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Masks encouraged, but no longer required at Putnam County schools after board vote By JAYCE EUSTICE

jeustice@shawmedia.com Following the recent temporary restraining order issued by Judge Raylene Grischow, the Putnam County School Board held an emergency meeting Saturday afternoon to discuss the future of its COVID-19 mitigation plans including a mask mandate. The meeting, which was attended by more than 50 parents, staff members and concerned citizens, lasted nearly three hours to allow time for the board’s extended executive session and the large amount of public comment. After much discussion, the board voted 5-2 in favor of moving forward with a tier-based mitigation plan that will allow masks to be encouraged, but not required as long as the school district’s positivity rate remains under the agreed upon 3%. The newly approved plan also includes a policy to allow close contact students to remain in schools as long as they are asymptomatic. The plan also will no longer require staff members to provide proof of vaccination or receive weekly testing. “I appreciate the Board of Education for organizing to meet today,” Superintendent Clayton Theisinger said. “This will help our district move forward from what has certainly been a difficult week for our schools. In speaking with superintendents across the state, there seems to be a consensus that this moment is one of the most difficult collective moments experienced by schools in recent memory.” Once the meeting began, the board immediately entertained a motion to adjourn for an executive session. The session went on for nearly an hour as

attendees conversed and waited to hear from the board. Once the board returned and reopened the meeting, Theisinger laid out a few suggested plans that he had brought to the council for consideration. He said he relied on the existing board of education policy and legal analysis as he asked the board to create a path forward. The first plan follows the existing return to learn plan that was approved at the Aug. 3 school board meeting. If approved, this plan would have been updated to reflect updated Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Illinois Department of Public Health guidance. The second plan, which was approved with aforementioned specifics, took the potential for future COVID-19 surges into consideration. Under this plan, schools would not require masks while they continued to monitor the positivity rate. With this plan, masks could be reinstituted if the rate reaches certain thresholds. Tier one would require a positivity rate below 3%, meaning that masks are recommended but not required. Tier two of this plan would require a positivity rate between 3% and 6%, meaning masks would be required in specific buildings, areas or programs. Tier three would be anything above 6%, meaning masks would be required throughout the entirety of the district until the rate drops into previous phases. Board members Nate Bird and Adriane Shore both voted against the motion to approve the tier-based plan, stating that through their findings and research they recommend following the direction of the CDC and the local health department in order to keep the students as safe as possible.

“Listening and having mitigations work,” Bird said. “They keep kids in school, they keep kids learning and they were very successful. I understand that nobody wants to wear a mask and I understand the case counts are coming down. “Going with anything other than what’s being recommended, I try to do my due diligence. I contacted our local health department and they said keep your masks on at school. The IDPH says keep your masks on at school. The CDC says keep your masks on in school.” Bird also believes that moving forward with a policy without strict mitigations opens up the district for liability issues. After all board members provided their thoughts to the audience, the meeting went into a public comment section in which more than 10 individuals spoke to the board under a time limit of five minutes apiece. Members of the public spoke for a combined 50 minutes as they voiced their opinions on a mask mandate and other issues they felt involved the school. One speaker also mentioned that, as a substitute teacher, she had witnessed a teacher mask-shaming students. The speaker didn’t identify the school in her claim. Following the public comments, the board motioned to move forward with the tier-based plan and to recommend but not require masks while the positivity rate remained below 3%. Board members Mike Borri, Chivohn Holocker, Emily Chiado, Keith King and Reed Wilson voted in favor of the motion. With Saturday’s approval, the updated mask requirements went into effect in Putnam County schools Monday.

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jeustice@shawmedia.com Marquis Sustainable Aviation Fuel has partnered with LanzaJet to build an integrated sustainable fuels plant in Hennepin. The companies entered into a memorandum of understanding Thursday to construct a 120 million gallons per year fuel plant. This plant will use low-carbon intensity feedstocks to produce sustainable aviation fuel. This first-of-a-kind plant will be located in the Marquis Industrial Complex in Hennepin on a 2,500-acre industrial site adjacent to the Illinois River and in proximity to vital pipelines to deliver sustainable fuels to Chicago O’Hare and Chicago Midway International Airports. The plant will employ on-site carbon capture and sequestration and renewable energy to produce sustainable aviation fuels. The group’s release states that this will result in a lifecycle green-

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Marquis Sustainable Aviation Fuel has partnered with LanzaJet to build an integrated sustainable fuels plant in Hennepin. house gas reduction of more than 70% compared to conventional jet fuel. “We strongly believe in the importance of taking action today to enable the decarbonization of industry and our partnership with Marquis is a clear example of putting this into practice,” LanzaJet CEO Jimmy Samartzis said. Samartzis added that he believes this could help open the door for the country to produce smarter and more sustainable fuels moving forward. “This demonstrates the opportunity for the U.S. to produce meaningful volumes of sustainable aviation fuel at scale, transitioning feedstocks from the

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Gateway Services to host fundraiser March 16 and 17 SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK Gateway Services will host a fundraiser from 4 to 9 p.m. March 16 and 17 at Rip’s in Ladd, located at 311 N. Main Ave. Tickets for the event are $10 each and are available in advance at Gateway’s main building at 406 S. Gosse Blvd. in Princeton. Those interested in paying via credit or debit card can call Laura at 815-8754549, ext. 221. Tickets will be mailed to the purchaser. Tickets will not be

NEWS BRIEFS Marshall-Putnam 4-H offering public speaking workshops

Marshall-Putnam 4-H is offering a three-day public speaking workshop that is open to all youth ages 8 to 18. The first session will take place Feb. 23 and will explore topics and techniques. Session two will take place March 2 and will cover finding words, writing them down and working on your speech. The final session will take place March 16. Marshall-Putnam County’s 4-H Public Speaking contest will be March 23. All sessions and contests will be from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the University of Illinois Marshall-Putnam Extension office at 509 Front St. in Henry. The workshops are free to attend. To register, call 309-364-2356.

available on the nights of the event. Diners may chose from quarter light, quarter dark or chicken strips. Fries and bread are included. Carryout or dine in is available. There will be a bake sale and a 50/50 drawing. Gateway Services provides services to adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities in Bureau, Marshall and Putnam counties. For information, visit the organization’s website at www.gateway-services.org.

