PCR-12-08-2021 by Shaw Media

KETTMAN

HEATING & PLUMBING, INC.

Look for the man in the Orange & White Van!

Upgrade that old furnace to a high efﬁciency York unit! Call us for details!

815-339-6124

“PRSRT STD.” US Postage Paid No. 486 SHAW MEDIA Call for pricing!

24 Hour Service

LIC. #058-111758

POSTAL PATRON LOCAL R.R. BOXHOLDER CARRIER ROUTE PRESORT

107 East Harrison St. • Granville, IL • www.kettmanheating.com • 815-339-6124

PUTNAM COUNTY’S ONLY NEWSPAPER • putnamcountyrecord.com

Wednesday, December 8, 2021 • 50 CENTS

SANTA VISITS

Photo provided

Santa Claus brought Christmas cheer to kids of all ages Saturday, Dec. 4, at Granville Village Hall.

DECEMBER GIVEAWAY! FREE POCKET KNIFE WITH ANY TIRE REPAIR OR TIRE ROTATION!

112 S. St. Paul St. Mark, IL 61340 SM-PR1938804

Offer good Now-Dec. 31, 2021.

News Deb Dewey murder conviction upheld. / 2

Vol. 154 No. 15 One section 20 Pages

Obits This week’s Putnam County Record obituaries / 12

Sports Colmone Classic opens; Brooker wins Sterling Invite / 15-16

Putnam County Record / putnamcountyrecord.com • Wednesday, Dec 8, 2021

PUTNAM COUNTY RECORD

2 Serving Putnam County since 1868 ••••••••••••••••••••••

PutnamCountyRecord.com OFFICE 526 S. Bureau Valley Parkway, Suite F Princeton, IL 61356 815-875-4461 Fax: 815-875-1235 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday ABOUT US The Putnam County Record publishes on Wednesdays at Granville, Illinois SUBSCRIPTIONS $20 per year in advance in Putnam County $40 a year in advance outside of Putnam County To subscribe, go online at putnamcountyrecord.com, call 815-875-4461 or send an email to news@putnamcountyrecord.com. Subscriber Terms and Conditions may change at any time. The current version will supersede all previous versions. The most current version of subscription terms are posted on the website under Terms and Conditions.

CLASSIFIED SALES 815-220-6942; Fax: 815-875-1235 classified@bcrnews.com Deadline: 9 a.m. Friday LEGAL NOTICES publicnotice@bcrnews.com OBITUARIES 815-632-2534 obits@bcrnews.com Deadline for obituaries is 5 p.m. Friday for Wednesday’s edition SUBMIT NEWS The Putnam County Record encourages readers to submit news for publication in our paper. Special events, weddings, births, awards and honors, anniversaries, promotions, etc., are welcome items for the paper. Some fees may apply. Schools, businesses, organizations and groups are encouraged to send information on activities and events. 815-875-4461 news@putnamcountyrecord.com Photos should be sent as an attachment. PUBLISHER Dan Goetz 815-431-4014 dgoetz@shawmedia.com ASSOCIATE EDITOR Goldie Rapp 815-875-4461, ext. 6335 grapp@bcrnews.com

Appeals court upholds conviction in Deb Dewey murder TOM COLLINS AND KIM SHUTE

tcollins@shawmedia.com and kshute@ shawmedia.com A Putnam County murderer didn’t live to hear it – Clifford Andersen died Nov. 10 in prison – but an appeals court has upheld his conviction and sentence. Tuesday, the 3rd District Appellate Court issued a 2-1 ruling upholding Andersen’s conviction for the murder of his sister-in-law Deborah Dewey, whose body was found in a shallow grave in Standard in 2016. At the time of Anderson’s death, attorneys with knowledge of the case surmised his appeal would be dropped; but the appellate justices issued a ruling, anyway. Justices Vicki Wright and Mary K. O’Brien upheld Anderson’s conviction and 60-year sentence while Justice Mary McDade said there was enough “cumulative error” to warrant a new trial. Putnam County State’s Attorney Christina Judd Mennie said she had not yet reviewed the opinion and could not presently comment. Andersen was convicted based on a circumstantial case. Prosecutors

argued Andersen fed his gambling habit by tapping his sister-in-law for funds and, when no more aid was forthcoming, he killed her and tried to conceal her death. Witnesses and surveillance footage placed him at suspicious sites and suggested a growing dependence on Dewey’s money. On appeal, Andersen argued he received ineffective assistance of counsel, alleging his lawyers failed to move for the dismissal based on a violation of his speedy trial rights and because they failed to object to the admission of improper evidence of motive. He also argued there were “cumulative” errors at trial that demanded he be returned to Putnam County for new proceedings. But the justices took a deep look at the record and found that Andersen effectively “tolled,” or temporarily waived his right to a speedy trial for a critical 69-day period that would have negated his claim for a speedy-trial violation. As for the motive, Andersen argued his financial affairs with Dewey were “irrelevant and inadmissible.” Actually, Andersen’s lawyers had argued

as much in a pre-trial motion that was denied; but Andersen said they should have tried again on the cusp of trial. The justices rejected that. “Moreover, it is well established that the State is entitled to introduce relevant evidence which tends to show than an accused had a motive to kill the deceased,” Wright wrote, citing the applicable case law. But the justices parted on the last argument, that the accumulation of individual errors at trial demanded new proceedings. While Wright and O’Brien decided the conviction should stand, McDade disagreed and said one particular procedural error, during a phase when jurors were asked if they understood the law, along was grounds for reversal. “By failing to ensure that every juror understood the principle in question, the court created a likelihood that one or more of them might shift the burden of proof by holding against the defendant any perceived absence or weakness of evidence countering that produced by the state,” McDade wrote. “Any such likelihood is unacceptable.”

Evidence in Starved Rock murders heads to the crime lab Dec. 9 TOM COLLINS

In March 1960, St. Louis Canyon at Starved Rock State Park was the scene of one of Illinois’ most infamous crimes. A few pieces of evidence from the 1960 Starved Rock murders case are scheduled to be handled, packaged and labeled Dec. 9 for a trip to the crime lab.

tcollins@shawmedia.com A few pieces of evidence from the 1960 Starved Rock murders case are scheduled to be handled, packaged and labeled Dec. 9 for a trip to the crime lab. Lawyers for Chester Weger and a special prosecutor appeared Tuesday for a status hearing on Weger’s bid to have old evidence in his murder case submitted for fresh testing. Weger, who had personally attended recent hearings, was not present Tuesday. The bulk of the 30-minute hearing was procedural, with lawyers quibbling over the wording of an order needed to move the evidence from vault to lab. “I think we’re really close to an agreement,” Weger attorney Celeste Stack said. Judge Michael C. Jansz approved the resulting order, and the lawyers then entered a closed-door conference with the La Salle County Sheriff’s Office. When they emerged, the lawyers confirmed Dec. 9 will be when the evidence will, under supervision, be readied for transfer and laboratory

analysis. When the lab renders any findings is another matter, and likely to spill into 2022. Jansz set a Feb. 8 status hearing, at which time results could be disclosed. Weger, who was paroled in 2019 after serving six decades for murder, has repeatedly argued for new forensic analysis and finally prevailed at an Oct. 26 hearing. Then, Jansz gave the OK for eight exhibits to be reexamined.

These include cigarette butts, hairs and pieces of string collected at various spots at the crime scene. (Jansz has since permitted hair samples from the victims to be analyzed for comparative purposes.) Weger was convicted of murdering Lillian Oetting in 1960 at Starved Rock State Park. Weger also confessed at that time to killing Oetting’s two companions but he has since recanted those statements.

* WE ARE ALWAYS OPEN FOR OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY * * OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 8AM-8PM * WEEKLY AD RUNS 7 DAYS A WEEK * TUES-MON 12/7-12/13

