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When the levy breaks Taxation mistakes flood county board meeting
By Dave Cook
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HENNEPIN — The main topics of discussion at the Putnam County Board meeting on Monday, June 13, were taxation mistakes made by the county clerk and how he didn’t promptly notify board members of the error with the bond issued to the Putnam County School District. Superintendent Jay McCracken has previously stated in a press release, “First Midstate, our professional bond company, projected taxes would only be increased by $47 on a $100,000 home. Unfortunately, the county made
a sizable but honest error when calculating the taxes, and we didn’t catch their mistake until tax bills were issued.” The error was rather than being collected over five years, the full amount was taxed, resulting in the expected $47 increase on a $100,000 home to now be $235. Board members spoke to Putnam County Clerk Dan Kuhn as to why they weren’t pleased with not being notified of the mistake prior to the press and social media. “I don’t think we should have to read about it on Facebook or in the paper,” board member Luke Holly said. “Nobody on this board was notified of the error before Facebook or the paper. ... That’s unacceptable,” board member Sheila Haage said. “It doesn’t bode well for us to be sitting in the dark
when we’re the ones getting questions,” Putnam County Board Chairman Duane Calbow added. Kuhn then explained how the mistake occurred. “In the 14 years of doing taxes this was one of the most difficult to decipher bonds I’ve received from the school district, and I’ve received many of them. The problem was the full amount of the bond was put in as a levy. It was supposed to be over five years. The levy confirmation was sent to the school district with plenty of time to make a correction. Basically the district, or who ever gets the letter of confirmation, returned it and signed off on it, so I assumed it was correct. That is basically the last
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Mother Nature gives her many gifts to help the crops grow each year. Farmers must rely on her kindness for a bumper crop.
Gambling with Mother Nature Predictions for a warm and dry summer By Dave Cook
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mately 750 acres over two sites, one east of Putnam and one west of McNabb. The district offers residents programs and activities including field trips; fishing; horseback riding; camping; hiking; day camps that include art and field classes; and a new hunter safety programs which has proven very successful. The trails are well maintained, but not overly so they’re well marked and provide the occasional bench on which to sit and enjoy the surroundings. The presence of wildlife is abundant, and it’s not unusual to come across several deer or other animals during a hike.
The State Climatologist Office in Illinois and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have predicted that Illinois has an increased chance of being warmer than average for the month of July and during the period of July through September. Their reports show June has been 3.5 degrees above normal so far, and they have no indications of how precipitation will behave. On June 16, the State Climatologist Office reported the U.S. Drought Monitor had declared nearly 36 percent of Illinois to be abnormally dry, including parts of Putnam and Bureau counties. Jon Downey, a farmer from western Putnam County, spoke to the Putnam County Record recently about current crop conditions in the area. “They’re off to a good start, but the dry weather is probably starting to slow them up a bit. It hasn’t hurt it yet; the corn is still young and still growing, but it’d be nice to get more rain,” Downey said. What are his predictions for the possible outcome at harvest time? Downey said, “I’d say it’s wide open. If we get ample and timely rainfall, it could be very good, but if it stays on the dry side we could be hurt yield wise. It’s still too early to tell. The top end yield potential can still be reached with good weather conditions, but if it stays dry or becomes a drought, it wouldn’t be good.” Downey then discussed the possible results if the recent long-term weather predictions turn out to be accurate.
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While the better known hiking areas of the Illinois Valley are often crowded to near maximum capacity, the PCCD can frequently offer visitors a more secluded and tranquil experience.
Putnam County’s secluded paradise Putnam County Conservation District is overlooked gem By Dave Cook
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Ask people living in the Illinois Valley, or more importantly, people traveling to the valley, about where they like to hike, fish, cam, or just get outside and experience some nature, and the likely answers will be Starved Rock or Matthiessen Park. However, there’s another area that, while not featuring the dramatic landscapes of Starved Rock, offers nature without the big city crowds, the Putnam County Conservation District (PCCD). According to district president Dan Kotecki, the PCCD began around 40 years ago and is composed of approxiVol. 148 No. 43 One Section - 120 Pages
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HENNEPIN — The Hennepin Village Board accepted a bid for steel roofing on the Hazel Marie Boyle Homes during its meeting on Wednesday, June 15. The job was bid for $26,000 by Judd Construction and includes a 40-year paint warranty. Steel was chosen for the cost effectiveness and extended life span over asphalt shingles. Village engineer Bill Shafer stated the metal will not deteriorate, if the paint is intact and after 40 to 50 years, the steel could be re-coated and last many more years. The color of the
roofing material was to be chosen at a later time. A $100 donation to the Sun Foundation was approved. Josh Randall gave a property maintenance report that included several home improvements throughout the village. There was also discussion with the board about incidents of people doing bicycle stunts on the different parts of the Veteran’s Memorial in Walter Durley Boyle Park and golf carts being driven through village parks. Tim Rylko discussed the completed repairs to the drain and the leakage around the outer edge of the Hazel Marie Boyle fountain. After power washing the area, an attempt to seal the
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leak will be made. Greg Waldorf, owner of the Waterfront Tavern, received approval to install a new sign near the boat docks. Waldorf spoke of the large increase in boaters recently and how a more visible sign welcoming them to Hennepin and his business will be beneficial to all. The flag currently in the area promoting video gaming will be removed. Village President Kevin Coleman said no further anonymous letters to the board will be read, and in the future, residents will need to address the board properly, either by using the formal complaint forms available or by speaking to the board in person.
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Simulated Anthrax disaster he health and emergency organizations of Putnam, Bureau and MarT shall counties joined together at different locations for a public emergency exercise on Wednesday, June 15. Simulating an Anthrax release, officials worked to test the ability of the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS). Volunteer victims were quickly evaluated, filled out paperwork and then received a small bag of candy representing the appropriate medicine for their needs.
Climate From Page 1 “Hopefully the market would compensate some because if it was a dry summer, and widespread, the price will come up. It’s already come up some because there’s been a favorable crop report recently. Beans went up first because of yield issues in South America and now corn has come up some with the drier weather in the corn belt,” Downey
said. Downey, also a cattle farmer, was asked how they’ve been handling the weather. “The cattle are doing well, the drier spring was good for their health and calving,” Downey said. Downey then compared last season to the current conditions. Downey said, “It’s looking better than last year when it was too wet. But, as far as this year is concerned, we just don’t know what the weather will have in store for us for the rest of the year.”
HENNEPIN — At the Putnam County Board meeting on Monday, June 13, county engineer Pat Sloan reported the county will be receiving $1 million through the Major Bridge Program. The funds will be used toward the work needed on the Bottom Road bridge. Sloan said the funds are slated for 2021, and he’s in discussion with the Illinois Department of Transportation because there will be work on the state route as well. The board asked Sloan for an update on the condition of Timberline Drive and if responsibility had been determined. “Gravel has been used to fill the potholes as a temporary fix, but it’s between the village and the township. The problem is that no MFT (Motor Fuel Tax) money has been collected for it, but it is being worked on,” Sloan said. “It really needs to be fixed, it’s very bad,” board member Sheila Haage said, with chairman Duane Calbow agreeing. In other board news: • The board approved the pressure washing and sealing
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of the bricks on the original courthouse at a cost of $10,350. Bids are being collected for the future work needed on the courthouse heating/cooling systems. • Sheriff Kevin Doyle has budgeted approximately $34,000 for a new camera system for his department’s vehicles. The new system will be replacing the current cameras which are 10 years old and will also be compatible with body cameras. Doyle also announced he will be using the proceeds from the sale of seized vehicles and an older department vehicle to purchase a four-wheel drive Dodge truck. Doyle said the truck will be an asset during winter travel and will also assist in the transport of dogs to the vet. • Haage spoke of the funding issues the Putnam County Community Center is facing because of the lack of a state budget and the impact it will have on staff and the residents using the center’s services. With no state budget and the continued loss of funding, the center is expected to either cut hours or close an additional day a week.
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Beef and Ag Festival rolls into town Plenty of food, fun and entertainment set for Friday By Terri Simon tsimon@bcrnews.com
PRINCETON — The 2016 Beef and Ag Festival will no doubt draw another big crowd this year, as the activities encompass not only the importance of agriculture in Bureau County but also offer event-goers a variety of food, fun and entertainment. The Beef and Ag Festival is set for Friday, June 24, on the lawn at Soldiers and Sailors Park on South Main Street in Princeton. The featured fare for hungry event-goers will be the popular rib-eye sandwiches and beef hot dogs, prepared with care by the Bureau County Cattlemen’s Association. Other foods set to tempt your taste buds are fried mushrooms, compliments of the Princeton Lions Club; homemade pies (by the slice or whole pies), baked by the Council of Catholic Women (CCW) from St. Louis Catholic Church in Princeton; and Sisler’s Ice Cream, which will be sold by the Cattlemen’s group. Food will be served throughout the evening, or until it’s gone. New this year to the event is the Kiddie Pedal Pull, sponsored by Patricia Nelson Gebeck, CPA. Registration is at 3:30 p.m., and the pull begins at 4:30 p.m. Encourage your youngsters to get their muscles ready for this fun-filled event. Another event for children that will continue throughout the evening — from about 4:30 to 9 p.m. — is Barnyard Discoveries, a great petting zoo, sponsored by MJ Seed Agency and Linker Seed Agency. Around 4:30 to 5 p.m., you’ll want to check out the parade of antique tractors at the Bureau County Courthouse Square/Soldiers and Sailors Park. Take a step back in time as you check out these machines from the past and maybe chat with those who love driving their old tractors down Memory Lane. These tractors/drivers will have started out at about 8:30 a.m. Friday on the annual Beef and Ag Days Tractor Drive and chugged along on the west side of the county. That trail ride leaves from the Bureau County Farm Bureau about 8:30 a.m.
About 60 participants/tractors have committed to the ride. Many of those same tractors and their drivers will also be participating in the Farm Bureau Foundation’s Tractor Trek, which is set to roll out of Princeton on Saturday at about 8:30 a.m. and head to the east side of the county. For more information on the antique tractor excursions, contact Bureau County Farm Bureau Manager Jill Frueh at 815-875-6468. At about 5:45 p.m. on Friday, the Bureau County Farm Bureau Foundation will award its annual scholarships to area winners. New this year is another award — the AgVocat Award — given to an advocate of agriculture and set to be awarded to a family or individual who has made an impact on Bureau County agriculture through leadership and service. At 6 p.m., the Neverly Brothers will take the stage for a free concert under the stars, Sponsored by Heartland Bank and Trust Co., “The Neverly Brothers: A Rock n’ Roll Evolution - from Elvis to The Beatles!” is a concert that recreates the birth, near death and resurrection of rock n’ roll. According to the group’s website, “The first half of their shows pay tribute to the 1950s American rock n’ roll, Rockabilly and rhythm and blues pioneers. The second half pays tribute to the next wave of bands they inspired: The1964 British Invasion groups. Their infectious energy and electrifying performances play out like a history of rock n’ roll — from 1955 to 1965 — complete with a chronological song selection, rock history narrations and period perfect wardrobe changes. Their repertoire consists of early hits by Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Buddy Holly, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Kinks, The Dave Clark Five and many more. It‘s not ‘moldy oldies’ — it’s ‘old-school cool!’ And it’s truly a one-of-a-kind magical history tour.” Event-goers should bring their lawn chairs or blanket to enjoy the concert. Plan to spend the entire evening.
