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In the black for PC Schools By Ken Schroeder kschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com
GRANVILLE — Tom Peffer of Gorenz and Associates presented the Fiscal Year 2013 audit to the Putnam County School Board during the board meeting on Oct. 21, and the news was pretty good.
“There was a $28.5 million fund equity on June 30, 2013. Included in that are fixed assets like the net costs of the buildings and equipment. We strip that out and what I like to call your reserve funds — your trust funds, tort funds. We come down to what we call unencumbered
equity in the operating funds, which was just under $7.5 million,” Peffer said. “That shows an increase over the same analysis from last year of about $638,000.” The audit figures were very similar to the original budgeted amounts, usually within a few percentage points. Peffer
told the board there are usually 10 to 20 percent variances. “This tells me that you pass very realistic budgets,” Peffer said. “And once you get the budget in place, you stick to it.” The district is also maintaining its state financial profile, once again earning a perfect
score for the fiscal year of 4.0. Overall, the district received slightly more than $9 million, an increase over last year of 0.7 percent. Expenditures for the year amounted to slightly more than $8.7 million, an increase of about 1 percent from last year.
The Fiscal Year 2014 audit next year is not expected to be as favorable for the district. This year’s budget includes $165,000 in deficit spending. In other action, the board: • Received a report
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Off the streets Hundreds of pounds of drugs are history By Donna Barker Shaw Media Service
More than 800 pounds of unwanted and expired medicines were collected and counted during Saturday’s National Take Back prescription drug day in Bureau and Putnam counties. On Monday, Community Partners Against Substance Abuse coordinator Dawn Conerton said 806 pounds were collected Saturday at the Princeton, Buda, Wyanet, DePue, and Granville police departments as part of the National Take Back event. Saturday’s collection included not only that day’s drop-offs but also included drugs collected during the last six months at the six Prescription Drug Disposal Program (P2D2) drop-box sites in Bureau and Putnam counties. Since beginning the P2D2 program in July 2010, CPASA has worked with area law enforcement agencies, through the P2D2 program and Take Back days, to collect 5,149 pounds of unwanted and expired drugs, Conerton said. “This is an amazing number,” Conerton said. “Every year, I always worry that no one will come for the Take Back days, but we opened at the Princeton Police Department at 10 a.m., and there were already
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Samantha Hulet of Granville hides after school in her family’s Halloween yard decorations.
Ghouls and goblins and all kinds of fun Halloween comes to Putnam County By Dixie Schroeder dschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com
GRANVILLE — A children’s holiday that has evolved to including adult parties and fun too, Halloween has become a celebration for all ages. Halloween was originally pronounced Hallowe’en, a contraction of All Hallows Eve. Halloween was a celebration the day before All Saints Day which is Nov. 1. All Saints Day is a Catholic holiday noting Christian saints and martyrs which has been observed since the Mid-
dle Ages. Today’s Halloween has evolved into trick-or-treat nights, parties for old and young and pranks for some. In many households in America today, much planning is put into the creation of Halloween costumes and outdoor decorations. Putnam County School children are no different. Preston Shurts of McNabb said, “My favorite part of Halloween is candy. I really like gum. I am going to be a drag racer. It’s a type of racer that has a lot of speed to their cars. It’s far away from this state and those cars probably can speed up to 1,000 miles per hour.” “Of all of Halloween stuff, I like
trick or treating. We go with my friends and family. I’m going to be a squaw girl. I can tell you about the costume. I am going to be painted all green with vines coming down my arms. My mom and my dad and my neighbor are helping me with it,” said Maggie Spratt of Hennepin. “Yes, I dress in Halloween colors a lot; I like Halloween. I like going trick or treating. I go with my friends; my mom and dad and my brother. I’m going to be a girl from the ‘70s. I am going to have a long dress and like have curly hair,” said Hannah Grosick of Mark. Noah Pohlson of Granville said, “I go trick or treating with my mom and dad. I am going to be
a skull commando. A skull commando is like from the army, and he has glasses and a skull mask.” But some school children haven’t got an idea for their Halloween costume. “I haven’t figured out what I’m going to be yet,” said Savanna Bucy of Granville. “Last year I was a bumblebee. I like trick or treating most of all. My favorite candy is SweetTarts.” Some of the earliest customs which came out of the Halloween Americans know today were based in the observance of the Nov. 1 All Saints Day and the Nov. 2 All Souls Day, according to about.com. These
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From Page 1 for the saints and martyrs along with souls of the dead. In Medieval times, people would light bonfires, to show the plight of souls lost in purgatory. Another custom was called souling which had participants
going door to door offering prayers for the dead in exchange for soul cakes and other treats. A latter addition to American Halloween was mumming, which had people in costumes chanting rhymes and play acting. As Irish immigrants came to America in the mid 1800s they also added
customs such as communal feasting and bobbing for apples. Pumpkin carving, according to about.com, is a tradition which came over from the 1700 era of Great Britain. Children would carry a carved pumpkin with them when they went door to door in the process of souling. Wikipedia
notes the origin of costume wearing was done in America to scare off ghosts and spirits connected with All Souls Day on Nov. 2. Early Halloween celebrations in America were also developed to rein in the random violence and wickedness which was happening in the early 1700s during that
general time around Oct. 31. Trick or treat hours in Putnam County are all on Oct. 31. Hours are as from 6 to 8 p.m. in Hennepin; from 6 to 8 p.m. in Granville; from 5 to 7 p.m. in Magnolia; from 6 to 8 p.m. in Mark; from 6 to 8 p.m. in McNabb; and from 5 to 7 p.m. in Standard.
PUTNAM COUNTY FOOD PANTRY CHRISTMAS BASKET REQUEST Name: ______________________________ Address: ______________________________ (Street Number)
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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 (favorite, 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. Again this holiday season, the Kids’ specific wish list will help gift givers. Attach if necessary. Putnam County Food Pantry in NAME AGE SEX TOP PANT SHOE FAVORITE NEEDS? & FAVORITE TOYS, cooperation with local schools, SIZE SIZE SIZE COLOR GAMES, SPORTS, BOOKS, ACTIVITIES. KIDS’ WISH LIST. 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 21st 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 Friday, November 15th. Please include a specific wish list for your children. Forms are also available at the Food Pantry for clients who receive food on Saturday Volunteers will deliver baskets only to those families who are homebound or have NO transportation. mornings. Do you want your basket delivered? YES NO Regular clients of the Food Pantry will not receive a basket If you want your basket delivered, please give directions to your home in the space below. unless they complete a form. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Baskets will be delivered only to ___________________________________________________________________________________________ those who are shut-in or have no access to transportation. Deliveries The baskets will be ready for pick-up between 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 21, 2013 in Bonucchi Hall will be made the morning of at the Granville United Church of Christ and upstairs from the Pantry. Baskets will be delivered the same morning. December 21st, as well. MAIL THIS FORM BY NOVEMBER 15th TO GAYLE RENO, BOX 462, GRANVILLE 61326
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The Hands of Time PC Library presentation will focus on antique clocks By Dixie Schroeder dschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com
GRANVILLE — A Putnam County resident will be the next in line to present at the Putnam County Library’s 75th anniversary series at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 4. Dan Serafini, owner of The Hands of Time, a clock repair business, will speak at the Hennepin library branch on antique clocks from the 1870s to the 1930s. “Sadly enough there are not a lot of people in clock repair anymore,” Serafini said. Serafini will present a series of clocks from the turn of the century. He plans on discussing various types of clock and clocks makers from America, Germany, France and England. “Those are four areas that produced an inordinate amount of clocks,” he said. “When you go from clock to clock, depending on how hard they are to find, that may be American clocks are as valu-
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Dan Serafini displays a clock he has been working on in his business. able if not more valuable than the European clocks.” Serafini attended Gem City College in Quincy which is an offshoot of Bradley University in Peoria. He completed a two-year program to become one of the small amount of clock repair persons in the United States. A person cannot just purchase a part to replace on a broken or defective clock. “At college you work with a master watchmakers and clock makers, so you learn the
trades from making tools. We actually made tools with just a few hand tools a hundred years ago,” he said. “You have to learn how to operate a jeweler’s lathe. So there is a lot of work you have to go through prior to even seeing your first clock.” Part of the college curriculum is to work on more than 20 different types of clocks. Each one is damaged according to Serafini. He said he brought it to his instructor, and they check it out. “It was like the old
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way of learning in a sense,” he said. “It had be hands on. We were in fact mentoring with someone. It’s a very interesting process.” Parts for very old clocks, for example, simply do not exist anymore. One of the skills Serafini learned in the college was how to make a specific part to fit extremely old clocks. “You can’t go out and find a part on eBay,” he said. Today’s challenge for clock and watch owners are to find someone to repair an older clock when it breaks down. Both clock and watch repair persons are hard to find according to Serafini. Serafini directs people who need help to go to the American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute (AWCI) at www.awci.com. Another organization is the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC) at www.nawcc.org to find a certified repair or appraisal specialist. These two reputable organizations can assist those in need of finding someone to repair a clock or watch.
