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From $85,000 to $123,351 Hennepin sets special meeting for storm sewer project By Goldie Rapp

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HENNEPIN — The Hennepin Village Board tabled action on bids received for the storm sewer project near Sixth and Locust streets on Wednesday, Sept. 16. Village engineer Bill Shafer reported the project received three bids, with the lowest bid being Stott Contracting of Morris at a price of $123,351.60. The board looked into completing the project this year to provide better drainage and water flow in the area during heavy rains. Shafer said he had not worked with Stott Contracting

before but did some checking with references and said they were good. He recommended the board go along with the bid. However, village President Kevin Coleman reminded Shafer that when the board first discussed the project he had estimated the cost to be around $85,000. “My feeling is ... if we would have known it was going to be that high, we may not have pursued this,” he said. Shafer admitted he should have checked further on information he had gotten for the project. He said he estimated low on some numbers received, and there were also water main adjustments and sanitary sewer items he did not take into account.

Board member Matt Dean said he realizes the problem needs to be fixed but didn’t know what options the village has financially and physically to get the project completed now. Dean suggested the streets committee get together to look further into the project. He said he wanted to make sure the project cost doesn’t put the village at financial risk. “I would have been more comfortable with the $85,000. I see the $125,000, and I’m nervous,” he said. “That’s a lot more.” Board member Quentin Buffington agreed, but he said the project would only get more expensive if the

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Stronger Economies Together New tri-county program to help with rural development By Dave Cook

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has selected Putnam, Marshall and Stark counties to participate in a rural development program named Stronger Economies Together (SET). The goal of the program is to assist rural counties in working together to build a prosperous economic region. The process will begin with a civic forum to give local residents a way to share their opinions and offer insight on the opportunities and challenges present in their respective communities. “It will help bring the people of three counties and from all walks of life together to talk about the challenges of economic development in the tri-county area. Rural communities face challenges in attracting businesses, but there are also many positive aspects of our area. Putnam County has the industrial area in Hennepin with river and railroad access along with being close to I-39 and I-180,” said SET committee member Chauntelle Biagi-Bruer. The SET civic forum is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, at Henry-Senachwine High School along Route 29 in Henry. A light dinner will be served. To learn more about SET, Putnam County residents can call Chauntelle Biagi-Bruer at 815-925-3073, ext. 2; Marshall County residents may call Tiffany Moodie at 309-364-2501; and Stark County residents can call Denny Rewerts at 309-286-6200.

A tribute to Eric Ciucci

Proceeds to benefit the Putnam County Educational Foundation By Dave Cook

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HENNEPIN — On Saturday, Sept. 26, in Walter Durley Park, Hennepin will honor the memory of Eric Ciucci with a tribute benefiting the Putnam County Educational Foundation. From 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. there will be a full schedule of events during a day meant to celebrate families. “The intention of the Friends of the Foundation Committee and the PCEF is to make this an annual event in Eric’s memory and in support of educational extras for the youth of Putnam County,” said foundation trustee and tribute committee member John Redshaw.

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‘Harvest Home’ time in Hennepin The 2015 Harvest Home Celebration was held Friday and Saturday, Sept. 18-19. The event included a host of activities for folks of all ages, including this young man, Spencer Voss of Hennepin, who enjoyed scrambling for sweet treats during the Home Grown: A Celebration of our Roots parade on Saturday.

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From Page 1 board pushed it off longer. “This is a second phase of a project that was started in the early ‘80s, and it wasn’t done by the village then and only has been delayed by village boards through the years by putting Band-Aids on it,” he said. “We’ve known the problem exists, we’ve known it has existed for over 30 years. It’s time to put the project to bed and move on to the next one.” Shafer said he would get in touch with the contractor to see if he would extend his bid offer while the board took more time to discuss finances of the project. He said he didn’t think it would be an issue as the contractor didn’t plan to start the project until three weeks out. The board tabled action on the project and planned for the streets committee to meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, to further discuss plans. The board will then meet during a special meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, to take action on the project.

A Bureau/Putnam counties EMA mock disaster drill was held on the Illinois River on Sunday, Sept. 20. The scenario focused on a mock family reunion on a riverboat cruise, where the boat crashed, sank and left 40-plus passengers/ victims spread along both sides of the Illinois River. The primary area was between DePue and Spring Valley. Several emergency responders, firefighters, hospitals, the Red Cross and more agencies from Putnam, Bureau and LaSalle counties and beyond participated.

Hennepin to put on Christmas tree lighting event

Also on Wednesday, Sept. 16, Buffington said the village plans to put on another Christmas event this year. A tentative date for the event is Saturday, Dec. 5. He said the Hennepin Pool plans to show a movie and do crafts with kids. There will also be opportunities to meet with Santa before the tree lighting later that evening. Buffington said the town Christmas tree will be the evergreen located directly north of the veterans’ memorial. Planning for the event is still in the beginning stages.

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Ciucci From Page 1 With the ever tightening operating budgets of most schools, the goal of PCEF is to support positive educational activities not currently funded through the school system. Putnam County schools work closely with the foundation, but it is an independent, not-forprofit corporation run by its own board of trustees drawn from the citizens of the county. “With the proceeds from the event, the PCEF intends to fund both several traditional programs as well as several new ones. For example, mini-grants, technology, scholarships, instructional support for the girls golf program, prevention programs, etc.,” said Redshaw. Some of the previous things sponsored by PCEF include field trips to zoos, the Shedd Aquarium, the Art Institute of Chicago, theaters and museums;

the purchase of science and technology equipment, A/V equipment, musical instruments and programs; and the renovation of the PCHS auditorium. Ciucci, who died in 2014, was an assistant vice president at North Central Bank in Hennepin. “He was an excellent lender and had a loyal following of customers. He was widely recognized as a young leader and had a bright future ahead of him at the bank,” said bank president David Ward. An event benefiting the PCEF is a fitting tribute to Eric Ciucci as he was a loving husband, a father of two daughters, an active member of Hennepin and was well known for his work in organizing the Putnam County girls’ golf team which he also coached for six years. “He was well loved in the community. He started the team from scratch and dedicated himself as their coach. The team progressed quickly under his guidance and built a fine reputation within

Schedule of events 11-11:30 a.m. — Registration for bags tournament, $20 entry fee, open to all ages. 11-11:30 a.m. — Registration for golf cart races, $10 entry fee, must be a licensed driver, no 4-wheelers allowed. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. — Refreshments available for purchase (hot dogs, chips, popcorn, soda and water). 11 a.m.-9 p.m. — Beer tent. 11:30 a.m. — Golf cart races. Noon-4 p.m. — Bags tournament. Noon-5 p.m. — Children’s inflatable bouncy houses. Noon-5 p.m. — Silent auction. Noon-5 p.m. — Children’s “brown bag” auction (children ages 4-12). 1-4 p.m. — Children’s games. 1-4 p.m. — Face painting. 2 p.m. — Ice cream eating contest, open to all ages. 4-7 p.m. — Shredded barbecue pork sandwich dinner, $8 for adults, $6 for ages 4-12. 5:30 p.m. — Winners announced for silent auction and children’s “brown bag” auction. 6:30 p.m. — 50/50 “Heads or Tails Beads” game, open to all ages. 7-9 p.m. — Music and dancing featuring Darryl, Hall and Soen Oats.

the conference. The team quickly attained playoff status; he had several girls perform in state level competitions and a couple of young ladies even

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Former McNabb-Magnolia Juniors to get together McNABB/MAGNOLIA — A few past members of the McNabb-Magnolia Junior Woman’s Club met in March to visit and reminisce. After have a good time, the group set the date of Wednesday, Oct. 7, to again meet in hopes more former members will join the group.

