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Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Calbow steps down as county chairman Malavolti voted in to take his place By Dave Cook

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HENNEPIN — After 18 years of helping guide the affairs of Putnam County, long-time board chairman Duane Calbow declined the nomination for

another two years in the position. Calbow said he felt it was time to step down and pass the responsibilities to another, adding he would remain on the board, providing help where needed and has full faith in the new leadership. He also said nothing else will really change, including his love for Putnam County. Board member and former

vice chairman Steve Malavolti was chosen to take the reigns after a nomination from board member William Holmes; the board selected member Luke Holly to fill the vice chairman position. In other business, Putnam County Highway Department administrative assistant Susie Simmons said the Magnolia box culvert project has been completed. She also reported the Illi-

nois Department of Transportation is in the process of conducting an audit for 2013-15; there have been no problems found. Simmons presented the board with a resolution they approved to request more Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funding from the state. Saying several other counties are also submitting the resolution, Simmons informed the board that while expenses have kept increasing, funding has contin-

ually decreased. For a comparison, Simmons said MFT funding was at 38.1 percent in 1983 and has dropped to 21.5 percent. Also at the meeting, Sheriff Kevin Doyle reported the new boiler had been installed in the courthouse and was operating well, and the new cooling tower was scheduled to be installed in the spring.

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Myah Richardson (left) and Tessa Gerling enjoy eating their decorated Christmas cookies during an event, held Sunday at the Putnam County Primary School. This was the third year the Putnam County High School hosted the Christmas festivities, which included Christmas crafts, cookie decorating, pictures with Santa and a Christmas movie. Matt Gimbal is the Student Council sponsor.

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New Route 89 bridge to be named The Illinois Valley Veterans Memorial Bridge SPRINGFIELD — A new Route 89 bridge connecting Bureau and Putnam counties and spanning the Illinois River will be named The Illinois Valley Veterans Memorial Bridge, under a resolution (HJR 142) sponsored by Illinois State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Peru). The Illinois Senate passed the resolution Dec. 1. “Illinois veterans deserve the utmost appreciation and respect,” Rezin said. “They Vol. 149 No. 16 One Section - 12 Pages

dedicated their lives to protect our country, freedom, and others around the world. While we can never do enough for these brave men and women, naming this bridge is a small gesture of our gratitude for their selfless service and sacrifice. Now, future generations, every time they use this bridge, will remember our veterans and the sacrifices they endured.” Rezin credits the Spring Valley VFW for suggesting nam-

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ing the new bridge in honor of Illinois veterans. “The Spring Valley VFW was instrumental in this idea,” Rezin said. “I want to thank them for bringing it to me and their continuous work in honoring and helping Illinois veterans every day. Also, thank you to all our veterans for their service

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GRANVILLE — Following Gov. Bruce Rauner’s signing of Senate Bill 2228 in July, which decriminalized possession of up to 10 grams of cannabis, the village of Granville has passed a new ordinance allowing the fines from the civil violation to be paid at the village hall. At the Dec. 6 board meeting, village attorney Brad Popurella said, “The Supreme Court has said the maximum fine is $120 for possession of up to 10 grams, plus court costs and attorney’s fees, and likewise with possession of drug paraphernalia.” Under previous Illinois law, possession of up to 10 grams was a Class B misdemeanor which could result in up to six months in jail and up to $1,500 in fines. In other business: • The board passed the yearly tax levy ordinance with trustee Jim Pettit saying residents should see no significant increase in property taxes. • After the season’s first snowfall on Dec. 4, the village reminded residents that vehicles should be off the streets during any night when more than 2 inches of snowfall is expected, so the plow can efficiently clear the village roadways. • The board approved donations of $250 to the Putnam County and Spring Valley Thundercat Wrestling Club for children in fourth to eighth grade and $100 to the Toys in the Pantry charity. • While no action was taken, discussions began about replacing two of the village’s older trucks, a 1999 and a 2002, both of which are in poor condition, with one new truck. Pettit advised against taking action this fiscal year, saying the village is on target with its budget, and any further major expenses would jeopardize it. Trustee Lucian Verda suggested the village shouldn’t delay too long because they will also be needing to replace the backhoe within the next few years.

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OTTAWA — The Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP) - Region 3 (Bureau, DeKalb, Grundy, Kendall, LaSalle, Lee, Ogle, and Putnam counties) Transportation Committee meetings for 2017 will be at 10 a.m. Jan. 27, March 24, May 26, July 28, Sept. 22 and Nov. 17 at Mendota Moose Lodge 714, 211 E. 12th St. (Route 34), in Mendota. Individuals with an interest in public transportation are strongly encouraged to attend, especially human service organizations serving individuals who use public transportation. The Regional Transportation Committee is responsible for the development and implementation of the Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP). HSTP identifies transportation needs and develops solutions to improve transportation services for the general public. An emphasis is placed on seniors, people with disabilities, individuals with lower incomes and veterans. The Illinois Department of Transportation has formed an agreement with North Central Illinois Council of Governments (NCICG) for the purposes of preparing, implementing and updating the plan for Region 1 (Boone, Carroll, Jo Daviess, Stephenson and Winnebago counties) and Region 3 (Bureau, DeKalb, Grundy, Kendall, LaSalle, Lee, Ogle and Putnam counties). For more information about NCICG, HSTP, or if special accommodations are needed, contact Shug Grosenbach at 815-433-5830.

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Members of the Putnam County High School Student Council pause for a photo during their third annual Christmas event they hosted for Putnam County Primary School students on Sunday, The older students helped the younger ones with Christmas crafts, cookie decorating, visits with Santa and a Christmas movie.

County From Page 1 Emergency services The board also approved the ambulance service contract between the county and the McNabb Fire Protection District. EMT Director Andy Jackson said responders to an emergency call in Hennepin saved the life of a cardiac patient in October and added, “The patient wouldn’t have survived if not for them; it’s a credit to everyone’s training and the ability to do their job. We should all be very proud of them.” Jackson also reported he currently has 17 EMS students from areas all over PC and including LaSalle, Peru, Spring Valley, Tonica and Oglesby.

