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The cost of too many reindeer games December is National Impaired Driving Month By Dave Cook

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With the holiday season in full swing and everyone celebrating, it’s fitting for December to be National Impaired Driving Month. Along with icy roads and deer, one of the most perilous things a driver faces this time of year is sharing the road with intoxicated drivers. Driving under the influence (DUI) is a Class A misdemeanor. A first offense DUI can result in up to a year in

expenses which drained his finances, and it only took one ill-fated drive to acquire them. Putnam County Sheriff Kevin Doyle said, “My deputies are always on the lookout for impaired drivers. Impaired drivers don’t seem to heed the warning ahead of time; so much is explained about the costs of getting a DUI, but not ‘til after they get one does it seem to sink in.” Even after receiving a DUI, people may continue to make risky decisions which helps turn bad into worse. “We see so many people who get them attempt to drive during their suspension and then get caught and that leads to never ending court appearances and fines.

jail and fines up to $2,500. There are also the additional costs of court fees and supervision, in-patient treatments, alcohol evaluation classes, ignition interlock devices and increased insurance costs. There is also the risk of an offender losing their job if their license is revoked and they can’t find transportation to work. All of these add up to several thousand dollars more in expenses, yet every weekend sees impaired drivers who make the decision to climb behind the wheel. An area male in his 30s, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said he received a DUI almost a decade ago, and even then his costs were between $6,000 and $7,000. He had to take 75 rehabilitation classes at a cost of $25 each and pay $75 a month for a year for the ignition interlock device. He said there were also several other

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Digging the Earth

Skoog named to replace Mautino

IVCC geologist named Instructor of the Year By Dave Cook

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IVCC geology instructor Mike Phillips was recently named as the recipient of the Illinois Community College Faculty Association’s 2015 Leo Welch Instructor of the Year Award. During the first week of his first semester, he realized that the ROTC wasn’t what he expected so he withdrew. Needing to fill the open spot in 329045

OGLESBY — We all walk the same planet, but rather than take it for granted, some people are willing to go a bit further. They want to know more and are willing to dig for the information. Others are not only willing to dig, but also want to share what they’ve learned and hopefully encourage the same enthusiasm in those they’re teaching. IVCC geology instructor Mike Phillips is one such person. On Oct. 30, Phillips was named as the recipient of the Illinois Community College Faculty Association’s 2015 Leo Welch Instructor of the Year Award during the association’s annual conference in Springfield. Upon receiving the honor Phillips said, “I am honored to be recognized by my colleagues. It is a privilege to be able to share the subject I love with students I care about and to serve the community in which I live.” Phillips has lived in rural Lostant for 16 years and has been at IVCC for 18 years. One of his favorite teachers while he was in high school was his earth science teacher. After graduation he went to Southern Illinois University at Carbondale with an intention of majoring in computer science and being in the Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps.

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OTTAWA – Andy Skoog (D-LaSalle) will be sworn in as state representative of the 76th District at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, at the Illinois Valley Community College Community Technology Center, located at 815 N. Orlando Smith in Oglesby. He will replace former state Rep. Frank Mautino, who was recently named Illinois Auditor General. “As a small-business owner for more than 15 years, I understand the decisions and sacrifices that go into balancing a budget, managing a payroll and creating local jobs. As LaSalle County Clerk, I’ve worked cooperatively with both sides of the aisle while making cuts and increasing efficiencies to save county taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars,” Skoog said. “By bringing this common-sense approach to state government and making the voices and the values of middle-class and struggling families heard, I hope to work in a bipartisan manner to move our state forward. I will review the state budget line by line, stand up for small businesses and middle-class families, and promote policies to create and retain local jobs with good wages. It will be an honor to represent a district I have lived in my entire life and raised my family in.” The 76th District includes portions of LaSalle, Bureau, Putnam and Livingston counties. For more information, contact Friends for Andy Skoog at 815-200-9027.

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or the alcohol evaluation classes they must take,” said Doyle. The financial costs of being charged with a DUI pale in comparison however to the emotional costs which would come with being responsible for an accident which harms another driver and passengers. When out celebrating the hol-

idays this year help keep everything merry by limiting drinking, having a designated driver or by calling a taxi. And while you’re celebrating responsibly, keep a watchful eye out for your fellow reveler, and do not let anyone intoxicated sit behind a wheel. Shaw Media staff writer Eric Engel contributed to this report.

Homelessness up slightly in Illinois in ’15 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently released the latest national estimate of homelessness, highlighting a continuing decline across the nation. HUD’s “2015 Annual Homeless Assessment Report to Congress” found an overall 11 percent decline in the number of persons experiencing homelessness since 2010, including a 26 percent drop in the number of persons living on the streets. In Illinois, local communities reported a total 13,177 persons experienced homelessness, representing an 8.5 percent decline since 2010, the year President Barack Obama launched Opening Doors, the nation’s first-ever comprehensive strategy to prevent and end homelessness. Nationwide, veteran homelessness declined 36 percent between 2010 and 2015; family homelessness dropped 19 percent; and chronic homelessness fell 22 percent. Meanwhile in Illinois, veteran homelessness rose 13.4 percent between 2010 and 2015; family homelessness declined 26.1 percent; and chronic homelessness fell 15.5 percent. HUD’s annual report shows certain communities are making significant progress, while others are struggling in light of the widespread housing affordability crisis, budget shortfalls, or slow adoption of best practices. The results are based on HUD’s point-in-time estimates, which seek to measure the scope of homelessness on a single night in January each year.

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Having an understanding of how the earth works is what he finds most appealing about the field of geology. To help his students understand and enjoy geology, Phillips regularly attends workshops and seminars, and he has been recognized for his help in organizing the inaugural Earth Educator’s Rendezvous this summer in Boulder, Colo. This multi-workshop conference of geo-science educators gave everyone involved a chance to share and learn new ideas of how to effectively share their knowledge with students. “Most students have earth science when they’re in junior high, but not so much when they get to high school. By the time they get to us, the last time they looked at a rock or thought about the earth was in junior high. We have to re-invigorate that understanding and curiosity, so being able to go talk to other people and see what they’re doing and share ideas really seems to pay off,” said Phillips. Phillips’ focus, however, isn’t solely based in the classroom. You often hear of the importance of real world experience and the field of geology is no different. To understand the world, you must venture out into it. “If you want to know how the earth works and understand geology, one of the best things to do is go outside, and we’re in a great place to do that here in the Illinois Valley. We have Starved Rock and Matthiessen parks, which have beautiful exposures of the rocks as well as having the river,” said Phillips. Geology is more than rocks though. “The rocks, that’s what most people think of with geology, but it also includes the processes that shape the earth. So everything from rivers and landslides to earthquakes and

Do you know this man? MCNABB — On Sunday, Nov. 22, at or around 4 a.m., two male subjects entered the business of Jack’s Gas Station in McNabb while the business was not open. While in the gas station, the two subjects took money and a small safe. If anyone

has information regarding the burglary or recognizes the person in the photo, they are asked to contact the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office by calling 815-925-7084 or Bureau/ Putnam Crimestoppers by calling 800-939-6929.

