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Wednesday, October 12, 2016

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Odds are 1 in 192 that an Illinois driver will hit a deer By Dave Cook

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HENNEPIN — Anyone who has spent time driving on area roads, especially in the evening, knows there’s a sizable deer population in Illinois. Drivers are also likely aware of the danger of sharing the road with them as the list of deer accidents regularly appearing in police reports shows. New data reveals the risk of deer collisions in the state are

increasing. Using data from insurance claims and state licensed driver counts from the Federal Highway Administration, State Farm has calculated Illinois drivers are nearly 4 percent more likely to collide with a deer than they were the previous year. Illinois ranked 32nd in the nation for the most deer collisions. West Virginia has led the nation where a deer accident is most likely for the past 10 years. The average cost

of an insurance claim for such an accident is approximately $4,000, and the most likely months to strike a deer are October and November. Another factor which makes that time of year more dangerous for motorists is the movement of farm equipment travelling to and from harvesting. Putnam County Sheriff Kevin Doyle shared his advice on how to travel more safely.

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Financially sound Granville gets a clean bill of health from auditor

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J​ acob Brown escapes a smoke-filled trailer with help from Magnolia firefighter Brett Crite during a training exercise held Sunday at the Magnolia Fire Department’s open house. Brown and others present toured the trailer, designed to highlight common fire hazards and safety precautions, as part of National Fire Prevention Week.

GRANVILLE — The village is financially sound and conservative with its funds, according to the annual audit presented to the Granville Village Board Tuesday, Oct. 4. Its financial position is “very solid with strong cash balances in each fund,” said Brandon McNeill, of the accounting firm, Hopkins & Associates. Also at the meeting, board members decided to wait until spring to conduct survey work on the McCoy Street project. “We all know it’s going to happen. I’m not trying to delay it, but I’d rather not have an expense of $15,000 to $20,000 in engineering fees until we need it,” village President Doug Gimbal said. The board also learned that police officer Michael Hetelle, who has fulfilled his two-year obligation to the village, has resigned to try to find work near his hometown. Chief Kevin Moore has applicants and will be conducting interviews.

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Dealing with mental illnesses CIT program takes officers through 40 hours of training By Lyle Ganther

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PRINCETON — Law enforcement officers received training through the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) program on dealing with individuals who have mental illness or behavioral disabilities. Beth Pinter, director of the Illinois Valley Crime Prevention Commission in Princeton, said, “Officers have been getting a bum rap lately. Working with the mentally ill is not always easy.” She added this is the first time CIT training has been offered in this area of Illinois. Princeton Police Chief Tom Root

the past. He said CIT training will be very useful for Princeton officers, especially with the homeless people his department encounters at the Amtrak station or Interstate 80. His goal is to get those folks the resources they need. Root added his short-term goal is to get one officer on each shift with CIT training, with all officers being trained as his long-range goal. The problem is allowing an officer from his department to spend 40 hours in one week on this training.

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was one of 25 officers attending the CIT training. “Mental health is a big issue in law enforcement,” Root said. “We never had the tools before to deal with mental illness. The CIT training is critical. It gives officers another tool in understanding people with mental illness.” Root said his goal is to get every Princeton officer this kind of training in order for them to get a better understanding of what people are going through with their actions and learn their needs and to get them help at an emergency room or mental health facility instead of taking them to jail like the practice has been in

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Home Bound Healthcare Inc., with branch offices in Princeton and Peru, is still in business after its owner recently admitted in federal court to paying illegal kickbacks to get referrals of elderly patients on Medicare. Romy Macasaet Jr., 47, of Homewood pleaded guilty on Sept. 14 to one count of violating the anti-kickback statue. The conviction is punishable by up to five years in prison. U.S.District Judge Samuel Der-Veghlayan set sentencing at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 15, 2017. Macasaet paid kickbacks to

medical directors to obtain referrals of Medicare beneficiaries to his company, one of the largest home health care and hospice companies in Illinois. He admitted in his plea agreement he paid $789,237 in bribe payments to about 20 medical directors between December 2006 and September 2014. As a result of these payments, Home Bound improperly sought and received Medicare reimbursements totaling several million dollars. Macasaet and Home Bound also agreed to pay the United States $6.8 million to resolve civil false claim and anti-kickback allegations, per the terms

Illnesses From Page 1 Mark Benson of Bloomington, a mental health clinician and a facilitator for CIT training in central and southern Illinois, said 2,000 officers outside Chicago have received this training, and Illinois is the only state that takes the CIT program to police departments, so an officer in Carbondale or Princeton gets the same training. The class teaches officers mental illness signs, symptoms, child and adolescent disorders, compliant surrender and tactical response, legal issues and risk assessment, medical

conditions and psychotropic drugs, scenario-based role playing and working with returning combat veterans. Officers attending this week’s classes were from Stark County, Toulon, LaSalle County, Mendota, Ottawa, Northern Illinois University, Putnam County, Spring Valley, Erie departments and Lake Holiday private security. The Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board is a state agency mandated to promote and maintain a high level of professional standards for law enforcement and correctional officers. The agency issued a grant for this week’s training in Princeton. This office serves Bureau, LaSalle, Stark, Marshall and Putnam counties.

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Also Tuesday, Mike Richetta of the engineering firm Chamlin & Associates said Ameren wants to extend the 25-foot easement around the high voltage transmission towers north of the wastewater plant to 50 feet. That will take the boundary close to

According to the Home Bound Healthcare website, the agency serves clients in several counties, including Bureau, Putnam, Lee, Marshall, Henry, Stark, Whiteside and LaSalle counties. The website states Home Bound Healthcare provides “skilled care services — in-home nursing, physical, occupational and speech therapy. Skilled caregivers for clients returning from hospitalization or rehabilitation or those with more chronic conditions. As a Medicare-certified home health agency, approved skilled services are provided with no out-of-pocket expenses to patient, for those who qualify.”

of the settlement agreement. As part of the civil settlement, Macasaet agreed to immediately resign his employment with Home Bound and refrain from seeking future employment with the company. When contacted by the Bureau County Republican, people answering the phone at Princeton and Peru Home Bound offices indicated they were still in business and said any further comments about the situation needed to be referred to attorney Shelly Kulwin of Kulwin, Masciopinto and Kulwin LLP of Chicago. Kulwin did not return several phone calls to the BCR.

the storm pump and sludge building, so Ameren must be flexible when it comes to future repairs or improvements to those areas of the plant, Richetta said. As for Halloween, the parade will begin at 4 p.m. Oct. 31 and end at Hopkins Park, where the village again will be provide photographs, hot dogs, chili and more at the pavilion. Trickor-treating will follow from 5 to 7 p.m.

Tips to driving safely among the deer • Pay attention to deer crossing signs. • Always wear your seat belt. • Use high beams when able for better visibility. • Brake if you can, but avoid swerving which could result in a more severe crash. • Remain focused on the road, scanning for hazards, including animals. • Avoid distractions. • Don’t rely on unproven products such as deer whistles. • If riding a motorcycle,

Deer From Page 1 “Once the corn starts to get picked it decreases the habitat and our deer accidents start to increase. We also believe the deer population is on the

always wear protective gear. Deer facts every motorist should know: • Deer are on all roads. • Deer are unpredictable. • Deer often move in groups. • Deer movement is most frequent in the fall. • Dusk to dawn are high risk times. Source: State Farm Insurance, the Insurance Information Institute and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. increase, but with some disease and a more liberal (hunting) season, we’ve seen a reduction in deer accidents. However, people need to be aware at dusk, dawn and night to slow down and pay extra attention when driving,” Doyle said.

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BBB: Let falling leaves signal a rise in seasonal scams ROCKFORD — It’s fall, and many homeowners will begin preparing their homes for cooler weather by hiring specialists to clean and make repairs. But, the Better Business Bureau warns to stay alert; scammers see this time as an opportunity to rip-off homeowners, and in some cases, steal thousands of dollars for unnecessary work. “These scammers are specific as to who they are looking for,” says Dennis Horton, director of the Rockford Regional Office of the Better Business Bureau. “They often target middle-class homeowners, and in particular senior citizens. They often look professional — sometimes wearing safety vests, are polite, all to fool the homeowner into thinking that they are trustworthy. “They are deliberate in the way they

carry them out,” notes Horton. “Typically, the scammer provides a verbal estimate to do the work for a very low price, but they later charge a much higher price, and the quality of the work is often shoddy.” When the con artists get to the door they often offer these kind of jobs: Chimney/roof repairs - Scammers disguised as chimney sweeps will tell you your chimney needs to be inspected, and then use hard sales tactics to get you to make expensive, unfounded repairs. Don’t fall for it. Gutter cleaning - Fraudulent gutter cleaners tend to prey on the elderly or those who cannot clean their gutters easily. They will claim they have worked in the neighborhood before, and quote you a very low estimate in return for shoddy,

incomplete work. Energy audits - Door to door furnace repairs - Many scammers offer a “free” energy audit to reduce heating costs, claiming to be a representative from your local utility company. They insist on costly upgrades for your attic, such as solar blankets or insulation, and may or may not burglarize your home while conducting the audit. Ductwork cleaning - Ductwork cleaning is rarely a necessity, so take caution. Scammers are known to damage your heating system while cleaning it in order to leech more money out of you for repairs. They also may create indoor air hazards. What are the clues you are dealing with a scammer? They come to your door unexpectedly.

Sixth warmest September in Illinois CHAMPAIGN — September was the sixth warmest on record with statewide records going back to 1895. The statewide average temperature was 70.7 degrees, 4.5 degrees above normal, according to Illinois State Climatologist Jim Angel, Illinois State Water Survey, University of Illinois. This year, September was tied in sixth place with 2005. The warmest September on record was a tie between 1933 and 1925 with a statewide average temperature of 72.2 degrees.

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inches of rain. In the heart of the wet area, two sites in St. Clair County reported over 8 inches of rain: Mascoutah with 8.32 inches and Mascoutah with 8.17 inches. The statewide average precipitation for January through September was 33.43 inches, 2.87 inches above normal. Although it was the wettest July-August on record, the entire period was ranked as only the 30th wettest on record because of the dry January through June.

