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PCHS Panthers Austin Pletsch (left) and Jake Kasperski bring home the second-place trophy following the state championship game June 1 at Dozer Park in Peoria. See the sports section on Pages 7-9 and today’s special section for stories and more photos about the Panthers’ hunt for the state title.

Granville Drugs calls it quits Weekley: Just not profitable By Ken Schroeder kschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com

GRANVILLE – After decades of serving the people of Putnam County, Granville Drugs is no more. The pharmacy closed its doors for the last time at 1 p.m. May 30.

“My pharmacist left a couple of months ago, and I couldn’t find one to fill the position that I felt was right for Granville,” said owner Marlon Weekley. “Running the store was just not profitable.” Since the pharmacist left, Weekley has been driving 50 miles each

way from his home to the store. Weekley said business had dropped off considerably during the last several years, with the number of returning customers dropping 25 percent from when he bought the business in 2009. “The other day, I woke up and thought about the losses and the drive

and the headaches and thought, ‘Why am I doing this one more time?’” Weekley said. “Each day is one more time, and it’s not been getting any better.” Long-time customers who depended on Granville Drug are upset, but Weekley said there really wasn’t any other choice for him.

“I sat down with my accountant the other day, and he said, ‘You have to close it.’ The store is losing $5,000 a month regularly,” Weekley said. Weekley cited competition and third-party mail order as being big factors in closing the business. “I couldn’t match prices with the bigger chain stores, and mail orders

can be done without paying sales taxes,” Weekley said. “Public aid will only pay so much for prescriptions nowadays. That hurts the bottom line.” “The cost of licensing and the federal regulations that change often just made it tough to keep going. I’m 62, and

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‘The Amazing Race’ to the Civil War PCJH tries hands on educational experience By Dixie Schroeder dschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com

MCNABB – Seventhgrade students at Putnam County Junior High school had an opportunity to learn about the Civil War in a totally new way. In a cross-curricular unit

for the seventh-graders, the show “The Amazing Race” was used to teach students about actual events and parts of the Civil War. Seventh-grade students were excited to try something totally different and get out of the classroom.

“I think this is awesome,” said Devon Masters of Granville. “The hard part is the hulahooping and the army crawl.” Sayer Gray of Hennepin also enjoyed the educational experience. “I think it is pretty fun so far,” he said. Students completed the Civil War-themed

challenges and earned clues as to their next destination. Each challenge pertained to a battle or event in the Civil War. Students learned of the Southern states secession from the Union, Fort Sumter and the Battle of Bull Run in doing state puzzle pieces and selecting groups. The battle of Vicksburg and the story

of Gen. Ulysses Grant was learned through students answering riddles about important Civil War people. The story of the Merrimac and Monitor was learned through targets and water balloons. The battles of Chattanooga and Chickamauga were learned about when the students ate cornbread. Students worked

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through an obstacle course to simulate the seven-day battle of the second Bull Run. Students practiced wilderness survival by spinning spinners and bandaging injuries on other students. They had to bandage an injured student and transport the student

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SP/4 Jerry Masini of the U.S. Army closes the Memorial Day ceremony by playing Taps while Sgt. Michael R. Hooper, also of the U.S. Army, stands with the Granville American Legion flag.

Tonarelli honors brother William Tonarelli of Granville, a 67-year member of the Granville Legion Post 180, places a U.S. flag at the grave of his brother, a veteran who served in Europe during World War II. Tonarelli is a Navy veteran of World War II. Every veteran in the Granville cemetery had a flag placed at his or her grave by the members of the Granville Legionaries for Memorial Day.

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A colorful tribute to a lost friend Wanted: Lost military medal owners By Ken Schroeder kschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com

HENNEPIN – May 25 started out as a gloomy, colorless day, but it didn’t stay that way long for some people. Hennepin exploded downtown with flashes of bright color as more than 300 people celebrated the life of a single young girl with the “Colors for Arie” 3K Run/Walk. The event was organized to raise awareness of suicide prevention and help remind others that “you are not alone.” “We had almost 300 people signed up before today,” said co-organizer Joanne Lee. “I’m not sure how many have registered today, but there’s a lot of people here.” The color run was dedicated to Arie Boggio, a 15-year-old Hennepin girl who took her own life on May 3, 2010. Her mother, Carol Miller, coped with her loss and tried to think of a lasting tribute for her. Lee showed her footage of a Color Run in Seattle, and that set the wheels in motion. “Arie was vibrant and full of life, and when I saw that, I said, ‘That’s Arie. That’s what she would have wanted.’ She wouldn’t want to be mourned. We’re here to celebrate her life,” said Miller.

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The color came from packets and paper cups filled with corn starch mixed with food coloring. The runners threw their packets in the air at the start of the run then started their trek through town past five more “color stations.” Although the weather was bleak, the participants and bystanders were excited with the event. “This is great. Fantastic. I hope they do this every year,” said Hennepin Mayor Kevin Coleman. “It’s not only good for the awareness of suicide prevention, but all the young people know people (in depression) and are concerned about their well-being.” “I think it’s fantastic. Hopefully it’ll build some awareness and help prevent suicides,” said Putnam County State’s Attorney Jimmy Mack. Mack and his family took part in the walk.

The run started at Walter Durley Boyle Park in front of the county courthouse, and wound through Hennepin, passing within feet of Boggio’s grave before returning to the park. All along the route, signs of encouragement and inspiration were posted as a reminder of what everyone was there for. “It was great. Just great. Every sign I saw made me think of something more important than the last one,” said Christian Cyr of Hennepin. After the run, several participants agreed, and one said, “This is the most fun I’ve ever had on a run.” Miller and Lee were thrilled with the turnout which was larger than either of them expected, and although they didn’t think they’d do it again before the run, afterward Lee said planning for next year is likely to begin soon.

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SPRINGFIELD – On Memorial Day weekend, Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford asked Illinois residents to take a moment to check the official list of names with the Operation Reunite program. Operation Reunite is a program that strives to link veterans and their families with any unclaimed military medals, awards and military artifacts that have been transferred to the treasurer’s Unclaimed Property Division. Rutherford launched Operation Reunite in 2011, shortly after taking office. “This week I had the pleasure of returning a Purple Heart to an honored Illinois veteran’s grandson. We have given back several military medals, but we still have 108 medals in our vault waiting to be claimed,” said Rutherford. “Memorial Day is the perfect opportunity to visit our website and check to see if you have any friends or family that may appear on our Operation Reunite list. It is my goal to return each and every one of the medals and awards that belong to these veterans or their heirs.” The list of names is printed on the Operation Reunite brochure, which can be found at www.treasurer.il.gov.

Most notably in the past year, Rutherford returned two Purple Hearts to a woman in Rockford whose family earned the medals, and returned a Bronze Star to veteran Tommy Fenton of Mt. Vernon, meaning two families now have their loved one’s honors in their hands. Other military medals the treasurer’s office has in its custody include, but are not limited to, Purple Hearts, Bronze Stars, a Navy Cross, and a Spanish American War Medal. “It is quite a challenge to track down those who own these medals. If anyone recognizes a name on the list, please let us know,” said Rutherford. “While we typically have cities connected to the names of most medal owners, and perhaps even a last known address, enough time has passed that the address is no longer valid. Receiving a tip about a veteran’s new address or the whereabouts of the veterans’ families would likely allow us to reunite these medals with the rightful owners.” The email address for the Unclaimed Property Division is info@Icash. Illinois.gov or they can be contacted at 217-7856998.

The vault located beneath the Illinois State Capitol contains thousands of lost or forgotten valuables, including nearly 200 military artifacts, which includes medals, belonging to the men or women who have dutifully served our country. The valuable military awards span more than a century of American conflict, including one medal that dates back to the Spanish American War, circa 1898. Other priceless items include service records, dog tags and commendations from World War II, Korea and Vietnam. The Illinois State Treasurer’s Office came to be the caretaker of these military artifacts after they were lost or forgotten. Often, a veteran of the armed forces or a family member has stored these objects in a bank’s safe deposit box and forgotten about them over time. Banks eventually relinquish stewardship of the contents of these boxes to the treasurer’s office. The treasurer then serves as the custodian for these items, storing and protecting them in the state vault under the Capitol until they may be reunited with whom they rightfully belong.

