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Beware the phishermen How to protect yourself from identity theft scams By Dave Cook

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As incidents of identity theft continue to rise, it’s ​ becoming more important than ever to guard personal information. As quickly as security features and investigation methods improve, identity thieves change their bait. Phishing is the name given to email and website scams and can include sophisticated thefts over the phone. Below are some examples of phishing and tips on how to avoid becoming the catch of the day. If you receive an email, text or phone call and see or hear the following, be on guard: • We suspect an unauthorized transaction on your account. To ensure your account is not compromised,

please click the link below to confirm your identity. • During our regular verification of accounts we couldn’t verify your information. Please click here to update and verify your information. • Our records indicate your account was overcharged. You must call within seven days to receive your refund. These messages will appear to be from places you do business with, such as banks or credit companies. They can threaten to close your account or take further action if you don’t respond. Don’t reply, use the link or call phone numbers provided in the message. These can direct you to phony sites. They may look real, but their real purpose is to acquire your information. If you’re concerned about your account and want to contact the organization the message claims to represent, call the

number on your financial statements or on the back of your credit card. Another common scam is a caller claiming they are from the IRS. “The IRS does not call people to collect debt nor do many agencies. People should never give any personal information over the phone or by mail. If unsure, call the sheriff’s office or your local law enforcement agency, not after you did it, before,” said Putnam County Sheriff Kevin Doyle. IRS scammers use fake names and badge numbers and may know the last four digits of your social security number. They can be capable of spoofing the IRS tollfree number to make it appear as if it’s the IRS calling and victims can hear background noise that mimics a

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Freedom House offers program By Goldie Rapp

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​ PRINCETON — Freedom v House has kicked off its obserp vance of Domestic Awareness - Month. t Each year in October, the organization provides an out- reach event to help educate the y community about the victims of h domestic violence to help them e better understand the struggles - the victims endure. m This year, Freedom House - teamed up with the Illinois Valt ley Community College theatre group improv team to produce - a provoking performance showm. casing the struggles women go e through after leaving an abusive relationship. y Amber Killian, Freedom - House shelter advocate, said - this year’s event is meant to o target agencies that work with - the victims of domestic violence. The overall theme focust es around the hoops women e. have to jump through once they e leave. h “A lot of times it creates an atmosphere for them that it’s o almost easier to stay. We want e to invite agencies to help them r understand that when a woman - has left, if the system fails her, she’s more likely to go back to n what she knows has worked in 1 the past,” Killian said. “We want al to create a discussion on how - agencies may be unwillingly d creating barriers for women, y, because of funding or their pol- icies.” s

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Lisa Barton displays just a small portion of the brightly colored mums grown within her greenhouses at The Corner Garden in Tonica. This has been a good year for her garden, as even the smallest pots contain tall, vibrant flowers.

The most colorful corner The Corner Garden brightens Tonica’s portion of I-39 By Dave Cook

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TONICA — As you’re leaving Tonica on North 20th Road and coming off of the I-39 overpass, your eyes are drawn to the vivid collection of colors from the almost aerial view of The Corner Garden. As you browse the aisles of brightly hued mums, walk among

the selection of pumpkins and visit with the goats, it’s easy to forget this little garden business is tucked into the corner of an interstate. For the past six years, owner Lisa Barton has been helping people beautify their yards by supplying them with flowers and plants grown within her vibrantly painted and adorned greenhouses; indoor, outdoor

and holiday decor; and seasonal produce. There’s even a bit of a petting zoo experience included with a visit to The Corner Garden. There are nine healthy, happy and content goats living in a shady area of the garden. Some are napping; some are lazily chewing hay; and some stand patiently at the fence while waiting to be scratched behind their ears. “I rescued them all. Each

one was a sick baby when I got them, but they’re all healthy now. They’re my pets,” said Barton. In and around the small decor shop, there are fanciful Halloween items displayed with traditional autumnal choices. There are pumpkins of all sizes, squash, gourds, straw bales, Indian corn and stalks; everything you’d need

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HENRY — The University of Illinois Extension Marshall-Putnam master gardeners’ Healthy Gardening Project was selected by the University Of Illinois Extension for the Teamwork Award at the 2015 Illinois Master Gardener Conference in O’Fallon, Ill. Marshall-Putnam counties are the smallest in Illinois and they were competing against every county in the state. Eleven teamwork awards were given to county and dual county projects throughout Illinois including counties such as Cook, McLean, Champaign and Peoria/Tazewell. Attending the program and receiving this award were Barb Dahlbach, Sharon Gallup, Pattie Ong and David Dunagan. Others receiving the award were Rita Simpson, Bob Brandner, Debbie Skowera, Vicki Thomas, Melinda Stephenson and

Sandy Miller. The Healthy Gardening Project has been a success since it began three years ago in Toluca before spreading to include both Marshall-Putnam counties. With the continued support of this project, the master gardeners will continue to benefit and aid in educating and assisting 18 rural communities on the health benefits of home gardening including in-ground gardens, raised beds or container gardens. Barb Dahlbach, founder of the project said: “Give a man a vegetable, feed him for a day. Teach a man to garden, feed him for life.” This year, the 10 Marshall-Putnam master gardeners and master naturalist touched 469 families in the two counties. They gave away over 907 tomato plants, 528 pepper plants and over 225 other miscellaneous

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nois Extension master gardener, call the Extension office in Henry at 309-364-2356.

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to decorate your home for the harvest season. Many of the pieces favor a rustic look which compliments their light and cheerful appearances. But, with the biggest holiday just a couple of calendar pages away, Barton has already devoted a corner to the festivities which will soon be sliding down our chimneys. The official start to The Corner Garden’s holiday season will be Nov. 1, when Barton will begin to have many of her outdoor decorations, such as wreaths and other greenery available. On Nov. 7 and 8, The Corner Garden will be featured at The Holiday House event at the American Legion Hall in Tonica. For more information call 815-830-2577 or visit The Corner Garden’s Facebook page.