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Mistakes From Page 1 check for me. If I make the error, which I did, my check and balance is the taxing district I send the levy confirmation to. They need to go over that, check the rates, check the amount of the levy and return that to me before I complete it,” Kuhn said. Haage asked, “If it was difficult to read, wasn’t there someone you could have asked to make sure it was correct?” Kuhn replied he felt he was often being made responsible for things he shouldn’t be responsible for, and the taxation districts need to go over the confirmations more carefully as they are the final chance to catch mistakes. The board then discussed what changes could be made to the bond process to ensure no further mistakes are made and how they could handle correcting the taxation error. Kuhn stated it could cost the county roughly $30,000 to amend tax bills. The board was hesitant to spend more taxpayer funds to correct the mistake. No action was taken, and the board is continuing to explore its options and the legalities involved, but a likely outcome is prior year tax adjustments will be made during the next four years to balance the error. There was also another oversight addressed during the meeting. Senachwine Township road commissioner Wally Sprague spoke to the board and announced he had recently learned there was a taxation error that will significantly impact his budget. “Our lawyers submitted all the paperwork, and we were supposed
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to have an increase from 33 cents to 48 cents, and it didn’t happen. Now there’s $50,000 less in my budget. I’ve already lost half my budget in the past three years. I only found out about this on Thursday. I don’t expect an answer right now; I’d like one eventually, but I’m just here to make the board aware of it,” Sprague said. Kuhn said, “The answer is there will be a prior year adjustment, and the money will be there next year.” “So where do I get 50 grand this year?” asked Sprague. “It’s another situation where the confirmation was sent and signed off on,” Kuhn said. During the public comment portion of the meeting, Hennepin resident David Mallery spoke to the board about the taxation inaccuracies. “It’s one thing to make a mistake, but it’s another to keep making them. There have been a lot of good questions asked today, but one question not asked is ‘How many other times has this happened?’ We just heard another case. It’s happened in Senachwine Township, Magnolia Township, it’s happened throughout the townships and districts of this county. The county clerk continues to make extension and levy mistakes. There are statutes in place to handle this, and I suggest they be used. They force the office of the county clerk to cover the cost (of amending the tax bills). How did the other counties involved, LaSalle and Marshall, do it? They did it correctly. Please do the right thing regardless of the cost. Let the office encumber the cost, not the board. Make it come out of the budget of the county clerk, and I’d bet it doesn’t happen again,” Mallery said.
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EDCNCI hires CEO Following a two-month search, the Economic Development Corporation of North Cen- Ivan Baker tral Illinois (EDCNCI) has hired Ivan Baker as the chief executive officer for the new organization. Baker has more than 30 years experience in economic development management, marketing and consulting, the last 13 years in the village of Tinley Park. Under his direction there, the village was recognized as the first and only internationally accredited economic development organization in Illinois. His management efforts also generated the distinction as national winner for economic development excellence from the U.S. Department of Commerce and the National Award for Municipal Economic Development from the National League of Cities. “The EDCNCI has the potential to really change the future of the region,” stated President Jim Riley. “With Baker’s leadership, our potential will be realized, and our children and grandchildren will have the best hope for a great lifestyle as North Central Illinois citizens.” “I am excited about the opportunity to work with the new EDCNCI organization and all of the regional partners,” said Baker. “Together, we can effectively build on your great success, promote a community/economic development program that serves residents, plus achieve important benchmarks in new tax revenue, capital investment, job creation and business development.” Baker, who is originally from rural western Kansas, is married to wife, Mary, has two children and four grandchildren. The EDCNCI is a tri-county organization of public and private investors from LaSalle, Bureau and Putnam counties. It grew from the universal ideal that through collaboration the area could showcase the region’s natural, business and workforce assets in order to retain and grow business and investment to our area.
“Baker brings a diversified wealth of knowledge and experience to our organization,” Riley said. “He has established professional contacts on both sides of the development process and is skilled in identifying programs and resources needed to finalize opportunities for growth.” Baker is a certified economic developer (CEcD), an AICP Certified Planner, and an International Economic Development Council member since 1988. During his tenure as economic development coordinator and community development manager, he has successfully been responsible for over 9 million square feet and $2.5 billion in new commercial and industrial capital investments. He coordinated nationally-recognized economic and business development with corporate executives and public-sector allies, organizing comprehensive multi-task responsibilities for business expansion, retention, and relocation ... including financing, training, real-estate site selection, staffing, tax incentives, infrastructure improvements and public relations. The result has been hundreds of diverse corporate development projects for large and small businesses, including multi-million dollar investments by Fortune 500 companies and international firms. Don Finley, mayor of Oglesby and vice president of the EDCNCI, expressed his pleasure on Baker’s recruitment. “Baker’s the top in his field, and I see many good things coming out of our organization with him at the helm.” Next steps for the EDCNCI will involve meeting and working with area partners; creating a strategic plan; developing a brand and marketing presence; finalizing office space and hiring supporting staff. Members of the Board of Directors will also be continuing to invite further involvement and investment from the area. “It is satisfying to have the goals of the original steering group for this regional presence beginning to solidify and move forward,” Finley said.
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The trails are well cared for, marked and offer the occasional bench to rest upon, but their lush surroundings offer a more natural experience than the highly-groomed and developed trails of the Illinois Valley’s larger and more well known areas.
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issue we had to pay back, but losing the steel mill was what not only hurt us the most, but the county as a whole,” Kotecki said. Kotecki said a major, $100,000 project to repair a leaking pond by dredging and lining it with clay five years ago is nearly paid off. “There’s not much money to go around for stuff like that; it always comes down to money. We get by; we aim to do bigger projects, but there’s decreasing grant opportunities. We don’t have much to spend,” Kotecki said. Kotecki explained the district would like to pave the main roads, add a boat landing at Lake Senachwine and acquire land when available, but those types of projects are usually out of the question because of funding. “We like to find a corporate sponsor in the $5,000 to $10,000 range for a shelter and other projects. We’ve got a very nice spot for a shelter, but not enough money to get it off the ground yet.” Kotecki said. So what attracted Kotecki to begin working for the district? “The only real public ground in the county, other than the village parks, is our two sites. I’m an outdoorsman; I love everything outdoors, and I thought this was something I could do to further the improvement of Putnam County,” he said.
From Page 1 Visitors Kyle Prokup and Andrew Ellerbrock, both of Chicago, but originally from Granville and Peru, regularly visit the PCCD during trips back to the Illinois Valley. “It’s nice, open and private. There’s not nearly as many people here, and it’s more hiker friendly. The trails are groomed, but it’s still very lush,” Prokup said. Kotecki said, “We try to provide a nice place for people. We’ve had large astronomy groups travel here; the Henry High School cross country team runs meets at the site by Putnam; and the PCHS cross country team runs at the McNabb site. We’ve also donated two small plots, about four to five acres, to the Putnam County FFA to farm, and they use the profits made there to fund their different projects.” Operating on a budget of $164,000 that’s funded 65 percent by county taxes, 25 percent by personal property replacement taxes and 10 percent through grants and services, the district has largely been spared the effects of the state budget battle. “We had a minimal amount from the overpayment
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OGLESBY — The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Illinois Valley Community College is seeking nominations of individuals under the age of 40 who are working to make positive contributions, advance their careers and contribute their time to the community. The annual 40 Under Forty Award recognizes leaders, business owners and community volunteers who make the community a better place to live and work. An individual must be nominated by June 30 by a community member; all submissions will be reviewed by a selection committee. Self-nominations are not permitted; individuals can nominate more than one person. Award recipients will be notified and invited to attend a reception in their honor; 40 Under Forty, now in its sixth year, has recognized more than 200 young professionals. You can view the list of the 200 alumni on the website. For rules and a nomination form, visit www.starvedrockstartup.com/40-under-forty/. For information, call SBDC business specialist Gina Czubachowski at 815-224-0526.
Thanks to collaboration between From the Ground Up, led by the Bureau and Putnam County Health Department, the University of Illinois Extension and Perry Memorial Hospital, there will be live classes and food demonstrations all summer long at the farmer’s markets at the following locations and times: Sheffield — second Thursdays from 3 to 5 p.m. Spring Valley — fourth Wednesdays from 4 to 6 p.m. Walnut — third Wednesdays from 3 to 5 p.m. Princeton — first Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Princeton — second Tuesdays from 3 to 5 p.m. More information is available at www. bchealthdepartment.org/fromthegroundup. php.
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Soil is warmer and drier than usual
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At 4:42 p.m. on June 14, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department arrested and charged Tracy W. Asbury, 38, of Lexington with driving revoked, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and operating an uninsured motor vehicle following a traffic crash on Route 89 at East Bottom Road in Granville Township. Asbury was released on a notice to appear and given a Putnam County Court date.
CHAMPAIGN — Warmer weather has led to warmer and drier soils in Illinois, according to Jennie Atkins, Water and Atmospheric Resources Monitoring (WARM) program manager at the Illinois State Water Survey, Prairie Research Institute, University of Illinois. Soil temperatures rose 6-9 degrees, on average, across the state the first half of June. Temperatures at 2 inches under bare soil had a state average of 84.4 degrees on June 15, 5.8 degrees above the 2015 average. Several locations had daily maximums of 100 degrees or higher last week. Central Illinois had the highest regional average with 85.9 degrees on June 15. Southern and Northern Illinois averaged 84.7 and 80.7 degrees, respectively. Temperatures were slightly lower at
depths of 4 inches with an average of 82.8 degrees on June 15 or 9.2 degrees above the long-term average. Under sod, temperatures averaged 73.0 at 4 inches and 71.9 at 8 inches, 5.9 degrees and 5.0 degrees, respectively, above the state’s long-term average. The higher soil temperatures and drier weather caused soil moisture levels to decrease. Moisture levels at 2 inches declined on average 35 percent between June 1 and June 13 to 0.23 water fraction by volume (wfv). Rains moving through Northern and Central Illinois on June 14-15 led to an increase in soil moisture in those areas. On average, soil moisture levels averaged 0.27 wfv on June 15, a 23 percent decrease from the first of the month. Moisture levels saw similar declines at
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Madigan files suit against Jimmy John’s entities CHICAGO — Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed a lawsuit today against Jimmy John’s two corporate entities – Jimmy John’s Enterprises LLC and Jimmy John’s Franchise LLC – for imposing highly restrictive non-compete agreements on its employees, including low-wage sandwich shop employees and delivery drivers whose primary job tasks are to take food orders and make and deliver sandwiches. Between its franchise and corporate-owned locations, Jimmy John’s operates nearly 300 sandwich shops in Illinois. Madigan’s suit alleges the companies required all employees to sign a non-compete agreement, which the company claims is covered by copyright, as a condition of employment. The agreement restricts employees during their employment and for two years afterward from working in any other business that earns more than 10 percent of its revenue from selling “submarine, hero-type, deli-style, pita, and/ or wrapped or rolled sandwiches.” Under the terms of the non-compete agreement, this work restriction applies to any SM-PR2650887-0629
ARLINGTON — Charles “Chuck” D. Zellmer, 65, of Arlington, formerly of Granville, passed away at 5:13 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2016, in his home. Chuck was born July 5, 1950, in Spring Valley to Glenn and Lila (Wlech) Zellmer. Chuck was a retired Teamster and was a truck driver for Western Sand and Gravel until his retirement. Charles Chuck was a Vietnam veteran, serv‘Chuck’ ing in the U.S. Navy from 1968 to 1974. Zellmer He served Aboard the USS Benjamin Stoddert and received the Combat Action Medal. He was a member of the Green River Saddle Club in Amboy, White Squirrel Saddle Club in Clairmont and was a charter member of the Putnam County FFA. His hobbies included his horses, Foxy and Rusty, collecting antique tractors and gas engines, farming and, most of all, being “Papa.” He is survived by his daughter, Dani (Ryley) Bunzell of Peru; his father, Glenn (Lena) Zellmer of Oglesby; three sisters, Karen (Jack) Ossola, Linda Zellmer and Cathy (Chuck) Oliveri, all of Granville; his grandchildren, Joseph Charles Bunzell and Byrnadette Kathleen Bunzell; and a stepsister, Kate. Chuck was preceded in death by his mother in 1958; his grandparents; and two uncles, Marion Zellmer and Hans Sandberg. A Celebration of Life was at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 18, in the Helmer-Shields Funeral Home in Granville with Dr. Ron McNeil officiating. Burial was in the Granville Cemetery, with full military honors by the VFW, American Legion and U.S. Navy. Visitation was from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 17, at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the family. Pallbearers were David Ossola, Bill Ossola, Gary Merkel Sr., Gary Merkel Jr., Allen Zellmer, Ray Byers, Jeff Bassett and Mark Whitaker.
