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A dental mission of mercy Dr. Robert Dawe offers his services By Ken Schroeder

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GRANVILLE — According to the Journal of the American Dental Association, perhaps the greatest phobia in America is the fear of visiting a dentist. As many as 75 percent of all adults, on some level, are afraid of going to the dentist. Dr. Robert Dawe of Granville would argue that.

Dawe just participated in the Illinois Dental Association’s Third Mission of Mercy on June 21-22 at the Peoria Civic Center, and he was pleased at the turnout to say the least. “It was fantastic. It’s so gratifying. Everyone who has been there as a dentist or as a volunteer has the same feeling,” Dawe said. “The people who receive the care are so grateful. People come out waiting overnight to be the first

ones served. It’s firstcome, first-served.” Mission of Mercy provides free dental services for two days in areas where residents might not normally have access to dentists for economic reasons. “I’ve gone to this each time since they started it. It’s held every two years, and this is the third time we’ve done it,” Dawe said. “The intent this year was to serve about 1,000 people over the two days and provide about $1 million in free dental care;

extractions, fillings, root canals, cleanings. There’s no paperwork, just a brief medical screening. Patients get evaluated on what they need, and we get a brief health history. If they need a procedure that requires anaesthesia, there’s an anaesthesia section.” Dawe said the Mission of Mercy has been very successful and is beneficial, but it’s not a replacement for regular dental care. “This isn’t health care. This is just a Band-aid,”

Dawe said. The dentists and hygienists were not paid for their services for Mission of Mercy, and any expenses they incurred — including motel expenses — were their responsibility. The doors opened at 6 a.m. June 21, and the days are broken into a morning and an afternoon session for the volunteers, although Dawe said some people volunteer for both. Supplies and technical assistance for the Mission of Mercy are donated as well from Patterson Dental

Dr. Robert Dawe Company, including the loan of X-ray machines. “It’s a huge undertaking,” Dawe said. “You’ve really got to see it to believe it.”

HUMC says good-bye Button, button ... who’s got the button? to Stufflebeam Bill Faletti does! By Ken Schroeder

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HENNEPIN — Hennepin United Methodist Church is waving good-bye to its spiritual leader. Pastor Carol Stufflebeam is heading south this summer for another position. “That’s part of how the United Methodist Church works,” Stufflebeam said. “We’re an itinerant church, and we go where the spirit leads us. And the spirit is leading me to Virginia United Methodist Church. In this case the spirit is our bishop and a cabinet of 10 individuals who discern where pastors move. It’s been that way since John Wesley founded the church.” Virginia is a small town of just more than 1,600 people in Cass County, northwest of Springfield, and although Stufflebeam looks forward to the new challenges, she leaves with some regret. “It’s going to be very difficult to leave you because home is where you hang your heart,” Stufflebeam said. “Putnam County is an amazing group of people, and we’ve done a lot for the glory of God. I’m blessed to have been chosen to serve here.” Stufflebeam has been involved with the Methodist church since 1997, but only recently attended seminary to become a pastor. Hennepin was her first assignment when she came in 2010. Her last day was June 29. Vol. 146 No. 44 One Section - 32 Pages

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Carol Stufflebeam Stufflebeam is an Illinois native with a genuine Illinois sense of humor. “I grew up in Glasford, which is between Peoria and Canton. We were so far out in the country, they pumped sunshine to us,” Stufflebeam said. “I went to a two-room country school; one of the last in the state. One room was first through third grade and the second room was third through sixth. When I graduated from sixth grade, there were 28 kids in the school. When I entered junior high, there were over a thousand kids.” As Stufflebeam leaves, she takes a lot of great memories, although her favorite one is very recent. “We just finished a mission trip to the Quad Cities. I’ll never forget that. It was life-changing for some of the kids,” Stufflebeam said. “Everyday, we did something different. On Monday we went to a nursing home and played Bingo and read poetry to the residents. The trip was a blessing for all of us. It was fun; it was meaningful; and it accomplished so much on so many levels.”

GRANVILLE — Political campaign buttons have a long history. The first mass-produced pins for a presidential candidate were made for William McKinley for the 1896 election. Nearly 120 years old, you might think the odds of ever seeing a McKinley campaign button would be rather slim, but not for Bill Faletti. He owns one. In fact, he owns hundreds of political pins from McKinley on. Faletti started collecting in 1964, and over time he has collected buttons from almost every presidential election since 1896. “Truman’s are hard to get,” Faletti said. “After he finished the rest of Roosevelt’s term, they didn’t think he was going to win. So they put out very little on him.” Faletti’s inspiration to start collecting buttons came from an odd source: His son. “My oldest son and Reed Wilson were interested in politics, and they started collecting. At the time, my wife was going to a lot of garage sales,” Faletti said. “She started picking them up, and I started going with her. Then I got interested and started collecting for myself.” Since he started collecting pins, Faletti learned quite a bit about the hobby, including how to

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Bill Faletti of Granville has been collecting political campaign buttons since 1964 and over time he has collected buttons from almost every presidential election since 1896. tell the difference between an authentic button and a reproduction. “Someone found some at a garage sale and knew I collected them,” Faletti said. “There’s no union label on them. All your buttons that are authen-

tic have a union label either around the edge or inside.” Faletti’s collection includes not just the winners — John F. Kennedy, Harry Truman and Richard Nixon — but the losers as well — John Ander-

son, Hubert Humphrey and Nixon. Presidents who were popular share table space with less loved presidents; “I Like Ike” sits next to a button endorsing Warren Gamaliel

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McNabb Veterans Wall to be dedicated

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Where will they land? Maddox Poole (from left), Tessa Gerling, Kami Nauman and Maddox Barto play the parachute game on June 23. The village of Granville hosted a physical fitness class for children ages 3-5 June 23-27.

Faletti

Jimmy Carter’s Presidential campaign included the distribution of this button, symbolizing Carter’s “down home” appeal and his perpetual smile.

From Page 1 Harding and a “Gimme Jimmy” Carter button next to that. Political buttons are not used as much as they used to be. “Since the advent of television, they put out very few buttons.” Faletti said. “Clinton/Gore were the last ones to really use them. It’s cheaper now to campaign on television.” While newer buttons aren’t printed as much, Faletti has some of those as well, with a couple of large pins depicting the Obama family in representation. In addition, Faletti has some boards set aside decorated with Kennedy buttons, which actually belong to his youngest son. Apparently, collecting buttons is a hereditary condition.

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MCNABB — The McNabb American Legion Post 1242 is inviting the public to a special dedication of the new Veterans Wall in Coleman Park at 11 a.m. July 6. The new wall has more than 240 names of area veterans from the War of 1812 to present times. Representatives from military branches will be present to help present the ceremony along with special dignitaries. In addition to the dedication of the new Veterans Wall, Legion members and Auxiliary members Corky Mabis, Al Kunkel, Betty Fay Delacath and Rita Kunkel will be honored for 60 years of membership. Refreshments will be served immediately after the ceremony. The wall is being replaced due to weather damage and vandalism.

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Summer safety for Fido and Fluffy Keep dogs and cats safe as the temps rise By Goldie Currie Shaw Media Service

PRINCETON — Summer is the time to kick back, relax and enjoy the outdoors. But for pets, it can be a time of danger if proper care is not taken. Pets need more attention in the humid, hot temperatures, as they are more susceptible to overheating. To help keep all furry friends safe this season, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) has provided a list of hot weather tips for owners to read and consider. Take these five safety tips into consideration as the temperatures continue to rise: 1. Travel in style Traveling can be highly stressful for pets. If planning a road trip, prep pets in advance by taking short rides in the car and getting them used to riding in a crate or car harness. Dr. Louis Murray, vice president of the ASPCA Animal Hospital reminds pet owners they should never leave their animals unat-

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Stella takes a long drink of water on a warm summer day. Animal organizations and area officials remind pet owners to have plenty of fresh water available for their animals, especially when the temperatures are high. A shady area is a must as well, and rides in the car should be limited to times when pet owners do not leave the animal unattended. tended in a parked vehicle “Parked cars, even with windows open, become very hot in a short amount of time, and this can lead to heatstroke or death,” he said If traveling by air, putting pets in the cargo area isn’t ideal. If this is unavoidable, take great care to purchase the required crate and tell airline employees about the animal to avoid them being

left on the tarmac or outside during extreme weather. 2. Keep cool Dogs and cats can become dehydrated quickly, so give them plenty of water when the weather is hot. Also, make sure pets have a shady place to escape the sun, and don’t let dogs linger outdoors, especially on hot asphalt. Being so close to the ground, the dog’s

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Chuck and Sandy Miller and Darnell and Sandy Edens (left to right) with librarian Peggy Smith and the shelves their donations purchased in memory of Natalie MillerRamos and Charles Edens.

Magnolia Library receives shelves By Ken Schroeder

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MAGNOLIA — A family’s love of reading and the loss of close family members inspired the purchase and dedication of some new bookshelves at the Magnolia Library. Chuck and Sandy Miller and Darell Edens, all of Magnolia, made a monetary donation for the purchase of new shelving in memory of the Millers’ daughter Natalie MillerRamos and in memory of Sandy Miller and Edens’ brother, Charles Edens, who grew up and lived in Magnolia. “We lost our daughter two years ago, and she had a great love of reading,” Sandy said. “When I went to the library with all of these books that she had. I

thought it would be a great place to donate them. Then we lost our brother two months later. “When you lose someone, people give you money, so I held on to it. Then I saw where it needed to go, and we felt this was a good place for it to go,” Sandy said. “There’s so many children that come in here and enjoy this.” “When they donated, I went and looked at some nice shelves,” Magnolia Librarian Peggy Smith said. “I got the director’s and the library board’s approval to purchase something in memory of them. We’ll put a plaque on the shelves with ‘In memory of’ on it. The shelves are right up front where everybody can see them.” “Natalie was quite a reader,” Sandy said.

