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State budget restrains Freedom House Domestic violence shelter/services searches for assistance to stay open By Goldie Rapp
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PRINCETON — Since 1983, Freedom House has offered a safe haven for victims of domestic and sexual abuse. The agency has served thousands of women and children at their most vulnerable state and prides itself on the ability to provide compassionate, confidential, free services to those in need. In the midst of a major state budget crisis, though, the agency is turning to the communities it serves and asking for financial assistance to help keep its mission alive. At Freedom House, 85 percent of the
budget is reliant upon state and federal dollars. But since the start of the budget impasse in 2015, the agency has fell victim to chronically-delayed payments and severe funding cuts for services. Michael Zerneck, executive director of Freedom House, said the Illinois stopgap budget that expires Dec. 31 does not include funding for domestic violence shelters, and there is still no budget beginning Jan. 1. “(We) are in great need of cash donations from the communities we serve in order to keep providing essential services to every victim of domestic and sexual violence,” he said.
Freedom House received its last payment from the state in August. According to Zerneck, those funds were 160 days past due from the Fiscal Year 2016 budget. “We are vigilant in continually examining and eliminating any expense that is not absolutely necessary for providing direct services to our clients,” he said. While Freedom House hasn’t yet had to reduce services, the agency has been forced to maintain its workload on a limited budget, which has created hardships for both clients and employees.
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Freedom House activity Throughout Fiscal Year 2015-16: Hot line: 957 calls received. Sexual assault services for100 clients: 1,018 hours. Domestic violence services for 518 clients: 5,241 hours. Emergency shelter: 2,268 room/ nights. Transitional shelter: 1,581 room/ nights. Prevention programming: 8,414 people reached. Public awareness: 64,947 people reached.
Princeton family avoids a tragedy
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Santa and Mrs. Claus, along with everyone at The Putnam County Record, wish the residents of Putnam County a very merry Christmas. Here the jolly couple can be seen during their visit to Hennepin when they helped to light the village Christmas tree on Dec. 3.
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Tame deer offers chance for gentle interaction By Dave Cook
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PRINCETON — While a common site, deer aren’t known for being approachable. The only times you can get close is unfortunately after either hitting
them with a vehicle or by successfully hunting them. There is one, however, who is quite friendly. Grace is owned by Deb Moreland of rural Princeton and is part of the mobile menagerie known as the Furry Friends
Petting Zoo. For 18 years Furry Friends has travelled throughout the area and allowed people to interact with animals including Grace, a white skunk named Peaches, a Patagonian
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Grace and Deb Moreland enjoy sharing their special bond with those who visit with the Furry Friends zoo. While it’s more enjoyable to meet her indoors or during warmer months, Grace doesn’t seem to mind the recent single-digit temperatures. (PCR photo/Dave Cook) Vol. 149 No. 17 One Section - 16 Pages
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PRINCETON — Despite it being tasteless, odorless and colorless, carbon monoxide can be dangerous and deadly when it seeps undetected through a home. One Princeton family recently had a close call with the silent killer when their clogged furnace chimney prevented ventilation from the house. Ashleigh Pressy and Josh Dombroski, along with Pressy’s 15-year-old daughter, Miranda, are lucky to be alive and well today, thanks to a last-minute realization that their ill symptoms were not allergies or the flu, but rather carbon monoxide poisoning. Thanksgiving night, Dombroski came home from work and knew something wasn’t right. He could smell burnt gas throughout the house and figured it was a blown pilot light. But after checking around the furnace, he found nothing was out of the ordinary. “I thought maybe it was just in my head,” he recalls. When Pressy arrived later that evening from a Thanksgiving gathering at her family’s home, Dombroski asked her about the smell, but she shrugged it off thinking it was nothing.
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Peg Gonet was one of the many volunteers on Dec. 14 who wrapped presents for the Toys in the Pantry toy drive at the United Church of Christ in Granville. The drive will be helping more than 100 local families enjoy their Christmas morning.
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continue to be of service to their clients throughout the year. They keep up on yearly rate changes, so if a cheaper rate for the same plan becomes available, they will offer it to their clients. They have an registered nurse available to answer any underwriting questions, ensuring the client is directed to the right company. Senior Watchdog, Inc. is located at 801 Second St., LaSalle. The company’s telephone number is 815-223-9394. Their days/hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday..
Planning for the future is comparable to navigating through fog, Zerneck said. Also expanding services to meet the needs of clients has become a challenge, and in the midst of cuts and uncertainty, maintaining employee moral is tough. “Retaining excellent employees is becoming more and more difficult,” he said. Right now, Freedom House is pressuring state legislature with coalitions and other victim advocacy groups to help restore funding. The agency is also relying on financial assistance from community dollars, grantors and donors. Despite the difficult financial times, Zerneck is committed to keeping the doors open as long as possible for the victims in need. “The board and I and the staff and volunteers will not let Nedda’s dream die,” he said, referring to Freedom House founder Nedda Simon. What does Freedom House do, and how was it started? Freedom House provides assistance for the victims of domestic and sexual violence. The agency not only provides shelter, but also case management, safety planning, domestic violence education, parenting and parental support, life skills training and budgeting. While the shelter is located in Princeton, Freedom House serves victims all throughout Bureau, Henry, Marshall, Putnam and Stark counties. They provide a 24/7 crisis hot line, both emergency and transitional shelters, medical and legal advocacy and counseling for adults, children, families and groups.
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Freedom House Founder Nedda Simon (right) and current Freedom House Executive Director Michael Zerneck pose for a photo outside the shelter in Princeton. Since 1983, Freedom House has assisted clients embarking on a better life journey. But now during a time of severe budget cutbacks and ongoing fiscal uncertainty, Freedom House is turning to the community for help in continuing its mission.
What do Freedom House volunteers do? During Fiscal Year 2015-16, volunteers served 948 hours • Hospital calls. • Child care. • Client transportation. • Group meeting assistance. • Move-out help. • Housekeeping and grounds.
