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Granville woman hosts exchange student from Germany Student, host mom reflects on the experience, especially during pandemic KIM SHUTE
kshute@shawmedia.com GRANVILLE — Beth Acunicus has learned people are the same “no matter where you go.” Acunicus hosted 17-year-old Lili Klos of Germany this past year in her Granville home. “In 1989-1990, my parents hosted a student from Chile named Rodrigo Eyzaguirre,” she said. “He was sponsored by the Granville Rotary Club, and he attended Putnam County High School. We became very close and have stayed in contact with each other since then. I also hosted a woman from Russia for one week while I was a patrol officer in Normal and she worked at a police academy in her country. While she was not actively looking for a student, concerned a teenager might not be happy with no other children in the house, she liked the idea of getting to learn a new culture. “I liked the (International Cultural Exchange Students) program because I was able to pick the country the student came from and read letters from the student, a parent, and a teacher before committing to hosting,” Acunicus said. “I wanted to host someone from Germany. I’m very interested in genealogy and many of my ancestors came to the U.S. from there. I also want to travel to Germany and felt we would be able to have a true exchange when I’m able to travel there.” One of the program’s coordinators, Andrea Crew, found a couple profiles for girls from Germany, and one of them was Klos. “I learned that her parents, Natalia and Szymon, are Polish and she and her younger brother were born in Poland,” Crew said. “Natalia owns her own esthetician business in Hamburg and Szymon owns a factory that makes pallets. Lili lives in Hohnstorf, approximately an hour southwest of Hamburg. Her town is slightly larger than Granville and she lives with her mom and her brother, Fabian (age 14). Her dad lives in nearby Vastorf, Germany.”
Klos ended up spending nearly a year in Putnam County with Acunicus until flying home this July. “I love to travel, and I wanted to improve my English,” Klos said. “My parents weren’t sure about an exchange year, so they send me on a two-week language trip to England when I was 14. It was fun, but I didn’t really improve my English. My dream was to travel to the U.S., so we sat down and talked about an exchange year in the USA.” The teen, who likes to spend time with friends, family and her dog along with taking take horseback riding lessons, said there were some initial culture shocks coming to America. “I was surprised about the school system here, it’s way easier than the school system in Germany,” she said. In Germany, she is going to a college prep school. While here, she played volleyball, a new sport for her. “It was actually my first time playing volleyball, because we don’t have school sports in Germany,” Klos said. “Lili’s interests and personality were very similar to mine and she had very high praises in the letters from her mom and teacher,” Acunicus said. “We met using email and social media in early March, a few weeks before the COVID-19 lockdowns. We had to wait until the end of the summer to confirm that she would be able to travel and that the school would actually be open, and they would accept her.” Klos attended Putnam County High School while staying in Granville. “She was very, very quiet at first, which I expected,” Acunicus said. “She seemed to understand most of what was being said, but she lacked confidence in her speaking ability. When words came up that she didn’t understand, we were able to use Google translate to help. Approximately three or four weeks later, I noticed she was talking a lot more and had gained a lot of confidence. It wasn’t long before she was also using slang.” Acunicus said they were limited in the things they were able to do because of COVID, and it was hard for Lili to make friends because of quarantines, social distancing and the number of students who were remote learning. She definitely didn’t like having an exchange year during
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COVID and she did not like our extreme weather conditions, Acunicus said. “We ended up spending a lot of time going for drives and doing things outdoors as much as possible,” Acunicus said. “She didn’t answer what she liked the most, but she normally said hanging out with her friends from school and traveling were her favorite things to do.” One of the highlights of her exchange year was visiting one of her best friends from Germany, Acunicus said. “He is also an exchange student attending school in Colorado,” she said. “We were in Colorado during spring break, and she was able to spend a few socially-distanced hours with him. We also spent time in Chicago, which she loved, and we went to New York City for four days in June. She said it was one of her dreams to travel to NYC and she was very excited to go to many of the places she’s seen in TV shows and movies.” Klos plans to go to a school for event management in the future, but she said she will definitely come back to the U.S. to visit her host mom, friends and to travel. Klos’ takeaway from her year abroad? “I learned that it doesn’t matter where you are, it matters who you are with,” she said.
