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Fewer concealed carry applications issued By Ken Schroeder

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SPRINGFIELD — Applications for concealed carry permits are slowing down in the state of Illinois, while the system for the process is getting easier. The Illinois State Police processed more than 42,000 applications in the first six weeks of the year. Since mid-February, according to the Illinois State Police, the rate has

dropped off, only recently passing 85,000 applications since the beginning of the year. With 102 counties in the state of Illinois, LaSalle County ranks seventh overall in concealed carry permits per person issued at just under 3 percent or 3,327 permits issued out of a population of 112,944. Neighboring Putnam County sits at 44th place with less than 1 percent of permits issued, a total of 54 residents out of 5,876 in total county population.

Bureau County ranks 69th out of 102 Illinois counties in concealed carry permit percentages with 237 or 0.7 percent of residents out of 34,314. Art Smith at Buffalo Range Shooting Park of Ottawa said things may be turning around. “For the last couple of months, it’s been slower with fewer students in classes,” Smith said. “I just looked at the schedule for September, and the numbers are moving back up. I think summer was a fac-

tor with everyone so busy with vacations and such.” To obtain a concealed carry permit, an individual is required to attend 16 hours of concealed carry firearm training according to state law requirements. Members of the military and police personnel are allowed less time in the classroom due to prior firearm training. A concealed carry license is good for five years and may be renewed. An applicant does not need to provide fingerprints with

the application, but the Illinois State Police who review the applications can take up to an additional 30 days to process the application without fingerprints. A person also must have an FOID card. Illinois residents who cannot receive a concealed carry law include convicted felons, convicted domestic abusers and those who have been convicted of a misdemeanor involving use of violence or force and have had two or more violations related

to driving under the influence or those who have been in treatment for substance abuse within five years of filing for the concealed carry permit. The state of Illinois was the last state in the nation to pass the concealed carry legislation. Individual Illinois residents who are still interested in obtaining a concealed carry permit in Illinois can visit the Illinois State Police website page: https://ccl4illinois.com/ ccw/public/home.aspx.

Taking a ride on rides The high cost of carnival out of reach for some communities By Ken Schroeder

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When summer is here, it comes with county fairs and village celebrations. The smell of corn dogs, the joyful taste of lemon shake-ups and the laughter of children on carnival rides fill the air. At least, that used to be the case. More and more, villages and counties are bypassing hiring amusement companies in favor of inflatable attractions. There are several reasons, but it usually comes down to money. Bob Johnson is the chairman of the Outdoor Amusement Business Association, the business association which most carnival operators belong to. Johnson said although the carnival ride business is experiencing a comeback from the damage done by the Great Recession, there are still festivals which are eschewing the use of tilt-a-whirls and Ferris wheels for bouncy houses and slides. “It’s expensive to operate a carnival, and that makes it hard to compete price-wise,” Johnson said. “Because it’s mobile, the operating costs include diesel fuel, and with the ever-changing cost of fuel, the expenses from week to week are hard to predict.”

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Putnam County High School Interact Club hosts blood drive Putnam County High School student Megan Keegan of Hennepin waits for collection specialist Kerri Reeve of Moline to start her blood donation during the Red Cross blood drive hosted by the Putnam County High School Interact Club last week.

Fighting the good fight Benefit for Tina Myres is Sept. 6 By Ken Schroeder

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MARK — Tina Myres’ life turned upside down in April. The rural Hennepin woman went in for surgery to remove what was believed to be a benign tumor. Unfortunately, what the doctors found was actually Stage 4 sarcoma.

A benefit is being held for Myres and her family on Sept. 6 at the Clover Club at 105 E. Hennepin St. in Mark. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children, 3 to 12, which includes food, drinks and children’s games and activities. The open house starts at 1 p.m., and food will be served from 3 to 9 p.m. In addition to food, there will be raffles, a silent auction and entertainment from live bands and a

disc jockey. Stage 4 sarcoma is insidious. Soft tissue sarcoma is a disease in which cancer cells are found in soft tissue in the body including muscles, tendons, connective tissue, fat, blood vessels, nerves and joint tissue. According to the American Cancer Society, Stage 4 is the worst; the sarcoma has spread to other areas of the body. It is rarely curable. “It started as a benign tumor,” Myres said. “Somehow, it transformed. Unfortunately, when we

did the surgery on the leg, we were under the assumption it was still benign. The procedure that was done was probably the worst thing to do at the time.” The surgery resulted in the amputation of Myres’ right foot and much of her shin. Myres’ sarcoma has metastasized, primarily to her lungs where sarcoma is the most responsive to treatment, although still not a guarantee.

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Fresh from the market Klaudia Rees, owner of Cookie Jar Country Bakery in Putnam, arranges her variety of produce at Princeton’s Farmers’ Market on Aug. 26. The market is held on the corner of Elm Place and Main Street and is open from 3 to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. Whether it’s cucumbers, zucchini, squash, tomatoes or green beans you’re looking for—the market offers all sorts of locally-grown produce and baked goods from our local farmers.

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Energy. Andy Jackson, PCEMS director, is proud to recognize Marquis Energy and Mark Marquis, president, for the $50,000 donation that he and his company have made to PCEMS. “Their contribution this year along with an annual commitment for the future will go toward this goal,” Jackson said. Marquis said, “I have

realized the importance of PCEMS and what it provides in terms of emergency care for Putnam County.” He also said he has witnessed the professionalism of PCEMS and staff members on emergency calls. The LifePak-15 Cardiac Monitor is used on every ambulance call and is a tool in the management

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Myres is undergoing chemotherapy to treat the cancer in her lungs, but the first two combinations of drugs have been unsuccessful. She has numerous treatments and surgeries with more in her future. Myres is a registered nurse who works at both St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley and Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton. With her training, she knows exactly what’s happening to her, and she says that’s not easy. “When you read the report for the RN, and it says ‘undifferentiated hidrade,’ you know it’s not good,” Myres said. Myres is married to Will Myres with two children — Alex, 8, and Lisa, 6. Myres said the kids are still a little young to really understand. “All they know is now Mommy’s got a long leg and a short leg,” Myres said. The benefit is being organized by Myres’ co-workers

Carnivals From Page 1 A new carnival ride is between $200,000 and $300,000. That doesn’t include any maintenance, fuel costs or labor. By comparison, Johnson said inflatable attractions can be purchased at Walmart for less than one-hundredth the price. “Nearly anybody can run an inflatable business,”

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Tina Myres is fighting Stage 4 sarcoma, which was diagnosed in April. A benefit will be held Sept. 6 to help relieve the financial burden. Shown are Will (clockwise from top), Tina, Lisa and Alex Myres. at both hospitals, who have managed to gather a large array of items for the silent auction including autographed sports jerseys, vacation packages, fitness memberships and more.

Tickets and T-shirts are available at 815-883-1013. Direct donations can be made to “Tina Myres Benefit Fund” at Heartland Bank in Princeton.

