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Sewer/water issues affecting Granville By Ken Schroeder kschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com
GRANVILLE – Problems continue to plague the Granville sewer and water system. Public works representative Dan Sigma told the Granville Village Board a sludge pump had failed on Aug. 6. The cause was not known at the time, although public works supervisor Sheli Starkey later said the pump was inspected, and no problem was found. “Yesterday was it,” said Shelley. “Everything is fine down there.” Sigma also told the board the parts for well pump No. 3 will be in on Sept. 13. The pump had failed twice during July, and an
investigation showed severe wear on the inner mechanism and the casing. Once repairs on No. 3 are complete, pump No. 4 will be inspected, since its construction is the same as No. 3. Work on clearing the obstruction from the water trunk to the plant has been put on hold until after harvest in order to allow crops around the well to be cleared. Sigma told the board the project was currently on the back burner. “Don’t let it sit back there too long, or it’ll burn,” said Doug Gimbal, village president. “That has to be cleared.” The trunk has been tracked from Robinson Road to the plant. In other action, the board:
• Accepted the final pay estimate from Ossola Engineering for the installation of water and sewer to the Dollar General site. Larry Good, village engineer, said the total cost was $77,757.64, which was $8,777 over the original estimate. The increase came about due to problems that surfaced during the project and was approved by the board as they occurred. • Heard a request from resident Bill Faletti to have sewer and water run to his business location north of town. Faletti wants to sell the property to the person currently running a business on the property over the course of the next 24 months and wants water run out to make the location more viable. Good estimated the cost
to do so would be $50,000, a figure the board will consider. The board also told Faletti there have been problems with the new tenant due to unlicensed vehicles left outside the building in violation of city ordinance. • Discussed the current burning ordinance. There have been several complaints of residents burning leaves throughout the day. The board will meet and look into restricting hours for burning. • Moved the renewal date for the village’s health insurance from Jan. 1, 2014, to Dec. 1. This will allow the village to avoid the expected price hike of 50 percent or more that would take effect at the first of the year.
New addresses in Mark? Board looks at options By Dixie Schroeder dschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com
MARK – A wide variety of subjects were on the agenda at the Mark Village Board meeting on Aug. 6. The board is currently planning to tackle the project of giving each property a house number or numbered address in the village. Reasons behind the effort include the fact that many Mark residents are having trouble signing up for certain programs like cell phone service or getting packages delivered, as they do not have a house number to identify their home. Board member Steve Faletti was uncomfortable with the plan. “You’re going to make people change from a rural route address to a Mark address?” asked Faletti. Mayor Frank Niewinski said he would check with Putnam County Sheriff Kevin Doyle and the Mark Post Office to find out what needs to be done and who needs to be notified on this project. “No one on the board knows what the rules are with this, but we are to find out,” said Niewinski. Under water and sewer on the agenda, Niewinski reminded the board the water ordinance for the village needs to be updated. The first ordinance was issued on Dec. 3, 1985, and was amended on Feb. 4, 2003. Niewinski has been waiting to hear from Jack Kusak of McClure Engineering, as they have an Illinois Environmental Protection Agency stan-
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A step back in time at the Putnam County Library District Magnolia resident and local Librarian Peggy Smith sits inside a mid-1800s stagecoach replica owned by local resident Wayne Withers. The PC Library presented the history of Magnolia as part of its 75th anniversary celebration.
It won’t be long now ... Dollar General expects to open in September By Ken Schroeder kschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com
GRANVILLE – Almost all of the exterior work is completed for the new Dollar General store in Granville, and work inside is moving along rapidly. Estimates on the store’s opening day focus on mid-
September. “Things are progressing well. Everything went just the way it’s supposed to go,” said Pat Boehler, a representative with Westmore Properties LLC. “This is the way you want these to go.” Westmore Properties is the actual owner of the building and the site, and they have leased the building to Dollar General — an arrangement that has worked well for both companies in the past. “The target date for handing over the keys is Sept. 1. From there, it usually takes one to two weeks for
them to stock the shelves for opening,” Boehler said. “Sometimes, they’ll come in during the last week or so of construction to help with sectioning and drywalling, so they can get an early start.” The hiring process has begun for the Granville store, and applications are being accepted online at http://www2.dollargeneral.com/DG-Careers/pages/ store-careers.aspx#. Positions listed include sales associates, full- and part-time lead sales associates and assistant store manager.
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Mark your calendars for Aug. 18 By Dixie Schroeder dschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com
HENNEPIN — The annual open house of the Putnam County Historical Society, featuring the Ag Museum and the Pulsifer House is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 18. The Ag Museum is located approximately one-quarter of a mile east of the Pulsifer House at 501 Old Highway 26 in Hennepin. “It’s held on the third Sunday of August every year,” said Putnam County Historical Society President Sydney Whittaker.
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“Usually over 100 people will come through both sites.” Members of the Putnam County Historical Society volunteer to run the open house. There will be a food stand available. Luke Holly, who is in charge of the Ag Museum issued an invitation to those who collect old tractors. “Anybody that has tractors in the area that would like to bring them out, we will have a show for tractors and antique trucks, vehicles; anyone is invited to bring theirs and put it on display,” Holly said. One of the organizers’ goals is to remind Putnam County and out-ofarea residents that this is a family event. With that goal in mind, the historical two more sets of bleachers for the ball diamond. The board asked member Scott Hultz to get freight charge costs for the items, as it may be cheaper to just go and pick them up. The purchase of the bleachers was tabled to the next meeting. The board also heard from village resident Mike Cooper on St. Paul Street who again
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Luke Holly points to a display at the Putnam County Ag Museum which is holding an open house on Aug. 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. society has added two new attractions to this year’s event. Bruce Holloway of Buda will be speaking on beekeeping. Holloway has built a special beehive with see-through glass so people can actually see the
bees at work — doing what comes naturally to them. “For kids, we actually have a man that was at the Marshall-Putnam Fair,” said Holly. “He brought the discovery trailer where you could see and interact with the animals.”
“We just have these two extra things to add entertainment to it,” said Whittaker. “We would like to see more families come out.” The annual open house has been held for more than 10 years.
has a sink hole problem on his property under the sidewalk. Cooper acknowledged while the heavy rains in April were unusual, the village will need to take a look at it because he worries the water will start seeping into his basement. The village agreed and will send Holmes out. Angie Serafini and her father, Rick Serafini, also came before the board
to ask the board to help look into Angie’s home problem of the basement drains smelling like sewer all the time. Rick Serafini informed the board they had taken several measures to fix the problem
and asked why the village engineer had not yet come to look into the problem. The village agreed if it was their problem they would fix it and authorized Holmes to take a look into the situation.
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Putnam County to sell delinquent properties HENNEPIN – Putnam County, as trustee, has completed its tax deed proceedings on real estate properties that were delinquent for 2009 and prior real estate taxes. The county, as trustee will now offer for sale the real estate obtained to the public. They will offer approximately eight items through a sealed bid auction sale. All sealed bids must be in the Putnam County Treasurer’s office located in the Putnam County Courthouse in Hennepin no later than the close of business on Aug. 23.
The required minimum bid is just $637 per item. All items will be sold to the highest sealed bid received on or before Aug. 23. Complete bidder’s packets and sale catalogs are now available at the Putnam County Treasurer’s Office. The phone number is 800-248-2850 or 618-656-5744. Interested parties can visit the website at www.iltaxsale.com. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Putnam County Courthouse.