NEW

MEGA MEAT SALE

Grill Steak

Beef Stew Meat

Rump Roast

Round Steak

HOT DEALS

599/lb

New York Steak

1299/lb

Pork Steak

Pork Roast

Pork Spare Ribs

HOT DEALS

2/$

* MUST BUY 2

EE Ketchup 24 OZ

2/$ 99 * MUST BUY 2

Duncan Hines Brownie Mix

8.8-13.7 OZ

2/$

* MUST BUY 2

Planters Peanuts 16 OZ

HOT DEALS

McCormick Cream of Tartar 1.5 OZ

2/$

*MUST BUY 2 SM-PR1937509

2/$

*MUST BUY 2

Miller/ Coors 24 PK

249/lb

* MUST BUY 5

EE Pickles 16 OZ

$ 79 Kelloggs Poptarts 8CT

9.5-11.25 OZ

2/$

15.25 OZ HOT DEALS

* MUST BUY 4

4/$

EE Stufﬁng Mix

* MUST BUY 4

4/$

EE Turkey Oven Bags 2CT

2/$ * MUST BUY 2

Betty Crocker Cookie Mix

14-17.9 OZ

2/$

* MUST BUY 2

Pillsbury Flour

$ 99

HOT DEALS

2/$

* MUST BUY 2

EE Slow Cooker Liners 4CT

HOT DEALS

Bertoli Pasta Sauce 24 OZ

McCormick Ground Ginger

*MUST BUY 2

McCormick Cinnamon 2.37 OZ HOT DEALS

2/$

*MUST BUY 2

2/$

.7 OZ

McCormick Parsley Flakes .25 OZ

2/$

Post Cereal

*MUST BUY 2

McCormick Asst Food Coloring 4CT

$ 99

Bud/ Bud Light 24 PK

HOT DEALS

* MUST BUY 2

IGA/EE Gravy Mix HOT DEALS * MUST BUY 2

2/$

EE Evaporated Milk 12 OZ

$ 29

HOT DEALS

EE Aluminum Foil 37.5 SQ FT

EE Coconut

EE Sweetened Condensed Milk 14 OZ

EE Granulated Sugar

$ 99

EE Marshmallows

HOT DEALS

5-6 OZ HOT DEALS

HOT DEALS

30 PK

2/$

* MUST BUY 2

52 OZ

HOT DEALS

2/$

* MUST BUY 2

Celery

$ 09 Dole Shredded Lettuce HOT DEALS

$ 79 Lemons or Limes

2/$

* MUST BUY 2

3/$

* MUST BUY 3

Deli/Bakery

Avantis Mild Cheddar Cheese

Avantis Brick Cheese

$ 99/lb $ 99/lb $ 99/lb

Honey Ham

$ 99/lb

Ham Salad

Sliced Loaf Cakes

HOT DEALS

Busch/ Busch Light

4/$ * MUST BUY 4

Tropicana Juice

Baby Carrots

Dole Garden Salad

2/$

*MUST BUY 2

16 OZ

2/$ 49

HOT DEALS

EE Cooking Spray

$ 79

Cucumbers

Kretschmar Turkey off the Bone

PRODUCE

$ 99

1.12 OZ

Chobani Flips 4.5-5.3 OZ

Imperial Margarine Sticks

$ 99

2/$ * MUST BUY 2

$ 99

$ 09 McCormick Pumpkin Pie Spice

8 OZ BRICK

* MUST BUY 2

10-10.5 OZ

$ 99

HOT DEALS

2/$

* MUST BUY 2

2/$

* MUST BUY 2

4/$ 99

* MUST BUY 4

24-27 OZ

EE Cream Cheese

6.5-9.3 OZ

Klondike Bar 6ct

Dairy

EE Whipped Topping HOT DEALS

HOT DEALS

3/$ 98

* MUST BUY 3

Cheez-It Snap’d

349

1.1 OZ

2/$

HOT DEALS

* MUST BUY 2

16 OZ

20 OZ

* MUST BUY 2

2/$

EE Frozen Vegetables

EE Pizza Rolls

6.5 OZ

$ 99

4LB

2/$

7.5 OZ

.75-1.25 OZ

$ 99

7-8 OZ

* MUST BUY 2

2/$ 99

HOT DEALS

Hot, Lean, Croissant Pockets

12-16 OZ

IGA Shredded or Chunk Cheese

14 OZ BAG

McCormick Ground Nutmeg

2/$

349/lb

64 OZ

* MUST BUY 2

HOT DEALS

Juicy Juice

10.5-14.75 OZ

5LB

16 OZ

Grocery

5/$

Hostess Mini Donuts

299/lb

1599/lb

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast

UNBEATABLE HOT DEALS!

McCormick Extracts Pure 1-2 OZ

HOT DEALS

Duncan Hines Cake Mix

4/$

Nabisco Ritz Crackers

5.5-7.25 OZ

* MUST BUY 2

18-18.3 OZ * MUST BUY 4

$ 99/lb

Kraft Macaroni & Cheese

16 OZ

599/lb

HOT DEALS

EE Frozen Berries

GAL

EE Salad Dressing

599/lb

Frozen

Prairie Farms Ice Cream

HOT DEALS

599/lb

Ribeye Steak

NEW

$ 99

HOT DEALS

$ 99/lb

Barefoot Wine and 3/$ Gallo Family

1299 * MUST BUY 3

3 PUTNAM COUNTY RECORD Putnam County Record / putnamcountyrecord.com • Wednesday, Dec 8, 2021

P C Foods

SHOP SHOP Putnam Putnam LOCAL County’s one LOCAL County’s one & KEEP stop shop! SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL GROCERY STORE stop shop! & KEEP LOCAL GROCERY • MEAT • DELI • HOT FOOD • BEER • LIQUOR LOCAL

Lawyer calls for FBI involvement in Jelani Day case La Salle authorities say more information coming By JAYCE EUSTICE

jeustice@shawmedia.com In response to civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump demanding the FBI take over the investigation into the death of Jelani Day, Peru Police Chief Robert Pyszka said Friday that he anticipates being able to release more information on the investigation into Day’s death in the coming days. However, Pyszka said that out of respect for Day and his family, the Peru Police Department will not be making additional statements as of Friday. National civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump held a news conference Friday in Chicago, during which he demanded the investigation into the death of Day be taken over by the FBI. “As we approach 100 days without any answers, we are demanding that the FBI investigate this matter as a hate crime,” Crump said, according to NPR. “The family is losing confidence in the local authorities. They want answers.” Crump also was joined by his co-counsel B’Ivory LaMarr, Day’s mother Carmen Bolden Day and civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson. Crump supports having the FBI take full control of the investigation

Photo provided

Jelani Day, 25, was found dead Sept. 4 in the Illinois River in Peru. into what happened to the 25-year-old whose body was found Sept. 4 in the Illinois River in Peru. Pyszka has previously said the FBI has been contacted numerous times throughout the investigation. The FBI told the multijurisdictional unit the federal agency will assist in all matters but will not take over the lead of the case, Pyszka had previously said.

Cold Weather is HERE!

The Hawthorne Inn Assisted Living

Get your furnace checked & cleaned or replace that old unit with a new high efﬁciency Carrier unit.

We meet assisted livingg needs and so much more...

FREE ESTIMATES!

• Daily Social Activities • Personal Assistance with Daily Needs • Medication Assistance • Private & Companion Suites • Free membershipp to AJ’s Fitness Center,, located on-site

PLUMBING & HEATING, INC.

815-882-2111 • 815-875-2540 404 W. Main St., McNabb, IL • www.grassersplumbingheating.com

State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, the House Black Caucus chair; and U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush, D-Chicago, have called for either state or national agencies to get more involved. In Buckner’s case, he formally asked the Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation to take the lead in the investigation. Rush, on the other hand, wrote a letter urging Attorney General Mer-

rick Garland and FBI Director Christopher Wray to launch an investigation. Pyszka issued Friday’s statement in response to the news conference pertaining to the ongoing investigation surrounding the death the Illinois State University graduate student. Pyszka said the multijurisdictional team is continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding Day’s death from every investigative angle, and authorities are working hand-in-hand with federal and local law enforcement partners to ensure every lead is followed. The Multi-Jurisdictional Investigative Unit consists of members from the La Salle County Sheriff’s Office; Peru, La Salle and Bloomington police departments; Illinois State Police; La Salle County Coroner’s Office; and the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit. Day, who was reported missing Aug. 25, was identified through forensic dental identification and DNA testing and comparison. Day’s vehicle was found Aug. 26 concealed in a wooded area near the Illinois Valley YMCA in Peru. The La Salle County Coroner’s Office said Day’s cause of death was drowning with no signs of struggle, but Peru police have confirmed the investigation continues into how he may have drowned. Day’s cellphone was found and was sent for forensic analysis, authorities confirmed Nov. 12.

Settle In With Us Before Winter Settles You In

SM-PR1938636

Putnam County Record / putnamcountyrecord.com • Wednesday, Dec 8, 2021

PUTNAM COUNTY RECORD

PERU • STREATOR • PRINCETON 815-224-2200 • 815-672-1900 • 815-875-6600 www.simplytheﬁnest.net

Not-For-Proﬁt-Providers

Granville Knights of Columbus donate to PC schools

SM-PR1939139

PUTNAM COUNTY RECORD Putnam County Record / putnamcountyrecord.com • Wednesday, Dec 8, 2021

Photo provided

The Granville Knights of Columbus donated $2,147 to the Putnam County schools to benefit children with intellectual disabilities. Kristen Grubich (from left), special education teacher; Principal Courtney Balestri; Katie Bagley, special education teacher; and Doug Ossola, Tootsie Roll drive co-chairman, take part in the check donation.

Putnam County Record / putnamcountyrecord.com • Wednesday, Dec 8, 2021

PUTNAM COUNTY RECORD

LA SALLE

Stage 212 in La Salle: ‘We are very excited to be back’ TOM COLLINS

tcollins@shawmedia.com LA SALLE – Abby Bertrand and Christin Mitchell phoned a few Stage 212 veterans and asked if anybody wanted to do a Christmas revue. There was no need to ask twice. Eighteen accomplished singer-actors jumped at the chance to return to the stage and spread a little Christmas spirit after the pandemic restricted opportunities to perform. “Back Home for the Holidays” hits the stage Dec. 10-12 and features uptempo holiday numbers that will make audiences as happy as the players glad to return. “It’s been such a rough few years for all of us and we know that our community has been wanting a little holiday cheer in their lives,” said Bertrand, who’s co-directing the holiday revue. COVID-19 still must be reckoned with so “Back Home for the Holidays” features no elaborate dance numbers – social distancing precluded reviving “Up on the Rooftop,” for example – but nonetheless an uptempo mix of traditional and contemporary holiday tunes. Co-director Mitchell said she and Bertrand asked the cast for song contributions and the result was a mix of new compositions by Katy Perry and Keith Legend, among others. The new numbers will be paired with holiday standards such as “Silent Night, “Carol of the Bells” and “White Christmas.” The cast is comprised of musical veterans who were able to rehearse at home, limiting the amount of time everyone

See STAGE 212, Page 7

Scott Anderson

Becky and Tony Christopherson act out a scene with Bob Philip during a rehearsal of ‘Back Home for the Hollidays’ on Dec. 2 at Stage 212 in La Salle. The play brings many Stage 212 alums out for a celebration of the holiday spirit, where the audience can expect to hear dozens of their holiday favorites.

Settle in with us before winter settles you in!

Call Saralyn K Shetterly Vice President NMLS# 461067

• LLoans oans ttoo PPurchase, urchase bbuild uild oorr Reﬁnance • First-Time Home Buyer Program Available • In-House Servicing on All Loans • No Points - Competitive Closing Costs Se habla español

• Delicious Buffet Style Lunch and Dinner

• Free membership to AJ’s Fitness Center, located on-site

• Utilities and Weekly Housekeeping

• “Village Blend” Coffee Shop

• Social Outings and Events

• Complimentary Wireless Internet

Simply The Finest In Retirement Lifestyles

Liberty Estates

www.eurekasavings.com 250 Marquette St LaSalle, IL. 61301 815-223-0700

www.simplytheﬁnest.net Not-For-Proﬁt Providers Peru • Streator

MEMBER FDIC SM-PR1939595

For More Information Call 815-224-2200 or 815-672-1900

• STAGE 212

Continued from Page 6

Scott Anderson

The cast of “Home for the Holidays” poses for a photo on Thursday, Dec. 2, at Stage 212 in La Salle. The cast is excited to be back in business after being shut down by COVID-19 last year. “Just to be walking back in the building and smelling it brings back all the memories and all of the feelings of family and togetherness,” Christin Mitchell said. Dec. 10-12 at Stage 212, 700 First St., La Salle. Friday and Saturday evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday matinees begin at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are available to the general public for $20 each and may be purchased by visiting the box office 4-6 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m.-noon Saturday or by calling 815-224-3025 during those hours. Tickets may also be

THE TRUSTED LEADER IN CLEAN

FOR OVER 70 YEARS AIR DUCT CLEANING

purchased online by visiting stage212.org. Masks will be required in the building for all performances, and Stage 212 will be following IDPH guidelines for Phase 5. A limited number of socially distanced seats will be available for the 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday, Dec. 11; reserve a socially-distance seat by calling the box office.

