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SBDC set to close at year’s end IVCC’s Small Business Development Center will soon lose funding By Dave Cook

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OGLESBY — For more than 30 years, Illinois Valley Community College (IVCC) and the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) have assisted the cultivation of new ventures with both credited and non-credited courses, technical help and coordination of services with IVCC and other agencies working to assist in the creation of small businesses. After Dec. 31, entrepreneurs will

have to seek assistance elsewhere. In 2015, IVCC supported costs of approximately $50,000 and has since decided to eliminate their financial responsibilities to the SBDC at the end of 2016. The college funded a one-year grant to allow for the transition of the SBDC to another agency to serve as the grantee. An IVCC spokesperson said, “The college has no plan to get involved with another entity for possibly becoming the grantee. Keep in mind, IVCC chose to sup-

port the program for one more year rather than shutting it down immediately, so the transition to a new grantee could be seamless.” Currently, there have been no reported developments in the SBDC finding new support. Furthermore, the administration recommended the termination of the employment relationship of the Director of the SBDC, Beverly Malooley, and business specialist Gina Czubachowski at the end of the year. The IVCC spokesperson added, “We are uncertain how this will affect small business owners.” Malooley did not return phone calls/emails to Shaw Media.

Starved Rock Country Alliance has plans to bridge gap By Goldie Rapp

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As the Small Business Development Center housed at IVCC will be going out of business at the end of December, members of the Starved Rock Country Alliance are working to ensure support for area small business owners will remain. Members of the alliance

want to create a Bureau/LaSalle/Livingston Small Business Development organization that would send business mentors to five area cities to work oneon-one with small business owners and entrepreneurs. The five city members are putting their focus on Princeton, Peru, Ottawa, Streator and Pontiac.

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Magnolia requests county aid County Board looks toward next year By Dave Cook

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The nearly ideal growing conditions of the 2016 season have allowed farmers to harvest with projected high yields. However, commodity prices are expected to decrease, meaning 2017 may be an economically-challenging year. PCR photo/Mike Vaughn

2017 predicted to be challenging for local farmers By Dave Cook

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OGLESBY — As combines move through the harvest, Russ Higgins, commercial agriculture educator with the University of Illinois Extension, commented on what this past growing season was like for local farmers. He also gave his predictions for 2017. “We had almost perfect, timely and sufficient moisture, sunshine and warmth,” Higgins said of this year’s growing conditions. He added there was limited insect and disease throughout the state, resulting in a “probable record corn and soybean crop.”

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Higgins said the harvest in Northern Illinois had sporadic interruptions due to rain, and reports showed much of the corn coming out in the 19-22 percent moisture range, saving farmers some drying costs. Some soybean crops have exhibited green stem syndrome, which is a condition where the pods and seeds mature, but the stem remains green. When farmers harvest according to seed moisture, the stems can make for a more challenging harvest. Although postponing harvest until the stem turns may increase harvesting efficiency, it can result in reduced yields due to lower seed moisture and a higher possibility for shatter.

Higgins said yields are projected to be high, but that “an abundance of grain stocks means a dramatic decrease in commodity prices,” adding “that despite the high yields, margins are slim or non-existent, especially in situations where farmers have higher land costs.” It won’t be long until farmers are looking toward the 2017 season. Higgins’ prediction? “Projected commodity prices for 2017 are still low. It will be important to continue to strive for high yields, but farmers will also need to be sure they get a return on investment on their inputs. At this point, it’s projected to be a challenging year economically,” he said.

HENNEPIN — The season for roadwork is winding down, and much has been completed; Putnam County is already receiving requests for projects to be included in next year’s line-up of scheduled road repairs. Putnam County highway engineer Pat Sloan presented a request for county aid from Magnolia Township to the Putnam County Board on Tuesday, Oct 11. A culvert on Swaney Road, near Putnam County Junior High, has rusted through and is in need of replacement. Sloan said the total cost for the project is estimated to be $50,000 with the county’s share being $25,000. The board did not take any action on the request. Sloan announced the striping was completed on the county roads that were seal coated this summer. He also said the county’s new plow truck was almost ready for snow, and the two older trucks had been placed for sale on Craigslist and in local newspapers. In other board news: • Putnam County death investigator Robert Cofoid reported he assisted Marshall and LaSalle County officials with two death notifications in Putnam County last month.

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National Take Back Day is Saturday, Oct. 22 Rid your home of unused, expired and unwanted medications On Saturday, Oct. 22, Community Partners Against Substance Abuse (CPASA), the Princeton Police Department, Granville Police Department, Tiskilwa Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your medications for disposal to the Princeton Police Department from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 605 Elm Place, Princeton; the Granville Police Department from 9 a.m. to noon at 316 S. McCoy St. Granville; and the

Plans From Page 1 Scot Wrighton, representing Starved Rock Country Alliance, recently met with Princeton City Council to discuss the proposed plans. He said the business mentors would be available for anyone looking for small business support or to assist future entrepreneurs wishing to write up a business plan. “We have decided it would be a far more greater benefit to

abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines — flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash — both pose potential safety and health hazards. According to the DEA, the majority of prescription drug abusers report in surveys they get their drugs from friends and family. Americans understand cleaning out old prescription drugs from medicine cabinets, kitchen drawers and bedside tables reduces accidents, thefts and the misuse and abuse of these medicines, including the opioid pain-

killers that accounted for 20,808 drug overdoses — 78 a day — in 2014 (the most recent statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Eight out of 10 new heroin users began by abusing prescription painkillers and moved to heroin when they could no longer obtain or afford those painkillers. “These results show that more Americans than ever are taking the important step of cleaning out their medicine cabinets and making homes safe from potential prescription drug abuse or theft,” said DEA Acting Administrator Chuck Rosenberg. “Unwanted, expired or unused prescription medications are often an unintended catalyst for addiction. Take-Back events like these raise awareness of the opioid epidemic and offer the public a safe and anonymous way to help prevent substance abuse.”

our region if it could be more centralized and focus more on training and outreach,” Wrighton said. “All of our communities want to foster and nurture small businesses so they can grow and become even larger employers in our respected communities.” Currently, the Starved Rock Country Alliance is working to put together a proposal for this idea. Wrighton said each of the five participating cities would pay a $10,000 investment and service fee to the organization. Other

funding would come from federal small business administration funds, according to Wrighton. The city of Pontiac has committed to this new endeavor, and Wrighton said the city decided to split to cost with the county’s economic development council. Rick Brooks, a member of the Starved Rock Country Alliance, also spoke at the Princeton Council meeting and said the whole notion to this new idea is to be responsive to all communities who participate and work with the chambers within the cities.

“We’d like to have training in the basics but also some innovative approaches where small businesses can partner with other small businesses. We’d like to recruit a cadre of about 40-50 mentors throughout the three-county region to work with small business and start-ups,” he said. The group is hoping to have this new organization up and running following the closure of the current small business development center grant on Dec. 31.

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Tiskilwa Police Department from 9 a.m. to noon at the Tiskilwa Fire Station. The service is free and anonymous; no questions asked. Last April ,the DEA and over 4,200 of its state, local and tribal law enforcement partners collected 893,498 pounds of unwanted medicines — about 447 tons — at almost 5,400 sites spread through all 50 states, beating its previous high of 390 tons in the spring of 2014 by 57 tons, or more than 114,000 pounds. The Top 5 states with the largest collections, in order, were Texas (almost 40 tons); California (32 tons); Wisconsin (31 tons); Illinois (24 tons); and Massachusetts (24 tons).This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse and abuse. Rates of prescription drug

• The board approved authorization by Putnam County Board Chairman Duane Calbow to execute seven deeds of conveyance. • The board approved authorization by Calbow to assign two mobile home tax sale certificates of purchase. • The board approved the renewal of the Illinois Counties Risk Management Trust (ICRMT) worker’s compensation proposal.

The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS), the nationwide organization of banking and financial regulators from all 50 states and U.S. territories, has announced the appointment of Midland States Bancorp CEO Leon Holschbach to serve a two-year term on the organization’s Bankers Advisory Board. Holschbach was recommended for appointment by his home state bank commissioner Secretary Bryan A. Schneider of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

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covering these topics. Presenting the seminar will be Kevin Rund who has specialized in farm transportation issues for the Illinois Farm Bureau for more than 30 years. Also presenting will be Tom Wise, unit chief with Illinois Department of Transportation. The seminar is free courtesy of the Bureau County Farm Bureau and state Farm Bureaus. Advance registration is required by Wednesday, Nov. 2. No walk-ins will be accepted. To reserve a spot, call the Bureau County Farm Bureau at 815-875-6468.