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Obituary Jennie Balestri PERU — Jennie Balestri, 95, of Liberty Village, Manor Court, Peru (formerly of Hennepin) passed away on Friday, June 27, 2014. Jennie was born Jan. 25, 1919, in Mark Balestri to Joseph and Bernardina (Verucchi) Leoni. She married Fred Balestri on Sept. 17, 1938, in St. Patrick Catholic Church, Hennepin. She was a housewife and was known throughout the area for her Italian cooking and her beautiful petunias. She also made

the best strawberry pies to donate to any function that needed a pie. She lived most of her life in Putnam County. Jennie was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and a past member of the Altar & Rosary Society. She was also a lifetime member of the Putnam County Historical Society. Surviving are many nieces, nephews, greatnieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Fred on Dec. 8, 1995, four sisters and three brothers. A Mass of Christian burial was at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 1, at St. Patrick Catholic Church,

Hennepin. Father Patrick DeMeulemeester officiated. Burial was in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Granville. Visitation was from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 1, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Hennepin. Contributions may be directed to Liberty Village, Peru, or the donor’s choice. Pallbearers were John Balestri, The Hon. William Balestri, Dr. Karl Fivek, Tavis Fivek, Terry Judd and Gary Winkler. The Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel will be assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to Jennie’s family at www. dcfunerals.com.

Property transfers The following property transfers were recently recorded at the Putnam County Recorder of Deeds office in the Putnam County Courthouse: June 16 — Grzegorz Szczecinski and Mariola Szczecinski to Mariola Szczecinski, Lot 688 Lake Thunderbird Hills 3, exempt. Grzegorz Szczecinski and Mariola Szczecinski to Mariola Szczecinski Lot 603 Lake Thunder-

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exempt. June 17 — Aleksander Nowak and Luci Nowak to Douglas Kirk and Janet Kirk, Lot 206 Lake Thunderbird Woods, $6,000. June 18 — Standard Fire Protection District to village of Standard, Part northeast 1/4, Section 11, Township 32N, R1W, exempt. William Dean Summers to Matthew Johll and Sally Johll, rural property, $185,000.

IRS phone scam still a threat CHICAGO — Tax season may be over but that has not stopped scammers from continuing to pose as IRS officials and making calls threatening jail, deportation and loss of property. Thousands of calls have been made to individuals across the country including northern Illinois with total losses around $1 million. Callers to the Better Business Bureau serving northern Illinois say they have been left voicemail messages stating they need to contact the IRS immediately or they would face legal consequences. Other messages threatened arrest by U.S. Marshals for failure to pay the correct amount of taxes. Hoffman Estates resident Bert Adams said “I had a phone message from Kelly Gray who said she worked for the IRS and that I was to call the IRS right away.” This call was less threatening and demanding than other calls as

Adams noted her sign-off was “Good bye and take care.” John Strandin of Rockford said he and his wife received two calls from a man who claimed his wife had not correctly filed her returns for the last six years. Standin said, “We knew it was a scam because my wife has not filed an individual tax return in more than 10 years.” All calls to Adams and Strandin came from the 202 area code which services the Washington, D.C., area. According to the IRS, the agency never contacts taxpayers by phone asking for money. They also never contact taxpayers by email. If there is an issue with the IRS that requires your response, the contact would be made by U.S. mail. If you receive one of these scam phone calls the BBB recommends: • Hang up — Don’t provide any information over

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Northern Illinois Agronomy Day is July 10 in Shabbona HENRY — The Northern Illinois Agronomy Research Center will be hosting its summer Agronomy Day on July 10 in Shabbona. Transportation will be provided by Ag View FS Inc. and Birkey’s Case IH in Henry. The bus will pick up in Princeton, Ottawa and Henry to attend this event. All area ag producers, landlords and ag industry representatives are welcome. Lunch will be provided compliments of University of Illinois Extension, and there is no cost to attend. Certified Crop Adviser continuing educational units will be available. CCA credits applied for: 1.5 IPM, 1.5 Crop Management. A charter bus will pick up and return participants from each of the three offices. The first stop will be at the Marshall-Putnam Extension Office, 509 Front St., Henry, where the bus will pick up at 7 a.m. and return at approximately 3 p.m. Next will be the Bureau County Extension Office, 850 Thomp-

son St., Princeton. The bus will pick up at 8 a.m. and return at approximately 2:15 p.m. The final pick-up will be the LaSalle County Extension Office, 1689 N. 31st Road, Ottawa, with pick up at 9 a.m. and return at approximately 1:15 p.m. Reservations must be made by July 7 by contacting Daryle Wragge at 309-364-2356. More than 45 individual research projects encompassing corn, soybean, oats and cover crops are under way. Current studies include evaluating crop rotations, date of planting, row spacing, plant populations, crop diseases, variety comparisons and crop nutrient management. Studies demonstrating herbicide and insecticide efficacy will be signed allowing visitors to evaluate their current or future pest management programs side by side. Weather permitting, presentations will take place outside next to research plots. Guests will be transported by

tour wagons. Field topics include Nitrogen Fertilization for Soybeans, Corn Rootworm Resistance and Product Efficacy, Fungicide Resistance and many more. The 160-acre Northern Illinois Agronomy Research Center is located north of Shabbona and has been used for crop research since 1948. It is the northernmost research center within University of Illinois Crop Sciences Department that is dedicated primarily to row crop research. Visitors are always welcome. To reserve a place on the bus, contact Daryle Wragge, Ag Program Coordinator, University of Illinois Extension, Bureau-LaSalleMarshall-Putnam Unit at wragge@illinois.edu or 309-364-2356. For a reasonable accommodation, please advise us when registering. The Bureau, LaSalle and Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureaus are supporting this event along with Ag View FS Inc. and Birkey’s Case IH in Henry.

FSA certification deadline is July 15 HENRY — The MarshallPutnam County Farm Service Agency (FSA) Office is reminding producers and landowners the certification deadline is July 15. All producers that were enrolled in the 2013 ACRE program must also turn in production by the July 15 deadline. No appointment is required, although large operations may want

to call and make arrangements. It is anticipated 2014 Farm Program sign-up will occur in late 2014 or early 2015. Please remember 2014 crops must be certified by July 15 in order to be eligible for payment for the 2014 farm program and to maintain cropping history. The FSA will be releasing informa-

tion about the new farm program through the new electronic email system, Gov Delivery. Submit your email address so it can provide you with this free service. For more information, contact the staff at the Marshall-Putnam County FSA Office at 309-364-3913 or send an email to sarah. clark@il.usda.gov.

North Central Bank honored HENNEPIN — North Central Bank in Hennepin has once again earned a five-star superior rating from BauerFinancial Inc. of Coral Gables, Fla., the nation’s bank rating firm. “Community banks, like North Central Bank, that have been able to earn and maintain Bauer’s top rating for strength and secu-

rity reflect that deep-rooted sense of loyalty to the community,” said Karen L. Dorway, president of the rating firm. North Central Bank’s latest five-star rating is based on March 31 financial data and signifies that it is one of the strongest banks in the nation. Earning the firm’s highest five-star rating for

25 straight years puts North Central Bank in the firm’s top category as a “Best of Bauer Bank. Only 3 percent of the nation’s banks can claim that distinction. North Central Bank, established in 1946, has offices located in Hennepin and Ladd. It can also be found on the Internet at www.ncb-ebanc.com.

Crop progress and condition Wheat harvest is underway in Illinois, with farmers harvesting 20 percent of the crop by June 22. Heavy rain showers continued throughout the northwest and northeast parts of Illinois while the rest of the state received less than 2 inches of precipitation. Statewide precipitation averaged 1.45

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Field of Dreams I know I speak for all Dads because Father’s Day has been every day since my first child, Debby, was born on March 23, 1952, followed by Kim, Janeen and Scott along with nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. I have always appreciated their teachers, or others telling me and their mother, Jeanne, what a great child we have or something nice they did for someone. This last Father’s Day was a very special day. I could talk and see my precious famCOMMENTARY ily. Really, every day is Father’s Day. I am so proud of all of their educations, their jobs and how they treat others. It’s what they do every day that makes Father’s Day for me. •••

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Recently, Jeanne’s nephew’s wife, Mary Ann Middleton, passed away in Peoria. She was married to Robert Middleton, Jeanne’s oldest sister Edna’s son. Edna grew up in Putnam County and taught school at McNabb. Mary Ann was a very special person to everyone who knew her. She had a great personality, loved her country, was an educator, historic preservationist and a community volunteer. She was a founding board member of the Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe. In costume as Betsy Ross, Mary Ann presented programs on the history of the flag. She served as a vice president general in the national organization NSDAR. Sung Jin Hong, a founder and composer-conductor of New York city’s one World Symphony and a former Peorian who attended Peoria Schools and now lives in Brooklyn, N.Y., wrote an article in the Peoria Journal Star. The name of the article was “Remembering Mrs. Middleton” He wrote, “Mary Ann Middleton was one of the most generous people my family has ever met. When my family emigrated from South Korea to America, somehow we landed in Peoria in the middle of Moss Avenue. There was a tiny home that was originally a church garage. Our family lived there for seven years. There were two main reasons that childhood was bearable for my sister and me growing up in the garage: Music and Mrs. Middleton. “Our home happened to be right next to Mrs. Middleton’s home. Not only was she welcoming, but she made us feel like we belonged within the Moss Avenue community. One of the most festive events on Moss was the annual Fourth of July fish fries hosted by the Livengood family. My entire family was invited and welcomed every year because of Mrs. Middleton’s graciousness. She always found ways for us to share our talents with the community. Mrs. Middleton engaged my sister and me as actors and musicians performing in the Peoria Historical Society’s annual towns on Moss Avenue. Mrs. Middleton believed in the ideals of America and the American dream and family but she also respected and cared for other cultures and of course her neighbors. “When she first came to our home she showed how she appreciated our Korean furniture and pottery passed down by our family. She was a beautiful soul and a gift to not only our family, but to the entire community. She was a loving neighbor and friend who showed kindness and empathy to an out of place, struggling immigrant family, and made us a part of hers.” ••• Question: What year did the Statue of Liberty arrive in New York City? ••• Recently a young woman came into Matt Hosttetter’s insurance offices with her newborn twins. Matt asked if she had any trouble telling them apart. She responded, “No, I have not had any problems, this is Ben and this is Elizabeth.” ••• Answer to question: 1885 in 350 pieces. Darrell Alleman can be reached at news@ putnamcountyrecord.com.