10% OFF YOUR TOTAL ORDER Expires: 1/31/22

FOR A CLEANER & HEALTHIER HOME™

1-800-STEEMER | stanleysteemer.com ®

Princeton 815 - 872-1899 Lasalle 815 - 224 -1898 CARPET • TILE & GROUT • HARDWOOD UPHOLSTERY • AREA RUG • AIR DUCT 24 HOUR WATER RESTORATION Minimum charges apply. Not valid in combination with other coupons or offers. Must present promo code at time of service. Valid at participating locations only. Residential only. Cannot be used for water emergency services. Certain restrictions may apply. Call for details. SM-PR1941716

Promo Code: P15NP

PUTNAM COUNTY RECORD Putnam County Record / putnamcountyrecord.com • Wednesday, Dec 8, 2021

spends together on stage and, by extension, limiting the risk of airborne infection. Despite the precautions, the cast is brimming with enthusiasm and joy at being able to grace the local stage again. “We are very excited to be back,” Mitchell said. “Just to be walking back in the building and smelling it brings back all the memories and all of the feelings of family and togetherness.” “Just to be walking back in the building and smelling it brings back all the memories and all of the feelings of family and togetherness.” “It’s something you don’t necessarily realize how much you missed and how much you needed and how important it was to have that outlet in your life until you get it back.” Assisting directors Bertrand and Mitchell are music director Megan Cullinan, producer Zoe Peshel, production assistant Sydnee Wright, stage manager Perla Escatel, assistant stage manager Ella Johns, sound coordinator/operator Andrew Paden, lighting coordinator/operator Yvette Lucas and spotlight operators Max Wertz and Zoe Piano. Joining Bertrand and Mitchell on stage are Ashley Hurst, Becky Christopherson, Bob Philip, Doug Bartelt, Jake Jakielski, Jennifer Walk, Joel Stevenor, Joey Santos, Kevin Alleman, Macy Anderson, Megan Cullinan, Nora Maier, Reid Tomasson, Sydnee Wright, Tony Christopherson and Nick Hancock. “Back Home for the Holidays” is a two-act production (about 45 minutes per set) and will be performed Dec. 10-12 at Stage 212. Tickets are $20 and may be purchased online at www.stage212.org. “Back Home for the Holidays” will be presented

IVAC added 28 new members in fiscal 2021 By TOM COLLINS

tcollins@shawmedia.com The Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development added 28 new members and boasted a membership retention rate of 92%, besting the national average of 87%. IVAC leaders had more good news to share at Thursday’s annual dinner. Despite infection controls, there were 19 ribbon cuttings and more than 70 event and connection opportunities. “Even with the changes we were able to make progress and resume pro- Penny Volkert grams, even if under a ‘new normal,’ ” said Chuck Studer, president of the IVAC board of directors. “Through the changes, one thing has remained consistent: Our continued hard work to set a strong foundation for the members of IVAC and the people of the Illinois Valley.” IVAC also welcomed a new executive director, Bill Zens, who in turn saluted one of the chambers most stalwart employees. Penny Volkert, who oversees chamber operations and membership, was recognized for her seven years

Photo provided

The Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development announced at its annual dinner Thursday that 28 new members were added. IVAC also boasts a membership retention rate of 92%, besting the national average of 87%. of service to the IVAC and its member businesses. “This past year with the changes in leadership, and changes due to COVID, she really stepped up and made sure that the Chamber continued to run,” Zens

said. “She was always here to answer questions and help our members and our community in any way she could. Without her dedication I am not sure where we would have been as an organization.”

NEWS BRIEF IVCC offers students chance for college credit over winter break

For the first time, Illinois Valley Community College is offering students the opportunity to pick up online college credit over holiday break. IVCC’s new “Winter Intersession” begins Dec. 21 and runs through Jan. 7. “These courses provide an opportunity for our students to get ahead and for university students home for break to pick up a class at our low tuition rate,” said Vice President for Student Services Mark Grzybowski. The 18-day session includes online courses in: Introduction to Chemistry (CHM1000) with Promise Yong; Wellness (HPE1000) and FirstAid (HPE1004) with Tony Ruda; Introduction to Psychology (PSY1000) with Jill Urban-Bollis; Marriage and Family (SOC1002) with Rick Mangold; and Intercultural Communications (SPH1003) with Cory Tomasson. For information, call Student Services at 815-224-0361.

WINTER IS ALMOST HERE, LET US HELP YOUR FURNACE RUN EFFICIENT!

FURNACE MAINTENANCE CHECK It's not too late..

SCHEDULE TODAY

Are you the primary caregiver for a friend or family member with Alzheimer’s Disease or a related disorder? The PCCC has funding available for persons with Alzheimer’s Disease, dementia or a related disorder and/or their primary caregivers. Funds are to be used for services and supports, goods/supplies and/or home modifications that enhance their ability to remain in their homes. Eligible caregivers are those who are informal, unpaid and responsible for directing and managing the care of person with dementia. For more information on the process and eligibility, please call the PCCC. The PCCC is an aging and disability resource center and is partially funded by the Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging.

SM-PR1938847

SM-PR1938794

Putnam County Record / putnamcountyrecord.com • Wednesday, Dec 8, 2021

PUTNAM COUNTY RECORD

PUTNAM COUNTY COMMUNITY CENTER 128 FIRST ST. STANDARD, IL 61363 1(815)339-2711 or 1(800) 757-4579 WWW.PCASERVICES.ORG

STANDARD

HENNEPIN

STANDARD _ Those in need of a hat, pair of gloves or warm pair of socks are invited to visit Putnam County Rotary’s Little Free Pantry at the Putnam County Community Center, 128 N. First St., Standard. The club has added a limited supply of winter-wear gifts — and welcomes others to donate new and unused hats, gloves and socks — to help give warmth to those in need this holiday season. Visitors to the Little Free Pantry are asked to take no more than one of each type of item so that others may also benefit. The Rotary’s Little Free Pantries in

Standard and also in the entryway of the McNabb Library, 322 W. Main St., continue to offer emergency food supplies 24-7, year-round, for those who need an item or two. Putnam County residents are also qualified to visit the Putnam County Food Pantry at the United Church of Christ, 103 Church St., Granville, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturdays once a month for full bags of groceries. The two programs help assure residents in need will share in celebration of this holiday season. For more information contact PutnamCountyRotary@gmail.com

Wear an ugly Christmas sweater to Putnam County libraries Treats will be provided at open house events HENNEPIN – Putnam County Library District will be celebrating National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day. During the open house Friday, Dec. 17, at the Hennepin branch, 214 N. Fourth St., anyone can wear an ugly Christmas sweater to the library

December Discounts & Open

House to you at the

Hennepin Park District Swimming Pool

PUTNAM COUNTY

Putnam County Food Pantry prepares for Christmas Again this holiday season, the Putnam County Food Pantry, in collaboration with Toys in the Pantry, organizations, businesses, churches and schools from across the county, will be distributing Christmas baskets to local families in need. This is the 34th year the pantry has sponsored the basket project. The baskets contain food and gifts for the children and senior citizens. Included are items for a full Christmas dinner, breakfast and pizza for Christmas Eve. The baskets will be distributed on Saturday, Dec. 18. To support the Basket Project, cash and food donations continue to be needed. Products such as coffee, hot chocolate, drinks, Jell-O, canned fruit,

During the month of December receive a discount on 15 swim passes & 6 month memberships!

$2.50 Off

a 15 swim pass or water aerobic pass $6 Off an individual 6 month membership $12 Off family 6 month membership

easy-to-prepare meals, and personal care items will be especially appreciated. A cash donation of $75 will support the cost of food for one average-size family. Donations may be sent to the Putnam County Food Pantry, Box 96, Granville, or deposited directly at the Granville National Bank. Food may be left at any of the county banks or at the Food Pantry. Over the years, the Putnam County community has been tremendously supportive of the on-going work of the food pantry and the Christmas Basket Project. The pantry board sends its thanks and wishes for a happy holiday and a new year of peace to the people of Putnam County..

Limit 1 pass per person

Swim passes make great gifts for your favorite swimmers! We will have gift certificates available.

Open House

Hennepin Park District Swimming Pool

Monday- Thursday December 6th-9th

NEWS BRIEFS Bureau County United Way to host ‘Polar Express’ showing at Apollo Theater

Bureau County United Way will host a Polar Express Movie event Saturday, Dec. 18, at the Apollo Theater, 455 S. Main St. in Princeton. Doors open at noon and the movie will begin at 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and includes a small drink and popcorn. BCUW is encouraging people to wear their favorite holiday pajamas. For tick-

for a treat. “The uglier the better,” the library district said. On Saturday, Dec. 18, the McNabb branch, 322 W. Main St., will be hosting an open house inviting residents to wear an ugly Christmas sweater to the library. A holiday open house also will take place noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, at the Standard branch, 128 First St.

Homemade cookies, coffee & hot chocolate will be served to you

ets contact BCUW at 815-872-0821.

Free to All!!

Rokus are available at the Putnam County Library District

The library has two HBO Max, four Disney+ and four Netflix Rokus for patrons. The Rokus are seven-day checkouts with no renewals and $1/day fines for late returns. Patrons must let a week pass between checkouts. Putnam County Library cardholders may only check out the Rokus.

Merry Christmas from the Hennepin Park District! Call 815-925-7319 or visit us online www.hennepinparkdistrict.com SM-PR1937341

PUTNAM COUNTY RECORD Putnam County Record / putnamcountyrecord.com • Wednesday, Dec 8, 2021

Hats, gloves, socks added to Putnam County Rotary’s Little Free Pantry in Standard

Putnam County Record / putnamcountyrecord.com • Wednesday, Dec 8, 2021

PUTNAM COUNTY RECORD

10 NEWS BRIEFS IVCC Wind Ensemble hosts Dec. 9 concert

Illinois Valley Community College’s Wind Ensemble offers a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, in the Dr. Mary Margaret Weeg Cultural Centre. The performance will include the music of Robert Longfield, Eric Whitacre, Brian Balmages, Samuel Barber, Richard M. and Robert B. Sherman and Leroy Anderson. Selections include “Lux Aurmque,” “Symphonic Episodes,” selections from Walt Disney’s “Mary Poppins,” and “A Christmas Festival,” among other selections. Under the direction of conductor Phil Whaley, the ensemble includes IVCC students, local and regional music educators and community members dedicated to the promotion of quality wind and percussion music.

