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Federal investigation is ongoing Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino cooperating with federal authorities By Terri Simon

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SPRINGFIELD — The U.S. Attorney’s Office is investigating the campaign spending of Frank Mautino, formerly an Illinois Representative from Spring Valley who was appointed Illinois’ auditor general in 2015. Media, some public officials and at least one private citizen around the state are calling into question money Mautino spent, primarily from his campaign committee dubbed, “Committee for Frank J. Mautino.” Also in question are campaign donations Mautino allegedly received

and spent during his transition from Illinois Representative to Illinois Auditor General. The investigation focuses on campaign spending of more than $200,000 to a service station in Spring Valley throughout a period of more than 10 years. Most of the expenses to this service station were listed as gasoline/camp. (campaign) vehicle repair and were drawn on the Committee for Frank J. Mautino account. The federal investigation is coupled with another inquiry on the same issue by the Illinois State Board of Elections. The Illinois State Board of Elections’ initial inquiry has now been narrowed to

include just the $200,000 to the Spring Valley service station and other expenses paid to a Spring Valley bank. “They were initially looking at a number of issues, but now they have narrowed it to two,” said Ryan Keith, a spokesperson for Mautino. “They’ve asked for more clarity, and Frank has until July 1 to produce that verification, which he is working on now.” The Illinois State Board of Elections does not outline what campaign donations can be used for, however, it does list a variety of items that can’t be paid for by campaign funds. Primarily, the issue in question is: Did

Mautino appropriately spend campaign contributions, and were those contributions reported in a correct manner? Keith confirmed the federal investigation and said Mautino is cooperating fully, however since it is an ongoing investigation, he was unable to comment further. The Illinois Times newspaper, Springfield, reported a federal grand jury issued subpoenas to some of Mautino’s former campaign workers. Calls for verification from the Bureau County Republican to the U.S. Attorney’s office were not returned.

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Zach LeQuia, 7, set up a lemonade stand to raise money at the Marshall-Putnam Relay for Life on Saturday, June 11, in Henry. LeQuia’s grandmother, Diane Russell, lost her battle with cancer last year.

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M-P Relay for Life exceeds fundraising goal By Lori Boekeloo

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HENRY — It was hot and muggy at the Marshall-Putnam Relay for Life on Saturday, June 11, at the Henry-Senachwine High School track, but the cause was worth the sweat. Hundreds gathered to celebrate, remember and raise money for Relay for Life, an American Cancer Society event. Those participating in the relay raised far more than the $90,000 goal set for Vol. 148 No. 42 One Section - 16 Pages

the event — the preliminary total has the amount raised at $108,536. More than a dozen teams had decorated campsites to unify their mission and to uniquely express their purpose. Team Zebra, which was formed to honor the memory of Diane Russell, was one of the largest groups for the second year running. Russell lost her battle shortly after the relay event last year, on Aug. 7, but her team was still strong. They sported zebra striped apparel. Team Kid was represented with a face

painter and handmade bracelets to make their portion of the event fun. The Super Savers from Henry State Bank were new to the event this year and wore Superman T-shirts to signify their theme. The Bernardi team has participated in this event since its inception, and throughout the years has raised more than $322,000 according to Cathy Rossman. “We are pretty proud of that number,” she said.

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GRANVILLE — The announcement made near the end of the Granville Village Board meeting Tuesday, June 7, was one the board had been waiting a long time to make; the village will soon be receiving its new plow truck. The village’s current truck, a 1994 model, will be replaced by a 2007 International 4300 series. The truck was formerly used by Knoxville Township in Iowa and has only 18,000 miles on the odometer and is reported to be in excellent condition. Knoxville Township’s fleet of nine trucks is what helped keep the mileage low and the replacement of the turbo recently is related to its low use and time spent idle in the garage. The truck has also had some axle work, but it’s largely been trouble free. Granville Village will be making the purchase from O’Halloran International for $60,000. Granville was able to negotiate the price down from $66,000. The village will be using $10,000 from its general fund and borrowing the remainder. The money received from selling the old truck and the older plow/spreader on the newer truck will be returned to the general fund. The newer plow/spreader on Granville’s current truck will be removed and installed on the new truck. The new truck will be receiving a full service before delivery, and the village is expecting to take delivery within a week. Mike Richetta of Chamlin and Associates reported the sidewalk work near the railroad tracks would be done between Tuesday and Thursday of the following week. Richetta also reported meters have been installed to monitor the water flow in the village’s storm system.

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A Brass Era antique to be featured at this year’s show By Dave Cook

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PRINCETON—This year’s Old Wheels Car Show is dedicated to the memory of one of its founders, Richard “Dick” Dorsch, and will include the presentation of a new vehicle at the show which he would have surely loved. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 18, at the First Lutheran Church in Princeton, the parking lot at the corner of Farnham and Pleasant Streets will once again be filled with classic and antique cars, motorcycles, trucks, tractors, music, food and fun for the whole family. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. there will be brats, hot dogs and drinks for sale, and the show will also be hosting a bake sale featuring a wide variety of homemade treats. A popular attraction for children in attendance will be the brightly colored train ride that circles the block, as well as visits from the show’s costumed mascots. All proceeds from the show will support mobile food pantries and the Riverbend Foodbank. The many local vehicles regularly in attendance are always a pleasure to see, and while there are always some new additions, this year will see the inclusion of a very special car. Wyanet’s Tom Anderson will be bringing, and hopefully driving, his rare, recently completed 1910 Brush Runabout. What began five years ago as a pile of dirty old parts, with many of them missing, has been restored to all of its bright red, shiny brass glory. “I’m hoping to be able to drive it to the show. I’ve had it out on the road, but there’s still some bugs to be worked out. Even if I have to trailer it,

Investigation From Page 1 “Frank Mautino served his north-central district with distinction in the Illinois House for 24 years, where he held a number of leadership positions, provided exemplary service to his communities and

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Wyanet’s Tom Anderson will be bringing displaying his rare, recently completed 1910 Brush Runabout at the Old Wheels Car Show this weekend. Also on hand will be bigger-than-life characters for the children to enjoy. I’ll be there,” Anderson said. Designed and built by A.P. Brush, who also designed for Cadillac, these horseless carriages were manufactured between 1907 and 1913. Only 13,250 of the single cylinder autos were produced during this period, though only a small amount remain today. They’re popular in Australia because the first car to drive across the continent was a Brush Runabout. Advertised as an “Everyman’s Car,” the little runabouts sold for

built a record of a number of legislative accomplishments,” Keith said. “During his legislative career, Frank ran for re-election every two years. His campaign committee, Committee for Frank J. Mautino, fully disclosed and reported all spending by the campaign in compliance with

