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Granville flushes diaper law Horses will be restricted to certain streets

By Ken Schroeder kschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com

GRANVILLE – The much-maligned “horsediaper law” is finally on its way out to pasture.

“We held a public meeting earlier, and everyone in attendance was prohorse,” said Trustee Roy Leckonby. “I really think we need to make some kind of allowance. I think we just moved too fast with the diaper resolution.”

Leckonby and Police Chief Kevin Moore recommended allowing horses to use any street with the exception of McCoy Street with the requirement they stay off of private property and the owners clean up afterward.

“As long as they stay off McCoy Street, then I’m fine,” Moore said. “If we do a route, then I have to educate the public, and I have to educate my officers. This would be much easier.”

However, the board voted four to three to restrict the riding of horses to specific routes.

The resolution also would require all animal owners to clean up after their pets. Village President Doug Gimbal explained his deciding vote in the matter.

“For me, it’s a question of safety. If a car backs out and hits a horse, who bears the responsibility?” said Gimbal.

The board directed city attorney Charles Helmig to draft a resolution which would allow horses in town, but only on specific routes.

Those routes are all of Elm Street, Silverspoon Avenue from Route 89 to School Street, Division Street north from Hennepin Street and School Street north from Hennepin Street.

In other action, Village Engineer Larry Good of Chamlin and Associates reported on the status of

the construction of the proposed Dollar General store.

“Right now, it’s just a matter of filling out the paperwork,” Good said.

However, the developers have yet to file for building permits and submit a building plan.

Good reported on the progress of the local projects geared toward the store, including the approval of the permits for installing new water and sewer lines to the site and construction

of easements for entry to the site. The board directed him to start the process for soliciting bids for that work.

Good also brought the board up to date on the Ossola sewer project – which is nearly completed – and the water treatment plant improvement which is ready to proceed.

Mike Gonet of GonetOpper Insurance also addressed the board on

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Mark discusses sales tax

By Dixie Schroeder dschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com

MARK – Sales tax was a subject of discussion at the Mark Village Board meeting on April 2.

Village President Frank Niewinski said he had asked treasurer Linda Beattie to prepare a spread sheet concerning the amount of money the state of Illinois was withholding in regards to sales tax that had been paid to the village.

The state is debiting the money that has been paid to the village in regards to sales tax from Hartney Oil and Belt Rail, two businesses that have had their main offices in the village either currently or in the past. The village has two ongoing lawsuits concerning the recovery of the sales tax money that is currently being debited.

“There was some discussion about the state withholding sales tax money,” Niewinski said.

“They withheld it in January. They didn’t withhold it in February, and they withheld it in March.”

Niewinski explained that after reviewing the spread sheet the state had given the village concerning the sales tax issue, he saw there is a difference of about $45,000 to $50,000 that the village still owes the state.

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Putnam County Record photo/Dixie Schroeder

Planting seeds of fun in Hennepin Putnam County children’s librarian Mary Alice Steck (left) used a spring theme on Friday at the preschool story hour in Hennepin.

Steck read the book, “Maisy Grows a Garden” to Ella Schrowang, and then they planted pumpkin seeds and played a spring frog game.

A rose by any other name ...

By Dixie Schroeder dschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com

STANDARD — The Putnam County Achievement Services is announcing a new name.

“We are changing our name to the Put-

nam County Community Center (PCCC),” said Executive Director Autumn Keegan. “We still want to provide services for seniors. We will still have all the services we currently provide.

Nothing will change, but

we want to start providing services for the other populations in Putnam County.”

This change has been a long time in the thought process.

“Ever since I have become director, we

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started to look at our mission, look at what we are wanting to do. There are funding cuts all over the place. Every group is getting cut. In order to keep us going, we really need to service our community. We know that

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our community needs help too,” Keegan said.

Lunches, which are always offered to seniors and other patrons, will not change for the seniors.

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Scholarship offered to foreign language students

By Ken Schroeder kschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com

GRANVILLE – The Putnam County Educational Foundation has established a scholarship in memory of Mike Anders, a 1973 graduate of Putnam County High School. The scholarship was spearheaded by John and Debbie Redshaw, Patti Anders and her two daughters, Ariel and Aubrey.

Anders graduated from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale with a Bachelor of Science degree in Spanish and earned a master’s degree in education from the University of Cincinnati. His teaching career involved teaching foreign languages, as well as serving as the coach of the golf and chess teams. A fluent speaker of three lan-

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From Page 1 the need to confirm that news@putnamcountyrecord.com. any groups that use vilPhotos should be sent as an lage property have proof of insurance. attachment.

“Anytime you have an event where a group POSTMASTER: sells or gives away any Send address changes to the Putnam County Record, food, that opens up a window of exposure for P.O. Box 48, Granville, IL the landowner, which in 61326 this case is the village,” Gonet said. “You should ask for proof of insurance, and I think these days most groups are aware of this and carry insurance.”

guages, Anders believed the horizons of American students needed to be broadened through the learning of the great languages of the world and the study of literature and poetry.

“Mike’s love of foreign language dates back as long as I knew him. His B.A. was in Spanish, and he spoke French and Spanish fluently and a bit of Italian.

He believed in higher education and thought every student should be exposed to foreign languages and other cultures. In fact, Mike led a contingent of students nearly every summer to Spain and exposed them to a diverse culture. Mike also coached the golf teams and chess clubs wherever he taught, having both state and national finalists in chess,” said long-time friend John Redshaw.

Many folks in Putnam County remember Anders, his father Andy, who was employed by Illinois Power in Hen-

nepin for 35-plus years; his mother Peg, who was a local poet; his brother Louie and his sister Heather. They were residents of Granville for many years.

The scholarship will be administered by the Putnam County Educational Foundation (PCEF) which Anders supported through his assistance with the trivia contest fundraising events. The purpose of the scholarship is to further the education of Putnam County High School graduates pursuing careers involving foreign language – espe-

cially the teaching of foreign language. If in any given year, there are no qualified applicants in the foreign language category, the scholarship award may be made to students majoring in English. Eligible students may be attending or accepted to attend four-year universities, community colleges or other comparable institutions of higher learning.

An annual scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded. The scholarship is intended to partially cover the costs of tuition, textbooks, fees,

room and board and other expenses normally associated with attending the above-described institutions of higher learning.

Anders was killed in a single-plane accident in Florida in January.

“We’re thrilled to have another scholarship available for the students of Putnam County,” said Putnam County Schools Superintendent Jay McCracken. “It’s important for students to know that financial help is available.”

The PCEF has a scholarship committee comprised of five members that will evaluate the applications. The PCEF’s Scholarship Committee currently administers seven different scholarship funds.

Application forms are available through the guidance office of Putnam County High School located at 402 E. Silverspoon Ave., Granville.

Completed applications must be returned to the same office.

While Gonet felt that a family reunion would not normally be subject to this problem, he suggested that any gathering that might have a band or other entertainment also be asked for proof of insurance.

In other action: • Resident Bob Borri told the board he is having problems with a neighbor who has been building a compost and mulching pile in his yard.

The size of the heap has caused an interruption in the surface drainage flow of water, causing water to

pool in Borri’s backyard during the recent rain and snow falls. Moore said he had spoken to the man about the pile, which he estimated to be 7 feet tall. An ordinance exists which prohibits blocking water flow in the village, but the board directed Helmig to write a letter to the resident requesting he address the issue now, while the village will be writing an ordinance.

• Helmig reported he has been receiving several inquiries from the American Society of

Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) concerning payment of royalties for the use of music in the village’s operations. After a discussion of village events, it was concluded the village itself does not use any copyrighted music and is not subject to the payment of royalties.

Helmig was directed to inform ASCAP of this and request they remove the village from their call list.

• The board approved an off-site back-up and update system for the

treasurer’s files.

• The board approved annual contributions of $500 each to the Granville baseball and softball programs, as well as the annual contribution to the Putnam County Rotary Club’s Prom Afterglow program.

• The board accepted with regret the resignation of full-time police officer Tim Angus, who has take a position with the LaSalle Police, effective April 10. The board approved the hiring of Jacob Bush as his replacement.

“He believed in higher education and thought every student should be exposed to foreign languages and other cultures.”

John Redshaw

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PCCC From Page 1 “We are only funded to provide the seniors with free lunches,” Keegan said. “For everyone else, there will be a cost of $3 per meal. We are looking to get more restaurantstyle meals in here. We want to get more variety.”

Keegan and the PCCC recognize there are many out there who could use the center in many different ways.

“We want to help children; we want to help young adults; we want to be a place that people can come here and do activities,” she said.

Keegan said if an area Scout troop needed a place to meet, they could contact the center and make arrangements to use the facilities. All the PCCC wants is for someone to be the responsible adult on duty to make sure the center is locked up when the event or meeting is completed.

“It could be Bible studies,” she said. “Any small group, it doesn’t have to be an official group. It can be a group of friends.

We are non-alcoholic, so there is no alcohol on the premises. But we do have a big screen with a projector; we can show movies. We have a popcorn machine. We can

Putnam County Record photo/ Ken Schroeder

Jean Skutt practices yoga with Kerry Kurtz at the Putnam County Community Center. The Center is looking for more programs like this and others to offer in the evenings. really help the kids.”

The PCCC wants to start expanding its programs as well. The PCCC will offer night classes in photography, quilting and scrapbooking in the near future. Area euchre players will be glad to hear there will be regular euchre tournaments happening at the center.

“The Putnam County Library District plans activities here occasionally, and it sounds like they want to do more activities here in the future,” she said. “Anything and any ideas in the community we would be more than open to.

We want to know what the community wants from us.”

Feedback is important to Keegan and her

staff. People with program ideas can mail the center at Putnam County Community Center, 128 First St., P.O. Box 208, Standard, IL 61363; call the center at 815-3392711; or email Keegan at PCAServices@yahoo. com.

“Please feel free to call us, talk to me,” Keegan said. “We want to provide something that people will show up for.”

Keegan hopes other grants will open up for the center with the change in mission statement and name.

“We are hoping to find other funding opportunities,” she said. “But for right now, we are still currently funded solely

by Double A, Triple A and the community.”

The PCCC is reworking its mission statement and making new goals to help expand the community center at the moment.

“We are kind of new to this, and we just started providing some of these different activities. But we would like to have something going on every day,” Keegan said. “We would like to have it where people are out here all the time.

People can stop by in the evenings. We know a lot of people work and can’t get out here during the day.”

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Art submissions wanted OTTAWA – Rep. Adam Kinzinger (IL16) is currently accepting submissions from 16th District high school students for the 2013 Congressional Art Competition.

