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Gimbal: No asphalt Granville looks at repaving project

By Ken Schroeder

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GRANVILLE — The Granville Village Board started off with a bang when village engineer Mike Richetta introduced the resolutions for the asphalt repaving of McCoy Street.

“I’m not signing them.

I don’t like that deal up

by BP. I want concrete. I

don’t see any reason to put blacktop up there,” board President Doug Gimbal said. “I wasn’t at the meeting last Saturday, but I’m not in favor of that at all. I think it’s a waste of money.”

Gimbal’s major concern is damage done to the pavement by truck traffic, and he feels the proposed asphalt will not hold up as a cost-efficient alternative to concrete.

“You realize what they’re doing up there?

They’re coming off of 71 onto McCoy and then turning into the gas station. That’s 18 wheels turning into that station.”

“The damage I see there doesn’t look like we would call pushing or rutting due to the traffic of tires,” Richetta said.

“It just looks to me like old asphalt and oil are wearing through, and it’s cracking apart. It’s moisture damage.”

Richetta admitted concrete would be more durable but said the proposed type of asphalt would hold up to the traffic. He added asphalt roads are designed for eight years of life, and the stretch of McCoy in question has been in place for 15 years.

Concrete is designed for 20 years.

Richetta told the board the cost of a concrete surface would be at least double — if not triple — the cost of asphalt. After con-

sulting figures from previous estimates, Richetta said the type of asphalt he suggested would be $29,000 while concrete would cost $68,000.

Richetta will bring more information to the next meeting about truck traffic effects on both surfaces, and the discussion was tabled.

In related action, the board did agree to spraypatching of various potholes and cracks throughout the village.

In other action, the board: • Agreed to the removal and replacement of the storm sewer along Division Street. The project is expected to be less than $6,000 and was awarded to Starline Construction.

• Passed the village burn ordinance.

• Donated $50 to the music boosters fundraiser.

• Announced the appointment of Joe Glynn as building/zoning inspector.

Hennepin streets not a clean sweep

By Ken Schroeder

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HENNEPIN — Hennepin Village Board member Quentin Buffington is not happy with the village’s street-sweeping business.

Buffington questioned making payment on the bill from the company.

“They did not do a full job. I know there are three or four blocks that were not done,” Buffington said.

“When I saw that bill, I had an issue with paying them in full for work that was very poorly done.”

Due to the early and harsh winter last year, the company told the village they were unable to clean the streets properly last fall. During the first sweeping of this year, the company explained it was unable to remove some of the leftover debris from the previous year with their equipment.

“We shouldn’t pay for something if it’s not done,” Buffington said. “At some of the curbs there was 2

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Summer fun in Granville Miley Dolder (from left), Austin Dolder and their father Ed Dolder work on painting beach hats during the village of Granville’s arts and crafts sessions for children June 16 through 20 in the park shelter.

In the black Putnam County ahead of projected school year expenditures

By Dixie Schroeder

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GRANVILLE — End of the year finances were discussed at the Putnam County School District

Board meeting on June 16.

Superintendent Jay McCracken explained to the board that in reviewing expenditures for the 2013-14 school year, the district was ahead of projections. The expense

budget for the current school year had been set at $10,379,677. As of May 31, year-to-date expenditures for the school district sat at $8,968,268. This figure combined with payroll in June should have the district finishing at approximately $9,900,000 for the current school year, which is below budget projec-

tions.

McCracken also updated the board to the fact that the state of Illinois is only $309 in arrears in the school lunch program. All other accounts are paid up by the state.

In other action by the board, the school lunch program will be incurring small increases at

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McCracken informed the board the Putnam County’s breakfast and lunch prices are very competitive with other districts in the area.

Concerns were raised by board member Kristina Popurella in regards to the revised proposal given to

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each building for the next school year. Breakfast cost will stay the same. However primary and elementary school lunch will now be $1.90, while the junior high and high school lunch will be raised to $2.10. Milk prices will rise to 35 cents for an extra carton of milk, and employee and adult lunches will be $2.40.

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MAGNOLIA — Dozens of butterflies call Illinois home, but one may think there’s no real rhyme or reason where they might make their home. At 5:30 p.m. July 1 at Magnolia Library, master naturalist Paul Barrett will explain how one can attract butterflies and how to control which ones get there.

“Most butterflies go after nectar flowers just like hummingbirds. You’ll see both of them on the same plant,” Barrett said.

“Some of the lists I give at the program say butterfly/hummingbird plants.

I give out a list of plants to plant, a list of native plants you can use. I show different butterflies and what their food source is.”

A decrease in the bee population has caused a similar decrease in the numbers of some flowers and plants vital to the butterfly population. Barrett traces the dwindling of the bee population to farming practices.

“We’ll talk about neonicotinoids. It’s what farmers are using on their fields as an insecticide,” Barrett said. “It’s a nonselective systemic insecticide that’s on seeds. The dust from the seeds going

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Paul Barrett through the planter is 700,000 times the lethal dose to kill a bee. That’s just dust.”

The same applies to many species of butterflies. With a non-selective insecticide, they are at peril as much as any other insect. One species that has suffered greatly is the Monarch butterfly.

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Insecticide is one part of the problem. Herbicides are another, since Monarchs live off of milkweed.

“There’s a national effort now to plant milkweed, and you can actually buy the seeds and the plugs to put in an area if

In addition to lists and suggestions on how to create a butterfly habitat, he will also have a recommended reading list on care and feeding of the habitat and its inhabitants.

“It’s easy to make your garden a place to attract butterflies,” Barrett said.

“The splash of color is the reward.”

you would set up a habitat for butterflies,” Barrett said. “Then you can put in certain flowers that the butterflies like to attract them. Once, there were millions of Monarchs in their nesting grounds in Mexico. Now there’s thousands.”

Barrett said last year, he didn’t see a single Monarch.

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Mark dealing with derelict buildings

By Ken Schroeder

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MARK — The village of Mark will ask the village attorney to get involved in a problem with two property owners in the village. Village President Frank Niewinski told the village board that was the next step in dealing with the decrepit houses.

The owners of the Donelson and Haige properties have received registered letters from the village to effect repairs on the lots. The residents have moved, and the homes are now in severe disrepair and in violation of village ordinance.

In other action, the board: • Learned there will be an audit of the village’s usage of Motor Fuel Tax funds. It has been nine years since an audit of any sort has been done on the MFT fund.

• Received a bid of $3,100 to clean and paint the helicopter in the park.

A decision will be made at

the next meeting. Landscaping will need to be done around the helicopter afterward to clean out dead bushes and grass.

• Received a bid of $3,850 to clean and undercoat the snow plow.

The decision will be made at the next meeting.

• Learned the storm sewer system broke recently at Roberts Street.

Bobby Ossola was called to look at and inspect the system.

• Learned two chlorine pumps at the water pump need to be replaced. The cost for each is about $1,000.

• Instructed Jack Kusek to contact the railroad regarding the safety of the bridge in the village.

• Discussed the removal of two trees within the village limits.

• Discussed pouring a new slab and enclosure for garbage dumpsters behind the village building.

• Received $250 from Walmart through public work from Pete Vacca, a Walmart employee.

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Movin’ for Music July 4 HENNEPIN — The Putnam County School Music Boosters will be holding its annual fundraiser on July 4 at the Hennepin Pool.

Movin’ for Music is a 5K walk/run which starts at 8 a.m. July 4. To pre-register before June 30, participants can find online registration forms and information at

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‘A River Through Illinois’ for sale at Hennepin Fourth of July HENNEPIN — Besides the usual Fourth of July food treats, this year area residents will be treated to an opportunity to purchase “A River Through Illinois,” a fascinating book about people who live and work on and along the Illinois River.

Central Illinois book dealer Steve Smith will be in Hennepin on the Fourth of July selling new copies of the book for $10 each. The retail price is $39.95.

There are many stories

and pictures of local interest in the book that have already made it a regional favorite. The back cover shows the old Hennepin Bridge being dismantled, and more pictures and the story of the demolition are included in the book.

Pauline Marchiori, owner of Ray’s Place, is pictured, and there is a good article about the Boat Market including a picture of Brad Vice. You will find familiar views from the river that

include bridges, boats, docks, tugs, locks, power plants and grain elevators.

In short, it is an informative book that tells the story of the river and its people. Sawmill Lake, Henry, Marseilles, Spring Valley, DePue, Peru, Chillicothe and other areas are mentioned as well.