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Chicago has just been awarded the George Lucas Museum of Narrative Arts. What would you like to see in the museum when it opens in 2018? “I guess some “Indiana Jones” memorabilia. Those movies really made their mark.” Bryan Reynolds, Decatur

“I would like to see things on the “Indiana Jones” movies. Sean Connery was great in them.” Juan Carrillo, Bloomington

“I know I liked “Star Wars” back in the day. I would like to see “Star Wars” things for sure.” Steve Clemann, Granville

“I think “Star Wars” things would be nice.” Michelle Yepsen, Granville

“Americana art. The history of the area from way back including Indian folklore. You got a better sense of appreciation of where they came from.” Dan Ellberg, Princeton

A July 2 celebration To the Editor, As we prepare to gather with friends and family to celebrate the Fourth of July, I want to encourage everyone to take a moment to commemorate another important event in our nation’s history. Fifty years ago on July 2, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 became law, which outlawed discrimination based on race, creed, gender or national origin. The landmark civil rights law prohibited racial segregation in schools, at work and at public facilities, and ended unfair voting registration practices. Having been a student at Alabama State College — now Alabama State University — in Montgomery, Ala., in the early 1950s, I experienced some of the inequalities that prompted the civil rights movement. Coming from Chicago to Montgomery brought challenges and frustrations due to the racial climate in the South. African-Americans were prohibited from drinking at certain water fountains and using certain washrooms, weren’t allowed to choose which seat on a bus to sit on and were banned from eating at many restaurants. African-American students faced the inequality of a segregated school system. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 ushered in widespread legal changes for which activists had fought for years. It was a monumental step in the direction of racial equality and fairness. I encourage those who would like to learn more about this important milestone in our nation’s history to read the feature article on the Civil Rights Movement in the 2013-14 “Illinois Blue Book,” published by my office. The “Illinois Blue Book” is available online at www.cyberdriveillinois.com or can be found at your local library. As we prepare to celebrate the birth of our great nation 238 years

Letter THETO Editor ago, let us also remember those heroes who organized, protested and marched so we could live in a society where people, as my former minister the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. famously said, “will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.” Jesse White, Illinois Secretary of State , Springfield

Get the facts To the Editor, GBE is a High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission line proposed to traverse your area. Dr. Smith of Missouri has done extensive research into the risks associated with HVDC transmission of electricity. I am extremely concerned for the residents of your area who may be endangered by the proposed GBE transmission line. In 2012, scientists gathered to independently review over 1,800 new studies done in five years prior to their meeting. Not all were related to the effects of HVDC lines, but there were enough studies and evidencebased results to cause them to make some serious conclusions regarding HVDC. These reports refute Clean Line’s claim of no negative health effects associated with the company’s proposed GBE transmission line. Actual health findings based on the evidence state, “Power lines and other sources of ELF are consistently associated with higher rates of childhood leukemia.” The report also states, “Increased risk for childhood leukemia starts at levels almost 1,000 times below the safety standard.” The World Health Organization ELF Health Criteria Monograph No. 322 (2007) says that other childhood cancers “cannot be ruled out.” Another study looked at what risks for cancer a child would have later in life, if that child was raised in a home within 300 meters of a high-voltage

electric power line. For children who were raised for their first five years of life within 300 meters, they have a lifetime risk that is 500 percent higher for developing some kinds of cancers. A study by Lowenthal et al. investigated leukemia in adults in relation to residences near to high-voltage power lines. The study provides support for two important conclusions: Adult leukemia is also associated with EMF exposure, and exposure during childhood increases risk of adult disease. GBE is being proposed by a private group of investors seeking eminent domain in multiple states. They wish to acquire 200-foot-wide easements across the Midwest for what they claim will be a transmission line unlike anything seen before in the United States. With massive support pole structures designed to carry direct current (DC) electricity, this project would greatly impact not only those along the proposed routes but also set precedence for use of eminent domain by a private company. This transmission project is proposed by a LLC, not a public utility planning to improve infrastructure. The GBE project would impose health and economic hardships upon Illinois residents, and even though the company claims they are “clean,” there are no guarantees they would transmit only clean wind generated electricity. I urge citizens to become informed. Go to www.Block RICL. com or www.Block GBE.com for links to the most recent health research on HVDC lines and further information as to why thousands across multiple states are opposing this dangerous and unnecessary transmission project . People’s health would be put at risk for the economic benefit of a select group. Jeanette Carothers Earlville

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Lady Panthers host week of camp PCR photo/Ken Schroeder

Panthers split games Connor Taylor shoots during the June 25 game against Ottawa Marquette that was played in LaSalle-Peru. The Panthers won against Ottawa Marquette and lost to LaSalle-Peru on June 25.

Softball camp to be held MCNABB – The Putnam County girls All Skills Softball Camp will be held July 21-24 at Putnam County Junior High School in McNabb. The camp will be under the direction of the State Champion and seven time Elite 8 Putnam County Lady Pumas head coach Chris Walker and current Lady Panther players. There will be two sessions at the camp. Session one will be for girls entering fourth, fifth and sixth grades. It will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. with an optional pitching session for those who are interested from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Session two will be for girls entering Grades 7-9. This session will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. with an optional pitching session for those who are interested from 1:30 to 2 p.m. The all skills camp will stress fundamentals and techniques for all facets of the game. The camp will include individual instruction on hitting, position defense, pitching, catching and base running. A separate 30 minute session for pitching will be provided, if interested, on each day of the camp. There will be hitting, bunting, throwing and speed contests in each division. Ribbons and many other awards will be given for excellence in each event and a cookout on the last day will be offered to the campers. The camps will provide instruction and demonstrations by the Putnam County coaching staff along with current and former players. The cost of the camp is $40 and open to players from all surrounding communities and schools. Each participant will receive a camp T-shirt if registration form and fee are received by July 15. Trophies will be awarded to competition winners. If registration forms and fees are received after that date, no T-shirt will be provided for the athlete but walk-ins or late arrivals are welcome. Please make checks payable to Chris Walker. Mail forms to Chris Walker, 801 W. Santa Fe, Toluca, IL 61369. For more information or to obtain camp forms, contact Walker at 815-452-2965.

Area girls from Putnam County,Spring Valley and Lostant participated in the Putnam County High School Lady Panthers volleyball camp June 23-26. Two sessions were held, the first for Grades 3-5 and the second for Grades 6-8 were led by Panther coaches and assisted by the Lady Panther volleyball team members.

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GRANVILLE – Summer league basketball is taking up where it left off in March with the Putnam County Lady Panthers. The new edition of the Lady Panthers for 2014-15 is looking strong as they have played in June. On June 23, the squad played two games against the Fieldcrest Lady Timberwolves and the Serena Lady Huskers. In the first contest which was the closer of the two, versus the Lady Timberwolves, the Lady Panthers won 47-44. In the second game, the Lady Panthers beat the Lady Huskers by 10 points with a final score of 43-33. The Lady Panthers posted a 3-2 record over the weekend, participating in a summer tournament at Camp Point. The squad clocked wins over West Hancock, 23-22; Pittsfield, 33-11 and Brown County, 38-24. The losses were to Havana, 43-35 and Camp Point Central, 33-31. The Lady Panthers are currently 13-5 on the summer season. The final contest for the summer will be at Ottawa on June 30 where the team will play three games.

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Senior Megan Rehn drives to the basket during the June 23 contest versus Fieldcrest.

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Putnam County loses Tyler Williams pitches to a batter during the first inning of the game on June 24 against Illinois District 20 of Spring Valley. The Panthers lost 8-0.

Blaze wins Canton Classic The Bureau County Blaze (6-0) won the 14U Canton Clasic n June 22. the Blaze beat Tremont in the championship game, 12-3. Team members are Lindsey DiazDeleon (front tow, left to right); Brooke Tonozzi, Jordyn Friel, Katie Bauer, and Miranda Sorenson; Tatum Pyszka (middle row), Madi Solomon, Kendra Cain, Laura Phillips, Mollie May, Adrienne Snethen, assistant coach Mat ttonozzi; assistant coach Phil May (Back row), head coach Bob James, assistant coach Bill Phillips and scorekeeper Mike Friel. Gabby Engelhaupt and Cassidy Olds were missing.

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Community IVSO will make special appearance in Hennepin HENNEPIN — The Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra will be making a special appearance at the Hennepin Fourth of July celebration with a free concert. The orchestra will be performing on a bandstand set up directly in front of the historic Putnam County Courthouse, which is celebrating 175 years as Illinois’ oldest operating courthouse. An assortment of patriotic music is on the playlist for the day. The concert will begin at 6 p.m. The concert is free and seating is Ravinia style on the lawn. So lawn chairs, blankets, folding chairs are recommended.

IVSO Conductor Lucia Matos is especially excited about the concert. In June 2013 she became a U.S. citizen, conducted Fox Valley Orchestra on July 4 and is proud to be part of this Fourth of July celebration in Hennepin. The acting concert master, Shuan-Yuan Wange, also recently has become a U.S. citizen. He normally sits principal second violin. The program will be patriotic and American music and will include the official Illinois state song with Norm Engstrom as vocalist. The program will be funded in part by the Illinois Arts Council.