Johnson said. “Many fairs just can’t justify the cost of a full carnival.” In addition, some festival organizers have had bad experiences with amusement companies. Johnson said several companies have cancelled an engagement at the last minute in order to take on a more profitable venue, leaving a celebration with no entertainment or not enough time to hire an alternative.

“Because of that, we do not endorse prepaying carnival operations,” Johnson said. “It’s just not good business, and money can take a long time to be refunded.” Johnson said a large percentage of carnivals are family-owned businesses. In many cases, it’s a livelihood that’s handed down through the years with some amusement companies in their fourth or fifth generation of ownership. Finding workers is one of

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IVCH honored with ISHS Centennial Award Illinois Valley Community Hospital was recognized by the Illinois State Historical Society as an official Illinois Centennial Hospital Aug. 16 at the 30th annual ISHS centennial awards luncheon on the Edwardsville campus of Lewis and Clark Community College. IVCH was one of 21 Illinois businesses honored with a centennial award in 2014 by the society. The awards program honors businesses that have been in continuous operation for 100 consecutive years. IVCH this year is observing the 100th anniversary of the opening of People’s Hospital, IVCH’s predecessor. “The Illinois Valley Community Hospital has saved countless lives and brought thousands of children into the world,” said William Furry, ISHS executive director. “Centennial Awards remind us that business and commerce are the lifeblood of every community, and that the pulse of any community gets

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fitting that we recognize their achievement.” Each of this year’s Centennial Award winners received a plaque inscribed with the signatures of Illinois governor Pat Quinn and ISHS president Russell Lewis, who provided over Saturday’s luncheon event.

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Red Cross to hold blood drive HENNEPIN — The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive in Hennepin from 2 to 5 p.m. Sept. 15 at Hennepin United Methodist Church, 419 E. Court St., Hennepin.

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be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

PERU – There were injuries to local residents in an accident on Aug. 21 on Route 251 bridge. The three-car accident happened when the first car, driven by Marjorie Rhodes, 65, of LaSalle who was driving north and struck the rear of a stopped sports utility vehicle driven by Sarah Preuser, 39, of Magnolia. The Preuser vehicle then struck a stopped pickup driven by Milton

Meeting minutes Illinois Valley Community College OGLESBY — The Illinois Valley Community College Board gave final approval to its fiscal 2015 budget following a public hearing on Aug. 14. The budget projects operating revenue of $21.5 million, down $187,404 from the previous year including a 1.2 percent drop in EAV. It will be balanced by not filling 11 full- and part-time positions and a nearly 12 percent decrease in utility expenses due to low rates, among other factors. The overall budget, which includes $2 million for ongoing construction, contains $36.1 million in revenues – a 13 percent decrease – and $38.5 million in expenditures – an 11 percent decrease. In other business, 52 of IVCC’s 82 faculty union Local 1810 members attended to demonstrate support for a new contract agreement prior to classes beginning Aug. 18. In a prepared statement, union President Mike Phillips said, “We are here because we are concerned

that we may begin the semester without an agreement on our contract. Our relationship with the administration and board has been and remains both positive and productive, and we are looking forward to returning to the classroom and our students on Monday. “It is our hope the board will grant its team the authority necessary to bring negotiations to a prompt and successful conclusion, perhaps as soon as tomorrow. My team and I will remain available during the closed session in the event you have any questions for us,” said Phillips. In other action, the board approved: • Insurance coverage renewals for property, liability, commercial auto, workers’ compensation and more for a total of $317,172. All lines will be rebid next year for coverage beginning Sept. 1, 2015. • Billboard advertising contracts for Fiscal 2015 with Key Outdoor of LaSalle for $29,250. • The hiring of Emily Lesman as a developmental mathematics instructor. Lesman earned her bach-

elor’s from Olivet Nazarene University and her master’s in adult education from the University of Phoenix. • Accepted the resignation of Amy Smith, institutional research director, effective Aug. 7. • Change of status from full-time to part-time for Chris Warren, adult education literacy specialist, due to a reduction in funding for Adult Education. • The $26,800 bid of Shearer Tree Service of Ottawa for removal of 45 dead ash trees across campus • The hiring of an additional security officer through G4S to staff the information desk at an hourly rate of $18.46 for 20 hours per week. There will now be a security officer at the desk from 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. In other business, the board learned: • Ian Reddy, collection development and access librarian, will resign effective Aug. 22 and financial aid administrative assistant Melissa McBride resigned effective July 31. Reddy will be replaced by Rebekah Dean. • Custodian Nick Lower resigned effective July 23

Aug. 13 — Martha DeForest to Martha DeForest as trustee, Parcel 1: lot 460, Lake Thunderbird Hills 2. Parcel 2: lot 456, Lake

Putnam County Sheriff’s report HENNEPIN – On Aug. 25, Patrick Quinn was arrested and charged by the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department with failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, improper lane usage, driving under the

influence and DUI, .08 or more, after Quinn’s vehicle struck a stop sign at Route 71 and Route 89. Quinn was released on a notice to appear and given a Putnam County Court date.

Meetings Sept. 8 Putnam County Board, 4 p.m., Putnam County Courthouse. Sept. 10 McNabb Village Board, 6:30 p.m., McNabb Library.

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and lead academic support technologist Angie Hartman resigned effective Aug. 7. • The Business Office has again earned the Government Finance Officers Association Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting for Fiscal 2013. • In his report, IVCC President Jerry Corcoran said bid documents for the ADA parking lot near the front of the Peter Miller Community Technology Center and resurfacing of Lot 1 are being finalized by engineers at Chamlin and Associates. • The Continuing Education Center recently completed another successful summer offering for children age 5 to 14, primarily in fine arts and STEMrelated courses. Overall, the CEC served 490 students including 85 in the Outdoor Ed’Venture Day Camp. “We believe our investment in these programs pay dividends as some of these students’ make IVCC their first choice for college,” said Corcoran.