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“Most students have earth science when they’re in junior high, but not so much when they get to high school. By the time they get to us, the last time they looked at a rock or thought about the earth was in junior high. We have to re-invigorate that understanding and curiosity, so being able to go talk to other people and see what they’re doing and share ideas really seems to pay off.” Mike Phillips, IVCC geology instructor volcanoes, we get all that fun stuff,” said Phillips. After graduating from college, he investigated hazardous waste sites under contract to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. He then took a job with the Illinois State Geological Survey locating potential hazards, such as flooding, landslides and leaking underground storage tanks which had contaminated the soil along highway rightof-ways before work began. “That’s one of the big areas (of geology), trying to clean up some of the messes we’ve made in the past, and also on a more positive side, we try to prevent some of those things from happening in the future,” Phillips said. Many communities within the Illinois Valley have benefited from this area of geology and Phillips’ desire to help clean and prevent environmental damage. Living near the proposed Sandy Creek hog farm project, Phillips’ home and professional lives intersected. “When I looked through the materials I saw some issues and concerns with their design. We’re concerned there’s not enough containment in the structure, and it could leak, damage the ground water and possibly harm the surface water from runoff. Those are a couple of geologi-

cal issues. It’s being appealed in the courts. We’re trying to get the courts to tell the Department of Agriculture they need to listen to our appeal. It’s tied up,” said Phillips. Phillips has also provided help to DePue by going through the complicated technical materials connected to its Superfund site. “They’ve received legal help from the Northwestern University School of Law, but they needed a bit of technical expertise. I’ve donated my time when new reports come out, and I look through them and give the folks of DePue feedback and tell them questions they may need to ask,” said Phillips. Phillips has also assisted Wedron with ground water contamination issues and was involved with reviewing the sand mine project north of Utica. Phillips finished by explaining the importance of such work within our local communities. “The side benefit is that I can bring that information into the classroom and talk to the students about soil and groundwater contamination, real world examples that are in the communities that they live. That’s why I see as part of my role, as a community college instructor, is to serve the community, as well as the college,” said Phillips.

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Local investment attracts business to former Westclox building PERU — Starved Rock Country Capital Fund announces its support of 3 Rivers Automotive Technologies LLC, located in Peru. The business, 3 Rivers, was seeking capital, via various sources, to further launch its new fuel system cleaning technology, which addresses engine deposit problems associated with gasoline direct injection technology. After meeting with 3 Rivers owner, Scott Irwin, Starved Rock Country Capital Fund (SRCCF) decided to invest in 3 Rivers because of the potential of the technology and its desire to encourage local business development. Launched in January 2013 by Irwin, an entrepreneur located in Peru, 3 Rivers Automotive is the holding company for Purus Fuel Technologies Vehicle Service Partners Inc. and Chi Personal Environment Services Inc. Irwin has spent the last 15 years developing fuel system cleaning products and distributing automotive maintenance and repair products in Illinois and Indiana. The company’s warehouse and office are located at Promier Plaza, the former Westclox Building. Purus Fuel Technologies has developed a patent pending machine, the IC-2, to deliver its proprietary cleaners to improve the ability for dealerships and repair facilities to maintain the efficiency of their customers’ GDI engines. Based upon personal

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Randeep Saini (left) and Dr. Paul Bonucci (right), members of the Starved Rock Country Capital Fund Investment Committee, sign the convertible capital agreement with Scott Irwin, president of 3 Rivers Automotive Technologies. belief in the potential of 3 Rivers, Peter Limberger and Randeep Saini, both members of the SRCCF, invested additional working capital on a personal level. On the local level, Saini stated, “SRCCF and 3 Rivers represent a great opportunity to help create jobs in the local area by helping small businesses take their next steps forward. I am proud to be a part of that.” Limberger, who introduced Irwin and his venture to the SRCCF, said, “The capital investment fund created by local business people is a perfect tool for regional economic development. It is concrete and attracts interesting businesses with substantial growth potential. The combined and unified effort of SRCCF, private investors, the DCEO, and a regional

bank have made this possible.” The company had opportunities to locate its production in Fort Wayne, Ind., and Dallas, Texas, but has chosen to remain in Starved Rock Country because of the recent development efforts of the Starved Rock Country Capital Fund. Irwin expects six to nine permanent jobs in the next 12 months and another 15 to 20 within three years. “We are encouraged by the change in the business environment that is going on in the Starved Rock area and financial assistance from the Starved Rock Country Capital Fund. Working capital is available to entrepreneurs looking to locate or expand,” continued Irwin. Members of the SRCCF supply time and expertise

as well as working capital. Jerry Vetter, member of the SRCCF, has volunteered to work with Irwin to bring his unique perspective on helping 3 Rivers Automotive reach its full potential. “The SRCCF is pleased to make its initial capital investment in 3 Rivers. The investment will provide needed capital to support future growth and provide additional employment opportunities in the Peru/ LaSalle area. More important than the investment is the team of seasoned business individuals willing to support your startup with advice and a mentor to help your company succeed. We are excited by the potential at 3 Rivers and look forward to new investments in the Starved Rock region,” said Vetter.