Blood drive at 4-H Fair HENRY — The MarshallPutnam 4-H Federation will sponsor a blood drive during the 4-H Show from noon to 6 p.m. July 16 in the Annex Building. The blood drive is just one of the special events

being held during the Marshall-Putnam 4-H Show. For complete show details, contact the University of Illinois Extension office, Marshall-Putnam Unit at 309-364-2356.

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RVP production is sure to make a splash HENRY — “The Little Mermaid Jr.” is sure to make a “splash” with audiences when St. Mary’s Community Center will turn into an enchanted ‘Under the Sea” environment. The musical’s underwater setting and story about aquatic creatures requires unusual technical designs and lighting to create the overall atmosphere of “the ocean blue.” The magnificent costumes include sea creatures, merfolk, seagulls, sailors and more. “The Little Mermaid Jr.” is an abbreviated version of the delightful story a lovely young mermaid Ariel, who longs to leave her ocean home (and her fins) behind, to life in the human world. But first, Ariel must defy her father, King Triton, and deal with the evil witch Ursula, and convince Prince Eric that she

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Hennings celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Charles Henning of Hennepin will celebrate their 50th anniversary with a celebratory Mass and family dinner hosted by their children at a later date. Charles Henning and the former Grace Tindle were married on June 27, 1964, at St. Patrick’s Church in Hennepin. They are the parents of three children, Linda Bowen of Peru, Nora (Mark) Hamilton of Gran-

ville and Tim (Dawn) Henning of Dacula, Ga. They also have eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Charles was employed by J&L Steel, LTV Steel, ISG Steel and Mittal Steel of Hennepin as a quality control supervisor. He retired in 2008. Grace was employed by the Spring Valley Nursing Center in Spring Valley as a CNA and runner. She retired in 2007.

MILWAUKEE — Jeffrey Wujek of Granville graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wis., with a Bachelor of Science in mathematics. He received his diploma May 18 at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee.

Tonozzi named to dean’s list Knee-high by the Fourth of July The goal for corn used to be knee high by the Fourth of July. How times have changed! Erma Jean Robison, a resident of Heartland Health Care Center in Henry, wanted to measure herself against how tall the corn was on June 25. She has been amazed how tall the corn has grown in the last week. She goes out in the mornings for her daily walk and was reminiscing when she was a child everyone was hoping corn was knee high by the Fourth of July.

LEBANON — Joshua Tonozzi, a McKendree University junior from Mark, made the dean’s list for the spring 2014 semester. To be eligible, a full-time student must earn a grade point average of 3.6 or higher for the term.

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Nate and Kim Bird of Hennepin are the parents of a daughter, Penelope Deborah, born June 1. She weighed 7 pounds and measured 20 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are David and Deborah Campell of Mount Palatine, and Ken Baum and Chris Schlosser of Lacon. Paternal grandparents are Scott and Cheryl Young of Granville.

Vincent and Amber (Curley) Maggi of Hennepin are the parents of a son, Blake Harvey, born June 13 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. He weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 19 inches in length. He was welcomed home by brother Beau, 2. Maternal grandparents are Michelle Curley of Peoria and Harvey and Kelly Curley of Hennepin. Paternal grandparents are Tony and Debbie Maggi of Hennepin. Birth announcements can be emailed to news@putnamcountyrecord.com.

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Family Fun Night set for Thursday Pageant contestants announced The fair opens on Wednesday, July 9, with the kick-off dinner from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in the Activity building. Harness racing also takes place on Wednesday at 5 p.m. and again on Thursday starting at 11 a.m. featuring Pick-A-Winner. Grab your Derby hat and join the festivities for wine and craft beer tastings hosted by Tangled Vines from Lake Wildwood beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, near the west end of the grandstand. Participate in the hat contest at 7 p.m. Don’t have a hat? Don’t worry. Taste the flavorful wines from around the world paired with fudge from Julie’s Corner Store and bread pairings from Divine Cakes, both of Lacon. For a full list of fair activities contact the MarshallPutnam Fair office at 309364-2814 or visit their website at www.marshallputnamfair.org.

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The Marshall-Putnam Fair is pleased to present the contestants for the 2014 Little Miss, Jr. Miss and Miss pageants. There are 15 contestants participating this year in the Little Miss Pageant sponsored by Scrub Yer Duds. Contestants are Genavyve Barnes, Ayla Berlin, Olivia Bernardi, Rylan Dabis, Mariska Beck, Tayla Eaves, Mikayla Frawley, Taylor Frawley, Hannah Gorisek, Elizabeth Knuckey Isabelle Knuckey, Katerina Lenz, Sam Nauman, Anna

Putnam Fair at this year’s pageant sponsored by Henry State Bank. The pageants will be Wednesday, July 9. The Little Miss Pageant begins at 6 p.m. in the Hunt Building on the MarshallPutnam Fairgrounds, followed by the Jr. Miss and Miss pageants. For a full list of activities, contact the Marshall-Putnam Fair office at 309-364-2814 or visit their website at www. marshallputnamfair.org. Pictures of this year’s contestants are on Page 11.

Mae Smith and Katelynn Strohmaier. The Jr. Miss Pageant is sponsored by Paula’s Halmark and will feature eight young ladies between the ages of 11 and 15. Kate Cluskey, Briana Eaves, Lauren Frawley, Heidi Harrison, Sidnei Oser, Jamie Rediger, Hunter Schrock and Kaitlin Stanbary will participate in the Jr. Miss Pageant. Grace Cook, Emma Cluskey, Hannah Monier, Brittnei Oser and Elizabeth Rice will compete for the title of Miss Marshall-

Collectors basket has arrived HENRY — The ninth edition of the MarshallPutnam Fair’s Collector Basket, “Pantry Basket,” has arrived. This is a limited edition collector basket. The “Pantry” basket costs $40 and features a brass tag commemorat-

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Contestants in the Little Miss Pageant are (front row, from left) Anna Mae Smith, Kat- Contestants in the Miss Pageant are Brittnei Oser (from left) Grace Cook, Lauren Paserina Lenz, Katelynn Strohmaier, Mariska Beck, Taylor Frawley, Isabelle Knuckey and sini, Emma Cluskey and Hannah Monier. Absent from the photo is Elizabeth Rice. Elizabeth Knuckey; and (back row) Ayla Berlin, Sam Nauman, Genavyve Barnes, 2013 Little Miss Marshall Putnam Fair Abbie Stanbary, Tayla Eaves, Hannah Gorisek, Rylan Dabis and Mikayla Frawley. Absent from the photo is Olivia Bernardi.

M-P Fair seeks volunteers HENRY — Every year the Marshall-Putnam County Fair succeeds because of the dedication of countless volunteers working throughout the fairgrounds and the 2014 fair is no exception. The Marshall-Putnam Fair Association is searching for individuals who would

like to volunteer at the 93rd annual Out To SeaA-Fair. There are many opportunities for community involvement. Whether you are a student looking to complete required service hours or a member of the Marshall and Putnam counties wanting to

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get involved in the fair’s “tradition of excellence,” there is a spot for you. Contact the fair office at 309-364-2814 for a full list of volunteer opportunities. Call early to schedule a preferred time. The fair will appreciate any time Photo contributed volunteers are willing to Contestants in the Jr. Miss Pageant are Lauren Frawley (from left), Heidi Harrison, Sidnei donate. Oser, Jamie Rediger, Hunter Schrock, Kate Cluskey, Kaitlin Stanbary and Briana Eaves.

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––––––––––– Classifieds –––––––––– General Terms and Policies The Putnam County Record reserves the right to classify correctly, edit, reject or cancel any advertisement at any time in accordance with its policy. All ads must be checked for errors by the advertiser, on the first day of publication. We will be responsible for the first incorrect insertion, and its liabilities shall be limited to the price on one insertion. CLASSIFIED LINE AD & LEGAL DEADLINES: • Wednesday Paper deadline Thursday before by 3pm We Accept Call 815-875-4461 classified@bcrnews.com

-100Announcements 108 • Lost & Found LOST: A Hand Crank for a trailer on the roads around Granville, McNabb or Tonica. Reward. Call 815-866-0271

110 • Special Notices FISH-N-FUN Call 815-866-2984, leave message

- 200 Employment 228 • Help Wanted Looking For: *DELIVERY DRIVERS* Please apply in person: ALFANO'S, 115 West St. Paul Street, Spring Valley EXPERIENCED COOK & WAITRESS Needed. Please call 815-866-4500 or 815-664-4433 Seeking experienced BARTENDERS full & part-time. Apply in person: Rolando's in Hennepin

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232 • Business Opportunities ********** THE CLASSIFIED Advertising Department of the Putnam County Record Does not have the opportunity to fully investigate the credibility of each advertiser appearing within these columns. If an offer sounds “too good to be true” it probably is. Proceed with caution if you are asked to send money or to give a credit card number. Proceed with caution in calling 900 phone numbers. All phone numbers prefixed by”900” are charged to the CALLER. Charges may be assessed on a “per minute” basis rather than a “per call” basis. The Putnam County Record Classifieds makes every effort to qualify these charges for the reader. If you have a concern about an advertiser, please contact: Better Business Bureau 330 North Wabash Chicago, IL 60611 312 832-0500

- 400 Merchandise 450 • Under $1000 ************ HAVE SOMETHING TO SELL? Put your ad in for FREE Items $1,000 or less can run FREE for 1 time. Limit of 5 lines. Up to 3 items with price and price totaling under $1,000. 1 ad per household per week. No commercial ads, firearms or animal sales. E-mail information to: classified@ bcrnews.com (include your name, address & phone number) No Phone Calls!

