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State drops the ball; IVCC picks it up Student MAP grants covered by IVCC during budget impasse By Dave Cook

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OGLESBY — With Springfield politicians unable to pass a state budget, funding for many programs throughout the state has yet to be received. IVCC students relying on grants through the Monetary Award Program (MAP) in order to further their education have been among the many residents affected by the ongoing impasse. IVCC has stepped up where the state has failed, though, and has been ensuring its students can continue their work toward the future. In August, the college covered approximately $300,000 in state MAP grants for the fall semester and later announced it will also be covering them this spring. In a press release IVCC Board Chair Melissa Olivero said, “Although I am sad to see the lives and education of so many

students disrupted by the budget impasse, I am proud of the message IVCC has conveyed to our constituents in leading by example. These students have made a commitment to us and we are making a commitment to them. We will do everything in our power to help them stay in school and achieve their career dreams.” Many community colleges within Illinois are still undecided or choosing not to cover the grants in the spring because they aren’t in the financial position to do so. IVCC has stated through a press release covering the grants could cost up to $600,000. “IVCC will continue to do everything we can to keep our doors open to the students who need us most. Students choose IVCC because of its affordable tuition, quality instruction, convenience and readily available financial aid. We intend to maintain these pillars,” said Olivero.

Fran Brolley of IVCC Community Relations said covering the grants ensures approximately 300 students each semester will get the financial aid they need. “Students can enjoy the holiday season knowing their financial aid for spring is secure,” said Brolley. Student trustee Austin Burnette said in an excerpt from a letter submitted to the board, “In my discussions with student trustees across the state, I have seen much anger at the disruption in MAP grant funds. These funds are essential to countless students. At a time when nearly all public bodies of higher education remain undecided on this matter, IVCC has the opportunity to set the tone, to be a model and a leader. We have the opportunity to make a difference and stand up for our students, and I trust we will do the right thing, especially with (IVCC president) Dr. Corcoran’s initiative on this issue.” When asked if there was any concern within IVCC the

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Frustrated in Granville McCoy Street project postponed until May 1 By Dave Cook

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GRANVILLE — On the evening of Dec. 1, the Granville Village Board was informed by Chamlin & Associates’ Mike Richetta that the asphalt work on McCoy Street, a project approved in July and expected to take approximately three days at a cost of $39,000, would be delayed until at least May 1, 2016, because a flag man from the railroad hadn’t been scheduled. Richetta showed the board a thick stack of emails he’d amassed from the contractor and railroad since Oct. 13 in an attempt to move the job to completion before seasonal weather delayed the job until next spring. In order to do the work, a flag man from the Norfolk Southern railroad must be present. The responsibility of securing the right of way and flag man falls on the contractor, Universal Asphalt and Excavating Inc. of LaSalle. The contractor’s insurance for the work expired on Oct. 15. It was renewed on Nov. 20 and will be in effect for a year. Richetta recommended postponing the job until May 1 and informing the contractor that as of May 1, the village will begin billing working days rather than re-bidding the job to another contractor.

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A small town Christmas Granville families were charmed this past weekend when Santa and Grace, the deer, were welcomed into the village hall for a friendly holiday visit. After excitedly sharing their Christmas lists with Santa, children were able to visit with Grace, do arts and crafts, eat cookies and get balloons.

A farewell from Frank Mautino

Leaving the Illinois House and moving into the Illinois Auditor General’s seat Editor’s note: Illinois State Rep. Frank Mautino has served the 76th District, which encompasses Bureau, Putnam, LaSalle and Livingston counties, since Oct. 21, 1991. Getting ready to step into his new position of Illinois Auditor General, Mautino’s last day on the House floor was Wednesday, Dec. 2. He will be sworn into his new office on Monday, Dec. 7, and will assume his new

responsibilities at the first of the year. Following is Mautino’s official goodbye, penned by Mautino to thank many for their support throughout the years. As I am about to begin a new phase of public service as the Auditor General of Illinois, I want to thank the people of LaSalle, Livingston, Bureau, and Putnam counties for their long-time support. As a leg-

islator, I worked hard to honor their trust in me and to fulfill my duties with dignity, honesty and goodwill toward members of both parties in both chambers and toward the citizens of my district. Over the years I have seen the economy rise and fall, then rise again. I’ve listened to the people, agencies and businesses make their cases for funding and policies that would benefit them in some way. Occasionally, the issues were at

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odds, and I would work out compromises that were painful but necessary for the common good. Every step of the way, I kept in mind where I came from and was always aware the decisions I made on the floor of the House of Representatives would impact the lives of millions of Illinois citizens — including my own children and future grandchildren. My legislative career has been focused on fiscal issues, economic development, education, labor and healthcare. My work with the Revenue Committee, the Appropriations Committee and the Legislative Audit Commission provided me the opportunity to develop a profound understanding of state budget management and inter-agency operations. Working cooperatively with local elected officials and agencies, I was able to help to reopen the Vermillion River and the Sheridan Correctional Center. By working together we were able to create more opportunities for our area, including industrial parks in Ottawa, Spring Valley and Mendota. In addition, I was able to direct project funding for many road and bridge projects, sewer repair and expansion projects, and public safety initiatives. Cultivating those important bipartisan relationships has served my district well. One of my greatest satisfactions was being able to help secure funding to build, repair and upgrade all of the schools in LaSalle, Bureau and Putnam counties, as well as secure supplemental funding for the IVCC Tech Center, the Student Life Center, and the Truck Driver Training Center. I’m also proud to have played an integral part in expanding the LaSalle Veterans Home, creating the Center for Independent Living, and building the Starved Rock Visitors Center. Some of the more memorable moments of my legislative career took place when I led the statewide effort to craft fair and transparent unemployment insurance legislation. Even the Chicago Tribune recognized my bipartisan efforts and endorsed me as a “thoughtful legislator willing to dig into complicated issues, such as the state’s unemployment insurance trust fund, which was going broke until Mautino worked out a solution.” It felt good to read that. One of the more intense moments was when I was able to help the village of DePue fill the lake in the middle of drought so the boat races could take place, and the town wouldn’t lose out on the annual revenue that it depends on from the races.

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Board member Lucian Verda said, “I’ve got a funny feeling this guy (the contractor) sat on it. We’re sitting back, just taking it easy, and myself, I don’t think it’s an easy pill to swallow because he dropped the ball.” When Richetta said he’d work throughout the winter to make sure the flag man was scheduled to be present at the job site on May 1, Village President Doug Gimbal said “Tell him (the contractor) to work over the winter on it.” In other news: • The library will receive $1,400 to cover the cost of pouring colored and textured concrete near the entrance in order to bring the area into ADA compliance. • A donation of $100 was made to the Putnam County and Spring Valley Wrestling Club. • The 2015-16 tax levy ordinance was approved by the board. • The village Christmas will be held at the village hall from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Dec 5. There will be arts and crafts, snacks, a visit from Santa and Grace, the deer, and more.

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Call for entries: ULI Urban Space Award Institute accepting applications now through Feb. 22, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Urban Land Institute (ULI) announced it’s now accepting entries for its Urban Open Space Award, an annual program that recognizes outstanding examples of successful large- and small-scale public spaces that have socially enriched and revitalized the economy of their surrounding communities. The Institute

will accept entries until Feb. 22, 2016. To be eligible for the competition, an open space project must have been opened to the public for at least one year and no more than 15 years; be predominantly outdoors and inviting to the public; provide abundant and varied seating, sun and shade, trees and plantings with attractions; be

used intensively on a daily basis by a broad spectrum of users throughout the year; have a positive economic impact on its surroundings; promote physical, social, and economic health of the larger community; and provide lessons, strategies and techniques that can be used or adapted in other communities. The award was created through the generosity of Amanda M. Burden, former New York City planning commissioner and 2009 laureate of the

Gatten’s Addition, McNabb; exempt. Gladys King to Gladys King, as trustee; six parcels with exceptions; exempt. Brandon Tonarelli, as independent executor to Brandon Tonarelli; an undivided 1/3 interest in Lots 5, 6, 7 and 8, Block 2, C.G. Opper’s subdivision of a part of Gunn’s Addition, Granville, with exceptions; exempt. Nov. 18 Adam Engel and Hailey Engel to Kody Krowlek; Lot 32 and 33, Gariglietti’s Second Addition, Mark; $96,000.