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The Editorial Page

Sam R Fisher

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Facebook, not Factbook As a rule, the human race loves bad news. Yes, it’s really cute and lovely when a dog rescues a cat from drowning, but you will never see that lead the 5 p.m. news on CBS. Photos from the latest skirmish, details of the latest plane to crash or news of the latest corporate skulduggery are the news we really crave. So, when some people see something in social media that is possibly dangerous to others, they go nuts COMMENTARY and re-post it with “You have to see this! My word, this is so terrible!!!” Somewhere in the past, I mentioned you can not believe everything you read on the Internet. Why? Because anyone can make a website. There are no restrictions, no regulations and no litmus test for truth. I typed the following into my Google search engine: Does dihydrogen monoxide cause cancer? In seconds, I had more than 27,600 responses, most of which warning the substance has been linked to everyone who has ever died of cancer. It also was linked to everyone who has suffered from Alzheimer’s, epilepsy, mental disorders and HIV/AIDS. With all of that evidence, dihydrogen oxide must be the most dangerous substance in the world. It’s water, people. H2O. If the Internet is full of misinformation, you should realize Facebook is crammed to the gills with it. I have a friend on the social media dynamo who believes every one of the posts she gets and instantly re-posts them. You name it, and she bought into. “There’s wax on Ramen noodles that can cause cancer.” “The glue on manila envelopes contains roach eggs.” “Plastic water bottles break down and cause cancer.” Sorry, those are all fake. She’s the kind of person for whom the National Enquirer is the most trusted news source. So how can you tell when something is fake? It’s very easy. Does the story use last names? How about the actual city where it happens? Is a source identified? If the answer to all of those questions is “no,” then you’ve got a prank. If the article does name a source, put the name into a search engine and make sure it exists. That’s not always an indication that it’s real, but it’s a step. Dig a little. Check reputable sources like Newsweek, the Smithsonian or ABC News. Do NOT bother with Cracked or The Onion; those are both humor websites. Snopes is one of the best sites to check because they constantly research urban legends and Internet hoaxes. Most of all, think. If it sounds far-fetched, it’s probably false. If it claims someone is a radical extremist who is trying to bring about the fall of civilization, it’s probably false. If the website you use to confirm the story is one that would have a definite stake in the story being true, it’s fake. Now, if you’ll excuse me, there’s a Nigerian princess with $8 Billion U.S. dollars and some pills to improve my performance that wants to marry me but needs $3,000 in plane fare to get to Chicago before I can collect anything. Shaw Media Staff Writer Ken Schroeder can be reached at kschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com.

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Karissa Hopkins City: Granville. Where did you grow up: Granville. Family: Husband — Joel, daughter — Murphy. Pets: Dog - Pickles. Occupation: Licensed insurance producer for Gonet Insurance. What is the last song you listened to: “Beachin” by Jake Owen. What is the last book you read:

First Person “Orange is the New Black.” What is the last TV show you watched: “Nurse Jackie” and “The Little Couple.” If you were stranded on a desert island and could have just one meal for the rest of your life,what

would it be: My Mom’s cheesy potatoes and Grandma’s fried catfish. If you were stranded on a desert island and could only take one thing with you, what would it be: My family. What is your favorite local restaurant: All of them are great. What is your favorite thing about the city you live in: Small town faces and love of the community. If you could change one thing about your town, what would it be: I’d like to see more activities for younger children.

Walking the road not chosen Editor’s note: The following is an ongoing series on former BCR Staff Writer Barb Kromphardt’s ordeal with breast cancer. After failing a mammogram test earlier this spring, Kromphardt entered the world of breast cancer treatment. Following a surgical biopsy, she was diagnosed with DCIS, an early-stage cancer, in her right breast. She is sharing her story with the readers of the BCR. At first it sounded like the lumpectomy wasn’t going to be a big deal. The surgeon felt he had gotten the cancer cells out during the biopsy, so it was going to be a matter of going back in through the same incision and just taking a little more tissue out of the same area. But during my meeting with the surgeon, I found out there was going to be a major difference. For the biopsy, I had what it called conscious sedation. Yes, I was out of it, but not very deeply. I was breathing on my own and waking up was pretty simple. For the lumpectomy, the surgeon wanted me all the way out, courtesy of an anesthesiologist. I didn’t like the idea very much and asked why we couldn’t do the conscious sedation again. But he told me the area involved was going to be enough bigger that a local anesthetic wouldn’t do the trick. With the anesthesia, I needed an EEG to check out my heart. So there was another trip to the hospital to be hooked up to yet another machine. Fortunately I passed that test with no problems. And so another Friday rolled around again bringing with it another trip to the local hospital. My husband and I felt like old

Barb Kromphardt COMMENTARY pros by now. We knew where to park, which door to go in, and where the surgical waiting room was. Things moved a little more quickly. I didn’t need another mammogram because the surgeon was going back in to the same place he’d been just a few weeks earlier. There was one problem. When I was scheduled for the biopsy and again for the surgery, I was told not to eat after midnight, and no fluids for the four hours before surgery. The biopsy was scheduled for late morning, so I just didn’t eat or drink anything after I got up that morning. But the lumpectomy was scheduled for early afternoon, and not drinking anything that morning caused a problem. My veins, usually pretty cooperative whenever someone wants to stick a needle into one of them, had retreated deep into my body as a result of being a little dehydrated. The nurse tried one arm, then tried it again, and then got another nurse. Eventually she found a vein, but my nerves, already stretched tightly, were stretched out a little bit more. And then there was the issue of the underpants. Now I have been told – by seriously deluded individuals – that I have some control issues. (In fact, one of the nurses asked if I was an engineer because of those supposed tendencies!) I don’t agree, of

course, but they’re entitled to their opinions. But having a medical procedure or surgery is a total surrendering of control. You lose your clothes, your rights to move around and especially your privacy. So when I was told to remove everything before putting on my hospital gown, something snapped. “The last nurse let me keep my underpants,” I said defiantly. This nurse explained that with general anesthesia I was not supposed to keep them on in case of a problem. I suppose hearing that was a good thing because it certainly distracted me from the upcoming surgery. What in the world would underpants have to do with anesthesia? I must have looked at my wit’s end because she finally said it would be up to the surgical nurse if I could keep them. After a brief meeting with the anesthesiologist, it was back down the hall to the operating room. Although the routine was familiar, I was once again terrified I wouldn’t wake up after surgery. But once again I didn’t have a choice. Drawing my hospital gown more closely about my safely-covered bottom, I slid onto the operating table and extended my arms. “Please take good care of me,” were the last words I whispered to the anesthesiologist standing near my head. Barb Kromphardt, currently of Columbus, Ind., was a reporter for the Bureau County Republican and interim managing editor of the Tonica News and the Putnam County Record. She can be reached at bkromps@yahoo.com.

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Sports

Panther golfers finish second twice last week

Lady Panthers win twice

By Dixie Schroeder

dschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com

By D ixie S chroeder

dschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com

GALVA — The Putnam County Lady Panthers varsity volleyball squads hit the road this week for two contests. Putnam County 25-25, Galva 17-13 On Aug. 28, the Lady Panthers took on the Galva High School Lady Wildcats and completed a two for two week, defeating the squad in two straight games, 25-17 and 25-13. Leading the squad’s stats was Megan Rehn with 12 service points, nine assists, two digs and a kill and service ace. Leanne Smith had a strong service game with six service points, three kills and a dig. Paige Griffith was second in team assists with seven, also notching six kills, three service points, two digs and two blocks along with one service ace. Kayte Bernardoni had five service points, two kills and a dig. Lauren Colby had six kills along with two digs and a service point. Annie Miller placed three service points on offense as well as a dig and a kill. Tori Smoode, Taylor Kreiser and Shyann Kreoger all had a dig each in the contest. Putnam County 25, 25, Streator 14, 21 The Lady Panthers righted the ship in the second match of the season against Streator, winning again in two straight games, 25-14 and 25-21 on Aug. 26. Griffith had the hot game with eight assists, five digs, four service points, two kills and two blocks along with a service ace. Rehn led the team offensively with nine service points, six assists, three digs and a block. Colby made six kills to lead the squad along with three digs, two services points and one service ace. Miller had registered four digs along with three service points and three kills. Bernardoni had two digs and two blocks along with a service points and a kill. Smoode made four kills for PC while Kreiser made four service points. The Lady Panthers will next take on Fieldcrest in a home match on Sept. 4 starting at 6 p.m.