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Christina (Judd) Mennie announces candidacy HENNEPIN — Christina (Judd) Mennie is seeking the Republican nomination for the office of Putnam County State’s Attorney in the November 2016 election. On Dec. 17, 2014, following the resignation of former Putnam County State’s Attorney James A. Mack, Mennie was appointed to the office by the Putnam County Board to complete the term. Mennie is a Putnam County native. She was born and raised in Hennepin and is the daughter of Terry and Barb Judd of Hennepin. Mennie graduated from the University of Illinois in 2000 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce and Business. She received her Juris Doctorate in 2003 from Northern Illinois University. Her first position was in the office of Boyle & Bolin until 2010 when she opened her own firm. Mennie has served as the village of Granville’s counsel as well as on several boards, committees and organizations. She is currently the chairperson of the Putnam County Board of

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Killian said the improv group was able to come up with a 25-minute performance that portrays that powerful message. “You can tell they understand and get it, and it’s really been a pleasure to work with them,” she said. “Everyone is just amazed by the performance. I think a lot of them are walking away with a different perspective on what these women go through.” The improv group will perform in Princeton at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, in the Elks lodge. Killian is hoping many area agencies and community members take advantage of this opportunity to come out and

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see the performance. “By coming they are not supporting Freedom House. They are supporting the women who walk through these doors,” she said. Those who can’t make it to the Princeton performance will also have three other opportunities to see the theatre group’s performance. They will perform in Lacon on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 1 p.m. in the Congregational Church, at IVCC on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 4 p.m. and in Granville on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 1 p.m. in the United Church. Performances are free to the public. Comment on this story at www. bcrnews.com.

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The Illinois Valley Entrepreneurial Opportunities class from LaSalle-Peru High School stands with Carus’ Will Klein (far left) and Kevin Donnell (far right) during a plant tour in LaSalle.

Carus, manufacturers across North America prepare for the future LASALLE — The first Friday in October is recognized internationally as Manufacturing Day, a time when companies across North America open their doors to show young people career opportunities in modern manufacturing – and to address a looming challenge facing the nation’s economy. Locally, Carus Corporation marked the occasion by hosting aspiring entrepreneurs at the company’s LaSalle manufacturing facility. The Illinois Valley Entrepreneurial Opportunities class from LaSalle-Peru Township High School (LPHS) geared up for a plant tour in what’s becoming an annual outing. “This whole class visit has redefined how I see manufacturing. I used to just think of a production line, but there are so many different careers here,” said LPHS senior Samantha Glassman. “I was surprised that Carus has careers avail-

able for people who aren’t necessarily interested in doing chemistry in the lab or working in the plant,” said Kylie Mignome, also a senior at LPHS. Manufacturing Day creators, including employers and industry associations across North America, predict 3.5 million manufacturing jobs will open in the next decade, and a growing skills gap could leave 2 million of them unfilled. Carus is part of a growing group of manufacturers helping to prepare young people to take advantage of these career opportunities. Manufacturing Day kicked off Carus’ busiest month for educational outreach. National Chemistry Week is just around the corner, and Carus volunteers are preparing to bring chemistry demonstrations and other educational opportunities to students locally and around Chicago. Carus will celebrate

National Chemistry Week during the last week of October by visiting several local middle schools with a collection of science “experiments” showcasing lights, colors, sounds and steam created through chemistry. Carus also participates in the Illinois Chemical Education Foundation’s annual Careers Conference this month, bringing their science show to Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry for more than 2,000 Chicagoland students. On Oct. 20, Carus will once again open its doors to local students as a sponsor and participant in the North Central Regional Betterment Coalition’s Discover Manufacturing Career Expo, an annual event that gives hundreds of high school students an in-depth look at local opportunities in manufacturing. “We turned 100 this year,” said Carus’ Chairman/CEO Inga Carus in reference to

Heartland Bank to Host Fall into Free event PRINCETON — On Friday, Oct. 16, Heartland Bank and Trust Co. will host its Fall into Free Event. Local offices are extending an open invitation to customers, residents and businesses to join in celebration with refreshments,

Holiday art and craft show IVCC’s Support Staff Service Project will host a holiday art and craft fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, in and around rooms CTC 124 and 125 in the Peter Miller Community Technology Center. More than 30 artists and crafters will have items for sale and many have donated items for a raffle to benefit the Connie Dzierzynski Skerston Memorial Scholarship. Admission is free and the public is cordially invited. For information, email lorri_foockle@ivcc. edu, call 815-224-0458 or visit www.ivcc.edu/fair2015.

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and in Spring Valley at 100 E. Dakota St. For more information on Heartland Bank’s Fall into Free Event, visit www.hbtbank. com.

the company’s centennial anniversary. “We’re preparing for our next 100 years in business, and one of the most important things we can do to ensure the success of our company and our community is to invest in young people and help them to prepare for the jobs of tomorrow.” Founded in LaSalle, Illinois in 1915, Carus produces and supplies specialty chemistries, technologies, and services for water treatment, soil remediation and air purification. Carus is a member of the American Chemistry Council and actively participates in the industry’s award-winning Responsible Care® initiative, sharing a common commitment to improve environmental, health, safety and security performance.

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New service manager Jared Vaessen is the new service manager at Al Cioni Ford. Vaessen, who has 17 years of experience as a technician, replaces Alan Biccochi, who retired after 27 years of employment.