460 • Garage Sales HENNEPIN 327 North 5th Street. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, July 3, 4, 5; 8am-5pm. Tackle, glassware, sporting goods, misc Other sales in town

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- 800 Real Estate For Rent 856 • Apartment Rentals HENNEPIN 1 bedroom furnished &. All utilities included. Smoke free. No pets. References. Call 815-925-7086 or 815-925-7139

999 • Legal Notices

CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) ERNEST E. BASSI, ) deceased. ) Case No. 14-P-11 CLAIMS NOTICE Notice is given of the death of ERNEST E. BASSI, deceased, Hennepin, Putnam County, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on June 5, 2014, to Merry J. Bassi, 713 E. Market Street, Hennepin, Illinois 61327, whose attorney is Ryan J. Anderson, 611 Second Street, P.O. Box 174, Henry, IL 61537. Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of said Court at the Putnam County Courthouse, 120 N. Fourth Street, Hennepin, IL 61327 on or before December 18, 2014, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by 755 ILCS 5/18-3, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before said date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative within 10 days after it has been filed and proof of such mailing must be filed with the Court. Dated: June 6, 2014.

Merry J. Bassi Independent Executor of the Estate of Ernest E. Bassi, deceased Ryan J. Anderson Attorney for the Executor 611 Second Street, PO Box 174 Henry, IL 61537 (309)364-2354 Published in the Putnam County Record June 18, 25 and July 2, 2014.

the Department of Labor of the State of Illinois as of June, 2007, a copy of that determination being attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. As required by said Act, any and all revisions of the prevailing rate of wages by the Department of Labor of the State of Illinois shall supersede the Department’s June determination and apply to any and all public works construction undertaken by the Putnam County Community Unit School District 535. The definition of any terms appearing in this Ordinance which are also in aforesaid Act shall be the same as in the Act. Section 2: Nothing herein contained shall be construed to apply said general prevailing rate of wages as herein ascertained to any work or employment except public works construction of the Putnam County Community Unit School District 535 to the extent required by the aforesaid Act. Section 3: The Putnam County Community Unit School District 535 shall publicly post or keep available for inspection by any interested party in the main office of the Putnam County Community Unit School District 535 this determination or any revisions of such prevailing rate of wage. A copy of this determination or of the current revised determination of prevailing rate of wages then in effect to all contract specifications. Section 4: The Putnam County Community Unit School District 535 shall mail a copy of this determination to any employer, and to any association of employers and to any person or association of employees who have filed their names and addresses, requesting copies of any determination stating the particular rates and the particular class of workers whose wages will be affected by such raises. Section 5: The Putnam County Community Unit School District 535 shall promptly file a certified copy of this Resolution with both the Secretary of State Index Division and the Department of Labor of the State of Illinois. Section 6: The Putnam County Community Unit School District 535 shall cause to be published in a newspaper of general circulation within the area a notice that this Resolution has passed and is available for inspection. Passed this 16th day of July 2014. Approved:

NOTICE On June 18th, 2014, at the regular meeting of the Village Of Hennepin Board Of Trustees, Ordinance #532 was passed regulating wages pursuant to “An Act Regulating Wages of Laborers, Mechanics, and Other Workers Employed in Any Public Works” as the Prevailing Wage Ordinance for 2014-2015. A full copy of this Ordinance may be inspected at the Office of the Village Clerk, 627 East High Street, Hennepin, IL. To request a copy, phone 815-925-7138, request by mail at Village of Hennepin, P.O. Box 194, Hennepin, IL 61327 or visit our website at: www. villageofhennepin.com. Diana Brandstatter, Hennepin Village Clerk Published in the Putnam County Record July 2, 2014.

PREVAILING WAGE RESOLUTION Whereas, the State of Illinois has enacted “An Act regulating wages of laborers, mechanics and other workers employed in any public works by the state, county, city or any public body or any political subdivision or by any one under contract for public works,” approved June 26, 1941, codified as amended, 820 ILCS 130/1 et seq. (1993) formerly Ill. Rev. Stat., Ch.48, par.39s-1 et seq. And Whereas, the aforementioned Act requires that the Putnam County Community Unit School District 535 of Putnam County investigate and ascertain the prevailing rate of wages as defined in said Act for laborers, mechanics and other workers in the locality of Putnam County employed in performing construction of public works, for said Putnam County Community Unit School District 535. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD, OF PUTNAM COUNTY COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 535: Section 1: To the extent and as required by an Act regulating wages of laborers, mechanics and other workers employed in any public works by State, county, city or any public body or any political subdivision or by any one under contract for public works, approved June 26, 1941, as amended, the general prevailing rate of wages in this locality for laborers, mechanics and other workers engaged in construction of public works coming under the jurisdiction of the Putnam County Community Unit School District 535 is hereby ascertained to be the same as the prevailing rate of wages for construction work in Putnam County area as determined by

NEW LISTING

The Putnam County Conservation District is looking for a person to fill a board member seat that opens July 28, 2014. The position is a 5 year term with monthly meetings commencing the 4th Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. anyone interested please send a resume to the County Clerk by July 10, 2014. Published in the Putnam County Record July 2and 9, 2014.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY HENNEPIN ILLINOIS Bank of America, N.A. ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) Jerri Jo Koval; Mortgage Electronic ) Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee ) for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., its ) successors and assigns; Unknown Owners ) and Non-Record Claimants ) Defendants. ) 14 CH 6 1106 East Main Street, Granville, IL 61326 Judge Thomas A. Keith NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on May 15, 2014, Putnam County Sheriff will on August 7, 2014, at the hour of 9:30 a.m. at Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, 120 N. 4th Street (Lobby), Hennepin, IL 61327, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 1106 East Main Street, Granville, IL 61326 Parcel Number(s): 02-00-081-050 The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. Sale terms: Bidder’s must present, at the time of sale, a cashier’s or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successfully bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property will NOT be open for inspection. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than the mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). For information call Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, One East Wacker, Suite 1250. Phone number: 312-651-6700. Attorney file number: 14-001521. Laura A. Duplantier MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Attorney. No.: 6297986 I615485 Published in the Putnam County Record July 2, 9 and 16, 2014.

999 • Legal Notices

/s/Vicky S. Nauman School Board President

Seal Attest: /s/Pamela J Ellena School Board Secretary Published in the Putnam County Record July 2, 2014.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY - HENNEPIN ILLINOIS Bank of America, N.A. ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) Jerri Jo Koval; Mortgage Electronic ) Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for ) Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., its ) successors and assigns; Unknown Owners ) and Non-Record Claimants ) Defendants. ) 14 CH 6 1106 East Main Street, Granville, IL 61326 Judge Thomas A. Keith NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on May 15, 2014, Putnam County Sheriff will on August 7, 2014, at the hour of 9:30 a.m. at Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, 120 N. 4th Street (Lobby), Hennepin, IL 61327, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lot 11 in Block 4 in Lincolnshire Subdivision No. 1 pursuant to plat of survey thereof by Carl E. Hanson, Illinois Registered Land Surveyor No. 35-1644, dated February 1, 1967 and recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 136 in the Recorder’s Office of Putnam County, Illinois, excepting therefrom the underlying coal, fireclay and other minerals, together with the right to dig, mine and remove the same without entering upon the surface Continued on 13

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Wednesday, July 2, 2014 • The Putnam County Record • 13 999 • Legal Notices

999 • Legal Notices

Continued from 12 thereof, all lying and being situated in the County of Putnam, in the State of Illinois. Commonly known as 1106 East Main Street, Granville, IL 61326 Parcel Number(s): 02-00-081-050 The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. Sale terms: Bidder’s must present, at the time of sale, a cashier’s or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successfully bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property will NOT be open for inspection. If this property is a condominium unit, the pur-

chaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than the mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). For information call Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, One East Wacker, Suite 1250. Phone number: 312651-6700. Attorney file number: 14-001521. Laura A. Duplantier MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Attorney. No.: 6297986 I615485 Published in the Putnam County Record July 2, 9 and 16, 2014.

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How to contact us:

Looking for ‘rav’ makers!

PCCC July 2014 CALENDAR 1 Bunco12:30 PCCC will be having a ravioli dinner in 2nd Site Council Meeting9:30 rd th November and we need your help! If 3 4 of July music therapy with you know how to make tortellini or Michele 12:30 th th 4 PCCC Closed, 4 of July Bingo in would like to learn how, please sign up Hennepin Park 24 by calling 8153392711. We will be THANK YOU 8th Free blood pressure and blood for your generous donations— meeting every Friday at 8:00 am until sugar checks 10:00 11:00 Peter Piccinelli Sandy Tarr November starting July 11th. 1st Card Party and Trivia w/Luann 12:30 Immanuel Lutheran Church Linda Bean 10th— Pictionary – 12:30 McNabb United Methodist Church Anonymous 11th—Rav Making – 8? Birdies for Charity IN MEMORY OF— PCCC Board Meeting 12:00 Gene Greenwood— Frank & Helen Aimone, Joe & Randi Dellatori Please fill out your pledge sheets for our 2014 14th— MSP, Med D & LIS enrollment (Call for Jerry Young’s Birthday on June 1st— Jennie Young Birdies for Charity drive! Feel free to come in Joy Reno— Bill & Norma Hrovat, Jamie & Debbie Vance an appointment) – 9:0010:00 or look for volunteers sitting in our local stores! Betty Cimei— Fran & Helen Aimone, Marion & Irene Kuhne, 15th— 2nd Card Party – 12:30 Cleone King 17th— Fun with Robin– 12:30 Nita Tonioni— Carol Marchiando, Bette Koehler, Judy Terando, Happy Birthday to our June Celebrants! Dolly Piccioli, Mr. & Mrs. Mike Lynch, Don & Rosa Naumann, John 18th— Rav Making – 8? Ossola & June Dempsey, Virginia Kasprak, Mr. & Mrs. Wayne 22nd—Birthday/Anniversary Party 11:30 Zebron, Ann Milner, Gene & Vickie Gensini, Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Lending Closet 24th—Movie & Popcorn – 12:30 Bishop, Mary Patarozzi, Karen Swain, Mr. & Mrs. Ray Barnes, Mr. & Mrs. Alex Rolando, Geraldine Vicini Thank you to all of the people who have 25th— Rav Making – 8? helped stock our lending closet! We have 29th—Show & Tell – 12:30 Cubs Game 30th—Hennepin Cards – 1:00 MANY items ready to lend out free of charge We have a trip scheduled to go to a Cubs game at to any age. 31st—Health Fair – 10:001:00 Wrigley Field on September 5th. The cost is $40 per Call 8153392711 to learn more. person and includes transportation, game ticket, snacks and water. Please call 8153392711 for more information. Address: 128 First St., Box 208, Standard, IL 61363 Phone: 8153392711 or 8007574579 website: www.pcaservices.org Fax: 8153396071 email: pcaservices@yahoo.com

New to the Community?

