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‘Still a lot of work to do’ on case ISP asks public for help in investigation of Deborah Dewey’s death By Goldie Rapp
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Illinois State Police (ISP) are turning to the public for help in solving the homicide case involving Deborah Dewey, the missing Ladd woman whose body was found buried in a shallow grave at a vacant home in Standard. On Thursday, Sept. 22, Lt. Jeff Padilla, an investigator with the ISP, con-
firmed the search is on for anyone with knowledge about Clifford Andersen during that time frame. He said investigators are still working on a time line and building a case. “We have a very strong case, but there is still a lot of work to do. We’re still very much in the middle of this investigation,” he said, adding police are currently analyzing phone records. Police have posted fliers
around the TA Truck Stop/R Place Restaurant in Morris area asking for anyone who may have seen Andersen or Clifford given him a Andersen ride between Monday, Aug. 22, and Monday, Aug. 29. Andersen, 66, of Standard has been charged with concealment of a
homicidal death in connection to the death of Dewey, 62. Andersen is Dewey’s brother-in-law The flier states, “Have you seen?” followed by a photo of Andersen. The flier continues by saying, “A Marine veteran, he (Andersen) usually wears some type of military baseball cap and frequently discusses assisting veterans. Andersen routinely visits truck stops in the area and
plays gambling machines.” As previously reported, the TA Truck Stop/R Place Restaurant is where Dewey’s 2007 Buick LaCrosse was located on Aug. 29. The vehicle was unlocked and undamaged; Dewey’s purse was still in the vehicle. On Thursday, Padilla could not release any further information on how Dewey’s car got to Morris or any other facets of the case.
Andersen is still being held at Bureau County Jail on a $750,000 bond. Andersen needs $75,000 to be released from jail. He is scheduled to appear in Putnam County Court on Oct. 13. As previously reported, Dewey was last seen in Spring Valley on Aug. 22. She was reported missing after not showing up to work on Tuesday, Aug. 23.
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made permanent. According to material provided by The Circuit Breaker School, intensive instructional support is provided to students with significant behavioral and emotional needs.
HENNEPIN — Residents will soon be funding more than a million dollars worth of repairs to the sanitary side of Hennepin’s water district. With equipment dating back to 1967 and the loss of revenue from the defunct steel mill, closed in 2009, Hennepin Village President Kevin Coleman announced the need for a rate increase to the village’s sewage fees. “This isn’t something we really want to do, but this work has been needed for a long time. And the revenues coming in just aren’t there,” Coleman said during the village board meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 21. The issues needing to be addressed, including doors, windows, roofing, pumps, electrical components, aerators, floats and mechanical equipment, amounts to what Hennepin Public Water District engineer Jack Kusek described as “pretty much a restoration.” Coleman said, “We’re going to have to make adjustments to pay for this project, and since it’s on the sewer side, we’re going to have to adjust the sewer rate.”
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Boggio’s in Granville held its 17th annual Pumpkin Harvest Craft Show this past weekend, drawing large crowds on both days. Visitors could choose their ideal pumpkin; purchase plants, produce, crafts and decor; enjoy music and food; take helicopter or pony rides; and play on a variety of clever attractions, many with an agricultural theme.
PC school board votes to expel student Return next semester dependent on completion of Circuit Breaker coursework By Dave Cook
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what led to the disciplinary action. The board voted to expel the student after a closed session that lasted about 75 minutes. The board, citing privacy concerns, did not say which school the student attended, or the student’s grade
level or gender. The student will complete the current semester at the Circuit Breaker School in Peru. Successful completion of coursework there and cooperation will mean the student can return to the Putnam County School District
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Putnam County Elementary students, staff and guests attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 23 to celebrate the new school’s new playground equipment at the Hennepin school. Two students from each homeroom were chosen at random to circle the equipment and cut the ribbon together. The new playground replaced the previous equipment which was more than 30 years old.
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Borio throws his hat in the ring Seeks election to Granville’s presidency By Dave Cook
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GRANVILLE — Granville resident and three-time village board trustee Randy Borio has announced his candidacy for election to the position of village president. Borio, 59, a Republican, wants to fill current President Doug Gimbal’s seat
after the consolidated election on April 4, 2017. Gimbal is not seeking re-election. A 1975 graduate of LaSalle-Peru Township High School, he’s worked Randy for American Nickeloid Borio in Peru for more than 39 years and currently serves as the financial secretary for United Steelworkers Local 4268. During his three terms as village trustee he has been the chair of the water/
sewer committee. Borio said if he’s elected as village president, his Top 3 goals will be to “continue to keep expenses under control, upgrade village infrastructure as funding becomes available and to work with landowners to annex property for future growth.” He also spoke of the benefits of living in Granville and why he wants to continue his work for the betterment of the village. “I enjoy the safety and security that comes from living in a small community like Granville,” he said.
Early voting for general election to begin HENNEPIN — Putnam County Clerk and Election Authority Dan Kuhn would like to inform registered voters of Putnam County early voting for the general election to be held on Nov. 8 for all Putnam County precincts will be conducted at
the Putnam County Clerk’s Office at the courthouse, 120 N. Fourth St., Hennepin. Early voting will begin Thursday, Sept. 29, and will continue through Monday, Nov. 7, on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and also on Saturday, Nov. 5,
from 8:30 a.m. until noon. Any voter who is a valid registrant in Putnam County may vote during the early voting period after showing proper identification. However, any vote cast is final and may not be revoked. As a result,
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Health department sets flu shot clinics The Bureau/Putnam County Health Department has released its upcoming schedule for flu shots. They include: Monday, Oct. 3 • 8-9 a.m. — Manlius Trinity Church • 9:30-10:30 a.m. — Walnut Senior Center •11 a.m.-noon — Wyanet VFW
• 1:30-3 p.m.— Tiskilwa St. Mary’s Church Tuesday, Oct. 4 • 8:30-10 a.m. — Bureau County Senior Center • 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. — LaMoille Library • 1:30-2:30 p.m. — Ladd Moose Wednesday, Oct. 5 • 8-9 a.m. — Neponset Community Center
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Case From Page 1A On Sept. 12, police discovered Dewey’s body in a shallow grave at a vacant home in Standard. Padilla said police were alerted to the location through an interview with a person who had knowledge about the case. The following day, Andersen, who lives three blocks away from where Dewey’s body was discovered, was arrested and charged with conceal-
that have been completed over the past year or should be added to the plan. Speaker at the meeting is Ron Davis, IEMA State Hazard Mitigation officer. The meeting is set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, at Illinois Valley Community College, Main Building, Room 316, 815 N. Orlando Smith St., Oglesby. Please R.S.V.P. by Friday, Oct. 7, by emailing Dianna Tuftie at dtuftie@ ncicg.org or by calling 815-433-5830.
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Carus asks followers to ‘Imagine a day without water’ Can you imagine a day without water? It’s a question Carus Corporation in partnership with organizations, experts and officials across the country is asking the world this month. Organized by the Value of Water Coalition, Imagine a Day Without Water, is an awareness campaign focused on the state of our nation’s water infrastructure and the crucial need for investment in drinking water and wastewater systems. Carus’ participation will take place primarily via a social media campaign the company launched earlier this month, with posts on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook that draw attention to the importance of water. They are also having some fun with the message by asking followers to imagine a day without beer. “It typically takes about six barrels of water to make one barrel of beer, a number that we are constantly looking to reduce,” said Keith Pearse, co-founder and CEO of Tangled Roots Brewing Co. (TRBC). The craft brewery, located in Ottawa, is owned by Carus’ Chairman Inga Carus and her husband, Peter Limberger. To kick off the campaign, a team of employees gathered at the Lone Buffalo Brew Pub to tour the Tangled Roots brewery and learn about the importance of water in creating TRBC’s craft brews. “When imagining a day without water, it is easy to think about not turning on the tap, skipping laundry or not watering the garden,” said Carus’ Carlos Hevia, who is leading the company’s participation in the awareness campaign. “But water impacts so much more — from the produce you buy, to just about every beverage in your refrigerator. It’s easy to take water for granted. Most people don’t fully understand the complex systems, the chemistry and engineering that go into providing safe water to our communities.”