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Turning an accident into an opportunity If you have followed some of my past columns, you may recall that fall is by far my favorite season. And as much as I would love to go into more details as to why fall is so special to me, this time I am going to hit on something a little closer to my heart — a day my family will always remember during the harvest season. In October 1977, my father’s brother — at the young age of 19 — became paralyzed from the waist down from injuries sustained in a farming accident involving a power-take-off (PTO) shaft. At first my uncle struggled with accepting the thought of never walking again, and who could blame him? But he finally

did accept it and realized how he could help others and not let his disability hold him back. He became a person that had you met him, you would never forget his hard-working attitude and his determination. Growing up around my uncle, I never considered him to have a handicap. He worked harder and longer than most men his age, and it didn’t matter what the job was. To this day, I have never seen anyone pick green beans as fast as he could. Nothing really seemed to hold him back. If he couldn’t initially do something because of his handicap, he figured out a way. Unfortunately, my uncle isn’t with us today, but if he was, I know he would still be overcom-

Justina Chlum COMMENTARY ing any challenge he faced due to his disability. I tell you this story not just to remind you to be safe this harvest season and at all times when working on or around farm equipment, but to let you know about a great opportunity for farmers, ranchers and other agricultural workers with disabilities. I have been asked to represent Bureau County as the AgrAbility Ambassador, and I am honored

Statewide association recognizes Peru Waltham Mutual

Peru Waltham Mutual Insurance Co. of Peru was named winner of the Company Achievement Award presented by the Illinois Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (IAMIC) on Aug. 22. The presentation was made during the annual banquet of IAMIC’s 135th annual convention in East Peoria at the Embassy Suites. Peru Waltham Mutual was singled out from among 53 IAMIC member companies and recognized for its tremendous efforts used in improving their business over the recent years. Peru Waltham Mutual has been serving the community since 1878 and has adapted to continuously meet the many needs of the consumer. The company has grown throughout the years, with the process and procedures changing, but the purpose — it has remained the same — providing quality insurance to the policyholders at an affordable rate. In the past two years (2014-16), Peru Waltham Mutual embarked on a journey to provide improved services to agents and policyholders and create a more efficient workplace for employees. During this time of improvement and expan-

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tion, and most importantly, the move to their new office building. They have implemented a new website that has an agency portal, a Facebook page and created a new logo. In addition, they have begun the process of going paperless. The company has worked with determination, weathered challenges and has become stronger because of them.

to inform you that without hesitation, I accepted. AgrAbility is a wonderful organization that’s vision is to enhance quality of life for farmers, ranchers and other agricultural workers with disabilities, so that they, their families and their communities continue to succeed in rural America. AgrAbility addresses a wide variety of disabling conditions in agriculture, including but not limited to: Arthritis, spinal cord injuries/paralysis, amputations, brain and head injuries, visual and hearing impairments and disabling diseases. Because of this program, there are many success stories from individuals who thought their career in agriculture was

An October tradition: Teaching kids about manufacturing Manufacturing supports more than 18.5 million U.S. jobs, and hundreds of those jobs exist in the Illinois Valley area. This month, Carus Corporation is joining manufacturers across the country in helping kids explore a wide array of career opportunities. The first Friday of each October is Manufacturing Day, the kick-off to a month of outreach activities involving companies across the country aimed at introducing young people to the many jobs associated with manufacturing. “Every year, students are fascinated to learn about all the ways people make a living in manufacturing, at Carus and at other local businesses. We employ chemists and engineers, mechanics and electricians, as well as professionals in finance, sales, marketing, safety, information technology,” said Ralph Moshage, engineering manager for Carus. Moshage also serves as co-chair of the North Central Regional Betterment Coalition’s Manufacturing Career Expo. The event, which takes place at Illinois Valley Community College Oct. 27, brings together 300 local high school students to tour local manufacturing facilities, meet industry professionals, and learn what they need to study now to pursue rewarding careers in the future. Carus has been a sponsor and participant since the Expo’s first year in 2013. But before opening their plant to students for the Expo, Carus volunteers brought hands-on science mini-lessons to Chicago’s Museum of Science

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over or maybe could have never begun. Some of their projects have included lifts to access agriculture equipment, electric feed carts and automated feeding systems to help a rancher with arthritis pain, and even help to obtain prosthetic limbs. If you or someone you know could benefit from the resources available through AgrAbility, please contact me at justina. chlum@il.usda.gov, or by phone at 815-875-8732, ext. 2. For more success stories, visit Illinois AgrAbility Unlimited online at www.agrabilityunlimited.org. Justina Chlum is the county executive director for the Bureau County Farm Service Agency.

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Albert ‘Bee’ Marincic DEER PARK TOWNSHIP — Albert “Bee” Marincic, 92, of Deer Park Township died Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016, at the Illinois Veterans Home in LaSalle. He was born March 24, 1924, in Oglesby to John and Jennie (Podobnik) Marincic. He married Marianne McDonald on Feb. 21, 1950, at Sacred Heart Church in Oglesby. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving in Middle Eastern/European Theater. He received the Purple Heart and was Albert “Bee” awarded two Bronze Battle Stars. He, his Marincic brothers and their wives owned and operated Shine’s Tap, Valley View Motel and Gold Award Products in Jonesville, until their retirement. He also farmed in Deer Park Township. He was a longtime volunteer fireman in the Oglesby Fire Department and a lifetime member of the Oglesby American Legion. He and his son, Mark, were part of the Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., in 2010. He had a private pilot’s license. Albert is survived by four children, Marianne “Cookie” (Stan) Draper of Oglesby, Dianne (Randy) Senica of Oglesby, Debbie Billard of Oglesby and Mark (Leslee) Marincic of Peru; 12 grandchildren, Bret and Scott Draper, Sara, Nathan, Luke and Sam Senica, Tom Billard, Maggie Hettman, and Carlee, Mark, Cameron and Jace Marincic; 15 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Lincoln “Willy” Marincic. He was preceded in death by his wife on Dec. 20, 2005; a grandson, Joseph Draper; a granddaughter, Jennilee Billard; two sisters, Rose Prazen and Molly Chapman; and two brothers, Paul “Plu” Marincic and John “Shine” Marincic. Services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, in the Prey-Mueller Funeral Home in Oglesby. Burial was in St. Vincent Cemetery in LaSalle, where full military rites conducted by the LaSalle-Oglesby Memorial Group. Visitation was in the funeral home on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the services. Memorials may be directed to the Illinois Veterans Home in LaSalle. The online guestbook may be viewed and remembrances shared at www.muellerfh.com.

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PERU — Carol A. DeBernardi, 78, formerly of Peru, died Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016, in Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru surrounded by her daughters. She was born Nov. 18, 1937, in LaSalle to Casmire and Helen (Hybki) Guziec. She married Peter DeBernardi Jr. on Jan. 29, 1966. Carol She worked for many years as a nurse at St. DeBernardi Mary’s Hospital in LaSalle. Carol enjoyed playing cards with her lady friends. She liked knitting, gardening, camping, crafts, landscaping and dancing. She was a member of Green River and Tri-City Saddle Clubs. She was very active with the Cherry’s Mother Club. Surviving are three daughters, Aimee (Joe) Twardowski of Mark, Audrie (Tadd) Lundquist of LaMoille and Arlene (Kurt) Peterson of Roanoke; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband on Aug. 1, 2012, and her parents. A Mass of Christian burial was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, in Holy Trinity Church in Cherry with the Rev. Michael Schaab officiating. Burial was in the Ladd Cemetery. Visitation was in the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services. Pallbearers were her sons-in-law and her grandsons. The Hurst Funeral Home in Ladd is assisting her family. Online condolences may be viewed and remembrances shared at www.hurstfuneralhomes.com.

SPRING VALLEY — Howard Steven “Howie” Bence, 58, of 109 Iowa St., Spring Valley, died unexpectedly on Monday, Oct. 10, 2016. Howie was born in Spring Valley on April 22, 1958, to Howard R. and Diane (Whitaker) Bence. Howard He graduated from LaSalle-Peru High School in 1976. He was a machinist. Howie “Howie” Bence loved sports, including baseball, football, golf, fishing and bowling. He was an avid Green Bay Packers and Wisconsin Badger fan. He is survived by his parents, Howard R. and Diane Bence of Spring Valley; two daughters, Nicole Bence of Manitowoc, Wis., and Kayla (Russell Mantooth) Bence of Kenosha, Wis.; one son, Jeremy Bence of Missoula, Mont.; two granddaughters, Harleigh and Maya, and two grandsons, Anthony and Weston; one brother, Peter (Shari) Bence of Princeton; one niece and three nephews; and many cousins. Howie is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Howard and Elizabeth Bence; his maternal grandparents, Richard and Helen Whitaker; and his great-grandmothers, Blanche Bence and Amelia Ward. Funeral services were held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, in the Hurst Funeral Home in Ladd with the Rev. Eldon Cook, pastor of Walnut Community Bible Church, officiating. Visitation was from 4 p.m. until the time of services on Thursday. Cremation followed services and burial will be at a later date in Prairie Repose Cemetery in Dover. Online condolences may be viewed and remembrances shared at www.hurstfuneralhomes.com.