The out-of-print book was published by SIU Press in 2007 and offers a foreword

by Chicago news journalist Bill Kurtis. At this price, it is

an attractive gift that will be enjoyed for years to come.

Steve Smith, retired Peoria County Jail superintendent, has been a Central Illinois book dealer for 25 years. He is often found selling quality books of all kinds at area festivals and gun shows. Although Smith has a large quantity of “A River Through Illinois,” he encourages customers to call in advance to fill large orders. He can be reached at 309-339-0094.

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After further discussion with board members and McCracken, the board decided to ask for paper documentation on the amounts of various materials used to help prove what work was done on district parking lots and an asphalt lane. The board also directed Doug Smith, district maintenance supervisor, to supervise the work done in the district by the company.

The board was introduced to district tech coordinator Chris Newsome.

Newsome was on hand to answer questions about the updating of new software on district computers and the acquisition of the new laptops in the pilot program in the district for the 2014-15 school year.

The board accepted the resignation of Andrea Skinner, high school science teacher, and Thea Schwab,

special education aide.

Jane Lenkaitis resigned her position as Scholastic Bowl coach and Jodie Goetz as junior class sponsor. Kari Burdette was hired as a special education aide and new Pantera coach. Jared Sale was hired as freshman baseball coach. RtI coaches hired include Emory Burdette, David Lombardi, Monica Frund and Rhonda Vacca.

There will be one RtI teacher at each building.

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PC Sheriff’s report nabs three HENNEPIN — The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office has arrested and charged three individuals from June 12 to 15 in Putnam County.

Devon Williams, 19, of Granville was arrested at 7:30 p.m. June 12.

Williams was stopped for speeding, 88 mph

in a 55 mph, on Route 89 in Granville Township. Williams was also charged with zero tolerance, illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor and possession of drug paraphernalia.

He was released on a notice to appear and given a Putnam County

court date.

On June 14, Corey Smythe of Lake Thunderbird was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct following an altercation with neighbors in Lake Thunderbird. Smythe was released on a notice to appear and given a Put-

nam County court date.

Michael Davis was charged on June 15 with driving while license suspended and speeding following a traffic stop on Route 89 in Granville Township. Davis was released on a notice to appear and given a Putnam County court date.

Summer energy assistance program announced The Tri-County Opportunities Council (TCOC) is operating the Summer Energy Assistance Program under the direction of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

The Summer Energy Assistance Program provides a one-time payment of $150 directly to the electric vendor on behalf of the household. The program is designed to assist those households who are at risk

during the hot summer months.

According to the state of Illinois, those households are households which have a member 60 years of age or older, a disabled member, a child 5 years old and under, or households which have a medical need for summer assistance.

To receive assistance, a household must also prove it meets the income guidelines. A household must

have proof the energy bills are in the applicant’s name, provide photocopies of all household members’ Social Security cards, medical cards or a medical certification from the person’s physician.

The program runs from July 7 through July 23, or until funds are depleted.

The gross income for a household for 30 days prior to the date of application cannot exceed the following:

A one-person household, $1,459; a two-person household, $1,966; a three-person household, $2,474. A fourperson household’s income cannot exceed $2,981; a fiveperson household, $3,489 and a six-person household, $3,996. To find the nearest location to apply, persons may call Tammy Saenz/ LIHEAP director at 800-3235434, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

Property transfers June 2 — Sue Nickel to Bruno Butz, Lot 26, Indian Hills, $4,000.

June 3 — Harold Reinhart and Diane Reinhart to Leslaw Porczak, Lot 668, Lake Thunderbird Hills 3, $3,000.

Gregg Carr to Gregg Carr as trustee, rural property, exempt.

Linda Carr to Linda Carr as trustee, rural property, exempt.

Gail Carr as trustee as to an undivided 38.44 percent interest and Cynthia Lee Carr as trustee as to an undivided 11.56 percent interest and Gregg

Carr as trustee as to an undivided 38.44 percent interest and Linda Carr as trustee as to an 11.56 percent interest, rural property, exempt.

Gail Carr as trustee as to an undivided 38.44 percent interest and Cynthia Lee Carr as trustee as to an undivided 11.56 percent interest and Gregg Carr as trustee as to an undivided 38.44 percent interest and Linda Carr as trustee as to an undivided 11.56 percent interest, rural property, exempt.

June 5 — Joel Hopkins to Joel Hopkins and

Karissa Hopkins, part of lot 2, block 2, C.H. Smith’s Addition, village of Granville with exceptions and part of lot 3 and part of lot 2, block 2, C.H. Smith’s Addition, village of Granville with exceptions and part of lot 3, block 2 C.H. Smith’s Addition, village of Granville with exceptions, exempt.

June 6 — Lynn Cwikla as executor to Lynn Cwikla, lot 6 and 7, Newton H. Colby’s Addition, village of Granville, $72,000.

Mariana Trubich to Angela Urbanc, lot 701, Lake Thunderbird Hills 3,

$135,000.

June 11 — James Reno and Gayle Reno to Stephen Gibson III, rural property, exempt.

June 12 — Ralph Grivetti by Carol Szczepaniak and Robert Grivetti his attorneys-in-fact and Theresa French, Carola Szczepaniak and Robert Grivetti to David Newhalfen and Lydia Newhalfen, Lot 19, Fun Acres, $65,000.

Connie Temple and Frances Kaufamn as sole heirs of Aloysuis Twardowski to John Twardowski, rural property, $2,000.

HENNEPIN — Putnam County Sheriff Kevin Doyle would like to remind all residents to not give out personal information over the phone. In a recent attempt to acquire personal information, the caller made it appear through caller ID as though they were calling from a local number. This can be done by using computer software that can alter their number.

Streets to 3 inches of accumulated debris. If they’re going to come back and clean before the Fourth (of July), if we’re going to pay for it, it needs to be done right.”

The bill from the streetsweeping company was $1,785.

“I’m just a little concerned about that because when I went by the curbs by my house, when I went to clean it up I was literally scraping up things 2 inches deep,” Buffington said. “They were just here last week.”

Another street-sweeping is scheduled for June 30 in preparation for the village’s Fourth of July celebration.

In other action, the board: • Discussed the cannon at Walter Durley Boyle Park. The concrete base

is deteriorating. Village President Kevin Coleman will contact Judd Construction to look into fixing it.

Coleman also expressed an interest in making the base look more historically correct.

• Issued a reminder golf cart stickers need to be renewed.

• Voted to patch the road at the corner of Fifth and High streets at a cost of $1,000.

• Passed the Prevailing Wage Ordinance.

• Received notification Illinois Valley Community College is appealing the Marquis Energy tax bill for 2013.

• Donated $100 to the American Red Cross and $25 for a ball tournament.

• Discussed a property near Boyle Park in violation of village ordinance. The property has an in-ground pool and no fence around it for safety.

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MCNABB — Betty J. Cimei, 84, of McNabb passed away Friday, June 20, 2014, at Heartland Health Care in Henry.

She was born in rural McNabb on Aug. 1, 1929, the daughter of Leonard B. and Pearl (Johnston) King.

Betty graduated John Swaney High School and married George Cimei on July 1, 1950, in Betty J. Cimei Macomb. Betty was the first women foreman at Hobbs manufacturing in Spring Valley for 30 years.

Survivors include her husband, George; four sons, John (Kathy) Cimei of McNabb, Tony (Diane) Cimei of McNabb, George (Pam) Cimei of Varna and Randy (Debbie) Cimei of Williamsfield; and one daughter, Shelly (Larry) Erjavsek of rural Cedar Point. Also surviving are Jeff (Connie) King of Granville and Tim (Michele) King of LaSalle; a brother, Jim (Gladys) King; five sisters, Phyllis Bade, Alley Parks, Melody Kinkade, Patty (David) Edwards and Debbie (David) Campbell; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Betty was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers.

Per the family’s request, cremation rites will be accorded and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Contributions may be directed to Alzheimer’s Association.

The Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel will be assisting the family with the arrangements. On-line condolences may be directed to Betty’s family at www.dcfunerals.com.

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Hennepin woman charged with prostitution HENNEPIN — On June 11, TRIDENT agents, along with the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, conducted an undercover investigation in Hennepin of a person selling sex for money.

Following the investigation, Amber L. Stanley, 39, of Hennepin was arrested and charged with one count of prostitution, a Class A misdemeanor.

Stanley was issued a notice to appear and was released.