Property transfers The following property transfers were recently recorded in the office of the Putnam County Recorder of Deeds. Sept. 23 Peter J. Vacca and Ronda D. Vacca to Robert A. Lund and Janet M. Schennum; Lot 7 and 8, Parkview section three, Hennepin; $250,000. Sept. 24 Jarod Heidenreich to Jeffrey J. Dove and Dawn M. Dove; undivided, one third interest in Lot 265, Indian Hills; $1000. James J. Mennie to Richard L. Thompson and Terry L. Thompson; one parcel; $10,000. Sept. 30 Magnolia Lodge 103, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of The State of Illinois to Magnolia Township Preservation Association; Lot 66 and part of Lot 65, village of Magnolia; $30,000. Kristopher Bruvold, as trustee to Richard F. Cashman, as trustee; Lot 77, Lake Thunderbird Woods; exempt. Paul Mustered to Agrihunt Farms LLC; two parcels; $315,320. Paul Mustered to TMHL LLC, one parcel; $177,368.

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Donald Nuske TOLUCA — Donald Edward Nuske, 80, of Toluca died Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, at Heartland Health Care in Henry. Don was born May 27, 1935, in Abrams, Wis., to Edward and Lucille (Hoffman) Nuske. He married Betty Mix on Oct. 18, 1959, in Wenona. He graduated from Low Point-Wasburn High School and attended one year of college. Don served in the U.S. Donald Nuske Army during peace time in Okinowa, Japan. Don worked in maintenance at B.F. Goodrich at the Henry Plant. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Toluca, the Hennepin Lions Club and Men in Mission of the St. John’s Lutheran Church. He was a Luther League sponsor and a member of Ramp Builders for the needy through the church. Don enjoyed outdoor activities and had a passion for woodworking. Survivors are his wife, Betty Nuske of Toluca; one son, Joseph (Gina) Nuske of LaSalle; one daughter, Judy (Marty) More-

no of Granville; one brother Roger Nuske of Washburn; two sisters, Betty Meister of Washburn and Jeanette Nuske of Washburn; one sister-in-law, Lois Nuske of Washburn; one grandson, Colton Edward Nuske of LaSalle; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Jerome Edward Nuske; one brother, Elmer Nuske; one sister, Doris Nuske; and two nieces, Linda Zoss and Maggie Nuske. Services were held Thursday, Oct. 8, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Toluca, with the Rev. Ryan Anderson officiating. Burial was in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery in Toluca. Visitation was held Wednesday, Oct. 7, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Toluca and prior to the services Thursday, Oct. 8, at the church. Contributions may be directed to St. John’s Lutheran Church at 200 N. Hickory Toluca, IL 61369 or the donor’s choice. The Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel in Granville assisted the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be directed to his family at www.dcfunerals.com.

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Even Santa needs a helping hand Neil Buffington (left) cooked pork chops at the annual pork chop dinner for Toys in the Pantry, which was Sunday, Oct. 11, at Clover Club in Mark. All proceeds went to Toys in the Pantry, a volunteer effort which seeks to ensure every Putnam County child has a present to open at Christmas. Also pictured is Peg Gonet.

Irrigators must report water usage The Illinois State Water Survey (ISWS) is now requiring Illinois irrigators to report their water usage to the state. The requirement stems from the Illinois Water Use Act, which was amended in 2010 to make reporting for all high capacity wells or intakes mandatory in Illinois, including agricultural irrigation. “This is a new requirement that many of our irrigators may not be familiar with,” said Lauren Lurkins, director of natural and environmental resources, Illinois Farm Bureau. “Under the amended law, irrigators were given five years to comply. Irrigators must report their water usage for the first time by the end of the 2015 calendar year, and we’ve been working with the ISWS to provide our farmers with all the options and information possible.” Under the amended law, high capacity

irrigators are required to report their water use from both wells and surface water intakes, as well as the location of each well and intake. Irrigators may either provide an actual number of gallons pumped, if they’re using a flow meter, or estimate their water withdrawals using a method approved by the ISWS. All reporting forms, as well as water withdrawal estimation methods, can be found on the ISWS website at http:// www.sws.uiuc.edu/gws/iwip/irrigation/. A handbook with additional information and guidance also can be found on the website. Additionally, the ISWS will allow both individual and aggregate water reporting. For more information on reporting water use in the aggregate, contact your local farm bureau.

Memorial service planned for Nov. 1 PRINCETON — Perry Memorial Hospital and Bureau Valley Volunteer Hospice will honor the memory of those patients that passed away in their care during the past year. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, in the lower level conferenece room of the hospital. This service is open to anyone who has experienced a loss.

