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Bridge work ahead!

Interstate 180 bridge to get a fresh face

By Ken Schroeder kenschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com

HENNEPIN — The Gudmund Jessen bridge carrying Interstate 180 over the Illinois River at Hennepin will be getting a

paint touch-up this year.

According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, the bridge has its last full paint job in 1995.

The work of painting the structural steel beneath the bridge is scheduled to

last 35 working days. The contractor will need to be certified and capable of containment and disposal of lead paint cleaning residues.

This particular project is more of a stopgap mea-

sure to cover the worst areas on the bridge. A full repainting of the bridge is currently not on the schedule since funds for such a task are currently unavailable.

“The work that’s being done is some repainting above two of the piers and

underneath the expansion joints,” said Joe Kennel, a representative from IDOT’s District 3 office in Ottawa, which is overseeing the project. “The funding comes from a maintenance fund that’s available for jobs like this.”

The areas being repainted are where most of the salt and water comes through the seams in the bridge and onto the steel.

The engineers’ estimated cost on the project is about $210,000. Singlelane closures are likely during the work.

5Essentials: Help or hindrance?

By Ken Schroeder kschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com

GRANVILLE – A new educational survey has been rolled out to test the ability of schools to meet standards that will help students succeed.

The “5Essentials” surveys have been given to teachers, students and parents throughout the country to seek opinions on whether their local schools are meeting three or more of the five criteria, which are purported to increase a child’s effective learning 10 times more than schools that meet two of the standards or less.

According to the uchicagoimpact.org website, 5Essentials is an evidence-based system designed to drive improvement in schools nationwide. The 5E system measures changes in a school organization through its survey and provides individualized actionable reports to schools, districts, parents, and community partners, and professional development to school leadership and teachers.

But does the system actually do what it’s purported to do? While Putnam County Schools Superintendent Jay McCracken applauds the effort, he’s not confident of the follow-through.

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Drop in your quarter and place your bets Video gambling find a presence in Putnam County

By Ken Schroeder kenschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com

GRANVILLE – Video gambling in Illinois was signed into law on Oct. 9, 2012, allowing certain businesses to operate online gambling terminals.

Ray’s Place in Hennepin was the first establishment in Putnam County to receive the terminals.

“We got ours in January. They’ve done pretty well for us,” said bartender Bruce Nowakowski. “We’ve got a couple of people who come in specifically to play them.”

The first of those machines in Granville fired up on Feb. 22 in Kaddywampus at 218 S. McCoy. Three machines sit side-by-side in the tavern at the end of the bar. They accept dollar bills and allow bets of one cent, five cents, 10 cents or 25 cents, and play several different types games, including slots, blackjack and poker. Co-owner Tom Hall is pretty happy with the machines.

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Panthers’ season ends Putnam County Panthers Wes Allison, Xavier Warren and Justin Galetti watch the last minutes of the semifinal sectional game tick away on Feb. 28. The Panthers were beaten by the Colfax Ridgeview Mustangs 65-54. For more game pictures and summary, see pages 9 and 10.

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By Dixie Schroeder STANDARD — The Putnam County Senior Center in Standard made some presidential history Feb. 28 as area performers Max and Donna Daniels of Dixon performed as President Abraham and Mary Lincoln in the show,” An Evening with Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln.”

The show was free to the audience of more than 50 Putnam County residents.

The Daniels tailor their performances to the age group they perform in front of. With this mostly senior-aged audience, they started with Abraham’s life in Springfield.

They worked their way forward to his election as president, sprinkled in the births and deaths of their children along the way, and ended with the Lincolns’ infamous visit to the Ford Theater in Washington and his assassination.

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“I received a call from an administrator from a completely different district who received our survey. He asked if we really wanted his feedPOSTMASTER: back, since it wouldn’t Send address changes to mean anything for our the Putnam County Record, purposes,” McCracken P.O. Box 48, Granville, IL said. “Things like that 61326 make the results unreliable. What can we really learn?”

Still, the PC School system is taking part in the surveys.

“We are interested in the response of students, teachers and parents on what we can do to

Putnam County Record photo/Dixie Schroeder

Dixon’s Max Daniels performed his role of Abraham Lincoln at the Feb. 28 presentation of “An Evening with Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln” at the Putnam County Achievement Services. Daniel’s wife, Donna, performed as Mary Lincoln in the hour presentation.

The performance ence through his thought Lady of the United States included some well- processes as he dealt with would have to deal with.

Putnam County resiknown information and his “cantankerous” cabisome of the not-so-well net members, the Civil dents Louis McKirgan War, and even his wife’s and Diane Panizzi also known issues.

“There were little habit of overspending enjoyed the presentation.

“I thought it was absothings about Lincoln I on White House decor. didn’t know,” said former Donna provides the emo- lutely informative and Putnam County resident tions Mary Lincoln had very good,” McKirgan dealing with issues of fam- said.

Irma Bessola.

“He had a little more Max’s performance as ily, loss, and the social Lincoln takes the audi- pressures that only a First flavor to him than what I

improve our services,” McCracken said.

Principals from each school in the district sent letters to the parents of their students urging them to fill out the surveys. At least 64 percent of the teachers have returned their survey, although exact numbers of student and parent participation are not available yet.

“I really believe that our schools are doing a great job with instruction and meeting the needs of the students despite what may be happening on the state or federal level,” McCracken said.

The 5E was created based on more than 20

years of research by the University of Chicago Consortium on School Research on schools and what makes them successful. What the Chicago Consortium has found is schools that are well organized, safe and supportive are much more likely to be successful.

Specifically, researchers determined five essential components for school success: • Effective leaders: The principal works with teachers to implement a clear and strategic vision for school success.

• Collaborative teachers: The staff is com-

mitted to the school, receives strong professional development, and works together to improve the school.

• Involved families: The entire school staff builds strong relationships with families and communities to support learning.

• Supportive environment: The school is safe and orderly. Teachers have high expectations for students. Students are supported by their teachers and peers.

• Ambitious instruction: Classes are academically demanding and engage students by emphasizing the application of knowledge.

knew,” Panizzi said. “He brought things to the surface that I was really not aware of.”

The Daniels have been performing as Abraham and Mary Lincoln since 1987, and it’s been almost too much.

“We cut back to about 200 performances a year,” Donna said. “We used to do about 250, but year after year of that sort of burned us out.”

Donna said it was her husband that got them into the Abe and Mary Lincoln business.

“It was Max that first got into it kind of by accident,” she said. “People always wanted to know if we were teachers or history buffs or Lincoln fans.”

Donna said they were actors in a community theater group, and Max had just the right look.

“He was the right height, and he had the beard and the mustache at the time,” she said. “He would get cast in parts as the judge or the doctor.

Eventually he got cast in a play as Lincoln because of his resemblance.”

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Corrections

An incorrect statement was attributed to Chris Cyr of Cyr Financial at the Hennepin Village Board meeting in the Feb. 27 edition of the Putnam County Record. Cyr actually said certificates of deposit are a safer investment than a municipal bond. The PCR regrets the error.

An incorrect statement was made in the Hennepin Village Board meeting story Feb. 27. Christina Mennie has asked the village board to level her parking area and pave it, since the lot is on village property. The Putnam County Record regrets the error.

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PCAS From Page 2 At that time, Lincoln was just another role.

“But one thing led to another,” Donna said.

“Someone who saw him in the play asked him to come to something. Then someone who saw him at the pageant asked him to come be in a parade. About the fifth or sixth thing he was invited to, someone asked him if his wife could come as Mary.”

Max agreed that playing one of the world’s most famous couples has been tiring.

“At the time, we didn’t realize it, but after the third or fourth year, it wore us out doing so many performances,” he said. “We almost quit a couple of times.”

The Daniels have become well-known enough as Lincoln impersonators that they are in high demand. They have been featured on C-Span Cable Network in the Lincoln-Douglas Debate series, the “Someone You Should Know” program on ABC/ Channel 7 in Chicago, and the Investigating History series on the History Channel. They have performed at the Lincoln Home Visitor Center in Springfield and the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. They participate in Memorial Day ceremonies at

Putnam County Record photo/Dixie Schroeder

“An Evening with Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln” was performed at the Putnam County Achievement Services on Feb. 28. Max and Donna Daniels of Dixon played the parts of Abraham and Mary Lincoln.

Abraham Lincoln National just a lark,” he said. “This Cemetery and took part in was just something fun.” the dedication of the AbraPlaying the Lincolns ham Lincoln Presidential was a little side job, not a Museum in Springfield. career, until 1994.

The Daniels have also “But the bank I worked been recognized by their at was bought out and was peers. They are members downsized, and we decided of the National Association to take the leap and do this of Lincoln Presenters and full-time,” Max said. have received its awards Max said they were for “Best Abraham,” “Best scared to death of makMary,” “Best Abraham and ing the leap to self-employMary Lincoln Team,” and ment.

“Lincoln Legend.”

“Other than getting marMax has a hard time ried, it is the most terbelieving how far they have rifying, exhilarating thing come. you will ever do,” he said.

“When we started, we “The great thing about self just thought that this was employment is that you

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know you have to work or you will never get paid.

This gives you that exhilaration that you say, ‘I did it again today. I got up, I didn’t feel good, but I did it.’”

Max said each group they present to is totally different.

“I love the awe and looks of the kindergartners, the first-, second- and thirdgraders versus the seventh- and eighth-graders, who know everything by that time, to the seniors,” he said. “Seniors are just warmth of feeling.”

Max said that they personalize their programs to the various age groups.

“Our programs vary. For the younger set, we do why Lincoln has a beard, why she wears a big dress, how it feels to grow up in a log cabin — a much more interactive presentation,” he said. “Then by the time we get to fifth- and sixthgraders, it’s more good citizenship and obeying the law. Then we have a program for the seventh- and eighth-graders called the constitution, so we tailor it to the age appropriateness of each group.”