PERU — A LaSalle man was arrested on drug charges following a controlled buy operation conducted by the TriDENT narcotics team. Joe L. McSpadden III, 33, of 1921 St. Vincent Ave., Room 32, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver cocaine and unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver heroin — both Class 1 felonies. Officers arrested McSpadden at the corner of Route 6 and West Peru Street in Peru following the controlled buy operation that began near the 800 block of Joliet Street in LaSalle. The arrest came following an investigation into heroin sales in the LaSalle

area. During these investigations, which were conducted by TriDENT agents and LaSalle investigators, McSpadden had participated in the controlled deliveries of less than one gram of heroin to TriDENT agents on several occasions. Following the arrest, a search was conducted at McSpadden’s residence where an additional five grams of crack cocaine and three grams of heroin were located. McSpadden was transported to the LaSalle County Jail by deputies where he is being held awaiting a felony bond hearing. Additional charges on this case are pending. McSpadden formerly resided at 6535 S. California Ave., Chicago.

ISP releases September activity report By Goldie Rapp

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LASALLE — Illinois State Police (ISP) District 17 announced during the month of September, troopers handled 1,667 calls for service and assistance. Of these calls, 139 were to help motorists whose vehicles were disabled on area highways. Criminal activities during the

month included one person apprehended for being wanted on outstanding warrants, and 26 arrested for other criminal offenses. Traffic enforcement activities resulted in 287 drivers arrested for speeding and 76 cited for seat belt violations. Driving under the influence arrests totaled 15, while 12 apprehensions for other alcohol-related offenses were recorded. Troopers issued a total of 579 traf-

fic citations and 673 written warnings to motorists during the month. Troopers and weight inspectors issued five citations for overweight loads and did not issue any written warnings for overweight violations. District 17 troopers handled 39 traffic crashes within the three-county area of LaSalle, Bureau and Putnam. There were no fatal crashes handled by District 17 troopers.

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Clownocalypse

The Editorial Page Greg Wallace COMMENTARY Sam R Fisher

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I see respect For those of you who have followed this column for umpteen years, you’ve seen me write of life on the farm. By today’s standards, our farm was a tiny speck in the agricultural spectrum. Our expanse of farm land, out buildings, livestock, crops and everything else Terri associated with a Simon farm occupied only about 100 acres. I’m COMMENTARY not sure how that stacked up against farms back in the day, but I know in today’s agricultural setting, a 100acre farm is a drop in that proverbial bucket. My grandfather, Fred, known by many as Little Fritzie (his German descent and small stature earned him that name), was a no-nonsense type of fellow. Oh sure, we were able to have a lot of fun with Grandpa, but when it came to farming, he took it very seriously. As children, we knew not to present any type of shenanigans or issues during the two most important times of the year for him — spring planting and the fall harvest. It was an unspoken rule to be on our best behavior and not to get under Grandpa’s skin for any reason. As I think back, I’m sure the weight of the world was on his shoulders, as he worked tirelessly to get the crops out and in — hoping to gather enough money in the fall to sustain those of us who depended on him and the profits his work generated. As a child, I just thought of him as being crabby, especially in the fall when the corn and soybeans were being harvested. As I look back, though, I know the pressure on him had to be immense. I wish I could tell him now I finally understand his woes and his worries. Fast forward many, many years ... Today I travel around Bureau and neighboring counties, and my eyes are drawn to the farmers in the fields. Dust flying, trucks waiting for their precious cargo, headlights on combines working late into the evening ... I attempt to take it all in as I drive by with nothing to offer but the memories of my dear grandfather and his love of the land. Let me just say one thing — those farmers and their families have my utmost respect. I admire them, yearn to be like them and applaud their efforts to literally live off the land. These men and women gamble with the elements every day, every year. They believe not just in the land they work, but also in that grand matriarch of Mother Nature to sustain them. I’ve heard people say they’d love to be a farmer, however, I know their wishes aren’t based on reality or knowledge. They look at a farmer’s life as one that appears relatively simple — plant the corn/soybeans; wait for them to grow; harvest those crops; collect a huge check. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to know that scenario is far from how it really is. Sometimes I complain about a 50- to 60-hour work week, but that probably seems like small potatoes to today’s farmers. And here’s the kicker ... those farmers can put in a plethora of hours, only to have Mother Nature snub her nose at them and deliver all the wrong elements at all the wrong times. Every year those farmers gamble on many things, even though most farmers will tell you they aren’t a bettin’ man/ woman. There’s a part of me who wishes my grandfather could see how life on a farm has changed — all the new-fangled equipment, the pesticides, the herbicides, GPS and a ton of things I have only read about, but have no direct knowledge. I can almost see the look on his face, the way he would shake his head in disbelief, the sparkle in his eye when he learned about all the advances in today’s agricultural world. Don’t misunderstand ... Little Fritzie was a traditionalist, but he admired those who were willing to place a bet on a new venture to improve their crops, yields, bottom line. As I pass today’s farmers in the field, oftentimes late at night, my thoughts always return to Grandpa, bouncing along on his old cab-less tractor, the elements hitting him in the face. And for those of you in those fields, I want you to know my respect for you is immense. May your harvest be safe and rewarding. Putnam County Record Editor Terri Simon can be reached at tsimon@putnamcountyrecord.com.

I have always been fairly confident that secretly, I’m possibly the smartest guy I know. It’s really quite a burden I have to bear. I find it extremely hard to believe I have all of these thoughts and beliefs that for some strange reason, the general public just doesn’t comprehend. However, it is good to see the rest of the world is finally catching up to my way of thinking as it pertains to one particular subject — clowns are pure evil. Evidently, there are all sorts of creepy clown sightings that are occurring in different places every day. And we’re not just talking about in the United States either. There have also been sightings in Australia and the United Kingdom. Forget about the zombie apocalypse, this clownocalypse sounds like the real deal. Coulrophobia is defined as the extreme or irrational fear of clowns. To me, there is absolutely nothing irrational about being freaked out by a clown. In different surveys that I stole, I mean ... researched off of the Internet, the polling firm Rasmussen reported in 2014, 43 percent of Americans “don’t like” clowns. In 2015, the Chapman University Survey of American Fears found clowns were a cause of significant anxiety for 6.8 percent of Americans. That means 93.2 percent of Americans are crazy. My earliest recollection of fearing clowns had to do with the portrayal of The Joker by Cesar Rome-

ro on the 1960s “Batman” television show. Some may say Jack Nicholson or Heath Ledger played the part better, but neither of them were creepier than Mr. Romero. Because of him, I don’t care much for jokers on playing cards either. Ronald McDonald also gives me the heebie jeebies. If it weren’t for two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles and onions on a sesame seed bun, I wouldn’t have any need to visit the Golden Arches. And did you know that television weatherman Willard Scott was the original Ronald McDonald. Willard Scott always made me nervous, even without the makeup. Nemo, the menacing Clownfish in Pixar’s horror feature “Finding Nemo,” is the scariest cartoon fish in the history of Hollywood. Flippers of unequal size just aren’t right. While we’re on the subject of animated terror, Krusty the Clown is probably my least favorite Simpson’s character. I cringe and avert my head in fear during his on-screen cavorting with Bart and Homer. And finally, on the subject of why I detest clowns, it was during the summer of 1989, while I was serving a stint as a

caricature artist at Great America in Gurnee, Ill. I got to inadvertently meet a famous clown. I won’t say his name because that just seems kind of tacky, but his name started with a “B” and rhymes with “ozo.” He had a special appearance at the park that day, and I didn’t even know that he was there or I would have been much more careful. I had gone to lunch that particular day and had passed through one of the gates to one of the “employee only” parts of the park when I witnessed the blood-curdling sight. There he was, not 10 feet from me, in full clown regalia, plopped down on the cement curb, puffing away on a Marlboro. And by the amount of smashed butts by his big shiny shoes, he’d been there awhile. From their grease-painted faces, with bright, flaming hair, down to those over-sized shoes, squirty lapel flowers and ridiculously small cars, I do not like clowns or anything clown-like in any way. My fight-or-flight senses immediately take over. I either want to run, screaming like a little girl or punch them square in their crimson red, bulbous noses. For the record, mimes are weird too. But maybe that’s just

me. It’s strange how clowns can inspire raucous laughter in some people while bringing spine-tingling terror to the hearts of others like myself. Take the other night for instance. My wife was in the living room watching what I thought was one of her girly television shows while I sat out on the porch flipping channels, cursing between baseball and football games. Out of nowhere, I suddenly heard her spasming in uncontrollable giggles. During a commercial, I had to go find out just what her deal was. As I strolled into the room, I audibly gasped in horror at what I saw on the television screen. There they were, not just one, but two of the most frightening clowns the world has ever seen. They were prowling around on their stage contorting their scary faces and uttering evil clown noises through their evil clown mouths. It was weird, my wife thought that they were hilarious, and I was scared to death. And I really don’t want either one of them to be president. You can contact Wallace at gregwallaceink7@ gmail.com. You can follow him on his blog at http:// gregwallaceink.blogspot. com.