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From Page 1 from Superintendent Jay McCracken regarding the Adequate Yearly Progress reports from the district’s assessment tests. The district did not meet those standards this year. McCracken noted very few schools had. The AYP is part of the No Child Left Behind legislation, and the district will now be placed on the District Improvement and Academic Warning lists. McCracken said most schools are also on the lists due to the “unrealistic” expectations of NCLB. The new Common Core Curriculum does not match with the NCLB statutes, which will allow the state to assess schools on student growth as opposed to standardized test scores. • Heard a presentation from primary school
social worker Brandy Baele, and second grade teachers Anita Ladage and Nancy Berger on the Behavior/Social Emotional Plan, begun during this school year for the school district. The expectations of the plan are to promote responsibility and to encourage students to make wise choices. • Heard from McCracken that communication and cooperation with the Johannes Bus Co. have improved dramatically following discussions last month. • Learned McCracken took 17 students to LCN Door Closers in Princeton as part of the North Central Illinois Discover Manufacturing Career Expo on Oct. 23. Students in the program are able to go to an industrial site and see the procedures of manufacturing, then compare notes using a workshop format.
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Obituaries Jerome Skutt WEYERHAEUSER, Wis. — Jerome L. Skutt, 66, of Weyerhaeuser, Wis., died Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013, in Weyerhaeuser, Wis. Jerome He was Skutt born Oct. 30, 1946, the son of Frank Sr. and Mary (Muhich) Skutt. He was a 1964 graduate of Hennepin High School. Jerome married Wendy Pieper July 7, 1973, in Freeport. He had served in the U.S. Army from 1965 to 1968, and had received the Bronze Star with Valor during his one-year tour in Vietnam. He retired from the Wisconsin National Guard. Jerome was a lifetime
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member of the Weyerhaeuser VFW. He loved sports, fishing, hunting, and was an avid Chicago Cubs and Green Bay Packers fan. He is survived by his wife, Wendy; a son, Jason Skutt of Hudson, Wis,; three grandsons, Jackson, Jayden and Jonathan; two brothers, Frank (Mary) Skutt Jr. of Warren and Eugene (Ruth) Skutt of Stockton; and one sister, Evelyn (Paul) Bronkema of Stockton. A graveside military burial service was held Oct. 26 at the Morrisville Cemetery in Stockton with VFW Post 1304 of Stockton providing the salute. A memorial fund has been established. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with his family at www.hermannfuneralhome.com.
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MCNABB — James D. “Jim” Goldasich, 80, of McNabb died on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013, at his residence. Jim was born Jan. 22, 1933, in Mount Olive, Ill., to Mike and James D. Irene (Bouil- Goldasich lon) Goldasich. He married Joan Packard in 1956, and to this union was born two daughters, Vanessa Kramer and Gail Cochran. He married Marjorie Grosenbach in 1974. She preceded him in death in 2011. He was a loving stepfather to Marjorie’s daughter, Keirsa Novotney. In 2013 he married Sharon Acuncius. He was a graduate of Litchfield Community High School, Class of 1950, and received a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts from Sangamon State University, Springfield. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving from August 1951 to September 1971. He retired as a chief hospital corpsman. He was a veteran of the Korean War, the Vietnam War era and served in several areas of conflict around
the world. He then worked for the Illinois Department of Public Health as a regional emergency medical services coordinator from 1973 until his retirement in 1998. He was instrumental in establishing several EMS Life Support Programs in Illinois and taught the EMT class for a number of years. He was a member of the McNabb Village Board of Trustees from April 1979 until his appointment as village president in June 1982. He served in that capacity until 1997. He was also a trustee of the McNabb Fire Protection District from 2001 until present. He served as president of the Board of the North Central Illinois Council of Governments from 1984 to 1986. He was a member and past officer of the McNabb Business and Betterment Association, which he helped start in 1983. He was a member of the McNabb American Legion Post 1242 in which he held several offices over the years and currently serving as commander. He was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Flying Tigers Post 9957 in Taipei, Taiwan. He also served as the Putnam County Emergency
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Goldasich of Springfield, Ill., and Robert Goldasich of Carterville, Ill. Also surviving are five grandsons, one granddaughter and two greatgrandsons. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Marjorie. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 31 at the Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel, Granville, with the Rev. Ann Ziegert officiating. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery, McNabb, with full military honors. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 30 at the funeral home. There will be a walk through for emergency personnel and other officials at 7 p.m. Contributions may be directed to a memorial fund in Jim’s name at First State Bank in McNabb. Pallbearers will be Andy Jackson, Brad Popurella, Ron Campbell, Mike Skowera, Dan Baum, Daryel Petersen, Kevin Doyle and Kevin Moore. Online condolences may be made to Jim’s family at www. dcfunerals.com.
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Field of Dreams Thomas Edison said genius is 1 percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration. ••• Trivia question — Most farmers and ranchers know what a tuich is. Do you? Answer at the end of the column. ••• Congratulations to Howie (Swish) Schrowang, Granville farmer and Army Korean veteran and my friend and best man at my wedding. Howie was one of the local veterans to take the Honor Flight from the Quad Cities to Washington, D.C., to visit the World War II Memorial and the Korean Memorial. It was the 25th Honor Flight out of the Quad Cities. The first day of the government shutdown, barricades kept the veterans out when they arrived, but when the Congress and Senate members realized what the government had done, they went COMMENTARY over and helped the veterans who were already taking the barricades down. The World War II veterans said, “Normandy was closed when we got there too.” Howie said, “The plane hit an owl that caught in an engine on its flight to the Quad Cities. The plane was unsafe to depart on the scheduled time. It was feared the entire trip might be canceled. The lady pilot felt bad and kept apologizing to everyone. Finally we were able to depart at 10 a.m. The pilot announced that she was going to put the medal to the pedal, and we landed in D.C. at 11:30 a.m.” Howie also said Jodi Slingsby got a small St. Bede bus to take the local veterans from this area to the Quad City Airport. Other veterans from this area were Korean veterans Robert Ashley from Tonica, John Bima from Hennepin, Claire “Mutts” Bishop from Spring Valley and Walt Reichau from Henry. I am sure there were other locals I did not know about. U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk of Illinois and Chuck Grassley of Iowa were present to welcome the veterans and their guardians. The group also visited the 9/11 memorial at the Pentagon which no Honor Flight had ever seen. They were the first Honor Flight allowed there. Howie could not believe all the people who turned out to greet the veterans, especially at the Quad. I thought of all the veterans had visited that day, Howie was the one that was photographed to represent all of them. I am happy to see this nice gentleman receive this deserved attention. ••• Putnam County High School volleyball team finished their season 19-2-1 at home on Senior Night as of this writing. They had not lost a game in their last 17, going 16-0 over this period. Annie Miller, Taylor Erjasvek, Paige Griffith, Megan Rehn, Lauren Colby, Taylor Pettit, Kristen Davis and the other players all leading the way under coach Amy Kreiser’s leadership. They played in the Tri-County Conference tournament and won against Midland Lady Timberwolves. The Lady Panthers golf team won their first ever regional championship. Senior Stephanie Wilson shot a school record 86 to place second overall. Carly Gonet recorded a birdie on Hole 4. Monica Monroe played her best round of the season for a score of 100, and Kelsey Grosenbach rounded out PC scores with a 104. I believe the Lady Panthers from all sports will be receiving a lot of scholarships to a lot of colleges. Congratulations all. ••• What is a tuich? It is a noose that is tightened around a horse’s nose to hold it still. ••• May your life be long, successful and happy. Thanks for reading. Darrell Alleman of Granville can be reached in care of this newspaper at Putnam County Record, P.O. Box 48, Granville, IL 61326.