Each spring, the members of the U.S. House of Representatives sponsor a nationwide high school art competition. The Congressional Art Competition recognizes and encourages artistic talent across the nation.

“The Congressional Art Competition is a great opportunity to see the hard work put

forward by the talented high school students of the 16th District,” Kinzinger said. “I look forward to seeing the creative entries for the 2013 contest.”

Kinzinger’s office will have a panel of judges as well as a crowdsourced vote to determine the winners of the competition.

The first-place piece will be displayed in a yearlong exhibit in the Cannon tunnel that leads to the U.S. Capitol. The first-place winner will also be awarded travel for two to Washington, D.C., to attend

the official art show opening and a reception in his or her honor along with other art contest winners from congressional districts throughout the country. Second- and thirdplace prizes will also be awarded.

The contest is open to all high school students in the 16th District. Artwork must adhere to all of the competition guidelines and must be submitted to the Ottawa office by 5 p.m. April 12.

Contact Kinzinger’s Ottawa office at 815431-9271 for more information.

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tions that we need to go through.”

Discussion was held on property corners that would need to be fixed, sidewalks that would need to be poured for residents to use while work is being done, dealing with gravel alleys, and the potential maintenance the actions could cause the village.

Niewinski suggested a walk through on the Roberts Street project for the trustees before the next meeting on April 16.

It was decided the goal would be to put the project out to bid by May 1 with hopes of starting the work by June 1.

In other action, the board: • Agreed to make a donation to the Afterglow, the after-prom party run by Rotary.

• Heard the village will complete work on the bottom of the fence at the ball diamond.

• Heard the fireworks have been ordered for the annual Mark Homecoming event in August.

From Page 1 “We will have at least one more month of withholding, possibly two,” he said.

Also, Trustee Steve Faletti reported on the streets and alleys in town. Faletti discussed proposed work being considered in the village on Roberts Street.

“Steve (Kuhn of McClure Engineering) said the plans are pretty much done,” Faletti said.

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Karen Gilman PEORIA — Karen S. Gilman, 72, of Peoria passed away Friday, April 5, 2013, at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria after an extended illness.

Karen was born on July 13, 1940, to Willard and Virginia (Radcliffe) Spratt.

Karen is survived by her daughter, Brenda Gilman O’Brien of Peoria; three brothers, William L. (Debra) Spratt of Houston, Texas, Ronald J. (Kathy) Spratt of Hennepin and Willard A. (Lynne) Spratt of Jupiter, Fla.; and two nephews, Ron Jr. (Teri) of Chanhasen, Minn., and his children, Hayley, Kaitlyn and Austin, and Rob (Jennifer) Spratt of Hennepin, and his children Maggie and Dylan.

Karen was loved by numerous friends that she met over her 37 years as a waitress for Jim’s Steakhouse.

She was married to Harold Gene Gilman, who passed away in 1973. She is also preceded in death by her parents.

The Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel in Granville is assisting the family. Per her request, cremation rites were accorded. Graveside services were held April 8 at Riverside Cemetery in Hennepin with the Rev. Patrick DeMuelemeester officiating.

Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.

Looking for a few good players ​By Barb Kromphardt bkromphardt@bcrnews.com

For more than 18 months, about 14 Tonica children in the fourth, fifth and sixth grades, have met every Friday afternoon to learn how to play chess.

It all began one Christmas.

“It was like Christmas, and I got a chess set, and that was how it started,” said Nathan Carlson. “So my mom said she would start a chess club.”

And that’s exactly what DeAnna Carlson did. She started a club for any interested children.

Carlson said the club

has done better than she ever expected.

“I started the chess club, so that the students of Tonica — my children and the other children of Tonica — would have an alternative to video-gaming and another window to the world,” she said.

“I was really surprised to have such an interest and such a long-term interest that the students are excited.”

The children say they enjoy playing chess in part because it helps them do better in school, but mostly because it’s just plain fun.

Now the Tonica kids would like to share the

fun.

Carlson has sent a letter to 20 public and private school superintendents in LaSalle, Bureau and Putnam counties to invite their students in Grades 3 through 8 to participate in one or more intramural chess meet and greets.

The meet and greets will be hosted by the North Central Regional Betterment Coalition at the Peru City Hall Community Building on April 13 and May 4. Registration begins at 9 a.m., and the meet will run from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Schools can participate with a sponsor, and students or a student may attend individu-

ally with a parent.

Carlson would like to see the meet and greets as a predecessor to forming a regional interscholastic chess league in the fall semester.

Carlson said the chess league is open to sponsorship from any one person, corporate, or nonprofit to purchase tournament chess boards and clocks for the children.

Only $500 would sustain the league’s start-up and growth for two years.

For any additional information, questions or to RSVP, contact Carlson at dcarlson.usa@gmail.com, 815-223-2949 (office) or 815-488-6611 (cell).

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Lloyd Pletsch ROCK FALLS — Lloyd Robert Pletsch, 68, of Rock Falls passed away Saturday, April 6, 2013, at his residence.

Lloyd was born June 24, 1944, in McNabb to Robert and Sally (Fay) Pletsch. He married Karen Anderson on Jan. 26, 1990, in Sycamore.

He graduated from John Swaney High School and from Southern Illinois University with a Pletsch Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. Lloyd’s profession centered on journalism and he spent most of his career as a newspaper editor for various companies.

He served in the U.S. Army.

Lloyd lived life to the fullest. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends and the simple pleasures of riding his bicycle, cooking and cleaning for Karen, walking his dogs Gabby and Maggie, and soaking up the sun. He was a master wood carver and delighted in bringing life to his carvings.

Survivors include his wife, Karen of Rock Falls; one son, Christopher McQuillan of Madison, Wis.; five brothers-inlaw, Denny Chambers, Ben Day, Loren Anderson, Alan Anderson and Larry Isensee; four sisters-in-law, Edie Anderson, Betty Anderson, Marilyn Anderson and Kristine Anderson; two nieces, Jennifer Ibarra and Michelle Schmitz; seven nephews, Tony Day, Bill Day, A.J. Chambers, Jeremy Isensee, Andy Anderson, Craig Anderson and Cory Anderson; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Judy Chambers and Patti Day; and one niece, Lauri J. Anderson.

Services will be at 2 p.m. today, April 10, at the DysartCofoid Funeral Chapel, Granville, with Dan Selock officiating. Cremation rites have been accorded. Burial will be at Friends Cemetery in McNabb with full military honors.

Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. today at the funeral chapel.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to donor’s choice or for a memorial to be established at a later time.

Honorary pallbearers will be Tony Day, Bill Day, A.J. Chambers, Jennifer Ibarra, Jeremy Isensee, Michelle Schmitz, Andy Anderson, Craig Anderson and Cory Anderson.

The following fines and sentences were handed down in Putnam County Circuit Court: Seat belt required/ driver Jessica M. Bogner, 29, Henry, fined $60.

Driving 11-14 mph above the limit Martha J. Muller, 48, Washington, fined $120.

Driving 15-20 mph above the limit Peter B. Huber, 67, Richmond VA, fined $120.

Julia A. Stevenson, 45, Lacon, fined $120.

Susan Elaine Brooks, 54, Putnam, fined $230 and three months supervision.

Spencer S. Boyd, 44, Lacon, fined $230 plus three months supervision.

Douglas O. Campbell, 55, Peoria, fined $120.

Sabri Cetinkunt, 50, West Chicago, fined $120.

Michael F. Ferre, 58, Dunlap, fined $120.

Matthew J. Holzner, 31, Mendota, fined $230 plus three months supervision.

Haley N. Hufnagel, 16, Henry, fined $230 plus six months supervision.

Alexandra Mary Krug, 27, Princeton, fined $120.

James T. Lambdin, 67, Schaumburg, fined $120.

Sean P. Logsdon, 22, Marseilles, fined $120.

Sarah H. Maslowski, 29, Tinley Park, fined $120.

Suzanne M. Mathis, 48, Dunlap, fined $120.

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Dialing for dinosaurs My cell phone was dead — not just dying — but dead. I’m not really very good at operating any electronic device, and I know this contraption has more bells and whistles than I’ll ever know, partly because the owner’s manual was way beyond my skill set. Nevertheless, I’m smart enough to realize when the thing has died. No lights, no beeps, no funny little icons that I don’t recognize ... just darkness on the screen.

OK. Not a big deal. I’ll do just like people have done for years. I’ll find a pay Terri phone, drop in a quarter or two (I think Simon it used to be a dime) and make the call I had to be make. But wait a minute … I soon found out it wasn’t going to be so easy. After several stops and just as many exits and entrances back into my vehicle, I quickly realized I had a major problem ... Where have all the pay phones gone?

Really. Think about it. When’s the last time you actually saw a pay phone? Where did they go?

Last thing I knew every gas station, every restaurant, seemingly every little corner of my world had a pay phone, but now without me even realizing it, these convenient machines have slipped into extinction — the dinosaurs of the telecommunications world, so to speak.

I guess it makes sense. After all, who needs a pay phone anymore? As call waiting, caller ID and ring tones made their way into our vocabularies, those silver machines quietly faded away.

They didn’t say good-bye. They didn’t tell us they were leaving. They didn’t even wave as they rode off into the sunset to that big warehouse of obsolete items in the sky. Instead, they just left — perhaps even a bit bitter from how we had ignored them, forgotten all about them — their bellies empty of change and their dial tones fading.

I can remember making a few long distance calls on those pay phones. With stacks of nickels, dimes and quarters, you’d dial the number and wait for that nasal-sounding operator to spit out the fee: “Please deposit $1.65 cents for the first three minutes.” Scrambling like small animals must have done with the dinosaurs’ impending feet, you’d scurry to slip in the coins, fearful the operator would disconnect your call if you didn’t hurry. Always with a few dimes and nickels scattered on the floor of the pay phone booth, you’d hear a “Thank you,” and the operator would connect your call.

If you were lucky, you’d hear that familiar voice on the other end of the phone. Unlucky? The person you were calling wouldn’t be home, and all that change (hopefully) would be returned to you in a little silver cup. Worse case scenario? You dialed wrong, a stranger would answer, and the hungry pay phone would swallow up your coins in its metal belly without one bit of remorse.

Yes, the pay phone has become obsolete. With cell phones in our purses, our cars, clipped onto our belts and nestled in our pockets, these tiny gadgets, full of more technology than I’ll ever attempt to understand, have pushed over the big boy pay phone and sent them on down the telephone line.

It was fast; it was quick. Like many of the items we knew so well that intertwined themselves in our existence, the pay phone is gone — leaving only the memories of what was and what will never be again.