The Daniels have a website that promotes their work.

“It’s called www.abeandthebabe.com,” Max said.

“We thought it was easy to remember. We have been called Abe and the babe almost since Day 1.”

The Putnam County Rotary Club’s name has a new name and a new home, as of this week, with its shift from “Granville Rotary” to “Putnam County Rotary.” The group is also moving its weekly meetings to Ray’s Place in Hennepin.

“The name change will better reflect who we are, and the larger community that we serve,” quoting the Club’s recent request to Rotary International for approval of the change.

Since the Club was first chartered in 1967, its membership and its projects have grown to include all or most of Putnam County, and “We hope to continue to grow in numbers and in the areas of the county we reach with community service projects,” said Bob Cofoid, who serves as this year’s club president.

The club’s meeting place will also change this week, moving its Thursday evening weekly dinner meetings to Ray’s Place, on the riverfront in Hennepin.

Linda Moreno, who has hosted the club’s meetings throughout the past seven years at Moreno’s on Main in McNabb, was thanked with a plaque honoring Linda and her staff for their support and service to Rotary at the club’s Feb.

21 meeting held there.

Beyond the enjoyment of building friendships and meeting over dinner on a weekly basis, the Rotary Club is very active in community service projects such as the annual Afterglow providing safe post-prom entertainment; youth scholarships for academics, vocational advancement and leadership training; sponsorship of the PCHS Interact Club; International Youth Exchange; Red Cross blood drives; grant support of projects such as summer youth activities; Magnolia’s storm warning system; PC Achievement Center’s recent renovations; emergency services training; youth literacy projects such as the “Rotary Readers” project at Head Start and PC Primary Schools and annual presentation of personalized dictionaries to all PCES third-graders; Christmastime projects such as Toys In The Pantry and seniors’ poinsettia deliveries; and international projects such as polio eradication and emergency disaster relief.

For information or to learn about becoming a member of Rotary, go to www.rotary6420.org/granville or email putnamcountyrotary@gmail.com.

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Getting ready for the April 9 election HENNEPIN — Putnam County Clerk and Election Authority Daniel Kuhn has announced that absentee voting for the upcoming consolidated election is now underway. Any registered voter who expects to be absent from the county on April 9 may make application by mail or in person to his office for an official ballot.

To vote by mail, call Kuhn’s office at 815-9257129 and request an application. An official ballot will be mailed after the correctly completed, signed application is returned to the office.

Applications for absentee ballots must be received no later than April 4.

Anyone wishing to vote absentee in person may stop

by Kuhn’s office between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The office will also be open from 9 a.m. to noon April 6. The last day for in-person absentee voting is April 8.

Voter registration is also ongoing for the election.

Any person who will be 18 years old by the day of the election may register through March 12. A registered voter who has changed her name by marriage or otherwise must re-register.

Also, any registered voters who have moved within the county must change their address, and any new resident of the county must register in Putnam County in order to vote in the county.

Registration may be made at Kuhn’s office at the courthouse in Hennepin or with local deputy registrars. Those names can be obtained by contacting Kuhn’s office at 815-9257129. The courthouse is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

The county clerk’s office will also be open from 9 a.m. to noon March 9 for voter registration only.

Contact the clerk’s office for additional information.

Video gambling

their terminals until February.

When a patron is satisfied with his winnings, he must press the pay-out button. The terminal then prints out a paper voucher for the monies listed in the machine. A cash-out terminal – which doubles as a ATM – reads the voucher and dispenses the exact amount to the change slot.

The voucher number is stored in the network, so each voucher can only be cashed once.

The new law allows the gambling terminals to be operated by any establishment with a liquor license, including bars, restaurants, truck stops and fraternal organizations.

From Page 1 “We’ve had a few people come in and play. Once words gets out, they should do well,” said Hall. “These are state-of-the-art terminals, the best Illinois has to offer at this time.”

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By Barb Kromphardt Shaw Media Service

PRINCETON — It was three years ago this month that University of Illinois Extension administrators announced a series of public meetings to gather information about a reorganization of Extension. Reduced funds from the state and the university required $7 million in cuts, and those cuts would result in a consolidated administrative structure, closing center offices, and staff reductions.

Today, almost all of the fears expressed at those meetings have not come to pass.

“Since the statewide reorganization, things are going very well,” said Jill Guynn, director for the multi-county unit that includes Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall and Putnam counties.

The previous 72 units were reconfigured into 27 units in May 2010, and Guynn, who was previously in charge of the Bureau County office, was put in charge of the new multi-unit.

Guynn said there was a lot of change at every level, which made it a difficult transition for the whole organization.

“But the outcomes and where we are have definitely been worth it, and it’s all positive,” Guynn said.

Guynn said the Extension office was able to maintain all its transitional programs as well as bring in new programs.

There are also three educators dedicated to the four-county unit in the

For more information, visit the website at http://web.extension.illinois.edu/blmp/. areas of family life, youth development and community and economic development.

In addition, the county offices have stayed open, and with the exception of the former county leaders, almost all of the staff has remained in place.

In addition to the offices in Princeton, Ottawa and Henry, there will soon be another office in Oglesby. Guynn said the unit council decided Illinois Valley Community College would be a good central location for Guynn and the three educators. Guynn said the office should open sometime after the completion of the new technology center at the college.

Some of the new programming has come in the area of 4-H. “One of the nice things about having a multicounty unit is we do still have three separate 4-H programs,” said program coordinator Jennifer Caldwell. “But we’re able to work together on some things as well and actually bring in some additional opportunities for youth.

If we have a program in one county that maybe isn’t offered in the other two programs, youth from those counties can participate.”

One new multi-county project is Science Excited, which is working through 13 after school science clubs throughout the multi-county unit.

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The clubs meet once a month, and the students get to do different science projects and activities.

Caldwell said they are also working on healthy lifestyles programs.

“Two of the programs that we have coming up are Health Rocks, which is a substance abuse prevention program for students, and we actually train high school students to go and present the program to elementary students,” she said. “There’s also Health Jam, which is for fourthand fifth-graders to learn about health careers and living a healthy lifestyle.”

More new programming will be coming in the area of community and economic development.

Guynn said new educator Jordan Ellena is working with the state team and learning about the different resources and programs that are available.

Guynn said people should feel free to contact the Extension office about the programs that are available. The family life educator can present programs on Fit Wits a brain exercise class; Stories from the Past, or Looking for the Funny Side, and there are also more concentrated programming, such as Care for the Caregiver. There are also inter-disciplinary programming like youth gardening.

Guynn said the reorganization has helped with the financial concerns.

“The financing has

changed because of the state reorganization and has been a cost effective opportunity for our units because now we have shared expenses which make things cheaper,” she said. “The funding formula is more beneficial to units now because we have more federal funding and state general revenue funds, in addition to our state matching funds.”

Guynn said the unit’s budget is still based on local donations, and they receive 75 cents from the state for every dollar of local donations.

“Our local donations determine whether we’re here or not,” Guynn said.

“We’re very grateful to all of our funders.”

Those local donors support Extension in a number of ways, whether through annual gifts, memorial donations or fundraisers.

“All those things make it possible for us to deliver the programming that we have,” she said. “I feel very comfortable that as we move forward, we’ll find new funders through the some of the different programming that we hope to offer. Our goal is to maintain our current funding and grow new fundings.”

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The family of Edward (Ed) Boers would like to thank everyone for the prayers, love, support, flowers, memorials and other acts of kindness at his passing.

We would like to thank Pastor Helgren for his service of remembrance and celebration of Ed’s life, and Bobby and Darlene Cofoid for their expertise in handling the arrangements.

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At the courthouse Driving 11-14 mph over the speed limit Richard P. Bellotti, 45, Ottawa, fined $120.

Kumar C. Solai, 58, Naperville, fined $120.

Andrew W. Stegal, 22, Dalzell, fined $120.

Driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit Tania L. Bowan, 33, Princeton, fined $390 plus six months supervision.

Jaime Diaz Jr., 27, Carpentersville, fined $120.

Matthew G. Naumann, 19, Standard, fined $230 plus six months supervision.

David L Strohmaier Jr., 41, Lacon, fined $120.

Ashit Vaish, 43, Dunlap, fined $280 plus six months supervision.

Carrie A. Williams, 26, Arlington Heights, fined $230 plus six months supervision.

Driving 21-25 mph over the limit Emily R. Bartlett, 17, Chillicothe, fined $280 plus six months supervision.

Arnoldo Sears-Mucu, 34, Granville, fined $285 plus three months supervision.

Falsifying records William John Briddick, 41, LaSalle, fined $870 plus 12 months supervision.

Sexual predator in a public park Charles W. Carrier, 50, Hennepin, fined $302, plus 24 months probation, plus six days jail.

Seat belt required/driver Crystal M. Jones, 21, Oglesby, fined $60.

Registration light Joseph E. Mack, 51, Lostant, fined $230 plus three months supervision.

Operate uninsured motor vehicle Timothy I. Marcum, 31, Peru, fined $280 plus six months supervision.

Failure to yield right-of-way Todd C. Sawicki, 25, Granville, fined $10,515.

No valid registration Todd C. Sawicki, 25, Granville, fined $120.

Operate uninsured motor vehicle Todd C. Sawicki, 25, Granville, fined $280 plus 12 months supervision.

Disorderly conduct Samuel C. Torchia, 24, Oglesby, fined $250 plus four months supervision.

Produce 50-200 cannabis plants Christina Lynn Tucker, 33, Putnam, fined $15,877 plus three years in the Department of Corrections.

Retail theft Lacy Ann Lehn, 20, Spring Valley, fined $462, one year DOC.