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What is the last TV show you watched: “Bluebloods.”
People would be surprised to know that you: Played college football.
Occupation: Principal Putnam County High School.
If you were stranded on a desert island and could have just one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be: Beef stroganoff.
What is your favorite thing about the city you live in: Quiet.
What is the last book you read: “Lincoln on Leadership.”
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Illinois Jobs ... Whoops! Gov. Pat Quinn flunked Illinois State History. He had to. That’s the only explanation for this. The following two paragraphs are a direct quote from a press release by Quinn’s own office: “Gov. Pat Quinn has announced a capital investment of more than $115,000 for a construction project in LaSalle County. The project is part of Gov. Quinn’s agenda to create jobs and drive Illinois’ economy forward. “‘This project will help repair and maintain our transportation infrastructure,’ Governor Quinn said. ‘It will also employ a number of construction workers, which will help the local economy,’ Governor Quinn said.” Sounds good so far, right? Note the next paragraph, especially the bolded section. “The overhead sign structures at two locations along I-80 and I-39 in LaSalle County will be repaired for $115,694 by Collins & Hermann Inc. of St. Louis, the lowest of four bidders. The project will be managed by the Illinois Department of Transportation. “ Last time I checked, St. Louis was not in Illinois. Hold on, it gets better.
Ken Schroeder COMMENTARY “’It’s always good to see investments made to our infrastructure and the benefit of creating jobs is a plus as well,’ State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) said. “I look forward to seeing the improvements in this area of LaSalle County and the benefits that are reaped from it.” Apparently, Sue Rezin was no great shakes in Illinois history either. Let’s check the next paragraph. “‘Creating more economic opportunities to get people back to work is one of my major priorities, and this project will assist in that effort,’ State Rep. Frank Mautino (D-Spring Valley) said. ‘It will also help improve our infrastructure, which benefits the local and state economies.’” Hmmm. Mr. Mautino must have just scraped by as well. This project is part of Quinn’s $31 billion Illinois Jobs Now! program, which will support more than 439,000 jobs over six years.
For others who are geographically impaired, St. Louis is in Missouri. Missouri currently has an unemployment figure of 7.2 percent according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. A fair to below average number. Illinois has a current unemployment rate of 9.2 percent. That’s bad. The only state that has a worse unemployment rate is ... Nobody. Maybe Quinn and company believe there will be a trickledown effect, and some local people will be hired. Nope, those workers will come from St. Louis. Will it help the local economy? Probably a little (VERY little), but certainly not a $115,000 shot in the arm. We’ll get some money locally for the fast food joints, but this should be a quick job. I doubt it’ll take more than a day or two. Of course, $115,000 isn’t much of a shot in the arm; it’s more like the alcohol rub before it. Still, Illinois Jobs Now! means Illinois jobs, or so I assumed. Apparently, I flunked political science. Ken Schroeder can be reached at kschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com.
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Protecting yourself from the flu PC Health Department has shots available By Ken Schroeder kschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com
HENNEPIN — The flu season is underway, and although there have been no reports of local outbreaks, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) warns this could be another busy year for flu viruses. There are several ways you can avoid the flu bug this year. The most important step is a flu vaccination. The CDC recommends an annual flu shot to prevent contracting the influenza virus. The worst months for the flu are typically January and February, but it’s important to be vaccinated early. “We still have flu shots for adults and children,” Putnam County Health
Department’s Jennifer Coleman said. “Flu vaccinations are recommended for anyone 6 months old or older. The upcoming season’s flu vaccine will protect against the influenza viruses research indicates will be most common during the season. This includes two Influenza A (H1N1) viruses (H1N1, H3N2) and an Influenza B virus. “This year, we’re accepting private insurance which is something new,” Coleman said. Flu shots for adults are $25 and are covered by Medicare and some private insurance companies. Shots for children 18 and under are $12 and are covered by Medicare and some private insurance companies.” Appointments are required for flu vaccinations at the Putnam
County Health Department. The office is open from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Late appointments are also available on Tuesdays. The office is located at 220 High St., Hennepin. The phone number is 815-925-7326. To protect yourself from the virus, avoid exposure to sick people. Wash your hands several times a day with an anti-bacterial soap. Avoid touching your nose, eyes or mouth. If you do get sick, limit your contact with other people. Stay at home at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to receive prescriptions or medical treatment. Clean and disinfect any surfaces where viruses may collect. Your doctor can also prescribe anti-viral medications.
Putnam County Sheriff’s Department HENNEPIN – The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department has announced the following arrests/accidents. • On Oct. 17, the department arrested Brandon M. McKirgan, 19, of Granville. McKirgan was arrested and charged with criminal damage to property following an investigation into the damage of a pickup parked along Route 71. McKirgan is currently being housed in the Putnam County Jail. On Oct. 18, the department responded to a single-vehicle accident
on Route 89 and Fourth Street in McNabb. Putnam County Emergency Medical Services and McNabb and Magnolia fire departments were also called to the scene. The driver of the vehicle, Frank E. Crew III, 41, of McNabb was southbound on Route 89 when his vehicle left the roadway and entered the west ditch. The vehicle continued through the ditch, striking an attached garage at 101 Fourth St. Crew was transported to Illinois Valley Community Hospital where he was treated and released.
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Princeton Police Officer Peg Maciejewski (from left), Tyler Wood, Morgan Wood, Amy Wood and Dawn Conerton join together in collecting unwanted and expired medicines during Saturday’s Take-Back prescription drug day at the Princeton Police Department. The police department partnered with the Community Partners Against Substance Abuse (CPASA) in Saturday’s event. Representing CPASA at the Princeton Police Station were Conerton and Amy Wood. The event also took place in Putnam County as well.
CPASA From Page 1 people who showed up early at 9 a.m. to drop off their unwanted drugs. It was a revolving door all day. It was wonderful.” The National Take Back event is held twice a year, in April and October, and that’s also when collections are counted from the permanent P2D2 boxes, Conerton said. The P2D2 drop-off boxes are located at the Princeton Police Department, Bureau County Sheriff’s Department Jail, Spring Valley Police Department, Putnam County Sheriff’s Department, Ladd Police Depart-
ment and Walnut Police Department, she said. The collection and proper disposal of unwanted and expired medications is important for a of couple reasons, Conerton said. “We are teaching people the importance of cleaning out their medicine cabinets to keep the drugs out of the wrong hands,” Conerton said. “If you are not using the drugs or if they are expired, then get rid of them. There is an expiration date on the medicines for a reason.” Also, there are some people who may take drugs from medicine cabinets and try to sell them, or some young people may
take them for their parties, she said. Another reason for the collection and proper disposal of unwanted or expired medicines is to safeguard the environment and not flush the drugs into the water system, Conerton said. With another successful Take Back event completed, Conerton said CPASA is appreciative of the support of area law enforcement departments in partnering with CPASA in the Take Back and P2D2 programs. CPASA also appreciates the residents and communities for their support of these needed programs, she said.
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A model of success... Walker leads PC softball program By Dixie Schroeder dschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com
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Putnam County’s Megan Rehn and Paige Griffith prepare for this week’s regionals at a recent practice.