Sick and tired I’m so ready for Election Day to come and go. Not because I’m looking forward to a new president, but because I’m so ready to stop hearing and seeing all the negative, slander talk about Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. I’m ready to log-in to my Facebook and not be bombarded with posts and articles talking about how ridiculous and unfit the candidates are. I’m ready to scroll through the national news and not read a negative headline about one of the elections. I’m ready to not have to hear about the newest inappropriate remark Trump made at a debate or how Clinton needs to be in jail for her email scandal. I’m officially tired of it all. I know what you’re thinking. If you don’t like it, just ignore it. But, honestly in this day and age with social media and whatnot, how can I ignore it? I don’t go searching for the negativity; the negativity is brought to me the moment I step out my front door each day — actually, the moment I wake up and check my Facebook to see updates from my family and friends. I feel this campaign for our next president has been brutal, and I’ve never seen such hatred things being put on Facebook about the candidates. I know people have the right

Goldie Rapp COMMENTARY to express their opinion, and I fully defend their right, but boy, citizens really have some evil things to say about the person who will be leading our country in just a short time. I’m seen so much hatred surrounding this presidential campaign. I’ve watched my own family members verbally attack one another over what one candidate said or did; I’ve seen friendships break apart because one friend stated their reasoning why they will vote for a candidate, while the other friend responded with how wrong and crazy his opinion was. I just got back from vacation on Monday and saw an announcement was sent out last week from Bureau County Sheriff Jim Reed reminding citizens that stealing and vandalizing election signs is a crime. Really? People were stealing and knocking down election signs? I’m so embarrassed to say Bureau County has this issue, and people who live here actually wasted precious time tearing out signs. How ridiculous!. What is going on?

Another sad part about this election is that more and more people are saying they will not be voting this year because they don’t agree with either candidate. That is also shameful. While I also don’t feel Clinton or Trump are fully suited to be President, I will still be at the polls on Nov. 8. In fact, right after reading Sheriff Reed’s email when I came back to work, I also came across a letter to the editor that was published in a recent edition of BCR called “You Still Need to Vote” written by Cam Johnson of Princeton. In the letter, Cam suggests that despite the not-so-great choice we have this election year, we still need to do our homework on the candidates and cast our votes. I can’t agree more. It would be a shame to waste our chance to exercise our right to vote. I’m desperately hoping after Election Day, the fire storm with news headlines and social media will sizzle out. The passionate citizens will go on living their normal lives and not fill Facebook with hatred over the candidate they oppose. And I will be able to walk out my door and not be reminded that our country is on the verge of being doomed because of its next potential leader. Shaw Media Staff Writer Goldie Rapp can be reached at grapp@ bcrnews.com.

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Sports Volleyball squad second at TCC GRANVILLE —Putnam County Lady Panthers placed second in the Tri-County Tournament held last week, losing to Peoria Christian in the championship game 14-25, 17-25 on Oct. 13. Madison Solomon had nine assists, five service points and one ace. PC beat top-seeded Roanoke-Benson 25-21, 23-25 and 25-21 Oct. 10 to advance to the championship game. Madison Solomon had 26 assists and 12 service points. Megan Thompson had 20 digs and 12 kills. Cassie Copeland had 18 digs. PC also beat Midland 25-10, 25-14 in the tournament Oct. 8. Madison Solomon had 20 assists.

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Putnam County won its first sectional golf championship, capturing the Elgin Westminster crown Monday, Oct. 10, with a round of 308. Team members include coach Josh Nauman and Ian Roach, Caleb Dzierzynski, Conner Bean, Mitch Aimone, Austin Pflibsen and Ben Cyr.

Panthers place seventh at state Squad wins first sectional title By Kevin Hieronymus Shaw Media Service

The Putnam County Panthers made a surprising run to claim its first sectional golf championship Monday, Oct. 10, at Randall Oaks Golf Club in West Dundee. PC (308) beat out defending state champ Byron (314) by six strokes for the Elgin Westminster Sectional championship. Aurora Christian (320) took third and Riverdale, which beat PC by 10 strokes at regional, was fourth. PC coach Josh Nauman called his team’s sectional championship a “huge surprise,” considering the Panthers’ postseason history and the teams they had to compete against. “We had never even won a regional in school history. This is the first golf postseason trophy of any kind for PC,” he said. “We knew we were in by far the toughest sectional in the state. I thought any other sectional we would have a great chance. “We knew there were five other teams that were among the best teams in the state. I thought we had a chance, but realistically was hoping to get the third spot. Didn’t really think we had a chance to win it.”

Nauman said the Panthers’ back 9 score of 144 was “absolutely amazing,” especially since their previous best 9-hole round was 159. Freshman Ian Roach led the PC charge on the back 9 with a 2-under 33, finishing with a 1-over 72. Junior Caleb Dzierzynski came in with a 2-plus 37 to finish at 75. Senior Conner Bean rebounded from a tough front side to come in at 1-under 36 on the back (80 overall). Senior Mitch Aimone shot a 38 on the back 9 to finish at 81. Rounding out the Panthers’ scorecard were junior Austin Pflibsen (92) and freshman Ben Cyr (97). Marcus Smith of Winnebago was meet medalist at 71. Princeton’s Colby Robbins advanced to state for the first time with an 80. Seventh at state The Panthers finished seventh as a team at the state finals at Prairie Vista Golf Course in Bloomington with a score of 687. Byron was the state champ at 648. Roach led PC with a 169 followed closely by Dzierzynski (171) and Aimone (172). Bean added a 176, Cyr a 194 and Pflibsen a 196.

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Kaitlyn Edgcomb had 10 service points, three kills, one dig and one block during the Midland match at the Tri-County Conference Tournament.

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Putnam County’s senior Megan Thompson, senior Cassie Copeland and sophomore Madison Solomon were named to the all-tournament team at the Tri-County Conference Tournament.

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Putnam County men’s golf team Mitch Aimone, Connor Bean, Auston Pfilbsen, Ben Cyr, Caleb Dzierynski and Ian Roach were welcomed home after their first-place finish at sectionals Oct. 10.

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Second place team The Putnam County Lady Panthers took second in the Tri-County Conference Tournament, losing to top Peoria Christian in two games.

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Golf team celebrates Putnam County men’s golf team members and coach Josh Nauman celebrate winning a sectional title Oct. 10. Photo submitted by Christian Cyr.

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Putnam County splits games Left, Cait Cioni works past Midland to score two on a layup. Olivia Lamis scored nine points to top the scoring. PC lost to Roanoke-Benson 25-20 with Sophia Harris bucketing eight points. Above, Putnam County defense held Midland to two points in a 22-2 win. PCR photo/Shannon Jenkins

PC upsets top seed Madison Solomon and Kaitlyn Edgcomb set up to run a quick offense in the middle during the Roanoke-Benson match in the Tri-County Conference Tournament. The Lady Panthers beat the top seeded team to advance to the championship.

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Oct. 24 — Baked ham, scalloped potatoes, green bean casserole, peaches. Oct. 25 — Grilled burger on bun, baked beans, potato salad, pears, dessert. Oct. 26 — Spaghetti with meat sauce, salad with toppings, garlic bread, green beans, muskmelon. Oct. 27 — Chicken salad on bun, macaroni salad, lettuce salad with toppings, fruit cocktail, dessert. Oct. 28 — Smoked sausage, fried potatoes, green peas, banana. 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.

