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Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Police: Missing Ladd woman was killed, then buried Charges elevated for Standard man

Homicide investigation continues after body found in Standard

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HENNEPIN — The man charged in the death of a Ladd woman – her brotherin-law – found her dead in a vacant house in Standard, wrapped her body in a blanket and tied it up with rope Clifford and duct tape Andersen before burying it in a shallow grave – all the time knowing she had been murdered. That’s according to information revealed Thursday in his initial appearance in Putnam County Court. Clifford Andersen, 66, of Standard is charged with concealment of a homicidal death, which carries 2 to 5 years in prison. Evidence was found in his home, investigators said, and he was arrested Sept. 13. What connection Andersen may have PCR photo/Goldie Rapp to 104 Fifth St., where the State and local officials were on the scene of a Standard property, located at 104 Fifth St. from Monday, body was buried, was not Sept. 12, continuing late into Tuesday, Sept. 13. The perimeter of the property was taped off by crime scene divulged. tape, and officials could be seen digging on the property and taking out buckets and brown paper bags from

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“It’s different. I know all the family. Something not expected. I never thought this would come up here,” said Scott Mennie of Hennepin, who owns two homes in Standard and who was mowing one of the eight yards he does in town.

STANDARD — The Illinois State Police (ISP) confirmed Sept. 14 the body of Deborah K. Dewey, 62, of Ladd was found in a shallow grave at 104 Fifth St. in Standard. On Monday, Sept. 12, the Illinois State Police Zone 3 Investigations and Putnam County Sheriff’s Department Deborah K. began searching the Dewey Standard residence and surrounding property, which is located alongside Route 71 in Standard. According to a press release from the ISP, “investigators exhumed a body from a shallow grave located in the yard of the residence.” The body was transported by the Putnam County death investigator to Bloomington, where an autopsy was performed. Using dental records, the preliminary results of the autopsy determined the body was Dewey. The missing person search for Dewey has ended, and the situation is now considered a homicide investigation. The ISP said this remains an open and ongoing investigation, however, they will not release any further information at this time, though they will provide updates as information becomes available. Dewey of Ladd was last seen on Aug. 22 in Spring Valley. Her 2007 Buick LaCrosse was discovered in Morris on Aug. 29 at the TA Truck Stop/R Place restaurant just north of Interstate 80. The vehicle was unlocked and undamaged; her purse was still in the vehicle. Dewey’s family had been actively helping in the search, passing out thousands of flyers and gaining the attention of the national media.

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the home and an old, dilapidated garage located to the east of the home.

‘We all feel terrible. The whole town is upset’ By Lyle Ganther

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STANDARD — A slight wind blew the yellow police tape that cordoned off a home Thursday, Sept. 15, in Standard where the body of Deborah Dewey, 62, of Ladd was found buried in a shallow grave earlier in the week.

Birds were singing; the sun was shining; and residents were walking their dogs or mowing their yards in this small town of 220 people in Putnam County, the smallest county in size and population in Illinois. Vehicles and many semi trucks drove through town on Route 71 as they do every day.

Some residents were willing to talk about their feelings, while others didn’t want to say anything about the discovery of Dewey’s body discovered on the evening of Monday, Sept. 12, in a shallow grave at an abandoned home on Route 71. Dewey had been reported missing Aug. 22.

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Putnam County Courthouse gets a clean bill of health By Dave Cook

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HENNEPIN — “It’s the 1839 air we’ve got in here,” joked Putnam County Vol. 149 No. 4 Two Sections - 24 Pages

Board Chairman Duane Calbow in response to the negative results of a mold test conducted within the state’s oldest active courthouse.

During Putnam County Sheriff Kevin Doyle’s maintenance report to the board on Sept. 12, he said a complaint had been filed about the air quality in an office. He explained the need to quickly address the situation and had not only the office in question

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IVCC will host second annual Connie Dzierzynski Skerston Scholarship 5K By Dave Cook

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OGLESBY — Sometimes it’s the simple things we do that we’re remembered for, and those things can also be used to inspire and help others. Such is the case with Connie Dzierzynski Skerston. Skerston spent 16 years working with the IVCC Student Services office before her untimely death from a brain aneurysm in 2015 at the age 45. “Connie was a beloved colleague and a dynamic force within the admissions office. She was a powerful advocate for student success, and I believe her spirit lives on

here,” Fran Brolley, IVCC’s director of community relations and development, said. It was how she often spent her lunch hour that’s now being successfully used to continue to help and inspire students. Brolley said, “Connie was a devoted walker who often spent her lunch hour vigorously covering a course that wound through our parking lots.” With help from her family, mother Betty Dzierzynski and brother Greg Dzierzynski, IVCC will be hosting its second annual scholarship fundraiser at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8.

Participants can run or walk a 5K or do an untimed, 1.5 mile “Walk in her Steps” course that mirrors Connie’s personal route. To date, $32,000 have been raised and recipients of the $1,000 award have shown a passion for volunteerism and community service. Heather McCutcheon of Ladd, a nursing student, won the first Connie Dzierzynski Skerston Memorial Scholarship in 2015, and Rick Cook of Ottawa, a finance major, is the 2016 winner. “They have done a remarkable job promoting, organizing and raising money for the annual race that attracted almost 200 partic-

ipants its first year,” Brolley said. The entry fee is $25 if received by Oct. 1 and $30 after that date. There are several age divisions for men and women. Early packet pickup will be available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 6, near the college’s main entrance, and race day registration is from 8 to 9:30 a.m.. Participants will receive a T-shirt, water and light snacks. Music will be provided by Hit Squad Disc Jockeys. For more information, call 815-664-2236 or email b.dzier@ comcast.net. To register and pay online, visit www.runrace.net/ findarace.php?id=16282IL1.

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From Page 1A Beginning Sept. 12, officials were on the scene for hours, which continued into Sept. 13. The perimeter of the Standard property at 104 Fifth St. was taped off with crime scene tape, and officials could be seen digging on the property. A mention of a press conference later in the day Tuesday did not transpire, rather a press release was sent out from the ISP around 8 a.m. Sept. 14. Assisting agencies

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Upset From Page 1A “You don’t expect something like this to happen here,” said Mary Gualandi of nearby Cedar Point, at the Putnam County Community Center. “It is a shock for something like this to happen in a small town where everybody knows everybody. It is a shocking experience,”

Charges From Page 1A No information on who the killer might be, the cause of death, or how Andersen came to be at the house has been released. The investigation continues. Putnam County State’s Attorney Christina Mennie was in court Thursday and unavailable to comment. Andersen initially was charged with

Courthouse From Page 1 In other board news: • Calbow announced the application for Bureau and Putnam counties to join The Illinois Enterprise Zone Program, designed to stimulate economic growth in economically depressed areas of the state, has been accepted and will be good for 10 years. Calbow also said the future of Putnam Coun-

include the ISP Intelligence Support Unit, ISP Digital Crimes Unit, STIC, ISP Crime Scene Services, ISP District 17, Illinois Conservation Police, Bureau County Sheriff’s Office, LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office, LaSalle County State’s Attorney’s Office, Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, Ladd Police Department, and Kane County Sheriff’s bloodhound unit. Anyone with information on the death of Dewey is asked to contact the ISP District 17 headquarters at 815-224-1171.

said a Standard man taking a walk Thursday with his wife. “We all feel terrible. The whole town is upset. We’re upset. In Standard, everybody knows everybody. It is a little town where nothing happens here. That is why we like it,” said an senior citizen who answered her door to her home, which is located a few blocks away from where Dewey’s body was found.

concealment of a death; Mennie upped that to the more serious charge, which requires that the perpetrator knew the death was a homicide. Deborah K. Dewey, 62, went missing Aug. 22. Her body was discoveredMonday,Sept.12. Andersen is in Bureau County Jail on $750,000 bond. His next court date is Oct. 13. Anyone with information on Dewey’s death is asked to call Illinois State Police District 17 headquarters at 815-2241171.

ty looks positive after a recent discussion with Ivan Baker, the new head of the Economic Development Corporation of North Central Illinois (EDCNCI). • Putnam County State’s Attorney Christina Judd Mennie gave approval to the board to reappoint Tammy Mehalic to another four-year term as the county’s Supervisor of Assessments. Mehalic has been supervisor for the past eight years.

• County Highway Department Engineer Pat Sloan reported the sealcoat work on the county’s roads has been completed, and the culvert work on Meridian Road should be completed by mid-October. • Sloan also said a decision on the possible vacation of 1100 E Road, located between 900 North Road and 945 North Road, will not be made until there is a discussion between himself and Jim Burger, the county zoning officer.

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Above is an aerial view of the home in Standard where Deborah Dewey’s body was found in a shallow grave.

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Another bird tests positive for West Nile; health department to discontinue testing

Ciucci benefit helps foundation

OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department received confirmation an additional crow has tested positive for West Nile virus. A crow was collected in Somonauk on Sept. 7, and staff was able to conduct the confirmatory test at the health department. To date, LaSalle County has one documented human case of West Nile virus in 2016. The LaSalle County

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Naomi Hammerick enjoys getting her face painted by Koreen Judd as Kal Kassabaum watches during Saturday’s tribute to Eric Ciucci, held at Walter Durley Park in Hennepin. All the proceeds from the event went to the Putnam County Educational Foundation. See more photos on Page 16A.

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Health Department has made the decision to discontinue testing birds for the remainder of the year. Birds have been collected and tested from locations throughout the county, and results have indicated West Nile virus is present in the area. Staff will continue to collect and test mosquitoes. To date, all mosquitoes have tested negative for West Nile virus.