Farm economy continues to concern Illinois farmers

CHICAGO – Considering the current farm economy, 66 percent of Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) members surveyed prior to the organization’s annual meeting feel less optimistic about the farm economy in the coming year compared to 2015. The answer was in response to an email survey of 327 IFB members registered with IFB’s Legislative Action Center. As a result of their concerns over the farm economy, 84 percent of respondents said they plan to reduce inputs or expenses in 2016. When asked specifically how they would do so, 91 percent of respondents plan to delay implement purchases over the coming year, while 45 percent said they would delay or cut back on chemical and fertilizer purchases. Additionally, 38 percent said they would negotiate lower cash rent; 37 percent said they would buy less expensive seed; 24 percent said they would incorporate new technology; 11 percent said they would choose a lower level of crop insurance coverage; and 9 percent said they would give up a portion of rented ground for 2016. (Respondents were instructed to choose all options that apply.) Concerns over the farm economy were added to concerns regarding regulatory and legislative issues. Respondents were asked to rank several priority issues in terms of importance in the coming year. The top concern was striking down the Waters of the U.S. rule followed by tax reform; maintaining the viability of federal crop insurance; preserving the Renewable Fuels Standard and making transportation infrastructure improvements. Members also were polled regarding their conservation and nutrient management efforts. Just over 92 percent of respondents said they regularly test soil for potassium and phosphorus levels; 65 percent said they use variable rate technology for fertilizer applications; 56 percent split nitrogen applications; and 55 percent follow the University of Illinois Agronomy Handbook recommendations for phosphorus and potassium applications. (Respondents were instructed to choose all options that apply.) Additionally, 46 percent of farmers said they have used cover crops in the past, with 76 percent having planted cover crops for five years or less. Of those who have not used cover crops, 64 percent said they would be willing to do so in the future. Eighty-four percent of farmers said they have installed buffer strips along streams or ditches on their farms. Nearly 53 percent of farmers said they receive no cost share or incentives for their best management practices.

Health department releases food service evaluations 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

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Property transfers The following property transfers were recently recorded in the office of the Putnam County Recorder of Deeds. Nov. 19 North Central Bank to Stephen W. Migliorini and Kenneth J. Migliorini; Lot 1 and 2, First Congregational Church of Granville Addition, Granville; $47,500. Nov. 23 Larry A. Emmick and Delores K. Emmick, as to an undivided two-thirds interest and Erik D. Olson and Michelle Olson, as to an undivided one-third to Charles C. Pettis and Julia M. Pettis; Lot 105, Lake Thunderbird Hills; $1,000. Jeanne R. Workman, as trustee to Workman Family Farms LLC; two parcels; exempt Gene A. Thompson and Rose S. Thompson to Cindy E. Petersen; Lot 491 and 492, Lake Thunderbird Hills 2; $277,000. James D. Yuhas, Melanie A. Sadnick and Veronica A. Etzenbach to Adan Aldania; Lot 7 and 8, Block 6, Newton H. Colby’s Addition, Granville; $17,000. James D. Yuhas, Melanie A. Sadnick and Veronica A. Etzenbach to Blake A. Millan and May A. Millan; Lot 2, Block 2, William B. Sill’s Addition, Granville; $116,000. Nov. 25 John E. Twardowski and Rene C. Twardowski to John E. Twardowski and Rene C. Twardowski, as trustees; nine parcels; exempt. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development of Washington D.C. to Kaja Holdings 2 LLC; exempt. Nov. 30 Edward Moreno and Mary A. Moreno to Lourdes Class; Cabin 29, Walnut Grove; exempt. Dec. 2 Svetlana Solonovitch to Andrzej Dybel and Grazyna Dybel; Lot 54, Lake Thunderbird Woods; $5,000.

Cash in with energy-saving measures It may not surprise you to learn that January, February, July and August are the months with the highest rate of energy consumption within the U.S., with rates nearly doubling compared to the rest of the year. The coldest and hottest months understandably cause a spike in energy consumption while consumers try to combat the elements with just a little more heat or air conditioning. But did you know that this fourmonth spike is primarily responsible for the cost of energy for the rest of the year? By minimizing your energy usage during these peak months, and year-round, you can substantially reduce your energy costs. To help you find new ways to reduce your energy usage throughout the year, the Top 5 myths about energy use have been debunked: The higher the temp of your heater’s thermostat, the faster your room will heat up.

Putnam County Sheriff At 12:43 a.m. Dec. 5, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department arrested and charged Abad Castro-Perez, 28, of Granville with domestic battery. Castro-Perez was arrested following an investigation that Castro-Perez allegedly struck a family member at his residence. It was also discovered that Castro-Perez had a Bureau County warrant for a failure to appear for DUI. Castro-Perez also posted bond on the Bureau County warrant and was released and given a Putnam County court date as well as a Bureau County court date. At 6:12 a.m. Dec. 8, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department arrested and charged Joshua G. Sholar, 34, of Spring Valley with driving suspended following a traffic stop on ESK Street at County Highway 1150 North. Sholar was also charged with operating a motor vehicle when registration is revoked. Sholar posted bond and was released with a Putnam County court date.

We’ve all had that moment, freezing in front of the thermostat, where we bump up the temperature an extra degree, or five, in the hopes that the heat will kick in just a moment faster. Unfortunately though, furnaces deliver heat at the same rate, irrespective of how high their temperature is. By increasing the temperature, you’re simply wasting an extra five degrees worth of energy and money. Less energy is used if you leave on lights rather than turning it off and on. Leaving a lamp on will always consume more energy than turning it on and off, as needed. If the bulb is on, it is using electricity, and if it’s off, it isn’t – it’s as simple as that; it doesn’t take any more electricity for a light bulb to turn itself back on. So if you really want to save energy and money, make it a habit to turn off your lights when not in use. You can also make it a

point to use natural light during the day time to reduce the amount of energy you use each day and increase your cost savings. Electronics do not consume energy when they are switched off. As discussed with Myth 2, it is a good habit to switch off your electronic devices like TVs, video games, etc. when not in use. But just turning these gadgets off does not mean that they are not still using energy. These electronics continue to suck power from your outlets when they are off in the form of “standby power,” which allows the device to power up again quickly when you decide to turn it back on. Always unplug electronic appliances when not in use to avoid this hidden energy consumption. LED bulbs are too expensive and aren’t any better than Incandescent bulbs. When LED bulbs first appeared, they were significantly more expen-

sive than a standard incandescent bulb – sometimes even costing up to $100 per bulb! But now, most LED bulbs cost less than $10, and studies have shown that LED bulbs are up to 10 times more energy efficient and last up to 50 times longer than the incandescent bulbs. It doesn’t matter what speed your fan is set to. Most people come home from a hot day, turn their fan on its highest setting to cool off and pat themselves on the back for saving energy and money by resisting the urge to blast the AC. While the impulse to use your fan to cool down instead of your AC is the correct one, you could save even more money by lowering the speed of fan even by one setting. By using the second highest, or middle, setting for your fan you can reduce your consumption even more, allowing you to achieve the most energy savings possible while still enjoying a cool breeze.