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Peoria Diocese opens $27 million facility in rural Magnolia TOM COLLINS
tcollins@shawmedia.com His priests were too polite to say it out loud, but Peoria Bishop Daniel Jenky still heard the biggest gripe about retreats at the old Nazareth House: The freeze-you or burn-you showers. Shortly before he threw holy water to bless onto the brand new SacreCoeur Retreat Center in rural Magnolia, Jenky recalled how visitors were warned to test the spigots with a finger or elbow to gauge whether they’d risk getting scalded or turned into ice. “Every time you took a shower in the old house it was an adventure,” Jenky laughed. “It was past the warranty.” Sunday was opening day at the
multi-story retreat house west of Streator and just east of Henry, and Jenky issued a reassuring message: The plumbing works just fine and was cleared for use by the seminarians, who were scheduled to break in the dorms beginning Sunday night. “It’s very big,” said Francis Strong, one of the men studying to be a priest, “and the improvement from Nazareth House is unbelievable. “I’m just excited to see how the Lord works with this place.” The open house drew several hundred onlookers who marveled at the hotel-quality dorms, elaborate chapels and spacious grounds. The $27 million facility – opened without debt, Jenky said, thanks to many benefactors – provided work for many laborers across Starved Rock Country but was about a year delayed by the novel coronavirus; but the guests interviewed agreed it was worth the wait.
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HENNEPIN — The Putnam County Historical Society will celebrate the reopening of all its facilities after the lost year of the COVID pandemic. Pulsifer House, the Meeting House and the Agricultural Museum will all be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 8, on Highway 26 in Hennepin. Pulsifer House, the historic house museum, was built in 1844. It has been restored and furnished with period furniture and is once again open Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for tours and genealogical research. The Agricultural Museum is in the former Star Union Brewery building purchased in 1999. Current exhibit spaces include: farm implements and tools; Native American artifacts; artifacts relating to corn and the history of corn hybrid development in Putnam County; artifacts related to coal mining in Putnam County; artifacts relating to wildlife, hunting, and fishing in the Illinois River Valley; an early 20th century sitting room, bedroom, and farm kitchen; a one room school; an office; and a general store
and post office displaying items that would be found in general stores in rural towns during the period from the turn of the century to the 1950′s. A lean-to was added on the east side of the building in 2018 for tractors and larger implements that can be viewed at any time. Also viewable at any time is a monument to the Hennepin Steel Mill and the men who worked there. The Meeting House is in the former S.A.M.M.S. Restaurant building which was renovated in 2017. Additional displays are viewable there, particularly Civil war artifacts and other military memorabilia. The Ag Museum is open the first Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Both the Ag Museum and Pulsifer House are also open by appointment by calling 815-303-5107. Everyone is invited to the open house. Admission is free. The Ag Museum and the Meeting House are handicapped accessible; Pulsifer House is not handicapped accessible. There is no food service this year, but free water will be available.
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Mary “Snip” F. Vishnauski, 99 years and 9 months, of Granville passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021 at Heritage Health Care, Peru. Services were Friday, July 30, 2021 at Dysart – Cofoid Funeral Chapel, Granville. Burial was at Granville Cemetery. Mary was born on October 28, 1921 in Spring Valley to John and Edith (Dively) Neubaum. She married Francis Vishnauski on January 6, 1938. She was a homemaker and loved working in
KEVIN M. CAMPBELL Died: August 7, 2021 A celebration of life for Kevin M. Campbell of Granville, who died January 28, 2021, will be Saturday, August 7, 2021, at 10 a.m. at the Putnam County Community Center in Standard, Illinois. Friends and loved ones are invited to join the family in sharing stories, photos, tears, and laughs, as we
her vegetable and flower gardens. Survivors include one son, Joe Vishnauski of Granville; one daughter, Lynn Fenza of Granville; six grandchildren, Mark Weiden, Traci O’Sadnick, Wendi Harmon, Trina Schmollinger, Stephanie Rombus and Tara Comstock; 11 great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Francis Vishnauski; one son, Richard “Dick” Vishnauski and one daughter, Mary “Peanut” Weiden; five brothers; and four sisters. Pallbearers are Mark Weiden, Tim Schmollinger, Jake Harmon, Rick O’Sadnick, Calvin Neubaum and Rick Rombus. Contributions may be directed to the Putnam County Community Center in Standard. Online condolences may be made to her family at www.dcfunerals.com
remember Kevin and honor his life. Pastor Karen Karczewski will officiate. Military honors and interment of Kevin’s ashes will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Mt. Palatine, Illinois. Dysart – Cofoid Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. Please honor Kevin by wearing your favorite jeans; extra credit if you add a white T-shirt. Kevin died from complications due to COVID-19. The threat of COVID remains real and present; therefore, masks will be required indoors at the community center to protect the immunocompromised and small children. Online condolences may be made to his family at www.dcfunerals.com.