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Obituaries Steven Kendall

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GRANVILLE — Steven J. Kendall, 59, of Granville passed away on Monday, May 27, 2013, at Presence St. Joseph’s Hospital in Elgin. Steven was born Oct. 5, 1953, in Fort Payne, Ala., to James Boyd and Juanita Imogene (Wooten) Kendall. He married Mary Wadman on Jan. 2, 1988, in Hoffman Estates. He attended Illinois Valley Community College and received two associate degrees. He served in the U.S. Army. He was an entrepreneur and was self-employed. Surviving are his wife, Mary Kendall of Granville; one son, John Kendall of East Peoria; and one sister, Cynthia Jodoin of Fort Payne, Ala. He was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial service was held June 1 at the United Church of Christ in Granville with the Rev. Dr. Ron McNeill officiating. Cremation rites have been accorded. Visitation was also held June 1 at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to the family to be distributed to various organizations. The Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel will be assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences may be left for Steven’s family at www.dcfunerals.com.

to a designated area. Students also had to learn about the Battle of Gettysburg by participating in the Gettysburg Address relay which was broken into different parts. Students recited the address to an adult wearing a top hat and beard. Students also worked math skills through the battle of Antietam and the Emancipation Proclamation with pie charts. Social studies skills were worked on by making a timeline of the Fredericksburg/

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Arduan Zulbeari participates in a section of the “Amazing Race” held at PCJH in May. Chancellorsville area during the Civil War. Students also learned about the burning of Atlanta in a science experiment. The March to Richmond was done when

the students did relay laps around the school with weighted bags. Code cracking was used to explain the surrender and end of the Civil War at the Appomattox Courthouse. The stu-

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Dominick Verda GRANVILLE — Dominick J. Verda, 84, of Granville passed away peacefully at 4:20 a.m. May 21, 2013, at the Spring Valley Nursing Center. He was born March 4, 1929, in Mark to Nicola and Rose Anne (Carani) Verda. He married Ilene Casagranda on Oct. 28, 1950. She passed away Feb. 9, 1977. He later married Karen McClanahan on Oct. 12, 1985, in Princeton. “Nick,” as he was known by, worked at Westclox in Peru for 32 years and installed Dominick grave markers for Weiden Monuments. Verda Verda also worked and co-conspired at the Empire Lunch Tavern in Granville and in many gardens in the area with the late Lee Shields. He is survived by his wife, Karen Verda of Granville; his children, Richard (Angie) Chapman of Jenks, Okla., Michael (Terri) McClanahan of Manvel, Texas, and Cheryl Chapman of Eastampton, N.J.; five brothers, James (Pat) Verda of Georgia, LeRoy Verda of Hennepin, Ronald (Chris) Verda of Granville, Raymond (Linda) Verda of Granville and Lucian Verda of Granville; five sisters, Adaline (James) Moriarty of Mark, Beverly (Jack) Biagini of Granville, Elaine (Doug) Ossola of Granville, Marilyn Verda of Mark and Shirley McCann of Colorado; three sisters-inlaw, Peggy Verda of New York, Elaine Tidaback of Bloomington and Pat (Don) Mewhirter of Rock Falls; and grandchildren; nieces; nephews; and many, many friends. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ilene Verda in 1977; his parents; and one brother, Richard Verda. Services were held May 25 in Sacred Heart Church, Granville, with Father Patrick DeMeulemeester and the Rev. Duane LeClerq as co-celebrants. Burial was in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Granville. Visitation and a prayer service were held May 24 in the Helmer-Shields Funeral Home in Granville. Visitation was also held May 25 at the church. Pallbearers were his children, brothers and sisters. Memorials may be directed to the family.

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it’s time for me to go,” he said. All of the stock and prescriptions have been sold to Walgreen’s, a move that some with which some customers have expressed displeasure. Weekley understands that displeasure but said he knows area residents do much of their shopping elsewhere. “People go to L-P to shop, and while they’re there, they take care of all their needs,” he said. Weekley tried to sell

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Granville Drug owner Marlon Weekley stands behind the counter on May 30, the last day of business for the drug store. the business for the last couple of months so that

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was unable to find any buyers. “My hope is maybe some young person will open up and make a go of it now that I’m gone,” Weekley said. “You have to be able to commit to it though. You’ve got to be here.” While Granville Drug is gone, it may not be long before another drug store opens. The Putnam County Record has learned that another pharmacy is interested in locating in Granville and could be opening as soon as August. There will be more details as they become available.

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5A Perspective Wednesday, June 5, 2013 • The Putnam County Record • 5A

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Record The Putnam County

Putnam County’s Only Newspaper Sam R Fisher

Terri Simon

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Editor

The bell tolls for me The final school bell has rung in Putnam County. For area students, the thought of homework is a million miles away; getting up early to catch the school bus isn’t going to happen; and the daily routine of school is just a memory. That’s right. Like Alice Cooper once sang, “School’s out for the summer.” I got into a traffic situation the other day over by a school in Princeton. NorTerri mally, I try to avoid getting mixed up Simon in all the hoopla of students boarding buses, walking home or waiting for their adult to pick them up after their school day. Not thinking though, I turned onto a street, and the next thing I knew, I found myself waiting for quite some time as children were leaving the building and boarding school buses to take them home. Most of the children carried large bags or backpacks with them — clearly filled with the remnants of their school year. While I don’t think the staff who was monitoring the mass exit that day would mind me telling you they looked a bit bedraggled, I couldn’t help but notice the expressions on the kids’ faces ... Truly, it was utter bliss. Do you remember? I do. Even though I basically enjoyed school during my younger years, stepping off that school bus on the last day of school evoked a freedom that is difficult to describe. Even though I knew there was never going to be any Mickey Mouse ears in my summer kingdom, it didn’t matter. Summer vacation meant days of self-generated adventures, independence, reckless abandonment and the opportunity kick structure to the curb and concentrate on fun. What I wouldn’t give for a good, old-fashioned, three-month summer vacation! You? Years ago when we had tried my grandmother’s patience to the umpteenth degree, she would mutter the following phase ... “I wish I could just get in the car and keep on going ...” It was usually followed with an innocent question from us like, “Where would you go Grandma?” which was answered by a simple, “Anywhere!” Those exchanges happened more than 50 years ago, but finally ... today I understand. Can you imagine jumping in the car and just driving? Going anywhere yet nowhere? Fleeing? Leaving everything you know behind and not looking back? OK, even though we knew there was no chance of Grandma going anywhere — predominantly because she didn’t have a driver’s license, we knew that if she did leave for a while, that she would always return. But there’s something so sweet, so enticing about a summer vacation filled with no obligations, no deadlines, no worries ... a full, three months of freedom from it all. Don’t misunderstand. I love my life and everybody who I choose to allow in it, yet still the idea of a carefree, three-month vacation sure seems appealing to me. Just the thought of it makes me smile. I even find myself daydreaming about the possibilities. That’s kind of nutty, isn’t it? But I guess if I can’t really do it, I can at least dream about it, pretend, imagine. Which is exactly what summer should be all about ... While there aren’t many of us who can kick our obligations to the curb for three months, I think we should challenge ourselves to carve out as much time as possible to enjoy this upcoming summer season. Like myself, I think many are so caught up in our day-to-day routines that we don’t allow ourselves any freedom to remember what summer should be all about ... fun! And the next thing we know ... Old Man Winter will be knocking on our door. So let’s do it. Let’s pretend our own adult school bell has rung. Let’s concentrate on having a funfilled summer — one of reckless abandon and selfgenerated adventures. I think we deserve it ... You? Putnam County Record Editor Terri Simon can be reached at tsimon@putnamcountyrecord.com.

Letters to the Editor should not be more than 500 words in length. Only one person can sign a Letter to the Editor. The author of the letter must include his/her name, hometown and telephone number. The author’s name and hometown will be published, however, the telephone number is only used to verify the authenticity of the author’s signature and will not be published. Unsigned letters are never read or published. No letter will be published until the Putnam County Record contacts the author of the letter to verify the signature. The Putnam County Record reserves the right to edit or refuse any Letter to the Editor.

On the street

Summer vacation is here! What are you going to be doing?

“I am going to a basketball camp.” Dominic Green, Standard

“I will be coming to Putnam County for my brother’s graduation.” Maggie Carboni, Knoxville, Tenn

“I will be playing football and some other summer activities.” Ryan Caulfield, Magnolia

“I will be working at Grandma Rosie’s in Princeton.” Ryan Friel, Hennepin

“I will be playing with friends and studying for school in the fall.” Caden Valenzuela, Utica

Bailey’s Bits I am me ... I am from open spaces of hills, corn, and trees. The occasional sound of cars passing by. A place where I can wander, and get lost in the desirable sounds of nature. I am from a blank page about to be filled with what may seem to be just words, but are so much more. Holding my breath, willing the clock to move forward. waiting for my secretly written words to be uncovered. I am from the dried, crispy yellowed pages of a book. I am of a wizard’s wand and a dragon’s wing.

I survive in a world where fairies are everyday creatures and ogres are just pests. I am a fairy tale. I am from a place in this world that is fit for me. I am held captive by my own happiness and fears. My life is like the ebb and flow of a tide. I am me and always will be.

Bailey Davenport COMMENTARY

Bailey Davenport, 13, of Mark is an eighth-grader at Putnam County Junior High School. She can be reached in care of this newspaper at P.O. Box 48, Granville, IL 61326.

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6A Biz Ag 6A • The Putnam County Record • Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Health department releases scores The Bureau/Putnam County Health Department makes routine and unannounced visits each month to various food service establishments in Bureau and Putnam counties to inspect the operation. Health inspectors use an identical scorecard at each facility, where they check for health code

Bureau County food service evaluations Arlington Sammy’s Place

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Cherry Cherry Country Store Cherry Grade School

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DePue Larios Grocery Casa Blanca Silver Dome Inc.

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LaMoille Allen Junior High Fast Stop LaMoille High School Noah’s Ark Child Care Center Brute’s R & R Inc.

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compliance in 45 areas. Each area carries a rating from one to five, with five being the most critical. Inspectors check the entire operations of the facility in 14 different categories, such as food protection, personnel and garbage and refuse disposal. Beginning with a score of 100 points, the health

inspector deducts one to five points for every violation. The final total is the facility’s inspection report score. A passing food inspection score is 65 or above. At 65, the Bureau/Putnam County ordinance allows the health department to close an establishment, but a score doesn’t have to be that

low for the department to close it. It depends on the number of critical and non-critical violations and the type of violations. Certain combinations can create a domino effect for food borne outbreaks. All inspection reports are a matter of public record and can be seen at the Bureau County Health Department in Princeton.