Zaloor had been director in Sterling, joined staff Nov. 1 The Illinois Valley Community Hospital Wound and Hyperbaric Center has added a new full-time physician to its medical panel. Hussein Zaioor, M.D., is a board-certified infectious disease specialist who joined the IVCH staff Nov. 1. The wound center’s medical panel also includes Tom Curry, M.D.; Mark Fernandez, M.D.; and Larry Ketner, DPM. “The addition of Dr. Zaioor to our staff means wound center patients will no longer have to wait

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Property transfers The following property transfers were recently recorded in the office of the Putnam County Recorder of Deeds: Nov. 17 James King to James A. King, as trustee of James King trust and Gladys J. King, as trustee of Gladys King trust; two parcels; exempt. James King and Gladys King to James King, as trustee; Lot 25 and 26, Gatten’s Addition, McNabb; exempt. James King and Gladys King to James King, as trustee; Lots 17, 18 and 19,

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It was a warm, damp November in Illinois CHAMPAIGN — Illinois experienced its third wettest and 10th warmest November on record, according to Illinois State Climatologist Jim Angel, Illinois State Water Survey, University of Illinois. The statewide precipitation total was 5.60 inches, 2.13 inches above average and the third wettest November on record. In first place was 1985 with 9.05 inches, and in second place was 1992 with 6.51 inches. The largest reported precipitation total for November was reported in Rock Island with 8.39 inches. This was followed closely by Sparta with 8.09 inches. Precipitation includes both rainfall and the water content of snowfall. Most of the November snowfall came from a winter storm before Thanksgiving, which left a band of heavy snow stretching from the High Plains through Michigan. Typical amounts in northern Illinois for November were in the 6- to 12-inch range. A few places along the

Illinois-Wisconsin border had the highest amounts, including Harvard with 20.8 inches, and Gurnee with 20.2 inches. Snowfall totals dropped off steeply, moving southward with the southern boundary of the snowfall ending near Interstate 70. The statewide average temperature was 46.0 degrees, 3.5 degrees above average and the 10th warmest November on record. The spread between the highest and lowest temperature reported for the month was 80 degrees, an impressive range. Grand Chain Dam in southern Illinois reported a high of 79 on Nov. 5. Kewanee reported a low of -1 on Nov. 22. The above-average temperatures in November were common across the eastern half of the United States, including Illinois and surrounding states, just as the National Weather Service had forecasted. This forecast was driven primarily by the strong El Niño occurring in the Pacific Ocean.

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PUTNAM — Kathleen R. (Hallen) Greider, 63, of Putnam passed away Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015, in Boca Raton, Fla. She was born May 25, 1952, in Chicago to James and Marilyn (Schmidt) Hallen. She married Eugene Greider June 24 1982, in Hanover Park. She attended St. Patrick’s Academy for girls and graduated from Maine Township High School West in Des Plaines, Ill. She graduated from Western Illinois University and graduated with her master’s degree from Northern Illinois University. She spent her career in education as a teacher, principal and director/superintendent of special education. She enjoyed reading (what a surprise), cruising and traveling to warm places. She and her husband were strong supporters of the arts at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach, Fla. She is survived by two sons, Justin of Lantana, Fla., and Bradley of Lake Thunderbird, Putnam; her mother, Marilyn, of Peru; one brother, Kevin (Gretchen) Hallen of Lake Thunderbird, Putnam; and one sister, Kim Feltman of Lantana, Fla. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene, on July 25, 2015; and her father, Jim Hallen. Funeral services were Saturday, Dec. 5, in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Henry, with Father Harold Murphey officiating. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Henry. Visitation was held prior to the services in the church. Memorials may be directed to the family. The Helmer-Shields Funeral Home in Granville in assisting the family with arrangements.

PERU — Leonard “Len” J. Trovero Sr., 94, of Peru passed away Friday, Dec. 4, 2015, at his home. He was born July 18, 1921, in Granville to Lawrence and Matilda (Proffit) Trovero. He married Newana Gotcher on Oct. 17, 1942, in Ballinger, Texas. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II from 1940 to 1945. Len graduated from Brown’s Business College. He was owner and operator of Len Trovero Construction and Central Illinois Contracting Leonard Corporation, both in LaSalle. Len loved to Trovero fly and was a member of Spring Valley Flying Club and Civil Air Patrol. He was past president of the Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce, past president of the Illinois Valley Contractors Association, and was one of the founders and served on the board of First Savings and Loan Association of Bureau County. Len loved to work and did so until his passing. He is survived by his three children, Leonard J. “Jerry” (Bonnie) Trovero Jr. of Maumelle, Ark., Charles “Chuck” (Mary) Trovero of Peru and Sheree (Bill) Egan of Granville; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Clarence Trovero of LaSalle. He was preceded in death by his wife of 72 years, Newana Trovero; his parents; one brother, Lawrence Trovero; one sister, Marion McCauley; and one grandson, Leonard J. Trovero III. A public visitation was held Tuesday, Dec. 8, at the Mueller Funeral Home in Peru. A private Celebration of Life will be Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015 at the funeral home. Private burial will follow at Valley Memorial Park in Spring Valley with a flag folding presentation by the Peru Veterans Memorial Group. Pallbearers will be his five grandsons, Joe, Tony, Charlie, Chris and Marc Trovero, and one great-grandson, Jack Egan. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. The online guestbook may be viewed and remembrances shared at www.MuellerFH.com.

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Climbing the Walls You hear a lot about attempts to stop bullying these days. The bullies of today seem meaner than when I was young. These days kids have to deal with bullies on the Internet. Back then, we never had computers. When we had to deal with bullies, it was face to face. Believe me, that wasn’t easy either. Not when you were a shy girl in the mid-1950s attending grade school. Our class bully (I’ll call him Tuffy) Tami happened to be a McCracken boy. He picked on some of the other Crawley boys. I remember COMMENTARY two boys in particular who were picked on quite frequently. One was overweight, and the other was timid. Tuffy was relentless and never passed up an opportunity to make those two boys cry. He was lectured by our teacher, but he was a typical bully and very sneaky. The two boys did not run to tell our teacher most of the time. They tried to tough it out, hoping Tuffy would get tired and leave them alone. Any person, however, can take just so much and reach a breaking point. That’s when they would break down and cry. To make matters worse, those two nice boys would always have Tuffy in their class because our class was never split up. We went all through grade school with at least 30 kids in our classroom. In the 1950s, parents told their kids to try to ignore the bully, stay away from him, or tell the teacher. Our poor teacher had no spare time at all. She did her best, but could not devote all of her time watching what Tuffy was up to next. Tuffy could be nice, too. He wasn’t always mean. Maybe he picked on those two particular boys because he envied the home life each boy had. Then one day, I had my own encounter with Tuffy. I was a shy girl back then. It was an ordinary morning in the classroom, and then we went to the cafeteria for lunch. After that, we went out to the playground. All the swings were being used, so I went over to the monkey bars. I was in my own shy little world, hanging upside down on the bars, just minding my own business. That was long before dresses or skirts became mandatory in the 1960s for girls to wear, I should point out. Suddenly, a boy from our class came running to tell me Tuffy was turning desks over in our classroom. I wondered how he recognized me upside down; and then hearing his news, I wondered why he came running to tell me and no one else. Then he excitedly blurted out the following words, “Tuffy’s heading to your desk next!” Well, that did it! As the boy ran off, I immediately jumped down and stomped across the playground, walked into the school and soon was at the door to our second-grade room. Looking in, I saw two desks were turned over on their sides. A couple of boys were watching as Tuffy was just getting started on my desk. I stomped over to Tuffy. He had managed to slide the desk into the aisle ... and those desks were heavy back then. I figured it would take him a couple more tries before he would be able to tip it over. Tuffy ignored me standing there, never once looking at me. He must have thought I was helpless, since I was just a dumb girl. If he really had known me, he might have cowered a bit. I was not going to let him do this to my desk. So I did the only thing I could think of to stop him. Did I cry? No, he would have loved that. Did I run to find the teacher? Of course not. I would have to take care of this matter on my own. My solution was simple. I quickly sat down on the attached desk seat. Then I folded my hands on top of my desktop, turning my head to stare at Tuffy. That made him more determined than ever to turn it over. But with me sitting at my desk, as hard as he tried, that desk was going nowhere. I think I actually began to smile. Those two boys watching all this action stood there in amazement. Moments later, our teacher walked in, saw what had happened, and Tuffy was in trouble again. You might be wondering what happened later. Tuffy never picked on me or my things again. He was always nice, respectful and polite when he saw me. It continued that way all through grade school and then high school. Did he ever ask me out for a date? No, probably because he knew I would be a handful. And he had learned at an early age that I did not give in when I made my mind up. I am, and always will be, double stubborn. I never had to stand up to the class bully; I just sat down. Bully for me! Tami McCracken Crawley is a mother of nine and avid quilter living in Henry. She may be reached at tamimccracken@yahoo.com.