Lady Panthers finish regular season with wins By Dixie Schroeder dschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com
OTTAWA — The Putnam County Lady Panthers finished up the season in high style with a 25-4-1 overall record. They have a perfect 8-0 Tri-County Conference record, officially winning the Tri-County conference season. The last week of the season the squad took two meets, earning their 24th and 25th wins of the season over the Serena Lady Irish and the Ottawa Marquette Lady Crusaders. On Oct. 22, the team won their last match of the season and earned the Tri-County Conference season title with a win over the Lady Crusaders. The Lady Panthers won in two games with scores of 25-18 and 25-18. The squad was led by Taylor Pettit who was hot with the serves, earning 13 service points and one ace. Pettit also was a defensive standout, with two digs and two kills. Paige Griffith backed up Pettit with seven service points and 12 assists. Griffith had one kill and three digs on the defensive side. Defensive standout Taylor Erjasvek prowled the net for the Lady Panthers in the game with nine kills, two blocked shots and dug in defensively with four digs. Erjasvek also had six service points. Kirsten Davis contributed five service points, one dig and two blocked shots while Megan Rehn had five assists, two digs and a service point. Lauren Colby provided defensive power with six kills and three digs while Annie Miller had two service aces and led the team with nine digs. In the junior varsity game, the PC Lady JV Panthers won in three games; 25-16, 20-25 and 25-15. The frosh Lady Panthers also won in two games 25-19 and 25-15. On Oct. 21 in nonconference action, the varsity Lady Panthers beat the Serena Lady Irish in two games with scores of 25-21 and 25-21. Defensive specialist Miller had the lead on both sides with seven digs and offensively with seven service points. Griffith added a well rounded effort with 11 assists, nine digs, five service points and one service ace, kill and blocked shot. Rehn showed versatility in her game with eight assists, five digs and four service points. Colby demonstrated defensive prowess with 10 digs, four kills and one blocked shot along with three service points. Erjasveck contributed strong offensively with three service points and defensively with seven kills, one dig and three blocked shots. Pettit had four digs and two blocked shots as well. The Lady Panther junior varsity squad also won their match in two games; 25-9 and 25-11. The freshmen Lady Panthers took their match by scores of 25-21 and 25-19.
MCNABB – Love of the game, respect for his players and a strong work ethic are all ways that people: players, parents and coaches describe coach Chris Walker, who has been the coach of the softball program in the Putnam County school district since 2001. “Good coaches don’t just teach and train teams, they do much more,” said Lynette Olson, assistant coach of the Putnam County Lady Pumas. “Anybody who has ever coached knows what you do, and you do what your team needs. He goes above and beyond what his team needs.” Many coaches in this day and age, train and teach teams and then go about their own business after the practice or game. However Walker takes his coaching many steps further. Walker spends time analyzing his teams in fall and spring to develop ways to help them. But he then takes it another giant leap further. “He’s a coach to all, a father to some, a friend to many and he is a bank to those who have none,” said Olson. “He is also a mentor to all who work for and with him.” Three members of his 2013 Elite Eight Lady Puma softball team are believers in the Walker system. The belief in them as individuals and as a team makes the girls want to do better. “He believes in us and he always tells us we can make it there. He knows we have the talent in us,” said Taren Grasser. Brandi Lyles said, “His team has gone to state for the last three years and he has been really been working his
heart off for just us and he wants to keep going and try to make it farther and farther.” Walker also has an unofficial Sunday clinic where he takes not only Putnam County players, but girls from other schools of all ages that want to get additional help. He also then keeps track of them to see how they are doing when playing. “He spends all his money on us and he does what it takes to make us better. I go every Sunday to work with him,” said Haley Cioni. Student athletes in his high school program agree as well that respect and Walkers’ love of the game is key to motivating them. “I feel like repetition is key. We do the same thing over and over again,” Stephanie Wilson said. “It is all the
same thing. He knows a lot and what we do in practices shows up and helps us. We even talk about it. We respect him. It is a balance, he knows everything (about the game) there isn’t something he can’t teach you.” Parents also agree that Walker has a great knowledge of the game and the respect of his players. “Well I think they respect him very much,” Mike Gonet said. “He is very dedicated to the sport. He works softball year round. He works and is willing to take extra time and that spreads to the kids that he coaches.” Kim Wilson said, “First of all the kids have the love for the game. They have been playing together since they were little. They just love softball. He
loves softball. He would do anything for the game. These girls have it in their hearts that they want to win and it takes both of them together to make it happen.” With nine post season appearances between high school and junior high, Walker’s success rate stands out on its own. The fact that he works with his student athletes starting in sixth grade has shown very positive results. “I think that is the real key to the softball program’s success is that he starts the girls early,” Gonet said. “The kids start earlier and earlier to be competitive and have good programs. Putnam County has a great reputation for girl’s softball and it continues because of Coach Walker.” “He gives respect and he gets respect,” Olson said. “That is the bottom line.”
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Marshall County JFL action Cyclone Pee-Wees defeat Princeville Princes The Cyclones traveled to Princeville Oct. 19 improving their record 5-2. The Princes were unable to stop and catch Kaden Eaves from scoring. Braden Frawley and Eric Garrison each added a touchdown. The Cyclone defense held Princeville to only 14. Cyclone JV scores big win over Brimfield The Marshall County Cyclone JV team turned back Brimfield 32-0 on Oct. 19. Peyton Cordes ran for 118 rushing yards, 56 receiving yards, including a 29 yard touchdown reception, and 10 tackles. Bryce Welsh chipped in with 90 yards, including touchdown runs of eight and 26 yards. Mason Krafft added a 50 yard touchdown run and Braden Damerell had a three yard touchdown rush to complete the Cyclones scoring. The Cyclone defense allowed only four Brimfield first downs en route to their 3rd defensive shut out
of the season. Tyler Davis had two interceptions. Dylan Vaughn added seven tackles and John Rediger chipped in with five. Marshall County varsity falls to Olympia The Marshall County Varsity Cyclones played host to the visiting Spartans of Olympia on Oct. 20 at Durst Field in Lacon. Jacob Lane led the defense with seven tackles. Olson Drake, Max Dean and Mitchell Frank each contributed four. David Rosa and Ethan Oquenda pitched in three apiece. Offensively, Frank had 18 carries for 37 yards, Terrance Haig totaled 20 yards on 4 attempts. Unfortunately, the Cyclones were unable to find the endzone and came up on the short end of a 29-0 final score. Olympia Field scored early. At halftime, the Cyclones were trailing and weren’t able to regain their footing.
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Community Putnam County trick or treat hours Trick or treat hours in Putnam County are all on Oct. 31. Hours are as follows: from 6 to 8 p.m. in Hennepin; 6 to 8 p.m. in Granville; 5 to 7 p.m. in Magnolia; 6 to 8 p.m. in Mark; 6 to 8 p.m. in McNabb; and 5 to 7 p.m. in Standard.
Hennepin will have a parade at Walter Durley Boyle Park at 5:30 p.m. Granville will have a parade down McCoy Street, line up starts at 4:45 p.m. at Al Cioni Ford. Mark will have a bonfire with hot dogs and refreshments.
Annual fall fling scheduled for Nov. 2 STANDARD — The Putnam County Community Center will be having its annual Fall Fling from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 2. There will be lunch,
homemade bake sale, homemade noodles, pasta frittas and raffles. The Putnam County Community Center is located at 128 First St., Standard.
Model train fair, farm toy show in Princeton PRINCETON — The Northern Illinois Model Train Fair and Farm Toy Show will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Bureau County Fairgrounds in Princeton. Admission is $4 for adults, kids are admitted free. There will be lots of Christmas shopping for the men and boys with many different brands of
trains, accessories and farm toys for sale. Concessions will also be available. There will be several train layouts on display plus a Garden Scale ride on train rides for the kids. Additional train layouts are welcome. Booth space is still available. To register, call Nancy Monier at 815-303-2905 or visit www. bureaucountyfair.com.
Magnolia library will host homework hours MAGNOLIA — The Magnolia library will have homework hour from 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the school year. Children have the opportunity to have completed homework checked or help understanding homework in progress. The library provides materials and equipment for help with homework and projects.
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Food for fines at PC Library library, who will take it to the food pantry for you. Donated food is not accepted for lost or damaged books, replacement of cards or interlibrary loan fees. Because of food safety concerns, the pantries request items be in their original packaging; damaged packages, outdated food or glass containers are not acceptable. Suggested food items include canned vegetables, fruits, soups, boxed stuffing mix, cereals, pasta mixes and canned meats. For more information, call the Putnam County Public Library District Director Bobbie Morgan at 815-925-7020. Contributions will be accepted at the Hennepin, Granville, McNabb, Standard, Putnam and Magnolia sites.
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Final performances of ‘Little Women’ HENRY — River Valley Players will present “Little Women” Nov. 1-3 at St. Mary’s Community Center, 1301 Second Ave., Henry. “Little Women” follows the adventures of Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March as they grow up in Civil War America. The beloved story of the March sisters is timeless and deals with issues that are as relevant today as when they were written. This literary classic has been brought to life as an exhilarating musical with glorious music and heart. Saturday and Sunday performances will be $28.50, which includes the show, a threecourse meal and three beverage choices. Doors open at 6 p.m. for the Saturday performance, with dinner beginning at 6:30 p.m. For Sunday performances, doors will open at noon, with dinner beginning at 12:30 p.m. Nov. 1 is Family Night. Tickets are $17, which includes the show. Concessions will be available before the show and at intermission. For tickets, call Judy Schwiderski at 309-3643403 or email rivervalleyplayers@yahoo.com.