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Learning the language
I bought a new house in Tiskilwa last fall and have been working hard to spruce up the place. The task requires much effort and a patient endurance as I jump from interior design to exterior beautification. After close to nine months of maintenance, the place is starting to look Eric like a home worth having. Engel One of the requirements I’ve COMMENTARY inherited in protecting my investment and maturing the terms of my residence is not just caring for my plot of land but inquiring into the interests of my neighbors. My parents encouraged me to seek out friendships since I could walk, and I’d much rather have township companions than enemies within my proximity. Hence, on a walk home from my buddy’s house a month back, I saw a gal working in her yard and proceeded to offer a warm greeting. We got to talking, and as we strolled across a few small town blocks, the conversation turned to how enjoyable it is to be outside and interactive with each other. She then offered a token of insight strong enough to rise above all the words before it or after. She was in her 70s, and said when the digital age struck the ground running, so very many of those in their 50s and older were left behind at the station. Not because they did not care to board the train of revolution, but because it seemed no one was willing to sell them a ticket. Think of ancient tribes, and the stories told of their continuity. The elders would teach the youth how to speak and dance, how to hunt and build, and the young adults would showcase all their new discoveries of the land and its uses to the tribal leaders. In this sufficient cycle, everyone in the tribe discussed everything relevant, that the force of knowledge would saturate throughout the entire clan. This woman said when computers, emails, Internet utilization and digital interaction all began the initial stages of their social reign, very few of the pioneers or adults in the prime of their cognitive skills made a significant effort to educate the older members of the population. Hardly a soul stood on the welcome mat at the senior center, asking to personalize the lesson plan. Some did, of course, but the point she made is that not everyone did, and it would be foolish to assume most aging adults were not just as interested as those younger than them in the technological breakthroughs of their global surrounding. When the television was invented, everyone took a first glance with wonder in their eyes, not just those under 40. She acknowledged the reality those heading into the later stages of their life would have a harder time grasping the digital age, but the frustration in her voice spoke to the point that they still should have been offered the chance to learn. Sure, a few classes are offered here and there that teach someone how to surf the Internet for useful information, but she said a dozen elders attend the class — and are hurried through with no fair shot at meaningful comprehension. Consider this ... the negative aspects of the digital age keep us glued to our devices, and therefore takes more time away from the natural human interaction we’d find by using our imagination while climbing a tree or the laughter we’d gain from interacting with our peers. When our brain is ingrained in the video game application, it is not listening openly to the instruction from our parents, our teachers or our surroundings, and when our eyes hurt from scrolling through Facebook and Twitter, they are not looking at the artwork of the green trees contrasting against the baby blue and white cloud sprinkled sky. Through all of these seemingly small things, we as young humans learn tiny lessons at a time of patience, trust, joy and guidance, and those build up to define the character of a calm and worthy individual ... one who would make better choices
Things are finally getting back to Norman ... I mean normal For those of you who follow this silly little newspaper column, you might recall that I recently had to bury Fireball, the old family dog. He just happened to pass away on the same day that I celebrated my 50th birthday. That was on Feb. 10, and I vehemently declared I was completely out of the world of dog ownership. I didn’t want anything more to do with it. I was absolutely, undoubtedly, done with dogs. Exactly 64 days later, we travelled to Cordova, Ill., and picked up Norman, a little black and white puppy. (That’s 448 in dog days. Which in human days, is close to a year and a half. And if you round up from that, I almost made it two full years.) He sat on my daughter’s lap on the way home and with every pathetic little whimper he made, I cussed myself out for being weak and possibly soft-hearted. Allow me to describe Norman to you. His mother is a smart and beautiful Chocolate Lab that goes by the name “Majestic.” The father is a Siberian Husky who lives a couple of houses up the street, and I’m guessing that his name is “That Darn Neighbor Dog Who Needs A Much Stronger Chain.” In doing a vast amount of research for this column, I read on the Internet somewhere the gestation period for dogs is in the area of 58-68 days. That means Norman’s parents “got together” sometime during the holiday season. I like to think the moment of conception occurred on an unseasonably balmy, late-December day with a chorus of “Afternoon Delight” by the Starland Vocal Band playing softly in the background. As for the name Norman, that was my daughter’s idea. She had list after list of possible names up for consideration. I kept trying to sneak in Chicago Cub-related names like Rizzo, Schwarber and Ernie. She kind of liked Schwarber but I pointed out I might look like an idiot calling out “Here Schwarber!” if he ever got lost. I’ve seen
Greg Wallace COMMENTARY “Homeward Bound” enough times to know that can happen. Nope, she liked the name Norman. Now I’d like to tell you she gave him that moniker because of someone in our family’s lineage. Or that maybe she likes the famous American illustrator Norman Rockwell. Or that she’s a big fan of the prestigious author Norman Mailer. Or maybe even after Norman Fell who played the part of Mr. Roper on “Three’s Company.” Alas, none of those are true. The dog got his name from actor Norman Reedus who plays the scuzzy, redneck guy on “The Walking Dead.” I have never had a puppy before, so this is kind of a whole new deal for me. I didn’t realize how sharp their little teeth are. Neither did the power cord to my daughter’s iPad. Or my daughter’s T-shirt. Or any of my sweatshirts, socks, pants, underwear, shoes, etc. Or the cats. Or the dandelions. Or the grass. Or the atmosphere in general. Biting and chewing are his hobbies I guess. “No” is the main word used around the dog. When he chews on stuff, we say “no.” When he nips at your fingers, we say “no.” When he jumps uncontrollably, we say “no.” When he gets under your feet and trips you, we say “no.” When he whines at 3:30 in the morning, I pretend to be sound asleep and my wife mumbles “no.” As she creatively pointed out, “Norman” is just “No!” With an -rman on the end. I was worried about how my wife would handle the whole situation. She has admittedly never been much of a dog person during her lifetime. It has something to do with when she was a kid and a neighbor’s slobbery, huge Saint
than worse most of the time. One who is willing to share all they learn, with everyone in their realm. The entire culture of the world has gotten too fast because we are trying to move like the computers we are glued to, yet that is not a healthy pace for our brains to learn all those small lessons. At lightning speed we just pass those small lessons over, without appreciation of the fact our elders taught us everything in our arsenal of function at different points in the past. If we do not teach our elders the newest inventions and advantageous routes of social innovation, we are but fools to be angered when they don’t understand or apply the current means. That would do as much good as disciplining a second grader for not knowing trigonometry, or reprimanding a limo driver for not
Bernard named Bruno that traumatized her against canines. I figured out of all of us, she would experience the roughest period of adjustment. She was put to the test last Sunday night when in the excitement of his new surroundings, Norman decided to stop in the middle of the living room and leave us a little present. I looked at my wife with trepidation as she raced to the kitchen to get the paper towels and the Resolve carpet cleaner. “Uh-oh Norman. You’re going to get it now,” I remembered thinking to myself. When she returned, she cheerily picked up the “deposit,” spritzed some stuff on the floor and happily said something to the effect of, “Oh Norman, you silly little puppy! We’re going to have to work on your bathroom habits.” I looked over at Chubby the cat, and we blinked at each other in wide-eyed astonishment. Neither one us could get away with that. In fact, not that long ago, I left a sock on the floor by the bed, and she wanted me court-martialed and dishonorably-discharged from our marriage vows. I can only imagine the extent of her disgruntlement if I were to leave anything even close to what that dog left lying on the floor. Norman must hold some sort of magical powers. For a guy who vowed to never own a dog just over two short months ago, I sure do like having Norman around. He keeps me company; he listens to me jabber all day long; and he takes me out in the yard when I need a little exercise. And as an added plus, when I experience those rare occurrences of odoriferous flatulence after a particularly spicy chili night, I’ve got somebody to blame it on. Good boy, Norman, good boy! You can contact Wallace at gregwallaceink7@gmail.com. You can follow him on his blog at http://gregwallaceink.blogspot. com.
being able to fly a zeppelin. Our choices create our environment, so if things are moving too fast, the only way to slow it down is to press the brakes rather than the gas pedal. I rest in agreement with Albert Einstein, who said, “I fear the day technology surpasses our human interaction, for the world will have a generation of idiots.” Let us take the time to bridge the generations rather than divide them, as everyone has something to contribute, regardless their age or social standing. Few words make for a passing thought, many for a story told … but all words make for the universal language of collaboration. PCR Staff Writer Eric Engel can be reached at news@ putnamcountyrecord.com
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Sports Deer, turkey and dove hunters now can apply for permits The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has released information for hunters about applying for permits. Firearm deer permit applications: Resident and non-resident deer hunters can apply for the second lottery drawing for 2016 Illinois Firearm Deer and Muzzleloader-only Deer permits. The deadline to apply for the second lottery is June 30. For more information on deer hunting, check the website at www.dnr.illinois. gov. Fall turkey applications: Resident Illinois hunters can apply online for permits for the Illinois Fall Shotgun Turkey season (Oct. 22-30) at www.dnr.illinois.gov. The first lottery application deadline is July 4. Online dove permits: Online applications will be accepted from resident Illinois hunters from June 10-July 1 for the first lottery for Illinois Free Dove Hunting Permits for hunting at select state sites. Applications may be submitted for the second lottery by resident hunters who were unsuccessful in the first lottery, residents who did not apply in the first lottery, and non-resident hunters for the second lottery drawing from July 8-21. After the second lottery permit application deadline on July 21, hunters may apply for remaining free dove permits on a first-come, firstserved basis beginning at 8 a.m. on July 29-Aug. 25. For more information on dove hunting permit areas and free dove permits, check the IDNR website.
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Above, Lady Panthers coach Jared Sale talks strategy with his players during the Putnam County Girls Shootout held June 10-11. Other teams competing in the shootout were Earlville, Midland, Mendota, Princeton, Hall, Plano and Ridgeview. Left, Lindsey DiazDeLeon defends the inbound pass during a game with Ridgeview.
Edgewood Ladies League MCNABB — Most 5-6-7 was the play of the day for the Edgewood Ladies League on June 14. Hostesses were Catherine Gregorich and Betty LeQuia. A Flight: Catherine Gregorich; B Flight: Jane Noard; and C Flight: Kathy Kline and Marilyn Quercigrossa. Low gross: Jan Booker. Low net: Jan Booker. Low putts: Jan Booker. Birdies: Jan Booker, #4 and #8. Chipins: Jan Booker, #8.