$485. Promoted as costing less to run than a horse, as well as lasting longer, being more reliable and requiring less care, the 10 horsepower autos helped usher in the automotive era with their 25 mph top speed. “Twenty-five mph doesn’t sound very fast, but when you’re traveling down the road in this at that speed, you feel like you’re doing 80,” Anderson laughed. With its’ wood wheels, frame, axles and steering wheel, along with

Illinois campaign finance and disclosure laws,” Keith previously told the BCR. “His reports fully detail campaign expenditures that were made to help defray the standard, reasonable expenses incurred while Frank performed the governmental and public service duties of serving as state representative of his

the brass radiator, lights, horn and fittings, the little runabout is obviously from a time long before the chrome laden autos so closely associated with car shows. Anderson will also be appearing in his specially made costume of “Rex Masters” as one of the show’s mascots. For more information, email old_ wheels_car_show@yahoo.com, visit its Facebook page, or call the church office at 815-875-1685.

large, mostly rural district. “Upon his nomination as Auditor General, Frank’s career in elected office ended, and he closed out his campaign committee at the end of December 2015,” Keith said. Mautino was formerly the House deputy leader. He began his career in the Illinois House of Represen-

tatives in 1991. His 2015 appointment to the Illinois Auditor General position is for a 10-year term. He took his seat as the state’s financial watchdog on Jan. 1, 2016. No charges have been filed against Mautino, and an investigation does not mean charges will be filed.

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SPRINGFIELD – We’ve come to expect the dreaded announcement of human West Nile Virus (WNV) cases in Illinois, but historically, those cases are confirmed later in the summer. However, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced the first human case of WNV has been reported in Illinois for 2016; an adolescent became severely ill in late May and was ultimately diagnosed with WNV. The youth is from West Central Illinois. “We typically don’t start to see human cases of West Nile Virus in Illinois until the end of July or beginning of August,” said Illinois Department of Public Health Nirav D. Shah, M.D., J.D. “This first human case is much earlier this year, reminding us that it’s important to protect ourselves against mosquito bites now and not wait until the hotter months of summer.” The IDPH said the first human case of West Nile virus last year was on Aug. 19, 2015. In 2015, 64 Illinois counties reported a WNV-positive mosquito batch bird and/or human case. Also last year, IDPH reported 77 human cases (although human cases are under-reported), which included nine deaths. When searching for WNV in Illinois, the IDPH uses laboratory tests on mosquito batches, dead crows, blue jays, robins and other perching birds. The focus is also on testing sick horses and humans who exhibit WNV-like symptoms. If you see a sick or dying bird, you should contact the Bureau/Putnam/ Marshall County Health Department, and the local experts will instruct you how to proceed. WNV is transmitted through the bite of a Culex pipiens mosquito, commonly called a house mosquito, which has picked up the virus by feeding on an infected bird. The most common symptoms include fever, nausea, headache and muscle aches, which can last a few days to a few weeks. In some cases, the illness can become quite severe; meningitis, encephalitis or even death can occur. People older than 50 and immunocompromised individuals

are at higher risk for severe illness from the bite of an infected mosquito. According to the IDPH, the first bird to test positive for WNV this year was found in Arcola Township in Douglas County on May 20. The first mosquito batch to test positive for West Nile virus was collected on May 23 in Glenview. The Bureau/ Putnam/Marshall County Health Department regularly checks different mosquito traps in the area for mosquitoes that could test positive. As previously reported in the Bureau County Republican and the Putnam County Record, the Zika Virus has created quite a buzz across the nation, however the mosquito that carries Zika, Aedes aegypti, is not the common house mosquito and isn’t usually found in this state. The IDPH says taking some simple precautions can help you avoid mosquito bites, regardless of the type of mosquito or the diseases they carry. Precautions include practicing the three R’s – reduce, repel, and report. • REDUCE: Make sure doors and windows have tight-fitting screens. Repair or replace screens that have tears or other openings. Try to keep doors and windows shut. Eliminate or refresh each week all sources of standing water where mosquitoes can breed, including water in bird baths, ponds, flowerpots, wading pools, old tires and any other containers. • REPEL: When outside, wear shoes and socks, long pants and a long-sleeved shirt, and apply insect repellent that contains DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, or IR 3535 according to label instructions. Consult a physician before using repellents on infants. • REPORT: Report locations where you see water sitting stagnant for more than a week such as roadside ditches, flooded yards and similar locations that may produce mosquitoes. The local health department or city government may be able to add larvicide to the water, which will kill any mosquito eggs. Additional information about WNV can be found on the IDPH website.

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From Page 1 At 4 p.m., the program started with the singing of the national anthem and an introduction of all of the teams. Once called to the track, the walkers started their journey. The idea is to have one member of the team walking throughout the entire time, to signify that cancer victims do not walk alone, and that the battle is non-stop. Special guests Minnie and Mickey Mouse made an appearance and gathered the children for their portion of the walk. When asked why he was participating, 7-year-old Zach LeQuia said, “I wanted to raise money for Team Zebra because my grandma (Diane Russell), died and I’ve been crying ever since.” He sold lemonade to help raise money for his team, showing that a person can help a cause, no matter what age they are. Team Hennepin was led by Betty Dean, a long-time participant. Sixteen years ago, the team was formed by Ila Weddell, Lindsay Weddell and Linda DeMattia. Two of those three original members participated this year also. Joining them briefly was Gene and Linda Litherland. Linda fought and won a battle against breast cancer about five or six years ago.

“Luckily they caught it very early, and I had a lumpectomy and some radiation,” she said. In March, the doctors discovered uterine cancer. “This time it has been much worse. I was already to Stage 3. I worked (my job) through my first episode of cancer, but if I had to work now, I don’t think I could do it,” Linda said. Linda has had to be hospitalized during this battle, but only has one more round of chemo to go before she completes this treatment cycle. Gregg Carr, who recently wrote a book called, “Faith and Humor: God’s Healing Gifts,” about his battles with alcoholism and cancer, was the guest speaker. He had a booth where his book was available to purchase. “God has given me a gift with the book and the ability to help others. I have had so much positive feedback,” Carr said. During his time in Iowa City, he was told by doctors, “Ninety percent of the battle is to be positive.” Carr responded, “Well, I can do that.” The prevailing attitude for the day was upbeat, though somber at times, reflecting the theme of the Relay for Life ... hope. There is hope that each individual will fight and win their battle, and with research and development funded by the Relay for Life Foundation, eventually, the war on cancer will be won.