PC court report Driving 15-20 mph above limit Benjamen Crew, 39, Henry, fined $120.

William Mitchell, 57, Stonington, fined $120.

Buford Nichols, 57, Peoria, fined $120.

Peggy Vinson, 62, Cedarburg, Wis., fined $120.

Driving 11-14 mph above limit Richard Delphi, 37, Oglesby, fined $120.

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USDA announces programs WASHINGTON, D.C. — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced farmers, ranchers and landowners committed to protecting and conserving environmentally sensitive land may sign up for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) beginning June 9. The secretary also announced retiring farmers enrolled in CRP could receive incentives to transfer a portion of their land to beginning, disadvantaged or veteran farmers through the Transition Incentives Program (TIP).

“CRP is one of the largest voluntary conservation programs in the country,” said Vilsack. “This initiative helps farmers and ranchers lead the nation in preventing soil erosion, improving water quality and restoring wildlife habitat, all of which will make a difference for future generations.

“The average age of farm-

ers and ranchers in the United States is 58 years, and twice as many are 65 or older compared to those 45 or younger,” Vilsack said. “The cost of buying land is one of the biggest barriers to many interested in getting started in agriculture. The Transition Incentives Program is very useful as we work to help new farmers and ranchers get started.”

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Uptown Grill honored with TripAdvisor award LASALLE — For the second consecutive year, Uptown Grill has received the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award.

The LaSalle restaurant was awarded the honor based on hospitality excellence with an overall rating of four or higher out of a possible five.

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for the voluntary program starts June 9. Under continuous sign-up authority, eligible land can be enrolled in CRP at any time with contracts of up to 10 to 15 years in duration. In lieu of a general sign-up this year, USDA will allow producers with general CRP contracts expiring this September to have the option of a one-year contract extension. USDA will also implement the 2014 Farm Bill’s requirement that producers enrolled through general sign-up for more than five years can exercise the option to opt-out of the program if certain other conditions are met. In addition, the new grassland provisions, which will allow producers to graze their enrolled land, will enable producers to do so with more flexibility.

The Transition Incentives Program provides two additional years of payments for retired farmers and ranch-

ers who transition expiring CRP acres to socially disadvantaged, military veteran or beginning producers who return the land to sustainable grazing or crop production.

Sign up will also begin June 9. TIP funding was increased by more than 30 percent in the 2014 Farm Bill, providing up to $33 million through 2018.

As part of the 2014 Farm Bill, participants meeting specific qualifications may have the opportunity to terminate their CRP contract during fiscal year 2015 if the contract has been in effect for a minimum of five years and if other conditions are also met.

The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA), which administers CRP, will coordinate the various CRP program opportunities. For more information on CRP and other FSA programs, visit a local FSA county office or go

online to www.fsa.usda.gov.

Both the CRP and TIP were reauthorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. The Farm Bill builds on historic economic gains in rural America over the past five years, while achieving meaningful reform and billions of dollars in savings for taxpayers.

Since enactment, USDA has made significant progress to implement each provision of this critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve quality of life in rural America. For more information, visit www.usda.gov/farmbill.

Registration is open for 2014 Commodities Conference BLOOMINGTON — Registration is now open for the 2014 Illinois Farm Bureau Commodities Conference. “Modern Agriculture: Connecting to the Digital Future” is set for July 30, and will be held at the Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Illinois Farm Bureau members, staff and agriculture industry professionals can all benefit from attending.

This year’s conference will feature two general sessions and multiple breakouts that focus on digital communications and tools, farm policy, market and weather trends, drone

technology, trade and infrastructure priorities, farmland and crop prices and much more. The first general session with Matt Bechdol will cover “big data,” while the second general session speaker Greg Peterson of the Peterson Brothers will talk about advocating for agriculture.

“We will have the latest information on digitaldriven technology issues, such as Big Data, drones and cyber-security, as well as our perennial outlooks,” said Mike Doherty, senior economist, Illinois Farm Bureau. “Additionally, we have hot topic workshops on nutrient management,

global meat markets, and value added production.”

Register now through July 21 at www.ilfb.org/ commoditiesconference, or by contacting your local county Farm Bureau. You can also request registration materials from Nicole Moore at 309-557-3343 or by e-mail at nmoore@ilfb. org. Registration is $35 per person and includes lunch.

Registration the day of the event will begin at 7:30 a.m. at the Marriott.

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VILLAGE OF HENNEPIN RESIDENTS Street sweeping will take place the week of June 30th, Monday and Tuesday in Hennepin. In case of inclement weather, sweeping could also continue into Wednesday, the 2nd of July. Only curbed streets will be swept. Please park vehicles away from curbed streets. The sweepers cannot clean under parked cars. In addition, do NOT blow grass clippings onto the street as they can clog storm sewers and cause expensive repairs. Thank you for your cooperation.

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The Editorial Page

Sam R Fisher

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Editor

Walking the road not chosen Editor’s note: This if the first in a series of columns

by Barb Kromphardt.

So despite staying up all night studying, I still managed to fail my mammogram test.

Those are the words I’ve chosen to tell people about what has happened to me during the last several months.

I chose these words very carefully. They’re really quite my style, funny, a little COMMENTARY sardonic, and not revealing too much about how devastated I am.

It all began when I went in for a regular doctor’s visit last fall.

“When was your last mammogram?” she asked.

Hmm, it had been a couple of years. You see, I’m such a hypochondriac about some things, but I’ve never really worried about breast cancer. We’d also had a lot going on in our lives, and I just never got around to making an appointment.

And I put it off again.

A couple of months later I got another call from the doctor’s office. Had I scheduled my appointment yet?

Well, no, but I had no good reason to put it off any longer. So I scheduled a time, and off I went. The procedure went fine, with very little nerves from me.

I cracked a couple of lame jokes with the technician to show how calm I was, got dressed and went back home.

Two days later, there was a message on my voice mail.

“There’s a dense area on your scan, and the doctor wants you to come back in,” I heard.

I could feel the blood drain from my face and a cold dread settled over me. But I found my voice and made a second appointment for three days later.

I was busy that weekend, so I didn’t have a lot of time to focus on what was coming. I didn’t tell anyone, but my husband what was going on. It’s funny, I didn’t want people to worry, but I’d be devastated if nobody really worried at all.

I also tried to stay calm by reasoning things out to myself.

Just because I have to go in for a second mammogram doesn’t necessarily mean I have cancer.

They might take a better look and realize everything is fine.

Or maybe they’ll want to keep an eye on it for awhile.

Or maybe I’ll need a biopsy, but it will prove to be negative.

It’ll be OK. Don’t worry about it. That was my mantra.

But I did worry about it. The thought of telling my daughters there was breast cancer in their genetic makeup thanks to me was unbearable.

After swinging back and forth emotionally, bottom line, I decided I thought the second mammogram would go well. I felt like I’ve worried enough about other health issues in my life that I didn’t think cancer was living with me now. In fact, instead of looking at my right breast like a ticking time bomb, I’d been more inclined to pat it gently and murmur words of comfort. There, there, it’s all right.

But I was scared to act too confident.

The night before the second mammogram I felt like I was standing at a major crossroads in my life. I realized I was going to walk out of that doctor’s office in the morning on one of two paths.

A clean mammogram would put me on a path of total joy and relief, but I knew it would be only of a temporary nature. None of us get out of this life alive, and even if I beat the Grim Reaper this time, I knew he would be back to visit me sometime in the future.

And the other path? I couldn’t even imagine it. That path would be a road no woman ever wants to walk.

Barb Kromphardt

Barb Kromphardt, currently of Columbus, Ind., was a reporter for the Bureau County Republican and interim managing editor of the Tonica News and the Putnam County Record. She can be reached at bkromps@yahoo.com.

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

On the street

What do you plan to do for the Fourth of July?

“I go camping. I usually go with my sister, wherever we decide to go.”

Jo Alt, Granville

“Sometimes we go to Walnut to the fireworks.

It’s one of the best around here. It’s an all-day thing.”

Bill Peck, DePue

“Well we go to the fireworks, but sometimes it’s not right on that day, the Fourth of July. We go to the fireworks in Utica with my daughter and her husband and my grandkids.”

Lita Bontrager, Granville

“Usually we just go down to Hennepin and watch the fireworks down there.

Then for the third of July we usually park by the back and watch it from our truck. The kids like that, we make a bed in the back.”