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A split second trophy The joys of combining work and pleasure My co-workers have recently written about the pleasures they get from their profession. I don’t want to rehash anything they’ve previously covered, so I’m going to explore another aspect of this career, one which I greatly enjoy; photography. I’ve always appreciated the power of a good picture, no matter what the subject. I can still recall the photos which struck me when I was young. I loved sifting through books and magazines at home and still do. I relish flipping through Life magazines or a stack of old National Geographics and finding an image which makes you stop and absorb its power. I think I may have inherited my interest. I’d Dave heard rumored Cook whispering of it, but after my COMMENTARY grandfather died, and to my mom’s great embarrassment, it was found he and his brother were avid photographers. They were both very entrepreneurial and along with using photography to help promote the many ventures they were involved in, they also produced classic, wonderfully done pin-up calendar photography from the late 1940’s to the mid 1950’s. I remember how excited I was to see their work the next time I returned home. My mom quietly called me into her room and laid a few photos on her bed for me to see. “These are fantastic. Where’s the rest of them?” I asked with great anticipation. “Oh, we threw all that trash away, there was tons of it,” she answered. My heart sank as I tried to explain how popular and valuable original, vintage pin-up photography could be to modern collectors, and also as I realized I’d never get to see most of my grandpa’s work. The biggest obstacle for my entrance into photography was removed with the arrival of the digital age. Being able to see and immediately correct mistakes removed much of the frustration and associated costs of beginner’s photography. I started at the lowest level by making use of a small point-and-shoot Nikon which had been sitting unused in our kitchen drawer. I learned everything I could about it, taking several hundred pictures and deleting almost as many. I learned patience and vision. I was soon pleased with the images I started capturing. After awhile, I began to see the limitations of the trusty little camera and started to desire something more advanced and powerful. I stumbled upon a great sale the day my current camera became obsolete because a newer model had debuted. It belongs to a class often called bridge or super-zoom (a mid-level camera with a built in zoom lens and many automated features as well as fully manual options). For quite a long time I simply took pleasure in having a zoom to work with and the higher picture quality. I eventually began to learn more advanced techniques by researching how to successfully capture photos of specific things and then applying those lessons. It usually involved dozens of practice shots followed by dozens of deletions as I slowly began to learn what works and what doesn’t. I get a lot of satisfaction and a bit of rush anytime I see one of my photos on a front page or featured in a photo package, but I also get a lot of enjoyment from seeing what others have captured and learning from their work. There’s one photographer whose work regularly inspires me while simultaneously knocking me down a peg or a two. Every time I’ve felt confident with the photos I’ve been taking, I’ll inevitably see one of his. And, as my ego deflates, I realize how little I know and how much more I have to learn. I’m very appreciative of that, it keeps me hungry to keep moving towards better work. Technically, photography is a simple concept to learn, but it’s challenging to master since every situation is different and speed is often a factor. I still often shoot with the auto and semi-automatic settings to

The Legislative Audit Commission’s recommendation that a longtime Illinois Valley lawmaker be appointed state auditor general is a good one. We encourage the state House and Senate to concur. If Illinois state representatives and senators agree with the Legislative Audit Commission, then Illinois’ next auditor general will hail from Bureau County. We speak of state Rep. Frank J. Mautino, a Democrat from Spring Valley. We believe Mautino is a good choice to replace retiring Auditor General William Holland, who will step down Dec. 31 after 23 years. Mautino, 53, has extensive experience in state government. He has served in the House for 24 years, the past four as assistant majority leader. Mautino is considered an expert

on state budgeting procedures. He also has served on the Legislative Audit Commission, so he is well versed in the Legislature’s role in reviewing the audits produced by the Auditor General’s Office and seeing to it that their recommendations are fully considered by the various departments and agencies in question. The office of auditor general is actually a state constitutional office, but unlike the governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, attorney general, treasurer and comptroller, the auditor general is not elected by voters. Instead, that person is selected by the Legislature for a 10-year term. The lengthy term is designed to shield the auditor general from politics. The selection process also ensures that the auditor general is responsive to the interests of the Legislature that the taxpayer dollars it appropriates and the budgets it approves are administered properly. When he announced his upcoming retirement, Holland was widely praised for the way he has run the office for the past 23 years. That’s saying something, because before he took office in 1992, Holland had served as chief of staff for former Senate President Phil Rock, an Oak Park Democrat. Some people then were concerned that Hol-

land might not be impartial. Instead, Holland shed his politics and conducted his duties in a fair and straightforward manner. He became a well-respected watchdog over the expenditure of public funds. Mautino would do well to emulate Holland in that regard. As Holland was closely associated with a Democratic Senate president, Mautino similarly is closely associated with powerful House Speaker Michael Madigan, a Chicago Democrat. It speaks well of Mautino that the bipartisan Legislative Audit Commission voted nearly unanimously (11-1) to recommend him. That means Democrats and Republicans believe him to be the best choice out of four finalists. Approval by the full Legislature could come later this month, which would mark the end to four decades of a Mautino family member in the House. Mautino’s father, Richard, was a lawmaker from 1975 until his death in 1991. It would also mark a new chapter in Frank Mautino’s career in public service, taking on an important watchdog role with responsibilities to all Illinoisans. We believe Mautino is up to the challenge. We wish him well. Putnam County Record

Considerations by Nedda We had friends over for dinner the other night and we sat around the table for a long time afterwards. I did mention that we had softer chairs, but no one moved. It occurred to me later, how much fun it was to talk to others about so many topics and how much I learned about my friends and the things they knew. We covered lots of topics. Though we said “no politics or religion” we couldn’t resist ... Each person had a different view or slant on the Republican debate for example. Each one saw something different in the personalities or what they said. I learned that I missed some remarks they heard, and they all had an opinion on who won points or not. We discussed climate change, the refugee problem and what responsibilities we all have to help others. Not once did anyone become angry, frustrated or silent. Of course, we are friends, but believe me, we

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are from very diverse backgrounds and religions or no religion at all. With Twitter, Facebook, texts and the hours spent on the computer, we can lose the art of conversation. The give and take of ideas, without conflict and hurt feelings. We learn so much by listening. There is a rhythm to a good conversation with no one trying to outtalk the other. We exercise manners and a desire to learn something new. Of course, there is joking and a sense of humor to it all, since you all have to tease each other for the nonsense they might try to interject! The days following, I was still

thinking about all that was said. We had caught up with their current activities and future plans, and of course, made fun of those who will escape the winter months soon. Older adults are used to having conversations, and we can help young people learn this art by encouraging them to stay at the table after a meal and talking. We have learned so much about our grandchildren’s lives, opinions and about this bright new world, just listening to them. There is no age limit on the kids either. I have heard some 3- or 4-year-olds say some pretty wise things! Just ask their opinion about something sometime. They can give you an earful. Thank you for “listening” and have a great time talking to others, learning from others,and being kind to others always. Nedda Simon of rural Princeton can be reached at neddasimon@ ymail.com.