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Tonica High School alumni dinner will be Sept. 10 in Oglesby TONICA — The Tonica High School Alumni Association will hold its annual dinner at the Oglesby Elks on Saturday, Sept. 10. Cocktails will start at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets for the dinner are $30 per person with checks payable to Tonica High School Alumni Associa-
GRANVILLE — The Granville United Church of Christ will host vacation Bible school, “Surfer-Shack: Catch the Wave of God’s Amazing Love,” from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 11, through Friday, July 15. The church is at 103 N. Church St. in Granville. All children of the community are welcome to attend. There will be an assembly time, a lesson time, a singing time, a recreation time, a craft time, a science time and a snack time. For questions, call 815-339-2305. Participants do not need to pre-register. This VBS is sponsored by the First Lutheran in Granville, Emmaus Lutheran in McNabb, Hennepin United Methodist Church and Granville United Church of Christ.
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ennepin Park District H will show movies in July HENNEPIN — The Hennepin Park District will show a movie every Friday in July on the big screen TV. The movie will start at 11:30 a.m. To find out the movie being shown that week, call the pool. The cost is free for Hennepin and Hennepin Township residents and $5 for all other areas. Popcorn and a beverage will be served during the movie. Movie participants may swim after the activity for open swim at no
additional charge. Parents who remain with their children during the movie may also swim after the activity at no additional charge. Children under the age of 12 may swim up to 3 hours without an adult present. Children less than 45 inches tall must have an adult accompany them in the pool. For more information, or to find out the movie for the week, call the Hennepin Pool at 815925-7319.
Needs is named to dean’s list WHEATON — Josephine Needs of Peru was named to the Wheaton College dean’s list for the spring 2016 semester. To earn dean’s list honors at Wheaton, an undergraduate student must carry 12 or more credit hours and achieve a 3.5 grade point average or higher on the 4.0 scale.
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Annual ‘Kops and Kids’ fishing derby On June 4, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office held its 15th annual “Kops and Kids” fishing derby at the Jeff and Leslie Brooks residence. “Kops and Kids” is a program initiated by Putnam County Sheriff Kevin Doyle and focuses on building trust and positive interaction between law enforcement and kids.
Approximately 20 children participated in the fishing derby. Each child was provided fishing gear. After fishing, a cookout for the kids was held at the Hennepin Park. Each child received a T-shirt and a prize at the end of the day. Two bikes, donated by the Putnam County Rotary, and a one-year gift cer-
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Shakespeare in the Park will open with ‘The Winter’s Tale’ First performance will be at 2 p.m. Sunday PRINCETON — Shakespeare’s dramatic romance “The Winter’s Tale” will open at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 26, at Soldiers and Sailors Park, South Main Street, in Princeton. Additional performances are Wednesdays and Sundays at 7:30 p.m. through July 24. Admission to this event is free, and lawn chairs are suggested. The play opens as a young man becomes suddenly, obsessively jealous of his pregnant wife. He’s sure his best friend is the baby’s father. And, because he happens to be a king in a far-off land a long time ago, he has his innocent wife, Hermione, thrown into prison, where her baby is born. Not satisfied with his revenge, the husband, Leontes, king of Sicilia, orders the baby girl to be abandoned in the mythical Bohemia, amid violent storms and wild beasts. The child is rescued by an old man, a shepherd. She is named Perdita and reared by the shepherd and his son. Now Shakespeare departs from Elizabethan theater tradition and the customary structure of his plays. He introduces the character of Time, who explains that 16 years have passed. A prince, Florizel, son of Leontes’s former best friend, has fallen in love with Perdita. At the same time, Hermione’s friend and protector, Paulina, has disguised the now free Hermione as a statue who will dramatically come to life at a pivotal moment. In events as fast-paced as in modern theater, the play’s last two acts reconcile a repentant Leontes with Hermione. Florizel and Perdita flee Bohemia
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Bean graduates from Monmouth College MONMOUTH — Evan Bean of Granville graduated with a degree in business administration from Monmouth College. He is the son of Eric and Diana Bean of Granville. The college held its 159th commencement exercises on May 15. The commencement speaker was Pulitzer Prize-winning presidential historian Jon Meacham.
Menus and Activities Putnam County Community Center June 27 — BLT wrap, chips, steamed broccoli, grapes. June 28 — Chicken salad on bun, macaroni salad, fruit cocktail, buttered beans, carrot sticks, dessert. June 29 — Pulled pork sandwiches, scalloped potatoes, steamed zucchini, pineapple bits. June 30 — Creamed chicken on a biscuit, tossed salad with toppings, fruit juice, dessert. July 1 — Hamburger with cheese on bun, french fries, three-bean salad, strawberries. 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.
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“I have bounced back and I feel great with the help of God and prayer warriors.” Gregg Carr, Relay for Life Honorary Survivor
Relay for Life event raises more than $109,000 HENRY — On June 11, 214 participants on 12 teams set a record and Wished Upon a Cure as they survived the heat at the annual Marshall-Putnam Relay For Life. Teams from the two counties have been working tirelessly all year to raise money to fight cancer and fund cancer research. Following Saturday’s event, the total amount raised for the event is more than $109,000. At the beginning of the fundraising year, the Event Leadership Team set a goal of $90,000 and because of the hard work and dedication of the teams and the support of the community, the event greatly exceeded that goal. This is also the most the event has raised since the event started. Since 1997, more than $1,480,000 has been raised to help put an end to cancer. Returning to the Henry-Senachwine High School track, teams gathered Saturday afternoon for a full line up of activities including dance team performances, singing from local talent, raffles, games
and the Miss Relay Contest. Mickey and Minnie Mouse also stopped by to lead the youth lap and visit with relayers. This year, Gerrie Skowronski from Team Hennepin was the winner of the Miss Relay contest bringing in more than $600 in just 5 minutes. April Rowe of Henry was named the recipient of the Dick Bernardi Award. A new tradition was started in honor of Diane Russell, who started a team last year as she battled cancer. While she lost her fight, Russell’s spirit will be remembered in a special way at relay each year with a new spirit award. This year Russell’s team, Team Zebra received this honor. This year, Gregg Carr was selected as the honorary survivor. Carr spoke about his experience after being diagnosed with stage four lung cancer. Going to the hospital with shortness of breath, Carr expected to hear he had a virus, but instead was given a cancer diagnosis. Carr, who has written a book describing his journey, credits his faith, humor and goal set-
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ting for keeping his attitude positive throughout this treatment and recognizes that positivity is a major part of the battle. “I have bounced back and I feel great with the help of God and prayer warriors,” Carr told the audience. The evening culminated
Consignments Wanted For 11th Annual Putnam County FFA Alumni Consignment Sale Farm machinery and related items, lawn mowers, trucks, cars, ATV’s, garage items, antiques, and miscellaneous. Sponsored by the Putnam County FFA Alumni Proceeding benefits to go towards Putnam County FFA Chapter
Saturday, August 6, 2016 at 9:00 AM At Putnam County High School, Granville, IL Consignments are now being accepted for listing and advertising by calling alumni members listed below or, e-mailing: pc_ffa_alumni@hotmail.com, or faxing 815-339-2217. Items must be listed by July 15 for final sale bill to be properly advertised. Further items will be welcome for consignment up until 2 hours prior to the sale. All items must be salable and will be accepted by the discretion of an alumni committee person. • Firearms or hazardous materials will not be accepted. • 1 Piece or a Full Line of farm equipment will be accepted. • Any donated items will also be welcome and greatly appreciated. • All cars, trucks and trailers must have a clear title present. Accepting consignments from August 3 - 3 PM to 8 PM and on August 4 & 5 from 8 AM to 8 PM, If times are inconvenient, an appointment can be scheduled by calling: Gary (815) 257-2565 John (815) 488-2873 Last year’s sale drew 300 Mike (815) 866-6105 buyers and 120 Mr. Heiser (815) 509-5404 consigners.
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in a balloon launch at dusk, sponsored by the Mexichem Team and the Luminaria Ceremony where all purchased luminarias lined the track in memory of loved ones lost, those fighting and survivors who have overcome. This year more than 500 luminarias glowed around the track.
The funds raised will continue to support research into the causes and cures for cancer, as well as comfort those undergoing treatment. The American Cancer Society (ACS) Relay For Life movement is the largest fundraising event in the world geared toward
putting an end to cancer. Money raised supports education and prevention efforts, funds groundbreaking cancer research and provides free information and other services for people with cancer. Since 1946, ACS has invested more than $4 billion in cancer research.
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A stress-free wedding day?
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PRINCETON/BRADFORD — To most, it might look like a pile of rubbish — thrown-away items that have no appeal. But if you’ve ever met Jacqui Grant of Bradford, you’ve come to know a lady who looks at others’ trash as treasures. And ironically enough, that type of thinking is the same way Grant looks at life and everyone she encounters. Self-described as a wedding coordinator, Grant’s mission is to offer brides, grooms and their families an opportunity to leave the stress of creating a perfect and memorable wedding behind; instead, Grant takes the soon-to-be-married couple’s vision to heart and ultimately helps them create a personalized day that will be cherished and remembered.
“Whatever they want to do is great with me. There are lots of spins on what you can do. It’s so much fun. I love to create.” Beauty from Ashes Owner Jacqui Grant Grant’s workshop is filled with a variety of re-purposed items that can be customized to every bride’s perfect day. Whether a traditional or non-traditional wedding is chosen, Grant has a plethora of experience with all types of special events. Perhaps the bride and groom want a shabby/ chic event, a day filled with wood and Shaw Media photo/Terri Simon lace, a champagne elegance ceremony Re-purposing items to fit into a bride and groom’s wedding/reception decor is a specialty
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and reception, or a down-home feel to the day; either way, Grant’s mission is to focus on the bride and groom and their specific wishes. “Whatever they want to do is great with me,” Grant said from her Princeton workshop. “There are lots of spins on what you can do. It’s so much fun. I love to create. I love to mess. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime event. It shouldn’t be stressful; it should be a joy,” Grant said. “I want them to find joy in the journey. “Brides are looking for someone to help them pull it all together. I kind of have a heart for people. I’ve always been honored by giving,” Grant said. Grant said she often thinks the true essence of a wedding has been lost. Instead of two people celebrating their love before God, family and friends, the focus has shifted to creating a wedding day ultimately filled with stress and worries about pulling it all off. Grant hopes to alleviate that stress. Grant’s husband of 30 years echoes his wife’s sentiments. “Jacqui helps bring peace to the bride,” Jimmy Grant said. “She allows the bride to focus on the marriage and forget about all the decor and other things ... She helps bring back the focus of what it was supposed to be.” Along with her design partner, Sarah Over, Grant offers brides a free consultation to meet with them and their families, spend time with them and learn about family histories, wishes, dreams and more. Once a bride decides to use the services of Beauty from Ashes Creative Design, Grant can supply a host of services/items to meet the personal needs of the wedding party. • Brides can rent items from Grant, which can include delivery and pick up. These items can be used with special pieces the families want to include in the wedding. • Grant will visit the couple’s wedding venue and help visualize the space, while also doing trial runs with possible setups using her inventory or items the couple provides. One of her services is to actually design the room in advance, so the couple can see exactly what the venue will look like with the pieces they’ve chosen to use. • Have an idea for a perfect piece to incorporate into your wedding or reception? Grant will go on a treasure hunt to find that perfect item. • In order to make one’s wedding a customized experience, Grant urges families to bring in items to incorporate into the wedding/reception. By using personal items, Grant said, “The beauty of (doing this) allows for family members
Beauty from Ashes Creative Design can be found in a studio/workshop in Princeton, where a variety of displays “How sweet it is to be loved by you” incorporates and are set up to help soon-to-be newlyweds envision their old hutch with enamel-ware basins filled with candies for reception guests to nibble on throughout the evening. special day.