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league for years. He had a close knit group Born: April 21, 1931 in Grafton, West Virginia of fellow golfers who all played into their 80’s and 90’s. He and his wife Verna loved Died: February 8, 2022 in Naples, Florida to travel and played golf in many states throughout the U.S., and even played a round Stanley Don Reed, aged 90, passed away in Australia during a 2011 trip. Don was an active member of the McNabb Tuesday February United Methodist Church, and was a guest 8th in Naples Florida. preacher for many years. He would often Formerly of McNabb, sing Hymns as he worked in his greenhouse Illinois, Mr. Reed was and garden. the Principal and He was the king of “Dad Jokes” and lived a teacher at John to make others laugh. He could fix almost Swaney Elementary anything, claiming to be a master of “West School from 1970 Virginia Engineering”. He loved to cook and 1991. He was born in Grafton West Virginia was a connoisseur of cheap Chardonnay. and Served in the Unit- Don Reed is survived by his Son Stan (Kim) Reed of Naples Florida, Son David (Michelle) ed States Air Force. He married Verna Lee Reed of Utica Illinois, Daughter Diana Reed of Hollywood Florida and Sister Barbara Carnahan in 1955. Stevens of Grafton West Virginia. He was the Don was a dedicated gardener. He never loving Grandfather of Vince, Miranda, Ashley, met a plant he wouldn’t try to grow in the Cheryl, Jarrett and Abby. He had four great greenhouse he built from scratch. He even grandchildren. Don was preceded in death by participated in a 1984 study on the effect of his wife Verna, his parents and brother. space on Tomato seeds, growing seeds that A celebration of life will be held at a later had been sent to space aboard the Space date. Arrangements being made by DysShuttle Challenger. art-Cofoid Funeral Chapel in Granville Illinois. Mr. Reed was an avid golfer and a member Online condolences may be made to his of the Edgewood Park Country Club Men’s family at www.dcfunerals.com

Soil and Water Conservation District holds elections

The Marshall-Putnam Soil & Water Conservation District had its annual election of directors on Feb. 10 at the U.S.D.A. Service Center in Henry. Newly elected to a two-year term was George Mattern. Reelected to twoyear terms were Josh Merdian and Debbie Leigh. They will join board members Mark Haun and Gina Schlosser.

In addition, the Marshall-Putnam SWCD staff and directors extended a heartfelt thank you to Terry Bogner for 50 years of dedicated service to conservation and the office. Those interested in information for next year’s election can call the MP-SWCD office at 309-364-3913, ext. 3.

Community Center to host presentation on scams

GRANVILLE – The Putnam County Community Center will host a Silver Beat Scam presentation at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, at the center in Standard. The event will feature Granville Police Department’s Elderly Service Officer Harley Lackey discussing how to identify, prevent and protect against modern-day scams targeting older adults. Those looking to attend virtually can visit the Putnam County Community Center’s FaceBook page for information.

Granville Knights of Columbus to host fish frys March 4 and 18

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IVAC creates two $1,500 scholarships through Illinois Valley Community College SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK The Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce will be sponsoring two $1,500 scholarships through Illinois Valley Community College. The scholarships will be awarded annually beginning in the fall. The “IVAC Building Our Community Scholarship” is for students pursuing trades such as automotive

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OSF Healthcare hires new primary care provider SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK OSF Healthcare welcomes a new primary care provider to its staff to better serve the community of Henry and the surrounding area. APRN Alyssa Smolen will join the organization starting Feb. 21 at the OSF Medical Group - Primary Care located at 327 Edward St. in Henry. She will also be supporting OSF PromptCare at 535 Park Ave. in Princeton. Smolen offers a number of primary care services and enjoys helping patients meet their health goals. She also enjoys getting to know her patients and working with them throughout their lives. Smolen received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa, bachelor’s of science in nursing from Allen College and a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Creighton University. She worked full time as a critical care nurse while pursuing her advanced degree. New or existing patient appointments with Smolen or a member of her care team can be made by calling 309364-2002.

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Emergency Relief Funds. Selection of PMA Financial Services of Naperville as IVCC’s investment manager. Fee adjustments to 114 courses including 59 increases, seven new courses and the removal of fees from 48. Designating the fiscal year for July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, and budget calendar. Closed session minutes from Jan. 13. Trustees also learned: There were 149 fall graduates earning 191 degrees and certificates compared to 161 graduates earning 176 degrees and certificates in fall 2020. A 60-credit Dental Assisting Associate of applied science degree has been approved by the Illinois Valley Community College Board. Pay for part-time Truck Driver Training instructors increased from $18 an hour to $25. “We feel the increase is necessary to continue the program’s growth and support higher enrollment and credit hour generation,” said Vice President for Business Services Matt Seaton. Taylor Browder has been hired as human resources generalist. Browder is a recent graduate of Northern Illinois University’s Human Resource Management program. Longtime therapeutic massage instructor Roxanne Cherpeske retired Jan. 31. The National Junior College Ath-

letic Association now allows student athletes to enroll in less than 12 hours their final semester and still remain eligible for tuition waivers. Dr. Holly Novak, a 1974 IVCC graduate formerly of Ottawa, is the college’s nominee for the Illinois Community College Trustees Association Distinguished Alumnus Award. A cardiologist in Springfield and leading IVCC Foundation benefactor, Dr. Novak will keynote the college’s May 14 commencement. The meeting began with a moment of silence for former Streator Mayor Jimmie Lansford who died Jan. 15. Lansford was an IVCC trustee for eight years including two terms as chair and in 2016 was the commencement speaker and was inducted into IVCC-LPO Hall of Fame. Board chairman Everett Solon said Lansford was “one of the college’s biggest supporters.” The Medical Assistant Pinning Ceremony is at 6 p.m. March 18 in the Dr. Mary Margaret Weeg Cultural Centre. Up to 17 graduates from 2020 and 2021 could participate. IVCC administrators met recently with representatives of the Ottawa YMCA and University of Illinois Extension regarding opportunities for partnerships once the new Ottawa Y opens in fall 2023. Corcoran noted, “The new ‘Y’ will be literally only a stone’s throw from the IVCC Ottawa Center. It’s exciting to think about