The average statewide temperature for January through September of this year was 57.8 degrees, 2.1 degrees above normal and the fifth warmest January through September on record. Every month, except May, has been warmer than the 1981-2010 normal. September rainfall was 3.47 inches for a statewide average, which is just 0.24 inches above normal. Most areas received 3 to 5 inches of rain. However, southwestern Illinois was the wettest part of the state with between 5 and 7.5

Debate cancelled SPRING VALLEY — A debate between state senatorial candidates Sue Rezin and Christine Benson has been cancelled. Originally planned and sponsored by the Illinois Valley Dem-

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WALNUT — The ever-popular Cornpicker Reunion will be Friday, Oct. 14, and Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Bolz farm located at 14365 2550 North Ave. in Walnut. “Dozens of vintage cornpickers and shellers, ranging in model year from the 1940s to the 1970s, will harvest the field,” promises Kevin Larkey, who farms the land. Larkey went on to say, “I’ve received interest from vintage cornpicker and farm equipment enthusiasts and collectors from all over the Midwest. This reunion

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Health department releases inspection scores ​​The Bureau/Putnam County Health Department makes routine and unannounced visits each month to various food service establishments in Bureau and Putnam counties to inspect the operations. Health inspectors use an identical scorecard at each facility, where they check for health code compliance in 45 areas. Each area carries a rating from one to five, with five being the most critical. Inspectors check the entire operations of the facility in 14 different categories, such as food protection, personnel,

and garbage and refuse disposal. Beginning with a score of 100 points, the health inspector deducts one to five points for every violation. The final total is the facility’s inspection report score. A passing food inspection score is 65 or above. At 65, the Bureau/Putnam County ordinance allows the health department to close an establishment, but a score doesn’t have to be that low for the department to close it. It depends on the number of critical and non-critical violations

Records will be destroyed The Special Education Office for Putnam County School District 535 has announced it plans to destroy all temporary special education records of students who have transferred, graduated or have otherwise permanently withdrawn from school by the end of the 2010-11 school year. Information to be destroyed includes: Intelligence test scores, evaluations, IEPs, psychological reports, social/develop-

mental histories, and other data classified as “temporary records” in the Illinois Records Act. The files will not include academic transcripts, attendance records or other records contained in the student’s permanent record. Access to the special education records by parents/guardians or students aged 18 and over may be obtained by contacting the special education office at 815-882-2800, Option 8, no later than Feb. 1, 2017.

Send us your press/news releases The Putnam County Record is happy to help promote your upcoming event. Send your press/news releases to the Putnam County Record at news@putnamcountyrecord.com. We will also publish photographs to go along with your release. Photos should be in focus and people in the photo should be identified. Please include a telephone number with your release, where we can call if we have any questions.

and the type of violations. Certain combinations can create a domino effect for food borne outbreaks. All inspection reports are a matter of public record and can be seen at the Bureau County Health Department in Princeton. Bureau County food service evaluations Princeton Culvers 94 Logan East, West School 100 Los Ranchitos 85 Susy Q’s LLC 95 Young Da Vinci Day Care 88

Austin Parker 96 Bureau County Jail 92 Casey’s General Store 87 Expresslane Inc. 86 Jefferson School 98 McDonalds 91 Princeton Youth Soccer-South Park 97 The Kompany 92 2 Bros Chillin Inc. 100 Apollo Theater 91 Cadillac Sports Bar 84 J & J One Stop 95 Pin Splitter Lanes 93 Princeton Inn 93

Sheffield Psycho Silo Saloon 92 Walnut Main St. Bar and Grill 94 Pit Stop Inc. 100 Walnut Community Food Pantry 100 Wyanet Wyanet Food Pantry 100 Putnam County food service evaluations Peru Larry’s Lunch Box 100 All evaluations conducted Sept. 1 through Sept. 30

Local, regional conference planned BLOOMINGTON — The sixth annual Local and Regional Food Conference, which brings farmers and industry together to learn how to be engaged in meeting the demand for local and regional food will take place Nov. 15 at The Pavilion in Marion. The one-day event is a collaboration of the Illinois Farm Bureau and Southern Illinois Farm Bureaus, Missouri Farm Bureau, Kentucky Farm Bureau, Indiana Farm Bureau, Illinois Department of Agriculture, Southern Illinois University, University of Illinois Extension, Food Works, and Illinois Specialty Growers Association. “This event is an opportunity for farmers and industry to convene and learn about the different local and regional projects that are taking shape and learn from experts in the industry,” said Cynthia Haskins, manager of business development and compliance, Illinois Farm Bureau. “This year, we’re excited for

• The event will be held at The Pavilion, 1602 Sioux Drive, Marion, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (doors open at 8:30 a.m.) on Nov. 15. Event registration fee is $25 for Farm Bureau members ($35 for non-Farm Bureau members) and includes all event materials and lunch. Due to limited seating, registration must be completed by Nov. 10. On-site registration is $40 per person. For more information and online registration, visit the Illinois Farm Bureau website at www.ilfb.org and and click on the “IFB News and Events” tab. The Illinois Farm Bureau is a member of the American Farm Bureau Federation, a national organization of farmers and ranchers. Founded in 1916, IFB is a non-profit, membership organization directed by farmers who join through their county Farm Bureau. IFB has a total membership of more than 400,000 and a voting membership of more than 82,000. IFB represents three out of four Illinois farmers.

this even to be held in Southern Illinois. A few of the planned topics includes: • Overview of local and regional food projects throughout Illinois and the country. • The Farm Bill — What do you want to see in the next farm bill? • How do local and regional food, agritourism, wineries and special events come together? • Food Safety (Food Safety Modernization Act, Good Agriculture Practices, Group GAP) • Farmers’ markets and the Cottage Food Act and farmers’ market sampling guidelines. • Marketing to grocery stores and food service markets such as restaurants, schools and universities, and direct-to-consumer programs. • The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy: What is it? What does it mean for Illinois agriculture? What are Illinois farmers doing to implement it in their fields?

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ISP to conduct nighttime enforcement patrols

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LASALLE — The Illinois State Police (ISP), District 17, will conduct nighttime enforcement patrols (NITE) in LaSalle County during the month of October. The ISP has zero tolerance for impaired drivers. Therefore, officers working NITE patrols 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, driving under the influence (DUI) and are not properly buckled-up. Alcohol and drug impairment is a significant factor in nearly 40 percent of all fatal motor vehicle crashes in Illinois. These nighttime patrols are designed to keep roads safe by taking dangerous DUI offenders off the road and ensuring all vehicle occupants are buckled-up. This project is funded by the Illinois Department of Transportation, Division of Traffic Safety.

ISP to conduct Roadside Safety Checks LASALLE — Illinois State Police (ISP), District 17, will conduct a roadside safety check (RSC) in LaSalle County during the month of October. 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 roads safe by taking dangerous DUI offenders off the road. This project is funded through the Illinois Department of Transportation, Division of Transportation Safety.

ISP completes communications consolidation plan SPRINGFIELD — Illinois State Police (ISP) officials have announced the conclusion of the agency’s multi-phase radio communications consolidation plan designed to unify technological resources and reduce ISP radio operating costs. The final phase of the communications consolidation took place on Oct. 3 with the consolidation of Districts 16 (Pecatonica) and 17 (LaSalle). Dispatch duties for Districts 16 and 17 have been transferred to the District 1 (Sterling) Communications Center to maximize available resources. The transfer of communications is also a fiscally responsible move which has reduced the number of telecommunication consoles requiring upgrades. The ISP began communication consolidations in 2012 by combining several radio communication centers in Southern Illinois at District 13 (DuQuoin). The ISP’s final communications objective has consolidated 20 communications centers statewide into six centers located at Chicago, Springfield, Pontiac, Collinsville, DuQuoin and Sterling. The previous consolidations have proven successful and capable of handling all ISP radio traffic. The ISP is dedicated to providing public safety to the citizens of Illinois, and the consolidation plan illustrates the department’s commitment to fighting crime and keeping communities safe. ISP communications centers are separate from local 9-1-1 emergency centers and will not have an impact on the statewide 9-1-1 emergency consolidation. Residents are reminded that Districts 16 and 17 headquarters remain open to serve the public.

Sept. 2 Corrine Eckerd, as trustee to Brian Bertuli; one parcel; $30,000. Sept. 6 Andrea S. Sparr to Dennis E. Sparr; Lot 187; Lake Thunderbird Woods; exempt. Richard A. Lami to Richard A. Lami, as trustee; one parcel; exempt. Craig Nighsonger and Michelle Nighsonger to Linda S. Huetteman; Lot 6, Green Acres; exempt. Kaja Holdings 2 LLC to Alan Investments III LLC; one parcel; exempt. Sept. 7 Pauline F. Marchiori, as trustee to Raymond Paul Marchiori; Lot 3, Block 51, Ware’s Addition, Hennepin; exempt. Pauline F. Marchiori, as trustee to Debra Ann Minyard; Lot 2, Block 24, Hennepin; exempt. Alan W. Hamilton to Jamie Cyr; Lot 5, Young’s Addition, Hennepin; exempt. Vista Securities Inc. to David S. Bell, as trustee; Lot 515, Lake Thunderbird Hills 3; $12,000. Sept. 12 John G. Yerly and Mary D. Yerly to James Vohs; part of Lot 6, Lake View Drive Addition; $3,300. Sept. 13 John P. Eckard, as executor to John P. Eckard and Sheila E. Eckard; one parcel; $170,000. Sept. 14 James E. Johnson and Karen A. Johnson to James E. Johnson, Karen A. Johnson, James G. Johnson and Christine A. Pavloik; Lots 13,14 and 15, Bryan’s Timber Ridge; exempt. Sept. 15 Phyllis Bade, surviving co-trustee of a testamentary trust under will of Leonard C. King, deceased to Phyllis Bade, an 8 percent interest; two parcels; exempt. Phyllis Bade, surviving co-trustee of a testamentary trust under will of Leonard C. King, deceased to Melody Kinkade, an 8 percent interest; two parcels; exempt. Phyllis Bade, surviving co-trustee of a testamentary trust under will of Leonard C. King, deceased to Patricia Edwards, an 8 percent interest; two parcels; exempt.