Teamwork Award. Seeds to Harvest was a unique hands-on experience for area youth to encourage a love of gardening, develop an appreciation for the environment and to cultivate the mind. Master gardeners Bob Brandner, Barb Dahlbach, Dave Dunagan, Sharon Gallup, Mary May, Sandy Miller, Pattie Ong, Rita Simpkins, Debbie Skowera, Melinda Stephenson and Vickie Thomas participated in this program. Thanks also to Anne Scheel, program coordinator, 4-H and Youth Development Extension Henry office for her support and guidance to the group of master gardeners. The day was not just about awards. There were some interesting tours of the U of I Herbarium and Fungarium and six nearby gardens on the campus. Sydney Cameron, pro-

CHAMPAIGN — The University of Illinois Master Gardeners recently held their annual conference and awards ceremony at the I-Hotel in Champaign. This year the Marshall-Putnam counties master gardeners were recipients of some prestigious awards. First, State Outstanding Master Gardener of the Year was given to Sharon Gallup. Gallup is one very active master gardener. Her activities as a master gardener are too numerous to mention. She promoted and developed a vegetable garden with active participation by the elementary school children in Putnam County. Gallop gives talks to many groups using her knowledge and skills as a master gardener. She also helps set up the videos for webinars at the Extension office in Henry. The group of M-P master gardeners received the

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Kleban, James Kirkwood, Jr. and Nicholas Dante, directed by Neal Phelps. Fall has plenty of room for laughs with “6 Rms Riv Vu,” Bob Randall’s classic romantic comedy, directed by Ken Schroeder. Season tickets are $55, a nearly 20 percent savings over buying individual tickets. Season ticket holders are able to reserve individual seats before tickets go on sale to the general public. Angels start at $150. For their extra donation an Angel receives two season subscriptions, has top priority when ordering tickets for any of the season’s shows

LASALLE — Stage 212 2017 season tickets are now on sale. The LaSalle theater group says “Wilkommen” to winter with the Tony Award-winning musical “Cabaret,” by Christopher Isherwood, John Kander and Fred Ebb, directed by Phil Grant. Spring focuses on the testimony of “The Hallelujah Girls,” the rollicking Southern comedy by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten, directed by Zoe Peshel. Summer dances in with “A Chorus Line,” the Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical by Marvin Hamlisch, Edward

and is acknowledged in each show program as a supporter of Stage 212. Tickets may be purchased by calling the Stage 212 box office at 815-224-3025, by emailing stage212@att. net or by visiting Stage 212 online at www.stage212. org. Stage 212 is the Starved Rock area’s community theater and has presented nearly 200 productions since 1968. Persons with an interest in theatre, with or without previous experience, are encouraged to become involved in its projects. Volunteers are always welcome for stage, set and house crews.

Community Players of Streator receives award STREATOR — Community Players of Streator, Inc. received the highest honor presented to an Illinois Theatre Association member at the ITA 43rd annual awards gala at Harper College in Palatine on Sept. 17. The award recognized the group for outstanding contributions in theatre in the state of Illinois. In receiving the honor, Community Players was recognized for leadership, innovation, meeting standards of excellence, contributions to the field of theatre and the Illinois Theatre Association, mentorship, passion and development over a period of years as a model of excellence in the theatres arts.

Aimee-Lynn Newlan, executive director of the ITA, presenting the award and highlighted Engle Lane Theatre’s comeback after the 2010 tornado as an example of the group’s commitment and dedication to the performing arts. Accepting the award on behalf of Community Players of Streator, Inc. were board members E.J. Flanigan, Kathy Missel and Greg Tullis. Missel also serves on the board of the Illinois Theatre Association as a community theatre division representative. Community Players of Streator, Inc. was also honored by the ITA in 2002 in the community theatre division.

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volunteers and professionals. Freedom House staff provided over 5,000 hours of direct service to more than 500 domestic violence victims and their families during the past fiscal year. Freedom House is a non-profit 501c3 corporation. Their domestic violence program is supported by generous grantors, including the Illinois Coalition against Domestic Violence, Illinois Department of Human Services and the Illinois Attorney General’s Office, as well as numerous foundations, corporations and community donations. For more information on their services, or to make a donation, call 815-872-0087 or visit www.freedomhouseillinois.org.

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Elite Conference held in Bloomington BLOOMINGTON — Each year FFA students who are interested in exploring a career in agriculture education are invited to the Elite Conference. Held in Bloomington at the IAA Building, Putnam County High School FFA member Ashley Johnson, Midland High School FFA member Lilah Bobinski and Marshall-Putnam Extension Ag in the Classroom coordinator Julie Read attended. The opening speaker

was Dave Mouser, Tri-Valley superintendent and former FFA state officer. He gave an energetic and often humorous message about the joys of teaching. Students had the opportunity to rotate between three breakout sessions. Representatives from University of Illinois, Illinois State, Western, Southern Illinois University and Joliet Junior College provided specific information about their ag programs, clubs and scholarships.

Additional breakout sessions included participating in sample elementary and high school ag lessons with an emphasis on how it could be taught. The conference wrapped up with a panel of high school ag teachers explaining their programs and answering all student questions. Parents and teachers attending the conference spent their time in sessions on financials, scholarships and the timely topic of Nutrient Loss Reduction.

Stage 212 will close out season with ‘Almost, Maine’ LASALLE — Stage 212 closes out 2016 on a whimsical note with “Almost, Maine,” John Cariani’s light comedy about falling in, and out, of love. A series of nine short plays, “Almost, Maine” explores the joys and perils of romance as experienced by several residents of the mythical New England town.  Featured in the cast are Olivia Heinzeroth, Joe Peshel, Marie Pinter, Ellen Andersen, Katie Williams, Matt Pursell, Ryan Matthew Ziegler, Zoe Peshel and Larry Kelsey. Production staff includes director Dave Roden, producer/stage manager Dixie Schroeder, assistant director Bonnie Claudnic, costumer Jill Marti, set construction coordinators Mike Kreush and Scot Smigel, scenic painter Laurie Innis,

sound operator Kyle Foley and light operator Ken Schroeder. “Almost, Maine” will be presented Friday through Saturday, Nov. 4-6 and Nov. 11-13, 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. 24. and may be purchased by visiting the box office Monday from 4 to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon, or by calling 815-224-3025 during the same hours. Tickets may also be purchased online by visiting www.stage212. org. “Almost, Maine” is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.

Hennepin Park District card party results HENNEPIN — The Hennepin Park District held its monthly senior citizen card party on Wednesday, Sept. 28. Winners playing euchre were Margaret Eattoni, Betty Fay-Delicath, Miles Crook, Nancy Bejster, Jerry Bejster and Mary Crook. The

next card party will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, in the Hennepin Park District Community Room. All area senior citizens are invited. Cookies and coffee will be served. For more information, contact the Hennepin Pool at 815-925-7319.

Trick or treat in McNabb

Mark Halloween

MCNABB — Trick or treat in McNabb will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31.

MARK — The village of Mark’s Halloween trick-or-treat hours will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31. The village will host a bonfire at the Mark Park and will provide hot dogs and refreshments.

Got Drugs? Turn in your unused or expired medication for safe disposal

Saturday, October 22, 2016 Sponsored by: CPASA-Community Partners Against Substance Abuse, Princeton Police Department, Bureau County Sheriffs Ofﬁce, Spring Valley Police Department, Tiskilwa Police Department, Ladd Police Department, Walnut Police Department Putnam County Sheriffs Ofﬁce, Granville Police Department

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Hennepin Betterment Association The Hennepin Betterment Association will be holdings its Annual Hennepin and Hennepin Township Senior Citizen Dinner on Thursday October 20th, 2016 at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Hall 521 S 10th St, Hennepin, IL 61327. This event is free and open to all Senior Citizens residing in Hennepin and Hennepin Township. Dinner will be served at 6:00pm. Any of our wonderful Hennepin and Hennepin Township Senior Citizens are welcome to attend and can R.S.V.P. by calling North Central Bank at 815-925-7373

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‘I on Diabetes’ classes announced

Marian Procession in Granville

Photo contributed

In celebration of the 99th anniversary of the last Fatima Apparition on Oct. 13, the parishioners of Sacred Heart Church in Granville and St. Patrick’s in Hennepin held a Marian Procession led by Fr. Patrick Demuelemeester through the streets of Granville after Mass on Sunday, Oct. 15. During the procession, Marian hymns were sung and a rosary was prayed. The rainy morning cleared up just before the procession, and the sun came out for the last half of the procession, which was reminiscent of what had occurred at Fatima in 1917.