Students in Grade 6 through Grade 12 must have Tdap SPRINGFIELD — To kick-off National Immunization Awareness Month in August, the Illinois Department of Public Health is reminding parents and health care providers of the new Tdap immunization requirement for the 2013-14 school year. All sixth- through 12th-grade students are now required to show proof of receiving one Tdap vaccine, an immunization against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis. Students must either show proof of having received one Tdap vaccination, must have an appointment to get the vaccine or have an approved medical or religious exemption on file. Last year, only
Marshall County will be selling Lake Wildwood delinquent properties LACON – Marshall County, as trustee, will offer a group of 13 Lake Wildwood properties to the public along with nine properties located throughout the county. The county, as trustee will sell these properties at a sealed bid auction sale. All sealed bids must be in the Marshall County Treasurer’s Office located in the Marshall County Courthouse in Lacon no later than the close of business on Aug. 23. Lake Wildwood buyers are subject to the terms and provisions of a “Declaration of Restrictive Covenants” as recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deed in Marshall County, to the bylaws of the Lake Wildwood Association Inc. and to the rules and regulations. Interested parties are encouraged to
obtain a title commitment from a title insurance company as the county does not guaranty title. Properties sold will be subject to the 2014 real estate taxes. Purchasers of these parcels will not have to pay real estate taxes until the summer of 2015. The required minimum bid is $642 per item. All items will be sold to the highest sealed bidder received on or before Aug. 23. Complete bidder’s packets and sale catalogs are now available at the Marshall County Treasurer’s office, Lake Wildwood Gate Entrance or online at www.iltaxsale.com. For further sale information, contact the Auction Sale Department of the Marshall County Tax Agent’s office at 800-248-2850 or 618-656-5744.
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sixth- and ninth-grade students needed to receive Tdap prior to school starting. Students who received the Tdap immunization last year, or anytime since 2005, simply need to show proof of having received the vaccine. “This new requirement for sixth- through 12th-graders comes at a time when we have seen increases in whooping cough cases over the past couple years,” said IDPH Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck. “Schools are highly susceptible to outbreaks of infectious diseases because students can easily pass illnesses to one another as a result of poor hand washing, uncovered coughs and crowding conditions,” he added. Vaccination continues to be the single most effective strategy to reduce illness and even death caused by pertussis and other vaccine preventable diseases. Children who are not vaccinated are at
increased risk for disease and can spread disease to others in their classroom and community — including babies who are too young to be fully vaccinated, and people with weakened immune systems due to cancer and other health conditions. During National Immunization Awareness Month, check with your health care provider about your vaccinations, and those of your child, to make sure you are up-to-date on immunizations. Parents or health care providers wanting to inform other parents or health care providers of the new Tdap school requirement, can find readyto-print posters on the Illinois Department of Public Health’s website, as well as other immunization information at www.idph. state.il.us/about/shots. htm#back_to_school. For more information on immunizations your child may need to start school, call the Bureau/Putnam Health Department.
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HENRY – Edgar K. Read, 90, of Henry passed away Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013, at Heartland Healthcare Center in Henry. Edgar was born Aug. 9, 1922, in Putnam to April F. and Mary E. (Downey) Read. He married Reba Eye on April 4, 1948, in Marseilles. They were married for 65 years. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps on Oct. 24, 1942, and participated in the pilot training program. He completed his training on May 23, 1944, and received a commission and wings as a pilot. He was discharged in May 24, 1946. He remained in the Air Force Reserves. He was a member of the Air Guard from July 16, 1950, to March 18, 1953. His final discharge was on May 27, 1962. After marrying, Edgar farmed west of Putnam until he retired, when he Edgar Read and Reba spent their winters in Fort Myers Beach, Fla. He was a member of the Putnam Christian Church, Henry Mason Lodge, Mohammed Shrine and Henry Rotary Club, and traveled extensively with the Wally Byam Club. He spent many years as Senachwine Township supervisor and as president of the Putnam County Bank Board. He was a very dedicated blood donor for the Red Cross. Edgar spent countless hours flying his beloved Stearman bi-plane that he owned with his dear friend, Ernest Bassi. He is survived by his wife, Reba; four sons, David (Laura) Read of Memphis, Tenn., Paul (Sue) Read of Putnam, Alan (Pat) Read of Tiskilwa and Harold (Tara) Read of Putnam; two daughters, Susan (Bill) Doyle of Henry and Carol (Will) Duke of Putnam; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Francis (Bernice) Read of Putnam. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister. Services were held Aug. 9 at the Putnam Christian Church, Putnam, with Pastor Terry Broady officiating. Burial was in the Putnam County Cemetery, Putnam, with full military rites conducted by the Henry American Legion. Visitation was held prior to the service. Memorials may be directed to the Putnam Christian Church, the Henry Food Pantry or to the charity of the donors’ choice. Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com.
FRANKLIN GROVE — Rita Jean Dippel, 80, of Franklin Grove died Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013. She was born July 29, 1933, in Mark, the daughter of Geno and Mary (Ricci) Passini. She married Clarence Dippel Oct. 17, 1953, in Granville. He preceded her in death on July 9, 2002. Rita farmed with her husband for many years in the Franklin Grove area, and was a CCD teacher for St. Patrick’s Church in Amboy. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Amboy, where she served as a volunteer for St. Patrick’s Food PanRita Dippel try. She also was a member of the Lee County Home Extension. Survivors include her daughter, Kim (Neal) McKenna of Chana; one grandson, Matthew (Hao) McKenna of North Liberty, Iowa; one great-grandson, Jasper; one sister, Joyce (Tom) James of Coal City; one sister-in-law, Dorothy Passini of Standard; and several nieces, nephews and friends. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Paul Dean Passini. Rita’s family received friends Aug. 10 at the Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy. A memorial service followed with Roger Carlson, chaplain of Passages Hospice, officiating. Private family burial of cremains was in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Dixon. Condolences may be sent online at www.thejonesfh.com.
South Elgin man found dead near Hennepin HENNEPIN — Illinois Conservation Police discovered the body of a South Elgin man at 7:40 p.m. Aug. 4 in a fishing boat about two miles south of Hennepin on the Illinois River. Conservation Police said David L. Hornback, 56, had left to go fishing at about 6 a.m. Aug. 3 and was reported missing by his wife at 6 p.m. on Aug. 4. Hornback was pronounced dead by Putnam County Coroner Bobby Cofoid. An autopsy showed the cause of death as a pre-existing medical condition. No foul play is suspected.