Please bring pictures, scrapbooks and memories to L.J.’s Garden Cafe on Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 12:30 p.m., and pass the word to those who are out of the area. For reservations, call L.J.’s at 815-869-3600 or Darlene at 815-882-2102 by Oct. 2. The group hopes to have a good turn-out at the event.

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A big move and a short trip

Mautino urges residents to observe Prescription Take-Back Day

Granville library begins to prepare for its own home By Dave Cook

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GRANVILLE — The Granville library has been like the 30 year old still living in its parents’ basement or perhaps like a friend crashing on the couch for too long — more than ready to be on its own, but with no place of its own to go to. For decades the Granville library has been sharing the office of the Granville Township. Librarians have done their best to serve the community while working in close quarters with the day-to-day business in the township office. On Monday, Sept. 14, Putnam County Library District Director Jay Kalman received a check in the amount of $3,540, the proceeds from the recent Granville Cruise-in. Those funds will go toward the construction needed in the building adjacent to the township

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Granville library director Jay Kalman (from left) and librarian Linda Garcia receive a check from the proceeds of the Granville Cruise-in from Peg Gonet, Karen Ossola and Charlene Sandberg. The proceeds will go toward the construction costs for the new Granville library located next to it’s current location. office. By spring, the building will be the new home of the Granville library. It will be the culmination of a long wait, a lot of planning and much fundraising. “We’ll finally have more room for programming and a separate children’s area,” said librarian Linda Garcia.

The new building is approximately 2,500 square feet, and construction will be done by Tampico’s CPM Inc. “We also received a $50,000 grant from the state for the ADA compliance work,” said Kalman. With more room available, the library will be able to host more and different types of pro-

gramming, increase the size of its collections and have more services available for residents. “We’ll also be able to display some of the items from the Hopkins Museum which have been in storage for so long,” said Garcia. Construction is slated to begin the week of Sept. 21.

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To help ensure the safe disposal of unneeded and unused prescription medications, state Rep. Frank Mautino is encouraging residents to participate in the 10th annual National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, Sept. 26 at locations in the Illinois Valley area. “Most people know that storing unused prescription medications for long periods of time poses health and safety risks, but so does the improper disposal of those medications, such as flushing them down the toilet,” Mautino said. “Old and unused medications in the wrong hands can lead to poisonings and overdoses. I hope local residents find this event helpful at getting rid of expired medications and helping avoid potentially tragic accidents.” According to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency, the following police departments will participate in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, including the hours residents can drop off expired or unwanted medications:

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Princeton Police Department 605 Elm Place, Princeton Sept. 21 through Sept. 25: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 26: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Ottawa Police Department 301 Lafayette St. Ottawa Permanent drop box in front lobby, which is accessible 24 hours a day.

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Granville Police Department 316 S. McCoy Granville Sept. 26: 10 a.m. to noon According to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, the previous nine Take-Back events resulted in the collection of 2,411 tons of prescription drugs.

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Chef Monika from Chesstnut Street Inn will be preparing a fresh, healthy, locally-grown menu! For more information contact Joy Kauffman at 815-200-4925 or visit bchealthdepartment.org click on “From the Ground Up” to find local growers From the Ground UP! is a project lead by Bureau and Putnam County Health Department through a grant funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, FMPP. Visit us at: www.bchealthdepartment.org

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News Briefs

Property transfers

John Mitchell dinner is Friday

The following property transfers were recently recorded in the office of the Putnam County Recorder of Deeds. Sept. 2 Michael H. Chiapelli to Harry J. Chiapelli, Jr.; Lot 12, 20 and part of Lots 11 and 19, Mark; exempt. Sept. 4 John E. Guenther and Rhonda S. Guenther to Joshua J. Guenther; one parcel; exempt. Sept. 8 William J. Migliorini and Evelyn J. Migliorini to William E. Migliorini, Michael D. Migliorini, Kenneth J. Migliorini, Amy L. Jessen and Lori A. Casey; Lot 3 with exceptions and part of another parcel, Migliorini’s Fourth Addition, Mark; exempt. Sept. 10 Randy Borio and Laurie Borio to Fischer Bros. Storage LLC; one parcel; $31,000. The Realbanc I, Inc. to Denett M. Bartlett; Lot 4, Block 6, Crapo and Woods First Addition, Standard; $3,500. Roy W. Dodge, Jr. and Cynthia A. Dodge to Matthew W. Smith and Jonelle Smith; two parcels, Patterson’s Addition, Magnolia; $36,000. Timothy R. Hartwig and Helen M. Hartwig to Jesus M. Hernandez and Amy G. Hernandez; two parcels; $10,000.

SPRING VALLEY — The Bureau County Democratic Party will be hosting its annual John Mitchell dinner at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at the Spring Valley Boat Club. The group will be honoring Deputy Majority Leader Rep. Frank Mautino.

Fall sales are here

HENRY — The Marshall-Putnam Soil and Water Conservation District in Henry has announced its fall fish, tree and plant sale. Plants will be available starting Monday, Oct. 26, during business hours and on Tuesday Oct. 27, at 8 a.m. the MP-SWCD will have its annual fall delivery. All order forms are available in the office and online at www.marshallputnam.com. Call the office to have a form emailed, mailed or faxed. For fish, the deadline for grass carp is Oct. 9. All other orders for fish are due in on Oct. 16. For trees and plants, the deadline to get orders in is Oct. 16. For more information, call 309-364-3913, ext. 3.

Transportation planning meeting

The Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP), Region 3 transportation committee covering Bureau, DeKalb, Grundy, Kendall, LaSalle, Lee, Ogle and Putnam counties will meet at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at the Mendota Civic Center, located at 1901 Tom Merwin Drive, Mendota. Individuals with an interest in public transportation are strongly encouraged to attend, especially human service organizations serving individuals who use public transportation. The regional transportation committee is responsible for the development and implementation of the Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP). HSTP identifies transportation needs and develops solutions to improve transportation services for the general public. An emphasis is placed on seniors, people with disabilities, individuals with lower incomes and veterans. The Illinois Department of Transportation has formed an agreement with North Central Illinois Council of Governments (NCICG) for the purposes of preparing, implementing and updating the plan for Region 1 (Boone, Carroll, Jo Daviess, Stephenson, and Winnebago Counties) and Region 3. For more information about NCICG, HSTP, or if special accommodations are needed, contact Shug Grosenbach at 815-433-5830.

Putnam County Circuit Court The following fines and sentences were recently assessed in Putnam County Circuit Court. Driving 11-14 mph above the limit Orpha K. Martin, 63, Varna, fined $120. Driving 15-20 mph above the limit Arnaldo E. Fuentes, 18, LaSalle, fined $120 Jeremiah S. Kemp, 29, East Peoria, fined $120. Shawn E. Rusk, 40, Kewanee, fined $120. Colton A. Washkowiak, 18, Granville, fined $230 plus three months supervision. Electronic communication device Cynthia J. Bertuli, 64, Mark, fined $120. Transportation/carry alcoholic liquor/driver Sara N. Tracy, 19, Lostant, fined $120. Possession drug paraphernalia/possession of cannabis < 2.5 grams Sara N. Tracy, 19, Lostant, fined $2,030 plus 12 months supervision.

Sheridan State Bank to become full-service branch of Granville National Bank GRANVILLE — Beginning Jan. 22, 2016, Sheridan State Bank will officially become a full-service branch of Granville National Bank operating under the name SheridanBank. Customers of both institutions can expect their products and services to function as usual with no expected business interruptions. Sheridan State Bank

has been owned by Granville Bancshares Inc. (the holding company of Granville National Bank) since July 1996. By taking this step, the individual banks will be unified under one charter, allowing for simplified operations. Customers of both institutions will be receiving letters further detailing specific changes to expect.