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years as a cook. She then served for 13 years as Chief Deputy to the County Clerk at the Born: March 8, 1924 Putnam County Court House. Died: July 23, 2021 She volunteered many years at the Shop and Save in Granville. Jean Harker Panier Her great joy was working with flowers died July 23, 2021. including hybrid day lilies, iris and hostas. She A memorial service was well known by many people throughout will be held at a later the area for her beautiful garden. She also date. Jean was born March loved watching butterflies from the time she could walk. She felt closest to God when she 8, 1924 in LeMars, went to the Granville Grade School to teach Iowa to Leslie and and share her love of butterflies with the Hazel (Riegel) Harker. The family moved from Iowa to Granville, Illinois when she was children and when she worked to hybridize her amazing day lilies. 10 years old. She graduated from Hopkins She is survived by her two daughters, Jan Township High School in 1942, and married (Ted) Querciagrossa and Joyce Zellmer, both her high school sweetheart, Joseph Panier of Peoria, AZ, and one son James (Jennifer) on December 20, 1943 while he was on a Panier of Plainfield, IL; four grandchildren, weekend pass from the Army, serving in Dana Querciagrossa of Costa Mesa, CA, BranWorld War II. She was a member of First Lutheran Church, don (Bridget) Querciagrossa of Phoenix, AZ, Krista (Mark) Platte of Waverly, IA and Eric in which she sang in the choir for over 40 (Leigh) Zellmer of Trabuco Canyon, CA.; nine years, and was a member of the church great-grandchildren, and her sister Donna board. Her love of music included singing Wink of Golden, CO. in the Sweet Adeline’s Chapter in Ottawa, She was preceded in death by her husband participating in the Putnam County EducaJoe in 2020; sister Shirle Anderson; her tional Foundation for 10 years, which put on musicals every year to benefit the local high brothers-in-law, Ivan Anderson and Ray Wink; and son-in-law, Ron Zellmer. school and she sang in the Putnam County Memorials may be directed to the family for Chorus. later distribution to their favorite charities. She worked at Hopkins High School for 14
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MAGNOLIA — A lineup of events is set for Magnolia Days on Aug. 13-15 in Magnolia. There will be cruise-in from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13, on Chicago Street. Registration starts at 4:30 p.m. with judging/voting starting at 6:30 p.m. Awards, door prizes and a 50-50 will be held at 8 p.m. Registration fee is $10 per entry. For more information, call 815-257-0707. Also Friday, there will be chicken races, stick horse barrel racing, gunny sack races and a bale hay throw for kids of all ages to enjoy. There will be kids craft and book sale at the library at 6 p.m. On Saturday, BBQ and pork chops from MTPA and JT’s Food until 8 p.m. A family movie will be shown at dusk in Village Park (bring your own chairs). The MTPA PC Tractor Drive will be held downtown from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. The Massey Tractor and others display will be shown Friday and Saturday. There will also be a weekend men’s Photo contributed softball (call Kathy at 815-830-6128) and A sign welcomes visitors to Magnolia, population 260, which will host Magnolia Days this men’s baseball tournaments (call Joe at 815-303-7051). Friday through Sunday, Aug. 17-19.