And somewhere in the not too distant future, a Grandpa or a Grandma will be having a conversation with their grandchild, telling them of a silver contraptions where you would deposit coins in their bellies and make a telephone call. The children will be wide-eyed ... as they ask their grandparent to wait just a minute — as they answer the phone that is ringing inside their pocket.

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

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First Person

just one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be: Pork chops, cheesy potatoes and my mom’s chocolate cake.

If you were stranded on a desert island and could only take one thing with you, what would it be: A person — my husband Jeff; material possession — Kindle.

Kayla (Holmbeck) Olson

What is your favorite local restaurant: Smitty’s in Leonore.

City: Tonica.

Family: Married to Jeff Olson.

Parents: John and Diane Holmbeck, brother Josh.

Occupation: Athletic trainer at IVCH Center for Physical Rehab and aquatics/Putnam County High School.

What is the last song you listened to: “Who are You When I’m Not Looking?’” by Blake Shelton.

If someone handed you a million dollars, how would you spend it: Buy a farm.

What is the last book you read: “Beautiful Disaster.”

People would be surprised to know that you: Read a lot in my spare time.

What is the last TV show you watched: HGTV.

What is your favorite thing about the city you live in: We live in the country, and it is nice and quiet.

If you were stranded on a desert island and could have

Military-style pride I don’t know how they did it. I don’t know how the 212 managed those 10 weeks of someone screaming in their face. I can’t imagine that extent of time with people I didn’t know. I can’t comprehend 70 days of the most intense P.E. class ever.

More than a thousand hours of mental and physical exhaustion is something I could never go through.

I don’t think half of them knew what they were in for. Thirty others couldn’t handle it and left all together. I really look up to these people, these soldiers. I am proud to call one of them my brother.

I had never thought, in a million years, that someone that close to me would join the Army. Frankly when I first heard, I was wary, but I kept telling myself it was his decision.

The thought of the Army had rarely crossed my mind in the past. I have the highest respect for soldiers, and I believe it is extremely important — but I do not want my family to be a part of it. I don’t want them to have even the slightest chance of being deployed. I, personally, don’t want to have the slightest chance of being the person left at home.

The first day my two cousins, grandmother, sister and I arrived was truly special and set the tone for the few days that lay ahead. My parents had a non-refundable European vacation planned for months.

We were all devastated they couldn’t attend their own son’s basic training

her family. Some had kids, excited siblings or emotional mothers. It was truly beautiful watching the giant reunion. I could’ve stayed there forever.

When the company yelled my last name, no one came. We waited until a few more people went through before a kind drill sergeant helped us out. He yelled our name, and my brother came running. I was close to tears, but not because I hadn’t seen him in two and a half months. We were all used to his absence because he was a state away in college for two years.

I was teary because I had never seen him grateful before. He was always just a normal brother to me — we hung out when we were young, but as we got older, we grew apart and rarely talked. Though, during the trip, I was still honestly excited when he gave me a legit, two-armed and tight hug.

I have never been so proud of someone in my life. He’s polite to the extent of “Yes, ma’am” to every non-familial female (which made my grandmother giggle) and made eye contact through his Armyissued glasses. He has changed, but he’s still the same great brother I know.

Maddi Loiselle, 16, of Hennepin is a sophomore at Putnam County High School. She can be reached in care of this newspaper at P.O. Box 48, Granville, IL 61326.

Maddi Loiselle COMMENTARY graduation, but it was what it was.

At 9 am, we arrived at a chapel for a family briefing. I didn’t hear a word the drill sergeant was saying, but the PowerPoint told us everything we already knew. The five of us waited in the back, straining our ears and tapping our toes. Thankfully, after 10 minutes, three drill sergeants led the large crowd through the biting wind two blocks away to the B Company’s barracks.

A silence settled over all of us when we laid eyes on the soldiers standing in their dress blues with the best posture we’d ever seen and not paying one bit of attention to us. Three tables separated us from them: The first table for the 1st Platoon, the second table for the 2nd Platoon, and the third table for the 3rd Platoon. There was a hustle and bustle while the crowd attempted to fall behind the table of their soldier.

The five of us migrated from the middle to the third table to sign our soldier out. This was my favorite part of the trip. A drill sergeant would yell out a soldier’s last name, and the whole company would repeat it. The soldier would come running, only to be attacked by his/

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

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Heart in heart, us best friend girls.

They shoot us down, but we don’t care, Because for you I will always be there.

Same from you as to me, We are best friends, as great as can be.

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You are the neighbor to my heart.

So in this life it will always be, I am with you and you are with me!

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Business&Ag Peru’s Liberty Village wins awards PERU — Liberty Village of Peru, a not-for-profit organization, was a recent recipient of three awards at a recent annual awards banquet. Liberty Village Retirement Community includes all levels of care for seniors including Manor Court Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation specializing in the Bounce Back Program.

Manor Court of Peru received a five star rating by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for its overall quality care. Five stars is the highest rating possible. The five star rating system was created by Medicare to help consumers, families and caregivers compare nursing homes based on specific standards. Nursing homes are rated on the

following three criteria: health inspections, staffing and quality measures.

Liberty Village Campus as a whole was awarded staff stability and AJ’S Fitness Award. Staff stability is awarded to facilities that have the lowest staff turnover rate throughout the corporation. AJ’s Fitness Award recognizes a facility with the highest number of tenants that attend AJ’s on campus fitness center.

Liberty Village, located on 31st Street and Becker Drive in Peru, consists of Liberty Estates Retirement Apartments, Hawthorne Inn Assisted Living, Manor Court Skilled Nursing, Garden Court Alzheimer’s/ Dementia Care, and its Bounce Back rehabilitation program.

Farm Bureau Foundation sponsors Tractor Trek The Bureau County Farm Bureau Foundation is putting the final touches on plans for its second annual Tractor Trek. The Tractor Trek will be held on June 22 – rain or shine – as an effort to raise funds for the Ag in the Classroom program. Participants will have the opportunity to join with other antique tractor enthusiasts as they travel through the southeastern half of Bureau County and into Marshall and Putnam counties.

The route will travel to Henry via rural roads and return later that day.

Pre-registration is required by completing a registration form by June 7. There is a registration fee of $50.

Refreshments and lunch will be provided. The deadline to register is soon, and space is limited. For more information, contact Dave Doty at 815-739-5983 or the Bureau County Farm Bureau at 815-875-6468. All proceeds will benefit the Bureau County Farm Bureau Foundation.

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Putnam County property transfers The following property transfers were recently recorded in the Putnam County Clerk’s Office: March 4 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation to Roy W. Dodge, Jr. and Cynthia A. Dodge; Parcel 1: East 1/2 of Lot No. 108, Patterson’s addition, village of Magnolia.

Parcel 2: East 1/2 of Lots No. 106 and 107, Patterson’s addition, village of Magnolia; $13,000.

U.S. Bank National Association, N.D. to Jeffery A. Edgcomb and Lorelle M. Edgcomb; Lots No. 1 and 2, A.P. Child’s addition, village of Granville; $78,000.

March 5 First State Bank to Carl Lenczewski and Anna Lenczewski; Lots No. 115, 116 and 117, Patterson’s addition, village of Magnolia; $14,000.

March 6 Janette M. Jackson to Robert P. Dappen and Mary Jo Dappen; Lots No. 184 and 185, Lake Thunderbird Woods; $185,000.

Robert K. Larsen and Donna A. Larsen to John Van Artsen, Anthony Leone and Radoslav Gutt; Lot No. 542, Lake Thunderbird Woods 3; $3,500.

March 7 Charles V. Duberstine and Lea C. Duberstine to Iwona Walczak; Lot No. 394, Lake Thunderbird Woods 2; $5,500.

Russell John Guynn to David J. Sauter as trustee and James A. Sauter; undivided 1/2 interest in rural property; exempt.

Betty Burwell to Christopher D. Dudek; Lot No. 1, Hoogstra Drive subdivision; $2,000.

March 8 Don C. Helle, Amy M. (Helle) Story and Jeffery S. Helle to Don C. Helle, Amy M. Story and Jeffery S. Helle; Parcel 1: Lot No. 125, Lake Thunderbird Woods, Parcel 2: rural; exempt.

Putnam County Clerk to Vista Securities, Inc.; Lot No. 514, Lake Thunderbird Hills; exempt.

Putnam County Clerk to Vista Securities, Inc.; Lot No. 515, Lake Thunderbird Hills 3; exempt.

Putnam County Clerk to Vista Securities, Inc.; Lot No. 516, Lake Thunderbird Hills 3; exempt.

Putnam County Clerk to Vista Securities, Inc.; Lot No. 609, Lake Thunderbird Hills 3; exempt.

Putnam County Clerk to Vista Securities, Inc.; Lot No. 13, Lake Thunderbird Hills 5; exempt.

Putnam County Clerk to Vista Securities, Inc.; Lot No. 386, Lake Thunderbird Hills 2; exempt.

Putnam County Clerk to Vista Securities, Inc.; Lot No. 84, Indian Hills; exempt.

Putnam County Clerk to Vista Securities, Inc.; Lot No. 85, Indian Hills; exempt.

Putnam County Clerk to Vista Securities, Inc.; Lot No. 258, Indian Hills; exempt.

Putnam County Clerk to Vista Securities, Inc.; Lot No. 259, Indian Hills; exempt.

March 11 Georgianne Grant as trustee to Michael T. Grant and Jacqueline G. Holland as trustees; rural property; exempt.

March 12 Putnam County, trustee, to Eric Jeppson; Lot No. 641, Lake Thunderbird Woods 4; exempt.

Putnam County, trustee, to Shane T. Nagle, Edward J. Maubach and Christopher R. Shanley; Lot No. 655, Lake Thunderbird Woods 4; exempt.

Putnam County, trustee, to Michael Kernan; Lot No. 86, Indian Hills; exempt.

Putnam County, trustee, to Chris Maltas, Tim Maltas and Rick Quevy; Lot No. 149, Indian Hills; exempt.

March 13 Elmer F. Knapp to Kenneth R. Knapp as trustee; Tracts No. 1, 2 and 3, rural properties; exempt.

Elmer F. Knapp to Gary L. Knapp as trustee; rural property; exempt Elmer F. Knapp to Gary L. Knapp as trustee (an undivided 26.69 percent of the gramtor’s undivided one-half interest) and Kenneth R. Knapp as trustee (an undivid-

ed 73.71 percent of the grantor’s undivided onehalf interest), rural property; exempt.

Elmer F. Knapp to Kenneth R. Knapp as trustee; rural property; exempt.

People’s National Bank of Kewanee to Artur Gebala and Barbara Gabala; Lot No. 166, Lake Thunderbird Hills; $5,000.