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ISP announces roadside safety check The Illinois State Police (ISP), District 17, will conduct a Roadside Safety Check (RSC) in LaSalle County starting Sept. 24 through Sept. 27, according to Lt. Jon Dively. The ISP has zero tolerance for impaired driving in Illinois. Officers working this detail will be watchful for drivers who are operating vehicles in an unsafe manner, driving with a suspended or revoked driver’s license, transporting open alcoholic beverages, or driving Under the influence (DUI). Alcohol and drug impairment is a significant factor in nearly 40 percent of all fatal motor vehicle crashes in Illinois. RSCs are designed to keep our roads safe by taking dangerous DUI offenders off the road. This project is funded through the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Division of Transportation Safety.

Fall allergy outlook AccuWeather reports as the air grows cooler and the days shorter, fall is just around the corner. The change in season, however, brings a new menu of irritants for allergy sufferers. The biggest allergy trigger during the fall months is ragweed. The weed typically begins releasing pollen with warm days and cool nights in August and can last into November. “Any pollen that’s in the air now is not going to get washed out,” AccuWeather Meteorologist Alan Reppert said. Though ragweed allergies typically calm down into late October with the arrival cooler air, allergy-aggravating mold spores can linger later into the season. Mold spores thrive on damp fall foliage. Across the Plains, a wetter-than-normal fall could lead to increased levels of these allergens. Ultimately, however, experts say the severity of a person’s fall allergies depends on their exposure to specific types of weed pollens, the amount of pollen in the air and their degree of hypersensitivity. Despite these indicators, it’s difficult to predict how severe a season will ultimately become.

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In for a fall ... It doesn’t seem like we had much of a summer. I think we always associate summer in the Midwest with those 100-degree days filled with words like heat index and humidity and terrible storms. As I look back, it doesn’t seem like it was too bad of a summer season. I think I could probably count on one hand the number of days I said it was too hot for me. While the meteorological summer Terri Simon season ends the last day of August, fall doesn’t actually begin until this coming Wednesday. Sept. 23. To be precise, the autumnal (or fall) equinox begins promptly at 3:22 a.m., so when you wake up Wednesday morning, summer will just be a memory. It’s just that easy — just that simple. One season leaves, and another one begins. It happens four times every year — usually without much fanfare. Spring, summer, fall and winter — we each have our favorite season, and I’m betting we each like that particular season for just as many reasons. It’s interesting to me what attributes of each season appeals to each individual, regardless of where they reside. While I clearly have my favorite season, I always wonder about those folks who live in an area where the seasons are similar year-round. After all, I can’t imagine not complaining about the below-zero temperatures, snow up to my knees and icy roadways. Likewise, I can’t fathom what it would be like to not watch the mercury rising, listen to the weatherman talk about the heat index or want to take every stitch of clothing off and run through the sprinkler. Personally, I think fall is my favorite season in Illinois. While I have lived other places where I appreciate the other seasons more, there’s just something so intrinsically beautiful about fall in the Midwest that causes me to look at life through some very colorful glasses. A simple drive through the countryside at this time of the year is like opening a box of watercolors or a new box of crayons — the vibrant shades of reds, oranges, yellows, crimsons and browns all meeting the eye with clarity. From summer green to an artist’s paradise, the season is clearly something to visually behold. And what about the smell ... the scent of autumn is an aroma all to itself. It’s difficult to describe and has nothing to do with those dreaded piles of burning leaves. The scent in the air — especially in late fall is reminiscent of what we’re leaving behind and what is yet to come. It’s kind of the opposite of what a spring rain smells like, if you can draw the same analogy for fall. It’s almost a tired scent — one that yearns for the year to be complete, so we can start anew. Oh, there’s so much more about fall that causes me to appreciate this season. The pumpkins — Sitting on porches, at the pumpkin patch, in people’s windows. What’s not to love? The apples — Tangy and sweet and oh so fresh. A summer apple from the store doesn’t taste nearly as good. And a taffy/caramel apple? Whoa! Now that’s fall at its best. The leaves — OK, our new policy is that we don’t plant any more trees with leaves because of the necessity to rake them for hours on end, but there’s something about the crunch of those dried leaves as you walk through the grass that brings back many memories of laughter and jumping into them until we couldn’t take another step. Watching them pirouette to the ground can even cause a lump in my throat. The wind — As fall draws to a close, the North Wind reminds us why we love the fall so much. Mother Nature always has a way of putting things into perspective. Sweatshirts — It’s the perfect wardrobe item for fall. A hoodie or a sweatshirt — always oversized — just feels good and warm and comfortable with a pair of jeans. I could go on and on, but it’s really not important why I like fall. To each person, the season means something different. I hope you’ll embrace this season this year with those who you love. Take time. Make time. Don’t let fall pass you by ... Putnam County Record Editor Terri Simon can be reached at tsimon@putnamcountyrecord.com.

Observations from The Field of Dreams Putnam County Rotarian Tom Simmons gave his own program at last week’s club meeting. Tom said he moved into Granville in 1983 and joined Rotary shortly after that. In 1986, he became club president. At Granville Days that year, Rotary had a booth in Hopkins Park. Next to the Rotary booth was the Pork Producers booth. Tom said he had lived in a lot of different places by this time, one was the state of Maine. That meant a lot to him, because he had been associated with it in so many ways. Julia Edgerly was giving a program and all of a sudden, Tom was really impressed because she was talking about Granville, Mass., and Granville, Mass., was five miles from where he grew up. About 10 years ago, Tom went back to his high school reunion and visited the Granville, Mass., Historic Society and pulled up records of Thomas Ware who lived in Granville, Mass., in the early 1820s and ‘30s. His brother, Ralph, had no records of him living in Granville. He maybe had lived on his brother’s farm though for a couple of years, before they came out here. Tom did find out that the Wares had actually come from Conway, Mass., 30 miles from Granville, Mass. The Ware name is a common name back east. Tom grew up in Grandbee, Mass. It is on the south and west side of the little notch on the top of Mass., and Granville is on the top of Grandbee. Grandbee dates back to the late 1600s during the land grants.

U.S. that Grandm a d e bee and coinage Granville, out of Mass., copper both have and the about 40 COMMENTARY first coin square that was m i l e s . labeled. Back east Grandbee also had the Tom said the communities have different struc- first federal prison in the tures than here. We have U.S. During the Revolutiontownships here. Back there, ary War, the copper mines towns own all the joining had been abandoned and properties. Tom said he it was the place to put the learned the Wares came prisoners. Tom Ware and his brothhere around 1883, and 150 years later Granville had its er came west with the intention of building a store centennial. Tom came here about in Chicago. They left Chi150 years after the Wares cago because there were left Granville, Mass. It few people there, and they seems to Tom a strange sit- thought it would not grow, uation and the odds for that so they headed for St. Louis are astronomical. When the and stopped here and winnorthern part of Grand- tered and met a rider from bee wound up in Massa- St. Louis who told them chusetts, they could not there was a cholera epicall it Grandbee so that’s demic there. So they settled how Granville got its name. here. Tom said he “grew Grandbee is pretty well up in Grandbee five miles known because it was the from where Thomas Ware’s first place in the continental house was, and now I live

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500 feet from his house in Granville.” It is known as the Whitaker home. Ralph built the house that Ken and Barbara Bruch live in on Route 71. ••• What Major League baseball team did Streator’s Ralph Novotney play for in 1949? The answer is at the end of this article. ••• You know we all should think before we speak. I am guilty of this. Sometimes it seems my mouth runs away with me. We all should try to educate ourselves before we make claims that are unsubstantiated. Another thought my mother told me, I have to finish what I start. ••• Answer to the question: Ralph Novotney was a catcher for the Chicago Cubs. Thank you for reading.