Extension news In a report from the University of Illinois Extension office, the board heard Breanne Suarez, 4-H and youth development coordinator, say 4-H is the most popular program, and the special interest (SPIN) clubs have grown to include robotics, dogs, horses, sewing, outdoor cooking and public speaking. Both Calbow and Malavolti spoke highly of the 4-H program and the benefits children gain by being a part of it and thanked Suarez for her work. Nutrition and Wellness educator Susan Glassman said healthy eating programs focusing on heart health and diabetes have been held, since 12 percent of Putnam County residents have diabetes. By comparison, figures from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) show the nationwide

average is 9.3 percent. As the population ages, Glassman said brain health programs have also become important with programs being held to share ways to strengthen memory as well as additional nutrition classes. Ag and Natural Resources educator Daryle Wragge said, “The Extension had a dominant role in bringing back the agriculture program to IVCC, and we’re very proud of the work we’ve done.” Wragge estimated between 500 and 600 farmers had been helped by Extension programs this year and stressed the importance of being able to provide help when local farmers need assistance. He also said budget restraints had resulted in the loss of five research farms within the state, representing a great loss in research capabilities.

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and air intakes to ensure appliances are not obstructed by snow or ice or any other debris. • Ensure the natural gas meter is visible and accessible at all times. • Heavy snow and ice may weigh down power lines and tree limbs, causing them to fall. If a natural gas meter is damaged or a gas line is exposed, immediately leave the area and call the 24-hour emergency response line at 888-Nicor4u (1-888642-6748) from a safe location. Weatherization • Open curtains during the day to allow sunlight to heat your home naturally, and close curtains at night to reduce the chill you may feel from cold windows. • Keep furniture, drapes, stuffed animals and other objects away from your heating sources. • Caulk and weather-strip drafty doors and windows. • Use a heavy-duty, clear plastic sheet on a frame or tape clear plastic film to the inside of your win-

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experienced a 33 percent reduction among homeless families, a 16 percent drop in veteran homelessness, and a 56 percent decline in individuals experiencing chronic homelessness. This national estimate is based upon data reported by approximately 3,000 cities and counties across the nation. Every year on a single night in January, planning agencies called ‘Continuums of Care” and tens of thousands of volunteers seek to identify the number of individuals and families living in emergency

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Notice of acceptance of nominations for SWCD director HENRY — To all people of legal voting age who own or reside on land located within the boundaries of the Marshall-Putnam Soil and Water Conservation District: Beginning Monday, Dec. 19, nominations will be accepted for the twoyear term of the office of director of the Marshall-Putnam County Soil and Water Conservation District at the District’s Office at USDA Service

Center, 1511 University Court, Henry, during normal business hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To be considered for nomination as a candidate for the office of director, nominees must provide proof of residency or ownership of land located within the boundaries of the district. Interested individuals must respond by 4:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27. For questions, call 309-364-3913, ext. 3.

Christmas basket reminder GRANVILLE — The Putnam County Food Pantry reminds those families who have requested Christmas baskets that the baskets will be ready for pick up between 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17. The baskets will be distributed from Bonucchi Hall, located on the main floor of the new addition to the Granville United Church of Christ. The hall is in the upstairs

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Health department releases inspection scores The Bureau/Putnam County Health Department makes routine and unannounced visits each month to various food service establishments in Bureau and Putnam counties to inspect the operations. Health inspectors use an identical scorecard at each facility, where they check for health code compliance in 45 areas. Each area carries a rating from one to five, with five being the most critical. Inspectors check the entire operations of the facility in 14 different categories, such as food protection, personnel, and garbage and refuse disposal. Beginning with a score of 100 points, the health inspector deducts one to five points for every violation. The final total is the facility’s inspection report score. A passing food inspection score is 65 or above. At 65, the Bureau/Putnam County ordinance allows the health department to close an establishment, but a score doesn’t have to be that low for the department to close it. It depends on the number of critical and non-critical violations and the type of violations. Certain combinations can create a domino effect for food borne outbreaks. All inspection reports are a matter of public record and can be seen at the Bureau County Health Department in Princeton.

BUREAU COUNTY FOOD SERVICE EVALUATIONS Bureau Sidetracked 89 Cherry The Coal Company 93 Dalzell Geno V’s Restaurant and Lounge 97 DePue DePue School 94 LaMoille Fast Stop 95 Ladd Joe’s Pizza 88 Rip’s Tavern LLC 96 Malden The Feed Store 92 Malden Grade School 96 Neponset Hometown Express 93 Neponset School 90 Ohio Harry’s Pub n Grub 93 Ohio Filling Station 90 Peru Saint Bede Academy 86 Princeton Beck’s 14 93 Bureau County Senior Citizens Association 98 Country Comfort Retirement Home 99

Grandma Rosies Sweet Treats 96 Greenfield Retirement Home 97 Manor Court 89 Pizza Cellar 86 Pizza Hunt 94 Poor Boys Catering 99 Princeton Christian Academy 96 Princeton Elks Lodge 91 Princeton High School Food Service 95 Princeton Plaza Restaurant 96 Road Ranger 96 Super Wok 84 Wise Guys Bar and Grill 94 Ye Olde Underground Inn 91 Zearing Child Enrichment Center 93 Douglas Elementary School 94 Lincoln Elementary School 98 St. Louis School 93 Sheffield Belluccio’s Pizza 100 Chestnut Street Inn 100 Spring Valley Alfano’s 96 Angelo’s 85 Aperion Care Spring Valley 95 El Real Taco 84 Goldmine Restaurant 92 J’Adore Brock Oven Pizza 87 Jimmy John’s 85 Las Palmas 74 Over Yonder Bar and Grill 86