Healthy Aging Summit set for Nov. 4 OGLESBY — The University of Illinois Extension will host a Healthy Aging Summit titled “Aging … Everybody’s Doing It!” from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, in Illinois Valley Community College’s CTC 124-125. Having a healthy lifestyle and knowledge of resources can help you stay healthier longer while improving quality of life. Featur-

ing three speakers, the summit will examine factors contributing to healthy aging. Topics include memory loss, brain health and eating well as you age. The program is designed for people of all ages, caretakers and agency staff. Cost is $10 per person. Register in the U of I Extension office, Room C 223 at IVCC, call 815-224-0889 or online at web.extension.illinois.edu.

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sary 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 815-224-0889 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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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 research-based 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 neces-

Come out and enjoy some delicious Pork, meal includes coleslaw, baked beans, potato salad, homemade desserts and a drink! Tickets are $9.00 at the door • Children 6-12, $5.00 • 5 and Under FREE

Illinois Valley Living’s

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

Keynote Speaker: Illinois State Senator Sue Rezin

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

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

This year’s winners are:

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

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

Presenting Sponsor: Heartland Bank & Trust Co. Keynote Sponsor: Perry Memorial Hospital Major Sponsors: St. Margaret’s Health, Illinois Valley Community College, Illinois Valley Community Hospital, Liberty Village, Flowers by Julia

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Trivia night on Oct. 29 OGLESBY — Team openings remain for the second annual Illinois Valley Community College Eagles Athletic Department Trivia Night on Saturday, Oct. 29, in the gym. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the trivia contest begins at 6:30 p.m. The Halloween-themed event is open to anyone to play for $10 per person or $7 for IVCC students; 10 people per team. If you do not have 10, there will be extra players looking for teams. First place wins $300, second $200.

The event supports all Eagles teams and includes basket raffles, 50/50 drawing, a special raffle drawing for players in costume, a team prize for best costumed table, and a raffle for IVCC students who show their student ID for a $50 Bookstore gift certificate. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. All proceeds benefit IVCC Athletics. To register and reserve a table, call Sue Harding at 815-224-0472 or email sue_harding@ivcc.edu.

Visit us at www.putnamcountyrecord.com for the stories that people are talking about! Notice of Names of Persons Appearing to be the Owners of Unclaimed Property

Think healthy when making food donations With the holiday season rapidly approaching, many schools and community organizations are preparing to hold food drives that will benefit local food pantries. While every donation is significant, consider giving healthier options. According to “It’s Dinnertime: A Report on Low-Income Families’ Efforts to Plan, Shop for and Cook Healthy Meals” published in 2012 by Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry Campaign, low-income families want to make healthy meals, but are struggling to do so. In order to promote healthy lifestyles, consider including the following when donating this year: • Fresh fruits and vegetables. • Canned fruit in juice, not syrup. • Canned vegetables with no salt added or reduced sodium. • Reduced sodium soups • 100 percent fruit and vegetable juices • Dried fruits and vegetables with no added sugar or fat • Natural applesauce or low-sugar fruit and veggie medleys. • Whole-grain cereals, crackers, pasta and tortillas with at least 3g of fiber. • Brown rice, rolled oats, quinoa, or other ancient grains. • Canned light tuna, chicken and salmon. • Low sodium canned beans. • Low-sodium nuts and nut butters (non-hydrogenated). • No salt added or reduced sodium chicken, vegetable and beef broth. • Shelf stable milk or non-dairy alternatives. For more ideas, visit University of Illinois Exten-

Grief support group will meet SPRING VALLEY — St. Margaret’s grief support group will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, in the hospital’s First Floor Presentatioin Room. Anyone who is experiencing grief due to a loss of a loved one is welcome to attend. Meetings are held every third Thursday of the month. For any questions, call 815-664-1402.

sion’s “Making the Most of Your Food Basket Donations” website (http:// extension.illinois.edu/ foodbaskets/default.cfm). Non-food items are always needed, and include personal hygiene items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, toilet paper, liquid laundry detergent, diapers and more. Many pantries also appreciate cash donations in any amount. For more information, call the University of Illinois Extension, Bureau-LaSalle-Marshall-Putnam Unit, at 815-433-0707. Extension offices are in Princeton, Ottawa, Henry and in Oglesby on the IVCC campus.

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8435 Ferris Ln 1104 Main Po Box 394 1213 State Rt 89 Po Box 94 403 Partoll Drive

Putnam Granville Hennepin Magnolia Standard Hennepin

Holmbeck Elizabeth R 228 S 11th St Holmbeck Meryln Richard 228 S 11th St Lindsay Todd C 3190 Swaney Rd Schupp S 1018 County Road 2500 E Simmons Thomas Po Box 565

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PUTNAM COUNTY FOOD PANTRY CHRISTMAS BASKET REQUEST Name: ______________________________ Address: _______________________________ Number of people in your family: ________ Phone: _________________________________ On the chart below please list ALL members of your family. List the things your children and the senior citizens in your family like (music, toys, games, sports, teams, books, etc.) and things they need (coats, boots, pajamas, underwear, blankets). Please be as SPECIFIC as possible. Children and senior citizens will receive gifts. Kids’ SPECIFIC wish list will help gift givers. Attach if necessary. Again this holiday season, the Putnam County Food Pantry in cooperation with local schools, organizations and churches will prepare Christmas baskets for families in need who live in Putnam County. The baskets contain makings of a Christmas breakfast and dinner, toys and clothes for the children and gifts for senior citizens. The baskets will be ready for pickup Saturday, December 17th between 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. in Bonnuchi Hall at the Granville United Church of Christ and upstairs from the Food Pantry. All families who wish to receive a basket must complete and return the request form or call Gayle Reno at 815-866-6484 by Sunday, November 13th. Please include a specific wish list for your children including what type and names of books, music, activities, and toys they like. Forms are also available at the Food Pantry for clients who receive food on Saturday mornings. Please do not fill out duplicate forms. Regular clients of the Food Pantry will not receive a basket unless they complete a form. Baskets will be delivered only to those who are shut-in or have no access to transportation. Deliveries will be made the morning of December 17th, as well.

NAME

AGE SEX

TOP PANT SHOE FAVORITE SIZE SIZE SIZE COLOR

NEEDS? FAVORITE TYPE OF TOYS, GAMES, SPORTS, SPECIFIC BOOKS, CRAFTS, SPECIFIC MUSIC. TYPES OF JEWELRY, (pierced ears, necklace, etc.) KIDS’ WISH LIST. BE SPECIFIC!

Volunteers will deliver baskets only to those families who are home bound or have NO transportation.

Do you want your basket delivered?

YES

If you want your basket delivered, please give directions to your home in the space below. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ The baskets will be ready for pick-up between 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 17, 2016 in Bonucchi Hall at the Granville United Church of Christ and upstairs from the Pantry. Baskets will be delivered the same morning. MAIL THIS FORM BY NOVEMBER 13th TO GAYLE RENO, BOX 462, GRANVILLE 61326

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ELECTRONICS COLLECTION DAY MARSHALL – PUTNAM COUNTIES FRIDAY–November 4, 2016–1:00 PM UNTIL 5:00 PM SATURDAY–November 5, 2016–8:00 AM UNTIL NOON

Marshall County Highway Department 552 State Route 26 10 Item Limit and Residents of Marshall and Putnam Counties Only Phone: 309-246-6401 ITEMS ACCEPTED:

Computers, Monitors, Printers, Faxes, Copiers, Laptops, TV’s, Main Frames, Peripherals, Mice, Modems, Telephones, Answering Machines, Adding Machines, Microwave Ovens, Scanners, DVD, VCR’s, Stereo Equipment, Pagers, Cell Phones, Camera’s, Camcorders, Video Games, Software, CD/DISC Books, Small Handheld Electronics, Cables, Calculators, Shredders, Scanners, Plotters and Terminals

NOT ACCEPTED: Small Kitchen Appliances, Toaster, Coffee Pots, Blenders, Air Conditioners, White Goods, Smoke Detectors, De-Humidiﬁers, Vacuum’s, Batteries, Fans, Power Tools, Light Fixtures, UPS’s, Refrigerators, Stoves, Dishwashers, Light Bulbs, Broken CRT’s, Broken Glass, Hazardous Material. SM-PR494602-1019

Notice to: Village of Hennepin Residents All residents are asked to take care of their own yard waste and tree trimmings by depositing them at the yard waste site at S. Second St. The Village requests that residents put their yard waste to the back of the containment to allow the area to fill up from back to front. The site is under video surveillance and citations will be issued promptly to anyone abusing the area by dumping restricted items or bringing yard waste in from another village. • The yard waste site is for Hennepin residents only. • No yard waste in plastic bags is permitted at the site. • Branches must be no longer than four feet. • In addition, this site is not intended to be a dumping site for entire trees. Residents are responsible for hiring a tree service for removal of trees. The site is intended for smaller fallen branches or pruned branches only. • The Street Department will NOT be picking up anyone’s branches or bagged yard waste. Residents must arrange for removal of these items. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Hennepin Village Board of Trustees

SPECIMAN BALLOT PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 8, 2016

I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS SPECIMEN BALLOT IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF TEH OFFICES AND CANDIDATES TO BE VOTED IN THE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN PUTMAN COUNTY ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2016.