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Carus employees tour Tangled Roots Brewing Co. in Ottawa as a kick-off to Imagine a Day Without Water. Carus employees are well aware of what it takes to provide safe water. About 85 percent of the Carus products manufactured in LaSalle are used for water treatment. Additionally, Carus’ manufacturing process is powered mainly by water. “We operate on steam,” said Tom Moshage, senior project engineer at Carus. “We’ve undertaken a massive conservation project
in recent years to recycle water in our plant, saving millions of gallons of water each year. Still, without water, we could not operate, and hundreds of people in LaSalle, Peru and elsewhere would be without work. It’s one reason we can’t imagine a day without water.” “We’re thrilled that Carus has joined Imagine a Day Without Water. This national day of action is
educating public officials and engaging citizens about the essential role water plays in our lives, and the threat that aging and underfunded water infrastructure poses to our communities and economy,” said Radhika Fox, CEO of the U.S. Water Alliance and director of the Value of Water Coalition. To learn more, visitwww. imagineadaywithoutwater. org
NCRBC receives health care grant LASALLE – NCRBC and its partners: St. Margaret’s Health, Starved Rock Associates for Vocational and Technical Education, and IVCC announce they have been awarded a $4,000 sub-grant from the 60 by 25 Leadership Network and TCI Healthcare. These funds will support the area’s first on-site health care career expo, called Healthcare 101. The purpose of the program is to provide an up-close, interactive experience for 75 junior high and 100 high school area students taking place over two separate half-day sessions. The first was on Sept. 22, and the next is set for Nov. 17. Experience stations, where students can see, hear, and practice tasks, will be created around the hospital to introduce students to various health care career opportunities that are locally available, the education needed for those careers, and how to conduct themselves in a work environment. Participating with the partners, University of
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MCNABB — Joyce Elaine Troyan, 89, of McNabb passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016. at Heartland Healthcare, Henry. Joyce was born on Oct. 25, 1926, in St. Mary’s Hospital in Dane County, Madison, Wis., to Howard and Ruby (Zimmerman) Wilson. She married Leslie Troyan on June Joyce 28, 1947, in Dousman, Wis.; the Rev. Ralph Troyan Nanz officiated. She received her BA at Wisconsin University in 1947 and her master’s in education at the University of Illinois in 1972. Joyce worked for the University of Wisconsin in Bureau of Government from 1947-1951. She was the secretary for Magnolia Swaney High School from 1955-1965. Joyce taught the middle grades from 19651988 at Lacon, Wenona and Putnam County District 538. Joyce was a member of the McNabb United Methodist Church and served on the board; she was past president of the United Methodist Women’s and past president of the Magnolia Swaney PTA. Joyce also served as a board member of the Putnam County Achievement Center. She was a member of Magnolia Grange and Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau. Educational memberships she belonged to are NEA, IEA, PCEA and IRTA. Hobbies and interest included good books, crossword puzzles, musical and stage productions, traveling; bridge, creating felt Christmas stockings for family members and working on family genealogy. Survivors include one daughter, Kathleen (Grant) Burger of Chillicothe; one son, Kenneth (Linda) Troyan of McNabb; one brother, Robert (Betty) Wilson of Arizona: four grandchildren, Kevin Hepner of Woodline, Ga., Michelle (Don) Wiley of Chillicothe, Jennifer Jackson of Mendota and Melissa (Mark) Walsh of Ottawa; two stepgrandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leslie; and one sister, Peggy DeYoung. Services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, at Dysart – Cofoid Funeral Chapel, Granville. Pastor Kristi Hopp will officiate. Cremation rites to follow service. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 27, at Dysart – Cofoid Funeral Chapel, Granville. Memorials may be directed to Putnam County Achievement Center or Putnam County Education Foundation. Online condolences may be made to her family at www.dcfunerals.com.
GRANVILLE — Joseph W. “Joe” Nanni, 55, of Granville passed away Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Joe was born Dec. 9, 1960, in Spring Valley to William and Mary Jane (Carbone) Nanni. He is survived by several cousins and close friends, and his caregivers, John and Ramo- Joseph “Joe” Nanni na Loeffler. He was preceded in death by his parents. Joe was a gentle giant with a heart of gold, he would go out of his way to say “hi” to anyone, he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, at the Elias Funeral Home in Streator, with visitation one hour prior, from 2 to 3 p.m. Memorials may be directed to the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be left at www.eliasfh.com.
On Sept. 19, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department arrested and charged Susan T. Kerivan, 46, of Hennepin with deceptive practices following an investigation by the department. Kerivan was released on a notice to appear and given a Putnam County Court date. At 5:52 p.m. on Sept. 20, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department, along with Putnam County EMS, were dispatched to a vehicle vs. pedestrian accident on Haun Road at North 400th Avenue in Magnolia Township. A vehicle driven by James D. Harmon, 67, of Ottawa was eastbound on North 400th Avenue when his vehicle struck Maurice D. Leclercq, 78, of McNabb who was walking along North 400th Avenue and Haun Road. Leclercq was transported by PCEMS to St. Margaret’s Health and later taken by Life Flight to St. Francis Hospital in Peoria. Harmon was issued a citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.
LaSalle County Sheriff At 5 a.m. on Sept. 25, LaSalle County deputies investigated a complaint of a vehicle parked in the roadway on Route 71, near Illinois Canyon, west of Ottawa. After further investigation deputies arrested Katherine Alleman, 19, of Granville for driving under the influence, improper parking on the roadway, illegal transportation of alcohol by a driver, and operating a vehicle with a BAC of .08 or more. Alleman was transported to the LaSalle County Jail.