MCNABB — Putnam County Methodist Churches will host the next Red Cross community blood drive in McNabb on Monday, Aug. 16. The blood drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. at Goldasich Hall in the McNabb Fire Department on Illinois Route 89, south of McNabb. The blood drive offers a chance for repeat and first-time donors to save lives with their donation of blood. All blood types save lives. Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs a blood transfusion. COVID-19 has caused closure of many blood drives, heightening the immediate need for donors as blood shortages continue throughout the United States. For appointments, call 800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) or call Betty and Lisa Johnson at 815-882-2336. Donors may also sign up and pre-register on line using RapidPass at redcrossblood. org or can download and use the Red Cross Blood Donor App. Due to COVID precautions, walk-ins are not permitted. Please remember to “mask up” and maintain safe social distancing.
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Hundreds turned out to to support one of the largest fundraisers in the Illinois Valley. The 17th annual Cops 4 Cancer benefit was held July 31 in Cedar Point.
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Regan Smith, who has family in the Illinois Valley, won a silver medal in the 200-meter butterfly Wednesday night (Thursday morning in Japan) at the Tokyo Games. Smith swam a 2:05.3 to finish behind China’s Y.F. Zhang, who swam an Olympic record 2:03.86. Smith shaved more than a second off her semifinal time of 2:06.64. Teammate Hali Flickinger earned the bronze in 2:05.65 after swimming a 2:06.23 in the semifinal. Earlier in the games, Smith won the bronze in the 100-meter backstroke. Smith is the world record-holder in both the 100-meter backstroke (with a top time of 57.57 seconds) and 200-meter backstroke (2:03.35). Smith, who is from Lakeville, Minn., has several family members living in the Illinois Valley, including her grandmother, Marge Moore, who lives in Peru, along with several aunts and uncles in Peru, Oglesby and Ottawa. Her mother, Bonnie (Moore) Smith, is originally from Lostant. Smith will swim at Stanford University.
MAGNOLIA — The Grace S. Davis Scholastic Trust is offering a scholarship for students who live or have lived in Magnolia Township (McNabb and Magnolia area) or Hope Township (Lostant area) for 10 years. The scholarship is for students entering college at the sophomore, junior or senior level. Apply to: Grace S. Davis Scholastic Trust, c/o Christina Whitney, 1552 Meridian Road, Magnolia, IL 61336. Send a letter requesting your consideration in the scholarship, college attending or will be attending, and a copy your transcripts.
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Lemonade stand leads to $1,200 for Cops 4 Cancer JAYCE EUSTICE
jeustice@shawmedia.com SPRING VALLEY — While many children enjoy creating lemonade stands over the summer, a group of Spring Valley kids took their lemonade stand and started an event that has raised more than $1,200 for Cops 4 Cancer. The stand was created and manned by a team of neighborhood children, including Vivi and Beni Verucchi; Reese, Rus and Claire Valtikauski; Lilian Bouxsein; Loki Mcsherry; Franki Wightman; Camden Baracani; Brodie, Ellie and Cece Giacalone; and Kal Kassabaum. Brianna Pienta, the mother of Vivi and Beni Verucchi, said the kids have had a lemonade stand for many years and then they decide where they want to donate the money. “Our oldest, she decided she wanted to donate it to cancer research so they made signs and did all that stuff, and whatever we raised we were going to donate to cancer research,” Pienta said. “Then my dad came over and he said ‘Why don’t you donate to Cops 4 Cancer.’ ”
Pienta said while the lemonade stands they have put together in the past have raised about $300 to $400 for various causes, they could not have imagined the response they have gotten from the community this year. “I posted a picture on Facebook just thanking everyone for coming and then the Venmos just started to come in,” Pienta said. “We are at like $1,200 right now and I wasn’t even asking for Venmos, it was just people just sending them.” Pienta’s Facebook post gathered the attention of the community surrounding the young volunteers as many individuals took it upon themselves to contribute to their efforts. The post read: “Check out these kids. They made signs, they made up routines, they kept up with the demand, they screamed and waved as people went by. They tried so hard to raise money for cancer and they succeeded. $400 will be donated to Cops 4 Cancer. Thank you everyone for the support.” The children sold lemonade and cookies to those that visited their set up in order to raise the donation total. Pienta was proud of all of the participants but also wanted to thank the
A lemonade stand in Spring Valley was responsible for kicking off a fundraising campaign that raised more than $1,200 for Cops 4 Cancer. It was created and manned by a team of neighborhood children. Photo contributed
community that made it possible. “Our community is awesome,” Pienta said. “We own Jack’s Tap and we do a lot of fundraising through that. Our oldest has really latched on to it and the youngest is getting there. Our oldest, she loves to give and that’s always nice to see.” Vivi Verucchi said she wanted to raise money for cancer research
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because of her friend Ali Bryant who died from breast cancer in 2020. Verucchi decided to support the cause in her memory. Verucchi said the lemonade stand is something she enjoys and the support they have gotten from the community gives her and the other children the want to make next year’s stand even bigger and better.