Observations from The Field of Dreams Putnam County High School graduate Paige Griffith, a freshman recruit for Parkland Junior College volleyball team, helped the Cobra team to win the National Junior College Athletic Association’s Division II volleyball national championship in Phoenix, Ariz. ••• Question: What was the price of the first car sold by Ford Motor Company? Answer at the end of the article. ••• A while back I wrote an article about the Jackie Robinson movie. After that, I came across an article in the World War II magazine about Jackie that I had never known about him. The article stated that on July 6, 1944, 25-year-old second lieutenant Jack Roosevelt Robinson of the 761st Black Panthers tank battalion left the hospital at Fort Hood, Texas, after a check up. Bound for the “colored officers club,” he boarded an Army bus and sat with a fellow officer’s light-skinned spouse. The driver, a white man, ordered

Robinson to the back of the bus. When Robinson refused, the driver called the military policemen. MPs arrested, handcuffed and shackled Robinson, who subsequently accused an Army investigator of racist questioning. When Robinson’s commander refused to press charges, the Army moved him to a unit whose commander was willing to convene a court martial. By August, when his trial began, the case against Robinson had withered to two counts of insubordination and the court acquitted him, but the trial kept Robinson stateside while the 761st became the first African American tank unit to see combat during the war. That fall Robinson received an honorable discharge. In April 1947, as a Brooklyn Dodger baseball player, Robinson desegregated Major League baseball. It seems strange to me that Jackie protested in July of 1944, and then 11 years later, Rosa Parks’ protest in December of 1955 was more important than Jackie’s. Rosa got all the publicity like she was the first one.

Paige Griffith ••• The question was: What was the price of the first car sold by Ford Motor Company. It was $850 in 1903. Thanks for reading. Darrell Alleman can be reached at news@putnamcountyrecord.com.

First Person Dianne Boekeloo Town: Hennepin. Family: Jerry, two children, five grandchildren, one great-granddaughter. Occupation: Grammy. What was your first job: Secretary, Chicago, Ill. What is your favorite movie: “It’s a Wonderful Life.” What is your favorite book: “The Last Lecture” by Randy Pausch. What is the best concert you’ve been to: Kenny G. If you met a genie who granted you one wish, what would you wish for: Healthy family. What is the hardest thing you’ve done: Helping sick family members. Where do you most want to travel, but have never been: Oregon state.

What is your favorite area restaurant, and what do you like to order there: Applebee’s, fiesta lime chicken. What is something you like about your hometown: Friendliness.

What is one thing you are truly passionate about: Family get-togethers. Is there anything you would like to change: No.

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Remembering Rosa Parks To the Editor, On Dec. 1, 1955, Rosa Parks boarded a bus after a long day of work as a seamstress. She sat down. A short while later, as the bus grew more crowded, she was ordered by the bus driver to move toward the back of the bus to free her seat up for a white person. She refused and was subsequently arrested. Her simple, dignified refusal launched the birth of a movement that would change America. Having been a student at Alabama State College — now Alabama State University — in Montgomery, Ala., in the early 1950s, I experienced some of the inequalities that prompted the civil rights movement. This included being

told where I could or could not sit on a bus. Coming from Chicago to Montgomery brought challenges and frustrations due to the racial climate in the south. In addition to the segregated transit system, African-Americans were prohibited from drinking at certain water fountains, using certain washrooms, and eating at many restaurants. African-American students faced the inequality of a segregated school system. While in Alabama I attended a small church in northern Montgomery where Dr. Martin Luther King served as my pastor. Within one week of Ms. Parks’ arrest, Dr. King helped launch the Montgomery Bus Boycott. An adherent of peaceful, nonviolent protests against injustice, Dr. King simply wanted everyone to be treated fairly and equally. Dr. King wanted a

transit system where all passengers, regardless of race, would have equal access to available seating. These efforts led to the desegregation of the Montgomery Transit System. I want to encourage everyone to take a moment to reflect on Rosa Parks’ simple act of courageous defiance 60 years ago this December, an act that would help launch the civil rights movement in America. Within a decade of Ms. Parks’ refusal to move to the back of the bus, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 would become law, outlawing discrimination based on race, creed, gender or national origin. The landmark civil rights law would go on to prohibit racial segregation in schools, at work and at public facilities, and ended unfair voting registration practices. Jesse White Illinois Secretary of State

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Sports Fieldcrest defeats Putnam County 40-21 The Fieldcrest Knights defeated Putnam County 40-21 on Tuesday, Dec. 1. PC had just three scorers with Christian Harris netting 11, and Alec Veverka (6) and Noe Flores (4) combining for the remaining 10. This was the 500th win in Matt Winkler’s career as coach of the Knights, dating back to 1992 when the district was formed.

Lady Panthers lose to Aurora Christian AMBOY — Aurora Christian defeated Putnam County 50-37 in the Amboy Clipper Girls Basketball Shootout on Saturday, Dec. 5. Tori Smoode led the Panthers’ scoring with 10 points. Lindsay DiazDeLeon chipped in nine points while Paige Veronda added eight points. Others scoring for Putnam County were Presley Hatton (four points), Brea Schorn (four points) and Ashlyn Haage (two points).

What’s happening Hall to host hitting clinic SPRING VALLEY — The Hall Red Devils will hold a hitting clinic for both baseball and softball players with former pro player and internationally known hitting instructor, Mark Doran. The baseball portion of the clinic will be Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, and the softball portion will be Sunday, Jan. 24. For more information, check the Hall High School athletic website and click on the clinic tab.

Play with the Pros

PEKIN — The Christian Center’s Play with the Pros Baseball Clinic on Saturday, Dec. 19, at the Avanti’s Dome in Pekin will include instruction from World Series champ Ben Zobrist and Zach McAllister of the Cleveland Indians. Zobrist, who is from Eureka, and McAllister (Chillicothe) are scheduled to be joined by Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Pat Venditte, and area minor league players. Cost is $110, which includes a shirt, hat, goodie bag and photo with the pros. The clinic runs from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for ages 8-10, and from 1 to 5:30 p.m. for ages 11-14. There are 60 spots in season. Registrations are accepted on a first-come, firstserved basis only at the Christian Center, 4100 N. Brandywine Drive in Peoria. For more information, call 309-685-4218, ext. 101.

Indoor golf

PRINCETON — Indoor golf is underway at the Bureau County Metro Center, using the OptiShot golf simulator, which allows golfers to practice their swings while playing some of the world’s best courses. You may call for a tee time or to join a league. For more information, call Nick Davis at 815-872-0840.

Indoor soccer

PRINCETON — The indoor adult soccer league will start Tuesday, Dec. 15, at the Bureau County Metro Center. The league runs through Jan. 19 with games beginning at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $50 per team.

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SOUTH HOLLAND – South Suburban College head baseball coach Steve Ruzich will be directing a two-day Catching Camp on Wednesday, Dec. 30, and Thursday, Dec. 31, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Today’s ticket Dec. 9 Boys wrestling: At Orion with Alleman, 5:30 p.m. Dec. 10 Girls basketball: Putnam County vs Henry, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11 Boys basketball: Putnam County at Roanoke-Benson, 7:30 p.m. Boys wrestling: At Princeton with Fulton, 5:30 p.m. Dec. 12 Girls basketball: Putnam County at Serena, 6:45 p.m. Boys wrestling: At Riverdale Invitational, 9 a.m. Dec. 15 Girls basketball: Putnam County at Fieldcrest, 7 p.m. Boys wrestling: Rockridge and Erie at home, 5:30 p.m.