Phyllis Bade, surviving co-trustee of a testamentary trust under will of Leonard C. King, deceased to John H. Kraft, an 8 percent interest; two parcels; exempt. Phyllis Bade, surviving co-trustee of a testamentary trust under will of Leonard C. King, deceased to John, Tony, George and Randy Cimei and Shelly Erjavsek (sole heirs of Betty Cimei), an 8 percent interest; two parcels; exempt. Phyllis Bade, surviving co-trustee of a testamentary trust under will of Leonard C. King, deceased to James King, an 8 percent interest; two parcels; exempt. Phyllis Bade, surviving co-trustee of a testamentary trust under will of Leonard C. King, deceased to Allye Parks, an 8 percent interest; two parcels; exempt. Phyllis Bade, surviving co-trustee of a testamentary trust under will of Leonard C. King, deceased to Cleone King, sole devisee and legatee of William H. King, an 8 percent interest; two parcels; exempt. Phyllis Bade, surviving co-trustee of a testamentary trust under will of Leonard C. King, deceased to Deborah King Campbell, an 8 percent interest, two parcels; exempt. Phyllis Bade, surviving co-trustee of a testamentary trust under will of Leonard C. King, deceased to Michelle King, trustee of Ellen L. King Revocable Trust, Kathy Jo King f/k/a/ Kathy Jo Zurinski, Jeffrey King, Timothy and Michelle King, Jamie and Teresa King and Deanna King, an 8 percent interest; two parcels; exempt. Phyllis Bade, widow, to James A. King, an 8 percent interest; two parcels; exempt. Deborah King Campbell to James A. King, an 8 percent interest; two parcels; exempt. Cleone H. King to James A. King, an 8 percent interest; two parcels; exempt. Allye Parks, widow, to James A. King, an 8 percent interest; two parcels; exempt. Patricia Edwards to James A. King, an 8 percent interest; two parcels; exempt. Shelly Erjavsek to James A. King, part of an undivided 8 percent

interest; two parcels; exempt. George Cimei to James King, part of an undivided 8 percent interest; two parcels; exempt. Randy Cimei to James King, part of an undivided 8 percent interest; two parcels; exempt. John Cimei to James King, part of an undivided 8 percent interest; two parcels; exempt. Tony Cimei to James King, part of an undivided 8 percent interest; two parcels; exempt. Deanna King to James A. King, part of an undivided 8 percent interest; two parcels; exempt. Kathy Jo King f/k/a Kathy Jo Zurinski to James A. King, part of an undivided 8 percent interest; two parcels; exempt. Jeffrey King to James King, part of an undivided 8 percent interest; two parcels; exempt. Michele King, trustee of Ellen L. King Revocable Trust, Timothy King and Michele King to James King, part of an undivided 8 percent interest; two parcels; exempt. Jamie King and Teresa King to James King, part of an undivided 8 percent interest; two parcels; exempt. James King a/k/a James A. King, as trustee of James A. King Trust and Gladys J. King, as trustee of Gladys J. King Trust to John Kraft, an 8 percent interest; two parcels; exempt. James King a/k/a James A. King, as trustee of James A. King Trust and Gladys J. King, as trustee of Gladys J. King Trust to Melody Kinkade, an 8 percent interest; two parcels; exempt. Sept. 16 John E. and Rhonda S. Guenther to John E Guenther and Rhonda S. Guenther, as co-trustees; two parcels; exempt. Sept. 19 Francis P. Niewinski and Julie L. Niewinski to Francis P. Niewinski and Julie L. Niewinski, as trustees of The Niewinski Family Trust; two parcels; exempt. Sept. 20 Read Farming Partnership to Charles O. Read, Mark S. Read and Lori Jo Briner, each as to an undivided one-third interest; five parcels with exceptions; exempt.

ISP release results from Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols LASALLE — The Illinois State Police (ISP) conducted Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols (OREP) on Sept. 5 and Sept. 28 in District 17. During the detail, troopers issued 43 citations for safety belt violations and two citations for child restraint

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6 Perspective

6 • The Putnam County Record • Wednesday, October 12, 2016

The Editorial Page

Observations from The Field of Dreams Darrell Alleman COMMENTARY

Sam R Fisher

Terri Simon

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Editor

A teachable moment

Their reputations spread as fast as the lips of the children they teach can move — the “good” ones are lauded; the “bad” ones are vilified. Before they’ve actually stepped foot in Shannon their classrooms on the first day Serpette of school each year, every child COMMENTARY in there has some preconceived notion about their new teacher’s teaching method, friendliness and the amount of homework they will be assigning. Little ears can hear a lot when they want to, when they are interested. Until the past year or two, I had no idea my children paid so much attention to what was happening in the grade above them. But as it turns out, they are always looking ahead, anticipating how to academically thrive during their middle school years. Parents are usually no different. They listen eagerly to what they’ve heard about each teacher their child is going to have for the upcoming school year. Are they strict? If they hear they are, does that mean they are going to be too strict? Are they going to suck the fun right of their child’s school year? If they hear they aren’t strict, there are still questions. Does that mean the class will be out of control and their child won’t learn anything? I’ve heard the chatter. I’ve been concerned — highly concerned at times — over the prospect of who will be teaching my children and whether they’ll be able to effectively handle a classroom with some challenging personalities in it. I’ve had teachers, both in grade school and high school, who didn’t have the best classroom management skills, and it made for a stressful year. When I’m feeling anxious about a teacher’s capabilities, which has only happened once or twice during the seven years they’ve been in school, I try to take my own advice. When my children are worried at the beginning of a school year about a teacher they’ve heard is particularly tough, I tell them this: Teachers don’t enter the field of education just to ruin children’s lives. I tell them teachers usually teach because they enjoy children, the subject they are teaching and the process of learning. I remind them they’ve never had any problems with their prior teachers, and if they work hard and listen, they shouldn’t have any problems with their new teachers. And, if a problem does occur, it’s good to take a deep breath, and communicate calmly and respectfully with that teacher. In most cases, when teachers see a child and a parent are genuinely looking for a solution to a miscommunication or a problem, they are more than willing to meet them halfway. Unless a teacher specifies they prefer using email for any questions parents have, I try, whenever possible, to stop in to ask my questions, solely because of the impersonal nature of emails. What you might think sounds like a concise, rightto-the-point email about a missing homework assignment can sound hostile or accusatory to someone else. I come from a long line of teachers, and although I chose not to enter that field, I have great respect for the dedication and patience teachers have. I know some people who have left the field entirely, primarily because of the attitudes from parents and their children. It’s a real problem. Teachers don’t automatically receive respect from both students and parents that they did when I was younger. I had no clue about what a teacher expected before I stepped foot in a classroom — I just knew my parents expected me to behave and try my hardest. School really is a dress rehearsal for adult life. Learning responsibility, respect and discipline gives students a great head start for their grownup years. Putnam County Record Copy Editor Shannon Serpette may be reached at sserpette@bcrnews.com.

​The Putnam County Community Center’s annual Cubs trip was Sept. 16. Sixty Putnam County citizens were on a Green River bus that left Standard at 8 a.m. that day. Sherry Boedigheimer and Tami Green from PCCC were on the bus to guide us through the day, along with Richard Gimbal, who always makes sure everyone has a good time. Right off, he passed out bottles of cold water, doughnuts and bags of goodies. Thanks to all three of these dedicated people who made everyone’s trip up and back to Wrigley Field wonderful. What a great game we all witnessed. I have seen a lot of games there, and I would rate this high on the list. The weatherman was forecasting rain for Chicago all week. He really messed up because it was a beautiful, sunny, warm day at Wrigley. Manager Joe Maddon decided to rest some of the Cubs stars for the day after they lost to the Milwaukee Brewers Thursday night, but the San Francisco Giants beat the St. Louis Cardinals later that evening which allowed the Cubs to win the National League Central Division. After everyone was settled in their seats, the two large video streams started showing highlights from the Cubs 2016 season with loud, jazzy music. Then before the game started, the whole Cubs team came out of the Cubs dugout waving at the crowd while celebrating winning

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their division. The game started with the Cubs MVP candidates for 2016, Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo, absent from the lineup, also with Dexter Fowler, Ben Zobrist and Jason Heyward all being rested. Rookie Kawasaki started at second base with the other second stringers in the field. Several good plays were made for the Brewers and Cubs during the game. Left fielder Jorge Soler left the game with tightness in his right side. Maddon has a reputation for making good decisions. He brought in Miguel Montero to catch and moved Wilson Contreras to left. The Cubs rallied for two runs in the ninth to tie the Brewers at 4 and 4. Aroldis Chapman was brought in to pitch in the bottom of the ninth. All he needed was 11 pitches to strike out all three Brewers batters. Montero led off the top of the 10th for the Cubs. All he needed was three pitches before hitting a

high line drive into the left center bleachers that set off a belated celebration of the team’s National League Central Title. It was very exciting to be there and see the players celebrate out by home plate. They put on new shirts and hats. The music was loud. All 40,823 people were standing and celebrating. I sat behind Debbie Holsinger, a great Cubs fan, jumping and waving her arms. It was a very happy time to be a Cubs fan after all the years of losing. The Cubs were celebrating like they had not won a division title in 108 years. The Central Division is the toughest in the Major Leagues. The Cubs are 94-53. They have the best record in baseball through their first 60 games, 42-18. Our bus driver delivered all 60 happy Cubs fans back to Standard. Thanks again, Sherry, Tami and Richard. Darrell Alleman can be reached at news@putnamcountyrecord.com.