Kinzinger’s staff to hold traveling office hours DEPUE — Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-Channahon) will hold traveling office hours from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, at the DePue Village Hall, 111 W. Second St. Staffers will be available to assist and provide

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Knapp inducted to Hall of Fame extraordinary 4-H alumni, volunteers and former 4-H staff. Each inductee received a commemorative Hall of Fame medallion. Knapp has been a part of 4-H since she was old enough to join her mother’s 4-H club in Stark County. She was a 4-H Congress delegate in 1973, and she worked for Extension from 1974 until 1983 in various positions. While she worked in Marshall-Putnam counties, she authored the “Managing 4-H Volunteers” handbook which is used throughout the state of Illinois. She has held an officer position on the Marshall-Putnam Counties 4-H and Extension Foundation since 2002 to present, serving as chairman since 2011. She has been a tremendous support to the Marshall-Putnam 4-H program. “As a result of these volunteers’ years of service and leadership to Illinois 4-H, the program they love will continue to create brilliant futures for the young people whose lives it touches,” said Bernard.

The Illinois 4-H Foundation annually recognizes one 4-H volunteer per county for exemplary service to the Illinois 4-H program as a Hall of Fame winner. This year, 74 new members were inducted into the Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame, the largest inductee class to date. Susan Knapp was this year’s winner for Marshall-Putnam County. This year celebrated the 12-year anniversary of the award, said Angie Barnard, director of the Illinois 4-H Foundation. The ceremony was held Aug. 20 in the Orr Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds. “These long-time volunteers fully embody what 4-H strives to instill in youth,” Barnard said. “They are caring, dedicated, generous leaders, and the Illinois 4-H Foundation is extremely proud to be able to provide this honor to each and every one of them to thank them for their service to this wonderful organization.” The Illinois 4-H Foundation established the statewide Hall of Fame in 2004 to honor and celebrate

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Susan Knapp was among 74 new members of the Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame this year. Knapp was the winner for Marshall-Putnam County.

Growmark honors Stambaugh, Illinois Farm Bureau being recognized for their work with farmers in using the 4R (right source, right rate, right time, right place) approach to nutrient stewardship, assisting growers with fertilizer management, implementing a nitrogen monitoring program like N-WATCH and more. The Illinois Farm Bureau was also awarded the Friend of Growmark award in recognition of its cen-

CHICAGO — Malcolm Stambaugh of Ag View FS in Walnut was one of five crop specialists who received Growmark’s Endure 4R Advocate award at the company’s annual meeting Aug. 31. The inaugural award recognizes individuals who have excelled in engaging farmers in sustainable best management practices. The crop specialists are

tennial anniversary, continued investment in the future of agriculture and ongoing partnerships throughout the Growmark System. “We have a solid history of working together on projects of mutual benefit and serving members’ needs, which has proven beneficial for the last century and will guide us and future generations of both

CHAMPAIGN – In a recent survey of approximately 340 corn fields in 68 Illinois counties, bacterial leaf streak was confirmed in only one county, according to Kelly Estes, Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey (CAPS) coordinator, Illinois Natural History Survey (INHS), Prairie Research Institute, University of Illinois. INHS, along with the University of Illinois Extension, Illinois Department of Agriculture, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS), surveyed cornfields after the disease was confirmed in Nebraska in July. Bacterial leaf streak was found in DeKalb County in Northeastern Illinois and also was confirmed in Iowa and seven other states as part of this survey. The symptoms of bacterial leaf streak are similar to the fungal disease gray leaf spot (GLS). The

bacterium produces irregular, narrow brown to orange stripes between leaf veins that can be 1 inch to several inches long. GLS lesions tend to be shorter and more rectangular in shape. Bacterial leaf streak is spread by wind, rain and irrigation, and warm temperatures exacerbate the disease. Little is known about the biology of the bacterium, but the USDA indicates it doesn’t pose a risk, and there is no evidence of negative effects to corn yields or quality in the 2016 season. Fungicides are not expected to control or suppress the disease. Bacterial leaf streak will be on the list of diseases to survey as part of next year’s CAPS program, Estes said. If you suspect bacterial leaf streak, submit a sample to the University of Illinois Plant Clinic. See http://web.extension.illinois.edu/plantclinic/.

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SPRING VALLEY — Spring Valley City Bank announces it has once again earned a five-star superior rating from BauerFinancial, the nation’s premier bank rating firm. Having earned and maintained this top honor for 98 consecutive quarters, Spring Valley City Bank qualifies for an even more elite designation: “Sustained Superiority Bank.” This status is reserved for the Top 10 percent of the nation’s banks, those that have maintained Bauer’s high-

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Putnam County Sheriff Suspended license

At 12:36 p.m. on Sept. 9, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department arrested and charged Victoria M. Sunken, 28, of Toluca with driving suspended in Granville Township. Sunken was also arrested on a failure to appear warrant out of Putnam County. Sunken posted a bond and was given a Putnam County Court date.

ISP results from Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols LASALLE — The Illinois State Police (ISP) conducted an Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrol on Sept. 5 in District 17. During the patrol, officers issued 14 safety belt citations and two child restraint citations. There were a total of 18 citations issued and two warnings written during the detail. Most motorists know safety belts save lives, but some ignore their safety

and that of their families by neglecting to use safety belts and child restraint devices. These patrols reinforce the occupant protection message by targeting those who choose to ignore the law. Lives can be saved if people simply buckle up. This project was funded through the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Division of Traffic Safety.

ISP results from Nighttime Enforcement Patrols LASALLE — The Illinois State Police (ISP) held Nighttime Enforcement Patrols (NITE) during the late evening hours of Sept. 2, and the early morning hours of Sept. 3. The patrols were conducted in LaSalle County by ISP District 17 officers. During those patrols, officers issued one citation and two warnings for registration offenses, three citations for driver’s license offenses and made one arrest related to alcohol/ drugs. There were no citations or warnings given for occupant restraint offenses and no arrests made for driving under the influence offenses.

During the patrols, officers issued a total of 17 citations and wrote 32 warnings. Alcohol is involved in nearly 40 percent of fatal crashes in Illinois. NITE patrols are designed to keep roads safe by removing alcohol-impaired drivers. However, when other violations are observed such as driving with a suspended or revoked license, operating a vehicle without a valid registration or insurance, or safety belt violations, enforcement action may be taken. This project was funded through the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Division of Traffic Safety.

Lamboley graduates from Graduate School of Banking PRINCETON — Rick Clary, community bank president for Central Bank Princeton, recently announced that Justin Lamboley, vice president of commercial lending, recently graduated from the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The Graduate School of Banking is a premier advanced educational program utilizing a mix of lectures, small group discussions, computer simulations and case studies to strengthen overall knowledge of financial services. The 25-month program includes two weeks of on-campus instruction for three

consecutive years, during which students must complete intersession projects. Lamboley joined Central Bank as a vice president in October Justin 2015. He is responLamboley sible for developing commercial banking relationships of existing and prospective loan clients throughout the Princeton, Peru and surrounding Illinois Valley markets. He will be serving clients at the new Central Bank Loan Production Office opening soon at 1001 Shooting Park

Road, Suite 101A, in Peru. Lamboley is actively involved within the community, serving on many civic boards and organizations. He has held board positions for the Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce, the Illinois Valley YMCA, Fox Valley Older Adults, Mendota Chamber of Commerce and Illinois Valley Youth Symphony. He has also volunteered through the Sandwich Economic Development Council and Mendota Lions Club and served as a volunteer coach for Peru Little League Baseball, Illinois Valley Youth Football and Utica T Ball.

Health department releases inspection scores

The Bureau/Putnam County Health Department makes routine and unannounced visits each month to various food service establishments in Bureau and Putnam counties to inspect the operations. Health inspectors use an identical scorecard at each facility, where they check for health code compliance in 45 areas. Each area carries a rating from one to five, with five being the most critical. Inspectors check the entire operations of the facility in 14 different categories, such as food protection, personnel, and garbage and refuse disposal. Beginning with a score of 100 points, the health inspector deducts one to five points for every violation. The final total is the facility’s inspection report score. A passing food inspection score is 65 or above. At 65, the Bureau/Putnam County ordinance allows the health department to close an establishment, but a score doesn’t have to be that low for the department to close it. It depends on the number of critical and non-critical violations and the type of violations. Certain combinations can create a domino effect for food borne outbreaks.

All inspection reports are a matter of public record and can be seen at the Bureau County Health Department in Princeton.

Bureau County food service evaluations Bureau Jonesy’s Ranch House Inc. 88 DePue Azteca Grocery 90 Ladd Ladd Moose Lodge 95 Youth Service Bureau-Ladd Site 94 Princeton Big Apple Restaurant 75 Coffee Cup 100 Road Ranger 90 Wendy’s 95 AmericInn 99 Day’s Inn 84 Flour House Inc. 97 Kramer’s Chuckwagon, Catering 91 Pilgrim Park Camp, Conference Center 94 Beck’s 13 95 Beetz Me 98 Bureau County Food Pantry 99 Dollar General Store 86 Econo Lodge 95 Sullivan’s B.P. Mini Mart 96 Suzi’s 95 The LibraryCafe@Princeton