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Considerations by Nedda Guilty as charged. This is a sentence. Punishment follows. Now, let’s apply this sentence to ourselves when we need to place our loved ones in a nursing home or COMMENTARY other facility. Whenever you or your family has to make this decision, all kinds of emotions come to the surface. No family alive has had a smooth path throughout the years. A decision this large can bring out old wounds, and that can easily color the choices made. Sometimes you are the only one to make this decision or there are conflicting opinions or refusals to help. Have a family gathering and truthfully see who in the family can or will step up and help with care and decision making. Find out who really will help. Have them be honest about time commitments. If there are vague answers, move on ... since you can’t rely on them. This is tough. Some have made promises to loved ones to never place them. Perhaps you yourselves as well. Life changes all of us and so do circumstances. Move on. Guilt is powerful. The jury comes in and pronounces their verdict. Who are these people? Guilt is not a feeling, it is a sentence. Sadness and regret are feelings. But either you are guilty of a crime or not. Decisions to have your loved one in a safe place is not a crime. We hear this time and again. Let us be very, very clear here. You are hearing culture condemn you for doing the right thing. “Shame on you, you bad person for doing this to your loved one.” That is right, you are being condemned by “them” who have not struggled with endless duties and fatigue and yes, loneliness. Right now, check all the skills for primary care. For those of you who can answer yes, and I’m sure I have left some out — you are a home caregiver. Are you a physical therapist, registered nurse, doctor, pharmacist, housekeeper, menu planner and cook, account – bookkeeper, psychologist, pastor and

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chauffeur all wrapped into one? You are the primary caregiver. Yes, I am being blunt, but down the road you could hear, “How could you do this to our mom?” Those talks with your family will come in handy when you alone have to do the hard thing. Don’t bother to go over the conversations; just do what you need to do and remember no one else was willing to help out. If you cannot tolerate the idea of sending him/her to a nursing home, for goodness sakes, get some help from outside. I don’t mean a few hours, but substantial time with the person, so you can leave the house. Of course, this can cost some money, but your health and frankly the health of your loved one can be compromised if you are so tired, frustrated and lonely, you can make mistakes. There are countless articles popping up about the health of caregivers and how they need to be very careful about burn-out and their health being compromised. Many caregivers die before the loved one does. The very ones we care for can be left because we feel no one else can do our job as well. We can debate all day about the levels of good care in facilities, but you can be their advocate there. A little research can do a long way. However, that is another topic. But, we all need a break from our jobs, and this is a job. Our emotional, spiritual and physical health rely on a break. Of course, you love them deeply but I think that love means doing hard things and putting culture’s and others’ opinions aside and doing the right thing. Well, let’s, get rid of the shame and allow ourselves to be sad; that is a legitimate emotion. But let us admit that a facility may offer something new and better for our dearest. Love to all caregivers, and be kind to yourselves and others by doing the right thing.

Nedda Simon of rural Princeton can be reached at neddasimon@ymail.com.

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GRANVILLE — After suffering a tough loss earlier this month to Roanoke-Benson, the Putnam County High School volleyball team rebounded Thursday, Sept. 17, with a 25-23, 25-20 win over conference rival Peoria Christian. “We had a tough weekend with bigger schools,” said Putnam County coach Amy Bell. “We’re ready to play conference games now and I think the girls realize their potential.” Thursday night’s win puts the Lady Panthers back in the win column. They are currently 2-1 in conference play and 10-6 on the season. “I think it (sets the mark for us) right now. Peoria Christian beat Marquette and (Peoria Christian coach Susan Fox) seemed pretty pleased with their season,” said Bell. “We needed to set a tone here for the rest of our conference games.” Getting the win was not easy though. Both sets saw numerous lead changes with Putnam County leading Christian 16-12 in the first set. Peoria Christian rallied back to tie the set at 22. “Once we were able to settle in and really find our hot hitter and play aggressive, things went a lot better,” said Bell. “We had a lot of communication errors and that PCR photo/Ryan Friel cost us a lot of trouble.” Kaitlyn Edgcomb (left) and Tori Smoode go for a block Not too much changed in the second set as both teams

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at the Putnam County High School volleyball match on Thursday, Sept. 17.

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Taryn Grasser prepares to hit the ball Tuesday, Sept. 15. Grasser, a freshman, is excited about the upcoming year and said she looks up to fellow teammate Lauren Bauer.

Good week for PC golf By Lori Boekeloo

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MCNABB — It was a beautiful afternoon for a round of golf on Tuesday, Sept. 15. The Putnam County High School golf teams, both girls and boys, met with their rivals on the green at Edgewood Golf Course in McNabb. The eight Putnam County boys faced Newman and Stark County and dominated both teams with a final tally of 187-196-223. Mitch Aimone had a great round, ending in a score of 41. Caleb Dzierzynski wasn’t far behind with a 46. Dzierzynski, a little disappointed in his performance, said, “I had an off night tonight. I have to sharpen up my game for the upcoming Tri-County tournament in Pontiac.” “Mitch had a nice round. Overall, we struggled tonight. We had way too many three putts. We have a conference meet tomorrow and hopefully we will score a little better,” coach Josh Nauman said. They did, winning the following night with an ending score of 174-205. Aimone improved his game to finish with a 38, and Dzierzynski sharpened it up to finalize his game with a 42. At the conclusion of the second night of golf, Nauman said, “We played much better than last night. Mitch had a great round of 38. The win ended our Tri-County Conference season at 3-4. That’s not really how we wanted to finish in the conference, but hopefully we will play well in the conference tournament.” The girls, with nine team members, faced LaSalle/Peru and DePue on Tuesday, Sept. 18, and pulled out a 211-253 victory. Out of the nine girls coach Chelsi Straughn has on her team, some are seasoned, while others, like Madison Keegan, have never played golf before. When asked why she would go out for a sport she had never played, Keegan said, “I wanted to play a fall sport. Now that I’m in high school, and baseball is in the spring, this was my option.” Following the meet, Straughn said, “We’ve had a lot of success so far this season, so I’m thrilled. It’s been a lot of fun and the girls are improving. Olivia Holmes had her best round tonight, so I’m really proud of her.” Putnam County’s Lauren Bauer was the medalist with a 46 on the par 38. Other Putnam County golfers’ scores were Olivia Holmes (48), Olivia Lindstrom (54), Katie Goetsch (63), Brea Schorn (63) and Katie Cimei (69).

Edgewood Ladies League MCNABB — Guess your score was the play of the day for the Edgewood Ladies league on Sept. 15. A Flight: Jackie Stupec. B Flight: Susan Knapp and Jan Booker. C Flight: Marge Van Ness. Low Gross: Kay Marincic and Jan Booker. Low Net: Kay Marincic and Kathy Kline. Low Putts: Judy Hopkins. Chip-ins: Roberta Henson (number three). Donna Berry and Jackie Stupec were hostesses.

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Preston Rowe made it safely to first base with a ghost player standing nearby during the Field of Dreams night on Friday, Sept. 11, in Granville. Rowe enjoyed briefly interviewing field owner Darrell Alleman that night.

Field of Dreams: a child’s perspective On Friday, Sept. 11, my dad’s cousin, Andy, and his wife, April, took me, my brother Carson, and April’s two nieces, Kaitlyn and Brynna, to Alleman’s Field of Dreams in Granville. We brought our own gloves and bats. When we pulled into the parking lot and got out of the car, a man asked if we would like a ride on a golf cart to the field. We accepted his invitation and got on. When we got to the field, there were a lot of people playing catch and walking around. We played a little catch and ate dinner. I had a pork chop, and it was really good. It was neat to see the real players from the movie, “Field of Dreams,” walk out of the cornfield onto the baseball field. The players picked kids from the crowd to come out on the field and play a game against

the ghost players. Kaitlyn and I were chosen to play. We both hit the ball well and ran the bases. After that, we played hide and seek and tag with other kids. I was able to ask Mr. Darrell Alleman how long it took to build his Field of Dreams, and he said it took him around one year to complete it. Then we all sat to watch the “Field of Dreams” movie. The movie screen was a huge inflatable placed in the outfield. The movie was about a man who lived on a farm who kept hearing a voice from the cornfield that said, “If you build it, they will come.” At first, the man didn’t know what

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A number of children, including writer Preston Rowe, played hide and seek in the cornfield at Alleman Field on Friday, Sept. 11.