Mediacom offers scholarships to students in coverage area

Mediacom Communications is offering $60,000 in scholarship support for high school seniors who plan to obtain further education. Applications for Mediacom’s World Class Scholarships are available online at mediacomworldclass.com. Information recently was sent to all high schools in areas where Mediacom delivers its high-speed internet services. School officials are asked to encourage seniors to submit applications on or before the Feb. 15 deadline. Applicants do not have to be Mediacom customers but must live in areas where Mediacom’s broadband network delivers Gigabit-speed internet service. Inquiries may be sent to scholarship@mediacomcc.com.

Santa Claus greets children Saturday, Dec. 4, at Granville Village Hall.

Photo provided

Republican state lawmakers address key issues in Dixon town hall By TROY E. TAYLOR

ttaylor@shawmedia.com DIXON – Three state lawmakers laid out a Republican agenda during a town hall attended by about 100 people last week at the Dixon Elks Lodge. The key concerns were opposition to the redistricting results, the criminal justice reform package and Gov. JB Pritzker’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic through executive orders. State Sen. Sue Rezin of Morris drew the first applause of the night when she called for local decision-making in response to the pandemic. She said mitigations should be in the hands of school boards and county boards based on local conditions. Moreover, the state legislature should be involved, she said. “He’s [Pritzker] forgotten there are three branches of government. We’ve been locked out of the process,” said Rezin, a co-sponsor of Senate Bill 103 amending the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act. “We can’t even get this bill called.” It was state Sen. Brian Stewart’s turn to host a stop along the GOP listening tour. However, Stewart was ill, so state Rep. Tom Demmer of Dixon served as the substitute host. State Sen. Win Stoller of Germantown Hills, himself a small business owner, talked about the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund, which is about $5 billion in debt. He said the state should use what’s left of the federal COVID-19 recovery funds – about $3.6 billion – to replenish the trust fund. “This could have an enormous impact on the small business owner,” he said. The town hall was a chance for people in Dixon to take their measure of Stoller, who represents the 37th district that touches southern Lee County. Under the currently proposed redistrict maps, the 37th district would reach up and encompass Dixon. Stewart’s 45th district has been redrawn to occupy the state’s northwest corner. The panel at the town hall laid out redistricting concerns, as well as gave a review of the process

Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@shawmedia.com

State Rep. Tom Demmer of Dixon gestures toward a map of district boundaries drawn up by the state’s Legislature, a process controlled by the Democratic majority. Republican lawmakers in Dixon on Tuesday discussed the redistricting process as part of a town hall held at the Dixon Elks Club. from the Republican perspective. Both Demmer and Stoller said realignment of the 38th District, which Rezin represents, has been redrawn to look like an inverted T. Demmer said Republicans, the East St. Louis branch of the NAACP and the Chicago-based Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund have all challenged the configuration. Oral arguments likely will begin in December. Stoller gave a brief rundown on Republican opposition to the criminal justice reform bill. The main points of contention are the requirements for body cameras are unfunded, it limits police officers’ use of force, it eliminates cash bail and it diminishes

offender provisions. Lawmakers answered submitted questions in the town hall portion. Even as members of the “super minority” Stoller and Rezin both gave examples of how lawmakers do work across the aisle on regional issues. “If you approach people right, you can get something done,” said Stoller, who added he had success gaining Democratic support for a tax measure. Rezin cited bipartisan success in getting a bill passed that kept Exelon’s nuclear generating power stations near her and in Byron operating, saying “I’m very proud we got it passed at the 11th hour.” Other subjects brought up from the floor Forensic audit: Demmer said increased oversight of executive spending is absolutely essential. His bill would require notification to the legislature of all executive spending. Mask mandates: Stoller said the courts have supported Pritzker’s uses of executive orders, but that beyond the initial emergency of the early months, it’s time for legislative debate on the handling of the pandemic. Rezin said the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules, a bipartisan legislative oversight committee, has been able to push back against the Illinois State Board of Education in areas of enforcement concerning private schools. Illinois Parental Notification Act: The state eliminated the provision that required parents of minors to be notified before a minor child can have an abortion. Stoller, Demmer and Rezin all expressed opposition to the new law. “The party in control has an agenda,” Rezin said of the Democratic majority. “The progressive side of the party has gone too far.” Firearm Owners Identification Cards: Stoller and Demmer were in favor of eliminating them as a requirement for entry. Lone Star Quarry: Rezin expressed her support for equestrian-only trails and dedicated trail access for people with disabilities and seniors for the 2,400acre addition to Starved Rock and Matthiessen state parks near Utica.

Hunters took the most deer regionally in November in Bureau County with 619 By DEREK BARICHELLO

dbarichello@shawmedia.com Of Bureau, La Salle, Marshall, Putnam and Livingston counties, hunters took the most deer in Bureau County during the first weekend of the Illinois firearm deer season Nov. 19-21. Hunters harvested 619 deer in Bureau County, 409 in La Salle County, 400 in Marshall County, 311 in Livingston County and 243 in Putnam County, for a total of 1,982 deer. Those figures are down from 2020 for Bureau (635), La Salle (465) and Marshall (407) counties, but they were an increase for Livingston (279) and Putnam (207) counties, for a total of 1,993 deer taken. Hunters in Illinois harvested a total of 50,300 deer during the first weekend of the Illinois firearm deer season. Comparatively, hunters took 47,147 deer during the first firearm weekend in 2020. Illinois’ seven-day firearm deer season will conclude Dec. 2 to 5. Other

Earleen Hinton/Shaw Media

Of Bureau, La Salle, Marshall, Putnam and Livingston counties, hunters took the most deer in Bureau County during the first weekend of the Illinois firearm deer season Nov. 19-21. deer hunting opportunities in the weeks ahead include: • Muzzleloader-only deer season Dec. 10 to 12; • Late-winter antlerless-only and chronic wasting disease deer seasons

(in select counties only) Dec. 30 to Jan. 2 and Jan. 14-16; and • Archery deer season continues through Jan. 16. Archery deer hunting is closed Dec. 2 to 5 in counties open for firearm deer season.

For more details about deer hunting, open counties, and other information, go to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources website at www2. illinois.gov/dnr/hunting/Pages/DeerHunting.aspx.

WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS.

Don’t forget to Order NOW! • Grave Pillows • Fresh & Silk Christmas Wreaths • Silk Cemetery Arrangements • Fresh Evergreen Tombstone Saddles • Hanging Baskets

IT SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS • • • • •

Managed Managed Managed Managed Managed

Jeff Borelli President

's Toni 815-339-6611

FLOWER & GIFT G IFT SHOPPE SH

SM-PR1941767

Locate in The Corner Store

IT Offsite Backup Exchange Wi-Fi Routing

Tom Hancock Vice President

John Riva Corporate Consultant

SERVICING THE ILLINOIS VALLEY FOR OVER 54 YEARS

When You Think Computers, Think

SM-PR1940685

Nathan Blauvelt Corporate Consultant

Downtown Peru 800-352-7018 1622 Fourth Street Just West of the Post Office

11 PUTNAM COUNTY RECORD Putnam County Record / putnamcountyrecord.com • Wednesday, Dec 8, 2021

1,982 deer taken in firearm season’s 1st weekend

Pair of Rep. Adam Kinzinger’s cybersecurity bills pass House

OBITUARIES ERIK L HORTON Born: March 5, 1981 in Dixon, IL Died: November 29, 2021 in Joliet, IL Erik L. Horton, 40, of Tonica, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021 with his loving family by his side at Joliet Area Community Hospice, Joliet. A service will be held at a later date. Cremation rites have been accorded. Dysart – Cofoid Funeral Chapel will be assisting the family with the arrangements. Erik was born on March 5, 1981 in Dixon to Chuck and Mary (Mecum) Taylor. He married Rebecca Cain on June 28, 2011 in Hennepin.

CAROLE L. ROLANDO Born: December 17, 1943 in Spring Valley, IL Died: November 25, 2021 in Hennepin, IL Carole L. Podobinski Rolando 77 of Hennepin Illinois went to be with the Lord on the evening of Thanksgiving at home surrounded by her loving family. A private mass of Christian burial was held on Monday November 29, 2021 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Hennepin, Illinois. Father Patrick DeMeulemeester officiated. Burial at St. Anthony’s Catholic Cemetery Hennepin, Illinois. Dysart – Cofoid Funeral Chapel assisted the family with the arrangements. She was known to her grandchildren as CC. Carole was born on December 17, 1943 in Spring Valley, Illinois to Paul and Beatrice (Kinkin) Podobinski. She married Alex Rolando on December 1, 1962 at St Patrick’s Catholic Church in Hennepin, Illinois. Carole grew up outside Hennepin on her family farm and graduated from Hennepin

He graduated from Polo High School. Erik was the lead operator at James Hardie. He loved hunting, fishing and spending time with his girls and his family. Survivors include his wife, Rebecca Horton of Tonica; his father and mother, Chuck and Mary Taylor of Mark; mother-in-law, Susan (Bryce) Meeker of Ottawa; two daughters, Zoey Horton and Izabella Horton at home in Tonica; one brother Jake Taylor of McNabb; one sister, Kristina (John) Frackowiak of Mark; sisters-in-law, Rachel (Jacob) Frizsell of Tennessee and Stephanie (Scott) Brewer of Ottawa. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Ben and Edith Mecum. Contributions may be made to his family or donor’s choice. Online condolences may be made to his family at www.dcfunerals.com Township High School, and then attended and graduated from Brown’s Business School Peoria, Illinois. She retired as head cook of Putnam County High School after 23 years of service. She loved her family and friends to the fullest. She enjoyed spending time with her family and playing cards, bingo, and belonged to bunco and bridge clubs. Carole is survived by her husband Alex and three children: Alex (Michelle) Rolando; Rodney (Dianna) Rolando; Michele (Bobbie) Gillespie; Grandchildren Jenna Rolando (Tim Bischler) Nicholas Rolando (Sierra Storm) and Tyler Doucette; Great-Grandson Asher Bischler; and her sister Paula Colby; and many Nieces and Nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister and Brother-in-law Kathleen and Walter Mecozzi. Pallbearers were Nicholas Rolando, Tim Bischler, Rick Seibert, Doug Seibert, Collin Colby, Dane Colby. The family would like to thank Shawn RN of Compassus Hospice for her support and care. Memorials may be forwarded to donor’s choice. Online condolences may be made to her the family at www.dcfunerals.com

Specializing in Prearranged and Prepaid Funerals & Cremation Services

‘More must be done to push back’ on cyber criminals, Kinzinger said SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK Two cybersecurity bills introduced by U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Channahon) recently passed the House of Representatives. The first one H.R. 4055, the American Cybersecurity Literacy Act, led by Kinzinger and Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.), would require the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to establish a cybersecurity literacy campaign to increase knowledge and awareness of cybersecurity risks among the American public, including best practices for preventing cyberattacks. The second bill H.R. 2685, the Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act, led by Kinzinger and Eshoo, would require the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to submit to Congress a comprehensive report examining the cybersecurity

of legacy wireless networks and vulnerabilities to cyberattacks and surveillance by adversaries. “Offensive cyber operations conducted by America’s adversaries and cyber criminals are growing more prevalent and more sophisticated by the day,” Kinzinger said in a press release. “More must be done to push back, and I’m pleased to see two of my bipartisan cybersecurity bills pass the House with overwhelming support. Taken together, these bills will strengthen our cyber posture by educating the public about best practices to keep them more secure, and by identifying vulnerabilities in our mobile telecommunications networks and infrastructure.” The bills advance to the Senate.