Want to know what your head table will look like for your wedding reception? Beauty from Ashes owner Jacqui Grant will actually set your table, so there are no surprises. Shaw Media photos/Terri Simon
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Turning old items — whether they are favorite pieces belonging to the wedding party or ones she has secured throughout the years — into unique designs is a specialty of Beauty from Ashes, like this guestbook table that includes an old suitcase, a lantern, picture frame and more.
to get involved, and more importantly, changes your decor from simple decorations to pieces of your life, your history, your love. The decor takes on the spirit of your love story.” • Beauty from Ashes will also be a bride’s “designer for the day.” Grant offers a variety of no-stress packages, all personalized, at varying prices, depending on services. She stressed she is not in business to compete with florists or caterers or any other services used in a wedding setting, rather there to compliment what they do and help keep the bride and groom from having to stress out over the details of the special day. “Every wedding is different,” Grant said. “We strive to work within your budget and will work with you on creating unique pack-
ages utilizing our services and rentals. Once we have met and discussed your ideas, we will work up a quote that fits your budget.” “This is our goal ... to make (your wedding) about the love you share, rather than about a production to impress people. All that really matters is that you’re marrying the one you love,” Grant said. “This may sound contrary to my business, but the decorations do not matter in the long run. It’s not what people are coming for — they love you and want to stand next to you as you take this vow of marriage “Once this becomes the main focus, I have seen the stress leave the bride and groom when getting ready for their day. It becomes fun ... Let’s make this stress free for all involved and a journey filled with joy, peace and lots of laughter,” Grant said. To schedule a consultation, contact Grant at 309-238-2011 or email her at beautyfromashesweddings@gmail.com. You can also visit her Facebook page.
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LEGAL The 2016 Tax Appropriation of the Standard Fire Protection District is available for inspection at the Standard Post Office during its regular business hours. Published in the Putnam County Record June 22, 2016.
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.
soil productivity index as certified by the Illinois Department of Revenue with data provided by the Farmland Assessment Technical Advisory Board, resulting in a $21.26 per acre increase for each soil productivity index. Published in the Putnam County Record June 22, 2016.
the Village Clerk at PO Box 241, Standard, IL 61363 Debra Holmes,
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Joliet, Illinois *Illinois Valley Contractors Association Plan Room, 1120 First Street, LaSalle, Illinois *Greater Peoria Contractors and Suppliers Association, Inc. Plan Room, 1811 West Altorfer Drive, Peoria, Illinois These documents may also be viewed online at the McGraw-Hill Construction - Dodge internet site at www.construction.com. Bids will be received on General Contract Work, including all trades. Each bid must be accompanied by a Bid Guarantee in the form of a Bid Bond, Certified Check or Bank Draft, in an amount equal to not less than ten percent (10%) of the bid and made payable to the Board of Education, Putnam County Community Unit School District 535. No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the bid opening date without the consent of the Owner. Checks or drafts of unsuccessful bidders will be returned as soon as practicable after opening and checking the bids. Successful bidder must provide a Performance Bond and a Labor and Material Payment Bond in the full amount of the Contract, acceptable to the Owner. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities in bidding. Contact Chris Uzella, Director of Buildings and Grounds with Putnam Community Unit School District 535 at (815) 257-2238 to make arrangements to visit the site. BOARD OF EDUCATION PUTNAM COUNTY COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 535 GRANVILLE, PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS Published in the Putnam County Record June 15 and 22, 2016.
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
NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on June 6, 2016, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Putnam county, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Lil Ram Insurance Agency LLC, located at 9283 E. Power Plant Road, Hennepin, Illinois. Dated this 6th day of June, 2016. /s/ Daniel S. Kuhn County Clerk Published in the Putnam County Record June 22, 29 and July 6, 2016. 2016 FARMLAND ASSESSMENTS Pursuant to 35 ILCS 200/10-115, the farmland assessments for the 2016 assessment year will increase by 10% of the preceding year’s median cropped
2016 RULES OF THE PUTNAM COUNTY BOARD OF REVIEW The Putnam County Board of Review (Board) consists of three members, together with additional alternate members, appointed by the Chairman of the Putnam County Board (35 ILCS 200/6-5 & 6-25). Any Member or Alternate Member of the Board may conduct a hearing. The Board has the authority to confirm, reduce or increase any assessment as appears just. The Board determines the correct assessment, prior to state equalization, of any parcel of real property which is the subject of an appeal, according to the law, based on standards of uniformity, market value, correctness of facts, evidence, exhibits and briefs submitted to or elicited by the Board from an appellant, assessor and/or other interested parties. Prior to filing an appeal with the Board, it is strongly recommended that a taxpayer discuss his/her assessment with the Township Assessor and/or the Supervisor of Assessments. Many times the reason for the assessment can be made clear and the need for filing an appeal eliminated. If, after talking with the Township Assessor and/or the Supervisor of Assessments, a taxpayer still wishes to pursue an appeal, he/she should familiarize him/herself with the 2016 Rules of the Board. Note: The time period for filing an appeal is not extended to accommodate discussions between taxpayers and assessors. The Board is required to make and publish reasonable rules “for the guidance of persons doing business with the Board and for the orderly dispatch of business.” (35 ILCS 200/9-5) These rules, for the 2016 session (taxes payable in 2017) are as follows. I. Administrative Rules A.Convening the Board. The Board convenes on or before the Third Monday of June and recesses from day to day as may be necessary. B. Severability. In the event any section, provision or term of this policy is determined by a court or other authority of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, that determination shall not affect the remaining sections nor provisions, which shall continue in full force and effect. For this purpose, the provisions of this policy are severable.
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C.Amendments. The rules may be amended from time to time; said amendments are effective upon their being conspicuously posted and prominently displayed. D.Failure to Follow Board Rules. Failure to follow any rules, in and of itself, may be grounds for the denial of any change in assessment. E. Authority of the Board. In connection with any hearing before the Board, the Board has full authority to: 1. Conduct and control the procedure of the hearing. 2. Admit or exclude testimony or other evidence into the record. 3. Administer oaths and affirmations and examine all persons appearing at the hearing to testify or to offer evidence. 4. Require the production of any book, record, paper or document at any stage of the appeal process or at the hearing which is the foundation for any evidence or testimony presented in the appeal. The Board also may request a property inspection to clarify parcel characteristics and/or condition of a subject property. Failure to produce a requested book, record, paper or document or failure to allow a property inspection within the prescribed time frame set by the Board may result in the confirmation of the assessment. 5. Terminate a hearing and require an appellant, appellant’s representative or witness to leave the proceeding, when an appellant or appellant’s agent, attorney or witness engages in threatening, disruptive, vulgar, abusive or obscene conduct or language that delays or protracts a proceeding or refuses to leave a hearing room after a decision has been rendered. F. Freedom of Information Act. The Board is a public body and is subject to the Freedom of Information Act as defined in Illinois Law (35 ILCS 140/2). The following information is provided in accordance with the Act. 1. The Board is responsible for hearing appeals, corrections and requests for Certificates of Error on property assessments from the County’s four townships, acting on these applications, reviewing and making recommendations on exempt property applications and representing the interest of Putnam County before the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board. 2. The Board’s office is located in the Supervisor of Assessment’s
office, Putnam County Courthouse, P.O. Box 242, 120 N. Fourth Street, Hennepin, Il. 61327. G.Open Meetings Act. Hearings held by the Board are open to the public, subject to the exceptions cited by the Open Meetings Act (35 ILCS 120/1.02). 1. Audio or video recording is permitted by any person. However, recording cannot disrupt a hearing nor are participants required to identify themselves to facilitate a recording. The Clerk of the Board must be informed in advance that an audio or video recording of a hearing will be made. The audio or video recorder must provide a copy of the video or audiotape to the Board within fifteen (15) days after the hearing and bear the cost of that copy. 2. The Board does not provide transcripts of a hearing. If any party desires a transcript of a hearing, a court reporter must be retained at the expense of that party. That party must provide a certified copy of the transcript to the Board within fifteen (15) days of the hearing and bear the cost of that transcript. 3. The Board’s assigned hearing room has a limited capacity. If any party anticipates the attendance of more than five witnesses or other persons at a hearing, that party must immediately contact the Clerk of the Board, who will attempt to make arrangements for a more suitable venue. If no one has informed the Clerk that a large group is expected and more persons come to a hearing than can be safely permitted in the room, the Board may restrict the number of people in the room to those who can be safely admitted. H. Clerk of the Board of Review. The administrative functions of the Board are discharged by the Putnam County Chief County Assessment Officer, who shall act as the Clerk of the Board. II. Appeal Hearings The purpose of an appeal hearing is to evaluate a property assessment based upon evidence presented by all concerned parties: typically, appellant and assessor and, where applicable, intervener. A. Standing. Only a taxpayer or owner of property (or attorney thereof) dissatisfied with a property’s assessment or a taxing body that has a tax revenue interest in the decision of the Board on an Continued on page 17
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Continued from page 16 assessment made by any local assessment officer may file an appeal with the Board. Appeals must be filed on the forms provided by the Board of Review and available in the Supervisor of Assessment’s office. All applicable items on the form must be completed. B. Date of Filing. All appeals must be filed with the Board of Review on or before 30 days after the date of publication of the current year assessments (35 ILCS 200/16-55). Appeals are deemed filed on the date 1. officially postmarked by the U. S. Postal Service or by a private mail/delivery service, or 2. hand delivered to the Board of Review office and stamped received. Filing deadlines may fall on a postal holiday or a Board of Review holiday. In these cases, appeals must be post marked or hand delivered before the final deadline. The Board accepts only official postmarks (not meteredmail dates) and hand deliveries on or before deadlines. It does not accept appeal forms nor case-related materials by fax. Late filings are not scheduled for hearings. C.Appeal Forms and Information. The Board requests that all parties to an appeal utilize the prescribed forms and comparison grids of the Putnam County Board of Review. These forms are available in the Chief County Assessment Office. Neither the Board nor its Clerk will send appeal forms or information by any method other than first class mail. 1. Incomplete Forms. Incomplete appeal forms may not be set for hearing. 