Ramey was second in the 3200 in 16:11. Liv Lawley was second in the 100 in 18.4. Smith was third in 19. Ashlyn Haage was fifth in 24. Lindsey DiazDeLeon won the 100-meter dash in 13.6. Thompson was fifth in 14.61. Destiny West was sixth in 14.69. Haage was seventh in 15.5. Margaret Voss was eighth in 16.2. Emilee Walker was third in the 800 in 2:47.1. Cyr was sixth in 2:58.3. McKenna Downey was sixth in 3:08.2. The 4x200 meter relay team of Smith, Haage, Thompson and Cyr was third in 2:04.4. DiazDeLeon won the 400 in 1:02. Walker was fourth in 1:09.1. Lawley won the 300 hurdles in 49.6. Cyr was second in 52.7.
Downey was fourth in the 1600 in 7:05.6. Ramey was sixth in 7:32.7. Thompson was third in the 200 in 29.7. West was eighth in 30.4. Sabotta was ninth in 31.8. Haage was 10th in 32.9. Voss was 11th in 33.2. The 4x400 meter relay team of Lawley, Cyr, Walker and DiazDeLeon won in 4:25.2. Ramey was second in the shot (23-6.5). Sabotta was third (22-1). Sabotta was fifth in the discus (56-3). Ramey was sixth (56-2). Voss was seventh (55-2). DiazDeLeon won the long jump (154.25). Haage was third (12-5.25). Cyr was second in the triple jump (260.75). Smith was third (25-4). Walker was fifth (21-9.25). Voss was second in the high jump (4-3).
8 Life
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Community Putnam County baseball and softball parade GRANVILLE — The Putnam County baseball and softball parade will be held on Saturday, May 14, in Granville. The lineup will begin at 10 a.m. at Al Cioni Ford and proceed down McCoy Street. Following the parade, team announcements will be made at
Hopkins diamond. After the announcements, an instructional game between Granville RJ Hartman and Hennepin will be played. All Putnam County teams are invited. For more information, call Rebecca Wiesbrock at 815-228-0998.
Poppy Day in McNabb MCNABB — Poppy Day in McNabb will be Friday, May 20. The poppy symbolizes freedom and the blood sacrificed by troops during war. The public is reminded that donations help veterans.
Blood drive planned MCNABB — A blood drive will be from 1 to 6 p.m. Monday, May 23, at the McNabb Fire Hall.
Letter Carriers Food Drive The Letter Carriers Food Drive, the world’s largest one-day food drive, will be conducted over several days throughout Putnam County, from May 9 to 13. All donated
food will stay at the Putnam County Food Pantry and help local families. This food drive helps fill the gap between the holiday drives of Easter and Thanksgiving.
American Legion Boys State candidate MAGNOLIA — The Magnolia-McNabb American Legion Post 254 has announced Ty Lenkaitis of McNabb as its candidate for the Boys State program at Eastern Illinois University (EIU), which will be held from June 11-17. The American Legion Boys State was founded in 1935 and is an educational program that instructs selected students and provides hands-on experience in the operation and fundamentals of local, county and state governments. Designed to mirror the structure of Illinois govern-
ment, the program seeks to help develop character, citizenship and leadership. Lenkaitis was selected for his community services, patriotism, leadership qualities, courage, scholarship and honor. Currently a junior at Putnam County High School, he is a member of FFA and is also interning at the Chicago Zoological Society at Brookfield Zoo. Lenkaitis, the son of Jason and Tanya Lenkaitis, is honored to have been selected and is excited for this opportunity. His grandfather also attended Boys State in 1963.
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Knights of Columbus make donation The Knights of Columbus in Putnam County donated $1,334.77 to the Putnam County Schools special education program. The money came from the generous people who donated to the Tootsie Roll Drive for Intellectual Disabilities. Pictured are Jim Wall (from left), Knights of Columbus; Janet Schennum, special education director; and Doug Ossola, Knights of Columbus.