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USDA to count land uses across the state SPRINGFIELD – The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will spend the first two weeks of June surveying thousands of farmers across Illinois to get a clear indication of the production and supply of major commodities for 2013. NASS will compile information collected across the country into publicly accessible reports, but preserve the confidentiality of individual farmer information. Through two major mid-year surveys, the June Agricultural Survey and the June Area

Survey, NASS will gather data on what crops have been planted and what commodities are in storage. This information will provide a comprehensive picture of how things are shaping up in 2013 for the U.S. agriculture industry. “The agriculture survey is done online, by mail or by phone, but for the area survey, we visit randomly selected tracts of land and interview the operators of any farm or ranch on that land. We collect information on crop acreage – including biotech crops – as well as grain stocks, livestock

inventory, cash rents, land values and value of sales,” said Mark Schleusener, state statistician of the NASS Illinois Field Office. “This information is a critical component of several key national reports, including the annual acreage report and the quarterly grain stocks report, both to be released on June 28. Survey data also contribute to NASS’s monthly and annual crop production reports and various other crop and livestockrelated publications, including USDA’s World Agricultural Supply and

Demand Estimates,” Schleusener said. As with all NASS surveys, information provided by respondents is confidential by law. “NASS safeguards the privacy of all responses and publishes only stateand national-level data, ensuring that no individual operation or producer can be identified,” Schleusener said. All reports are available on the NASS website: www.nass.usda.gov. For more information on NASS surveys and reports, call the NASS Illinois Field Office at 800-622-9865.

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CRP sign-up ends June 14  SPRINGFIELD – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Illinois Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director Scherrie Giamanco reminded farmers and ranchers the USDA’s Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) general sign-up will end on June 14. Giamanco also announced the restart of sign-up for continuous CRP, including the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP), State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement Initiative (SAFE), the Highly Erodible Land (HEL) Initiative, the Grassland Restoration Initiative, the Pollinator Habitat Initiative and other related initiatives. Sign-up for continuous CRP began on May 13 and will continue through Sept. 30.  “As always, we expect strong competition to enroll acres into CRP, and we urge interested producers to maximize their environmental benefits and to make cost-effective offers,” said Giamanco. “CRP is an important program for protecting environmentally sensitive lands from erosion and sedimentation, and for ensuring the sustain-

ability of our groundwater, lakes, rivers, ponds and streams. Through the voluntary participation of our farmers and ranchers, CRP helps us to protect our natural resources, preserve wildlife habitat and bring good paying jobs to rural America related to hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation. “ Giamanco encouraged producers to look into CRP’s other enrollment opportunities offered on a continuous, non-competitive, sign-up basis.  Producers enrolled in CRP plant long-term, resource-conserving covers to improve the quality of water, control soil erosion and develop wildlife habitat. In return, USDA provides participants with rental payments and costshare assistance. Contract duration is between 10 and 15 years. Currently, 27 million acres are enrolled in CRP through 700,000 contracts on 390,000 farms throughout the U.S., with enrollment in 49 states and Puerto Rico. Contracts on an estimated 3.3 million acres will expire on Sept. 30.  For more information on CRP and other FSA programs, visit a local FSA service center or www.fsa. usda.gov.

FSA offices prepare for county committee elections HENRY – County FSA offices are unusual in the fact they work with farmer-elected county committees. This grassroots system separates FSA from many other USDA agencies. The County Committee is comprised of three farmer-elected members. Each year an election is held in onethird of the county, referred to as an Local Administrative Area. The area that the election is held in is rotated each year to accommodate a three-year County Committee term. This year, the election will be held in Hopewell, Henry, Stueben, Whitefield, Saratoga and LaPrairie townships in Marshall County. In

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Sports Lady Panthers’ season ends; lose to champ Milledgeville By Derek Johnson news@putnamcountyrecord.com

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The Panthers’ Jack Egan slides into third base after hitting a triple in the IHSA championship game in Peoria on June 1.

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Panthers meet their Waterloo By Dixie Schroeder news@putnamcountyrecord.com

PEORIA – The Putnam County Panthers secured their place in Putnam County High School history by earning a berth to the state tournament and advancing to the final game June 1. The team placed second in the Class 1A state baseball competition at Dozer Park, losing to the Waterloo Gibault Catholic Hawks by a score of 6-2. The Panthers’ Cody Ballerini started the final game and took the loss. He pitched five innings, giving up six hits and six runs, only two of them earned. He also struck out two batters. “It was going for a little bit,” Ballerini said. “My curveball was working early. Then as the game went on, I guess my pitches kind of flattened out, and they (Gibault) started hitting it. That’s pretty much it right there. We made school history. It’s upsetting that we didn’t win first, but accomplishing this is unbelievable.” Panthers’ head coach Dave Garcia was very pleased with his veteran pitcher. “I saw a kid who did the best he could to keep his team in the game,” Garcia said. “He did it. They (Gibault) are a great hitting team, and he was doing what he had been doing the last month, just making them put the ball in play for the outs. It doesn’t take away from anything that Cody has done in his career.” The bottom of the sixth inning, with the score tied 2-2, the Panthers got in trouble when the Hawks’ Wes

Degener doubled down the left field line. Then batter Matt Schreder reached on an error and advanced to second, with Degener going to third. With no outs, Auggie Ward was intentionally walked to load the bases. Ryley Wallin got hit by a pitch and earned an RBI. Ward and Schreder both advanced a base on the play. Mitch Meyer hit a single, earning an RBI. The Panthers brought in Tyler Williams to pitch; Ballerini headed to second base, and Harold Fay went to right field. With the game quickly leaving the Panthers’ control, Williams said he wasn’t too nervous in the bases-loaded situation. “I knew what I was doing, so I wanted to get the outs without them scoring and bases loaded, so I got to it,” Williams said. Williams quickly got two outs but gave up one hit that allowed two more unearned RBIs. Jack Egan was brought in to pitch and got the final out in the inning with a

score of 6-2. The Panthers’ two runs in the game came in the top of the second and sixth innings. Egan led off the second inning and tripled down the right field line. Austin Pletsch brought him in on a sacrifice fly to center field. In the sixth inning, Ballerini singled to right center with Austin Biagini pinchrunning for him. Xavier Warren then hit a triple to center field, bringing in Biagini for the second Panther run. Garcia hoped his team would be able to put this game in perspective. “These kids made history at Putnam County. Nobody is going to forget that,” Garcia said. “They need to remember that sooner than later. I know it hurts right now, but at the same time, they are going to be able to come back and see that trophy and all the plaques every single year. It will sink in.” Panthers vs. Sidell Salt Fork Storm PEORIA – The Putnam County Panthers beat the Sidell (Jamaica) Salt Fork Storm 3-1 May 31

in the state semi-final game. Junior pitcher Harold Fay tossed a gem, giving up five hits over seven innings with one earned run and four strike outs. Sidell’s Ross Leonard took the loss for the Storm. Leonard struck out nine Panther batters in the game. However once the Panthers got his number, they did so with a vengeance in the sixth inning. Eight Panther batters came to the plate. Cody Ballerini singled to center field to lead off the inning. Xavier Warren reached on a fielder’s choice bunt and stole second base with clean up hitter Jack Egan at bat. Justin Pettit then singled to center field, knocking the speedy Warren in to tie the game. Pettit advanced to second base on the throw to home plate. Ryan Salz pinch ran for Pettit. Designated hitter Austin Pletsch then doubled deep to right center field

DEKALB — The Lady Panthers faced the Milledgeville Lady Missiles in super-sectional action at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb on May 27. Unfortunately it was the end of the road for the Lady Panthers as they fell 4-1 in the effort. PC’s starting pitcher Shelby Yepsen took the loss against Lady Missile starter Emily Bush. PC didn’t lose on one particular play. It was the accumulation of four runs by MHS over six innings that PC could not overcome. Lady Panther coach Chris Walker said, “We tried to beef our schedule up on purpose, so we could play with teams like (MHS). I thought it did us well that we saw probably the best pitching … I mean, St. Bede is going to play in a minute, and by far, Shelby Yepsen and Lainie Schweickert are the best (pitchers) in the area. Facing Schweickert was a great service to help us get ready for Emily Bush. I feel good about our effort. I feel great that we’re all coming back next year. But, it really stinks losing your last game. That’s the nature of the game.” Things could have been worse for PC as there was a moment in the first inning the Missiles had the bases loaded. After giving up one run, Yepsen was facing batter Kelsey Hayen. With two outs and the bases loaded, Yepsen struck Hayen out swinging. “We talked about dodging a bullet. We felt lucky we got away with that one ... because they came out, and they were attacking the ball,” Walker said. “We had to change our approach a little bit. But, we settled down, took a time out, and I (told them) it was no big deal. It was OK. We got out of it. (MHS) just knit-picked a little here and there.” “It’s a credit to (MHS); they’re pretty classy, and they swing the bats well.” The entire second inning included only one MHS hit and no runs by either team. The third inning was an exact duplicate. In the fourth, the Missiles tacked on another run. Carly Gonet scored PC’s only run in the bottom of the fourth sending Annie Miller across the plate on an RBI double. In the sixth, the Missiles got two more runs, and that turned out to be enough to seal the deal. Regarding how this season will help his young team in the future Walker said, “I think back to when they were this core group of seventh-graders. We went to the junior high state championship then in ’08, and we lost to the state champion one to nothing. And I equate it to that time.” The group helped win the junior high championship in 2009, and as the team continues along, Walker is hoping their improving ways remain a habit.

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Cody Ballerini celebrates with his teammates in the state series semi final.

Putnam County’s designated hitter Lauren Colby enters the batter’s box during the super-sectional game against Milledgeville on May 27. The Lady Panthers lost 4-1 to the eventual state champion.