Spring Valley Mini Market 83 St. Margaret’s Hospital 96 Valley Bar and Grill 92 Verucchi’s Family Property 97 Walmart Distribution Center 92 Spring Valley Super Market Retail 87 Tiskilwa Kelly’s Place 83 PUTNAM COUNTY FOOD SERVICE EVALUATIONS Granville Ali’s Pantry 88 Kaddywampus Sports Grill 93 P.C. Foods Inc. Food Service 95 The Corner Store 97 Hennepin Rolando’s Inc. 96 Waterfront 81 Henry Nazareth House 97 Magnolia JD’s 3 76 LJ’s Garden Cafe 97 Mark Clover Club 92 Markos 92 McNabb One Paw’z Pub 96 Moreno’s on Main 96 All evaluations conducted Nov. 1 through Dec. 1

Sweet Sadie’s to open in LaSalle; grand opening set for Dec. 18 LASALLE — Sweet Sadie’s, an indoor playspace and children’s activity center, opens Dec. 18, at 838 First St. in LaSalle. The 5,000-square-foot play space features zoned play areas, including: • A pretend-play village with a dress-up boutique,

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Notice of Proposed Property Tax Increase for Putnam County Community Unit School District No. 535 I.

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II. The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for 2015 were $5,291,816. The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2016 are $4,888,165. This represents a 13.1% decrease over the previous year. III. The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2015 were $450,005. The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission leases for 2016 are $111,600. This represents a -75.2% change over the previous year. IV. The total property taxes extended or abated for 2015 were $5,291,816. The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2016 are $4,888,165. This represents a 13.1% decrease over the previous year. Published in the Putnam County Record Dec. 14, 2016.

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Charles Loebach GRANVILLE — Charles Henry Loebach, 89, of Granville died peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, in his residence with his loving family by his side. Charles was born Aug. 19, 1927, in St. Mary’s Hospital in Streator to Charles J. and CathCharles erine A. (Sondgerath) Loebach Loebach. He married Eleanore Stopa on July 5, 1952. They celebrated 62 years of marriage before she passed away on Aug. 15, 2013. He graduated from Streator High School and attended St. Bede Junior College, graduating with the class of 1951 with an associate’s degree in accounting. Charles served as a sergeant in the U.S. Air Force as an airplane mechanic and flight engineer from 1946 to 1949. He was supervisor of plant operations for Illinois Power

Company in Hennepin and retired in 1988 after 36 years of service. Charles was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Holy Name Society at Sacred Heart Church, in which he served as former president and secretary. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, Fr. Peter Delo Council. After retirement Charles volunteered as a Red Coat at St. Margaret’s Hospital for many years. He was a former coach for youth baseball, an avid fan of all his grandchildren’s activities and was involved in numerous Putnam County School activities. Surviving are two sons, Charles (Nancy) Loebach of Granville and Lawrence (Jolene) Loebach of Hennepin; two daughters, Christine Stillson of Oak Park and Laura (Dave) Weiden of Oglesby; seven grandchildren, Dr. Jillian (Anthony) Phelps, Heidi Loebach, Rebecca Loebach, David Weiden, Daniel Weiden, Seana Stillson and Christopher Still-

BRADFORD — Richard E. Hansen, 79, of Bradford died at 5:42 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Born Oct. 26, 1937, in Hennepin to Richard M. and Hester (Litherland) Hansen, he married Ruth Ann Sadnick Richard March 16, 1963, in Peru. Hansen She survives. He graduated from Hennepin High School. He worked for B.F Goodrich in Henry for 19 years. He also worked for several

trucking companies and retired from Three III Trucking Company in the Quad Cities. He was a member of the Leet United Methodist Church in Bradford and Bradford American Legion Post 445. He loved to hunt and fish, and he never met a stranger. He was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy, ADJAN (R-3). Also surviving are one son, Tim (Penny) Hansen of Geneseo; one daughter, Cathie (Ken Campbell) Walters of Wyanet; four grandchildren, Ashley Walters of Bradford, David Maines of Chicago, Christopher Hansen of Chicago and Dakota Hansen of

Jack Kays son; and one great-granddaughter, Clara Phelps. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Eleanore, in 2013; three brothers; and two sisters. A Mass of Christian Burial was Thursday, Dec. 8, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Granville with Fr. Patrick DeMeulemeester officiating. Burial was in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Granville. Visitation was held Wednesday, Dec. 7, at the Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel in Granville. A rosary was recited by members of Sacred Heart Holy Name and Knights of Columbus. Additional visitation was held Thursday at the funeral home. Pallbearers were David Weiden, Daniel Weiden, Seana Stillson, Christopher Stillson, Anthony Phelps and Kevin Bannon. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sacred Heart Church or the Putnam County Food Pantry. Online condolences may be made to his family at www.dcfunerals.com.

Richard Hansen Buda; and one great-granddaughter, Ariani Ditola of Bradford. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Rodney Hansen; and one sister, Sandy Peterson. Services were held Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Grant-Johnson Funeral Home in Bradford with the Rev. Randy Cade officiating. Burial, with military rites conducted by Bradford American Legion Post 445, was in the Bradford Cemetery in Bradford. Visitation was held prior to the services. Memorials may be directed to the family of Richard E. Hansen. Online condolences may be left at www.grant-johnsonfh.com.