Freedom House locations *Full service emergency and transitional shelter is available in Princeton at 440 Elm Place. * Outreach offices are available in Kewanee at 716 Elliot St.; in Cambridge at 307 W. Center St. and in Atkinson at 107 S. State St. Freedom House also provides prevention and awareness education to kindergarten through 12th-grade students and volunteer and professional training for direct service volunteers. Nedda Simon founded
Freedom House in 1983 after recognizing the need for a safe home for area victims of domestic abuse. She opened the first shelter out of a home in Wyanet. Her first clients were a mother with five children.
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From Page 1 Miranda, however, agreed with him. “She did say something didn’t smell right,” Pressy said. The following morning, Pressy had a difficult time waking up, which was uncommon. “I’m usually up at the crack of dawn,” she said. Her daughter was also not feeling well. She cried that her head hurt, and she was sick to her stomach. These weren’t new symptoms. In fact, Miranda hadn’t been feeling well for a few weeks. Pressy said she constantly complained of headaches and nausea, but they figured it was just the usual stomach virus that goes around the school during this time of year. But on that day, Miranda’s conditions seemed to worsen, and her ears began ringing. In the meantime, Dombroski awoke also feeling sick, dizzy and lightheaded. “I just knew something wasn’t right,” he said. It was then that it dawned on Dombroski that this was carbon monoxide poisoning. Growing up, Dombroski had experienced a similar occurrence with carbon monoxide in the house and realized he was dealing with the same symptoms.
Low to moderate carbon monoxide poisoning is characterized by: * Headache * Fatigue * Shortness of breath * Nausea * Dizziness High level carbon monoxide poisoning results in: * Mental confusion * Vomiting * Loss of muscular coordination * Loss of consciousness * Death Symptom severity varies depending on the level of carbon monoxide and duration of exposure. Mild symptoms sometimes are mistaken for flu. Source: National Safety Council website.
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Ashleigh Pressy stands with her stepfather, Tim Ellis, of Princeton. Since a recent close call with carbon monoxide poisoning, Pressy and her family have urged friends and family to check their carbon monoxide detectors and remind them they do expire every five years. Ironically, he had just bought a new carbon monoxide detector but hadn’t yet put batteries in it because he figured the old detector was still working. That morning, he decided to try out the new detector to be sure. As soon as he put the batteries in, it started spouting off. The family hurried, got
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Grace From Page 1 Cavy, dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, cockatiels, chickens, a chinchilla and many more. Moreland has visited places from anywhere between the Quad Cities and Joliet and from Rockford to Bloomington. During the week she regularly visits nursing homes. “For that I usually take the soft, cuddly things they can hold and enjoy. Going to the nursing homes is, to me, the most rewarding part of the whole thing because it just lights them up.” Moreland said. She’s often told by staff how differently people react during her visits. People who rarely talk, socialize or even smile will eagerly participating in visiting with animals. She also is a common friend at several schools, libraries, town celebrations and other special events including several at Starved Rock State Park. Depending on the location, the zoo’s line-up varies, but Grace is the star of the show, especially during the holiday season. In Granville, where she’s a regular part of the village Christmas celebration, Grace is known among children as a close friend of Santa Claus. Moreland had previously done factory work but didn’t enjoy it. She said the search began for something “to make it worth getting out of bed in the morning.” Once she saw a television program about a children’s hospital being visited by animals, she knew which direction she wanted to take. A life-long animal lover, she began to contact
area nursing homes and received enough positive feedback she began scheduling visits with her big dog, little dog, a cockatiel, a cat, a rabbit and a bearded dragon. “Just walking in I began to see smiles and hands reaching out,” she said. As she began to get requests to include different animals, the zoo grew through purchases and adoptions. “Sometimes people get animals and don’t realize how much care is involved, so I’ve taken in quite a few that way.” Moreland said. After speaking with the owner of an area game farm and hearing you could bottle feed a fawn and have it remain gentle and tame, she decided to try it. She purchased from him the deer that would become known as Grace and brought her home at two days old, weighing only four pounds. “She was all legs and covered in spots, just the cutest little thing and so sweet.” Moreland said. There are several photos of the young, spotted fawn, who is now 10 years-old, being held in the arms of family members or curled up in the grass in the backyard. She was bottle-fed every four hours with 2 percent cow’s milk. “He was right, she’s a big baby. It’s worked out really well, she’s a good girl. She followed my dogs everywhere and still loves to play with them.” Moreland said. At 6 weeks old Grace began joining the zoo and was an immediate hit. She travels by van and jumps right in once Moreland opens the doors. Moreland said, “Everybody, kids and adults, love her and are thrilled to see
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her. When she was young she could be a little rambunctious, but as she’s gotten older, she’s gotten better every year, and now she’s so gentle and loving.” Grace is registered with the Department of Natural Resources and while capable of jumping a fence, Moreland said she stays close to home and in her yard. She has a small, warm barn available to her, but according to Moreland, she only goes inside in the worst of winter. The day of the interview was cold with a single-digit windchill, yet Grace was comfortable curled up next to the house. “I used to think they were fragile, but they’re actually quite strong and powerful; they’re so well equipped to survive,” Moreland said. “Their hair is incredible for the winter” She said she’s been told by hunters a typical life span of a wild deer in this area is six to nine years because their soft teeth get worn down from eating grain. She also said she’s spoken to another owner of a tame deer, and his is 19 years old because its teeth remain healthy because it eats softer food more closely resembling a deer’s natural diet. “She eats a soft, pelleted food, and she also loves all kinds of fruits and vegetables. She’ll eat melons, zucchini, tomatoes, carrots, kale, spinach, apples, grapes, bananas, peaches and anything else I get from people’s gardens,” she said. No matter where she visits with Grace, people’s reactions are the same. “Everyone always says how much they love just being able to be close to her and touch her,” Moreland said.
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Congressman Adam Kinzinger visited the Illinois Veterans Home in LaSalle on Dec. 12 to deliver Christmas cards. Families and classrooms have sent Kinzinger’s office hundreds of holiday cards wishing veterans a merry Christmas. Here, he delivers a card to veteran Roberta Berthoud.