Funeral Chapel 815-339-2231

www.dcfunerals.com R.L. Cofoid, Director

Serving Putnam County & surrounding areas for 100 years

Serenity erenity Monuments

Unique designs with the traditions of the past. We can duplicate any monument. Please contact us to assist you in designing your lasting tribute.

Serving area families since 1913

Janice Shields 815-339-6234

U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Channahon)

Dysart-Cofoid SM-PR1895424

Putnam County Record / putnamcountyrecord.com • Wednesday, Dec 8, 2021

PUTNAM COUNTY RECORD

SM-PR1500753

815-339-2231

La Salle County reports more than 300 new cases in first 3 days of December By DEREK BARICHELLO

dbarichello@shawmedia.com

Derek Barichello – dbarichello@shawmedia.com

The La Salle County Health Department, 717 Etna Road in Ottawa, has COVID-19 vaccines available at the health department by appointment only, Monday through Friday. women in their 60s, 11 men in their 70s, eight women in their 70s, three men in their 80s and two women in their 80s. There were 142 new COVID-19 cases among residents of the Ottawa ZIP code: 84 in Marseilles, 84 in Streator, 62 in Peru, 44 in La Salle, 39 in Mendota, 27 in Sandwich, 26 in Seneca, 22 in Oglesby, 21 in Leland, 19 in Somonauk, 19 in Utica, 17 in Earlville, 12 in Tonica, nine in Grand Ridge, six in Serena, four in Millington, four in Ransom, three in Lostant, two in unincorporated Wenona, one in Troy Grove and one in

Rutland. The La Salle County Health Department urges everyone 5 years and older to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and all eligible adults to get a booster dose. “People should continue to take the recommended public health precautions – vaccinate, booster, wear a mask, avoid crowds, test and physically distance,” the health department said. For information on how to get a COVID-19 vaccine, go to www.vaccines. gov. The La Salle County Health Department has COVID -19 vaccine available

H OME L OANS cozy up to a great rate with Zac Lehn

Dean Colmone

Member FDIC

NMLS# 1454881

www.northcentralbank.com Apply on-line 24/7

Hennepin 815.925.7373

Ladd 815.894.2386

NLMS#405315

SM-PR1939962

More than 300 COVID-19 cases were confirmed within the first three days of December, the La Salle County Health Department said, noting cases increased significantly. With two additional days tabulated in its latest update, there were 524 new COVID-19 cases confirmed countywide since Nov. 24 and two residents who died from complications related to the virus. There were 223 cases reported in the latest full week (Nov. 12-19), in comparison. A man in his 70s and a woman in her 90s were the seventh and eighth COVID19-related death in November. The eight deaths were the fewest in a month in La Salle County since July. There were 915 COVID-19 cases in all of November, which is third-highest count in 2021, behind January with 1,682 cases and September with 934 cases. There already have been 319 cases confirmed in December, so far. There were 11 county residents hospitalized for COVID-19 in the past seven days, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Since Nov. 24, 122 residents have been removed from isolation. Making up the new cases are 53 boys younger than 13, 49 girls younger than 13, 40 teenage boys, 42 teenage girls, 40 men in their 20s, 35 women in their 20s, 35 men in their 30s, 38 women in their 30s, 30 men in their 40s, 39 women in their 40s, 27 men in their 50s, 30 women in their 50s, 17 men in their 60s, 25

by appointment only Monday through Friday at the health department, 717 E. Etna Road in Ottawa. The health department has Johnson & Johnson, Moderna and Pfizer vaccines available. Residents who still need to be vaccinated can call the health department at 815-433-3366 to make an appointment. The health department also offers booster doses on a weekly basis, by appointment only. Additionally, the La Salle County Health Department offers the Pfizer vaccine for children on a weekly basis, by appointment only. To schedule an appointment for a booster dose or children’s vaccination go to www.lasallecounty.org and click on the “COVID-19 vaccine information” icon. There are links to schedule an appointment for a booster dose of Moderna, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. There have been 57,422 residents fully vaccinated in La Salle County, which is 52.47% of the county’s population; 62,528 residents with one vaccine dose, which is 57.1% of the county’s population; and 15,659 residents have received a booster, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. La Salle County is at the state’s warning level for increased transmission of COVID-19. A warning level means that a county saw increases in two or more COVID-19 risk indicators. La Salle County continues to experience a new case rate of higher than 50 per 100,000 (201 per 100,000) and its health region has less than 20% of hospital intensive care unit beds available (17.1%).

13 PUTNAM COUNTY RECORD Putnam County Record / putnamcountyrecord.com • Wednesday, Dec 8, 2021

Health department reports COVID-19 on the rise

Putnam County Record / putnamcountyrecord.com • Wednesday, Dec 8, 2021

PUTNAM COUNTY RECORD

2022 Starved Rock Country Golf Card makes the Perfect Gift!

• Mendota Golf Club (18) • Earlville Country Club (9) • Fairways Golf Course (18) • Dwight Country Club (18) • Anderson Fields Golf Course (9) • The Eastwood Golf Course (18) • Dayton Ridge Golf Club (9) • Pine Hills Golf Club (18) • Prairie Lakes Golf Course (9) • Senica’s Oak Ridge Golf Club (18) • Kewanee Dunes Golf Club (18) • Spring Creek Golf Course (18) • Hidden Lake Golf Club (18+) • Edgewood Park Golf Club (18) • Shady Oaks Country Club (18) • Indian Oaks Country Club (18) • Chapel Hill Golf Course (18) • Wyaton Hills Golf Course (9+)

18 Courses Only

The 2022 Starved Rock Country Discount Golf Card entitles the golfer whose name appears on the card with one (1) round of golf with FREE CART for only $20.00 at each of the 18 listed courses. Good through 12/31/2022. Some restrictions.

Visit newstrib.com, mywebtimes.com or bcrnews.com to purchase yours today. Card may only be purchased online.

Sue Heider Spencer Luecke Mark Witek Steve Witek Kristy Pytel Amy Noy

613 First Street • La Salle 815.223.3332 witekwealthmanagement.com

Registered Representatives with and Securities and Advisory Services offered through LPL Financial, a Registered Investment Advisor.

Member FINRA & SIPC 613 1st Street, LaSalle

WE’RE ALWAYS HEAR FOR YOU! Hammers Hearing Care Center

815.223.1795

With over 90 years of experience and 4 locations

LASALLE, MENDOTA, OTTAWA, PRINCETON 815-224-2445 • 800-937-2609 • hammershearing.com

130Street 3rd Street · LaSalle 130 3rd · LaSalle www.DrGergovich.com www.DrGergovich.com (815) (815) 223-0647 223-0647

Caring ariing Peop ar People... ople... Caring op CCarin aring TTr ar Tradition raddittion www.cghmc.com

You deserve more than 15 minutes! Pro Shop • Lessons Driving Range Just 1 mile west of Princeton off Route 6 & 34

Pete McGrath

800 Clinton Street, Ottawa (815)-433-2680 mylocalagent.com

815-872-2641

wyatonhillsgc@comcast.cnet Jay Bottarini

309-481-4028

Gary Hammers BC-HIS

Doug Suarez HIS

Tricia Mudge HIS

Becca Andreano HIS

Illinois Valley Credit Union

815-224-2667 • ivcu.com

SPORTS

Colmone Classic’s return a delight for area hoops fans, teams By KEVIN HIERONYMUS

khieronymus@bcrnews.com One of the many things lost to the pandemic last year was the cancelation of the annual Colmone Classic boys basketball tournament at Hall High School. Losing it was like having the Grinch Who Stole Christmas play out as far as Illinois Valley hoops fans and teams were concerned. “It will be an exciting week and really glad for the kids and fans that it is back,” said Hall coach Mike Filippini, who also played in the tournament for the Red Devils for Hall of Fame coach Erc Bryant Sr. Longtime Fieldcrest coach Matt Winkler, who is retiring after this season, said this is one tournament he really looks forward to every year. “I really missed the Colmone tournament last year. They have always treated us great,” he said. “We were so bummed when it got canceled last year along with everything else,” Princeton coach Jason Smith said. “We always look forward to going there. We take things for granted and that was certainly one of them. We really missed it.” This year’s tournament brings two newcomers into the field, LaSalle-Peru and Stillman Valley. They replace Kewanee, the 2019 winner, and Plano. It’s a natural fit for the neighboring Cavaliers, L-P coach Jim Cherveny said. “We’re looking forward to a great tournament with excellent competition. Staying local around the holidays is great for our team and the fan base,” he said. “(Hall AD) Eric Bryant and I have been in talks for a few years trying to get this worked out and it finally worked out for everyone – so we’re excited. “I believe the Colmone will give us that extra boost before heading into the DeKalb Christmas tourney.” The Cavaliers went 2-2 in the Ottawa Thanksgiving Tournament and improved to 3-2 with a 61-49 win over Hall. Hall (2-3) is paired in the Red Pool with Marquette (1-0) and Pontiac (0-3). The Red Devils dropped their first two games in the Seneca Thanksgiving Tournament before beating St. Anne 54-44 and gaining a forfeit win over Reed-Custer. The Crusaders have won their only game they’ve played to date, defeating St. Bede 53-51 Tuesday.