March 15 James R. Andes and Tina M. Andes to Debra Holsinger; Lot No. 1 and part of Lot No. 2, Block No. 14, Village of Granville; $120,000.

Maria Elizabeth Kaufman as independent executor to Maria Elizabeth Kaufman; south 1/2 of Lots No. 7 and 8, Block No. 40, Village of Hennepin; exempt.

Household Finance Corp., III to James D. Shurts, Jr. and Sarah E. Shurts; rural property; $62,000.

Patrick Pecchio to Michael Pecchio; Lots No. 38, 39 and 40, Newton H. Colby’s third addition, Village of Granville, exempt.

March 18 Joseph J. Palkovic to Joseph J. Palkovic and Verna G. Palkovic; Lot No. 642, Lake Thunderbird Woods 4; exempt.

Frederick L. Raff and Ilona M. Raff to Frederick L. Raff and Ilona M. Raff as trustees; Lots No. 125 and 126, Lake Thunderbird Hills, exempt.

Girl Scout cookies still available HENNEPIN – The Putnam County Girl Scout Troop 4109 has a slight problem: They still have too many cookies.

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Sports PC goes down in defeat to Pirates

By Dixie Schroeder dschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com

OTTAWA — The varsity Panther baseball squad lost a tough game to the Ottawa High School Pirates on April 2 in Ottawa by a score of 8-7 in a non-conference game.

The Panthers were leading 3-0 in the bottom of the fourth inning when Jack Egan took a line drive off his groin area by a ball batted by Ottawa’s Tyler Skolek.

Egan attempted to field the ball unsuccessfully, and time was called as he was lifted from the game.

The balance of the game was a seesaw match with each team responding per inning with runs.

PC’s Christian Carboni came up big in the top of the seventh for the Panthers with a three-run double down the right field line to open the Panther lead to 7-3, however, the Pirates fought back in the bottom of the seventh inning, tying the game when they scored on a wild pitch. The Pirates then put the game over the over the top, scoring on a bobbled ball at third by the Panther’s Justin Pettit for a final score of 8-7.

Jake Kasperski and Carboni were the hitting leaders for the Panthers in the game. Carboni went 2 for 3, driving in three RBIs while Kasperski went 2 for 3 hitting in two RBIs. Cody Ballerini took the loss for the Panthers pitching one-third inning, giving up two hits, two runs — one of those earned, and one walk.

JV starts off with tough losses

By Dixie Schroeder dschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com

GRANVILLE – The Putnam County High School Lady Panthers junior varsity softball team started off on April 1 with a loss to the St. Bede Academy Bruins with a final score of 10-9.

Taking the loss for the Panthers was Jackie Ossola, who gave up five walks and struck out two.

Offensively, the Lady Panthers’ bats were not silent. Allison Voss hit a triple in the third inning which earned her two RBIs. Ciera Keller hit two singles and had an RBI. Allie Pletsch and Ossola each hit a single in the losing effort.

The Lady Panthers tried to recoup on April 2 versus the Seneca High School Lady Irish junior varsity squad. The Panthers played catch up ball and lost the game by a score of 7-6.

Keller led the Lady Panthers with three singles and a fielder’s choice. Voss hit her second triple of the week.

Putnam County Record photo/Becky Kramer

Putnam County’s Paige Griffith (left) won the 100 meter and 300 meter hurdles races in the meet on April 6 against Midland, Indian Creek, Stark County and Streator at Granville.

Lady Panthers compete in first home meet

By Dixie Schroeder dschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com

GRANVILLE — For the first home track meet of the season, the Lady Panthers varsity squad took on Midland, Indian Creek, Stark County and Streator high schools on April 6. The Lady Panthers scored 54 points, and head coach Missy Carlson was pleased with the showing.

First-place finishes included the 4 x 200 relay team of Paige Griffith, Megan Rehn, Brooke Veronda and Lydia Warren with a time of 1:58, while Griffith also pulled down a time of 17.5 in the 100 meter hurdles and a time of 54.5 in the 300 meter hurdles.

Second-place finishes included Veronda in discus at 88 feet, 8 inches; the 4 x 800 relay of Rehn, Ashlyn Haage, Chloe Judd and Emily Whitney at a time of 12:32 and the 4 x 400 relay team of Warren, Griffith, Becky Arnold and Kirsten Davis with a time of 4:46.

Davis also high jumped at 4 feet, 8 inches for second place.

Third-place finishes for the Lady Panthers included Warren in the long jump at 13 feet, 8 inches; the 4 x 100 relay of LeAnne Smith, Rehn, Doyle and Warren at a time of 58.0; Haage in the 3200 run with a time of 14:11; and Davis in the 800 run with a time of 2:45.

The Lady Panthers will be participating in the Rollie Morris Invitational at Hall High School on April 13.

Lady Panthers show strong at Pontiac

By Dixie Schroeder dschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com

PONTIAC — The Putnam County Lady Panther track team ran April 3 at a five-team meet in Pontiac.

The team finished with 80 points, which placed them second overall.

“What a great showing for a first meet,” head coach Missy Carlson said. “I’m very pleased with everyone’s performance today.”

First-place finishes for the Lady Panthers included Megan Rehn in the triple jump at 27 feet,10.5 inches; Kirsten Davis in the 400 dash with a time of 1:12.5,

and Paige Griffith with the 300 low hurdles at a time of 52.7 Second-places finishes included: the 4 x 800 relay team of Lydia Warren, Ashlyn Haage, Chloe Judd and Emily Whitney with a time of 12:22; the 4 x 100 relay of Warren, Rehn, Tara Doyle and Becky Arnold with a time of 45.7; Haage in the 3200 run with a time of 14:49; Griffith in the 100 hurdles with a time of 18.1; Kirsten Davis in the 800 run with a time of 2:42; the 4 x 200 relay of Griffith, Rehn, Arnold and Warren with a time of 1:58.5; Brooke Veronda in the 200 race with a time of 30.2; and the 4 x 400m relay of Warren, Griffith, Arnold and Davis with a time of 4:42.

Lady Panthers tie for first place in Seneca

By Dixie Schroeder dschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com

SENECA — The Putnam County High

School varsity Lady Panthers participated in the annual spring Seneca softball tournament on April 6. The

Lady Panthers tied for first place with Seneca overall, and head coach Chris Walker couldn’t have been happier.

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The Putnam County Lady Panther varsity softball squad tied for first in the Seneca Softball Invitational on April 6.

“Our pitching was probably the highlight of the day. During the course of the three games played today, our hitters were disciplined and focused. I don’t remember the last time we had three home runs in a single day, but it is something I think I could easily get used to.

Doing that and providing that much help to our pitchers makes my job pretty easy, and I am all for that,” Walker said.

In Game 1, the Lady Panthers took on the Mendota Lady Trojans. Mendota nibbled away at starting pitcher Shelby Yepsen, scoring one run in the first and second innings and two runs in the third. The game went into extra innings where the Lady Trojans scored one run

in the bottom of the eighth to win.

Yepsen took the loss in the 5-4 game. Hitting leaders for the game included Monica Monroe who went 3 for 4 hitting, two doubles and driving in two RBIs. The Lady Panthers righted the ship in Game 2 against the Somonauk Lady Bobcats.

Hitting was the story of the game for the Panthers as the game was called by the 10-run rule at the bottom of the fourth inning with the Lady Panthers winning 19-5. Monroe went 4 for 4 and hit two homeruns, one of those a grand slam for a total of six RBIs in the game.

Lauren Colby also went 4 for 4.

Nikki Mertel pitched the win, issuing only one walk.

In the nightcap, the Lady Panthers took on host Lady Seneca Irish and pulled down a win and a share of the firstplace trophy for the tournament by a final score of 5-2.

The Lady Panthers were hitting against a Division I pitcher, Seneca’s Nicole Pihl. PC’s big inning was the fourth where they scored four of their five runs.

Venessa Voss again had the hot bat going 1 for 2 with a grand slam, knocking in four RBIs. Yepsen came back for her second win of the day tossing six strike outs and only one walk in her six innings of work.

The next game for the Lady Panthers is April 10 at home against Newman Catholic. Starting time is 4:30 p.m.

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Lady Panthers sting Lady Bees

By Dixie Schroeder dschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com

NEWARK — The Putnam County varsity softball squad picked up the second win of the young season on April 4, beating the Newark High School Lady Bees by a final score of 6-3 at Newark.

The Panthers tied up the game in the top of the fourth inning with an Annie Miller double up the middle driving in PC catcher Carly Gonet. The Panthers added to the tally in the top of the sixth inning when Monica Monroe led off with a double and was driven home by a Stephanie Wilson RBI double.

In the top of the seventh, the Panthers put the game away for good scoring four runs with Taylor Pettit driving a single down the left field line, Lauren Colby followed Pettit with a single, and Nikki Mertel reached base on a fielder’s choice scoring Pettit. Monroe continued the hitting with a single driving in Colby. Wilson then tore a line drive to the left field corner that was ruled as a ground rule double, scoring both Mertel and Monroe.

Panther hitting stars of the game versus Newark included Monroe who went 3 for 3, with two doubles and an RBI. Winning pitcher Mertel, (1-0) tossed six innings of strong baseball with five strike outs and only two walks.

Lady Panthers beat Midland Timberwolves

Putnam County Record photos/Becky Kramer

First home meet Above, Putnam County’s Ashlyn Haage hands off to Chloe Judd in the meet on April 6 against Midland, Indian Creek, Stark County and Streator at Granville. Right, Putnam County’s Becky Arnold competes in the shot put.

JV softball and baseball round-up

By Dixie Schroeder

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dschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com

dschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com

VARNA – The Putnam County High School Lady Panthers (1-1) earned their first win of the young season on April 2 against the Midland High School Lady Timberwolves in Varna by a score of 5-0.

Putnam County turned the bats around after their first game and got the jump early by scoring one run in the first, two in the second, and one run in the third and fourth innings each to earn the win.

Panther pitcher Shelby Yepsen was all gold from the circle finishing the day with six strike-outs, one walk and only allowing three hits for Midland over six innings.

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GRANVILLE — The Putnam County junior varsity softball and baseball squads played nine games the week of April 1 with mostly positive results.

Panthers vs. Bulldogs: The Panthers defeated Streator after a late game single on April 3 by a score of 6-5. Winning pitcher for the Panthers was Matt Donelson who threw nine first pitch strikes, while Matt Magana pitched as well tossing 10 first pitch strikes.

Panthers vs. Knights: The Panthers’ Nick Diazdeleon tossed 10 strikeouts at the Midland JV Knights on April 4 and led his team to a 6-5 win during a home game at Jenkins Field April 4.