2. Contiguous Parcels. When filing an appeal, all contiguous parcels included in that property must be filed on, even if a reduction is sought on only one parcel. For purposes of this rule, contiguous parcels include all parcels that are physically contiguous, have a unity of use and are owned by the same owner(s) of record, including beneficial ownership. D.Reductions of $100,000 or more. Pursuant to 35 ILCS 200/1655, if an appellant is requesting a reduction in assessed valuation of $100,000 or more, the Board must notify each respective taxing district. It is therefore required that appellants supply their requested assessment total in the appropriate space on the appeal form. If this information is not provided, the Board will assume the requested assessment is $100,000 or more and thus notify all potentially impacted taxing districts. E. Submission of Evidence. The Board requires that the original appeal form and evidence, plus three (3) copies of the form and evidence, be submitted at the time of application, except for a documented appraisal report, which must be received in the Board office (irrespective of postmark) no more than ten (10) calendar days after the filing deadline. The Board forwards a copy of each appeal and accompanying evidence to the appropriate township assessor. Any appellant or attorney filing additional evidence with the Board of Review after the initial case submission must forward the additional evidence to the Supervisor of Assessment’s Office. Evidence submitted at the hearing by any party (appellant, assessor or intervener) may be accepted by the Board; however, it may be given less weight than evidence submitted in accordance with Board rules. F. Hearing Notification. An appellant will be notified by U.S. Mail of the hearing date, time and place of the hearing. If an appellant fails to appear for the hearing, or fails to telephone the Board on the scheduled date and time, the case will be decided on the evidence submitted with the appeal form along with any evidence submitted or presented by other parties to the appeal. If an appellant has requested a hearing by letter, no notice will be sent and the case will be decided upon the evidence submitted by the appellant with the appeal form plus any evidence submitted by other parties to the case: typically the township assessor and/or the Supervisor of Assessments where applicable, an intervener. G.Scheduled Hearings. Scheduled hearings are not rescheduled due to time constraints of the property tax cycle. H.Location of Hearings. Hearings of the Board are held at the Putnam County Courthouse, 120 N. Fourth Street, Hennepin, Il. 61327. Meetings may be held at other locations in the County at the discretion of the Board. I. Hearing Format. Appeal hearings are conducted in the following manner: The appellant or his/her attorney may present testimony regarding the assessment and are required to answer any questions from the Board. The Township Assessor and/or the Supervisor of Assessments is expected to be present to give evidence and testimony concerning the property and its assessment. Each party may then present closing or rebuttal remarks. This concludes the evidentiary portion of the hearing. Board Members then deliberate between or among themselves, considering the evidence, testimony and rebuttal, and generally announce their decision at the close of the hearing. J. Hearing Length. Because of the volume of appeals before the Board, most hearings are scheduled at fifteen-minute intervals. All presentations by an appellant and an assessor, along with questions and the deliberation of the Board, must be completed within this time frame. K.Decisions After all hearings are completed for a township, official findings for each case are mailed to all appellants or their representatives. No written decisions are released prior to this time. L. Evidence Submitted by the Township Assessor and/or Supervisor of Assessment’s Office. All evidence to support a township assessor’s and/or the Supervisor of Assessment’s opinion of assessed value, including complete Property Record Cards for subject properties and any comparables, must be submitted to the Board no less than five (5) calendar days prior to a hearing. For each appeal, a total of three (3) copies of the evidence must be submitted to the Board. M. Evidence Submitted by Interveners. A taxing body wishing to intervene in a matter before the Board must file a Request to Intervene with the Board of Review at least five (5) days in advance of the scheduled hearing. This form is available in the Supervisor of Assessment’s office. Any evidence being presented by a taxing district needs to be supplied to the Assessor, appellant and Board of Review prior to the hearing. III. Bases for Assessment Appeals A.Appeals Based upon Incorrect Assessor Data. 1. Definition. Incorrect data includes, but is not limited to, size of the site, size of the improvements, physical features and location attributes. 2. Evidence. Appeals based on the application of incorrect
subject-property data by a township assessor must include a copy of the property record card for the subject, a statement highlighting the incorrect data and evidence of the correct data, such as a plat of survey, photograph or construction documents. 3. Assessor Access to Property. Appellants are urged to schedule a property inspection with their Assessor’s office for appeals related to the description, physical characteristics and/or condition of the subject property. B. Appeals Based on the Recent Sale of a Subject Property. The Board considers the sale of a subject property, which occurred within twelve months of the assessment date, as possible evidence of market value. The Board requires the following information in such an appeal: 1. Documents that disclose the purchase price of the property and the date of purchase including the Settlement Statement, or RESPA, and the State of Illinois PTAX form. 2. Testimony and or documentation revealing the identity of seller(s) and buyer(s) and any relationship between or among them (other than seller and buyer) including, but not limited to, those existing by blood, marriage, corporate parent-subsidiary companies or by virtue of ownership of non-publicly held stock, and whether or not the transaction was arms length. 3. An itemized Bill of Sale, signed by seller(s) and buyer(s), and supporting documentation of the fair cash value of any personal property included in the sale of the subject property. C. Appeals Based on Fair Cash Value. 1. Definition. Fair cash value is defined as “the amount for which a property can be sold in the due course of business and trade, not under duress, between a willing buyer and a willing seller.” (35 ILCS 200/1-50) Fair cash value is often used interchangeably with market value. 2. Burden of Proof. When fair cash value is the basis of an appeal, the value of the subject property must be proved by a preponderance of the evidence. 3. Appraisal Evidence. The best evidence of fair cash value is professional appraisal done for ad valorem purposes, valuing a subject property as of the lien date, January 1st of the current assessment year. Appraisals obtained for the purpose of an appeal this assessment year must state the subject’s value as of January 1, 2016. a. To be considered, an appraisal must be: i. Prepared in conformance to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice as currently adopted by the Appraisal Standards Board. ii. Signed by the appraiser(s). iii. Presented in entirety, including all exhibits, with no missing pages. b. Appraisal testimony offered to prove the valuation asserted by any party shall not be accepted at the hearing unless a documented appraisal report has been timely submitted. c. Except for homestead property, appraisal testimony offered to prove the valuation asserted may be given only by a preparer of the appraisal whose signature appears thereon. An appraisal which does not accompany an initial Appeal Form is acceptable to the Board, if it is received by the Board (irrespective of post mark) within ten (10) calendar days of the filing deadline and if it is distributed by the appellant in the following manner: one (1) original and two (2) copies to the Board of Review and one (1) copy to the appropriate assessor’s office. Appraisals which are not filed in a timely manner nor appropriately distributed to the Board of Review and appropriate assessor may not be considered by the Board. 4. Recent Usable Sales of Comparable Properties. In lieu of a professional appraisal, recent usable sales of comparable properties may be submitted as evidence for a fair cash value appeal. A usable sale is an arms length transaction of a property between or among unrelated parties, who are not under any duress to buy or sell the property which has been offered on the open market and advertised for sale. If recent usable sales of comparable properties are submitted as evidence for a fair cash value appeal, it is preferable to select the best three (3) comparables which have closed as close to the lien date, January 1, 2010, as possible. Comparables should be located near the subject and/or in the same neighborhood. They should be similar in style (e.g., ranch, 2-story, split-level, etc.), construction (e.g., brick, frame, with or without a basement, etc.), age, size (e.g., square footage of lot and building), quality and condition to the subject. If comparables are not located in the subject’s neighborhood, additional explanation may be needed to confirm their similarity. Characteristics of the subject and three (3) comparables must be displayed on the Residential Comparison Grid, and submitted with the original appeal, together with pictures of the subject and comparables. These forms are available in the Supervisor of Assessment’s office. An appellant or agent/attorney is reminded to view comparable properties to confirm their similarity to the subject. Comparable properties offered in testimony but not submitted with the original appeal may not be considered by the Board, unless provided to all parties prior to a hearing. 5. Other Evidence. Other evidence of fair cash value may consist of, but is not limited to, the following: a. Listing contract and Multiple Listing Service history of a subject property for 2015 and 2016. b. A complete (final) sworn contactor’s affidavit of costs, if the improvement is new construction, together with a Settlement Statement (or RESPA). 6. Income Producing Property. When an assessment appeal for an income-producing property is based on fair cash value, the income and expense data of the property must be submitted as evidence. a. Where the entire property is covered under a single lease, the entire lease must be submitted as evidence. b. Where multiple leases are in place, the Board will consider lease summaries, audited financial statements, rent rolls with totals and representative samples of leases submitted by the taxpayer and any such documents requested by the Board. i. If the property is fully residential with six or fewer units, the appellant must provide to the Board at the time of filing the operating statements, audits and all other pertinent information. ii. If the property has seven or more units or has a nonresidential use, the appellant must submit, at the time of fil-
ing, income and expense statements for 2013, 2014 and 2015. c. Vacancy. If an appeal for reduced assessment is based upon vacancy, the appellant must provide an affidavit of occupancy. D. Appeals Based on Equity. 1. Definition. Real property assessments shall be valued uniformly as the General Assembly provides by law (Art.9, Sec 2, Illinois Constitution of 1970). An inequitable assessment is one that values one property at a higher level of assessment (relative to fair cash value) than assessments of comparable properties. (Note: Courts in Illinois have found that mathematical exactitude is not an absolute requirement in estimating property assessments.) 2. Burden of Proof. When unequal treatment in the assessment process is the basis of an appeal, inequity must be proved by clear and convincing evidence. 3. Evidence Considered. Comparable properties usually are submitted as evidence for equity appeals, arguing that the assessed value per square foot of a subject is higher than that of comparables. It is preferable to select the best three (3) comparables. Comparables should be located near the subject and/or in the same neighborhood. They should be similar in style (e.g., ranch, 2-story, split-level, etc.), construction (e.g., brick, frame, with or without a basement, etc.), age, size (e.g., square footage of above ground living area), quality and condition to the subject. If comparables are not located in the subject’s neighborhood, additional explanation may be needed to confirm their similarity. Characteristics of the subject and three (3) comparables must be displayed on the Residential Comparison Grid and submitted with the original appeal, together with pictures of the subject and comparables. An appellant or agent/attorney is reminded to view potential comparables to confirm their similarity to the subject. Comparable properties, offered in testimony but not submitted with the original appeal, may not be considered by the Board, unless provided to all parties prior to a hearing. 4. Income-producing Properties. When an assessment appeal for an income-producing property is based on equity, the income and expense data of the property must be submitted as evidence, including all leases and/or rent rolls for the three (3) years previous to the lien date. E. Appeals Based upon Matters of Law. 1. Definition. Matters of law include such factors as carrying forward prior year residential appeal results, preferential assessment and farmland valuation. 2. Evidence. Appeals alleging an incorrect application of law must include a brief, citing the law in question, as well as copies of any legal opinions and/or judicial rulings regarding the law in question. 3. Prior Board of Review Decisions. Owner occupied residential property assessment appeals based upon prior year Board of Review decisions should contain the Notice of Finding from the Board of Review from the general assessment year or from the subsequent year where applicable. Aside from substantial cause, prior year decisions on owner-occupied residential properties should be carried forward until the next general assessment year, subject to the Chief County Assessment Officer’s equalization. Cases based solely on this reason will be set for review only after a review by the Board or its staff. 4. Additional Copy Required. In addition to the customary one (1) original and three (3) copies of the appeal form and accompanying documentary evidence, an additional one (1) copy must be provided to the Board. The Board will forward the additional copy to the Board’s legal counsel. IV. Omitted Property A. Authority. The Board has the authority to place an assessment on omitted property (35 ILCS 200/9-160, et seq.). B. Notice. If the Board initiates proceedings designed to place omitted property on the tax rolls, the Board gives at least ten (10) working days written notice to the concerned parties, advising them of the Board’s proposed action. V. Non-Homestead Exemptions A. Applications. Applications for Non-Homestead exemptions must be filed on forms of the Illinois Department of Revenue: PTAX-300, PTAX-300-FS (for federal and state agencies) and PTAX-300-R (for religious entities). These forms, along with the general and specific instructions for their completion, are available at the Supervisor of Assessment’s office. If an exemption for multiple parcels is being sought, separate applications may be required. See the Illinois Department of Revenue general instructions to determine the required number of separate applications. The petition and supporting documentation must be submitted in duplicate. According to the Illinois Department of Revenue, failure to answer all questions and provide all evidence will result in the return of the petition and delay a final decision. B. Documents. The following documents must be attached to the application forms: 1. Proof of ownership (deed, contract for deed, title insurance policy, copy of the condemnation order and proof of payment, etc.) 2. Picture of the property 3. Notarized affidavit of use 4. Copies of any contracts or leases on the property 5. Parsonage form, where applicable. C. Notification of Units of Government. If the request for an exemption would reduce the assessment by $100,000 or more, the applicant or agent for the applicant must notify the units of government in their jurisdiction. A copy of the letters showing the notification of each Unit of Government must be submitted with the application at time of filing. D. The Board of Review makes a recommendation to the Illinois Department of Revenue as to whether or not a non-homestead exemption is allowed. The Illinois Department of Revenue reviews the evidence and renders the final decision. VIII. Adoption Adoption. These rules are adopted for the 2016 session of the Putnam County Board of Review Gary Bruch Chairman George Wheeler Member Norman Raffety Member Published in the Putnam County Record June 22, 2016.
