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HENNEPIN — During the Hennepin Village Board meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 16, the board approved a tax levy ordinance. This levy will raise taxes 5 percent, minimum, according to village president Kevin Coleman. This will increase revenue by an estimated $4,020 over the year. It was figured by using an average value of $100,000 for the approximately 300 homes in Hennepin, which works out to an increase of roughly $15 per home, according to Coleman.
Putnam County deputy Josh Randall shared information about Henry’s electronic miles per hour sign and the benefits Hennepin could obtain by having one within the village. According to Randall, the signs not only help promote safer driving, but also track information regarding traffic patterns. Maintained by the public works department, Randall believed the signs cost between $2,000 to $4,000. The board discussed the need to replace the village’s 30-year-old International dump truck. Purchasing a used truck was discussed, but concerns were raised that doing so would result in acquiring someone else’s problem truck. It was agreed to continue to research purchasing a new
truck. “I know we brought this up last month, but suddenly the truck is a problem now; we need to be a little bit more proactive with our equipment moving forward and have a plan in place. We can’t just all of a sudden, in a budget year, say we’re going to spend $160,000 on a new truck,” said board member Quentin Buffington. “I think for four years I’ve brought up that we’ve needed a new truck. I don’t know how much more proactive I can get,” said Coleman. The board discussed altering the frequency of lawn services from Spring Green within the village parks. The board also approved a donation of $100 each to Freedom House and the Voluntary Action Center.
Santa tells all
Extension highlights The University of Illinois Extension shares focus of programs with Putnam County Board
An interview with the big guy from the North Pole
By Dave Cook
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HENNEPIN — The Putnam County Board meeting held Monday, Dec. 14, consisted largely of representatives from the University of Illinois Extension office sharing the focus and impact of the office’s programs. Despite the difficulties in Springfield and the inability to find a way to move the governmental process forward, the Extension programs within the local area were a success. However, Jill Guynn, county director for the local Extension office, shared concerns about the future of their own budget. “As of July, our funding has been suspended along with many others because of the state budget. We’re operating on our emergency line right now and, as everyone is, are looking forward to having the state budget resolved and being able to get back to normal operations,” said Guynn. Susan Glassman, nutrition and wellness educator, discussed the success of the series of three programs held at the Putnam County Community Center in Standard which educated residents about healthy eating. She also shared statistics about the percentages of residents who have diabetes and heart disease.
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Editor’s note: Even though Santa Claus was busy preparing for his journey on Christmas Eve to visit girls and boys throughout the world, the Jolly Old Elf Himself, took a few minutes out of his busy schedule to answer a few questions for your hometown newspaper. The questions in bold were the ones asked by the newspaper, and Santa’s answers follow. Is there really a Santa Claus? Of course! Depending on the place or time, I may take on different appearances, but be assured that I am as real as the sun in the sky or the rain that falls from it. More important than my mortal appearance is my spirit. The spirit of Christmas and Santa should live in us all throughout the year and around the world. Though I may not be physically present, you must believe that my spirit never, ever leaves. But yes, certainly, there is a Santa Claus. Why does Santa wear red? The quick answer is visPCR photo/Becky Kramer ibility. Red is a color that Busy with his duties at the North Pole, Santa Claus paused briefly to grant an interview with your hometown
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Breanne Suarez, 4-H and youth development educator, discussed the successes of the various programs held within local schools, including the robotics club, gardening, health and wellness, and programs which showed students the many different careers available within the health care field. Daryle Wragge, ag and natural resources program coordinator, discussed the numerous programs available to the local ag industry, the benefits they provide, how they help highlight environmental damages caused in part by agricultural practices, and how to effectively change them. “When you see a dead zone at the mouth of the Mississippi River down in Louisiana that is half the size of Rhode Island, where nothing is growing, no plant life,
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can be seen at great distances. That’s great if you are traveling at supersonic speeds or standing on a street corner. Red is also a color one associates with power and strength. Certainly I could not make my annual trek without amazing amounts of strength and power! Red is also associated with special “magical” powers. What good would I be without a little magic to push me along? Lastly, it’s a color associated with Santa for centuries. At this time of the year, whenever you see a man in a red suit, your thoughts turn to Santa. It’s good to be recognized!! Where do you buy your suits? You might guess that I can’t buy a suit at the local store. Actually, you can’t buy a Santa suit anywhere. For dozens of decades, Mrs. Claus was my chief tailor. As things have changed at the North Pole, Mrs. Claus shared her incredible, magical tailoring skills to some of my small friends ... the elves. They create special yarns (red, of course) and weave them on secret machines into enchanted fabric. With yards of fabric in hand, the elves begin their special tasks ... Measuring, cutting, sewing, trimming and fitting until the suit is precisely finished for my shape and size. It protects me from cold and high speed winds. And, it makes me one of them most recognized men in the world. How can you be soooooo old? Everyone seems to be curious about this. Well, it’s actually
HENNEPIN — Putnam County Sheriff Kevin Doyle would like to advise residents of continued phone scams. Numerous residents have been receiving calls from people claiming to be with the IRS, Treasury Department, Homeland Security, security companies and numerous other agencies. Doyle advises residents to not give any personal information and that it’s alright to hang up. If any of the above agencies truly needed to contact a resident, they would do so by mail, not phone. Residents who are unsure about a matter may call the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office at 815-925-7084.
the spirit that is soooooo old. Yes, Santa has been around for more years than anyone cares to remember. The spirit preceded me and will follow me. Remember that it’s the spirit of Christmas that’s important. Keep that in mind all year long! Some children may be worried since they have moved since last Christmas. How will you find their house? We have a perfect system. It’s similar to a GPS that can locate virtually any address. A group of special elves constantly updates and upgrades our lists. Even if I have left the North Pole, I can be given a new location for an old friend. If you moved on Christmas Eve, we’d find you. What does Santa weigh? Years ago, I tossed the scale. It doesn’t really matter what I weigh. The transportation elves do care. They take into account my important cargo, the weight of the sleigh and me and make sure all is in order before we begin. Weight, like my age, is just a number. How do you get down the chimney? The chimney presents some interesting issues. For example, its size vs. mine. And, people seem to want to build fires in fireplaces. And some chimneys end up in a furnace. That blast of heat isn’t necessarily a good thing for me. Instead, I have a special key. I have yet to encounter a door that it will not open. And, I don’t get singed! Although the proper chimney is always an option. Why do you work at the North Pole? It’s isolated and allows us to concentrate on our important tasks ... gathering, sorting, making and wrapping all the
gifts that might be needed on a given Christmas Eve. Distractions would only serve to complicate our mission. Tell us about your house. It’s a wonderful home. Anyone walking through the door would notice the warm and inviting atmosphere. It shares the fragrance of a wood fire, peppermint, fresh-baked cookies and a sense of love. Everyone should be in such a place. Do you ever get visitors? Rarely. It’s a rather harsh environment. At Christmas, it might be 50 degrees below zero. And, in the summer, it barely gets to freezing. It’s often so cold that the words we speak freeze in the air. We take them in beside the fire to hear them; or just wait until they thaw in the spring. Do you ever get sad? Everyone has days that are a little less happy than others. Even me. One need only look around to see family and friends and the other blessings in life to start smiling again. A smile is just one pleasant thought away. What will you get Mrs. Claus for Christmas? Long ago, we quit exchanging gifts. She prefers it if I help a bit around the house or the workshops. A helping hand with the dishes is always appreciated. And, she’s always a bit happier when I pick up after myself. She reminds me of my mother. What does Santa want for Christmas? There’s little I need. And even less that I want. Good friends. Good health. And, a peaceful place to enjoy it all. Merry Christmas to one and all.