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Runners up From Page 7A center field, sending Salz home for the second run of the inning and giving the lead in the game for the first time to the Panthers. Nick DiazDeLeon pinch ran for Pletsch and scored on Christian Carboni’s single to right center. This gave the Panthers the lead 3-1. R.J. Copeland then pinch ran for Carboni. The Storm changed pitchers at this point in the game with Leonard going to center field, and Cole Taylor coming to pitch. Other defensive moves included Garrett McFadden to shortstop and Colton Baird to right field. The Panthers then sent Jake Kasperski to the plate. He was hit by a pitch, moving Copeland to second. The inning ended with a ground out leaving two Panthers on base, but that was all that was needed as the Storm went one-two-three in the top of the seventh. Putnam County’s Warren knows the Panthers take their time to learn an opposing pitcher. “Well, we started real slow, and the whole time — I knew we were going to click sometime. The kid, (Leonard) had a great off-speed pitch, but it was just a matter of time before we got onto him. Before the inning started, I thought, ‘This is our inning; we got to pick it up – now or never,’” he said. Pletsch said the beginning of the sixth inning with Ballerini’s lead off hit was the key for the offensive side of the Panthers’ game. “It was a big momentum changer there. We had to capitalize at every at bat, keep working hard as time goes along, work together and get it done,” he said. Head coach Dave Garcia was pleased with his team’s results. “That kid, Leonard from Salt Fork, was pretty much unhittable the first five innings,” he said. “My guys didn’t give up; they grinded all year, and now they are going to the big one.” Final totals for the game had the Panthers with three runs on seven hits. The Storm scored one run on five hits. Panthers vs. River Ridge Wildcats LISLE – The Putnam County Panthers beat the River Ridge Wildcats on May 27, 6-4. The first inning saw both teams scoring with the Panthers knocking out four consecutive singles by Cody Ballerini, Xavier Warren, Jack Egan and Justin Pettit. Warren and Egan earned an RBI each. This led to a 2-1 Panther lead at the bottom of the first. After Ballerini retired the Wildcats in order in the top of the second, the Panthers again let their bats do the talking with eight batters coming to the plate in the inning. With Ballerini and Warren hitting singles and Harold Fay and Jake Kasperski getting hit by pitches, the Panthers scored three more runs. The Wildcats made two errors in the second inning, three errors in the contest. Egan had an RBI, and Pettit had two in the inning. The Panthers’ defense then went south in the top of the third inning, giving up three unearned runs. Panther head coach Dave Garcia brought Fay in to relieve Ballerini with two outs in the inning. Fay threw out a batter at third base to stop the Wildcat rally. In the bottom of the fifth inning, designated hitter Austin Pletsch hit a solo home run to add an insurance run, giving the Panthers a 6-4 lead. The winning pitcher in the game was the Panthers’ Fay, who had two strikeouts, two walks and gave up no hits or runs in his relief appearance.

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Community turns out to congratulate Panthers By Dixie Schroeder dschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com

GRANVILLE — The IHSA Class 1A secondplace Putnam County Panthers were welcomed home in style after their championship game June 1. The Putnam County community turned out to welcome the team home at R.M. Germano gym. The Panthers were met by local fire and police departments for an impromptu parade that traveled through Putnam, Hennepin, Mark and Granville before ending at the high school at 5:30 p.m. Local residents lined the streets to welcome back their home team. The Panthers were introduced one by one to the community by PCHS Principal Bob Peterson and welcomed by PC Superintendent Jay McCracken. After Peterson and McCracken thanked the team for earning their place in school history with the win, the Panthers’ Xavier Warren spoke for the team as he thanked the community for the support throughout the season and in the championship series. Panthers’ head coach Dave Garcia thanked the

community for its support and then called Panther batboy Austin Mattingly up to the podium. Due to IHSA age restrictions, Mattingly was unable to perform his duties as a batboy in the final four games because he was too young to be in the dugout. Garcia then praised Mattingly for work for the team throughout the season and awarded him a state team medal. Garcia went on to thank his coaching staff including junior varsity coach John Cruz who is retiring from coaching. He then acknowledged his assistant coaches Zach Berryman and Sergio Cirilo, who also played for him when they were in school. Assistant coach Bill Booker is considered his lucky charm, according to Garcia. Booker went to state last year with the LaSalle-Peru Cavaliers and now this year with Putnam County. He then called up his 10 seniors from the team and congratulated them for their leadership and effort. Peterson also thanked PCHS secretary Amy Jessen and PCHS teacher Natalie Hulmstrom for organizing the welcome home event for the team.

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Putnam County staff surrounded by coaching talent Kevin Hieronymus

Some head coaches may shy away from surrounding themselves with equally successful assistant coaches, not wanting to look over their shoulders. Dave Garcia is not one of those coaches. The fifth-year Putnam County head baseball coach brought former Princeton coach John Cruz into the Panthers’ fold in 2012. This season, he landed former L-P coach Bill Booker, who led the Cavaliers to a state runner-up finish in 2012 and compiled 375 wins in 20 years there. Garcia welcomes all the good help he can get. “One thing I learned about coaching, if you’re not willing to swallow your pride and take advice from other people, you’re not going to last very long,” Garcia said. “I still talk to (former PC coach) Ken Jenkins a lot. Jenks was with me in 2011 and stayed

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with me in the postseason. I picked his brain and to have John and Bill now to get ideas from and bounce ideas from and just listen to their experiences has been able to help all of us. “There’s no proud thing for me. It’s just about putting out a good product and doing the best we can with the players we have. The more good coaches you have around, the more one-on-one time you have for the players, the better off they are.” For Garcia, the additions of Cruz and Booker have been like turning a double play.

“It’s definitely a blessing. I feel very fortunate to have John and Bill on my staff,” said Garcia, who won his 100th victory in the season’s opener this year. “Both of those guys should be coaching their own programs and at the varsity level. Unfortunately it has not worked for them due to certain circumstances, and we’ve been able to benefit by bringing them over here.” Booker was unceremoniously relieved of his coaching duties at L-P after 20 years as head coach, informed of the school’s decision before the postseason. The Cavs pushed on for “Book,” marching all the way to the 3A state finals before falling to Chicago Heights Marian, 10-2. Garcia said he gave Booker time to relax and enjoy his team’s accomplishment before giving him a call.

“I think what happened to him was extremely unfortunate, and I just felt for everything he’s done for the game, he deserved the opportunity to be around a high school program,’ Garcia said. “I made the call in October and asked him if he’d be interested, and he jumped on it. I’ve been very fortunate.” Booker feels the same way. “I’m very fortunate to be working with such a great baseball man, let alone such a great school and administration,” Booker said. Cruz compiled a 46-15 record at Princeton from 2008-09, then took a year away from the game to “clear my head.” He joined the PC staff in 2012 to work with the varsity and now is the F/S head coach. Cruz, who has been coaching baseball since 1972, keeps coaching because of the kids.

He says, “They want to learn; they listen, I guess you could say.” “The thing I can tell you about John is just his relationship with the players,” Garcia said. “He gets along with them, and they respect him because they know where he’s been. He also has the ability to communicate with the kids, and they enjoy being around him, and that’s what you want at that level.” Garcia and Booker are also teaming up coaching the Joliet Slammers, an independent professional team in the Frontier League. Their season started up a couple of weeks ago, so the PC coaches are driving to Joliet at night following high school practices and games. Kevin Hieronymus is the Bureau County Republican Sports Editor. Contact him at khieronymus@bcrnews.com.

PC varsity softball players make rare All-Conference honors By Dixie Schroeder dschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com

GRANVILLE — Teamwork. If you ask the Putnam County Lady Panthers softball team members what they own individually or as a group, they answer teamwork. Currently the bulk of the team has been playing together at the varsity level for three years. This dedication to craft and willingness to help the other members of the team get better is what led the girls to a very rare honor in the Tri-County Conference this year. All of the starting players on the Lady Panther squad have been named to the All-Conference squads for the 2013 softball season. On the First Team are Shelby Yepsen, Taylor Pettit and Venessa Voss. Second Team honors went to Monica Monroe, Stephanie Wilson, Annie Miller and Lauren Colby. Honorable mention nods went to Carly Gonet, Destinee Gonzalez and Nikki Mertel. Head coach Chris Walker said to his knowledge in the history of the Tri-County Conference, no team has managed such an honor before. “This is my seventh year up here, 23 overall. I can’t remember ever having a team where every starter made the All-Conference team,” Walker said. “It’s really a testament to the level of talent we have on this team. It’s pretty nice because it’s nice to have your hard work and talent recognized by others. You can believe what you believe, but unless other people see it, it’s just what you think. It is pretty nice to see that

others see what we see.” Kaitlyn Ralph, assistant coach for the Lady Panthers, said the team has a highly talented group of players. “I think it certainly speaks well to the talent of the group. Other people are noticing, especially other conference teams. I think they have a lot of eyes on them right now expecting them to succeed. But the girls also expect that much out of themselves too. So I don’t think this group ever just rests on their talents. I think they know what they can do to get the job done,” Ralph said. Gonet said that working together for so long as a team has paid off. “I think all around the field that everyone is talented in their positions, and we are a good all around hitting team with everyone working together,” Gonet said. “You can tell that being together for so long has helped.” Hard work to perfect that art of playing at a position on the field is one of the keys to the team’s success, according to Gonzalez. “I think we have worked very hard for it (the honor). We work hard to get our positions down,” Gonzalez said. “It’s a benefit to be working together since freshman year because we are so close. and we know how each other plays. It’s definitely easier to read the balls, knowing who is going to get what.” According to Voss, the length of time the girls have played together has helped make them a much more

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cohesive group. “We’ve played with each other for many years now. So we are pretty much comfortable with taking each other’s suggestions and stuff like that. If we are doing something wrong, of course we want someone to tell us and help fix it. So we just help each other out,” Voss said. Yepsen says they are all very good at putting their game face on when they come to play an opponent. “I’ve never heard of everybody being on the All Conference. It’s awesome that everyone is,” Yepsen said. “We have played together for so long, we know when each other are having a bad day. We know how to work together, and we trust each other. When it comes to the game time, we all get out of any mood we are in, and then we know it’s time to play.” Putnam County athletic director Dave Garcia agreed with Walker that the honor was an amazing nod to the PCHS softball program. “It’s pretty remarkable. It shows that the conference has respect for our girls and our program. The girls are having a great year, and this is a great honor to all of them,” he said.