Princeton (2-3) and St. Bede (2-3) are matched with Stillman Valley (1-1) in the Gray Pool. After losing three of four games at the Geneseo Thanksgiving Tournament by a total of six points, the Tigers got back on track in a big way with a 76-32 win at home Tuesday over Alleman. The Bruins finished fourth at the Route 17 Classic at Streator Woodland. Bureau Valley (5-0), Putnam County (3-2) and Rock Falls (1-3) make up the Black Pool. The Storm swept the field at the Wally Keller Invite at Wethersfield, including a 49-41 championship clincher over PC. The Rockets won their only game at Geneseo by defeating Princeton 57-55. Fieldcrest has won 12 Colmone Classic championships and would like none better to win one more to send Winkler out in his last year. The Knights (0-1) are joined in the White Pool by L-P and Mendota (0-2). The Trojans had their final two games at Seneca canceled after an exposure to COVID-19 and are hopeful to make their Colmone debut on Tuesday, Dec. 7 vs. L-P. Playing in the same pool, L-P and Fieldcrest, located 33 miles apart, are guaranteed to meet for the very first time. They have played in summer shootouts and Cherveny said Fieldcrest “plays hard and are always well coached.” The Cavaliers beat the Knights 63-40. Kewanee beat Rock Falls 65-48 in the 2019 championship game. The Classic tipped off with four games Saturday, Dec. 4 On Monday, Dec. 6, Bureau Valley and PC will repeat their Wally Keller Invite showdown at 5:30 p.m. Pool play continues on Tuesday, Dec. 7 and Wednesday, Dec. 8. Crossover games will run Thursday Dec. 9 and Friday, Dec. 10 at 5, 6:30 and 8 p.m. The finals night will start at noon on Saturday, Dec. 11 with the 11th-place game and ends with the championship game at 7:30 p.m. All 12 schools will also play in the sophomore portion of the Colmone Classic with the same pools applying. When it’s all done, there will be 24 varsity games and 19 sophomore games over an eight-day period. Panthers drop opener Rock Falls 52, Putnam County 37: Chad Olson scored 11 points as the Panthers fell in the first varsity game of the Colmone Classic at Hall High School on Saturday.

2021 Colmone Classic

1st place - winners games 17-18, 7:30 p.m.

RED POOL: Pontiac 1-0, Marquette 0-0, Hall 0-1 WHITE POOL: L-P 1-0, Mendota 0-0, Fieldcrest 0-1 BLACK POOL: Rock Falls 1-0, Bureau Valley 0-0, Putnam County 0-1, GRAY POOL: Stillman Valley 1-0, St. Bede 0-0, Princeton 0-1 Saturday, Dec. 4 1 - Rock Falls 52, Stillman Valley 37 2 - Stillman Valley 60, Princeton 47 3 - L-P 63, Fieldcrest 40 4 - Hall 70, Pontiac 54 Monday, Dec. 6 5 - Bureau Valley vs. PC 6 - Marquette vs. Pontiac Tuesday, Dec. 7 7 - Mendota vs. L-P 8 - St. Bede vs. Princeton 9 - Hall vs. Marquette Wednesday, Dec. 8 10 - Stillman Valley vs. St. Bede, 5 p.m. 11 - Bureau Valley vs. Rock Falls, 6:30 p.m. 12 - Fieldcrest vs. Mendota, 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9 13 - Black #3 vs. Gray #3, 5 p.m. 14- Red #3 vs. White #3, 6:30 p.m. 15 - Black #2 vs. Gray #2, 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10 16 - Red #2 vs. White #2, 5 p.m. 17- Black #1 vs. Gray #1, 6:30 p.m. 18 - Red #1 vs. White #1, 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11 11th place - losers games 13-14, noon 9th place - winners games 13-14, 1:30 p.m. 7th place - losers games 15-16, 3 p.m. 5th place - winners games 15-16, 4:30 p.m. 3rd place - losers games 17-18, 6 p.m.

2021 Colmone Classic sophomore tournament RED POOL: Marquette 2-0, Hall 1-1, Pontiac 0-2 WHITE POOL:Fieldcrest 2-0, L-P 1-1, Mendota 0-2 BLACK POOL: Rock Falls 2-0, Putnam County 1-1, Bureau Valley 0-2 GRAY POOL: Princeton 2-0, St. Bede 1-1, Stillman Valley 0-2 Saturday, Dec. 4 Marquette 50, Hall 35 PC 53, Bureau Valley 41 Hall 55, Pontiac 50 Rock Falls 62, BV 37 L-P 50, Mendota 24 St. Bede 57, Stillman Valley 41 Fieldcrest 37, L-P 20 Princeton 55, Stillman Valley 26 Marquette 56, Pontiac 52 (2 OT) Fieldcrest 47, Mendota 25 Rock Falls 52, PC 32 Princeton 56, St. Bede 40 Thursday, Dec. 9 Aux. gym - Black #3 (Bureau Valley) vs. Gray #3 (Stillman Valley), 5 p.m., Red #3 (Pontiac) vs. White #3 (Mendota), 6:30 p.m., Red #2 (Hall) vs. White #2 (L-P), 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10 Aux. gym - Game 16 - Black #2 (PC) vs. Gray #2 (St. Bede), 5 p.m., Game 17 Black #1 (Rock Falls) vs. Gray #1 (Princeton), 6:30 p.m., Game 18 - Red #1 (Mendota) vs. White #1 (Fieldcrest), 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11 Main gym - Championship, winners 17-18, 10:30 a.m.

Jackson McDonald had 10 points and five rebounds for Putnam County, which faced a 30-25 halftime deficit. PS cophomores split The PC sophomores beat Bureau

Valley 53-41, but lost to Rock Falls 52-32 in the sophomore portion of the Colmone Classic Saturday. PC will play St. Bede in crossover games at at 5 p.m. Friday at Hall.

• For updates visit bcrnews.com/sports

PUTNAM COUNTY RECORD Putnam County Record / putnamcountyrecord.com • Wednesday, Dec 8, 2021

BOYS BASKETBALL

PCR wrestling preview capsule

Putnam County Record / putnamcountyrecord.com • Wednesday, Dec 8, 2021

PUTNAM COUNTY RECORD

Last school year, the wrestling season was pushed to the spring/summer due to COVID-19 and didn’t include an IHSA sanctioned postseason. This year, wrestling is back in its traditional winter time slot with a full schedule, including an IHSA postseason. “I am really excited for this season,” Princeton coach Steve Amy said. “We made the best of a bad situation last season. I think we had more dual meets than we did practices, so this year I am really looking forward to watching the progressions that our guys can make from week to week.”

Putnam County-Hall

Connor Brooker (center) of Hall-Putnam County won first place at 170 pounds in Saturday’s Sterling Invitational wrestling tournament.

WRESTLING

PC-Hall’s Connor Brooker wins 170-pound title at Sterling Invite Connor Brooker of Hall-Putnam County won first place at 170 pounds in Saturday’s Sterling Invitational wrestling tournament. Brooker pinned Steven Kitzman of Dixon in the first match (3:12) and pinned Hani Odeh of Oak Lawn (2:52) in the championship match to earn a first-place medal.

PC-Hall’s John Davis placed second at 285, losing by fall to Luke Vonderhaar of Pleasant Valley in the championship match. Also for H-PC, Denzel Sobin finished fifth at 160. The Panthers placed eighth as a team.

Coach: Jerry Kriewald Top returning wrestlers: Denzel Sobin, Sr.; Connor Brooker, Sr.; John Davis, Sr. Top newcomers: Roman Mack, So.; Brian Martinez, Fr.; Bailey Herr, Fr.; Eli Leota, Fr.; James Erwin, Fr.; Chris Nelson, So. Worth noting: Kriewald returns to lead the Panthers after having to miss last year’s spring/ summer season due to work commitments. He has three veterans in Brooker, Davis and Sobin. Brooker went 32-6 and was an Illinois Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association state qualifier last year. Davis was 23-9 last season, while Sobin was 15-10. “Being a smaller team with a great coach to wrestler ratio, our team has high expectations,” Kriewald said. “I have coached Connor and John for 10 years and it is time for all that work to pay off and stand on the podium at the end of the year. Denzel Sobin is responding well and working hard everyday drilling with Connor and John. The six newcomers will do well with opponents with equal experience level for sure. Our program will give up a lot of forfeits but have great success at tournaments.”

PREP SPORTS

Several area teams affected by COVID-19 protocols Positive tests lead to postponements and cancellation of games By KEVIN CHLUM

kchlum@shawmedia.com Five members of the Hall girls basketball team tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday, causing the team to cancel and postpone games. The Red Devils varsity game against Amboy on Saturday was canceled, while their Three Rivers Conference East Division games against Mendota and Newman this week

have been postponed to February. “This is a setback that we were hoping to avoid this year, but unfortunately, we’re not the only team that’s been affected already this season and I’m sure there will be many other teams dealing with this as well as we try to navigate through this season,” Hall coach T.J. Orlandi said in a post on the team’s social media pages. “Right now, the most important thing to us is getting everyone healthy and feeling like their normal selves.” The post said the players who tested positive will be eligible to return Dec. 13 if they are feeling healthy. It also said other girls who

tested negative will need to have a couple of more negative tests. Hall is not the only area team affected by COVID-19. The St. Bede girls basketball team postponed its game scheduled for Monday at St. Bede. St. Bede athletic director Nick McLaughlin said he didn’t know how long the Bruins may be sidelined. “We’re being precautious,” McLaughlin said. “We’ll hopefully know more Monday or Tuesday.” The Mendota boys basketball team had to postpone games last week against Earlville and St. Bede and needed Hall to rearrange the schedule for the Colmone Classic to avoid the Trojans playing on Saturday.

Mendota will return to action for pool play games at the Colmone on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Hall boys basketball team was not able to play on the final day of the Seneca Thanksgiving Tournament because of other team’s COVID-19 issues. The La Salle-Peru wrestling team had about half its lineup out for its Interstate Eight Conference opener Thursday against Sycamore because of COVID-19 protocols. The wrestlers are expected to return Dec. 11. The Seneca wrestling tournament, where St. Bede and Mendota were scheduled to compete, was pushed to Jan. 8.

228 • Help Wanted

LIBRARY CLERK - Part time

Putnam County Public Library District Starting at $12/hour 10-15 hours per week Duties include: checking in/out materials, shelving materials and straightening shelves, assisting patrons with computers and e-readers, providing reference and readers' advisory services for patrons of all ages, and assisting with programs and events. Qualifications: High school diploma or GED, proficiency with computers and Internet, office equipment and basic technological knowledge. Previous library experience is desired, but not required. Email a resume or complete & submit an application available at www.PutnamCountyLibrary.org to Jay Kalman, Library Director, Jkalman@putnamcountylibrary.org Alternatively, you may pick up a paper application at the Hennepin headquarters, 214 N. 4th St. Buying? Selling? Renting? Hiring?

Putnam County Record Classified

Need help Rebuilding, Repairing or Replanting? Check out the Marketplace Business Directory in today's Classified

228 • Help Wanted

Call 815-433-2001 to place your ad.

228 • Help Wanted

Putnam County Record Putnam County's only newspaper

Buying? Selling? Renting? Hiring?

You Want It? We've Got It!