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Corcoran said in a press release. “Masks have proven highly-effective in protecting people from the virus. Universal masking also sets the same expectations for everyone and lifts the burden of faculty having to monitor each students’ vaccination status,” Corcoran said. The decision was made with the backing of the college’s academic deans. Mask-wearing exceptions in the classroom can only be approved by Vice President for Academic Affairs Deborah Anderson. On July 27, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended even vaccinated people return to
mask-wearing in public indoor spaces in parts of the U.S. where the delta variant is surging. CDC also released strict recommendations calling for kindergarten through 12th grade students to wear masks while attending school. Corcoran said he is proud of the college’s response to the pandemic. “Vaccinations work,” he said. “That’s why we’ve partnered with LaSalle County Health Department to offer mass-vaccination clinics on campus.” IVCC will again issue self-verifica-
tion forms whereby employees and students pledge to stay home if experiencing COVID-like symptoms and Shield Illinois will provide rapid-testing results. “Adding face masks to the plan is another layer of protection,” Corcoran said. “Our response to every hurdle we’ve encountered has been impressive. I am proud of our employees’ resilience and professionalism.” IVCC’s fall semester begins Wednesday, Aug. 18. Vaccinations are not required for students to attend IVCC.
Spaghetti dinner to benefit Meals on Wheels LASALLE — Voluntary Action Center will host a drive-thru spaghetti dinner, bake sale and 50/50 on Tuesday, Aug. 10, to benefit the LaSalle, Putnam and Bureau County Meals on Wheels program. The annual spaghetti dinner has been a traditional fundraiser for Voluntary Action Center for many years, helping the agency provide Meals on Wheels, Emergency Meal Kits and supplemental nutrition to senior citizens and disabled individuals throughout LaSalle, Putnam and Bureau counties. The dinner is set 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10, at 1840 St. Vincent Ave., LaSalle. Dinner includes spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, Italian bread and a dessert for $8. This event will be a drive-thru,
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ABOVE: Salina Breckinridge of Lostant holds her rabbit at the Marshall-Putnam 4-H Show in Henry. BELOW: Grace Vineyard of Washburn cleans out part of a stable.
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ABOVE: Lily Breckinridge of Lostant holds her rabbit she exhibited July 22 at the Marshall-Putnam 4-H Show in Henry. BELOW: Joey Vineyard and his sister, Grace, of Washburn pet sheep at the Marshall-Putnam 4-H Show in Henry.
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Health department says substantial transmission of COVID-19 identified in the county DEREK BARICHELLO
dbarichello@shawmedia.com All LaSalle County residents, including fully-vaccinated people, should wear a mask while in public indoor settings, since the county is seeing substantial transmission of COVID-19, the LaSalle County Health Department said Thursday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended Tuesday even vaccinated people return to wearing masks indoors in parts of the U.S. where the coronavirus is surging. Areas of substantial transmission are considered by CDC to be those with 50 or 99 cases per 100,000 people over a seven-day period. The CDC reports LaSalle County has 81 cases per 100,000 people in a seven-day span through Thursday — with five new hospital admissions in that same seven-day time period. Citing new information about the ability of the delta variant to spread among vaccinated people, the CDC also recommended indoor masks for all teachers, staff, students and visitors to schools, regardless of vaccination status. The LaSalle County Health Department is recommending those who have not vaccinated, to do so. Getting vaccinated for COVID-19 can prevent the spread of the virus, prevent illness, hospitalization and death, the agency said. There are 48,514 residents fully vaccinated, which is 44.33% of the county’s population. There have been 100,103 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered to county residents. Of the residents who are 65 and older, 84.2% of them have had doses of the vaccine administered to them, according to IDPH data. “Data continues to demonstrate that the vaccines are preventing severe illness, hospitalizations and death, and are effective against the delta variant,” the health department said in a press release. “According to CDC, data shows the delta variant is much more contagious. Delta spreads more than twice as easily from one person to another compared to other strains. Although the delta variant is causing some vaccine breakthrough infections, most breakthrough infections are mild, and the vaccines are
preventing severe illness, hospitalization and death.” The LaSalle County Health Department has COVID-19 vaccine available at the health department by appointment only, Monday through Friday. The agency in Ottawa has Johnson and Johnson, Moderna and Pfizer available. Residents who still need to be vaccinated should call the health department at 815-433-3366 to make an appointment.