ISP releases activity report for August LASALLE – During the month of August, Illinois State Police (ISP) District 17 troopers handled 1,714 calls for service and assistance. Of these calls, 181 were to help motorists whose vehicles were disabled on area highways. There were no arrests made for being wanted on outstanding warrants, however 18 arrests were
made for other criminal offenses. Traffic enforcement activities resulted in 278 drivers arrested for speeding and 40 cited for seat belt violations. Driving under the influence arrests totaled 10, while 10 apprehensions for other alcohol-related offenses were recorded. Troopers issued a total of 484 traffic citations and 686 written warnings
Growmark reports 2016 financial results CHICAGO – Growmark announced its estimated financial results for Fiscal Year 2016, which runs from Sept. 1, 2015, through Aug. 31, 2016. Growmark Chief Executive Officer Jim Spradlin reported unaudited, estimated sales of $7.1 billion, down from $8.7 billion last year. Pretax income is estimated at $103 million, down from $134 million last year. An estimated $52 million in patronage refunds will be returned to Growmark member cooperatives
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NCIW will host annual employers conference MENDOTA — The 14th annual Employers Conference will be Friday, Oct. 14, at the Mendota Civic Center, Mendota, starting with a continental breakfast at 8:30 a.m. The registration fee for the conference is $30 per person. All business owners, educators, employers, presidents, CEOs, managers, HR personnel and local politicians are encouraged to attend. Sessions will include: Winning the Work Lottery: “Communication and Teamwork is More Than a Game of Chance” featuring Laurie Guest, CSP
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As I write stories for this newspaper and other products we publish, I am very careful to avoid offering opinions on the issues/boards/meetings I cover. The rule of good journalism is to walk that proverbial line down the middle of the road — never allowing readers to Terri learn how the writer Simon feels on a particular subject. It’s difficult, COMMENTARY but after all these years, it’s become second nature. For the most part, only a few family members and even fewer close friends actually know how I feel about issues. I like it that way. As you know, though, this page — appropriately named Perspective — is different than the rest of the newspaper. On this page, staff members are allowed to verbalize their opinions. Even so, I’m usually cautious about divulging my personal feelings about issues, since it could be misconstrued in upcoming stories. I’m telling you all this because there’s an issue out there that leaves me torn. I’ve thought a great deal about this column — kicked it to the curb a number of times — but always find myself revisiting it in my head. Those returning thoughts usually tell me to proceed, but I’m still tentative. Here’s why ... Most of us have heard about Colin Kaepernick, the San Francisco 49ers quarterback, who has been in the news lately because he refuses to stand when the national anthem is played prior to the start of football games. Instead of standing, Kaepernick first remained sitting during the national anthem, but since, he has decided to “take a knee.” Other players in the league as well as collegiate athletes, have joined him in a show of solidarity. Kaepernick’s reasoning? While I haven’t spoken with him personally, it’s been well-reported this professional athlete is not standing for the national anthem because he wants his actions to represent the oppression of people who he believes no longer have a voice in this country. He was quick to say he still respects those who have fought for our country and the reasons they do so — freedom, the U.S. citizens, liberty and justice ... for everyone. He has been reported as saying the aforementioned situation has to change, and when there is significant changes and the flag represents everyone, then he will stand when the national anthem is played. (Please remember that is the Cliff Note version of the situation.) As someone who respects the First Amendment and all it has to offer each and every one of us, I believe Kaepernick and other athletes have a right to their freedom of speech, as they silently refuse to stand when the national anthem is played. It is their right, just like some religions ask followers to not participate when the Pledge of Allegiance is recited; just like a host of groups who peacefully protest just as many issues throughout our country. But before you write me letters, please remember the title of this column: Torn. And that I am ... You see, I’m still the one who gets a lump in her throat when the flag passes by me in a parade. I’m the one whose eyes fill with tears when the veterans march past me. I am the one who automatically places my hand over my heart when the flag passes, when the national anthem is sung, when “Taps” is played at a Memorial Day ceremony, often trying to hold back the tears that come without any urging at all. All those things and more ... Yes, I consider myself a proud American, and while I don’t think I’m in the minority here, I was taught to love my country, in spite of things in which I don’t agree. I was taught it’s OK to disagree, but one’s country should always remain near and dear to your heart. So, yes, my friends ... I am torn. There’s a part of me who wants to tell Kaepernick to stand up and show some respect, and there’s the other part of me that wants to tell him I disagree with his actions, but I will defend his right to express them. I feel like I have a foot in each world here, but there’s also something inside me saying that’s really not such a bad place to stand. Putnam County Record Editor Terri Simon can be reached at tsimon@putnamcountyrecord.com.
COMMENTARY The news can be hard to swallow. Several times this past week, I heard stories discussing a scientific study that disputes the validity of the so-called five-second rule. For those of you who are unfamiliar with this rule, it states that if you drop a food product on the floor, you have five seconds to retrieve the morsel before it is contaminated with germs and no good to eat. Scientists have now debunked this unwritten rule. Do we really need science to tell us to not eat floor food? Donald Shaffner, a food scientist from Rutgers University, conducted this study. Based on the assumption that bacteria needs time to transfer onto food, the five-second rule has been the last bastion of the poor soul who’s a butterfinger with a fork and spoon. “We decided to look into this because the practice is so widespread,” noted Schaffner. I’m starting to feel a little nauseous. About the study itself, the scientists used watermelon, bread, buttered bread and gummy candy and observed bacteria contamination over a period of one, five, 30 and 300 seconds. A total of 2,560 experimental scenarios were carried out involving a noninfectious “cousin” bacteria to Salmonella, known as Enterobacter aerogenes. During the study, the food was placed onto four different dry surfaces — stainless steel, ceramic tile, wood and carpet — all covered with the bacteria. Did I tell you that I’m starting to feel a little nauseous? Their findings concluded contamination is basically instantaneous. Once the food hits the floor, it is officially, and now scientifically, “icky.” And in what I find to be an even grosser part of this experiment, the scientists discovered that if you are still looking for an excuse to eat off of the ground, it’s better to consume the morsels off of carpet. Its “low transfer” rate, is the better option when compared with a hard surface,
like tile or stainless steel. I think I just threw up in my mouth a little. I imagine this experiment was conducted on Rutgers’ campus in some sterile laboratory setting with all sorts of “sciency-looking” stuff like Bunsen burners and test tubes made by Pyrex. They probably had to hire test subjects to “drop” the food onto the different surfaces. They really didn’t need to do all that. All they had to do was follow my sister around. My older sister, I’ll call her “Kathy” to protect her anonymity, has been a food-dropper her entire life. She could have gone professional back in the late 1970s, but she wanted to retain her amateur status for collegiate-scholarship reasons. Kathy has dropped, spilled and vertically abandoned more food in her lifetime than what some third-world countries actually consume. Trust me, I know. I sat by her at the kitchen table for the first 13 years of my life. It was my self-appointed job to declare loudly to all the others at the table whenever she had a “food incident.” Whenever I noticed something falling off of her fork, I would act like the town crier and shout out, “Hear ye! Hear ye! She did it again!” In reality, she probably didn’t drop any more food than anybody else, but with my constant color commentary, it sure did seem like it. I remember one fateful day, I had
an adventurous pea roll off of my own spoon and fall to the linoleum flooring. Noticing that no one else saw my predicament, with my foot, I slyly maneuvered the errant vegetable under my sister’s chair. At that point, I loudly declared, “Hey! Look! Kathy dropped a pea!” But alas, my entire family saw through my charade. I had forgotten that it is a well-known fact amongst my family members and most of Northern Illinois, that my sister would not touch a pea if her life depended on it. She hates them. Chili beans too. After that tragic incident, people didn’t seem to pay as much attention to the enormous pile of food under my sister’s chair, and they all looked upon me as the little boy who cried pea. So, back to my original meandering, all of you clumsy eaters out there, who are still looking for a loophole, yelling “Five-second rule!” every time a Cheeto slips out of your fingers, it will not save your immune system. Stop being gross! But then again, who am I to tell you how to live your life? I have a dog, and if I drop any food, I rarely have five full seconds to get it back. You can contact Wallace at gregwallaceink7@gmail.com. You can follow him on his blog at http:// gregwallaceink.blogspot.com.