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CHICAGO — Attorney General Lisa Madigan alerted Illinois charities to a sophisticated email scam offering organizations large and unsolicited donations from a man who claims to be carrying out the final wishes of his deceased mother. Madigan’s office has been notified by several Illinois charities that were suspicious of a potential scam after engaging in lengthy and believable email conversations with a supposed donor. Luckily, the charities did not fall victim to the scam, but passed along information in an effort to warn others. Madigan’s office understands the scam to be centered on a donor who identifies himself as “Rob Whitlock” of Great Britain. He promises to donate a large sum of money in memory of his mother who passed away earlier in the year. The emails detail his mother’s wishes and her support of a specific charity’s mission, using emotional pleas to increase the authenticity of the proposal. Upon conducting basic internet research, the charities find that “Rob Whitlock” appears to exist and a business website includes a photo and telephone number. But in reality, the website is fake. Whitlock’s scam involves sending a check that includes a larger amount than promised, which is designed to be received as a welcome gift. However, emails follow claiming Whitlock’s accountant made a mistake, and the additional funds need to be wired back to him immediately because he has promised to help a local family with medical support for their ailing daughter. It appears some charitable organiza-

University of Illinois Extension offers free pressure canning check Enjoy the freshness of produce all year long when you preserve your food. One popular method of food preservation is pressure canning. For safe pressure canning, make sure the gauge has been tested and ensures accuracy at the beginning of your food preservation season. It is recommended that pressure canner lid gauges are tested annually. University of Illinois Extension offers this service free of charge. Bring your pressure canner lid with the dial gauge attached for testing at the Extension office listed below by Nutrition and Wellness Educator Susan Glassman, who will test the gauge and make sure you are ready to preserve those delicious fresh foods safely. Remember,

weighted pressure canners do not need to be tested. Extension free pressure canner dial gauge testing walk-in clinic will be held on: • Friday, June 17, at the Bureau County Extension Office, 850 Thompson St., Princeton from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. • Friday, June 24, at the LaSalle County Extension Office, 1689 N. 31st Road, Suite 2, Ottawa from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. • Thursday, June 30, at the Marshall/ Putnam County Extension Office, 509 Front St., Suite 4, Henry, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Those with questions should call University of Illinois Extension office at 815-224-0889 or email Susan at susang@illinois.edu.

tions have caught on to the scam and contacted their banks about the unsolicited donation to learn the check is being returned by the bank because it is altered or fictitious. Other charities appear to have, unfortunately, fallen for the scam and “returned” the overage to Whitlock, losing a large amount of money. Madigan urges Illinois charities to be on the lookout for this elaborate and persuasive type of donation scam. “Unfortunately like many scams we see, this situation is too good to be true,” Madigan said. “We are certain these emails are the handiwork of at least one scammer looking to take advantage of Illinois charities that could use unsolicited gifts to support their missions.” Madigan’s office offers the following tips for charities considering accepting a donation: • If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. • Take time to research donors thoroughly. Do not rely solely on the Internet. Take time to speak with industry peers and others to gather their insights and feedback on potential donors. • Real donors can be trusted to share important details and will offer to meet in person. Their communication typically does not include spelling or grammar mistakes. • Do not refund any money until you have checked with your bank to confirm the funds have cleared. Madigan encourages Illinois charities to report suspicious solicitations by contacting her Charitable Trust Bureau at 312-814-2595.

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SHEPHERDSVILLE, Ky. — LeRoy Gordon McMahon, 82, of Shepherdsville, Ky., originally of Granville, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2016. LeRoy was an entrepreneur business owner following his career with Westclox. He owned and operated the Gran Theater in Granville. LeRoy also worked for a period of time with Dean Milk in Louisville. He was a member of Southeast Christian LeRoy Church, the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M in Granville, the Grand Lodge McMahon of Kentucky in Shepherdsville and the Illinois Valley Shrine Club. Leroy was an Army veteran and proudly served his country in the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 36 years, Patricia Ann (Novak) McMahon; three children, LeRoy Gordon Jr., Deborah Ann and Tricia Ann; as well as his parents, LeRoy Benjamin and Helene Catherine McMahon. Survivors include his daughters, LeeAnn Daugherty and her husband Ernest and Debra Dixon and her husband Gary; and grandchildren, Andrew and Rebekah Dixon. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 11, at Ratterman & Sons Funeral Home in Jeffersontown, Ky., with entombment following Monday, June 13, at Woodlawn Cemetery in Chicago. Expressions of sympathy may be left to the Cook Children’s Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas, or to the American Lung Association. Condolences may be left to his family by going to www.Ratterman.com.

Myrle McQuilkin MAGNOLIA — Myrle McQuilkin, 77, of Magnolia died Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at Unity Point Methodist Hospital in Peoria. She was surrounded by family and loved ones. Myrle was born on Jan. 20, 1939, in Ottawa to Clinton and Pauline (Brownfield) Elwell of Serena. She was married to Howard P. McQuilkin II on Dec. 12, 1958, at the Ottawa Methodist Church. She retired from the B.F. Goodrich Plant in Henry. Myrle was a member of the MP Quilting Guild, the American Legion Auxiliary, was a Farm Bureau member, a 4-H supporter, Cub Scout leader, active member of the Lady’s Land Owners Association, Eastern Star member and the American Red Cross blood drives. Surviving are five sons, Lee McQuilkin of Magnolia, Jon McQuilkin of Fairview, Scot (Lori) McQuilkin of Homer Glen, Kevin (Tammie) McQuilkin of Marseilles and Dale McQuilkin of Magnolia; seven grandchildren, Cory (Lauren), Caylee, Collin, Nina, Raysha, Tanner and Molly; and four great-grandchildren, Jack, Jake, Jaxon and Hunter. Myrle was a pivotal person in the community who was always willing to help. She welcomed everyone and treated them as family. She enjoyed spending time with family, extended family, and friends at the farm where she lived. She also enjoyed her flower and vegetable garden. She will be greatly missed by all. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Clinton “Sonny” Elwell. Cremation rites have been accorded, there will be no service. The Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel will be assisting the family with the arrangements. A memorial celebration will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made to her family at www.dcfunerals.com.

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ship. A passenger in the vehicle, identified as Vanessa A. Benavides, 21, of Arlington Heights was also charged with unlawful possession of cannabis less than 2.5 grams. Hatley and Benavides were released on a notice to appear and given a Putnam County Court date.