MAGNOLIA — The Magnolia Library will host historian Jim Gibbons at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 12. He will present his program titled “A Rendezvous with Destiny: The Life of Franklin D. Roosevelt.” The program will cover FDR’s life and
PRINCETON — Community Partners Against Substance Abuse (CPASA) will conduct Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers Education and Training (BASSET) classes for sellers and servers of alcohol on Wednesday, May 18, at the Bureau County Health Department conference room, 526 Bureau Valley Parkway, Princeton. There will be two separate classes in order to accommodate schedule needs of persons desiring to take the course. The four-hour classes will begin at 12:30 p.m. and
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career, including his path through becoming assistant secretary of the Navy, governor of New York and finally his four terms as the 32nd president of the United States. For more information, call the Magnolia Library at 815-869-3038 or Peggy Smith at 815-257-0707.
GRANVILLE — A tree dedication and planting in honor of former Putnam County elementary teacher and Putnam County School Board member Jeanne Anderson Alleman will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 12, at the primary school grounds in Gran-
ville. All interested people are welcome to attend and join the primary students, teachers and Alleman’s family to watch the planting of the tree. Alleman taught second grade for 25 years and was on the school board for 12 years.
CPASA announces upcoming BASSET training
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Magnolia Library hosts FDR program
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program is designed to encourage sellers/servers of alcoholic beverages to serve responsibly and stay within the law. Topics covered will include: Blood alcohol concentration or BAC, prevention and intervention techniques, information about Illinois state laws and statutes pertaining to alcohol service, proper techniques in checking IDs, and dram shop law and liability. The goals and objectives of the BASSET program are: Train and educate sellers and servers to engage in responsible
alcohol service, spot signs of intoxication and utilize various intervention techniques, prevent DUIs and alcohol-related fatalities, stop underage sales and underage drinking, and create safer communities and establishments where alcohol is served. The BASSET training is mandatory in the city of Princeton, and will be required in the rest of Bureau County in 2017 and Putnam County in 2018. Other portions of the state will be required
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Births Announced Messersmith Eric and Teresa (Perez) Messersmith of Spring Valley are the parents of a daughter, Ruby Sue, born April 30 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. She weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce and measured 19 1/2 inches in length. She was welcomed home by two brothers, Riley Martinez, 11, and Gage Szymovicz, 9, and one sister, Tessa Messersmith, 15 months. Maternal grandparents are Kate Walter of Mendota, and Mark and Bonnie Perez of Marietta, Ga. Paternal grandparents are Carol Lauer of Cherry, and Jim and Nancy Messersmith of LaSalle. Great-grandparents are Charlene McCauley of McNabb and Nacha Perez of Las Vegas, Nev.
LIFT event on June 12 LASALLE — Christian women of all ages are invited to attend a Ladies In Fellowship Together (LIFT) event at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 12, at the Grace United Methodist Church, 1345 Chartres St. in LaSalle. The theme for the afternoon, “In the Bag,” will center on what we carry with us as Christians. Siobhan Moss from Rue 21 will
present new purse styles and trends with the topic, “Having Purse-on-ality.” All women in the Illinois Valley area are encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be served. RSVPs are encouraged but are not required to attend. For information, call Lois at 815-663-1724 or send email to vcroasdale@ comcast.net.
Roxy to visit Granville Library Come and learn about Putnam County’s K-9 GRANVILLE — Putnam County Sheriff’s Deputy Jacob Frund will be visiting the Granville Library with Roxy, his K-9 partner, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 14. An interest to adults and children, the library is encouraging the public to attend in order to learn about the life, training and work of these local police officers. For more information call the library at 815-3392302.