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Chops, steaks ... or Jell-O? It was a busy Saturday at the grocery. I hadn’t been to the store for quite a while, so I found myself going up and down every aisle, attempting to get in and out of the grocery as quickly as possible. As I made my trek through the store, I realized I was going up every aisle as a Mom and her son were going down every aisle. The boy was cute — probably about 8 or 9, and even though his mom seemed a bit flustered, it appeared she, too, was trying to make quick work of grocery shopping. However, it wasn’t happening that easily for her. You see, in every aisle, Mom was asking her son what he wanted her to buy. Terri “Do you want red apples or yellow Simon apples?” she asked. “Red,” he answered. “Do you want green grapes or purple ones?” she asked. “Both,” the young boy said. “Do you want these rolls or these?” she asked as she picked up some fresh bakery products. “Those,” he said pointing to a particular bag. “Do you want these long pickles or the sliced ones?” The boy answered by grabbing the jar from his mother and putting it in the shopping cart. “What kind of salad dressing do you want for your salad?” He responded by snatching a bottle off the shelf and adding it to the cart. “Do you want pork chops for dinner, or do you want pork steaks?” she asked. Does an 8-year-old kid know the difference? I watched as he studied the two packages and pointed to the one he wanted. “How about for tomorrow? Do you want me to fix a roast or spaghetti?” she asked, and upon hearing her son’s answer, she grabbed some hamburger out of the meat cooler. Cereal, vegetables, pasta, soup, cheese, jelly, peanut butter, frozen foods ... no kidding. Before anything went into the cart, Mom consulted her child. The little grocery king made every decision; Mom didn’t argue. She only bought what her child told her to buy. Many, many, many, many years ago when I was that young, our choices at the grocery were far more limited — almost nonexistent. Every week, we three kids got to choose one box of Jell-O. No kidding. While it was a big deal at the time, the three of us would stand in front of the Jell-O display for many minutes, trying to persuade the others to choose the flavor we wanted. And then about once a month, we got to choose our very own Swanson TV dinner. That was huge! And once a year, we got to choose what kind of cake mix we wanted our adults to buy to bake for our birthday. Every other item bought at the Piggly Wiggly was out of our hands. After all, it didn’t matter, since we would eat that which was put before us — or be hungry. It was that simple. Please don’t write me letters and tell me about your child who is a picky eater. Also, I know it’s important for children to be able to make decisions that affect others, and allowing them to choose a couple of items at the grocery which Mom will prepare for the entire family might be a good learning experience. But this was different. This kid had his own catering service (also known as “Mom”), and I couldn’t help but think that she wasn’t doing her son any favors by letting this young child dictate his every whim in the grocery. I also have to believe the grocery shopping isn’t the only thing this child orchestrates. While there’s nothing wrong with a child being the center of his parents’ universe, there are tons of ways an adult can show his/her love for their child without allowing them to rule the proverbial roost. Some day down the road, this little boy might get a rude awakening, when he has to realize the world does not revolve solely around him. And if his reign continues, I already feel sorry for any wife this boy will choose in the future. Pork chops or pork steaks? Come on! Send the kid to the Jell-O aisle and move on! Putnam County Record Editor Terri Simon can be reached at tsimon@putnamcountyrecord.com.
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How do you beat the summer heat?
“Why, I go to the Hennepin pool.” Sandy Hrasch, Hennepin
“I stay inside best I can.” John Frackowiak, Granville
“I stay inside with the air conditioner.” Rick Law, Litchfield
“Stay inside with the air conditioning.” Troy Schuler, Roanoke
“It really does not bother me a lot, but when it is really hot, I stay inside.” Jack Schmitz, Mark
How a legend is made ... I remember as a mischievous lil’ urchin, being drawn to and fascinated with the various characters — and their almost mythological feats — found in the expansive canon of American folklore. Some loosely based on selected facts, though wildly exaggerated for storytelling ... .others magically conjured from the depths of the imagination. There was Paul Bunyan, superhuman lumberjack, traversing the north woods with his blue ox, performing random acts of lumberjackery (I just made that word up). Johnny Appleseed, coming across as a “Little House on The Prairie” version of a wandering, peace and love filled “Dead Head,” though the seeds he so freely shared were much different (and far less hallucinogenic) than those revered later on by those Grateful Dead fanatics. Always a favorite was John Henry, who walked the walk, yet unfortunately perished while proving that a good man, no matter how well intentioned, was no match for a machine. And we are all familiar by now with the wacky tale of Charles Nelson Reilly, flamboyant 1970s TV game show panelist who, using an uncanny, telepathic gift for matching, was capable of sending contestants home only slightly richer than they arrived, while providing Gene Rayburn with continued employment several years beyond what was reasonable. Later in life, the most appealing
Chuck Mason COMMENTARY thing about folk heroes was that, as a parent, after exposing my children to these classic figures and their epic stories, I could spontaneously make up the most unbelievable facts about the most intriguing characters, delivered with an unwavering sincerity, only to watch my wide-eyed children, after hanging on my every word, go out into the world and convincingly retell these tales, thus creating and preserving our own family folklore. Most have been relegated to the dusty, back room of our collective memory, vaguely remembered only at those bi-annual holiday gatherings when embarrassing your loved ones with such tales has become as big a part of the celebration as the turkey or Grandma’s traditional “happy punch.” However, there is one story which has stood the test of time. Told and retold innumerable times, this narrative, which recounts the life and times of an almost iconic character has legend written all over it. Beginning innocently enough, it was years ago at Steak ‘n Shake, our favorite destination for a fine dining experience. We sat there, patiently awaiting our meal, knowing from experience (and the shiver
inducing nasally pitch of her voice) that our easily distracted teenage server was, at that very moment, not so much concerned with alleviating our hunger as she was with informing the entire staff and most of the patrons that we were horrible parents. Not understanding how picky most 6 year olds can be, she found it an appalling notion that we had ordered full meals, while our child would be partaking in a single crock of tasty baked beans and a small strawberry shake. So, as the judgment behind the etched glass partition continued, we humored ourselves as the hungry often do, by playing silly placemat games and drawing caricatures of the other customers with the three waxy crayons found on our table. Soon tiring of this, I noticed my daughter silently struggling to sound out a word on a sign behind me. “Tack ... Tayko ... Tako-mosaic,” she sputtered. I turned, glimpsing the lit neon sign dangling above the counter. “Takhomasak” it blinked, which of course is meant to be read “take home a sack.” Without hesitation, and in an almost reverent tone, the legend of “Tah-coma-sak,” great Iroquois warrior chief and inventor of the hamburger, began. I’m guessing you’ll never find that miniseries on The History Channel. Chuck Mason, a self-described opinionated wiseguy, resides in Princeton. He can be reached at chuckthebluzguy@msn.com.
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Property transfers The following property transfers were recently recorded in the Putnam County Recorder of Deeds office. July 12 Richard Hopkins to Richard Hopkins and Linda Gail Hopkins as trustees, E 1/2, NE 1/2, Sec. 11, Township 31N, R1W, exempt. Richard Hopkins to Richard Hopkins and Linda Gail Hopkins as trustees, W 1/2, NE 1/4, Sec. 11, Township 31N, R1W, exempt. Joshua Keegan to Shawn King, Lot 25, Block 11 village of Hennepin, $111,500. Jefferey Klein, Independent successor executor to Edward Holzhauer and Kirsten Holzhauer, Lot 714, Lake Thunderbird Hills, $4,500. July 15 Jennifer Ibarra as administrator to Aaron Parcher and Elizabeth Parcher, Lot 1 and 2, Block 1, McNabb, $49,000. Robert Wilkins and Janet Wilkins to Darren Johnson and Suanne Johnson, Lot 515, Lake Thunderbird Woods 3, exempt. July 16 Mark Judd and Mary Judd to Robert Lund, (re-record to correct scrivener’s error in legal description) Lot 2, Block 32, village of Hennepin. July 17 Kenneth Radeke and Kelley Radeke to Kenneth Radeke as trustee to an undivided 50 percent interest and Kelley Radeke as trustee to an undivided 50 percent interest, Lot 246, Lake Thunderbird Hills, exempt. July 22 Phyllis Fiedler to Robert Fiedler, Pt. Se 1/4, Section 23, Township. 32N, R1W, exempt. Robert Fiedler by Karen Walter, attorney in fact and Karen Walter to Thomas Costmagna and Emily Costmagna, Pt. SE 1/4, Section 23, Township 32N, R1W, $220,000. J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. to Gerald Mekley and Kathy Mekley, Lot 103, F.W. Sucher’s first addition, village of Standard, $29,665. Burdette Mills and Carl Mills to the People of the state of Illinois, Department of Transportation, Pt., NE 1/4, SE 1/4, Section 9, Township 32N, R1W exempt. Putnam County Clerk to Putnam County as trustee, Lot 18, village of Florid, exempt. Putnam County Clerk to Putnam County as trustee, Lot 126, Lake Thunderbird Woods, exempt. Putnam County Clerk to Putnam County, as trustee, Lot
128, Lake Thunderbird Woods, exempt. Putnam County Clerk to Putnam County as trustee, Lot 640 Lake Thunderbird Woods 4, exempt. Putnam County Clerk to Putnam County as trustee, Lot 681 Lake Thunderbird Woods 4, exempt. Putnam County Clerk to Putnam County as trustee, Lot 256 Indian Hills, exempt. Putnam County Clerk to Putnam County as trustee, Lot 308 Indian Hills, exempt. July 23 Richard Giampaolo to Gary V. Nass and Gary L. Nass, Lot 51 Indian Hills, $1,750. July 24 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation to Lukasz Ozga and Barbara Maj, Lot 492 Lake Thunderbird Woods 3, $86,000. Andrew Borkowski and Jennifer Borkowski to Joshua R. Worden and Gina L. Worden, Lot 660 Lake Thunderbird Hills 3, $3,200. July 25 Antonio Rodriquez and Debra Rodriguez to Naiseng Saepharn and Jessica Saepharn, Lot 3, Block 1, W.B. Sills First addition village of Granville and Lot 19, W.B. Sills second addition, village of Granville, $50,000. Four T Agri-Corp to Harold Poignant Jr., rural property, $135,000. July 26 Anthony Maggi and Debra Maggi to Vincent Maggi and Amber Maggi, rural property, exempt. David Donini and Nancy Donini to Gregory Grief and Lisa Grief and Steven Hand and Pam Hand and Joseph Kunkel and Jill Kunkel, Lot 592, Lake Thunderbird Hills 3, $3,600. July 30 Kimberly Brown-Bjerke to Theresa Phelps, Lot 73 and W 1/2 of Lot 74, A.W. Hopkins second addition, village of Granville Dorothy Cioni to Richard Cioni, undivided one-half interest in rural property, exempt. Terry Dove and Joyce Dove to Michael Dove and Jeffrey Dove, Lot 3, 4 and 5, Block 3 Oppers’ subdivision of Gunn’s addition, village of Granville, exempt. July 31 Patricia Morine and John Morine to Patricia Morine and John Morine as tenants in common each as to an undivided one-half interest in rural property, exempt.