what could happen as a result of more exposure to IVCC programs by the YMCA membership base.” The 26th annual employee recognition event is 4 to 7 p.m. April 22 at Grand Bear Lodge. Corcoran said a $4.4 million EDA grant was submitted Feb. 8 to construct an ag classroom and lab building. IVCC’s portion would be $885,300. For community colleges, Gov. JB Pritzker’s 2023 budget includes a 5% increase in funding in base operating and equalization grants, a 5% increase for adult education and career and technical education and more money for MAP grants – even support for students enrolled in short-term credential programs not previously eligible. English instructor Delores Robinson featured electronics and electricity instructor Charles Raimondi in her monthly “Spotlight on Faculty and Students.” A few years ago, Raimondi began organizing enrichment programs for young people to get them interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics and founded DeKalb STEM. Despite enrollments “not being where I wish they were,” the ongoing pandemic, a decline in the district population and decreasing high school enrollments, Corcoran remains hopeful. “Always a farmer and optimist at heart, I believe good things lie ahead for IVCC.”

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The Prairie Arts Council will be presenting ‘Leaving Iowa,’ a play written by Spike Manton and Tim Clue, at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18 and 19 and 2 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Prairie Arts Center located at 24 Park Avenue East in Princeton.

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Prairie Arts Council to present ‘Leaving Iowa’ on Feb. 18-20 SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK The Prairie Arts Council will present “Leaving Iowa,” a play written by Spike Manton and Tim Clue, at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18 and 19 and 2 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Prairie Arts Center located at 24 Park Avenue East in Princeton. The story of Don Browning is that of a middle-aged writer who returns home and decides to finally take his father’s ashes to his childhood home, as requested. When Browning discovers grandma’s house is now a grocery store, he begins traveling across Iowa searching for a proper resting place for his father.

This father and son road trip shifts smoothly from the present to Browning’s memories of the annual, torturous vacations of his childhood. His journey leads him to reconcile his past and present at the center of the U.S.. “Leaving Iowa” is a postcard to anyone who has ever found themselves driving alone on a road, revisiting fond memories of their youth. Tickets for the production are $15 for adults and $10 for students. Tickets can be purchased online at prairiearts.org or by leaving a message at 815-875-2787. Tickets are general admission to permit social distancing.

NEWS BRIEFS PCHS to host Freshman Orientation on March 1

Putnam County High School will host its Freshman Orientation in an open house format to assist incoming students with their transition to high school. The event will start at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, in the school commons and gym. All incoming students are encouraged to attend with their parents or guardians. Students are allowed up to two accompanying people. Course registration and general expectations will be presented by the administration, student representatives and other personnel. The event will kick off with an activities showcase at 5:30 p.m. in the commons and gym. A quick assembly will follow in the gym at 6 p.m. At 6:10 p.m. tours around the building will begin with rotations every 10 minutes. The event will dismiss at 8 p.m. PCHS announced it will be following all safety requirements, including grouping and masks. For questions, call the high school office at 815-882-2800, ext 4..

Spring Valley JFK to host electronics recycling event

Spring Valley JFK will be hosting its annual Electronics Recycling Event from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 9, at the school’s North parking lot at 999 N. Strong Ave. The cost will be $10 a vehicle, $40 for each TV (plasma, plat, smart tube and CRT monitors) and $3 each for toasters, blenders, pots, kettles, mini fridges, microwaves, electric heaters, vacuums and floor speakers with wood casing. The event will accept desktop computers, laptops, tablets, servers, network equipment, printers, power supplies, cable boxes, wires and cables, fax machines, LCD monitors, keyboards and mice, cellphones, office phones, telecom equipment, batteries, gaming consoles, ac adapters, audio equipment and digital cameras. The event will not accept wood, liquids, glass, fluorescent bulbs, hazardous and biohazardous materials, anything including mercury and freon, pressurized containers and alkaline, NiCd and NiMH batteries.

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PUTNAM COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY COME JOIN US ON MARCH 4, 2022 McNabb Fire Station If you are a resident of Putnam County You are invited to attend our information meeting. You will meet the precinct committee people. You will learn about key events in Putnam County. We will have a discussion about up-coming events. We need Republican poll watchers and election judges. Jaye DeBates Chairman (630) 461-8888 E-mail, jrdinc@hotmail.com SM-PR1958950

SHAW MEDIA The Illinois Valley Community College board’s audit finance committee Thursday approved a tuition freeze for the fifth consecutive year. Tuition and standard fees per credit hour will remain at $133 per credit hour for the 2022-23 academic year. IVCC has not raised tuition since 2018. Vice President for Business Services and Finance Matt Seaton said the college’s “excellent financial health” and projected growth in the district’s equalized assessment valuation have allowed the college to hold the line on tuition.

In other business, Anthony Cervini of Sikich Certified Public Accountants and Advisors of Brookfield, Wisconsin, presented the audit for the fiscal year ending June 30. The audit was unmodified, or “clean,” with no material deficiencies or weaknesses. Committee members also approved: The selection of PMA Financial Services of Naperville as the college’s investment manager. Five firms submitted proposals. The committee also learned: Fee adjustments were made to 114 courses including 59 increases, seven

new courses and the removal of fees from 48. The college has been allotted over $6 million in HEERF dollars to be used for COVID-related expenses. The funds must be expended by May 2023. To date, the college has committed just over $3.8 million with approximately $1.7 million of that provided in cash to students to offset education-related expenses. Seaton briefed the committee on grants recently received or applied for including: A $5,000 IGEN (Illinois Green Economy Network) grant to purchase a

used electric vehicle for use as a lab tool by automotive students. A $3,000 mini grant was received to purchase flat screen TVs and software to manage the messaging displayed on them. A FEMA grant of more than $6,000 has been received to reimburse IVCC for pandemic-related expenses. A $4.4 million EDA grant was submitted Feb. 8 to construct an ag classroom and lab building. IVCC’s portion would be $885,300. The college has already secured a $240,000 DCEO grant for part of the new building’s parking lot.