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William Holocker LADD — William G. “Bill” Holocker, 68, of Ladd died Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016, surrounded by his family after complications from dementia in Illinois Veterans Home in LaSalle. Bill was born March 3, 1948, in Spring Valley to Floyd and Ethel (Jeppson) Holocker. He married Mary Lynn Bakalar William on June 3, 1972. Holocker He served with the U.S. Army, stationed in Fairbanks, Alaska, from 1968 to 1971. He worked at Bassick’s and then retired as a machinist from Sunstrand in 2006. He was a member of the Ladd Moose and VFW. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, bowling, gardening, dancing and painting. He enjoyed his morning coffee group and going to Squirrel Lake in Wisconsin. He coached baseball for over 20 years, including coaching
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his three children. Bill is survived by his wife, Mary Lynn, of Ladd; two daughters, Traci (Eric) Coughlin of Chicago and Tina (Aaron) Buffo of Peru; one son, Jeff (Lisa) Holocker of Spring Valley; three grandsons, Brayden, Riley and Luca Buffo; and one sister, Diane (Bill) Kuhne of Hennepin. He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son, Troy Holocker; and a nephew, Bradley Holocker. Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 17, in the Hurst Funeral Home in Ladd with the Rev. Gary McKee, pastor of Shooting Park Road Baptist Church, officiating. The Ladd American Legion performed military rites outside of the funeral home after the service. Visitation was held prior to the services. His three grandsons stood as honorary pallbearers. Online condolences may be viewed and remembrances shared at www.hurstfuneralhomes.com.
Putnam County Sheriff’s Office At 12:10 p.m. on Dec. 9, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office arrested and charged Jason L. Snyder, 33, of Wesley Chapel, Fla., with driving suspended fol-
lowing a traffic stop on Route 18 in Magnolia Township. Snyder was also charged with speeding. Snyder posted bond and was given a Putnam County Court date.
in Hennepin and Lake Havasu and was a longtime member of the Methodist Church in L.H.C., which they helped organize. An avid woodworker, Brad built and donated a rocking horse each year to the City of Lake Havasu Christmas Party. Many children still play with the many wooden toys and rocking horses that he built and many friends and relatives enjoy his hand-made wooden nativity sets, candle holders, nativity boxes and other household furnishings, and he was well known for his unusual “FUN” items such as a “stool sample” enclosed in a plastic bottle or a wooden exercise block which included the instructions to place it on the floor and walk around it a couple times for a “walk around the block.” Recently Brad and his granddaughter, Morgan, had been working together making wooden designs from old pallets. Brad was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; two sons, Christopher of Kailus-Kona, Hawaii, and Craig of Lake Havasu City, Ariz.; five grandchildren, Morgan (Micah) Figley, and Maddison and Connor Colby of Lake Havasu City, Ariz., Brandon Colby of Hollywood, Calif., and Lucas of Hawaii; a brother, Ronald Colby of Spring Valley; a sister, Ila Weddell of Hennepin; numerous Colby cousins in the local area; and a multitude of friends. Memorial services are pending.
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Property transfers The following property transfers were recently recorded in the office of the Putnam County Recorder of Deeds. Nov. 10 Putnam County Sheriff to Federal National Mortgage Association; Lot 53, Lake Thunderbird Hills; exempt. Nov. 14 Veronica A. Etzenbach to James D.
LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. — Bradley L. Colby, 81, of Lake Havasu City, Ariz., a native of Hennepin, passed away peacefully at his home Saturday morning, Dec. 10, 2016, with his family by his side. As in life, Brad continues to serve his fellow man by willing his body to science. Bradley was born Aug. 31, 1935, in Hennepin to Walter W. and Rebecca M. (Hansen) Colby. He attended elementary school in Hennepin and the Nash Community School and graduated from Hennepin Township High School in 1953. He attended Bradley University and then was employed by Illinois Power Company. He was hired as superintendent of the Hennepin Public Water District and also, along with his father, ran the Standard Oil Station in Hennepin. He married Margaret Ann Walker of Carthage on March 16, 1958, and they established their home in their newly built home in Hennepin. They became the parents of two sons, Christopher John and Craig Steven. In 1970 they moved to Arizona for Margaret’s health where she became employed as a school nurse and Bradley was hired as superintendent of the Lake Havasu City Water Department, a position he held until his retirement. When they first moved to Lake Havasu, the London Bridge was laid out in pieces on the desert floor and later erected as a sightseeing resort. Bradley was very civic minded both
GRANVILLE — Sharon A. Zawacki, 72, of Granville died at 2:40 a.m. Monday, Dec. 12, 2016, in Heartland Healthcare Center in Henry. She was born Feb. 17, 1944, in LaSalle to Delmar and Rhoda (Selke) Chamberlain, she marSharon Zawacki ried William Zawacki May 19, 1979, in Lehigh Park in Oglesby. She is survived by her brother, Dale (Dawn) Chamberlain of Streator; her sis-
Yuhas and Melanie A. Sadnick; part of Lots 6 and 7 with exceptions, Block 1, C.H. Smith’s Addition, Granville; exempt. Nov. 15 P.C. trustee to Daniel and Andrew Borkowski; Lot 183, Lake Thunderbird Hills; exempt. P.C. trustee to Gregg and Chris Ripka; Lot 335, Lake Thunderbird Hills; exempt.