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Garcia leaves PCHS By Dixie Schroeder dschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com
GRANVILLE – Putnam County learned recently that one of its own is leaving the area. Dave Garcia, Putnam County athletic director and head baseball coach, has taken a position with another alma matter of his, Parkland College in Champaign. “I had shown interest back in 2008 when the last coach was hired,” said Garcia. “Ultimately, the athletic director told me that I needed more experience, which I chose to take the step to start coaching in the Frontier League, coaching professional baseball in order to get my resume prepared and be qualified to accept a job like this.” When the position opened up in mid-July, Garcia initially did not send his resume in, but then he got a call from Parkland. “I was very happy at Putnam County. I had really no sign of wanting to move on,” said Garcia. “They actually approached me and asked me to put in for it. I did and was the lucky one chosen.” Parkland College athletic director Rod Lovett was Garcia’s coach when he attended there in 1998 through 2000 and thought Garcia would be a great fit for the school. “Dave was at the top of my list when the job opened up earlier this summer,” said Lovett. “He has been a highlysuccessful high school coach and athletic direc-
tor and gained valuable experience coaching at the minor league level over the past four summers. He is Garcia very knowledge about the game and is a tireless worker who will do an incredible job. I could not be happier to have Dave back at Parkland.” Another booster of Garcia’s was former Putnam County graduate and player Jake Sale. Sale played shortstop and did some pitching for the Panthers when he played at PCHS. Sale will be a sophomore at Parkland this year. “Every single day, in a lot of ways, he helped me get better,” said Sale. “Most importantly, he helped with the whole recruiting process. He is a father figure to me and helped me both on and off the field.” Sale noted Garcia’s communication skills are top notch, and athletes who have played for him respond well “I think how he communicates with people is a big thing,” said Sale. “With his job and all he is around people, interacting with them ... is important, especially when he is trying to recruit players.” Garcia said he has enjoyed his eight years at Putnam County and appreciates all the support Principal Bob Peterson and Superintendent Jay McCracken have given him and the baseball program.
Event dedicated to Pat Balconi, former Edgewood team member By Dixie Schroeder dschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com
\MCNABB — It was a bittersweet day at Edgewood Park where the annual Illinois Valley Women’s Golf Invitational was held on Aug. 11. The tournament, which has been held since 1958, was dedicated to the hosts’ team member Pat Balconi who died unexpectedly in April. Balconi’s daughter, Carol, won the tournament, shooting a 76 over the 18-hole course. “Believe it or not I was calm all day. I was thinking about my mom the whole round,” said Carol. “I was not thinking about golf. My playing partners (Penny Derick, Gwen Holmes and Kirsten McLendon) were so fun to play with.” Carol was happy with the results of the tournament, noting she and her mother played the Edgewood course often. She mentioned she had no expectations coming into the tournament except to play well enough to make her mom happy. “I came here to play for my mom. It was so nice. I think I had a lot of help from her,” said Carol. Hole 15 was where the game changed for Balconi — when then tournament leader Holmes shot a bogey and Balconi recorded the first of her two birdies on the game. The deal breaker for the tournament came at Hole 18 where Holmes
again went one stroke over and Balconi earned her second birdie of the game. Another reason the game was special to Balconi was the fact her father, Art Balconi, was able to watch her. “This is the first tournament he has ever been able to watch me play because we always had the tavern, so he was always working,” said Carol. “This is the first time he has ever seen me play in any tournament.” Former teammate Derick, who finished second in the tournament with a 79, was happy for her friend. “I was rooting for Carol the whole round, and that was hard to do and play your own game,” she said. “It just worked out; it couldn’t have been better — first and second place.” Holmes finished third, shooting an 81 in the tournament, while Putnam County resident Stephanie Wilson came in fourth, shooting an 86 over the 18 holes. Rounding out the Top 10 were Cyndi Palm in fifth with a 92; Kirsten McLendon, sixth, 93; Pam Mertel, seventh, 94; Katie Gregorich, eighth, 95; Kathy Potthoff, ninth, 98; and Lori Kierski in 10th with a 107. Others awards included Palm being awarded first place in the senior division, (age 60 and up), while Nancy Debord took first in the super senior division, (age 70 and up), shooting a 97.
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Carol Balconi gets ready to tee off during the Illinois Valley Women’s Golf Invitational held Aug. 11 at Edgewood Golf Course in McNabb. Balconi won the tournament with a 76. Winners in the three flights included: A Flight — Michelle Rowley, who shot a 91 after a playoff with Karen Anderson, who also tied at 91; B Flight — Tammy Beard with a 92; and C Flight — Connie Banks with a 98. Top team gross was won by Edgewood Ladies with a 333 combined score. Low net was won by Spring Creek Ladies with a 277 combined score.
Several participate in golf outing MCNABB — The Putnam County Lady Panthers played host to a golf tournament at Edgewood Park Golf Course on July 27. The fundraiser was to benefit the girls basketball team. Thirteen teams competed for the $1,000 grand prize with Brandon Kays, Josh Kays, Doug Surez and Chris Coleman shooting a 59 (-13) to take the prize. They donated $400 back to the program. There was a two-way tie for the $500 second-place prize between the teams of Trent Griffith and Bob Anderson. The two teams decided to split the prize between them; they donated half back to the program.
During the day individual golfers competed in the putting contest. They were given three chances to make a 15-foot putt and advance to the next round. Fourteen golfers advanced with only two making their next putt; those two were Chris Coleman and Skinner Moriarty. After several putts between the two golfers, the two men decided to split the prize, and they donated $60 back to the girls’ program. The money raised during the event will be used for the purchase of new uniforms for the Lady Panthers varsity basketball team.