A tax levy statement from Putnam County Superintendent Jay McCracken The tax levy reflects our school district’s intent to continue fiscal responsibility to the Putnam County taxpayers while maintaining the best possible educational opportunities for our students. While the Truth in Taxation hearing is required, the total dollars requested in the 2015 tax levy are less than last year’s levy request. The Truth in Taxation hearing must be held, even though we do not anticipate any significant changes

in your taxes. The district tax levy appears to request a large increase, but our district needs to make this levy request to maximize the actual levy extension. Without the enterprise zone tax exemptions, the levy request is greater than the actual extension, thus creating the need for the hearing. If you have questions regarding the Putnam County C.U.S.D. 535 tax levy, please contact the district office at 815-882-2800, ext. 5.

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The Editorial Page

Sam R Fisher

Terri Simon

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Editor

As green as your perfect tree OK, it was the day after Thanksgiving — Friday, Nov. 27, to be exact — and it arrived right on schedule. My first Christmas card with familiar handwriting and an even more familiar return address was in my mailbox. I don’t mind telling you I stood in front of the opened mailbox for nearly a minute — my eyes peeled on the white envelope adorned with festive red ink. My mind was going in a bazillion different directions. I was torn between closing the mailbox and pretending I hadn’t seen the card; retrieving the mail and not opening this particular envelope; or going ahead with the process — opening the card, reading the two-page form letter I knew it would contain, and then tucking it back in and not thinking about it all for a while — a long while. I’m not going to tell you what I did, but I will tell you the idea of getting that Christmas card the day after Thanksgiving — a tradition for this particular family — hit me hard like Santa’s boots must feel when his feet hit the bottom of the fireplace. Don’t misunderstand. I appreciate, no Terri Simon ... I love family traditions. In fact, I thrive on them. I think of the ornament that always topped my grandparents’ Christmas tree. That was a tradition. Throwing (OK, we were told to gently place) the strands of tinsel was a tradition, as were Grandma’s homemade sugar cookies, Grandpa attaching a wooden stand to the bottom of the freshly-cut tree and hanging stockings for Santa to fill. Now, those are traditions. But back to that Christmas card. Sent with love — the handwritten message on the form letter was filled with happy, kind and heartfelt sentiments, I’ve thought for quite a few days about why that first holiday card bothered me so much. It was weird, but the other night as I tossed and turned waiting for sleep to arrive, I figured it out. It was a clear as the Bethlehem star (OK, maybe that’s a stretch), but nevertheless, it slapped me right across my face, like Old Man Winter’s north wind does in the middle of winter. My reason for dwelling on this early Christmas card that arrives every year without fail on the Friday after Thanksgiving? It’s easy ... I’m jealous. That’s not easy for me to admit. I don’t like jealousy, and I don’t make it a practice to be envious of anyone who has it together more than I do — which could be about 99 percent of the population this year. But in all the holiday hoopla, the reality of it all is I’d love to be one of those people who grab the Christmas monkey by the tail and be totally in control of all the Christmas tasks that need to be done. If you’re like me, you know the people about who I am writing. They are the ones who might tell you in September they have finished all their Christmas shopping. What the heck is that about? They are the ones who have countless lists of items they need to buy, menus they need to prepare, and other Christmas-associated tasks that need to be accomplished — and they neatly cross each one of those things off as they go. They are the ones who have all their gifts elegantly wrapped and ready to put under the tree as soon as the last ornament is hung. They are the ones who remember to test the strings of lights before they put them on the tree and they subconsciously know which end of the plug-in you have to end up with so you can plug the damn thing into the wall. I could go on and on ... but you know who I’m talking about. If you are one of those people ... first and foremost, I’d like to hire you — money is no object. And secondly — listen closely because I won’t be saying this again, I am so jealous of you that I am as green with envy as the boughs on your perfect Christmas tree. While I won’t belabor the point, my holiday revolves around lists I’ve made, lost, remade and lost several more times before I decide to fly solo with no lists at all — clearly a recipe for trouble since I grew up in the ‘70s and my memory skills are lacking. My Christmas cards are sitting on a chair in my dining room along with my address book, and no doubt they will go untouched until it’s too

More squawking, please Officials from Illinois cities and counties demanded action on the state budget impasse, and they got partial results. It’s time for more local government officials to join the chorus. We have to hand it to officials from Illinois’ city and county governments. Mayors and county officials, concerned about the state’s festering budget impasse, recently began raising their voices to state leaders. After all, we’re in the sixth month of this fiscal standoff, and it was only last week that all five key state leaders got together to talk about it for the first time since May. To their credit, state leaders listened to their local counterparts. Gov. Bruce Rauner and the Democratic-controlled House reached a deal last week on a $3 billion plan that would, among other things, free up tax money owed to local governments by the state and distribute it. The Senate approved it Monday, and Rauner quickly signed it into law. Money will thus be made available to pay for road salt, police training, operational expenses, rental and maintenance of government offices, motor fuel tax disbursements, emergency dispatch centers, lottery prize payouts, low-income energy assistance, domestic violence shelters and

more. We tip our hat to city and county officials for making the case that the governor and Legislature need to reach deals that benefit everyday people. But one compromise does not a full budget make. Fortunately, Illinois, with its 6,963 units of government (the most of any state, as counted by the U.S. Census Bureau in 2012), has plenty more local government officials that could step up to the plate and badger state leaders into making more compromises. Illinois’ counties (102) and municipalities (1,298) comprise only 20 percent of the state’s local governments. Waiting in the wings, we still have township governments (1,431), public school districts (905), and a boatload of special district governments (3,227) that could make their budgetary concerns known. Perhaps it’s time for educational leaders to “school” state officials on how budget woes affect students. Township officials could “assess” local problems and then “plow” over resistance to compromise with

their arguments for a budget deal. Cemetery districts could “bury” state leaders with reasons that budget peace is needed. Drainage districts could tell state leaders to “ditch” their intransigence. Fire protection districts could fan the flames for compromise. Mosquito abatement districts could explain how they are “itching” for a deal. Library districts could urge that negotiations proceed by the “book.” Soil and water conservation districts could call for an end to the “erosion” of the state’s shaky financial health. Do we belabor the point? Perhaps. However, if increasingly vocal complaints by people representing 20 percent of Illinois’ local governments finally prompted budgetary progress, those representing the other 80 percent ought to get into the act, too. Squawk loudly enough, and this harmful budget impasse might finally end. The Putnam County Record