First Amendment “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.” Constitution of the United States, 1789

Letters policy Letters to the Editor should not be more than 500 words in length. Only one person can sign a Letter to the Editor. The author of the letter must include his/her name, hometown and telephone number. The author’s name and hometown will be published, however, the telephone number is only used to verify the authenticity of the author’s signature and will not be published. Unsigned letters are never read or published. The Putnam County Record reserves the right to edit or refuse any Letter to the Editor. I get what I need, but I’m teaching myself to shoot manually so I’m able to get what I want. As I’ve progressed I’ve begun to see the limitations of my current equipment and have realized I’m ready for the next level. I’m seeing a trend here; this is how things get expensive. When I first started here, I couldn’t have been happier to learn photography would be part of my responsibilities. Surprisingly, many of the things which I’ve walked into thinking they’d be in-and-out, piece-of-cake type of work have ended up being the most challenging and frustrating. But, they have

also been great opportunities to learn. I love the challenge of capturing an image which not only helps connect the story to the reader, but ideally tells a story by itself. Being able to take what is learned during one assignment and then apply it to another means more opportunity to take risks and try different approaches. Action shots will always be something to look forward to, but those general, scavenger hunt style assignments hold so much potential. I’m always eager to get out and stay alert for the needed image. I hope to someday be in the right place at the

right time and take a powerful and emotional photo which stands the test of time. It’s why I almost always have my camera near me. I’m a hunter; my tool is a camera. It’s not the most powerful or advanced model, but my aim is true. The trophy I’m after is a split second of time, frozen for all to enjoy. I strive to not only get new and improved images of things I’ve previously photographed, but to also capture in my lens those things which have successfully avoided being captured clear and bright. PCR staff writer Dave Cook can be reached at dcook@bcrnews.com.

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Sports

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Putnam County golfer Caleb Dzierzynski shakes hands with PC boys golf coach Josh Nauman after qualifying for sectional play with a finish in regional on Oct. 6.

Dzierzynski advances to golf sectional MCNABB — Putnam County sophomore Caleb Dzierzynski advanced to his second straight sectional appearance with an 82 on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at Edgewood Park Golf Club. Dzierzynski posted a front nine 38 that took him into the turn tied for first with eventual meet medalist Tyler Bussert. He had to fend off some early mistakes in the second half of his round, doubling two-of-three holes, but was able to lean on his putting the rest of the way to keep himself in the Top 10 finishers. “I’m just happy to be going there, and I didn’t know if I’d make it out today because anything can happen in golf, but I was pretty sure I would. Over the summer I played a lot and I worked hard to get my score into the low 80s. I’ve been getting a lot better,” Dzierzynski said. All teams and individuals took part in sectional play held at Prairie View Golf Course in Byron on Monday, Oct. 12.

Putnam County volleyball players compete during a match with Hall on Oct. 8.

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Putnam County volleyball split matches Putnam County volleyball squad had a busy week with six matches. PC fifth in tourney Putnam County split their four matches in the Beardstown Tourney on Oct. 10, beating Brussels 25-23, 25-23 and Havana 25-12, 22-25, 15-10 and losing to Athens 23-25, 21-25 and Beardstown 23-25, 23-25. The squad placed fifth. Tori Smoode had 41 digs, 23 kills and 14 service points. Taylor Kreiser had 40 assists, 30 service points and 23 digs. Megan Thompson had 28 digs, 23 kills and 14 service points. Cassie Copeland had 28 digs. Leanne Smith had 31 assists, 15 digs and 13 digs.

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The Hall Lady Red Devils won over PC 25-13, 25-22 on Oct. 8. “We did a really phenomenal job of never giving up and making Hall earn the end of the match,” Putnam County coach Amy Bell said. “The girls fought hard at

the end and we had fought hard in the end, and Hall had some really good serves. They created an environment in the gym like we hadn’t seen before and it was hard for the girls to adjust to. I’m glad that environment was created now and not in the post season, and now we know what to expect in the future. “Volleyball is a game that is all about momentum and Hall got the momentum early, and it’s really hard to get the momentum back and we struggled to get it back. We got it back in the second set with our run but we were just too late,” Bell said.

PC over Midland

PC beat Midland on Oct. 6, 25-13, 26-24. Kaitlyn Edgcomb had 11 service points. Taylor Kreiser had six assists and five service points. Leanne Smith had five service points and five assists. Tori Smoode had five service points and five kills. Megan Thompson had five kills.

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Regional action PCR photo/Dan Dwyer

Putnam County golfer Caleb Dzierzynski hits a chip shot during regional play on Oct. 6 at the Edgewood Park Golf Club in McNabb.

Senior Lauren Bauer (left) and sophomore Olivia Holmes (above) qualified for sectionals at regional action on Oct. 8 at the Edgewood Park Golf Course. Holmes shot a 109 while Bauer carded a 105. They competed in sectional action on Oct. 12.

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Sports shorts IVCC to host instructional league OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College men’s basketball coach Chris Herman and his players will host a fall instructional league for boys from third through eighth grade from noon to 2 p.m. continuing Oct. 17 and 31. Emphasis will be placed on individual and team defense and offense, shooting, ball handling and league play. Participants will interact with Herman, assistant coach Justin Jacobson and members of the 2015-16 team. The $60 registration fee includes a T-shirt. To register, call 815-224-0593.