Drawing Winners for June

4th of July Bingo! Have you or someone you know

$50 – Tom Hall $25 – Deb Buffington $10 – Michele Yearout

Congratulations winners! The next drawing will be held on July 11th. We sincerely appreciate everyone’s support

The Putnam County Community Center will be holding bingo in the Hennepin Park on the 4th of July. Please join us from 24 in the shelter!

moved into our community this year? If so please contact Autumn at 8153392711 so that we may give you a special gift!

July Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

2:00 - Preschool

Animals w/ Tiffany

Storytime

Moodie

Magnolia Library

PCCC - 10-11

Saturday

Friday 3

Hennepin 4th of

2:30 - Sea Creatures & Ocean Life

July Celebration

PCCC Bingo in the Hennepin Park 2-4

Hennepin Branch-1:00

Creating a Butterfly Garden 7

2 Standard Library

1 Discover Farm

Hennepin Library

Thursday

McNabb Branch - 3:00 8

Standard Library

10 PCCC Rav Making

2:00 - A Working Police Dog - Demo

Free Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar Check

8:00 am - ?

by the PC Police and new K-9 officer 13 Magnolia Library

15 Standard Library

4:30 - Paws to Read

16 Standard Library

17 PCCC Rav Making

12:30 - "This Land is

2:30 - Discover Farm 8:00 am - ?

your Land: Woody

Animals w/ Tiffany

Guthrie & the Great

Moodie from the MP

American Folksong"

Farm Bureau

22 Hennepin Pool

24 PCCC Rav Making 8:00 am - ?

1:00 - Hennepin Cards

*PCCC reserves the right to refuse any event*

PCCC Health Fair 31 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

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‘Kops and Kids’ fishing derby held HENNEPIN — On June 7, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office held its 13th annual “Kops and Kids” fishing derby at the Don and Betty Nuske residence. “Kops and Kids” is a program initiated by Putnam County Sheriff Kevin Doyle focusing on building a trust and providing positive interaction

between law enforcement and kids. Approximately 17 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, were also given away in a drawing. The winners of this year’s bikes were Samantha Cirilo and Mic Voss. As this event is completely funded by donations, without the generous support of the community, this day would not have been possible.

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Princeton man is busy as a bee ... literally By Donna Barker dbarker@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — Todd Leopold of rural Princeton has a passion for keeping the honeybee population alive and well, and he’s fulfilling that passion with the start of the Bureau County Honey Co. People don’t always realize that the world is dependent upon the honeybee because of its role in the food chain, Leopold said. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, honeybees pollinate 80 percent of the flowering crops which constitute onethird of everything Americans eat. Also, people don’t tend to realize the honeybee population is very fragile. Leopold began raising bees about three years ago, after retiring from the military. He and his brothers, Zane and Blake, both of Florida, were brainstorming about what they could do upon retirement, and the discussion kept coming back to beekeeping. The brothers’ greatgrandfather had been a beekeeper, and Leopold remembers his father telling the stories of the great grandfather and his beekeeping. The brothers decided to do this beekeeping business collectively, and the Bureau County Honey Co. was formed. Todd started with one

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Beekeeper Todd Leopold of rural Princeton checks one of 10 bee box sites which he has placed around Bureau and Putnam counties. Leopold and his brothers, Blake and Zane, both of Florida, began the Bureau County Honey Co. about three years ago, starting with a total of five hives. This past spring, they brought 200 hives from their winter home in Florida. hive at his rural Princeton property, while his brothers started with two

hives each. This year, in mid-June, Leopold is currently

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Bees From Page 2 number of those hives have been sold. During the busy season, his brother Zane travels to Illinois to help manage the hives. The whole process of beekeeping is pretty interesting, Leopold said. The bees are housed in a wooden box, which con-

tains 10 wooden frames. Each frame has a foundation, called a plasticell, which is a plastic net-like sheet that has been coated with beeswax and is the surface on which the bee stores its honey and pollen. The box has two sections, with the queen bee kept in the lower level. The queen bee can lay about 1,500 eggs a day, and it takes 21 days for

an egg to hatch, Leopold said. The top level is where the worker bees do their work on the plasticell. The queen bee is too large to get through the separation between the lower and upper sections of the box, he said. Each healthy box can have up to 50,000 to 60,000 bees during the busiest times of the year.

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Colony Collapse Disorder What is happening to the bees? By Goldie Currie gcurrie@bcrnews.com

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Todd Leopold is committed to the importance of protecting the honeybee population and encouraging others to become at least backyard beekeepers, maybe starting with just a hive or two.

Bees From Page 3 At the slower times of the year, there may be 15,000 to 30,000 bees. When the plug is pulled on the top of the box and the bees fly out in a swarm, it’s an amazing sight, Leopold said. Honeybees have an internal system, sort of like a GPS, which they follow as they fly about looking for food from nearby vegetation. The bees typically can fly up to about two miles before they head home to their queen bee, he said. Harvesting the honey

and pollen from the frames within the box time generally happens twice a year. In the spring, the bees like to feast on dandelions, black locust trees and white clover, with the spring harvest typically beginning in July. In the fall, the bees feast on plants like milkweed and goldenrod, with harvest usually beginning in September. After the fall harvest, the Leopolds will transport their bee hives back to Florida for the winter. Most of the marketing of the Bureau County Honey Co. is

Paul Barrett is a program coordinator for the Master Gardeners and Master Naturalist at the University of Illinois Extension. He is also the vice president of the Illinois Valley Beekeepers Association (IVBA) and teaches programs to the bee club on pollinators, plants for the pollinators, native pollinators and beekeeping. According to Barrett, the University of Illinois did a study on Colony Collapse Disorder and listed several factors — from feeding sugar water to the bees to using insecticides for the small hive beetles and Varroa mites to using insecticides on crops. “Most of the beekeepers I talk to, and in the IVBA, don’t use any chemicals or insecticides for the small hive beetles or Varroa mites,” he said. “We use traps and other techniques to keep them out.” A lot of talk about Colony Collapse Disorder has circled around Neo-

Paul Barrett nicotinoids, which are a new class of insecticides used in the last 20 years to control a variety of pests. Unlike contact pesticides that remain on the surface of the treated foliage, Neonicotinoids are taken up by the plant and transported to all tissues — leaves, flower, roots, stems, pollen and nectar. “Neonicotinoids are not a high enough strength to kill the adult worker bee, but they feed the pollen to the brood (baby bees) and it kills them. Bees’ life expectancy is six to eight weeks. Without any new bees, the hive dies,” he explained. According to Barrett, Neonicotinoids include Clothianidin, Thiamethoxam and Imidacloprid. Clothianidin and Thiamethoxam were approved by the Environ-

mental Protection Agency (EPA) in the mid ‘80s, and Imidacloprid was approved in 1994. He said all three of these Neonicotinoids were banned from use in Europe Dec. 1, 2013, because they were linked to killing off the bees. “The EPA has delayed any act to review until 2018. It took the EPA 11 years to ban DDT insecticide,” he said. Barrett explained three years ago the EPA lifted the restricted use of Imidacloprid, which affects the nervous system of the bees and they become disorientated and can’t find their way back to the hives. “The beekeepers are finding hives with honey still in them. No dead bees — they just didn’t come back,” he said. “There

have been no studies on native bee decline, like the Mason and Blue, but they are disappearing also.” It’s important to check the label of a pesticide and look for the active ingredient of Clothianidin, Imidacloprid, Thiamethoxam or Acetamiprid. Why is it so important? “Seventy-one out of 100 crops that provide 90 percent of the world’s food is pollinated by bees,” Barrett said. If someone is unsure how to treat a pesticide problem, they are free to call Barrett, who receives numerous calls daily from people about trees, shrubs, lawns and all sorts of bugs. His services are free through the University of Illinois Extension Office. He may be reached at 815-433-0707.

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Beekeeper Todd Leopold snapped a photo of Bureau County Republican reporter Donna Barker (right), dressed in a protective veil and coat and armed with a smoking device and tools, takes one for the BCR team as she approaches a honeybee hive containing thousands of live bees. Fortunately, it was a calm day for the bees and Barker, as well as Leopold (not shown), left without one bee sting.

Bees From Page 4 done by word-of-mouth from satisfied customers, though he does sell his honey through local businesses including the Wyanet Locker in

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Bees From Page 5 said. Also, bees are very sensitive to mites, which are small bugs which can destroy an entire colony. There is also the Colony Collapse Disorder, in which the bees fly out and don’t come back, for no known reasons. Beekeepers expect a 10 to 20 percent loss each year. In addition to running the Bureau County Honey Co. as a business, he and his brothers are also passionate about encouraging others to become backyard bee-keepers, maybe starting with only one or two hives. Beekeeping is important to the environment and food chain, plus it’s enjoyable, he said. “When you go out and you open up a box and see all the pure honey, and to know what God has created and how the bees have done all this, it’s an amazing feeling,” Leopold said. “Our minister once asked what makes you know there is a God? Well, when I’m out there in the field and looking at what this insect does and what it does for us, it gives me an overwhelming feeling. It’s hard to put that feeling into words sometimes.” Comment on this story at www.bcrnews.com.