LaSalle County man dies from complications related to COVID-19
A LaSalle County man in his 60s died of complications from COVID-19 in the past week, according to the LaSalle County Health Department’s weekly report of coronavirus cases. Shaw Media photo/Mark Busch There have been 315 COVID-19 Brennan Piquett, 15, from DeKalb, receives his first shot of a COVID-19 vaccine from nurse related deaths in LaSalle County since Tvionne Watkins at the Convocation Center at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. the beginning of the pandemic, and three this month. There were five coronavirus-related deaths last month. PUTNAM COUNTY COMMUNITY GOLF OUTING In the last week, there have been 80 new COVID-19 cases and 19 residents who have been removed from quarantine. There have been 189 cases this month, which is up from 104 cases last month — but lower than the 261 cases in July 2020. Making up the new cases are three boys younger than 13, two girls younger than 13, three teenage boys, four teenage girls, eight men in their 20s, 13 women in their 20s, six men in their 30s, three women in their 30s, six men in their 40s, seven women in their 40s, five men in their 50s, six women in their 50s, two men in their 60s, three women in their 60s, two men in their 70s, a woman in their 70s, a man in their 80s, two women in their 80s and three women in their 90s. By ZIP code, new cases in LaSalle County include Streator 42, Ottawa 29, LaSalle 12, Peru seven, Sandwich seven, Marseilles five, Mendota four, Seneca four, Somonauk four, Sheridan two, Oglesby two, Lostant two, Dana one, Earlville one, Tonica one, Utica one, Leland one and Serena one. There have been 49 breakthrough cases since vaccinations started being administered — an increase of 18 since two weeks ago. Breakthrough cases are defined as someone who tests posiAND…..OPPORTUNITIES TO tive for COVID-19 more than 14 days after completing the vaccination proPARTICIPATE IN GUN DRAWINGS AND PRIZES cess. SM-PR1905997 Paid for by Putnam County Democratic Central Committee
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ELEMENTARY TEACHER Dalzell Grade School seeking a Full-time Elementary Teacher for grades 3 and 4 for the 2021-2022 school year. Candidates may contact Dr. Bruce Bauer, Supt., at 307 Chestnut St, Dalzell, IL 61320 815-663-8821, or at bbauer@bhsroe.org.
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State ID No 58-100249
alcioniford.com
SM-PR1896251
Mounting, Balancing, Rotating, Patches, Plugs and all tire repairs plus Small Implement Farm Tires
202 W Harper Ave
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Mon-Fri 8AM - 5PM
PO Box 326
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PH:
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Granville, IL 61326 815-339-9181 815-399-9182
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107 East Harrison St. • Granville, IL www.kettmanheating.com • 815-339-6124
9126 HENNEPINFLORID RD Hennepin, IL 61327
SM-PR1896291
AUTO BODY
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Wanted Classic Cars! Top $$$! Kitchen • Office • Bath • Entertainment
PASSINI PLUMBING & HEATING
SM-PR1904432
Jim 630-201-8122
116 South 2nd St. Standard, IL 61363
815-339-4108 815-481-2639
SM-PR1896255
Mercedes, Porsche, Jaguar, Corvettes, Vintage Cars, Foreign & Domestic, Restored & Unrestored, Hot Rods, Mopars & Vintage Motorcycles
MaryFrances Passini • Owner | 116 2nd St. • Standard Ph 815-339-4108 | Cell 815-481-7664 | thecabinetgirl@hotmail.com
To add your listing to this page contact Ashley at (815) 875-4461, Ext. 6345
SM-PR1896324
David Passini
Licensed-Bonded-Insured
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STARVED ROCK REALTY
A sincere thank you to Michele and Tim for hosting our 60th Anniversary celebration with our family and for their part in recognizing it in the newspapers. Also, to Cindy, David and their children for the beautiful flowers and cake. We appreciate every effort our children and grandchildren put toward making our day so special, and are very grateful for each one. Our heartfelt thanks to everyone for the lovely cards, phone calls and texts we kindly received.