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The Putnam County Pumas celebrated eighth-grade night on Sept. 14 with a 10-0 win over Peru Catholic. Team members are (front row, from left) Eric Dudek, Jakob Pyszka and Max Magana; Matt Hultz Luke Olson (back row, from left), Jacob Williams and Brayden Holmes. The team started regional play on Sept. 19 as the number one seed.

Roach places sixth Ian Roach of Hennepin, an eighth-grade student at Putnam County Junior High School in McNabb, tied with three others golfers for sixth place at the IESA golf tournament on Sept. 19 at Kellogg Golf Course in Peoria. Roach shot an 81.

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fought a back-and-forth battle until the Lady Panthers went on a run that was fueled by several Peoria Christian errors. During the run, senior Kail Pettit recorded the only block of the game along with two kills. Bell said this year it truly is a team effort from the upperclassmen and

From Page 7 that meant, but later he started to figure it out. He was supposed to build a baseball field. When the man finished the field, players started coming out of the cornfield and began to play baseball. The man who built the field would sit and watch them play. We almost got to see the whole movie, but it was getting late and the weather was turning cold. I wish we would have been more prepared for the weather so we could have stayed and finished the movie. All of us had a lot of fun, and I hope I get to go back again someday.

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underclassmen alike. “I firmly believe that we need all of the components of our team, even the girls sitting on the bench, to be successful this year,” said Bell. “We have a very well-rounded team, and different girls are going to stand out each night. Putnam County sophomore Presley Hatton recorded two kills and junior Megan Thompson recorded seven digs. Earlier in the night, Putnam County won the freshman game 25-11, 25-19 and the junior varsity fell 25-19, 25-21.

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Community ‘Walk to Remember’ is Sept. 27 in Peru 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, Sept. 27, at Baker Lake in Peru. Following the walk, there will be a balloon release along with games for children. A $10 donation per person is requested and children under 10 are free. Donations will be used to purchase education materials for grieving parents and families and to eventually erect a memorial for all children who have died. As the world’s largest self help bereavement organization, The Compassionate Friends offers friendship, understanding and hope to families who have experienced the death of a child at any age of any cause. 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 Dallas, Texas, in July. “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. “We welcome everyone who wants to join hands and hearts in remembering all children who have died too soon.” Anyone interested in walking can download the registration form at www.RiverValleyTCF.com (events) or register that day. Those who want to pledge support will find a form for that on the website. The Compassionate Friends meets at 7 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of the month at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru, the Sixth Street Conference building, 1305 Sixth St. During the meetings, parents receive the understanding and support of others who have been there. For more information, contact Studzinski at 815-223-7663, email www.rivervalleyTCF@ hotmail.com or visit the national organization website at www.compassionatefriends.org. The Compassionate Friends has its presence in at least 30 countries worldwide.

IVSO will open its 66th season on Sept. 26 LASALLE — The Illinois Valley Symphonic Orchestra will open its 66th season with a real crowd pleaser, Afro-American Celebration, the annual Pops concert, at the Illinois Valley Community College Cultural Centre at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26. Returning for her seventh season, esteemed music director and conductor Lucia Matos will feature harpist Faye Seeman, performing “Ennanga for Harp and Orchestra” by William Grant Still. The audience will also be treated to the tunes of renowned artists Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Scott Joplin and other African-American composers. Faye Seeman has distinguished herself as one of the most versatile harpists in the Midwest by venturing away from playing traditional classical music. As a solo artist, she completed her first CD, Nearer to Heaven, in 2010, recorded at Baylor University chapel in Seattle. She and several colleagues from the

ton University, studying with the legendary harpist Lucile Lawrence. Summers, Faye is on the faculty of the Birch Creek Music Festival in Door County, Wis., and is guest lecturer at Midwest Harp festival in Tulsa, Okla. Admission to the concert is by season subscription or individual ticket, available at the door or online at ivso. org. Tickets are $15 for adults, 5 for student K-college with ID. This program is sponsored by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency. The auditorium is handicapped accessible. This season, IVSO concerts will cross the spectrum of cultures. The upcoming concerts include: • Nov. 1 at LaSalle-Peru High School auditorium, Dia de Los Muertos featuring España by Chaubrier with soloist Mark Ponzo, trumpet. • Dec. 12 and 13 at LaSalle-Peru High School auditorium, Tchaikovsky’s Nutcrack-

Faye Seeman er ballet, fully staged with dancers from Dance Center (LaSalle), Gray’s School of Dance (Ottawa) and the Ottawa Dance Academy. • March 12, 2016, at Ottawa High School auditorium, winners of the 2016 IVSO Young Performers Competition and Schumann’s Symphony No. 4. • May 7, 2016, at IVCC Cultural Centre, Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E Minor, with guest Violinist KamLung Chen, and Symphony No.1 by Sibelius.

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Community Briefs Annual spaghetti supper PERU — Immanuel Lutheran Church in Peru will hold its annual spaghetti supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at the church, 2146 Meridian Road, Peru. The menu will consist of spaghetti, bread, salad, dessert and a beverage. Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for ages 3-10 and free for 3 years and under. Carryouts will be available. Supper and raffle tickets may be purchased at the door. 50/50 raffle tickets will be available for sale at the door for $1 per chance and six for $5. Once again, the country store will be filled with homemade baked goods and craft items.

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GRANVILLE — Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton is sponsoring a “Pack the Place Pink Night” on Thursday, Oct. 1, at the Putnam County girls’ high school volleyball game. In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness, Perry Memorial and the Putnam County High School are teaming together to show support for both the Putnam County Panthers and Breast Cancer Survivors. Students and staff at the Putnam County High School will be selling T-shirts and 50/50 raffle tickets to support the cause. According to the Susan Komen Foundation, it is estimated in 2015 there will be more than 231,840 new cases of invasive breast cancer in women and in men, as well. Getting regular mammogram screening tests is the best way to lower your risk of dying from breast cancer. Screening tests can find breast cancer early, when it’s most treatable. This “Pack the Place Pink Night” event is being held at the R.M. Germano Gymnasium at Putnam County High School in Granville with the junior varsity game at 6 p.m. and the varsity game to follow around 7 p.m. Those who wear pink to the game will have the opportunity to register for a door prize. In addition, Perry will be giving out educational materials regarding breast cancer and the importance of self-breast exams.

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PRINCETON — The Bureau County Genealogical Society continues to celebrate its 25th anniversary. As a special treat to the area, the organization will hold a free half-day seminar at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Society library, 629 S. Main St. in Princeton. This seminar takes the place of the regular September evening meeting and is open to the public. No meeting will be held on the fourth Thursday this month which is the typical meeting night. The guest speaker for the double session seminar is the nationally known professional speaker Michael John Neill. Neill has been a very popular speaker here in the past. His topics

for the two sessions are “Newspaper Research” and “Locating Emigrant Origins.” Between sessions there will be a refreshment break to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Society. Participants may attend either or both sessions depending upon personal time schedules. Online digitized newspapers are becoming more and more available for researchers. Neill will address this tool as well as original and microfilmed newspapers and will inform the listeners about how to access these newspapers and what to look for other than obituaries. He will offer clues for finding the country of origin of our ancestors in his second session.