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Beekeeper Todd Leopold of rural Princeton markets fresh honey from his Bureau County Honey Co. at various areas stores, including at Boggio’s Orchard and Produce in Granville, as shown above. Leopold and his brothers, Blake and Zane, who live in Florida, are partners in the business. The brothers keep their bees in Florida during the winter months and keep them in Illinois for the rest of the year.

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USDA provides $8 million to help declining honey bee population Five Midwest states receive additional incentives to establish honey bee habitats WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced $8 million in Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) incentives for Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin farmers and ranchers who establish new habitats for declining honey bee populations. More than half of the commercially managed honey bees are in these five states during the summer. The announcement comes in addition to $3 million USDA designated to the Midwest states to support bee populations earlier this year through the Natural Resources Conservation Service Environmental Quality Incentives Program. “American agricultural production relies on having a healthy honey bee population,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “In recent years, factors such as diseases, parasites, pesticides or habitat loss have contributed to a significant decline in the honey bee population. This $8 million is part of the administration’s ongoing strategy to reverse these trends and establish more plant habitat on Conservation Reserve Program lands to restore the bee population.” The new CRP pollinator initiative is designed to further enhance current CRP land, allowing it to provide better access to nutritious pollinator for-

age. The program allows for managing or replacing existing vegetation, known as covers, with lower cost, high nutrition seed mixes that can support distinct blooming cycles of plants that benefit pollinators. Honey bees, the pollinator workhorse of United States fruit and vegetable agriculture, will have more blooms from which to collect nectar and pollen to sustain and promote colony growth and honey production throughout the growing season. By assisting honey bees, the pollinator initiative helps USDA continue to secure the food supply. More than $15 billion worth of agricultural production, including more than 130 fruits and vegetables, depend on the health and well-being of honey bees. Now is a critical time for efforts to support honey bee populations. The honey bee population in the United States has been declining for decades. The number of managed United States honey bee colonies dropped from 6 million in 1947, to just 2.5 million today. Recently, President Barack Obama issued a memorandum directing U.S. government agencies to take additional steps to protect and restore domestic populations of pollinators, including honey bees. Vilsack and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administrator Gina McCarthy will

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the interactions between each of these factors. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture supports bee research efforts through grants and research to Land Grant Universities. The Animal Plant Health Inspection Service conducts national honey bee pest and disease

surveys and provides border inspections to prevent new invasive bee pests from entering the United States. The Farm Service Agency and NRCS work on improved forage and habitat for bees through programs such as the CRP and EQIP. Additionally, the Economic Research Ser-

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MCNABB — Ed Stunkel has been done with planting for quite a while, and he has pretty good hopes for the latest endeavor. All he has to do is wait for the crop to be ready. Of course, he’ll be waiting for a while — seven years or more. When one thinks of farm crops, Christmas trees don’t leap to the forefront, but like all farms, growers like Stunkel — farm manager at Boyle’s Christmas Tree Farms outside of McNabb — has to worry about pests, diseases and unfavorable growing conditions. Stunkel has run the farm since the death of owner Francis Boyle a few years ago. “It has not been a gravy train these last few years,” Stunkel said. “Drought knocked out our No. 1 selling tree — the Frazier — two years ago. When Francis brought the Fraziers into this part of the country in the mid ‘90s, we hadn’t had a drought since ‘78. Nobody realized that they are not drought-tolerant at all. We lost 90 percent of everything from the babies up to the 12 year olds. “Then last year we had

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to 15 or more for a crop to reach maturity. Stunkel said trees used to weigh much less. When he started in the ‘70s, trees would average around 20 pounds. With the changes in public demand for trees, most trees harvested at Boyle’s are closer to 100 pounds. Evergreens are a low maintenance crop. Once they’re planted, Mother Nature does most of the work of watering and feeding the trees. They like sandy soil, which makes them ideal for areas where soil quality is not favorable for a typical crop. Christmas trees are — by their very nature — a seasonal product, so tree farms will usually fall back on raising other crops as well. “I don’t know anybody around here that doesn’t have something else going,” Stunkel said.

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Rutherford reminds students to participate in second annual Cream of the Crop photo contest SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford is reminding young photographers to submit photos from the annual Cream of the Crop photo contest by July 9. “Last year we had more than 130 wonderful photographs submitted for the Cream of the Crop photo contest, and I hope this year even more young people will participate,” Rutherford said. “The deadline is approaching, and I am looking forward to seeing the photos that are submitted this year.” The treasurer’s office is now accepting electronic submissions for the contest from Illinois students, ages 8-18, and the deadline for all entries is July 9. Top photographs will be chosen in three competition categories: ages 8-10, 11-14 and 15-18. Each student is allowed to submit up to two photos for this contest. As part of the Ag Invest program, Rutherford hosts the annual Cream of the Crop photo contest. He invites students across the state to submit their most innovative, scenic snapshot that depicts their vision of the agriculture in our state.

“I believe a great way to capture the beauty and scenery of Illinois is through the eyes of the young people. This contest give us an opportunity to see crops, livestock, farms and pastures through students’ pictures.” Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford The contest winners will be featured on the new marketing materials for Ag Invest and prominently displayed at the 2014 Illinois State Fair. Additionally, the top winners in each age group will receive a $100 deposit in an existing Bright Start college savings account, along with other prizes. “I am a lifelong supporter of our environment and conservation. From childhood to present, I have resided in rural Livingston County and have grown up with great appreciation for Illinois agriculture,” Rutherford said. “I believe a great way to capture the beauty and scenery of Illinois is through the eyes of young people. This contest gives us an opportunity to see

crops, livestock, farms and pastures through students’ pictures.” Ag Invest is one of the nation’s largest agricultural linked deposits; it helps hundreds of Illinois farmers and agriculture professionals. The treasurer’s office, through Ag Invest, partners with eligible lenders to offer farmers both annual and long-term, low-interest loans which can be used for operating costs, equipment purchases, and construction related expenses and livestock purchases. To read all the rules, terms and legal conditions associated with this contest, visit www. treasurer.il.gov or contact Rebecca Huston at 217558-6217.

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USDA announces new support for beginning farmers, ranchers DAVIS, Calif. — Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden announced the implementation of new Farm Bill measures and other policy changes to improve the financial security of new and beginning farmers and ranchers on June 23. Harden also unveiled www.usda.gov/ newfarmers, a new website that will provide a centralized, one-stop resource where beginning farmers and ranchers can explore the variety of USDA initiatives designed to help them succeed. “New and beginning farmers are the future of American agriculture,” said Deputy Secretary Harden. “The average age of an American farmer is 58 and rising, so we must help new farmers get started if America is going to continue feeding the world and maintain a strong agriculture economy. The new policies announced today will help give beginning farmers the financial security they need to succeed. Our new online tool will provide one-stop shopping for beginning farmers to learn more about accessing USDA services that can help their operations thrive.” USDA’s New Farmers website has in depth information for new farmers and ranchers, including: how to

increase access to land and capital; build new market opportunities; participate in conservation opportunities; select and use the right risk management tools; and access USDA education, and technical support programs. These issues have been identified as top priorities by new farmers. The website will also feature instructive case studies about beginning farmers who have successfully utilized USDA resources to start or expand their business operations. Today’s policy announcements in support of beginning farmers and ranchers include: • Waiving service fees for new and beginning farmers or ranchers to enroll in the Non-Insured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) for the 2014 crop year. NAP provides risk management tools to farmers who grow crops for which there is no crop insurance product. Under this waiver, announced via an official notice (PDF, 171KB) to Farm Service Agency offices, farmers and ranchers whom already enrolled in NAP for the 2014 crop year are eligible for a service fee refund. • Eliminating payment reductions under the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) for new and begin-

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“The average age of an American farmer is 58 and rising, so we must help new farmers get started if America is going to continue feeding the world and maintain a strong agriculture economy. The new policies announced today will help give beginning farmers the financial security they need to succeed,” Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden said. ning farmers which will allow routine, prescribed, and emergency grazing outside the primary nesting season on enrolled land consistent with approved conservation plans. Previously, farmers and ranchers grazing on CRP land were subject to a reduction in CRP payments of up to 25 percent. Waiving these reductions for new and beginning farmers will provide extra financial support during times of emergency like drought and other natural disasters.

• Increasing payment rates to beginning farmers and ranchers under Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP) (PDF, 288KB). Under this provision, beginning and farmers can claim up 90 percent of losses for lost livestock, such as bees, under ELAP. This is a fifty percent increase over previously available payment amounts to new and beginning farmers. In the near future, USDA will also announce addi-

tional crop insurance program changes for beginning farmers and ranchers – including discounted premiums, waiver of administrative fees, and other benefits. These policy announcements are made possible through the 2014 Farm Bill, which builds on historic economic gains in rural America over the past five years, while achieving meaningful reform and billions of dollars in savings for the taxpayer. Since enactment, USDA has made sig-

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Keeping everyone safe Agriculture safety tips for families Children • Don’t ask to ride along in tractors. Even though it’s fun, passengers on a tractor can interfere with safe operation of machinery. • Always get permission to visit a parent or adult while they are working on machinery, and remain in a visible area to ensure the adult sees you. Blind spots create dangerous conditions when machinery is in use. • Be cautious when handling or feeding animals, and only enter pens that have been approved by your parents. Livestock can be unpredictable.

Teens • Only use a cell phone when not working, but keep it close in case of emergency. Cell phones can be a lifesaver or a deadly distraction. • Be informed on child labor laws. Teens can only work in certain situations under legal guardians. • Be a role model and demonstrate safe behavior on the farm. Siblings and younger children look up

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Parents • Keep the rollover protection structures (ROPS) in the upright position and always wear a seatbelt to prevent a tractor rollover injury or fatality. Tractor rollovers represented nearly half of all of Illinois fatalities last year, so the ROPS should only be folded down in low-clearance areas and when absolutely necessary. • Always wear hearing protection — such as ear plugs or protective ear muffs — to protect from hearing loss. It only takes 2 hours for an open cab tractor to become dangerous to the human ear without proper hearing protection.