Hennepin — Preschool story times are every Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the Hennepin Library. Stories: Vietnam War Veterans — A program inspired by the book “Inconvenient Stories: Vietnam War Veterans” by Jeffery Wolin will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Hennepin Library, 214 N. Fourth St. The book of personal recollections features the experiences of 50 individuals and their reflections of the Vietnam War. The library is inviting Vietnam veterans to share stories and memories of the war. Part of the Veterans History Project, Jeffery Wolin’s video interviews will be archived at the Library of Congress. The book was part of a collection of art books donated by the Distribution to Underserved Communities Library Program. McNabb — Saturday Stories are every Saturday at 10 a.m. for ages preschool through early elementary. Granville — Story Hour continues at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays. The littlest patrons are enjoying learning and reading about fall. The children form new
friendships and enjoy seeing each other every week. Our Favorites group is changing times. The group will begin meeting the second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. Join the library for lists of new releases and sharing some of the current favorite reads with each other. The next meeting time will be at 6 p.m. Nov. 13. The library is planning a wonderful program for the holiday season. Jo Ellen Fiorentini will be sharing some great decorating tricks to make PC residents’ tree and home special this Christmas season. Fiorentini has decorated for Bergners for many years and actually teaches mini courses at IVCC on the art of decorating for the holidays. Since room at the library is limited, the United Church of Christ in Granville has generously
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CERTIFICATE AND LEVY FOR CURRENT YEAR FOR THE MAGNOLIA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT TO: THE COUNTY CLERK, PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS The undersigned, Mark A. Ahlers, President, and Steven Ringenberg, Secretary, hereby certify that they are the President and Secretary, respectively, of the Board of Trustees of the MAGNOLIA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT of Putnam, Marshall and LaSalle Counties, in the State of Illinois, and that the Board of Trustees of said FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT has levied upon all the taxable property within the Corporate limits of said MAGNOLIA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, subject to the taxation for the year A.D. 2013, the total sum of $64,550.00 for the following specific purposes mentioned in the Appropriation Ordinance of said MAGNOLIA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, and in the respective sums as follows: AMOUNT OF APPROPRIATION AND LEVY Amount Amount Appropriated Levied For purchase of aux. fire fighting equip. $4,000.00 $4,000.00 For purchase of new equipment 8,450.00 8,450.00 For repair of fire equipment 2,750.00 2,750.00 For maintenance of fire house 9,150.00 3,150.00 For expenses of board of trustees 400.00 400.00 For legal services of the district 750.00 750.00 For liability insurance on fire trucks 6,200.00 6,200.00 For liability insurance on fire station 3,200.00 3,200.00 For insurance under Workmans Comp Act 2,200.00 2,200.00 For contingencies 2,700.00 2,700.00 For fuel for fire truck 2,000.00 2,000.00 For utilities 3,000.00 3,000.00 For ambulance 25,750.00 25,750.00 TOTAL LEVY $64,550.00 by an ordinance entitled “Tax Levy Ordinance”, passed October 14, 2013, a certificate copy of which is attached hereto and filed herewith. Dated this 14th day of October, A.D. 2013. /s/Mark A. Ahlers President/Board of Trustees Magnolia Fire, Protection District /s/Steven Ringenberg Secretary /Board of Trustees Magnolia Fire Protection District Published in the Putnam County Record Oct. 30, 2013.
Arch Hopkins, CPA 4,800 Euclid Beverage 2,607 Gensini Excavating 398,052 Hartney Fuel Oil Co. 2,083,153 Illinois Valley Fence and Pool 3,500 IMLRMA 14,775 J & M Display 12,500 J.W. Ossola Co., Inc. 4,903 Manteno Township 52,000 McClure Engineering 118,742 Mediacom 3,406 Pederson Construction 14,549 Schweikert and Ganassin 26,135 AWSS, Inc. 3,830 Electric Pump 5,400 Village of Granville 54,390 Waste Management 43,067 Combelt Energy 6,142 Total Vendors Paid in Excess of $2,500 $ 2,863,090 SALARY SCHEDULE Employees earning less than $25,000 Frank Niewinski, Stacy Veronda, Linda Beattie, Raymond Johnson, Gerald Urnikis, Steve Faletti, Scott Hultz, Raymond Veronda, Leonard Bertuli, Arthur Ramey, Brett Calbow, Brian Gonet, Jacob Bush, Jacob Frund, Jason Spradling, Luke Radtke, Matthew Stank, Matthew Klinefelter, Tim Margis, Employees earning between $25,000 - $49,999 Employees earning between $50,000 - $74,999 Michael Holmes FINANCIAL SUMMARY General Special Revenues Enterprise Revenues 3,178,380 18,071 157,100 Expenditures 2,917,203 11,000 277,893 Excess of Revenues Over/(Under) Expenditures 261,177 7,071 (120,793) Transfers In Transfers Out Other Net Increase (Decrease) in Fund Balance 261,177 7,071 (120,793) Prior Year Fund Balance 803,116 243,389 2,418,816 Current Year Fund Balance 1,064,293 250,460 2,298,023 I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the Annual Treasurer’s Report of the Village of Mark, for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2013. NOTARY PUBLIC Linda Beattie, Village Treasurer Published in the Putnam County Record Oct. 30, 2013.
VILLAGE OF MARk ANNUAL MUNICIPAL TREASURER’S REPORT Year Ended April 30, 2013 REVENUE SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2013 Property Tax $ 22,709 Income Tax 49,555 Sales Tax 2,791,801 Use Tax 8,840 Utility Tax 11,758 Personal Property Replacement Tax 374 Permits and fees 288 Fines 2,234 Licenses 600 Franchise 5,926 Interest Earned 3.764 Railway Settlement 280,411 Other 120 Total General Fund Revenue $ 3,178,380 MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND Motor Fuel Tax $ 15,471 Interest Earned 143 Total MFT Revenue $ 15,614 REVOLVING LOAN FUND Interest Earned $ 2,457 Total Revolving Loan Revenue $ 2,457 WATER-SEWER-GARBAGE FUND Water Revenues $ 68,971 Sewer Revenues 27,854 Garbage Revenues 42,073 Capital Improvements Fees 3,259 Debt Service Fees 14,485 Other 324 Interest Revenue 134 Total Water-Sewer-Garbage Revenue $ 157,100 EXPENDITURE SUMMARY Vendors Paid In Excess of $2,500 AmerenIP $ 11,141
LAND AUCTION
85.33 SURVEYED ACRES – 1 TRACT MARSHALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS SATURDAY NOVEMBER 2, 2013 – 1 P.M. AUCTION LOCATION: Lacon American Legion, 110 4th St., Lacon, IL 61540
FARM LOCATION: 4 miles south of Lacon, IL on Route 26 to Richland Road, one-half mile east to Blue Heron Road then 1.4 miles southeast, in Section 26, Lacon Township (T.2930N.-R.3W.), Marshall County, IL DESCRIPTION: The farm lies level to rolling and presently includes 45.24 NonHEL cropland acres, 8.1 acres in CRP, creek, and mature timber. The dense timber is well known as a pass-thru for trophy deer and turkey. The tract is located approx. 1 mile east of the Illinois River and offers productive cropland, an excellent wildlife habitat, pristine hunting and recreation! View the full listing online @ www.biddersandbuyers.com or contact the auction firm for a sale brochure.