Panthers’ experience leads to 68-46 win By Dan Dwyer Shaw Media

GRANVILLE — Brothers Ramon and Rafa Puga and the DePue little Giants did what they could to stop Alec Veverka and the Putnam County Panthers during opening night play in the Tri-County Conference, but the experience and patience of the Panthers was too much for the Little Giants in PC’s 68-46 victory in R.M. Germano Gymnasium Friday, Dec. 4. “We played pretty well. We had everybody but one kid score but one kid so it’s good to see that distribution. We also had three kids score in double digits after we started off struggling a little bit. We missed five or six free throws in a row to start the game then we settled in picked it up on defense and started making easy shots down the stretch,” said Putnam County coach Josh Nauman. Ramon Puga gave the Little Giants their only lead of the game with 4:05 to play in the first on a three from just to the left of the top of the key for a 3-2 lead but bounce pass from junior guard Noe Flores to junior forward Connor Taylor on the block for a 4-3 lead that the Panthers would build on throughout the contest. “We played hard but we have to hit some shots and we didn’t. Our defense wasn’t really there tonight like it has been and we need to get back to playing defense like we’ve been playing,” DePue coach Charlie Klinefelter said. “They’re a good team and they’re well coached. We just have to play a little better and I have a lot of faith that we will.” Six Panthers contributed to a 25-point second quarter to give themselves some breathing room at 37-22. “Alec does a great job of getting other people shots and controlling the game when he has the ball. Some nights we don’t get Alec the ball and when we can’t get him the ball he can’t create for other people and tonight we got the ball into his hands and he made things happen for us,” Nauman said. “We’re going to score a lot more when the offense is run through him. DePue did their best in the third quarter to stay in the game with four three pointers, including two from Rafa Puga, but PC stepped up to the challenge and matched them, facilitated by Ververka’s four third quarter points and two assists. The Puga brothers were the linchpins in the Little Giants’ offense as they combined for 26 points with younger brother Rafa pouring in 14 and older brother Ramon chipping in 12. “Those two really were our go to guys tonight. Ramon is always ready to play and Rafa when he gets it going he can really shoot the ball like he did tonight,” Klinefelter said. Three Panthers: Flores (15), junior Christian Harris (11) and Veverka (12) reached double digits in scoring.

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Putnam County’s Caleb Dzierzysnki drives to the basket during the Panthers’ 68-46 win over the Little Giants on Friday, Dec. 4.

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Putnam County’s Alec Veverka goes to the basket during the Panthers’ 68-46 win over the DePue Little Giants Friday, Dec. 4.

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Community Carolers wanted for Dec. 20 event in Magnolia MAGNOLIA — Starting at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, the village of Magnolia and the Magnolia Methodist Church will combine its efforts to have an adult/ child caroling around town to all seniors and inbound citizens. Anyone who would like to join the Christmas spirit of singing should gather at LJ’s Garden Cafe and dress appropriate for the weather. If you would like

the carolers to stop and sing, call Peggy at 815-2570707 to be put on the list of stops. The village of Magnolia is asking all the citizens to decorate their house/ yard in some way to display for the Christmas holiday spirit. The winners of last year’s contest will be the judges for this year. Judging will be conducted Sunday, Dec. 20, for cash prizes.

Births Announced Kling Tara Casey of Granville is the mother of a son, Karter Lee, born Nov. 23 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. He weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces and measured 19 inches in length. He was welcomed home by one brother, Ayden, 4, and one sister, Kabrie, 2. Maternal grandparents are Gina Casey of Granville and Darren Casey of Granville. Great-grandparents are Regina and John Kling of Ransom, Ill.

VanKeulen Zackary and Brittany (Pettit) VanKeulen of Belvidere are the parents of a daughter, Adilynn Marie, born Nov. 17 at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. She weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces and measured 19 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Bob and Janene Hoscheid of Cherry. Paternal grandparents are Butch and Sandy VanKeulen of Hennepin, and Chad and Lynn Haage of Hennepin.

Putnam County Food Pantry prepares for Christmas GRANVILLE — Again this holiday season, the Putnam County Food Pantry, in collaboration with Toys in the Pantry, organizations, businesses, churches and schools from across the county, will be distributing Christmas baskets to local families in need. This is the 28th year the pantry has sponsored the basket project. The baskets contain food and gifts for the children and senior citizens.

Included are items for a full Christmas dinner, breakfast and pizza for Christmas Eve. This year so far there have been basket requests from more than 110 families. The baskets will be distributed on Saturday, Dec. 19. To support the basket project, cash and food donations continue to be needed. Products such as coffee, hot chocolate, drinks, Jell-O, canned fruit, easy-to-prepare

meals and personal care items will be especially appreciated. A cash donation of $75 will support the cost of food for one average-size family. Donations may be sent to the Putnam County Food Pantry, Box 96, Granville, IL 61326; or deposited directly at the Granville National Bank. Food may be left at any of the county banks or at the food pantry.

Illinois Beef Association offers internship and scholarship opportunities SPRINGFIELD — The future of the cattle business is built on young leaders focused on keeping the industry strong. To be successful, it takes practice. To provide that needed experience, the Illinois Beef Association (IBA) is offering one paid internship and eight scholarships in 2016. “The IBA internship offers students experience in the industry and the chance to gain real-world knowledge and experience — a must-have in today’s competitive job market,” said Reid Blossom, IBA executive vice president. “We’re proud of our commitment to youth and the ability to give a student exposure to IBA’s broad program of work and the beef industry in Illinois.” The internship provides a col-

lege student an outstanding opportunity to assist with IBA’s communication, education and youth programs. Applicants must consider themselves a self-starter, detail-oriented and an outgoing individual who has the ability to work well with others. To be eligible, applicants must be a fulltime college student and currently an Illinois Junior Beef Association member from a family that is actively involved in beef production. The internship spans from approximately mid-May through the Illinois State Fair. Applications are due Feb. 15, 2016. The application is available on the IBA website. “Scholarship programs reward students who are passionate about the Illinois cattle industry,” said Jill Johnson, IBA director of commu-

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Breakfast Dec. 14 — Whole grain bagel with cream cheese or cereal, fruit, juice, milk. Dec. 15 — Biscuit with sausage gravy or cereal, fruit, juice, milk. Dec. 16 — Cereal bar or cereal, string cheese, fruit, juice, milk. Dec. 17 — Breakfast pizza or cereal and toast, fruit, juice, milk. Dec. 18 — Whole grain waffle with syrup or cereal, fruit, juice, milk. Lunch Dec. 14 — Chicken strips, rice pilaf, baked beans, pears, milk. Dec. 15 — Barbecue sandwich on whole grain bun, pickles, corn chips, green beans, mandarin oranges, milk. Dec. 16 — Corn dog, tater tots, pineapple, yogurt, milk; 2 p.m., dismissal. Dec. 17 — Grilled chicken on whole grain bun, spinach-romaine salad, pretzels, hot apple slices, milk. Dec. 18 — Cheese stuffed breadsticks with marinara sauce, corn, orange, sherbet, milk; 2 p.m., dismissal.

Putnam County Community Center Dec. 14 — Chicken patty on bun, tator tots, zucchini/tomatoes, diced apricots. Dec. 15 — Meatloaf, au gratin potatoes, buttered corn, bread and butter, banana, dessert. Dec. 16 — Pork chops, baked potato with butter and sour cream, corn, dinner rolls, pineapple chunks. Dec. 17 — Baked spaghetti, tossed salad with toppings, bread and butter, gelatin with fruit, dessert. Dec. 18 — Chili with crackers, hot dogs on bun lettuce salad with toppings, banana, ice cream. 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.

OGLESBY — Every 19 seconds, someone is diagnosed with diabetes. Statewide, 827,000 residents manage the chronic condition daily. Locally, between 7.5 and 10.5 percent of the population has been diagnosed with diabetes. And, nearly 1 in 4 adolescents has diabetes or prediabetes. Having a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes puts the individual at an increased risk for heart disease, blindness, kidney failure and lower extremity amputations. The University of Illinois Extension will offer “I on Diabetes” to individuals and family members who want to learn more about prevention or management of this chronic disease. The class will be led by Susan Glassman, nutrition and wellness educator. “I on Diabetes” provides four educational sessions and each class includes easy-toprepare recipes, tasted in class. Participants will learn about diabetes and the disease-related complications, how to plan and manage meals, including eating out. The importance of reading food labels, spacing meals and snacks throughout the day, and those confusing sugar substitutes will also be covered. Healthful tips on ways to decrease the risk for other health-related

problems, as well as planning for a doctor’s visit, will be discussed. A recent “I on Diabetes” graduate commented, “I have never found a more comprehensive class — U of I Extension put it all together so I could understand it.” “I on Diabetes” education will take place Thursdays, Jan. 7, 14 and 28, and Feb. 4, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Illinois Valley Community College, 815 N. Orlando Smith Road, Oglesby, in Room CTC123. Advance registration is required by calling University of Illinois Extension at 815-224-0889 or by registering online at https:// web.extension.illinois. edu/registration/?RegistrationID=13481. Registration and payment is due by Jan. 5. There is a $30 fee, per person, to cover materials and supplies for all four sessions. For more information contact Susan Glassman by calling 815224-0889.

Blue Christmas service planned in DePue for anyone who struggles during the holidays, or even just wants to slow down for a short time. The service will be quiet and reflective, allowing us time to remember those who are not present with us for Christmas, and to acknowledge our losses, along with finding a new kind of peace. This is a community event, no matter where you are in life you are welcomed and invited to this service. For more information, call Pastor Karen at 815-481-2939.