PCR photo/Dixie Schroeder

Rain cancels match Olivia Holmes, of the Putnam County Lady Panther varsity golf squad tees off against the Seneca Lady Irish in a meet last week. Rain started during the meet, so they were unable to complete it.

MCNABB — The Putnam County Panthers competed in two triangular meets this past week and finished second in each. On Aug. 29 at Snag Creek Golf Course in Washburn, the Panthers finished second with a 191 score to first place Peoria Christian at 171. Host LowPoint-Washburn finished third with a score of 229. Leading the Panther golfers on the par 36 course was Mitch Aimone and Caleb Dzierzynsi who each shot a 43. Rounding out the team scores was Joe Cyr with a 51, Jace Schorn at 54, Austin Pfibsen at 58 and Jarod Williams who shot a 59. Medalist for the contest was Peoria Christian’s Phil Fox who carded a 41. On Aug. 27, the Panthers hosted Marquette and Woodland in their first triangular meet of the week, finishing second at 208 while Woodland took first with a score of 188 and Marquette came in third at 218. Leading the Panthers was Aimone at 44 on the par 36 course. Dzierzynski shot a 50, Cyr a 55. Schorn and Pfibsen tied with a 59 and Williams clocked in at a 61. Medalist for the meet was Woodland’s Olivia Ruff at 42. The Panthers, now 4-3, will next take on the Roanoke Benson and LowpointWashburn in a home meet at Edgewood Golf Course at 4 p.m.

PCR photo/Ken Schroeder

Ice Bucket challenge The Putnam County baseball squad was given the ALS challenge by the Amboy High School baseball team. Amboy High School is where current Putnam County Head Baseball Coach Chris Newsome used to coach. They raised $230 for a donation to ALS. The Panthers challenged the PCHS volleyball teams, golf teams and cross country teams to the ALS challenge as well. The Panthers will play an away game at Parkland College on Sept. 6 at 11 a.m.

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Pumas go 2-1 on the week

Lady Pumas make short work of Lady Braves By Dixie Schroeder

dschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com

By D ixie S chroeder

TONICA — The Putnam County Junior High Lady Pumas played in an away game against the Tonica Lady Braves on Aug. 28. The squad busted the game wide open in the top of a 13 run first inning to win the contest 15-0. Winning pitcher was Madi Solomon, (3-0) who went two innings, giving up no hits or runs as well as throwing to strikeouts. Kenzie Edens pitched the final inning in relief, giving up one hit. Skylar Grenvengoed was the catcher. The Lady Pumas were also assisted by a shaky Tonica defense that gave up four errors. Offensively, Lindsey DiazDeLeon, and Grevengoed each hit two for three in the game, Izabelle Thompson went two for two and Rylee Liles went two for four at the plate. Thompson had three RBI while DiazDeLeon, Grevengoed and Liles had two RBI each. The Lady Pumas, now 9-2 on the season, will next face Oglesby Holy Family in a home contest starting at 4:15 p.m. Sept. 4.

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MCNABB — In a week where the Putnam County Junior High School baseball team started with two rainouts (versus Roanoke Benson and Indian Creek), the squad finished strong with three more games and a 2-1 record for the week. Putnam County 18, Streator 2 On Aug. 27, the Pumas’ offense went nuclear and gave them an 18-12 win over Streator. Starting pitcher Kaleb Wright went three and 2/3 innings for no decision in the slugfest. Caleb Tonozzi, (2-0) came in as relief on the mound and completed the two and a third innings for the win. Luke Carlson was one for three at the plate with a single and a walk in the contest. In an away game on Aug. 28 at Parkside, the Pumas won 11-7. Carlson again showed why he is one of the Puma anchor players by pitching five innings for the win to go 2-0 on the year. Brayden Holmes threw two innings in relief, allowing only one run to lock the game down. Offensively, Chance Mayers went three for three with a double. Wright was three for three with a triple. Ottawa Shepherd 7, Putnam County 1 The Puma machine slowed down a bit on Aug. 29 at Ottawa Shepherd where they took a 7-1 loss. Dan Sabotta, (2-1) took the loss from the mound, pitching five innings. Holmes threw two shutout innings in relief. Offensively Wright was one for two with a walk. Jakob Pyszka went one for one from the plate with a pinch hit single. The Pumas are now 7-1 on the year and 2-0 In Tri-County conference play. The team will play in an away game on Sept. 3 at Chillicothe at 4:15 p.m.

PC cross country runs By D ixie S chroeder

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CHILLICOTHE — The Putnam County Panthers participated in a triangular meet at Three Sisters Park on Aug. 27 with Illinois Valley Chillicothe Grey Ghosts and the Hall Red Devils. The Panthers came in third place with scores of the Grey Ghosts with 35, the Red Devils with 40 and the Panthers with 47. Individual times included Noe Flores at 19:14, Jon Sabotta at 19:37, Mario Flores at 20:08, Joe Berg at 21:47, Christian Harris at 22:15, Jimmy Hewitt with a time of 23:16, Owen Mallery at 24:24, Cameron Colby at 23:10, Daniel Jefferies at 22:29 and running in the girl’s race as an individual, Ashlyn Haage with a time of 25:38. PCR photo/Dixie Schroeder The Panthers and Lady Panthers will next compete Skylar Grevengoed hustles out a bunt in the top of the first inning in Seneca in the Twilight in the Woods race on Sept. versus Tonica on Aug. 28. 5, starting at 4:30 p.m.

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Community Quilter’s Guild schedules meeting HENRY — The MarshallPutnam Quilter’s Guild will have its first meeting of the year at 1 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Henry United Presbyterian Church, 511 Wirt St., Henry. The business meeting will introduce all the planned programs for the year and will be followed

by a program titled “Five Quick Gifts.” Members of the board will demonstrate gifts which can be made quickly for a hostess gift or Christmas. Guests are welcome for a $3 fee and new members are always welcome. Dues are $15 for September through May.

Quilters Guild offers machine cleaning PRINCETON — The Covered Bridge Quilters Guild will sponsor its annual sewing machine cleaning clinic from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Princeton Public Library. Technicians from the Galesburg Sewing Center will clean, oil and adjust the machines.

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Festival of Praise planned HENRY — The Henry United Methodist Church will present the Festival of Praise at 4 p.m. Sept. 28 at 225 Lincoln St., Henry. The concert is free to the public. Vocalists and instrumentalists will join their talents to

produce a concert of praise. Musicians hail from Henry, Lacon, Washburn, Wyoming, Putnam and Fishers, Ind. Because of their participation, a donation will be given to a mission or charity of their choice.