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You knew it was coming ... There just seemed to be something in the air that told you it was slipping away from you; and regardless of how hard you tried to hold on, your attempts were always futile. That’s right ... summer was leaving, and fall was just about to re-enter Terri your world. Simon Those desperate attempts to hold COMMENTARY on to the freedom summer afforded us as children are long gone. While there’s a certain melancholy feeling in realizing summers are no longer filled with freedom — as we knew it back then, I’m OK with that. Sometimes the memories of what was are even sweeter when we can wrap our heads around the fact that something is gone forever. Enter fall ... Fall officially begins on Thursday. The first day of autumn. I’m not sure why, but the word “autumn” sounds kind of prissy to me, and quite frankly, I’ve never considered this season to be persnickety, prim or proper. In fact, when I think of fall, my thoughts tend to lean toward a more informal approach. Perhaps that’s why I now embrace this season so much — because if you know me, you know I’m anything but prissy and I tend to lean toward informal whenever possible. There was a place in time when I almost dreaded fall — merely because I detested the season that followed. Old Man Winter can be such a dreaded old soul. But in the past few years, I’ve come to terms with those who share their blustery ways — Old Man Winter, Jack Frost and Mother Nature. realizing they all walk hand-in-hand throughout our journeys at all times of the year. Dreading the fall because of the ensuing winter is like loathing the destination yet enjoying the ride. It doesn’t make much sense. Bottom line: Fall makes me feel good. It is invigorating. To me, the season is silently filled with a prophecy which allows me some time to reflect on the past year, while preparing for the one ahead. That might sound kind of nutty, but the season helps me clear my head, re-evaluate, re-examine and reconsider many avenues in my life. It’s a time to kick things to the curb, discard that which no longer has any use in my life, and toss aside that which clutters my mind and my world. It’s very cleansing and a continual process, but it feels good, healthy and necessary. Fall means I can wear a hoodie (a sweatshirt with a hood) and jeans — attire which is not only comfortable but makes me feel a bit more energetic; I’m not sure why. It means I can plan meals that speak of fall like allday Crock Pot wonders, caramel apples, pumpkin and apple recipes, soups/stews and Halloween candy. OK, I know caramel apples and Halloween candy probably only constitute a meal in my world, but nevertheless, it’s true. Fall means I’ll make an attempt to clean the garages before the snow, ice and sleet envelope the vehicles. I’ll pull out the rakes and get the snow shovels and salt ready. I’ll mentally make a note to appreciate all the colors of the leaves and refrain from all the words apt to come out of my mouth as I rake and dispose of leaves from trees that don’t live in my yard. This upcoming season means I’ll be keeping an eye on the fields, as the farmers harvest their crops, allowing me to again see forever as I look across the landscape. Yes, fall will put a spring in my step, and while I won’t allow myself to be as busy as all the neighborhood squirrels as they prepare for the following season, I’ll still be energized by their work ethics and attempt to at least meet their standards. While the seasons mean different things to each of us, I hope you’ll find yourself knee-deep in seasonal bliss, as you embrace this upcoming season. Perhaps you’ll be like me and realize the freedom of summer is only a prelude to falling in love ... with fall. May your fall be filled with the bounty this season has to offer, and may you appreciate the beauty that will ultimately surround us ... preferably wearing a hoodie and eating a caramel apple. Putnam County Record Editor Terri Simon can be reached at tsimon@putnamcountyrecord.com.

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Hire judges on what, not who, they know Taking politics out of the selection of judges has yet to be accomplished in Illinois. But it is work that needs to be done. Merit selection of judges would be a preferred system.

abor Day weekend was a good time to reflect on, and be thankful for, the hard, physical work done by those responsible for all the goods and services we enjoy today. In an economy that depends more and more on information and technology, the mental side of the working world should not be forgotten. Most fair-minded individuals would agree that whatever jobs people aspire to attain, they should be hired on their merits. Those with the right training, experience and ability to do the job should rise to the top of the list and be selected on that basis. In some cases, though, merit selection for jobs gives way to the old adage, It is not what you know, but who you know. And that brings us to the Illinois judicial system, which was thrust into the spotlight recently. The Illinois Supreme Court, on a strictly party-line vote, denied the Independent Maps Amendment, a redistricting reform measure, a place on the November ballot. Four Democratic judges voted against the amendment, three

Republican judges voted for it, and thus the signatures of more than half a million Illinoisans and the support of numerous organizations were disregarded based on what some believe was an extremely narrow interpretation of the constitution. The ruling conformed exactly with the wishes of the leader of the Illinois Democratic Party, powerful House Speaker Michael Madigan. And it raised the eyebrows of Illinoisans who might have expected more from their Supreme Court justices than strict adherence to a political philosophy that led them to overlook the proposed amendment’s numerous merits. In Illinois, you see, the people vote for judges in partisan elections. If judicial candidates can garner enough support, they’re hired. In other words, it’s who they know that counts more than what they know. Judges who want to keep their jobs don’t run for re-election in the traditional way. Instead, the constitution calls for nonpartisan retention elections: Should Judge So-and-So be retained? But even those retention cam-

paigns are infused with politics. For half a century, efforts have been made from time to time to remove politics from the Illinois judicial hiring process. Instead, various versions of a merit selection process for judges have been floated. In one proposal, judicial candidates for Supreme Court would be screened by panels of attorneys and non-lawyers, who would select the best qualified nominees from which appointments would be made by the governor. But merit selection of judges has never come close to being adopted. Gov. Bruce Rauner mentioned in his 2015 State of the State address his support for a merit-based judicial selection system. The Independent Map ruling is the latest reminder that, although the constitution tries to remove sitting judges from partisan politics through the retention vote system, it’s hard to take politics out of the judges. Illinoisans should demand a better system to rid the court of political influence and infusing it with independent, fair-minded judges. The Putnam County Record

Observations from The Field of Dreams I recently read in the Consumer Health magazine there are five good things about aging. The first one is anger, stress and worry are less common. People in their 70s and 80s report being less troubled by those negative emotions than people in any other age group. Two: Wisdom grows. There’s evidence that people are wiser in their old age. Three: Marriages get healthier. Married seniors report greater satisfaction and more positive experiences with their mates than younger married couples do, even when they quarrel. Four: Satisfaction with social relationships increases. Seniors typical-

Darrell Alleman COMMENTARY ly have a smaller, but closer, circle of friends than younger adults. Five: Happiness increases. Feelings of emotional well-being may not only improve your quality of life, but also add years to it. Whatever your grade or position, if you know how and when to speak, and when to remain silent, your chances of real success are proportionately increased. •••

Bible trivia: Whose wife died after birthing a son named Ichabod: Abihu, Phinehas, Elmodam and Esaias? Answer at the end of the article. ••• “This is what the past is for! Every experience God gives us, every person He puts in our lives is the perfect preparation for the future that only He can see.” — Corrie ten Boom ••• Answer to trivia question: Whose wife died after birthing a son named Ichabod? It is Phinehas. Thanks for reading! Darrell Alleman can be reached at news@putnamcountyrecord.com.

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Lori Boekeloo COMMENTARY there would be no need for money once I reached my final destination. I wouldn’t be coming back (and wouldn’t want to), so I wouldn’t need to buy any souvenirs. Until my boarding time, I could just trust that all of my travel arrangements have been taken care of. I was asked if there was anyone I would like to travel with. When I came up with a few names, I was told that all I had to do was convince them somehow to come and ask for their ticket also. They were already printed and just waiting to be claimed. There would be no charge ... no hidden fees ... no tax ... wanted to tell everyone. I even talked to people I didn’t know so that they could claim their tickets too. It was such a wonderful offer, I couldn’t keep quiet about it. People saw how happy I was to have my ticket that some of them

even asked me about it first! I was happy to share all the information I had! I was given an instruction manual to make preparing for my trip easier and more enjoyable. It didn’t say anything about the fact there wouldn’t be trouble, but it gave specific instructions on how to deal with every problem; so as long as I read my manual, there should be no concern or anxiety while I waited. The solution to every glitch was simple — I just had to ask. The pilot was more than willing and more than capable of handling everything. I’m really looking forward to my trip. I don’t know my departure date. That isn’t printed on my ticket. I don’t want to leave before I have to because I know those I leave behind will be sad to see me go. They shouldn’t be ‘cause I’m going to love my eternity in paradise. Lori Boekeloo of Hennepin is a mother of three. She can be reached at lorianne67@hotmail.com, or friend her on Facebook for more humor and inspiration on a daily basis.

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Wednesday, September 21, 2016 • The Putnam County Record • 7A

Sports

Volleyball Panthers lose matches Putnam County Lady Panthers lost a pair of matches last week. The squad’s overall record is 3-7-2 (1-2). Peoria Christian 2, Putnam County 0 Peoria Christian beat Putnam County 25-19, 25-23 on Sept. 15 on the road. Solomon had 11 assists. Megan Thompson had eight kills.

Roanoke-Benson 2, Putnam County 0

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Baseball squad wins regional Putnam County’s winning pitcher Kyle Gorisek throws a pitch during a regional game Saturday. He had nine strike outs in five innings of work in 11-2 win over El Paso-Gridley.

Roanoke-Benson beat Putnam County 25-14, 25-18 on Sept. 13 at R.M. Germano Gymnasium. Madison Solomon had 10 assists. Cassie Copeland had eight digs. Alivia Resurrecion had seen assists PCR photo/Shannon Jenkins while Kaitlyn Edgcomb chipped in Putnam County’s Lauren Bernardoni and Megan Thompson put up a big block on the outside during the Roanoke-Benson match on Sept. 15. with seven kills.

Putnam County boys, girls golfers win meets Putnam County High School’s boys and girls golf teams both won their meets last week. PC girls beat St. Bede, Fieldcrest The girls (207) easily defeated St. Bede (220) and Fieldcrest (244) on Sept. 14. Olivia Holmes carded a 50, followed by Hanna Hundley (52), Ali Ciucci (52) and Taryn Grasser (53).

PC boys beat Midland

The boys beat Midland on Sept. 14, 163-179. Caleb Dzierzynski led with a 39, followed by Mitch Aimone (40), Ian Roach (41), Connor Bean (43) and Auston Pflibsen (43).

PC boys beat Newark, Stark County

PC boys (163) on Sept. 13 beat Newark (192) and Stark County (226). Mitch Aimone was the medalist with a 39, followed by Caleb Dzierzynski, (40), Connor PCR photo/Shannon Jenkins Bean (41), Ben Cyr (43), Putnam County’s Olivia Holmes follows through after hitting the ball Ian Roach (44) and Auston during the triangular win over St. Bede and Fieldcrest on Sept. 14. Pflibsen (45).

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Caleb Dzierzynski was the meet medalist with a 39 as the boys beat Midland 163-179.