TO Letter THE Editor

Protect the Democrats’ super majority To the Editor, There have been recent articles to the editor regarding dismay with the Democrats’ “super majority.” We have also seen praises for Jerry Long for being a strong union man and coming from a union family. In addition, there have been articles in the paper about the $16 million that Governor Rauner has personally made available to those Republicans to influence the election, to rid the state of the Democrats’ “super majority.” It is also quite evident that Governor Rauner’s mission is to make Illinois a right to work state ever since he was voted into office. If Illinois becomes a right to work state, it will be a race to the bottom for union and

non-union working families alike. The only ones benefiting from such a situation are the “haves” rather than the “have nots.” When it comes time to vote for or against right to work, where do you think Jerry Long will be voting? Do you think he will side with the unions, or do you think he will side with his benefactor who gave him the money to win his election? Don’t be naive into thinking he will abandon the guy who scratched his back and gave him the money. You may not like Madigan, but let’s keep the “super majority” and ensure right to work never comes to Illinois. Gary Borri McNabb

Wake up, Trump backers! To the Editor, OK, the politics in our country has evolved into the ridiculous ... really beyond. We must be the laughing stock of the world. Citizens of other countries must be questioning the sanity and lack of any common sense among many of the voters of the United States. I continue to be amazed on a daily basis at what Donald Trump has been allowed to get away with. The Christian conservatives who continue to support him have obviously sacrificed their morals, dignity and everything decent in their daily lives and put on blinders and nose clips. Because Mr. Trump does not, and obviously, can not represent their values in any way. Heavens, a man who wants to represent Americans

as our world leader is nothing more than a disgusting, foul-mouthed individual who is incapable of honorably or intelligently standing as our president. Actually once again, he has demonstrated, in the latest video to come to light, how little regard he has for women. As a woman I can’t imagine how demoralizing it would be to have a Tic Tac popping 70-year-old man groping me in private places and trying to force kisses on me. It makes my skin crawl. I hope this latest revelation showing us just how bias this man is will finally wake up his backers, and they will step up and do the right thing for this nation. Judy Haggenjos Hennepin

Election/campaign Letters to the Editor The Putnam County Record appreciates your thoughts on the upcoming election in November. Please remember, there is a 500-word limit on all Letters to the Editor. You must include your address (only your town will be published) and a telephone number where we can reach you during the day to verify the authenticity of your signature. We will not publish your telephone number. The deadline to submit Letters to the Editor on any and all campaign/election issues is noon on Monday, Oct. 31. Those with questions should call PCR Editor Terri Simon at 815-875-4461, ext. 6330.

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Sports Boys, girls golf teams advance to sectional IVCC hosts instructional basketball fall clinic for boys OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College will host its fall instructional basketball clinic for boys ages 8-13 on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 15-16, in the gym. The clinic will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. both days and will cover ball handling, shooting, defensive fundamentals (footwork and positioning) and offensive fundamentals such as proper screening, and footwork and cutting. Participants will interact with members of the 201617 men’s team, head coach Chris Herman and assistant Justin Jacobson. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged, but registration will be allowed before the clinic begins Oct. 15. Cost is $50 per player. Contact Herman at 815224-0593 or the athletic department at 815-2240472 to register.

Fall Trout Season SPRINGFIELD – The 2016 Illinois Fall Trout Fishing Season will open on Saturday, Oct. 15, at 53 ponds, lakes and streams throughout the state. Locally, anglers may fish in Bureau County at the Hennepin Canal Parkway or the LaSalle County’s Illinois & Michigan Canal, Lock 14.

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Putnam County qualified both its boys and girls golf teams for the next round in the IHSA postseason. The PC boys were runners-up in the St. Bede 1A regional at Spring Creek Oct. 4. The Panthers (327) finished second behind Riverdale (317) by 10 strokes. The PC girls punched their ticket to sectionals by edging host Princeton by two strokes, 426-428, Oct. 5 at Chapel Hill Golf Course.

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Putnam County’s freshman Ian Roach (76) and junior Caleb Dzierzynski (77) carded the second and third low scores of the day, a feat PC coach Josh Nauman called awesome. Also contributing to the Panthers’ scoring were seniors Mitch Aimone (84) and Conner Bean (90), with freshman Ben Cyr adding a 90 and junior Austin Pflibsen a 93. “The kids are thrilled. Getting the team to sectionals was a big goal for them all year long. We can’t wait for the sectional,” Nauman said. “Hopefully we can get up there and play the course a couple of times and put up a great score next week and get out of the sectional, too.” The PC boys advanced to the Elgin Sectional Monday, Oct. 10, at Randall Oaks Golf Club in West Dundee.

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The Lady Panthers had to wait around for an hour and a half for Princeton’s scores to come in. It proved to be well worth the wait with the Lady Panthers edging host Tigresses by two strokes to claim the third and final qualifying berth, placing third. “We were definitely nervous, especially with there being such a long wait time between the end of our rounds and the end of Princeton’s rounds,” PC coach Chelsi Straughn said. “I was proud of the way the girls played. I know some of them probably would have liked to have scored a little better, but they continued to battle. That front 9 can be very challenging. We are just very excited to move on as a team as that was our goal going in.” Junior Olivia Holmes led the Lady Panthers with a 99, tied for the 11th best score of the day. Also scoring for PC were senior Hanna Hundley (101), freshman Ali Ciucci (103), sophomore Taryn Grasser (123), sophomore Rylee Liles (124) and junior Brea Schorn (141). Byron (373) was the regional champion, bettering Oregon (397) by 24 strokes. Kewanee freshman Riley Hansen was medalist at 77. The Lady Panthers advanced to the Rock Falls Sectional Saturday, Oct. 8, where they finished 11th of 12 teams

Coach Chelsi Straughn congratulates team members Olivia Holmes and Hannah Hundley after the girls squad qualified for Rock Falls Sectionals placing third at the Princeton 1A Regional Oct. 5. Holmes led the Lady Panthers in scoring with 99 while Hundley carded a 101 on the day. Freshman Ian Roach (left) putts during the boys St. Bede 1A Regional at Spring Creek. Roach carded a 76 while teammate Caleb Dzierzynski carded a 77, the second and third low scores of the day. The boys placed second in the regional.

with a tally of 418. Ciucci had a 93 and Holmes added a 100. Also for PC, Hundley had a 110, Grasser and Schorn each had 115, and Liles added a 117. Rockford Boylan (349) was the sectional team champion. Jessica Slattery of Boylan was the sectional medalist at 75.

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Putnam County’s volleyball squad splits matches

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Left, Alivia Resurrection sets up Lauren Bernadoni for the point during the Midland match on Oct. 4 where the Lady Panthers won in three games, 24-26, 25-13, and 26-24. Above, the Lady Panthers are excited after a big block from Kaitlyn Edgcomb to end the first set of a three-game match with Hall on Oct. 5

Hall defeats Putnam County The Hall Lady Devils stepped out of conference play and across the river to defeat Putnam County 14-25, 25-18, 25-20 at Granville Oct. 5. Megan Thompson (7) and Kaitlyn Edgcomb (6) combined for 13 kills for PC. Madison Solomon served for nine points to go with 17 assists. Presley Hatton had eight points and Cassie Copeland chipped in 14 digs. Hall (9-17) had a balanced hitting attack with Kaelyn Hamalle (9 kills), Tori Coble (5 kills), Jenna Lusietto (8 kills) and Cassidy Jablonski (4 kills). Gertie Savitch had 14 assists while Madi Quinn (16) and Madi Soldati (11) combined for 27 digs. PC defeats Midland Putnam County defeated Midland Oct. 4 24-26, 25-13, 26-24. Madison Solomon had 20 assists. Presley Hatton had 15 service points while Megan Thompson chipped in with 10 service points. The JV squad lost.

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Boys advance

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Sectional qualifiers

Putnam County’s Mitch Aimone makes a shot during the St. Bede 1A Regional Oct. 4. The boys squad qualified for Coach Chelsi Straughn, Ali Ciucci, Hannah Hundley, Brea Shorn, Olivia Holmes, Rylee Liles and Taryn Grasser celethe sectionals by placing second behind Riverdale. brate their sectional advancement by placing third at the Princeton 1A Regional Oct. 5.

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Junior high girls basketball action Left, Putnam County’s Liv Lamis plays defense on Ottawa Shepherd. Above, Caitlyn Cioni brings the ball up court on Oct. 3. PC lost 16-5.

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9 Life

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Community Annual senior citizen dinner planned HENNEPIN — The Hennepin Betterment Association will hold its annual Hennepin and Hennepin Township senior citizen dinner on Thursday, Oct. 20, at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Hall, 521 S. 10th St.

in Hennepin. This event is free and open to all senior citizens residing in Hennepin and Hennepin Township. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. To RSVP, call North Central Bank at 815-925-7373.

Benson, candidate for Senate for the 38th District. The guest speaker is Deputy Majority Leader Lou Lang, along with Judge Mike McCusky. Social hour will begin at 6 p.m. with a family-style chicken dinner being served at 7 p.m. The cost is $20 per person. Those interested in attending should contact Julie Moore at 815-8304604 or email jcmtwin@ yahoo.com by Friday, Oct. 14, to make reservations.

Soup supper in Henry set for Oct. 14 HENRY — The First United Presbyterian Church in Henry will hold its second annual soup supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, at the church, 511 Wirt St. They will serve three homemade soups — taco, potato and chicken noodle — along with pies and cakes for dessert. The price will be a freewill donation to help support Stronghold Day Camp 2017. Carry-outs will be available. Stronghold Day Camp is a week-long day camp

MAGNOLIA — The first ever Magnolia Township Preservation Association meeting will be held Saturday, Oct. 15, at the museum in Magnolia, in the community room on the lower level. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. followed by a brief meeting after which a program on Magnolia-Swaney Schools will be presented by Cyndy Carr and Reed Wilson. The drawing for the hand-crafted keepsake Magnolia Post Office Box will take place after the pro-

for elementary age children held each June at the Presbyterian Church. Led by camp counselors from Camp Stronghold in Oregon, Ill., day camp offers young campers a real camp experience without going away from home. Campers enjoy games, crafts, snacks, songs and Bible study, all within the church property. Registration fees are kept low to allow as many children as possible to participate in the program.