Athletes keep busy schedule at PCHS By Dixie Schroeder dschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com
GRANVILLE – What makes students today make the choices they do in high school? Some choose clubs, some choose sports and some choose not to do anything in the extra-curricular activity area. Those that choose sports seem to be for the most part able to keep a lot more ‘balls’ juggling in the air as they go through high school. Student-athletes at Putnam County High School break down into two categories: those that like team sports and those who like to challenge themselves. These students all agree that whether in a team sport or an individual one, at least 50 percent of their game or contest is mental. The Panthers have played baseball almost since the schools in Putnam County consolidated in 1966. Between fall and spring, the program has grown into one of the more dominant in the area with the crowning achievement of a second place finish in Class 1A IHSA state baseball tournament in the spring of this year. Harold Fay, a senior, and Austin Biagini have both played baseball since their junior high days on the Pumas squad. Both have played baseball since they were very young. “It’s what my parents got me into and, right away I fell in love with it,” Fay said. Preferred positions on the field come as pitcher for Fay and outfield for Biagini, however both have played many other positions in their sports
careers. Both athletes would like to see baseball help defray the costs of college in the form of potential athletic scholarships. “Definitely. That is what I am trying to do. It’s my goal to play at the next level,” Fay said. “Yes, I would love to play at the next level,” Biagini said. There are several ways to get noticed by college programs as a high school athlete. A strong high school career is one way; another is to play in what is called a showcase. A showcase is when talented high school athletes are brought together to play a game in which multiple college scouts can watch. While the second place finish in the spring was good for the PCHS baseball program, the reputation it has earned Putnam County is a challenge for its new juniors and seniors. “We are going to be pretty young. I think we are going to be pretty solid,” Biagini said. “I think fall ball really helps with that. Once everybody gets experience in, I think it will really help in the spring.” “Got to love the pressure, you got to love the pressure situations,” Fay said. “Our goal, of course, is to plan to get back to state, that is always our goal. That has always got to be our goal.” Supporting teammates is very important on a winning team in a winning program, especially when that teammate is having a bad game. “There is no use yelling at someone having a bad day,” Fay said. “That is just going to make things worse. You got to pick him up. Tell him to make
the next play and get it out of his head.” “Normally I’ve always been a captain on the team. So you kind of have to talk it out with them. You have to pull them aside; obviously you can’t do it in the middle of the dugout. You don’t want to embarrass them. You pull them aside and talk to them,” Biagini said. Not only is the game physical, it is part mental as well for the athletes. Both Biagini and Fay agree that you have to have both to be successful as a team. “You’ve always got to believe that you can go as far as you want,” Fay said. “You set your mind to it and don’t worry about what anyone else is saying.” “You have to think positive. Our goal will be to win the state championship. It’s not going to be easy. It will take hard work. I think with fall ball that really helps towards the spring. We are ahead of everybody as we have had the time together already,” Biagini said. Most student-athletes recognize that sports exercise not only the body, but the mind. Sports also offer the opportunity to have athletes earn scholarships to help pay for college. It takes a dedicated and organized individual to become successful. Putnam County High School offers cross country golf teams for both boys and girls; volleyball and baseball in the fall. In the winter, it offers basketball for both boys and girls as well as a co-op wrestling team. The school then offers track for boys and girls along with softball and baseball in the spring.
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Community Hennepin pool turns 40 HENNEPIN – Aug. 25 marks the 40th anniversary of the opening of the Hennepin Park District Swimming Pool. To celebrate, they will have a cookout on the front lawn, serving brats, pork chop sandwiches, hot dogs and chips along with iced tea and lemonade. They will have giveaways, drawings for free
memberships and free swimming all day long. The pool will be open from 1 to 6 p.m. that day, and the cook-out is from 1 to 5 p.m. or until it’s all gone. All persons attending will get a free item as long as they last. The park district will also be offering discounts on 15 swim passes and memberships.
Cruise on into McNabb MCNABB – The Illinois Valley Car Club will sponsor a free cruise night in McNabb on Aug. 17. The 2013 Blood, Sweat and Gears night will feature a car cruise from 6 to 9 p.m. in downtown McNabb on Main Street. During the event, a disc jockey will be playing music. The first 50 cars attending will receive a free dash plaque.
After the cruise night event, a free movie will be shown. There will be a 50/50 drawing to support the Illinois Valley Community College Automotive Department Scholarship. For more information, go to www.BloodSweatandGears.com or call 815-878-0828 or 815882-2579. The event will take place rain or shine.
‘Boo’ Milby 5K on Aug. 17 LASALLE — This year’s Boo Milby Memory 5K Run/ Walk will be Aug. 17 at Northwest School. Registration will start 6:45 a.m. For information, call Peg Gonet at 815-339-6465 or Joanne Milby at 815-223-1885.
Hopkins Township High School holds reunion GRANVILLE — The Hopkins Township High School Alumni Association held its 11th triennial reunion on Aug. 3 at the Putnam County Primary School on Silverspoon Avenue in Granville as that is where the original Hopkins High School stood. President Bob Peterson, Class of ‘61, welcomed the large group of alumni attendees. Arch Hopkins, Class of ‘62, gave the remembrance and prayer before dinner. Peterson introduced the present board and officers: vice president Joe Panier, Class of ‘41; secretary Loretta Schrowang, Class of ‘54; and treasurer Linda Bean, Class of ‘57. Before the business meeting, Panier led the pledge to the flag. Peterson conducted the business meeting, explaining
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what the alumni did this year and plans they have for the future. Bean gave out the alumni scholarship information, telling of eight scholarship recipients from 2008 to 2013. This year, Delaney Albers received a $1,500 scholarship, and Aimee Kotecki received a $1,000 scholarship award from the Hopkins Alumni. A thanks was given to all of the alumni who had donated to the fund the last three years. Karen Zellmer Ossola, Class of ‘65, did the roll of classes. Peterson held the raffle drawing with the assistance of Ann Madson, Class of ‘32, who turned 100 years old in August. She drew Don Martin, Class of ‘61, for the first-place prize. Peterson thanked everyone for their continued support. He reminded all the scale model of Hopkins High could be seen at
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3-7 p.m. “In the Mix”
County Panteras)
Numerous Food Vendors
At dusk
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Hopkins 50th reunion Does your child qualify for free/reduced meals? MARK – The Hopkins Township High School Class of ‘63 celebrated its 50-year class reunion on Aug. 2 at the Clover Club in Mark.
The class had 28 original members, 14 of whom attended the reunion. Seven were unable to attend, and seven are deceased.
Genealogy Guild to meet OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Genealogy Guild will meet at 1 p.m. Aug. 17 at the Guild Library, 115 W. Glover St., Ottawa. Speaker for the meeting will be Dennis Cremin, who will speak about the work of the Civilian Conservation Corps along the I & M Canal. Cremin is a popular lecturer and
author of several publications. He has extensive experience as a public historian, serving as the director of research and public programs for the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Gaylord Building Historic site in Lockport. He is currently a professor of history at Lewis University in Romeoville.