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MAGNOLIA — John “Jack” A. Kays, 85, of Magnolia passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Jack was born May 4, 1931, in McNabb to Harold Hurschell and Violet (Bjork) Kays. He married Marge Simonton on July 21, 1951, in Rockville, Md. Jack graduated from Magnolia Swaney High School. He was a self-employed farmer and Jack operated Wagon Wheel bar and restaurant. Kays Jack was in the U.S. Air Force from 1951 to 1955. He was a member of the Magnolia United Methodist Church, Magnolia American Legion and Magnolia Cemetery Board. He also had served on the Lostant School Board. Survivors include his wife, Marge, of Magnolia; two sons, Hurschell (Joleen) Kays of Magnolia and Brad (Shelley) Kays of rural Hennepin; one daughter, Jill (Doug) Smith of Magnolia; one son-in-law, Paul Smith; 10 grandchildren, Justin Kays, Ryan Kays, Brandon Kays, Joshua Kays, Andrew Kays, Kayne Smith, Evan Smith, McKenzie Taylor, Kayla Harris and Kendra Theodosopoulos; 19 great-grandchildren; and two stepgrandchildren, Mike Brozak and Renae Killen. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, one niece and one daughter, Jackie Smith. Services were held Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Magnolia Methodist Church in Magnolia with Pastor Kristi Hopp officiating. Burial was in the Magnolia Cemetery, Magnolia, with full military honors. Visitation was held Friday, Dec. 9, at the Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel in Granville and prior to the services Saturday at the church. Pallbearers were his grandchildren. Contributions may be made to donor’s choice. Online condolences may be sent to his family at www. dcfunerals.com.

Fat 50 MCNABB — The “Fat 50” 50-kilometer run will be Saturday, Jan. 14, with a start time of 9 a.m. The race will start and finish at Putnam County Junior High School in McNabb. The slightly rolling course is a one-mile loop to the east followed by three out and back runs of 10 miles. Showers are available. Pizza will be served following the run. There are no fees and no awards and no “wimps,” the brochure states. For more information, contact Bob Rehn at 815-882-2120 or rehnfarms@nabbnet.com.

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The Editorial Page Sam R Fisher

Terri Simon

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Editor

The dreaded Christmas letter Dear Friends and Family, As you well know, I don’t write Christmas letters. You have never received one of these letters from me — the kind of holiday correspondence filled with all the wonderful things Terri families have done Simon throughout the past year. Usually these letters are COMMENTARY produced in mass quantities and then mailed out to friends and families — both near and far. Sometimes they are included in a Christmas card, and other times, they are the Christmas card. Either way, you will never receive another Christmas letter from me. This is it. OK, you can cross my name off your Christmas letter list if you want to. I won’t be angry, primarily because I have a difficult time getting those long Christmas letters read anyway. (OK, the truth is I usually just skim them, tuck them neatly back in the envelope and promise to read them carefully later — which never happens. Actually, if I can’t read your Christmas letter in two minutes or less, ... it’s probably not going to happen at all. My attention span just isn’t what it used to be. Sorry.) The longest Christmas letter I ever received was four pages long. I think I got through the first two paragraphs. Imagine four pages of single-spaced lines; what possibly could that family have done throughout the year to create such a vignette of Christmas cheer? I’ll never know, but I do take my hat off to those folks for their ability to pour their heart out to the masses and write, ... and write, ... and write. I should probably hire them as a writer for this newspaper. One of their stories could fill four or five newspaper pages! I think it took two or three stamps to mail it to me. There are a few Christmas letters I actually read. The one comes like clockwork from a friend in the Quad Cities. He has an exciting life and travels extensively, going to concerts, seeing unusual places and doing unique things throughout the year. Plus he always puts in a couple of paragraphs about his dog. I like that. Another one comes from a faraway family member. I usually skim that one a bit more carefully, just in case something from the letter comes up at a future family gathering. I’d hate to admit I didn’t read a word of it, so I do stumble through the high points of that Christmas letter as well. OK, I’ve probably beat around the bush long enough, my friends and dear family members. ... I’m not totally against Christmas letters. Truth be told, ... I’m probably a bit jealous of those who make the time to sit at their computers and pour their hearts and souls out on paper. I envision those people making notes throughout the year of all the cool stuff that has happened to their family, and finally in late November, they gather all those notes and turn it into a fantastic and festive story. Actually, it’s quite admirable. I still probably wouldn’t find time to read it, but the act speaks of love, ... which this season is all about, isn’t it? So since I made no notes throughout the year, I’ll just have to fill this Christmas letter by resorting to my memory, which isn’t that great anymore at my age. As far as a grand vacation or journey from throughout the past year, the only thing I can tell you is I went to the Quad Cities, Sterling, Peoria, Madison and Rockford a handful of times — hardly the adventures from which Christmas letters are made. I could tell you about my pet pals, Purrcee — my 2-year-old Mini GoldenDoodle and the two cats, Tootsie and Mollie — however, their antics lose steam in print. I did go to work every day, went to visit my mom every day, fell asleep before the 10 p.m. news nearly every day, and then got up the next day to begin it all again. Aside from my rather boring and mundane life, I will tell you my life this past year probably wasn’t too different than your life. There was joy and happiness, sorrow and sadness. There were anxious moments, and a few throwcaution-to-the-wind moments. There were triumphs. There were failures. There was laughter. There were tears. Despite the lackluster events that made up my year, however, the spirit of Christmas still lives within me. I wish my family and friends all the blessings of the season with the ability to make as many memories as possible. I wish you health and happiness. Love, Terri P.S. This is the one and only Christmas letter you will ever receive from me ... and I didn’t even need to buy a stamp! Ha. PCR Editor Terri Simon can be reached at tsimon@putnamcountyrecord.com.

First Person Bradley P. Musser Town: McNabb. Family: My beautiful wife, Jacki; brother, Byron; sisters, Beth and Lori; and mom, Geri. Occupation: Army National Guard. What was your first job: Delivering drugs for Kahil’s Pharmacy in Streator. What is your favorite movie: “Planet of the Apes” (the new one). What is your favorite book: “Dances with Wolves.” What is the best concert you’ve been to: Motley Crue or Ratt/Britny Fox/Kix. If you met a genie who granted you one wish, what would you wish for: A thousand more wishes. What is the hardest thing you’ve ever done: Basic training and then 15 months in a war zone in Iraq. Where do you want to travel, but have never been: Nepal — to see how people live with so little. What is one thing you’re truly passionate about: Chicago Black-

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What is something you like about your hometown: My mom lives there.

hawks. What is your favorite area restaurant and what do you like to order there: Mickey’s Massive Burritos, nachos.