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SHAW MEDIA The North Central Illinois Council of Governments, a regional planning agency that provides administrative assistance to local governments, will host a meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, at the Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau Office at 509 Front St. in Henry. Marshall and Putnam County communities, businesses and residents are

The meeting will also be available via Zoom. To register, view this story at shawlocal.com or use the QR code at left. encouraged to get involved in the Marshall-Putnam Counties Natural Hazard

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Granville American Legion Post 180 accepting applications for scholarship The Granville American Legion Post 180 has announced its annual scholarship program designed to assist in funding the expenses of a Putnam County student who is a current resident and is or was related to a military veteran. The scholarship can be awarded up to $1,000. Preference is given to a public or private high school senior although undergraduate college students from Putnam County also may qualify. The successful candidate should demonstrate high academic achievement, leadership in extracurricular activities and community service. In addition, preferential consideration is typically accorded to a student who has financial need or a lack of any other scholarship. A member of the high school or college administrative staff, a guidance counselor or principal may be asked to provide Post 180 with a transcript to verify academic achievement, grade-point average and an extracurricular activity list for the individual applying for the scholarship. The application form requires the applicant to complete a personal

essay on the topic, “What Patriotism Means To Me.” This year’s deadline for submission of the scholarship application is April 8. Post 180 members review the applications in April and determine which applicant has the highest overall qualifications. In May, the applicant who will receive the scholarship is announced and a check is sent directly to the college’s financial aid office. The monetary amount is drawn down from the student’s college account to cover the tuition and fees of the applicant. The applicant must provide documentation from the institution at which he or she is enrolled for the coming semester before funds are released. The scholarship applications are available from the guidance counselor at Putnam County High School in Granville or from the post’s Americanism Officer Ron Bluemer. Applications, together with the required essay and academic documents, should be sent to Ron Bluemer, Americanism Officer, 134 Cleveland Circle, Granville, IL 61346 or Doug Ossola, Adjutant, 315 W. Main, Granville, IL 61326.

Festival 56 will present a performance of Ann Stewart and the Banjo Buddies Dixieland Band at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, at the Grace Theater, 316 S. Main St in Princeton.

Festival 56 to present a ‘Mardi Gras Celebration’ with Ann Stewart and the Banjo Buddies Dixieland Band Performance will take place at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26 Festival 56 will present a performance of Ann Stewart and the Banjo Buddies Dixieland Band at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, at the Grace Theater, located at 316 S. Main St in Princeton. Ann Stewart is one of the top musicians of the Jazz banjo world and offers a percussive, swinging style and

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University of Illinois Extension office to host Youth for the Quality Care of Animals training The organization’s training will take place during four in-person sesThe University of Illinois Extension sions for youth and their families. ParOffices of Bureau, La Salle, Marshall ticipants are asked to attend the sesand Putnam Counties will be hosting a sion that works best for them. The first session will take place from Youth for the Quality Care of Animals 6 to 7 p.m. March 24 at the La Salle Training in the Spring of 2022. This training is for all 4-H commu- County Extension Office at 1689 North nity club members who plan to show 31st Road in Ottawa. The second session will take place their beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 28 at the goats or sheep at their local 4-H fair.

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Bureau County Extension Office at 850 Thompson St. in Princeton. The third session will take place from 9 to 10 a.m. April 2 at the Marshall-Putnam Counties Extension Office, which is located at 509 Front St. in Henry. The final training session will take place from 9 to 10 a.m. April 23 at IVCC rooms CTC 124 and 125 in Oglesby. To register online for the sessions,

go to yqca.org and enter the desired location for the training site. There is a $3 fee due at the time of registration. When registering, enter the names Beth Dellatori for the instructor for Ottawa or Oglesby or Anne Scheel for the instructor in Princeton or Henry. Masks will be required and social distancing will be practiced at each training site. For information, call the extension office at 815-224-0889.

Bloomington and the Illinois Art Station in Normal. Break out sessions will include: Tremendous, tantalizing trees by Bob Streitmatter, Lush Botanical Garden Poisonous Plants by Genny Gibbs, retired Illinois Central College Designing with Hosta by Ella Maxwell, Extension Master Gardener High on Hydrangeas by Ellen Culver, Extension Master Gardener

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NEWS BRIEF University of Illinois Extension office to virtually host annual Gardeners’ BIG Day on March 4

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Peru & Spring Valley police officers lay down the law Police officers from Peru and Spring Valley played a game of dodgeball with students on Thursday at Peru Catholic School in Peru. The school rescheduled the event from last week because of a snow day. The officers teamed up to play with the children in celebration of Catholic Schools Week, which started the last Sunday in January.

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HOPKINS ALUMNI CORPORATION SCHOLARSHIP A $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to a senior Granville Township student from the Putnam County High School Class of 2022 during the spring awards ceremony. Those eligible are: 1. Senior students who have been a resident of Granville Township for at least 2 years 2. The student is currently enrolled and has attended PCHS for at least 2 years 3. The student is planning to attend a school that awards college credit or a certiﬁcate of advanced learning. The ﬁrst scholarship of $1500 was awarded in 2008 and since 2012 additional scholarships of $1000 have been awarded. This year we plan to award a $2000 scholarship as well as additional $1500 awards to deserving students. Over the past 14 years 32 students have received a total of $38,500 from the Hopkins Alumni Scholarship funds. PCHS senior students should contact the Guidance Counselor for an application and additional information. APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY APRIL 1 SM-PR1959178