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Best thoughts, practices for college savings, financial aid There are a variety of ways to save for college. Regardless of how long your family has been saving or how much has been saved, federal financial aid may be available and therefore careful planning is warranted. Every family situation is unique and requires specific planning. Nevertheless, here are some of our best thoughts and practices. If you are not sure about a child’s future plans for college, then it’s generally best to start the college savings process with a UTMA (Uniform Transfer to Minors Act) account up to $10,000. UTMAs do not have to be used for college expenses; therefore these funds can be used in the future even if the child does not to attend college at all. Why the $10,000 limit? Since a UTMA account is technically in the child’s name, their tax bracket will generally allow the funds to grow tax free. Once the initial $10,000 is saved in the UTMA, we suggest shifting additional contributions to either a 529 college savings account or a life insurance contract. 529 savings plans grow tax-free provided the money is used to pay for qualified higher-education expenses. There are too many features of 529 plans to mention them all here; but consider these three … 1. If the child doesn’t attend college, you can transfer the 529 assets to the 529 account of a direct relative such as a brother or sister to use for qualified college expenses, 2. Grandma and grandpa can transfer as much as $140,000 in one year into a grandchild’s 529 and avoid federal gift tax, a valuable strategy if you wish to remove assets from your taxable estate, and 3. 529s are very flexible – for example an Illinois resident can open a Virginia 529 account for their grandchild living in Oregon who winds up going to college in Michigan … no problem. Life insurance is another good option to explore. While the growth of a life policy will most likely be lower than a UTMA or a 529, it generally is less risky. For example, 10 years ago my client sold his business and purchased a $10,000 permanent life insurance policy with guaranteed returns and at the same time invested another $10,000 in a 529 plan; both investments were intended for his granddaughter’s college education. Today the cash value in the life policy is
$13,224 while the 529 account is valued at $18,485. Two more important points on Christian Cyr life insurance as a COMMENTARY college savings tool … 1. The cash value of a life insurance policy is also flexible like the UTMA - i.e. the cash value doesn’t have to be used for college expenses, and 2, Life insurance doesn’t factor into the equation when applying for federal college financial aid whereas 529s and UTMAs do. This brings up the last and perhaps most important point to consider … Where you store your child’s college savings could impact his or her ability to attend college almost as much as grades and standardized test scores. 529s and UTMAs subtract far less from a student’s financial aid package than money stored in a checking or savings account. But having a large 529 college savings plan could hurt your student’s chances at tapping other sources of financial aid while an insurance policy will not. As a general rule, unless the family is completely certain that the child will not qualify for need-based aid, money should be saved in the parents’ name, not the child’s name. Putting assets in the child’s name has one benefit and two risks. The benefit is the tax savings due to the child’s lower tax bracket. The risks, however, often outweigh the benefits. Such a transfer of assets will result in a reduction in eligibility for financial aid, and the child is not obligated to spend the money on educational expenses. All families applying for financial aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You can apply for federal aid beginning Jan. 1, 2016, for the 2016-2017 academic year. Keep in mind, there are other state and college deadlines, so it’s important to check www.fafsa.ed.gov for more information. Christian Cyr, CPA is president of Cyr Financial Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. If you have questions or comments, Cyr can be reached at Cyrfinancial.com or by calling 815-925-7501.
Nominations being accepted for M-P SWCD director HENRY — Nominations are now being accepted for the twoyear term of the office of director of the Marshall-Putnam County Soil and Water Conservation District at the district’s office at USDA Service Center, 1511 University Court, Henry. The nominations will be accepted during normal business hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
To be considered for nomination as a candidate for the office of director, nominees must provide proof of residency or ownership of land located within the boundaries of the district. Interested people must respond by 4:30 p.m. Jan. 29, 2016. Contact the office with any questions at 309-3643913, ext. 3.
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PERU — Kay C. Mills, 78, of Peru, formerly of Granville, passed away at 6:13 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015, at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru. She was born Nov. 9, 1937, in Peoria to Clarence and Mildred (Cole) Hall. She married Ed Mills April 6, 1968, in McNabb. She was the owner of the women’s clothing store, Fashion Boutique, in Henry and Granville, and also the owner of Scents of Nature in the Peru Mall. Surviving are one son, Michael Mertens of Seatonville; one daughter, Sheli Starkey of Granville; one stepson, Jim Mills of Indiana; one stepdaughter, Valerie (Mike) Strohl of Indiana; four grandchildren seven stepgrandchildren; one sister, Lori (John) Martishius; and one brother, Kenneth (Sharon) Hall. She was preceded in death by her husband and parents. Cremation has been accorded. Burial will be at a later date. Visitation was held from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at the Helmer-Shields Funeral Home in Granville. Memorials may be directed to the family.
AccuWeather reports the overall pattern will favor temperatures averaging above normal in much of the central and eastern United States through at least Christmas, but the warmth will falter at times in some locations. According to AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist Elliot Abrams, “There is a universal yearning for cold and snow around Christmastime, especially in the Midwest and Northeast.” The yearning may be intensified this Christmas. Despite a cold and snowy fall and winter last year in much of the Midwest and Northeast, warmth surged in before the holiday and spoiled the notion of a white Christmas for millions of people. Highs were in the 40s in Chicago and Buffalo, N.Y., the 50s in St. Louis and Burlington, Vt., and the 60s in Oklahoma City and New York City during Christmas Day 2014. So far this season, mild air has overwhelmed the Central and Eastern states. Temperatures have averaged several degrees above normal since October. This overall mild pattern is expected to hold through at least the end of December and into the first part of the new year. However, the weather may have already offered a hint at the few areas where it may be cold enough for one or more episodes of snow moving forward during the holiday season. There has been just enough chilly air around for snow at times in parts of the Central and Northern Plains to the Great Lakes and northern New England. This is likely to continue. According to AccuWeather Chief Long Range Meteorologist Paul Pastelok, there will be several doses of chilly air that sweep across parts of the Central and Northeastern states from the middle of December to beyond Christmas.
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Putnam County Sheriff’s Office HENNEPIN — At 3:07 p.m. Dec. 13, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department arrested and charged Shane M. O’Dell, 41, of Peru with violation of an order of protection. The sheriff’s department was assisted by the Peru Police Department. O’Dell is currently being housed in the Putnam County Jail awaiting a bond hearing.
Due to the marginal temperatures expected, timing of the storms will be very important for those hoping for a white Christmas. “The problem will be for storms to catch up with the brief episodes of chilly air in absence of persistent and extensive cold conditions,” Pastelok said. “A persistent storm track that has split chilly air to the northwest and mild air to the southeast should continue from the southern Rockies toward the Great Lakes through the end of December,” Pastelok said. A secondary storm track along the coastal Northeast could come into play for parts of northern New England and upstate New York, provided the secondary storms are strong enough to draw in cold air. Factoring in that actual temperatures will continue to trend downward, following typical seasonal trends, air cold enough for snow may extend a bit farther to the south and east compared to November and early December this year and last Christmas. Cities such as Chicago; Minneapolis; Kansas City, Mo. Albany, N.Y.; and Caribou, Maine; may be cold enough for snow this Christmas, provided a storm is in the vicinity. Even so, most areas from the Southern Plains to the Ohio Valley, much of the mid-Atlantic and southeastern New England on south are looking at air too warm too often to support snow through Christmas. Cities such as St. Louis, Cincinnati and New York City will probably not be cold enough for snow through Christmas. More persistent winter weather for the Midwest and Northeast is still many weeks away, Pastelok stated. “We expect some colder air masses and perhaps opportunities for snow to pick up toward the middle of January,” Pastelok said. “February should be busy in terms of cold air, storms and the potential for snow.”
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And the holiday begins ... The winter holiday has begun; Children will have the greatest fun. Parents plan, save, shop and buy ... To find the latest toy they will try. Trees and lights will arise; When plugged in they elicit surprise. A gasp of delight as the lights shine bright; A colorful glow through a snowy night.
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Presents are wrapped and cleverly hidden; Santa checks his list of well behaved children. They line up to wait and sit on his lap, and whisper in his ear of this and that. Grandmas work in the kitchen, stir and bake, Hot chocolate and candy, cookies and cake. Scales are stressed, and waistlines bulge; It’s once a year, go ahead and indulge. Parties are scheduled with dinners galore; Everyone’s offering you more and more. Ham or turkey or maybe a goose; Search for those pants which used to be loose. The year is almost over, and the calendar done. Finish with a bang and have some fun. Christmas and New Year’s will soon be here; Remember to be happy and spread some cheer. PCR Staff Writer Dave Cook can be reached at news@putnamcountyrecord.com.
Considerations by Nedda Christmas. This is a fun time for most people, but I always try to remember that this isn’t such a great holiday for some. Isn’t is nice to be this age (all things considered) when our life experiences can help some others to keep a perspective. We have to be cautious and offer only when it seems wise. This can be a frantic time for younger folks, so it is wise to stay out of their way and COMMENTARY try to pay attention to details for ourselves. If we try not to be needy and expect full attention all the time, our loved ones will have easier lives — not just at holiday time but all year long. We can do a lot for ourselves, if we think about it, and besides, it’s good for us to stay strong and focused with our minds and bodies. I know. Sometimes our bodies have different ideas, but if we don’t use what we have, we will lose more. I have reduced the things I bring down for Christmas. Just the best and important to our family’s memories. It’s less work, and the meaning is certainly the same. Of course the nativity scene is the first thing placed on display. So ancient in its story and it seems to take the edges of tough times to see that serenity. History tells us that things were very tough then as well as now. But it is great to see the discoveries and newer history of that time to help us see the real conditions and people’s daily lives. Other religions have just as wonderful stories. We always must be reminded of our nation’s goodwill and tolerance for other’s beliefs. We surely would be a duller group without the diversity. We wouldn’t learn anything new, and we would fall into a boring lot! I would never have seen a menorah or a stunning mosque, if my parents hadn’t talked and explained to us about different religious beliefs. Some people would say, “So what,” but they don’t know what they are missing. There is a lot of rhetoric right now that fuels fear and anger. Plan your holidays, listen to great music and keep your world as calm as you can. We are older. We have heard all this before! Stay calm and love your loved ones. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah, and Happy everybody who has a different but loving point of view. Nedda Simon of rural Princeton can be reached at neddasimon@ymail.com.