DEPUE — The DePue United Church of Christ will host a Blue Christmas service at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, in the church sanctuary. The holiday season is hard for some. People who struggle in what is supposed to be a time of joy should remember that they are not alone. The Blue Christmas service is a different kind of service — a service of comfort, of loss, of hope. The service will be led by DePue UCC Faith Community Nurse Mimi Cofoid, RN, and is

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‘Medicine Bottles for Malawi’

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Yepsen Chiropractic donates to food pantry To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Dr. Alan Yepsen graduating from Palmer College of Chiropractic, Yepsen Chiropractic held three “Giving Days” in the month of November. All proceeds collected during these days were donated to the Putnam County Food Pantry. This year a total of $400 was raised. Above, left, Dr. Yepsen is pictured with staff member Julie Purcell and his wife, Michelle Yepsen. Above, right, he is pictured with Gayle Reno of the PC Food Pantry.

MAP grants From Page 1 state will cut the amount of back payments once the budget is resolved, Brolley answered, “Yes, there is a concern about state funding. State funding accounts for roughly 10 percent of our operating budget, so its impact is certainly significant. Without proper state funding

the financial burden is unfairly shifted to the student and taxpayer.” The budget debacle has also cast a shadow over the Adult Education Center and the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) located at IVCC. The Adult Education Center will not be replacing two retiring employees, and there are plans to reduce the number of instructional delivery sites.

Brolley said IVCC is hopeful the SBDC can reach its fundraising goals to operate successfully during 2016, find another entity to partner with in 2017, and that there is a demonstrated need for the SBDC in the district. “There’s no question about IVCC supporting economic development, however, our No. 1 priority will always be our students,” said Brolley.

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Thank You I don’t know where to start! The out pour of love and affection for my family when I lost my son Greg Bartecki. We would like to thank everyone who sent cards, flowers, food, donations, angels, bench, so many thoughtful things. A special thnak you to our fantastic priest Fr. Pat. God bless you for always being here for us, and thank you for the kind words with your visit. Thank you to our parish family that was on tour in Italy, for the special mass and prayers for my son. That meant so much to us all. Thanks to Vicki Gensini for making these prayers all possible. My Grief Committee Group, thank you for being here for me. And Stitches, thank you for the beautiful shawl. A special thank you to Bob and Darlene Cofoid for all your help. You are so appreciated. And thank you all my friends and family from Missouri for coming up to support me and my family through this most difficult time in our lives. Thank you and God bless.

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The Illinois Valley Community Hospital Auxiliary gave a $15,000 check to the hospital at its annual Christmas luncheon, held Tuesday, Dec. 1, at Mario’s Maples in Peru. Part of the money will be used to purchase two iPads so IVCH staff can make use of a service that provides translators to talk to non-English-speaking patients “face to face” through the computer screen to help the hospital’s nurses and technicians deliver care. Tommy Hobbs, IVCH chief executive officer, is pictured accepting the check from Auxiliary president Mary Beth Brantner (from left), secretary Joan Rundle, vice president Jan Vogelgesang and treasurer Pat Smorkel.

JB Contracting Corp. of LaSalle recently made a $1,000 donation to the Illinois Valley Community College scholarship campaign. IVCC Foundation President O.J. Stoutner (left) and IVCC President Jerry Corcoran accept the donation from JB’s Jennifer Collard and Gina Mudge. The campaign has now raised more than $383,700 of its $500,000 goal. For information, call 815-224-0551.

Grief support group meeting SPRING VALLEY — St. Margaret’s grief support group will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, in the first floor presentation room at St. Margaret’s Hospital. Anyone who is experiencing grief due to a loss of a loved one is welcome to attend. For more information, call 815-664-1402.

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NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX INCREASE FOR PUTNAM COUNTY COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 535

A public hearing to approve a proposed tax levy increase for Putnam County Community Unit School District No. 535 for 2015 will be held on December 21, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at 400 E. Silverspoon, Granville, Illinois. Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Mr. Jay McCracken, Superintendent, 400 E Silverspoon, Granville, IL 61326, 815/882-2800 option 5. II. The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for 2014 were $4,659,103. The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2015 are $5,291,195. This represents a 13.6% increase over the previous year. III. The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2014 were -0-. The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission leases for 2015 are -0-. This represents a 0% change over the previous year. IV. The total property taxes extended or abated for 2014 were $4,659,103. The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2015 are $5,291,195. This represents a 13.6% increase over the previous year.

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Are we there yet? Superload truck arrives in Hennepin after 22-day journey By Dave Cook

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HENNEPIN — On Nov. 11, a very large truck and its’ entourage of several vehicles pulled

out of Oklahoma City, Okla. and set off on a 22-day quest to deliver an emergency transformer to Ameren Services in Hennepin. On the afternoon of Wednesday, Dec. 2, area drivers may have seen this massive load as it ven-

tured west on Route18, north on Route 89 and then taking another wide turn onto Route 71 toward its final stretch through Hennepin. Delivery was made possible by Houston based Logistics Group International, a company specializing in over-dimensional loads. At a length of 233 feet, the truck required steering from the rear by a second driver in order

to safely navigate corners. The total width was 15 feet, 6 inches and the total height was 17 feet, 6 inches. Its’ rolling weight was a massive 452,000 pounds. The journey required much coordination between the many police departments, states and local governments as the truck slowly wound its’ way north at speeds up to 25 to 30 mph, but it often moved much slower. Unable

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CERTIFICATE To All To Whom These Presents Shall Come, Greeting; I, Stacy Veronda, Village of Mark Clerk, do hereby certify that the attached is a true and correct copy of Ordinance/Resolution number 2015-1117-03 adopted by Village of Mark on Nov. 17, 2015. /s/Stacy Veronda VILLAGE OF MARK ORDINANCE NO: 2015-11-17-03 Adopted by the Village Board of the Village of Mark. This 17th Day of November, 2015. STATE OF ILLINOIS ) )SS COUNTY OF PUTNAM ) I, Stacy Veronda, certify that I am duly elected and acting municipal clerk of the Village of Mark, Putnam County, Illinois. I further certify that on the 17th day of November, 2015, the corporate authorities of the above municipality passed and approved ordinance No. 2015-11-17-03, Entitled an ORDINANCE Village Water System, which provided by its terms that it should be published in pamphlet form. The pamphlet form of Ordinance No. 201511-17-03 including the ordinance and cover sheet thereof, was prepared and a copy of such ordinance was posted in the municipal building, commencing on the 17th day of November, 2015 and continuing for at least ten days thereafter. Copies of such ordinance were also available for public inspection upon request in the office of the municipal clerk. Dated at Mark, Illinois, this 17th day of November, 2015. /s/Stacy Veronda, Municipal Clerk ORDINANCE NO. 2015-11-17-03 Village of Mark, Illinois Water System Rates and Regulations for the Use and Operation Thereof November 16, 2015 Be it ordained by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mark, Putnam County, Illinois: 17-1-1 AUTHORITY: This ordinance is promulgated pursuant to the statutory authority contained in 65ILCS 5/11139-1 et seq. 17-1-2 COMBINED SYSTEM; ESTABLISHMENT: The existing waterworks system in its entirety, and the existing sewerage system in its entirety, together with all additions, improvements and extensions thereto that may hereafter by made by the Village, be and the same are hereby declared to be a combined system, and said combined waterworks and sewerage system shall be maintained and operated as a single utility, and a charge or rate shall be established for the use thereof, or for the use of each, which shall be reasonable and commensurate with the services rendered, and shall be sufficient to maintain and operate said system or systems, and to provide an adequate depreciation fund and pay the principal of and interest on any revenue bonds which may be issued, which by their terms are made payable from the revenues of such combined system. 17-1-3 ESTABLISHMENT OF WATER RATES: All water sold or furnished by the Village shall be paid for at the rates hereinafter fixed and in the manner hereinafter provided. 17-1-4 SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS; APPOINTMENT: The President with approval of the Board of Trustees shall appoint the Superintendent of Public Works who shall observe, obey and carry out the orders and directions of the President and such Board. 17-1-5 WATER SERVICE: RULES AND REGULATIONS: The following rules shall govern the supply of water and water service to consumers: A. Application for Service: (1) Any person, firm or corporation desiring water service shall make written application therefore to the Village Clerk on forms provided by the Village which shall contain an agreement by the applicant to abide by and accept all of the provisions of this Ordinance and any amendments hereto as conditions governing the use of the Village water supply by the applicant. A fee of twenty-five dollars ($25) shall be paid by the applicant to the Village for turning on the water. (2) Application for service for new construction shall be made with the application for building permit, and all fees including water and sewer tap fees shall be paid in full before the building permit is issued. Billing for water, sewer and garbage services will commence three (3) months from the date of issuance of the building permit. B. Transfer Fee: A transfer fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) shall be made from any person, firm or corporation wishing to change the billing information of an existing water account with the Village. Said person, firm or corporation shall make written application to the Village Clerk, on forms provided by the Village which shall contain an agreement by the applicant to abide by and accept all of the provisions of this Ordinance and any amendments hereto as conditions governing the use of the Village water supply by the applicant, and pay said transfer fee at the time the application is submitted. C. Services: (1) Every property being furnished with