SPRINGFIELD — Physicians, nurses, pharmacists, law enforcement, mental and behavioral health providers and concerned citizens were among the 225-plus in attendance during the “Opioid Crisis Next Door: 2016 Rural Health Summit,” held June 2 at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield. The “Opioid Crisis Next Door: 2016 Rural Health Summit” was organized in an effort to increase awareness of the rapidly growing problem of opioid and heroin use in rural communities and the lack of community response. Together, the Illinois Pharmacist Association, the Illinois Department of Health and Human Services, the Illinois Department of Public Health, Center for Rural Health, and the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) partnered to bring the health care community, local organizations, and teams of concerned citizens together to assist in the fight. “With 88 people dying nationwide every single day due to this problem, it’s a legal obligation of ours, as health care providers, to bring awareness to this issue and take the steps necessary for fixing this epidemic,” said Mark Rossi, ICAHN Board president and COO of Hopedale Medical Complex. “Today, we issue a call to action to anyone and everyone who wants to see it stopped. I think we

made great strides in this statewide collaboration.” Among the day’s presenters were Sam Quinones, journalist and author of Dreamland, Scott Brink of the federal Drug Enforcement Agency; and Tim Ryan, a community activist, successful entrepreneur, former nationally-ranked barefoot water skier and the father of four who lost everything due to his bad choices of letting alcohol and

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drug abuse control his life. Doctors, pharmacists, law enforcement and substance abuse partners were also an integral part of the panel discussions and identification of rural community treatment and coalitions already at work to combat opioid abuse and heroin use. “The process has just begun. When each of you returns to your community, you have been charged with the task of keeping this momentum

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6 Perspective

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The Editorial Page

Sam R Fisher

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Needing a vacation after summer vacation A few days ago, my children gleefully ran out of their school, ready for their much anticipated summer vacation. But let me tell you, these summer vacations have changed Shannon immensely Serpette since I was kid. For me, COMMENTARY summer vacation meant two and a half months of making my own fun. I would play with my brothers and sisters, ride my bike and find berry bushes so I could collect enough berries that my mom could make pies. I would beg my dad to take me swimming at the Lake Thunderbird Clubhouse. I would play Frisbee in my front yard until my hands couldn’t take anymore. Then I would switch to wiffleball or go inside and read for a while. My siblings and I would spend long afternoons playing board games. I was constantly trying to dream up things to keep myself entertained because summer break seemed to last forever. These days, things are different. Summer seems to go by in the blink of an eye now. My children are so busy all summer it seems there’s hardly room to cram in a family vacation. There’s softball and baseball leagues that I never realized existed when I was kid. But my kids do, and they love to play ball with their friends for the first half of their summer. The pool is just a three-minute drive away. They go several times a week, see many of their friends there and will stay as long as I let them. There’s the summer reading program at the library, which they insist they must do each year — and I’m glad they love it so much, since reading is near and dear to me as well. There are birthday parties and playdates, sleepovers, a family vacation and evenings to spend watching the Peoria Chiefs. I’m grateful I rarely hear them complain during the summer that they are bored. But sometimes just for a week or so, I secretly wish it would slow down. That we could have a few lazy days where we aren’t rushing somewhere. But on the other hand, I’m grateful they are having fun, learning new things, getting exercise and socializing with their friends. Before I know it, and much too soon in my kids’ eyes, summer will be winding down, and we’ll have a flurry of new activities to fit in before that first day of school — doctor appointments and back-to-school shopping. Time just seems to go faster every year. I don’t know whether that is a by-product of a busy schedule or just me wanting to savor these precious years as long as I can. Every month or two, my children look like they’ve grown another inch, and my 10-year-old boy looks more like a man every day. I recently read about a trick which supposedly helps when people are trying to prioritize their over-scheduled lives. In theory, this should work. I just don’t know if it would translate well into reality. You’re supposed to write your free time on the calendar, just as you would with an actual appointment or commitment. So with my calendar filling up fast for the summer, maybe I should pencil in some nights of relaxation by writing “doing nothing” on some dates each month. The problem with that is actually sticking to it. I’m not sure I can resist the temptation of a good impromptu cookout, and I know my kids wouldn’t want to pass up a last-minute offer to hang out with their friends. Maybe doing nothing is overrated anyway. Summer is supposed to be about fun. And maybe an over-packed schedule is just a sign of a well-lived and a well-loved life. Putnam County Record Copy Editor Shannon Serpette can be reached at sserpette@bcrnews. com.

Observations from The Field of Dreams

First off, I want to tell everyone that this year’s Field of Dreams night will be held on Saturday, July 2, at the Alleman Field of Dreams. Again it will be sponsored by the Putnam County Rotary and the Field of Dreams. It will start around 5:45 p.m. or 6 p.m. The Field of Dreams movie will start at dusk. The Putnam County High School FFA, led by John Heiser, will serve pork chops, hot dogs and soda. Grandma Rosie’s will be serving great tasting ice cream. Bob and Darlene Cofoid will run the popcorn machine and will give it away free. The Rotary Club will sell water. The eight great ghost ballplayers from Dyersville, Iowa, will be here to provide the entertainment that is so much fun. They will play the young children in a game. Everyone is invited, and there is free parking and free admission. All ballplayers are welcome regardless of age. You can wear your uniforms if you want. Come with your team and coach so the coach can announce your names while you shake hands with the ghost players. Help with parking will be provided by the Widows Sons Masonic Riders from Washington, Ill. Randy Steffens will provide rides from the parking lots to the field with his golf cart. We hope to see you all here that evening at the Field of Dreams. •••

Darrell Alleman COMMENTARY Bible trivia: How many times does one find cucumbers mentioned in the Bible — 0, 2, 9, 34? ••• I would like to thank the Putnam County Primary School, the teachers, principal Ronda Cross, superintendent Jay McCracken, the primary students and everyone who turned out for the planting of the Red Sunset maple tree that we planted in memory of my wife Jeanne for the 25 years she taught second grade in the Putnam County schools and the 12 years she served on the school board. Superintendent McCracken spoke to the primary students, teachers, Jeanne’s family and friends in attendance. This is what he said, “We are so happy to welcome all of you for this special occasion in which we will plant a tree in honor of Jeanne Alleman, a wonderful teacher, board member and friend to so many. One of the things that Jeanne would like best about this day is that we have so many students here to watch and enjoy this event. Jeanne taught school in the old Hopkins School that stood here before this school was built. She always loved her students and they loved her.