Is there anything you would change: Move it closer to a beach.

A season of nostalgia I initially tried to write about the holiday season and how Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s represent the past, present and future (but not in that order). I then wondered if Halloween is considered part of it before realizing the entire year is a holiday season, for there’s never one very far away. It quickly got convoluted though, after thinking Halloween could represent death, Valentine’s Day love, Easter birth, I started to lose interest and decided to stick with Christmas, a day of nostalgia. It struck me while grocery shopping and hearing the beginning of Bing Crosby’s version of “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas.” It’s one of those songs from decades past that’s capable of immediately making me feel in the holiday spirit, if only temporarily. There are new holiday songs and movies made each year, but it seems incredibly hard for anything modern to find a home among the classics. Many newer songs are simply covers of older, better and more established versions. Others are just thinly veiled pop songs with a few holiday references thrown in. Films mostly seem to follow the tired formula of someone unpleasant finding the special meaning of the holidays by interacting with a precocious child or unexpected love interest. Each decade manages to pro-

Dave Cook COMMENTARY duce at least a few well known holiday films, but I’d say the last and best known to be fully accepted into the realm of holiday classics would be 1983’s “A Christmas Story” and 1989’s “Christmas Vacation.” While I always enjoy discussing movies, I’m getting off track here and need to get back to my initial thought — Christmas is a day of nostalgia. Although, “A Christmas Story” is a great way to show it, after all, it’s set in the ‘40s and has been shown on television since 1997 for 24 hours straight on Christmas Day. This holiday seems to revolve around the past in it seems to, in a way, be an attempt to return to or capture feelings from another era, perhaps pieces of lost childhoods. If there are small children in the family we give it to them to create their own fond memories of Christmas. The majority of the most famous holiday songs, films and imagery seem to come from the ‘40s and ‘50s. Think of Santa ... you’re likely thinking of the Coca-Cola type used in advertisements from the 1930s to ‘60s. And if you had to illustrate a timeless Christmas scene you’d

likely choose what most of us would — train sets, dolls, bicycles, a puppy, cookies, candy canes, a tree, a classic looking Santa, etc. it never changes. True, all holidays have iconic imagery, but Christmas more so than any other. There’s comfort in that though, and maybe that’s the appeal. While Cyber-shopping is more popular than ever, and big box stores are still doing brisk business, it’s nice to see there’s also been something of a nostalgic return to shoppers filling their holiday stockings by visiting small local businesses. Shopping in a small business is far more comfortable than fighting crowds and immense parking lots. You’ll likely know who you’re buying from, and the support stays local. You’ll also likely be running into friends and family when shopping close to home, and that helps create a cheery environment. This is how our parents, grandparents and great-grandparents all prepared for Christmas in days gone by. Sitting on a couch with a cell phone or visiting a shopping mall one hour after finishing Thanksgiving dinner may get the job done, but it certainly won’t create as nostalgic a feeling as what family and friends on a Main Street decorated for Christmas can provide. PCR Staff Writer Dave Cook can be reached at dcook@bcrnews. com.

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

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Lady Pumas end season Cait Cioni and Taylor Lenkaitis fight for the loose ball on Dec. 7 against Bloomington. The Lady Pumas lost 27-15 to end their season. Olivia Lamis and Sophia Harris had four points each.

Wrestlers lose home dual meet 10th at Riverdale Tournament Putnam County-Hall-Midland wrestlers lost a home dual meet on Dec. 8, losing to Alleman and Orion.

Alleman 47, PCHM 24

Joseph Mecagni beat his opponent at 195 pounds by fall at 5:52, Rile King won by fall at 220 and Michael McCutcheon won by fall at heavyweight at 2:11. Eric Sobin won by forfeit at 113. Toby Harper lost at 132 by fall at :28; Brandon DeJong lost at 138, 17-2; Damien Blackburn lost by fall at 145 and Ben Just lost by fall at 152 at 1:59. Orion 72, PCHM 12 Mecagni won by fall at 195 at 1:43 and McCutcheon won by fall at heavyweight at 2:37. Sobin lost by fall at 113 at :40; DeJong lost at 138, 19-3; Blackburn lost by fall at 145 at 3:17; and Just lost by fall at 152 at 5:01. “We have two team captains out with injuries right now and three other varsity wrestlers absent,” said coach Jerry Kriewald. “Putting some first-year wrestlers out there on varsity right now and they are doing well. Nice to see Mecagni

and McCutcheon go 2-0 for the night.”

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Panthers down Roanoke-Benson Connor Bean knocks down a three-pointer Friday against Roanoke-Benson. The Panthers won 41-26 in the Tri-County Conference game. Putnam County’s leading scorer was Connor Taylor with 14 points.

The squad placed 10th out of 14 teams. Only six wrestlers competed due to injuries on Dec. 10. Eric Cissell at 220 placed sixth. He defeated Polo’s Steven Christensen in sudden death, 2-1; lost to Rock Falls’ Brandon Bentie by fall at 5:53; and forfeited the rest of matches from illness. Just at 152 pounds placed fifth. He beat St. Bede’s Beau Bonnell by fall at 3:33; lost to Rock Falls’ Rollie Elder, 10-0; lost to Seneca’s Mike Mayse, 11-5; and defeated Bonnell by fall at :57. Mecagni at 195 pounds placed fourth. He defeated Riverdale’s Kyle Todd, 16-1; lost to Rock Falls’ Niles Ager by fall at 2:26; defeated Knoxville’s Ryan Tanner by fall at 1:02; and lost to Davenport North’s Cimeron Butler, 8-1. McCutcheon at heavyweight placed fourth. He lost to Sherrard’s Karsyn Hansen by fall at 3:45; defeated Chicago Dunbar’s Sylvester Fennell by fall at :57; and lost to Marquette’s Keegan Joros by fall at 1:29.