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Republican party has annual picnic The Putnam County Republican Party recently had its annual picnic at Coleman’s Park in McNabb. Those present included precinct committeeman for McNabb precinct and treasurer Trudy Sandberg (from left); precinct committeeman for Granville 4, Gene Sergman; Putnam County State’s Attorney Christina Mennie; state Rep. Tim Butler for District 87; precinct committeeman for Precinct 2 and president of the Putnam County committee, Alma Toedter; Reed Wilson, McNabb director for Congressman Adam Kinzinger of the 16th District; Kim Alleman, precinct committeeman from Magnolia 1; and Jim Gibson, Hennepin precinct committeeman and vice president.

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PUTNAM COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT ORDINANCE NO. 137 THE ANNUAL BUDGET and APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FOR THE CURRENT YEAR 2015-2016 WHEREAS, There has been prepared in tentative form, a Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Board of Trustees of the Putnam County Conservation District, in the State of Illinois, and the Secretary of said District has made the tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance conveniently available to the public for inspection for at least thirty days prior to the final action thereon, and WHEREAS, a public hearing will be held on such Budget and Appropriation Ordinance on the 26th day of May 2015. Notice of which hearing was given at least one month prior thereto a weekly publication of notice thereof in the Putnam County Record, in said District, and all other legal requirements having been complied with; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF THE PUTNAM COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT, situated in Putnam County in the State of Illinois, as follows: SECTION 1: That the fiscal year of said Putnam County Conservation District, and the same is hereby fixed and declared to be from April 1, 2015 to March 31, 2016. SECTION 2: That this Board finds that there is the sum of Forty Nine Thousand Four Hundred and Fifty One dollars and Ninety Six Cents ( 49,451.96) cash balance on hand on April 1, 2015, and that the estimate of receipts of said District for said current year will be as follows: Personal Property Replacement Tax 55,000.00 Conservation Areas and Miscellaneous Income 14,775.00 Taxes from 2014-2015 Levy 85,176.00 TOTAL 154,701.00 And that the estimate of the receipts of said District for said current year, plus the balance on hand, is the sum of Two Hundred Four Thousand Four Hundred and Two Dollars and Ninety Six Cents (204,402.96). SECTION 3: That there be and there is hereby appropriated (said Appropriation hereinafter following, being estimated expenditures of said District for the current year) To be provided for by

General Tax Levy and out of any monies in the custody of said Board of Trustees, for the current fiscal year, the aggregate sum of Eighty Five Thousand One Hundred Seventy Six Dollars. $85,176.00 for the corporate purpose of said Putnam County Conservation District, as hereinafter specified. For Employee Salaries 82,275.00 For General Operations 62,165.00 TOTAL 144,440.00 SECTION 4: That this Board estimates that there will be Fifty Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty Two Dollars and Ninety Six Cents (59,962.96) cash on hand at the end of the current fiscal year 2016 Kathy Zurinski 5-26-2015 Board President Janet Rodda 5-26-2015 Board Secretary Passed and Adopted: May 26, 2015 CONSERVATION PUTNAM COUNTY DISTRICT BOARD of TRUSTEES Published in the Putnam County Record Sept. 23, 2015.

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NOTICE A special meeting of the Putnam County Board’s Finance Committee will be held on Monday, September 28, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. in the Board Room at the Putnam County Courthouse in Hennepin, Illinois. The meeting’s agenda will be limited to discussion of the budget for the fiscal year beginning December 1, 2015 and ending November 30, 2016. Duane A. Calbow Chairman, Putnam County Board Published in the Putnam County Record Sept. 23, 2015.

ORDINANCE 15/16-2 ANNUAL BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING THE FIRST DAY OF JULY, 2015 AND ENDING THE 30TH DAY OF JUNE 2016 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, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016 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 14, 2015, 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, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016; 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 $ 180,000 2. For library materials (inc. books, periodicals) $ 45,900 3. For travel mileage $ 3,900 4. For health insurance benefits $ 9,000 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 $ 6,200 14. For contingencies $2,000 15. For legal services $2,500 16. For Branch expenses $ 300 17. For equipment & furniture $8,000 19. For miscellaneous expenses $4,000 TOTAL $307,275 FOR SOCIAL SECURITY FUND PURPOSES [40 ILCS 5/21-110; 21-110.1]: 1 Social Security Taxes $13,400 2. Contingency $ 100 TOTAL $ 13,500 FOR ILL. MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT PURPOSES [40 ILCS 5/7-105; 7-171]: 1 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund $ 26,900 2. Contingency $100 TOTAL $ 27,000 FOR AUDIT PURPOSES [75 ILCS 16/30-45 and 50 ILCS 310-9]: 1 Contractual Services-Audit $3,000 2. Contingency $ 500 TOTAL $3,500 FOR LIABILITY, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION AND UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE, [745 ILCS 10/9-107] 1 Insurance (public liability, directors & officers liability, property damage (fire)) $6,500 2. Risk management and loss control program $ 7,500 3. Legal Fees $800

ESTATE OF LESLIE C. BIANCHI DECEASED NO. 2015-P-12 Claim Notice Notice is given of the death of LESLIE C. BIANCHI. Letters of the office were issued to Phyllis I. Bianchi, 102 North Schafer Street, Granville, IL 61326 as Independent Executor whose attorney is A. Randolph Comba, 777 South Main Street, Princeton, Illinois 61356. Claim against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Court, Putnam County Courthouse, 120 Fourth Street, Hennepin, Illinois 61327, or with the Independent Executor, or both, on or before March 31, 2016, or if by mailing or delivery of a notice from the Independent Executor is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Independent Executor and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. Dated this 15th day of September, 2015. A. Randolph Comba, Attorney for the Estate, 777 South Main Street, Princeton, Illinois 61356, 815-872-5221. Published in the Putnam County Record Sept. 23, 30 and Oct. 7, 2015. LEGAL NOTICES The Putnam County Record Classified brings you the public and legal information you have a right to know.

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$ 200 $1,350 $16,350 FUND

$11,000 $11,000 $ 8,000 $30,000 2. Contingency $4,000 TOTAL $34,000 FOR SPECIAL RESERVE FUND [75 ILCS 16/40-50]: 1. Special Reserve Fund Plan $215,000 TOTAL $215,000 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, 2015 $ 2,075 Special Reserve Fund $ 215,000 Miscellaneous gifts and donations $ 4,000 Income of interest $ 2,000 E-rate Reimbursement funds $ 6,300 Special purpose grants – per capita $ 7,500 Special purpose grants $ 25,000 Photocopy, cards, fax, and miscellaneous $ 5,400 Tax for General Corporate Library purposes $ 255,000 Tax for Social Security purposes $ 13,500 Tax for Ill. Municipal Retirement purposes $ 27,000 Tax for Audit purposes $ 3,500 Tax for Liability and Insurance $ 16,350 Tax for Maintenance purposes $ 34,000 Expected cash on hand June 30, 2016 $ 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 14th day of September, 2015. BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES OF PUTNAM COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT By: Bob Steele, Its President ATTEST: Merry Bassi, Secretary STATE OF ILLINOIS ) )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. 15/16-2 for the fiscal year July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016. 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 14th day of September, 2015; 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

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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 14th day of September, 2015. Merry Bassi, Secretary, Putnam County Public Library District Published in the Putnam County Record Sept. 23, 2015.