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The holiday gone a-jar I had seen a throw rug in a flyer that caught my eye. I wanted it. The color fit the decor in my new kitchen, and the price was right. Realistically and for a host of reasons that could probably fill this entire page, I only shop occasionally — primarily because I just don’t want to. I have to be in the mood, and quite frankly, that mood doesn’t come around very often. Heading into the store, my reasoning behind being an infrequent shopper quickly came to light. The place was packed, and the shoppers looked like ants at a picnic — swarming, carrying armfuls of items (no shopping carts in this place), shouting to one another across the store — let’s just say it was fairly chaotic, hectic and way beyond my idea of a fun adventure. I hurried to the throw rugs, chose the ones I wanted and hurried just as quickly to my car in the parking lot. My coffee was still warm in my car, if that tells you how long I actually spent on this shopping excursion. I don’t mind telling you I just sat in my vehicle for a few minutes in that crowded parking lot, contemplating the chaos I had just experienced. Christmas shopping, no doubt, filled the minds of most of those shoppers — each of them attempting to find a special gift for someone special. In the spirit of Christmas, I had to applaud their efforts, while I sat quietly alone in the car, glad I escaped without incident. As I reflect on that brief interaction that day, I have to admit there was something rather nostalgic going on in that store. Aside from the new items for sale that reeked of electron-
Terri Simon COMMENTARY ics, new-fangled gadgets and many things I didn’t even recognize, the sight of shoppers scurrying through the store was reminiscent of an old black and white movie I once saw where the Christmas shopping spirit was alive and well. My heart ached for those long ago days, when Christmas shopping was a treat, rather than an obligation. And now, we are less than two weeks before the big day, and nothing is crossed off my list. Ugh! I’m tired, and the idea of fighting the masses and standing in lines where my patience dwindles faster than icicles melt in summer, is anything but appealing. But I will be the good daughter, friend, family member ... and do my holiday duty. I will suck it up. I will shop. I know this might sound kind of crazy, (you’re probably used to that coming from me by now,) but I wish there was a store where I could buy presents that would be cherished for years to come. I’m not talking things — pieces of clothing, trinkets, books, etc. — I’m talking about items that really matter. I can almost visualize the store shelves now ... Colorful and beautiful jars would line the shelves and simple words would be elegantly written on the front of each. I’d browse for hours,
and I probably wouldn’t even check the price. After all, the money would be irrelevant, compared to the contents inside these jars. I’d study each one with my loved ones in mind, and ultimately I’d select the perfect gift for everyone. What’s in the jars? All kinds of wishes for those I love. I’d grab a couple jars of patience, and just as many jars of self esteem. I’d buy some soothing kindness for everyone, and there would be no more happiness left on the shelf after I left the store. I’d buy plenty of energy, lots of good health, and a host of stress-free moments. And before I left the store, I’d buy the most important gift of all for everyone ... time. After all, who wouldn’t like more time? As much as I hate to wrap gifts, I’d take each jar home and carefully adorn it with beautiful paper, ribbons and bows. It would be the best Christmas ever, and I would be excited for Christmas to come as my loved ones opened their gifts to find out what I wish for them. Now that would be a perfect Christmas ... and I guarantee I’d frequent that store often. As the calendar days disappear before your special day, I hope your gifts are many ... and I hope they speak of the love that lives in your heart. Yes ... that would be a perfect Christmas. Merry Christmas, my friends. Putnam County Record Editor Terri Simon can be reached at tsimon@putnamcountyrecord.com. Tonica News Editor Terri Simon can be reached at tsimon@tonicanews. com.
Observations from the Field of Dreams Ken Burns, award winning filmmaker, talked about the staying power of baseball in the August Saturday Evening Post. I agree with Mr. Burns on everything he says or writes about the game of baseball. I never get tired of watching a T-ball, Little League, softball, high school, college, semi pro or Major League baseball game. ••• Question: Who was the first sitting president to be photographed? The answer will be at the end of this column. •••
Pope Francis has said we must embrace human dignity, respect human rights and the full inclusion of each member of society. This Pope keeps demonstrating that all lives matter in the womb, and outside the womb. I have so much respect for this great leader of the Catholic Church. Remember, abortion kills children, and abortion ends a life. “God writes the Gospel not in the Bible alone, but also on trees and in the flowers, clouds and stars,” Martin Luther said. “I like trees because they seem
more resigned to the way they have to live than other things do,” Willa Cather said. “I think that I shall never see a poem lovely as a tree,” Joyce Kilmer said. Darrell Alleman ••• Answer to the question of who was the first sitting president to be photographed: It was William Harrison. Thanks for reading. Darrell Alleman can be reached at news@putnamcountyrecord.com.
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Video gambling is the new ‘crack cocaine’ To the Editor, The U.S. National Gambling Impact Study Commission highlighted in its final report electronic gambling machines (EGMs) constituted the new “crack cocaine” for addicting gamblers. The U.S. Congressional Commission concluded any states with EGMs convenient to the public needed to re-criminalize those machines. Modern casino gambling revenues come 90 percent from the video gambling on EGMs — formerly called slot machines The definitive academic study published by Harvard and MIT indicates that near these EGMs, crime increases approximately 10 percent every year — as people lose their resources. Similarly, bankruptcies increase 18 to 42 percent as former consumer spending is lost into the gambling machines. Gambling’s lobbyists allege new tax revenues, but academic studies indicate the costs of the gambling-caused crime, bankruptcies and other new social costs to the taxpayers are at least $3 for every $1 in new tax revenue. In most states the tax revenues are slowly siphoned away from education and teachers and back to gambling’s insiders such as the recent N.Y. Lottery scandal where $1.7 billion was
allegedly misdirected. Congressional testimony in 2015 noted: “One of the first states to embrace the lottery, riverboat casino, and neighborhood electronic gambling, Illinois has given away at least $35-$100 billion to gambling’s insiders since 1990”— enough money to remedy most of the state’s budget problems, including the state’s $115 billion debt for unfunded liabilities. In Illinois, the taxes on video gambling are openly ridiculed, since revenues go 70 percent to the owners/ operators, only 25 percent to the state treasury, and only 5 percent to the local government. Other states have higher tax percentages as they try to emulate Canada, where virtually all of the revenues go to the Canadian government (minus reasonable management fees to the gambling operators). There are few genuine controls on video gambling. For example, in Illinois the 2009 Illinois Video Gambling Act technically allows Illinois to have more EGMs than exist in Nevada. Beginning EGM installations in 2012, Illinois has quickly expanded to over 21,509 EGMs in convenience locations, including a scuba shop and a flower shop. By comparison, Illinois’ 10 casinos have 11,046 EGMs (and only 274 table games)— with 11,623 seriously addicted gamblers on the self-exclusion list for casinos. Regulation of video gambling on
convenience EGMs is problematic, as exemplified by Judge Aaron Jaffe’s shouting match with Illinois state legislators promoting EGMs and his headline in the Illinois Daily Herald: “State Video Gambling Chief Says ‘Almost Impossible’ To Keep Mob Out.” Jaffe’s sentiments were echoed in the Chicago Tribune, the Chicago Sun-Times, and most Illinois news media — which called for the repeal of the Illinois law authorizing video gambling. Studies confirm student populations are particularly vulnerable to EGM gambling addiction and will get hooked at double the adult addiction rates — creating a larger, expensive, new generation of gambling addicts. Knowledgeably, the college town of Carbondale was one of the first Illinois communities voting in 2009 to ban the EGMs — however, dictating to local government, gambling lobbyists subsequently overturned this ban. EGMs shrink the consumer economy, denigrate quality of life, increase taxes, and stigmatize governments. Governments must change their image, re-criminalize EGMs, and grow the economy to attract new consumer businesses. Otherwise, EGMs and associated gambling proponents will continue to deteriorate local and state economies. Prof. John Kindt, U.S. International Gambling Report, Mahomet
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Sports Veverka leads Panthers to win over Peoria Christian
GRANVILLE — Alec Veverka’s 29 points led the Putnam County Panthers to a 70-61 win over Peoria Christian Friday, Dec. 18, at R.M. Germano Gym. Veverka scored 14 points in the fourth quarter to go with nine in the third quarter and six in the second quarter. Connor Taylor chipped in with 14 points. The Panthers scored half of its 26 points in the final quarter from the free throw line, led by Veverka’s six charity tosses. Christian Harris chipped in with four free throws, with Jarod Williams making three. The Panthers led 13-11 at the end of the first quarter and 34-18 at halftime. Their lead was trimmed to 44-34 at the end of the third quarter.
Lady Panthers lose contests to Fieldcrest, Roanoke-Benson The Putnam County Lady Panthers lost two games this past week. Roanoke-Benson 64, Putnam County 38 Roanoke-Benson extended its two-point halftime lead to 26 points at the end of the game on Thursday, Dec. 17. Tori Smoode led Putnam County in scoring with 16 points while Rossman had 21 points for Roanoke-Benson. Other Putnam County scorers were Presley Hatton with 8 points, Ashlyn Haage with 5 points, Paige Veronda with 3 points, Lindsey DiazDeleon with 2 points, Brea Schorn with 2 points and Margaret Voss with 2. “I thought we came out and played a great first half, only trailing by two (23-21),” said Putnam County girls coach Jared Sale. “And they came out and shot the ball tremendously from outside the arc in the second half. It’s hard to keep a team in check when they shoot 80 percent from three in a half with a hand in their face.”