FEDERAL

FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES (Vote for one)

( DONALD J. TRUMP ( MICHAEL R. PENCE REPUBLICAN

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT

( GARY JOHNSON ( BILL WELD LIBERTARIAN

WHETHER YOU VOTE THIS BALLOT OR NOT YOU MUST RETURN IT TO THE ELECTION JUDGE WHEN YOU LEAVE THE VOTING BOOTH. CONSTITUTION BALLOT PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE 1970 ILLINOIS CONSTITUTION Explanation of Amendment The proposed amendment adds a new section to the Revenue Article of 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. For the proposed addition of Section 11 to Article IX of the Illinois Constitution.

YES NO

BRADLEY P. POPURELLA DEMOCRATIC FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS SIXTEENTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT (Vote for one)

NO CANDIDATE REPUBLICAN CATHY J. OLIVERI DEMOCRATIC

COUNTY BOARD

FOR MEMBER OF TEH COUNTY BOARD AT LARGE

( WRITE-IN (

(Vote for one)

FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR (Vote for one)

NOTICE THE FAILURE TO VOTE THIS BALLOT MAY BE THE EQUIVALENT OF A NEGATIVE VOTE, BECAUSE A CONVENTION SHALL BE CALLED OR THE AMENDMENT SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IF APPROVED EITHER THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE VOTING ON THE QUESTION OR A MAJORITY OF THOSE VOTING IN THE ELECTION

(Vote for one)

CHRISTINA (JUDD) MENNIE REPUBLICAN

( HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON ( TIMOTHY MICHAEL KAINE DEMOCRATIC

( JILL STEIN ( AJAMU BARAKA GREEN DANIEL S. KUHN, COUNTY CLERK PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS

COUNTY

FOR STATES ATTORNEY

MARK STEVEN KIRK REPUBLICAN TAMMY DUCKWORTH DEMOCRATIC

NO CANDIDATE REPUBLICAN SHEILA R. HAAGE DEMOCRATIC WILLIAM E. HOLMES DEMOCRATIC

JUDICIAL RETENTION

FOR MEMBER OF THE COUNTY BOARD AT LARGE

KENTON McMILLEN LIBERTARIAN SCOTT SUMMERS GREEN WRITE-IN

STATE FOR COMPTROLLER (For an unexpired two year term) (Vote for one)

LESLIE GEISSLER MUNGER REPUBLICAN SUSAN MEDOZA DEMOCRATIC CLAIRE BALL LIBERTARIAN TIM CURTIN GREEN WRITE-IN

CONGRESSIONAL

FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS SIXTEENTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT (Vote for one)

ADAM KINZINGER REPUBLICAN NO CANDIDATE DEMOCRATIC WRITE-IN

LEGISLATIVE

FOR STATE SENATOR THIRTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT (Vote for one)

SUE REZIN REPUBLICAN CHRISTINE BENSON DEMOCRATIC

LEGISLATIVE

FOR STATE SENATOR THIRTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT (Vote for one)

JERRY LEE LONG REPUBLICAN

“VOTE ON THE PROPOSITION WITH RESPECT TO ALL OR ANY OF TEH JUDGES LISTED ON THIS BALLOT. NO JUDGE LISTED IS RUNNING AGAINST ANY OTHER JUDGE. THE SOLE QUESTION IS WHETHER EACH JUDGE SHALL BE RETAINED IN HIS PRESENT OFFICE”

APPELATE COURT JUDGE SHALL VICKI R. WRIGHT be retained in ofﬁce as JUDGE OF THE APPELLATE COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT? YES NO

CIRCUT COURT JUDGE SHALL MICHAEL D. RISINGER be retained in ofﬁce as JUDGE OF THE CIRCUT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUT? YES NO

SHALL JOHN P. VESPA be retained in ofﬁce as JUDGE OF THE CIRCUT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUT? YES NO

ANDY SKOOG DEMOCRATIC SM-PR890526-1019

REMINDER: LEAF BURNING GUIDELINES 1) Burning of leaves will be permitted from 10 a.m. – dusk, ANY day of the week. 2) Fires MUST be extinguished by Dusk, with no smoldering! 3) No burning is allowed 24 hours following one half inch of precipitation. 4) The Street Department will NOT pick up bagged leaves or branches. Also, please remember that burning garbage,etc.,inburnbarrels,byresidents or businesses is strictly prohibited, and could result in a fine. Thank you for your cooperation, Hennepin Village Board of Trustees

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–––– Classifieds –––– General Terms and Policies The Putnam County Record reserves the right to classify correctly, edit, reject or cancel any advertisement at any time in accordance with its policy. All ads must be checked for errors by the advertiser, on the first day of publication. We will be responsible for the first incorrect insertion, and its liabilities shall be limited to the price on one insertion. CLASSIFIED LINE AD & LEGAL DEADLINES: • Wednesday Paper deadline Thursday before by 3pm We Accept Call 815-875-4461 classified@bcrnews.com

- 200 Employment 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

NEED MORE INCOME? Check out each issue of the Classifieds. You might find opportunities to earn that extra income!

- 400 Merchandise 450 • Under $1000 2004 Chevrolet Colorado undercover bed cover, like new for 6' bed, metal, dark green, $200 or best offer. Call 678 315-2406 China corner cabinet $125; 3 old floor lamps (need work) $25; antique brass andirons $75. Call 815-869-3054 Ivory leather La Z Boy recliner, great condition. 250. Text or call 815503-9892 Nice wing back chair, cream, blue & pink stripe $125; nice navy arm chair. $125. You pick up. Call 815-210-7386 Restored ice chest for sale in McNabb, estimated value $800, asking $500 or best offer. Call 815257-7011 YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU MIGHT FIND right here in the Putnam County Record Classified! You could find furniture, appliances, pets, musical instruments, tools, anything. You might even find a kitchen sink!

450 • Under $1000 ************ HAVE SOMETHING TO SELL? Put your ad in for FREE Items $1,000 or less can run FREE for 1 time. Limit of 5 lines. Up to 3 items with price and price totaling under $1,000. 1 ad per household per week. No commercial ads, firearms or animal sales. E-mail information to: classified@ bcrnews.com (include your name, address & phone number) No Phone Calls!

460 • Garage Sales PRINCETON 815 South Church. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, October 18, 19, 20, 21, 22: 9am5pm. Tread mill, stationery bike, tools, toys, clothes, bicycles. Lots of Freebies. Great Prices!

- 700 Real Estate For Sale 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

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999 • Legal Notices STATE OF ILLINOIS CIRCUIT COURT PUTNAM COUNTY NOTICE OF FILING A REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (Adult) Request of: BROCK EDWARD DAVID RUARK 16-MR-56 There will be a court hearing on my request to change my name from: Brock Edward David Ruark to the new name of: Brock Edward David Pack. The court hearing will be held: on Thurs., December 15, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at 120 N. 4th St., Hennepin, Putnam County, in Courtroom #A. /s/Brock Ruark Brock Edward David Ruark Published in the Putnam County Record Oct. 19, 26 and Nov. 2, 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.

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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.

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.

ated in the Village of Granville, County of Putnam, which has a street address of 311 Hennepin Street, Granville, IL 61326. Property Index 02-09145-000. The Petitioners seek a variance from the terms of the Zoning Ordinance to allow the Petitioners to construct a new hall attached to the existing church building more particularly seeking that the front setback of 25’ be reduced to 15’. All persons desiring to appear and be heard with regard to the Petition may appear at the time and place stated herein. Given at Granville this 14th day of October, 2016. Village of Granville Zoning Board of Appeals, Steve Haun – Chairman, Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Granville, Putnam County, Illinois. Published in the Putnam County Record Oct. 19, 2016.