Besides her beloved family, nothing was more important to her than teaching and helping children.” “After the tornado hit this site and destroyed the former school, Jeanne was elected to serve on the PC Board of Education again, and she was one of the main reasons this school was built here,” McCracken continued. “So Jeanne Alleman had an amazing impact on the education of our PC students while teaching, and then helped make certain that this school was built on this site. That is why it is so fitting for this tree to be dedicated in her honor, to help generations of students and their parents to remember this dedicated teacher and wonderful friend of our entire Putnam County school family.” Then the primary students sang a song in Jeanne’s memory. Jeanne was always proud that she and another board member went to interview Jay and that he was hired by the board. I would also like to thank former PC principal Bill Ellena for calling Jeanne after she graduated from ISU, and offering Jeanne her first job teaching at the Granville Grade School that she had attended. ••• The answer to the trivia question: How many times does one find cucumbers mentioned in the Bible? The answer is 2. Darrell Alleman can be reached at news@putnamcountyrecord.com.

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Trump vs. Hitler: Rubbish! To the Editor, With regards to the Letter to the Editor by Judy Haggenjos in the June 1 edition of The Putnam County Record, I was appalled this rubbish is actually being printed. To compare Donald Trump to Hitler is beyond even the most left wing zealot rational. It is obvious from her ramblings she is truly misinformed and does not know history and has no concept of reality. I am all for voicing one’s beliefs and that people should act on their beliefs, but they have to be based on reality and the truth. To make statement like Judy Haggenjos did is beyond rational and does not reflect well on her or the The Putnam County Record for printing her letter. I am aware The Putnam County Record is like most media in that they are firmly on the left side of politics, but you should demonstrate a little more professionalism and honesty. If this kind of rubbish is going to be the norm, please see that it is not delivered to my home. Kenneth W. Frey Putnam

Letters policy Letters to the Editor should not be more than 500 words in length. Only one person can sign a Letter to the Editor. The author of the letter must include his/her name, hometown and telephone number. The author’s name and hometown will be published, however, the telephone number is only used to verify the authenticity of the author’s signature and will not be published. Unsigned letters are never read or published. No letter will be published until The Bureau County Republican contacts the author of the letter to verify the signature. The Bureau County Republican reserves the right to edit or refuse any Letter to the Editor.

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Sports Lady Pumas camp planned

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Girls developing basketball skills Brianne Blumhorst, sixth- and eighth-grade girls basketball coach at Putnam County Junior High School, leads a ball handling skills drill at the Putnam County Lady Panthers Basketball Camp at Putnam County High School. Camp highlights included instructional teaching on basketball fundamentals, position specific drills, competitive games, interaction with varsity and junior varsity players and coaches and team building.

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Edgewood Ladies League MCNABB — Use three clubs only was the play of the day for the Edgewood Ladies League on June 7. Ann Lasson and Marilyn Querciagrossa were the hostesses. A Flight winner was Roberta Hansen. B Flight winners were Jane Noard and Barb Brennan. C Flight winner was Marilyn Querciagrossa. Low gross was Roberta Hensen. Low net were Barb Brennan and Roberta Hensen. Low putts was Roberta Hensen. Connie Casford had a birdie on No. 16. Roberta Hensen had a chip-in on No. 12.

Free fishing days Illinois Free Fishing Days are June 17-20. For more information on fishing in Illinois, visit www.ifishillinois.org. Hike app Visitors to Starved Rock, Illinois Beach, Giant City, and Pere Marquette state parks can now take a guided hike on the parks’ most popular trails by downloading a new smartphone app. Download the Prairie State Hike App for 99 cents from iTunes or Google Play. To find state park trails, open the app and choose Illinois Department of Natural Resources from among the conservation organizations listed.

Edgewood Park Golf Club hosts Kids Camp June 20-23 MCNABB — The Edgewood Park Golf Club will host a Kids Camp on June 20-23. The camp is for youth ages 6 to 16 years old, and will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. each day. Steve Gabrielse Sr. is the instructor. The fee is $30 per person, which also includes a T-shirt. There is limited registration, so campers are urged to sign up ahead of time at the pro shop, or by sending an email to edgewoodparkgc@gmail.com or calling 815-882-2317.

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MCNABB — The 2016 Putnam County Lady Puma All-Skills Softball Camp will be held July 18-21 at the Putnam County Junior High School in McNabb. The camp will be under the direction of Chris Walker, the Lady Pumas and Lady Panthers head coach Chris Walker. Session 1 is for girls entering fourth- through sixthgrade from 9:30-11 a.m. (pitching from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.) Session 2 is for girls entering seventh- through ninth-grades from noon to 1:30 p.m. (pitching from 1:30 to 2 p.m.) The “All Skills” camp will stress fundamentals and techniques for all facets of the game. The camp will include individual instruction on hitting, position defense, pitching, catching and base running. A separate 30-minute session for pitching will be provided, if interested, on each day of the camp. There will be hitting, bunting, throwing and speed contests in each division. The camps will provide instruction and demonstrations by the Putnam County coaching staff along with current and former players. The cost of the camp is $45 and open to players from all surrounding communities and schools. Each participant will receive a camp T-shirt if registration form and fee are received by July 1. If registration forms and fees are received after that date, no T-shirt will be provided for the athlete but walk-ins or late arrivals are welcome. Make checks payable to Chris Walker. For more information, contact Walker at 309-2647171. Text him anytime. Walker has coached at Putnam County Junior High and Putnam County High School since 2001.

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Community Alzheimer’s support group PERU — The Alzheimer’s Caring Friends Support Group for caregivers, family and friends will be meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, June 20, in the main reading room of the Peru Public Library at 1409 11th

St. in Peru. The meeting will feature a presentation titled Alzheimer’s Changed My Life by Rick Law of Law Elder Law, LLP and is sponsored by the Illinois Valley Alzheimer’s Group, Inc.

Growing towards the top Color Point’s product development and account manager receives 40 under 40 award GRANVILLE — Every May, Greenhouse Product News (GPN) recognizes 40 professionals whose career accomplishments have moved them to the forefront of the industry, are working to develop the future of the horticulture industry and are also younger than 40 years old. Color Point’s product development and account manager Leanna Burress was named to 2016’s list of award winners. “GPN’s 40 under 40 award is something I’ve had my eye on for some time. I realized if I wanted this, I needed to stand out and go the extra mile. I am thankful the buyers I sell to have grown to trust me over the years. Being creative with plants is easy, earning and keeping some-

one’s trust is an ongoing task,” Burress said. Burress has created new plant concepts that have been used by national level retailers and has helped introduce a successful line of seasonal miniature plants to a national grocery chain. She has also been responsible for all account details from product development to sales and shipping schedules. She acquires and imports upgraded packaging choices for products and has built unique programs for her customers. “We also have a strong team here at Color Point that all work hard to get the job done. This accomplishment is a reflection of them as well, and I hope they take just as much pride in it as I do,” Burress said.