TO Letter THE Editor

Protection needed To the Editor, The General Assembly just passed and the governor signed a bill that released nearly $3 billion of already-collected money sitting in dedicated funds. Among these are utility rate-payer contributions to the Illinois Supplemental Low-Income Energy Assistance Fund (SLEAF), which supplements the federal LIHEAP program. These ratepayer contributions are collected through our utility bills and placed in a public trust for the exclusive purpose of aiding our state’s elderly, people with special needs, veterans, and the poor pay the high cost of heat and electricity. I commend the General Assembly and governor for finally releasing these funds as the winter months approach. Despite this step forward, the bigger budget discussion continues, and these funds are still in danger. These SLEAF funds are not General Revenue Funds and should be off the table as Springfield considers solutions to the current fiscal year and FY ‘17 budgets. These funds combined with the federal funds only satisfy a small fraction of the state’s overall need. The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) estimated that under current state and federal funding levels LIHEAP would only help 35 percent of the roughly 926,000 eligible house-

late to even bother to send them out. Maybe next year. And all those Christmas stamps? I don’t think Mediacom or Illinois Valley Cellular will care. There’s more ... a lot more. Nothing will be wrapped until hours before I have to deliver it, when at the same time I discover I have no tape, and the bows I do have lived on other packages from years gone by and are most likely shredded by the cat. The stockings will be hung on the mantel with a tad

holds in Illinois this year. The SLEAF fund also helps keep all rate-payers’ bills lower by reducing the “uncollectables” the utilities recover in everyone’s rates. Given the escalating utility costs, the harsh Illinois winters our residents have had to endure in recent years, and the ongoing hardships due to the budget stalemate and slow economic recovery, these funds are needed more than ever. Challenging fiscal decisions must be made; however, any budget solutions cannot include consideration of redirecting these much-needed funds into the General Revenue Fund, or reallocating any portion of these funds. It is imperative that the Illinois SLEAF, which aids our most vulnerable residents, be protected. Miguel del Valley ICC commissioner Chicago

Fighting for families To the Editor, It sounds like a John Grisham novel. Life insurance companies withholding death benefits for 30, 40, even 50 years after a loved one has passed away. Why? It is part of the business model. The unpaid life insurance is baked into the bottom line. This must end. As Illinois State Treasurer, I reunite individuals with unclaimed property, including unpaid life

bit of care, and I even managed to hand-embroider names on them — except for Purrcee’s stocking (the dog), who has decided to shred her stocking into something that could now be used as tinsel on the tree — which by the way that tree hasn’t seen the light of day for a couple of years now. Do I need to go on? I could, but you get the idea. And so that Christmas card arrived on the day after Thanksgiving ... Although I opened it, it’s still laying on the kitchen counter

insurance. We audit life insurance companies, and in the past two years, found $195 million that should have been paid to grieving families. Today, we have an opportunity to force these bad actors to do the right thing. The Uniform Law Commission is updating the 1995 Uniform Unclaimed Property Act. This model legislation would encourage consistency in unclaimed property laws across our country. Some interests want to step backward. For example, three insurance companies that are part of Kemper Corporation are suing my office to prevent a review of their life insurance payment records. This is outrageous and hurts families when they most need help. Insurance companies must open their books. Compare the names of the insured against data on the recently deceased. With inactive accounts, insurance companies shouldn’t wait until a person’s 99th birthday to make sure everyone is alive and well. As Illinois Treasurer, I’m the state’s chief investment officer. I also protect consumers, including families who have lost a loved one. Please join me in telling your elected officials that it’s long past time to require life insurance companies to do the right thing. Michael Frerichs Illinois State Treasurer Chicago

... perhaps as a reminder of who I’d love to be. Maybe it’s just salt in my holiday wound as I mentally run in circles hoping to make some kind of sense of the holiday. Or ... maybe ... just maybe ... I’m hoping someone else’s holiday spirit will seep into my veins and replace my not-inthe-mood holiday blood with some bright green envious spirit. Yeah ... I’ll go with that one! Tonica News Editor Terri Simon can be reached at tsimon@tonicanews.com.

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Sports

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Putnam County beats DePue Putnam County’s Christian Harris drives to the basket during the Panthers’ 68-46 win over the Little Giants on Friday, Dec. 4. He was misidentified in a picture in the PCR on Dec. 9. The PCR regrets the error.

Today’s ticket Dec. 17 Girls basketball: Putnam County at Roanoke-Benson, 7:30 p.m. Boys wrestling: Midland and Marquette at home, 5:30 p.m. Dec. 18 Boys basketball: Put-

nam County vs. Peoria Christian, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19 Boys wrestling: At Metamora, 9 a.m. Dec. 21 Girls basketball: Putnam County at Somonauk, 7 p.m.

Putnam County’s Presley Hatton and Tori Smoode (21) battle for the ball with Henry/Lowpoint-Washburn players on Thursday, Dec. 10. The Lady Panthers won by a 52-14 score.

Lady Panthers beat Henry/L-W By Ryan Friel

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GRANVILLE — The Putnam County girls basketball team rebounded Thursday, Dec. 10, to beat Henry/ Lowpoint-Washburn 52-14, improving to 4-4 on the season and 3-0 in conference play. “The biggest thing we’ve talked about was getting off on the right foot,” said PC coach Jared Sale. “We’ve had two or three games in a row here where it’s taken us about a half of a quarter to really get ourselves going and I think that we did a lot better with that tonight.” The Lady Panthers were led by three players scoring in double digits, with senior Tori Smoode scoring 12 points, sophomore Paige Veronda scoring 11 points

and senior Ashlyn Haage chipping in 10. “I feel we played very well in all aspects of the game,” said Smoode. “We really focused on crashing the boards since that has been an issue lately and I feel that we accomplished that.” Sophomore Paige Veronda, who has been instrumental to the Lady Panthers’ game plan, agreed with Sale that they have been taking a while to attack on offense. “We struggled with our offense and defense, but we’ve practiced a ton since then and we came out and had it all together.” The Lady Panthers will attempt to keep its undefeated conference record intact when it takes on Roanoke-Benson Thursday, Dec. 17.