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PUTNAM COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT 4526 E 1000TH STREET, HENNEPIN, IL 61327 815-882-2319 EMAIL pc_conservationdistrict@outlook.com 2015 Site usage fee schedule. The Putnam County Conservation District reserves the right to change the following fee schedule without further notice. COST BY SITE Natural Lands Area Shelter $30.00 In County $60.00 Out Of County Natural Lands Area Stage $30.00 In County $60.00 Out Of County Natural Lands Cabin $30.00 In County $60.00 Out Of County Discount For Multiple Days $50.00 In County $100.00 Out Of County Natural Lands Education Room $30.00 In County $60.00 Out Of County Natural Lands Camping $10.00 Natural Lands Horse Camping $10.00 Lake Senachwine Shelter $30.00 In County $60.00 Out Of County Lake Senachwine Camping $10.00 Reservations Required For Large Camping Groups Call For Information. All Fees Are Non-Refundable, Applicants Ensures That All Refuse Will Be Picked Up. In the event of non- payment, no further reservation will be booked. Published in the Putnam County Record Sept. 23, 2015. PUTNAM COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT ORDINANCE #138 TAX LEVY YEAR 2015-2016 Whereas, The Board of Trustees of the PUTNAM COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT, Situated in Putnam County, In the State if Illinois, did on the 26th day of May 2015, did pass and adopt the Annual Appropriations Ordinance for said Conservation District for the fiscal year beginning on the 1st day of April, A.D. 2015, the amount of which is ascertained to be Forty Nine Thousand, Four Hundred Fifty One Dollars and Ninety Six Cents (49,451.96), and said Appropriations Ordinance will be published in the Putnam County Record, a secular weekly newspaper published within said District on June 3rd , 2015 . Whereas, such Budget and Appropriation Ordinance was prepared in tentative form by persons designated by said Board of Trustees, and made conveniently available for public inspection at least thirty days prior to the final action thereon, and a public hearing held thereon, a notice of which was given in due form and time. NOW, THEREFORE, AN ORDINANCE FOR THE LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF TAXES FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR. BE IT ORDAINED, By the Board of Trustees of the Putnam County Conservation District, situated in Putnam County, in the State of Illinois, as follows: SECTION 1- That there be and there hereby levied upon all the taxable property within the Corporate limits of said Putnam County Conservation District, subject to taxation for the year A.D. 2015, the sum of Eighty Nine Thousand One Hundred anda Seventy Six (89,176.00) Dollars, for the following specific purposes mentioned in said Appropriation Ordinance and in the respective sums as follows, to-wit: ITEMS OF APPROPRIATION AMOUNT AMOUNT AND LEVY APPROPRIATED LEVIED For Salaries of Personnel $34,314.00 $47,961.00 For General Operations $20,950.00 $41,215.00 SECTION 2- That the foregoing Levy is made pursuant to Section 7114 (3) Chap. 96 1/2, IL. Rev. State.-(1089), insofar as the rate of taxation is concerned as specified in said Statute for the general purposes of the District. SECTION 3- That the Secretary of this Board of Trustees is hereby directed to file a certified copy of this Ordinance with the County Clerk of Putnam County, Illinois, and a certificate of Levy signed by the President and Secretary of this Board with said County Clerk. SECTION 4- That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. Board President Board Secretary Approved: August 25th, 2015. Passed and Adopted: August 25th, 2015. Board of Trustees Putnam County Conservation District Published in the Putnam County Record Sept. 23, 2015.

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‘No Mo Chemo’ for Ryan Seaworth September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month By Jeanie Gelsomino Special to the BCR

(Editor’s note: Ryan Seaworth’s story was detailed by Kristie Cass, his grandmother.)

‘Twas the night before Christmas — 2012

Five-year-old Ryan Seaworth didn’t have the opportunity to see what toys Santa put under the family Christmas tree or experience the thrill of opening his first present or hear the sounds of laughter while munching on a Christmas cookie. Ryan was in the emergency room at Perry Memorial Hospital fighting a high fever and flu-like symptoms. Routine blood work was performed, and Ryan was put on an IV to keep him hydrated. But on Christmas Day, it was determined Ryan wasn’t fighting the flu; there was a more serious problem. He needed to be Life Flighted to St. Francis in Peoria. “We were told his blood work looked terrible, but it was too foggy for the helicopter to come to Princeton. So Ryan was taken to Peoria by ambulance, and Katie (his mom) went with him in the ambulance,” Kristie said. Bill Cass, Ryan’s grandfather and his Aunt Laura Cass Gray, followed the ambulance by car. “I had the flu,” Kristie said. “So I couldn’t go with them.” Tests were more extensive at St. Francis Hospital ... blood work, a spinal tap and a bone marrow aspirate. Finally on Dec. 28, Ryan was diagnosed at the St. Jude Affiliate in Peoria. The words no parent should ever have to hear were confirmed ... “We were told Ryan had acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL),” Kristie said. ALL is a cancer that effects the white blood cells. These cells fight infection and help protect the body against

“In the beginning, I was angry. I couldn’t understand how God could do this to Ryan.” Kristie Cass, Ryan Seaworth’s grandmother

disease. Patients with ALL have too many immature white blood cells in their bone marrow These cells crowd out normal white blood cells. Without enough normal white blood cells, the body has a harder time fighting infections. ALL affects a type of white blood cell called lymphocytes, causing them to build up in the liver, spleen and lymph nodes Needless to say, his family couldn’t comprehend the reality that Ryan was diagnosed with cancer. Kristie said Katie was terrified, and the entire family was in a state of disbelief. Although Kristie is a registered nurse, she never worked in an oncology unit. She said, “I had little to no exposure with oncology. I never worked on an oncology floor. When I heard he had cancer, my first thoughts were he was going to die. “In the beginning, I was angry,” she Photo contributed continued. “I couldn’t understand how During his fight against leukemia, Ryan Seaworth of Princeton had to undergo 900 God could do this to Ryan ... He has ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity doses of oral chemotherapy and endured horrific side effects. When it was determined

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disorder) and is cognitively impaired. Ryan and Katie, who is divorced, moved in with us the November before all of this happened because it was hard for her to support Ryan on her CNA salary. I felt my faith was being tested. I was sad and mad all at the same time because I thought Ryan’s cancer was so unfair.” Kristie said with the support of other family members and an outpouring of prayers from family and friends, her faith in God was even-

the procedure wasn’t a simple one. “He was stuck so many times. He just cried and cried because it hurt, and he was tired. He tried to do what they told him to do and he was cooperative, but he was so tired,” Kristie remembered. Katie stayed at the hospital with Ryan. Kristie and Bill were welcomed to stay at the Grizzlies House, named after the Memphis basketball team, at St. Jude. It is a facility for a short-term stay. Ryan had to have all of his tests repeated to

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Facts about childhood cancer • Chance of winning the lottery: 1 in 175,000,000. Chance of a child getting cancer: 1 in 285. • 46 children are diagnosed every day with cancer, and seven won’t make it. • 1 in 300 boys and 1 in 333 girls are affected with pediatric cancer. • 46 children will be told they have cancer today. • 50,000 children are fighting cancer in hospitals. • 500,000 children are fighting globally. • 1 in 5 children diagnosed won’t survive. • Cancer is the No. 1 killer of children under 14; it kills more than AIDS, asthma, juvenile diabetes, congenital abnormalities combined. • All types of childhood cancer combined receive less than 4 percent of the U.S. federal funding for cancer research, according to the National Cancer Institute.