SHAW MEDIA Luke Tomsha has been a familiar contributor to the One Book, One College discussions on the opioid epidemic since they began last fall, but this month he’ll take center stage. Tomsha will present an inside look at the epidemic’s impact in the Illinois Valley during a Zoom presentation at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Tomsha, who struggled with heroin addiction for more than 14 years, founded and heads the community nonprofit Perfectly Flawed Foundation, which provides services and support related to substance abuse and addiction. One Book, One College – a community-reads program – focused this year on Eric Eyre’s “Death in Mud Lick: A Coal Country Fight Against the Drug Companies that Delivered the Opioid Epidemic.” Additional events in this series, and the selection of the 2022-23 book and theme, are scheduled this spring. Tomsha will focus on the stigma still attached to drug use and the importance of education in counteracting it, on the rising dangers of

synthetic drugs such as the potent and lethal fentanyl, and on legislative advances in the battle to reduce overdose deaths. He also will offer tips for parents and families impacted by substance abuse. Meanwhile, there’s been a “sea change” in addiction treatment, and progress at the government level to fund harm-reduction efforts, decriminalize some substance possession for adults, and support addiction-related services, he said. While in the grips of the COVID-19 pandemic, another epidemic – an outgrowth of the first – has raged, he said. Substance use and abuse of all sorts – already trending upward – skyrocketed, and overdose deaths surged to the highest levels on record, what Tomsha calls “an overdose crisis.” Perfectly Flawed’s services have never been in greater demand, and the organization has expanded services with a mobile text line for support and a mobile wellness and support minivan. One Book, One College has been a tremendous “way to engage” and educate the public, he said, and

“there’s so much more we still need to talk about.” He hopes to continue a partnership with the college somehow. What’s emerged is “truly understanding that this is not just about the drugs, but about complex social issues: isolation, depression, poverty.” Above all, Tomsha hopes the evening will give participants a chance “to view through the eyes of someone who has struggled and walked in the shoes of people who have been addicted, and gain a more compassionate, bolder view of how we need to address some of the challenges we face.” Join the discussion at zoom. us/j/8152240306. For information on One Book, One College, visit ivcc. edu/onebook; to see upcoming events, click the “Participate” tab. Photo provided

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Princeton’s Pizza Cellar serves Italian favorites Vitale’s Pizza Cellar, located at the intersection of the north and south shopping districts on Princeton’s Main Street, has been a town favorite for decades, serving Illinois Valley-style Italian food including pastas, sandwiches that are prepared on housemade bread, salads and, of course, pizza. My crew opted for takeout, ordering when the restaurant opened at 4 p.m. Sunday. Within an hour, we had a large, thin-crust pizza; a Cable Car, the Cellar’s take on an Italian Beef; a ravioli dinner; a chicken Parmesan dinner; and a Philly chicken pasta dinner hot and fresh at our door. The pizza for us was a highlight, and, of course, it should be as the restaurant’s namesake. I have a topping-averse duo in my gang, so we opted for a thin-crust cheese pizza. In hindsight, it was a perfect choice, even for topping fans, because it allowed us to try the pizza in its purest form, highlighting the quality of the homemade, perfect crust, abundant melted mozzarella and tangy sauce. The measure of any good pizza is how well they do the basics, and Vitale’s Pizza Cellar served up a crispy thin, handmade cheese pie with the perfect balance. We also sampled a Cable Car, a decadent Italian Beef smothered in melted cheese, and accented with the addition of bacon and Thousand Island dressing. Whether this particular combo is your personal taste or you prefer a meatball sub or a cold sandwich, definitely give one of the Cellar’s handhelds a try. You’ll find a choice of hamburgers, Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian sausage, chicken wraps and the Illinois restaurant’s take on a Philly. A tasty sounding twist is the BLT, featuring Canadian bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo on garlic bread. And all the sandwiches are elevated by the restaurant’s

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The measure of any good pizza is how well they do the basics. This crispy thin, handmade cheese pie offers a perfect balance between sauce, melty cheese and crust. Shaw Media photos

LEFT: Do yourself a favor and give one of Pizza Cellar’s sandwiches a try. The Cable Car, an Italian Beef smothered in melted mozzarella, bacon and Thousand Island with a side of au jus, perfectly complements the bread, which is made in-house. RIGHT: Prefer pasta? Pizza Cellar has the full Italian range, from spaghetti to ravs to lasagna to chicken Parm, each served with a side salad and homemade garlic bread. homemade bread. The menu includes a wide choice of appetizers, such as onion rings, fried mushrooms, macaroni bites, cheese curds, tacos, wings, nachos, jalapeño poppers, fried pickle spears, and beef, chicken or cheese quesadillas. For those who prefer pasta, the Pizza Cellar has a variety

of classics: spaghetti, ravs, lasagna and more, as well as a full range of salads. The pastas were served with a goodsized salad with several options for dressing, and were paired with homemade garlic bread. The pasta dinners are nicely portioned, and run in the $6 to $8 range. The relaxed dining room

offers a selection of beer and wines to go with meals. Vitale’s Pizza Cellar offers carryout and delivery. We were able to feed four people with abundant leftovers of everything we ordered for just more than $50. This longtime restaurant is a favorite for good reason.

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Putnam County Junior High School announced its recipients for honor and high honor roll recognition for the second quarter of the 2021-22 school year.

Honor Roll

Sixth grade: Dominik Avila, Preston Bailey, Carter Baxter, Aurora Bickerman, Eden Carlson, Matthew Davis, Jaycee Dickey, , Payson Fiorentini, Tessa Gerling, Samantha Marciniak, Stevie Richetta, Ari Romero, Carter Smoode, Piper Terando and Zander

Zimmerlein

Mariah Sager, Johnathon Stunkel,

Seventh grade: Braiden Actis, Kale Brayden Zuniga and Devin Zupec

Coleman, Leo Dorado, Julian Guadiana, Patrick King, Veronika Mack, Evean Siegmann, Wyatt Zellers and Rudy Villagomez Eighth grade: Adam Acquisto, Nolan Bence, Braden Bickerman, Cole Boedigheimer,Cayden Bouxsein, Ashley Cano, Alan Castro, Angel Correa, Jackson Delhotal, Jacob Dove, Carter Grandadam, Taylor Gruenwald, Zachary Husser, Nathan Johll, Traxton Mattingly, Talon Pack, Elle Pyszka,