Learn something new every day While the phrase “learn something new every day” isn’t my creation, it’s something I’d say I try to live by. It’s certainly not hard to do; you can usually learn several things over the course of a day, and those simple bits of information add up over time. The challenge is managing to remember them. I’ve always enjoyed work that keeps me moving and offers chances to experience different things and learn from others. While cleaning out my old camera bag which was going to fall apart soon (and I’m certain it would’ve happened at the most inopportune time), I came across the collection of business cards I’ve amassed throughout the past year or so. As I browsed through them, I realized the diversity of the people and events I’ve recently encountered. I’ve been in contact with farmers; agronomists; ag events; FFA; 4-H; fairs; rodeos; draft horses; boat races; a golf course; animal rescues, resorts and trainers; farmer’s markets; schools and educators; artists and musicians; a congressman and state senators; mayors and board members; gardeners; librarians; Hollywood memorabilia; a geologist; ethanol manufacturing; a large scale greenhouse; firefighters, police officers and EMS workers; nature preserves; cemeteries; protesters; a
Dave Cook COMMENTARY candy store; water treatment facilities; churches; a salon; community and senior centers; food pantries; collectors; outreach workers; genealogists; Civil War re-enactors; World War II planes; a yoga instructor; bakers; car shows; alpacas; entrepreneurs and probably several others I’m forgetting. The one thing they all have in common is I learned something from each of them. While I can’t say I’ve mastered any one thing in life, I’m probably fairly well rounded with general knowledge. When people are asked questions about professions, passions and past times, they’re almost always eager to share. All you have to do is think to ask and then listen. Education doesn’t have to be in a formal setting; you can learn anywhere and from anyone. I was told when I started here I’d eventually tend to gravitate toward certain areas I find appealing. I’ve learned I should have been a farm kid. Unfortunately, it’s too late for me to join 4-H, and my dogs prob-
ably wouldn’t be willing to share my attention with a horse, goat or chickens. I also don’t have a pasture and a barn, so I’ll have to continue to enjoy them vicariously. A little more than a year ago I knew very little about agriculture, but with assistance from some of the aforementioned people and organizations, along with my own research, I think I’ve learned quite a bit. I’m not ready to purchase any acreage yet, but I’ve enjoyed learning about soil quality, new management practices, environmental concerns, the showing and caring for livestock, organic farming and farm equipment. I’d like to thank the people I’ve come in contact with for the things they’ve shared with me. I’ve had fun, and hopefully, I’ve helped readers of the publications my work has appeared in to enjoy the various topics themselves. Occasionally, while covering an event, I’m asked about my work and if I like it. Oftentimes it’s a student, and I enjoy sharing a bit of my life with them. I don’t know if I’ve ever swayed anyone toward similar work, but I’d like to think there was at least something in what I said that counted toward their “learn something every day” quota. Putnam County Staff Writer Dave Cook can be reached at dcook@ bcrnews.com.
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Sports
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The Putnam County boys golf team of Ian Roach, Connor Bean, Auston Pflibsen, Ben Cyr, Mitch Aimone and Caleb Dzierzynski won the Mendota Ryder Cup Saturday, Sept. 24. Morris was second and Princeton third.
Putnam County golfers sweep matches
The Putnam County boys golf team won all four meets they competed in the last week. PC wins Ryder Cup The Putnam County boys golf team won the Mendota Ryder Cup on Saturday, Sept. 24. The Panthers shot a 230 topped by the top duo of Mitch Aimone/ Caleb Dzierzynski with a 74. Auston Pflibsen/Ben Cyr finished sixth with a 78, and Connor Bean/Ian Roach came in seventh with 78.
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Girls basketball begins
PC beats Hall, Fieldcrest
Putnam County’s Chloe Linton wins the first tip-off of the season for the Putnam County Pumas against Princeton Logan. PC’s eighth graders won while the seventh graders lost.
Putnam County topped Hall (163) and Fieldcrest Wednesday, Sept. 21, at Spring Creek Golf Course. PC’s Ian Roach and Ben Cyr shared medalist honors at 40. Other scorers for the Panthers were Connor
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Cross country runners compete Putnam County runners Michael Dzierzynski, Cameron Colby, Jimmy Hewitt and Noe Flores take off against Hall and Fieldcrest on Thursday, Sept. 22, at the Putnam County Conservation District.
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Putnam County (163) also won over Henry (173) and Wethersfield (237) at Edgewood Park Golf Course on Tuesday, Aug. 20. Caleb Dzierzynski carded a 37. Other scores were Connor Bean (41), Ian Roach (42), Mitch Aimone (43), Ben Cyr (45) and Auston Pflibsen (48).
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Putnam County (166) beat Henry (173) and Stark County (211) on Monday, Sept. 19. Connor Bean led with a 40. Other scores were Caleb Dzierzynski (41), Ian Roach (42), Auston Pflibsen (43), Mitch Aimone (44) and Ben Cyr (46).
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PC boys lose regional Luke Pederson slides safely into second base in the regional loss to Fieldcrest, 3-1, on Monday, Sept. 19.
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Volleyball squad wins twice; competes in tourney The Putnam County girls volleyball team won two matches this past week and competed in the Reed Custer Tournament. PC over Rockridge PC beat Rockridge 25-23, 25-12 on Sept. 20 at Rockridge. Madison Solomon had 11 assists, while Cassie Copeland had 10 digs and 7 service points.
PC over Woodland
PC beat Woodland 25-21 and 25-19 on Sept. 22 at Woodland. Cassie Copeland had 12 digs. Madison Solomon had 9 assists.
Reed Custer Tourney
The squad went 1-4 in the tournament, beating Henry 25-16, 25-13. They lost to St. Bede 18-21, 13-21; Streator 14-21, 20-21; Cissna Park 9-21, 13-21; and Hall 25-22, 19-25, 13-15.
Fall trout season begins SPRINGFIELD – The 2016 Illinois Fall Trout Fishing Season will open on Saturday, Oct. 15, at Bureau County’s Hennepin Canal Parkway and LaSalle CounPCR photo/Shannon Jenkins PCR photo/Shannon Jenkins ty’s Illinois and Michigan Madison Solomon sets up Kaitlyn Edgecomb at the Reed-Custer Tournament. Putnam County’s Lauren Bernardoni stuffs Woodland in Canal, Lock 14, LaSalle-Pethe middle for a point. ru.
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IVCC to host Day of the Artist OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College will host the second Day of the Arts!, a free celebration that runs from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15. Community members and their children are invited to sample the arts at IVCC. Upon arriving, visitors will be greeted by cello duets and contemporary finger-style guitar in the lobby and the atrium. A brief dedication of the festival in the Cultural Centre features vocal music and the unveiling of the olio curtain during a vaudeville tribute at 12:30 p.m. Additional performances include the percussion ensemble, the choir, the jazz band, a Dixieland band made up of members of the wind
ensemble, a student ensemble and a song-and-dance variety show. Fine arts workshops include acting, storytelling, writing and a tour of studio facilities. The Improv Team will be featured in the new Student Life Center and from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m., the stage will be open for descendants of the olio curtain’s original sponsors, and others, to have their pictures taken “with this proud relic of dramatic history,” said Dean of Humanities, Fine Arts and Sciences Dr. Brian Holloway. The 13-foot-by-20-foot curtain, dating from the turn of the 20th century, hung in the “Coliseum” opera house in Ladd. It is painted with a landscape scene surrounded
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by the names of local businesses sponsoring the curtain. After the olio was donated to IVCC, the humanities, fine arts, and social sciences division brought in nationally-prominent conservators to restore it with the help of students, faculty and community members. Last year was the grand unveiling of the curtain, an emotional event for descendants and participants in the project. Holloway said, “Last year’s Day of the Arts was a great success, and this year we’ve added even more to the program. We’re excited for community members to come sample the arts at IVCC.” All events will take place indoors at IVCC.
‘Liquid Conversation’ features Linda Von Holten PRINCETON — The Prairie Arts Council is pleased to announce its October exhibit “Liquid Conversion,” featuring artist Linda Von Holten. The exhibit is set to run Oct. 7 through Oct. 30. An Illinois native, Von Holten has drawn from her rich and varied life experiences to work full time as a creative artist which eventually lead to the formation of her business, Artwork by LVH, established in 2013. Her current work is primarily in acrylics, traversing a range of surfaces, subjects and styles, includ-
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More treasures get their turn in the spotlight Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum presents ‘Rare and Rarely Seen’ items from its vast collection SPRINGFIELD – A new exhibit at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will celebrate the depth of the library’s collection by highlighting items that rarely get a turn in the spotlight — from a document signed by George Washington and Thomas Jefferson to a pair of shoes from a Nazi concentration camp. “Rare and Rarely Seen” opened to the public Sept. 28 and will run until Jan. 29, 2017. “What makes this exhibit so special is that it shows the depth of our collection through documents
and artifacts that, in most cases, have never been on display before,” said Alan Lowe, executive director of the presidential library and museum. “We’re excited to share these rare items with our visitors.” Among the items on display in “Rare and Rarely Seen” are: • Wooden shoes worn by a prisoner at the Dachau concentration camp. • A commission naming a federal marshal, signed by President George Washington and Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson. • A Howitzer shell representing Illinois that was
fired during President John F. Kennedy’s funeral. • A dress worn by Marilyn Monroe. • A letter from Robert E. Lee to Ulysses S. Grant expressing concern that he might be indicted for treason. It includes Grant’s handwritten recommendation that Lee not be prosecuted. “The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum commemorates Lincoln, of course, but it is also the home of the Illinois State Historical Library. Millions of fascinating documents and artifacts that cover the
gamut of Illinois history have made their way into the collection over the past 125 years, and we are so excited to share a few of them with the world in this exhibit,” said Dr. Samuel Wheeler, the state historian. The exhibit also includes two interactive features. One was inspired by the section on politics and will let visitors vote on their favorite item in the exhibit. Another asks visitors to write about rare, precious items from their own lives; their answers will be posted for everyone to see.