Andrea Ahlstrom, Granville

“We actually go to a huge family party. I don’t even know exactly where it is. I know it’s my fiancee’s family’s party. We go there, and they have a huge band and a huge fireworks display.

Everybody just eats and listens and parties the night away.”

Ashley Smithburg, Granville

Bailey’s Bits Pen and Sword

By Bailey Davenport

Bailey Davenport

You write and write.

With everything in mind.

They fight and fight.

COMMENTARY It is part of their kind.

You watch, listen and wait.

Taking notes, all written with hatred and love.

Sitting in the shadows, longing for that date, When you will use your words to stand above.

They charge with a conjoined and unruly scream.

Forcing their way to the top, With the weapon of a team.

The orderly chaos will never stop.

You wait for their shouts to ride away with them, on their saddles, As you long to use your words in these everlasting battles.

Bailey Davenport, 13, of Mark is an eighth-grader at Putnam County Junior High School. S he can be reached at baileysbits@live.com.

First Amendment “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.”

Constitution of the United States, 1789

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Sports

Lady Panthers participate in tournament

PC basketball has busy week GRANVILLE – In an up and down week in the summer boys basketball league, the Panthers played six games in three days.

On June 17, the Panthers hosted two games at home in R.M. Germano Gym. The team took on Serena and won. However in the second game of the evening, the Panthers lost to the visiting Mendota Trojans.

At LaSalle-Peru High School on June 18, the squad took on Ottawa Marquette and LaSalle-Peru and lost both games. According to coach Josh Nauman, the Panthers was “a little short handed” with only six players, three of them sophomores.

The Panthers finished up the week with a set of home games on June 19. The junior varsity Panthers made short work of Bureau Valley High School’s junior varsity squad. However, the varsity was under a deficit as they only had two players available for the varsity contest. The Panthers lost that game.

Locally, the summer basketball league is winding down. Last chance to see the Panthers is at LaSalle Peru High School on June 25.

EAST PEORIA — Six members of the Putnam County softball team participated in the Super Sixty Softball All-Star game at the Eastside Center in East Peoria on June 15.

Lady Panthers Monica Monroe, Taylor Pettit and Shelby Yepsen all suited up for the Blue squad with PC head coach Chris Walker joined by assistants Lynette Olson and Lori Senstrom.

Princeton’s Bob James was scheduled to assist Walker, but was unable to attend due to other team commitments.

The Lady Panthers reached the Elite Eight this spring, falling to Amboy 1-0 in the Super-sectionals.

Princeton native Chris Waca, who completed his first year as head coach at Plano, served as an assistant on the White All-Stars Shaw Media Service photo/Charlie Waca staff. Also on the White staff was newly hired Hall Putnam County coach Chris Walker (from left), Monica Monroe, Shelby Yepsen, Taylor coach Brian Holman, for- Petti, assistant coach Lynette Olson and assistant coach Lori Senstrom participated in the Super Sixty Softball All-Star game June 15 in East Peoria. merly of Newark.

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Jared Williams shoots a free throw on June 19 in summer basketball league play. Connor Taylor, left and Michale Zimmer, right move in for the rebound against Bureau Valley High School opponents at R.M. Germano Gym. Mitch Aimone is in the background.

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Hennepin takes tough loss In Junior League action on June 18, Hennepin’s Ray Casford pitches to a Peru batter. Hennepin lost the contest 10-3.

Hennepin Minor League is working hard

By Dixie Schroeder

dschroeder@putnamcountyrecord.com

HENNEPIN – The Hennepin Minor League girls team wrapped up one of their last games of the season against DePue on June 16. The team, playing in Granville, won 10-5.

Pitcher Linzee Fay gave up 12 hits in the game along with throwing eight strikeouts and four walks. Three runs given up were earned. Coach Jaime Sanchez was pleased with her work.

“Linzee stayed strong throughout the whole game and came through for the win,” he said.

Offensively, Hennepin had some big bats, with three of their players, Kai-

tlyn Brannon, Zofia Uzella and Grace Ebel, going three for four. Ebel also hit a double. Livia Sanchez was two for four.

Fay and Abby Vacca, Gracie, Ciucci and Renae Ramey were two for three in the contest. Vacca and Ramey also each hit a double. Gianna Sartin was one for three.

Defensively the Hennepin squad had a double play and made some good outs at first base, Sanchez noted.

“The whole team defensively has learned the defense and they all play to the best of their abilities,” he said. “The whole team has been a blast to work with. I hope if they tryout next year I get a chance to work with them again. They are a good group of girls with lots of potential.”

Edgewood Ladies League PCR photo/Dixie Schroeder

Livia Sanchez steps up to bat on June 16 in the contest against DePue.

MCNABB — The Edgewood Ladies League played on June 17. The play of the day was second low putts. Hostesses were Diane Chiado and Jackie Stubec. Winners included: A flight — Stubec, Roberta Hensen, Cyndy Palm and Linda Supan; B flight — Chiado and Barb Brenan; and C flight — Gladys King. Low gross and net were Hensen while low putts was Judy Moriarity. Birdies — Jan Booker on number four and Chipins was Marge Van Ness on number six.

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Community Marshall-Putnam Fair Cruise Ship ready to sail HENRY – At 9 a.m. July 12, the Marshall-Putnam Cruise Ship will be in dry dock at the Marshall-Putnam Fairgrounds.

Cruise ship activities involve creative decorating contests open to everyone with an entry fee of $2.

Categories include: Bountiful Fruits, decorated fruit or fruit baskets; Voyage Vegetables, any decorated vegetables; Cutie Cupcakes, at least a dozen decorated cupcakes, sponsored by Divine Cakes of

Lacon.

Registration starts at 9 a.m. in the Hunt building, judging begins at 10 a.m.

Judging will be based on originality, appearance and motif.

Prizes given in each category will have first at $50; second at $30 and third at $20.

At 10 a.m., Travis Guthman from the Pizza Peel of Lacon will be giving a demonstration and talk featuring his talent with pizza.

St. Margaret’s will host CPR course July 1 SPRING VALLEY — St. Margaret’s will host a Health Care Provider CPR course from 6 to 10 p.m.

July 1.

The class is for any health care provider, including lifeguards, firefighters and health care workers.

The class cost is $30, which includes the

instructional book and is conducted by American Heart Association instructors. It will be held in the hospital’s first floor presentation room.

For more information or to register, call St. Margaret’s Occupational Health and Wellness Department at 815-220-0075.

Public demo of emergency communications set for June 28 and 29 in Hennepin HENNEPIN — Every year whole regions find themselves unable to communicate in an emergency despite the Internet, cell phones, email and modern communications. Tornadoes, fires, storms, ice and even the occasional cutting of fiber optic cables leave people without the means to communicate. In these cases, the one consistent service that has never failed has been amateur radio.

The area “hams” organization is the Illinois Valley Radio Association. It will join with thousands of other amateur radio operators across the nation showing their emergency communication capa-

bilities on June 28 and 29. The Field Day event will be at the Ernest Bassi Park in Hennepin.

The public is invited to attend the event which will begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday and run continually through Sunday at 1 p.m.

This annual event, called Field Day, is the climax of the week long Amateur Radio Week sponsored by the ARRL, which is the national association for amateur radio. Using only emergency power supplies, the ham operators will construct emergency stations in parks, shopping malls, schools and backyards around the country. More than 35,000 ama-

teur radio operators across the country participated in last year’s event.

Utilizing the ARRL’s Amateur Radio Emergency Services program, ham volunteers provide emergency communications for thousands of state and local emergency response agencies and non-emergency community services. This service is provided at no charge.

The IVRA Radio Club meets monthly at the Hennepin Village Hall on the first Tuesday at 7 p.m.

To learn more about Amateur Radio, go to www.emergencyradio.org.

Hennepin Park District will sponsor craft corner HENNEPIN — The Hennepin Park District will sponsor Gerrie’s Craft Corner on Tuesdays and Thursdays in July. Craft Corner will be from noon to 1 p.m. in the Hennepin Park District Community Room. Participants will be making a variety of

crafts throughout the month.

Cost of this activity is free for Hennepin and Hennepin Township residents and $5 for all other areas.

Participants are invited to stay after crafts for open swim at no additional charge. Children 11 and under may

stay up to three hours if not accompanied by an adult and children under 45 inches must have an adult in the pool area with them.

For information, call the Hennepin Pool at 815-925-7319 or email hennepinparkdistrict@mchsi.com.