High Honor Roll

Sixth grade: Sofia Borri, Lanie Calkins, Ariel Dorado, Brodee Grandadam, Daphnie Grant, Avery Grasser, Kennedy Holocker, Cohen Pierski, Andy Poignant, Maddox Poole, Myah Richardson, Seth Saepharn, Sarah Schennum, Ella Schrowang, Quincy Smith, Peyton Squire and Alicia Vazquez-Barreras Tyson Zuniga Seventh grade: Yesenia Avila, Pey-

ton Barto, Ayla Berlin-Smith, Brooklin Brown, Dominic Carboni, Itaty Castro, Emberlyn Cwikla, Caden Ellena, Hayleigh Green, Ashlyn Keigley,Alexis Margis, Gavin McDaniel, Justin Murphy,Payton Olson, Adrian Rivera, Paige Tonioni and Jaxon Weger Eighth grade: Beckham Baker, Cadie Bickett Brody Bowers, , Max Brester, Drew Carboni, Ella Irwin, Addy Leatherman, Ryan Oliver, Alex Rodriguez, Teaghan Sarver, Zach Siegmann and Eric Vipond

LIBRARY NEWS

Putnam County libraries announce March programs p.m. Thursday, March 24. Craft to go your insights, opinions and views. on select Thursdays. Calming Bottles Make recommendations. Please join us is this month’s craft. and share. Putnam County libraries have Homework Helper is available announced March programs. during library hours. PUTNAM (Condit) Books & Brunch will be the first SatHENNEPIN GRANVILLE urday of the month during library St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt March crafts all month is a take and hours. will take place March 1-17. Pick up make rainbow. cards at the library. Passive programs all March; puzzle MAGNOLIA Cricut Maker space – Thursday, table and spring coloring sheets. Story Hour at 10 a.m. the first SaturMarch 10, and Friday, March 11, all Homework Helper until 7 p.m. Tues- day of the month. day. Individuals may come in to learn days. Students are welcome to work on St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt how to use the Cricut Maker on select homework at the library during will be during library hours on ThursThursdays and Fridays. Crafty adults library hours. day, March 17. Come into the library to welcome to call ahead. The project this Story Hour Online will be at 10 a.m. pick up instructions. month is leather earrings. every Tuesday. Watch a video as Paula Wii games will be at 10 a.m. SaturSt. Patrick’s Day and the Luck of the shares a story and suggests a craft on day, March 19. Chicagoland Irish: Historical Facts our Facebook Page. Life of a Patagonian cavy (small and More will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, Granville Story Hour is at 11 a.m. kangaroo) will be presented at 10 a.m. March 17. Historian Jim Gibbons will every Wednesday. Saturday, March 26, by Critter Ridge explain this and more in his St. PatStory hour will meet in the library Wildlife Rehab and Rescue. rick’s Day-themed historical program. in March and April. Meeting in the Pinwheel craft will be at 4 p.m. Gibbons will explain how the Chicago park starting Wednesday, May 4. Stop Tuesday, March 29. area’s Irish history and heritage, St. in for a story and craft. See friends. Homework Helper is available Patrick’s Day-themed parades and Program is for children 2 to 5 years old. during library hours. food, and Irish settlers themselves Book Discussion Group meets at 1 were all established in Chicago and the p.m. the first and third Monday of MCNABB surrounding areas. every Month. There is no assigned Tissue painting will be at 4 p.m. Bad Art Craft will be from 9 a.m. to 7 book to read. Group directed. Share Wednesday, March 2.

By KIM SHUTE

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St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt will be during library hours on Wednesday, March 16. PCCC’s Outreach will be from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, March 21, to answer questions about and discuss available benefits and services for older adults. No appointment is necessary. Duty, Honor, Country: The Life of Dwight D. Eisenhower will be presented at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 23. Duty. Honor. Country. This is the West Point motto - a motto that graduate Dwight D. Eisenhower lived his entire life. Historian Jim Gibbons will present the life of the man known as “Ike”, a man of wisdom, courage and vision. Through his legacy, we learn to guard against the ever-present dangers that our country faces today. Bad Art Craft will be from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 26. Craft to go on select Saturdays. We will be doing calming bottles this month. Spring pinwheel craft will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 30. Story Hour is at 4 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month. Homework Helper is available from 3:30 to 7 p.m. every Wednesday.

PUTNAM COUNTY RECORD Putnam County Record / putnamcountyrecord.com • Wednesday, Feb 16, 2022

Putnam County Junior High announces second-quarter honor roll

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The Jones property is located approximately 6 miles east of Henry, IL., or 25 miles southwest of LaSalle/Peru, or 25 miles west of Streator, or 35 miles northeast of Peoria. From Henry, take Highway 18 east 1 mile to Highway 26, then right or south ¼ mile to Tax School Rd., then left or east ¾ mile to Sandy Creek Rd., then left or east 1½ miles to Woodview Rd., then left or north 1 mile to Old Stagecoach Rd., then east 1½ miles to the farm. The land is further described as being located in Sections 5 & 6, T30N- R1W, Roberts Township, Marshall County, IL. The farm contains a total of 97.594 surveyed acres, will be sold in 1-tract and represents nearly all tillable, highly productive cropland. Farmers and investors, be sure to check out this Marshall County, IL farm.