Call 815-433-2001 to place your ad.

Classified has Great Variety! 815-433-2001

Putnam County Record Classified

Don't need it? Sell it! To place a Classified ad call 815-433-2001

432 • Auctions

Join one of the largest independent seed companies! Wyffels Hybrids is currently hiring for seasonal employees at our Production facility in Atkinson, Illinois. We are looking for hardworking, dependable individuals to join our team! Must possess the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, be a team player and be able to lift 20-65 lbs. as needed. Competitive Pay! Forklift experience is a plus Available days/nights and weekends (Shifts rotate between 1st and 2nd shift every 4 weeks until about March) Must be 18 years old Apply in person or online at:

Call 815-433-2001 classified@bcrnews.com Don't need it? Sell it! To place a Classified ad call 815-433-2001

740 E Henry St, Atkinson, IL 61235 Monday-Friday 8am-3pm or www.wyffels.com/jobs

228 • Help Wanted

Putnam County Record reserves the right to classify correctly, edit, reject or cancel any advertisement at any time in accordance with its policy. All ads must be checked for errors by the advertiser, on the first day of publication. We will be responsible for the first incorrect insertion, and its liabilities shall be limited to the price on one insertion. CLASSIFIED LINE AD & LEGAL DEADLINES: Wednesday deadline: Friday 9am We Accept

767 • Mobile Home Sales PUBLISHER'S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call, HUD toll-free at 800-669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 800-927-9275

SEASONAL PRODUCTION HELP

228 • Help Wanted

General Terms and Policies

QUALITY COLLECTIBLE AUCTION

NOW HIRING

Longaberger, Christmas, Furniture, Collectibles & More!

GENERAL PRODUCTION

The LIVEIN-PERSON AND ON-LINE ABSENTEE Auction to be held at the Tumbleson AuctionCenter, 1635 North Main Street, Princeton, IL, Located 100 miles West ofChicago, Il just off INT 80, Exit 56, South on Rt. 26. on:

Due to our growing business, we are hiring for multiple General Production positions at our plant in Mendota, IL. Ridley Feed Ingredients, an Alltech company, specializes in thoroughly researched, competitively priced micro feed ingredients, vitamin and mineral premixes, and feed additives. We are seeking candidates to join our team on both 2nd shift (2:00 pm - 10:30 pm) and 3rd shift (10:00 pm - 6:30 am).

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2021

This position is assigned to operate equipment within established guidelines for efficiency, safety, and product quality along with completing paperwork and/or computer entry as required. The equipment will vary and include manufacturing and packaging equipment. Qualified candidates will have high school diploma (or equivalent), experience in a manufacturing environment, and be able to work in a quickly changing/fast paced environment. Candidates must be able to routinely lift up to 50 lbs. throughout the shift, climb stairs, ladders, be physically active throughout the shift, and work under various weather and environmental conditions. Forklift experience is a plus. Alltech provides the following benefits, effective on the first day of employment (except for STD and LTD) to employees who have the work ethic and commitment to customers, safety, and product quality that we are known for: Competitive pay rate Annual incentive pay opportunity 2 medical plans and 2 dental plans to select from Vision plan 401k plan with generous match Flexible spending accounts Health savings account Disability and life insurance Paid holidays and vacations

TIME: 10:00 A.M. (Outside w/ 4 Hayracks of Tools, Glassware & CollectiblesTheseItems Not Listed On-Line-LIVE ONLY)

10:00 A.M. INSIDE (Preview: 7:30 A.M. Day ofAuction) View Listing,Photos, and Absentee Bidding on website: www.tumblesonauction.com Honda 110 Three Wheeler (Rougher Condition) Craftsman DLT2000 Riding Mower-Approx. 224 Hrs., JD 54 In. Blade, Yard Edger, PressureWasher, Air Compressor, Snap On Electric Pressure-NIB ANTIQUE & MODERN FURNITURE, NICE COLLECTION OF OVER225 LONGABERGER BASKETS & Approx. 50 Pieces of Pottery, LG. GROUP OF QUALITYCHRISTMAS SPODE & DÉCOR, GLASSWARE &COLLECTIBLES, JEWELRY, COINS, OLDPHOTOS, ADV & BARBIES

Tom Dore,Hennepin, IL & OTHERS ***ATTEND IN PERSON*** LUNCH STAND*** ABSENTEEBIDDING THRU HI BID & PHONE BIDDING

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status. To apply please send resume to: employment@ridleyinc.com or stop in at: 1609 1st Ave, Mendota, IL 61342

TT TUMBLESON AUCTION COMPANY, PRINCETON, IL E-mail: ttauction@yahoo.com or Phone 815-872-1852 Auctioneers: TOM & MARY TUMBLESON & TIFFANY FOES Terms: 10% Buyer’s Premium for This Auction/Cash or Check/ CC Accepted with 5% Fee SM-PR1941658

Call today to put Shaw Media to work for you

815-526-4645

17 PUTNAM COUNTY RECORD Putnam County Record / putnamcountyrecord.com • Wednesday, Dec 8, 2021

––––––––––––––––––––Classifieds ––––––––––––––––––––

Business Directory Marketplace

Quality Pre-Owned Vehicles

FOLEY Marketplace MOTORS

ADVERTISE YOUR SERVICES RIGHT HERE!

GLYNN’S DEMOLITION DEMOLITION & EXCAVATING

Full Service Store

Business D irectory GRANVILLE Towing Available

Raejean Glynn, Owner Terry Glynn, Owner

815-878-8948

Inc.

Call 815-875-4461

Free Estimates Fully Insured

Sales & Service

9286 East Power Plant Rd. Hennepin, IL 61327 Fax 815-925-7475 gngdemolition@yahoo.com

Rt. 29, Henry, IL 309-364-4711 www.foleymotorsinc.com

SM-PR1921873

FLOOR & WALL

Need a new water heater installed or serviced?

B usiness KETTMAN Directory Marketplace

Granville, IL • 815-339-2345

SM-PR1922858

HEATING & PLUMBING, INC.

LIC. #058-111758

LOOK FOR THE MAN IN THE ORANGE & WHITE VAN

alcioniford.com SHOP THESE AREA BUSINESSES AND SEE Wanted Classic Cars! Top $$$! HOW THEY CAN HELP YOU YOUR A Division WITH of Ed Hartwig Trucking & Excavating, Inc. perfect way to discard VARIOUS The NEEDS! old roofing materials. 815-882-2111

www.grassersplumbingheating.com State ID No 58-100249

Jim 630-201-8122

SM-PR1939990

JODY TALIANI Owner

202 W Harper Ave

PASSINI PLUMBING & HEATING David Passini

SM-PR1922845

Mon-Fri 8AM - 5PM

PO Box 326

ROUTE

PH:

Granville, IL 61326

Licensed-Bonded-Insured

815-339-4108 815-481-2639

SM-PR1922848

Mercedes, Porsche, Jaguar, Corvettes, Vintage Cars, Foreign & Domestic, Restored & Unrestored, Hot Rods, Mopars & Vintage Motorcycles

107 East Harrison St. • Granville, IL www.kettmanheating.com • 815-339-6124

116 South 2nd St. Standard, IL 61363

504 S. McCoy Granville, IL 815-339-2511

PLUMBING & HEATING, INC.

Mon-Wed, Fri 9:30am-4pm • Thurs 9:30am-12pm • Sat by appointment granvilleﬂoors.com

24 Hour Service

Hassle Free Buying Experience, Where there is Service After the Sale!

We’ll keep you in hot water!

SM-PR1922844

We have a great selection of Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl, Tile, & Carpet! Stop in and Check out our Showroom!

SM-PR1922851

815-339-9181 FAX: 815-399-9182 SM-PR1922849

Eastend Towing

FOR ALL YOUR TOWING & RECOVERING NEEDS

(815) 228-7925

AUTO BODY

route71autobody@frontier.com

Owner Mark Nieslawski SM-PR1922865

Selling & Repairing all makes of tires 112 S. St. Paul St. Mark, IL 61340

Open 7 days/week 8-5pm

Johnny Sieg Owner/Operator siegtire.com 815-878-7367

Cars, Trucks, Trailer, Motorcycles, ATVs, & Lawn Mowers also Bicycles

9126 HENNEPINFLORID RD Hennepin, IL 61327 Auto Body Specialists Truck Toppers & Accessories

Sieg Tire & Tube Repair Shop Kitchen • Ofﬁce • Bath • Entertainment

Interstate Battery Sales “You bend ‘em, we mend ‘em”

Mounting, Balancing, Rotating, Patches, Plugs and all tire repairs plus Small Implement Farm Tires

MaryFrances Passini • Owner | 116 2nd St. • Standard

Now accepting all major credit cards!

Ph 815-339-4108 | Cell 815-481-7664 | thecabinetgirl@hotmail.com

Mike Supan Jr. Linda Supan Michele Straughn

SM-PR1922875

Putnam County Record / putnamcountyrecord.com • Wednesday, Dec 8, 2021

PUTNAM COUNTY RECORD

325 North 25th Rd, Route 251 South of Peru

815-224-1506

SM-PR1908679

EMERGENCY: 815-252-0032

To add your lisTing To This page conTacT ashley aT (815) 875-4461, exT. 6345

999 • Legal

PUBLIC NOTICE

2022 NOTICE OF ELECTION OF DIRECTORS To All Owners And Occupiers Of Lands Lying Within The Boundaries Of The Marshall-Putnam Soil And Water Conservation District: Notice is hereby given that an Election will be held on the 10th day of February, 2022 from 7a-530p at MPSWCD 1511 University Ct. Henry, IL 61537. 3 Directors will be elected to serve the Marshall-Putnam Soil and Water Conservation District of the State of Illinois. All persons, firms or corporations who hold legal title or are in legal possession of any land lying within the boundaries of the said district are eligible to vote at said election, whether as lessee, renter, tenant or otherwise. Please call the office when you arrive and a ballot will be brought out to your car. 309-364-3913 x3. Only such persons, firms or corporations are eligible to vote. Terry Bogner Chairman Marshall-Putnam Soil and Water Conservation District DATE: 9th day of December, 2021. (Published in the Putnam County Record January 20, 2021) 1851315

228 • Help Wanted

999 • Legal PUBLIC NOTICE

PUTNAM COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE PRESS RELEASE ACCEPTING BIDS Sealed bids are being accepted for a 2014 Chevy Tahoe, mileage 165,490, A/C does not work, sold as is. Bids can be mailed to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office, P.O. Box 177, Hennepin, IL 61327. Vehicle can be viewed at the Putnam County Sheriff's Office, 120 N. 4th St, Hennepin, IL. Bids are due by 12/18/21 999 • Legal at 1:00pm. The Putnam County Sheriff's Office reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