(815) 667-9990
With Love, Richard and Cherie Glenn
NOW IS A GREAT TIME TO SELL YOUR HOME with the ever-increasing demands for rural and small town real estate! Call us for a FREE Market Analysis if you’re thinking of selling.
2558 Evans Road in Magnolia for $312,000
620 Division St, Utica, IL 61373
SM-PR1906719
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STARVED ROCK REALTY
Dee Barrera, Realtor 815-252-9696
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HENNEPIN FOOD MART THE BIG $ $ 2.69 6.99 SALE AT HFM lb.
BONELESS COUNTRY STYLE PORK RIBS
GROCERY SPECIALS Our Family Poptarts 8ct ......................................... $1.99 Bumble Bee Albacore Tuna in Water 5oz.............. $1.79 Chips Ahoy Cookies 13oz...................................... $2.99 Kool Aid Jammers 10ct............................................ 2/$5 Keebler Club or Townhouse Crackers 13.7oz....... $2.99 Our Family Soda 2Liter ............................................. 99¢ Our Family Fruit Cups 4pk ..................................... $2.29
lb.
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OUR FAMILY BAKING CHIPS
12 OZ
OUR FAMILY ALUMINUM FOIL 37.5-75FT
KRAFT SHREDDED OR CHUNK CHEESE
1
$ 99
2
KELLOGGS APPLE JACKS, FROSTED FLAKES, FRUIT LOOPS $
DELI Imported Krukas Ham lb........................................ $5.99
10-12 OZ
RAGU PASTA SAUCE
Walnut Red Rhined Muenster Cheese lb .............. $4.59
24 OZ
Kretschmar Old Fashion Loaf lb ............................ $4.59
OUR FAMILY PASTA
Fresh Seafood Salad lb.......................................... $5.99
PRODUCE Whole Mini Bella Mushrooms 8oz ......................... $1.99 Open Acres Russet Potatoes 5lb Bag..................... 2/$5 Northwest Cherries lb ............................................ $3.99 Open Acres Yellow Onions 3lb Bag....................... $1.99 SM-PR1904609
LB
Tray Pak Chicken Legs lb....................................... $1.29
Open Acres Turkeys lb .............................................. 99¢
$ 99
Our Family Quilted Bath Tissue 12 Roll................. $5.99
Our Family Party Cups 50ct................................... $2.99
Cooks Ham Portions lb.......................................... $1.79
2/ 5
8 OZ
Hersheys Chocolate or Strawberry Syrup 22oz ..... 2/$5
MEAT SPECIALS Homemade Garlic Rope Sausage lb..................... $2.99
$
Sparkle Paper Towels 6 Roll .................................. $6.99 Kraft BBQ Sauce 18oz........................................... $1.79
CHOICE BONELESS SIRLOIN STEAKS
Tender Pork Spare Ribs lb ..................................... $2.99 Lean Pork Cutlets lb............................................... $3.59 Open Acres Catfish Fillets lb.................................. $4.99
DAIRY Our Family Cream Cheese Bars 8oz ....................... 2/$3
2
99
3/$5 99¢
C OUR FAMILY O GRANULAR U P SUGAR O 4 LB N Limit One With Coupon and $20 Order
1
$ 99
Florida Natural Orange Juice 52oz ........................ $2.99 Coffeemate Creamers 32oz..................................... 2/$7 Our Family Sour Cream 16oz................................... 2/$3
FROZEN FOODS Our Family Ice Cream Squares 56oz..................... $2.99 Totino Pizzas 10.5oz................................................. 4/$5 Banquet Pot Pies 7oz................................................ 99¢ Our Family French Fries 32oz.................................. 2/$5
PUB SHOPPE Busch Apple Beer 30pk ....................................... $16.99 Skol Vodka 1.75 Liter ........................................... $13.99
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