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Panthers vs. Grey Ghosts: The team lost to Illinois Valley Central Grey Ghosts on April 6 at Jenkins Field by a score of 11-5. Magana took the loss, pitching five innings, throwing 17 first pitch strikes with two strikeouts.

Lady Panthers vs. Lady Knights: The Lady Panthers blew out the Lady Knights of Midland High School on April 4 by a score of 18-5 at home.

The game was called after four innings due to the 10-run rule. Jackie Ossola pitched for the Panthers giving up just three earned runs over the four innings.

Lady Panthers vs. Lady Pirates: The Putnam County JV Lady Panthers suffered a pair of losses on April 6 to Ottawa High School in Ottawa, losing the first game 19-9, and the second game 12-5.

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Community Dvorak to perform at PC Historical Society HENNEPIN – Mark Dvorak will highlight the annual program of the Putnam County Historical Society at the United Methodist Church in Hennepin on April 13.

Dvorak will explore the American folk song with a mix of song and stories behind the songs.

A celebrated singer, composer and teacher, Dvorak has been playing for audiences of all ages

since he first began performing in 1981.

The society is beginning its 50th year with the program. A dinner of turkey and ham will be served family-style at 5:30 p.m. followed by the program at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased from any board member, at any of the banks in the county, or by calling 815-3035104.

Lostant alumni banquet set for April 20 Reservations due April 13 WENONA – The Lostant Alumni Banquet will be held April 20 at the Marshall County Sportsman’s Club, located at 3059 County Road 1250 North in Wenona.

The banquet, hosted by the Class of 1988, will begin with cocktails at 6 p.m. and a buffet-style dinner at 7 p.m. The cost is $25 per person.

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Looking back with Ken Fiedler

By Darrell Alleman news@putnamcountyrecord.com

Kenneth Fiedler’s great-grandfather, Carl Fiedler, immigrated from Germany and settled in Fort Washington, Wis., north of Milwaukee.

When Kenny worked for J & L Steel Mill in Hennepin, he got some time off, so he and his wife, Marilynn, went on a vacation to Door County, Wis. Kenny had seen pictures of his great-grandfather’s farm, and when they went by a farm that looked like the pictures he had seen, he was sure that was his greatgranddad’s. He talked to his Uncle Harold Fiedler, who said it was.

Ken’s grandfather, Richard Fiedler, came to Putnam County in 1892 when he was 16 years old and worked as a hired hand before buying the farm in 1912 that Kenny lives on now. He bought it from Jim Henning, a bachelor who also owned the farm that I live on now, one mile north of Granville.

Ken’s farm is south of Granville. He said Henning had a large cow herd he would drive or herd in the spring to his north farm that was

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mostly timber and pasture. Then in the fall, he would bring them back to his south farm. He hired his neighbor boys and a few Granville boys to herd them right down McCoy Street.

Ken’s father, Tobias Oscar Fiedler, was born in 1899 on the farm where Roger Pletch lives.

At that time, his grandfather, Richard, was a hired hand. Kenny’s mother, Kathryn (Katie) Miller,

grew up on the farm where Betty Miller lives.

Ed Miller was her brother, and Bob Miller was Ken’s first cousin. Ken’s mother, Katie, taught school at the Dysart one room school that Ken attended.

The Fiedler and the Naumann brothers built a large grain elevator in 1903-04 across the road south of Ossola’s Cement Co., now on the property that Al Cioni owns where the new Dollar General

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Fiedler From Page 9 in Magnolia in 1935. It took two years to build the elevator and was finished just before the Devlin railroad came.

There was some kind of disagreement, and Ken’s granddad bought out his brothers-in-law.

Ken has the elevator records. The first records of grain bought was in 1905, and the last was 1915. He wishes the records would show the prices that the elevator paid per bushel, but they only show how many bushels were bought.

The elevator sold merchandise too: Buggies, shafts, wagons, hand tools, nails, etc. Customer names included Grosenbach, Bernardi, Moews, Bouxsein, Naumann and Pletch.

Ken’s dad told him the elevator was built with 2-by-6s, and they were nailed flat one on top of the other. When they got to the corner, they crisscrossed the boards. They had several bins; one for corn, one for beans and one for wheat.

The railroad tracks ran north of the elevator through where Ossola’s Co. is now on the east side of Elm Street past the Lutheran Church, through Mary Jane Mekley’s garage all the way to

American Legion Post honors 50-year members

Silverspoon Avenue.

Kenny’s Grandfather Miller built an elevator west of Cioni’s garage.

This elevator burned when a train blew out sparks sitting by the elevator on a real dry summer day. The sparks blew onto the elevator’s shingle roof, starting a fire that spread to the southwest end of McCoy Street.

Several buildings burned.

Kenny’s grandfather’s business was hurt when a group of farmers built an elevator in Standard as a co-op. A lot of his granddad’s relatives and customers joined the co-op, and his volume of business fell off. This was at the same time the Devlin railroad was going broke, and the railroad next to the Standard co-op was doing well.

Ken met his wife. Marilyn Van Ormer, when she moved from Edwardsville to Granville where his dad, Ralph Van Ormer, took the coaching and teaching job at Hopkins High School. They were married on Jan. 20, 1946. He was 19 and Marilyn 18. J.T. and Shirley May Barnes stood up for them. Ken started farming for himself that year when his dad and mother moved to town.

Ken and Marilyn have six children: Susan, Dick, Nancy, and triplets Amy, Anita and Ann. They celebrated 67 years of marriage this January.

GRANVILLE – The Granville American Legion Post 180 honored its 50-year members at its regular March meeting. Those honored were Hans Sandberg and Gene Greenwood.

Sandberg was born in 1926, and left high school to join the Navy in 1944. During his tour of duty, Sandberg served aboard the U.S.S. Webster (ARV-2), an aircraft repair ship. The Webster was a support ship dur-

PERU – Nationally-known scholar Dr. Ken Howell will speak at 7 p.m. April 19, and 9 and 10:30 a.m. April 20 at St. Joseph’s Hall in Peru.

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Recipe Corner Judy Dyke GRANDMA JUDY’S CAFE

It’s hard to cook for one or two people. If you do a regular recipe, it seems you eat it for a week or end up throwing out a lot. I’ve included a few recipes that are just perfect for one or two servings.

Macaroni and Cheese for One 2 tablespoons butter or oleo, divided 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt Pinch of pepper 1/2 cup milk 1/3 cup cheddar cheese, diced 1/4 teaspoon prepared mustard 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon onion, chopped 1/4 cup elbow macaroni, cooked and drained 2 saltine crackers, crushed In a saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter, stir in flour, salt and pepper. Whisk in milk until smooth. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Add the cheese, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and onion. Stir until cheese is melted. Add macaroni. Transfer to a greased 1-cup baking dish. Sprinkle with saltines, dot with remaining butter. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15 minutes.

Hamburger Casserole for One or Two 1/2 small onion 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 pound ground beef 1 small tomato, peeled and cut up 1/4 green bell pepper, chopped 1/2 stalk celery, chopped Salt and pepper 1/2 teaspoon, sweet basil 1/2 small zucchini, thinly sliced Chop onion. Cook in skillet with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add hamburger to onion and brown to taste. Add tomato, pepper and celery. Season to taste with salt and pepper. And 1/2 teaspoon sweet basil. Fry until almost cooked. Add zucchini, sliced thin. Barely heat through. Serve with cooked rice. Makes one large or two medium servings.

Do you have a favorite recipe that serves one or two that you’d like to share with other readers?

Email it to me at judyd2313@frontier.com. Please remember to include your name, address and telephone number (telephone number won’t be published). Happy cooking and baking!

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Heath and Jessica Heiberger of LaSalle are the parents of a son, Hudson Edward, born April 2 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. He weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce, and measured 19.5 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Jerry and Jan Jawor of Westchester. Paternal grandparents are Blake and Leslee Heiberger of Hennepin.

April 15 — 6:30 p.m., Back to basic quilt class program by Gwen Bray.

April 16 — 12:30 p.m., Second card party.

April 17 — 6:30 p.m., Euchre tournament.

April 18 — 11:30 a.m., PC potluck; 12:30 p.m., prescription drug safety program by Toni Lawley.

April 19 — 6:30 p.m., scrapbooking class; to sign up, call 815-339-2711.

April 21 — 2-4 p.m., Bingo.

April 23 — 12:30 p.m., birdhouse, crafts with Sandy Tarr.

April 24 — 1 p.m., Hennepin cards.

April 25 — 12:30 p.m., Bingo with Luann.

April 26 — 9-11 a.m., Benefit Access application class, call 815-339-2711 to schedule an appointment.

April 30 — 12:30 p.m., Back to the ‘50’s by author Ron Bluemer.

Judd Justin and Vanessa (Madison) Judd of Hennepin are the parents of a boy born March 27 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.

Zborowski Neil and Sara (Foltz) Zborowski are the parents of a daughter born April 1 in Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.

Women’s workshop set for May 17-19 UTICA — Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center will host its annual outdoor women’s workshop May 17-19.

This three-day workshop allows participants to abandon their regular to do lists and engage in a variety of outdoor experiences. The workshop cost per person is $255 and does not include lodging.

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Putnam County Schools Breakfast menus April 15 – Whole grain waffle with syrup or cereal and toast, fruit, juice, milk.

April 16 – Cereal bar, toast, string cheese, fruit, milk.

April 17 – Breakfast sandwich, fruit, juice, milk.

April 18 – Breakfast quesadilla, fruit, juice, milk.

April 19 – Whole grain pancakes with syrup, yogurt cup, fruit, juice, milk.

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Starved Rock Lodge hosts Cotton Patch Gospel March 25-26 UTICA — Starved Rock Lodge at Starved Rock State Park partnered with local musician Phil Kaufmann to host Cotton Patch Gospel on March 25 and 26 and raised more than $2,000 to be donated to local and international agencies whose mission is to fight hunger.

This partnership between the Lodge and Kaufmann came about when activities director Edna Daugherty attended a performance of Cotton Patch Gospel and felt sure that it would be a good fit in the entertainment lineup at the Lodge. The fact that it would serve as a fundraiser to combat hunger was an especially effective motivator.

The Cotton Patch Gospel has its origins in the translation of the book of Matthew, authored

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Phil Kaufmann cal. Phil Kaufmann has now performed this oneman musical more than 70 times, portraying more than 20 characters in front of his video band where he plays 11 different instruments and sings his own backup harmonies. Over the past two years he has raised more than $77,000 for hunger.

Next month Phil heads to Brooklyn, N.Y., where he will perform the show for Harry Chapin’s widow Sandy, who granted permission to Phil to record the show’s music.