999 • Legal PUBLIC NOTICE

ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE

Sieg Tire II located at 620 Old Highway 26, Hennepin, 61327 999 •IlLegal Dated this 3rd day of November, 2021, TINA DOLDER County Clerk

Public Notice is (Published in Putnam hereby given that on County Record November 3, 2021, a November 24, December 1, 8, 2021) (Published in the Putnam certificate was filed the Office of 1934114 County Record December in 8, 15, 2021) 1941571 the County Clerk Putnam County Record of Putnam County, Email your Marketplace Classified Illinois, setting forth Classified ad to: the names and postBuying? classified@bcrnews.com office addresses of all Selling? the persons owning, Renting? conducting and transHiring? 999 • Legal acting the business known as Call 815-433-2001 Sieg Tire II to place your ad. PUBLIC NOTICE located at 620 Old Highway 26, Eligible Telecommunications (Published in the Putnam Putnam County Record December Hennepin, Il 61327 County Carrier Services 8, 15, 2021) 1941571 Dated this 3rd day of Record McNabb Telephone Company proudly Classified offers services and functionalities designed November, 2021, TINA DOLDER to exceed the Federal Communication County Clerk Commission's (FCC) requirements as stated in C.F.R. § 54.101, including 999 • Legal 999 • Legal (Published in Putnam • Single party service, including local usage County Record • Access to interexchange service through November 24, the public switched network December 1, PUBLIC 8, 2021) NOTICE • Dual tone multi-frequency signaling Spanish Version 1934114 • Access to emergency services Statement of Non-Discrimination • Access to operator services and directory De acuerdo con la ley federal de derechos assistance services civiles y las reglamentaciones y politicas de • Toll limitation for qualifying low-income derechos civiles del Departamento de consumers Agricultura de Estados Unidos (U.S. DepartThe current rates and charges for the ment of Agriculture, USDA), se prohlbe al above-listed services and functionalities can USDA, sus agendas, oficinas y empleados, e be found in the tariffs on file at the appropriinstituciones que participan o administran los ate governing agencies and are subject to programas del USDA, discriminar por change upon proper notice. (See National motivos de raza, color, origen national, Exchange Carrier Association (NECA) Tariff religion, genera, identidad de genera (incluNumber 5 on file with the FCC and McNabb idas las expresiones de genera), orientacion Telephone Company Tariff Number 8 on file sexual, discapacidad, edad, estado civil, with the Illinois Commerce Commission estado familiar/parental, ingresos derivados (ICC), or available in the company business de un programa de asistencia pOblica, office.) creencias politicas, o reprimendas a represalias par actividades previas sabre derechos (Published in the Putnam County Record civiles, en cualquier programa o actividad December 8, 2021) 1941034 Ilevados a cabo o financiados por el USDA (no todos las bases se aplican a todos los programas). Las fechas limite para Ia presentaciOn de remedios y denuncias varian 228 • Help Wanted 228 • Help Wanted segOn el programa o el incidente. Las personas con discapacidades que requieran medios alternativos de comunicacion para obtener informaciOn sabre el programa (por ej., Braille, letra grande, cinta de audio, lenguaje americana de sefias, etc.) deberan comunicarse con la Agenda responsable o con el Centro TARGET del USDA al (202) 720-2600 (voz y TTY) o comunicarse con el USDA a traves del Servicio Federal de Transmisiones al (800) 877-8339. Asimismo, se puede disponer de informacian del programa en otros idiomas ademas de ingles. Para presentar una denuncia por discriminacion en el programa, complete el Formulario de denuncias por discriminacion en el programa del USDA, AD-3027, que se encuentra en lines en https://www.ascr.usda.gov/ ad-3027-usda-program-discriminationcomplaint-form o en cualquier oficina del USDA, o escriba una carta dirigida al USDA e incluya en Is carta toda Ia informaciOn solicitada en el formulario. Para solicitar una copia del formulario de denuncias, name al (866) 632-9992. Envle su formulario completado o su carta at USDA por las siguientes medios: (1) correo: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue , SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 ; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; o (3) correo electronico: program.intake@ usda .gov. McNabb Telephone Company es un proveedor de servicios con igualdad de oportunidades.

SEARCH FOR LOCAL CARS

(Published in the Putnam County Record December 8, 2021) 1941061

999 • Legal

PUBLIC NOTICE

Statement of Non-Discrimination In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. Person with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA's TARGET Center at (202)720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800)877-8339. Additionally , program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at https://www.ascr.usda.gov/ad-3027-usdaprogram-discrimination-complaint-form and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue , SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 ; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda .gov. McNabb Telephone Company is an equal opportunity provider and employer. (Published in the Putnam County Record December 8, 2021) 1941049

PUBLIC NOTICE

HELP WITH BASIC PHONE SERVICE McNabb Telephone Company is pleased to offer the LINK UP and LIFELINE programs. LINK UP is a program that helps pay the installation charge for telephone service. This Illinois program will assist qualified lowincome consumers by paying up to $35.00 of the cost of installing local service in their principal residence. LIFELINE is a program established to help pay the monthly charge for local telephone service. This federally traded program is available to qualified low-income consumers. If the qualifying low-income consumer voluntarily elects toll blocking while initiating LIFELINE service a deposit is not required. WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THESE PROGRAMS? To be eligible for the program you must be a recipient of one of the following: a. Medicaid b. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program c. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) d. Federal Housing Assistance (Section 8) e. Veteran's Pension and Survivor Benefit f. Customer household income is at or below 135% of the National Poverty Guidelines, for a household of that size WHERE CAN I APPLY FOR THE LIFELLNE AND OR LINK UP PROGRAMS? For additional information or enrollment, contact our business office at (815) 882-2201. (Published in the Putnam County Record December 8, 2021) 1941070

19 PUTNAM COUNTY RECORD Putnam County Record / putnamcountyrecord.com • Wednesday, Dec 8, 2021

999 • Legal

A/C does not work, sold as is. Bids can be mailed to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office, P.O. Box 177, Hennepin, IL 61327. 999 • Legal Vehicle can be viewed at the Putnam County Sheriff's Office, 120 N. 4th St, Hennepin, IL. Bids are due by 12/18/21 at 1:00pm. The Putnam County Sheriff's Office reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

Yepsen Chiropractic

Tuesday Wednesday ALL YOU WINGS CAN EAT WHITEFISH Serving Mon-Wed 5pm-8pm

MONday TACOS

339-2444 • 108 S. McCoy Street, Granville

Dr. Alan Yepsen

• Palmer Graduate • Gonstead Technique • Most Insurance accepted • Medicare assignment accepted SM-PR1895428

SM-PR1922710

Putnam County Record / putnamcountyrecord.com • Wednesday, Dec 8, 2021

PUTNAM COUNTY RECORD

Bar and Restaurant

Mark, IL • 815-339-62333

Sunday Family Style Chicken 4pm-7pm

Thursday, Friday & Saturday

Full Menu Served WE NOW ACCEPT

HENNEPIN FOOD MART COOL $ $ SAVINGS 2.69 2.69 AT HFM!! lb.

CENTER CUT B/I PORKCHOPS

GROCERY SPECIALS Our Family Salad Dressings 16oz............................ 2/$3 Our Family Glass Cleaner 32oz ............................. $1.99 CBRD Canned Pasta 15oz ...................................... 4/$5 Manwich Sloppy Joe Sauce 15oz ......................... $1.29 Gold Medal Flour 5lb.............................................. $2.69 Ritz Crackers 13.7oz .............................................. $2.99 Chips Ahoy Cookies 13oz...................................... $2.99 Swiss Miss Cocoa Mix 8ct....................................... 2/$3 Our Family Pop Tarts 8ct........................................ $1.99 Pine Sol Cleaners 40oz .......................................... $2.99 Our Family Liquid Bleach 81oz.............................. $2.39 Our Family Ultra Paper Towels 6 Roll .................... $5.99 Kleenex Facial Tissue 144ct .................................. $1.89

DELI Kretschmar Black Forest Ham lb........................... $5.99 Walnut Calico Cheese lb........................................ $4.59 Kretschmar Old Fashion Loaf lb ............................ $4.59 Deli Fresh Sweet Peppered Coleslaw lb ............... $3.59

PRODUCE Open Acres Yellow Onions 3lb Bag....................... $1.99 Dole Snow White Cauliﬂower Each......................... 2/$5 Ocean Spray Fresh Cranberries 12oz ................... $1.99 Red Seedless Grapes lb ........................................ $2.49 SM-PR1937516

lb.

WIN BIG AT HFM GAMING!!!

OUR FAMILY CREAM MUSHROOM OR CHICKEN SOUP $ 10.5OZ

OUR FAMILY ALUMINUM FOIL 35-75FT

4/ 3 2

$ 99

OUR FAMILY SHREDDED OR CHUNK CHEESE $ 8OZ

PREGO PASTA SAUCE 24OZ

199

3/$5

LEAN PORK SPARE RIBS

MEAT SPECIALS Farmland Sliced Bacon lb...................................... $5.99 Fresh Whole Pork Tenderloins lb ........................... $1.79 Seasoned America's Cut Porkchops lb ................ $3.99 Tray Pak Chicken Legs lb....................................... $1.29 Choice Boneless Chuck Roast lb.......................... $5.99 Homemade Pork Fairburgers lb ............................ $3.69 Open Acres Perch Fillets lb.................................... $5.99

DAIRY Our Family Cream Cheese Bars 8oz ....................... 4/$5 Our Family Cottage Cheese 24oz.......................... $2.69

OUR FAMILY KIDNEY OR CHILI BEANS $

Our Family Half and Half 16oz .............................. $1.69

OUR FAMILY PASTA

Tyson Chicken Patties 26oz..................................... 2/$7

15.5OZ

16OZ

3/ 2 99¢

C OUR FAMILY O LAUNDRY U P DETERGENT O 50OZ N Limit One With Coupon and $20 Order

2/ 5 $

Our Family Butter Spread 15oz ............................. $2.69

FROZEN FOODS Our Family Fudge Bars or Orange Dream Bars 12ct ... $2.99 Pillsbury Toaster Strudels 11.7oz........................... $1.99 Our Family Wafﬂes 10ct......................................... $1.99

PUB SHOPPE Bud or Bud Light Beer 24pk Cans ...................... $15.99 Nikolia Vodka 750ml............................................... $7.99

102 S. FRONT ST. HENNEPIN, IL • 815-925-7308 • HENNEPINFOODMART.COM