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Traditionally speaking ... I grew up with a host of traditions. Every holiday held its own set of family customs, and we never varied from those. I’m not kidding when I say NEVER varied. If something kept us from a usual tradition, none of us handled it very well. We were (and clearly I still am) creatures of Terri habit. It’s just how we rolled. Simon When it comes to Christmas, traditions in my youthful life COMMENTARY ran amok back then. Nearly everything we did for those holidays had been done the year previous, and the year previous ... and the year previous. I never remember a new tradition being honored, though as children, we always tried to create something new, something unusual, something exciting. But what was good for my family for umpteen years ... well, it was good enough for us too, and anything new ... well, it was frowned upon with raised eyebrows, usually by my grandfather and my grandmother — who by the way, were the king and queen of traditions. To give you a brief snapshot of our Christmas traditions: • We always bought a Douglas fir for our Christmas tree. • Grandma always gave us an ornament every year with our first initial written inside. • Tinsel on the tree (which had been saved from the previous year and wrapped in newspaper — probably the BCR) was always placed gently on the tree — never thrown like we wanted to do. After Christmas it was wrapped back up in the newspaper to use the next year. • We listened to Mitch Miller what seemed like a million times a day. We knew every word to every song, and we always listened to Grandma sing along with Mitch — off-key and loud. • Grandma and the kids in the family always made her famous sugar cookies on Christmas Eve and decorated them with the most gaudy colors and decorations you can imagine. • We awoke every Christmas morning to the smell of leftover pie crust baking with cinnamon and sugar sprinkled on top. • Christmas dinner was always the same — turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, stuffed celery, cranberry sauce, orange Jell-O salad, scalloped corn, peas, pumpkin pies and rolls. • Christmas presents were always opened at 2 p.m. — no exceptions — after Christmas dinner had been eaten and the dishes had been washed. • After presents had been opened, the bows were saved in a box to reuse them next year. I know some of the bows on our gifts had to have been 20-plus years old. I could go on and on ... but you get the idea. Those traditions were carved into my soul from a very young age. We lived, breathed and died by those traditions, never wavering, never changing. But I remember one particular Christmas morning, when I was absolutely sure there was a Chatty Cathy doll under the tree for me. I was probably 7 or 8, and I had wanted it for a long time. The adults in my world had used the phrase, “Christmas is coming,” way too often, so in my youthful mind, I was sure Chatty Cathy was living in a long box with my name on it under the tree. After checking out our Christmas stockings from Santa, my pleas began with Grandma, as I begged her to change up our Christmas Day routine and allow us to open our presents in the morning. Let me tell you ... I was relentless — begging, pleading, probably throwing in a few tears too, and begging/pleading some more. For the most part, Grandma ignored me, and then she said something to me that has lived with me for 50-some years. Her words were simple and emphatic: “Terri, we always open our Christmas presents at 2 p.m. It’s a tradition. We aren’t going to change that. You might think it’s a silly rule, but there will come a day when you’ll wish you had all these silly rules back.” That day has come ... What I wouldn’t give for all those traditions of yesteryear to be a part of my life today. The memories are crystal clear, but the actual traditions have long slipped away from my world ... a Douglas fir, Grandma singing along with Mitch, a batch of her Christmas sugar cookies, the smell of cinnamon/sugar pie crust waking me up on Christmas morning ... and even opening our gifts precisely at 2 p.m. What’s my point? I worry today’s families are so busy, so nutty, that traditional Christmas practices are the furthest thing from one’s mind, much less on one’s Christmas agenda. While I think it’s OK to change things up now and then, the future of this holiday isn’t built on what’s under the tree, rather the people and traditions gathered around it. I urge you to embrace your traditions, keeping them close to your heart. Because as Grandma’s words continue to ring in my ears ... “There will come a day.” Hold tight to your traditions — whatever they may be. I have to believe if we all do so, the people and moments from the past will still have a place in our holidays today. PCR Editor Terri Simon can be reached at tsimon@putnamcountyrecord.com.
Heartfelt and humble thanks for a rewarding year As we approach the end of our first year as the newest community foundation in the state of Illinois, we are thankful for the partnerships we have created, the outstanding board of directors leading the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation, and of course, our many generous donors. In just shy of a year, we have opened 18 funds, including three scholarships, and are exceeding first-year revenue projections by more than 70 percent. You’ll soon be able to visit our website to learn how to create your own fund, contribute to another, and how to make gifts to your own charities of choice. Donations are tax-deductible in accordance with IRS regulations and can soon be made conveniently through our website, www.srccf.org. At the heart of the foundation is the Leadership Fund for Now – an unrestricted fund that will provide for the expenses of the organization’s infrastructure and create a permanent endowment to be used for grant making to non-profit organizations throughout Starved Rock Country. Your gift to the Leadership Fund will join many others to ensure we will be here doing good forever in the community. Give us a call today at 815-2522906 to learn more about the Leadership Fund for Now. The Robert M. Eschbach Legacy Endowment Fund continues to grow. This fund, part of the Impact Ottawa Field of Interest Fund, was established to ensure the continued beautification and economic development of Ottawa. If Ottawa has been a part of your life, be a part of Ottawa, and donate to the Eschbach Legacy Fund. In Princeton, “Flags of Freedom” stand in tribute to the men and women who serve our country. As the fiscal sponsor for Flags of Freedom, SRCCF is accepting donations to support
Pamela Beckett COMMENTARY the purchase of new flags and project activities. This honorable program is deserving of your gift. If the Oakland Cemetery in Princeton has been a part of your family’s history, consider a gift to the new Oakland Cemetery Preservation Fund. Your gift to support the work of a very small but dedicated team of concerned residents is greatly appreciated. In Peru, the Carol and Dick Janko Scholarship for Promising Entrepreneurs has been created to provide a college scholarship to a high school graduate from LaSalle, Putnam, Bureau or Livingston counties. Your contribution to the scholarship fund is welcome and will be part of a lasting tribute to the Janko family and to our community. The TBM Avenger Reunion event was an amazing success last year. More than 10,000 people visited the Illinois Valley Regional Airport. Donations to offset expenses of the May 20, 2017, event, are again being accepted by the SRCCF. This dedicated, free event pays tribute to U.S. veterans. Your gift is especially meaningful. Also honoring our veterans, Zero 4 Heroes will provide a dog or cat from a local shelter to a veteran living with a diagnosis of PTSD. All expenses relative to the adoption of the pet, veterinary care and food will be provided for two years by Zero 4 Heroes. With your help, this fund will provide the companionship of a pet to veterans throughout our community. In Ottawa, a creative new fund, the “Green*Stock*Teen” Fund was established to provide a gift to teens ages 13-19 who may not otherwise receive a hol-
iday gift. The local Red Stocking Fund provides for children age 12 and under. The new fund, was created by the staff of Lady Di’s in Ottawa, who has provided gifts to area youth for more than 20 years. Donations of teen gifts and monetary contributions to the fund are needed year-round. Graduating seniors in Marseilles and Seneca can apply for The Rising Star Scholarship in early February. This generous scholarship, created by an anonymous donor, will be presented to a student enrolled for the 2017 fall semester at ISU to earn a degree in elementary education. Contributions to support the Rising Star Scholarship are welcome. And finally, the recipient of the Tucker Tillman Award at Marquette Academy in Ottawa will receive a financial award along with the recognition for the first time. A generous gift to establish the award fund has been made by family members of Tucker. You can help to increase the amount of the award by making your own contribution to the fund. So yes, our first year has been good, indeed, and we thank each one of you who has placed your faith and trust in us to own your philanthropy and benefit our community. Our own Women Inspired Network (WIN) and the Youth Engaged in Philanthropy (YEP) programs are growing. The opportunities really are endless! On behalf of the board of directors of the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation, our staff, volunteers and all those we serve, best wishes for a wonderful holiday season filled with peace, joy and sharing. Pamela Beckett, president of SRCCF, and the board of directors welcome the opportunity to meet with you, your family or your business. To reach Pamela, or a board member, contact can be made at pamela@srccf.org or by calling 815-252-2906.