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IDNR announces waterfowl season dates SPRINGFIELD â€” The Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced proposed waterfowl season dates and bag limits for the 2016â€“17 seasons.Â The recommendations include 60-day duck seasons in each of the stateâ€™s four waterfowl hunting zones, along with 107 days of Canada goose hunting opportunity in the North and Central zones (15 days in September, two days of youth hunting and 90 days of regular goose season), 99 days of Canada goose hunting opportunity in the South Central zone, and 86 days of Canada goose hunting opportunity in the South zone. Goose season lengths are shorter in the South Central and South zones to coincide with duck season dates and to match hunter preferences. The 2016-17 Illinois season dates are the first year of a five-year plan that was developed in 2015.Â This year, Illinois will open the regular duck, Canada goose, and snow goose seasons on Oct. 15 in the North Zone, Oct. 22 in the Central Zone, Nov. 11 in the South Central Zone, and Nov. 24 in the South Zone. White-fronted goose (specklebelly) seasons will open on Oct. 17 in the North Zone, Nov. 5 in the Central Zone, and with duck season in the South Central (Nov. 11) and South zones (Nov. 24). The proposed daily duck bag limit is six and may include no more than four mallards (two hens), three wood ducks, three scaup, two redheads, two pintails, two canvasback, one black duck, and one mottled duck.Â The proposed daily bag limit of mergansers is five, only two of which may be hooded mergansers.Â The possession limit for ducks and mer-

gansers is three times the daily bag limit by species and sex. Canada and white-fronted goose daily bag limits will be two with a possession limit of six.Â The snow goose daily bag limit is 20 birds, with no possession limit, during the fall and winter season. The spring Conservation Order Light Goose Season will open Jan. 13 in the North Zone and Feb. 1 in the Central, South Central, and South zones, ending March 31 in all zones. There is no daily bag or possession limit on snow, blue, and Rossâ€™ geese during this season. The September 2016 early Canada goose season is Sept. 1â€“15 with a daily limit of five and a possession limit of 15 geese in the North and Central zones, and a daily limit of two and a possession limit of six geese in the South Central and South zones. The 2016 Illinois16-day statewide teal hunting season is Sept. 3â€“18, with a daily limit of six and a possession limit of 18. Shooting hours for the September teal season are different from the regular season, starting at sunrise (half-hour later than regular season) until sunset. The Illinois waterfowl zone maps are available on the IDNR website at http://www.dnr.illinois. gov/hunting/waterfowl/Pages/MapsApprovedWaterfowlZoneLines.aspx Additional details on the duck, goose, and other migratory bird hunting seasons will be available on the IDNR website at www.dnr.illinois.gov and in the Illinois Digest of Waterfowl Hunting Regulations 2016-17 and the Illinois Digest of Hunting and Trapping Regulations 2016-17, available later this year.

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IVCCâ€™s 2016-17 team includes assistant coach Justin Jacobson (from left), Brady Huebbe of LaSalle-Peru, Matt Fronczak of Ottawa, Alec Veverka of Putnam County, Isaiah Tubbs of LaSalle-Peru, Andy Pyszka of St. Bede, Christian Solderholm of LaSalle-Peru, John Pickard of Fieldcrest and head coach Chris Herman.

PCâ€™s Veverka, others on IVCC menâ€™s team OGLESBY â€” With the official start of practice a little over a month away, Illinois Valley Community College menâ€™s basketball coach Chris Herman is optimistic about the coming season, thanks in large part to the local talent opting to continue their careers close to home. â€œEach year brings new energy and excitement, and I am pleased to have several local players who I expect will make an impact with their talent, character and leadership,â€? said Herman. He is pleased with what he has seen of his 15-man roster. â€œI knew coming in that (LPâ€™s) Brady Huebbe and Christian Soderholm would be impact players, and I am pleasantly surprised with how good Isaiah Tubbs (LP) and Alec Veverka (Putnam County) have looked in early workouts. Both have a chance to be great players for us the next two years,â€? said Herman. â€œAndrew Pyszka (St. Bede) has shown

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Wednesday, September 21, 2016 • The Putnam County Record • 9A

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Matt Hancock will speak at Granville Library

Nicholas Bruch is Granville’s first Eagle Scout in 30 years GRANVILLE — Granville has its first Eagle Scout in 30 years. Nicholas Bruch, son of Dan and Ann Bruch of Granville, was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout in an outdoor court of honor ceremony at the Putnam County Conservation District Natural Lands Area on Sunday, Aug. 21. The Eagle Scout rank is the highest rank in Boy Scouts and achieved by only 4 percent of boys who enter scouting. To become an Eagle Scout, a scout must earn a minimum of 21 merit badges demonstrating skills such as camping, swimming, first aid and citizenship. He must demonstrate leadership skills by holding several leadership positions in his troop. He must also manage a service project for the community. Managing the service project entails writing a project proposal, requesting building permits, budget management and directing volunteers. Bruch’s project was the construction of a new outdoor

GRANVILLE — The Granville Library will host Matt Hancock, owner, teacher and coach of Hammer’s Energy Fitness in LaSalle, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21. Hancock will offer a free interactive seminar demonstrating his Hitn2Heal Program. He works with a wide range of fitness levels and health conditions (Parkinsons, MS, dia-

betes and arthritis) and helps clients improve the quality of their lives through an integrated functional fitness program. This is a boxing-based maintenance program with the goal to strengthen both mind and body, along with gaining flexibility and coordination. The library is located at 212 S. McCoy St. in Granville. For information, call 815-339-2038.

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ing my own Eagle Scout badge in 1986 was the proudest moment of my life. Seeing my son getting the award pinned onto his uniform totally eclipsed everything else I’ve done. It’s been an exciting adventure to travel with him as

scoutmaster on his trail to Eagle.” Nicholas was a founding member of Boy Scout Troop 1093, which has been sponsored by the Granville Masonic Lodge 1093 A.F. & A.M since 2009.

CHILLICOTHE — The Marshall-Putnam 4-H Shooting Sports Club is now accepting enrollment for air rifle club. The deadline to sign up for air rifle is Wednesday, Sept. 28. Air rifle is open to all youth ages 8-18. The club will meet in the indoor range at the Chillicothe Sportsmen’s Club in Chillicothe on Route 29. The cost is $15 with your own air rifle or $20 if you use a provided air rifle. A $20 4-H enrollment fee is also required. You may enroll at http:// il.4honline.com. The club will meet at

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10A • The Putnam County Record • Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Births Announced Bruch Chris and Rachel (Pierski) Bruch of Oglesby are the parents of a son, Mason Zane, born Sept. 14 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. He weighed 5 pounds, 2 ounces and measured 18 inches in length.

Lewis Justin Lewis and Paige Mellentine of Granville are the parents of a daughter born Sept. 12 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.

Robertson Shawn and Sarah (Brizgis) Robertson of Ottawa are the parents of a son, Reid Richard, born Sept. 13 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Ottawa. He weighed 6 pounds, 3 ounces and measured 19 1/2 inches in length. Mater-

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Stouffer-Kelsey Jennifer Stouffer of Hennepin, formerly of LaMoille, and Eric Kelsey of Hennepin were united in marriage Aug. 13 at St. Patrick’s Church in Hennepin. The bride is the daughter of Steven and Shelly Stouffer of LaMoille. The groom is the son of Michael and Julie Kelsey of Granville. A reception to honor the couple was held at Senica’s Oak Ridge in LaSalle. The bride received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the Mennonite College of Nursing at Illinois State University in

2006 and a Master of Science in Nursing from OSF St. Francis Medical Center College of Nursing in 2013. She is an advanced practice nurse (APN) for pediatric neurology at Children Hospital of Illinois in Peoria. The groom received an Associates in Applied Science in diesel powered equipment technology from Illinois Central College in 2005. He is a senior research engineer in product development and global technology at Caterpillar in Mossville. The couple will reside in Granville.

Vasquez Chawn Vasquez and Danielle (Neighbor) Bernard of LaSalle are the parents of a son born Sept. 13 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley.

Ziegler Brent and Holly (Rathbun) Ziegler of Peru are the parents of a son, Brice James, born Sept. 9 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. He weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and measured 20 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Frank and Renie Rathbun of LaSalle. Paternal grandparent is Gayle Corsolini of Ladd.

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HENNEPIN — The Hennepin Relay for Life team will again hold its Butter Braid sale to raise money for the 2017 Relay for Life event. Orders are to be turned into chairman Gerri Skowronski by Friday, Oct. 14, with delivery in time for the holidays. Offered this year are the usual butter braids for $13 each, including the following flavors: Apple, blueberry cream cheese, caramel rolls, cherry cinnamon, cream cheese, raspberry and strawberry cream cheese. A new braid this year, four cheese with herb with marinara sauce, and last year’s double chocolate braid, will be available for $14.

Daniel Breyer will be hosting a philosophical discussion about Buddhist and Stoic perspectives about anger at the Hennepin branch of the Putnam County Library District at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22.

IVCC announces summer graduates OGLESBY — A total of 160 students graduated this summer at Illinois Valley Community College. Area graduates and their degrees or certificates are: Granville — Delaney Albers, practical nursing; Tomasz Augustyniak, heating, ventilation and air conditioning; and Ryan Buettner, graphic design technology, AAS in graphic design technology. Hennepin — Taylor Erjavsek, AS.

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PERU — The River Valley Chapter of The Compassionate Friends invites bereaved parents, siblings, relatives and friends to join them at their Walk to Remember at 10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, at the east end of Baker Lake in Peru. The cost to walk once around the lake is $10, and under 10 are free. Refreshments and children’s activities, along with raffles, are also planned. The Compassionate Friends is a support group for parents and grandparents who have experienced the death of a child of any age and any cause. As the world’s largest self help bereavement organization,

LEONORE — St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, located one-half mile north of Leonore, will have its annual chili/soup supper from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, in the church basement. The cost for adults is

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the registration form at www.RiverValleyTCF.com (events) or register that day. If you cannot walk or join the event and want to pledge support, there is also a form on the website for doing that. The Compassionate Friends meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru, the Sixth Street Conference building, 1305 Sixth St., at 7 p.m. For more information, call Studzinski at 815-223-7663, send email to www.rivervalleyTCF@hotmail.com or visit the national organization website at www.compassionatefriends.org.