Festival 56 gala supports Shakespeare in the Park PRINCETON —The 2014 Festival 56 Gala, celebrating the launch of its 11th season, begins at 6:30 p.m. June 28 at Chapel Hill Golf Course, Route 26, south of Princeton.

Once Upon a Time, the gala’s theme this year, is intended to evoke a sense of the magical, particularly the Brothers Grimm fairy tales that are the basis of Stephen Sondheim’s musical, “Into the Woods.” The

Chapel Hill venue will be decorated accordingly. The gala will feature cabaret-style entertainment provided by the 2014 Festival 56 cast, along with hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, live auction and raffles.

This annual event raises funds for the Festival’s free Shakespeare in the park offered every summer.

This year’s play will be, “As You Like It,” and will be performed Wednes-

days and Sundays beginning July 6 at Princeton’s Soldiers and Sailors Park.

Gala tickets are $35 per person and $250 for a table of 8. Cocktail party dress is suggested. Reservations are required.

To purchase tickets, stop by the Festival Box Office, 316 S. Main St., Princeton, or call 815-879-5656. The box office is open from noon to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday.

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RVP will present ‘The Little Mermaid Jr.’ HENRY — River Valley Players will present “The Little Mermaid Jr.” July 18-20 at St. Mary’s Community Center, 1301 Second St., in Henry. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m.

July 18 and 19, and 2 p.m.

July 20.

The musical is based on the 2008 Broadway production and the 1989 animated feature film. The cast includes more than 90 talented and energetic young people ages 5-14 under the direction of Robert Eckert and Christine Gaspardo.

The cast includes: Ariel: Evy O’Brien; Ursula: Jamie Rediger; Flounder: Brynn Wiedman; Prince Eric: Garrett Berger; Grimsby: Cameron Tieman; King Triton: Matt Boucher; Sebastian: Lauren Frawley; Aquata: Braden Schrock; Andrina/ Princess 2: Elaina Bickett; Arista/Princess 3: Paige Sheppard; Atina/Princess 4: Asia LaPlante; Adella/ Princess 5: Elizabeth Larsen; Allana/Princess 6: Amanda Oltman; Flotsam: Braden Shrock; Jetsam: Erin Hufnagel; Scuttle: Ella Bergfeld; Gulls: Anna Rediger, Abby Miller and Briana Eaves; Carlotta: Myriah

Hunt; Princess 1: Payton Knisley; Pilot: Keegan Steward; Sailors: Robert Oser, Jack Knisley, David Oser, Ashton Hoover, Preston Rowe, Finn West, Bobby Gaspardo, Jake Miller, Carson Rowe and Carter Williams; Chef Louise: Payton Kinsley; Chef 1: Giana Sartin; Chef 2: Lily Hentchel; Chef 3: Kindal Cote; Chef 4: Rebecca Nighsonger; Chef 5: Taylor Malik; Chef 6: Magie Barnes; Chef 7: Kendra Nauman; Chef 8: Kylie LeQuia; Chefs: Sidnei Oser, Haley Barnes, Lily Cotty, Blair Stillwell, Hailey Eckard and Shayla Moberg; Newt: Haley Shofner; Carp: Mikayla Frawley; Plaice: Abbie Stanbary; Bass: Laura Wasson; Chub: Neveah Goulding; Fluke: Bella Gaspardo; Sea Horse: Olivia Bergfeld; and Sea Creatures: Allison Klein, Genavyve Barnes, Taylor Frawley, Harper Shrock, Kaitlyn Anderson, Elizabeth Knuckey, Bella West, Rylan Davis, Tayla Eaves, Dayton Maubach, Skyler Krafft, Genevieve Phipps, Sayge Wiedman and Rachel Eckert.

The opening chorus includes Ellie Barnes, Taylor Rowe, Taylor Compton,

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Education Briefs Catheryn Broady CARLISLE, Pa. — Catheryn Marie Broady has been named to the spring 2014 dean’s list at Dickinson College.

All students earning a position on the dean’s list must have a grade point average of 3.7 or above on a 4.0 scale for the semester.

WIU graduates MACOMB — More than 1,460 students earned academic degrees after the Spring 2014 semester at Western Illinois University. Of these, nearly 150 graduates’ primary attendance site was the WIUQuad Cities campus.

Local graduates were Conner M. Herkelman of Hennepin with a Master of Business Administration, business administration and Rebekah L. Haun of McNabb with a Post-

baccalaureate in certified biology, zoo and aquarium studies.

Reese Churney DEKALB — Northern Illinois University announced the awarding of graduate and undergraduate degrees at the conclusion of its spring 2014 session.

Reese Churney of Hennepin graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Dave Martin AURORA — Dave Martin of Granville has earned high honors and has been names to the spring 2014 dean’s list at Aurora University. The dean’s list recognizes students who have earned a 3.6 grade point average or higher.

Students recognized with high honors have earned a perfect 4.0.

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Varsity volleyball summer league Putnam County High School Varsity Volleyball squad played against two teams in the summer volleyball league at Princeton High School. The team plays on Thursday each week.

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Hennepin’s 38th July 4th Celebration Hennepin Village Board Kevin Coleman - President Diana Brandstatter - Clerk Diana Gibson - Treasurer Clyde Zellmer Karyn Christiansen Teresa Clausen Lynn Haage Quentin Buffington Matthew Dean Tim Rylko - Maintenance

Schedule of events for Friday, July 4, 2014 At the HENNEPIN POOL 6:30-7:30 am Run/Walk Registration 8:00 am “Movin’ for Music” 5K Run/Walk 8 - 11 am Pancake & Sausage Breakfast (Sponsored by Putnum County Music Boosters) At WALTER DURLEY BOYLE PARK Noon • Beer Gardens Open • Food Vendors Open 12:30-1:00 pm • Water Fight Registration (open to public, Hennepin Fire & Rescue on Third Street)

*All events and times subject to change. The rain date for fireworks only will be Saturday, July 5th. We would like to thank our advertisers and sponsors.

We apologize for any errors or omissions. For more 4th of July information, please visit our website: villageofhennepin.com

• Bags Registration (open to public) 1:00 pm Water Fights (sponsored by Hennepin Fire & Rescue) 1:00-9:00 pm Skeeball Opens 1:30 pm Bags Tournament 2:00 - 4:00 pm Bingo - at park shelter (sponsored by the PC Community Center) 2:00 - 8:00 pm (FREE - courtesty of 4th of July Committee) 4:30 pm Pork Chop Dinner in the Shelter (PC FFA Alumni Scholarship Fund)

At ERNEST BASSI PARK - VILLAGE HALL Noon - 4 pm • Cruise-In : Cars, Trucks, Tractors and Motorcycles Welcome! (rain or shine!)

• Pork Chop Dinner On the COURTHOUSE STAGE

1:30 pm PC Historical Society & PC Board present in and also at celebration of 175th anniversary of PC courthouse 2:30 pm witness the trial of Melissa Goings, followed by a tour 5:00 pm • Welcome by Village President Kevin Coleman • Citizen of the Year Award • Presentation to Putnam Co. Education Foundation • Performance by the Panteras and Little Panteras 6:00 pm Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra 7:30 pm Golf Cart Parade 8:00 - 9:00 pm “The Craigs” Live Band 9:30 pm Fireworks on the Riverfront (Grand Finale courtesy of Marquis Energy)

10:00 pm - 12 am “The Craigs” Live Band

11th Annual “Cruise-In” CARS, TRUCKS, MOTORCYCLES & VINTAGE TRACTORS! don’t miss!

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July 4, Noon - 4 pm • Ernest Bassi Park Entry Fee: $5 • Registration Begins at 10 am 1st 25 entries will receive FREE 50/50 tickets All entries will receive dash plaques TROPHY AWARDS

Mayor’s Choice • Fire Chief’s Choice • People’s Choice • Best GM • Best Ford Best Mopar • Best Motorcycle • Best Truck • Best Foreign Car • Sponsor’s Choice

TRACTOR AWARDS

Best Work Clothes • Best International • Best John Deere • Best of the Best * Trophies sponsored by Washington Mills *

QUESTIONS? CONTACT: DREW (815) 878-5823 • RODGER (815) 925-7086

GRAND FINALE SPONSORED BY MARQUIS ENERGY AD PAID FOR BY NORTH CENTRAL BANK AND THE 4TH OF JULY COMMITTEE

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PCJH releases honor rolls

PCR photo/Dixie Schroeder

Granville Little League takes on Spring Valley Granville Little League’s Adam Currie takes his turn at the plate during the bottom of the sixth inning in the June 17 contest against the Spring Valley White Sox.