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Kindness during the holidays To the Editor, During the holidays, everyone is so busy running from place to place and making sure their Christmas lists are checked off that we sometimes forget to take a step back and appreciate the kindness shown by others. That is what the Life Skills class from Putnam County Junior High was shown on Dec. 9. Over the course of the semester, our program has been working on essential life skills that our
students will need once they finish their educational careers. The culminating activity was to go to lunch and display their ordering skills, manners and etiquette. We chose to take them to the Clover Club in Mark. The staff was fantastic and really made them feel welcome. Once our lunch was over, and we were preparing to take care of the bill, the owner came to our table and explained that an anonymous person came in and paid for our lunch. Both of
us — Kearsten Zielinski and Kristin Erickson — were taken back by this kind gesture. To the anonymous person that paid for our lunch, THANK YOU! Words cannot express what this meant to our entire class. This is a perfect example that there are truly wonderful people in this world. Our deepest gratitude. Kearsten Zielinski and Kristin Erickson, Life Skills teachers at Putnam County Junior High McNabb
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Sports Wildcats wrestle at Metamora, Wilmington The Putnam County-Hall-Midland Wildcats competed in the 16-team Metamora Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 17. Eric Cissell at 220 placed third. He defeated Canton’s Jacob Waskow by fall at 3:58; lost to LeRoy’s Alex Lamont, 12-0; and defeated East Peoria’s Lucas Raynor by fall at :59. Ben Just at 152 pounds placed fifth. He lost to Tremont’s Caiden Buster, 12-0; defeated Eureka’s Justin Erickson, 14-11; and defeated Byron’s Ricky Messling by a second period injury default. Joseph Mecagni at 195 pounds placed sixth. He lost to Byron’s Peyton Lind by fall at 3:24; defeated LeRoy’s Dayne Wiggins by fall at 3:54; and lost to East Peoria’s Nick Wiley by fall at 2:48. JV at Wilmington The PC-H-M junior varsity also competed at Wilmington on Saturday, Dec. 17. Patrick Cousar at 145 pounds placed second. Brandon DeJong at 138 pounds placed third. Cayden Edwards placed fourth at 106 pounds. The next home dual meet will be against Marquette at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22.
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Above, Paige Veronda scores two of her eight points on a layup after forcing a turnover during the Fieldcrest game on Tuesday, Dec. 13. PC lost 44-34. Right, Brea Schorn scores two from the outside during the Roanoke-Benson game on Thursday, Dec. 15, won by the Lady Panthers, 57-48.
Lady Panthers split games The Putnam County Lady Panthers split their games last week, losing to Fieldcrest and beating Roanoke-Benson. Presley Hatton led the scoring in the 44-34 loss to Fieldcrest on Tuesday, Dec. 13, with 15 points. Brea Schorn had 9 points followed by Paige Veronda’s eight
points and Megan Wiesbrock’s two. The Lady Panthers beat Roanoke-Benson 57-48 on Thursday, Dec. 15, behind Veronda’s 23 points. Madelyn Dzierzynski bucketed 12. Schorn and Wiesbrock had 8 points each with Hatton adding 6.
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Girls basketball Left, Molly Boyd scores for the Putnam County JV against Roanoke-Benson during a 32-25 loss on Thursday, Dec. 15. Center, Madelyn Dzierzynski scores two points on a breakaway during the Roanoke-Benson game won by Putnam County varsity, 57-48 Right, Presley Hatton fights through the Fieldcrest defense for a shot and draws a foul on Tuesday, Dec. 15. PC lost 44-34..
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4-H shooting sports club is accepting enrollment for .22 rifle club
Christmas Eve service planned in Magnolia MAGNOLIA — Crossroads Community Church in Magnolia will hold a Christmas Eve candlelight service at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 24. The church is located in Magnolia at the corner of Route 18 and 89. Pastor Dave Van Laar will conduct the services.
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.
Candlelit Mass planned HENNEPIN — St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Hennepin will have a 6 p.m. candlelit Mass on Thursday, Dec. 29. The public is invited to attend this quiet, peaceful and reflective Mass after a busy Christmas season.
SPIN Club for sewing HENRY — The University of Illinois Extension Marshall-Putnam 4-H will offer a SPIN Club for sewing. This club is open to all youth ages 8-18 from beginner to experienced and anywhere in between including non-4-H members. The group will meet from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Henry Presbyterian Church, 511 Wirt St. The club will meet for five sessions beginning Jan. 14, 2017. Register online at il.4honline.com for the “Sooo 4-H Sewing” club taught by Ida Boyle-Bruch.
There is no charge for this club, however 4-H enrollment is required. 4-H enrollment is $20. Students who have a portable personal sewing machine are encouraged to bring it to use in class. They are asked to bring black thread with them to the first session. All other materials for the first session will be provided. Registration is required by Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017. Questions about the club or how to register can be directed to Anne Scheel at the University of Illinois Extension office by calling 309-364-2356 or by email to amscheel@illinois.edu.