Meeting calendar March 11 – Putnam County Board, Putnam County Courthouse, 10 a.m.

March 13 – McNabb Village Board, McNabb Fire Hall, 6:30 p.m.

March 13 – Standard Village Board, Standard Fire Hall, second floor, 6:30 p.m.

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New policy helps people with disabilities PEORIA — Chief Circuit Judge Michael Brandt of the 10th Judicial Circuit has announced the adoption of a revised, comprehensive policy for Access to Courts for persons with disabilities.

“This policy is being adopted in some form by all of the courts in Illinois per the direction of our Supreme Court,” Brandt said in a press release. “Our 10th Circuit policy allows a person easy access to forms and the assistance of a county disability coordinator so that appropriate accommodations may be made.”

This policy is effective immediately and applies to Peoria, Tazewell, Marshall, Putnam and Stark counties. Each county has a designated disability coordinator to assist the court and the person making an application for accommodation. Auxiliary aids and services include a wide range of services and devices that promote effective communication with persons with disabilities. Examples of auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities include qualified sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, and real-time transcription services.

“The Circuit Court will strive to provide any other reasonable accommodation necessary to permit a person with impairments or disabilities to fully and equally participate in or observe Circuit Court proceedings, programs, and services,” Brandt said. “I very much appreciate the cooperation of the circuit clerks and sheriffs of our five counties, and the court and county administration in each county in assisting in the implementation of this policy including each county’s commitment to services that really have been available for our courts for some time.”

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For additional questions and a copy of the complete policy for access to courts for persons with disabilities, contact Brandt’s office.

Accident ends in arrest GRANVILLE – The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department responded to the roll-over accident on East Bottom Road, one-fourth mile east of Route 89 at 7:36 p.m. Feb. 26. The driver of the vehicle, Josh J. Adams, 19, of Cedar Point was arrested and charged with driving with a suspended license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Adams was transported to St. Margaret’s Hospital where he was treated and released.

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MCNABB — Lucile “Sally” Marie Pletsch, 95, of McNabb passed away Monday, Feb. 25, 2013, at Heartland Healthcare Center in Henry.

Sally was born June 1, 1917, in Jewel, Iowa to Harold and Ethel (McCord) Fay. She married Robert L. Pletsch on Oct. 14, Lucille ‘Sally’ 1939.

Pletch She graduated in 1932 from Hopkins High School in Granville. She was a waitress and cook at Swains Restaurant in McNabb and a life-long Putnam County resident. Sally was also an avid golfer and a member of Edgewood Golf Course.

Sally was a member of Emmaus Lutheran Church and Emmaus Lutheran Church Ladies Aide. She served on the McNabb City Council from 1990 to 2011 and the McNabb Park Board from 1990 to 2011. She was a McBabba charter member, an election judge for Putnam County, a longtime volunteer for the Putnam County Historical Society, and a member of the Illinois Valley Quilting Guild and Covered Bridge Quilting Guild. On May 9, 1999, Sally received a life-time membership in the Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging Gallery of Ageless Achievers.

Survivors include one son, Lloyd (Karen) Pletsch of Rock Falls; five grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; two sons-in-laws, Ben Day and Denny Chambers; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert L. Pletsch; two daughters, Patricia Day and Judith Chambers; and two brothers, Earl Fay and Carlton Fay. Services were held March 1 at Emmaus Lutheran Church, McNabb, with the Rev. Ann Ziegert officiating. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery, McNabb.

Visitation was held Feb. 28 at the Dysart–Cofoid Funeral Chapel, Granville.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to Emmaus Lutheran Church in McNabb.

Pallbearers will be Tony Day, Bill Day, A.J. Chambers, Christopher McQuillan, Benjamin Day and Ryan Day. Honorary pallbearer will be Jennifer Ibarra.

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The Editorial Page

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Terri Simon

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Editor

A winter affair It was fairly late one evening last week, and the Illinois Valley area had just a day earlier experienced its first major snow storm of the season. Go figure ... the last few days of February — just when we were about to think we had it made — and Mother Nature pulled some shenanigans. What an unpredictable old woman she is ...

Anyway, most of you who know me also know I’m not a fan of snow. I try not to complain too much because after all, I’ve made the conscious deciTerri sion to set up residency in the MidSimon west. If the snow is up to my elbows ... well, it’s nobody’s fault but my own.

But back to that night ... It was relatively late by my standards ... probably close to 10 p.m., and I remembered I had left something in my car. Ugh! The last thing I wanted to do was trudge through the cold and snow and retrieve the belongings I had left in my vehicle. Mumbling about my own forgetfulness, I threw on my jacket and headed to the garage.

Leaving the warmth of my home, the first thing that hit me when I stepped outside was the damp chill, yet for some reason, it didn’t really bother me. Actually, it felt somewhat invigorating, and quite frankly, I even thought about taking a brisk walk in the wintry weather.

OK ... I didn’t get that nutty, but the thought did cross my mind.

While I could hear someone pushing snow several blocks away, it was basically quiet ... still ... serene. I stood there for a minute, lost in that silence, and I don’t mind telling you, I savored the moment. I don’t know ... maybe it’s just as quiet on other nights when four or five inches of snow aren’t blanketing my world, but for some reason that night, the white quiet hit me.

I stood there for a few more minutes and realized the silence was interrupted by a slight breeze rustling through the pines in the backyard. I noticed a set of tracks between my house and garage and determined it had been a rabbit who had hopped under the arbor that joins the two structures. In a few months, aromatic wisteria blooms will adorn that arbor, but for now, the snow clung to the bare branches like lovers on a cold winter night.

Coyotes in the distance howled ... seemingly a perfect accompaniment to the winter symphony. I couldn’t help but think, and worry too, about the four-legged creatures of the night. Are they cold, hungry? My mind wandered to the two-legged creatures as well, knowing there are folks who call the streets their home, regardless of the season. And to think I was annoyed I had to leave the confines of my warm home to retrieve something from my vehicle. Shame on me.

The pristine landscape outside my door was really quite beautiful. All the flaws that normally catch my attention were gone, covered by that thick, white blanket of snow — perhaps Mother Nature’s way of telling me I need to see beyond the obvious, regardless of the season ... or maybe her way of reminding me how vibrant the spring will seem, once this winter wonderland disappears.

Other than myself and the person pushing snow several blocks away, I saw no one else — most of my neighbors’ homes were dark, and the affair between myself and Mother Nature seemed intimate. It was just her and me, and for the first time in a long time, I was able to see past her blustery and brutal ways and relish her intrinsic and natural beauty.

Like a photographer captures an image, I stood there for a few seconds longer, hoping to preserve this scenic and solitary winter portrait and commit it to memory, where I can take it out now and then ... especially when the world gets a little bit too nutty.

Putnam County Record Editor Terri Simon can be reached at tsimon@putnamcountyrecord.com.

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With Daylight Saving Time on March 10, we lose an hour. What would you do with that extra hour?

“I would have slept.”

Jennifer Judd, Hennepin

“I would work.”

Steve Staley, Hennepin

“I would have worked.”

Jason Judd, Hennepin

“I would spend more time walking.”

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The code of Bushido and the Illinois Congress Oops, our bad.

I’ve always been interested in Japanese culture, especially the samurai and the philosophy of Bushido.

The code of Bushido requires loyalty and responsibility to one’s lord. After all, the literal translation of samurai is “to serve.” Thus, it is imperative to respond to the needs of one’s superiors, whether voiced or tacitly implied.

While for many, the code of Bushido is a hard path, in some people it should be a requirement.

We all have ‘masters,’ people to who we owe some loyalty if merely by employment or religious beliefs or ideals. Only by abiding by the requirements of those masters does one find true fulfillment.

Illinois’ elected officials have more masters than most people: the entire population of Illinois. In order to do their job, they have to fulfill the needs of the populace.

While it is impossible to meet every need of each individual

Ken Schroeder COMMENTARY (since many would be contradictory), certain things are universal: the incredible debt incurred by our state government is tantamount.

Thus far, these public servants have seen fit to do nothing except bury their heads and pray the situation will take care of itself.

However, like the barbarians at the gate, this issue is going nowhere unless someone does something serious ... and soon.

Anything that will help alleviate this financial crisis will obviously impact residents of the state in profound ways — most notably, the state employees who will suffer cuts to their pensions due to the extraordinary burden placed on the system by the servants that were assigned the task to protect

us in the first place. There’s a big difference between the pension of a state clerk and an Illinois Senator, but both will see cuts in their financial outlook, the difference being the senator can afford it.

The clerk is a different story.

Is there anything we can do?

We can remind the servants the barbarians are at the gate, and something must be done. But that something should not be completely at the expense of the people they are pledged to protect.

Governments like to “declare wars” — “The war against poverty,” “The war against drugs,” etc.

It would help immensely if the next war they declare is “The war against unnecessary spending just to fatten our wallets.”

I’m not going to hold my breath.

Suddenly, land across the Mississippi looks better and better all the time.

Putnam County Record Staff Writer Ken Schroeder can be reached at kschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com.

TO Letter THE Editor

Perception or misperception?

To the Editor, For some, the words “public housing” often conjures visions of crowded, unkept properties of freeloading residents.

Neighbors cry “not in my backyard” to city councils and effectively prevent such housing. Others of us tell our children to avoid them at every turn.

I am ashamed to say that I shared some of those perceptions. Many people often have similar perceptions of such public agencies. We outweigh social benefit with fiscal “wasted” cost. However, I recently visited “public housing” and see a few things differently. I visited

both sites of the Bureau County Housing Authority … you know what I am talking about … “those high rises in Princeton and Spring Valley.”