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Hopkins alumni will meet on June 10 GRANVILLE – The Hopkins High School Alumni Corporation will hold its monthly meeting June 10 at 7 p.m. at the Putnam County Primary School in Granville. President Bob Peterson will preside at the meeting. Business will include plans for the Hopkins High School TriAnnual Reunion to be held at the Putnam County Primary School at 5 p.m. Aug. 3. Reservations are due by July 15. A reminder to all alumni

GRANVILLE — The Top 10 students of the Class of 2013 were announced at Putnam County High School May 24. The students are Brooke Faletti, Ciara Fox, Mary Claire Griffith, Dylan Kostellic, Aimee Kotecki, Nicholas Lenkaitis, Ali Loiselle, Julia Ann Massino, Dustin Miller and Ryan Patrick Salz. Aimee Kotecki was named valedictorian of her graduating class. She is the daughter of Dan and Laurie Kotecki of Granville. She is in National Honor Society, in which she served as president. She also served on the Student Council and participated in FFA, Journalism Club, Worldwide Youth in Science, and Engineering and Interact Club. She was the yearbook editor, played volleyball and participated in Envirothon. She participated in Quill and Scroll, Student Council, Science Club and was a media helper. Kotecki earned a scholarship from FFA. She plans to attend Marquette University, studying biology and Spanish on a pre-med track. Salutatorian Mary Claire Griffith is the daughter of Jan and Trent Griffith of Granville. She participated in volleyball, basketball, track, FOR Club, FFA, yearbook, prom and graduation committees. Griffith was the Student

the committee is seeking class photos, such as a reunion or special event which will be due by June 30 for the special display at the reunion. Please identify the members of the group and turn the photo in to Peg Gonet at Gonet Insurance on McCoy Street during business hours. The original copy will be returned. All members and friends of the alumni are encouraged to attend this meeting.

Magnolia Legion Post presents award MAGNOLIA – Don Rick represented the Magnolia American Legion Post 254 in the Legion School Award Program at the eighth-grade graduation May 23 at the Putnam County Junior High. The candidates are selected by the student body, the

faculty and the American Legion Posts. The Legionnaires commended wholeheartedly all of the candidates this year. This year, the American Legion Awards were awarded to Katie Marie Cimei of Magnolia and to Connor M. Bean of Mark.

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Brooke Faletti is the daughter of Bill and Wendy Faletti of Granville. She participated in Interact Club, Journalism Club, Natural Helpers and National Honor Society. She also played softball and volleyball. She received the Brenda Bishop Scholarship. Faletti plans to attend Illinois Valley Community College for two years, then transfer to a fouryear university where she will major in biology. She intends to become a physician’s assistant. Ciara Fox is the daughter of Jim and Gina Fox

of McNabb. She participated in volleyball, cheerleading, track, Student Council, FOR Club, Natural Helpers, Interact Club and National Honor Society. Fox earned the Helen Tyler Scholarship. She plans to attend Heartland Community College to pursue sonography. Dylan Kostellic is the son of Damian and Gigi Kostellic of Hennepin. He was a member of WYSE team and track. He joined the Navy to study to be a nuclear engineer.

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Blood drive on June 21 PERU – Illinois Valley Community Hospital will host an American Red Cross blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 21 in Conference Room A. Blood donors who have not given in the eight-week period before June 21 will be eligible to donate blood at the IVCH drive. The Red Cross says blood donors need to be

at least 17 years old, in good health and weigh at least 110 pounds. Double red cell donors can give at the IVCH blood drive. Appointments to give blood can be made by calling Jackie Barr at IVCH at 815-780-3387 or by emailing a message to Jackie.Barr@ivch.org. Walk-in donors will also be welcome.

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was the captain of the Pantera Team, was the Student Council president and participated in Interact Club, Natural Helpers, basketball, prom committee, FOR Club and Yearbook Club. She is in the National Honor Society and was selected for prom court. Massino also was named student of the month. She was the recipient of the Ann Cioni Memorial Teacher Scholarship, Nelson Family Trust Scholarship, Dusty Khoury award, John R. Housby Memorial Scholarship and PCEA Scholarship. She will attend the University of Wisconsin-Platteville to pursue a degree in elementary education. Dustin Miller is the son of Don and Mini Miller of Tonica. Miller played basketball for four years and was a member of FFA for four years. He was in National Honor Society. He plans to attend Illinois Central College then transfer to Illinois State University to study ag business management. Ryan Patrick Salz, son of Jon and Jolene of Tonica, played baseball and basketball at Putnam County High. He was a Natural Helper and in National Honor Society, WYSE and FFA. He received a sportsmanship award in baseball his junior year. Salz placed second in physics in WYSE testing. Salz will attend Illinois Valley Community College for two years before transferring to a four-year university to study agricultural engineering.

From Page 10A Nicholas Lenkaitis is the son of Bill and Laurie Lenkaitis of Hennepin. He was a member of the National Honor Society and was president of the Interact Club. He participated in Scholastic Bowl, WYSE, FFA, Science Club and RYLA Camp. Lenkaitis earned the Deck Scholarship, Helen Tyler Scholarship and Illinois Sheriff’s Association Scholarship and was the Rotary’s Service Above and Beyond winner. As a junior, he received the Wilhelmina Whitaker award. He is an Illinois State Scholar. He earned the Presidential Academic Scholarship from Bradley University. He will attend Bradley University to major in physics. Ali Loiselle is the daughter of Jane and Paul Loiselle of Hennepin. She participated in softball and volleyball, earning the volleyball sportsmanship award for two years. She served as junior class president and as a senior class officer. She was in the Interact Club and Scholastic Bowl, Student Council and was on the prom and graduation committees. Loiselle is in the National Honor Society and was a member of FOR Club. She will attend Illinois Valley Community College before transferring to a four-year university. Julia Ann Massino is the daughter of Randall and Cindy Massino of Hennepin. Massino

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Davis-Pierski Erica Davis and Tommy Pierski of Granville are announcing their engagement and approaching marriage. The bride-elect is the daughter of Stephanie Brady-Crite of Granville. She attended Putnam County High School. Her fiancé is the son of Tom and Pam Pierski of Peru. He attended LaSalle-Peru High School. The couple will be married Oct. 5 at Deer Park Country Club in Oglesby.

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Childbirth classes set PERU – The next series of prepared childbirth classes for women in the last trimester of pregnancy begins at 7 p.m. July 3 in Conference Room A at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru. Additional sessions are scheduled for July 10, 17 and 24. Taught by Tess Freiburg, R.N., this free class concentrates on

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12A Life 12A • The Putnam County Record • Wednesday, June 5, 2013

PC Preschool plans for fall enrollment GRANVILLE — Janice Hoffman, parent coordinator for the Putnam County Primary School, said they are sorry to see Head Start leaving the community. “We have had a collaborative relationship with the Head Start Program and are very sad to see them leave our community,” she said. “It is not only a loss of services to our Putnam County fami-

lies, but it has also created a loss of jobs for those who work in the program.” Head Start is a federally-funded program, and the program got cut with the budget cuts in March. Hoffman said the Putnam County Preschool Program is state-funded and, as now, will continue to be funded for the 2013-14 school year. A preschool screening was held in

April and another screening will be held Aug. 12 at the Putnam County Primary School from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Parents or guardians may call for an appointment during school hours the week of Aug. 5. Hoffman said there will be a news release posted in the newspaper and fliers hanging in all of the post offices and other public uildings with the telephone number to call.

Mallery selected to attend Girls State HENNEPIN — Alicia Mallery has been selected by the Hennepin American Auxiliary to attend the 2013 convention in Charleston. American Legion Auxiliary Girls State/Girls Nation, a marquee Auxiliary program, welcomes high school female students who have completed their junior year. The students are competitively selected to participate in a seven-day mock government program where they learn about civics and American government.

American Red Cross blood drives and, during the summer 2011, she volunteered the entire summer with Volunteer Action Center where she helped prepare hundreds of daily meals for elderly citizens. She is employed at Mid-American Growers and plans to attend IVCC in 2014 for her post-secondary education. After IVCC, her plans include attending University of Illinois and pursue her doctorate of psychiatry at UIC.

Alicia resides in rural Hennepin with her parents David and Denise and her younger brother, Owen. She continues to rank in the Top 10 of her class and was inducted in the Putnam County Honor Society in 2012. She has continued to excel academically and remains active at school and in her community. As part of the 2013 Prom Committee, Alicia worked with other committee members in set design, decorations and other arrangements. She regularly volunteers at

Nathan Ward will attend Boys State HENNEPIN — The Hennepin American Legion is sponsoring Nathan Ward of Hennepin at the 2013 Premiere Boys State at Eastern Illinois University. Ward is a junior at Putnam County High School, and he is involved in the PCHS band, Rotary Interact Club, Natural Helpers, WYSE, pres-

ident of the PC Progressors 4-H Club, Scholastic Bowl team, FOR Club, CGTI and National Honor Society. Ward participated in school theater productions his sophomore and junior years. He is a member of the golf team and plans to continue his education at a four-year

college. He is employed as a lifeguard at the Hennepin pool. Ward will be joined by other Putnam County students Jon Mattern and Cameron Jones who are sponsored by the American Legion Magnolia Post. Ward is the son of David and Debbie Ward of Hennepin.