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UTICA — The Canal Connection 10K will be Sunday, Nov. 1, starting at 10:30 a.m. Registration will take place at Waltham School in Utica starting at 8 a.m. and end at 10 a.m. All runners must register in Utica. Busses will begin to leave Utica at 8:30 a.m. to transport runners to the starting line at L-P High School near the west end of the I-M Canal Towpath. A bag will be provided with your race packet in which you may secure all possessions for transport back to the finish line. The 10K is race No. 19 on the Starved Rock Runners Circuit. The course features a downhill slope for the first .75 mile stretch. Runners will then enter the I-M Canal Towpath and run the next 4.2 miles on a flat, unpaved surface featuring rock formations and autumn scenery. The race will finish on a paved street near the Waltham School. Pre-registration by mail through Oct. 27 is $25 and $32 after. Online registration is available at www.runrace.net and www.starvedrockrunners.org.

Turkey Trot

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Busy week Putnam County libero Cassie Copeland returns a ball while her teammates Megan Thompson (19) and Allie Pletsch (10) look on during the Hall match on Oct. 8. The Lady Panthers were busy this past week with six matches.

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Community Limited edition Relay For Life keepsakes will be available This fall, Relay For Life of Marshall Putnam is offering a limited edition Relay For Life keepsake, which can be obtained with a $35 contribution made through the store of the local Relay For Life event website at www.relayforlife.org/marshallputnamil. Click the special keepsake “order here” button on the home page to get started. Proceeds can be credited toward an individ-

ual or team fundraising. Members of a Relay For Life team will find a special e-card message they can send to their contacts in their My Relay Dashboard. For timely delivery for the holidays, orders must be placed by Saturday, Nov. 7. The keepsake, which can be hung on a tree or displayed in multiple other meaningful ways, makes a great gift for everyone.

Pancake, sausage breakfast GRANVILLE — The Granville American Legion Post 180 will hold a pancake and sausage breakfast from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, at the Legion Hall in Granville. This will help support the post’s scholarship program.

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Putnam County Democrats dinner The Putnam County Democrats will have its eighth annual Jeffersonian dinner on Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Spring Valley Boat Club. The public is invited.

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 or $30 per couple. State Rep. Frank Mautino and state Trea-

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RVP will present ‘Church Basement Ladies’ HENRY — River Valley Players will present “Church Basement Ladies“ Oct. 17, 18, 23, 24 and 25 at St. John’s Community Center in Henry. The cast features Camilla Russell in the role of the widow “Mrs. Lars Snustad” (Vivian), the matriarch of the kitchen; Cyndy Bruch as the able-bodied farm wife and jack-of-alltrades,“Mrs. Gilmer Gilmerson”(Mavis); Jane Knapp In the role of “Mrs. Elroy Engelson” (Karin), the best cook in the kitchen! Carrie Schwiderski plays Karin’s daughter “Signe Engelson.” Also featuring Ron Friedrich “Pastor E. L. Gunderson” who performs his usual pastoral duties. Complete with 12 songs, “Church Basement Ladies” is a celebration of the church basement kitchen and the women who work there featuring four distinct characters and their relationships as they organize the food and the problems of a rural Minnesota church. From the elderly matriarch of the kitchen to the young bride-to-be learning the proper order of things, the book and music give us a touching, funny look at their lives as we see them handle a record-breaking Christmas dinner, the funeral of a dear friend, a Hawaiian Easter fund-

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Carrie Schwiderski, Ron Friedrich, Jane Knapp, Camilla Russell and Cyndy Bruch prepare to dish up laughs and poignancy in equal measure when the River Valley Players present “Church Basement Ladies” at St. John’s Community Center in Henry. raiser and a steaming hot July wedding. They stave off potential disasters, share and debate recipes, instruct the young, and keep the pastor on due course while thoroughly enjoying, (and tolerating) each other. Funny and touching, audiences will recognize these ladies as they begin to see the year unfold from below the House of God. Saturday and Sunday performances are dinner/ theatre package shows. Tickets are $30 which

include the show and a meal, featuring a lavish salad bar, a buffet dinner, roll and butter, coffee and tea, dessert and three beverage of your choice. Friday, Oct. 23, is show only. Tickets are $17. Refreshments and beverages can be purchased prior to the performance and during intermission. Note: tickets for all the dinner/ theatre performances must be reserved by Tuesday, Oct. 13 and 20, for the following weekend performances. No tickets can be pur-

chased at the door for the dinner theatre combination performances. On Saturday, Oct. 17 and 24, doors open at 6 p.m. and dinner is served at 6:30 p.m., followed by the show. On Sunday, Oct. 18 and 25, doors open at noon and dinner is served at 12:30 p.m. followed by the show. On Friday Oct. 23, (no meal served) doors open at 7 p.m. and the show is at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, contact Judy Schwiderski at 309-3643403.

LASALLE — Laughter is par for the course as Stage 212 continues their 2015 season with “The Fox on the Fairway,” Ken Ludwig’s madcap golf-themed farce. Quail Valley Country Club is preparing to take on archrival Crouching Squirrel Country Club in the Annual Inter-Club Golf Tournament. With a sizable wager at stake, the contest plays out amidst three love affairs, a disappearing diamond, objectionable sweaters and an exploding vase. Featured in the cast are Dave Roden as Bingham, Ryan Ziegler as Justin, Marie Pinter as Louise, Kathy Missel as Pamela, Ken Schroeder as Dickie and Ellen Marincic as Muriel. Production staff includes director Larry Kelsey, producer/set decorator Ellen Marincic, assistant director/stagehand Dixie Schroeder, stage manager Carol Hartenbower, set construction crew Christopher Martyn,

Paul Marincic, Todd Harzheim and Phil Valle, scenic artist Kelsi Ryan, prop coordinator Tracy Daugherty, costume coordinator Mary Toraason, sound operator Kyle Foley, lighting designer Matt Boehm and light operator Drew Lechner. “The Fox on the Fairway” will be presented Nov. 6-8 and 13-15 at Stage 212, 700 First St., LaSalle. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Sunday matinees begin at 2 p.m. Tickets will be available to the general public for $15 each beginning Monday, Oct. 26. Box office hours are 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Tickets may also be purchased online by visiting the Stage 212 website at www.stage212.org or reserved over the phone with Visa, MasterCard or Discover. For details, call 815-224-3025. “The Fox on the Fairway” is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

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Putnam County Rotarians joined Daisy in the winner’s circle after she recently determined the winner of this year’s Road Apple Bingo event. The Rotarians included Lisa Johnson (left to right), Brandy Sandberg, Karen Karczewski, Club President Ron McNeill, Debbie Buffington, Darrell Alleman and Brenda Bickerman.