I was amazed at the condition of both properties. They were clean, organized and well maintained. Everything had a place, and everything was in its place. As a construction professional, I found the workmanship extraordinary. As a taxpayer, I found well utilized resources. As a friend of a potential tenant, I found the site to be heaven sent!

Just as a suit doesn’t make the person, a building doesn’t make an organization. I found welcoming friendly faces at every turn. The staff (at both sites) was helpful, informa-

tive and most importantly compassionate. Yes, that “C” word that so many of us forget from time to time. They did not look down on my youthful friend. They knew every resident’s name as we toured by them. Certainly these professionals care about what they do and care about who they help.

Jess, Janet, Tammy, Laurie and Cherie to name a few and of course the support team of fine maintenance personnel.

Now as to the residents, I saw a variety of faces.

Faces of elderly and of youth … and every age between. Faces of color and many faces without.

Faces that were proud of their homes and faces momentarily relieved of economic strife … but

faces that still wonder what is next. Faces that are mandated to help at area not-for-profits that serve others. Most importantly, faces that are regularly seen in our businesses, storefronts, churches and community events. Surprisingly, faces commonly found in all our neighborhoods.

Now, while I pray that none of us ever fall victim to health or economic conditions that would “qualify” you to become a resident, I would encourage you to visit one of these fine sites. Watch for open house events or set an appointment. But most importantly, like me, find that your perceptions are really misperceptions.

David Mallery Hennepin

7 Biz Ag Wednesday, March 6, 2013 • The Putnam County Record • 7

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Property transfers The following property transfers were recently recorded at the Putnam County Recorder of Deeds office in the Putnam County Courthouse: Feb. 4 Kari A. Bamer N/K/A Kari A. Brown to Thomas D. Brown and Kari A. Brown, rural property, exempt.

Feb. 6 Monna Fay Barta to Richard L. Hopkins, rural property, exempt.

Richard L. Hopkins and Phillip N. Hopkins to Richard L. Hopkins, rural property, exempt.

Ann Novak to M.U.K. Corporation, Lot #8, Ernat’s First Addition, village of Mark, $15,000.

Putnam County Sheriff to Household Finance Corp.

III, rural property, exempt.

Feb. 7 Putnam County Sheriff to the village of Magnolia, part of Lot No. 154, Patterson’s Addition, village of Magnolia, exempt.

Putnam County Sheriff to the village of Magnolia, part of Lot No. 236 and all of Lot No. 237, Haws

Addition, village of Magnolia, exempt.

Feb. 8 The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to Bonnie L. Petrenko, Lot 301, Lake Thunderbird Hills, exempt.

Feb. 11 Putnam County Sheriff to U.S. Bank National Association N.D., Lots 1 and 2, A.P. Child’s Addition, Village of Granville, exempt.

Feb. 12 Putnam County Trustee to Douglas Dan Ploch, Lot 393, Lake Thunderbird Woods 2, exempt.

Feb. 13 Putnam County Sheriff to Federal National Mortgage Association, Lot 697, Lake Thunderbird Woods 4, exempt.

Putnam County Sheriff to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, rural property, exempt.

Paul Loiselle and Jane Loiselle to Paul Loiselle and Jane Loiselle as co-trustees, parts of Block 27, known as Market Square, and Lots 1,2 and 3 of Block 27, village of Hennepin, exempt.

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8 Biz Ag 8 • The Putnam County Record • Wednesday, March 6, 2013

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Rotary to host Ag Night MCNABB – On March 7, the Putnam County Rotary will hold its annual Ag Night at the McNabb Fire Department; the event begins at 6:30 p.m. The Hennepin Food Market will cater the meal. The three Putnam County banks and the Illini State Bank will sponsor their farmer customers. The Putnam County FFA officers and their sponsor, John Heider, will also attend.

U.S. Department of Agri-

culture analytical chemist Mark Berhow from the Peoria Ag Lab Discover Center will speak and have a slide Berhow show presentation.

The public is invited to attend. Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased from any Rotarian or by calling 815-3392231 or 815-882-2177.

Reporting U.S. agricultural land holdings SPRINGFIELD — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director Scherrie Giamanco reminds foreign persons with an interest in agricultural lands in the United States that they are required to report their holdings and any transactions to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.

“Any foreign person who acquires, transfers or holds any interest, other than a security interest, including leaseholds of 10 years or more, in agricultural land in the United States is required by law to report the transaction no later than 90 days after the date of the transaction,” said Giamanco.

Foreign investors must file Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act (AFIDA) reports with the FSA county office that maintains reports for the county where the land is located.

“Failure to file a report, filing a late report or filing an inaccurate report can result in a penalty with fines up to 25 percent of the fair market

value of the agricultural land,” Giamanco said.

For AFIDA purposes, agricultural land is defined as any land used for farming, ranching or timber production, if the tracts total 10 acres or more.

Disclosure reports are also required when there are changes in land use.

For example, reports are required when land use changes from nonagricultural to agricultural or from agricultural to nonagricultural. Foreign investors must also file a report when there is a change in the status of ownership such as the owner changes from foreign to non-foreign, from non-foreign to foreign or from foreign to foreign.

Data gained from these disclosures is used to prepare an annual report to the President and Congress concerning the effect of such holdings upon family farms and rural communities in the United States.

For more information regarding AFIDA and FSA programs, contact your local county FSA office or visit the USDA Web site at http://www.usda.gov.

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Members of the Elmer and Adolph Pletsch Memorial Scholarship Fund Committee are announcing the availability of scholarships for the 2013-14 school year. Applicants must be graduates of Putnam County High School and be pursuing a degree in the field of agriculture. Scholarship funds may be used at community colleges or at four year colleges.

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Marketing assistance loans continued into 2013 SPRINGFIELD – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director Scherrie Giamanco has announced the marketing assistance loan (MAL) and loan deficiency payment (LDP) provisions authorized in the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (the 2008 Farm Bill) have been extended for the 2013 crop year with the

passage of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012.

MALs and LDPs provide financing and marketing assistance for wheat, rice, feed grains, soybeans and other oilseeds, peanuts, pulse crops, cotton, honey and wool. Assistance is available to eligible producers beginning with harvest or shearing season and extending through the program year.

The 2013 mohair crop is not eligible for MALs or LDPs because mohair provisions were suspended by the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2012 and the Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2013.

MALs provide producers interim financing at or after harvest to help them meet cash flow needs without having to sell

their commodities when market prices are typically at harvest-time lows.

A producer who is eligible to obtain a loan, but agrees to forgo the loan, may obtain an LDP if such payments are available.

For more information about marketing assistance loan and loan deficiency payments, please visit your local county FSA office or http://www. fsa.usda.gov/pricesupport.

Property Transfers The following property transfers were recently recorded at the Putnam County Recorder of Deeds office in the Putnam County Courthouse.

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Lots No. 136 and No. 137 Patterson’s addition village of Magnolia, exempt.

Feb. 19 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation to Ewa Wasniewska, Lot No. 44, Indian Hills, $49,000.

Roger S. Foote and

Susan K. Foust as Cotrustees to Roger S. Foote, rural property. $350,000.

Putnam County Sheriff to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Lot No. 14, Charles H. Young’s addition, village of Granville. exempt.

Feb. 20 Dynegy Midwest Generation, LLC to Michael S. Scheckopf, rural property, $635,652.

Feb. 21 Carol Ann Gilmore to Benjamin F. Barnard, rural property, $40,000.

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By Ken Schroeder kschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com

GRANVILLE – The Putnam County High School Panthers are going to have to settle with being regional champs. They lost the contest against the Colfax Ridgeview Mustangs 65-54 in the Putnam County Sectional on Feb. 28 in a locale where the Panthers were undefeated in the regular season.

“We just never really seemed to get it going with our pressure,” said head coach Josh Naumann. “We played hard; we battled all the way.

They just had too many shots.

“We left a lot of baskets in the lane, shots we should have been finishing. And we were wanting calls that they aren’t going to do at this time of the year,” he said.

On average, the Panthers’ field goal percentShaw Media Service photo/Mike Vaughn age hovered around 35 Putnam County’s Cody Veronda hides his face after percent, compared to the 65-54 loss to Colfax Ridgeview on Feb. 28 in Ridgeview’s 75 percent.

In addition, many of the the Putnam County 1A Sectional.

Mustang buckets were three-pointers, which were difficult for the Panthers to counter.

“It seemed like every time we got close, they’d go on a run. They just hit more shots than we did,” said Naumann. “They had a lot of good shooters.”

The contest was a physical one, especially in the second half when both teams saw multiple free throw opportunities. Ridgeview used a high pass offense, and with their taller players, the Panthers were unable to use the strong defense that took them to sectionals.

“They’re a football school, and their guys were a lot stronger and more physical than we were,” said Naumann.

“I told our younger guys that ‘You need to hit the weight room before next year.’”

Harold Fay led all scorers in the loss with 21 points. Fellow Panther Cody Veronda dropped in 17, while Xavier Warren contributed seven points.

For the Mustangs, Josh Weier led his team with 17 points, followed closely

by Cory Winterland with 14 points and Trevor McIntosh with 12.

Six Panthers – including starters Veronda, Warren, and Dusty Miller – will graduate this year, and although they’re currently disappointed with their loss, Naumann believes the team will bounce back.

“They’ll forget about this. They’ll remember 24 wins and the 14-game winning streak and winning the regional title and Shaw Media Service photo/Mike Vaughn the conference tournaPutnam County’s Harold Fay shoots for two of his ment. They’ll get over it.

21 points in the Putnam County 1A Sectional game They’re hurting now, but on Feb. 28. Colfax Ridgeview beat the Panthers that’s to be expected,” said Naumann.

65-54.