The following Putnam County Library District activities have been announced: • Wednesday, Oct. 12 — Bluestem Book Club will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the Hennepin headquarters. “Genius Files: Mission Unstoppable” by Dan Gutman will be discussed. • Thursday, Oct. 13 — Clothespin Puppets will be at 6 p.m. at the Hennepin headquarters. Come and take in a show as Gerald & Piggie come alive as Clothespin Puppets.

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OTTAWA — The LaSalle Genealogy Guild will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at the guild library, located at 115 Glover St. The speaker will be Sandy Olson, who will speak about finding solutions to dilemmas researchers come across. She was born north of Ottawa, but has lived in

HENNEPIN — St. Patrick’s fall salad luncheon will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 920 Dore St. in Hennepin.

PRINCETON — It is with regret the Covered Bridge Chorus has decided to postpone its annual show that was scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 22. Due to unforeseen circumstances, some of the chorus members will not be able to perform on the show.

HENNEPIN — The Hennepin Fire Department will hold its sixth annual fall family-style chicken dinner on Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Hennepin Fire Station, 201 E. High St., Hennepin. Serving will start at 4:30 p.m. and continue until 7:30 p.m. or until all the food is gone. Carry-outs are avail-

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• Monday, Oct. 17 — The Putnam County Health Department will hold a walk-in flu clinic at the Granville library from 9 to 10:30 a.m. A free blood pressure screening is also being offered by the library during the flu clinic. The flu clinic will be for adults, 19 years and up. Medicare Part B and most private insurance is accepted, otherwise the fee is $25 cash or check. Children’s flu vaccines will be given by appointment at the health department at 220 E. High St. in Hennepin. To make an appointment, or for more information, call 815-925-7326.

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Pork chop dinner in Mark MARK — Toys in the Pantry will hold its annual pork chop dinner from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, at the Clover Club in Mark. A one-chop dinner will be $9 and a two-

gram; the museum exhibit rooms on the upper level will be open until 8:30 p.m. Reservations can be made by email to mtpa9262015@gmail.com or by calling 815-257-0707 or 815-866-4001. Reservations need to be received by Wednesday, Oct. 12. Tickets for the dinner and program for members are $15; non-members, $20. Tickets for the program only are $5. Checks should be make payable to MTPA.

Library announces upcoming events

Putnam County Democratic dinner SPRING VALLEY — The Putnam County Democrats will have their ninth annual Jeffersonian dinner on Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Spring Valley Boat Club. Their local/state candidates will be attending, including Brad Popurella, candidate for Putnam County State’s Attorney; Putnam County Circuit Clerk Cathy Oliveri; Putnam County Board members Sheila Haage and Willie Holmes; state Rep. Andy Skoog; and Chris

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Braboy named 21st Century Scholar OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College sophomore Gabriel Braboy of Dalzell, a 4.0 student planning to study civil engineering at the University of Illinois, was named the IVCC Foundation’s 21st Century Scholar on Sept. 15 and received $3,500 for tuition, books and fees. Finalists receiving $2,000 each at the Society’s 10th annual dinner were Ben Bejster of Peru, finance; Elaine Lethiot-Cabrera of Ottawa, nursing; Aelsa Butler of Arlington, business; Trevor Finnan of Utica, neurology; and Stefan Nelson of Princeton, engineering. Braboy, the son of Cheryl and Patrick Braboy, hopes to one day design and build roads and bridges. A Top 10 graduate of St. Bede Academy, Braboy helped pitch the Bruin baseball team to fourth place in the state in 2015. He is a leader in IVCC’s STEM and Chem clubs. He also signed up donors for blood drives, assisted with river testing and was elected sophomore representative to the Student Government Association. Since 2010, he has volunteered three weeks each summer to the Peru Catholic science camp. In his recommendation of Braboy, chemistry instructor Dr. Matthew Johll said, “In the 20 years I’ve been working with chemistry students, Gabe is among the top 2 percent. He has a rare combination of motivation, intellectual ability and work ethic.” Bejster, a sophomore outfielder for the IVCC baseball team, is a graduate of La Salle-Peru High School. The son of Tony and Kristi Bejster, he earned a 4.0 GPA his freshman year at the college while working as a math tutor and assumed leadership positions in Phi Theta Kappa and the math club Indefinite Limit. Math instructor Mary Black, who works with Bejster in the math learning lab, praised his “command of the material,

kindness and listening skills,” while tutoring other students. Lethiot-Cabrera worked eight years with students with severe and profound disabilities for United Cerebral Palsy of Joliet before deciding to pursue the RN at IVCC. She earned a 4.0 in her first year in the program. A married mother of three, Lethiot-Cabrera, was nominated by nursing instructor Julie Hogue who said, “Academically, Elaine is in the top of her class and that includes nursing and pharmacology classes while caring for her family and being employed. She is an awesome student and will be a fantastic nurse.” The daughter of the late Jim Lethiot of Ottawa and Susan and Bruce Butchko of Ottawa, she plans to work in long-term care with Alzheimer’s patients. Butler, the daughter of Paul and Pamela Butler, teaches violin, viola and piano at a Princeton studio. A 4.0 GPA student, she plans to study business at Eureka College next fall. She is a former concertmaster for the Illinois Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra and is the current co-editor-in-chief for the IVCC student newspaper, The IV Leader. In his nomination, music instructor Michael Pecherek said, “Aelsa demonstrates a maturity, a demeanor and an utterly articulate manner of expressing herself.” She and her brothers will perform at IVCC’s Oct. 15 Day of the Arts as “The Butler Family Trio.” Finnan, the son of Kristal Prather of Utica and Dwayne Finnan of DeKalb, earned IVCC’s highest academic honor last spring when he was named a Thomas J. McCormack Scholar. He is involved in Phi Theta Kappa, Student Ambassadors, IV Leader, IV Sustainability, Project Success, The Student Shadow program and he helped complete an Honors Program study on the water

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21st Century Scholars Society finalists Aelsa Butler (left), 21st Century Scholar Gabriel Braboy, Elaine Lethiot-Cabrera, Stefan Nelson, Trevor Finnan and Ben Bejster at the awards dinner. quality in local rivers. He also does volunteer work for the Peru YMCA and the Utica Fire Department. In his nomination, English instructor Adam Oldaker said, “I fully believe Trevor will accomplish all his goals. He is just that hard working and genuinely wants to

make a difference in the lives of others.” Nelson, a married father of two, spent four years in the U.S. Army Airborne Infantry and completed 30 jumps during his enlistment. His unit was one of the last to depart Iraq in December 2013.

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Casting call for Stage 212’s ‘Cabaret’ LASALLE — Director Phil Grant has announced auditions for Stage 212’s winter 2017 production, “Cabaret,” the Tony Award-winning musical by Christopher Isherwood, John Kander and Fred Ebb, will be at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, and Saturday, Oct. 22, at the theater, 700 First St. in LaSalle. Call backs will be at noon Sunday, Oct. 23. Grant will be casting three principal female roles, three principal male roles, six female ensemble roles, four male ensemble roles and a small vocal chorus. Those auditioning must be at least high school graduate age. All auditioners must come prepared with a 30-60 second a capella rendition of a

musical theater selection. Depending on desired roles, those auditioning should also be prepared to learn a dance audition piece, and perform a cold reading from the script. Those interested in seeing a perusal script should message Stage 212 on Facebook or contact the Stage 212 box office at 815-224-3025. Familiarity with the script is not required to audition. For more information, visit www. stage212.org. “Cabaret” will be presented Feb. 17-26. Stage 212 auditions are open to all regardless of prior theatrical experience.

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LaSalle, psychology; Rebecca Fecht, Spring Valley, nursing; Allison Hawbaker, Mendota, piano performance; Heather McCutcheon, Ladd, nursing; Shannon McGrath, Marseilles, nursing; Alexandra Mentgen, Oglesby, nursing; Arinze Ochuba, Peru, medicine; Trupti Patel, Ottawa, nursing; Kristen Pinn, Hennepin, accounting; and Jill Wignes, Marseilles, nursing. In all, 23 students received $22,000. Since its founding in 2007, the society has awarded nearly $130,000 to 106 students. Currently made up of about 30 members each contributing $500 annually, the initiative rewards some of IVCC’s most promising returning students. To qualify, students need a minimum 3.5 GPA as well as extensive college involvement and community service. New members welcomed Sept. 15 were Art and Ellen Mueller of Ottawa and June Freebairn of rural Utica. To join the society, call Fran Brolley at 815-224-0466.

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On Friday, Sept. 9, the fourth grade classes from Putnam County Elementary School went on a walking field trip in Hennepin. Our class really enjoyed their trip to the courthouse and sheriff’s department. We participated in a mock trial. It was a case involving a bike thief. We all played a role in the trial. Our thief was found guilty. When visiting the 911 facility, someone in our class got to make a 911 call. We learned that when you make a 911 call, the

dispatcher can see an aerial view of where the call is coming from. It was neat to see. We even got to see the jail and learned how people are fingerprinted. We also got to be locked in one of the jail cells for 3-5 seconds. Spooky! We really liked seeing the deputy sheriff and the drug dog. We learned that police officers train their dogs to find things and even people. Roxy, the dog, found something for the deputy. She was rewarded with a tennis ball after finding the item. Our trip was lots of fun. Thanks to everyone who made it a great learning experience.

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‘Ghosts of Ottawa Past’ OTTAWA — On Friday, Oct. 14, and Saturday, Oct. 15, the Reddick Mansion Association will reprise its “Ghosts of Ottawa Past” program with some new and different stories. The guided tour will begin in the candle-lit Reddick Mansion where participants will “attend” the 1883 funeral of Mrs. William Reddick. The program will include an approximate halfmile outside walk along Columbus Street. The group will stop for a visit with Peg Looney who worked at the Radium Dial Company and will hear the story of the only known case of spontaneous combustion in LaSalle County. During the walk, other famous and infamous ghostly characters from Ottawa’s past may also appear. Two tours will be given each

night: one at 7 p.m. and one at 9 p.m. After the walking tours, the groups will return to the Reddick Mansion for refreshments. The cost is $15 per person and, due to the subject matter, participants should be at least 12 years old. Each tour is limited to 20 people and reservations are required. For reservations, call the Reddick Mansion at 815-4336100 or register online at www. reddickmansion.org. All money raised will be used for the preservation and renovation of the Reddick Mansion. The Reddick Mansion, at 100 W. Lafayette Street, was built in 1858, and is listed in the National Register of Historic Sites. It is open to the public for tours and also has meeting/reception rooms available for rent for special events.