Bunco for a cause begin at 7 p.m. Admission is $10 per person. There will be food, raffles, a 50/50 drawing and more. The United Church of Christ is located at 103 N. Church St., Granville.
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 815339-2711. 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 can be present-
Chili and soup supper on Oct. 23 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 $7, children 6 to
tion Agency, is dedicated to telling the story of America’s 16th president through old-fashioned scholarship and modern technology. It includes some 12 million items collected by the Illinois State Historical Library, which was founded in 1889 and eventually became part of the presidential library. The museum is open seven days a week. The library portion of the ALPLM is open free of charge Monday through Friday for research. For details, visit www.PresidentLincoln.Illinois.gov.
AARP driver course offered in Standard
United Church of Christ holding fundraiser Benefiting MS, cancer and Alzheimer’s charities, Granville’s United Church of Christ will be holding a fundraising event called “We Bee UCC, Bunco for a Cause” on Oct. 7. Doors will open at 6 p.m.; the games
“Rare and Rarely Seen” will be presented in the museum’s Illinois Gallery. The exhibit is free with regular admission to the museum. The exhibit will be accompanied by a series of special events over the next four months. Kid-friendly events are planned for Oct. 3 and Oct. 10. The historians and curators who produced the exhibit will offer a behindthe-scenes look at it on Nov. 17. The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, a division of the Illinois Historic Preserva-
12 are $4, and children 5 and under are free. Dinner includes chili/soup, sandwich, dessert and a beverage. Carry-outs are available. There will also be a bake sale and 50/50 drawing.
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St. Margaret’s Health activities Mom’s Special Helper Sibling Class St. Margaret’s will hold a Mom’s Special Helper Sibling Class for soon-to-be big brothers and sisters 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, in Room 309 on the third floor of the hospital. The class will be conducted through the use of a video, demonstrations and storybook readings. A tour of the Family Birthing Centre will be provided, and participants will receive refreshments, certificates, a gift bag and souvenir handouts. Parents are encouraged to sign up their 3-10 year olds for this free class. To register, call St. Margaret’s Family Birthing Centre at 815-664-1345.
‘Visions’ support group “Visions,” a support group for anyone with any type of visual problem and/or their caregivers, will meet from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 6, in St. Marga-
ret’s First Floor Presentation Room. This month’s topic will be “Music Therapy” with Judy Dagraedt. “Visions” meets regularly on the first Thursday of each month from 3:30 to 5 p.m. For more information, call 815-6641440.
Health Care Provider CPR course
St. Margaret’s will host a Health Care Provider CPR” course from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4. The class is for any health care professionals – including lifeguards, firefighters, health care workers, etc. – who need to know how to perform CPR, as well as other lifesaving skills in a variety of in-hospital and out-of-hospital settings. The class cost is $30, which includes the instructional book, and is conducted by American Heart Association instructors. It will be held in the hospital’s First Floor Presentation Room. For more information, or to register, call 815-664-1486.
Diabetes Support Group A free Diabetes Support Group will be held at St. Margaret’s Hospital from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4. The “Living Well With Diabetes” group meets the first Tuesday of each month, and registrations are appreciated by the Thursday before each meeting. For more information or to register, please call 815-664-1501.
Lipid Profile and Glucose Screening St. Margaret’s Hospital will offer a Lipid Profile and Glucose Screening from 7 to 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, in the hospital’s First Floor Presentation Room. The $20 fee and includes a check of cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL and LDL. A 12-hour food and beverage fast is recommended for more accurate results. Registration is recommended by calling St. Margaret’s at 815-664-1486.
Parkinson’s Support Group St. Margaret’s support group for persons affected by Parkinson’s disease will meet at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3, in the hospital’s First Floor Presentation Room. This month’s speaker is Beth Wallace, St. Margaret’s audiologist. She will address hearing problems and loss that may, or may not, be associated with Parkinson’s disease. A question and answer session will follow. The support group offers emotional support, socialization and an opportunity to share information with others who are affected by Parkinson’s disease. The group meets regularly every first Monday of the month from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the St. Margaret’s First Floor Presentation Room. Free Valet Parking is provided, and wheelchairs are available in the hospital. For more information, please contact 815-434-7114.
PMH introduces new emergency medicine group PRINCETON— Perry Memorial Hospital is announcing a new Emergency Medicine Group for its Emergency Department: Princeton Emergency Medicine Specialists (PEMS). PEMS is owned and operated by Dr. Neal Edelson and Dr. John Timmons. They have hired five full-time providers. Dr. Eric Castro, Dr. Andrew Harris, Dr.
Len Kaczororwski and Dr. Rick Cernovich will join Dr. Edelson and Dr. Timmons to provide emergency physician care at Perry Memorial Hospital. Several part-time physicians have also been retained to help with occasional shifts and back up. All physicians are or will be emergency medicine board certified. Dr. Neal Edelsen is the onsite medical direc-
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cy medicine in the Chicago area. Dr. Timmons received his medical degree at Rush Medical College in Chicago. He completed an internship at Rush University Medical Center and residency program at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center. He is board certified in emergency medicine. Dr. Timmons’ group also provides emergency services at Carle-Hoopeston Hospital where the
ED staff there has recently earned the Press Ganey “Guardian of Excellence Award” for 95 percentile top box patient satisfaction scores for four consecutive quarters. Annette Schnabel, president/CEO of PMH, stated, “We look forward to a collaborative working relationship with the physicians of PEMS.” For more information about PMH’s emergency medicine specialists, call 815-876-3363.