Case # 16 P 11 NOTICE OF CLAIM DATE Notice is given of the 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.

LEGAL PUBLICATION NOTICE The Village of Granville Board has petitions available for Village President and (3) Village Trustee positions (4 year terms), for the April 2017 election. The petitions are available at the Granville Village Hall from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The filing period will be December 12 through December 19, 2016. Petitions for the Village of Granville Trustee’s positions will be accepted at the Granville Village Hall from 5:00 to 6:00 pm Tuesday December 13th. Petitions will also be accepted at the Granville Village Hall from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Monday December 19th. December 19th is the FINAL day to file. Please feel free to call the Village Hall from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday at 339-6333 with any questions. A lottery will be held at the Granville Village Hall for the April 2017 election immediately following the deadline of 5:00 p.m. on Monday December 19th. The lottery will determine the order of filing of the candidates who filed simultaneously for the same office. Published in the Putnam County Record Oct. 19 and 26, 2016. 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

LEGAL PUBLICATION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS VILLAGE OF GRANVILLE, PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS TAKE NOTICE that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Granville, Putnam County, Illinois will conduct a public hearing at 9:00 a.m. on the 5th day of November, 2016 at 316 South McCoy Street, Granville, Illinois to consider the Petition of Sacred Heart Church, seeking a variance from the terms of the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Granville, Putnam County, Illinois, as it pertains to the real estate located at the Southwest corner at the intersection of Hennepin Street and School Street, situ-

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ORDINANCE NO. 03-2016 ANNUAL BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2016 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2017 WHEREAS, there has been prepared in tentative form a Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Board of Trustees of the McNABB FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT situated in Putnam County, in the State of Illinois, and the Secretary of said District has made the tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance conveniently available to public inspection for at least Thirty days prior to final action thereon; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE McNABB FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT situated in Putnam County in the State of Illinois, as follows: SECTION 1 - That the fiscal year of this McNABB FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT be, and the same is hereby fixed and declared to be from July 1, 2016, to June 30, 2017 SECTION 2 - That this Board finds that there is the sum of $35,923.00 balance on hand on July 1, 2016 and that the estimate of receipts of said District for said current year will be the sum of $1,103,648.00 as follows: Corporate levy 60,000.00 Insurance levy 22,000.00 Ambulance levy 60,000.00 Social Security/medicare levy 15,000.00 Putnam County Ambulance Service contract 215,000.00 Magnolia Fire Protection District 25,750.00 Donations 60,000.00 Ambulance fees/charges 125,000.00 Interest income 475.00

Grants/loans 464,500.00 Fund raising 12,000.00 Intercept 1,000.00 Rent 6,000.00 TOTAL $1,103,648.00 and that the estimate of receipts of said District for said current year, plus the balance on hand, is the sum of $1,095,600.00. SECTION 3 - That there be and there is hereby appropriated (said Appropriation hereinafter following, being the estimated expenditures of said District for the current year) to be provided for by a general Tax Levy and out of any monies in the custody of said Board of Trustees, or borrowed, or may be received by said Board of Trustees for the current fiscal year, the aggregate sum of $1,095,600.00.hereinafter specified: FOR FIRE PROTECTION PURPOSES (745 ILCS 10/9-107): 1. For Purchase of Fire Truck $200,000.00 2. For Purchase of Auxiliary Fire Fighting Equipment $ 20,000.00 3. For Repair of Fire Equipment $ 8,000.00 4. For Fuel for Fire Trucks $ 3,500.00 5. For utilities /firehouse $ 12,000.00 6. For salaries of board of trustees $ 600.00 7. For salary of secretary $ 1,200.00 8. For compensation of Firemen $ 1,300.00 9. For building and real estate improvements $ 10,000.00 10. For legal service to district $ 1,200.00 11. For office supplies $ 4,000.00 12. For Custodial Service on Equipment $ 700.00 13. For Liability insurance $ 12,000.00 14. For insurance under Workman’s Camp. Act $ 5,000.00

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Wednesday, October 19, 2016 • The Putnam County Record • 19A 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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20A • The Putnam County Record • Wednesday, October 19, 2016

IVCC will offer basic jewelry class OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College’s Continuing Education Office is offering “Basic Jewelry 101” (HLR-2705320) from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24, at the Oglesby campus. Students will learn the basics of bead stringing, crimping, attaching clasps and earring hooks, finishing designs using the correct tools and where to buy supplies. Students should bring a pair of chain nose pliers to class. The cost is $35 and there is a $20 material fee payable to the instructor. To register, call 815224-0447.

Illinois Supreme Court appoints new director of communications The Illinois Supreme Court has appointed Christopher Bonjean as director of the Office of Communications and Public Information, effective Oct. 3. He will head a newly-reorganized communications operation, which has been charged with developing strategies to inform and educate a diverse public about the judicial branch of state government and promote public confidence in the administration of justice. Chief Justice Rita Garman explained the impetus to expand and emphasize the public information function came, in part, from the results of a survey conducted in the spring of 2015.

court system.” As a result, she said, “My colleagues and I recognized the need to strengthen our efforts to reach out to the public we serve. One such initiative is the reorganization of our Office of Communications to create the Office of Communications and Public Information.” The newly-organized communications function will implement a comprehensive strategy of information, education and public interest programming. The redesign of the court’s website and more effective use of social media will be priorities. The Communications and

Under the leadership of Fourth District Appellate Justice Carol Pope, chairperson of the Court’s Strategic Planning Committee, the survey was carried out in every courthouse in the state. Questionnaires were distributed to all users of the court facility including parties, witnesses, jurors and other visitors. With regard to the survey results, Justice Garman said, “We were reassured to learn that the general perception of the judicial system is positive. While no serious concerns were discovered, we did learn that there was room for improvement, especially in the area of confidence in the fairness of the

Public Information Office will work within the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts. In addition to coordinating the court’s social media communications, the director will respond to media inquiries, issue press releases regarding the court’s adjudicative and administrative actions, and serve as a resource for trial courts implementing the court’s policy for extended media coverage. The office also will coordinate with the Illinois Supreme Court’s Boards and Commissions, the developing Illinois Judicial College, and other entities to present educational programs and advance outreach efforts.

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Honeycrisp Apples lb ......................................................1.99 Medium Yellow Onions 3lb Bag ........................................2/3 Chiquita Bananas lb ...........................................................59 Fresh Red Potatoes 10lb Bag .........................................3.99

DELI

Kretschmar Oven Roasted Turkey lb...............................4.99 Walnut Calico Cheese lb .................................................4.59 Dubuque Spiced Ham lb .................................................3.99 Asiago Cheese Wedges lb ..............................................6.59

SM-PR2651527-1019

Hunt’s Pasta Sauce 24 oz

1000

10/$

Bounty Basic Paper Towels

$ 99

8 Roll

Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes or Rice Krispies Cereal

$ 99

12 oz

Progresso Canned Soups 19 oz

1000

10/$

Campbell Chix Noodle or Tomato Soups 10.5 oz

5/$ 00

Birds Eye Frozen or Steam Fresh Vegetables 1 lb

1000

10/$

C O Land o’ Lakes Sweet Butter U Two with Coupon and P $ O $15 Order N 1 lb

STEAKS

BAKERY

Fresh Baked Hoagie Buns 6ct.........................................1.99 Assorted Coffee Cake Strips Each....................................2/7

MEAT SPECIALS

Lean Pork Butt Roast lb ..................................................1.69 Our Family Self Basting Turkeys lb..................................1.49 Farmland Baby Back Ribs lb...........................................3.49 Fresh Whole Chickens lb.................................................1.89 Buddig Thin Sliced Meats 2oz ..........................................6/4 Tray Pak Smoked Pork Hocks lb.....................................2.29 John Morrell Little Smokies 12oz ......................................2/3

FROZEN FOOD

Jack’s Pizzas Each ............................................................2/5 Coles Garlic Bread 16oz....................................................2/5 Totino’s Pizza’s Each .....................................................10/10 Ore Ida French Fries and Asst Frozen Potatoes 2# ........2.89

DAIRY

Country Crock Margarine 15oz .........................................2/3 Tropicana Orange Juice 59oz............................................2/6 Coffeemate Creamers 32oz...............................................2/6 Reddi Whip Topping 6.5....................................................2/4 Our Family Half and Half 16oz...........................................5/5

YE OLDE PUB SHOPPE

Busch or Busch Light Beer 30pk Cans .........................11.99 Peter Vella Boxed Wine 5 Liter......................................14.99 Beringer White Zinﬁndal 1.5 Liter....................................9.99