Thanks Neighbor and Andy Jackson for organizing a very ‘We are so blessed’ successful blood drive in Glenn’s honor

To the Editor, Thank you to all our family, friends and “special” neighbors for all the cards, visits and prayers during Glenn’s lengthy hospital stay and home recovery. Your prayers and support is what kept us going.

We wish to thank the caring crew of the PCEMS for all their help in Glenn’s time of need. A special thank you to Gregg Carr

last Friday. Also thanks to the American Red Cross and especially to all the amazing blood donors that helped Glenn pay it forward from his own need, for many life saving transfusions. We are so blessed to live in such a caring community.

Thank you all, Glenn and Paula Feddericke Hennepin

MCNABB — Putnam County Junior High has released its honor roll lists for the third and fourth quarter of the 2013-14 school year.

Third Quarter High Honors Eighth grade: Sydney Buffington, Cam Colby, Emma Cyr, Bailey Davenport, Caleb Dzierzynski, Hannah Flores, Elly Glenn, Dominic Green, Olivia Holmes, Olivia Lawley, Anna Mattern, Sydney Pederson, Raelee Poole, Brea Schorn, Jace Schorn, Lissette Seibert, Paige Veronda, Mel Voss, Chase Washkowiak and Carleigh Wellenreiter.

Seventh grade: Olivia Brown, Luke Carlson, Haley Cioni, Madelyn Dzierzynski, Mackenie Edens, Taryn Grasser, Skylar Grevengoed, Madi Keegan, Isabella Lachica, Ryan Mooberry, Alex Munson, Victoria Page, Justice Petersen, Isabel Quinones, Becky Ramey, Annie Sabotta, Daniel Sabotta, Madi Solomon, Izabelle Thompson, Caleb Tonozzi, Emilee Walker, Nolan Whitney, Kaleb Wright and Paxton Zellmer.

Sixth grade: Molly Boyd, Madison Brannon, Megan Brooker, Emily Bruch, Ali Ciucci, Eric Dudek, Luis Gonzalez, Tia Green, Mercedes Heinrich, Brayden Holmes, Katrien Holocker, Madelyn Hultz, Matt Hultz, Morgan Hundley, Luke Olson, Jakob Pyszka, Livia Sanchez, Jakyb Stoddard, Carter Trone, Maddy Vacca and Dylan Zupec.

Honor Roll Eighth grade: Alba Bence, Aleceya Davis, Jordyn Friel, Luke Griffith, Haley Hammell, Max Huffstodt, Ben Just, Cassidy King, Kyle Krystofek, Teagan Pantenburg and Cameron Teagan Serafini.

Seventh grade: Jarett Baxter, Kole Chiado, Aaron Cimei, Michael Dzierzynski, Cassie Gorges, Elly Larsen, Zach Liebhart, Rylee Liles, Joseph Mecagni, Dalton Smith, Faith Stunkel and CeCe Taylor.

Sixth grade: Brianna Gorges, Cassandra Johnson, Alex Judd, Sami Khouaja, Jeri Lester, Milenia Moreno, Haley Saepharn, John Walker, Erik Weiss and Skyler Williams.

Fourth Quarter High Honors Eighth grade: Sydney Buffington, Cam Colby, Emma Cyr, Bailey Davenport, Caleb Dzierzynski, Jordyn Friel, Elly Glenn, Dominic Green, Olivia Holmes, Kyle Krystofek, Olivia Lawley, Anna Mattern, Sydney Pederson, Raelee Poole, Brea Schorn, Jace Schorn, Paige Veronda and Carleigh Wellenreiter.

Seventh grade: Olivia Brown, Luke Carlson, Cale Charbonneau, Kole Chiado, Haley Cioni, Madelyn Dzierzynski, Michael Dzierzynski, Mackenie Edens, Taryn Grasser, Skylar Grevengoed, Madi Keegan, Isabella Lachica, Rylee Liles, Joseph Mecagni, Ryan Mooberry, Ben Munson, Victoria Page, Justice Petersen, Isabel Quinones, Becky Ramey, Annie Sabotta, Madi Solomon, CeCe Taylor, Emilee Walker, Nolan Whitney, Kaleb Wright and Paxton Zellmer.

Sixth grade: Molly Boyd, Madison Brannon, Megan Brooker, Emily Bruch, Ali Ciucci, Eric Dudek, Luis Gonzalez, Tia Green, Rhyanne Haage, Brayden Holmes, Katrien Holocker, Madelyn Hultz, Matt Hultz, Morgan Hundley, Cassie Johnson, Luke Olson, Jakob Pyszka, Ian Roach, Livia Sanchez, Jakyb Stoddard, Carter Trone, Maddy Vacca and Dylan Zupec.

Honor Roll Eighth grade: Alba Bence, Aleceya Davis, Ryan Giacometti, Max Huffstodt, Ben Just, Teagan Pantenburg, Mel Voss and Grace Wilson.

Seventh grade: Lindsey DiazDeLeon, Emily Ely, Evan Halbleib, Elly Larsen, Zach Liebhart, Alex Munson, Tehya Robbins, Daniel Sabotta, Michael Schrowang, Faith Stunkel, Hope Stunkel and Caleb Tonozzi.

Sixth grade: Jennifer Alvarado, Shayla Arroyo, Madi Bauer, Kennedi Bazydlo, Jack Buffington, Ben Cyr, Alex Easley, Corrina Friedrich, Brianna Gorges, Sadie Heinrich, Hannah Henderson, Jeri Lester, Haley Mattson, Kaitlyn Miller, Haley Saepharn, John Walker, Erik Weiss and Jacob Williams.

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Quilters Guild will meet July 10 PRINCETON — The Covered Bridge Quilters Guild will meet at 7 p.m. July 10 at the Evangelical Covenant Church, 24 N. Main St., Princeton; enter through the front door just off of Main Street.

The program will be “My Bag of Tricks” presented by Polly Perkins/Lucky 2B

Quilting. Guests are welcome to attend for a fee of $5.

There will be no workshops through the summer. For membership information, call Annette Byrne at 815-223-0558.

For workshop and program information, call Terry Johnson at 815-872-0534.

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Annual Fun-Fly air show set for Saturday PERU — What does it take to make a radio-controlled model airplane take off, fly it’s jaw-dropping stunts and land safely? Find out at the Illinois Valley Radio Control clubs annual Fun-Fly air show.

The free event will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 28, at the Flaherty Field airport, Peru. Up to 30 or more models will be on display on the ground and in the air. Their wing spans range from 18 inches to 10 feet or more according to Mike Fiorentini, a Peru resident and club president.

The planes include scale replicas of World War II aircraft such as a P-51 Mustang, twin engine bombers, and down to a Piper Cub scout plane, and, if the weather permits, a big highlight will be a fully restored World War II TBM Avenger torpedo bomber.

Attendees will be able to walk up to it, take pictures and even ask questions of the pilot.

“Flying a radio controlled plane is like playing a video game on the world’s largest screen,” said Fiorentini. “Actually it tops a video game in several ways! When you play a video game, you are using sight and hearing. But when you are flying a radio controlled plane, you are not just seeing and hearing it, you are feeling the wind in your face, touching the controls and enjoying the aromas of freshly cut grass and maybe even a bratwurst on the grill! In a video game or flight simulator if you make a mistake you can easily start all over.

When you fly a model airplane and make a mistake it can literally go down in a devastating crash so you need to be on your toes. But everyone is always willing to help you out. It’s a great hobby and way to make new friends.”

“The planes take off and can fly to

Steven Valdez and Amanda Gropp of Spring Valley are the parents of a daughter, Gabriella Rose, born June 14 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley.

She weighed 5 pounds and measured 18 1/2 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Marty Gropp of Utica and Kelly Gropp of Kankakee. Paternal grandparents are Marsha Pikula of Spring Valley and Gene Pikula of Spring Valley. Great-grandparents are Verline Gropp of Hartsville, S.C., John and Donna Ohrt of Herscher, Jim and Sharon Mendal, and Gene and Sandy Pikula of Cherry. She was born one day before Father’s Day.

Briefs PC girls in Shriner’s tournament CHILLICOTHE — Monica Monroe of McNabb and Kenzie Parker, the granddaughter of Doug and Elaine Ossola of Granville, participated in the Shriner’s 18U ASA softball tournament June 6-8. This tournament raises more than $20,000 for local Shriner charities.