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for the Village of Hennepin, Putnam County, Illinois, and Case No. 22-05-0122P. The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) solicits technical information or comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for your community. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. The FIRM and, if applicable, the FIS report have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Title 44, Part 65 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to adopt or show evidence of having in effect to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. For more information on the proposed flood hazard determinations and information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, please visit FEMA's website at www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/bfe, or call the FEMA Mapping and Insurance eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627). (Published in Putnam County February 16, 23, 2022)1958694

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS CAUSE 2022TX3 TO THE FOLLOWING NAMED PERSONS (AND IF DECEASED, TO THEIR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES), AND TO THE STATE OF ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL AND SECRETARY OF STATE, PUTNAM COUNTY CLERK, COUNTY TREASURER, STATES ATTORNEY, GREENTREE FINANCIAL, LLC AND TO OCCUPANTS AND UNKNOWN OWNERS AND PARTIES INTERESTED IN THE PARCELS HEREINAFTER NAMED Owners/Parties Street Or Parcel Number Interested Cert Number Common Address 02-55-211-312 PEREZ, KEVIN 2018-90002 312 Oak Park Drive LOT 312 02-55-211-312 PEREZ, NANCY 2018-90002 312 Oak Park Drive LOT 312 02-55-211-312 GUALANDI, MIA R. 2018-90002 312 Oak Park Drive LOT 312 TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ABOVESAID MOBILE HOMES WERE SOLD ON NOVEMBER 1, 2019, FOR DELINQUENT MOBILE HOME LOCAL SERVICES TAXES FOR THE YEAR 2018 AND PRIOR YEARS, AND THAT THE PERIOD OF REDEMPTION FROM SUCH SALE EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2022. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT A PETITION FOR ORDER DIRECTING ISSUANCE OF TAX CERTIFICATES OF TITLE HAS BEEN FILED IN THE ABOVESAID CAUSE AS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED MOBILE HOMES BY PUTNAM COUNTY, AS TRUSTEE, AND THAT ON JULY 21, 2022 AT 1:30 PM, SAID PETITIONER WILL APPLY FOR AN ORDER THAT A TAX CERTIFICATE OF TITLE ISSUE AS TO EACH ABOVESAID MOBILE HOME NOT REDEEMED ON OR BEFORE JUNE 30, 2022. /S/ PUTNAM COUNTY AS TRUSTEE, PETITIONER. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK ADDRESS: 120 N 4TH STREET, HENNEPIN, IL 61327 TELEPHONE: (815) 925-7129 (Published in Bureau County Republican February 16, 23, March 2, 2022)1958480

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS CAUSE NO. 2022TX2: TO THE FOLLOWING NAMED PERSONS (AND IF DECEASED, TO THEIR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES), AND TO THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, AND TO ALL INTERESTED DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES THEREOF, INCLUDING AMONG OTHERS ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES- COLLECTIONS, STATE OF ILLINOIS ATTORNY GENERAL, STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPT OF HEALTHCARE & FAMILY SERVICES (PUBLIC AID) GENERAL COUNSEL AND PUTNAM COUNTY CLERK, PUTNAM COUNTY TREASURER, PUTNAM COUNTY STATES ATTORNEY, VILLAGE OF HENNEPIN, LAKE THUNDERBIRD ASSOCIATION C/O JEFFREY SCOTT SELL, LAKE THUNDERBIRD ASSOCIATION, AND TO OCCUPANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND PARTIES INTERESTED IN THE PARCELS HEREINAFTER NAMED: Owners/Parties Street Or Parcel Number Interested Cert Number Common Address 02-16-075-000 MAIER, ROBERT E 2018-00016 8203 ILL HWY 89 03-00-030-150 IVANOVA, VERONIKA 2018-00017 517 LAKE THUNDERBIRD DR. 03-00-037-080 KROL JACHIMOWICZ, MAGDALENA 2018-00025 468 LAKE THUNDERBIRD DR. 03-00-040-160 RYBCZYNSKI, ERWIN 2018-00029 9 BARBADOS DR. 03-00-040-160 RYBCZYNSKI, IWONA 2018-00029 9 BARBADOS DR. 03-00-040-210 JONES, RICK W 2018-00031 12 BARBADOS DR. 03-00-041-170 NIELSEN, DANIEL H 2018-00033 12 CARRIBEAN DR. 03-00-041-170 NIELSEN-FALLS, DANICE 2018-00033 12 CARRIBEAN DR. 03-00-041-170 DUNN, DONNA 2018-00033 12 CARRIBEAN DR. 03-00-041-170 GANN, NANCY 2018-00033 12 CARRIBEAN DR. 03-00-041-230 SHEEHAN, VERONICA 2018-00034 14 LAKE THUNDERBIRD DR. 03-00-041-320 TKACHUK, JEFFREY 2018-00035 16 LAKE THUNDERBIRD DR. 03-00-041-320 TKACHUK, LEE 2018-00035 16 LAKE THUNDERBIRD DR. 03-00-052-010 KROL JACHIMOWICZ, MAGDALENA 2018-00039 80 TIMBERLANE DR. 03-00-053-060 IZQUIERDO, NELDO 2018-00040 77 TIMBERLANE DR. 03-00-053-060 IZQUIERDO, ELSA 2018-00040 77 TIMBERLANE DR. 03-00-057-100 INGRAM, DAVID 2018-00044 507 LAKE THUNDERBIRD DR. 03-00-057-100 INGRAM, DEBRA 2018-00044 507 LAKE THUNDERBIRD DR. 03-00-057-100 STICKELMAIER, DANIEL 2018-00044 507 LAKE THUNDERBIRD DR. 03-00-057-100 STICKELMAIER, JULIE 2018-00044 507 LAKE THUNDERBIRD DR. 03-00-062-050 KEENER, JOHN W 2018-00048 467 LAKE THUNDERBIRD DR. 03-00-064-070 HARPOLD, BEVERLY 2018-00049 34 POPLAR DR. 03-00-071-020 JONES, RICK W 2018-00055 9 MAGNOLIA CT. 03-00-071-090 ENSIGN, MINNIE EILEEN 2018-00056 3 MAGNOLIA DR. 03-00-071-320 PILSON, DEBORAH 2018-00057 198 LAKE THUNDERBIRD DR. 03-00-074-230 LUKENSMEYER, DANIEL 2018-00058 3 PALM TREE CT. 03-00-074-230 LUKENSMEYER, CATHERINE 2018-00058 3 PALM TREE CT. 03-00-079-220 KERNAN, MICHAEL 2018-00059 3 POPLAR DR. 03-00-081-120 BENYON, MARILYN A 2018-00062 6 COMANCHE CT. 03-00-086-100 NIELSEN, DANIEL H 2018-00064 72 INDIAN HILLS DR. 03-00-086-100 NIELSEN-FALLS, DANICE 2018-00064 72 INDIAN HILLS DR. 03-00-086-100 DUNN, DONNA 2018-00064 72 INDIAN HILLS DR. 03-00-086-100 GANN, NANCY 2018-00064 72 INDIAN HILLS DR. 03-00-087-090 HYDE, RUSSELL 2018-00065 6 INDIAN HILLS DR. TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ABOVESAID PARCELS WERE SOLD ON NOVEMBER 1, 2019, FOR GENERALTAXES FOR THE YEAR 2018 AND PRIOR YEARS, AND THAT THE PERIOD OF REDEMPTION FROM SUCH SALE EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2022. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT A PETITION FOR ORDER DIRECTING ISSUANCE OF TAX DEEDS HAS BEEN FILED IN THE ABOVESAID CAUSE AS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED PARCELS BY PUTNAM COUNTY, AS TRUSTEE, AND THAT ON JULY 21, 2022 AT 1:30 PM, SAID PETITIONER WILL APPLY FOR AN ORDER THAT A TAX DEED ISSUE AS TO EACH ABOVESAID PARCEL NOT REDEEMED ON OR BEFORE JUNE 30, 2022. /S/ PUTNAM COUNTY AS TRUSTEE, PETITIONER. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK ADDRESS: 120 N 4TH STREET, HENNEPIN, IL 61327 TELEPHONE: (815) 925-7129 (Published in Bureau County Republican February 16, 23, March 2, 2022)1958390