Fieldcrest 44, Putnam County 33
Paige Veronda led Putnam County in scoring with 10 points on Tuesday, Dec. 15. Other scorers were Presley Hatton (7), Megan Wiesbrook (6), Ashly Haage (3), Brea Schorn (3), Tori Smoode (2) and Lindsey DiazDeLeon (2). Fieldcrest’s Gwen Lohr-Fandel had a game-high 23 points. “We started off slow, but ended up doing a nice job on the defensive end, holding them to only 19 percent shooting. Unfortunately, when you turn the ball over 27 times, that cancels out what we did on the defensive end,” said Sale.
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Putnam County/Hall wrestler Luke McCook battles Rockridge’s Dustin Bowman at 170 on Tuesday, Dec. 15. McCook won by fall at 4:35.
PC/Hall wrestlers compete in tourneys, triangular Five Putnam County/Hall wrestlers competed at the Metamora Holiday Tournament while the rest of the team went to the Wilmington JV Tournament, both on Saturday, Dec. 19. Wrestlers also competed in a triangular meet on Dec. 15. Metamora Holiday Tournament At Metamora, Luke McCook placed third, Evan Kiphart placed fifth and Eric Cissell placed second. McCook defeated Metamora’s Aaron Zelar, 8-5; sixthranked Byron’s Brandon Ellsbury by fall at 1:38; and Morris’ Jeffrey Johnson by fall at 3:06. He lost to Normal West’s Clinton Boyd by fall at 3:39. Kiphart lost to Metamora’s Gavin Mitchell by fall at 2:53; and defeated Rock Island’s Aaron Escontrias by fall at 3:28; Tremont’s Justin DuPage by fall at :26; and Byron’s Matt Wombacher, 7-0. Cissell defeated Morris’s Bobby Stubinger by fall at 3:15; and Metamora’s Noah Fletcher, 5-2. He lost to Byron’s Ziel McCoy, 5-1.
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Erie-Prophetstown beat PC/Hall 36-24 while Rockridge downed PC/Hall 42-18. Luke McCook was the wrestler of the night, going 2-0 against quality wrestlers, said head coach Gerald Kreiwald. PC/Hall wrestlers who won against Erie-Prophetstown were Luke McCook at 170 over Zach Greer by fall at 2:16; Nick Bouxsein at 182 by forfeit; Evan Kiphart at 195 by forfeit; and Eric Cissell at 220 by forfeit. PC/ Hall wrestlers who lost were Jimmy Hewitt at 138 to Hunter Wright by fall at 1:41; Denver Wyatt at 145 to Jake Ferguson by fall at :18; and Ellian Rivera at heavyweight to Trace Shoup by fall at 1:28. PC/Hall wrestlers who won against Rockridge were McCook at 170 over Dustin Bowman by fall at 4:35; Ellian Rivera at heavyweight by fall at 1:03; and Kyle Lietner at 126 by forfeit. PC/Hall wrestlers who lost were Jimmy Hewitt at 138 to Will Simmons by fall at 3:11; Denver Wyatt at 145 to Bryson Singleton by fall at 5:02; Ben Just at 152 to Chris Jones, 6-2; Nick Bouxsein at 182 to Garrett Petreikis by fall at :56; Evan Kiphart at 195 to Logan Crawford, 1-0; and Eric Cissell at 220 to Collin Schmitt by fall at 2:45.
Rifle club open to enrollment CHILLICOTHE — The Marshall-Putnam 4-H Shooting Sports is now accepting enrollment for .22 rifle club. The deadline to sign up for .22 rifle is Jan. 6, 2016. The club, which is open to all youth ages 10-18, will meet at the indoor range at the Chillicothe Sportsmen’s Club on Route 29. The cost is $15 with your own .22 rifle, or $20 if you use a provided .22 rifle. The club will meet Thursday evenings at 5:30 p.m. beginning Jan. 14. Enrollment forms and a complete calendar can be found at: http:// web.extension.illinois.edu/blmp/4hss/3163.html or at the University of Illinois Extension Office in Henry. Archery will be postponed until March 2016. The facility set up for archery closed its doors. They are in the process of obtaining new equipment from Whitetails Unlimited in order to provide archery at the Marshall-Putnam Fairgrounds. Registration is also open for archery. Shoot dates are not available at this time. More information will provided when available.
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Putnam County/Hall wrestler Ben Just battles Rockridge’s Chris Jones at 152 on Tuesday, Dec. 15. Jones beat Just, 6-3.
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Putnam County/Hall wrestler Nick Bouxsein wrestles Rockridge’s Garrett Petreikis at Putnam County/Hall wrestler Denver Wyatt battles Rockridge’s Bryson Singleton at 145 on Tuesday, Dec. 15. Singleton won by fall at 5:02. 182 on Tuesday, Dec. 15. Bouxsein lost by fall at :56.
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Community
Hennepin Park District will host holiday activities
Area holiday services announced Mass time at St. Patrick’s
HENNEPIN — The Mass at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, at St. Patrick’s in Hennepin will be a candlelit Mass. It provides a time to sit and enjoy the beauty of the Mass and Christmas decorations after all the rushing around shopping, wrapping, cooking, baking , entertaining, going to parties and traveling that comes with the holiday season.
Candlelight service in Magnolia MAGNOLIA — Crossroads Community Church will have a candlelight Christmas Eve service at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 24, at the church, 14030 Illinois Highway 18 and 89, Magnolia. Everyone is welcome.
Christmas Eve service in Granville GRANVILLE — The Granville United Church of Christ will have Christmas Eve services at 7 and 11 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 24, in the sanctuary. All are invited and welcome to attend.
Public forum on Jan. 12 GRANVILLE — Putnam County Community Unit School District 535 will have a public forum conducted by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), Division of Special Education Services, at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, in the Putnam County High School auditorium in Granville.
The district has been selected for a focused monitoring review regarding educational placement decisions for students with disabilities. The ISBE team leader will explain the focused monitoring process about placement decisions and provide the audience an opportunity to share their comments.
HENNEPIN — The Hennepin Park District will sponsor holiday activities over the holiday break. On Monday, Dec. 28, there will be a Movie and Popcorn Day. They will show “The Giant King” 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. 29, there will be kid’s bingo from noon to 1 p.m. Kids will play bingo for some exciting prizes. On Wednesday, Dec. 30, it will be
free swim for Hennepin and Hennepin Township residents. On Tuesday, Dec. 30, there will be a New Year’s Eve party to celebrate the upcoming new year from noon to 1 p.m. There will be a variety of activities for the kids to do. On Friday, Jan. 2, there will be a Movie and Popcorn Day. They will show “Frozen” 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. All activities are free to Hennepin and Hennepin Township residents.
DAR members hear a story of kidney donation PRINCETON — At the Dec. 4 meeting of the Princeton-Illinois Chapter NSDAR, called to order by Regent Diana Williamson at the BCR meeting room, member Janet Sherburne, Downers Grove, revealed her journey in donating a kidney. Sherburne had originally planned to donate a kidney to a cousin, but the match wasn’t a good one. Instead, she proceeded to donate a kidney that went to a doctor, beloved in his community. In deciding to proceed with the kidney donation, Sherburne described her uncertainty until she posed the question to a family member, “Why did God give me two kidneys?” The answer that convinced her was, “So you can give one away.” Sherburne’s cousin received a kidney from another donor, and the family’s faith has been strength-
ened by the successful outcome for both recipients and donors. During the business meeting, veterans chairman Judith Munn thanked the members who participated in the Veterans Day ceremonies on Nov. 11 and those who hosted the coffee and doughnuts gathering later. DAR Schools Chairman Lois Peterson took a collection for a Christmas gift card for the girls at the Illinois Cottage, DAR Tamassee School. A new member, Kay Elmore from Newark, was welcomed with a ceremony and presentation of DAR materials. Commemorative events chairman Agnes Ross read a proclamation from Gov. Bruce Rauner noting the 125th anniversary of the founding of the National Society of the
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Putnam County Republicans State Sen. Sue Rezin (from left); Jerry Long, candidate for state representative of the 76th District; Putnam County State’s Attorney Christina Judd-Mennie; and PC board member Steve Malavolti were at the recent Putnam County Republican Christmas party in Granville.