The Chillicothe Blue Devils went 4-2 on the weekend earning second place. The Blue Devils are 20-9 on the season. a altitude of at least 600 feet so they are clearly visible by spectators,” Fiorentini said. “Some of the aircraft are designed for stunt flying and will do loops and spirals. And some planes and pilots are capable of hovering nose up in one spot like a helicopter.

Children and their parents can see up close the skill and planning involved in flying the planes. You have to make decisions such as the direction in which to takes off and lands based on wind direction, speed. And after you are in the air, you often have to keep making corrections because of changes in the wind, etc. Sometimes the wind is calm on the ground, but at 300 feet can be quite gusty! Your attention has to be focused complete-

ly on the airplane at all times. If there is more than one plane in the air at once, it is best to have a “spotter” with you to keep track of the other aircraft to avoid midair collisions which can and has happened!”

In addition to flying demonstrations, the club will be raffling off a Acer laptop computer. If you feel like a bite to eat would be in order, there will be grilled bratwurst, hot dogs and pork chop sandwiches available on the grounds. Soda and water will be available for drinks.

The event is an annual club fundraiser. Flaherty Field is located about 3 miles north of Interstate 80 and Peru on Route 251. For more information, call Don Hartshorn at 815-495-4101.

Style revue set for July 15 HENRY — The Marshall-Putnam 4-H Cloverbuds created masks for this year’s upcoming 4-H Show.

The Cloverbuds will be modeling their masks at the Style Revue at 7 p.m. July 15 in the Hunt Building at the Marshall-Putnam Fairgrounds in Henry.

Blood drive planned in Magnolia MAGNOLIA — New Hope Parish in Magnolia will be hosting a blood drive from noon to 5:30 p.m. July 21.

For more information, or to schedule an appointment, call 815-882-2336. Walk-ins are welcome.

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CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ) ERNEST E. BASSI, ) deceased. ) Case No. 14-P-11 CLAIMS NOTICE Notice is given of the death of ERNEST E. BASSI, deceased, Hennepin, Putnam County, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on June 5, 2014, to Merry J. Bassi, 713 E. Market Street, Hennepin, Illinois 61327, whose attorney is Ryan J. Anderson, 611 Second Street, P.O. Box 174, Henry, IL 61537.

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of said Court at the Putnam County Courthouse, 120 N. Fourth Street, Hennepin, IL 61327 on or before December 18, 2014, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by 755 ILCS 5/18-3, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before said date is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative within 10 days after it has been filed and proof of such mailing must be filed with the Court.

Dated: June 6, 2014.

Merry J. Bassi Independent Executor of the Estate of Ernest E. Bassi, deceased Ryan J. Anderson Attorney for the Executor 611 Second Street, PO Box 174 Henry, IL 61537 (309)364-2354 Published in the Putnam County Record June 18, 25 and July 2, 2014.

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LEGAL At the regular June 9, 2014 meeting of the Putnam County Public Library District Board of Library Trustees, Ordinance # 2013/201406 was passed regulating wages pursuant to “An Act Regulating Wages of Laborers, Mechanics, and Other Workers Employed in Any Public Works.” The

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general prevailing rate of wages under the jurisdiction of the Library District is the same as determined by the Department of Labor of the State of Illinois for the County of Putnam as of June 9, 2014. A copy of the full resolution and the Department of Labor determination is available for inspection at the library headquarters at 214 North Fourth Street, Hennepin, IL 61327.

Merry Bassi, Secretary Putnam County Public Library District Published in the Putnam County Record June 25, 2014.

did on June 11, 2014 determine and adopt the prevailing rate of wages paid generally to employees engaged in work on public works in said Park District. The prevailing wage rate so determined is the same rate as that established by the Illinois Department of Labor for Putnam County, Illinois, effective June 11, 2014.

Such determination is now effective and a copy is available upon request either from Ms. Sandy Hrasch, PO Box 259, Sixth St. & Milan, Hennepin, Illinois 613270259, or from Robert F. Russell, attorney for

Hennepin Park District, Ten Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois 61356.

Any person affected by said determination may object in writing, within 15 days of the date of publication of this Notice, by filing a written notice either with the Hennepin park District Secretary at the above address or with the Illinois Department of Labor, in either instance specifying the ground of the objection.

Sandy Hrasch, Secretary Hennepin Park District Published in the Putnam County Record June 25, 2014.

the Village of Granville, Putnam County, Illinois, held on the 17 day of June, 2014, with 5 Trustees voting aye, 0 Trustees voting nay, 1 Trustees absent, 0 Trustees passing, and the Village President voting Not, which meeting was held on the17 day of June, 2014.

Passed and Approved: June 17, 2014 DOUGLAS GIMBAL – VILLAGE PRESIDENT ATTEST: KARI J. MOORE – VILLAGE CLERK Published in the Putnam County Record June 25, 2014.

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The 2014 Tax Appropriation of the Standard Fire Protection District is available for inspection at the Standard Post Office during its regular business hours.

Published in the Putnam County Record June 25, 2014.

ORDINANCE 654 ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 371 ENTITLED ORDINANCE REGULATING OPEN BURNING OF MATERIALS WITHIN THE VILLAGE OF GRANVILLE, PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS WHEREAS, the Village of Granville, Illinois, a Municipal Corporation, considers it in the best interest of the public health safety and morals to amend the previous burn Ordinance no. 371 as it is amended by Ordinance 430.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF GRANVILLE, PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I: Ordinance No. 371 entitled An Ordinance Regulating Open Burning of Materials Within The Village Of Granville, Putnam County, Illinois shall be amended for Section III, subsection D entitled NO BURNING HOURS with the amendatory Section III, Subsection D be as follows: SECTION III: D. BURNING HOURS: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday – Friday; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; Burning is prohibited on Sunday or Monday; No burning for 48 hours after 1/2 inch of rain or more; No fires shall be permitted to smoke or smolder.

SECTION II: Validity If any Section, paragraph, clause, or provision of this Ordinance shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the invalidity or unenforceability of such Section, paragraph, clause, or provisions shall not affect any of the remaining provisions of this Ordinance. All Ordinances and parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed.

SECTION III: Effective Date This Ordinance shall take effect upon its passage, approval and publication in the manner provided by law. The Village Clerk is ordered and directed to cause this Ordinance to be published in a newspaper of general circulation within the Village of Granville, Putnam County, Illinois.

SECTION IV: Penalties Any person, firm or corporation who violates any provision of this Ordinance shall be fined not less than Fifty Dollars ($50.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for each offense and the cost of each proceeding.

PRESENTED, PASSED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Village Board of Trustees of

PUBLIC NOTICE At the regular June 11, 2014 meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Standard, Ordinance NO. HR-201401-0 was passed regulating wages pursuant to “An Act Regulating Wages of Laborers, Mechanics, and Other Workers Employed in Any Public Works.” The general prevailing rate of wages under the jurisdiction of the Village is the same as determined by the Department of Labor of the State of Illinois for the County of Putnam as of June - 2014. A full copy of the ordinance may be obtained by contacting the Village Clerk at PO Box 241, Standard, IL 61363 Debra Holmes, Village Clerk Published in the Putnam County Record June 25, 2014.

HENNEPIN PARK DISTRICT PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS NOTICE OF DETERMINATION Pursuant to an Illinois Act in regard to Wages of Employees on Public Works, the Board of Commissioners of the Hennepin Park District, Putnam County Illinois,

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF MARSHALL-PUTNAM RIVER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT Ronald Bruch, Treasurer of the Marshall-Putnam River Conservancy District in the counties of Marshall and Putnam in the State of Illinois, being first sworn on his oath, deposes and says that the following statement is a true, complete and correct statement of revenues and expenses administered by him as such treasurer, from May 1, 2013 to April 30, 2014.

REVENUES Property Taxes $10,088.80 Interest Earned 160.38 TOTAL $10,249.18 EXPENSES Conservation Programs $12,920.00 Per Diem for Trustees 1,100.00 Payroll Taxes 84.21 Accounting 1,140.00 Insurance 587.00 Legal Fees 87.00 Legal Publication 86.00 Educational Programs 224.41 Trustees’ Mileage 250.31 Advertising 155.00 Miscellaneous 100.00 Supplies 150.00 TOTAL $16,883.93 Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues over Expenses $ (6,627.09) Change in Payroll Liabilities (7.66) Cash and Investments, May 1, 2013 46,969.55 Cash and Investments, April 30, 2013 $40,327.14 Vendors in excess of $1,000; M-P Soil and Water Conservation $12,520.00 Hopkins & Assoc., CPAs 1,400.00 Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18 day of June, 2014. /s/Ronald Bruch, Secretary/Treasurer /s/Karen Mecagni, Notary Public Published in the Putnam County Record June 25, 2014.