PC/Hall wrestlers lose triangular meets Putnam County/Hall wrestling co-op lost two triangular meets this past week. PC loses to Princeton and Fulton Putnam County/Hall lost a squeaker to Princeton 37-36 on Friday, Dec. 11, and to Fulton, 54-18. PC/Hall’s Nathan Bouxsein won at 182 over Princeton’s Brody Spencer in fall at 1:30. Other PC/Hall wrestlers who won by forfeit were Elian River at 285, Jimmy Hewitt at 138, Denver Wyatt at 145 and Luke McCook at 170. Eric Cissell lost at 220 over Princeton’s Chaz Williams 6-1, while PC/Hall’s Ben Just lost at 152 to Peyton Hammerich 16-4. Joe Berg was

pinned by Princeton’s Dallas Hill at 160 at 1:32. PC/Hall wrestlers who won against Fulton were Nathan Bouxsein at 182 (forfeit), Evan Kiphart at 195 (forfeit), and Elian Rivera at 285 by fall at 1:29. PC/Hall wrestlers who lost against Fulton were Eric Cissell at 220 (11-5 decision), Kyle Leitner at 138 (fall at 2:39), Denver Wyatt at 145 (fall at 1:19), Ben Just at 152 (fall at :57), Joe Berg at 160 (4-2 decision) and Luke McCook at 170 (fall at 5:42).

PC loses to Orion and Alleman

Putnam County/Hall wrestling co-op lost to Orion and Alleman in a triangular meet on Wednesday,

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Dec. 9, at Orion. Orion beat PC/Hall 56-18. PC/Hall winners were Nick Bouxsein (182) over Chad Benfield by fall at 3:53, Evan Kiphart (195) over Brendan Morrison by fall at 2:50 and Marcquis Briddick (220) by forfeit. Alleman beat PC/Hall 32-24. PC/Hall winners were Jimmy Hewitt (138) over Aaron Mickelsen 11-8, Luke McCook (170) over Alec Canton by fall at 1:15, Nick Bouxsein (182) over Daniel Regis by fall at 1:02, Eric Cissel (220) over Eric Lange by fall at 5:58 and Ellian Riveria (heavyweight) over Kobe Rios in overtime, 9-7.

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PC/Hall’s Evan Kiphart and Princeton’s Chase Tatum get ready to wrestle during their Putnam County’s Joe Berg and Princeton’s Dallas Hill wrestle in their 160-pound 195-pound match on Friday, Dec. 11. Tatum won by fall at 3:25. match on Friday, Dec. 11. Hill won by fall at 1:52.

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Community Christmas services at Granville’s United Church of Christ GRANVILLE — At 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, Granville’s United Church of Christ will have a morning worship service consisting of a play by the Sunday school class. Following the play will be a birthday party for Jesus at 11:30 a.m. in Bonucchi Hall. At 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec.

22, there will be an advent Bible study in the transition room. At 7 and 11 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 24, there will be Christmas Eve services in the sanctuary. All are invited and welcome to attend the Christmas services at the church at 103 N. Church St. in Granville.

Christmas baskets should be picked up Saturday morning GRANVILLE — The Putnam County Food Pantry reminds those families who have requested Christmas baskets that the baskets will be ready for pick up between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19. 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

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is in the upstairs of the same building as the food pantry. For those who specifically requested that their basket be delivered, the basket will arrive at your home sometime that same morning. Please try to be home that morning. Anyone who has questions about the baskets should call Judy Hopkins at 815-878-7915 or Gayle Reno at 815-866-6484.

Poinsettias delivered in Putnam County GRANVILLE — Putnam County Rotary’s sleigh bells once again announced the arrival of Christmas poinsettias for senior citizens throughout Putnam County on Saturday, Dec. 5. Rotarians, with the help of Putnam County High School Interact members and volunteers, delivered some 740 plants to seniors over the age of 65.

The poinsettia project has been an annual project of the local Rotary Club for 40 years, starting with delivery of about 60 plants to house-bound seniors in Granville, and growing over the years to the current number. It is made possible by the support and generosity of the Van Wingerden family, and now Color Point since its purchase of the business and facilities

last year. The community is truly appreciative that Color Point continues to annually donate the wonderful poinsettia plants to support and participate in this one-of-akind local holiday tradition. Rotarians, volunteers and students also enjoy the opportunity to meet and visit with those on the sleighs’ many paths. It is truly a shared holiday experience for all.

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Hennepin Park District announces holiday activities

Senior citizen card party results announced HENNEPIN — The Hennepin Park District held its monthly senior citizen card party on Nov. 25. Winners playing euchre were Miles Crook, Mary Crook, Nora Lee Sipe, Margaret Eattoni and Betty Fay-Delicath. The next card party will

be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, in the Hennepin Park District Community Room. All area senior citizens are invited. Cookies and coffee will be served. For more information, contact the Hennepin Pool at 815-925-7319.

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.

Alzheimer’s support group will meet PERU — At 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, the Alzheimer’s Caring Friends support group will meet on the lower level of the Peru Public Library at 1409 11th St.

The meeting is sponsored by the Illinois Valley Alzheimer’s Group, Inc. For more information, call Peg Gonet at 815-3396465 or Joanne Milby at 815-223-1885.

HENNEPIN — The Hennepin Park District will sponsor holiday activities over the holiday break. On Monday, Dec. 21, there will be a Movie and Popcorn Day. They will show “Minions” 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. On Tuesday, Dec. 22, there will be Gerrie’s Craft Corner from noon to 1 p.m. Participants will make holiday crafts during this time. On Wednesday, Dec. 23, it will be free swim for Hennepin and Hennepin Township residents. On Monday, Dec. 28, there will be a Movie and Popcorn Day. They will show “The Giant King” on the big

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. All activities are free to Hennepin and Hennepin Township residents. The cost for all other areas will be $5. All participants in the activities are invited to stay after for open swim at no additional charge. Open swim will be from 1 to 5 p.m. on each of these days. Children under the age of 12 may stay for three hours if not accompanied by an adult. Children under 45 inches must have an adult present with them in the pool area. For more information, call the Hennepin Pool at 815-925-7319 or email at hennepinparkdistrict@ mchsi.com.