‘I on Diabetes’ classes announced OGLESBY — The University of Illinois Extension will offer “I on Diabetes” classes from 9:30 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, Nov. 1, 15, 22 and 29, at the Peter Miller Community Technology Center, 815 N. Orlando Smith Road, Room CTC-123. The class will be taught by Susan Glassman, Extension educator. The class offers researchbased education for people who are newly diagnosed, caring for a loved one, or have managed the disease for years. This class is designed to empower participants with knowledge and tools nec-

essary for living with the disease and maintaining adequate glucose control. Each class includes a cooking demonstration and taste testing of the program recipes. Advance registration and payment is required by Friday, Oct. 28. To register, call the University of Illinois Extension at 815-2240889 or register online at https:// web.extension.illinois.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=15315. There is a $10 fee, per person to cover materials and supplies for all four sessions. For more information, contact Glassman by calling 815-224-0889.

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Births Announced Raiter Joshua and Elizabeth (Jeppson) Raiter of Granville are the parents of a daughter born Sept. 30 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.

Wink Ryan and Kelly (Testin) Wink of Varna are the parents of a son, Paul Ronald, born Sept. 27 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces and measured 21 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Paul (Mike) Testin and Pam Testin of Wenona. Paternal grandparents are Karri McCoy of LaSalle and the late Ron Wink.

Wilson Bernard and Jaclyn (Immel) Wilson of Franklin, Mich., are the parents of a daughter, Adalyn Lora, born Sept. 12 at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Mich. She weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and measured 19.5 inches in length. She was welcomed home by one sister, Sydnee Ann Wilson, 12. Maternal grandparents are John and Lora Immel of Lostant. Paternal grandparents are LV and Jennie Wilson of Detroit, Mich. Great-grandparents are the late Harry and Elizabeth Immel of Granville, and the late Lawrence and Marian Dart of Tonica.

Alzheimer’s Caring Friends support group PERU — The Alzheimer’s Caring Friends support group for caregivers, family and friends will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17, on the lower level of the Peru Public Library at 1409 11th St. in Peru. The meeting is sponsored by the Illinois Valley Alzheimer’s Group, Inc. For more information, call Peg Gonet at 815-339-6465 or Joanne Milby at 815223-1885.

Oct. 17 — Roast beef sandwich on sub bread, mashed potatoes and gravy, broccoli, pears. Oct. 18 — Fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, buttered green beans, rolls and butter, orange, dessert. Oct. 19 — BLT wrap with lettuce and tomato, tomato soup with crackers, fruit cocktail. Oct. 20 — Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, mixed vegetables, roll and butter, strawberries, dessert. Oct. 21 — Swedish meatballs with egg noodles, salad with toppings, baby carrots, fruit cocktail. Bread, butter, fruit juice and 2% milk are available with meals. For reservations, call 800757-4579 24 hours in advance of the day’s meal. The menu is subject to change. Meals are available to senior citizens 60 plus at no cost, but donations are appreciated. The meal program is partly funded by donations, so they have a suggested donation of $5 per meal. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m.

Putnam County Schools Breakfast Oct. 17 — Whole grain muffin or cereal, fruit, juice, milk. Oct. 18 — Whole grain bagel with cream cheese or cereal, fruit, juice, milk. Oct. 19 — Toaster pastry or cereal, fruit, cheese stick, juice, milk. Oct. 20 — Whole grain doughnut or cereal, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk. Oct. 21 — No school. Lunch Oct. 17 — Turkey fritter on whole grain bun, veggie sticks, cottage cheese, apple slices with caramel, milk. Oct. 18 — Junior high/high school - salad bar, elementary/primary - meatball sub, pretzels, applesauce, milk. Oct. 19 — Chicken wrap with lettuce, tomato, cheese, salsa and sour cream, orange, cookie, milk; 2:05 p.m. dismissal. Oct. 20 — Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, frozen juicy treat, milk. Oct. 21 — No school.

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- 200 Employment 227 • Drivers SECRETARY Helena Chemical Company, a national, agricultural chemical company, has an opening for a full-time Secretary at our Princeton, IL location. Requirements: High School diploma/equivalent, computer skills, and general knowledge of office equipment. General responsibilities include: Provide clerical & administrative support to the warehouse manager, including maintaining customer files, answering telephone, taking orders, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing and inventory. Apply in person with resume to: Helena Chemical Company, 1870 Backbone Road West, Princeton, IL 61356. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Veteran. Pre-employment drug screen & background check is required

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PRINCETON 107 East Company Street (north of Methodist Church). Friday, October 14, 9am4pm; Saturday, October 15, 9am-1pm Multi-Family Sale. New Items! Baby walker, baby swing, clothes, shelves, household, toys, car ramps, too many items to mention!

1988 Ford F150, 5 speed manual with the inline 6 motor. AC is not functioning. As-is. $950. Call/text 815-915-5279 2 drawer night stand, good condition, $20. Call 815-879-8001 4'x8' utility trailer, removable stake sides, marine plywood floor, 2 years old, $400. Call 815-875-1369 Antique Singer sewing machine $145; oak kitchen cupboard $120; cast iron parlor stove $400. Call 815-875-4383 China corner cabinet $125; 3 old floor lamps (need work) $25; antique brass andirons $75. Call 815-869-3054 Flare box wagon, home made running gear, tires fair. $350. Call 815-872-1480

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New Craftmaster Plum settee loveseat from Goods Furniture. $600. Call 815-878-1516

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath single wide and 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath double wide. Newly remodeled and new appliances. Vinyl siding and shingle roof. Call 815-260-6446

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767 • Mobile Home Sales **************** PUBLISHER'S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call, HUD tollfree at 800 669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 800 927-9275

856 • Apartment Rentals MARK Nice 1 bedroom apartment. All appliances including washer & dryer furnished. No pets, no smoking. $475 per month + deposit. Leave message @ 815-339-6591

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NOTICE Petitions are available for Magnolia Township by calling clerk, Brenda Wulzen at 815-488-7996 for the April 2017 election. Positions open are four-year terms for Supervisor, Clerk, Highway Commissioner, 4 trustees and Assessor. Published in the Putnam County Record Oct. 5, and 12, 2016.

specified on our website. You may also call the Consumer Services Division of the Illinois Commerce Commission at 1-800-524-0795. Maps have been provided to the mayors and the county board chairpersons of the affected areas. Sincerely, Ameren Illinois Forestry Department Published in the Putnam County Record Oct. 12, 2016.

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Wednesday, October 12, 2016 • The Putnam County Record • 13 999 • Legal Notices THE FOLLOWING IS A STATEMENT BY TRACIE HAAGE, TREASURER FOR THE VILLAGE OF GRANVILLE IN THE COUNTY OF PUTNAM, STATE OF ILLINOIS, OF THE AMOUNT OF PUBLIC FUNDS RECEIVED AND DISBURSED BY HER DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING ON THE 30TH DAY OF APRIL, 2016. GENERAL FUND 2016 Receipts Property Tax $113,932 Income Tax 153,731 Sales Tax 172,276 Use Tax 32,745 Utility Tax 51,915 Personal Property Replacement Tax 3,263 Permits and Fees 1,254 Video Gaming Tax 9,627 Fines 14,615 Licenses 3,325 Franchise Fees and Taxes 16,928 Interest Earned 106 Telecommunication Tax 6,481 Proceeds from Sale of Village Property 3,000 Other 393 Total General Fund Receipts $583,591 Expenditures Administrative Village Officers Salaries $35,927 Other Salaries 13,093 Payroll Taxes 7,351 Bonds 135 Legal 10,328 Audit 3,000 Office Supplies 1,798 Computers and Internet 3,776 Dues, Membership 1,671 Publishing 3,468 Utilities 3,217 Telephone 2,022 Engineering & Outside Services 7,089 Capital Purchases Special Events 6,634 Donations 6,805 Miscellaneous 3,291 TOTAL ADMINISTRATION $109,605 Public Buildings Building Construction $1,193 Repair/Disposition 4,693 Capital Improvements Utilities 2,099 TOTAL PUBLIC BUILDINGS $7,985 Parks & Recreation Program $3,123 Maintenance 2,559 Capital Improvements 12,805 Utilities 2,839 Miscellaneous 22 TOTAL PARKS $21,348 Streets & Alleys Salaries $67,357 Payroll Taxes 10,547 Truck Expense 1,829 Fuel 2,731 Supplies & Materials 6,899 Engineering 5,407 Street & Sidewalk Repairs & Maintenance 4,481 Street Lighting 11,323

999 • Legal Notices Tree & Grass Maintenance 12,177 Uniforms 3,337 Salt & Snow Removal 8,916 Telephone 796 Street Lights and Signs 1,332 Street Sweep 3,465 Miscellaneous 1,328 TOTAL STREETS & ALLEYS $141,925 Salaries $145,551 Payroll Taxes 22,813 Salary Reimbursement (15,550) Fuel 5,527 Auto Expense 2,601 Vehicle Replacement Supplies 693 Small Equipment and Uniforms 1,627 Telephone & Utility 1,483 Training (Net of Reimbursement) 5,579 Miscellaneous 1,844 TOTAL POLICE $172,168 Insurance Officer’s Liability $4,290 Street & Alley 5,970 Police 8,532 Municipal Buildings 702 Parks & Recreation 3,389 TOTAL INSURANCE $22,883 Health Insurance Street & Alley $16,036 Police 21,131 TOTAL HEALTH INSURANCE $37,167 Total General Fund Expenditures $513,081 Excess of Operating Receipts over Expenditures $70,510 Other Sources (Uses): Debt Service $(3,183) Transfer In (Out) (14,400) Fund Balance, beginning of year 105,989 Fund Balance, end of year General Fund $158,916 MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND Receipts Motor Fuel Tax $39,820 Grant Income Interest Earned 40 Total Receipts $39,860 Expenditures Maintenance & Repair of Streets $50,089 Total Expenditures $50,089 Excess of Receipts over Expenditures $(10,229) Fund Balance, beginning of year 90,389 Fund Balance, end of year Motor Fuel Tax Fund $80,160 WATERWORKS AND SEWERAGE FUND Operating Receipts Water Revenues $236,967 Sewer Revenues 196,525 Total Revenues $433,492 Operating Expenditures Salaries, Operations $52,102 Salary, Treasurer 5,880 Salary, Meter Reader 6,000 Payroll Taxes 10,661 Health Insurance 7,337 Insurance 21,016 Publishing 639 Office Supplies & Computer Expenses 8,162 Telephone 2,224