Legion Posts select Boys State representatives MCNABB/MAGNOLIA – The McNabb and Magnolia American Legion Posts have selected their representatives for Boys State. Boys State is a selective educational program of government instruction for U.S. high school

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13A Life Wednesday, June 5, 2013 • The Putnam County Record • 13A

See you at the M-P Fair! HENRY — The 92nd Marshall-Putnam Fair will begin on July 10 with the annual kick-off dinner in the Activity Building, serving from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The meal will include a pork chop or rib eye sandwich, fruit, sweet corn, dessert and a drink, all for $8 for an adult or $3 for a child. This dinner is sponsored by Ag View FS Inc, Casey’s of Henry, Kelly Sauder Rupiper Equipment LLC, Attorney Ryan J. Anderson and M-P SWCD. Come to the fairgrounds early, on Wednesday, as non-livestock judging will be happening all day. At 4 p.m. the Kroger Kookie Stacking Contest will be held in the Commercial Building. Harness racing has been a part of the Marshall-Putnam Fair for many years, and the tradition continues. The fair’s grandstand events will be kicked-off with the excitement of harness racing featuring Pick-A-Winner, sponsored by Kenyon’s Place Restaurant in Lacon. The races will get underway in front of the grandstand at 5 p.m. General admission to the grandstand for this event is $3 for adults and $1 for children ages 6 through 12; reserved seats are now available at

$5 per seat. Wednesday evening also brings the crowning of new royalty. The Little Miss Pageant, sponsored by Scrub Yer Duds, will kick off the evening’s festivities at 6 p.m. in the Hunt Building. At 7 p.m. the Junior Miss and Miss Pageants, sponsored by Henry State Bank and Paula’s Hallmark of Chillicothe, begins. Admission is $5 for all three pageants. Several baskets full of items will be raffled with the winners announced that evening. There will be three drawings for cash in the amounts of $250, $100 and $50. Also happening from 7 to 8 p.m. will be the Ag Fun Things to Make and Take in the Commercial Building, sponsored by First State Bank of McNabb. On July 11, the Open Market Barrow and Gilt Show begins at 8 a.m. From 9 to 11 a.m. the senior citizens’ program, sponsored by the MarshallPutnam Rotary Clubs, Judge Michael McCuskey and Judge Scott A. Shore, will be held in the Hunt Building with registration beginning at 8:30 a.m. Harness Racing, featuring Pick-A-Winner, sponsored by Kenyon’s Place Res-

taurant in Lacon, starts at 11 a.m. The Open Steer Show begins at noon. This year there will be chalk drawing held at 4:30 p.m. near the speed office, kicking off the third annual Family Fun Night under the grandstand. This event is free to all ages and includes audience participation in youth shooting sports (archery and air rifle for ages 8-18), carnival games, face painting, inflatables, magic show, Julie K’s and Ronald McDonald. Contestants can sign up to participate that evening before the events. Cash prizes will be awarded to the winners. Beginning at 7 p.m. a Brand-Spankin-New Ranch Rodeo begins in the grandstand. It is sponsored by Rumbold & Kuhn, Custom Promotions, RMK Designs and Club LaCon. The fee for this event is $8 for ages 13 through adults, and kids 12 and under are free. These are just a few of the activities you’ll find on Wednesday and Thursday at the 92nd annual Marshall-Putnam Fair. For additional activities and information, visit www. marshallputnamfair.org. As always, there is no gate admission and plenty of free parking on the fairgrounds.

Blood drive on June 21 at IVCH PERU – Illinois Valley Community Hospital will host an American Red Cross blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 21 in Conference Room A. Blood donors who have not given in the eightweek period before June

21 will be eligible to donate blood at the IVCH drive. The Red Cross says blood donors need to be at least 17 years old, in good health and weigh at least 110 pounds. Double red cell donors can give

at the IVCH blood drive. Appointments to give blood can be made by calling Jackie Barr at IVCH at 815-780-3387 or by e-mailing a message to Jackie.Barr@ivch.org. Walk-in donors will also be welcome.

Putnam County Library Corner Summer reading at the Putnam County libraries will provide intrigue for all ages. The statewide theme “Have Book – Will Travel” will take adults and children on an adventure around the world. Adults who sign up receive their coveted chocolate bar, and for each book they read, an entry can be made for the prize drawing in August. Adults will also receive two recipes from each continent visited throughout the summer and will be invited to attend any of six travelogues to be held at the library branches. The travelogues will be presented by local residents who have spanned the globe. The are multiple activities to choose from for tween and teen patrons. There is the possibility of joining the adult program. There will be TRG (Teen Reading Group) held once at each branch in the summer months. There will be activities for all age levels each week that correspond and interact with the continent theme of the week.”At this level too, for every book read, an entry can be made for the prize drawing in August. Each week at every branch through the week of July 29 the children of Putnam County will visit a new continent. There will be passports to stamp, quilt squares to gather, foods to sample, games from other countries and activities for all. Check local branches for dates, times and more information. Information will also be on the Putnam County Library website. The teen reading program will require a preregistration. Hennepin: Story hour continues at 10:30 a.m. Fridays for young children.

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14A Life 14A • The Putnam County Record • Wednesday, June 5, 2013

PCHS seniors celebrate Law Day in court “All rise. The Honorable Judge Elizabeth Rice presiding!” And as “bailiff” Brooke Faletti opened court, thus began the mock trial in which Putnam County High School seniors played the roles of the parties, witnesses, counsel, court personnel and jury, as part of this year’s celebration of Law Day at the Putnam County Courthouse on May 10. The mock trial was part of the annual program hosted by the Putnam County Bar Association to honor the importance of law and the Constitution in our lives. Students had the opportunity to meet all county officeholders and their staff, to tour the courthouse and jail, to register to vote (and 15 did), while also learning about the history of the courthouse – the oldest courthouse still in continuous use in Illinois. PCBA President Roger Bolin, Law Day Chair Judge Scott Shore, State’s Attorney Jim Mack and Hennepin attorney Christina Judd-Mennie were on hand to greet the PCHS seniors and to help them quickly prepare their mock trial roles. The storyline of this year’s mock trial, written by PCBA members, P.O. Box 208 Standard 61363

involved the misguided efforts of an online prom-date matching service, and the trauma that resulted when a couple of seniors who had just broken up were surprised at the PCHS Premiere to find they had both subscribed to the same service and were “matched” to attend prom together. A major issue in the case was whether the mismatch was just coincidental, or had been intentionally orchestrated by a meddling employee of E-Prom, who, being a fellow PCHS student, knew the couple and felt they were meant for one another. Taking part in the mock trial were Taylor Blaylock as plaintiff, Dylan Croisant as her would-be date, Dakota Irelan as student owner of defendant E-Prom.com and Chaney Simpson as E-Prom’s hopelessly romantic CEO. The lawyers representing the parties were Claire Griffith for plaintiff and David Page for the defense. Court personnel roles were performed by Ali Loiselle as circuit clerk, Angela Starkey as court reporter, Brooke Faletti as bailiff, with “her honor,” Judge Elizabeth Rice, presiding.

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Above, the PCHS senior class poses on the courthouse steps before entering to celebrate Law Day, hosted by members of the Putnam County Bar Association. Below, Mock trial participants gather for a picture at the conclusion of the event, hosted by the PC Bar Association. Jurors included John Hrasch (elected foreperson), Hannah Hardmeier, Tyler Williams, Kara Cattani, James Boege, Lily Wink, Hunter Pratt, Ciara Fox, Joseph Boggio, Alyssa Pavlick, Cody Veronda and Chelsea Berg. Alternates were Ryan Salz and Xavier Warren. In the end, the jury found for the plaintiff in her suit claiming that E-Prom.com had purposely set her up for “date failure” but awarded her only $50 of the $100,000plus damages she had sought for ruining her senior prom experience and for her out-of-pocket expenses when she would not attend prom alone.

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Euchre Tournament! 3rd Enrollment Event Medicare Part D, LIS, Benefit Access Application MSP and SHAP info (appointment All ages are welcome! Only $5 per Please contact Sherry or Charlene required) 9:00 11:00 person. Bring your own snacks or 4th Bunco 12:30 at 8153392711 to set up an something to share. Next tournament 5th Site Council Meeting 9:30 appointment to fill out your th 6 Info on Massage Therapy Program by will be May 15th at 6:30pm. Benefit Access application. Gwen Bray 12:30 11th Free blood pressure and blood sugar checks 10:00 11:00 Sweetheart of a Deal Winners for May 1st Card Party 12:30 th $50 - Linda Bean 12 PCAS Board of Director's Meeting Please call or come in to fill out your pledge card! If you $25 - LeeAnn Smith 12:30 guess the correct amount of birdies made during the 2013 13th Father's Day Cookout Entertainment $10 - Cindy Kohr John Deere Classic, you could win a 2013 Chevy Malibu! by DJ Croissant 12:30 Congratulations winners! You could also win A John Deere riding mower, Allegiant 17th Benefit Access Application (signup The next drawing will be held on June 12th Air Travel Voucher courtesy of the Quad Cities required) 9:00 11:00 We sincerely appreciate everyone’s support International Airport, a John Deere walkbehind mower 18th 2nd Card Party 12:30 and Over 100 other prizes (Tshirts, golf shirts, hats, 19th Euchre Tournament 6:30pm koozies, golf balls, etc.) 100% of the money donated and 20th Music Therapy with Michele 12:30 Bus Trips! pledged comes back to the Community Center. Call us at 25th PCCC Brunch 11:30 Join us for a day of fun! Each ticket includes 8153392711 for more details! Travels with John Shimkus 12:30 transportation, ticket for entry, water and 26th Birthday & Anniversary 11:30 THANK YOU snacks! Trips are available for anyone of any Hennepin Cards 1:00 for your generous donations— th age regardless of which county you live in! 27 Fun with Luann 12:30 Doris Happold Sandy & Elmer Tarr th McNabb United Methodist Church Hennepin Township 28 "The World's Fair" 1. Six Flags in Chicago July 27th $57 per person Program by the Tea Ladies IN MEMORY OF—

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Dorothy Stempniak— Ron & Anna Wink Jeannie Merdian— Ron & Anna Wink Wilma Kneebone— Harold & Luann Hayward Phillip Edgerley— Richard & Bernice Forney, Beverley Lapuh Edith Zellers— Margaret Bonucchi Barbara Judd— Joan Zellmer, Robert & Lisa Resurreccion, Beverley Lapuh Jerry Young— Jennie Young Robert Young— Jennie Young Mildred Steffens— Beverley Lapuh James Whitaker— Beverley Lapuh Gary Naumann— Joan Zellmer, Fran & Helen Aimone, Jeanne Naumann Delmo Gualandi— Mary Gualandi

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Address: 128 First St., Box 208, Standard, IL 61363 Phone: 8153392711 or 8007574579 Fax: 8153396071 email: pcaservices@yahoo.com website: www.pcaservices.org

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Happy Birthday to our May Celebrants!