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11 Classified Wednesday, October 30, 2013 • The Putnam County Record • 11 999 • Legal Notices
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ANNUAL STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS SUMMARY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2013 Copies of the detailed Annual Statement of Affairs for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2013, will be available for public inspection in the school district/joint agreement administrative office by December 1, 2013. Individuals wanting to review this Annual Statement of Affairs should contact: Putnam County CUSD 535, 400 E. Silverspoon Ave., Granville, IL 61326, 815-882-2800 x5; 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Also by January 15, 2014 the detailed Annual Statement of Affairs for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2013, will be posted on the Illinois State Board of Education’s website @ www.isbe.net SUMMARY: The following is the Annual Statement that is required to be published by the school district/joint agreement for the past fiscal year. Statement of Operations as of June 30, 2013 Educational: Local Sources 6,142,321; State Sources 1,095,477; Federal Sources 435,360; Total Direct Receipts/Revenues 7,673,158; Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures 7,078,816; Beginning Fund Balances - July 1, 2012 3,152,58; Ending Fund Balances - June 30, 2013 3,746,931. Operations & Maintenance: Local Sources 591,382; State Sources 50,000; Total Direct Receipts/ Revenues 641,382; Total Direct Disbursements/ Expenditures 977,142; Other Sources/Uses of Funds 21,713; Beginning Fund Balances - July 1, 2012 2,392,460; Ending Fund Balances - June 30, 2013 2,078,413. Transportation: Local Sources 238,051; State Sources 468,926; Total Direct Receipts/Revenues 706,977; Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures 683,932; Beginning Fund Balances - July 1, 2012 272,744; Ending Fund Balances - June 30, 2013 295,789. Municipal Retirement/Social Security: Local Sources 334,931; Total Direct Receipts/ Revenues 334,931; Total Direct Disbursements/ Expenditures 282,425; Beginning Fund Balances - July 1, 2012 211,453; Ending Fund Balances - June 30, 2013 263,959. Capital Projects: Local Sources 58; Total Direct Receipts/Revenues 58; Other Sources/Uses of Funds (21,713); Beginning Fund Balances - July 1, 2012 21,655. Working Cash: Local Sources 63,583; Total Direct Receipts/Revenues 63,583 ; Beginning Fund Balances - July 1, 2012 1,938,678; Ending Fund Balances - June 30, 2013 2,002,261. Tort: Local Sources 1,394; Total Direct Receipts/ Revenues 1,394; Total Direct Disbursements/ Expenditures 164,213; Beginning Fund Balances July 1, 2012 241,362; Ending Fund Balances June 30, 2013 78,543. Fire Prevention & Safety: Local Sources 59,531; Total Direct Receipts/Revenues 59,531; Beginning Fund Balances - July 1, 2012 264,926; Ending Fund Balances - June 30, 2013 324,457 . GROSS PAYMENT FOR CERTIFIED PERSONNEL Salary Range: Less Than $25,000: Bartman, Ashley M; Beams-Stacker, Leslee; Bennett, Harvey A; Bosnich, Katie J; Bratt, Tyler W; Ciucci, Elizabeth A; Colby, Julie; Currie, Gretchen M; Fredericks, Michael L; Gillhouse, Ryan N; Hultz, Nichole M; Keener, John W; Knuckey, Donald D; Maller, Ann T; Mertes, Keri E; Mika, Ronald V; Nation, Megan M; Naugle, Erik; Nauman, Michelle N; Papini, Miranda; Peifer, Jeanette L; Rehn, Wendy J; Sandberg, Brandy L; Serafini, Angela; Templeton, Jeffrey N Salary Range: $25,000 - $39,999: Ballard, Heather N; Boudreau, Rebecca L; Bush, Ashley A; Byers, Brooke C; Davis, Kelli; Downey, Anne M; Edens, Michelle L; Ellena, Tyler J; Faletti, Hollace A; Fifer, Samantha M; Goslin, Vanessa; Hall, Josie; Harris, Jeffery A; Kuehn, Beth; Kunkel, Jamie J; Lenkaitis, Jessica L; Lombardo, David M; McGill, Monica L; McKenzie, Jessica L; Ralph, Kaitlyn A; Skinner, Andrea M; Wrobleski, Kristin R; Zellmer, Nicole C Salary Range: $40,000 - $59,999: Alleman, Dianne E; Baele, Brandy; Barnett, James D; Berger, Nancy J; Bolin, Raymond D; Both, Patricia A; Carboni, Amy J; Carboni, James R; Colmone, Cynthia A; Davis, Annette E; Dudek, Jennifer L; Eckwall, Carol S; Evans, Rebecca S; Garcia, David; Gedraitis, Judith K; Goetz, Jodie L; Hartman, Connie J; Heiser, John A; Henderson, Mary; Holmbeck, Diane M; Hulstrom, Natalie H; Ibarra, Jennifer A; Jermenc, Stacie L; Johnson, Rebecca N; Ladage, Anita L; Lenkaitis, Jane; Lucas, Mary E; McConnell, Charles A; Meyer, Corey D; Mignone, Maria A; Miller, Lori A; Myers, David N; Nauman, Joshua T; Olson, Lynette M; Ossola, Janice E; Peterson, Valerie A; Pufahl, Lynn A; Rodriguez, Carmela; Schultz, Amy L; Shevokas, Debra M; Slingsby, John; Sobkowiak, Katie; Swingel, Edward J; Vacca, Ronda D; Vipond, Jim E; Walker, Chris; Ward, Deborah K Salary Range: $60,000 - $89,999: Carlson, Carl B; Cross, Ronda J; Johnson, Stephen C; Olson, Michael S; Schmidt, Edward; Taylor, Marie; Warren, Terry Salary Range: $90,000 and over: McCracken, Jay K; Peterson, Robert W GROSS PAYMENT FOR NON-CERTIFIED PERSONNEL Salary Range: Less Than $25,000: Ahlers, Anthony I; Albers, Coral L; Andracke, Sandra A; Baker, Kenneth E; Barr, Stephana M; Biagi, Dorothy A; Booker, William; Brandstatter, Loretta J; Brigham, Laura C; Butler, Jordan P; Carlson, Melissa J; Carpenter, Charles D; Ceballos, Margarita; Charbonneau, Colleen; Christensen, Janet E; Cirilo, Sergio; Ciucci, Eric J; Copeland, Robin; Crawley, Brett C; Crook, Mary M; Cruz, Rafael John; Davenport, Amy; Debates, Marie; Dempsey, June A;
Frund, Monica M; Fusinetti, Linda; Gabrielse, Judy M; Gallup, Claudia; Garcia, Jennifer; Gilbert, Mary; Gimbal, Matthew J; Gonet, Brian; Grant, Carlene A; Griffith, Jan M; Haage, Sheila; Haar, Jessica G; Hamby, Stacey L; Harris, Kayla; Hatton, Joann M; Hatton, Nicole M; Heggen, John M; Helser, Karen K; Heuser, Gina M; Hoffman, Janice D; Holocker, Angela M; Holocker, Erica A; Holocker, Floyd B; Holocker, Susan J; Hopkins, Nancy E; Jessen, Amy; Jessen, Cody R; Kassabaum, Connie L; King, Stephanie; Kircher, Jetty A; Kreiser, Amy; Kriewald, Gerald J; Leckonby, Janice; McLain, William F; Mekley, Darlene F; Mennie, Brittany A; Mennie, Cindy; Mertel, Kori A; Migliorini, Angelina; Napier, Bridget; Nemeth, Natasha N; Neubaum, Sandra K; Nickel, Denise K; O Keefe, Katilyn C; Sheppard, Kimberly A; Shevokas, Brenda; Shevokas, Carolyn J; Smith, Kendra L; Smith, Lynette J; Smith, Tami L; Spratt, Jennifer; Straughn, Chelsi L; Summers, William D; Sunken, Alaina J; Thompson, Debra K; Timke, Anita; Tonozzi, Joshua R; Troglio, Sandra A; Trovero, Jennifer J; Urnikis, Mary T; VanKeulen, Lauren L; Veronda, Stacy M; Walker, James E; Walter, Linda K; Willis, Marian R; Yepsen, Michelle A; Yopchick, Sue E Salary Range: $25,000 - $39,999: Acuncius, Lynn M; Etscheid, Sherrie A; Goetz, Margaret M; Main, Katherine L; Myres, Peg Salary Range: $40,000 - $59,999: Butler, Jeffery A; Ellena, Pamela J; Lamboley, Ann P; Randolph, Gene D; Reaska, Tracy K; Urnikis, David P Salary Range: $60,000 and over: Smith, Douglas S Payments over $2,500, excluding wages and salaries. 