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make sure the diagnosis was correct. The second round of tests confirmed he did, in fact, have leukemia. On Jan. 3, Ryan had a surgical procedure done which placed a port into his chest. And, he received his first chemo treatment through this port without the need for another “stick.” Ryan and his family went to Ronald McDonald House the next day. “Ronald McDonald House became our home away from home,” Kristie said, :”And after almost daily visits to the hospital for tests and treatments, we always found comfort coming back to Ronald McDonald House.” For the next three months, Ryan was assigned a St. Jude team that included a doctor, nurse and nurse practitioner. Ryan began an intensive three-phase treatment plan: • Induction: To kill the leukemia cells in the blood and bone marrow and put the disease into remission (a return to normal blood cell counts). This took six to 10 weeks. • Consolidation/intensification: To rid the body of any remaining cells that could begin to grow and cause the leu-

“The steroids caused his face to swell and turn red, and his taste buds were affected. He also had excruciating headaches but never complained.” Kristie Cass, Ryan Seaworth’s grandmother kemia to return (relapse). • Maintenance: To destroy any cancer cells that might have survived the first two phases. This phase of the treatment plan entailed 120 weeks’ worth of medications. Treatments included prednisone, infused and oral chemotherapy, steroids in addition to his ADHD meds and spinal taps. Kristie showed a thick file of “road maps” which detailed Ryan’s meds and when they needed to be given during his course of treatment and how they needed to be administered. During his treatment, Ryan felt extreme fatigue and also had to deal with oral mucositis, a painful inflammation and ulceration of the mucous membranes lining the

digestive tract from the mouth to the anus. “He had open sores in his mouth, and he didn’t want to eat or drink,” Kristie said, adding, “All he wanted to eat was noodles, bread and Ritz crackers.” Kristie also said the treatments affected his legs, and he had to be pushed in a stroller because he couldn’t walk. “The steroids caused his face to swell and turn red, and his taste buds were affected. He also had excruciating headaches but never complained,” she said. In March, Ryan was finally able to return Photo contributed home to Princeton. The Ryan Seaworth had his final surgery to remove his port on July 23, 2015. He is pictured Christmas tree was still with his monkey, who also had a port removed and who was Ryan’s constant companstanding, and he finally

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opened his presents. He only got to stay in Princeton for five days and then returned back to Memphis.

The St. Jude experience

St. Jude Children’s Hospital in Memphis was founded by Danny Thomas. His philosophy was simple — “St. Jude Won’t Stop Until No Child Dies From Cancer.” Since 1962, treatments invented at St. Jude have helped overall cancer survivor rates go from 20 percent to more than 80 percent. “Ryan had the best cancer because it was curable and low risk ... We had a start and a finish. Some kids have cancer that can’t be cured ... Those with brain tumors have to undergo major surgeries and have to have their heads cut open ... They aren’t the smiling kids you see in the cancer photos on Facebook,” Kristie said. Kristie also said since they bonded with so many strangers fighting childhood cancer during the months of Ryan’s treatments and the ongoing trips back to St. Jude; some children and adults eventually became family. Kristie, Katie and Ryan have also had to

grieve with the parents of those children who didn’t survive. “We’ve lost five children who suffered with brain tumors since we became a part of the St. Jude family. Ryan was especially close to a little boy named Boux who passed away on Aug. 9. Ryan doesn’t totally comprehend what happened to his little friend, but when the moon is bright, he says he sees Boux in the moon.” Katie has never received a bill for Ryan’s treatments at St. Jude. And, the family was also able to live at Ronald McDonald House at different times for almost a year without paying for their comfortable room and food from the pantry. “We had beautiful facilities, a nice kitchen to cook our meals, access to a washer and dryer, family gathering rooms where we could talk with other families, a dining room to share meals and an $80 weekly gift card to help purchase other groceries and necessities that we needed,” Kristie said, while proudly showing pictures of both the campus at St. Jude and Ronald McDonald House.

Ryan Seaworth beat his cancer ... but his playmate and friend at St. Jude — Boux — passed away from a brain tumor. Ryan is pictured with his grandmother, Kristie Cass (left) and his mother, Katie Seaworth, at a balloon launch to remember Boux.

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chemo, 20 spinal taps, hundreds of meds, a countless number of blood tests and ongoing trips back and forth to Peoria and Memphis, Ryan is now cancer free. He enjoyed two No Mo Chemo parties both in Memphis and Peoria. The last surgery he had was to have his port removed and his stuffed monkey, who traveled this journey with Ryan, had his port removed, too. A positive remembrance of Ryan’s experience that his family will always have to cherish are his Legacy Beads from happenings throughout his cancer

journey. Ryan has more than 1,600 detailed beads that marked treatment milestones from losing his hair to completing chemotherapy. “Each bead represents an important part of his journey,” Kristie said. “And the beads have become so popular; there’s also a legacy bead program for siblings.” Kristie continued, “There is always a possibility of a relapse, but for now, Ryan is finally able to act like a 7-1/2 year old and is enjoying playing with his toys and loves having books read to him.” “We need to keep the dream of Danny Thomas alive,” Kristie said passionately. “But we can’t do it without help.

Monies are needed for research, and there needs to be more awareness about childhood cancer. It’s not rare ... It’s not going away .... 46 children are diagnosed with cancer every day ... seven will not make it.” As for Ryan, he is enjoying second grade as a special education student at Jefferson Elementary School in Princeton. “He’s really doing well, but he has to learn that he can’t hug all of his classmates because some of the kids just don’t want to be hugged,” Kristie said. He learned how to hug at St. Jude ... Everybody was hugged all the time. He’s been hugging since he was 5 years old.

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not strengthen, the FDA’s already ineffective regulatory scheme for medical devices. The device industry, may stand to benefit from this legislation, but the health of the public does not.” What does the legislation, pushed by the $110 billion device industry and patient advocacy groups, do? In a nutshell, it changes the way FDA approves new drugs and devices. Manufacturers of so-called “breakthrough” devices would be able to submit evidence of safety and efficacy based on sources other than clinical trials, the gold standard. In other words, with a clinical trial scientific evidence determines whether a new product can be sold. Under the 21st Century Cures Act a manufacturer could submit evidence that a device is safe and effective based on case histories; that is, it could offer the experiences of individuals that a new product should come to market. If patients showed some benefit, manufacturers could submit those experiences to the FDA. According to Redberg, the proposed law would mean “anecdotal evidence rather than scientific studies, could be used to approve drugs and devices.” She

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passes, device makers could conduct the more rigorous trials to see if their products really are safe and effective after they’ve already been on the market. This is hardly foolproof. Sometimes trials are delayed for years after a product is sold, and many are never completed. What’s troubling about all this is the lack of critical discussion of the proposed changes in the media and elsewhere. There has been, however, plenty of commentary and op-eds supporting the 21st Century Cures Act. “You’d think Mother Teresa had written this bill considering the overwhelming praise it’s getting,” said Gregg Gonsalves, a research scholar at the Yale Law School. In the Huffington Post TV personality Katie Couric, a former FDA commissioner and the founder of a disease advocacy group claimed the legislation “does not reduce safety standards.” As our standards for drugs and

devices take a U-turn, the death of Dr. Frances Kelsey who died in early August should remind us what happens when marketing trumps safety. Kelsey was the FDA official who kept the drug thalidomide off the U.S. market. No one wants another thalidomide scandal, but what are we willing to risk to sell drugs and devices faster perhaps without sufficient testing? Have you had experiences with unsafe drugs or devices? Write to Trudy at trudy. lieberman@gmail.com Editor’s note: The Rural Health News Service is funded distributed through the Nebraska Press Assn. Foundation, Colorado Press Assn., South Dakota Newspaper Assn., Hoosier (IN) State Press Assn. Foundation, Illinois Press Foundation, Wyoming Press Assn. and California Newspaper Publishers Assn. Foundation.

Here are five simple ideas for remembering to take your medication; 1. Use a pillbox. The best and easiest strategy is to put your medication in a weekly pillbox that has a compartment for each day. 2. Technology. If you’re usually plugged in, set up electronic reminders. 3. Combine with a daily task. Try taking your medication with an activity you do every day, such as making coffee or brushing your teeth. 4. Create a self-care ritual. Carve out time in the morning or evening to take your medication while practicing self-care. 5. Set an alarm. Setting a daily alarm can be helpful, especially if the timing requirements for when you are supposed to take it tend to be tighter. Source: psychcentral. com.

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