HENNEPIN — Putnam County Elementary students in fourth grade have been studying ecosystems. As part of their unit, each student made an ecosystem using a two-liter bottle. The miniature terrariums included plants that started as seeds, worms and a representation for man. “Much to the delight of everyone, the seeds
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Diabetes meeting offered monthly in Princeton PRINCETON — The diagnosis of diabetes is becoming more common than many other health conditions. Ongoing management of diabetes is important in limiting the complications which can develop with diabetes. An individual with diabetes must learn many lifestyle changes in order to take control of the disease and decrease the complications and their impact on their quality of life. Change isn’t always easy and especially difficult if it is being done without support. Perry Memorial Hospital wants
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Recipients recognized during Marshall-Putnam 4-H Achievement Night Area 4-H’ers honored for their hard work, leadership and dedication to personal growth On Sunday, Nov. 8, the University of Illinois Extension Marshall-Putnam honored 4-H’ers from throughout Marshall and Putnam counties to celebrate a year of hard work, leadership and dedication to personal growth. The Recognition of Excellence awards are the largest group of awards handed out. A 4-H’er earns that honor through the work they do in their 4-H club and additional service and leadership work at the county level. The award areas are project, service and leadership. Project Achievement recipients are: Bell Plain Hustlers: Jolene Bobinski; Bennington Go-Getters: Rachel Cook, Laura Jaquet, Clayton Klehm, Logan Nenne, Jordan Smith and Myka Stutzman; Henry
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Wednesday, December 23, 2015 • The Putnam County Record • 11 For a 4-H member to earn the Service Achievement Award they must complete all the requirements in the Project Achievement category, plus serve on a club committee or hold an office, take part in a community service or community activity related to a member’s project and assist leaders with a special club activity, tour or program. Leadership Achievement recipients are: Bell Plain Hustlers: Dylan Herridge, Samantha Rediger and Logan Sasso; L-W Achievers: Austin Eckstein, Mikayln White and Logan Woodward; Lostant Leaders: McKayla Urbanowski; PC Progressors: Madison Brown, Derek Glenn, Ashley Johnson, James Petersen, Jarod Petersen, Bradley Wink, Megan Wink and Loralee Wilson; Saratoga Leadaways: Caroline Downey and Evan Bogner; Steuben Rangers: Samantha Bessler, Laura Dittmeier and Leah Wier; and Wenona Highlighters: Meagan Cook, Kira Griffin and Meghan Jones. The Leadership Achieve-
ment award is earned by completing the six previous requirements, plus participating in one or more learning experiences at the county, regional or state level, providing leadership for a project, activity or 4-H group and helping conduct programs at the club level or beyond. In addition to the Recognition of Excellence awards, there are also many special awards and honors presented: Kelly Coons, Wenona Highlighters, Outstanding Secretary; Payton Knisley, Henry Guys & Gals, Sr. Best Kept Records; Abbie Stanbary, Henry Guys & Gals, Jr. Best Kept Records; and Ashley Johnson, PC Progressors, Extreme Exhibits Award. A 4-H member who serves a leader of a 4-H group or works with others in leading a 4-H group is able to receive a Junior Leader Certificate. These members were also recognized: Bell Plain Hustlers: Lilah Bobinski, Dylan Herridge, Sam Rediger and Logan Sasso; Bennington Go Getters: Faith Theesfield, Malika Ralston, Clayton Klehm
Henry Guys and Gals 4-H Club and Hailey Smith; Henry Guys & Gals: Lillian Hentchel, Payton Knisley and Athena Lindstrom; L-W Achievers: Taylor Hofstatter and Mikayln White; Lostant Leaders: McKayla Urbanowski; PC Progressors: Madison Brown, Derek Glenn, Ashley Johnson, Anna Mattern, James
Ha appy Holidays! From the Putnam County F y Community Center Thank you to Putnam County & surrounding counties for your support throughout the year! We wish you a safe & happy holiday season.
Putnam County Community Center 128 First St. Standard, IL 61363 (815)339-2711 or (800)757-4579 www.pcaservices.org
Petersen, Jarod Petersen, Loralee Wilson, Bradley Wink and Megan Wink; Saratoga Leadaways: Caroline Downey, Jonathan Downey, Heidi Harrison, Tristan Harrison and Jay Hufnagel; Steuben Rangers: Sammi Bessler and Leah Wier; and Wenona Highlighters: Matthew
Cook, Meagan Cook, Kelly Coons, Kira Griffin, Jaclyn Janssen, Nate Morris and Dylan Petrimoulx. Leaders with anniversaries were: one year — Dawn Benson - Jr. Master Gardeners, Amber Grimes - Steuben Rangers, Aaron Lindstrom - Robotics, Sue Moreland - Steuben Rang-
ers, Beth Palm - Bennington Go Getters, Rachal Sment - Horse Club and Andy Urbanowski - Robotics; five years — Kevin Knisley - Henry Guys & Gals, Kim Sasso - Bell Plain Hustlers and Amy Schwanke - Shooting Sports;
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Achievement From Page 11 10 years — Margy Mattern - PC Progressors and Diane Wier - Steuben Rangers; 15 years
— DiAnn Kuehn; and 25 years — Pam Hahn. The awards program ended with a favorite new tradition among the clubs. Clubs compete for the 4-H Spirit Stick. Creativity and group involvement is the
Wenona Highlighters 4-H Club key to winning the Spirit Stick. It was a tough competition, with original songs, costumes, dancing, and cheers all exhibited. 4-H is the nation’s largest youth development organization. 4-H grows confident This year’s winner of the young people who are empowered for life today and prepared for career tomorrow. Spirit Stick is the Saratoga 4-H programs empower nearly 6 million young people across the U.S. through experiLeadaways. ences that develop critical life skills.
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Menus Putnam County Community Center Dec. 28 — Hamburger on bun with ketchup and mustard, American fries, peas, diced pears. Dec. 29 — Beef tips and noodles, tossed salad with toppings, apricots, bread and butter, dessert. Dec. 30 — Barbecue pulled pork, coleslaw, three bean salad, grapes, dessert. Dec. 31 — Center closed for New Year’s Eve holiday. Jan. 1 — Center closed for New Year’s Day. Bread, butter, fruit juice and 2 percent milk are available with meals. For reservations, call 800-7574579 24 hours in ad ance 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. * Menus are subject to change. Photo contributed
Dahls makes donation to adult education program Gary and Deb Dahl of Granville recently made a $5,000 donation to Illinois Valley Community College’s Adult Education program. The gift will fund Adult Education’s Spring 2016 Bridge to Manufacturing program for an estimated 12-15 students. Commemorating the gift are Reed Wilson (left), special projects assistant to the president; Adult Education Director Sara Escatel; Deb and Gary Dahl; IVCC Foundation President O.J. Stoutner; and Director of Community Relations and Development Fran Brolley. The contribution is part of the college’s ongoing scholarship endowment campaign which has raised nearly $400,000 of its initial $500,000 goal. ••• Visit us online at www.putnamcountyrecord.com.
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Wishing You A Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year! BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Donald Fike, John Pini, Dr. John Ehrhardt, Lisa Olivero, Robert Marshall, M. Brooks Whitney, Alan Stremlau and Mark Baer OFFICERS: Donald Fike, Alan Stremlau, Donna Laugal, Dan Gregorich, Lois Peterson, Joyce Obermiller, Sheri O’Brien, Jolene Decker, Chris Paden and Neal Beer EMPLOYEES: Janice Scott, Barbara Miller, Linda Does, Pam Kreiser, Mary Catalanello, Carrie Lock, Jolene Salz, Brenda Bickerman, Laurie Rothchild, Kathy Holcman, Stacie Mertes, Janette Marie, Julie Baima, Susan Rich and Lynn Delvallee
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ATTENTION GRANVILLE RESIDENTS WATER USE SURVEY GRANVILLE – The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) requires every water supplier to develop and implement a comprehensive cross connection control program for the elimination of existing cross connections and prevention or protection from all future cross connections. Regulations are in place to protect our drinking water systems
All of the best gifts of Christmas every day of the year.
A requirement of the program is to conduct a survey of all water customers biennially (every 2 years). All Granville water customers will receive a survey form in the mail soon, if not already.
Dan Kuhn, Deb Holmes, Kevin Kunkel, Nancy Mattingly, Cathy Oliveri, Kevin Doyle, Lynn Haage, Christina Judd-Mennie, Pat Sloan, Kay Rue, Jo Griggs, Bob Cofoid, Jim Burger, Tammy Mehalic, Mary Ann Brouwer, Shelly Kays, Lorie Smith, Carly Neubaum, Esmeralda Harris, Teresa Clausen, Pat Hohulin, Tina Dolder, and Matt Mattingly
Please simply follow the directions, complete, and return the short survey form immediately after you receive it. The survey can be returned for free via an online form, fax, or email. It can also be returned via the U.S. Postal Service. The contractor hired to implement and oversee Granville’s program is Aqua Backflow from Elgin, IL. They specialize in cross connection control management. Please return all surveys to them, not the Village. If you have or require backflow protection, you may also be notified for compliance (testing, repairs, or installations). Aqua Backflow can be reached at 847-742-2296 or info@AquaBackflow.com with any questions.
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Granville’s Cross Connection Control Program is designed to safeguard public health. We ask for your cooperation with our program, its enforcement, and any requests for information that comes from Aqua Backflow or Village staff.