By Dixie Schroeder dschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Board of Education released its guidelines for the free and reduced lunch program for the upcoming school year. According to a press release issued by the State Board of Education, the state has seen an increase in children eligible for free and reduced lunch. For the 2013-14 school year, Putnam County School District numbers are broken down by school. In the Putnam
County Primary School, there is an enrollment of 176 students. Of that number 48 students are eligible for free meals, and 13 are eligible for reduced priced meals, or 34.66 percent of students at PCPS are eligible for some sort of meals assistance if their parents or guardians apply for it. At Putnam County Elementary School there are 185 students. Fiftyseven of the students in attendance are eligible for free meals, and 12 are eligible for reduced meals, or 37.3 percent. At Putnam County
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Junior High there are 192 students where 55 are eligible for free meals and 16 are eligible for reduced meals (36.98 percent). At Putnam County High School there are 279 students in attendance, and 74 are eligible for free meals and 11 for reduced meals (30.47). To view the new set of guidelines for the free and reduced meal program, visit the Illinois State Board of Education website, which will provide an income scale that breaks down house-
2008 Hyundai Sonata 4 Cyl. $5,995
2005 Dodge Stratus R/T, Loaded $3,595
2007 Chevy Cobalt Coupe $4,595
2004 Chrysler Sebring Conv. $2,995
2006 Ford Five Hundred Loaded $3,995
2003 Chrysler Town & Country Van $2,995
–––––––––––––– 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 FOUND: Male intact brown Cattle Dog/Terrier mix near Rt-71 at 8th Street in Standard. Found with black collar. Please call McNabb Veterinary for more information or for owner claim, 815-8822000
- 200 Employment 228 • Help Wanted *BARTENDARS & SERVERS* Apply in person only: Pagan O'Learys in Granville or Water Street Pub, 1525 Water Street, Peru No phone calls please!
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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
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- 700 Real Estate For Sale 767 • Mobile Home Sales 1995 Schultz Mobile home in Granville, 16x80 new in 2011-roof, siding, skirting, shutters, and sky lights. All appliances stay. 2 bedroom, 2 full bath. Covered porch. $22,000. Call 815-433-9674
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- 800 Real Estate For Rent 856 • Apartment Rentals 1 Bedroom Apartment for rent, downtown Granville. Available immediately! $350/month plus utilities. Please inquire in person at Big Shots, 301 South McCoy Street, Granville or via Facebook. https://www. facebook.com/Bigshots granville?ref=tn_tnmn HENNEPIN Unfurnished apartment for rent. Large, clean, 2 bedroom. Heat, water, hot water, garbage, stove, frig included. $525 a month. Call 815-9257509 or 815-343-5018 STANDARD newly remodeled, 2 bedroom, with appliances, central air, laundry. $500 a month + deposit. Call 815-228-5843 GRANVILLE 2 bedroom house for rent. No Pets. Call 815-339-2331 or 815-339-6498
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999 • Legal Notices NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on August 5, 2013, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Putnam County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Aquaponics Kitz located at 14160 Illinois Highway 18, Magnolia, Illinois.. Dated this 5th day of August, 2013. /s/Daniel S. Kuhn County Clerk Published in the Putnam County Record Aug. 14, 21 and 28, 2013.
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TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2009-00013 TO: James Ziano, James B Ziano, Concrete Products Ziano Co, LaSalle State Bank, U.S. Attorney General, U.S. District Attorney, Internal Revenue Service, Illinois Dept of Revenue, Illinois Attorney General, and unknown owners or parties interested. A Petition for Tax Deed on premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of PUTNAM County, Illinois, as case 13-TX-7. The real estate is described as: Parcel #: 02-09-091-000 Said property was sold on NOVEMBER 16, 2010 for the General Taxes for the year 2009. The period of redemption will expire on AUGUST 29, 2013. On DECEMBER 5, 2013, the petitioner will make application to such court in said County for an order for Tax Deed should the real estate not be redeemed. Vista Securities, Inc. Petitioner Published in the Putnam County Record July 31, Aug. 7 and 14, 2013.
Vista Securities, Inc. Petitioner Published in the Putnam County Record July 31, Aug. 7 and 14, 2013.
should the real estate not be redeemed. Vista Securities, Inc. Petitioner Published in the Putnam County Record July 31, Aug. 7 and 14, 2013.
Courthouse, Hennepin, IL 61327, or with the representative, or both, on or before February 7, 2014, which date is not less than six months from the date of first publication, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed 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 and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. Dated this 30th day of July, 2013. Norma J. Mansfield Executor Donna M. Holevoet Executor CHRISTINA (JUDD) MENNIE Attorney for Estate 200 East High Street Hennepin, IL 613270137 Tel: (815) 925-4090 Published in the Putnam County Record Aug. 7, 14 and 21, 2013
of the Northeast Quarter of Section 9, Township 32 North, Range 1 West of the Third Principal Meridian described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the North right of way line of Illinois Route 71 (State bond issue Route 89) and the West right of way line of Elm Street; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes West 230.50 feet on the West line of Elm Street to the true Point of Beginning; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes West 200 feet on the West line of Elm Street to the South line of Tomlinson Avenue; thence North 89 degrees 40 minutes West 338 feet on the South line of Tomlinson Avenue; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes East 200 feet; Thence South 89 degrees 40 minutes East 338 feet to the true Point of Beginning, all situated in Putnam County, Illinois, except the coal underlying the same, together with the right to mine and remove the same through underground passages, subject to the existing easements of way of highways and streets over and across said premises, and subject to the easements of public and quasi-public utilities over, in, under and upon said premises. And further excepting therefrom a 1.065acre parcel conveyed to James Casford and Connie Casford by deed dated April 8, 1991 and recorded on reel 56, page 1263 on April 19, 1991, as shown by the plat of survey thereof dated November 10, 1990 and recorded in Plat Cabinet 1, envelope 116B (slide 168) on April 9, 1991. P.I.N. 02-09-091-000 asking to acquire fee simple title for the State of Illinois regarding a certain portion of the property by virtue of work being undertaken by the Department of Transportation to Illinois Route 71 in Putnam County. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Department of Transportation may file a Motion for Immediate Vesting of Title concerning same pursuant to Section 20-5-5 of the Eminent Domain Act, 735 ILCS 30/20-5-5. UNLESS YOU FILE A TRAVERSE OR MOTION TO DISMISS or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the office of the Clerk of this Court, Putnam County Courthouse, Hennepin, IL 61327 within thirty (30) days after the first publication of this Notice, A JUDGMENT MAY BE TAKEN FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT FOR CONDEMNATION. WITNESS, August 2, 2013 (Seal of Court) By: Cathy Oliveri Clerk of the Circuit Court Jeremy H. Heiple Special Assistant Attorney General HEIPLE LAW OFFICES 7620 N. University St., Suite 203 Peoria, IL 61614-8305 Telephone: 309-691-7263 Published in the Putnam County Record Aug. 14, 21 and 28, 2013.
AND RESERVING THEREFROM ANY AND ALL COAL, MINERAL AND MINING RIGHTS RESERVED OR CONVEYED OF RECORD, ALL SITUATED IN THE VILLAGE OF GRANVILLE, PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 305 West Main Street, Granville, IL 61326 Permanent Index No.: 02-00-043-200 Improvements: Residential Structure UNKNOWN Units UNKNOWN Bedrooms UNKNOWN Garage UNKNOWN Bathrooms UNKNOWN Other UNKNOWN The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale. The judgment amount was $64,266.34. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information. Christopher A. Cieniawa Fisher and Shapiro, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 Attorney No: 6187452 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. I553938 Published in the Putnam County Record Aug. 14, 21 and 28, 2013.
TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2009-00028 TO: Henry Ruwe Barton Trustee (Beacon Hill) for Barton Family Declaration of Trust Agreement Dated 06-0507, Lake Thunderbird Association, and unknown owners or parties interested. A Petition for Tax Deed on premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of PUTNAM County, Illinois, as case 13-TX-8. The real estate is described as: Parcel #: 03-00-038-260 Said property was sold on NOVEMBER 16, 2010 for the General Taxes for the year 2009. The period of redemption will expire on AUGUST 29, 2013. On DECEMBER 5, 2013, the petitioner will make application to such court in said County for an order for Tax Deed should the real estate not be redeemed. Vista Securities, Inc. Petitioner Published in the Putnam County Record July 31, Aug. 7 and 14, 2013. TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2009-00079 TO: Randall Popurella, Susan Spayer, Financial Plus Credit Union, Current Occupant, and unknown owners or parties interested. A Petition for Tax Deed on premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of PUTNAM County, Illinois, as case 13-TX-11. The real estate is described as: Parcel #: 04-13-133-000 Said property was sold on NOVEMBER 16, 2010 for the General Taxes for the year 2009. The period of redemption will expire on AUGUST 29, 2013. On DECEMBER 5, 2013, the petitioner will make application to such court in said County for an order for Tax Deed should the real estate not be redeemed.
TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2009-00033 TO: Sylvester Cieslak, Lake Thunderbird Association, Peoples, National Bank of Kewanee, Robert Kotalik, Current Occupants and unknown owners or parties interested. A Petition for Tax Deed on premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of PUTNAM County, Illinois, as case 13-TX-9. The real estate is described as: Parcel #: 03-00-042-320 Said property was sold on NOVEMBER 16, 2010 for the General Taxes for the year 2009. The period of redemption will expire on AUGUST 29, 2013. On DECEMBER 5, 2013, the petitioner will make application to such court in said County for an order for Tax Deed should the real estate not be redeemed. Vista Securities, Inc. Petitioner Published in the Putnam County Record July 31, Aug. 7 and 14, 2013. TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2009-00053 TO: William R Myers, Lake Thunderbird Association, Judith A Myers, Illini State Bank, Current Occupant and unknown owners or parties interested. A Petition for Tax Deed on premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of PUTNAM County, Illinois, as case 13-TX-10. The real estate is described as: Parcel #: 03-00-069-190 Said property was sold on NOVEMBER 16, 2010 for the General Taxes for the year 2009. The period of redemption will expire on AUGUST 29, 2013. On DECEMBER 5, 2013, the petitioner will make application to such court in said County for an order for Tax Deed should the real estate not be redeemed. Vista Securities, Inc. Petitioner Published in the Putnam County Record July 31, Aug. 7 and 14, 2013. TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2009-00080 TO: Ronald W Doran, Dawson Glenn, Current Occupant, Dawson Glenn Estate, Heirs, Devisees & Legatees, and unknown owners or parties interested. A Petition for Tax Deed on premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of PUTNAM County, Illinois, as case 13-TX-12. The real estate is described as: Parcel #: 04-19-010-000 Said property was sold on NOVEMBER 16, 2010 for the General Taxes for the year 2009. The period of redemption will expire on AUGUST 29, 2013. On DECEMBER 5, 2013, the petitioner will make application to such court in said County for an order for Tax Deed
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS In re the Matter of ) the Estate of ) Deno J. Orlandi, ) Deceased. ) NO.2013-P-05 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of Deno J. Orlandi of 111 N. Milwaukee St., Mark, IL, who died on December 26, 2012. Letters of office were issued on January 31, 2013 to Norma J. Mansfield, 814 W. Moulton St., Pontiac, IL 61764 and Donna M. Holevoet, 15965 E. 2100 St., Atkinson, IL 61235 as Executor’s whose attorney is CHRISTINA (JUDD) MENNIE, 200 E. High St., Hennepin, IL 61327. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Putnam County
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS PUTNAM COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, ) STATE OF ILLINOIS, ) Plaintiff, ) v. ) JAMES ZIANO, d/b/a James Ziano Concrete ) Products; LA SALLE STATE BANK, an ) Illinois banking corporation; CAPITAL ONE ) BANK (USA), N.A.; U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ) THE TREASURY-INTERNAL REVENUE ) SERVICE; DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, ) STATE OF ILLINOIS; VISTA ) SECURITIES, INC., an Illinois corporation; ) KEVIN KUNKEL, Putnam County Treasurer; ) and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD ) CLAIMANTS, ) Defendants. ) Case No. 13 ED 1 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION TO: Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Department of Transportation, State of Illinois, has filed a Complaint for Condemnation pursuant to the Eminent Domain Act, 735 ILCS 30/1-1-1 et seq., and by virtue of the authority set forth in Section 4-501 of the Illinois Highway Code, 605 ILCS 5/4501, concerning portions of the following described parcel of real estate: A part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 9, Township 32 North, Range 1 West, of the Third Principal Meridian, described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of the Northeast Quarter of Section 9, Township 32 North, Range 1 West of the Third Principal Meridian, thence North 30 feet for a Place of Beginning; thence West parallel with the Center line of Harper Avenue in the Village of Granville, being the half section line 838 feet; thence North 218 feet to the South side of the Alley in Block 5, Joel W. Hopkins= Addition to the Village of Granville; thence East along the South side of said Alley 450 feet to the East line of Colby Avenue in said Village; thence North along the East side of said Colby Avenue 220 feet to the South side of Tomlinson Avenue in said Village; thence East along the South side of said Tomlinson Avenue 388 feet to the West side of Elm Street in said Village; thence South along the West side of Elm Street 438 feet to the North side of said Harper Avenue in said Village, being the Place of Beginning, (excepting from the above described premises the following described tract of land, to-wit: the parcel of land formerly known as Lot 8 in Block 6 in Joel W. Hopkins= Addition to the Village of Granville, which Addition is now vacated, said parcel being 50 feet wide and 200 feet long, and except that portion of the said premises dedicated for highway purposes as described in the dedication deed to people of the State of Illinois, recorded in Book 82, at page 384, and except coal and other minerals underlying said premises and the right to mine and remove the same). And excepting therefrom those premises conveyed to Charles Vignaili and wife by deed of 20 January, 1964, recorded in Book 113 of records at page 52, which premises are described as follows: That portion of the Southeast Quarter
12-060803 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY, HENNEPIN, ILLINOIS PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION ) PLAINTIFF, ) -vs) CRYSTAL R. THOMAS; ) DEFENDANTS ) 12 CH 30 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on June 6, 2013; Kevin Doyle, Sheriff, 4th & High Streets, Hennepin, IL 61327, will on September 12, 2013 at 9:00 AM, at Putnam County Courthouse, 120 North 4th Street, Hennepin, IL 61327, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Putnam County, Illinois. Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court. Said property is legally described as follows: A PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER AND THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 32, RANGE 1 WEST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT MARKED BY A GAS PIPE DRIVEN INTO THE GROUND AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF BLOCK 18 (WHICH IS ALSO THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTH LINE OF MAIN STREET AND THE WEST LINE OF HAWTHORNE STREET) IN THE VILLAGE OF GRANVILLE, THENCE SOUTH 132.79 FEET, THENCE WEST 139.92 FEET, THENCE NORTH 132.79 FEET, THENCE EAST TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING,
12-060803 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY, HENNEPIN, ILLINOIS PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION ) PLAINTIFF, ) -vs) CRYSTAL R. THOMAS; ) DEFENDANTS ) 12 CH 30 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on June 6, 2013; Kevin Doyle, Sheriff, 4th & High Streets, Hennepin, IL 61327, will on September 12, 2013 at 9:00 a.m., at Putnam County Courthouse, 120 North 4th Street, Hennepin, IL 61327, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Putnam County, Illinois. Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court. Said property is legally described as follows: Commonly known as 305 West Main Street, Granville, IL 61326 Permanent Index No.: 02-00-043-200 Improvements: Residential Structure UNKNOWN Units UNKNOWN Bedrooms UNKNOWN Garage UNKNOWN Bathrooms UNKNOWN Other UNKNOWN The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale. The judgment amount was $64,266.34. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information. Christopher A. Cieniawa Fisher and Shapiro, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 Attorney No: 6187452 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. I553938 Published in the Putnam County Record Aug. 14, 21 and 28, 2013.