Menus and Activities Brian Schrowang wins 2016 Senior Reading Award Putnam County Community Center GRANVILLE — Graduating senior Brian Schrowang was awarded the prize for earning the most accelerated reader points at Putnam County High School’s award ceremonies held Wednesday, April 27. Each year the senior in the graduating class with the most points for reading is honored. So far in his school career, he has earned 1,764.5 points. Schrowang is the son of Gregg and Julie Schrowang of Standard. After high school, Brian’s plans include attending IVCC and then transferring to a four-year college. He plans to become a mechanic or teach high school shop classes. Brian has stayed busy his four years at PCHS. He has been
Brian Schrowang involved with FFA all four years. Brian has been treasurer and is now the vice president. He is a member of the national competing team which won state for Ag Presentation. Brian is also a member of WYSE. Brian was awarded the Pletsch Memorial Scholarship.
Groleau inducted into Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society LEBANON, Ill. — Bradley Groleau of Peru, a McKendree University student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training, is a new member of Chapter 292 of Phi Kappa Phi national honor society. The initiation ceremony was held April 28 during the university’s annu-
al Academic Excellence Celebration to recognize outstanding student achievement. Founded in 1897, Phi Kappa Phi is the nation’s oldest, largest and most selective all-discipline honor society, with only the top percentage of students eligible for membership.
May 16 — Chili dog on bun, french fries, carrots, applesauce. May 17 — Chicken tenders, mashed potatoes and gravy, buttered corn, rolls and butter, grapes, dessert. May 18 — Baked ham, sweet potatoes, carrots, pineapple. May 19 — Barbecue on bun, coleslaw, peas/carrots, chips, applesauce, dessert. May 20 — Smoked sausage, tator tots, corn, apricots. Bread, butter, fruit juice and 2% milk are available with meals. For reservations, call 800-757-4579 24 hours in advance of the day’s meal. The menu is subject to change. Meals are available to senior citizens 60 plus at no cost, but donations are appreciated. The meal program is partly funded by donations, so they have a suggested donation of $5 per meal. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m.
Putnam County Schools Breakfast May 16 — Breakfast sandwich or cereal, fruit, juice, milk. May 17 — Breakfast quesadilla or cereal, fruit, juice, milk. May 18 — Scrambled eggs with toast or cereal, fruit, juice, milk. May 19 — Cereal and toast, gogurt, fruit, juice, milk. May 20 — Whole grain muffin or cereal, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk. Lunch May 16 — Sub sandwich, pickles, baked beans, pretzels, orange, milk. May 17 — Chicken nuggets, corn, mixed fruit, yogurt, milk. May 18 — Corn dog, tator tots, cottage cheese, peaches, milk; 2:05 p.m. dismissal. May 19 — Grilled chicken sandwich, salad, strawberries, ice cream cup, milk. May 20 — Cook’s choice, milk.
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Children’s theater workshop at Stage 212 LASALLE — Stage 212 in LaSalle will offer a summer workshop, running June 13-17, for students entering Grades 2-9 in the fall. Under the guidance of instructors Aubrey Smigel and Sophie Smigel, students will have the oppor-
tunity to dabble in many creative drama activities. They will strengthen their imagination, develop physicality and learn to work with others creatively by engaging in improv, role-playing, pantomime, movement, expression,
voice exercises and more. The cost of the workshop is $60 per student. Pre-registration is required. For a registration form and more information, call 815-2243025 or visit Stage 212 online at www.stage212.org or Stage 212 on Facebook.
Hopkins Alumni Scholarship Awards presented to two PCHS seniors GRANVILLE — The selection committee for the Hopkins Alumni Scholarship Award for 2016 has announced it has chosen two Putnam County High School seniors to receive scholarships this year. Ashlyn Haage will receive a $1,500 scholarship award, and the second award goes to Kali Pettit, who will receive a $1,000 scholarship. Haage is the daughter of Tracie and Bryan Haage and the granddaughter of Hopkins alumni Bill and Shelia Clancy Haage (Class of 1965) of Granville. Her family includes grandparents Gwen Bray of Granville and Larry Wilson of Gardner, as well as three siblings. She has attended all 12 years of school in the Putnam County district. During her years at PCHS, she has participated in National Honor Society, track, basketball, cross country, and the fall play and spring musical, as well as working part-time
St. Margaret’s Hospital Briefs are held every third Tuesday of the ‘Visions’ support group ings month. For more information, call 815-
SPRING VALLEY — “Visions,” a support group for anyone with any type of visual problem, will meet from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Thursday, May 19, in St. Margaret’s First Floor Presentation Room. “Visions” meets regularly on the first and third Thursday of each month from 3:30 to 5 p.m. For more information, call 815-664-5311.