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.illinois.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 309-3642356 or by email to amscheel@illinois.edu. All paperwork and payment must be completed prior to the first club date. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, indicate when calling/registering.
IVCC Adult Education classes announced OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College’s Adult Education office’s free Adult Basic Education (ABE), High School Equivalency (HSE) and English Language Acquisition (ELA) classes begin Tuesday, Jan. 17, at both the Oglesby campus and Ottawa Center. ABE and HSE classes are offered from 10 a.m. to noon Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays or 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Oglesby campus. Otta-
wa Center classes are offered from 10 a.m. to noon or 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. ELA classes are from 9 a.m. to noon or 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Oglesby campus. Ottawa Center classes are offered from 6 to 9 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. All new and returning students interested in joining a 2017 spring semester Adult Education class are required to sign up for and attend
a pre-registration session. The sessions will be available at the Oglesby campus and the Ottawa Center Jan. 4-10. Adult Education Specialist Cindy Lock said, “It is important that people call for the pre-registration session before Wednesday, Dec. 21.” For ABE and HSE information, call Cindy at 815-224-0358. For ELA or citizenship class information, call Sara at/en español 815-2240355.
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Hennepin Park District announces holiday activities 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. On Thursday, Dec. 29, there will be another movie and popcorn day. They will show “The Secret Life of Pets.” 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 Friday, Dec, 30, it will be free swim for Hennepin and Hennepin Township residents. Open swim will be from 1 to 5 p.m. On Monday, Jan. 2, they will have kid’s bingo from noon to 1 p.m. Kids will play bingo for some exciting prizes. On Tuesday, Jan. 3, there will be a movie and popcorn day. They will show “Storks.” 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
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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 hennepinparkdistrict@mchsi.com.
IVCC Spring Preview on Jan. 9 OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College’s Spring Preview will be from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9, in Room D225. The event features an overview of the college and its services with personnel from student support services, financial aid, scholarships and Jacobs Library.
A free lunch will be provided. In addition to learning how to be successful in their first semester, new students can obtain their student ID card and parking permit, purchase textbooks, find their classes, learn about IVCC clubs and organizations, set up their student email account
and meet faculty, staff and fellow students. Attendance is strongly recommended for new students but reservations are not required. For information, contact admissions by calling 815-224-0439. Spring classes begin Wednesday, Jan. 11.
Stage 212 will present vocal audition master class LASALLE — For those interested in strengthening their auditioning skills, Stage 212 will present a vocal audition master class, taught by accomplished performer and L-P and Stage 212 alumnus Thomas Bailey. The master class is a concentrated
public coaching experience where participants will be able to present a song of their choice, and receive direct and detailed feedback on how to improve all aspects of their performance. The class will take place at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, at the theater, 700 First St. in LaSalle. Space
in the class is limited to seven people. The fee for the class is $45. Anyone age 15 and up is eligible to attend or participate. Attendance is free to the public. Anyone interested in more detailed information is encouraged to visit the theater’s website at www. stage212.org.
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Menus Putnam County Community Center Dec. 26 — Center closed. Dec. 27 — Creamed chicken on biscuit, tossed salad with toppings, fruit cocktail, fruit juice, dessert. Dec. 28 — Smoked sausage, fried potatoes, carrots/ peas, fruit cocktail. Dec. 29 — Goulash, tossed salad with toppings, apple juice, roll, dessert. Dec. 30 — Cream of potato soup with crackers, ham salad on wheat bread, carrots, apricots. 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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Adrian Shan graduates from basic training SAN ANTONIO, Texas — U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Adrian J. Shan graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. Shan completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete
basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Shan is the son of Stephen and Teresa Smith of Lostant, and the husband of Hailey Shan of LaSalle. He is a 2010 graduate of Fieldcrest High School in Minonk. He earned an associate degree in 2015 from Illinois Valley Community College in Oglesby.
Redeemer Lutheran Church announces Christmas services PERU — At 5 p.m. Christmas Eve, Saturday, Dec. 24, the Rev. John Neugebauer will conduct a Christmas worship service at Redeemer Lutheran Church that includes the Christmas story told by singing 13 favorite carols and gospel readings. Holy Communion will be offered to confirmed Lutherans. The Konrad Family Singers will be singing some of the carols and inspirational music during the service. There will be “A Time of Candlelight” to
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close the service. After the service everyone is invited to participate in a Christmas potluck fellowship meal. The church is located on Route 6 at the west edge of Peru. For information, call 815-339-2668. The Martin Luther Bible Study on Sundays at 9:15 a.m. is taking a holiday break and will reconvene at 9:15 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017. There will be a regular service at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 1.
Upcoming winter guided hikes announced Starved Rock Lodge will have winter guided hikes on Saturday, Dec. 24, and Monday, Dec. 26. Hikes leave at 11 a.m. from the Starved Rock Lodge in Utica. The cost is $12 per person, which includes the guided hike, a granola bar, a bottle of water, backpack and interesting facts along the way. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 815-220-7386.