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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF REAL ESTATE ASSESSMENTS FOR 2016 PUTNAM COUNTY The following is a list of real estate assessments all townships for the 2016 assessment year. These assessments have been made by the township assessor and revised or corrected by the Supervisor of Assessments. This publication is made in accordance with Section 12-10 of the Property Tax Code. Hennepin Township Public notice is also hereby given that according to Section 9-205 and 9-10 of the Illinois Revised Statutes, the following factors have been applied. Residential……….1.0138 Industrial…………1.0053 Farm A. ………….1.0069 The assessed values shown below have been equalized by the above factors and are subject to any Board of Review or State equalization to bring locally assessed values to 33-1/3 percent of market value. The Median Level of Assessments: 33.33% To determine if your residential, commercial, industrial, farm home site, or farm home is accurately assessed, divide your assessment by .3333 The resulting value should equal the estimated fair cash value of your property. If the resulting value is greater than the estimated fair cash value of your property, you may be over assessed. If the resulting value is less than the estimated fair cash value of your property, you may be under assessed. You may appeal your assessment to the Board of Review within 30 days of this publication. Complaints must be filed in writing. Forms and rules for filing a complaint are available in the Office of the Supervisor of Assessments located at the Putnam County Courthouse, 120 N. Fourth Street, Hennepin, Illinois, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on the county website at www.co.putnam.il.us Assessment complaints cannot be accepted after 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 21, 2016. Tamara M. Mehalic Supervisor of Assessments Putnam County June 10, 2016 HENNEPIN CATTANI, RICHARD D. AND LINDSA 01-00-034-010 13,200 19,356 ZELLMER, CLAYTON P. AND CARA L 01-00-041-090 10,138 13,421 CARBONI, AMY J., BURTON, JOLEE 01-00-044-160 40,093 43,376 BUFFINGTON, NEIL 01-00-045-300 15,303 18,586 ROLANDO, ALEX JR ET UX 01-00-046-210 38,905 42,188 JOYCE, KATHERINE M 01-00-049-130 26,455 29,738 BLACK, MICHAEL ET UX 01-00-049-140 35,345 38,628 KEEGAN, NICHOLAS R. 01-00-051-222 35,214 49,676 BOUXSEIN, JAMES W. AND GLORIA 01-00-054-060 41,759 45,042 LITHERLAND, ELEANOR 01-00-055-150 53,428 56,711 LUCAS, ROBERT & MARY 01-00-057-042 112,034 116,261 MASSUTTI, JONATHAN J. ET UX & 01-00-060-160 14,447 17,730 HATTON, NICOLE M. & HATTON, C 01-00-070-185 64,835 69,062 TALIANI, CHARLES AND THERESA 01-00-070-211 0 1,937 JUDD 01-00-070-212 0 101 GUADIANA, PORFIRIO JR. 01-04-011-000 45,457 53,630 MALLERY, DAVID & DENISE 01-10-024-002 41,827 49,874 MARQUIS, INC., 01-10-044-003 0 575 H & H FARMS 01-10-044-004 0 212 IPS STEEL LLC, 01-10-080-004 12,599 37,747 IPS STEEL LLC, 01-10-080-005 39,036 236,880 MARQUIS INC., 01-10-083-001 0 100 H & H FARMS 01-10-083-002 0 150 MARQUIS, INC., 01-10-085-000 0 6,024 MARQUIS ENERGY LLC 01-10-086-000 11,138,941 11,639,183 MARQUIS ENERGY LLC 01-10-092-000 28,845,343 29,397,367 MARQUIS, INC., 01-10-096-003 0 4,267 H & H FARMS 01-10-096-004 0 456 MARQUIS, INC., 01-10-096-005 0 851 MARQUIS ENERGY LLC 01-10-097-000 0 55,050 IPS STEEL LLC, 01-10-124-002 0 26,204 WALKER, JOHN & WALKER, MICHEL 01-11-227-000 121,302 127,319 GENSINI, RALPH J ET UX 01-18-113-000 6,409 6,749 BORRI, MICHAEL G. ET UX & BORR 01-18-240-000 76,448 79,279 SKOWRONSKI, BILL LEE ET UX 01-19-120-000 43,440 46,674 MURPHY, MICHAEL P. AND JAQUELY 01-25-141-000 0 3,019 HOOTS, JAY M. AND MARIA L. 01-25-142-000 0 2,184 LAWRENZ, CALVIN & DIANNE 01-25-294-000 65,319 73,439 BOUXSEIN, JAMES AND GLORIA 01-26-100-000 38,804 51,366 DOWNIE, KURT J. 01-26-184-000 53,435 57,658 MARQUIS, INC., 01-28-254-051 0 23,005 H & H FARMS 01-28-254-052 0 13,082 MARQUIS INC., 01-29-035-001 0 2,046 H & H FARMS 01-29-035-002 0 59,494 MARQUIS INC., 01-29-108-051 0 1,368 H & H FARMS 01-29-108-052 0 10,756 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF REAL ESTATE ASSESSMENTS FOR 2016 PUTNAM COUNTY The following is a list of real estate assessments all townships for the 2016 assessment year. These assessments have been made by the township assessor and revised or corrected by the Supervisor of Assessments. This publication is made in accordance with Section 12-10 of the Property Tax Code. Granville Township Public notice is also hereby given that according to Section 9-205 and 9-10 of the Illinois Revised Statutes, the following factors have been applied. Residential……….1.0500 The assessed values shown below have been equalized by the above factors and are subject to any Board of Review or State equalization to bring locally assessed values to 33-1/3 percent of market value. The Median Level of Assessments: 33.33% To determine if your residential, commercial, industrial, farm home site, or farm home is accurately assessed, divide your assessment by .3333 The resulting value should equal the estimated fair cash value of your property. If the resulting value is greater than the estimated fair cash value of your property, you may be over assessed. If the resulting value is less than the estimated fair cash value of your property, you may be under assessed. You may appeal your assessment to the Board of Review within 30 days of this publication. Complaints must be filed in writing. Forms and rules for filing a complaint are available in the Office of the
Supervisor of Assessments located at the Putnam County Courthouse, 120 N. Fourth Street, Hennepin, Illinois, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m and on the county website at www.co.putnam.il.us Assessment complaints cannot be accepted after 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 21, 2016 Tamara M. Mehalic Supervisor of Assessments Putnam County June 10, 2016 GRANVILLE BERNARDONI, GARY FRANK 02-00-040-180 8,750 11,048 CORREA, LILIA 02-00-041-270 17,788 21,616 HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS APTS, % HAUN 02-00-043-130 80,390 86,624 HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS APTS, % HAUN 02-00-043-160 80,383 88,376 FRANCISCO, KARLA 02-00-043-280 30,441 33,504 GRANVILLE STORAGE, LLC, 02-00-048-231 103,607 117,333 WILLIAMS, CRAIG C. 02-00-052-251 19,158 22,221 ZBOROWSKI, NEIL R. 02-00-072-175 35,580 38,643 BORIO, RANDY & LAURIE 02-00-080-290 35,417 38,246 HARTMAN, JAMES J. ET UX & HART 02-00-081-230 36,458 39,287 DANIELS, EDWARD L 02-00-084-323 15,794 18,381 MENNIE, ZACHARY J 02-00-088-090 10,257 11,821 RUE, MARY KAY 02-00-089-135 28,277 31,012 DZIERZYNSKI, ANTON 02-00-089-230 33,986 35,550 BORRI, RANDALL H 02-00-092-070 64,614 65,395 HAUGER, DAVID & MARY J 02-00-100-030 19,076 20,241 BEATTIE, STEPHEN F. ET UX 02-00-103-090 24,084 25,249 GONET, MICHAEL & LINDA 02-00-109-081 51,785 57,820 PEDERSON, DONALD & HEIDI 02-00-110-032 6,377 10,209 MERTEL, KEVIN AND KENDRA 02-00-130-020 90,663 93,501 VERONDA, DOUGLAS AND LAUREN 02-00-150-030 52,747 55,514 JEPPSON, DENISE & JEPPSON, KU 02-01-250-000 12,574 18,941 FASSINO, PETER J. ET UX 02-01-301-000 37,054 46,667 MENNIE FAMILY LTD PARTNERSHIP 02-05-241-000 223,549 232,121 LENKAITIS, JANE 02-06-012-000 53,680 61,947 MAULFAIR JR., HAROLD S 02-06-180-001 29,206 36,279 MAULFAIR, HAROLD S 02-06-180-002 0 31,531 VAESSEN, JARED R. AND LAURA L. 02-07-031-001 0 8,480 CIONI, ALBERT AND MARLENE 02-07-031-002 0 1,184 CIONI, ALBERT AND MARLENE 02-07-031-003 0 1,232 CIMEI, ANTHONY M., KITCHENS, H 02-07-056-000 85,557 88,814 SHEVOKAS, RUSSELL & BRENDA 02-07-190-000 82,580 97,587 TALIANI, JODY AND SARA 02-09-170-001 42,419 61,657 VIGNALI, CRAIG 02-09-245-050 39,913 50,085 VANCE, JAMIE 02-10-010-000 63,668 70,560 BRUCH FARMS C/O GARY BRUCH 02-10-151-000 130,372 214,088 SBA 2012 TC ASSETS, LLC, Attn: 02-10-171-000 1 1 BUFFINGTON, NATHAN 02-11-220-000 16,819 19,968 MABIS, KENT E. 02-13-075-000 52,168 59,450 NAUMANN, RANDI R. 02-13-090-000 42,465 90,720 KELSEY, ERIC ET AL 02-14-231-000 0 1,735 KELSEY, ERIC M 02-14-232-000 0 13,805 HOLTERMAN, DAWN L. 02-16-216-000 26,250 29,027 PASSINI, ADAM III 02-18-030-000 9,341 27,969 WEST END DUCK CLUB, % BRENT ZI 02-21-241-000 1,745 20,467 MAY, DAVID & LILLIAN 02-25-032-000 8,260 19,048 CHIADO, RICHARD P. AND EMILY 02-25-140-002 67,333 69,126 FOOCKLE, DALE A ET UX 02-29-032-000 38,255 40,304 MENNIE FAMILY LTD PARTNERSHIP 02-30-060-000 95,282 98,669 THOMPSON, TYLER 02-30-231-000 30,701 33,468 BURRESS, DAMON A. & LEANNA M. 02-32-110-001 44,627 49,510 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF REAL ESTATE ASSESSMENTS FOR 2016 PUTNAM COUNTY The following is a list of real estate assessments all townships for the 2016 assessment year. These assessments have been made by the township assessor and revised or corrected by the Supervisor of Assessments. This publication is made in accordance with Section 12-10 of the Property Tax Code. Senachwine Township Public notice is also hereby given that according to Section 9-205 and 9-10 of the Illinois Revised Statutes, the following factors have been applied. Residential…………1.01250 The assessed values shown below have been equalized by the above factors and are subject to any Board of Review or State equalization to bring locally assessed values to 33-1/3 percent of market value. The Median Level of Assessments: 33.33% To determine if your residential, commercial, industrial, farm home site, or farm home is accurately assessed, divide your assessment by .3333 The resulting value should equal the estimated fair cash value of your property. If the resulting value is greater than the estimated fair cash value of your property, you may be over assessed. If the resulting value is less than the estimated fair cash value of your property, you may be under assessed. You may appeal your assessment to the Board of Review within 30 days of this publication. Complaints must be filed in writing. Forms and rules for filing a complaint are available in the Office of the Supervisor of Assessments located at the Putnam County Courthouse, 120 N. Fourth Street, Hennepin, Illinois, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m and on the county website at www.co.putnam.il.us Assessment complaints cannot be accepted after 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 21, 2016 Tamara M. Mehalic Supervisor of Assessments Putnam County June 10, 2016 SENACHWINE MEDEARIS SR., RONALD E 03-00-027-170 7,219 8,154 HUGHES, ALTON BRIAN ET UX & 03-00-029-210 36,541 38,953 HADOWSKI, PAWEL 03-00-032-300 29,988 31,671 WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, & 03-00-039-220 38,261 39,944 SUCHA, JAMES E ET UX 03-00-041-250 33,781 35,464 LANZOTTI, BILL JR & SUE 03-00-043-260 30,078 61,249 CLAPS, PAUL 03-00-044-030 95,082 119,671 KOENIG, ROGER M ET UX 03-00-044-120 24,637 56,092 THRYSELIUS, ANTHONY AND MELISS 03-00-044-150 2,203 22,360 DIANE B. OSTER REVOCABLE TRUST 03-00-045-080 94,916 119,505 SHEHEE, III, JAMES GLENN ET UX 03-00-045-310 38,092 69,263 DOMARK, CAROLYN M. & DOMARK 03-00-053-250 54,258 55,941 SWAN REVOCABLE TRUST, THOMAS J 03-00-054-050 40,907 42,590