‘Teens Need Teens’ SPRING VALLEY — St. Margaret’s Health “Teens Need Teens” peer support grief group meets the fourth Tuesday of the month (October through May), from 6 to 7 p.m. in First Floor Presentation Room of the hospital in Spring Valley. This is a free program coordinated by a trained, licensed clinical social worker to help the teen put their feelings into words, work through their grief, build a stronger sense of self esteem, and begin to accept what has taken place in the family. For more information, call Jennifer at 815-664-1402.
Grief support group SPRING VALLEY — St. Margaret’s grief support group will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, in the First Floor Presentation Room at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. Anyone who is experiencing grief due to a loss of a loved one is welcome to attend. Meet-
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and volunteering. She will attend Illinois College in Jacksonville with plans to major in biochemistry. Pettit is the daughter of David and Cynthia Ossola Pettit of Granville. Her family includes two older brothers and one older sister. She has attended all 12 years of school in the Putnam County district. During her years at PCHS, she has participated in softball and volleyball all four years, and has volunteered at the LaSalle Veterans Home. She plans to attend Illinois Valley Com-
munity College to begin her career path of becoming a dental hygienist. The girls will be honored at the annual awards assembly in May and will have their names inscribed on the alumni plaque at the high school. The Hopkins Township High School Alumni created this scholarship to be awarded annually to a PCHS student or students who have attended PCHS for at least two years and is a resident of Granville Township.
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St. Bede Auction breaks multiple records PERU — A sold out St. Bede auction broke records this year in not only dollars for St. Bede students but in several areas. Starting out with 342 guests in attendance, and 125 new attendees, the auction was a sellout. Most impressive was the representation of 42 classes of alumni beginning with the Class of 1949 up to the Class of 2015 including 11 classes of Golden Bedans. The return of mobile bidding was a success with bringing in $27,000 and breaking last year’s totals for the silent auction. “The impact of mobile bidding on the auction has been a winner. Everyone loved how easy it is,” said Bonnie Prokup, manager of the auction and special events. “Even before the doors opened Saturday night, mobile bidding for St.
Bede’s silent auction had generated over $12,000,” Prokup commented, with many of those winning bids coming from across the country. The live auction kicked off with a tribute to 94-year-old Brother George Matsuoka, St. Bede Abbey’s eldest monk. In honor of St. Bede’s 125th anniversary, St. Bede honored him by naming a Teddy Bear after him, as their 2016 auction signature item. “George” was sponsored by their platinum sponsor, Geneva International. Forth Teddy Bears were auctioned off to the guests after a slide show showing pictures of Brother George was shown and St. Bede junior Harleigh Rice sang “Unforgettable.” The evening added even more excitement with a generous match from Jerry Rich for the live auction donation of the
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Camp 56 open for registration PRINCETON — Learning Stage, the education committee of Princeton Theatre Group, will offer Camp 56, a two-week summer day camp for youth entering third grade through 2016 graduating seniors. Participants will have the opportunity to experience and take part in live performances, while immersing themselves in the many aspects of producing a show. The camp is held in cooperation with Festival 56, which this summer marks its 13th season of bringing outstanding professional theater to local audiences. Camp 56 itself is returning for its sixth consecutive year of providing a theater-based camp for young people. The camp will be held weekdays from June 27 through July 8. Camp director Lisa Gadomski will engage campers in a series of fun-filled activities including song, dance, makeup, costuming, trips to the festival sets, and visits with cast and crew. The culmination of the camp experience will be an onstage appearance — as part of the chorus ensemble — in several performances of the Festival 56 production of “Guys and Dolls.” Three AmeriCorps volunteers will assist the director in introduc-