4-H junior leadership conference planned The 2017 Illinois 4-H Junior Leadership Conference for students in grades 7 and 8 will be Feb. 25-26 at the Parke Regency Hotel & Conference Center in Bloomington. The Illinois State 4-H Youth Leadership Team has planned workshops
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St. Bede Academy participates in #GIVINGTUESDAY ily received online and also included faculty/staff and St. Bede students. By 6 p.m. gifts to the annual fund had surpassed its goal and reached more than $30,000. By 10 p.m. donations had passed by the 2015 GivingTuesday total of $65,000. Within 24 hours, friends and family of St. Bede raised over $36,000 and with matches of $30,000 brought the grand total for #GivingTuesday this year to $66,000. Abbot Philip, O.S.B., ’65 commented, “People often speak to me about the importance of St. Bede Abbey and Academy for our area. They remind me that we do more than provide a solid academic program, we teach people how to live and work together. We help them to discover and live by the grace and guiding wisdom of God. With every gift we receive I am encouraged to work harder, and to be even more committed to the St. Bede family. I ask God daily to bless all the people who bless St. Bede with their gifts. All who support us make a difference in the lives of our students whom I pray will be a blessing to others now and in the years to come.” Through social media and other communication, alumni, friends and
PERU — For a second year, St. Bede Academy joined #GIVINGTUESDAY, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. Nov. 29 marked the fourth annual #GIVINGTUESDAY, a primarily social-media-powered day of philanthropy following Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The #GIVINGTUESDAY movement was created in 2012 by New York’s 92nd Street Y, the United Nations Foundation and the Case Foundation, The initiative has been adopted by more than 40,000 charitable partners worldwide to promote giving in all forms. St. Bede’s #GivingTuesday goal of $30,000 was set in motion with a match coming from seven donors: D.J. Sickley Construction, ’73, and Angelo Perino, ‘80, each with matching gifts of $5,000; a $2,000 match from Catherine and Christopher Campbell ’96; Mike Rossiter ‘61 and LaSalle State Bank each with a match of $1,500. Topped off with an anonymous $10,000 match, St. Bede was able to meet its matching goal by early evening. Donations were primar-
students were able to help to create awareness about what #GIVINGTUESDAY is all about. St. Bede students understand what it means to give back. Students are involved in a large number of community service organizations. On #GIVINGTUESDAY, the students, faculty and staff showed their Bruin pride as well and joined in the challenge with their own personal donations. “We impress upon our students the importance of
giving back and are proud of the many ways they do that not just on one day but every day,” stated Superintendent Ted Struck. “Our goal was to reach our generous matching contributions of $30,000 and we surpassed that by 17 percent thanks to the overwhelming kindness from our St. Bede family,” stated Julia Yaklich, development director for St. Bede. Yaklich continued, “We are grateful for our matching donors
and the momentum and excitement it created. The generosity in one day of over 150 supporters to St. Bede’s Annual Fund was most moving to witness.” The St. Bede Annual Fund is a means of providing a steady stream of income to the school and yearly donated funds help with the day-to-day costs of operating St. Bede to meet its annual budget. Gifts to the Annual Fund are vital to keep St. Bede tuition affordable by bridg-
ing the gap of more than 50 percent. St. Bede Academy, located in Peru, is a college preparatory Catholic high school in the Benedictine tradition which endeavors to prepare their students for college and for life by welcoming them into a community of learning permeated by Christian values. St. Bede Academy has been providing a quality Catholic education in North Central Illinois since 1890.
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LOL jokes Q. Who is your best friend at school? A. Your princi-pal. ••• Q. What room can a student never enter? A. A mushroom. ••• Q. Why did the teacher jump into the lake? A. Because she wanted to test the waters. ••• Teacher: Could you please pay a little attention? Student: I’m paying as little attention as I can. •••
Q. What’s a good tip to give someone during the winter? A. Never catch a snowflake on your tongue until after all the birds have flown south for the winter. ••• Q. What do snowmen call their babies? A. Chill-dren. ••• Q. Who is a snowman’s favorite aunt? A. Aunt Artica. ••• Q. What kind of cake does a snowman like? A. A cake with lots of icing.
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I wrote a book called “Dawn of the Tikis.” I hope you enjoy this final chapter. Thanks for reading! — Logan Chapter 9: All Adventures Come to an End Once I seized control of the necklace, there was no more tiki drama to deal with. We called the cops to take away the evil clerks, and I decided not to tell the authorities about the necklace that controlled the tikis. I didn’t want it to fall into the wrong hands, and I knew I would be a good leader for them. The clerks were carted away to prison for kidnapping me, and they’ll be spending a long time there. As for the tikis, they made us rich because they’re a new species. Don’t tell anyone, but I kept one as a pet. I’ve named him Woodette, and we’ve become great friends. To make up for such a messed-up vacation, we decided to take a second vacation — a two-week cruise. And we all lived happily ever after — except for the clerks.
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While it is preheating, you can start on a mix. You take the dry mix and mix it with how much water they tell you to, and you have to make sure you don’t get teaspoons and tablespoons mixed up like I did once. Then you stir it until it is smooth. After that, you have to grease a pan and put the mixture in it. Be careful not to grease your pan too much because it makes it harder to get the batter off your spoon and onto the pan. Sometimes it is hard to make the batter flat on the pan, so you have to keep moving it around with your spoon. Once all the batter is spread out, you put it into the oven using the big spatula that they give you. You let it stay in the oven for as long as the instructions tell you to. If you have frosting for your cupcakes, you can start
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You wouldn’t think it would work. The shooting sports program is one of the fastest growing projects in Illinois 4-H. The program offers four disciplines of focus: Archery, rifle, shotgun and wildlife/hunting. For some teens, shooting sports is the one reason they joined and stayed in 4-H during those busy high school years. There’s just one hitch; in order to participate in this national 4-H program, youth must take the project as part of a 4-H club experience. And, to be a 4-H shooting sports club, a club needs at least two certified instructors, one who coordinates the club and at least one for each discipline the club offers. To be certified, adults must attend a full weekend training, and for most, at their own $125 expense. They go through background checks and reference checks. Once approved, they spend countless hours in all types of weather giving their time to bring the sport to youth. See why it really shouldn’t work? Yet, it does work and is still thriving. Another 58 adults were recently certified in week-