Shaw Media Service photo/Mike Vaughn

Putnam County’s Sam Garland and Xavier Warren console each other after the Putnam County 1A Sectional loss to Colfax Ridgeview on Feb. 28.

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Putnam County’s Evan Kreiser goes to the basket during the Putnam County 1A Sectional Feb. 28. He scored four points in the 65-54 loss to Colfax Ridgeview.

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Panthers lose sectional Putnam County’s Sam Garland drives to the basket during the Putnam County 1A Sectional on Feb. 28 against Colfax Ridgeview. The Panthers lost 65-54.

PC baseball camp coming in April GRANVILLE – Putnam County baseball will hold its spring training camp in R.M. Germano Gymnasium at Putnam County High School on April 2-4.

The camp will be held in two sessions each day with players in Grades 1-5 attending from 9 to 11 a.m., and players in Grades 6-8 attending from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Each camper attending will receive

a camp T-shirt and instruction on fielding, hitting and throwing with Putnam County coaches, alumni and current players.

The cost of the camp is $75, and reservations are due by March 15. Checks should be made out to Putnam County Baseball and sent to Putnam County High School, c/o baseball coach, 402 E. Silverspoon Ave., Granville, IL 61326.

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Going to bucket Putnam County’s Harold Fay was the high scorer for the Panthers with 21 points in the 65-54 loss to Colfax Ridgeview in the Putnam County 1A Sectional.

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Community Townwide garage sales set HENNEPIN – The village of Hennepin will be holding its annual townwide garage sales on April 26 and 27. Residents of Hennepin and Hennepin

Township can register their garage sale on the town garage sale map by calling the Hennepin Pool at 815-925-7319. There is no charge for registering.

Quilters’ Guild to meet HENRY — The MarshallPutnam Quilters’ Guild will meet from 9 a.m. to noon March 13 at the Henry Presbyterian Church.

The morning workshop will be scallop and wave borders, taught by Sharon Minnes. The book “Magic Vine” by Eleanor Burns and a small quilted item are required. The cost is $5 for members and $10 for non-members. This is a chance for quilters to learn how to figure out the intricacies of applying a scallop or wave border to their quilts. Contact Marjorie Hunt at 309-364-

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The afternoon meeting will be a short business meeting followed by “School House Days.”

During “School House Days,” there will be four classrooms demonstrating different techniques.

These demonstrations will include a quick and easy table runner, how to use the “easy angle” ruler, border quilting designs, and the use of contrasting fabrics. Guests may attend. The cost is $3 per guest.

Prepared childbirth classes PERU — The next series of prepared childbirth classes for women in the last trimester of pregnancy begins at 7 p.m. today, March 6, in Conference Room A at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru. Additional sessions are scheduled for March 13, 20 and 27.

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First Lutheran and Emmaus Lutheran reach out to the community

By Dixie Schroeder dschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com

GRANVILLE/MCNABB — The Rev. Ann Ziegart of the First Lutheran Church in Granville and the Emmaus Lutheran Church in McNabb said if her congregations hear of a need in the community, they always want to help.

Both congregations have donated to many causes, some local and some farther away.

The congregations of both churches work locally in several areas.

Both First Lutheran and Emmaus have made donations to the Putnam County Area Senior Center and work with the Putnam County Food Pantry.

But this is just the tip of the iceberg in charitable giving for both churches.

The churches work with a group in Princeton that helps orphans in Romania. They also support an organization that purchases malaria nets for countries that need them.

At the Emmaus church, Merle Walters and Bob Rehn gave proceeds from an acre of their farms to a project in South America that teaches people better agricultural practices. The ladies of both churches participate by hosting a lunch stand in the spring townwide garage sales each year too.

Each month the churches also do an offer-

ing called “noisy cans.”

The churches designate a recipient of the offering like St. Jude, the food pantry and others, and then give the offering monies to that organization.

Each of the Lutheran churches is run by a council. The council makes recommendations to the congregation in regards to major expenditures.

“We announce that we are going to have a meeting for two weeks beforehand,” said Ziegart.

“Then the council will offer up their suggestions on the issues at hand, and the congregation votes on it.”

First Lutheran has been given memorial money from two area residents. The council has been busy deciding how to make best use of this memorial.

“There will be improvements made to the parsonage, the kitchen at the church, and we are putting a new roof on the garage,” Ziegart said.

Ziegart said other donations were made to area organizations as well.

Sunday School at First Lutheran has recently gone through a transition.

Long-time Sunday School Superintendent John Redshaw has stepped down, and Melody Carlson has volunteered to take his place. Ziegart said the Sunday School superintendent finds teachers and reviews the curriculum that is being used.

Another area that keeps Ziegart busy is the confirmation class. First

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Putnam County Schools Breakfast menus March 11 — Whole grain waffle with syrup or cereal and toast, fruit, juice, milk.

March 12 — Cereal bar, toast, string cheese, fruit, milk.

March 13 — Breakfast sandwich, fruit, juice, milk.

March 14 — Breakfast quesadilla, fruit, juice, milk.

March 15 — Whole grain pancakes with syrup, yogurt cup, fruit, juice, milk.

Lunch menus March 11 — Chicken strips, sweet potato puffs, romaine salad, peaches, milk.

March 12 — BBQ rib on whole grain bun, tri-tator, veggie sticks, fruit crisp, milk.

March 13 — Chicken tetrazzini, green beans, pineapple, fruit sherbet, milk.

March 14 — High school/junior high – Salad bar; Elementary/primary – Pork chop, whole grain dinner roll, applesauce, milk.

March 15 — Fish on whole grain bun with lettuce and tomato, baked beans, banana, milk.

Putnam County Achievement Services March 11 — Ham ball with pineapple sauce, sweet potatoes, peas, citrus cup, wheat bread.

March 12 — Swedish meatballs, rotini noodles, zucchini and tomatoes, tossed salad and dressing, blushing pears, wheat roll.

March 13 — Baked cod, potato wedges, butter beans, applesauce, wheat bread.

March 14 — Turkey sandwich on wheat bread, potato salad, broccoli, diced peaches, mayonnaise.

March 15 — St. Patrick’s party – Corned beef, parsley red potatoes, cabbage and carrots, lime gelatin with mixed fruit, shamrock cookie, rye bread.

Do you know someone who should be Illinoisan of the Day? SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation is looking for 10 individuals to spotlight as Illinoisans of the Day at this year’s Illinois State Fair in August.

The Illinoisan of the Day program recognizes citizens who make a difference in their communities while showing Illinois spirit through hard work and a dedication to helping others.

“Nominating an individual is as simple as the click of the mouse or picking up the phone,” said Pam Gray, the foundation’s board chair. “By sending in nominations, you can help give these special people in your community the thanks and appreciation they truly deserve.”

Illinoisan of the Day winners will be invited to receive gifts and honors on stage during their special day at this year’s Illinois State Fair, which takes place Aug. 8-18.

Nomination forms can be requested by calling the Museum Foundation at 217-415-4408. They can also be printed from the museum’s website at www.statefairmuseum. org. The postmark deadline for nominations is June 15. All nominees must currently reside in Illinois. Illinoisan of the Day winners and their nominators will be contacted by phone in late June to begin arrangements for August ceremonies. Winning names will be announced at the museum foundation’s annual Corndog Kickoff on July 13, inside the Orr Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds.

The Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving the heritage, traditions and legacy of the Illinois State Fair for future generations, and its collections are on view during all 10 days of the fair.

Library Corner Putnam — The Condit Library has preschool programs planned for March. “Spring Awakening” is the theme with stories related to flowers, birds and games. Programs are held at 10 a.m. Tuesdays.

Granville – The Favorite Club will meet on the first Thursday of each month from 10 to 11 a.m.

This new club is for anyone who wants to share a good read.

Nursery rhymes will be highlighted at the preschool story time from 10 to 11 a.m. each Tuesday.

Hennepin – The Hennepin Library has a children’s story hour with books and crafts. To participate, visit the library at 10:30 a.m. on Fridays.

Magnolia — Join friends and classmates at the library for Homework Hour from 4 to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays. Crystal Sturgeon is volunteering to help with homework.

McNabb— Visit McNabb Library on Saturdays at 10 a.m. for some children’s programs.

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March 23: The library rabbits hop out of their stories and lead children for a springtime craft.

March 30: Closed for Holy Saturday.

Standard — Come by the PCAS Senior Center and check out the selection of books every Thursday from 1 to 5 p.m.

Recipe corner Judy Dyke GRANDMA JUDY’S CAFE With the Lenten season upon us, I thought you might like to try some great seafood recipes.

Give ‘em a try and see what you think.

Beer Batter Fish Fish fillets (enough for meal); I like cod Salt Pepper Pancake mix, Hungry Jack, extra light 1 12-ounce can of beer Use enough pancake mix with the can of beer to make a batter that doesn’t coat the fish too heavy but still does not run off the fish when dipped into it.

Salt and pepper each fish to taste. Dip into batter and then into hot oil that has reached temperature of 375°. Fry until brown on one side then turn over and brown other side.

Remove to platter and eat.

Saucy Skillet Fish 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon paprika 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 pounds halibut, haddock or salmon fillets 1 medium onion, sliced 1/3 cup butter 1 1/2 cups sour cream (12 ounces) 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley In a large re-sealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt, paprika and pepper. Add fish and shake to coat (if using fillets, cut into serving size pieces

first). In a skillet, sauté onion in butter until tender, remove and set aside.

Add fish to the skillet, cook over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes on each side or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove fish to a serving plate and keep warm. Add sour cream, basil and onion to the skillet, heat through (do not boil). Serve over fish. Garnish with parsley.