Road Apple Bingo awarded $1,000 to winner GRANVILLE — Daisy the pony made quick work of Putnam County Rotary’s annual Road Apple Bingo event, held Sept. 26 during Boggio’s Fall Festival. She decided within five minutes when and where to land her “road apple” to determine that this year’s $1,000 grand prize winner would be Amy Mueller. The event drew a crowd, including many who “owned” squares on the grid across which Daisy was paraded by Rotarian and Road Apple committee member Darrell Alleman. Ten square-holders’ numbers were also drawn to each win $50, including Beverly Boers, Terry Giosta, MJ Langner, Deb-

bie Chlum, Pat Grieve, Duane Calbow, Brandon McNeill, Neil Buffington, Diane Wilson and Susan Monroe. Putnam County Rotary extends thanks to all Bingo players for contributing to support Rotary’s numerous community, youth, vocational and international service projects, with special thanks to Keith and Denise Boggio and Boggio’s Orchard & Produce for hosting the event, and Passini’s Pony Rides for loaning Daisy’s valuable services. For more information about Rotary’s many community service projects, or to get involved, contact PutnamCountyRotary@gmail.com.

National Society DAR commemorates 125 years of service PRINCETON — The Princeton-Illinois chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is conducting a membership drive as part of a nationwide celebration to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the founding of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. All women who can document descent from a Revolutionary War Patriot are encouraged to consider the many benefits of joining the vibrant service organization, which has promoted historic preservation, education and patriotism since its formation in 1890. “Our chapter, which was organized in 1896, one of the earliest chapters in Illinois, carries out the important mission of the National Society here on the local level,” said chapter regent Diana Williamson. “We are eager to welcome new members to our chapter, and we have volunteers available to help them research and complete their genealogy in order to apply for membership.” Due to the ability to exchange and obtain genealogical information over the Internet, interest in joining the DAR is at an all-time high, with six of the highest years of application submittals occurring in the last decade. The Genealogical Research System (GRS), which is a free online resource provided by the DAR to aid general genealogical research and to assist with the DAR membership process, has made joining the DAR even more accessible to many women. Explore these resources at www.dar.org/grs. “Truly, there has never been a more exciting time to join the DAR. We offer today’s busy woman an opportunity to celebrate the joys of American citizenship in meaningful ways, and we are enthusiastic about the future of our Society,” said National Society DAR President General

Lynn Forney Young, who noted that there are currently nearly 180,000 members of the DAR, serving in nearly 3,000 chapters across the nation and in several foreign countries. “I extend a warm invitation to all eligible women to join us in a rewarding future of service to America.” Since its founding 125 years ago, more than 940,000 women have been inducted into membership. During the current three-year administration coinciding with the 125th anniversary celebration, the organization has issued a challenge to complete 10 million hours of service to America. Local DAR chapters nationwide are coordinating service projects in honor of DAR’s 125th anniversary throughout the year and members from coast to coast will participate in the National DAR Day of Service on Sunday, Oct. 11. “From caring for veteran patients to assisting active duty service personnel, from preserving locations of historic significance to welcoming new citizens, there are thousands of ways that Daughters are proudly answering the call to service in their local communities,” said Williamson. “Here in our three-county area of Bureau, Marshall and Putnam, the Princeton-Illinois chapter, for example, serves by donating items to the LaSalle Veterans Home and playing bingo with the vets, honoring young students named Good Citizens by their schools, sponsoring the American History essay contests for grades 5-12, and currently donating U.S. flags to Hall High School and Starved Rock State Park. We are proud to carry out DAR’s mission to celebrate our American way of life.” Williamson invited women who are interested in membership to visit www. DAR.org and to contact the local chapter at www.ildar.org to obtain more information.

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Colonial Dames XVII Century met in Peoria Founding members of the Pimiteoui Chapter of the National Society of Colonial Dames XVII Century gathered in Peoria to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the founding of the chapter in 1990. Those present included Nancee Vespa (from left) of Germantown Hills, Martha Peyer of Peoria, Sharon Clausen of Granville and Barbara Sprick of Peoria. Noting colonial heritage nationally and in Illinois, plus scholarship, veterans, and education are among the goals of the society. Photo contributed

Elementary students learn about fire prevention Members of the Hennepin Fire Department spoke to students at Putnam County Elementary School in Hennepin on Tuesday, Oct. 6, as part of National Fire Prevention Week. Fire prevention officer Quentin J. Buffington (left) informed the students about all the equipment firefighter Nick Henry (right) wears for protection while he fights fires. Henry removed his extra layers to show that he is just like anyone else underneath all the gear. Buffington also spoke about “Stop, Drop, Cover your Face and Roll” and presented students with an escape plan contest in which they can win a ride in a fire engine to school in the upcoming weeks.

Spaghetti dinner in DePue DEPUE — The DePue United Church of Christ will host a spaghetti dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, at the church, located at Third and Liberty streets, DePue. The dinner will include homemade spaghetti, salad, bread and homemade desserts. Coffee and lemonade are included for “dine-in” orders. Carryouts are available, and there is also “drive-through dinner” service available at the Third Street entrance. Carryout service begins at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults, $4 for children 12 and under, and preschool children are free.