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The Compassionate Friends offers friendship, understanding and hope to families that have experienced the death of a child. There are more than 700 chapters in the United States, including all 50 states. The local event is patterned after The Compassionate Friends National Walk to Remember this year held in Scottsdale, Ariz. “You do not need to be a member of The Compassionate Friends to join with us, and you do not need to walk around the lake,” said chapter leader Rita Studzinski. Anyone interested in walking can download

Friday & Saturday, Sept. 23rd and 24th 8 AM - 3 PM Maps Available at Hennepin Park District, North Central Bank, Hennepin Food Mart and Country Stop Restaurant. Something on every street in Hennepin!

Illinois Valley Living’s

of WOMEN distinction Awards Luncheon Save the Date Order Your Tickets Today! Date: Time: Location: Ticket Price:

Keynote Speaker: Illinois State Senator Sue Rezin

Tuesday, October 25, 2016 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. The Barn at Hornbaker Gardens, Princetton $28 per person

Tickets are available for purchase at the Bureau County Republican office at 800 Ace Road, Princeton, IL 61356 or by calling 815-875-4461, EXT. 6320. Seats are limited. Tickets are non-refundable.

This year’s winners are:

• Sheryl H. Churney of LaSalle • Nancy Heiden of Princeton • Joy Kauffman of Tiskilwa

• Monico Huber-Nunez of Princeton • Barbara White of Cherry • Deb Wood of Princeton

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More homes are needed. Each quarter YSB chooses foster parent/parents to recognize for all that they do for the children who have been entrusted to their care. Deborah Schnupp has been chosen as Foster Parent for the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2017. Schnupp has always been involved with children. She worked with the Girl Scouts for many years as well as a support person for the Illinois Mentor program for four years. When she has free time she enjoys crossstitch, puzzles, gardening, bowling and reading. Schnupp received her foster parent license to open her home to children who needed a safe and loving to home in which to live. She has taken on a medically fragile child that has shown great improvement in her care. With her dedication to attending doctor appointments and therapy sessions in and out of her home, this child has made great strides. Schnupp’s hope is, with the child’s hard work and her dedication toward his success, he will be able to walk independently in the future. For more information on fostering children with complex needs, contact Tonya Beets at 815-316-1989.

Youth Service Bureau of Illinois Valley provides foster care services from Ottawa to the Wisconsin border. Foster Care is a program for children in state custody who are unable to remain safely in their home. Children in foster care reside with a family who provides a safe, nurturing and supportive home. Foster parents must be 21 years of age, stable, law abiding, and willing to share their heart, home, and love with a child in need. YSB is currently seeking families to open their home and become licensed to foster children with complex medical needs. Complex medical needs includes a wide range of pediatric conditions such as prematurity, metabolically and genetic disorders, or significant cognitive/developmental delays. Any family or person interested in becoming licensed must complete training including DCFS PRIDE, CPR/first aid, and child specific medial training. Foster parents must be able to care for the children and provide transportation to all appointments. The Youth Service Bureau of Illinois Valley currently has roughly 440 children in foster care. There are 250 foster parents throughout the 20 counties in North Central Illinois that YSB serves.

Walk to Remember on Oct. 2

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IVSO will present concert on Sunday

Menus and activities Putnam County Community Center Sept. 26 — Tacos with tomatoes, peppers, onions and cheese, salsa and chips, applesauce. Sept. 27 — Fried chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, peas and carrots, bread and butter, banana, dessert. Sept. 28 — Hot dog on bun, tossed salad with toppings, macaroni and cheese, applesauce. Sept. 29 — Pulled pork, sweet potatoes, coleslaw, green beans, pineapple slices, dessert. Sept. 30 — Swedish meatballs with egg noodles, salad with toppings, green beans, yogurt with strawberries. Bread, butter, fruit juice and 2% milk are available with meals. For reservations, call 800-757-4579 24 hours in advance of the day’s meal. The menu is subject to change. Meals are available to senior citizens 60-plus at no cost, but donations are appreciated. The meal program is partly funded by donations, so they have a suggested donation of $5 per meal. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m.

Putnam County Schools Breakfast Sept. 26 — Breakfast slider or cereal, fruit, juice, milk. Sept. 27 — Whole grain bagel with cream cheese or cereal, Go-gurt, fruit, juice, milk. Sept. 28 — Whole grain biscuit with sausage gravy or cereal, fruit, juice, milk. Sept. 29 — Breakfast pizza or cereal, fruit, juice, milk. Sept. 30 — Cereal bar or cereal, string cheese, fruit, juice, milk. Lunch Sept. 26 — Nachos supreme, Mexican corn, apple slices, milk. Sept. 27 — Bosco breadsticks with marinara sauce, green beans, grapes, pudding, milk. Sept. 28 — Popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, dinner roll, corn, pineapple, milk. Sept. 29 — Ham and cheese on pretzel bun, potato wedges, fresh melon, ice cream cup, milk. Sept. 30 — Corn dog, vegetable medley, peaches, graham crackers, milk.

AARP driver course offered in Standard

STANDARD — An AARP Smart Driver Course will be from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3, and Tuesday, Oct. 4, at the Putnam County Community Center in Standard. Space is limited. To reserve a spot, call 815-339-2711. The program is a classroom driver refresher course designed especially for drivers age 50 and older. The program aims to help class participants retain their driving competency. At completion of this course, participants will receive a certificate that

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Clarinetist Cory Tiffin is soloist for the season-opening performance of the Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25 at IVCC Cultural Centre.

can be presented to their automobile insurer and may entitle them to a discount. There is a $15 fee for AARP members (with membership card) and $20 fee for non-members due on the first day of class and payable to AARP. Participants must attend both days to complete the course. Lunch is available both days; please indicate if you would like to eat when you call to register. Meals are free for those over 60, however there is a suggested donation of $5.

OGLESBY — You don’t have to leave the Illinois Valley to listen to the finest music in the world. Join Maestro Lucia Matos and the Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra in their 67th season at IVCC Cultural Centre at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, for an “Afternoon in Paris and Vienna.” The program will include all-time favorites such as the “Blue Danube Waltz” and “Radetzky March” by Johann Strauss and “Les Patineurs (The Skaters Waltz)” by Emil Waldteufel. Soloist for the season opener is clarinetist Cory Tiffin, who will perform Premiere Rhapsody by Claude Debussy. Tiffin is instructor of clarinet at Loyola University. He has also served on the faculties of DePaul University, University of Nevada– Las Vegas and the Chicago High School for the Arts. He teaches privately in Chicago, at home and through the University of Chicago, and in Las Vegas and appears as a guest clinician and lecturer at universities and schools nationwide. Tiffin has performed in recital with the Grammy Award-winning Chicago Chamber Musicians, col-

laborated with Fulcrum Point New Music Project, the University of Chicago New Music Ensemble and the International Chamber Artists, among others. Recent highlights include featured solo performances of Leonard Bernstein’s Prelude, Fugue, and Riffs with the Las Vegas Philharmonic in April 2016 and a solo set on Chicago’s Thirsty Ears Festival in August 2016. A graduate of Ottawa Township High School, Tiffin began private study of the clarinet with Sarah Reckmeyer as an eighth grader. He continued his private studies with Gene Montgomery before pursuing his Bachelor of Music at DePaul University. Admission to the concert is by season subscription or individual ticket, available at the door or online at www.ivso.org. Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for student K-college with identification. This program is sponsored by Ottawa Radio Stations and season sponsor Central Radio Group, and by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council. The auditorium is handicapped accessible.

Holmstrom Esterdahl reunion held

WENONA — The 112th annual Holmstrom Esterdahl reunion was held Sept. 4 at the city park in Wenona. Family and friends enjoyed a potluck dinner. They voted the best dishes to be: Pumpkin cake made by Jan Schuster, lasagna by Pat McNaughton and scalloped potatoes by Phyllis Phillips.

Guests coming the farthest were the Gary Smith family of Lombard, and Pat McNaughton and family of Oak Lawn. The youngest present was Isabell Smith, the daughter of Mike and Becky Smith, and the most mature was Phyllis Phillips. The following officers were elected for next year: Rebecca Smith, president; Peggy Smith, vice

president; Jan Schuster, secretary; and Marcy Fry, treasurer. The next reunion will be Sept 3, 2017, at the Wenona City Park. The Chris Schoepke family will be in charge of drinks and cleaning the shelter. People were present from McNabb, Varna, Lombard, Oak Lawn, Bloomington, Normal, and Deming, N.M.

Covered Bridge Chorus will present show on Oct. 22 PRINCETON — The Covered Bridge Chorus will present its gospel show at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Christ Community Church, located at 1719 S. Euclid Ave. in Princeton. The event will also include a guest quartet, as well as two or three chapter quartets.

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–––––––– Classifieds ––––––– General Terms and Policies The Putnam County Record reserves the right to classify correctly, edit, reject or cancel any advertisement at any time in accordance with its policy. All ads must be checked for errors by the advertiser, on the first day of publication. We will be responsible for the first incorrect insertion, and its liabilities shall be limited to the price on one insertion. CLASSIFIED LINE AD & LEGAL DEADLINES:

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$35 Pull golf cart, excellent condition. Call 815-876-0016

LAMOILLE 305 Wade Drive. Friday, Saturday, September 23, 24; 8am5pm. ESTATE SALE. Haviland dishes, quality pressed glass pieces, depression glass, misc. glassware, solid brass candle sticks, dresser lamps, misc. camps, Lincoln desk base/table, maple end & coffee table, RS Pressia, Spongeware pottery, Graniteware, large spinning wheel, Brunswick panatrope & records, bakers rack, linen table cloths, misc. kitchen items, more items too numerous to list. Email: nancyb108@gmail.com for questions or pictures

No Plow, Henderson 96 X9XDD Salt Spreader. May be seen on or before Sept. 23, 2016 at the Granville Township maintenance building in Standard, IL. Contact Mark 815-2280960. Minimum Bid ($30,000.00). Send Bid to and mark on envelope “TRUCK BID” by September 27, 2016. Bids will be opened at 7:00 p.m. Sept. 27, 2017 at the Granville Township Office, 212 S. McCoy St., Granville, IL Granville Township Board may accept or reject any or all bids. James Moriarty Granville Township Supervisor Published in the Putnam County Record Sept. 21, 2016.