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– Classifieds – - 400 Merchandise
General Terms and Policies The Putnam County Record reserves the right to classify correctly, edit, reject or cancel any advertisement at any time in accordance with its policy. All ads must be checked for errors by the advertiser, on the first day of publication. We will be responsible for the first incorrect insertion, and its liabilities shall be limited to the price on one insertion. CLASSIFIED LINE AD & LEGAL DEADLINES:
450 • Under $1000 Delta 10” contractors table saw. Light homeowners use. $450. Mobile router table included. Call 815-303-1979 Dooney & Bourke leather Lexington handbag, $100 or best offer. Call 815-343-9121 Entertainment center 47" tall. Comes with RCA 27" TV. $85 or best offer. Call 815-878-9086
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Hockey skates CCM Champion 90, size men's 10, included blade Doctor 1/2 radius. $40 firm. Call 815-437-2012
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Kimball Broadway organ. Great condition, $50 or best offer. Call 815-339-2711
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Stamina 1215 Orbital rower, free motion arms, like new, $275: antique cast iron clawfoot tub $200. Call 815-879-5100
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(2) 24” solid oak bar stools with excellent construction and condition. $75 each or best offer. Call 815-646-6665
THE NORTH CENTRAL BANK, located in Hennepin Illinois, is seeking to fill a PART-TIME TELLER position. The ideal candidate will possess superior customer relations skills, will be computer literate and be able to work flexible hours including Saturdays. Prior banking experience is a plus. If you are interested in this challenging position please send your resume & salary history to: North Central Bank, Attn: Personnel Dept. 126 East High Street, PO Box 317, Hennepin, IL 61327
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3 Log racks, 7 foot long, steel tubes, good condition. $15 for all 3. Call 815-875-1697 Collectible: set of 4 Wizard of Oz nutcrackers, new in box, $100/set. Call 815-222-7946
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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 aboveentitled 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 88° 22’27” WEST 107.00 FEET ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 35, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 88° 22’27” WEST 200.00 FEET ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 35; THENCE NORTH 1° 37’33” EAST 1100.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88° 22’27” EAST 200.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 1° 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 88° 22’27” WEST 307.00 FEET ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 35; THENCE NORTH 1° 37’33” EAST 34.00 FEET ON THE EAST LINE OF PARCEL 28 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 1° 37’33” EAST 100.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 46° 37’33” WEST, 70.71 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 1° 37’33” WEST 50.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88° 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. 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.
THREE DAY NEW YEARS HOLIDAY ESTATE AUCTION
Auction to be held at the Tumbleson Auction Center, 1635 North Main Street, Princeton, IL, Located 100 miles West of Chicago, Il just off INT 80, Exit 56, South on Rt. 26. (Behind the Sherwood Antique Mall) on:
FRIDAY, JAN. 1, SATURDAY, JAN. 2 & SUNDAY, JAN. 3, 2016 TIME: 10:00 A.M. (Preview: 8:00 A.M.) Each Day
PREVIEW ALL THREE DAYS ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2015 TIME: 4:00-6:00 P.M. View FULL Listing and Photos on website: www.tumblesonauction.com
FRIDAY, JANUARY 1 1994 FORD EXPLORER XLT w/ Approx. 46,000 Miles & 1980 CADILLAC COUPE; ANTIQUE & VICTORIAN FURNITURE, COLLECTION OF QUALITY GLASSWARE, POTTERY, STERLING, COLLECTION OF CLOCKS, LAMPS & ARTWORK, COLLECTION OF FINE & COSTUME JEWELRY, QUILTS, VINTAGE CLOTHING & LADIES ITEMS
SATURDAY, JANUARY 2
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COLLECTION OF OVER 200 DUCK DECOYS, CALLS, BOOKS & PRINTS: Decoys Including Perdew, Walker, Elliston, Weeks, Wilcoxen, Jim Slack, Fred Mott, Shaw, Schmidt, Tube Dawson, Tony Chiado, Skippy Barto & Others; Perdew & Other Duck Calls; Many Quality Books on Duck Decoys; Duck & Adv. Prints; Perdew Paper Adv. & Others; COLLECTION OF OVER 175 FIREARMS: Over 60 Hand Guns Including Colt, Browning, Taurus, Ruger, Cobra, Rock Island Armory, Skyy, Smith & Wesson, Lorcin, Raven, Phoenix Arms, Hi Point, H&R & Others; Over 115 Long Guns Including: Special Edition Contemp. Bureau Co. Rifles in Custom Wood Showcases, Benelli, Remington, Mossberg, Winchester, Savage, Marlin, Weatherby, Stevens, Ithaca, Browning, JC Higgins, Glenfield, Several Black Powder Including Knight, Many Old Dbl Brls, Target Rifles & Others; NICE STEEL FIRE PROOF JOHN DEERE LOCKING COMBINATION GUN SAFE; COLLECTION OF ARROWHEADS & RELATED ITEMS, COINS, KNIVES, MILITARY ITEMS, AMMO, ADV. PRINTS & GUN RELATED; COLLECTION OF TOYS: Including Mostly Farm Machinery-John Deere, Oliver, Massey Harris, Tru Scale, Farmall & Others; Old Arcade Threshing Machines, Wagon & Team Tractors, Various Old Race Cars Including Some Hot Wheels Red Lines; Tin Wind Up Honeymoon Express; Marx Toys; Peltier Marbles & Others PROXIBID AVAILABLE FOR SATURDAY’S AUCTION. 10% Buyer Premium for SATURDAY AUCTION ONLY
SUNDAY, JANUARY 3 PRIMITIVE, ANTIQUE AND NICE MODERN FURNITURE, BARBER POLE, SLATE POOL TABLE, PRIMITIVE ITEMS, GLASSWARE, ADVERTISING & MUCH MORE!!!
ROBERT JOINER ESTATE, PRINCETON, JOANNE CHOBAR ESTATE, PLAINFIELD, ALLEN ESTATE, Toulon & OTHERS
SELLERS: Hennepin - 3 bedroom on corner lot, updated roof, heating & CA, needs some work. MLS#09081006 REDUCED TO $24,900!
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ISBE OKs process for school construction bonds School districts will be able to apply for lowto no-interest bonds for construction and building needs SPRINGFIELD – School districts will soon be able to apply for low- to no-interest rate bonds to pay for construction projects, repairs, renovations and other building needs through the Qualified School Construction Bond program (QSCB). The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) approved the guidelines and appli-
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a new public school facility, equipment associated with repair or construction, or for land acquisition related to the construction of a new facility. Since the bond proceeds can be used for building rehabilitation and repair, districts will be able to issue low- to no-interest bonds in lieu of Fire Prevention (health, life and safety) bonds that would be at a higher interest rate. In 2012, ISBE entered an intergovernmental agreement with the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget (GOMB) to grant GOMB the authority to allocate or issue these bonds. The GOMB recently notified ISBE that it has relinquished its authority back to ISBE. ISBE will require all districts that apply for the QSCB program must have their 2014 Annual Financial Report on file and
complete an ISBE-approved application. School districts will be limited to a maximum request of $50 million. If a winning district does not issue the bonds within 18 months, the authority will revert back to ISBE. If authorization remains after all eligible applicants have received their requested amount or authority is relinquished, ISBE will open another application cycle. When the authority is not enough to completely fund the full request of the next district on the list, that district will be contacted and given the option to accept or decline a reduced allocation. Application cycle is to Jan. 15, 2016. The applications will be reviewed and scored. The districts eligible for an allocation based upon the scoring matrix will be recommended to the board for its approval.
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Taking out the cell towers Princeton native working to change thinking on colon cancer and saving lives in the process By Eric Engel eengel@bcrnews.com
PRINCETON/MADISON, Wis. — Cancer is a battle. It stonewalls your path, and tears your heart apart. It leaves you without. Those with the strength to fight strike like lions, cutting the sword from its grasp, but sometimes, the poison rises again. It can destroy without warning, deaf to our mourning — cancer is a war. Rich Halberg has a different way of thinking about things. The Princeton native studied biology and chemistry at the University of Iowa before earning his PHD in biochemistry at Michigan State. He spent 13 years doing a post-doctoral fellowship with a “real leader in the field” in Madison, Wis., before recently liberating his research by opening his own lab. Driven by a gentle demeanor and an innate responsibility to assist his fellow man, Halberg is working to break through the edges of the medical spectrum.
Driven to discovery
Think about a car. A car has four wheels, a front and back windshield, bumpers, doors and a steering wheel — and hopefully a good
radio. Yet a ‘65 cherry red Ford Mustang is a different car than a baby blue Volkswagen Beetle, which is different than a forest green Jeep Cherokee or a caramel cream Cadillac Eldorado. “We all have a very specific car in mind even though ‘car’ is a term used for many different vehicles. Cancer is that way also,” Halberg said, who used mouse models to study colon cancer during his time in Madison. Halberg said during the entire 20th Century, colon cancer was considered one thing, and treatment was the same for each patient; surgery to remove a bulk of the tumor and then chemotherapy to kill the cancer. Research is uncovering that colon cancer is not just one type of cancer, but many subtypes, each with a unique molecular profile. “Surgery and chemotherapy may work for Patient A, but not for Patient B, C, D or E, so we need different treatments for each subtype,” he said, noting you wouldn’t fix the Mustang engine with parts from the Cadillac. Throughout the history of a destroyer such as cancer, people have dreamed of a “silver bullet,” a single stake to the heart of the disease,
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Rich Halberg uses the calm, comical and approachable nature he learned growing up in Princeton to his advantage in fighting colon cancer. Research takes patience, and throughout the last decade plus, Halberg has been studying tumor cells in mouse models to break new ground on the truth behind the tumor, and therefore how to boldly engage it. but Halberg’s research is providing evidence as to why that will not exist anytime in the near future. Specific drugs will target specific molecular features, so the question arises. Why isn’t there just one cure?