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SPRINGFIELD — Each year the Superior Young Producer Scholarship Program is offered by the Illinois State Fair to 4-H and FFA members who are exhibiting in beef, sheep, swine, dairy and horses at the State Fair. This contest-driven scholarship

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Tribute to the Stars UTICA — Starved Rock Lodge will continue its Tribute to the Stars series welcoming a Tom Jones tribute artist. Tribute to Tom Jones will be staged as matinee performances on Sept. 16 and 17. Mati-

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Birth Announced Rucker Douglas and Nicole (Ahlstrom) Rucker of Ankeny, Iowa, are the parents of a son, Henry Edward, born Aug. 6 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. He weighed 5 pounds, 12 ounces and measured 18 1/4 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Nancy Alhstrom, formerly of Putnam County, and Robert E. (Marsha) Ahlstrom of Henry. Paternal grandparents are Nancy Rucker of Decatur and the late John Rucker.

EAST PEORIA — Illinois Central College presented diplomas and/or certificates to nearly 1,000 students who completed their program of study during the spring 2014 semester. Graduates were formally recognized during ceremonies May 17 at the ICC CougarPlex. Area students recognized include Katilyn O’Keefe of Granville, Associate in Applied Science; Blake Taylor, Associate in Applied Science; Derek Weide of Magnolia, Associate in Applied Science; and Jessica Maupin of Putnam, Associate in Science.

Hopkins alumni to meet GRANVILLE — The Hopkins Alumni Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Sept. 8 at the home of Peg Gonet in Granville. The meeting will be conducted by President Bob Peterson. Business will include the election of officers for the year beginning in October 2014 to October 2015. All members and friends of the alumni are encouraged to attend.

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Working Farm Show set for Sept. 12-14 GENESEO — With technology propelling all aspects of our lives at breakneck speeds, do you ever long for things to slow down a bit? Well, the Antique Engine and Tractor Association (AETA) has the perfect app for you. Each year, the association and its members haul out hundreds of old-time engines and harvesting equipment for its annual three-day Working Farm Show near Geneseo, in Henry County. The 53rd annual show will be Sept. 12-14 and features lesser-known tractors and implements. The show is growing, and this year will include more than 400 tractors, hundreds of gas engines, several garden tractors and other agricultural memorabilia. The Working Farm Show is different from most other farm shows. Much of the machinery on display is actually put to use plowing fields and harvesting corn and soybeans with mid-19th Century equipment. Members thresh wheat and oats, run a sawmill, and demonstrate gas engines from the early to mid-1900s. “We want people to imagine they’ve actually stepped back in time,” says AETA member Skip Farnham. “The equipment will share the

spotlight with horses, and possibly a mule or two, plowing the fields. “Old-timers will recall their fathers and grandfathers using these machines,” Farnham added. “We want to educate the younger generations, too. Youngsters will have plenty of opportunities to ask questions and can even take turns learning to drive a tractor.” Kids can play in the giant corn pile, and all ages are invited to the one-and-a-half acre plot to handpick Indian corn, popcorn or to dig a potato or two south of the timber frame barn. The centerpiece of the association’s show grounds is a massive timber frame barn, the product of a 10-day barn-raising effort in 2009. It’s a classic 19th Century Midwestern barn using post and beam construction techniques developed in Europe thousands of years ago and used in this country through the 1920s. Built with 19,500 board feet of Illinois-harvested white oak, it measures 48-feet wide by 70-feet long with 16-foot sidewalls. Visit the blacksmith shop and watch iron work being crafted. Stop at the newly-restored mercantile to view the group’s historical artifacts.

Venture over to the newly-renovated craft barn which showcases and demonstrates the art of weaving, quilting and wood turning. A variety of crafts and home-baked goods will be available for purchase. Questions are encouraged by all demonstrators who will gladly share their knowledge with you. On Sept. 12, Max Armstrong, The Voice of American Agriculture, one of the most widely-recognized and highly-regarded agricultural journalists in America, will tape his weekly show from the AETA show grounds. AETA promotes the collection, restoration, preservation and exhibition of gasoline and oil engines, plus gasoline and steam tractors, powerdriven farm machinery, and other equipment of historical value. The Working Farm Show is located eight miles north of Geneseo on Route 92, just east of the Rock River. Single day admission is $5 or a three-day pass is $10. Kids 12 and under are free. New this year will be a free shuttle service every 40 minutes from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. located at 465 Route 6, Geneseo, to the AETA show grounds. For more information on AETA’s Working Farm Show, visit www.ae-ta.com.

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OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College’s Continuing Education Center will host a Forklift Train-the-Trainer class from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15. Participants will review the Powered Industrial Truck Training Standard and the requirements

for an in-house training program. Manual operated pallet movers, earth moving and agricultural equipment are not covered by this regulation. Cost is $129. For information, call the Continuing Education Center at (815) 224-0427. To register, call 815-224-0447.

Grain handling class set OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College’s Continuing Education Center will host a 10-hour general industry class specific to grain handling from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11 and 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12. Participants will learn the major provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and new and updat-

ed regulations. Topics include requirements for the control of grain dust fires, explosions and other safety hazards related to grain handling facilities. OSHA’s 10-hour general industry card will be earned upon completion. Cost is $269. For information, call the Continuing Education Center at 815224-0427. To register, call 815- 224-0447.

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ILLINI STATE BANK CELEBRATES 100 YEARS SERVING TONICA The Illini State Bank is proud to announce that its Tonica facility is celebrating its 100th year Anniversary of providing services to the local communities. The Tonica Bank opened its doors on Feb. 2, 1914, with $25,000 in original stock. Founded by local businessmen, the institution has remained locally owned and operated since its inception. The bank was purchased in 2012 by local resident Don Fike and still remains privately held. Illini State Bank today has three locations in Tonica, Lostant and Oglesby and assets have grown to over $100 million. The Board of Directors, the Offi cers, and the Personnel of the Bank continue to keep pace with the progress of the area by providing modern banking services and offering products for lines of consumer and business needs. Al Stremlau, CEO of Illini State Bank, stated, “I am proud that Mr. Don Fike was able to keep the Bank locally owned and operated. I would like to thank our loyal customers for allowing us to meet their needs and our past and present employees for their many years of dedicated service. Our key to stability is that so many of our staff has worked the better part of their entire careers with us and we greatly appreciate that.”