water shall have at least one service pipe running from the water main to such property. (2) All service pipes shall by “Type K” copper, or polyethylene water service pipe approved by the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the Superintendent of Public Works and compatible with schedule K copper fittings and not less than one inch(1”) in diameter. (3) Where a service pipe of one and onefourth inch (1-1/4”) or larger in size is required, bell and spigot cast iron pipe may be used with authorization by the Superintendent of Public Works. (4) Where cast iron bell and spigot pipe is used for services, an approved valve and valve box must be used in place of a curb box. (5) An approved stop and waste valve must also be installed in an accessible location between the curb box and the meter. (6) On request for service, the customer shall install that part of the service pipe extending from the main to a point approximately one foot outside of the outside line of the sidewalk or property line and install a curb box and tap the main. (7) No person not then and there an employee of the Village shall turn off or turn on the water by means of the valve located in said curb box under any circumstances, except by the Superintendent of Public Works in his discretion or such person authorized to do so by the Village Board. (8) Whenever it shall be discovered that there is a leak in any service pipe, it shall be repaired at once. If the leak is between the curb box and the main it shall be repaired by the Department of Public Works, at its expense. If the leak is between the curb box and the meter, it shall be repaired by the owner, or owners, of the property or premises served, at their expense. If the service which is discovered to be leaking is a wrought iron pipe service, it shall not be repaired, but shall be replaced with a pipe as herein required. (9) If the owner, or owners, of the property whose service is found to be leaking fails to have the leak repaired or the service renewed, as the case may be, within ten (10) days after receiving written notice to do so, the Department may shut off the service until repairs are made. (10) Whenever the Department finds it necessary to renew that part of a wrought iron pipe service extending from the main to the curb box, the owner or owners of the property served shall replace that part of the service extending from the curb box to the premises served, at their expense. (11) Whenever it shall become necessary to renew the stop cock between the curb box and the premises served in any service pipe, it shall be replaced by a standard stop and waste globe valve approved by the Department. (12) No curb box in the Village shall be covered up by any sidewalk, crosswalk, or driveway. In cases where it is necessary to build sidewalks, crosswalks or driveways over existing curb boxes, the Department must be notified so that said curb box can either be adjusted so that its top is flush with the surface of the walk or driveway, or moved, as the case may be. (13) There shall be no cross connections between Village water and home pressure systems. (14) No water shall be turned on for service in premises in which the plumbing does not comply with the provisions of the Illinois Plumbing Code, latest edition, provided however, that water may be turned on for construction work in unfinished buildings, subject to the approval of the Village Board. (15) All connections shall be made and all such work done at the expense of the applicant and all such connections shall remain open until the work has been inspected by a designee of the Village Board. (16) All repairs of service pipes and plumbing systems of buildings from the curb box to the meter shall be made by and at the expense of the owners of the premises served. The Village may, in case of emergency, repair any service pipes and if this is done, the cost of such repair work shall be paid within ten (10) days of receipt of the invoice to the Village by the owner of the premises served. If such costs are not timely paid, the Village Board, within its discretion, may terminate water services to the premises so served. (17) No water shall be resold or distributed by the recipient thereof from the Village supply to any premises other than that for which application has been made and the meter installed, except in case of emergency. (18) It shall be unlawful for any person not authorized by the Village to tamper with, alter, or damage any part of the Village waterworks or supply system, or any meter. (19) It shall be unlawful to place any service pipe in the same excavation with, or directly below, any drain or sewer pipe. (20) Shut-off or curb boxes shall be placed on every service pipe and shall be located between the curb line and the sidewalk line where this is practical and shall be located where they are easily accessible and protected from frost. (21) New or renovated private wells shall not be permitted for potable water supply within the corporate limits of the Village of Mark, and no wells or sources of contamination shall be permitted within 1000 feet of the Village’s municipal wells. D. Meters: (1) All water furnished through any water service tap, plug or other connection which is con-

nected to the mains and distribution system of the Village shall be metered through a water meter of size, type and make approved by the Department and shall be tested and installed under the supervision of the Department Superintendent. (2) Consumers shall accept as a standard of measurement the meter installed by the Department. In case the meter becomes defective or fails to register correctly, the quantity of water used shall be determined by a test of the meter by registration of a meter set in its place during the next period following or by an amount charged during a corresponding period the preceding year. Any or all of these methods may be used in determining the proper amount to be charged for water used during such time. (3) In all cases where a meter is required for a new installation, the Department will furnish at cost, a meter for measuring the water used and such meter shall be paid for, prior to installation, by the owner or owners of the property or premises where the water is used. Said meter remains the property of the Village and shall be installed so as to be accessible from the outside. A designee of the Village Board shall read or cause to be read every water meter used in the Village at such times as are necessary so that bills may be sent out at the proper times. The designee of the Village Board shall have all reasonable access to any premises served by water service to ascertain that all water is being properly metered. Refusal to allow entry to served premises to the designee of the Village Board shall be cause to immediately terminate water service to the premises. (4) The Department reserves the right to refuse to set meters or to turn on the water unless the consumer’s piping is installed in accordance with its rules. (5) The Department will have jurisdiction over and make all necessary repairs and tests on all meters connected to its distribution system. (6) Consumers or owners of the premises served shall be responsible for and reimburse the Department for the cost of repairs on any meter which may be damaged by freezing, hot water or other preventable causes while in use on the consumer’s or owner’s premises. (7) The Department will on request of a consumer make a test of the accuracy of the meter provided that such meter has not been tested within a period of one year prior to the date of making such request for test. If the meter has been tested within a period of one year prior to the date of request, the Department will make a test, provided the consumer make a deposit to cover the cost of such test. If the test shows the meter to be over four percent (4%) fast, the deposit will be refunded to the consumer but if the test shows the meter to be not over four percent (4%) fast, the deposit will be retained by the Department. On any meter which tests more than four percent (4%) fast, the consumer will be refunded for the actual percent of error shown and such refund shall apply to all bills paid for a period of six (6) months prior to the date of such test. (8) When a consumer desires to close his premises temporarily or the same is vacated by a tenant, it shall be the duty of the owner of said premises to notify the Department of such fact and request that the water be shut off at the curb box and, if in freezing weather, have the meter removed. Where service is shut off for the above reason, a minimum bill will be charged during the period the service is shut off, but no charge shall be made for turning the water off, or for turning the water on again. The consumer shall drain his own pipes beyond the meter. 17-1-6 RATES; CHARGES: A. Tap in Permit Fee; Water: Any person, firm or corporation desiring to tap into the Village water system shall pay a tap fee of $750.00, payable with the application for Building Permit. B. Abandonment Fee: Any person, firm, or corporation desiring to abandon and physically sever the water service from the Village water main shall pay an abandonment fee of $750. C. Water Rates: There shall be and there are hereby established rates and charges on all consumers, for the use of the service supplied by the water system of the Village, which may be adjusted from time to time by the Village Board as operating costs necessitate. Said rates and charges shall be based upon water consumed and shall be computed on the amount of water per month as shown by the water meters as follows: Up to 1600 gallons - $17.00 minimum charge 1601 to 10,000 gallons -$6.00 per thousand gallons or part thereof All over 10,000 gallons - $3.50 per thousand gallons or part thereof The minimum monthly water rate shall be $17.00 and shall be charged so long as water service is available to the property, and regardless of whether or not water has been shut off. A physically disconnected service shall not constitute an available service to the property. The minimum monthly water rate and the usage rates shall increase by 2% over the previous year beginning on the first day of the Village’s fiscal year, at the Board’s discretion. 17-1-7 PAYMENT OF BILLS:

A. All bills for water service shall be rendered monthly on or about the 15th day of the month. B. All bills for water service shall be payable on or before the first (1st) day of the following month. C. All bills for water service shall be paid to the Village of Mark, P.O. Box 27 or at the Granville National Bank. D. A ten percent (10%) penalty shall be charged after due date. E. All bills shall state the following: the amount of the current bill, the amount of the balance unpaid, and the present amount due. F. Accounts which are two (2) months delinquent or which have a $250 or more unpaid balance are delinquent and the Water Department will issue a disconnect notice by making a reasonable effort to personally contact a responsible adult on the premises or, if that fails, by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the “customer”, that is the person in whose name water service is provided, and the “user”, that is the person actually consuming the water. G. The notice to disconnect service shall contain the following: (1) Name, address, and account number of the customer and name and address of the user if it is not the same as the customer, in so far as is known. (2) The date of the notice. (3) The Department’s policy to disconnect five days after the receipt of notice exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, and also state the earliest date upon which termination may occur. (4) The total amount required by the termination date in order to bring the account current. (5) A clear, concise statement of the reason for termination including the period of consumption for which there has been no payment if notice of termination is for non-payment. (6) A Statement that service will not be terminated if: a. The customer or user contacts the Department prior to the disconnect date requesting an informal or formal hearing as provided for in Section 8 and Section 9. b. The customer or user or his family has a serious illness in which case the customer must produce a certificate from a doctor or from the Health Department which identifies the individual, describes the seriousness of the illness, specifies the time during which termination of water service will aggravate the illness and that the customer or user must pay all water charges during the time the serious illness persists. (7) A statement that if the customer has not contacted the Village Clerk to avail himself of the rights stated above within the five (5) day disconnection period, the termination of service will proceed on or after the date in Section 17-1-7G.(3). H. Any consumer whose service has been shut off on account of nonpayment may have the service turned on again by paying all arrears and a fee of Twenty Five Dollars ($25.00). I. Any delinquent account will be billed an additional ten percent (10%) per month until paid. 17-1-8 FORMAL HEARINGS: A. The customer or user has a right to try to resolve any disputes with the Village at any time. In the event, however, that a formal hearing is requested, that request must be in writing prior to the expiration of the termination date as set forth in Section 7. If customer or user requests a formal hearing before the Village Board or its delegate in writing prior to the termination date set forth in Section 17-1-7G.(3), such a hearing will be granted. The Village Clerk shall schedule within three business days of receipt of the request by a customer or user a hearing to be held during the next normally scheduled Village Board meeting. At such time as the formal hearing is held, the customer or user shall be told that he has the opportunity to negotiate a partial payment schedule under the terms and provisions of Section 17-1-9. All decisions of the Village Board are final. No termination of water service will be initiated pending a hearing decision and for ten (10) days following the issuance and mailing of the decision to the person requesting the hearing by the hearing officer(s). The decision shall he sent by registered or certified mail. B. If a written request for a hearing has not been tendered prior to the date set forth in Section 17-1-7G, then the Department may terminate service on any day thereafter pursuant to the regulations herein provided, and not further formal hearing will be required; however, an extension of time in which to file a request for a formal hearing may be granted at the discretion of the Village Board or its delegate upon the showing of good cause by the person requesting the extension. C. At the formal hearing the customer or user and the Water Department shall have the following rights as part of the hearing: (1) The right to appear in person and to be represented by counsel of choice (2) The right to present evidence both oral and documentary. (3) The right to present both oral and written argument. (4) A right to confront and cross-examine witnesses. (5) The right to be informed at least five (5) Continued on page 14

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Continued from page 13 days prior to a scheduled hearing of the names of all witnesses who may testify and to examine all documents, records, files, and account date and similar material upon which either the Village of the customer or user shall base any claim. D. Within ten (10) days after a hearing, the Village Board shall issue a written order and decision which decision shall be based exclusively upon evidence produced at the hearing, set forth all findings of fact, reasons for the decision, the earliest possible date of termination, and indicate that if the customer or user is dissatisfied that any further action must be before a Court. The decision will be sent by registered mail to the person requesting the hearing, or his counsel, and no termination of water service will occur until ten (10) days after mailing the decision. 17-1-9: PARTIAL PAYMENTS: A. The Department may, for good cause shown, refuse to accept partial payments from any customer who so requests prior to termination. However, it is the policy of the Water Department, upon request of a customer or user, to seek to negotiate a partial payment schedule with the customer or user if the request was received prior to the issuance of a disconnect notice. The amount of the partial payment required will be determined pursuant to negotiation between the Superintendent of Public Works and the customer or user pursuant to an informal or formal hearing if so requested. It lies in the sole discretion of the Village Board to accept partial payment arrangements subsequent to the issuance of final notice. B. After a payment schedule has been arranged, the Department will include a notation on subsequent monthly bills indicating the amount of the arrearage due pursuant to the payment schedule as well as the amount of current billing. The Department shall also prepare a payment schedule agreement which shall be executed by the customer or user and the Superintendent of the Water Department. The customer shall receive a copy of the agreement and the agreement shall state: (1) The amount of the partial payment required each month. (2) The obligation of the customer or user to make the partial payment by the tenth (10th) day of each month. (3) The total amount of the arrearage on which the partial payment will be made. (4) That if the customer or user fails to make any partial payment when due or fails to notify the Department in writing of a substantial change in circumstance, then termination may occur any date after the tenth (10th) of the month. 17-1-10 LIEN -FORECLOSURE: Charges or rates for water or water services shall be a lien upon the real estate for which service is supplied whenever the charges or rates become delinquent as provided herein. Whenever a bill for water service remains unpaid sixty (60) days after it has been rendered, the Village Clerk may file a notice of lien in the office of the Recorder of Deeds for Putnam County. The notice shall consist of a sworn statement setting out: (1) A description of the real estate sufficient for the identification thereof. (2) The amount of money due for such services. (3) The date when such amount became delinquent. At any time after the filing of said notice of lien, the Village may foreclose said lien in the same manner and with the same effect as in the foreclosure of mortgages on real estate. If the consumer of water service whose bill is unpaid is not the owner of the premises, and the Village Clerk has notice of this, then notice shall be mailed to the owner of the premises, if his address is known to the Village Clerk, whenever such bills remain unpaid for a period of sixty (60) days. Failure of the Village Clerk to record such lien or to mail such notice, or the failure of the owner to receive such notice, shall not affect the right to foreclose the lien for unpaid water bills as set forth herein. Property subject to a lien for unpaid water charges shall be sold for nonpayment of the same, and the proceeds of such sale shall be applied to pay the charges, after deducting costs, as in the case of the foreclosure of statutory liens. Such foreclosure shall be in the name of the Village. The Village attorney is hereby authorized and directed to institute such proceedings in the name of the Village in any Court having jurisdiction over such matters against any property for which water bill has remained unpaid sixty (60) days. Further, the Village may, from time to time, sue the occupant or user of the real estate upon or for which service is supplied in a civil action to recover the money due for services rendered, plus reasonable attorney fees. (65ILCS 5/11-139-8) 17-1-11 ABANDONED CONNECTIONS: Whenever any connection to the waterworks system is abandoned because the building to which the water connection is made has been abandoned, destroyed or removed, the Village Board or its designee may remove the meter and any pipe or connection in the public right of way or easement, and cap, plug, or otherwise seal the pipe or main. Before taking any such steps the Village Board or its designee shall notify the owner of the real estate

if the owner’s name and address is known, and shall notify the person shown on the real estate tax records as having paid taxes on the property the last time taxes were paid. Such notice shall be made by certified mail, at least thirty (30) days before any action is taken under this section. If water is leaking, the Village Board or its designee shall take immediate action and send the notices within three (3) working days of the time action was taken. An abandonment fee will be assessed to the owner of the real estate in the amount described in section 17-1-6 B. 17-1-12 OBSTRUCTIONS: It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to obstruct in any manner the access to any stopcock, hydrant or valve, or any public faucet or opening for taking water in a street, alley, public ground or place connected with or part of said water system, or pile or place any lumber, brick or building material or other article, thing or hindrance whatsoever within twelve (12) feet of the same, or so as to in any manner hinder, delay or obstruct the members of the Fire Department in reaching the same. It shall be unlawful for any person in any manner to interfere with or obstruct the flow, retention, storage or authorized use of water in said water system, reservoir or pant, or any part thereof, or to injure, deface, remove or displace any water main, hydrant, service pipe, water meter, shutoff box, public fountain, valve, engine or building connected with said water system, or plant, or cause, suffer, or permit any of said things to be done. Any person, firm or corporation who violates any provision of this Section shall be liable for any actual damage caused irrespective of any fine levied upon a conviction. 17-1-13 TAMPERING WITH WATERWORKS PROPERTY: It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation not authorized by the Village to tamper with, alter or injure any part of the Village waterworks or supply system, or any water meter. 17-1-14 CIVIL LIABILITIES AND PENALTIES: Any person, firm, or corporation violating any provision or section herein shall become liable to the Village for any expense, loss, or damage occasioned the Village by reason of such violation and shall be fined in an amount not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each offense. A separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day during or on which an offense occurs. 17-1-15 SEVERABILITY: It is the intention of the Village Board that each separate provision of this ordinance shall be deemed independent of all other provisions herein, and it is further the intention of the Village Board that if any provision of this ordinance be declared invalid, all other provisions thereof shall remain valid and enforceable. 17-1-16 ORDINANCES REPEALED: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed. 17-1-17 EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance shall take effect upon its passage and publication as provided by Statute. Presented, passed, and approved on a roll call vote on the 17th day of November 2015. Board of Trustees Aye Nay Absent Urnikis X Hooper X Faletti X Hultz X Veronda X Bertuli X Approved: /s/Frank Niewinski, President ATTEST: /s/Stacy Veronda, Village Clerk STATE OF ILLINOIS ) ) ss COUNTY OF PUTNAM ) APPROVED: I, Stacy Veronda, do hereby certify that I am the Village Clerk of the Village of Mark, Illinois, and that a true and correct copy of the within Ordinance NO 2015-11-17-03 was posted in pamphlet form in the Village Hall of the Village of Mark, Illinois, for a period of 15 days from the date of its passage. Stacy Veronda Village Clerk Subscribed and sworn to before me this 17th day of November, A.D. 2015. Published in the Putnam County Record Dec. 9, 2015.