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Four-H Shooting Sports results CHILLICOTHE — University of Illinois Extension Bureau, LaSalle and Marshall-Putnam 4-H Shooting Sports held a shooting sports competition on June 7. The Summer Sizzle Shoot was held in partnership with the Chillicothe Sportsmen’s Club.

Don Gensler of MarshallPutnam 4-H organized the event for the second year in a row.

Four-H Shooting Sports youth from 11 counties in the state participated in this year’s event.

Participants in the shoot compete in disciplines of

archery, shotgun, .22-caliber rifle and air rifle. This year they also had the opportunity to attend a black powder demonstration. In total, there were about 60 individuals in the Summer Sizzle this year.

Local individuals who were the top placing individuals were: .22-caliber rifle juniors — Gavin Corbel of Marshall-Putnam was second with 52 points.

Archery compound instinct juniors — Trevor Corbel of Marshall-Putnam was first with 232 points. Cassie Johnson of

Marshall-Putnam placed second with 153 points.

The Chillicothe Sportsmen’s Club has put the 3rd annual Summer Sizzle Shoot on the calendar for June 6, 2015.

Anyone interested in joining 4-H Shooting Sports can enroll beginning Sept. 1 with the start of the new 4-H year. Participants must be between 8 and 18 years of age by Sept. 1 to join. For more information, contact Anne Scheel at the Marshall-Putnam office at 309-364-2356, or visit http://web.extension. illinois.edu/blmp/.

Top 5 summer scams to watch for CHICAGO — Summer is a great time to take that long-overdue vacation or make much-needed home repairs, but as the weather heats up, so do scams. The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about these popular summer scams.

• Beware of summer concert ticket scams. Before paying for concert tickets online, make sure the seller is reputable. Oftentimes, phony sellers will trick consumers into wiring money with no intention of sending real tickets. Most concert venues now allow ticket holders to print tickets from personal computers, which also gives scam-

mers the opportunity to sell the same ticket over and over to unsuspecting consumers. Be wary of sellers who offer a sad tale as to why they cannot use the tickets, only accept cash, want the money wired or transferred through a prepaid account or pressure you to act quickly.

• Be wary of high pressure door-to-door sales tactics. Many legitimate companies use door-todoor sales, and various city ordinances regulate solicitors to protect residents from unscrupulous individuals.

However, consumers need to watch for individuals who try to work their way around the

system to line their pockets. Many door-to-door salesmen offer deals for everything from driveway paving to air conditioning repair to security systems.

Before saying yes, get all promises in writing including start and finish dates.

Never sign a contract that has an open-ended completion date or blank spaces.

• Keep your belongings safe during your move.

Summer is the peak time of year for changing residencies, and unlicensed movers and dishonest scammers are waiting to take advantage of the busy season. Always research the company and check out

Photo contributed

Birth of a storm Ryan Giacometti took this photo of the storm front developing over rural Granville on June 19. “As this approached, the contrast of the two skies was spectacular.

The movement and energy within these structures was remarkable.” The photo was taken over Route 89 just south of Granville. the mover’s BBB Business Review at bbb.org. Not all price quotes online or over the phone are legitimate (or binding) and crooks are not likely to send an estimator to your home in advance. Also remember the lowest estimate can sometimes be an unrealistic low-ball offer which may cost you more in the end.

• Don’t let a scam ruin your vacation. Fake travel agents and websites are known for touting too-

good-to-be-true deals in the hopes of getting your money in return. Whether it’s a fake timeshare rental or a falsely promised Disney vacation, don’t let a vacation scam take you for a ride. Make sure the offer is legitimate first. If there is no BBB Business Review on the company, dig deeper. Google the phone number or website to see if others report problems.

• Beware of job scams that can turn a hot summer cold. Finding sum-

mer employment is a top priority for most college and high school students.

Don’t let the seasonal job hunt turn into a huge waste of time and money. Always be wary of employers who require fees for training and background checks or tout “no experience needed.” BBB considers these red flags for employment scams.

Find out more about scams and sign up for scam alerts at BBB Scam Stopper, bbb.org/scam.

HENNEPIN FOOD MART SUMMER $ 59 $ 39 SIZZLERS!!

2 3 LEAN TENDER

PORK STEAK

lb

GROCERY SPECIALS

KC Masterpiece Baked Beans, 16oz ...............................5/$5 Ritz Crackers, 15oz ................................................. 2/$5 Asst Dorito Chips, All ............................................... 2/$5 Gatorade, 32oz ..................................................... 5/$5 Hi-C Drinks, 10pk ............................................................ .2/$6 Smuckers Preservess, 18oz ..................................... 2/$5 Nabisco Oreo Cookies, 14oz ................................ 2/$5 Our Family Soda Pop, 12 Pack ................................ .4/$9 Smuckers or Magic Shell Ice Cream Topping, 12oz ...... $1.69 Crystal Light Or Crystal Light On the Go, 8qt/10pk ... 2/$4 Kitchen Cooked Potato Chips, 11oz ........................ 2/$6 Our Family Charcoal, 16.6lb .................................... $4.99 Twizzler Twists , 16oz............................................. .2/$5 Our Family Pitted Ripe Olives, 6oz ............................ 4/$5 Reynolds Regular or Release Foil, 75/35ft ................ $3.99 Chinet Plates and Platters, All .................................. 2/$5

PRODUCE

Dole Head Lettuce, Each ...................................... .99¢ Whole Sweet Watermelons, Each......................... 2/$9 Fresh Rasperries, 6oz .......................................... 2/$4 Summertime Nectarines, lb................................ $1.99

DELI

Armour Deli Cooked Ham, lb ............................. $4.99 Walnut Longhorn Cheese, lb .............................. $4.99 Eckrich Old Fashion Loaf, lb .............................. $4.99 Fresh Homestyle Potato Salad, lb...................... $1.99

YE OLDE PUB SHOPPE

Schlafly Sampler Ale Beers, 12pk bttls............... $14.99 Jose Quervo Margarita Mixes, 1.75 liter ............ $12.99

OPEN 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Daily 8 a.m. - Noon Sunday 925-7308

Crisco Corn Oil or Canola Oil 48oz

2

$ 99

Plochmann Bonus Squeeze Mustard or OF Fridge Pack Ketchup 24/320z

Jiff Peanut Butter 16oz

Hellmans Mayonaise 30oz

2/$3

2/ 5 $

2/$7

Sparkle Big Roll Paper Towels or Angel Soft Double Roll Bath $ 6/12 roll

2/ 11

Nabisco Triskets, Wheat Thin, Asst Snack Crackers $ 99 9.5oz

C O OUR FAMILY SUGAR U P O 4# N Limit Four With Coupon and $15 Order

1 1

$ 59

lb

BLACK ANGUS WHOLE

SIRLOIN TIP ROAST MEAT SPECIALS

Tray Pak Split Fryer Breast, lb.............................. $1.49 Our Family Jumbo Hot Dogs, lb ................................. .99¢ Our Homemade Garlic Bulk Sausage, lb .............. $2.59 Mapleleaf Ducklings, lb ......................................... $2.59 Farmland Sliced Bacon, 1lb bag ............................. $3.99 Black Angus Boneless Chuckroast, lb .............. $3.99

FROZEN FOOD Our Family Ice Cream Pails, Gallon ............................ $4.99 MC Cream Pies, Each ........................................... $4.99 Jacks Asst Pizzas, Each ......................................... 3/$9 Aunt Jemima Breakfast Entrees, Each ................. 2/$3 Swanson Hungry Man Dinners, Each ................... 2/$5

DAIRY Our Family Grade A Butter, 1# ............................... $2.39 Minute Maid Orange Juice, 59oz .......................... 2/$5 Blue Bonnet Stick Margarine, 1#.......................... .89¢ Asst Reddi Whip, 6.5 .......................................... $1.99

BAKERY

Fresh Baked Hot Dog Buns, 8ct ......................... $1.89 King’s Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, Doz ........................ 2/$5

SENTRY HARDWARE

Our Family Alkaline Batteries, 4-12 Pack ................. 2/$6