Grief and loss support PRINCETON — Perry Memorial Hospital will host its monthly grief and loss support group meeting at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, in the Perry Memorial Hospital chapel. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month. The hospital is located at 530 Park Ave. East in Princeton.

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GRANVILLE – Chad Davis, born and raised in Wenona, has dedicated himself to the well-being of the African people. His past and future work abroad is what won him recognition as Rotary 6420’s Global Grant Scholar. Davis recently returned home, and during a dinner hosted by the Putnam County Rotary at Pagan O’Leary’s in Granville, he shared the results of his work in Africa, his future plans and what he’s come to admire about the African people. Davis’ international adventure began when he was a Peace Corps volunteer in Botswana from 2011 to 2014. “When I was a senior at ISU we studied abroad in Italy. During spring break we went to Morocco. When we were there a lot people were inviting us to their homes and offering us everything they had even though they basically had nothing. That was my first contact with Africa. I realized I had much more than they did, but they were willing to give me more. That’s when I joined the Peace Corps. That was the spark and I became more involved,” Davis said. David Busken, rotary’s assistant

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Film showings of ‘Short History of Putnam County’ to take place at Putnam County libraries HENNEPIN — At 7 p.m. Thursday, June 16, at the Hennepin Branch Library, selections from the newly released local history film, “Short History of Putnam County,” produced by Matt Miller, will be shown to the public. Following the film showings, Miller will be available to answer questions and discuss his film. “Short History of Putnam County,” includes the history of the many small towns in the county, and, through

both historical, first-person narratives and contemporary interviews, documents the development, culture and meaning of the region to residents, past and present. DVD copies of the film will be available for a $15 donation to the Putnam County Public Library District. The Hennepin Branch Library is located at 214 N. Fourth St., Hennepin. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call 815-925-7020.

Broady graduates from Dickinson College CARLISLE, Pa. — Catheryn M. Broady, the daughter of Pastor Terry and Marcia Broady of Putnam, graduated summa cum laude from Dickinson College on May 22 with a Bach-

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elor of Arts in Archaeology. Other recognition included: dean’s list, Phi Beta Kappa and The John David Wright III Memorial Prize. Broady is a graduate of Henry-Senachwine High School.

Strickland graduates from Augustana College ROCK ISLAND — Mary Strickland of Peru participated in Augustana College 156th commencement on May 22. Actor Eric Christian Olsen and his father, Augustana professor of English and head men’s

track and field and cross country coach, delivered the address. Around 530 students participated in the ceremony. Strickland was recognized with a major in biology.

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HENRY — Can you sing? Can you dance? Can you sing and dance while balancing a ball on your nose and hula-hooping? Bring your unique talent to the Marshall-Putnam Fair. The talent contest will take place Sunday, July 17, in the Hunt Building at the fairgrounds in Henry. Talent contest entry forms can be found on the Marshall-Putnam Fair website. All entries must be received in the fair office by Saturday, July 16. There needs to be one entry blank per act. The categories include 9 years and under, 10 through 14 years, 15 through 21 years, and over 21 years old. In a group, if one person is in a higher age group, the entire group

must compete in the higher category. Contestant must be said age at the time of contest. There is a $5 entry fee per act. Prizes will be in the form of cash and ribbons. Entrants can only compete in one division. The duration of each performance may not exceed four minutes in length. After four minutes, judges will be instructed to disqualify the contestant. All participants must report to the fairground’s Hunt Building at 2:15 p.m. to register. Admission to the talent contest is $3 for adults and children 6-12 are $1. The talent contest will begin at 3 p.m. For further rules and more information, check out the Marshall-Putnam Fair website.

Births Announced Freitag Joseph and Ashley (Tondi) Freitag of Lostant are the parents of twins, a son and daughter, born June 10 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.

Gambiani Paul and Mary Jo (Zermeno) Gambiani of Peru are the parents of a daughter, Harlyn Mae, born June 1 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. She weighed 6 pounds, 4 ounces and measured 20 inches in length. She was welcomed home by two brothers, Evan Zermeno, 10, and Noah Zermeno, 8. Grandparents are James Gambiani of Spring Valley, John Zermeno of Hollowayville, Vicky Miller of Oglesby and Mary Jane Novak of Lakeside, Ariz.

Miller Robert Miller and Christy Michael of Walnut are the parents of a daughter, Emma Kay, born May 10 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. She weighed 8 pounds, 11 ounces and measured 21 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Chris and Deanna Michael of Princeton. Paternal grandparents are Corey Miller of Tampico and Michelle Carr of Mendota. Great-grandparents are Jim and Val Kristopovich of LaSalle, Ron and Bev Moore of Malden, Bob and Char Kuntz of Arizona, and Carolyn Miller of Annawan.

Tucker David Tucker and Justine Longeville of Granville are the parents of a daughter born June 2 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.

Smith named to dean’s list ROCKFORD — Austin Smith of Peru was named to the dean’s list for the spring 2016 semester at Rockford University. Students named to the dean’s list earned at least a 3.5 grade point average with no grades below “C” and completed all requirements for the semester.

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IVCH Auxiliary awards scholarships PERU — Two Illinois Valley Community Hospital nurses who are studying for their Bachelor of Science degrees in nursing are the recipients of $1,000 scholarships from the IVCH Auxiliary. Tara Murillo of LaSalle, a transitional care nurse, received the Ruth Daniels Memorial Nursing Scholarship while Janine Sobin of Spring Valley, a clinical documentation specialist, was awarded the IVCH Auxiliary Scholarship. Both nurses are enrolled in BSN classes at Purdue University Calumet.

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Band will present concert on June 19 PRINCETON — The Princeton Community Band will present the second concert of the season at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 19, in Soldiers and Sailors Park in Princeton. Featured on the concert will be lyric soprano and Princeton High School graduate Susan Nelson from Chicago. She will sing Gershwin and an aria from an English Opera. Also on the bill are a medley of Ray

Charles hits; the Main Title from the original Star Wars movie; Clarinade, featuring the clarinet section; and more Sousa. Princeton Community Band is a 501(c) (3) organization. All donations are accepted. The concert is free. Lawn chairs are suggested. Refreshments are available. In case of rain, the concert will move to the Allen Building on the Bureau County Fairgrounds.