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

Free Estimates Fully Insured Epoxy Floors Interior Painting Exterior Painting Staining Industrial Coatings Power Washing

Kitchen • Office • Bath • Entertainment

Interstate Battery Sales

Auto/truck/SUV detailing Window tinting Truck Accessories Linda Supan Jr. Michele Straughn Mike Supan Linda Supan Michele Straughn

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

SM-PR1944579

“You bend ‘em, we mend ‘em”

Mike Supan Jr.

325 North 25th Rd,Route Route 251 South of Peru 325 North 25th Rd, 251 South of Peru

815-224-1506

SM-PR1948323

815-224-1506

EMERGENCY: 815-252-0032

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

MONday TACOS

we protect your house. because to you it’s home. simple human sense

Adrian Perez Local Agent

321 S McCoy St, Granville (815) 339-2411

SM-PR1945910

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Se Habla Espanol

Bar and Restaurant

Mark, IL • 815-339-6233

Sunday Family Style Chicken 4pm-7pm

Thursday, Friday & Saturday

Full Menu Served WE NOW ACCEPT

HENNEPIN FOOD MART BLIZZARD $ $ 2.99 OF SAVINGS 6.99 lb.

CENTER CUT BUTTERFLY PORKCHOPS

GROCERY SPECIALS

lb.

CHOICE BONELESS CHUCKROAST

SALE

CREAMETTE SPAGHETTI AND ASSORTED PASTA

5/$5

Our Family Cereals All ............................................ $1.99

Log Cabin or Mrs Butterworth Syrup 24oz .............. 2$5

MAXWELL HOUSE COFFEE

$ 99

SPARKLE PAPER TOWELS

$ 99

OF G Northern, Pinto, Black, Cannelli, Navy Beans 15oz ..................................................... 4/$3 No Yolks Noodles 12oz............................................ 2/$5 Kitchen Cooked Potato Chips All .......................... $2.99 Our Family Pitted Olives 6oz.................................... 2/$3 Our Family 1 Ply Nakpins 120ct ............................ $1.19 Nabisco Oreo Cookies 14oz.................................... 2/$7 Our Family Facial Tissue 144ct................................. 99¢ Our Family Poptarts All .......................................... $1.99 Sparkle Paper Towels 6 Roll .................................. $6.99

DELI

6 PACK

Walnut American Cheese lb................................... $3.99 Premium Presliced Genoa Salami lb ..................... $5.99 Fresh Macaroni Salad lb ........................................ $2.99

PUB SHOPPE Bud or Bud Light Beer 24pk Cans ...................... $16.99 Titos Vodka 750ml................................................ $18.99

OUR FAMILY DRY ROASTED OR HONEY ROASTED PEANUTS $ 10 OZ

2/ 5

GM CHERRIOS, LUCKY CHARMS, REESES PUFFS, COCOA PUFFS $ 8-10 OZ

Imported Kraukas Ham lb...................................... $5.99

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30 OZ

299

OUR FAMILY ICE CREAM SQUARES $ 56 OZ

2/ 5

C ANGEL SOFT O U MEGA ROLL P BATH TISSUE O 6 ROLL N Limit One With Coupon and $20 Order

$499

MEAT SPECIALS

Lean Pork Spare Ribs lb ........................................ $2.69 Black Angus Swiss Steak lb .................................. $5.99 Tray Pak Smoked Pork Hocks lb........................... $2.69 Our Homemade Garlic Rope Sausage lb.............. $3.59 Buddig Thin Sliced Meats 2oz.................................. 79¢ Hormel Smoked Porkchops 15oz ......................... $5.99 Alaskan Pollack Fillets lb........................................ $2.69

DAIRY

Our Family Shredded and Chunks Cheese 8oz.... $1.99 Simply Orange Juice 52oz....................................... 2/$7 Pillsbury RTB Cookie Dough All .............................. 2/$5 Coffeemate Creamer 32oz....................................... 2/$7

FROZEN FOODS

Our Family Frozen and Steamfresh Vegetables 10-12oz.................................................. 5/$5 Our Family Assorted Wafﬂes 10ct ........................... 3/$5 Our Family Hashbrowns or Crowns 30oz ............... 2/$5 Our Family Frozen Fruit 16oz................................. $2.99

PRODUCE

North Dakota Red Potatoes 5lb Bag....................... 2/$5 Green Seedless Grapes lb ..................................... $2.99 Dole Head Lettuce Each .......................................... 2/$3 Jumbo Colored Peppers Each ................................ 5/$5

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