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To the Editor, ‘Tis the season to be thankful! Everyone must take the time to view the Mike and Lisa Bertalot Family seasonal light display at 206 S. Hawthorne St. in Granville. Not only is it breathtaking, but canned goods and donations are being accepted to benefit the Putnam County Food Pantry. It is so heartwarming to see the generosity of this family, especially since they are new to the area. As new folks to Putnam County, let us give them a great Putnam County welcome by showing our support and gratitude for their timeless effort! Gayle Reno Putnam County

Dec. 21 — Pork roast with gravy, German potato salad, red cabbage, cinnamon apples, bread pudding. Dec. 22 — Ham, scalloped potatoes, glazed carrots, gelatin salad with fruit, bread and butter, dessert. Dec. 23 — Chicken rice casserole, California blend, tropical fruit, salad with toppings. Dec. 24 — Center closed for Christmas holiday. Dec. 25 — Center closed for holiday. 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.

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Extension conducts training and certification program UTICA — The University of Illinois Extension conducted a training and certification program for private pesticide applicators at Celebrations 150 in Utica on Dec. 3. One hundred and forty participants learned about how to safely apply restricted use pesticides. The session was conducted in cooperation with the Illinois Department of Agriculture. University of Illinois Extension Specialists in Pesticide Safety Education Program, David Robson, Jim Morrison, Scott Bretthauer, provided the three and one-half hour detailed education prior to the test being administered by the Illinois Department of Agriculture. Testing sessions will be

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‘I on Diabetes’ education classes planned for January and February 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-to-prepare 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

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IVAR hopes to match more pets with vets GRANVILLE — Putnam County Rotarian Russ Guynn hosted representatives of IVAR — Illinois Valley Animal Rescue — at the Rotary Club’s Dec. 10 meeting at Pagan O’Leary’s in Granville, to tell members about the “Pets for Patriots” project. The goal of the project is to find homes for sheltered dogs and cats, with qualifying veterans who might benefit from the companionship of a pet. The shelter prepares the pets for their role as companion pets, and waives the usual “adoption” fees for veterans to encour-

age their participation. IVAR director Chris Ellberg reported that approximately 50 dogs and 150 cats are currently sheltered and available for adoption. The Pets for Patriots project was the idea of Cathy Smith with the help of her husband, Kemp Smith, who is also an IVAR volunteer. Kemp said that, so far, they have had nine successful placements with area veterans. John McKirgan was one such recipient and spoke about the process, and the personal benefit he has found in having companion pets – all seven of them.

He highly recommends that other area veterans, including younger veterans, consider adopting a pet from the shelter. IVAR also provides companion dogs who visit a local cancer treatment center and a nursing home, such as “Lincoln,” who accompanied the presenters. The patients look forward to their visits, and, said Chris, so do the dogs. IVAR relies upon donations and the help of many volunteers. Those interested in donating, adopting a pet, or volunteering are encouraged to call 815224-0061.

New Year’s Eve dance PRINCETON — The Princeton Moose Lodge will have a New Year’s Eve dance from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, at the lodge, 1339 N. Euclid Ave., Princeton. Music will be provided by The Generics. Snacks, party favors and a champagne toast is included in the cost of $15 per person. RSVP by Monday, Dec. 21, by calling 815879-5261 or 815-875-2547. A minimum RSVPs are needed to have the dance.

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Illinois Farm Bureau re-elects president, vice president CHICAGO — Illinois Farm Bureau® (IFB) delegates re-elected President Richard Guebert Jr. and Vice President David Erickson at the organization’s annual meeting in Chicago, Dec. 5-8. Richard Guebert Jr of Ellis Grove, Ill., was elected to a two-year term as IFB president. Guebert has served as IFB president for the past two years and previously served as vice president of IFB from 2003-13. He also previously served as president of the Randolph County Farm Bureau. “I’m honored to serve Illinois Farm Bureau members again as president,” Guebert said. “The next couple of years will be a challenge as we navigate low commodity prices and continue to

address issues like the Waters of the U.S. rule, and I’m looking forward to working with our farmer members to represent their interests with government agencies and elected officials.” Guebert has a bachelor’s degree in agriculture education, with a minor in animal science, from Southern Illinois University. Guebert, his wife, Nancy, and their son, Kyle, operate a corn, soybean and wheat farm in Randolph County. David Erickson of Altona was elected to a two-year term as IFB vice president. Erickson has served as IFB vice president for the past two years and previously served as Illinois Soybean Association president, American Soybean Association president and the Knox County Farm

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.

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Bureau president “The past two years, working with farmers and promoting agriculture, has been a wonderful experience, and I can’t wait to see what the next two years bring,” Erickson said. “Over the past two years, I’ve worked closely with IFB staff to promote nutrient management with Illinois farmers and I look forward to continuing that work. I also am excited to continue working on IFB’s Future of the Organization project. At this year’s IFB Annual Meeting, we kicked off our 100th anniversary celebration and through plans developed by our Future of the Organization group, we’re looking to 100 more.” Erickson is a graduate of Western Illinois University with a bachelor’s degree

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BIDS The Putnam County Board will be accepting bids for replacing the roof of the Putnam County Emergency Management Building. Bid packets can be picked up at the Putnam County Clerk’s Office Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All bids must be received in the Putnam County Clerk’s Office by January 8, 2016 at 4:30 p.m. Bids will be opened on January 11, 2016 at the Putnam County Board meeting. All bidders must comply with the Prevailing Wage Ordinance and may need to comply with the Responsible Bidders Ordinance. The Putnam County Board has the right to reject or refuse all bids. Published in the Putnam County Record Dec. 9 and 16, 2015.

The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Sales Department at ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale. This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 | 866-402-8661 | 630-428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 58852, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR. R410 Published in the Putnam County Record Dec. 16, 23 and 30, 2015.