CASHMAN. RICHARD F.;TRUSTEE, R 03-00-056-130 47,606 78,777 CASHMAN;TRUSTEE, RICHARD F. 03-00-056-141 0 100 NEVIN, ROBERT L 03-00-056-142 31,057 55,691 SPARR, DENNIS ET UX 03-00-060-050 8,250 9,933 CROCKETT, GARY J 03-00-062-030 24,023 25,706 BYLINA, STEVEN M ET UX 03-00-069-050 95,002 126,173 ECKMAN, SCOTT AND KARYN 03-00-069-270 25,061 55,061 MCCARTER, JOSEPH T. AND JANELL 03-00-069-310 10,125 33,214 HERBERT, DANIEL AND LAURA 03-00-070-200 40,266 64,889 HOUGH, DENNIS 03-00-073-050 14,665 16,348 STEELE, RICHARD DENNIS ET UX 03-00-075-010 0 29,000 SOWIZROL, PATRICIA ROSE 03-00-075-140 32,479 57,068 BALLERINI:TRUSTEES, JOSEPH M. 03-00-075-210 1,069 24,689 SCHROCK, THOMAS ET UX 03-01-151-002 39,008 42,334 YEPSEN, KEVIN, BIALOBRESKI, SC 03-01-151-003 0 3,144 APPELL, NICHOLAS 03-01-151-004 0 3,144 FISHER, PETER AND KIMBERLY 03-01-241-000 0 13,850 CRITES, ROSEMARY 03-01-242-000 0 8,310 FISHER, PETER AND KIMBERLY 03-01-251-000 0 3,840 CRITES, ROSEMARY 03-01-252-000 0 1,920 NIEDZWIEDZ, AGATA, NIEDZWIEDZ, 03-03-170-000 29,100 37,310 BOGNER, DALE A 03-04-080-000 56,681 60,191 READ, TIMOTHY 03-05-092-000 48,825 55,937 HELLE, LORIE J 03-09-181-001 14,228 25,890 HELLE, JEFFREY S 03-09-181-002 0 8,731 THE GRANVILLE NATIONAL BANK, A 03-09-182-001 27,008 34,217 SNOWDEN, TIMOTHY D ET UX 03-13-095-000 50,072 55,251 POIGNANT, BILLY AND RACHEL 03-18-121-000 0 1,332 HAGEMAN; ESTATE OF, HELEN 03-18-122-000 36,335 40,398 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF REAL ESTATE ASSESSMENTS FOR 2016 PUTNAM COUNTY The following is a list of real estate assessments all townships for the 2016 assessment year. These assessments have been made by the township assessor and revised or corrected by the Supervisor of Assessments. This publication is made in accordance with Section 12-10 of the Property Tax Code. Magnolia Township Public notice is also hereby given that according to Section 9-205 and 9-10 of the Illinois Revised Statutes, the following factors have been applied Commercial…………1.050 the following property classes: The assessed values shown below have been equalized by the above factors and are subject to any Board of Review or State equalization to bring locally assessed values to 33-1/3 percent of market value. The Median Level of Assessments: 33.33% To determine if your residential, commercial, industrial, farm home site, or farm home is accurately assessed, divide your assessment by .3333 The resulting value should equal the estimated fair cash value of your property. If the resulting value is greater than the estimated fair cash value of your property, you may be over assessed. If the resulting value is less than the estimated fair cash value of your property, you may be under assessed. You may appeal your assessment to the Board of Review within 30 days of this publication. Complaints must be filed in writing. Forms and rules for filing a complaint are available in the Office of the Supervisor of Assessments located at the Putnam County Courthouse, 120 N. Fourth Street, Hennepin, Illinois, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on the county website at www.co.putnam.il.us Assessment complaints cannot be accepted after 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 21, 2016. Tamara M. Mehalic Supervisor of Assessments Putnam County June 10, 2016 MAGNOLIA CREW, GLENN 04-00-034-050 26,152 27,936 SMITH, PETER & PEGGY 04-00-035-150 14,108 15,000 SMITH, CLARENCE J 04-00-035-240 23,750 24,816 TREADWAY, TIMOTHY W. ET AL 04-00-036-050 25,195 26,979 SMITH, MATTHEW AND JONNELLE 04-00-037-011 11,941 12,833 SMITH, SCOTT 04-00-037-030 1,187 2,079 CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST CO, 04-00-038-170 53,767 56,717 KELLER, MARVIN JR ET UX 04-00-039-170 14,098 15,882 REASKA, SALLY 04-00-041-080 35,032 35,924 MAYERS, MARYLYNN & MAYERS, JR 04-00-045-145 17,443 21,012 GRASSER, GARY, GRASSER, JOHN 04-00-050-182 16,969 19,808 SANDBERG, RYAN J. AND BRANDY L 04-00-050-183 22,049 27,726 KERKHOFF LLC 04-00-050-282 13,199 15,284 COLE’S SALES AND SERVICE INC., 04-00-050-301 19,989 28,256 GRASSER, MICHAEL KENNETH ET UX 04-00-051-293 79,895 82,394 LORENTZEN, JASON L 04-00-053-020 26,837 29,723 HAMMEN, MICHAEL A 04-00-056-170 3,856 7,000 WEIDE, EDWARD & HELEN 04-01-130-000 0 17,673 WELLS FARGO REAL ESTATE TAX SE 04-03-221-000 52,122 55,119 THE MCNABB FARM, LLC 04-03-223-000 57,801 62,180 SUN AG, INC. 04-05-311-000 107,445 121,165 GRIFFITH, ROBERT T ET UX 04-08-012-000 37,795 46,667 ODONNELL, NEAL & MARIA 04-11-103-000 104,711 108,286 LADZINSKI; TRUSTEE, DONALD R 04-11-240-000 9,771 12,449 AGRIHUNT FARMS LLC, 04-12-122-000 0 2,485 SORRENTINO, RONALD E. AND LYNN 04-12-123-000 0 3,206 TMHL LLC, 04-12-172-000 0 181 SORRENTINO, RONALD E. LYNNE M. 04-12-173-000 0 3,021 BRIZGIS, LAWRENCE J & MARGARET 04-15-232-000 0 14,374 COLEMAN, JESSICA D. & COLEMAN 04-16-067-000 64,164 67,579 IRVEN, CLARK & LAUREL 04-16-070-000 41,187 53,982 STADEL, ROBERT J. 04-17-155-000 38,172 42,307 TODD, DAVID B. AND WENDY J. 04-20-232-000 0 254 TODD, DAVID B. AND WENDY J. 04-20-233-000 35,237 38,572 JOHNSON, BETTY 04-22-171-000 40,093 46,691 JOHNSON, BRUCE 04-22-172-000 0 451 FRENCH II, EDWARD J 04-23-121-001 23,269 28,958 MATTERN, GEORGE 04-23-240-000 102,333 110,858 MATTERN, GEORGE 04-23-280-000 10,000 38,136 TRAVERS, JOHN J. AND PAMELA J. 04-24-063-000 0 366 GAJDZIS, WALDEMAR ET UX 04-24-112-000 7,277 10,542 HARTWIG, TIMOTHY R. AND HELEN 04-24-114-000 0 7,791 RANDALL, ROYAL 04-25-100-000 30,060 38,016 LESTER, HARVEY L 04-26-030-000 25,699 31,596 Published in the Putnam County Record June 22, 2016.
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The 95th annual Marshall-Putnam Fair opens on July 13 The ever-popular Family Fun Night will also be back from 4 to 7 p.m. under the grandstand. Children will participate in a wide variety of activities, including face painting, inflatables, U of I Commodities Carnival, crafts, 4-H Robotics activity, pony rides, petting zoo, and carnival games. Children can also take some time and honor brave men and women in “A Tribute to Local Heroes” in the Activity Building from 4 to 7 p.m. A new main event at the grandstand will be Solution Action Sports presenting “Freestyle Madness” featuring FMX and BMX athletes starting at 7 p.m. Friday, July 15, will bring more fun and excitement for the children. Starting at 1 p.m., children can enjoy many free activities such as: Cape Crusader Follies, Crazy Cookie Decorating and a Superhero Search Contest. Yet another new event to the fair, the Barnyard Egg Hunt will feature 1,000 eggs for children to find, also featuring baby chicks and goats, along with fun science experiments. Later that evening, watch cars bash into each other as they fight to be the last one standing in the demo derby. This annual experience will take place in the grandstand at 7 p.m. Following the demo derby, GST Productions will have music in the Activity Building from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
On Saturday, July 16, bring the kids out to the fair to have them show their super strength in the kiddie tractor pull starting at 11 a.m. Coming for a special visit are Sophia the First and Batman. These two will be visiting the fair from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Starting at 5 p.m. in the Hunt Building will be the music and dance stylings of the M-P-S Show Choir. The PPL Championship Tractor/ Truck Pull will also be testing their strength and power starting at 5 p.m. The ticket office will open at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 17, closes out the fair. The exhibitor’s breakfast will take place in the Activity Building from 7 to 10 a.m. Ever see a golf cart parade? Join the Caddyshack Classic Golf Cart Show. Registration is from 10 to 11 a.m. with the parade of carts taking place at 11 a.m. The Tea Ladies will be putting on
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HENRY — The 95th annual Marshall-Putnam Fair is just around the corner. This year’s themed Super Hero A-Fair stretches from July 13 to July 17. Plans are being made to bring back many of the crowd’s favorites, as well as a few new attractions. On Wednesday, July 13, the fair will begin with the annual kick-off dinner. Participants can enjoy a pork chop or ribeye sandwich accompanied by green beans and corn-on-the-cob, serving from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Tradition continues in front of the grandstand with harness racing. There will also be a wine tasting area located at the west end of the grandstand for the “Country Elegance” wine tasting. Cody Caulkins will provide this year’s entertainment at the event from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The infamous hat decorating contest runs will also be returning. Decorate a hat as elegantly as you wish or dress it to this year’s theme. Judging will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 14, begins with the senior citizens’ program hosted by Judge Scott Shore and Judge Michael McCuskey. The program will begin in the Hunt Building with registration starting at 8:30 a.m. and the program lasting from 9 to 11 a.m. There will be entertainment, prizes and refreshments.