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Sherrie from OSF Home Health Services for the care and compassion you gave to Barbara each and every visit.

Carlene Grant, Phil Grant and Mary Jane Tonozzi for the beautiful music that Barbara always loved.

St. Patrick’s Altar & Rosary Society and United Methodist Women and all who helped serve the luncheon.

To Bob & Darlene Cofoid for your help in making this time easier with your professional services.

Everyone’s care and concern for our family has been overwhelming. We are so fortunate to live in such a caring community. God Bless You. The Family of Barbara Judd Robert Judd Terry and Barb Judd Charles and Cheri Judd Jackie and Ron Vice Mark and Mary Judd Judy and Greg Boggio

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Benefit planned for Mekley A benefit for Brian Mekley, who was injured last fall, has been planned for April 13. A pancake and sausage breakfast will be served at the McNabb Fire Hall from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is a freewill donation. Along with the breakfast, a silent auction will be held. Items for the auction may be dropped off at Moreno’s on Main in McNabb. Pictured are (from left) Gladys King, Virginia York, JoAnn Steffens and Donna Forney, chairpersons of the event organized by the McNabb Methodist Church and the Emmaus Lutheran Church.

Departments respond to grass fire MCNABB — Five units responded to a grass fire on the McNabb Blacktop April 5. McNabb Fire Chief Brad Popurella said his department sent three vehicles, and Magnolia Fire Department sent two at about 5 p.m. The fire was three miles west of McNabb on the McNabb Blacktop, Popurella said, and was not extensive — just difficult to reach. Firefighters were on the scene for one hour. Popurella said the fire was caused by dry, windy conditions and unattended burning.

“It’s our third grass fire in two days,” he said, adding that one of the fires McNabb responded to was in Magnolia.

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The Putnam County Public Library opened in April 1938. Programs to commemorate its 75th anniversary will run one Monday each month. Each program will be a special event highlighting local people and events as the library celebrates its 75th birthday, a nine-month celebration. These programs are a way of thanking the Putnam County community for its support for the past 75 years and to share the excitement the library has for providing services for that time.

Condit Library will continue with the theme of Renewal and Spring Awakenings for the preschool story hours that are held Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. The themes for April are: April 16: Caterpillars and Butterflies.

April 23: Gardens.

April 30: Let’s Plant Some Seeds.

In April, Granville Library Preschool Story Hour will be talking about friendship, sharing, taking turns and other themes that concern preschoolers.

The Granville Library preschool story hour meets on Fridays at 10 a.m.

The Favorites Club is meeting the first Thursday of the month. Participants exchange names and authors of their favorite and not-so-favorite books from 10 to 11 a.m.

Hennepin Library story hours are held every Friday morning beginning at 10:30 a.m. Children are read stories and make a craft.

The book discussion group will meet April 11 at 7 p.m. at the Hennepin Library to discuss Marina Fiorata’s book “The Glassblower of Murano.” Call 815-925-7020 for more details.

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McNabb Saturday Stories are every Saturday morning at 10 a.m. for children age preschool through early elementary.

Themes for April are: April 13 – Join the green amphibious friends as participants enjoy a day with frogs! Green frog stories and craft.

April 20 – Celebrate the Earth! Green projects and eco-friendly stories will be enjoyed.

April 27 – April is Poetry Month! Haiku, sonnet, verse or limerick, every poem weird or wacky will be read. There will also be a wordy craft.

Special programs to stretch participants’ creativity will be available beginning in April. A series of interactive, art computer programs will be available for public use at the McNabb Branch Library. The National Gal-

lery of Art has produced NGAKids ArtZone, compiling eight educational programs, including Brushter, Dutch House, Faces, Jungle Places, Photo Op, Sea-saws and Still Life.

These programs are used to teach art and art history through exploration and creativity. Patrons can request the computer disc for in-library use on the public computer.

The Homework Hour continues at the Magnolia Library. As the school year winds down it is important to keep up with homework and work on having good grades.

Have you checked out the Standard Library?

It carries a full range of materials for all ages. If you don’t see what you desire, the library is more than willing to obtain the materials from another branch or library system.

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DISCOVER WHAT’S YOURS TODAY NOTICE OF NAMES OF PERSONS APPEARING TO BE OWNERS OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY

The Illinois State Treasurer’s Office has collected more than $1.7 billion in unclaimed property that belongs to millions of Illinois residents. This unclaimed property includes everything from forgotten bank accounts to entire estates that have never reached their rightful owners. I-Cash aims to give it all back.

If you’ve found your name on the list, go to icash.illinois.gov.

Discovering what’s yours is a simple, three-step process: Enter your name in the online search field If it’s a match, fill out and submit the online claim form (If you don’t have computer access, submit a claim by letter and we’ll send you claim forms) Receive your property or cash and enjoy what you’ve discovered 1 in 8 Illinois residents has an asset to be claimed through I-Cash.

The names on this list are unclaimed property owners reported since November 2012. Please check the website at icash.illinois.gov to see if property was reported on your behalf prior to that time.

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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 judgement. The Court will consider the proposed settlement at 1:30p.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.

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

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LICENSED DAYCARE in Standard, has full-time openings for Pre-School and under children. Please call Lynn at 815-339-6855

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Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

To complain of discrimination call, HUD tollfree at 800 669-9777.

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999 • Legal Notices TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. #2009 00078 TO: COUNTY CLERK OF PUTNAM COUNTY; Randall F. Popurella; Susan Spayer a/k/a Susan Popurella; Financial Plus Credit Union; Financial Plus Illinois, Inc. c/o David P. Schippers & Associates, Registered Agent; Collection Professionals, Inc. c/o Scott Steven Edwards, Registered Agent; Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property, Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of Putnam County, Illinois as Case No. 13-TX-6. The property is Located At: 2393 E. 1150th Ave., McNabb.

Legal Description or P.I. No.: 04-13-131-000.

Said property was sold on 11/16/2010 for delinquent taxes for the year 2009.

The period of redemption will expire on August 15, 2013.

On 8/22/2013 at 11:00 a.m. the petitioner will make application to such court in said county for an Order for Tax Deed, should the real estate not be redeemed.

Kathleen M. Hollonbeck, Petitioner Published in the Putnam County Record Apr. 3, 10 and 17, 2013.

TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. #2009 00054 TO: COUNTY CLERK OF PUTNAM COUNTY; David J. DeLuna c/o 1st American R1. Est. Tx. Serv.; Jennifer K. DeLuna; David J. DeLuna; Firstar Bank, NA; MERS Inc.; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. c/o Genpact Registered Agent, Inc.; Citimortgage Inc. c/o CT Corporation System, Registered Agent; Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property, Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of Putnam County, Illinois as Case No. 13-TX-4. The property is Located At: 10 Magnolia Dr., Lake Thunderbird, Putnam.

Legal Description or P.I. No.: 03-00-069-220.

Said property was sold on 11/16/2010 for delinquent taxes for the year 2009.

The period of redemption will expire on August 15, 2013.

On 8/22/2013 at 11:00 a.m. the petitioner will make application to

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such court in said county for an Order for Tax Deed, should the real estate not be redeemed.

Kathleen M. Hollonbeck, Petitioner Published in the Putnam County Record Apr. 3, 10 and 17, 2013.

delinquent taxes for the year 2009.

The period of redemption will expire on August 15, 2013.

On 8/22/2013 at 11:00 a.m. the petitioner will make application to such court in said county for an Order for Tax Deed, should the real estate not be redeemed.

Kathleen M. Hollonbeck, Petitioner Published in the Putnam County Record Apr. 3, 10 and 17, 2013.

such court in said county for an Order for Tax Deed, should the real estate not be redeemed.

Kathleen M. Hollonbeck, Petitioner Published in the Putnam County Record Apr. 3, 10 and 17, 2013.

NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on March 11, 2013, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Putnam County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as ADORNMENTS by diann located at 119 Via Cavour, Mark, Illinois Dated this 11th day of March, 2013. /s/Daniel S. Kuhn County Clerk Published in the Putnam County Record Apr. 3, 10 and 17, 2013.

ested in said land or lots.

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of Putnam County, Illinois as Case No. 13-TX-3. The property is Located At: 75 Catalina Dr., Lake Thunderbird, Putnam.

Legal Description or P.I. No.: 03-00-052-140.

Said property was sold on 11/16/2010 for delinquent taxes for the year 2009.

The period of redemption will expire on August 15, 2013.

On 8/22/2013 at 11:00 a.m. the petitioner will make application to such court in said county for an Order for Tax Deed, should the real estate not be redeemed.

Kathleen M. Hollonbeck, Petitioner Published in the Putnam County Record Apr. 3, 10 and 17, 2013.

No. 13-TX-2. The property is Located At: 11 Carribean Dr., Lake Thunderbird, Putnam.

Legal Description or P.I. No.: 03-00-041-060.

Said property was sold on 11/16/2010 for delinquent taxes for the year 2009.

The period of redemption will expire on August 15, 2013.

On 8/22/2013 at 11:00 a.m. the petitioner will make application to such court in said county for an Order for Tax Deed, should the real estate not be redeemed.

Kathleen M. Hollonbeck, Petitioner Published in the Putnam County Record Apr. 3, 10 and 17, 2013.

TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. #2009 00037 TO: COUNTY CLERK OF PUTNAM COUNTY; David L. Rust; Kathy A. Rust; Collection Professionals, Inc. c/o Scott Steven Edwards, Registered Agent; Lake Thunderbird Association c/o Jeffrey Scott Sell, Registered Agent; Chase Home Mortgage c/o CT Corporation System, Registered Agent; Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property, Unknown owners or parties inter-

TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. #2009 00031 TO: COUNTY CLERK OF PUTNAM COUNTY; Jeffrey B. Peyton; Lake Thunderbird Association c/o Jeffrey Scott Sell, Registered Agent; Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property, Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of Putnam County, Illinois as Case

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF DE PAGE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ESTATE OF ) DONAL R. MURPHY,) Deceased ) 2013 P 000197 Notice is given of the death of DONAL R. MURPHY whose address was 22 Brighton Lane, Oak Brook, IL 60523.

Letters of Office were issued on March 19, 2013 to Mary Elizabeth Murphy a/k/a Elizabeth H Murphy, 22 Brighton Lane, Oak Brook, IL 60523 as Independent Executor, whose attorney is Robert R. Ekroth, of 15 Salt Creek Lane, Suite 122, Hinsdale, IL 60521.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of CHRIS KACHIROUBAS, Circuit Court Clerk, 505 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois, or with the representative or both on or before September 29th, 2013, any claim not filed within that period is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the Circuit Court Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney, if any, within ten (10) days after it has been filed with the Circuit Clerk.