VILLAGE OF MARK ANNUAL MUNICIPAL TREASURER’S REPORT Year Ended April 30, 2016 REVENUE SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2016 Property Tax $24,726 Income Tax 52,141 Sales Tax 2,725,100 Use Tax 13,280 Gaming Tax 6,670 Utility Tax 4,351 Personal Property Replacement Tax 423 Permits, Licenses, Fines 3,754 Interest Earned 6,223 Infrastructure Maintenance Fee 12,011 Sale of Equipment 16,625 Other 928 Total General Fund Revenue $2,866,232 MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND Motor Fuel Tax $14,224 Interest Earned 76 Total MFT Revenue $14,300 REVOLVING LOAN FUND Interest Earned $498 Total Revolving Loan Revenue $498 WATER-SEWER-GARBAGE FUND Water Revenues $83,104 Sewer Revenues 31,116 Garbage Revenues 54,101 Capital Improvements Fees 3,530 Debt Service Fees 15,690 Other Interest Revenue 122 Total Water-Sewer-Garbage Revenue $187,663 EXPENDITURE SUMMARY Vendors Paid in Excess of $2,500 AmerenIP $16,081 Advanced Asphalt Co. $100,549 Hopkins & Associates, CPAs 5,990 Belt Railway Co. of Chicago 224,329 Cargill, Inc. 3,526 Contech Engineered Solutions 7,525 Cornbelt Energy 13,493 Gensini Excavating 321,357 Gonet Opper Insurance Agency 25,769

999 • Legal Notices Operating Supplies - Water 25,907 Operating Supplies - Sewer 4,866 Audit 3,000 Legal Uniforms 1,658 Repairs & Maintenance - Water 16,822 Repairs & Maintenance - Sewer 36,879 Utilities - Water 17,019 Utilities - Sewer 34,087 Depreciation (cap Imp) - Water 94,977 Depreciation (cap Imp) - Sewer 97,201 Water Testing 1,658 Sewer Testing 9,240 Equipment & Tools 5,057 Engineering 2,447 Truck Expense & Fuel 3,468 Permits & License 6,231 Miscellaneous 1,574 Total Expenses $476,112 Operating Profit (Loss) $(42,620) Non-Operating Income/Expense Items Debt Service Revenue $152,558 Interest Income 555 Transfer In 14,400 Proceeds of EPA Loan Retire EPA Debt (54,663) Bond Proceeds Principal Payments on Bonds (35,000) Fixed Asset Purchases (199,712) Interest Expense & Fees (43,447) Excess of Expenditures over Receipts $(207,929) Other Changes to Cash Depreciation (Add Back) $192,178 Increase(Decrease) in Payables 30,663 (Increase)Decrease in Other Assets (2,111) Cash Flow - Current Year $12,801 Beginning Cash & Investments 715,937 Ending Cash & Investments Water/Sewer Fund $728,738 DRUG ENFORCEMENT & DUI EQUIPMENT FUNDS Receipts Circuit Clerk Collections $5,389 Total Receipts $5,389 Expenditures Equipment Purchases $470 Total Expenditures $470 Excess of Expenditures over Receipts $4,919 Fund Balance, beginning of year 3,069 Fund Balance, end of year $7,988 TIF FUND Receipts Property Tax $35,735 Interest Earned 4 Total Receipts $35,739 Expenditures Economic Development $9,358 Total Expenditures $9,358 Excess of Expenditures over Receipts $26,381 Fund Balance, beginning of year (245) Fund Balance end of year $26,136 SALARY SCHEDULE GROSS WAGES Albrecht, Justin F $613.30 Baker, Jared M $1,050.00 Borio, Randy G $1,170.00 Bush, Jacob R $16,055.52

Grassers 4,160 J & M Display 10,500 JW Ossola Company 44,842 Ladd Farm Mart 51,925 Mansfield Oil Co. 1,983,872 McClure Engineering 153,106 Municipal Code Corporation 3,135 NCICG 3,898 Ragan Communications 9,593 Schweickert and Ganassin 13,723 Toedter Oil Co. 3,217 Viking 9,065 Village of Granville 33,511 Waste Management 54,809 Total Vendors Paid in Excess of $2,500 $3,097,975 SALARY SCHEDULE Employees earning less than $25,000 Frank Niewinski, Stacy Veronda, Linda Beattie, Gerald Urnikis, Michael Hoope, Steve Faletti, Scott Hultz, Ray Veronda, Leonard Bertuli, Brian Gonet, Jacob Frund, Timothy Margis, Jacob Bush, Arthur Ramey, Jason Spradling, Chad Tonozzi, Dave Gorisek, Edward Daniels, Ronald LaMour, Monte Flack, Angela Serafini, John Ossola Employees earning between $25,000 - $49,999 n/a Employees earning between $50,000 - $74,999 Michael Holmes FINANCIAL SUMMARY General Special Revenues Enterprise Revenues 2,866,232 14,798 187,663 Expenditures 3,161,131 293,693 Excess of Revenues Over/(Under) Expenditures (294,899) 14,798 (106,030) Transfers In 68,000 Transfers Out 68,000 Other (55,983) (167) Net Increase (Decrease) in Fund Balance (282,882) (53,369) (106,030) Prior Year Fund Balance 1,854,277 274,694 2,197,275 Current Year Fund Balance 1,571,395 221,325 2,091,245 I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the Annual Treasurer’s Report of the Village of Mark, for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2016. NOTARY PUBLIC Linda Beattie, Village Treasurer Published in the Putnam County Record Oct. 12, 2016.

999 • Legal Notices Coleman, Sean R. $700.00 Copeland, Rollen R. $3,260.60 Dolder, Tina $1,135.00 Gimbal, Douglas R. $4,200.00 Gonet, Brian M $38,639.60 Haage, Tracie L $25,075.20 Haun, Steven W $4,525.92 Hetelle, Michael R $10,183.51 Hubinsky, Jordan R $1,605.05 Jennings, Ryan A. $498.00 Klinefelter, Jonathon A. $554.00 Leckonby, Roy A $550.00 Lester, Nathan R $13,493.01 Maurice, Kenneth S $5,984.20 Moore, Kari J $14,380.00 Moore, Kevin J $62,935.39 Pettit, Jimmie A $1,120.00 Querciagrossa, Aaron D. $243.50 Siegmann, Daniel E $41,837.61 Slimko, Tyler J. $240.50 Starkey, Sheli K. $53,183.46 Verda, Lucian $1,170.00 Welch, Wayne E. $25,680.38 Total Salaries $330,083.75 VENDOR PAYMENTS > $2,500 AAA Tree Service $9,421 Ace in the Hole 16,358 All Service Contracting Corp. 48,485 AmerenIP 38,547 BP Business Solutions 7,903 Cargill, Inc. 8,569 Chamlin & Associates 15,821 Compass Minerals 14,884 Complete Integration and Services, LLC 3,700 Constellation NewEnergy, Inc. 299,011 Frontier 3,264 G & K Services, Inc. 6,478 Gasvoda & Associates, Inc. 6,163 General Code 4,902 Hap Industries, Inc. 2,750 Hawkins, Inc. 6,279 Hopkins & Associates, CPAs 6,000 Illinois Crime Prevention Commission 3,830 Illinois EPA 6,000 Illinois Valley Cellular 3,212 Illinois Valley Excavating, Inc. 2,708 J.W. Ossola Co. Inc. 11,735 Kelly Sauder Rupiper Equipment LLC 2,784 Land Comp Corporation 3,238 Menards-Peru 3,328 Midwest Meter, Inc. 5,544 NCICG 2,902 On Site Repair Services, Inc. 35,451 Opper Insurance Agency 44,878 Pavement Maintenance Services Inc. 27,270 Popurella Law Office, LLC 10,328 Postmaster 3,528 Putnam County Painting 113,000 Putnam County Public Library District 3,400 Route 71 Autobody 952,297 Specialty Landscape Maintenance 4,900 Starline Construction Co. 6,615 Tonka Equipment Company 5,469 Total Environmental Services Tech Inc. 10,731 United Systems Technologies, Inc. 4,174 UnitedHealthCare Insurance Co. of the River Valley 42,927 USA Blue Book 8,385 Waste Management of IL 5,361 Starline Construction Co. 8,883 Subscribed and Sworn to Before me this 4th day of October, 2016. Tracie Haage, Treasurer Village of Granville Published in the Putnam County Record Oct. 12, 2016.

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NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on March 2016, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Putnam County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as PolishMePretty by Alexa located at 419 Ameday Street, Mark, Illinois. Dated this 31st day of March, 2016. /s/ Daniel S. Kuhn

County Clerk Published in the Putnam County Record Oct. 12, 19 and 26, 2016.

death of Dorothy Keller, on August 10, 2016, and that Letters of Office as Co-Executors were issued on September 22, 2016 to Randall W. Keller whose address is 11526 McNabb Blacktop, McNabb, Illinois 61335 and Martin J. Keller whose address is 220 N. Albert Ave., McNabb, Illinois 61335. Claims may be filed six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this Notice of Claim Date or three (3) months from the date

of mailing or delivery, whichever is later, and any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Putnam County Courthouse, Hennepin, IL 61327, or with either Representative, or both. Within ten (10) days after a claimant files its claim with the Court, the claimant must mail or deliver a copy of the claim to the Representatives AND to

their attorney of record AND file with the Court proof of mailing or delivery of said copies. Dated October 4, 2016 /s/ Scott A. Shore, Attorney for Executor Scott A. Shore, Attorney At Law 227 E. Court St. – P.O. Box 231 Hennepin, IL 61327 Tel. 815-925-7117 ShoreLawAndMediation @gmail.com Published in the Putnam County Record Oct. 12, 19 and 26, 2016.