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LOCATED AT: #501 Church St. Granville, IL DIRECTIONS: From the Jct. of Rt. 71 & Rt.89 (Located 8 Miles South of I-80 At Spring Valley, Exit #70), Go 1.2 Miles West (On Rt. 71) To Railroad Tracks (Auction on North Side) Watch For Auction Signs
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QUALITY ANTIQUES: Lg. “Enterprise” Store Coffee Grinder (Iron); Lg. “Dad’s” Wooden Rootbeer Barrel/Dispenser, w/2-Spigots; “Pioneer-Globe” Cast Iron Cookstove (Refurbished); “Dexter” Model 16-P Wringer Washer (Dbl. Tub), Porcelain (A-1 Cond.); “Sellers” Hoosier Style Kitchen Cabinet; Round Oak Table w/2-Leaves; 5-Child’s Size Oak Chairs; Lg. Elect. “CocaCola” Cooler, (Chest Style); “Corby’s” Wooden Whiskey Barrel; “Dazey” Butter Churn, (Tin); Oak Wall Telephone; Rotary Pay Phone; 3 Old Rotary Phones (Black); U.S. Stamp Machine, (Porcelain) 5¢ & 10¢; 2-”Redwing” Crocks, 10 Gal. & 12 Gal.; 3-Old Metal Coolerss (7-Up, Pepsi & CocaCola); Old Tin Coke Tray; 6- Potato Chip Cans; 2-Cast Iron Dinner Bells; 3-Iron Pitcher Pumps; Old Wooden/Wicker Baby Buggy; Lg. Copper Kettle; Copper Minnow Bucket; “G.E.” Brass Blade Fan; “Lipton’s” Wooden Coffee Crate; “Gipp’s” Wooden Beer Crate; “Borden’s” Wooden Milk Crate; Lg Wooden Pulley; Pr. Lg. Wooden Wagon Wheels; Walnut Wall Magazine Rack; 2-Old Platform Scales; Trumpet In Case; Old Comic Books; Old License Plates: Set of IL. License Plates 1926-1939 (Consectutive), IL Soybean/Composite Plates (1943-1948); Old “Horlick’s” Malted Milk Machine; Older “Sunbeam Mixmaster” Elect. Mixer; Hall China/Jewel Tea Pieces; “Chicago Motor Club” Cigar Box, (Wood); “1930 Chicago Cubs” Series of Photos w/Blue; Ribbon Malt Advertising; “Star Model” Beer Bottles; Old Car Parts; Tin Border For Tin Ceiling (50 Ft.); Metal AmmoBoxes OLD GAS PUMP/OIL CANS: 1956 “D-X” Gas Pump (Bowser) In A-1 Cond.; “Sinclair” Round Oil Can; 5 Gal. Oil Cans:(Sinclair, Skelly, Phillips 66, D-X, Pennzoil, Amolube) OLD SIGNS (To Start Selling At 10:30 A.M. And Be Mixed In Throughout): PORCELAIN SIGNS: Star Model Beer; Star Union Beer; Lg. Schlitz Beer; Red Crown Gasoline; Standard Oil Co. (Indiana); Orange Crush; Star Soap; Blue Ribbon Stores; Morgan Woodwork; Mailpouch Tobacco Thermometer/Sign; Texaco Fire Chief, (Repro.); TIN SIGNS: Lg. “Clabber Girl” Baking Powder; Gipp’s Beer; Lg. “Mule Hide” Roofs; “Thirsty” Soda; Lg. “S&H Green Stamps”; Lg. “Business Rt. 66”; “Skelly” Credit Cards; “Orsinger’s Bread” Door Pull /Sign; Tin Thermometer Signs: Meister Brau Beer,; Pepsi, Hires Rootbeer, Royal Crown Cola; NEON SIGNS: Star Model, Neon; Kenny Rogers Roasters; LIGHTED SIGNS: Star Model Bottlecap OLD TOYS: Fire Dept. Pedal Car, (A-1 Cond.); 1959 “Chevrolet” Pedal Car (Needs Restored); Old Tin Toy Trucks: (Buddy-L, Wyandotte, Nylint); Lg. Wooden Train w/Track, (Engine & 8 cars) LAWN TRACTOR/ROTO-TILLERS: Allis Chalmers 312 Deluxe Lawn Tractor, 12 H.P. / 48” Deck, 3 Sp./Variable Speed, Repainted; “Troy Bilt Pony” Rear Tine Roto-Tiller, 5 H.P.; Green Thumb Rear Tine Roto-Tiller, 5 H.P. TOOLS: Delta 14” Band Saw on Stand, Hvy. Dty.; Oxy/Acetylene Outfit On Cart; Armstrong 3/4” Drive Socket Set APPLIANCES: Lg. Frigidaire Commercial/Upright Freezer; Kenmore 18 cu.ft. Refrig/Freezer; Whirlpool Auto. Washer; Whirlpool Elect. Dryer; Wells “Power Fry” Commercial Deep Fryer, 2 Basket, (220V) AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: This is a very nice Auction of Clean/Quality Items. View photos on our website and plan to attend!!
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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. ) 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.
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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: 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 Continued on page 15
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Continued from page 14 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.
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 underlying 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
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Taking root Kimble Field day shows growing interest in new management practices By Dave Cook Shaw Media Service
RUTLAND — Kirk Kimble hosted more than 50 people during the Kimble Field Day Farm Demonstration on Sept. 1. Highlighting new methods being promoted by the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy (INLRS), area farmers and FFA students had several opportunities to become more familiar with the new management practices. Farmers and students broke into several groups and moved between different stations on the farm. Each highlighted both the need for, the effects of, and the benefits of implementing these new techniques. The day was organized in conjunction with the INLRS, the Illinois Corn Growers Association (ICGA), The Illinois Council on Best Management Practices (ICBMP), the Marshall-Putnam Soil and Water Conservation District (MP-SWCD), MP Farm Bureau, The Wetlands Initiative, Cropsmith Inc., the MP River Conservancy, the Soil and Water Conservation Districts of Champaign and Vermilion counties, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the Soil Health Partnership and others. Jonathon Manuel with the Champaign and Vermilion counties SWCD, brought a rainfall simulator. Providing a visual demonstration of rainfall on different surfaces, it included a hard urban run-off surface, a grassy filter strip, soil with a 100 percent residue cover, soil with a 30 percent residue cover and soil with no residue. “Farmers have been mostly asking about tillage residue. They’ve been receptive to the cover crop/ no-till practices and the cost-share programs to help implement them have been successful. Five years ago, I only had 500 acres of cover crops in Champaign County if I counted wheat. Today, I could easily go over 5,000 acres without counting wheat as a cover Shaw Media photo/Dave Cook crop, so it’s really grown,” Manuel said. The rainfall simulator also illustrated the benefit of A rainfall simulator recreated the impact of rain upon different surfaces. After the demonstration, water samples were field strips when water samples from the simulation taken for testing and showed the soil strip with no crop residue had drastically higher levels of nutrient loss. were taken for testing.
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Farmer Kirk Kimble hosted more than 50 farmers and FFA students during his Demo Farm Field Day on Sept. 1. The guests broke up into several groups and toured different stations promoting the new practices highlighted by the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy.
Taking root From Page 2B Caroline Wade of the ICGA said, “Our testing showed the bare soil strip had 23 ppm of nitrates. More than 10 ppm is considered a health hazard in drinking water. The nitrate level in the field strip sample only contained 2.4 ppm. That’s a dramatic difference and a great demonstration of the benefit of field strips.” Jim Isermann, field manager for the Soil Health Partnership, dug a soil pit and discussed the importance of earthworm health. “It’s based on the management we do and the biology of the soil. No tillage is the first big step towards improving earthworms. If there’s no residue on top of the soil surface, they have nothing to eat, and they’ll die,” Isermann said.
Isermann said the farmer’s biggest concern was getting cover crops established, followed closely by how to control over-wintering cover crops in the spring without negatively effecting the cash crop. “Our goal is to manage in a way that also benefits the cash crop,” Isermann said. Tim Smith of Cropsmith, Inc., a nitrogen management company said, “We’ve gotten a lot of questions about products preserving nitrogen in the field, whether they’re nitrification inhibitors or urease inhibitors. I’ve also been talking about soybeans and how cover crops improve yields. Every farmer has his own system and is hesitant to change, but events like this show how these new practices benefit productivity as well as the environment.” Another benefit of cover crops that was frequently discussed was weed suppression. “We’ve had some excellent questions. It’s encour-
aging to see because higher level questions means the message is getting through. They’re thinking seriously about implementing these practices to not only improve soil and water quality, but to also improve productivity,” Wade said. Kimble said of being a member of the Soil Health Partnership program, “It’s working out really well. The main reason I joined was to be able to tell the landlords how we’re improving soil and water quality by using cover crops. I’ve been doing cover crops on some of my farms for six years, and I really like the health benefits. It’s helped with weed control and also with nematode control with the soybeans. I’ve been very pleased with all of it. We’re only in the second year of the soil study, but we’re hoping to document soil health improvement over 10 years. We’ve gotten a lot of data which proves we’re being good stewards.”