County, Illinois, this 17th day of Nov., 2015. STATE OF ILLINOIS ) ) SS COUNTY OF PUTNAM ) I, Stacy Veronda, certify that I am duly elected and acting municipal clerk of the Village of’ Mark, Putnam County, Illinois. I further certify that on the 17th day of Nov., 2015, the corporate authorities of the above municipality passed and approved ordinance No. 2015-1117-01, Entitled an ORDINANCE Establishing 2016 meeting dates, which provided by its terms that it should be published in pamphlet form. The pamphlet form of Ordinance No. 201511-17-01, including the ordinance and cover sheet thereof, was prepared and a copy of such ordinance was posted in the municipal building, commencing on the 17th day of Nov., 2015 and continuing for at least ten days thereafter. Copies of such ordinance were also available for public inspection upon request in the office of the municipal clerk. Dated at Mark, Illinois, this 17th day of Nov. 2015. /s/Stacy Veronda Municipal Clerk ORDINANCE NO. 2015-11-17-01 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING MEETING DATES FOR THE VILLAGE OF MARK FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2016 WHEREAS, the Open Meetings Act, 5ILCS 120/2.03 et. seq. provides that notice of meeting dates of the Village of Mark shall be given and shall state the regular dates, times, and places of such meetings. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VILLAGE OF MARK, ILLINOIS, PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: The regular meetings of the Village Board of Trustees of the Village of Mark, a municipal corporation, shall be on the first and third Tuesday of the month, all at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Hall, Mark, Illinois, on the dates as set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein. SECTION 2: The Village Clerk shall post a copy of this Ordinance in the Village Hall and at another public location within the Village and shall also send a copy to the Putnam County Record. SECTION 3: This Ordinance shall be effective immediately from and after its passage and approval. PRESENTED, PASSED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Village Board of Trustees of the Village of Mark, Mark Illinois, by an aye and nay roll call vote, with 6 voting aye, 0 voting nay, 0 absent, and Village President Frank Niewinski voting not, which meeting was held on November 17th, 2015. APPROVED: Frank Niewinski Village President ATTEST: Stacy Veronda Village Clerk NAY AYE ABSENT Bertuli X Faletti X Hultz X Urnikis X Veronda X Hooper X Village of Mark 2015 Meeting Dates All meetings start at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 5th Tuesday, January 19th Tuesday, February 2nd Tuesday, February 16th Tuesday, March 1st Tuesday, March 15th Tuesday, April 5th Tuesday, April 19th Tuesday, May 3rd Tuesday, May 17th Tuesday, June 7th Tuesday, June 21st Tuesday, July 5th Tuesday, July 19th Tuesday, August 2nd Tuesday, August 16th Tuesday, September 6th Tuesday, September 20th Tuesday, October 4th Tuesday, October 18th Tuesday, November 1st Tuesday, November 15th Tuesday, December 6th Tuesday, December 20th Published in the Putnam County Record Dec. 9, 2015.

CERTIFICATE To All To Whom These Presents Shall Come, Greeting: I, Stacy Veronda, Village of Mark Clerk, certify that the attached is a true and correct copy of Ordinance/Resolution number 2015-11-17-01 adopted by Village of Mark on 11-17-2015 /s/Stacy Veronda VILLAGE OF MARK ORDINANCE NO. 2015-11-17-01 Adopted by the Village Board of the Village of Mark This 17th Day of Nov., 2015. Published in Pamphlet form by authority of the Village Board of the Village of Mark, Putnam

ANNUAL TREASURER REPORT OF MCNABB FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT Fire Division For Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2015 Revenues Property Taxes $80,433 Personal Prop Replace Tax 1,124 IML Receipts 978 Grant Revenue 1,187 Donations Received 6,493 Fund-Raising 2,543 Rent Income 6,795 Interest Income 96

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Expenditures Vendors under $2,500 $17,382 Air One Equipment, Inc. 3,909 Ameren Illinois 7,883 Campbell Insurance Services 9,832 First State Bank 6,098 Hopkins & Associates, CPA’s 4,000 Illinois Public Risk Fund 24,361 MES - Illinois 5,445 Princeton Graphics 4,415 Total Expenditures $83,325 Summary Statement of Condition Beginning Fund Balance $21,401 Revenues 99,752 Less Disbursements (83,325) Ending Fund Balance $37,828 PC EMS Fund For Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2015 Revenues Putnam County Treasurer $215,000 McNabb Fire District 59,759 Magnolia Fire District 25,750 Emergency Service Fees 127,459 Donations - Unrestricted 25,695 Donations - Restricted 30,352 Special Events Proceeds 15,315 Grant Income 1,188 Donations 31,365 Interest Income 96 Other Income 4,979 Total Revenues $505,593 Expenditures Vendors under $2,500 $51,810 Lyle R. Calkins 6,914 Gregg A. Carr 11,236 Gloria V. Dunn 13,995 Robert D. Foley 7,236 Vernon T. Gadd 40,772 Matthew A. Gensini 40,804 Kimberly A. Goodbred 16,012 Mark W. Hameister 41,546 Andrew M. Jackson 51,396 Kenneth D. Knapp 12,210 Kathleen A. Newhalfen 12,504 Jermey Simmons 20,572 Justin D. Sullivan 9,346 Molly M. Sullivan 4,813 Airgas USA, LLC 3,217 Boundtree Medical Supplies 9,192 Efficient Billing Systems 4,935 Emergency Medical Products 4,990 Jack’s Gas & Service, Inc. 15,036 Margy C. Mattern, CPA 6,081 McLean County Area EMS 3,625 McNabb Fire Prot District 30,925 McNabb Telephone Company 2,942 Physio-Control, Inc. 33,927 Staples Office 2,511 US Treasury 22,670 Total Expenditures $481,217 Summary Statement of Condition Beginning Fund Balance ($4,908) Revenues 505,593 Less Disbursements (481,217) Ending Fund Balance $19,468 Certification I, Bradley Grasser, Treasurer of the McNabb Fire Protection District, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the Annual Treasurer Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015. Published in the Putnam County Record Dec. 9, 2015. HELP WITH BASIC PHONE SERVICE McNabb Telephone Company is pleased to offer the LINK UP and LIFELINE programs. LINK UP is a program that helps pay the installation charge for telephone service. This Illinois program will assist qualified low-income consumers by paying up to $35.00 of the cost of installing local service in their principal residence. LIFELINE is a program established to help pay the monthly charge for local telephone service. This federally funded program is available to qualified low-income consumers. If the qualifying lowincome consumer voluntarily elects toll blocking while initiating LIFELINE service a deposit is not required. WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THESE PROGRAMS? To be eligible for the program you must be a recipient of one of the following: a. Medicaid b. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program c. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) d. Federal Housing Assistance (Section 8) e. Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) f. National School Lunch Program’s free lunch program g. Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) h. Head Start i. Customer household income is at or below 135% of the National Poverty Guidelines, for a household of that size WHERE CAN I APPLY FOR THE LIFELINE AND OR LINK UP PROGRAMS? For additional information or enrollment, contact our business office at (815) 882-2201. Published in the Putnam County Record Dec. 9, 2015.

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