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Reddick Mansion will participate in Blue Star Museum Program for fourth year OTTAWA — The Reddick Mansion will again offer free admission to all active duty military personnel and their families this summer as part of the Blue Star Museums program. Blue Star Museums is a collaboration of the National Endowments for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense and more than 2,000 museums across America to offer free admission to all military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2016. Blue Star Families is a national, nonprofit network of military families from all ranks and services, including guard and reserve, dedicated to supporting, connecting and empowering military families. The complete list of participating museums is available at www.arts.gov/bluestarmuseums. According to Lorraine McCallister, vice

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Festival 56 season will kick off on June 17 in Princeton marry. Acting on the assumption that young people will do the opposite of what we want them to do, the families pretend to feud. The young couple, Matt and Luisa, tumble into the trap and fall in love. The fathers then hire El Gallo, the narrator, to “abduct” Luisa so Matt can rescue her. The following sunrise, however, brings disillusionment. Matt and Luisa and their fathers begin squabbling, and the lovers go their separate ways. Matt’s troubles are portrayed in vignettes on stage, while Luisa flirts with El Gallo, who eventually deserts her. Matt and Luisa rediscover their love for each other, this time informed and strengthened by reality and disappointment rather than fantasy. See it again or for the first time. And try to remember ... Follow, follow, follow! “The Fantasticks” opens at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 17, at the Grace Performing Arts Center, 316 S. Main St. in Princeton. Additional performances are at 7:30 p.m. June 18, 22, 23, 24 and 25, and 2 p.m. June 18, 19 and 22. The Grace Performing Arts Center is completely accessible with ample parking nearby. To purchase tickets, visit www. festival56.com, call 815-879-5656, email boxoffice@festival56.com, or stop by the theater. Box office hours are noon to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and one

PRINCETON — Festival 56 will launch its 13th summer season on Friday, June 17, with the musical “The Fantasticks,” a beloved classic that enjoyed an off-Broadway run of 42 years. What’s the recipe for the enduring success of “The Fantasticks”? Try a surprisingly perfect mix of unlike ingredients. Combine the following: a pair of fathers trying to trick their children into falling in love, a wall between neighboring houses, a fake melodramatic abduction of the heroine, a narrator addressing the audience and joining the action (think: “The Glass Menagerie” and “Our Town”), a few strong, symbolic props on a nearly bare stage (audience must imagine settings), classic songs (“Try to Remember”), and of course, the story — love, disillusionment and reconciliation. Add the influence of traveling theatrical troupes (16th century commedia dell’arte), the original play by Edmond Rostand of “Cyrano de Bergerac” fame, and unabashed borrowings from “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and “Romeo and Juliet.” Mix it all together on a college theater stage in 1959. Move it to a Greenwich Village theater the next year. Then watch it achieve immortality through more than 17,000 performances. In the play, two neighboring families want their children to fall in love and

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The Festival 56 cast of the Fantasticks meets for their first read-through of the beloved musical, which kicks off the Festival’s 2016 season on Friday, June 17. For tickets, visit www.festival56.com or call 815-879-5656. hour before performances. Tickets are $29, $26 (seniors 65+) and $14 for stu-

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OGLESBY — A pair of national tournament qualifying teams were honored at the June 9 Illinois Valley Community College board meeting. Members of IVCC’s first softball team to advance to the National Junior College Athletic Association tournament were recognized along with men’s tennis. Coach Cory Tomasson’s softball team finished 26-13 and won the Arrowhead confer-

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and doubles. Second team All-Americans were Alex Koziel, Zach Giovanine, Nick Munson and Krueger Keene. Freshman captain Joey Meyer was the consolation champ at No. 1 doubles. In other business, the board approved: • A three-year employment contract for

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Free ITAC amplified phones available LASALLE â€” Free amplified phones are available through the Illinois Telecommunications Access Corporation program (ITAC). Qualified individuals must be legal residents of Illinois, have a doctorâ€™s or audiologistâ€™s signature verifying hearing loss, and have standard phone service in the residence. There are no age or income restrictions. An open house is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, June 20. To schedule an

appointment or request an application to test and select a free amplified phone, call 815-224-3125. Walk-ins are welcome but appointments are preferred. New this year is a cell phone amplifier, an amplified phone with built-in answering machine that can also be used as a speaker phone, landline or cell phone, and phone accessories like a phone flasher, an amplified answering machine, a lamp flasher and caller I.D.

Flight rally planned PERU â€” Area young people ages 8-17 will have a chance to take to the skies for free from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 25, as the Illinois Valley Flying Club, along with Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 129 and the Civil Air Patrol, host a Young Eagles Flight Rally at the Illinois Valley Regional Airport in Peru.

The rally is part of the EAA Aviation Foundationâ€™s Young Eagles Program, created to get more young people interested in aviation. Pilots at the event will also explain more about their airplanes, allowing young people to discover how airplanes work and how pilots ensure safety is the prime concern before every flight.

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IVCC employees Kathy Ross (left), Diane Kreiser, Kim Herout, Erin Templeton, Glenna Jones, Dawn Watson and Gina Czubachowski display their teamâ€™s Walk Across America results.

IVCC employees â€˜Walk Across Americaâ€™ OGLESBY â€” Illinois Valley Community College employees participated in the Walk Across America virtual walk where participants track the number of steps they have walked, jogged or ran in six weeks. IVCCâ€™s 26 participants logged a total 5,790,129 steps or 2,895 miles which is the virtual distance of walking from

IVCC to San Francisco, Calif., and just past Flagstaff, Ariz., back toward home. The group celebrated the feat with an ice cream sundae bar and the Top 3 finishes were awarded prizes. The firstplace winner was Gina Czubachowski; second place was Jill Urban Bollis; and third place went to Dawn Watson.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN PROBATE ESTATE OF ) AGNES ANDERSON, ) Deceased ) NO. 2016-P-6 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Agnes Anderson. Letters of Office were issued on May 26, 2016 to Richard Anderson, 1406 E. Hickory St., Streator, IL 61364, Sherrie Carlson, 419 W. South St., P.O. Box 236, Granville, IL 61326, and Marlene Hult, 170 Emerson Ave. East, Unit #138, West St. Paul, MN 551182563, as Independent Co-Executors, whose attorneys are Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois 61356. Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk, Putnam County Courthouse, Hennepin, Illinois 61327, or with the representative, or both, on or before December 15, 2016, or if mailing or delivery of a notice

from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed by that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk are to be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Dated this 31st day of May, 2016. /s/ Cathy Oliveri Putnam County Circuit Clerk Published in the Putnam County Record June 8, 15 and 22, 2016.

work on public works in said Park District. The prevailing wage rate so determined is the same rate as that established by the Illinois Department of Labor for Putnam County, Illinois, effective July 1, 2015. Such determination is now effective and a copy is available upon request either from Ms. Sandy Hrasch, P.O. Box 259, Sixth St. & Milan, Hennepin, Illinois 613270259, or from Robert F. Russell, attorney for Hennepin Park District, Ten Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois 61356. Any person affected by said determination may object in writing, within 15 days of the date of publication of this Notice, by filing a written notice either with the Hennepin Park District Secretary at the above address or with the Illinois Department of Labor, in either instance specifying the ground of the objection. Sandy Hrasch, Secretary Hennepin Park District Published in the Putnam County Record June 15, 2016.