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PCCC September 2014 CALENDAR 1 PCCC Closed – Labor Day 2nd—Pictionary (school days) – 12:30 3rd Site Council Meeting 9:30 4th Music Therapy with Michele 12:30 5th CUBS TRIP – BUS LEAVES AT 8:00! 9th Free blood pressure and blood sugar checks 10:00 11:00 1st Card Party – 12:30 11th Bunco – 12:30 12th— Rav Making – 8:30? PCCC Board Meeting 12:00 th 15 MSP, Med D & LIS enrollment (Call for an appointment) – 9:0010:00 th nd 16 2 Card Party 18th Fun with Luann – 12:30 19th Rav Making – 8:30? 23rd—Birthday/Anniversary Party 11:30 Bingo – 12:30 th 24 PCCC Annual Dinner – 11:30 Hennepin Cards – 1:00 th 25 —Entertainment by Phil Kaufman – 12:30 26th Rav Making – 8:30? 30th Fall Crafts – 12:30 st

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PUTNAM COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLICATION PERSONS SELECTED BY THE COUNTY BOARD AS JUDGES OF ELECTION Notice is hereby given that the County Board of said County has duly selected, as provided by law, the following-named persons as Judges of Election for the precincts as specified; Application for confirmation and approval has been made to the Circuit Court of the Judicial Circuit of said County. Judge Thomas A. Keith has set the date for hearing on objections to the confirmation and approval of those prospective judges on August 21, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in Circuit Court of Putnam County, County Courthouse, Hennepin, IL. Anyone having knowledge of any reason why these individuals should not be confirmed and approved by this court must file his objection in writing on or before the opening of court on said day. Notice is further given, that if no cause to the contrary be shown as specified, such appointments shall be confirmed by order of court, as provided by law. Date: August 11, 2014. /s/Daniel Kuhn, Clerk GRANVILLE #1 D CERTIFIED DIANE M. ANDERSEN 206 S. EIGHTH STREET, STANDARD, IL 61363 D CERTIFIED DARCIA FERRARI 13161 E 1545TH ST, GRANVILLE, IL 61326 R CERTIFIED ROSA E. NAUMAN 9435 E 1600TH ST, PERU, IL 61354 R CERTIFIED PAULINE L. BARNARD 11551 E 1500TH ST, GRANVILLE, IL 61326 R CERTIFIED DEBRA J. NAUMANN 204 SIXTH STREET, STANDARD, IL 61363 D ALTERNATE CAROL J. BURKE 115 S. SEVENTH STREET, STANDARD, IL 61363 D ALTERNATE KATHLEEN A. RENO 113 EIGHTH STREET, STANDARD, IL 61363 GRANVILLE #2 D CERTIFIED CHRISTINE M. POWERS 11 FILMORE CIRCLE, GRANVILLE, IL 61326 D CERTIFIED BESS R. MOORE 201 E. MAIN STREET, GRANVILLE, IL 61326 D CERTIFIED LINDA J. KARDAS 1124 E. MAIN STREET, GRANVILLE, IL 61326 R CERTIFIED DARLENE A. COFOID 313 E. MAIN STREET, GRANVILLE, IL 61326 R CERTIFIED KAREN A. OSSOLA 204 S. COLBY STREET, GRANVILLE, IL 61326 D ALTERNATE BARBARA M. CHARBONNEAU 131 CLEVELAND CIRCLE, GRANVILLE, IL 61326 D ALTERNATE KAREN D. RICHARDSON 411 E. HARRISON CT., GRANVILLE, IL 61326 R ALTERNATE RENE’ C. TWARDOWSKI 302 E. HARRISON CT.,GRANVILLE, IL 61326 GRANVILLE #3 D CERTIFIED JUDITH M. MORIARTY 152 VIA SAVOY, MARK, IL 61340 D CERTIFIED STACY M. VERONDA 110 N. ST. PAUL STREET, MARK, IL 61340 D CERTIFIED CATHY M. TORCHIA 507 N. ST. PAUL STREET, MARK, IL 61340 R CERTIFIED LORETTA J. SCHROWANG 11287N 850TH AVE, GRANVILLE, IL 61326 D ALTERNATE CHAUNTELLE BIAGI -BRUER 116 E. HENNEPIN STREET, MARK, IL 61340 D ALTERNATE DOROTHY C. CHRISTIANSEN 101 W. HENNEPIN STREET, MARK, IL 61340 GRANVILLE #4 D CERTIFIED CAROL R. SERRINE 301 OPPER STREET, GRANVILLE, IL 61326 D CERTIFIED MARLENE S. CIONI 206 S. SCHAFER STREET, GRANVILLE, IL 61326

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CERTIFIED TINA S. BERGEN 520 E. TOMLINSON STREET, GRANVILLE, IL 61326 CERTIFIED JUDITH A. EULER 509 W. WESTCOTT STREET, GRANVILLE, IL 61326 CERTIFIED CHERYL L. GROSENBACH 416 E. TOMLINSON STREET, GRANVILLE, IL ALTERNATE KARI J. MOORE 601 W. HOPKINS AVENUE, GRANVILLE, IL 61326 MAGNOLIA #1 D CERTIFIED KATHRYN A. HAFLEY 201 E. MONROE STREET, MAGNOLIA, IL 61336 D CERTIFIED SALLY S. REASKA 210 E. WASHINGTON ST., MAGNOLIA, IL 61336 R CERTIFIED CAROL J. KOVAL 404 W. LAFAYETTE STREET, MAGNOLIA, IL 61336 R CERTIFIED CONNIE M. CIMEI 104 N. WEST STREET, MAGNOLIA, IL 61336 R CERTIFIED DARLENE L. SIEGMAN 108 W. LAFAYETTE STREET, MAGNOLIA, IL 61336 D ALTERNATE TONI S. REASKA 210 E. WASHINGTON ST, MAGNOLIA, IL 61336 D ALTERNATE KRISTINA K. POPURELLA 2397 E 1150TH ST, McNABB, IL 61335 D ALTERNATE YVONE A. MERCER 14064 IL HIGHWAY 18, MAGNOLIA, IL 61336 MAGNOLIA #2 D CERTIFIED KATHY J. ZUR INSKI 118 W. FOURTH STREET, McNABB, IL 61335 D CERTIFIED CATHERINE E. HANSEN 12687 N 350TH AVE, McNABB, IL 61335 R CERTIFIED JOHN E. SANDBERG 4032 IL HIGHWAY 89, McNABB, IL 61335 R CERTIFIED GENE A. MEKLEY 311 W. SEVENTH STREET, McNABB, IL 61335 R CERTIFIED VICKI A. EHRHARDT 701 W. MAIN STREET, McNABB, IL 61335 D ALTERNATE TAMARA S. SCHROWANG 4026 SWANEY RD, McNABB, IL 61335 R ALTERNATE JOY C. FAY 132 N. WALTER AVENUE, McNABB, IL 61335 HENNEPIN #1 D CERTIFIED LEE ANN M. WEDDELL 228 E. SYCAMORE STREET, HENNEPIN, IL 61327 D CERTIFIED SALLY D. YOUNG 820 E. MULBERRY STREET, HENNEPIN, IL 61327 D CERTIFIED MELISSA J. MENNIE 9934 N 850TH AVE, HENNEPIN, IL 61327 R CERTIFIED PAMELA BOUXSEIN 127 S. NINTH STREET, HENNEPIN, IL 61327 R CERTIFIED DIANE J. KUHNE 6096 IL HIGHWAY 26, HENNEPIN, IL 61327 D ALTERNATE DEBORA A. URNIKIS 621 E. SYCAMORE STREET, HENNEPIN, IL 61327 D ALTERNATE NANCY A. O’CONNOR 710 E. HIGH STREET, HENNEPIN, IL 61327 R ALTERNATE DIANA GIBSON 9933 IL HIGHWAY 26, HENNEPIN, IL 61327 SENACHWINE #1 D CERTIFIED MARY J. DAPPEN 23 FOOTHILL DRIVE, PUTNAM, IL 61560 D CERTIFIED DOROTHY R. CONLON 4 SHERIDAN DRIVE, PUTNAM, IL 61560 R CERTIFIED CAROL R. DUKE 3458 BRADFORD BLACKTOP RD, PUTNAM, IL 61560 R CERTIFIED RHONDA S. DOWNEY 1881 BRADFORD BLACKTOP RD, PUTNAM, IL 61560 R CERTIFIED TIMOTHY D. SNOWDEN 415 HIGH STREET, PUTNAM, IL 61560 R CERTIFIED DENNIS E. DYLO 34 TIMBERLANE DRIVE, PUTNAM, IL 61560 R CERTIFIED JANET A. GOODE 39 TIMBERLANE DRIVE, PUTNAM, IL 61560 R ALTERNATE TERRENCE L. BROADY 209 CENTER STREET, PUTNAM, IL 61560 Published in the Putnam County Record Sept. 3, 2014.