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Agricultural Museum open house scheduled for Aug. 18 in Hennepin HENNEPIN — The annual Agricultural Museum open house of the Putnam County Historical Society will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 18 in Hennepin. Local collectors will be displaying antique tractors and vehicles as usual. The permanent displays are agricultural equipment and tools, wildlife, coal mining and military memorabilia, early 1900s general store, post office, oneroom school and farm kitchen. Bruce Hollaway of Buda will have his enclosed bee hive on display and will discuss bee keeping at 1 p.m. In addi-
tion, Barnyard Discoveries will be on site with their mobile barnyard. Pork chop sandwiches or hot dogs will be available for purchase, either as lunches including slaw, beans, chips, cookie and drink, or as sandwiches only. Everyone is invited and admission is free. The Agricultural Museum is handicapped accessible. Pulsifer House (the historic house museum built in 1844) will also be open for tours. Pulsifer House is not handicapped accessible. For more information, email shwhitaker@starband.net.
Briefs Annual Scarecrow Fest in Ottawa ‘Seussical, Jr.’ performances OTTAWA — The Ottawa Downtown Merchants will host the annual Scarecrow Fest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 28 in downtown Ottawa. “Haunted” themed scarecrows will be lined down LaSalle Street for this year’s events. Participants can enjoy plenty of family activities which include a petting zoo, craft fair, canine entertainment, pet block and a Zombie 5K run/walk.
LASALLE — Stage 212 will present the children’s theater workshop production of “Seussical, Jr.” Aug. 16 (two shows) and Aug. 18 (two shows) at Stage 212, 700 First St., LaSalle. Tickets are $10 each. Box office hours are 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. For tickets, or more information, call 815-224-3025.
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Harvest Home celebration set HENNEPIN — Preparations are underway at the Hennepin United Methodist Church for the 101st annual Harvest Home celebration set for Sept. 21. The day’s activities will include a bake sale/candy sale sponsored by the Methodist Women in the meeting house next door to the church and a lunch stand operated by the members of the church to be held in the church’s educational wing at the north entrance on Fifth Street. There will also be children’s face painting, decorating pumpkins and an apple pie baking contest.
PERU – Illinois Valley Community Hospital will host an American Red Cross blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 16, in Conference Room A.
Blood donors who have not given in the eightweek period before Aug. 16 will be eligible to donate. Appointments to give blood can be made
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To finish the day off, there will be a chicken dinner complete with fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, applesauce, coleslaw, bread and butter, beverage and homemade pie in the church social room with servings at 4:30, 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. Tickets for the 4:30 p.m. dinner will be $8 for adults and $4 for children under 12 years of age. Tickets for the 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. dinner will be $9 for adults and $4 for children under 12. Advance tickets can be purchased from any church member or by calling Jim Phillips at 815-252-6228.
Blood drive is Aug. 16 at IVCH
Policies issued by COUNTRY Mutual Insurance Company®, COUNTRY Preferred Insurance Company® or COUNTRY Casualty Insurance Company®, Bloomington, IL.
Fridays Nights Beginning Sept. 6
There will be an additional pie contest - Chef’s Choice. After the pie judging, all the pies entered in the contest are sold for a donation. There will also be farmer’s market stalls; craft stalls; Christian music will be played; a kettle corn booth; Grandma Rosie’s Sweet Treats; and a parade. If you are interested in having an entry in the parade, contact Matt Dean at 815-3033536. If area residents are interested in setting up a stall during the event, contact Cathy Phillips at 815-252-4494 before Sept. 18 deadline.
815-339-6136
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Buckman Iron & metal 153 Canal St. • LaSalle, IL • (815) 223-0322
OPEN MON-FRI 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. • SAT 8 - 11:30 a.m. Price Subject to Change
Hennepin Food Mart $ 39 $ 99 6 new York Bone-In 2 Center Cut
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Grocery SpecialS
Our Family Mandarin Oranges, 11oz ..............................$.59 Keebler Deluxe Chocolate Chip, Grahams,Fudge Stripes, Asst Cookies, 13oz .......................................................$1.99 All Varieties Kelloggs Frosted Mini Wheats or Frosted Flakes Cereals, 15oz.$2.99 Hunts Ketchup, 24oz .......................................................$.99 Hunts Pasta Sauce, 24oz ...........................................5/$5.00 Asst Hunts Stewed, Diced, Whole Tomatoes, 14.5 ....5/$5.00 Hunts Manwich Sauce, 16oz......................................5/$5.00 Folgers Country Roast or CAF Classic Coffee, 34.5/22oz ....$6.49 Our Family Baby Dill Pickles, 32oz ............................2/$4.00 Our Family Tonic Water or Club Soda, 1 LTR ............5/$4.00 Our Family Sweet Pickle Relish, Dill Relish, Sqeeze Relish,9-10oz 2/$3.00 Asst Pam Sprays, 5oz ................................................2/$5.00
Bakery
Fresh Baked Sweet Sub Buns, 6ct ..................... $2.29 Chicago Style French Bread, Each ..................... $1.99
Dairy
Crystal Farms Bar Cream Cheese, 8oz .............. $1.69 Family Pack Grade A Large Eggs, 18ct ........... 2/$3.00 Our Family Orange Juice, 128oz ......................... $4.99 Fleischmanns Stick Margarine, 1# .................. 2/$3.00
proDUce
Red or Green Seedless Grapes, lb .................... $1.69 On The Vine Tomatoes, lb .................................. $1.69 Locally Grown Cabbage, lb .................................. $.49 Medium Yellow Onions, 3lb bag ........................... $1.99
early august savings sale!!!
open 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily 8 a.m. - noon sunday
925-7308
our Family Sugar 4 lb.
ruffles potato chips or asst tostito chips All
our Family Soda pop 12 Pack
our Family White Vinegar Gallon
Wesson canola, Vegetable oil 48 oz.
1
$ 99
2/$5 4/ 9 $
2/$5 2
$ 99
Sparkle paper towels or angel Soft Bath tissue $ 8/12 Roll
c o era 2 X laUnDry U p liqUiD o 50 oz. n Limit 2 with coupon and $15 order
2/ 11 2
$ 88
lb
BlaCk angus Boneless
strIP steaks Meat SpecialS
Tray Pak Chicken Wings, lb ................................ $1.59 Our Family IQF Boneless Chicken Breast, 3lb bag $5.99 Lean Country Style Ribs, lb................................ $1.99 Bar-s Jumbo Hot Dogs, lb .................................. $1.29 Family Pak Ground Round, lb ............................ $3.19 Black Angus Eye Of Round Roast, lb................. $3.59 Lean Pork Butt Roast, lb .................................... $1.99
Frozen FooD
Ore Ida Asst Frozen French Fries and Potatoes, 2# 2/$5.00 Tombstone Pizzas, All ................................... 3/$10.00 Pillsbury Toaster Struedels, All ........................... $1.99 Eggo Waffles, All ................................................ $1.99
Deli
Butterball Cajun Turkey Breast, lb ...................... $5.99 Hoffman’s Super Sharp Cheese, lb .................... $5.99 Eckrich Deli Roast Beef, lb ................................. $5.99 Fresh Summer Pasta Salad, lb........................... $3.39
ye olDe pUB Shoppe
Milwaukees Reserve or Beer 30 Beer, 30pk cans $10.99 Horney Goat Watermellon Wheat Beer, 6pk ....... $6.99
SeaFooD Shoppe
Alaskan Pollack Fillet, lb ..................................... $1.99 Jumbo Tiger Shrimp, lb (sold in 2lb pks only) ......... $14.99
Go to hennepinfoodmart.com for Great Savings!