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DIVISION 0 - BIDDING AND CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS Section 00020 - Notice To Bidders Sealed bids for the 2016 Paving Work, Putnam County Jr. High School; Putnam County High School; Putnam County Primary School; and Putnam County Elementary School will be received by the Board of Education, Putnam County Community Unit School District 535, at their Administrative Offices located at 402 E. Silverspoon Avenue, Granville, Illinois 61326, until 3:00 p.m. prevailing time on the 23rd day of June, 2016. Bids will be opened and read aloud at that time. The work is to be performed in accordance with the proposed Contract Documents as prepared by Healy, Bender & Associates, Inc., ArchitectsPlanners, 4040 Helene Avenue, Naperville, Illinois. The proposed Contract Documents may be

obtained by request to the Architect. Upon receipt of a completed Registered Plan Holder Record form and a Bidding Documents License Agreement, prospective bidders will become registered plan holders. During the bidding period, the office of the Architect will send project addenda, clarifications, and other project information to registered plan holders via the email address(es) listed on the Registered Plan Holder Record on file at the Architect’s office. These proposed Contract Documents may be studied at the office of the Architect or at the following locations: *Contractors Association of Will and Grundy Counties Plan Room, 233 N. Springfield Avenue, Joliet, Illinois *Illinois Valley Contractors Association Plan Room, 1120 First Street, LaSalle, Illinois

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Teams honored From Page 11 President Jerry Corcoran with a 2.5 percent salary increase for fiscal 2017 and 2 percent salary increases in 2017 for Vice President for Business Services and Finance Cheryl Roelfsema and Vice President for Academic Affairs Deborah Anderson. • Pay increases of 2 percent for all support staff and administrators not affected by a negotiated labor agreement effective July 1 and for part-time faculty effective for fall semester. • Expending up to $50,000 for fuel for the Truck Driver Training program using WEX fuel cards. • Continuing Education Center OSHA safety training for $30,000 from 2B Safe and $13,500 for supervisor and leadership development from Riffle, Inc. • The expenditure of $71,274 for annual radio, billboard and television contracts for fiscal 2017 from NRG Media, LaSalle County Broadcasting, Studstill Media, WZOE and Comcast Spotlight. • Authorization to continue operating the college from July 1 through adoption of the 2017 budget and adoption of the prevailing wage resolution. • The appointment of nursing instructor Heather Knoblauch to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Tina Nink. Knoblauch, a graduate of IVCC’s Associate Degree Nursing program and a part-time instructor, has 23 years nursing experience. • Accepted with regret the retirement of Harold Barnes, director of information and technology services, effective Dec. 31. Barnes began his career at IVCC in 1986 as an instructor and was later appointed director of engineering and manufacturing. In 1993, he moved to his current position. In a retirement letter, Barnes said during his tenure the number of campus computers increased from 40 to over 1,300 and network speeds are now 2,500 times faster. “It has brought me great joy to be involved in the advancement of technology at the college,”

Barnes said. • Transfer of $200,000 from the working cash fund to the Education fund to cover operating expenses and authorization to seek proposals for IT Security Services. • Seeking proposals for a wireless “duress system” with 50 buttons placed throughout campus to ensure safety and immediacy in an emergency. • Purchase of 54 computers and monitors from Dell for $38,340, tables and chairs for A209 from Henrickson for $11,919, and a 2” Weld Coupon Station from E.H. Wachs for $6,250. Welding students will use the station to prepare pipe coupons in lab and AWS Certification. • Seeking bids for a Hunter Alignment System for an estimated $28,000 for the automotive department. • Academic calendars for 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2018 and 2019 summer sessions. • A one-year agreement with Interact Communications of LaCrosse, Wis., for marketing collaterals for $36,350. Interact, the firm that provided IVCC a comprehensive marketing plan in 2016, will produce advertising and recruitment materials such as videos, television commercials, radio ads and web pages. • An $11,550 change order from Luse Companies for lecture hall D225 due to the need for additional asbestos removal. The project now totals $61,210. • A one-year extension of the food vending contract with Tri-City Vending and Foodservice. The board also learned: • Corcoran credited various administrators for the successful commencement and nursing pinning May 21 and the Project Success End of Year Recognition Luncheon May 19. Streator Mayor Jimmie Lansford, an IVCC alumnus, keynoted the 50th annual commencement. • Part-time truck driver training instructor Steve McConville announced his resignation. • A total of 467 graduates earned 542 degrees and certificates this spring compared to 467 graduates earning 550 degrees

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Members of IVCC’s softball team honored June 9 were Becca Herrmann (from left) Taylor Tjaden, Brenna Faletti, Alison Korsan, Annie Miller, Tracy Ellis, Taylor Naumann and Mackenzie May. and certificates in spring 2015. • Marquette Academy Running Start participants Kylie Jewett, Alexandra “Alex” Kissel and Allison Nona earned associate degrees along with their high school diplomas at Marquette’s May 29 graduation. At that ceremony, IVCC board vice chair Mike Driscoll was inducted into the academy’s Hall of Fame. • The overall student athlete GPA for spring was 3.129, Corcoran said. • The annual event honoring students who passed their High School Equivalency (HSE) exam, graduates of the bridge to manufacturing program and students becoming citizens is 6 p.m. Thursday, June 16, in the Cultural Centre. • Corcoran has received a verbal commitment from the Business Employment Skills Team (BEST) to relocate their operation and at least six employees to IVCC by year-end. • Following closed session, Corcoran commented on a proposed TIF district in Streator saying, “It has been our custom and practice to always work collaboratively with school districts when TIF districts are established or extended and intergovernmental agreements are being considered. In the case of the new TIF district in Streator, the college has been asked to support having the TIF documents reviewed by an outside expert and having them comment on areas

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IVCC’s men’s tennis team was honored at the June 9 board meeting. Players able to attend were sophomore Zach Giovanine and freshman Nick Munson. in which everyone can possibly benefit. We’ve been told the cost to the college for the review by Kane McKenna would be between $200 and $700.” • The meeting began with a moment of silence for Gail Kathleen Bonucci who died June 1. She was the stepmother-in-law of trustee Laurie Bonucci.

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