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- 200 Employment 228 • Help Wanted Now Hiring OFFICE PERSONNEL Send Resume to: PO Box 380 Hennepin, IL 61327 BARTENDER needed @ Pagan O'Learys in Granville. Stop in to apply. No phone calls EXPERIENCED COOK Needed. Apply @ Morenos On Main 412 West Main, McNabb Or call 815-866-4500 / 815-882-2130 Magnolia Methodist Church is looking to hire a PIANIST/ORGANIST to play every other Sunday from 10am till 11am during service. Please call 815-869-3095 OLTMAN & SONS, INC. We are accepting applications for a redi-mix concrete Truck Driver. CDL & pre drug & alcohol testing required. Will train. Send applications to: Oltman & Sons, Inc., PO Box 212, Henry, IL 61537 WANTED: COOK Varies hours. Must be flexible. Apply within @ PC Foods, 618 East Grant Street, Granville, IL 61326

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PUBLICATION NOTICE Granville Township and Road District: A Public Hearing on said 2014 – 2015 levy will be held on September 23rd, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. and a vote on the adoption of the levy will be held at that time. The Levy is available at the Granville Township office at 212 South McCoy Street, Granville, IL during regular office hours; Tuesday, 1pm – 4pm, Wednesday, 3pm – 5pm, Thursday, 1pm – 3pm, and Friday, 1pm – 4pm. Donald Troglio Granville Township Clerk Published in the Putnam

County Record Sept. 3, 2014.

ect at the close of the public comment period. For water projects similar to this one, i.e. the WWTP Improvements, IEPA loan and grant project L175184, an Intent to Issue a Categorical Exclusion has been prepared. A copy of the Facilities Planning Report and the IEPA Preliminary Environmental Impacts Determination with Project Summary and Environmental Assessment are available at the Water Plant and the office of McClure Engineering Associates, Inc., 1138 Columbus Street, Ottawa, IL 61350. All interested parties are invited to review the documents. Comments may be submitted to the attention of the District Clerk, PO Box 317, Hennepin, Illinois 61327, and Gary Bingenheimer of IEPA, 1021 North Grand Avenue East, P.O. Box 19276, Springfield, Illinois 62794-9276 within 10 days of this notice. Kevin Coleman, District President Hennepin Public Water District Published in the Putnam County Record Sept. 3, 2014.

envelope bearing the name and address of the proposer and clearly marked as follows: Attn: County Engineer RFQ: Hennepin Township Salt Storage Building Foundation Proposals may be hand delivered, mailed or shipped. The Township and County will not be responsible for late or undelivered proposals. The County and Township reserve the right to waive any technicalities and reject any or all proposals that do not meet these requirements. Quotation Opening Date: 9:00 a.m. September 12, 2014. Plans and specifications are available upon request at no charge to perspective CONTRACTORS. The Highway Department reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals. Contact Information: Patrick Sloan, Putnam County Engineer Phone: (309) 246-6401 Email: psloan@marshallcountyillinois.com Published in the Putnam County Record Sept. 3, 2014.

NOTICE FOR BID Putnam County Conservation District has up for sale a used 2007 JOHN DEERE 757 25 horsepower lawn tractor with 1,119.9 hours. Minimum Bid is $2750.00 dollars. All bids need to be in writing and mailed to the Conservation district by Sept. 19th, 2014. Inspection of mower can be done by appt only. The District reserves the right to refuse any and all bids. Published in the Putnam County Record Sept. 3, 10 and 17, 2014.

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Categorical Exclusion The Hennepin Public Water District (HPWD) intends to apply for and obtain funding to finance various improvements at their existing wastewater plant (WWTP) utilizing a low interest loan from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) Water Pollution Control Loan Program (WPCLP). To comply with Section 365.530 of the Illinois Procedures for Issuing Loans from the WPCLP, a copy of the Project Summary and Notice of Categorical Exclusion from Environmental Review shall be posted for 10 days on the Bulletin Board at the Water Treatment Plant. The following is a brief description of the project: New headworks, including a bar screen, replacement of several pumps throughout the facility, replacement of the aeration diffusers, replacement of the scum management equipment, building updates, new flow meters, and new electrical gear. In accordance with Section 365.530 of the Illinois Procedures for Issuing Loans from the WPCLP, the IEPA has determined that the project is technically sound and cost-effective. Unless new information gained from the public causes reconsideration, the Agency will approve the projPROMOTE YOUR RENTAL Call 815-875-4461

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REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS Hennepin Township will receive sealed proposals for the following: Hennepin Township Salt Storage Building Foundation Proposals will be received at the office of the Marshall County Highway Department, 552 State Route 26, Lacon, IL 61540 until 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 12, 2014 Scope of Work: Site Preparation Excavation and Backfill Reinforced 1’ Thick Concrete Footing and Wall for 40’ x 42’ Building – Open on One Side 70’ x 38.5’x 8” Thick Concrete Building and Mixing Slab Quotation Form: Lump Sum Price for Foundation, Complete Identify any Exceptions or Alternates All proposals must be enclosed in a sealed F13110465 HSFL IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY- HENNEPIN, ILLINOIS Household Finance Corporation III ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) Sandra M. Sommerfeldt; Unknown ) Owners and Non-Record Claimants ) Defendants. ) 14 CH 1 Property Address: 30 Wood Drive, Putnam, Illinois 61560 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on July 17, 2014, I, Sheriff, Kevin Doyle of Putnam County, Illinois, will hold a sale on September 18, 2014, commencing at 10 a.m., at the Putnam County Courthouse, 120 N. Fourth St., Hennepin, IL 61327, Room Lobby, to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: P.I.N.: 03-00-046-291 First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $171036.11 The property will not be open for inspection IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/151507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g) (1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Putnam County. The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Steven J. Lindberg at FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)4028661. For bidding instructions, visit www.falillinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 150 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 26122, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 R410 I622462 Published in the Putnam County Record Aug. 20, 27 and Sept. 3, 2014.