Salmon and Potato Casserole 4 potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced 3 tablespoons allpurpose flour 1 16-ounce can salmon, drained and flaked 1 medium onion, chopped 1 10 3/4-ounce can cream of mushroom soup 1/4 cup water Ground nutmeg Place half of potatoes in greased crock pot slow cooker. Sprinkle with half of flour, salt and pepper.

Cover with half of salmon, sprinkle with half of onion. Repeat layers in order. Combine soup and water. Pour over potatoessalmon mixture. Dust with nutmeg. Cover and cook on low 7 to 10 hours.

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‘6 Rms Rv Vu’ at Prairie Arts Center PRINCETON — Local adult theater is back in Princeton. Comedy antics will leave you in stitches during the Prairie Arts Center comedy show “6 Rms Rv Vu” at 7:30 p.m.

March 8 and 9, and at 2 p.m. March 10.

The title of “6 Rms Rv Vu” is New York Times shorthand for an available six-room apartment with a river view. Two 50-something Manhattanites show up to look over this vacant apartment: Anne Miller (Karen Lesman of LaSalle), a bored housewife; and Paul Friedman (Larry Kelsey of Peru), an unhappily married advertising copywriter. The door is accidentally locked, and Anne and Paul are left alone together ... and that’s where the plotline — and their relationship — shifts into gear.

“This has been fun as my first experience directing. I couldn’t ask for a better cast,” Director Ken Schroeder said. “I have been very blessed with super talented and experienced friends who were willing to come and help us with filling in the supporting roles that always make a show great.”

Newcomer Lesman said she has been feeling “incredibly challenged” by this role.

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“It’s the biggest role I have ever had as I haven’t had many big roles as I have only done (theater) for about a year,” she said. “I was really, really honored that Ken would trust this role to me. I’ve worked very hard to try to get this right.”

Kelsey also agreed that this show has been interesting, “I am having a fun time,” he said. “It’s exciting and also terrifying having so many lines and everything, but it’s a wonderful character to get into. And it’s been a pleasure to get into the character and a pleasure to work with everyone in the cast.”

Schroeder said it’s the little things that make a show great.

“It’s the period costumes, the experienced actors and actresses in the supporting roles, the camaraderie that develops as you rehearse,” he said. “We have a very experienced group of local people working on costumes, lights and the set … I feel we are very lucky as we have a great group of people that are putting on a funny, funny show and are really quite good in it.”

Supporting cast includes the crazy custodian, (Gary Talsky of

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Ann (Karen Lesman of LaSalle) gets ready to enter the apartment and have a picnic with her new friend, Paul, in the Prairie Arts Center’s production of “6 Rms Rv Vu” which will run March 8, 9 and 10 in Princeton.

Spring Valley), along with the wacky next door neighbor, (Karen Rogers of Utica) and spouses, Janet (Jill Marti of Princeton) and Richard (Matt Gerding of LaSalle). Cameo appearances are made by Princeton’s Cheriz Kunkel as a pregnant woman and Anson Murray of Sheffield as her husband.

Producer for “6 Rms Rv Vu” is Dixie Schroeder.

Tickets are $10 each and can be reserved by leaving a message at the Prairie Arts Center at 815-8752787. Tickets can be held at the door or purchased the nights of the show.

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Gracie Ciucci and Andrew Pyszka honored Principal Ronda Cross (left) and Superintendent Jay McCracken (right) congratulate Putnam County Primary students Gracie Ciucci, the daughter of Mandy and Eric Ciucci, and Andrew Pyszka, the son of Debbie and Dave Pyszka, were recognized at the IPA John Ourth Student Recognition Breakfast. The students, their parents, principal and superintendent attended a breakfast with a keynote speaker and an awards presentation at Streator High School along with 30 other districts from LaSalle, Putnam and Bureau counties. Gracie and Andrew were presented with two plaques by Cross to commemorate this achievement. Each year the Starved Rock Region of the Illinois Principal’s Association (IPA) takes the opportunity to recognize students for their positive behavior. Students are selected based on excellent character, kindness, responsibility, leadership skills, citizenship, school performance and choose to be a positive role model in and out of the school.

Calling all artists ... paintings wanted for art gala LASALLE/PERU — The Zonta Club of LaSalle-Peru Area will be doing an Art Gala event on April 21. They are looking for artists who would be willing to create paintings to raffle off at the event. Canvases will be provided.

Zonta International is a global organization of executives and professionals seeking to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. For more information, contact chairpersons Ann Maxwell-Weisbrod at Mark Allen’s at 815-220-0642 or awisebroad@yahoo.com, or Sarah Walczynski at 815-343-2707 or saskers@ilstu.edu.

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CSI in the classroom

By Ken Schroeder kschroeder@putnamcountyrecord

MCNABB – LaSalle County State’s Attorney Brian Towne went to Putnam County Junior High School on Feb. 21.

He was there to speak to eighth-grade students who recently finished a chapter on crime scene investigation in science class to explain how the science is applied to prosecution.

“There’s a huge difference in what we see on TV and what we see in real life,” Towne said. “On ‘CSI’ or ‘Law and Order,’ everything is wrapped up in nice, 40-minute episodes, but it really doesn’t work that way. Processing that kind of evidence can take months and months before you get results.”

Towne said in the case of a non-injury robbery or a crime without a suspect, the Illinois State Crime Lab will treat evidence as a lesser-priority than a murder with a probable suspect. In such cases, it can take 18 months or more if the lab will even accept the evidence. Sometimes, the court has to approach a private lab for evidence examination, but those services can cost thousands of dollars.

Because of the number of TV programs that focus on crime scene investigation, Towne said people are misin-

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LaSalle County State’s Attorney Brian Towne formed about how the technique works due to the expectations the shows create, which affects his job as a prosecuter.

According to a recent poll of jurors, 46 percent of jurors expected some sort of scientific evidence before they could return a guilty verdict.

“In reality, very few crimes depend on DNA or fingerprints,” Towne said. “More often than not, there is no forensic evidence to use.”

Take your tractor to school day Feb. 19 was the annual FFA Take Your Tractor to School Day. Austin Pletsch (left) and Levy Harms took advantage of the day to show off their respective rigs. It’s part of the celebration of National FFA Week, which was celebrated Feb. 16-23.

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229 • Professional/ Clerical Heartland of Henry is hiring! CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS. First & Second Shift, Part-Time. We offer excellent training, industry-leading benefits and unlimited opportunities to learn and grow.

For more information please contact: Human Resources, 1650 Indian Town Road, Henry, IL 61537. Phone: 309-3643905; Fax: 309-364-3119 Email: 3211hr@ hcr-manorcare.com.

Apply online at: jobs.hcr-manorcare.com.

EEO/Drug-Free Employer

231 • Childcare HENNEPIN Licensed daycare has 1 full-time preschool opening.

Call Kelly's Daycare, 815-925-4004 LICENSED DAYCARE in Standard, has full-time openings for Pre-School and under children. Please call Lynn at 815-339-6855

- 300 Services 320 • Misc Services Medicare Supplement Insurance & Major Medical Health Insurance.

From Blue Cross Blue Shield. Gonet Insurance, Inc. Granville, IL. 815-339-2411

322 • Painting CARRIE UZELLA SMITH PAINTING. Interior and exterior painting of all kinds. New construction, faux finishes, wallpaper removal and so much more. Friendly, experienced, insured. Call 815228-7660. Putnam County & all surrounding areas

- 800 Real Estate For Rent 856 • Apartment Rentals HENNEPIN Unfurnished apartment for rent. Large, clean, 2 bedroom. Heat, water, hot water, garbage, stove, frig included. $525 a month. Call 815-9257509 or 815-343-5018 HENNEPIN 2 to 3 bedroom house for rent.

Clean, nice. Stove, air.

Call 815-925-7116 or 815-925-4004

864 • Misc Rentals (2) 3500 Bushel Grain Storage Bins for rent.

Between Rt. 71 & McNabb on Rt. 89.

Contact 815-482-7880 Indoor/Outdoor Storage for rent. Boats, Rvs, Campers & related items.

Owner lives on site for security purposes. Between Rt. 71 & McNabb on Rt. 89. Call 815-482-7880

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PUBLIC NOTICE V e g e t a t i o n Management Activities in Adams, Browne, Bureau, Calhoun, Cass, Christian, Clinton, Ford, Fulton, Henry, Jefferson, Jersey, LaSalle, Logan, Macon, Macoupin, Madison, Marshall, Mason, McDonough, McLean, Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan, Perry, Pike, Putnam, Randolph, Sangamon, Schuyler, St. Clair, Tazewell, Washington and Woodford Counties and Nearby Areas Please be advised that Ameren Illinois will perform vegetation management in your area in the near future. Our professional vegetation management specialists will be managing vegetation on transmission rights-of-way that could affect our electric lines.

This vegetation management work is necessary to protect the integrity of the electric system and to prevent potential safety hazards.

This work might include: aerial or manual trimming, removal of vegetation, mowing, application of environmentally-safe herbicides, and inspections.

Interested persons may call the Ameren toll free number 1-800-2322477 or visit our website at www.ameren.com/ transmisson to understand any potential dispute resolution opportunities, processes, rights and/or remedies.

Customers and property owners may appeal the particular vegetation work planned on their property by 1) calling the Ameren toll free number mentioned above referencing CODE TMT or 2) accessing the website mentioned above referencing CODE TMT or 3) contacting the Illinois Commerce Commission Consumer Services Division at1800-524-0795. Common addresses of properties

affected by the planned vegetation management have been provided to the office of the mayor of any affected municipality and the office of the county board chair-

man of any affected county.

Sincerely, Ameren Illinois Published in the Putnam County Record Mar. 6, 2013.