F14120101SVT RLM IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY- HENNEPIN, ILLINOIS Bankof America, N.A. ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) Nancy J. Watson; Unknown Owners and ) Non-Record Claimants ) Defendants. ) CASE NO. 15 CH 1 Property Address: 8934 North 600th Avenue, Hennepin, Illinois 61327 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on June 4, 2015, I, Sheriff, Kevin Doyle of Putnam County, Illinois, will hold a sale on January 21, 2016 , commencing at 9:00 a.m., at the Putnam County Courthouse, 120 N. Fourth St., Hennepin, IL 61327, Room Lobby. to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 32 NORTH, RANGE 2 WEST OF

THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 35; THENCE NORTH 88Â° 22’27” WEST 107.00 FEET ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 35, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 88Â° 22’27” WEST 200.00 FEET ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 35; THENCE NORTH 1Â° 37’33” EAST 1100.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88Â° 22’27” EAST 200.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 1Â° 37’33” WEST 1100.00 FEET; TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, AND ALL BEING SITUATED IN HENNEPIN TOWNSHIP, PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS. AND ALSO CONVEYS A NONEXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS TO THE PREMISES ABOVE CONVEYED OVER AND ACROSS THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PREMISES TO WIT: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 32 NORTH, RANGE 2 WEST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 35; THENCE NORTH 88Â° 22’27” WEST 307.00 FEET ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 35; THENCE NORTH 1Â° 37’33” EAST 34.00 FEET ON THE EAST LINE OF PARCEL 28 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 1Â° 37’33” EAST 100.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 46Â° 37’33” WEST, 70.71 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 1Â° 37’33” WEST 50.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88Â° 22’27” EAST 50.00 FEET; TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING AND ALL BEING SITUATED IN HENNEPIN TOWNSHIP, PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 8934 North 600th Avenue, Hennepin, Illinois 61327 P.I.N.: 01-25-277-000 First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $100455.08 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c) (1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Putnam County.

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F14120101SVT RLM IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY- HENNEPIN, ILLINOIS Bankof America, N.A. ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) Nancy J. Watson; Unknown Owners ) and Non-Record Claimants ) Defendants. ) CASE NO. 15 CH 1 Property Address: 8934 North 600th Avenue, Hennepin, Illinois 61327 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on June 4, 2015, I, Sheriff, Kevin Doyle of Putnam County, Illinois, will hold a sale on January 21, 2016 , commencing at 9:00am, at the Putnam County Courthouse, 120 N. Fourth St., Hennepin, IL 61327, Room Lobby. to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: Commonly known as: 8934 North 600th Avenue, Hennepin, Illinois 61327 P.I.N.: 01-25-277-000 First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $100455.08 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/151507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g) (1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Putnam County. The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Sales Department at ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale. This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 | 866-402-8661 | 630-428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 58852, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR. R410 Published in the Putnam County Record Dec. 16, 23 and 30, 2015.

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A note from Putnam County Schools Superintendent Jay McCracken During this holiday season, I pause to reflect how quickly this school year has been progressing. Our students have been busy with games, programs, concerts and their regular classroom studies. It is wonderful to witness all of the amazing talents that our students possess, and I appreciate the excellent efforts from our students and the tremendous support from their parents and family members. As I attend the numerous events in our schools, I enjoy seeing so many of you supporting our fine young people. Our 2015 tax levy will be passed on Monday, Dec. 21, at the regular Putnam County Board of Education meeting. As I have explained in past years, the levy request appears to propose a substantial tax increase, but that is not the case. The new tax levy request is compared to the previous tax extension (taxes received). In summary, the tax rate is expected to remain steady, and our Putnam County tax rate remains consider-

ably lower than many area unit school districts. Our board of education, administration and staff continue to dedicate our efforts to provide a fine education to our students while maintaining strong fiscal responsibility to our taxpayers. The recent release of the PARCC data will provide a new baseline for assessments in school districts. The results statewide have been quite low, and the system has some flaws that need to be corrected. In our Putnam County schools, we remain committed to the appropriate use of valid assessments, but we will utilize considerable caution regarding the reporting of state assessments that still need improvement. As we near the holidays, I extend our sincere wishes for a wonderful time with family and friends from the entire Putnam County School District. May the 2016 New Year be filled with good health and happiness. Happy holidays! Jay K. McCracken

Hegeler Carus Mansion announces cast for ‘Holiday Vignettes’ LASALLE — The Hegeler Carus Mansion has announced the cast for its annual Christmas-themed play, “Holiday Vignettes.” The show combines a house tour with a play, giving visitors a glimpse into a Victorian holiday. The plays will be held on Friday, Dec. 18, and Saturday, Dec. 19. Event-goers will be assigned a time when they make their reservation. “This year’s premise is that the year is 1886. It is the annual Hegeler Christmas party. In just a few short hours this house will be filled with gowns and tuxes worn by only the most noteworthy of guests, for the Hegeler holiday hoopla is the hottest ticket in town,” said Tricia Kelly, tour director at the Hegeler Carus Mansion. “While final party preparations are being made, one of the trains came into the station earlier than expected. The family’s carriage drivers, not knowing what to do, simply brought them (our show attendees) to the mansion.” In the meantime, scandal has rocked the staff. It has been discovered that Elizabeth, a young scullery maid, has run off with Francois, a footman who is trying to pass himself

off to the Hegeler family as an able French tutor. It is becoming obvious to the staff he’s a fraud. Elizabeth, however, is a sweet girl of virtue. In order to save her job and reputation (should she return soon), and also to not alarm the Hegelers on the night of this important event, the staff are attempting to keep the secret elopement from the family. It isn’t easy, since various family members are beginning to notice that they haven’t seen her about … and comedy ensues. “This theatrical tour features a great local cast, many of whom have been seen on stage at IVCC, Stage 212, Engle Lane and

local high schools,” said Kelly Klobucher, executive director of the Hegeler Carus Foundation. The cast includes: Steve Seaborn, Maryhelen Bidasio, Meridith Donahue, Carol Pratt, Ken Ficek, Jill Marti, Joan Eiberger, Jeff Rankin, Jenny Parks, Megan Baznik, John Byrne, Emily Breland, Elle Brittin, Tricia Kelly, Jan Donahue, Nik Frig, Cara Finney, Amanda Krocker, Samantha Farb, Caryn Brown, Perla Escatel, Yvette Lucas, Donna Klobucher and Linda Hiltabrand. “Steve Seaborn and Maryhelen Bidasio have played Edward and Camilla Hegeler, and Meridith Donahue has portrayed

their daughter Mary Hegeler Carus since the very first Mansion Christmas show 10 years ago,” said Klobucher. “They return for this show and also help us at several events throughout the year.” The Hegeler Carus Mansion is owned by the Hegeler Carus Foundation which operates the mansion as a house museum and event venue. The foundation hosts more than 100 events annually which help to fund the preservation of the historic buildings on the museum campus. Tickets for the evening show are available at hegelercarus.org/events or by calling 815-224-5891. The price for the play/tour is $25 per person.

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