Are you in need of a caregiver? We have a list of local caregivers we can give to you. If you are a caregiver and would like to be added to this list, please contact Sherry at 8153392711.

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–––– Classifieds –––– 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: • Wednesday Paper deadline Thursday before by 3pm We Accept Call 815-875-4461 classified@bcrnews.com

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- 400 Merchandise 441 • Wanted to Buy Wanted to Buy: used golf cart and used electric typewriter. Both in good working condition. Call 815-442-3500

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460 • Garage Sales PRINCETON 216 Bryant Woods Drive. Thursday, June 6, 1pm-7pm; Friday, June 7, 9am-5pm. Lots of nice items for home. Rugs, jewelry, books, 4 Bamboo leather chairs, black lacquer hand painted alter cabinet & china cabinet, vases, pottery pieces, much more! RAIN OR SHINE! To view large pieces call 815-973-5376 PRINCETON 836 Mayfair Drive. Friday, June 7, 8am-3pm & Saturday, June 8, 8am-1pm. MULTI-FAMILY SALE! Women's regular & plus sized clothing, many household items, lots of baskets, car seats, booster seats & much more!

460 • Garage Sales STANDARD 4th & Berry Street. Thursday, Friday, June 6, 7; 9am-3pm. Leather motorcycle jacket, TVs, name brand clothes, household, misc.

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999 • Legal Notices CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) MARLENE D. ) FOOCKLE, ) DECEASED ) NO. 2013-P-08 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is hereby given of the death of Marlene D. Foockle. Letters of Office were issued on May 22, 2013, to Dale Foockle, 12705 N Division Ext., Granville, IL 61326, and Donna Foockle, 206 Prairie Street, Spring Valley, IL 61362, as Co- Executors, whose attorney is Bradley P. Popurella of Wimbiscus Law Firm, P.C., 102 East St. Paul Street, Spring Valley, Illinois 61362. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the

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Court, Putnam County Court House, Hennepin, Illinois 61327, or with the Co-Executors or both, on or before December 5, 2013, which date is not less than 6 months from date of first publication, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the Executor is required by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before said date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the Executor and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. Dated this 28th day of May, A.D. 2013. Wimbiscus Law Firm, P.C. Attorney for Estate 102 East St. Paul Street Spring Valley, IL 61362

Tele: (815) 664-4151 Published in the Bureau County Republican June 5, 12 and 19.

degrees 30’ 51” East for a distance of 887.68 feet; thence North 00 degrees 29’ 09” West for a distance of 2217.45 feet to the point of beginning, said tract containing 51.157 acres, more or less; EXCEPTING THEREFROM the following described tract of land: That part of the South 110 feet of the Northwest Quarter of Section 10, Township 32 North, Range 1 West of the Third Principal Meridian, lying Easterly of a line drawn 400 feet Easterly of and parallel with the East line of Sheridan Street as shown on the recorded plat of Archibald W. Hopkins 2nd Addition to the Town (now Village) of Granville and that part of the Northwest Quarter of Section 10, Township 32 North, Range 1 West of the Third Principal Meridian, Putnam County, Illinois, described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of the Northwest Quarter of Section 10; thence South 89 degrees 44 minutes 06 seconds West 1633.52 feet along the South line of the Northwest Quarter of Section 10 to a point on the Southerly extension of the East line of said Hopkins 2nd Addition, said point being on a Line drawn 400 feet Easterly of and parallel with the East line of said Sheridan Street; thence North 00 degrees 11 minutes 49 seconds East 29.75 feet along the Southerly extension to the North right-of-way line of Illinois Route 71 and the point of beginning; thence continuing North 00 degrees 11 minutes 49 seconds East 414.01 feet along the East line of said Hopkins 2nd Addition to a point 2217.45 feet South of, as measured perpendicularly to, the North line of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 10; thence North 89 degrees 39 minutes 47 seconds East 525.51 feet along a line 2217.45 feet South of and parallel with the North line of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 10; thence South 00 degrees 11 minutes 49 seconds West 414.98 feet parallel with the East line of said Hopkins 2nd Addition to said North right-of-way line; thence South 89 degrees 46 minutes 05 seconds West 525.50 feet along said North right-of-way line to the point of beginning, containing 5.00 acres, more or less, all being situated in Granville Township, Putnam County, Illinois AND ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM the coal and the right to mine or remove the same through underground passages and except all other minerals heretofore reserved to the Grantor of a Quit Claim Deed recorded as Doc. #80-459. Property Index Number: 02-10-281-000 The Petition request annexation of the premises to the Village of Granville and Petitions for a zoning classification of commercial as provided in the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Granville, Putnam County, Illinois and further requests the approval of a preliminary plat and final plat of the premises above described. A copy of the Petition For Annexation, Zoning Classification and Approval of Subdivision Plat and the Proposed Annexation Agreement are on file in the office of the Village Clerk of the Village of Granville, Illinois and available for public inspection. All persons desiring to appear at the public hearing may do so and be heard either in favor of or opposed to the Petition For Annexation, Zoning Classification and Approval of Subdivision Plat and the Annexation Agreement or to offer any public comment thereon. Given at Granville, Illinois this 21st day of May, 2013. VILLAGE OF GRANVILLE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, ZONING COMMITTEE, OF THE VILLAGE OF GRANVILLE, PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS. DOUGLAS GIMBAL, PRESIDENT AND COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN. VILLAGE OF GRANVILLE PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS PLANNING COMMISSION STEVEN HAUN, CHAIRMAN. Published in the Putnam County Record May 29 and June 5, 2013.

NOTICE The Village of McNabb has available upon request this year’s Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). The CCR includes the basic inform on the source(s) of your drinking water, the levels of any contaminants that were detected in the water during 2012, and compliance with other drinking water rules, as well as some educational materials. To obtain a free copy of this report, please call Patricia Harrison, Village Clerk at 815-4882806 or Robert Mekley, Water Dept. at 815-4888459. Published in the Putnam County Record June 5, 2013.

NOTICE OF JOINT PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ZONING COMMITTEE OF THE VILLAGE OF GRANVILLE, PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE VILLAGE OF GRANVILLE, PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS TAKE NOTICE that the Village Board of Trustees Zoning Committee of the Village of Granville, Putnam County, Illinois, together with the Planning Commission of the Village of Granville, Putnam County, Illinois will conduct a joint public hearing at 6 o’clock p.m. on the 18th day of June, 2013 at the Village Council Chambers at 316 S. McCoy Street, Granville, Illinois to consider the petition of Mrowicki Family Properties, Ltd., an Illinois Corporation and Vincent P. Michelini for an Annexation Agreement as it pertains to the following described premises to wit: The South 110 feet of the SE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 10, Township 32 North, Range 1 West, and all that part of the South 110 feet of the SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of said Section 10 lying Easterly of a line drawn 400 feet Easterly of and parallel with the East line of Sheridan Street as shown on the recorded plat of Archibald Hopkins 2nd Addition to the Town of Granville, containing in the aggregate, 4.07 acres of land more or less; AND That part of the Northwest Quarter of Section 10, Township 32 North, Range 1 West of the Third Principal Meridian, Putnam County, Illinois, described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Northwest Quarter of Section 10; thence North 89 degrees 30’51” East along the North line of aforesaid Northwest Quarter for a distance of 1902.25 feet to the point of beginning; continuing thence North 89 degrees 30’51” East along the aforesaid North line for a distance of 768.72 feet to the Northeast corner of the aforesaid Northwest Quarter of Section 10; thence South 00 degrees 04’17” West along the East line of the aforesaid Northwest Quarter for a distance of 2553.13 feet to a point on the North right-of-way line of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad; thence South 89 degrees 33’ 39” West along the aforesaid North right-of-way line of Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad for a distance of 1635.59 feet to a point on the East line of Hopkins Second Addition to Granville, Illinois; thence North 00 degrees 11’ 49” East along the aforesaid East line of Hopkins Second Addition for a distance of 334.28 feet; thence North 89

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Austin Pletsch elected as Section 5 president BRIMFIELD – The new officer team of the Putnam County FFA went to Brimfield High School on May 2 for the 2013 Section 5 elections. PCHS’s Chapter President Austin Pletsch ran for Section 5 president. There were three candidates for the Section 5 president position. Each candidate gave speeches to the delegates. In an unanimous vote, Pletsch won the position. He has been a workhorse

in the FFA in his fouryear high school career, earning SAEs (supervised agricultural experience) that included poultry, ag processing, forestry and grain production management. He also helps take care of livestock he has at home. Pletsch commented on his goals for the president’s position. “I would like sufficient networking to happen between the chapters in each section,” he said.