Rogue nation
Up to this point, the theory on colon cancer stated a normal cell mysteriously goes rogue and turns into a tumorous cancer cell. Over time, additional changes in the genes of the tumor
occur downstream of the original rogue transformation. Each one of these changes, or mutations, would provide a selective advantage over previous mutations, so step by step the tumor gets worse. This is called the clonal sweep model. Halberg said research recently surfaced claiming all the mutations are happening very early, so it’s not a gene with a single mutation being trumped by a gene with multiple mutations, but all mutated genes
“Surgery and chemotherapy may work for Patient A, but not for Patient B, C, D or E, so we need different treatments for each subtype.” Rich Halberg existing and evolving simultaneously before the tumor even reaches 100 cells. Essentially, the tumor has all the
weapons it needs at its disposal from the initial stage, rather than find-
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ing weapons on the trail one at a time through selective mutation. “This is the big bang theory of tumor agenesis. The theory states all these mutations are going to be critical in making this once normal cell a cancer that will spread and kill somebody, and it happens when the tumor’s only 100 cells or less,” Halberg said, stating with all the mutations occurring very early, the argument is some cells are “born to be bad.”
Bad to the bone
As some tumors never do anything and others go on to be cancerous, Halberg said the ideal research scenario would be to leave the tumor in a patient and take samples at different times, studying what mutations occur when a tumor goes from good to bad to worse. “They get a little testy when you say you want to leave a cancer in a human,” he chuckled, using mouse models in his lab instead. Hal-
berg and his team took 12 colon tumor samples throughout 12 months from mouse models, studying 68 gene signatures showcasing differences between benign and deadly tumors. The deadly tumor samples from the final month mirrored the deadly tumor samples from the first month. “That meant this tumor is essentially born to be bad because it already had cells that picked up all the right weapons,” Halberg said, noting this will help identify progressive tumor characteristics when people have colon cancer screenings, although mice are mice and people are people. With consent of the patient, and if the tumor was less than one centimeter in diameter, Halberg’s team was allowed to study tumors that were left in human patients throughout the last few years. “A quarter of the tumors went away all on their own, so the body wins, as it should with all its defense mechanisms. Half of them stayed the same, and a quarter of them grew like crazy,”
“This is the big bang theory of tumor agenesis. The theory states all these mutations are going to be critical in making this once normal cell a cancer that will spread and kill somebody, and it happens when the tumor’s only 100 cells or less.” Rich Halberg Halberg said, explaining the ones that grew had some pretty nasty gene signatures recognized as important for the transition to a deadly cancer.
The final invitation
Back to that rotten scoundrel rogue cell ... turns out it has some friends. Halberg and his team fused two mice embryos together, both predisposed with a mutation to develop colon cancer. One embryo was tagged, so it’s cells were blue instead of the usual white. When the tumors form are they all blue, all white, or a mix between
the two? “If it’s a mix, it means there are multiple bad guys who are progenitors to the tumor, and that’s exactly what we saw,” he said, replicating the experiment with red and green jellyfish proteins to the same result. “That’s the claim to fame for my lab. The recruits create more diversity in the tumor.” Clinicians are offering personalized medicine based off tumor profiling that pinpoints a mutation, but not the percentage of cells with that mutation, so Halberg feels calling it an alphabet sheds no light on the individual letters. “It’s sort of like ready,
fire, aim,” he laughed. “They know they have a target there and a way to hit the target, but they don’t know how big the target is or what they’re really aiming at.” Halberg said they can disrupt cells, separating the red from the green to see what mutations are in each and better understand the rogue cell’s methods of recruitment, as to desist them. Concerning partial treatment of the cell population in a tumor, you might eliminate the big dog in the neighborhood, but if other dogs continually take its place, then the tumor becomes a revolving door of vengeance. Cancer is a chameleon, and responds like a viper to our efforts to stop it.
Taking out the cell tower
Halberg said there’s not a family on earth unaffected by cancer, as his own father was diagnosed with lung cancer and the mother of his wife, Sara, died of liver cancer. He said it’s intimidating to think cancer might be like snowflakes, one
unique from every other, but he believes there are enough shared similarities between cancers to produce treatment for Subtype A, B, C, D and E, and stop 99 percent of them. “There are hundreds of ‘me’ out there, all of us working together to cut the lines of communication between the rogue cells,” Halberg said, relaying sequencing techniques allow for such an intricate view of cells they can see if only two percent of the cells carry mutation, something never before possible. He feels solution rests in anticipating cancer’s venomous moves and holding them in check. “The goal is to cure people with cancer completely, but if we can’t cure them, can we make it a chronic disease like diabetes where you can have cancer but live with it for decades?” he asked. “Right now we save 50 percent of people with cancer. If we can move that bar up to 90 percent in my lifetime, that would be a great success.” Comment on this story at www.bcrnews.com.
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The Cadillac tax brings more costs, less value to your health insurance By Trudy Lieberman Rural Health Service
More health insurance upheaval is coming your way. The value of your health insurance is shrinking, and you may be paying more for less this year and in years to come. Perhaps your employer has taken away the choice of plans with large provider networks and instead is offering those with a much narrower selection of doctors and hospitals. Some companies are enticing workers with lower premiums if they leave preferred provider organizations (PPOs), which let them use any provider, and choose health savings accounts. These are tax-advantaged savings arrangements coupled with catastrophic coverage and high deductibles. Others require employees to pay higher premiums for the plans they have. Blame those changes on the Cadillac tax, a provision in the Affordable Care Act, which
calls for a 40 percent excise tax on employer-provided health insurance. Employers pay the tax, but ultimately it’s passed on to some 60 million workers who have employer coverage. The tax will be levied on the portion of health insurance premiums that exceed $10,200 for single and $27,500 for family coverage. Because premiums continue to rise (this year the average family premium from employers is about $17,500), they have a strong incentive to lower the cost of coverage to avoid paying the tax. Many have begun making changes this year, and experts believe there will be more adjustments as 2018 approaches when the tax takes effect. About four million people and about one-quarter of all employer plans will be touched by the tax the first year. However, Steve Wojcik, vice president of the National Business Group on Health, told me, “It’s
going to affect almost every plan as the years go on.” Wojcik explained the thresholds for determining the tax are indexed to the Consumer Price Index, but the price of healthcare grows faster than the CPI and will continue to rise. As that happens, more employer plans will bump into those thresholds and trigger the tax. Why the tax? Framers of the Affordable Care Act, urged on by economists, needed a way to pay for subsidies intended to help the uninsured buy coverage, and they argued the tax could bring in some $150 billion to help the cause. But there was another reason, too. Supporters of the law and others wanted the tax to deter workers from going to the doctor too much. In other words, make them have “more skin in the game.” The thinking goes like this: If they use healthcare services more wisely like saying “no” to your doctor’s advice and avoiding care you
don’t need, the price of medical care in the U.S. will drop. That, of course, assumes doctors and hospitals won’t raise prices. Since there’s almost nothing to prevent them from doing that, they could respond by simply offering more services, procedures and tests to keep their incomes up. History has shown they’ve done that when cost containment measures were imposed. History has also shown that people do cut back on medical services when they have to pay more. But they often can’t discriminate between what care they need and what they don’t. The result, of course, is that serious conditions may go untreated. The tax had another big selling point. MIT economist Jonathan Gruber argued that as the tax began to keep costs down, employers would return the savings to workers in their paychecks. Most of those gains would go to those
with incomes under $200,000. Few people expect those savings to materialize or that employers will share any if they do. Any “theoretical” savings is a “pipe dream,” U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney, a Democrat from Connecticut, wrote in a letter to the editor of the New York Times in early October. Who really believes employers are going to give broad wage increases to compensate workers for lower health benefits? It’s not just high-wage workers who will be affected by the tax even though it’s thought they are the ones with generous insurance. It will hit middle-income workers, those in unionized industries, government employees and others in manufacturing jobs. A broad group of employers and unions are fighting to repeal the tax, but say realistically that won’t happen until after the presidential election next year if it happens at all. There’s really not
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Keep your family safe this winter Eight ways to keep fit this winter
November through February are leading months for carbon monoxide-related incidents SPRINGFIELD — With cold temperatures during the winter, the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal encourages residents to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning by ensuring their homes have working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas byproduct of burning fossil fuels. At elevated levels, carbon monoxide (CO) causes sickness and, if not detected, death. Simply having working carbon monoxide detectors in your home and regularly testing them can prevent awful consequences. Fossil fuels like natural gas are used to heat the vast majority of American homes, and faulty heating equipment accounts for nearly one third of accidental carbon monoxide deaths. These can include your home heating system, improperly vented gas appliances, kerosene or propane space heaters, charcoal grills and Sterno-type fuels. “Most carbon monoxide fatalities happen in
the winter months when residents understandably dial up their thermostats,” said Illinois State Fire Marshal Matt Perez. “Make sure your home has working carbon monoxide alarms, so if something goes wrong with your heating system, you know when to get outside.” Perez also reminds residents to never use a gas generator, grill, oven or range to heat the inside of their home or garage. Under the Carbon Monoxide Alarm Detector Act (Public Act 0940741), enacted in 2007, all homeowners, landlords and building managers must install carbon monoxide alarms within 15 feet of every room used for sleeping purposes. The alarms must be in operating condition. Illinois reported 11,481 carbon monoxide related incidents to the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) in 2013. Due to the increased use of carbon monoxide detectors in the last decade, the number of reported incidents has gone up while the num-
ber of carbon monoxide fatalities has steadily gone down. Symptoms of CO poisoning are very similar to those of the flu and include headache, fatigue, shortness of breath, nausea and dizziness. Other signs of possible CO presence include condensation on walls and windows, house plants dying, house pets becoming sluggish and chronic odors from malfunctioning appliances. If you suspect you may be experiencing carbon monoxide poisoning, go outside for fresh air immediately and call 911 either on your mobile phone outside or from a neighbor’s home. The OSFM recommends the following tips to help prevent CO poisoning: • Make sure you have working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors with fresh batteries. • Put carbon monoxide detectors/alarms on each floor of a home and within 15 feet of each sleeping area. • Check CO detectors once a month and be
familiar with the sounds the detector makes. • CO detectors have a limited operating life. Check the manufacturer’s instructions for information on replacement. • Never use a generator, grill, stove, or other fossil fuel-burning device inside a home, garage or other enclosed area. • Never heat a home with an oven. • Keep interior and exterior air vents clear of blockages or obstructions. • Make sure appliances are installed by a qualified technician and operated according to the manufacturer’s instructions and local building codes. • Have your building’s heating system inspected and serviced annually; change or clean furnace filters regularly. • Have chimney or appliance vents cleaned and inspected for leakage, debris blockages, or a buildup of creosote. If you see black stains on the outside of the chimney or flue, it could mean pollutants are leaking into your home.