NOTICE OF SALE The Village of Granville, Putnam County, Illinois, a Municipal Corporation, will sell the following described vehicle to wit: 1994 International 4900 series single axle dump, 210 HP DT466 diesel engine, automatic Allison transmission. 91,647 miles. 6174 hours. 10’ dump box with air release gate. 11’ steel plow and spreader. Said vehicle is being sold “As-Is.” By receiving sealed

bids as hereafter directed. The Village of Granville, Illinois, will receive sealed bids on or before October 31, 2016. The Village of Granville, Illinois will open bids at the regular meeting of the Village Board of Trustees on November 1, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. The Village of Granville, Illinois requires a minimum bid of $9,000.00. The Village of Granville, Putnam County, Illinois reserves

the right to reject any and all bids, and reserves the right to sell the parcel. Village of Granville, Putnam County, Illinois, A Municipal Corporation, By: Douglas Gimbal, Village Board President Published in the Putnam County Record Oct. 12 and 19, 2016.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN RE: ) The Estate of ) Dorothy Keller, ) Deceased ) Case # 16 P 11 NOTICE OF CLAIM DATE Notice is given of the

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Wednesday, October 12, 2016 • The Putnam County Record • 15 To the Electors of the State of Illinois: The Illinois Constitution establishes a structure for government and laws. There are three ways to initiate change to the Illinois Constitution: (1) a constitutional convention may propose changes to any part; (2) the General Assembly may propose changes to any part; or (3) a petition initiative may propose amendments limited to structural and procedural subjects contained in the Legislative Article. The people of Illinois must approve any changes to the Constitution before they become effective. The purpose of this document is to inform you of proposed changes to the Illinois Constitution and provide you with a brief explanation and a summary of the arguments in favor of and in opposition to the proposed amendment. Proposed changes in the existing constitutional amendment are indicated by underscoring all new matter and by crossing with a line all matter which is to be deleted. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ADD SECTION 11 TO ARTICLE IX OF THE ILLINOIS CONSTITUTION ARTICLE IX – REVENUE SECTION 11. TRANSPORTATION FUNDS (a) No moneys, including bond proceeds, derived from taxes, fees, excises, or license taxes relating to registration, title, or operation or use of vehicles, or related to the use of highways, roads, streets, bridges, mass transit, intercity passenger rail, ports, airports, or to fuels used for propelling vehicles, or derived from taxes, fees, excises, or license taxes relating to any other transportation infrastructure or transportation operation, shall be expended for purposes other than as provided in subsections (b) and (c). (b) Transportation funds may be expended for the following: the costs of administering laws related to vehicles and transportation, including statutory refunds and adjustments provided in those laws; payment of highway obligations; costs for construction, reconstruction, maintenance, repair, and betterment of highways, roads, streets, bridges, mass transit, intercity passenger rail, ports, airports, or other forms of transportation; and other statutory highway purposes. Transportation funds may also be expended for the State or local share of highway funds to match federal aid highway funds, and expenses of grade separation of highways and railroad crossings, including protection of at-grade highways and railroad crossings, and, with respect to local governments, other transportation purposes as authorized by law. (c) The costs of administering laws related to vehicles and transportation shall be limited to direct program expenses related to the following: the enforcement of traffic, railroad, and motor carrier laws; the safety of highways, roads, streets, bridges, mass transit, intercity passenger rail, ports, or airports; and the construction, reconstruction, improvement, repair, maintenance, operation, and administration of highways, under any related provisions of law or any purpose related or incident to, including grade separation of highways and railroad crossings. The limitations to the costs of administering laws related to vehicles and transportation under this subsection (c) shall also include direct program expenses related to workers’ compensation claims for death or injury of employees of the State’s transportation agency; the acquisition of land and the erection of buildings for highway purposes, including the acquisition of highway rights-of-way or for investigations to determine the reasonable anticipated future highway needs; and the making of surveys, plans, specifications, and estimates for the construction and maintenance of flight strips and highways. The expenses related to the construction and maintenance of flight strips and highways under this subsection (c) are for the purpose of providing access to military and naval reservations, defense-industries, defense-industry sites, and sources of raw materials, including the replacement of existing highways and highway connections shut off from general use at military and naval reservations, defense-industries, and defense-industry sites, or the purchase of rights-of-way. (d) None of the revenues described in subsection (a) of this Section shall, by transfer, offset, or otherwise, be diverted to any purpose other than those described in subsections (b) and (c) of this Section. (e) If the General Assembly appropriates funds for a mode of transportation not described in this Section, the General Assembly must provide for a dedicated source of funding. (f) Federal funds may be spent for any purposes authorized by federal law. EXPLANATION The proposed amendment adds a new Section to the Revenue Article of the Illinois Constitution that provides revenue generated from transportation related taxes and fees (referred to as “transportation funds”) shall be used exclusively for transportation related purposes. Transportation related taxes and fees include motor fuel taxes, vehicle registration fees, and other taxes and user fees dedicated to public highways, roads, streets, bridges, mass transit (buses and rail), ports, or airports. Under the proposed amendment, transportation funds may be used by the State or local governments only for the following purposes: (1) costs related to administering transportation and vehicle laws, including public safety purposes and the payment of obligations such as bonds; (2) the State or local share necessary to secure federal funds or for local government transportation purposes as authorized by law; (3) the construction, reconstruction, improvement, repair, maintenance, and operation of highways, mass transit, and railroad crossings; (4) expenses related to workers’ compensation claims for death or injury of transportation agency employees; and (5) to purchase land for building highways or buildings for to be used for highway purposes. This new Section is a limitation on the power of the General Assembly or a unit of local government to use, divert, or transfer transportation funds for a purpose other than transportation. It does not, and is not intended to, impact or change the way in which the State and local governments use sales taxes, including the sales and excise tax on motor fuel, or alter home rule powers granted under this Constitution. It does not seek to change the way in which the State funds programs administered by the Illinois Secretary of State, Illinois Department of Transportation, and operations by the Illinois State Police directly dedicated to the safety of roads, or entities or programs funded by units of local government. Further, the Section does not impact the expenditure of federal funds, which may be spent for any purpose authorized by federal law. FORM OF BALLOT Proposed Amendment to the 1970 Illinois Constitution Explanation of Amendment The proposed amendment adds a new section to the Revenue Article of the Illinois Constitution. The proposed amendment provides that no moneys derived from taxes, fees, excises, or license taxes, relating to registration, titles, operation, or use of vehicles or public highways, roads, streets, bridges, mass transit, intercity passenger rail, ports, or airports, or motor fuels, including bond proceeds, shall be expended for other than costs of administering laws related to vehicles and transportation, costs for construction, reconstruction, maintenance, repair, and betterment of public highways, roads, streets, bridges, mass transit, intercity passenger rail, ports, airports, or other forms of transportation, and other statutory highway purposes, including the State or local share to match federal aid highway funds. You are asked to decide whether the proposed amendment should become part of the Illinois Constitution. YES –––– NO

For the proposed addition of Section 11 to Article IX of the Illinois Constitution.

CAPITOL BUILDING SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE I, Jesse White, Secretary of the State of Illinois, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the Proposed Amendment, the Explanation of the Proposed Amendment, Arguments in Favor of the Amendment and Arguments Against the Amendment and a true copy of the Form of Ballot for this call as the regularly scheduled general election on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, as set forth in compliance with the Illinois Constitutional Amendment Act. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and affix the Great Seal of the State of Illinois, Done in the City of Springfield, this 22nd day of June, 2016.

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Hennepin Relay for Life Butterbraid sale HENNEPIN — The Hennepin Relay for Life team is taking orders for its annual Butterbraid Sale to raise funds for their 2017 event. The Relay for Life event raises money for cancer research, cancer education and to assist cancer patients and their caregivers. For $13 each, orders can be placed for the usual Butterbraids, including apple, blueberry, strawberry cream cheese,car-

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Youth Service Bureau gets outstanding review OTTAWA — The Youth Service Bureau (YSB) of the Illinois Valley has recently been notified and acknowledged of its re-accreditation by the national organization, the Council On Accreditation (COA). The COA notified Frank Vonch, the executive director of YSB, of the awarding of its re-accreditation on Sept. 9.

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Fresh Baked Sweet Sub Buns 6ct ..................................2.59 Fresh Baked Cherry Pies Each........................................5.99

MEAT SPECIALS

Our Homemade Garlic Rope Sausage lb........................2.69 Tray Pak B/I Chicken Breast lb........................................1.39 Our Family Sliced Bacon lb.............................................2.99 Cooks Ham Portions lb ...................................................1.29 Bacon Wrapped Porkloin Filets lb...................................4.99 Lean Spare Ribs lb ..........................................................2.89 Our Family Summer Sausage Chubs 9oz .......................1.99

FROZEN FOOD

Pillsbury Toaster Strudels All............................................2/4 Swanson Hungry Man Dinners Each.................................2/5 Stouffer’s Asst Lasagna 38oz..........................................5.99 Pepperidge Farm Cakes 19oz...........................................2/6

DAIRY

Our Family Grade A Butter 1# .........................................2.89 Pillsbury RTB Cookie Chubs 16oz ....................................2/5 Minute Maid Orange Juice 59oz .......................................2/6 Our Family Sour Cream 16oz ............................................2/3

YE OLDE PUB SHOPPE

Milwaukee Best Light Beer 30pk Cans .........................11.99 Skol Vodka 1.75 Liter ....................................................13.99