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Pumas lose game Mic Voss fights through traffic for a jump shot underneath the basket during the eighth-grade game against Ottawa Northlawn Dec. 9. Voss was the leading scorer with nine points. The Pumas lost 31-25. The seventh-grade squad lost 42-36 in overtime.

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Lady Panthers lose to Serena Paige Veronda drives the lane for a bucket and draws a foul during the game against Serena on Saturday. The Lady Panthers lost 50-48.

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Community

Hennepin Park District announces holiday activities

Fine arts grant opportunity announced PRINCETON — The Gamma Phi Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, a society of women educators, is offering the opportunity to apply for the M. Josephine O’Neil Arts Award, a grant for women who are majoring in any area of fine arts, including music, visual arts, dance and theater. The applicant must be female, a legal resident of Illinois and in or approaching her junior year at an accredited college or university. The applicant should be outstanding

in academics and artistic accomplishments and must submit her application online to be received by Feb. 1, 2017. A recommendation by Gamma Phi Chapter is required. The grant, to be awarded at the 2017 state convention in April, can be up to $6,000 to one recipient or divided among qualifying recipients. For more information and the application form, visit www.deltakappagamma.org/IL in the Women in the Arts section or contact Carol Dremann by calling 815-252-1283.

November card party winners announced HENNEPIN — The Hennepin Park District held its monthly senior citizen card party on Nov. 30. Winners playing euchre were Barb Ketter, Paulette Trainor, Dave Trainor, Jerry Bejster, Nancy Bejster, Mary Crook, Miles Crook and Janice Dzierzynski.

The next card party will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, in the Hennepin Park District Community Room. All area senior citizens are invited. Cookies and coffee will be served. For more information, contact the Hennepin Pool by calling 815-925-7319.

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HENNEPIN — The Hennepin Park District will sponsor holiday activities over the holiday break. On Thursday, Dec. 22, they will have Gerrie’s Craft Corner from noon to 1 p.m. Participants will make holiday crafts during this time. On Friday, Dec. 23, it will be free swim for Hennepin and Hennepin Township residents. Open swim will be from 1 to 5 p.m. On Tuesday, Dec. 27, there will be a movie and popcorn day. They will show “The Wild Life” on the big screen TV. Popcorn and a beverage will be served during the movie. The movie will start at 11:30 a.m. and should conclude at approximately 1 p.m.

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LASALLE — The Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living, located at 18 Gunia Drive in LaSalle, is a non-profit agency which assists people with disabilities live independently in the communities of Bureau,

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Help a fallen Marine’s dream be realized PERU — St. Bede Academy and family and friends of fallen U.S. Marine Corps Cpt. Thomas John Heitmann are determined to see his dream of inspiring young track and field athletes become a reality. Five years ago, Heitmann, a Mendota native, died serving his country at the young age of 27, a year after he began a project to build a track facility on the grounds of St. Bede Academy. Though St. Bede Academy’s campus sits on 1,000 acres, a track facility does not exist. Students train on the asphalt and inside the 125-year-old building. Heitmann was tragically killed on Sept. 19, 2011, during a helicopter training mission at Marine Corps Air Station, Camp Pendleton in Southern California. During the final stages of preparing for combat in Afghanistan as a Marine Corps AH-1W Cobra pilot, his helicopter hit a red-tailed hawk that shattered an essential control line to the main rotors, broke the helicopter into three pieces, and killed both pilots. “Our mission is to finish Thomas’ dream, honor his sacrifice and inspire future high school athletes by raising the necessary funds to build a memorial track at St. Bede Academy,” stated Abbot Philip Davey, O.S.B., of St. Bede Abbey and Academy. We honor our veterans in November and Thomas’ birthday is Nov. 23. He would have been 33 years old. Abbot Davey recently visited Thomas’ sister, Rachel Heitmann-Christensen, a 2014 St. Bede graduate. They both sat down for an interview with CBS News 8 in San Diego on Oct. 24. To see the interview, visit

“We are ready to build the track now. We want to honor Thomas and his service by reaching our goal and his dream by bringing a track to St. Bede by the 15th anniversary of Thomas’ graduation this spring. Though his life and military career was cut short, his dream doesn’t have to be.” Abbot Philip Davey www.cbs8.com/story/33468298/ fallen-hero-fighting-for-marinesdream-five-years-later. “We are ready to build the track now,” Abbot Davey, ‘65, said. “We want to honor Thomas and his service by reaching our goal and his dream by bringing a track to St. Bede by the 15th anniversary of Thomas’ graduation this spring. Though his life and military career was cut short, his dream doesn’t have to be.” Abbot Davey’s visit with Thomas’ sister also included a trip to Camp Pendleton, where Thomas was based, trained and flew from. Bernie Moore, a U.S. veteran who recently retired after a 41-year career at St. Bede, served in the U.S. Air Force from 1966 to 1970 and attained the rank of staff sergeant. Moore, also a loadmaster on C-130 cargo aircraft with nearly 5,000 flight hours, 2,000 that were combat hours in Vietnam, had this to say about Thomas, “I was always struck by Thomas’ desire to recognize the impact that his track experience had on his life and his idea to pay that impact forward by organizing a campaign to build a track facility at St. Bede Academy.

Those of us that knew him as an outstanding student and athlete are not at all surprised. We came to know the character that was within him; we came to see the honor that he brought to his family and our school; we came to see the man that he became; and we all had the highest respect for that man. I was fortunate to know him when he was young and ran for our school, when he ran at state with my son, and now I know he runs with the angels. Let’s build his track!” Heitmann began this effort in a way of giving back, now his family, friends and St. Bede carry that torch and ask for help to achieve his dream by giving to the T.J. Heitmann Memorial. “Track is an individual sport where you can’t ride on the backs of others, so to speak, so seeing how track helped mold Thomas into not only a successful athlete, but also a successful person in life, made him want to see others afforded the same benefits,” Christensen said. To learn more about Heitmann and his track dream, visit www.tjhmemorial.com or www.st-bede.com.