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The following will be sold at the ON SITE LOCATION of 4111 Bluff Road in Putnam, IL (Turn West on Bradford Blacktop, go 1/8 Mile and Turn Left on Bluff Road then Go 1 1/2 Miles to Auction) on:

SUNDAY, SEPT. 14, 2014 TIME: 10:00A.M.

View Listing & Photos on website: www.tumblesonauction.com JOHN DEERE GATOR & LAWNMOWER, GENERATOR & TOOL RELATED: 2005 4 X 2 John Deere Gator w Electric Hoist on Bed; John Deere 425 Hydrostat Rider Mower w/54” Deck w/Bagger; Onan Homesite Power 6500 Portable Generator; Husqvarna Chain Saw; Garden Tools; Redmax Long Disc Type Weed Eater FURNITURE: Oak to Include: Straight Front 2 Glass Door China Cabinet, Lamp Table w/ Beaded Trim, Sm. Lamp table, Commode w/ Towel Bar, Round Pedestal Table, One Door Wardrobe Cabinet w/ Shelves, Entertainment Center, Sm. Hanging Mirror, Table & Modern Curved Glass China Cabinet; Man of the North Pressed Back Chair; Victorian Upholstered Chair & Footstool; Wicker to Include: Outdoor Loveseat & 2 Chairs, Sm. Table, 2 Chairs, Console Table & 4 Wicker/Rattan Chairs; 1940’s Lamp Table; Sm. Drop Leaf Gateleg Tables; Carved Upholstered Wood Chair; Wood Lamp Table; Glass Door Curio Cabinet; 4 Pressed Back Wood Chairs; Wood 3 Drawer Chest; Wood Bed; Various Sm. Tables; Child’s Bentwood Chair; Drexel 3 Piece Knotty Pine Queen Bedroom Set; 2 Drawer Provincial Night Stand; White & Red Paint Benches; 4 Wood Kitchen Chairs; Roll Top Desk; Floral Area Rug; Plaid Sofa; 2 Ivory Leather Rocker/ Recliners; Panasonic Flat Screen TV; Modern Chiming Wall Clock; Sm. Table Lamps; Floral Arrangements; TV Trays; 2-Blue Recliners; Modern 2 Door Wardrobe; 2 Drawer Wood File Cabinet; 3 Oreck Sweepers; Console Sewing Machine; Sofa; 5 Vintage Exercise Tables/ Bicycles; Wheelchair; Lg. Industrial Fan on Wheels; Patio Furniture; Picnic Table; Tall Patio heater; Round Cement Table w/3 Benches; Sunbeam Grill; Animal Yard Ornaments ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES: Sm. Display Cabinet Only for Buck Knives; Antique Shaving Mirror w/Comb Box & Towel Bar; Brides Basket w/Holder; Costume Jewelry (Some Sterling); Mary Gregory Painted Vinegar Cruet/ Basket; Crystal Biscuit Jar; Sm. Stained Glass Window Piece; Cracker & Potato Chip Tins; Galvanized Rinse Tub; Wood Adv. Boxes; Old Royal Typewriter; Wash Board; Rope Winder; Old Wood Bucket; 4 Rug Beaters; Kerosene Lamp Bracket w/Reflector; Electrified Glass Kerosene Lamp w/Cranberry Shade; Aladdin Kerosene Lamp & Others; Modern Dbl Globe Lamp; Lamp w/Floral Shade; Cast Iron Pot; Haviland Bavaria China; B&G, Hummel & Collector Plates; Figurines; Ice Cream Sundae Dishes; Figurines; Pedestal Cake Plate w/ Glass Dome; Silver Plate Coffee Set; Milk Glass Pieces; Cobalt Blue Glass; Sm. Wall Mirrors; Various Framed Prints; Modern Porcelain Doll; Stoneware to Include: Blue Banded Churn w/ Lid & Dasher, 2 B&W Sleepy Eye Steins, 3 Gal. Redwing Crock, Salt Glaze Crocks Including 2 Gal w/ Bee sting Design, 5 Gal. Lowell Jug, 2 Gal. Adv. Crock Jug Maine & Crock Fruit Jar w/Weir Lid; Roseville, Hull & McCoy Vases; McCoy Indian Cookie Jar, USA Pottery Smiley Pig Pitcher & Cookie Jar; Elephant & Pig Pitchers; Apple Cookie Jar; White Ironstone Pieces; Dazey Glass Butter Churn; Cheese Box; Glass Candle Holders; Paper Shredders

NORBERT LOUIS & MARGE KOCHER

SELLERS:

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14 • The Putnam County Record • Wednesday, September 3, 2014 999 • Legal Notices

999 • Legal Notices

F13110465 HSFL IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY- HENNEPIN, ILLINOIS Household Finance Corporation III ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) Sandra M. Sommerfeldt; Unknown ) Owners and Non-Record Claimants ) Defendants. ) 14 CH 1 Property Address: 30 Wood Drive, Putnam, Illinois 61560 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the aboveentitled cause on July 17, 2014, I, Sheriff, Kevin Doyle of Putnam County, Illinois, will hold a sale on September 18, 2014 , commencing at 10 a.m.,

at the Putnam County Courthouse, 120 N. Fourth St., Hennepin, IL 61327, Room Lobby. to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: LOTS 527 AND 528 IN PLAT NO. 3 OF LAKE THUNDERBIRD HILLS, ACCORDING TO PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 162, ON JANUARY 5, 1970, SITUATED IN PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 30 Wood Drive, Putnam, Illinois 61560 P.I.N.: 03-00-046-291 First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $171036.11 The property will not be open for inspection

IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c) (1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Putnam County. The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Steven J. Lindberg at FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120,

Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 150 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 26122, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 R410 I622462 Published in the Putnam County Record Aug. 20, 27 and Sept. 3, 2014.

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LASALLE — Summer means motorcycles on Illinois roads and an increased awareness of bikes and cars sharing the roadway. For many people, seeing a motorcycle rumbling along the highway is an enticing vision, spurring thoughts of purchasing their own motorcycle. The problem for many is learning to ride them. That’s where Tracy Daugherty of Lostant comes in. Daugherty spends a few weekends each year helping new riders learn how to drive a motorcycle and refreshing them on the rules of the road where motorcycles are concerned. The Motorcycle Rider Program is sponsored by the Illinois Department of Transportation and offered locally through the University of Illinois. Daugherty is just one of several instructors for the local program. “I started riding around high school, so it’s been 17 or 18 years,” Daugherty said. “I took the training course to teach about 11 years ago.” Small engine motorcycles — usually 250 cc — and helmets are provided by the University of Illinois. A typical class locally is 12 riders, and the learning track is behind JC Whitney’s east of LaSalle. Two classes are run at a time, with one class starting the rules of the road instruction in a trailer on the lot while the other class learns how to drive a motorcycle before the classes switch places. The

PCR photo/Ken Schroeder

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Property taxes are due Sept. 9 PCR photo/Ken Schroeder

Jodi Wilson rides the course during the class. Motorcycles and helmets are furnished for students for the course.

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