3 D Contracting 9,570 Allied Waste Services #366 5,520 Ameren Energy Marketing 131,094 Ameren Illinois 73,725 Amsan LLC 18,723 Apple Inc 9,161 Aramark 19,250 Archipelago Learning 3,203 Ballard, Heather 3,602 Blick Art Materials 2,731 Blue Cross Blue Shield 734,955 Bogner Electric 9,051 CC Services 12,297 CDWG Inc 22,529 Christensen Ford Sales 3,740 Cioni Ford, Al 3,529 Classroom Direct 3,568 Common Goal Systems Inc 11,174 Companion Life Dental 67,255 Companion Life 7,962 Comtech Holdings Inc 3,070 Country Mutual Ins Co 78,560 Delta Industries Inc 3,317 Edmentum 3,572 Ficek Electric & Communication 6,283 Flinn Scientific Inc 2,614 Fox River Foods Co 179,828 Frontier 3,232 G & B Mechanical 12,192 Getz Fire Equipment Co 2,759 Gorenz & Associates 9,610 Grainger 3,337 Granville Floor Covering Inc 5,956 Graphic Electronics 2,604 Grassers 2,813 Hall High School 2,828 Hennepin Food Mart 5,179 HEPA Inc 70,776 High School Imprest 27,760 Hillman Pediatric Therapy 48,842 IDES 2,577 Ideal Environmental 3,888 IL Assoc of School Boards 8,527 IL Central School Bus LLC 617,399 IL State University 3,602 IL Valley Business Equipment 26,124 IL Valley Cellular 2,786 IL Valley Waste Services 11,614 Interstate Brands Corp 4,175 IV Security Consulting 3,192 James F Davis & Assoc 29,462 Johnstone Supply 3,001 Judd Construction 11,975 Junior High Imprest 11,227 Kelly Sauder Rupiper 5,141 LaSalle County ROE 12,225 LaSalle Peru Area Career Center 34,102 LaSalle-Peru Twp High School 35,396 LEASE 81,551 Letterkraft 4,516 Lighted Way Association 66,675 Locker Room 17,916 Lohman Companies 9,635 Mark Karlosky Consulting 96,618 Maupin Trucking & Excavating 8,350 Mayou Roofing 5,298 McGraw-Hill School Education 2,753 McNabb Telephone Co 18,380 Mediacom LLC 3,127 Menards Peru 5,806 Music Shoppe Inc 6,016 NCIMD 47,263 NCS Pearson 3,534 North Central Bank 37,517 Ottawa Elem School Dist #141 33,547 Paper 101 8,788 PCCU (NEC) 24,529 Pearson Education 4,969 PenServ Plan Services 55,253 Perma-Bound 9,628 Perry Memorial Hospital 4,871 PrairieCat 3,785 Prestwick House 2,520 Primary Imprest 2,845 Put Co PCEA/IEA Dues 52,965 Put Co School (Fed TRS) 18,102 Put Co School (TRS Health) 79,476
Put Co School (TRS) 395,103 Put Co School (IMRF) 183,628 Put Co Comm Unit (IL) 251,526 Put Co SD (FIT) 546,353 Put Co SD (Medicare) 100,716 Putnam County Painting 37,778 Putnam County SD (FICA) 179,726 Putnam County Unit Café 8,534 Putnam County Unit EI 4,006 Quill 8,327 Rachel’s Challenge 3,600 Renaissance Learning 8,244 Robbins Schwartz Nicholas 17,060 Royal Publishing 2,575 Saxon Publishers 7,317 Schmidt, Ed 3,052 Scholastic Inc 2,745 School Specialty 11,337 Sherwin-Williams 2,759 Sovereign Leasing LLC 15,965 Specialized Data Systems 9,230 Springfield Electric Supply 3,619 Staples Advantage 5,436 State Disbursement Unit 10,844 Superintendent Imprest 5,994 Toedter Oil Company 19,599 Transportation with a Personal Touch 18,183 Village of Granville 9,248 Village of Hennepin 3,346 Washington Natl Ins Co 10,641 Webstaurant Strore 7,632 Wyanet Carpet 59,255 Zellmer Truck 3,470 Zukowski Law Offices 2,536 Published in the Putnam County Record Oct. 30, 2013.
Fire Protection District Published in the Putnam County Record Oct. 30, 2013.
ORDINANCE NO. 93A AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET AND MAKING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE MAGNOLIA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT PUTNAM, MARSHALL & LASALLE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MAGNOLIA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. That there is appropriated, as a supplemental appropriation, in addition to the annual budget and appropriation for the Magnolia Fire Protection District, a Fire Protection District in Putnam, Marshall and LaSalle Counties, Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning September 1, 2012 and ending August 31, 2013, as passed and adopted as Ordinance No. 93A, a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $45,000.00 to be expended for the purpose and in accordance with the terms, conditions, provisions, and stipulations of the grant awarded to the Magnolia Fire Protection District by the awarding agency. SECTION II. This Ordinance shall be known as Ordinance No. 93A and shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the Magnolia Fire Protection District, Putnam, LaSalle and Marshall Counties, Illinois, within thirty (30) days of the date hereof. The newspaper shall furnish a certificate of publication to the Secretary of the Fire Protection District, which certificate shall be placed in the official records of the Fire Protection District and this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after ten (10) days of its publication. PASSED by the Board of Trustees of the Magnolia Fire Protection District of Putnam, LaSalle and Marshall Counties, Illinois this 14th day of October, 2013, and filed with the Secretary of the said Fire Protection District the same date. Ayes: 2 Nays: 0 /s/Steven Ringenberg Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Magnolia Fire Protection District Approved by the President of the Magnolia Fire Protection District Board of Trustees, this 14 day of Oct., 2013. /s/Mark A Ahlers President CERTIFICATE The undersigned Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Magnolia Fire Protection District, a Fire Protection District organized and existing under the laws of the State of Illinois, certifies that on the day and date hereof, he was the duly appointed, acting and qualified Secretary of the said Fire Protection District; that in his capacity as Secretary he is the official keeper of the records, minutes and resolutions of the said Fire Protection District; and that the document attached hereto is a true and correct copy of the Ordinance No. 93A entitled: ORDINANCE ADOPTING A SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET AND MAKING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE MAGNOLIA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, PUTNAM, LASALLE AND MARSHALL COUNTIES, ILLINOIS The original of which is part of the official records of the said Magnolia Fire Protection District. Dated this 14th day of October, 2013. /s/Steven Ringenberg Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Magnolia Fire Protection District The undersigned certifies that on the day and date hereof, he was the duly appointed, qualified and acting President of the Magnolia Fire Protection District; that on the day and date hereof October 14, 2013 was the duly appointed, qualified and acting Secretary of the Magnolia Fire Protection District and in such capacity was the keeper of the official records, minutes and resolutions of the said Fire Protection District. Dated this 14 day of Oct., 2013. /s/Mark A Ahlers President of the Board of Trustees of the Magnolia
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN PROBATE ESTATE OF ) BERNICE C. LOESCH,) Deceased. ) NO. 2013-P-09 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Bernice C. Loesch. Letters of Office were issued on October 3, 2013 to Laurie L. Glenn, 11143 Stage Coach Road, Magnolia, Illinois 61336 as Independent Executor, whose attorneys are Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois 61356. Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk, Putnam County Courthouse, Hennepin, Illinois 61327, or with the representative, or both, on or before April 21, 2014, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed by that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk are to be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Dated this 7th day of October, 2013. s/ Cathy J. Oliveri
Putnam County Circuit Clerk Published in the Putnam County Record Oct. 16, 23 and 30, 2013. NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on October 3, 2013, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Putnam County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Spartan 911 Tactical located at 8337 E. 1250th Road, Granville, Illinois. Dated this 3rd day of October, 2013. /s/Daniel S. Kuhn County Clerk Published in the Putnam County Record Oct. 16, 23 and 30, 2013. NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on September 27, 2013, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Putnam County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as McNabb Storage located at 200 Railroad Street, McNabb, Illinois. Dated this 27th day of September, 2013. /s/Daniel S. Kuhn County Clerk Published in the Putnam County Record Oct. 16, 23 and 30, 2013.
ESTATE AUCTION The Following will be soldat the ON SITE LOCATION of 211 E. Hennepin Street in Mark, IL on:
SUNDAY, NOV. 3, 2013 TIME: 10:00 A.M.