Great ListinGs 318 E. High St. Hennepin – Neat, 3-bedroom, 1-bath brick home. Large lot. Possible office. Good location. #08162634 $69,900 9209 Henning Lane, Hennepin – Lovely, log home on 5 wooded acres. 3-bedroom, 2-bath, open floor plan. #08152591 $310,900 511 E. Sycamore, Hennepin – Affordable, 3-bedroom, 2-bath. Updated roof & windows, close to parks. #08237793 $55,000 412 E. Mulberry, Hennepin – Updated, 3-bedroom, 2-bath, great kitchen, new roof & flooring. Screened porch. #08245833 $123,500 9703 N. 1150th Ave. Hennepin – Lovely, 3-bedroom, 4-bath on 7.66 acres. 6-car garage spaces. Plus office! #08182849 $339,900 1057 E. Morine Dr. Hennepin – Very nice, 3-bedroom, 3-bath brick on 2.5 lots. Lovely, 4-Season room. #07745395 $249,900 6487 E. 890th Rd. Hennepin – Neat, 3-bedroom, 2-bath on 5 wooded acres. Built 2009, fireplace. #07171011 $229,000 1019 E. Morine Dr. Hennepin – Nice, 3-bedroom, 3-bath brick ranch. Finished basement. Big yard! #07746951 $145,900 202 N. Sixth, Hennepin – 3-bedroom, 2-bath on large lot. Deck, newer CA. Fenced yard. Newer roof. #08221278 $89,999 1132 E. Main St. Granville – Cozy, 4-bedroom, 1-bath with newer windows & electric. 70x105 lot. #08227752 $79,800 201 S. Division, Granville – Nice & neat, 3-bedroom, 2-bath, 3.5-car garage. Family room. 3.5 garage. #08250777 $108,000 607 E. Hopkins, Granville – Like New! 3-bedrooms, 2-bath, extra large lot. Beauty Shop! Large garage. #08137197 $122,900 223 N. Albert, McNabb – Wonderful, 3-bedroom, 3-bath home. New kitchen, fireplace. Prof. landscaped. #08146908 $169,900 9233 Taylor Rd. Magnolia – 3 Acres! Affordable, 3-bedroom, 3-bath, 2-car garage. Bank owned. #08259001 $89,900 109 S. Bloomington, Magnolia – Bank-Owned.

3-bedroom, 2-bath, 2-car garage, large lot. #08258997 $24,900 137 4th St. McNabb – Lovely, 3-bedroom, 2-bath, ranch with newer kitchen & bath. Finished basement. #08169035 $139,900 30 Wood Dr. Putnam – Large wooded lot, 3-bedroom, 3-bath, newer bath, nice kitchen, fireplace. 2 lots! #08225188 $179,900

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PUBLIC AUCTION

PRIME MARSHALL COUNTY FARMLAND SARATOGA TOWNSHIP 118.19 +/- Acres

The following described farmland will be offered by PUBLIC AUCTION. Sale day location: Boyds Grove United Methodist Church basement, 1976 Wyanet-Walnut Rd, Bradford, IL 61421.

OPEN TENANCY 2013

FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2013 10:00 A.M.

OPEN TENANCY 2013

DESCRIPTION: 118.19+/- surveyed acres with 115.2 +/- acres tillable located the NE1/4 of the NW1/4 and the South ½ of the NE1/4 of Section 11, Saratoga Township, Marshall County, Illinois.

Tax ID #01-11-200-003 and 01-11-100-002. 2011 taxes paid in 2012 were $3,844.29. Soils include Muscatine (77.8%), Osco (14.9%), Sable (6.3%) and Sawmill (1%).

Surety Productivity Index is 145.5.

Auction Comment: This is an opportunity for one of the Top Producing Farms with one of the highest PI ratings of 145.5.

Plat locations, Aerial Photos, Soil Maps and other information available @ rickrediger.com TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1.) This parcel will be sold on a per surveyed acre basis.

2.) Survey provided by Seller.

3.) The successful bidder will be required to enter into a standard purchase agreement contract. A Buyer’s Premium of 1% of the high bid will be charged to the buyer and added to the bid amount to arrive at the contract purchase price. 10% of the contract purchase price will be due immediately following the auction. The balance will be due and payable on or before April 22, 2013.

4.) The seller shall provide a title insurance policy in the amount of the purchase price of the subject properties.

5.) The estimated 2012 real estate taxes due and payable in 2013 will be credited by the Seller to the Buyer. All subsequent real estate taxes will be the responsibility of the buyer.

6.) The property is being sold in “AS IS” condition, with no implied warranties of any kind.

7.) The information is believed to be accurate. However, we strongly urge all prospective buyers to thoroughly research all pertinent data and to draw their own conclusions.

8.) All announcements made the day of the sale take precedence over any previously printed material.

9.) For additional information or to view the property contact Rick Rediger, Auctioneer at 815-699-7999 or Scott Brummel at 630-553-3200.

CLUSkEY FAMILY

Seller: Attorney for Seller: MR. ROBERT RUSSELL Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C. Ten Park Avenue West, Princeton, IL 61356 Number System will be Used – I.D. Required Not Responsible for Accidents Auction conducted by: REDIGER AUCTION SERVICE Rick Rediger, Auctioneer 815-699-7999 www.RickRediger.com

BRUMMEL REALTY LLC Scott Brummel, Broker 630-553-3200 www.BrummelRealty.com

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GRANVILLE TOWNSHIP MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2013-2014 212 S. McCoy Street, Granville, IL 61326 THE MEETINGS ARE ALL ON TUESDAY EVENINGS AND START AT 7:00 P.M. April 2, 2013 Supervisor’s Report April 16, 2013 Annual Town Meeting April 23, 2013 Regular Meeting May 28, 2013 Regular Meeting June 25, 2013 Regular Meeting July 23, 2013 Regular Meeting August 27, 2013 Regular Meeting September 24, 2013 Regular Meeting October 22, 2013 Regular Meeting November 26, 2013 Regular Meeting December 17, 2013 Regular Meeting January 28, 2014 Regular Meeting February 25, 2014 Regular Meeting March 25, 2014 Regular Meeting Informal Meetings when needed are at 7:00 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month.

These meetings are always open to the public.

Don Troglio Granville Township Clerk Published in the Putnam County Record Mar. 6, 2013.

Commonly known as: 110 Division Street, Mark, Illinois 61340 P.I.N.: 02-07-032-000 (new) ; 02-07-030-000 (old) First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $78,666.82 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. The property will not be open for inspection.

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: Anthony Porto at FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1807 West Diehl Road, Naperville, IL (866)402-8661.

For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois. 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.

FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1807 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 333 Naperville, IL 60563 EMAIL: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) I512580 Published in the Putnam County Record Mar. 6, 13 and 20, 2013.

Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-12-16167.

I510223 Published in the Putnam County Record Feb. 27, Mar. 6 and 13, 2013.

as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, and adjudicatory hearing will be held upon the petition to have the child declared to be a ward of the court under that act. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TAKE FROM YOU THE CUSTODY AND GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MINOR, TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION. YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. IF THE PETITIONER REQUESTS THE TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND THE APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION, YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THE CHILD. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this cause, including the filing of an amended petition or a motion to terminate parental rights.

Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the petition, the allegations of the petition may stand as against you and each of you and an order or judgment entered.

DATED: 02/15/2013 /s/ Cathy J. Oliveri Putnam County Circuit Clerk Published in the Putnam County Record Feb. 27, Mar. 6 and 13, 2013.

NOTICE OF CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT REGARDING RECLAIMED SECURITIES FROM ILLINOIS’ UNCLAIMED PROPERTY PROGRAM From the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, to persons who claimed securities from the Illinois Unclaimed Property Division: under a proposed settlement in a class action lawsuit, Canel v.

Rutherford, 00 CH 13279, you may get additional funds for dividends that may have been received by the State on your securities.

The lawsuit sought dividends for all persons who recovered securities between Sept. 11, 1995, and the date of the final judgment. The Court will consider the proposed settlement at 1:30 p.m., CS/ DT, on April 18, 2013, in Room 2402 of the Daley Center, 118 N. Clark St., Chicago IL 60602. You may object or be heard regarding the settlement, or Plaintiff’s Counsel’s request for attorneys’ fees and expenses, in writing to the Court and Plaintiff’s and Defendants’ counsel by April 8, 2013 To learn more about objecting or being heard as to the settlement, or Plaintiff’s Counsel’s request for attorneys’ fees and expenses, as is your right, and how to obtain your funds, go to http://icash.illinois.gov/.

Objections must be filed with the Court and sent to Plaintiff’s and Defendants’ counsel by April 8, 2013 or they will be waived.

Published in the Putnam County Record Mar. 6, 2013.