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Camp 56 campers pose on the courthouse lawn after marching in the 2015 Homestead Festival parade. ing new, age-appropriate curriculum. The volunteers include Nicki Butler, returning as co-director, with Taylor Tieman and Madison Bishop providing supporting and leadership roles with the campers and at other Festival 56 venues. The camp fee is $100 per child. Need-based scholarships are available as are family discounts. Registration forms can be accessed online (under the education tab) at www.festival56. com. Interested persons
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PRINCETON — The Prairie Arts Council has announced the 14th annual children’s summer drama camp for children entering grades 2-9. Camp runs for three hours, Monday through Friday, for two weeks. Camp will run June 6-17, with one session from 9 a.m. to noon and an afternoon camp from 2 to 5 p.m., and July 11-22 with an afternoon camp from 2 to 5 p.m. to avoid conflicts with Camp 56. The camp cost is $95 with special rates for siblings. Need-based scholarships are also available upon request for those who meet the criteria. Each camp session culminates in the performance (noon and 5:30 p.m. on June 19) of an original play written specifically for the campers and, to a large extent, tailored to the needs and abilities of the campers. Campers in each session of camp name their own production. Children get the hands on experience of creating a show, from set and light work to costuming to performing. Past theater-learning topics have included theatrical accents, sets,
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NOTICE OF LEGAL PUBLICATION THE PUTNAM COUNTY BOARD IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FROM ANY PERSON I N T E R E S T E D IN SERVING AS TRUSTEE FOR THE PUTNAM COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT. THE APPLICANT MUST BE A RESIDENT OF PUTNAM COUNTY. THE TERM OF OFFICE WILL BE FOR FIVE (5) YEARS, COMMENCING ON JULY 26, 2016 AND EXPIRING ON JULY 26, 2021. MONTHLY MEETINGS ARE HELD ON THE 4TH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 12:00 NOON AND ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED. ALL APPLICANTS MUST INFORM THE PUTNAM COUNTY BOARD IF THEY ARE RELATED TO ANY CURRENT TRUSTEES AND/OR EMPLOYEES OF THE PUTNAM COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT. THIS IS
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PURSUANT TO THE DISTRICT’S BY-LAWS (ARTICLE II, SECTION 3B, AS AMENDED ON MARCH 25, 2011). IF INTERESTED, PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATION ALONG WITH RESUME TO THE OFFICE OF THE PUTNAM COUNTY CLERK. APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY FRIDAY, JULY 8, 2016. DUANE A. CALBOW, CHAIRMAN PUTNAM COUNTY BOARD Published in the Putnam County Record May 11, 2016.
bidding. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for 30 days. By Order of: The Village of Hennepin Published in the Putnam County Record May 4 and 11, 2016.
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY PUBLICATION The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Unknown Heirs at Law and Legatees of Mark L. Zorzi, Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants, Defendants in the above-entitled cause, that the above-entitled Mortgage Foreclosure action was filed on March 17, 2016, and is now pending. 1. The names of all Plaintiffs and the Case Number are identified above. 2. The Court in which this action was brought is identified above. 3. The names of the titleholder of record is Mark L. Zorzi, deceased 4. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: Lot Two (2) in Block 31 in the Village of Hennepin, all lying and being situated in the County of Putnam, State of Illinois. 5. A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: 612 High Street, Hennepin, IL 61327 6. An identification of the Mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: a. Name of Mortgagor: Mark L. Zorzi, deceased b. Name of Mortgagee: Granville National Bank c. Date of Mortgage: July 21, 2008 d. Date of Recording: July 25, 2008 e. County Where Recorded: Putnam County, Illinois f. Recording Document Identification: #08-827 NOW, THEREFORE, unless all Non-Record Claimants, and Unknown Owners, Defendants, file your answer to the Complaint for Foreclosure in this cause or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit, Putnam County, Illinois, held in the Putnam County Courthouse, in the Village of Hennepin on or before the 20th day of June, 2016, default may be entered against you and each of you at any time after that day and a Judgment for Foreclosure may be entered in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint for Foreclosure. /s/ Cathy Oliveri CIRCUIT CLERK Robert B. Steele #2712407 Aplington, Kaufman, McClintock, Steele & Barry, Ltd. 160 Marquette St. PO Box 517 LaSalle, IL 61301 Phone 815-224-3200 Fax 815-224-3205 Email robert.steele@akmsb.net Published in the Putnam County Record Apr. 27, May 4 and 11, 2016.
Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 49 Skinner Drive, Putnam, IL 61560 and which said Mortgage was made by: Carolynn LaRosa executed the mortgage, however this individual is deceased and is not named as a defendant in this lawsuit the Mortgagor(s), to Citizens First National Bank, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Putnam County, Illinois, as Document No. 09-1339 Book: 111 Page: 512; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Cathy J. Oliveri Clerk of the Circuit Court 120 North 4th Street P.O. Box 207 Hennepin, IL 61327 on or before June 3, 2016, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-16-02526 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector. I691686 Published in the Putnam County Record May 4, 11 and 18, 2016.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS The Village of Hennepin will receive bids for replacing roofs on the Hazel Marie Boyle Homes (2 buildings). Each Building is 75’ X 38’. The address for the Homes is: Dore Drive, Hennepin, IL, across from the Catholic Church. We would like bids for two different applications. The first being 30 year asphalt shingles, with removal of old shingles. The second would be for a steel roof, at least 29 gauge or better. Bids must be received by 9:00 a.m. May 12th , when the bids will be publicly opened. Attention is called to the act that not less than the minimum salaries and wages as set forth and established by the Illinois Department of Labor must be paid on this project. The contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex or national origin. The Village of Hennepin is an equal opportunity employer. The Village of Hennepin reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or to waive any informalities in the
NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a lottery will be conducted to determine the order in which the major political parties will appear on the November 8, 2016, General Election ballot. The lottery will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, in the County Clerk’s Office at the Putnam County Courthouse in Hennepin, Illinois. This lottery is open to the general public. (10ILCS 5/7-60, 18A-15) DANIEL S. KUHN Putnam County Clerk & Election Authority Published in the Putnam County Record May 11, 2016. LEGAL PUBLICATION Notice is hereby given that the tentative budget and appropriation for Granville Township and Granville Township Road District, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2016 and ending March 31, 2017 is available for inspection at the Granville Township office, 212 South McCoy Street, Granville, Illinois, during regular business hours. A public hearing on said budget will be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at the hour of 7:00 p.m. at the Granville Township office, 212 South McCoy Street, Granville, Illinois. Rene Twardowski Township Clerk Granville Township Road District Published in the Putnam County Record May 11, 2016.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY, HENNEPIN, ILLINOIS THE GRANVILLE NATIONAL BANK, ) a National Banking Association, ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND LEGATEES ) OF MARK L. ZORZI, ALEXIS BOGGIO ) JEANETTE ZORZI, UNKNOWN OWNERS ) and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, ) Defendants. ) No. 16 CH 2
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY, HENNEPIN, ILLINOIS First State Bank ) PLAINTIFF ) Vs. ) Brandi L. Smith; Unknown Heirs and Legatees ) of Carolynn LaRosa; Lake Thunderbird ) Association; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord ) Claimants ) DEFENDANTS ) 16 CH 00001 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Carolynn LaRosa
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS The Village of Hennepin will receive bids for repairing a roof at the Village Street Department
at 407 N. Fifth St., Hennepin, IL. We would like a bid on the application of Elastomeric (liquid rubber roofing material) or equivalent. The size of
the building is 71’ X 41’. Bids must be received by 9:00 a.m. May 12th, when the bids will be publicly opened. Attention is called to
the act that not less than the minimum salaries and wages as set forth and established by the Illinois Department of Labor must be paid on this proj-
ect. The contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion,
sex or national origin. The Village of Hennepin is an equal opportunity employer. The Village of Hennepin reserves the right to reject
any or all bids, or to waive any informalities in the bidding. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for 30 days.