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SRCC names Jase Christopher Jury as 2017 ambassador with responses like, “he will grow out of it, it’s a boy thing, etc.” said Paula Williamson, director of therapy for SRRC. “However, about 1 in 6 children have a developmental delay of some kind and only about half of those seek early intervention services. It is sad how many children are missing out on the benefits of early therapy.” Several months before his third birthday, after constant ear infections and no improvement in his development, Renee and Chris decided to seek a second opinion. They brought Jase to Dr. Marchini in Ottawa and Jase was diagnosed with autism. “I worked with Jase in developmental therapy, and he attended our toddler class in Ottawa,” said Kelly Bault, developmental therapist at SRRC. “I visited Jase in his home once a week, and he attended toddler class twice a week. I started noticing improvement in his speech, focus and social skills right away.” The toddler class is offered in Ottawa, Princeton and Peru and is open to all 2 year olds, with and without special needs. Class activities include playing, sharing, art and speech. It is a great oppor-
PERU — On Feb. 19, 2013, Renee and Chris Jury welcomed their first child, Jase Christopher Jury, into the world one day before his due date. Although Renee had a challenging pregnancy with constant nausea and weight loss, the birth of Jase was natural and without complications. Jase had some jaundice as an infant, but no major health concerns. “Jase was a healthy, happy baby,” said Renee. “Other than the jaundice and not sleeping much at all for the first eight months, we really had no concerns.” By 18 months old, Jase suddenly began to lose his speech and social skills, and Renee and Chris became concerned. “Out of the blue he stopped saying words and responding to his name, became a very picky eater and became scared of interacting with others,” said Chris. “We knew something was wrong.” Chris and Renee addressed these concerns with Jase’s pediatrician at the time, but were told to come back in six months. “It is common for friends, family members and even doctors in some cases, to dismiss early developmental concerns
tunity to work on developmental milestones and social skills in a group setting. “Jase had so much fun at the toddler class,” said Renee. “The class definitely prepared him for pre-school and helped with his development so much. From introducing textures, gross motor play, and development and socialization, Jase began to thrive and grow.” Today Jase attends pre-school and is doing extremely well. He is saying over 100 words and is doing much better socially. Therapy and toddler class helped prepare him for pre-school and gave him the boost he needed. Recently Jase was diagnosed with Sensorineural Hearing Loss. There is not a cure and his hearing will not improve. There is a small chance he will someday become deaf. He also has special autism glasses that help with his toe/toddler walk. Chris and Renee urge parents to trust their instincts and call SRRC if they have any concerns at all. “I only wish we would have called SRRC sooner,” said Renee. “It never hurts to get a free evaluation. The earlier you can get help the
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Village of Mark on December 6, 2016. /s/Stacy Veronda VILLAGE OF MARK ORDINANCE NO. 2016-12-6 Adopted by the Village Board of the Village of Mark This 6th Day of December, 2016. Published in Pamphlet form by authority of the Village Board of the Village of Mark, Putnam County, Illinois, this 6th day of December, 2016. STATE OF ILLINOIS ) ) SS COUNTY OF PUTNAM ) I, Stacy Veronda, certify that I am duly elected and acting municipal clerk of the Village of’ Mark, Putnam County, Illinois. I further certify that on the 6th day of December, 2016, the corporate authorities of the above municipality passed and approved ordinance No. 201612-6, Entitled an ORDINANCE Establishing 2017 meeting dates, which provided by its terms that it should be published in pamphlet form. The pamphlet form of Ordinance No. 2016-12-6, including the ordinance and cover sheet thereof, was prepared and a copy of such ordinance was posted in the municipal building, commencing on the 6th day of December, 2016 and continuing for at least ten days thereafter. Copies of such ordinance were also available for public inspection upon request in the office of the municipal clerk. Dated at Mark, Illinois, this 6th day of December, 2016. /s/Stacy Veronda Municipal Clerk ORDINANCE NO. 2016-12-6 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING MEETING DATES FOR THE VILLAGE OF MARK FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2017 WHEREAS, the Open Meetings Act, 5ILCS 120/2.03 et. seq. provides that notice of meeting dates of the Village of Mark shall be given and shall state the regular dates, times, and places of such meetings. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VILLAGE OF MARK, ILLINOIS, PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: The regular meetings of the Village Board of Trustees of the Village of Mark, a municipal corporation, shall be on the first and third Tuesday of the month, all at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Hall, Mark, Illinois, on the dates as set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein. SECTION 2: The Village Clerk shall post a copy
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS RE: HENNEPIN DRAINAGE AND ) LEVEE DISTRICT IN THE COUNTY ) OF PUTNAM AND STATE OF ILLINOIS ) No. 64-MR-72 DRAINAGE NOTICE To: Owners of Record of Hennepin Drainage and Levee District Notice is hereby given as follows: 1. That the Financial Report of the Commissioners of the Hennepin Drainage and Levee District, covering the period of October 1, 2015, to and including September 30, 2016, and their Petition for Dissolution of Drainage District have been filed with the Circuit Clerk of Putnam County, Illinois 2. Hearing on the above referenced Petition and Financial Report will be held by the Circuit Court
of the Tenth Judicial Circuit of Putnam County, Illinois, at the Circuit Courtroom in the Courthouse in Hennepin, Illinois on January 12, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. at which time and place objections thereto, if any, will be heard. Dated: November 29, 2016 Ryan J. Anderson, Attorney for District Commissioners Cathy J. Oliveri, Clerk of the Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit of Putnam County, Illinois Ryan J. Anderson Attorney for Commissioners Reg. # 06288950 611 Second Street, P.O. Box 174 Henry, IL 61537 (309) 364-2354 FAX (309) 364-9340 Published in the Putnam County Record Dec. 21 and 28, 2016.
PUBLIC NOTICE 2017 HENNEPIN PUBLIC WATER DISTRICT MEETING DATES The Board of Trustees of the Hennepin Public Water District, Putnam County, Illinois, will meet in regular session on the second Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Administrative Building on 7222 Power Plant Road, Hennepin, Illinois. The dates of the regular meetings for calendar year 2017 are as
follows: January 9th, 2017 February 13th, 2017 March 13th, 2017 April 10th, 2017 May 8th, 2017 June 12th, 2017 July 10th, 2017 August 14th, 2017 September 11th, 2017 October 9th, 2017 November 13th, 2017 December 11th, 2017 Diana Brandstatter Secretary Hennepin Public Water District Published in the Putnam County Record Dec. 21, 2016.
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PUTNAM COUNTY BOARD Regular Meeting Dates 2017 Mon. January 9, 4 p.m. Tues. February 14, 7 p.m. Mon. March 13, 9 a.m. Mon. April 10, 4 p.m. Mon. May 8, 7 p.m. Mon. June 12, 9 a.m. Mon. July 10, 7 p.m.
Mon. August 14, 9 a.m. Mon. September 11, 9 a.m. Tues. October 10, 7 p.m. Mon. November 13, 9 a.m. Mon. December 11, 9 a.m. Published in the Putnam County Record Dec. 21, 2016.
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