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Slow the flow Construction and Conservation Expo builds Bureau County’s second constructed wetland By Dave Cook Shaw Media Service
PRINCETON — As nutrient loss becomes a more frequent discussion in agriculture, ways to reduce nutrient drainage into waterways are being developed and shared through multiple educational programs. From Aug. 29 to Sept. 1, Bonucci Farms is hosting a four-day public showcase of land improvement methods organized by The Wetlands Initiative (TWI), the Illinois Land Improvement Contractors Association (ILICA), the Illinois Corn Growers Association (ICGA), the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the Bureau County Soil and Water Conservation Dis-
trict (SWCD), the Illinois Council on Best Management Practices (ICBMP) and others. Speakers engaged local farmers on topics including constructed wetlands, cover crops, pollinator habitats, water testing, nutrient loss reduction and USDA programs. There was also a rainfall simulator present to provide a demonstration of how water moves over and through soil. Continuing education credits were available for Certified Crop Advisers. The main event, however, was the construction of an approximately four-acre wetland area designed to slow water run-off into the nearby creek. Once established, the wetland, which will
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Slow the flow From Page 4B areas. “It’s an edge-of-field practice, so with the economy the way it is, a lot of farmers are really focused on what they can do in the field to address nutrient loss while also boosting production. “The four Rs (right source, right rate, right place and right time) of nutrient management and the use of cover crops are the main issues they’re concerned with first because there are other benefits to production. “By the time we’re talking about wetlands, they’ve already lost the nutrients, so they’re less likely two look at it as a primary way, but it works very well,” Wade said. Wade also said farmers are concerned about the amount of crop production space it takes up, which is why these constructed wetlands are targeted within existing drainage areas. “It helps minimize the amount of land taken up by their construction, as opposed to a restored wetland which can flood a whole field. Farmers don’t want to give up that much productive ground. This specific practice works well in maintaining production levels while reducing nutrient loss. This is just an unknown to a lot of farmers which is why we’re hosting these events. It’s to help them understand how it works and can benefit them,” Wade said. Wade said there are also other benefits such as establishing pollinator habitats which helps address some other sustainability pressures that farmers are seeing. Dr. Jill Kostel, TWI’s senior environmental engineer, provided technical assistance to farmers and encourShaw Media photo/Dave Cook aged farmers to watch the construction and ask quesThe new wetland constructed at Bonucci farms in Princeton is part of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy and tions at any time. Kostel said, “Constructed wetlands can get results will help lessen the nitrogen and phosphorus levels in our waterways. while taking up little land. They’re small and placed in areas of less productive farmland. It’s been shown to be highly effective at removing nutrients and putting marginal land to work for you for many years with very little maintenance. There’s also the additional environmental benefit of providing a natural pollinator and wildlife area.”
“It helps minimize the amount of land taken up by their construction, as opposed to a restored wetland which can flood a whole field. Farmers don’t want to give up that much productive ground. This specific practice works well in maintaining production levels while reducing nutrient loss. This is just an unknown to a lot of farmers which is why we’re hosting these events. It’s to help them understand how it works and can benefit them.” Caroline Wade, nutrient watershed manager for the Illinois Corn Growers Association
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Seeds of the community Putnam County Seed Library hopes to sprout into success By Dave Cook Shaw Media Service
HENNEPIN — Libraries are typically thought of as places to find the latest book, an old favorite or a quiet place to study, but as time has progressed they’ve evolved into hubs of the community offering many resources. The Hennepin branch of the Putnam County Library has a new collection residents can make use of and contribute to ... seeds. There’s also no chance of overdue fines. Librarian Matt Miller has organized the newest element of the community library and recently discussed the beginnings of the Putnam County Seed Library. “Last fall the creation of a seed library in Hennepin was being discussed. In April of this year, we had a University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener do a program for us. That was the first major public showing of it, but we had already opened it up a month before with some heirloom seeds for the local gardener patrons to get a head start,” Miller said. Seed libraries offer seeds to residents so they can grow their own food, learn seed saving skills and connect with their communities. There are many across the country, and while some regulatory agencies have worked to restrict the spread of this informal sharing of seeds, wanting them to conform to the same regulations as commercial ventures, some states and communities have passed exemptions for seed libraries. “There are states that prohibit seed libraries, or at least have laws that control them. In Illinois, however, there are no current laws blocking seed libraries,” Miller said. The Putnam County Seed Library has been slow to germinate, but there’s hope it will blossom soon. “The response has been very slow; so far we have only had a few individuals who have taken or donated seeds. The planting season is done in the area, so there are currently no seeds in the library. Now I am waiting for seeds to come in,” Miller said. As the area slowly moves into the time of year when harvesting begins and flowers start to go to seed, residents are encouraged to share a selection of their garden’s bounty and beauty with their neighbors.
“We are sticking to heirloom only when it comes to fruits, vegetables and herbs, but we will allow any flower seeds. This year we only had a dozen vegetables and a few fruits available. To contribute seeds you will need to bring them in with information about what type they are. Afterward they will get catalogued and added to the seed library. There are also books near the seed library for more information on everything one needs to know about seeds and the plants they turn into,” Miller explained. When gardeners are preparing to grow, they can visit the library for locally-sourced seeds, possibly grown by a neighbor. “You come in, select one packet of up to three varieties and then log your checkout. This year we were a bit lenient and allowed more seeds per patron,” Miller said. Miller shared why he feels a community seed library is important for Putnam County and his hopes of being able to expand the program into the other library branches. Miller said, “The mission for the Putnam County Seed Library is to sow education in the communities we serve in seed saving. Heirloom seeds will be gathered and given as a public resource to grow community independence from hybrids and GMOs. Accumulating seeds will scatter across the communities we live in, strengthening our overall food system, diets, as well as prevent hunger. Ultimately, it is to set in the ground trust in the communities for today and tomorrow.” Heirlooms are open-pollinated varieties that either pre-date or are unaltered by modern breeding work. Because most heirloom varieties precede the commercialization of agriculture, the seeds for these varieties were not produced by seed companies and sold to the public, but rather grown on a localized and small scale and passed along from neighbor to neighbor and within families for generations. Many heirloom varieties are currently enjoying revivals as the public gains appreciation for their importance in maintaining genetic diversiShaw Media photo/Dave Cook ty, their interest appeal and their flavor. All heirlooms are Putnam County librarian Paula Taylor holds a handful of open-pollinated, which means that properly saved seed Hollyhock seeds which will bloom with dark pink flowers after will produce consistent offspring from year to year. planting.