View Listing & Photos on website: www.tumblesonauction.com APPLIANCES & FURNITURE: Whirlpool Refrigerator; Amana Smooth Top Stove; GE Microwave; Lg. Toshiba TV; Hoover Vacuum Cleaner; Area Rugs; 3 Drawer Antique Dresser; Round Oak Pedestal Table & 6 Chairs; 3 Piece Matching Bedroom/Dresser Set; Several Nice Glass Front China & Curio Cabinets Including Corner Glass Front Curio Cabinet; Cedar Chest; Beige Furniture Including: Lazy Boy Rocker/Recliner, Chaise Lounge, Matching Sofa & Loveseat; Stick Hall Tree; Wood Vanity & Mirror; Dressing Mirror; Several Dressers/ Chest of Drawers; Nice King Size Bed; Occasional Chairs; Lg. Wall Mirror; Wood Fern Stand; 2 Bamboo Shelves; Wood Pedestal Dining Table & Chairs; Wood Desk & Chair; 2 Blue Upholstered Rockers; Bent Wood Rocker; Day Bed; Wood Bar Stools; Wood TV Trays; Many Floor & Table Lamps; Several End Tables/ Coffee Table; Wood Glider Rocker w/ Footstool; Quilt Rack; Sewing Machine ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES, HOUSEHOLD & LAWN & GARDEN: Lladro Figurines; Green Depression; Noritake China Set- Rima Pattern; Goblets & Stemware; Lg. Dept.56 Snow Baby Collection, Precious Moments & Boyd’s Bear Collection- Figurines & Stuffed Bears; LARGE Art Glass Collection Including: Nice Vases, Red Glass Pcs., Chickens & Roosters; Pfaltzgraft Blue & White Dishware & White Set; Linens, Bedding & Towels; Indian Women Collector Plates & Collector Dolls; Many Pieces of Milkglass; Modern Leaded Glass Lamps; Many Figurines & Decorator Items; Beam Bottles; Pictures; Usual Line of Kitchenware Items Including Sm. Appliances; New Honda Pressure Washer; Many Yard Decorations, Bird Baths & Garden Benches; Several Patio Furniture Pcs; Hand & Garden Tools; Electric Blower; Yard Cart; Step Ladders; Usual Garden & Garage Items SELLER:
MARY TOELLEN,
Mark, IL TUMBLESON AUCTION COMPANY, PRINCETON, IL Email: ttauction@yahoo.com Or Phone: 815-872-1852 AUCTIONEERS: TOM AND MARY TUMBLESON LIC #040000396-397 & TIFFANY FOES LIC #041.001601
12 From You 12 • The Putnam County Record • Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Supans celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Michael Supan of Tonica will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner, hosted by their children, on Nov. 3 at Verucchi’s Ristorante. The couple will also take a trip to Arizona at a later date. Michael R. Supan and the former Linda L. Foster were married Nov. 3, 1963, at the Wenona Presbyterian Church. Judy (Foster) Schumacher was the maid of honor and Nancy Peterson (deceased) and Patricia (Keenan) Rohlen were bridesmaids. Duane Carr was the best man and Dick Duvall and Denil Hays Jr. were groomsmen. Russell and Roger Wright were ushers. The couple has two chil-
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Supan dren, Michele (Duane) Straughn of Hennepin and Michael (Pam) Supan of Tonica. They also have four grandchildren and three great-grandsons. The Supans are the founders of The Fender Menders of Peru, established in 1985.
Brizgis-Robertson Sarah Brizgis and Shawn Robertson were united in marriage on June 29 at the Ottawa Wedding Chapel in Ottawa by the Rev. David Davies. Parents of the bride are Alan and RuthAnn Brizgis of Magnolia. Parents of the groom are Rick Robertson of Danville and Debbie Robertson of Armstrong. Kristen Bertuli was the maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Roselyn Migliorini, Katie Rutowski, Danielle Estes and Mikaela Robertson. The flower girl was Rylie Pitts. Ryan Robertson was the best man. Groomsmen were Tony Foster, Joe Brizgis, Kyle Britt, Gary Pitts and Ryan Blackford. The ring bearer was Adam Robertson. A reception to honor the couple was held at
Grand Bear Lodge in Utica. After a trip to the Florida Keys, the couple are making their home in Ottawa. The bride is a 2004 graduate of Putnam County High School, and a 2008 cum laude graduate of Western Illinois University with a bachelor of science degree in elementary education. She is employed by Marseilles Elementary School as a first-grade teacher. The groom is a 2005 graduate of Armstrong High School, and a 2009 graduate of Illinois State University with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. He is commissioned in the Army National Guard as first lieutenant, and he is a military environment specialist at the Marseilles Training Center.
Mr. and Mrs. Shawn (Sarah) Robertson
POIGNANT FARM DRAINAGE
Transportation committee to meet Nov. 8 MENDOTA — The Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP) Region 3 Transportation Committee meeting will be held at 10 a.m. Nov. 8 at the Mendota Civic Center, 1901 Tom Merwin Dr., Mendota. Human service organizations with an interest in public transportation are strongly encourage to attend as well as anyone interested in public transit.
The Regional Transportation Committee is responsible for the development and implementation of the HSTP. HSTP identifies transportation needs and develops solutions to improve transportation services for seniors, people with disabilities, individuals with lower incomes, and veterans as well as the general public. The Illinois Department of Trans-
portation has formed an agreement with North Central Illinois Council of Governments (NCICG) for the purposes of preparing, implementing, and updating the plan for Region 3: Bureau, DeKalb, Grundy, Kendall, LaSalle, Lee, Ogle, and Putnam counties. For more information about NCICG or HSTP, visit www.ncicg.org or contact Jacob Matsen at 815-433-5830, ext. 15.
Any size tile installation • Tile hole repair Laser controlled, free estimates • Fully insured Harold Poignant Jr. 1442 County Road 1000N, Lacon IL 61540 Home: (309)246-2110 • Cell: (309)238-8625
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Daisy Sour Cream, 24oz ..................................... $2.39 Armour Lunchables, 2.5oz .................................... 5/$5 Our Family Soft Margarine Tubs, 45oz ................ $1.99
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Red Delicious Apples, lb .................................... $0.99 Jumbo Sweet Onions, lb .................................... $0.89 Leaf Lettuce Wrapped Romaine, Each ............... $1.89 Montery Whole White Mushrooms, 8oz ................ 2/$4
october Stock Up Sale!!
open 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily 8 a.m. - noon Sunday
925-7308
our Family Soda pop 12 Pack
1
$ 99
our Family kidney, chili, navy, G northern, Black, ¢ Garbanzo Beans 303
59
our Family canned tomato Juice 46oz
5/ 5 $
kelloggs apple Jack, rice krispie, Fruit loops cereal $ 99 9-12oz
progresso asst Soups 19oz
1 1
$ 00
our Family premium paper towels $ 99 8 roll
c o FloriDa natUral U p oranGe JUice o 59oz n Limit 2 with coupon and $15 order
3 1
$ 99
lb
center cut Boneless
cut PorkchoPs Meat SpecialS
Family Pak Ground Chuck, lb ............................. $3.19 Oscar Mayer Cotto Or Bologna, lb ..................... $1.59 Fresh Whole Boneless Pork tenderloins, lb ........ $3.49 Tray Pak Leg Quarters (sold in 10lb Bag), lb...... $0.79 Ball Park Hot Dogs, lb .......................................... 2/$4 Lean Pork Sirloin Chops, lb ................................ $2.69 Boneless Stuffed Porkchops, lb.......................... $3.99
Frozen FooD
Banquet Dinners, All ............................................. 5/$5 Tombstone Pizzas, All ........................................ 3/$10 Our Family Ice Cream or Sherbert Squares, 56 oz ... $2.99 Our Family French Fries, Shoestrings, Hashbrowns, Asst Potatoes, 2#........................ 2/$4
Bakery
Fresh Baked Sweet Bread, each......................... $1.89 Fresh Baked Cherry Pies, each .......................... $5.99
ye olDe pUB Shoppe
Milwaukees Best Light Beer, 30pk cans ............. $12.99 Polka Dot Riesling Wine, 750ml........................... $5.99
SeaFooD Shoppe
Jumbo Tiger Shrimp, (sold in 2lb pks only) lb ......... $14.99 Olsen’s Pickled Herring, lb ................................... $3.99
don’t forget to attend the Mcnabb american legion Fish Fry and turkey/Ham raffle this Friday at the Mcnabb Fire Station!!!