Robert R. Ekroth, Esq. No: 20861 Independent Executor 15 Salt Creek Lane, Ste 122 Hindsdale, IL 60521 630-850-9090 Published in the Putnam County Record Mar. 27, Apr. 4 and 10, 2013.

TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. #2009 00071 TO: COUNTY CLERK OF PUTNAM COUNTY; John A. Davis; Chris Foster; Marshall County State Bank; J.W. Ossola Co., Inc. c/o Robert John Ossola, Registered Agent; Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property, Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of Putnam County, Illinois as Case No. 13-TX-5. The property is Located At: 110 Chicago St., Magnolia.

Legal Description or P.I. No.: 04-00-035-220.

Said property was sold on 11/16/2010 for

TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. #2009 00029 TO: COUNTY CLERK OF PUTNAM COUNTY; Raymond Sekulich; James Sima; Lake Thunderbird Association c/o Jeffrey Scott Sell, Registered Agent; Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property, Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.

A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of Putnam County, Illinois as Case No. 13-TX-1. The property is Located At: 12 Clearwater Point, Lake Thunderbird, Putnam.

Legal Description or P.I. No.: 03-00-038-310.

Said property was sold on 11/16/2010 for delinquent taxes for the year 2009.

The period of redemption will expire on August 15, 2013.

On 8/22/2013 at 11:00 a.m. the petitioner will make application to

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NOTICE The Hennepin Public Water District Board of Trustees will meet in regular session on the following dates at 6:30 p.m. in the Administration Building, 7222 W. Power Plant Road, Hennepin, IL on the following dates: April 1, 2013 May 6, 2013 June 3, 2013 July 1, 2013 August 5, 2013 September 3, 2013 October 7, 2013 November 4, 2013 December 2, 2013 January 6, 2014 February 3, 2014 March 3, 2014 Notice of any change in time or date will be posted at the Administration building.

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ORDINANCE #619 ORDINANCE TO SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE VILLAGE OF GRANVILLE REDEVELOPMENT TAX INCREMENT FINANCING REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PROJECT BE IT ORDAINED by the Village Board of the Village of Granville, Putnam County, Illinois as follows: SECTION 1: It is necessary and in the best interest of the Village of Granville that a public hearing be held prior to the adoption of an ordinance or ordinances approving a redevelopment plan, redevelopment project area and tax increment allocation financing, and accordingly, it is necessary that a date for such public hearing be established and notice thereof be given, all in accordance with the provisions of the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act, 65 1 LCS 5/11-74.4.1 et seq. (the “Act”).

SECTION 2: It is hereby determined that a public hearing (the “Hearing”) on the proposed redevelopment project and redevelopment plan for the Village of Granville redevelopment project area, more specifically identified in EXHIBIT A, attached hereto and made a part hereof ( the “Area”), and the same shall be held on the 7th day of May, 2013, at 6:00 p.m., at Granville Village Hall, 316 South McCoy Street, Granville, Illinois.

SECTION 3: Notice of Hearing is , and is hereby authorized to be given by publication and mailing; said notice by publication to be given at least twice, the first publication to be not more than 30 nor less than 10 days prior to the Hearing in the Putnam County Record or other newspaper of general circulation within the taxing districts in the Area, and said notice by mailing to be given by depositing such notice in the United States mail by certified mail addressed to the person or persons in whose name the general taxes for the last preceding year were paid on each lot, block, tract, or parcel of land lying within the Area, not less than 10 days prior to the date set for the Hearing, provided, however, that in the event taxes for the last preceding year were not paid, notice shall also be sent to the persons last listed on the tax rolls within the preceding three years as owners of such property.

SECTION 4: Not less than 45 days prior to the date set for Hearing, notice is hereby directed to be given by mail as hereinabove provided to all taxing districts of which taxable property is included in the Area and such notice shall also include an invitation to each taxing district to submit written comments to the Village of Granville, in care of Mayor Douglas Gimbal, Mayor at the Village Hall, 316 South McCoy Street, Granville, Illinois 61326, concerning the subject matter of the Hearing, prior to the date of the Hearing.

SECTION 5: It is hereby ordered that a Joint Board Review shall be convened not less than 14 days nor more than 28 days following the notice to be given to all taxing districts as provided in Section 4 hereof, to consider the proposed redevelopment project and plan. This Joint Review Board shall consist of a representative selected by the Community College District, Community Unit School District, County of Putnam, Fire Protection District, Township, Township Road District and Library District, and this Village of Granville and a public member to be selected by a majority of other Joint Review Board members, and shall act in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Act. SECTION 6: The Document entitled “ Granville TIF Redevelopment Project Area” constituting the proposed redevelopment plan and redevelopment project has been available for inspection and review commencing February 20, 2013, Granville Village Hall 316 S. McCoy St., Granville, Illinois 61326, during regular office hours.

SECTION 7: All ordinances or orders in conflict herewith are to the extent of such conflict, repealed. If any section paragraph, section, clause or provision of this Ordinance shall be held invalid, the invalidity of such section, paragraph, clause or provision shall not affect any of the other provisions of this Ordinance.

PRESENTED, PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Granville, Putnam County, Illinois, held on the 5th day of March, 2013, with 3 Trustees voting aye, 0 Trustees voting nay, 3 Trustees absent, 0 Trustees passing, and the Village Board President voting aye, which meeting was held on the 5th day of March, 2013.

APPROVED: March 5, 2013 DOUGLAS GIMBAL -VILLAGE PRESIDENT ATTEST: KARI MOORE - VILLAGE CLERK TIF BOUNDARY LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR GRANVILLE, ILLINOIS - 2013 Part of Sections 3, 9 and 10 in Township 32 North, Range I West of the Third Principal Meridian, Putnam County, Illinois, described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the North Right-of-Way Line of Front Street and the West Right-of-Way Line of McCoy Street in Granville, Illinois; thence Easterly along the North Right-of-Way Line of said Front Street to the East Right-of-Way Line of Church Street; thence Southerly along the East Right-of-Way Line of said Church Street to the South Right-of-Way Line of Main Street; thence Westerly along the South Right-of-Way Line of said Main Street to the East Line of the North-South alley in Block 27 as shown on the Re-Survey of the Original Town of Granville; thence Southerly along the East Line of said North-South alley in Block 27 and the East Line of the North-South alley in Block

18 in said Re-Survey of the Original Town of Granville to the North Right-of-Way Line of Harrison Court; thence Easterly along the North Right-of-Way Line of said Harrison Court to the Northerly extension of the East Line of the property described in Document No. 08-697 recorded in the Recorder’s Office of Putnam County, Illinois; thence Southerly along the Northerly extension of the East Line of the property described in said Document No. 08-697 to the South Right-of-Way Line of said Harrison Court; thence continuing Southerly 112.00 feet along the property described in said Document No. 08-697; thence Easterly 53.50 feet along the property described in said Document No. 08-697; thence Southerly 259.10 feet along the property described in said Document No. 08-697 to the North Right-of-Way Line of Hopkins Avenue; thence continuing Southerly along the Southerly extension of the previously described course to the South Right-of-Way Line of said Hopkins Avenue; thence Westerly along the South Right-of- Way Line of said Hopkins Avenue to the West Line of the property described in Document No. 09-0941 recorded in the Recorder’s Office of Putnam County, Illinois; thence Southerly along the West Line of the property described in said Document No. 09-0941 to the North Line of Lot 16 in Block 1 in C. A. Smith’s Addition; thence Easterly along the North Line of said Lot 16 to the East Line of the West Half of said Lot 16; thence Southerly along the East Line of the West Half of said Lot 16 to the North Right- of-Way Line of Tomlinson Avenue; thence Easterly along the North Right-of-Way Line of said Tomlinson Avenue to the East Right-of-Way Line of Church Street; thence Southerly along the East Right-it-of-Way Line of said Church Street to the North Line of the East-West alley in Block 4 of Joel W. Hopkins Addition to Granville; thence Easterly along the North Line of said East-West alley in Block 4 and the North Line of the East-West alley in Block 5 in said Joel W. Hopkins Additions and the North Line of the East- West alley in Block 6 in Joel W. Hopkins Subdivision of Outlot No. I of Joel W. Hopkins Subdivision to the West Right-of-Way Line of Elm Street; thence Northerly along the West Right-of-Way Line of said Elm Street to the intersection of the South Line of the property described in Document No. 93-551 recorded in the Recorder’s Office of Putnam County, extended Westerly; thence Easterly along the South Line of the property described in said Document No. 93-551 and its Westerly extension to the Southeast Comer of the property described in said Document No. 93-55 1, also being located on the West Line of Lot 31 in said Archibald W. Hopkins Second Addition; thence Southerly along the West Line of said Lot 31 to the North line of the East-West alley between said Lot 31 and Lot 30 in said Archibald W. Hopkins Second Addition; thence Southeasterly to the Northwest Comer of said Lot 30; thence Southeasterly along the West Line of said Lot 30 and the Southwesterly Line of Lot 29 in said Archibald W. Hopkins Second Addition to the North Right-of-Way Line of Grant Street; thence Easterly along the North Right-of-Way Line of said Grant Street to the East Line of said Archibald W. Hopkins Second Addition, also being the West Line of Gemion’s Addition to the Village of Granville; thence Northerly along the West Line of said Gemion’s Addition to the Northwest Comer of said Gemion’s Addition; thence Easterly along the North Line of said Gemion’s Addition to the Northeast Corner of said Gemion’s Addition, also being a point on the boundary line of the property described in Document No. 10-450 recorded in the Recorder’s Office of Putnam County, Illinois; thence continuing Easterly 887.68 feet along the boundary line of the property described in said Document No. 10450; thence Northerly along the boundary line of the property described in said Document No. 10450 and its Northerly extension to the North Right-of-Way Line of N 1100th Avenue; thence Easterly along the North Right-of-Way Line of said N 1100th Avenue to the East Line of the Southwest Quarter of Section 3, Township 32 North, Range I West of the Third Principal Meridian; thence Southerly along the East Line of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 3 and along the East Line of the Northwest Quarter of Section 10, Township 32 North, Range I West of the Third Principal Meridian and its Southerly extension to the South Right-of-Way Line of Illinois Route 71; thence Westerly along the South Rightof-Way Line of said Illinois Route 71 to the East Line of property described in Document No. 2000-1300 recorded in the Recorder’s Office of Putnam County, Illinois; thence Southerly along the East Line of the property described in said Document No. 2000-1300 to the Southeast Comer of the property described in said Document No. 2000-1300; thence Westerly along the