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The impact of agricultural education funding Agricultural education prepares students for a career in Illinois’ largest industry RANTOUL — Leaves are turning. The Friday night lights come on, and the sound of marching band practice fills the air. Farmers prepare to harvest their crops, and students across Illinois have returned to the classroom, following months of uncertainty in education funding. Among them are more than 30,000 agricultural education students, whose instructors are able to continue to grow their programs thanks to the reinstatement of the $1.8 million agricultural education line item. These dollars are earmarked specifically for teacher development and classroom resources for agricultural courses at more than 300 high schools throughout the state, and without them, schools and students would suffer. “The ag education line item is really a ‘life-line’ for our district,” said Rick Dwyer, Riverdale High School principal, Port Byron. “We began our ag program three years ago with the line item money building up a much-needed program
in our rural community. Our ag program is blossoming due to interest and hard work, and the funds attached to the line item make it possible to keep the program up-todate with great opportunities for both our teacher and our students.” The line item funds are distributed to schools through the Incentive Funding Grant, online curriculum and classroom materials, and professional development opportunities for teachers. It also includes the services of the Facilitating Coordination in Agricultural Education (FCAE) project. Statewide, six full-time FCAE program advisors work one-on-one with agriculture teachers to make sure they have the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare students for careers in the agricultural industry. Approximately one in four jobs in Illinois is connected to agriculture. “In our suburban school, I like the way agricultural education can be developed to focus on veterinary science, green technology
and other science-based curriculum,” said Dr. Lynn Andrees, Naperville Central High School career and technical education coordinator. “Not only do we encourage all students to complete a college tech program, we also strongly encourage them to consider career opportunities. Agriculture offers many career possibilities for our students to explore.” Agricultural education relies on a three-circle model which includes classroom instruction, FFA participation and an individual Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) project. By participating in all three aspects, students receive a well-rounded education and graduate high school ready to take the next step in their education and careers. Lessons learned in the classroom are applied to FFA activities, such as livestock evaluation, public speaking or leadership opportunities. Real-world budgeting, record keeping and decision making skills are practiced through an SAE project, which could
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Generations of change Bangert family is 2016 Conservation Farm Family of the Year in LaSalle County By Dave Cook Shaw Media Service
TONICA — For six generations, the Bangert family has grown, changed and worked the land. Farming has also grown and changed, and the Bangerts have been hard at work implementing the latest practices. This year their work has produced an extra yield; they’ve been named the 2016 Conservation Farm Family of the Year. Chosen by the LaSalle County Soil and Water Conservation District, the Matt Bangert family is a local leader in the promotion of new management practices. Bangert has been farming since he was 16 and spoke of how things have changed since those days. “It’s definitely more challenging, and there’s more management than there used to be,” he said, adding more cover crops are being used, and there is more interest from farmers about new practices, especially soil tilling methods. Bangert has approximately 400 acres on which he uses cover crops, his favorite being cereal rye-grass. He also has grassed waterways and vegetative field strips which are used to help combat nutrient loss and soil erosion. “Probably the most beneficial of the new practices has been the ‘no till/strip till’ methods. Strip till is a happy medium,” he said. Bangert used financial assistance available from the Natural Resourc-
es Conservation Service (NRCS) Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to offset the cost of transitioning to the new nutrient management practices. He also qualified for the Conservation Stewardship Program and received assistance to maintain his system and to begin additional practices to grow his operation to where he’d like it to be. “These new practices have helped increase water holding capacity in the soil and have helped to eliminate disease. Weed suppression is a big plus, too.” Bangert said. He’s helped in the spring and fall by his cousin, Jerod Bangert, and though they retired a few years ago, his parents, Ron and Phyllis, also return to the family farm to help when needed. Though there’s much work involved in successfully implementing new methods, Bangert said marketing remains the biggest challenge in farming. Looking toward the future, Bangert predicted more regulations, especially Shaw Media photo/Dave Cook concerning nutrient management and Matt Bangert, a sixth-generation farmer from Tonica, has led his family to being chosen soil health. as the LaSalle County Soil and Water Conservation District’s 2016 Conservation Farm He and his wife, Amanda, have two Family of the Year. small children, Jacob, 4, and Mackenzie, 3. So will there be a seventh generation working the family farm? Will Bangert’s children pick up where he leaves off, when it comes to the family farm? “He (Jacob) shows a lot of interest, but as much as things have changed in my lifetime, farming will be a whole difMatt Bangert on farming in today’s world ferent thing by the time they’ve grown up,” he said.
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IVCC partners with U of I for ag research OGLESBY — Already working closely to build and expand the Illinois Valley Community College agriculture program, IVCC and the University of Illinois Extension are launching another agriculture-related partnership. Utilizing approximately 149 acres of IVCC farmland, University of Illinois Extension is in the early stages of developing a soil research program. Initial focus of the research is finding effective means of reducing cropland nitrogen loss — a serious environmental concern due to the possibility of contaminating the Illinois and Mississippi River watersheds. This new partnership also has great potential for future IVCC agriculture students as it may lead to additional agronomy educational opportunities. “We are excited to be part of the effort to find solutions to one of the major agriculture environmental challenges of our time and are proud of
our growing relationship with the university’s College of ACES,” said IVCC President Jerry Corcoran. “The Extension continues to be an outstanding and vital partner in our increasingly successful effort to expand our agriculture program,” he added. Daryle Wragge, program coordinator for the Extension’s Bureau-LaSalle-Putnam-Marshall Unit headquartered at IVCC, said, “The partnership of our unit and IVCC in establishing an agronomic research facility is invaluable to our producers and agricultural industry.” “It will provide valuable research in crop production issues that affect our farmers’ bottom lines. The college and Extension will strive to bring University of Illinois campus and industry specialists to our facility to assist in finding viable, economic and productive answers to today’s crop production,” Wragge added. Russ Higgins, commer-
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Local groups benefit from $100K donation PRINCETON — A $100,000 gift will benefit nearly 118 groups – including five Bureau and Putnam county groups – dedicated to the future of Illinois agriculture and rural communities. To capstone the 100-year anniversary of the Farm Credit System, the 1st Farm Credit Services Board of Directors made the donation to groups making a difference in their communities. “Giving back to the communities that have made the past 100 years possible for us was an important part of our celebration,” said Gary J. Ash, president/CEO of 1st Farm Credit Services. “We believe that every investment we can make into the future is critical to our current and future generation of clients and those committed to agriculture and rural Illinois.” The Bureau County Ag In The Class-
room program, Bureau Valley FFA, Bureau County 4-H, LaMoille FFA and Putnam County FFA were all recipients of awards from the effort. The Farm Credit System celebrated its 100-year anniversary on July 17. The system supports rural communities and agriculture with reliable, consistent credit and financial services, today and tomorrow. First Farm Credit Services is one of 78 associations in the system. First Farm Credit Services team members worked together to select groups in their communities to receive the gifts. Each selected organization contributes to the future of Illinois agriculture and rural America in its own unique way, from helping children who will become the next generation of farmers, to making sure people have access to nutritious meals.
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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
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See for Yourself program offers farmers an in-depth look at soy checkoff ST. LOUIS – The U.S. soybean industry is a multi-faceted, global business, and 10 U.S. soybean farmers just got a closer look at how their soy checkoff works in that marketplace to all U.S. soybean farmers’ benefit. Sponsored by the United Soybean Board’s Audit and Evaluation (A&E) Committee, the See for Yourself program connected these farmers with their checkoff investment, providing transparency into the soy checkoff and allowing farmers to find out more about the many end uses for U.S. soy. “The See for Yourself program was an eye-opening experience,” said Sam Showalter, an Iowa soybean farmer and See for Yourself participant. “To see how the checkoff works around the world and how the world looks up to us for some of our practices was incredible,” he added. The program concluded in August in Costa
Rica, a country that imported 100 percent of its soy from the United States in the 2014-15 marketing year, a true checkoff success story. Participants heard from INOLASA, the sole soybean-crushing plant in Central America. The checkoff, through the United States Soybean Export Council (USSEC), partnered with INOLASA to increase U.S. soybean consumption in Costa Rica, taking it from 33 percent of its imports in 2014 to 100 percent in 2015. While in Costa Rica, the participants also learned about the soyfed fish industry from Martec Industries, a company dedicated to the production, processing and marketing of seafood, especially red snapper. The checkoff invests in marketing and promotion of soy in fish feed and helped Martec incorporate soybean meal into its rations. The fish are raised in cages in the Pacific Ocean, and their feed includes
roughly 18 percent soy, all of which comes from the U.S. The program also made stops in St. Louis and Panama. In St. Louis at the USB headquarters, participants learned more about the checkoff’s work to maximize farmer profit opportunities through investments in infrastructure research, new industrial uses and high oleic soybeans. The checkoff is focused on key strategies around soybean oil, meal and sustainability – ensuring U.S. soybean farmers remain competitive in the future. Infrastructure discussions continued as the participants went through the newly-expanded Panama Canal. The canal’s recent expansion doubled the waterway’s capacity, helping to ship U.S. soy to foreign markets faster. Foreign soy buyers often pay as much attention to the timeliness of deliveries as they do the price, so the canal’s expansion increased U.S.
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