IVCC plans 43rd annual College Night OGLESBY — Approximately 50 colleges and universities will be represented at Illinois Valley Community College’s 43rd annual College Night set for 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, in the gym. Brianna Kamphius from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) and Patty Williamson, IVCC Director of Financial Aid, will present a financial aid session at 7 p.m. in CTC 124 of the Peter

Miller Community Technology Center. High school and college students, parents and community members can speak to college and university representatives about the admissions process. IVCC faculty, staff and program coordinators will provide information about opportunities available at IVCC, as well as options for transfer. For information, call 815-224-0439 or visit www.ivcc.edu/collegenight.

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Menus Putnam County Schools

Oct. 22 — Junior high/high school - salad bar, elementary/primary pork sandwich, spinach/romaine salad, pudding cup, fresh melon, milk. Oct. 23 — No school, parentteacher conferences.

Breakfast Oct. 19 — Whole grain bagel with cream cheese or cereal, fruit, juice, milk. Oct. 20 — Biscuits and sausage gravy or cereal, fruit, juice, milk. Oct. 21 — Cereal bar or cereal, string cheese, fruit, juice, milk. Oct. 22 — Breakfast pizza or cereal and toast, fruit, juice, milk. Oct. 23 — No school, parentteacher conferences. Lunch Oct. 19 — Chicken nuggets, vegetable medley, cottage cheese, peaches, milk. Oct. 20 — Turkey fritter on whole grain bun with tomato, baked beans, grapes, juice cup, milk. Oct. 21 — Hot dog with choice of chili on whole grain bun, beans, pineapple, ice cream cup, milk; 2 p.m., early dismissal.

Putnam County Community Center Oct. 19 — Baked pork chop, au gratin potatoes, baked beans, fruit yogurt. Oct. 20 — Fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, peaches, rolls and butter, dessert. Oct. 21 — Fish square, tater tots, buttered carrots, apricots, sherbet. Oct. 22 — Beef tips and noodles, tossed salad with toppings, apricots, bread and butter, dessert. Oct. 23 — Lemon pepper chicken, cooked rice, tossed salad with

toppings, corn, applesauce. Bread, butter, fruit juice and 2% milk are available with meals. For reservations, call 800-757-4579 24 hours in advance of the day’s meal. The menu is subject to change. Meals are available to senior citizens 60 plus at no cost, but donations are appreciated. The meal program is partly funded by donations, so they have a suggested donation of $5 per meal. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m.

The Putnam County Record reserves the right to classify correctly, edit, reject or cancel any advertisement at any time in accordance with its policy. All ads must be checked for errors by the advertiser, on the first day of publication. We will be responsible for the first incorrect insertion, and its liabilities shall be limited to the price on one insertion. CLASSIFIED LINE AD & LEGAL DEADLINES: • Wednesday Paper deadline Thursday before by 3pm We Accept

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STANDARD — The Putnam County Community Center in Standard will host Susan Glassman, nutrition and wellness educator from the University of Illinois Extension, who will present the program, “Comfort Food

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**************** 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

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

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999 • Legal Notices NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on September 18, 2015, 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 of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Jessi Mini, LMT located at 304 E. High Street, Hennepin, Illinois. Dated this 18th day of September, 2015. /s/Daniel S. Kuhn County Clerk Published in the Putnam County Record Sept. 30, Oct. 7 and 14, 2015. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY, HENNEPIN, ILLINOIS IN RE: ) THE ESTATE OF ) NORMA J. ) TARNOWSKI, ) Deceased. ) No. 15-P-14 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION CLAIMS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the death of NORMA J. TARNOWSKI,

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Dan and Cheryl (Holmberg) Colvin of Manlius are the parents of a daughter, Nicole Lynn, born Oct. 7 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. She weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces and measured 19 inches in length. She was welcomed home by four brothers, Hunter Colvin, 15 months, Derick Colvin, 22, Douglas Hurley Jr., 13, and Scott Brown, 19, and three sisters, Christen Hurley, 15, Kaylee Hurley, 11, and Kristen Colvin, 20. Maternal grandmother is Judy Holmberg of Henry. Paternal grandparents are Nancy Colvin of Peoria, and Rolland and Brenda Colvin of Brimfield.

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of Granville, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on OCTOBER 1, 2015, to SUSAN J. HEWITT and DAVID J. TARNOWSKI, whose attorney is Aplington, Kaufman, McClintock, Steele & Barry, Ltd., 160 Marquette St., P.O. Box 517, LaSalle, IL 61301. Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk, Circuit Court, in the Putnam County Courthouse, 120 N. Fourth Street P.O. Box 207, Hennepin, Illinois 61327, or with the representatives, or both, on or before April 20, 2016, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representatives and to their attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Dated this 8th day of October, 2015. Cathy Oliveri CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS Published in the Putnam County Record Oct. 14, 21 and 28, 2015.

NOTICE Notice is given that application has been made to the Comptroller of the Currency, One Financial Place, Suite 2700, 440 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60605 for consent to merge Sheridan State Bank, Sheridan, Illinois 60551, with and into the Granville National Bank, Granville, Illinois 61326. It is contemplated that the main offices of Granville National Bank will continue to operate and Sheridan State Bank will become a branch of the resulting Granville National Bank. This notice is published pursuant to 12 USC 1828(c) and 12 CFR 5. Anyone may submit written comments on this application by October 31, 2015 to: Director of District Licensing, One Financial Place, Suite 2700, 440 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60605. The public file is available for inspection in the district office during regular business hours. Written requests for a copy of the public file on the application should be sent to

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Granville National Bank, 328 South McCoy Street, Granville, Illinois 61326 Published in the Putnam County Record Sept. 30, Oct. 7 and 14, 2015.

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