South Line of the property described in said Document No. 2000-1300 and its Westerly extension to the West Right-ofWay Line of E 1300th Street; thence Northerly along the West Right-of-Way Line of said E 1300th Street to the South Right-ofWay Line of Illinois Route 71; thence Westerly along the South Right-of-Way Line of said Illinois Route 71 to a location Southerly of the Southwest Comer of the property described in Document No. 87-98 recorded in the Recorder’s Office of Putnam County, Illinois; thence Northerly at a right angle to last described course to the Southwest Comer of the property described in said Document No. 87-98; thence Northerly along the West Line of the property described in said Document No. 87-98 to the Northwest Comer of the property described in said Document No. 87-98; thence Easterly along the North Line of the property described in said Document No. 87-98 to the Northeast Comer of the property described in said Document No. 87-98; thence Easterly to the Northwest Corner of Lot 17 in Block 8 in C. H. Smith’s Addition to Granville; thence Easterly along the North Line of said Lot 17 and the North Line of Lot 2 in said Block 8 to the West Right-of-Way Line of High Street; thence Northerly along the West Line of said High Street to the North Right-of-Way Line of Tomlinson Avenue; thence Easterly along the North Right-ofWay Line of said Tomlinson Avenue to the West Line of the North-South alley in Block 4 in said C. H. Smith’s Addition; thence Northerly along the West Line of the North-South alley in said Block 4 and along the West Line of the North-South alley in Block 2 in said C. H. Smith’s Addition and along the West Line of the NorthSouth alley in Block 9 in the Re- Survey of the Original Town of Granville and along the West line of the North-South alley in Block 10 in said Re-Survey of the Original Town of Granville and its Northerly Extension to the North Right-of-Way Line of Main Street; thence Easterly along the North Line of said Main Street to the West Line of the property described in Document No. 89-474 recorded in the Recorder’s Office of Putnam County, Illinois; thence Northerly along the West Line of the property described in said Document No. 89-474 to the Northwest Corner of the property described in said Document No. 89-474; thence Easterly along the North Line of the property described in said Document No. 89-474 to the West Right-ofWay Line of McCoy Street; thence Northerly along the West Right-of-Way Line of said McCoy Street to the Point of Beginning, containing 117 acres, more or less, all situated in the Village of Granville, Putnam County, Illinois.

Published in the Putnam County Record Apr. 10 and 17, 2013.

location of the real estate is as follows: 207 W. Fifth St., McNabb, IL 61335 (vi) An identification of the mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: (a) Names of Mortgagors: REBECCA L. STRACK (b) Name of Mortgagee: The Granville National Bank. (c) Date of Recording: October 27, 2006. (d) County where recorded: Putnam County, Illinois. (e) Recording document information: Recorded as Document Number 06-1236.

CATHY J. OLIVERI, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT PREPARED BY: Attorney for Plaintiff: Robert B. Steele, #2712407 Aplington, Kaufman, McClintock, Steele & Barry, Ltd. 160 Marquette Street LaSalle, IL 61301 (815)224-3200 Published in the Putnam County Record Apr. 3, 10 and 17, 2013.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY, LLINOIS THE GRANVILLE NATIONAL BANK, a ) National banking association, ) Plaintiff, ) vs. ) REBECCA L. STRACK, ST. MARGARET’S ) HOSPITAL, UNKNOWN OWNERS and ) NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, ) Defendants. ) No. 2013 CH 6 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE (735 ILCS 5/2-206, 5/2-413, 5/15-1501(c) and 5/15-1502) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to UNKNOWN OWNERS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS of the Complaint for Foreclosure filed in the above-entitled case on the 7th day of February, 2013, and that they are named Defendants in the above-entitled cause, pursuant to the provisions of 735 ILCS 5/2206, 5/15-1218 and 5/15-1502, and that the aboveentitled mortgage foreclosure suit is now pending in said Court and the day on or after which a default may be entered against said Defendants is the 4th day of May, 2013, and that the following information applies to said foreclosure proceeding: (i) The names of all plaintiffs and the case number are identified above. (ii) The Court in which said action was brought is identified above. (iii) The names of the title holders of record are: REBECCA L. STRACK. (iv)A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: Lot 12 in Block 1 and Lot 13 in Block 1, except the East 12 feet of said Lot 13 in Block 1, all in the Town, now Village of McNabb, according to the Plat thereof, recorded in the Recorder’s Office of Putnam County, Illinois, in Book 53 at Page 47, excepting therefrom the underlying coal, fireclay and other minerals, together with the right to dig, mine and remove the same without entering upon the surface thereof, all lying and being situated in the County of Putnam, in the State of Illinois.

Permanent Index Nos: 04-00-045-120 & 04-00045-130 (v) A common address or description of the

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK; NATIONAL ) ASSOCIATION, ) Plaintiff, ) v ) CASSIE M. DEACON; UNKNOWN OWNERS ) AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN ) OWNERS and NON0RECORD CLAIMANTS, ) Defandants, ) Case No. 13-CH-4 The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Cassie M. Decon; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, that the said suit has been commenced in the circuit Court of the 10 Judicial Circuit, putnam County, illinois by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: Lots 9 and 10 in Block 11 in the Town, now Village of McNabb, excepting therefrom the underlying coal, fireclay and other minerals, together with the right to dig, mine and remove the same without entering upon the surface thereof, all lying and being situated in the County of Putnam, in the Stte of Illinois.

Commonly known as: 411 West Fifth Street, McNabb, IL 61335.

Property identifiction No: 04-00-049-095.

Now therefore, unless you, Cassie M. Deacon; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, and the said above named defendants, file your answer to the complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Clerk of the 10 Judicial Circuit, Putnam County, Illinois, on or before April 19, 2013, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. /s/Alan S. Kaufman MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacher, Suite 1730 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Attorney No.: 6289893 Published in the Putnam County Record Mar. 27, Apr. 3 and 10, 2013.

INVITATION TO BID Sealed Bids will be received by the Village of Granville for “Sanitary Sewer and Water Main Extension” and is further described as follows: The construction of approximately 759 L.F. of 10” diameter sanitary sewer, 75 L.F. of 10” diameter sanitary sewer constructed in steel casing, sanitary manholes, 433 L.F. of 8” diameter water main, 105 L.F. of 8” water main constructed in casing pipe, valves, fittings, hydrants, jack and bore steel casing for sanitary sewer and water main, surface restoration, final grading and seeding.

Bids shall be submitted no later than 10:00 a.m at the office of the Village Clerk, 316 S. McCoy Street, Granville, IL 61326 on Thursday, May 2, 2013.

Proposals will be opened and publicly read at that time.

Plans and specifications may be accessed on-line at: www.chamlin.com Full-size plans and specifications are available from Chamlin & Associates, Inc., 3017 Fifth Street, Peru, IL 61354 at the non-refundable cost of $100.00 per set.

Bidders are advised that this Contract will be subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act. The Bid shall be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, in the amount of five percent (5%) of the gross amount of the bid and be payable to the order of the Village of Granville.

Bids may be held by the Village of Granville for a period not to exceed 60 days from the date of the opening of Bids for the purpose of reviewing the Bids and investigating the qualifications of Bidders, prior to awarding of the Contract.

The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Bids and to waive any informalities in the bidding.

BY ORDER OF: PRESIDENT & BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF GRANVILLE Published in the Putnam County Record Apr. 10, 2013.

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PC Library District receives grant

By Ken Schroeder kschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com

SPRINGFIELD – The Putnam County Library District will receive $6,172.07 from the Illinois Secretary of State’s office.

Library Director Bobbie Morgan is understandably very happy about the grant.

“Six thousand dollars is a lot of money, it’s a nice chunk of change for us to use to develop the collection,” Morgan said.

“Randi Dellatori had written the grant and allocated the resources for books and materials, and that’s going to supplement the material budget that we’ve already got.”

Among the projects the grant is earmarked for are the Accelerated Reader and Bluestem awards programs as well as services for creating resumes and helping dislocated workers find jobs.

Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White has awarded Fiscal Year 2013 Illinois Public Library Per Capita and Equalization Aid Grants totaling $11.9 million to 611 public libraries serving almost 12 million patrons.

“I am extremely proud of the outstanding service Illinois’ public libraries provide to our communities,” White said. “Our

libraries are the best and most reliable information resource available to citizens, and I am pleased to be able to provide these grants each year.”

Some of the valuable services public libraries provide include free Internet access; books, magazines, newspapers, CDs and DVDs; audiobooks and e-books; interlibrary loan service; reference services such as homework assistance; social media tools such as Facebook, Twitter and text messaging; after school and summer programming for children; book clubs; multicultural programming and translation services; special programs and services for senior citizens, such as tax return assistance and how to use computers and email; space for voter registration and organ donor drives; and meeting rooms for important community events.

Per Capita Grant funding is authorized under Illinois library law and helps ensure that public libraries have some of the resources they need for expenses such as materials, personnel, equipment, electronic access, telecommunications and technology. Equalization Aid Grants help certain public libraries that have a low library tax base, and ensure a minimum level of funding for library services.

Special activities for PCES students PRINCETON – On March 27, fourthgraders from Putnam County Elementary School visited the Apollo Theater in Princeton to view the movie “The Croods.”

The Croods are a prehistoric family who discover a new world and a new outlook on life after their cave is destroyed.

The students enjoyed the movie.

Putnam County Elementary School would like to thank the Putnam County

Education Foundation for sponsoring the trip.

Also on March 27, the fourth-graders had a special visitor. Lyn Smith, retired Putnam County teacher, taught a minilesson on fractured fairy tales. She also entertained students by reading “The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs” written

by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith. It is “fractured” because it is told from the wolf’s point of view.

Putnam County Record photo/Dixie Schroeder

Rotary hosts blood drive Putnam County student Katherine Grosenbach get ready to give blood during the Putnam County Rotary annual Good Friday blood drive held on March 29 at the high school, as Red Cross nurse Steve Shultz assists her. The drive was assisted by the PCHS Interact Club. Red Cross reported that there were 29 donors that included 10 students. A total of 22 units were accepted including a first time donor and one double-red-cell donor. The Red Cross offers scholarship money to PCHS based on the total number of units collected at PCHS blood drives sponsored throughout the year by Rotary, Interact, and National Honor’s Society. Putnam County Rotary’s Good Friday Blood Drive is a tradition dating back more than 35 years.

Putnam County to hold kindergarten pre-registration GRANVILLE — The Putnam County Primary School will hold kindergarten preregistration from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 11 at the school, located at 400 E. Silverspoon in Granville. Parents or guardians will need to bring the child’s county registered birth certificate indicating the child will be 5 years old by Sept. 1.

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