By Order of: The Village of Hennepin Published in the Putnam County Record May 4 and 11, 2016.
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The Illinois state budget crisis By Kayle Bernardoni Special to the Putnam County Record
As of July 1, 2015, Illinois lawmakers have been unable to pass a spending budget for the current fiscal year. Illinois is currently in its 10th month without a budget, as an unbelievable stalemate between Gov. Rauner and House Speaker Michael Madigan continues to wreak havoc throughout the state. Rauner, a Republican, and Madigan, a Democrat, have failed to see eye to eye on how the Illinois budget should be framed. Because of the deadlock, major state colleges and community colleges have been forced to dismiss teachers and staff, as well as hike tuition rates midway through the year at some institutions. Social services, such as nursing homes and hospitals, are also being affected by the lack of money being distributed. Throughout the state, all state-funded institutions of higher learning are undoubtedly being affected by this impasse. Four-year colleges specifically being affected include Southern Illinois University, Western Illinois University, Eastern Illinois University and Chicago State Universi-
ty. Community colleges being greatly impacted include Parkland, Richland, Rock Valley and John A. Logan. SIU officials have reported the school’s cash balance is currently 43 percent less than it was in 2015, an alarming deduction that does not bode well for students looking to attend the school. While SIU has not had major layoffs, the school has chosen to not fill almost 100 available positions. Western is also in the same situation, as MAP funding and financial aid are extremely inadequate. As a way of saving money on payrolls, WIU created a retirement incentive program that resulted in over 50 staff members choosing to retire on Dec. 31, 2015. Representatives from the school have also reported that since the fiscal year of 2016 started, 13 positions have been eliminated. Tom Ramage, the college president at Parkland, believes starting at a community college will greatly help students who wish to gain a higher education, but are afraid because of rising tuition costs and unsure futures for many schools. However, even this community college is still in need of a budget with satisfacto-
ry funding — 70 people could lose their jobs if one is not provided. Parkland’s latest budget has cut $3.5 million from funding, and tuition rates have risen by 12 percent. At Richland Community College, $2 million has been removed from its latest budget. When asked where she believes the school will be within the next three years, president of the college, Dr. Gayle Saunders, hopes to see the school functioning smoothly without any state aid. In addition, social services are seeing the same types of problems. Heritage Health Therapy and Senior Care in Peru has seen many vacancies in employment remain that way because of limited funding. While layoffs have not yet occurred, the company will continue to struggle if funding is continually reduced. Overall, the state budget’s impact reaches far and wide throughout the state. From education to health services, institutions are having to tighten their belts at the expense of Illinois residents. Without a budget in place, debts and layoffs will continue to rise, which is why it is vital that an agreement is reached soon. Edited by Kristen Pinn & Reese Berger.
IVCC honors employees at 20th annual reception OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College recently held its 20th annual recognition awards event at Grand Bear Lodge in Utica. Among the honorees were Patricia Pence, recipient of the Stephen Charry Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence; Andrea Kowalski, recipient of the Outstanding Part-Time Faculty Member Award; and Paula Hallock, recipient of the Connie Skerston Memorial Award for Support Staff Distinguished Service. Employees honored for five years of service were Annette Barr, Teresa Bowen, Michelle Carboni, Lori Carey, John Carter, Walter Curtin, Gina Czubachowski, Sherry Dockins, Jean Forst, Vicky Jackson, James Mahoney, Tracy Makransky, Michael Mills, Dr. Jared Olesen, Vicki Smith, Rodney Spayer, Donna Stone, Delle Vercimak
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