Without a gym membership, many people feel lost when it comes to staying in shape as winter approaches. Skiing and ice hockey are great sports, but they can be costly and require a lot of training, traveling and planning. However, with a little creativity and some basic equipment it’s not hard, and can even be fun, to stay in shape all winter long. Here are some low-cost ideas to keep fit outside the gym this season. If you need more of a challenge, use the modification tips to take it up a notch.
1. Stairs
Running or walking up and down the stairs in your house or apartment building can be a great high intensity cardio and leg workout. One option for those starting out is to add walking intervals every few floors. For example, leave the stairwell and walk the length of the hallway and back before resuming your ascent. Take it up a notch: Try climbing two steps at a time, sprinting a few flights or doing jumping jacks between floors to raise the intensity.
2. Ice skating
This is a great aerobic and social workout that can be done free of charge in some arenas. Take it up a notch: If triple axels are not in your repertoire, you can still pick up the pace to get your heart pumping. Skating backwards can also work your muscles in different ways. If you have 10 or 20 meters to yourself you can try this: • Skate as fast as you can for 10 metres. • Come to a complete stop and touch the ice with your hand. • Immediately sprint back to the starting spot and touch the ice again. • Do this for one minute, three times. • Skate leisurely for one to two minutes between sets to catch your breath. • As you get better at it, try going for longer periods,
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Homelessness rose .5 percent in Illinois in 2015 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.
Key findings On a single night in January 2015, state and local planning agencies in Illinois reported the following estimates of homelessness: Overall, homelessness increased by 70 persons but declined by -8.5 percent since 2010. In January 2015, an estimated 13,177 people were homeless on a given night. Most (79.4 percent) were staying in residential programs for homeless people, and 20.6 percent were found in unsheltered locations. Homelessness among veterans rose by 13.4 percent between 2010 and January 2015. On a single night in January 2015, 1,226 veterans were homeless, and 37.3 percent of those were on the street. Chronic homelessness among individuals con-
tinued to decline. Since 2010, chronic homelessness declined 15.5 percent. Nearly 1,800 individuals experiencing homelessness in January 2015 were reported as chronically homeless. Local communities reported a 12.3 reduction in families experiencing homelessness between the 2014 and January 2015. Since 2010, family homelessness has declined by 26.1 percent. Since the passage of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act in 1987, HUD has worked with communities to build the capacity of homeless programs across the country. By targeting investments to individuals and families who need assistance most – those living on the streets the longest or with the greatest barriers to housing – HUD is ensuring that its limit-
Five winter fitness tips for seniors
Below are 5 easy ways to stay healthy during the winter months. 1. Keep eating healthy During the winter months, it can be more challenging to maintain a healthy diet. Since many produce items are “out of season” during the winter, their prices can increase substantially. Check out frozen veggies, which often contain less sodium than their canned counterparts. Be sure to stock up on winter fruits and vegetables. It’s also important to eat to support your immune system; This includes taking your vitamins (especially Vitamin C) and eating foods rich in zinc, such as fish, oysters, poultry and eggs.
2. Exercise outdoors, smartly If you’re able-bodied and have your doctor’s OK to exercise, don’t let colder weather keep you from enjoying your favorite outdoor activities. Be sure to dress in layers so that you can remove articles of clothing as needed, and be sure to wear a hat since the majority of your body heat escapes through your head. 3. Let the sunshine in Sunshine, and the Vitamin D it imparts to your body, is key in battling the winter blues. Try your best to get fresh air and some natural light every day, even if it’s just to walk the dog or check the mail.
ed resources are used as effectively and efficiently as possible. This year, HUD revised its data collection requirements on youth experiencing homelessness, which may result in increased point-in-time counts as communities improve their methodologies. HUD is also working with communities to improve collection to better understand the size and scope of homelessness, including efforts like youth engagement and collaboration with schools and other youth-serving systems. Improved data collection is only part of HUD’s strategy to end homelessness. Across the nation, communities are implementing systems to quickly and effectively house individuals and families experiencing homelessness in a
coordinated way. Working together across agencies, these communities are creating unprecedented partnerships toward achieving the national goal of ending homelessness. Every year in late January, volunteers across the nation conduct a count of their local sheltered and unsheltered homeless populations. These one-night snapshot counts are then reported to HUD. This data is crucial in understanding the scope of homelessness and measuring progress in reducing it. The point-in-time count only captures those persons sleeping in sheltered and unsheltered locations on the night of the count but is not reflective of who is eligible for HUD’s homeless assistance grants programs.
4. Keep in touch Seniors and caregivers often face an increasing sense of isolation; proactively fight the winter blues by keeping in touch with friends and family members during the colder months. running errands. 5. Winter-proof your home As we age, it gets increasingly difficult to maintain body temperature, and with a more limited budget, we may be tempted to scrimp on the heating bill. Unfortunately, hypothermia is a very real concern for seniors, as more than 600 seniors die every year from it. Source: Megan Hammons/www.senioradvisor.com.
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Take it up a notch: If there are multiple levels in the mall, climb stairs or walk up escalators to challenge your leg muscles and burn extra calories.
20-minute workout while dinner is on the stove. Take it up a notch: Try doing push ups, dips, jumping jacks or burpees during the choruses.
A workout DVD can pay off when you have limited space. If you have weights, resistance bands, a skipping rope, a stability ball, trampoline or other equipment, you can incorporate those into a great full body workout. Take it up a notch: Experiment with mixing and matching workouts. For the best fat-burning workouts, mix some resistance training with some high intensity cardio. In 20 or 30 minutes you could easily burn more calories than you would on a treadmill at the gym.
Don’t want to miss your favorite TV show? Try jogging or skipping on the spot while you watch. Take it up a notch: Do squats, push ups or burpees during the commercial breaks.
5. Home workouts
change your distance or reduce your rest time.
3. Indoor sports
Join a team or individual sports program. Competition levels can range from recreational to expert. The most cost-effective programs are usually run by local municipalities where gym space at a local school or community center is secured and people drop in for a game of basketball, floor hockey or other team sports. Take it up a notch: If you have the time, try combining more than one workout each day. Try a yoga class right after pick-up basketball or Zumba in the morning and volleyball at night.
4. Mall walking
When walking outdoors is not an option, do laps inside your local shopping mall. For the average person, a brisk one-hour walk can burn 300 to 400 calories.
6. Dancing
For even more fun and less structure, turn up the volume on some of your favorite songs and dance. Dance to your two favorite current songs and three you haven’t heard since “back in the day” and you’ve got yourself a
7. Active TV viewing 8. Snow sprints
Head out to an open, snow-covered field with some water-resistant trainers or hiking shoes and an appropriate number of layers. Take it up a notch: Walking lunges in the snow can burn more calories because your muscles are working harder to stabilize each step. Michael Andrew is a personal trainer and provides personalized online training plans at www.mkonlinetraining.com. Source: www.active.com.
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