F11090045 CHOH IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY- HENNEPIN, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) Eric T. Mrowicki; Temple J. Mrowicki; ) Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants ) Defendants. ) 11 CH 18 Property Address: 110 Division Street, Mark, Illinois 61340 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the aboveentitled cause on December 20, 2012, I, Sheriff, Kevin Doyle of Putnam County, Illinois, will hold a sale on April 18, 2013 , commencing at 9 a.m., at Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, Fourth & High Street, Hennepin, IL 61327. 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 NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 32 NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 14 IN QUIN-MAR SUBDIVISION TO THE VILLAGE OF MARK; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 53 MINUTES 35 SECONDS WEST 208.89 FEET (207.95 FEET PLAT DISTANCE) ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF LOTS 14, 13 AND 12 OF SAID SUBDIVISION TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 12; THENCE NORTH 3 DEGREES 28 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST 156.81 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF LOTS 11 AND 10 OF SAID SUBDIVISION; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 53 MINUTES 35 SECONDS EAST 217.87 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOTS 14, 13 AND 12 TO THE WEST RIGHT-OFWAY LINE OF DIVISION STREET IN THE VILLAGE OF MARK, THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 57 SECONDS EAST 156.80 FEET ALONG SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, ALL BEING SITUATED IN THE VILLAGE OF MARK, PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY, HENNEPIN, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association ) PLAINTIFF ) Vs. ) John F. Schafer; et. al. ) DEFENDANTS ) 12 CH 00019 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 1/3/2013, the Sheriff of Putnam County, Illinois will on 4/11/13 at the hour of 9:30 a.m. at Putnam County Courthouse, 120 North 4th Street Hennepin, IL 61327, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Putnam and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 219 IN THE PLAT OF LAKE THUNDERBIRD WOODS, PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, AT PAGE 174, ON 3 APRIL 1970 IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF DEEDS OF PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, GOVERNMENTAL RULES, REGULATIONS AND STATUTE, EXCEPTING THEREFROM ALL OIL, GAS, MINERALS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES BELOW A DEPTH OF 500 FEET, WITHOUT RIGHTS OF SURFACE ENTRY, AS RESERVED IN INSTRUMENTS OF RECORD. PIN 03-00-061-040 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 48 Fair Oaks Court, Putnam, IL 61560 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF PUTNAM - STATE OF ILLINOIS In the Interest of ) Aliyah Nicole Gallacher, ) A Minor. ) 2012 JA 01 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN to unknown father, and to all whom it may concern, that on December 11, 2012, a petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act of 1987, by Putnam County State’s Attorney, James A. Mack, in the Circuit Court of Putnam County, entitled “In the Interest of Aliyah Nicole Gallacher, a Minor”, and that in the upstairs courtroom at the Putnam County Courthouse on the 7th day of March, 2013 at the hour of 2:30 o’clock, p.m., or F11090045 CHOH IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTYHENNEPIN, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) Eric T. Mrowicki; Temple J. Mrowicki; ) Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants ) Defendants. ) 11 CH 18 Property Address: 110 Division Street, Mark, Illinois 61340 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on December 20, 2012, I, Sheriff, Kevin Doyle of Putnam County, Illinois, will hold a sale on April 18, 2013 , commencing at 9 a.m., at Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, Fourth & High Street, Hennepin, IL 61327. to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: Commonly known as: 110 Division Street, Mark, Illinois 61340 P.I.N.: 02-07-032-000 (new) ; 02-07-030-000 (old) First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $78,666.82 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/151507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g) (1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. The property will not be open for inspection.

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: Anthony Porto at FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1807 West Diehl Road, Naperville, IL (866)402-8661.

For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.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.

FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1807 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 333 Naperville, IL 60563 EMAIL: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) I512580 Published in the Putnam County Record Mar. 6, 13 and 20, 2013.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY, HENNEPIN, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association ) PLAINTIFF ) Vs. ) John F. Schafer; et. al. ) DEFENDANTS ) 12 CH 00019 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 1/3/2013, the Sheriff of Putnam County, Illinois will on 4/11/13 at the hour of 9:30 a.m. at Putnam County Courthouse 120 North 4th Street Hennepin, IL 61327, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Putnam and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 03-00-061-040 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 48 Fair Oaks Court, Putnam, IL 61560 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876.

Please refer to file number 14-12-16167.

I510223 Published in the Putnam County Record Feb. 27, Mar. 6 and 13, 2013.

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From you, for you How smart is your right foot?

The following was sent in by reader John Repholz.

You have to try this … it takes two seconds. I could not believe this! And there’s nothing you can do about it! You and I both know how stupid it is, but before the day is done, you are going to try it again, if you’ve not already done so. This will boggle your mind, and it will keep you trying over and over again to see if you can outsmart your foot, but, you can’t. It’s pre-programmed in your brain!

1. Without anyone watching you (they will think you are goofy), and while sitting at your desk in front of your computer, lift your right foot off the floor and make clockwise circles.

2. Now, while doing this, draw the number 6 in the air with your right hand. Your foot will change direction.

I told you so!

Churches From Page 11 Photo contributed

Putnam County Junior High School sixth-graders celebrated Rebecca Caudill’s birthday with a party Feb. 21. A total of 173 books were read by 24 students.

Caudill’s birthday celebrated at PCJH MCNABB – The sixth-graders at Putnam County Junior High School participated in the Rebecca Caudill Young Reader’s Award program. This Illinois reading program is determined by student votes. The program encourages students to read for personal satisfaction and develops a statewide awareness of outstanding children’s literature. The PCJH students read “Love Aubrey” as one of the 20 books in the program.

This program was introduced to the students through a cooperative

effort among PCJH teacher Amy Carboni’s sixth-grade classes and PCJH media aide Debbie Thompson.

After each student reads one of the books on the list, they must pass the Accelerated Reader test and then fill out a story balloon. A balloon report helps the student understand the parts of the novel.

After reading and reporting on three Caudill books, the students are eligible to vote for the award.

On Feb. 21, 24 students voted. A total of 173 books have been read

to date. Sixth-grade students were then treated to a party in honor of Caudill’s February birthday.

Any sixth-grader who reads all 20 of the Caudill books will have their name engraved on a plaque to be displayed at the school in honor of this accomplishment. The students have until April 26 to meet this requirement.

The Putnam County Educational Foundation provided the grant that helped purchase the books and pay for the party for the students.

Both churches host a Bible study group that meets at 10 a.m. every Tuesday at Morenos in McNabb.

Both Lutheran churches have strong ties with the other area churches in the Putnam County area.

Ziegart said the churches share services during special times during the year.

“We host a Thanksgiving service with the United Christian Church in Granville,” she said. “We also all share the Lenten services during the spring.”

First Lutheran and

Emmaus also have a prayer list in the weekly bulletin and the bimonthly newsletter. Any parishioner who wants the congregation to pray for someone asks that name to be included.

First Lutheran offers Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. and services at 10:30 a.m. At Emmaus Lutheran, Sunday service is at 8:30 a.m. and Sunday School follows at 9:30 a.m.

Ziegart said both congregations are “happy” groups of people who care about others.

“If there is a need within the community, we want to respond to it,” Ziegart said. “Even the larger community too.”

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Assorted Poptarts, 21 oz ..................................... 4/$10 Nabisco Oreo Cookies, All ................................... 2/$5 Assorted Gatorade, 8 pack, 20 oz ......................... $4.99 Assorted Tostitos Chips, all .................................. 2/$6 KCM Assorted BBQ Sauces, 16 oz ...................... 2/$5 Progresso Soups, 19 oz ........................................ 3/$4 OEP Taco, Enchilada, Frajita Dinner Kits, All ....... 2/$5 Sologrip Cups and Plates, All .............................. 2/$5 Our Family Snap and Seal Freezer or Storage Bags, All .... 2/$4 Hidden Valley Dressings, 16 oz ............................ 2/$5 Bounce Fabric Sheets, 80 ct .............................. $3.99 Downy Liquid, 51 oz ........................................... $4.39

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Dole Classic Salad Mix, 12 oz .............................. 2/$3 Medium Yellow Onions, 3 lb bag .......................... $1.99 Red Ripe Tomatoes, lb ...................................... $1.49 California Navel Oranges, each ......................... $0.89

Frozen FooD

Banquet Dinners, All ............................................ 5/$5 Tombstone Pizzas, All ......................................... 3/$9 Blue Bunny Ice Cream Pails, 4.5 qt..................... $5.99 Pepperidge Farm Cakes, All .............................. $1.99

SeaFooD Shoppe

Icelanic Haddock Fillets, lb................................. $6.99 Tray Pak Breaded Smelt, lb ............................... $5.99 Our Family Perch Fillets, 12 oz ........................... $4.59

don’t Forget to “Spring Forward” on Sunday!!

open 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily 8 a.m. - noon Sunday

925-7308

apple Jacks, cocoa k, cinnamon Jack, Fruit loops, Frosted Flakes 11-15 oz

heinz eaSy SqUeeze ketchUp 32 oz

2

$ 39

1

$ 99

nabisco triSketS & aSSt. Snack crackerS $ 9 oz

2/ 5

charmin bath tiSSUe or bounty reGUlar paper $ towelS

12/8 roll

Dawn DiSh Soap 24 oz

chex or bugles aSSorteD SnackS 8.75 oz

c o U p o 56 oz n Two with coupon and $10 order

6

99

2/$5 1

$ 69

oUr FaMily ice creaM SqUareS$ 99

1

lb

Center Cut

Porkloins Meat SpecialS

Black Angus New York Strip Steaks, lb .............. $6.99 Oscar Mayer Regular Hot Dogs, lb ...................... 2/$5 Our Homemade Garlic Rope Sausage, lb ......... $2.79 Tyson Cornish Game Hens, 22 oz ........................ 2/$7 Family Pak Ground Round, lb ............................ $3.19 Oscar Mayer Chopped Ham or Ham & Cheese Loaf, 16 oz .... $3.99

Dairy

Kraft American Singles, 14 oz ............................. $3.49 Pillsbury Cookie Dough and RTB Cookies, All .... 2/$5 Our Family Bar Cream Cheese, 8 oz ................. $1.29 Our Family English Muffins, 6 ct ......................... $0.89

Deli

Jennio Cajun Turkey Breast, lb ........................... $5.99 Fresh Chicken Salad, lb ..................................... $4.99 Hoffman’s Swiss on Rye Cheese, lb .................. $4.99 Eckrich Honey or Virginia Ham, lb ...................... $3.99

bakery

Fresh Baked Sweet Sub Buns, 6 ct .................... $2.29 Chicago Style French Bread, each ..................... $1.99

ye olDe pUb Shoppe

Bud or Bud Light Beer, 24 pk cans ..................... $15.99 Smirnoff Vodka, 750 ml ...................................... $15.99

don’t forget to attend the granville Fire dept. Fish Fry this Friday at the granville Fire dept.