• Schedule enough time for sleep. Lack of sleep inhibits productivity and memory, and slows response time.

Grandparents • Think about your actions. Unsafe actions don’t always result in harm, but the risk isn’t worth it. • Recognize personal health and safety to avoid injury. Take caution when lifting heavy items or climbing in unsafe areas. If something looks dangerous or unpredictable, don’t do it. • Keep a cell phone handy at all times in case of emergency. Cell phones allow for easy access when help is needed.

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Farm building and grounds • Perform a safety check of buildings and grounds for obvious fire

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Tractors and implements • Keep tractor roll-over protection structures in place. If you have a tractor without one, get it installed today … and while you’re at it, buckle your seat belt. • Prohibit riders on tractor fenders, hitches, attachments or implements.

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USDA announces funding availability for turning biomass material into energy WASHINGTON, D.C. — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin accepting applications from energy facilities interested in receiving forest or agricultural residues to generate clean energy. The support comes through the Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP), which was authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. BCAP provides financial assistance to farmers and ranchers who establish and maintain new crops of energy biomass, or who harvest and deliver forest or agricultural residues to a qualifying energy facility. Of the total $25 million per year authorized for BCAP, the 2014 Farm Bill provides up to 50 percent ($12.5 million) each year for matching payments for the harvest and transportation of biomass residues. BCAP matching payments will resume this summer, while crop incentives will begin in 2015. Some matching payments will support the removal of dead or diseased trees from National Forests and Bureau of BCR file photo Land Management public

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lands. This will be turned into renewable energy while reducing the risk of forest fire. Agriculture residues, such as corn cobs and stalks, also may qualify as energy-producing feedstock. “Removing dead or diseased trees from forests to use for biomass production creates clean energy while reducing the threat of forest fires and the spread of harmful insects and disease,” said Vilsack. “Increasing our country’s production of biomass energy also helps grow our economy. Food is made in rural America, but fuel is made in rural America, too. This program is yet another USDA investment in expanding markets for agricultural products made in rural places across the country.” With the 2014 Farm Bill requiring several regulatory updates to BCAP, the resumption of payments for starting and maintaining new sources of biomass (Project Areas) has been deferred until a later date when the regulatory updates occur. The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA), which administers BCAP, will accept applications from

biomass conversion facilities through July 14. Information on funding availability can be found in the Federal Register notice. For more details on applications and deadlines on BCAP, visit a local FSA county office or go online to www.fsa.usda.gov/ bcap. BCAP was reauthorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. The Farm Bill builds on historic economic gains in rural America over the past five years, while achieving meaningful reform and billions of dollars in savings for taxpayers. Since enactment, USDA has made significant progress to implement each provision of this critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve quality of life in rural America. For more information, visit www.usda.gov/farmbill.

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Farm Bureau: WRRDA will benefit Farm Bureau: Estate taxes ripe for repeal generations of Americans WASHINGTON, D.C. — The recent signing of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 puts America’s inland waterways and port infrastructure on a solid and sustainable foundation to contribute to U.S. economic growth, jobs and global competitiveness for generations to come, said the American Farm Bureau Federation. “The American Farm Bureau Federation and our 6 million member families have long championed an efficient and reliable inland waterway system linked to competitive ports,” said AFBF President Bob Stallman. “The ports, channels, locks, dams and other infrastructure that support our waterways transportation are vital to America’s ability to provide affordable agricultural products at home and abroad,” he said. U.S. waterways transport 60 percent of the nation’s export-bound grain, supply American farmers with fertilizer for planting season and provide a competitive advantage against producers of farm goods outside the nation’s borders. Implementation of the waterways law will result

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — With 218 co-sponsors – more than half of the House of Representatives – on board, legislation to repeal estate taxes is ripe for floor action, the American Farm Bureau Federation said. Rep. Kevin Brady’s (R-Texas) Death Tax Repeal Act, H.R. 2429, would repeal estate taxes, and maintain stepped-up basis. “Although permanent law enacted as part of the American Taxpayer Relief

Act of 2012 provided significant estate tax relief, repeal is the best solution to protect all farms and ranches from the estate tax,” said AFBF President Bob Stallman. The estate tax burden falls heavily on farmers because it takes more capital assets, such as land and equipment, to generate the same level of income as other types of businesses. If Congress fails to permanently repeal the estate tax, surviving fami-

ly members may be forced to sell off parts of their farms, ultimately jeopardizing their livelihoods. “Look at land alone,” Stallman said. “As it skyrockets in value, the chances of surviving family members having to sell some substantial acreage to pay estate taxes grows right along with it. This not only can cripple a farm or ranch operation, but also hurts the rural communities and businesses that agriculture supports.”

A creek in Putnam County threatens to spill over its banks after the April 2013 flooding. in $6 billion in total cost savings and important reforms to ensure the reliability and strength of the nation’s inland waterways and ports. The law contains the majority of Farm Bureau’s priorities, including improvements to the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund and the Inland Waterways Trust Fund. It also establishes minimum authorization levels for the HMTF and requires 100 percent of funds to be spent on port infrastructure improvements by 2025. The IWTF federalizes 85 percent of the costs associated with the Olmsted Locks and Dam project freeing up more than $100 million annually

to be utilized for other priority projects on the waterways system. This is an increase from the current 50/50 split between federal dollars and funds paid by users into the IWTF. The law also includes provisions related to the Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures Rule, allowing self-certification by a farmer of more on-farm fuel storage, up to 6,000 gallons. Passage of the waterways bill was a strategic action item for Farm Bureau. “We look forward to working with the administration to start implementing the newly passed law as soon as possible,” Stallman said.

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Potential for United States average corn and soybean yields URBANA – The United States average corn yield was record large in 1985, 1986 and 1987 and established new highs five times in the succeeding 26 years. Similarly, the United States average soybean yield was record large in 1985 and established new highs eight times in the succeeding 26 years. The most recent record yield was in 2009 for both crops. According to a University of Illinois agricultural economist, average yields were below trend value in each of the past four years. “Expectations for the U.S. average corn and soybean yields this year have increased in recent weeks,” said Darrel Good. “Corn planting got off to a slow start, much like last year. Even though progress accelerated in May, more than the average percentage of the crop was planted after the third week of May. Based on the USDA’s weekly ‘Crop Progress’ report, an estimated 23 percent of the corn acreage in the 18 major corn-producing states was planted after May 20, compared to the 1986 through 2013 average of 15 percent. More than the average portion of the corn acreage was planted late in five of the past seven years. Most of the late planting this year occurred in

northern and far eastern corn-producing states. Yield potential is reduced for corn planted after the second or third weeks of May, all other conditions being equal. However, weather conditions over the past month have been generally favorable for corn emergence and development, and resulting in high yield expectations in spite of more than the usual amount of late planting,” Good said. The USDA acknowledged these conditions in the June 11 “World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates” (WASDE) report as the reason for keeping the 2014 yield projection at a record 165.3 bushels per acre. Good said the USDA’s weekly ratings of corn conditions have also supported high yield expectations. As of June 8 (23rd week of the year), 75 percent of the crop in the 18 major cornproducing states was rated in either good or excellent condition. In the previous 28 years (excluding 1995 when ratings were not yet available due to extremely late planting), an average of 66 percent of the crop was rated in good or excellent condition at the end of the 23rd week. “The portion of the crop rated in good or excellent condition was higher than

this year in only five previous years,” Good said. “Crop condition ratings tend to decline as the growing season progresses, and early season ratings are not a good indicator of either final ratings or of the U.S. average yield. Still, the current high ratings along with a mostly favorable weather outlook

are keeping yield expectations high. The major concerns in the near term center on deteriorating conditions in areas that have received excessive rainfall in recent weeks ... Those concerns are legitimate but are likely outweighed by the beneficial impact of favorable weather in most areas,” he said.

Good reported that soybean planting also started slowly this year, but a larger-than-average portion of the crop was planted before the end of May. For the week that ended June 8, 74 percent of the crop in the 18 major soybean-producing states was rated in either good or excellent condition. Soybean condition ratings were reported for the 23rd week of the year in 17 of the 28 years from 1986 through 2013. On average, only 62 percent of the crop was rated in good or excellent condition for that week. The previous record-high rating was 73 percent in 2010. “Soybean crop condition ratings tend to decline even more than for corn as the growing season progresses and early season ratings are not always a good indicator of the final U.S. average yield,” Good said. “Recent and upcoming heavy rainfall in some areas will likely begin to be reflected in deteriorating ratings, but yield expectations remain high.” Good cautioned that the critical part of the growing season for corn and soybeans is still to come. The record yields of 2004 and 2009 were the result of ample summer rainfall and cooler- than-average summer temperatures. A repeat of those conditions

this year could result in an average corn yield above the record yield projected by the USDA. The 2009 average yield, for example, was four bushels above the 2004 average. A similar jump from 2009 to 2014 would result in an average of 168.7 bushels. Based on the current projection of harvested acreage, such a yield would produce a crop 286 million bushels larger than currently projected by the USDA. For soybeans, the 2009 record yield was 0.9 bushels above the previous record of 2005. A similar jump from 2009 to 2014 would result in an average yield of 44.9 bushels, which is actually 0.3 bushels lower than the current USDA projection. Based on the current projection of harvested acreage, such a yield would produce a crop about 24 million bushels less than forecast by the USDA. “While it is too early to be confident of U.S. corn and soybean yield potential, the markets are clearly anticipating very large crops, particularly for corn,” Good said. “Prices will likely remain under pressure as long as conditions continue to point to average yields above trend value.” Source: Darrel Good, Professor Emeritus, d-good@illinois.edu

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