Black glass 3 shelves TV stand. 43”x24”x22”. $50 Call 815-875-6176 Brand new gray linen tufted headboard with nailhead trim in silver. Full size. Great condition. $250. 815-454-2563 China corner cabinet $125; 3 old floor lamps (need work) $25; antique brass andirons $75. Call 815-869-3054

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- 200 Employment 228 • Help Wanted SEASONAL HELP wanted at: MCNABB GRAIN COMPANY Call 815-882-2131

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

- 400 Merchandise 434 • Miscellaneous Sales Oblong Patio Table, 6 chairs,(4 are swivel rockers), umbrella & stand for sale, Also: Paddle Boat, with chair backs & awning for sale. Contact: 815925-2023 or 815-2282827, Hennepin

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

Utility trailer. $200 or best offer. Call 309-238-2641 Vintage Montgomery Ward table saw. $60; bathroom commode, very good condition $20. Call 815-875-3229 Washing machine, $50. Call 815-878-8858

460 • Garage Sales GRANVILLE 12763 IL Hwy 71 (South side by railroad tracks- between BP & Casey's). Friday, September 23, 8am-6pm; Saturday, September 24, 8am3pm; Sunday, September 25; 9am-1pm MULTI-FAMILY SALE. Baby items, Toddler, Boys. Toys, Collectibles, Household, Furniture, Rustic. Misc. HENNEPIN FALL TOWNWIDE GARAGE SALES Friday & Saturday, September 23 & 24; 8am – 3pm. Maps available at: Hennepin Park District, North Central Bank, Hennepin Food Mart and Country Stop Restaurant LOSTANT TOWN-WIDE GARAGE SALES! Friday, September 30, 4pm-7pm; Saturday, October 1, 8am-3pm. There is something for everyone. Follow us on Facebook ADVERTISE YOUR GARAGE SALE HERE! In the Classified. Just call 815-875-4461.

WENONA TOWN-WIDE GARAGE SALES. Friday, September 23, Saturday September 24; 8am to ? Maps available at local businesses and home sales

ADVERTISE GARAGE SALES OR YARD SALES! The Bureau County Republican can promote your garage sale or yard sale to let everyone know about the treasures you have for sale. Just call 815-875-4461.

- 700 Real Estate For Sale 767 • Mobile Home Sales 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath single wide and 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath double wide. Newly remodeled and new appliances. Vinyl siding and shingle roof. Call 815-260-6446

999 • Legal Notices FOR BID 1997 Ford Sterling, Cat 3126 Motor, RTO – 8LL Transmission, 53,000 Miles, 15 Ft. Henderson Gravel Box, Frame for Snow Plow,

FOR BID 2011 Tandem B-B Trailer, 8 Ft. Wide, 20 Ft. Flatbed, 5 Ft. Beavertail and Ramps, Pintle Hook, Electric Brakes, 2 – 10,000 Lb. Axles 4 Ft. Spread. May be seen on or before Sept. 23, 2016 at the Granville Township maintenance building in Standard IL. Contact Mark 815228-0960. Minimum Bid ($9000.00) Send Bid to and mark on envelope “TRAILER BID” by September 27, 2016. Bids will be opened at 7:00 p.m. Sept. 27, 2016 at the Granville Township Office, 212 S. McCoy St., Granville, IL. Granville Township Board may accept or reject any or all bids James Moriarty Granville Township Supervisor Published in the Putnam County Record Sept. 21, 2016.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 8/11/2016, the Sheriff of Putnam County, Illinois will on 10/20/16 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. at Putnam County Courthouse 120 North 4th Street Hennepin, IL 61327, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Putnam and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 53 IN THE PLAT OF LAKE THUNDERBIRD HILLS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 156 ON SEPTEMBER 5, 1969, SITUATED IN PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS; EXCEPTING ALL MINERAL, OIL AND GAS RIGHTS THEREIN. PIN 03-00-031-210 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 49 Skinner Drive, Putnam, IL 61560 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall

have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-16-02526. I702884 Published in the Putnam County Record Sept. 14, 21 and 28, 2016.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY HENNEPIN ILLINOIS Ditech Financial LLC ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) Jeffrey L. Zurinski, AKA Jeffrey Zurinski, ) AKA Jeff Zurinski; Dawn M. Zurinski; ) Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants) Defendants. ) 15 CH 07 315 East Hopkins Avenue, Granville, IL 61326 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on August 4, 2016, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office will on October 6, 2016, at the hour of 10:30 a.m. at the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, 120 N. 4th Street (Lobby), Hennepin, IL 61327, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 315 East Hopkins Avenue, Granville, IL 61326 Parcel Number(s): 02-00-051-200, 02-00-051190 The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier’s or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property will NOT be open for inspection. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than the mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). For information call Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, One East Wacker, Suite 1250. Phone number: 312-651-6700. Attorney file number: 15-032123. Ellen C. Morris MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Attorney. No.: 6308804 Email: MDKIllinoisFilings@manleydeas.com I703251 Published in the Putnam County Record Sept. 14, 21 and 28, 2016.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY, HENNEPIN, ILLINOIS First State Bank ) PLAINTIFF ) Vs. ) Brandi L. Smith; et. al. ) DEFENDANTS ) 16 CH 00001 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 8/11/2016, the Sheriff of Putnam County, Illinois will on 10/20/16 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. at Putnam County Courthouse 120 North 4th Street Hennepin, IL 61327, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Putnam and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 03-00-031-210 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 49 Skinner Drive, Putnam, IL 61560 ale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-16-02526. I702884 Published in the Putnam County Record Sept. 14, 21 and 28, 2016.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY - HENNEPIN ILLINOIS Ditech Financial LLC ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) Jeffrey L. Zurinski, AKA Jeffrey Zurinski, ) AKA Jeff Zurinski; Dawn M. Zurinski; ) Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants ) Defendants. ) 15CH 07 315 East Hopkins Avenue, Granville, IL 61326 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on August 4, 2016, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office will on October 6, 2016, at the hour of 10:30 a.m. at the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, 120 N. 4th Street (Lobby), Hennepin, IL 61327, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: All that certain parcel of land situated in the County of Putnam and State of Illinois being known as Lots One and Two in Block Two, in Joel W. Hopkins Addition to the Village of Granville, Putnam County, Illinois, except the coal underly-

ing the same together with the right to mine and remove the same through underground passages. Commonly known as 315 East Hopkins Avenue, Granville, IL 61326 Parcel Number(s): 02-00-051-200, 02-00-051-190 The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier’s or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property will NOT be open for inspection. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than the mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). For information call Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, One East Wacker, Suite 1250. Phone number: 312651-6700. Attorney file number: 15-032123. Ellen C. Morris

MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Attorney. No.: 6308804 Email: MDKIllinoisFilings@manleydeas.com I703251 Published in the Putnam County Record Sept. 14, 21 and 28, 2016.

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Continued from page 14 Treasurer of the Granville-Hennepin Fire Prot. Dist. & the above is a correct statement of the amount of public funds received & expended by him on behalf of the District during the fiscal year. /s/ John Holmbeck SWORN to before me on Sept. 8, 2016. Debra A. Brown, Notary Public Published in the Putnam County Record Sept. 21, 2016. ORDINANCE 16/17-2 ANNUAL BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING THE FIRST DAY OF JULY, 2016 AND ENDING THE 30TH DAY OF JUNE 2017 WHEREAS, The Board of Library Trustees of the Putnam County Public Library District, of the County of Putnam, State of Illinois, has prepared or caused to be prepared a tentative form of the Annual Budget and Appropriation for said Public Library District for the fiscal year beginning July 1,, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017 and the same has been conveniently available for public inspection for at least thirty (30) days prior to final action thereon; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held as to such Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance on September 12, 2016, notice of which was given at least thirty (30) days prior thereto by publishing notice thereof in the Putnam County Record, a newspaper of general circulation in the Putnam County Public Library District; and WHEREAS, all other legal requirements have been duly complied with by the Board of Trustees of Putnam County Public Library District; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES OF THE PUTNAM COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT, IN THE COUNTY OF PUTNAM AND STATE OF ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: That the following sums, or so much thereof as by law may be authorized, be and the same are hereby budgeted, set aside and appropriated for the specified Library Purposes for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017; and the objects and purposes for which said appropriations are made, and the amounts thereby appropriated are as follows; to-wit: FOR CORPORATE PURPOSES [75 ILCS 16/35-5]:

1. For salaries $183,000 2. For library materials (inc. books, periodicals) $ 46,900 3. For travel mileage $ 3,900 4. For health insurance benefits $ 10,000 5. For library programs and supplies $ 6,100 6. For office expenses $ 4,750 7. For utilities $ 7,600 8. For postage and supplies $ 1,500 9. For staff and board development $ 2,400 10. For library supplies $ 1,200 11. For public relations and publicity $ 1,575 12. For contractual services $ 9,750 13. For telephone, fax and telecommunications $ 16,200 14. For contingencies $ 3,000 15. For legal services $ 2,500 16. For Branch expenses $ 300 17. For equipment & furniture $ 600 18. For Automation Project Costs $ 8,500 19. For miscellaneous expenses $ 4,000 TOTAL $313,775 FOR SOCIAL SECURITY FUND PURPOSES [40 ILCS 5/21-110; 21-110.1]: 1. Social Security Taxes $ 15,400 2. Contingency $ 100 TOTAL $ 15,500 FOR ILL. MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT PURPOSES [40 ILCS 5/7-105; 7-171]: 1. Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund $ 27,400 2. Contingency $ 100 TOTAL $ 27,500 FOR AUDIT PURPOSES [75 ILCS 16/30-45 and 50 ILCS 310-9]: 1. Contractual Services-Audit $ 3,500 2. Contingency $ 500 TOTAL $ 4,000 FOR LIABILITY, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION AND UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE, [745 ILCS 10/9-107] 1. Insurance (public liability, directors & officers liability, property damage (fire)) $ 7,000 2. Risk management and loss control program $ 10,000 3. Legal Fees $ 800 4. Treasurer’s bond $ 200 5. Contingency $ 2,000 TOTAL $ 20,000 FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE FUND [75 ILCS 16/35-5]: 1. Building Maintenance Costs:

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$11,500 $20,000 $ 500 $ 32,000 2. Contingency $ 3,000 TOTAL $ 35,000 FOR SPECIAL RESERVE FUND [75 ILCS 16/40-50]: 1. Special Reserve Fund Plan $ 56,000 TOTAL $ 56,000 Section 2: Appropriated for the foregoing expenses from the following estimate of revenues, by source, anticipated to be received by the Library District in the fiscal year: Projected cash on hand July 1, 2016 $1,075.00 Special Reserve Fund $ 56,000.00 Miscellaneous gifts and donations $4,000.00 Income of interest $2,000.00 E-rate Reimbursement funds $6,300.00 Special purpose grants – per capita $ 7,500.00 Special purpose grants $ 25,000.00 Photocopy, cards, fax, and misc. $ 5,400.00 Tax for General Corporate Library purposes $262,500.00 Tax for Social Security purposes $ 15,500.00 Tax for Ill. Municipal Retirement purposes $ 27,500.00 Tax for Audit purposes $ 4,000.00 Tax for Liability and Insurance $ 20,000.00 Tax for Maintenance purposes $ 35,000.00 Expected cash on hand June 30, 2017 $ 0 Section 3: Any unexpended balances in the General Library Fund, and Maintenance Fund appropriations will be deposited into the Special Reserve Fund pursuant to a plan in accordance with Article 40 of Chapter 75, Illinois Compiled Statutes. Section 4: The Secretary of the Putnam County Public Library District is hereby authorized and directed to have this Ordinance published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation within this library district. Section 5: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from its passage, approval and publication as provided by law. Passed by the Board of Library Trustees of the Putnam County Public Library District and approved by the President thereof this 12th day of September, 2016. BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES OF PUTNAM COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT By: Bob Steele, Its President

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) ) SS. COUNTY OF PUTNAM ) CERTIFICATE I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that I am the duly appointed, qualified and now acting Secretary of the Putnam County Public Library District in the County of Putnam and State of Illinois; that attached hereto is a true and correct copy of the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance No. 16/17-2 for the fiscal year July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017. I further certify that the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance was duly passed by the Board of Library Trustees of said Library District at a meeting thereof held on the 12th day of September, 2016; that said Ordinance was duly passed by yea and nay vote thereon with at least a majority of all the Board of Library Trustees having voted yea on the adoption and passage thereof and approved in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois pursuant to the notice and publication thereof as required by law. I further certify that said Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance contains an estimate of revenues, by sources, anticipated to be received by the Putnam County Public Library District in the fiscal year. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have signed my name in my official capacity as the Secretary of the Board of Library Trustees of the Putnam County Public Library District, at Hennepin, Illinois, this 12th day of September, 2016. Merry Bassi, Secretary, Putnam County Public Library District Published in the Putnam County Record Sept. 21, 2016.

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‘The Bread Monk’ launches online baking class PERU — Fr. Dominic Garramone of St. Bede Abbey launched an online baking class through Craftsy.com on Sept. 6. The class is titled, “Bake Your Best: Sweet Yeast Breads, Challah and More.” The class includes instructions for creating cinnamon rolls shaped like roses, a heart-shaped coffee cake with cherry filling, several styles of braided loaves, and a multi-layered chocolate babka. “I wanted to teach a class where the emphasis wasn’t on recipes but on technique,” Garramone explains. “You can get recipes anywhere. An online class allows you to demonstrate shaping techniques that are difficult to describe in a recipe.” Fr. Dominic flew to Denver in August to tape the class, which features six lessons aimed at the beginner to intermediate baker. “I was really impressed with the high quality production values of Craftsy videos,” Garramone said . “Their staff made the whole process of taping the class relaxed and enjoyable. And I have to admit, the breads look gorgeous on camera in HD!” Craftsy students pay a subscription fee for each

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While there are many who tout the positive benefits of caffeine — or a good, hot cup of coffee every day, there are those who say ... “Not so fast, coffee drinkers. There are harmful effects.” More than 4 cups of coffee linked to early death. A Mayo Clinic-partnered study found that men who drank more than four 8-ounce cups of coffee had a 21 percent increase in all-cause mortality. However, those who reported they consumed excessive amounts of caffeine were also likely to smoke and have poor fitness. Caffeine consumption may raise blood pressure. The rise in one’s blood pressure with caffeine consumption is especially found in those already suffering from hypertension and those who don’t normally consume caffeine. People suffering from hypertension were given about two cups of coffees, and the data revealed their blood pressure was elevated for about two to three hours after the caffeine. Increased risk of heart attacks among young adults. A study conducted by Dr. Lucio Mos found young adults who were diagnosed with mild hypertension had four times the risk of having a heart attack if they consumed the amount of caffeine equivalent to four cups of coffee. More moderate consumption showed three times the risk. Caffeine linked to gout attacks. This study showed people who binge on caffeinated beverages increase their

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4. Essential nutrients are found in coffee A single cup of coffee contains: • Riboflavin (Vitamin B2): 11 percent of the recommended daily allowance (RDA). • Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5): 6 percent of the RDA. • Manganese and potassium: 3 percent of the RDA. • Magnesium and niacin (B3): 2 percent of the RDA. 5. Lowering your risk of Type II diabetes Type 2 diabetes afflicts about 300 million people in the world and is characterized by elevated blood sugars. Studies show coffee drinkers have a reduced risk of developing the disease. In fact, those who drink the most coffee have a 23 to 50 percent lower risk of getting the disease.

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risk for a gout flare-up. Breast tissue cysts in women. One study showed women who drank 31 to 250 mg. of caffeine a day (roughly up to two cups) had a 1.5fold increase in the odds of developing fibrocystic breast disease. Caffeine could cause incontinence. A study from University of Alabama showed women who consume a lot of caffeine are 70 percent more likely to develop incontinence. Caffeine may cause insomnia. Caffeine in a person’s system at bedtime can mimic the symptoms of insomnia. Caffeine can cause indigestion. People who drink caffeinated beverages often report an upset stomach or indigestion. This usually occurs when the drinks are consumed on an empty stomach. Caffeine can cause headaches. While occasional doses of caffeine can relieve headache symptoms, the overuse of caffeine can cause headaches and lead to migraines. Caffeine could reduce fertility in women. A study from the University of Nevada School of Medicine showed caffeine can reduce a woman’s chances of becoming pregnant by about 27 percent. Caffeine and miscarriage risk. In a recent study, both men and women who consumed at least two caffeinated beverages a day during the weeks prior to conception slightly increased the risks of a miscarriage. Caffeine may not be healthy for Type II diabetics. A study conducted by the American Diabetes Association showed caffeine impaired glucose metabolism in those with Type II diabetes.

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4B • Fall 2016

Health Matters

Coffee: Love it or leave it? A few cups may be good for you; too many may be harmful. What’s a java lover to do? Coffee is part of many people’s daily routine, whether it’s the morning pick-me-up or the evening complement to a satisfying dinner. And it’s no wonder: a hot cup of brew is comforting and flavorful. Even better, new evidence continues to associate coffee with health benefits, such as a reduced risk of an early death. “Our understanding of coffee is evolving. We’re learning more about it all the time,” says Dr. Eric Rimm, a professor of epidemiology and nutrition at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

The benefits

Coffee comes from the seeds (or beans) of cherries that grow on the coffee tree. When you pour hot water over dried, roasted, ground coffee beans, you get the savory brown brew that so many people — 54 percent of those 18 and older in the United States — drink daily. The little beans aren’t just tasty; they have small amounts of magnesium, potassium and niacin.

They contain caffeine, which can reduce fatigue and improve alertness and concentration. Best of all, they are loaded with potent compounds such as chlorogenic acid and polyphenols, which have antioxidant properties that help prevent damage to your cells. Dr. Eric Rimm and his colleagues at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health believe the combination of these compounds may delay the absorption of blood sugar, help cells draw sugar from the blood, increase the metabolic rate, and help blood vessels contract and relax. Those actions, they suspect, account for why coffee is associated with lower blood pressure, slower rate of weight gain with age, and reduced risks for developing Type 2 diabetes or dying from cardiovascular disease or neurological diseases. “Where we clearly see the greatest benefit is in the realm of diabetes and obesity,” said Rimm.

The risks

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efits are associated with an intake of one to five cups of coffee per day, and for many health conditions, it doesn’t matter much if the coffee has caffeine or not. However, in some people, too much caffeine — more than 300 milligrams per day — may lead to insomnia, nervousness, heart palpitations and the jitters. Caffeine taken in after noontime is particularly likely to interfere with sleep. “If you’re drinking coffee and getting less sleep every night, you may be putting yourself at risk for developing other chronic conditions over the long term,” said Rimm. Too much caffeine may also raise blood pressure. The negative effects of caffeine go away when you stop consuming it. Coffee’s other risks are oily substances called diterpenes, such as cafestol and kahweol. They can make it into your cup if you don’t use a coffee filter like with a French-pressed coffee. “Five to eight cups a day of unfiltered coffee

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What you should do

The biggest risks of

coffee come from what you may add to it: Cream, sugar or sugary syrup. These add saturated fat and empty calories to your diet, boost your blood sugar, and promote weight gain. So be careful about what you put into your cup. Finally, keep your coffee habit in check: stick

to no more than five cups per day to keep your coffee intake at a safe level. And if coffee isn’t already part of your daily routine, don’t worry about starting a love affair with the drink. After all, there are plenty of other ways to stay healthy. Source: Harvard Health Publications.