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Enrollment being accepted for .22 rifle club HENRY — The Marshall-Putnam 4-H Shooting Sports Club is now accepting enrollment for .22 rifle club. The deadline to sign up for .22 rifle is Friday, Dec. 23. .22 rifle is open to all youth ages 10-18. The club will meet in the indoor range at the Chillicothe Sportsmen’s Club in Chillicothe on Route 29. The

cost is $15 with your own air rifle, or $20 if you use a provided air rifle. A $20 4-H enrollment fee is also required. You may enroll at http://il.4honline. com. The club will be meeting Thursday evening at 5:30 p.m. beginning on Jan. 5, 2017. Enrollment forms and a complete calendar can be found at http://web.extension.illi-

nois.edu/blmp/4hss/3163.html or at the Extension office in Henry. For more information, contact the University of Illinois Extension office, 509 Front St., Suite 4, Henry, or contact Anne by calling 309-364-2356 or by email to amscheel@illinois.edu. All paperwork and payment must be completed prior to the first club date.

Edible car contest earns Bellwether nomination OGLESBY — An Illinois Valley Community College project has been nominated for the prestigious, national Bellwether Award for the fourth time. The Edible Car Contest was nominated in 2011 and 2013, and in 2012 was a Top Ten finalist. The award recognizes outstanding and innovative community college programs. Since 2006, a team of IVCC faculty have been offering contests throughout the college district to engage students of varying ages in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). A contest for IVCC and area high school students is held each February in celebration of Engineering Week. “We knew that designing vehicles from food would challenge students to solve problems and be creative, skills that are critical in engineering,” said Dorene Data, program coordinator of Computer Aided Design and one of the contest organizers. “As we offered that first contest, we began to see how much potential the contests have to get students excited about an unlimited number of other subjects.” Since that first contest, Data and a team consisting of Jim Gibson and Rose Marie Lynch have offered contests to second-graders through col-

lege-age students. Gibson is the program coordinator of electronics and Lynch is a retired communications instructor. With support from a National Science Foundation grant, contest organizers wrote a “how to” handbook, available online, and have given workshops at a number of national conferences to encourage and assist teachers to organize contests as a fun way to provide hands-on experience for classroom content. Although building vehicles from food appears to be a low-tech activity, IVCC showcases high tech equipment in the speed competition. Under the guidance of Gibson, electronics students created a starting gate by using a pneumatic rotary actuator hooked to a kitchen spatula. That device, and the photo reflective eyes used for timing the speed, are controlled by a programmable logic controller (PLC). Student contestants start the race by depressing a button programmed to lift the starting gate (spatula). Speed is calculated by the PLC and displayed utilizing HMI software with results projected on a monitor as actual time and as “mouthfuls per hour.” Gibson has taken the PLC controlled track off campus for contests

and is willing to bring the setup to schools or organizations. While speed competitions are popular, organizers point out that classroom-related requirements can be developed for a wide variety of subject areas outside of STEM. For example: determining nutritional values of the vehicles, building from food popular in a region under study, writing instructions for building it, or focusing on artistic/creative design. The next contest is Feb. 22 in the cafeteria. Information, entry blanks, contest rules and copies of the “how to” handbook are available at www. ivcc.edu/ediblecar and from Data by calling 815-224-0221 or Gibson by calling 815-224-0453. The Bellwether will be presented at the Community College Futures Assembly in Orlando Jan. 28-30. The event is sponsored by the Institute for Higher Education at the University of Florida. Another IVCC project, Making Industry Meaningful In College or MIMIC, was nominated for the Bellwether in 2010, and in the following year was a finalist. In 2013, MIMIC was nominated for the Bellwether Legacy Award recognizing previous award winners offered for more than five years and replicated elsewhere.

‘Teens Need Teens’ support group SPRING VALLEY — St. Margaret’s Health’s “Teens Need Teens” peer support grief group will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, in the hospital’s First Floor Presentation

Room. This is a free program, coordinated by a social worker, to help teens put their feelings into words, work through their grief, build a stronger

sense of self esteem, and begin to accept what has taken place in the family. For more information, call 815664-1402.

Alexis VonPerbrandt of Princeton is the parent of a daughter born Dec. 1 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley.

Linker William and Jolene (Actis) Linker of Malden are the parents of a son, Graham William, born Dec. 7 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. He weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and measured 19 1/2 inches in length. He was welcomed home by two sisters, Haleigh, 7, and Ella, 4. Maternal grandparents are Raymond and Dolores Actis of Spring Valley. Paternal grandfather is Billy D. Linker of Princeton.

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Breakfast 19 — Breakfast boat or cereal, fruit, juice, milk. 20 — Breakfast sandwich or cereal, fruit, juice, 21 — Cereal and toast, cheese stick, fruit, juice,

22-23 — No school. Lunch Dec. 19 — Chicken wrap with lettuce, cheese and tomato, chips, mixed fruit, milk. Dec. 20 — Pizza, salad, pears, graham crackers, milk. Dec. 21 — Hot pocket, pretzels, vegetable, fruit, milk; 2:05 p.m. dismissal. Dec. 22-23 — No school.

Putnam County Community Center Dec. 19 — Baked pork chops, au gratin potatoes, corn, peaches. Dec. 20 — Baked chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, buttered green beans, banana, roll, dessert. Dec. 21 — Baked cod with tartar sauce, baked potato, spinach, raisins, wheat bread and butter, fruit juice. Dec. 22 — Christmas dinner: turkey and dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole, applesauce, roll, dessert. Dec. 23 — No lunch. 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.