It’s almost fair time! HENRY — The 2013 MarshallPutnam County Fair will be here before you know it. The 92nd annual fair begins July 10 and continues through July 14. As before, there is free gate admission and free parking every day. A complete schedule of events can be found at www.marshallputnamfair.org along with all the information you will need to enter your animal, garden, art or craft, textile or food item for competition. On the website you can also find out how to enter the Talent Contest and win great monetaryprizes. To find entry information or an entry blank, click the blue button labeled “Fair Book” on the home

Conservation Camp comes to Lake Thunderbird HENRY – The MarshallPutnam Soil and Water Conservation District, along with the University of Illinois Extension, will sponsor the MarshallPutnam 4-H Conservation Camp at Lake Thunderbird in Putnam. The camp will be held June 25 and is open to all students ages 7-11, with registration beginning at 8:30 a.m. Group presentations begin at 9 a.m. Lunch will be provided, and the day will conclude with swimming, fishing or gardening activities. Campers will spend the day learning about bugs,

reptiles, soils and fish; as well as gardening and “how-tos” with fishing. Pre-registration is required and is $10 for the first child, $5 for each additional sibling. Registrations are due by June 20 to the USDA Service Center in Henry. To obtain registration forms, visit web.extension.illinois.edu/blmp/mp4h/; stop by the Extension office at 509 Front St., Henry; visit the MP-SWCD office at 1511 University Court, Henry; visit the www.marshallputnam.com website; or contact the SWCD at 309-364-3913, ext. 3.

page and then select the department or event you would like to enter. You may mail your entries along with payment to MarshallPutnam Fair, P.O. Box 114, Henry, IL 61537. The fair office will be open to take walk-in entries from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 17 through June 21, and June 24 through June 26. Entries must be received in the fair office or postmarked by June 27. If you do not have access to the Internet, call the fair office at 309-364-2814 for assistance. Also on the website (click on “Contests”) you will find information about the many games and contests held during the fair. Don’t forget to get your 2013 Lim-

ited Edition Collector’s Custom “Berry” Basket for just $45 and check out the remaining 2007 through 2012 baskets now at a reduced price. If you are between the ages of 5 and 8, then you may be eligible to compete for the 2013 Little Miss title; or if you are between 12 and 14 years of age you, may want to try for the title of Junior Miss. All young ladies between the ages of 17 and 21 years of age are encouraged to enter the 2013 Miss Marshall-Putnam Fair contest. To find out more about these three contests and to acquire an entry packet, go online to the website and go to the Pageants page.

Vendors wanted during Mendota’s annual Sweet Corn Festival MENDOTA — The popular Crafters Market Place and Flea Market will again be featured at Mendota’s annual Sweet Corn Festival on Aug. 10 and 11. More than 200 artists, craftsmen and flea market dealers are expected for the show. Reserved spaces are available and they will try to keep areas for craft and flea market separated. Anyone wishing a space must reserve it in advance by contacting the Mendota Area Chamber of Commerce office at 815-5396507, by email to scfcraft@yahoo. com or by mail to P.O. Box 620, Mendota, IL 61342. Spaces are approximately 10-by-

10-feet and are $70 for the weekend. Sending a check will reserve a space. Show hours are 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. There are also one-day spaces available for Saturday only at $35 per space. The event will be held in Veterans’ Park on Route 34 and in the Mendota Elks Club parking lot on Indiana Avenue as well as on the adjacent Jefferson Street. The two show areas are about half a block apart and are in downtown Mendota, right in the heart of all the Sweet Corn Festival activities. Dealers are asked to provide their own props for display, and

no food will be served in the craft and flea market areas. The event is open to the public at no charge. This year marks the 66th annual Sweet Corn Festival in Mendota. The midways will open at 6 p.m. Aug. 8 and the festival will continue through Aug. 11. A detailed calendar of events will be listed on their website at www.sweetcornfestival.com. The Sweet Corn Festival is one of the largest harvest festivals in the state and attracts more than 55,000 people. It climaxes on Sunday with the serving of more than 50 tons of free hot buttered Del Monte sweet corn.

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Putnam County Panthers 2013 State Runners-up

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2013 Putnam County Lady Panthers Roster No. Name 1 Destinee Gonzalez 2 Lauren Colby 4 Monica Monroe 5 Shelby Yepsen 6 Taylor Pettie 8 Jackie Ossola 9 Nikki Mertel 10 Carly Gonet 11 Allison Voss 14 Annie Miller 16 Stephanie Wilson 20 Venessa Voss 22 Ciera Keller 23 Sara Duffield

Year So. So. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. Jr. Jr. So. So. Jr. Jr. So. So.

Scores Date Opponent W/L Own Opp 3-27 Dwight L 0 1 4-2 Midland W 5 0 4-4 Newark W 6 3 4-6 Mendota L 4 5 4-6 Somonauk W 19 5 4-6 Seneca W 5 2 4-8 Streator W 5 2 4-9 Henry W 11 0 4-13 Fieldcrest W 4 2 4-13 Eureka L 15 14 4-16 R-Benson/L/Washburn W 5 0 4-20 Meridian W 6 4 4-20 Argenta-Oreana L 1 6 4-20 Maroa-Forsyth L 0 4 4-22 St. Bede W 2 1 4-25 Chillicothe IVC W 7 4 4-26 Paw Paw W 16 0 4-30 Streator W 10 4 5-1 Hall W 13 1 5-2 Peoria Christian W 10 0 5-6 Annawan/Wethersfield W 5 0 5-10 Marquette W 11 1 Granville Regional 5-14 Midland W 17 1 5-18 Marquette W 3 0 5-22 Princeville W 3 0 5-25 Newark W 10 0 DeKalb (NIU) Super-Sectional 5-27 Milledgeville L 4 1

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2013 Putnam County Panthers

Roster No. Name 00 Nick DiazDeLeon 2 Austin Biagini 3 Jeff Baker 4 Jack Egan 5 Jake Kasperski 6 Antonio Diaz Deleon 7 Tyler Williams 8 Xavier Warren 9 Harold Fay 10 Justin Pettit 12 R.J. Copeland 15 Cody Ballerini 17 Christian Carboni 18 Matt Magana 20 Ryan Salz 21 Danny Pavlovich 22 Evan Kreiser 24 Austin Pletsch 25 Justin Galetti 32 Neil Stacell 33 Alec Veverka

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Scores Date Opponent W/L PC Opp 3/23 Seneca W 10 2 3/23 Seneca W 12 7 3/27 Dwight (5 inn.) W 6 5 3/28 Streator (Woodland) W 9 6 3/30 Crete (Illinois Lutheran) L 4 5 4/1 Streator (Twp.) L 1 4 4/2 Ottawa (Twp.) L 7 8 4/4 Minonk (Fieldcrest) W 8 3 4/4 Minonk (Fieldcrest) W 11 1 4/5 Galena (H.S.) W 9 1 4/6 LeRoy W 11 7 4/6 Varna (Midland) W 6 0 4/9 Henry (H.-Senachwine) W 9 1 4/13 Byron L 3 5 4/13 Hanover (River Ridge) L 2 8 4/20 Manlius (Bureau Valley) W 10 2 4/20 Hartsburg (H.-Emden) W 2 0 4/20 Crete (Illinois Lutheran) L 0 1 4/27 Amboy W 20 0 4/27 Amboy W 11 1 4/27 Rock Falls L 4 8 5/1 Spring Valley (Hall) L 4 7 5/2 Peoria (P. Christian) W 10 6 5/6 Chillicothe (IV Central) L 0 6 5/7 Princeton W 4 2 5/10 Varna (Midland) W 4 3 5/10 Roanoke (R.-Benson) W 9 0 5/11 Eureka L 4 10 Granville Regional 5/15 Earlville [Co-op] W 10 1 5/18 Newark (5 inn.) W 15 0 5/23 Chicago (Holy Trinity) (5 inn.) W 11 0 5/25 Grant Park W 5 0 Lisle (Benedictine U.) Super-Sectional 5/27 Hanover (River Ridge) W 6 4 State Semi-Final 5/31 Sidell (Jamaica) Salt Fork COOP W 3 1 State Final 6/1 Waterloo- Gibault Catholic L 2 6

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4B BB section 4B • The Putnam County Record • Wednesday, June 5, 2013

THANK YOU TO THE PRIDE OF THE 535 FROM PC ATHLETICS Quaker Lane Enterprises/ Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel Whitney Appraisal Service Marquis Energy Mattingly Tree Service Village of Granville Grandma Rosie’s Sweet Treats Clover Club LDT, Inc Terando Brothers Excavation EREBOS Photographic Studios Mennies Machine Company “Quinten Buffington” Kettman Heating & Plumbing The Locker Room “Jim & Sue Garland” Kaddywampus Sports Grill Jay McCracken PC Athletic Booster Club Bob Peterson

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Hennepin Food Mart McNabb Grain Co Central Illinois Equipment Sales First State Bank Taylor Made Machining, Inc J. W. Ossola Company Country Corner Convenience Grasser’s Plumbing & Heating Gene & Darlene Siegman Jack’s Gas & Service, Inc

De’Vine Floral Designs PC Foods McNabb Veterinary McNabb Telephone Co Zellmer Truck Lines Granville National Bank

Putnam County Courthouse Kevin Kunkel, Treasurer Cathy Oliveri, Circuit Clerk Dan Kuhn, County Clerk Jim Mack, States Attorney Kevin Doyle, Sheriff