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Health Matters

Illinois Alzheimer’s patients on the rise New numbers from the Alzheimer’s Association show increase of those diagnosed significant number of care contributors today don’t have CHICAGO — The Alzheimer’s Association 2016 AlzheiThe numbers are staggering ... a complete understanding of the financial implications mer’s Disease Facts and Figures report, released recently, includes important, updated findings for Illinois. An estimated 5.4 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, including 220,000 in Illinois. This number is up 10,000 people from 2015. This epidemic is continuing to grow. The national number is expected to nearly triple by 2050 if a treatment is not found. Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S. and the only disease in the Top 10 causes of death in the U.S. without a way to prevent, cure or even slow its progression.

Care contributors

Alzheimer’s takes a devastating toll – not just on those with the disease, but on entire families. Nearly half of care contributors, those who are caregivers of someone with Alzheimer’s and/or contribute financially to their care, cut back on their own expenses (including food, transportation and medical care) to pay for dementia-related care of a family member or friend. In this year’s report, the Alzheimer’s Association also conducted, for the first time, a nationwide survey on how the cost of dementia impacts the personal finances of families and friends caring for those with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. The report calls these individuals providing support “care contributors.” The report revealed: • Nearly half (48 percent) of care contributors must cut back on their own expenses – including basic necessities like food, transportation and medical care – to afford dementia-related care, while others must draw from their own savings or retirement funds. Care contributors are 28 percent more likely than noncare contributors to eat less or go hungry because there wasn’t enough money to afford proper meals. More than one-third of care contributors lost income due to employment disruption. Care contributors reported an average $15,194 loss of household income, compared to the previous year, as a result of having to reduce their work hours or stop working altogether in order to meet the caregiving demands. Findings from this year’s Facts and Figures report show very few people are prepared for the cost of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia, which is one of the costliest — and most common — diseases affecting seniors.

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• Nearly 16 million Alzheimer’s caregivers will provide 18 billion hours of unpaid care in 2016. • Two out of three people incorrectly believe that Medicare will help them cover nursing home costs. • More than one-third of those surveyed had to reduce their hours at work or quit their job entirely. The personal financial support required by a person with Alzheimer’s disease may ultimately deprive care contributors of basic necessities, such as food, transportation and medical care, according to the 2016 Alzheimer ’s disease Facts and Figures report. Alzheimer’s Association’s Facts and Figures shows these care contributors were 28 percent more likely to eat less or go hungry while contributing care to someone with Alzheimer’s, and one-fifth of them sacrificed their own medical care by cutting back on doctor visits. Overall, nearly half of care contributors cut back on their own expenses to afford dementia-related care for their family member or friend. Today it is estimated 5.4 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, and nearly 16 million family members and friends are caregivers providing financial, physical and emotional support. Financial depletion related to the support of someone living with Alzheimer’s can occur directly when family and friends contribute to in-home care or other health care resources. The Alzheimer’s Association Facts and Figures report found 13 percent of care contributors sold personal belongings, such as a car, to help pay for costs related to dementia, while nearly half tapped into savings or retirement funds. On average, care contributors, many of whom do not live with the person they’re caring for, spent more than $5,000 a year of their own money to care for someone with Alzheimer’s disease; however, amounts varied with many spending tens of thousands of dollars per year. The financial burden of dementia is compounded for many care contributors, as more than one-third reported having to reduce their hours at work or quit their job entirely while caring for someone with Alzheimer’s, leading to an average loss of income of around $15,000 compared to the previous year. Eleven percent of care contributors have cut back on spending for their children’s education in order to provide support. Preparing for the financial impact of Unfortunately, a

of supporting someone with Alzheimer’s. About two out of three people incorrectly believe that Medicare will help them cover nursing home costs, or they are not sure whether the costs will be covered. At the current time, only 3 percent of adults in the U.S. carry long-term care insurance that might help them cover these costs. To help care contributors financially plan for the future, the Alzheimer’s Association suggests the following: Look at retirement planning as a time to think about how to prepare for the need for long-term medical care. After an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, your options may be more limited. Conduct an inventory of your financial resources. A financial planner or elder care attorney can help with this. Investigate long-term care services (for example, home care, assisted living residences and nursing homes) in your area. Ask what types of insurance they accept and if they accept Medicaid as few individuals with Alzheimer’s and other dementias have sufficient long-term care insurance or can afford to pay out-of-pocket for long-term care services for as long as they are needed. Call the local Agency on Aging to determine what community services and support programs are available (for example, respite care, homemaker services and Meals on Wheels can help alleviate financial burdens). Once you understand what you have for financial resources and what you can afford, make a plan with your family or a close friend for how to access care. To increase assistance for families affected by Alzheimer’s, the Alzheimer’s Association also supports the HOPE for Alzheimer’s Act, which would provide Medicare coverage for comprehensive care planning services following an Alzheimer’s or dementia diagnosis. Individuals can ask their legislator to co-sponsor and support the HOPE for Alzheimer’s Act.

Alzheimer’s disease by the numbers

The 2016 Facts and Figures report provides an in-depth look at the prevalence, incidence, mortality and economic impact of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias – all of which continue to rise at staggering rates as the American population ages.

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Health Matters

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Thinking about health Obesity rates fall in a few states but are still far higher than in 1990 By Trudy Lieberman Rural Health News Service

Is the message that the nation is getting too fat beginning to sink in? The answer is “yes but,” says the Trust for America’s Health, a nonprofit, non-partisan group that aims to protect the health of communities and make disease prevention a national priority. And a study of health care quality and quantity across the nation suggests some reasons why things are not improving uniformly. Obesity is a disease, and for the last 13 years the Trust and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation have monitored obesity rates in the country, focusing on the proportion of a state’s population that is obese. The study designates someone as obese whose body mass index (a measure based on height and weight) is 30 or higher. This year’s results show that after a decade in which every state’s obese population rose, a few states have finally experienced a decrease. “We’re seeing the rates plateau albeit at a very high level,” says Richard Hamburg, the interim president of the Trust.

Although rates have dropped in Montana, Minnesota, New York and Ohio, even those decreased rates are still high. Twenty-six percent of adults in Minnesota were still considered obese, and nearly 30 percent were in Ohio. Even in the states with the lowest rates — Colorado, California, Utah, Montana, Hawaii and Massachusetts — rates remain between 20 and 25 percent. Twenty-two of the 25 states with the highest adult obesity rates are in the South and Midwest, including Kansas and Kentucky, both of which experienced an increase. To put this in perspective, Hamburg told me that in 1980 no state had a rate above 15 percent; in 1990, no rate was above 20 percent. “Colorado is the healthiest state but exceeded the 20 percent rate years ago,” he said. What happened? Hamburg explained many societal changes have conspired to increase obesity rates. Children have less opportunity for physical activities; parents are no longer comfortable sending their kids out to play and telling them to come home by dark.

Other reasons? • Sedentary activities like computer games have replaced physical activity. • Many schools no longer offer physical education, and are not always open for physical activity after the school day ends. • More kids arrive at school via car or bus. In 1969, 89 percent of kids walked or rode their bikes to school. By 2009, the number had dropped to 35 percent. Eating habits are different too, with families eating more often in restaurants, including fast food establishments, and consuming more added sugars and fats. Many families eat at McDonald’s or Burger King a few times a week, but even if they cooked at home, they might not be eating “healthy” because they don’t have access to fresh fruits and vegetables. Hamburg told me 30 million people don’t have easy access to a supermarket; many residents in dense urban areas have to walk or take public transportation more than a mile to get more than a “convenience store” selection. Many in rural areas must drive 10 miles or more. Powerful marketing

from the food industry is also a culprit, beckoning consumers to eat pizza, overstuffed tacos and sodas without regard for the effect on their weight or health. I usually don’t pay much attention to state rankings from various groups. Most people aren’t going to move to another state just because it ranks better on whatever is being measured. But this time I did because as the obesity report came out, a personal finance website, WalletHub, announced its latest report “2016’s States with the Best and Worst Health Care.” And I was struck by a possible connection. What did WalletHub have to say about those states in the South and Midwest with high numbers of people who are obese? Were they getting routine examinations and dental care? Were physicians accepting Medicare? Were there adequate hospital beds particularly, in rural areas where many hospitals have closed? Now I didn’t attempt to do a scientific correlation, and there may be many reasons why a state’s health care system ranks high or low on

the WalletHub site. But for me, the take-away from these studies is that communities must offer not only treatment for health problems relating to obesity but also ways to prevent the underlying cause in the first place. Communities must have not just enough and appropriate medical facilities and personnel but also programs to encourage better eating habits and more physical activity. The Trust report offers suggestions that point in that direction. To learn more about how your state ranks on both these studies, go to stateofobesity.org and wallethub.com. What is your community doing to address the obesity problem? Write to Trudy at trudy.lieberman@gmail.com.

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Health Matters

The cost of Alzheimer’s From Page 5B

Prevalence, incidence and mortality An estimated 5.4 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease in 2016, including 220,000 in Illinois. This includes an estimated 5.2 million people age 65 and older, and approximately 200,000 individuals under age 65 who have younger-onset Alzheimer’s. Barring the development of medical breakthroughs, the number will rise to 13.8 million by 2050. Every 66 seconds, someone in the U.S. develops Alzheimer’s. By mid-century, someone in the U.S. will develop the disease every 33 seconds.

Approximately 476,000 people — almost half a million — age 65 or older will develop Alzheimer’s in the U.S. in 2016. Two-thirds (3.3 million) of Americans over age 65 with Alzheimer’s are women. Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth-leading cause of death in the U.S., and the fifth-leading cause of death for those age 65 and older. In Illinois From 2000-13, the number of Alzheimer’s deaths increased 71 percent, while deaths from other major diseases, such as heart disease, breast cancer and HIV, decreased.

Cost of paid and unpaid care

dementias is estimated at $236 billion (excludes unpaid caregiving), of which $160 billion is the cost to Medicare and Medicaid alone. In 2015, the nearly 16 million family and other unpaid caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias provided an estimated 18.1 billion hours of unpaid care, a contribution to the nation valued at $221.3 billion (with care valued at $12.25 per hour). There are 590,000 Alzheimer’s caregivers in Illinois providing 671 million hours of unpaid care valued at $8,224,000,000.

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