––––––––––––––––––––– Classifieds –––––––––––––––––––– General Terms and Policies

- 200 Employment

- 400 Merchandise

The Putnam County Record reserves the right to classify correctly, edit, reject or cancel any advertisement at any time in accordance with its policy. All ads must be checked for errors by the advertiser, on the first day of publication. We will be responsible for the first incorrect insertion, and its liabilities shall be limited to the price on one insertion.

228 • Help Wanted

434 • Miscellaneous Sales

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-100Announcements 110 • Special Notices *SANTA CLAUS* VISITS Call 815-339-6343

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LAKE WILDWOOD ASSOCIATION is now accepting applications for part-time help at our main Gate inputting data & assisting members with entry procedures. Computer proficiency and attention to detail a must. Weekends required. Interested candidates should contact the Association at 309-463-2047, ext. 1, or download an employment application online at: http://www. lake-wildwood.com ********** THE CLASSIFIED Advertising Department of the Putnam County Record Does not have the opportunity to fully investigate the credibility of each advertiser appearing within these columns. If an offer sounds “too good to be true” it probably is. Proceed with caution if you are asked to send money or to give a credit card number. Proceed with caution in calling 900 phone numbers. All phone numbers prefixed by”900” are charged to the CALLER. Charges may be assessed on a “per minute” basis rather than a “per call” basis. The Putnam County Record Classifieds makes every effort to qualify these charges for the reader. If you have a concern about an advertiser, please contact: Better Business Bureau 330 North Wabash Chicago, IL 60611 312 832-0500

450 • Under $1000

451 • Free

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- 700 Real Estate For Sale

Assortment of Precious Moments. Call 815-303-8583

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450 • Under $1000

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767 • Mobile Home Sales

Noritake China, Rose wreath pattern, over 100 pieces. Perfect condition, $450 or best offer. Call 815-368-3273 Razor electric scooter, pink, $40; Razor pocket mod electric scooter purple, $75; 30” LP smoker grill $40. 815-872-1074

3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH double wide. Newly remodeled and new appliances. A built in wood burning fireplace. Drastically reduced! Call 815-260-6446

10 pair of mallard ducks, $45/pair. Call 815-339-2147, after 5pm 100 Christmas albums for $100 or best offer; vintage Cubs/Jim Beam cooler $20; Whirlpool air purifier for $125. 815-224-2931 20” Murray, 3hp, single stage snowblower. Excellent. $100. 815-875-1596 Classical music & children record sets $3 each; 3 old floor lamps $25; brass fireplace andirons $75. Call 815-869-3054

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GRANVILLE 1-1/2 bedroom. $450 a month plus utilities. CALL 815-579-2156 ** ***** ***** HAVE SOMETHING TO SELL? Put your ad in for FREE Items $1,000 or less can run FREE for 1 time. Limit of 5 lines. Up to 3 items with price and price totaling under $1,000. 1 ad per household per week. No commercial ads, firearms or animal sales. E-mail information to: classified@ bcrnews.com (include your name, address & phone number) No Phone Calls!

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• • • • •

Up to 5 lines of copy 3 items maximum in ad 1 ad per week, per household Private party sales only Excludes services, firearms & animal sales

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STANDARD APARTMENTS 200 School Street Standard, Illinois 61363

Full set of Northwestern graphite golf clubs, ladies. Very good condition. $40 or fair offer. Call 815-879-0970 Golf clubs: Ping G25, 3 wood $100; taylor made Aero Burner driver $125. like new. Leave message, 815-872-1906 La-Z-Boy sofa, power dual recliners. Fabric protection warranty. $650. 816-813-8782 (cell)

We’re Taking

852 • Mobile Home Rental

Phone (815) 339-2140 Housing complex for persons with very low to moderate Mark - Sturdy Brick, one story with 4 bedrooms, corner lot, covered patio. $105,000 MLS#09373157

Gonet Realty & Land Co.

321 S. McCoy St. Granville 339-2411

815-339-2411

income who are 62 years of age or older; disabled regardless of age is accepting applications for 1 & 2 bedroom apartments. Rent based on income, income limits apply. On-site laundry, off-street parking, appliances furnished, water/sewer, garbage service provided. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. SM-PR2651645-1214

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999 • Legal Notices

STATE OF ILLINOIS ) COUNTY OF PUTNAM) ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE INTENTION This is to certify that the undersigned intend to conduct and transact the business will broker supplemental insurance and health insurance, business in said County and State under the name of Herr Insurance and Assistance Services at the following post office addresses: 1929 E 930th St., Magnolia, IL 61336, that the true

and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business, with the respective post-office address of each, are as follows: Elisa Herr, 1929 E 930th St., Magnolia, IL 61336. Dated this 2nd day of November, A.D. 2016 /s/Elisa Herr State of Illinois ) County of Bond) I, Dawn R. Bumgarner, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, do hereby certify that Elisa

Herr personally know to me to be the same person whose name Elisa Herr subscribed to the foregoing instrument, appeared before me this day in person and acknowledged haven read and signed said instrument and that the statements therein contained, and each thereof, are true. /s/Dawn R Bumgarner Notary Public Published in the Putnam County Record Nov. 30, Dec. 7 and 14, 2016.

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882-2191 Monday-Saturday 882-2250 Evenings & Sundayss

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112 S. St. Paul St. Mark, IL 61340

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Ocean Spray Fresh Cranberries, 12oz ............................... 2/5 California Navel Oranges, 4lb Bag ..................................... 2/5 Holiday Red Seedless Grapes, lb..................................... 1.99 Dewey Fresh Russet Potatoes, 5lb Bag............................. 2/3

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Reynolds Regular, Heavy Duty, Release Aluminum Foil

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Campbell Cream Mushroom or Cream Chicken Soup 10.5oz

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