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Tips to keep children safe this Halloween

By DEREK BARICHELLO dbarichello@shawmedia.com

When trick-or-treating, state health department and poison con trol officials remind families of the following safety tips:

Stay in familiar, well-lit areas. Take small children out before dark.

Accompany children with a flash light, wear reflective clothing and/ or put reflective tape on trick-ortreat bags if going out after dark.

Look carefully before crossing neighborhood streets. After return ing home, remove any makeup your child was wearing before bedtime to prevent skin and eye irritation.

When choosing a costume, stay away from long-trailing fabric.

from Halloween candy is rare, but IPC manages cases each year involv ing dry ice, glow sticks, among other items.

“It is very rare to get poisoned from Halloween candy, but parents should still check their child’s candy as a safety precaution, especially with the recent increase in the use of candy-like products that contain THC or fentanyl,” IPC Medical Director Dr. Michael Wahl said. “While IPC doesn’t typically see poi son incidents involving candy during this time of year, we do get calls about glow sticks, dry ice and other potentially harmful items chil dren eat.”

Inspect your child’s candy after trick-or-treating. Discard candy with torn packages, holes or

than mild skin/oral irritation occurs, call the IPC right away for treatment recommendations.

Regarding dry ice, make sure to wear protective clothing, such as appropriate gloves when handling dry ice, as skin exposure can cause significant damage, as can ingestion.

Since dry ice can cause burns sim ilar to frostbite, do not place any directly in a punch bowl or drinking cups. Call the IPC for help if a skin burn from dry ice is suspected.

Do not use dry ice in an unventi lated area, as carbon dioxide gas is produced. Be sure to store it in an insulated container, not in the freezer.

For costumes, use face paint or makeup labelled as nontoxic, and avoid products that contain talc or hydrocarbons, which can be danger ous if accidentally ingested by young children.

Test makeup on a small area of skin first, preferably the arm, to check for sensitivity to any ingredi ents before applying it to the face.

Remove makeup before bedtime to prevent skin and eye irritation. Throw out any makeup that has expired or has a bad smell, as this could be a sign of bacterial contami nation.

Do not use products on the face or body that aren’t intended for skin.

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Trick-or-Treat schedule

A schedule of trick-or-treating times for the La Salle, Bureau, Putnam, Marshall and Livingston counties area. All times are for Monday, Oct. 31, unless otherwise noted.

Arlington: 4 to 8 p.m.

Amboy: 4 to 6 p.m. (Sunday, Oct. 30)

Cherry: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Compton: 6 to 8 p.m.

Cornell: 4 to 6:30 p.m.

DePue: 5 to 7 p.m.

Dwight: 4 to 7 p.m.

Earlville: 4 to 7 p.m.

Flanagan: 4 to 7 p.m.

Grand Ridge: 6 to 8 p.m.

Granville: 5 to 7 p.m.

Hennepin: 5 to 7 p.m.

Henry: Will vote at Monday, Oct. 17, meeting and post 8 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, to its city Facebook page.

Ladd: 5 to 7 p.m.

La Moille: 5 to 7 p.m.

La Salle: 5 to 7 p.m.

Leland: 5 to 7 p.m.

Leonore: 5 to 7 p.m.

Long Point: 5 to 7 p.m.

Magnolia: 5 to 7 p.m.

Mark: 5 to 7 p.m. (Food and treats under the shelter in the Mark park during this time)

Marseilles: 5 to 7 p.m.

Mazon: 4 to 7 p.m.

McNabb: 5 to 7 p.m. (Refreshments will be served at Centennial Park during trick-or-treat hours)

Mendota: 5 to 7 p.m. (Downtown 3 to 5 p.m.)

Neponset: 5 to 7 p.m. (Trunk or treat at the community building, haunted windows 5 to 6:30 p.m.)

Newark: 4 to 7 p.m.

Oglesby: 5 to 7:30 p.m.

Ottawa: 6 to 8 p.m.

Paw Paw: 4 to 7 p.m.

Peru: 5 to 7 p.m.

Princeton: 5 to 8 p.m.

Ransom: Village said it will announce its hours the week of Oct. 17 on facebook.com/VillageofRansom

Sandwich: 4 to 7 p.m.

Seatonville: 5 to 7 p.m.

Seneca: 5 to 7 p.m.

Sheridan: 4 to 7 p.m.

Somonauk: 4 to 7 p.m.

Spring Valley: 5 to 7 p.m.

Streator: 5 to 7 p.m.

Toluca: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Utica: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Walnut: 4 to 7 p.m.

Wenona: 4 to 7 p.m.

Wyanet: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

If your community is not listed, email news@bcrnews. com with trick or treat hours and the newspaper will publish them in a future edition.

IRTA awards $700 grant to PCPS’s Angie Serafini

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The Illinois Retired Teachers Associa tion Foundation awarded $36,500 in grant money to several public school educators statewide. IRTAF is affiliated with the Illi nois Retired Teachers Association, a lobby ing group for retired educators with more than 40,000 members.

Putnam County Primary School’s Angie Serafini was awarded an IRTAF grant check of $700.

The funds were granted at the request to use them to help create a play-based learn ing environment for kindergarten students.

“Research shows that when students are

engaged in their learning through hands-on activities, they have a higher success rate or retaining the concepts being taught,” Serafini said. “My goal is provide my stu dents the best opportunities for learning through a play-based approach.”

The IRTA Foundation designed this pro gram based on the idea that educators often do not have additional revenue sources available for unique student projects or classroom materials. This program allotted $36,500 to Illinois public school educators for these purposes.

Applicants were required to meet the proper criteria and to submit their propos als by early June.

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The Illinois Retired Teachers Association Foundation awarded $36,500 in grant money to several public school educators statewide. Pictured (from left) are Adriane Shore, Principal Mariah Mott, Angie Serafini and Jackie Sapienza.

PUTNAM COUNTY FOOD PANTRY CHRISTMAS BASKET REQUEST

PUTNAM COUNTY FOODPANTRY CHRISTMAS BASKET REQUEST

Name:

Name: Address:

Address: (Street Number) (Town)

(Street Number) (Town)

Number of people in your family: Phone:

Number of people in your family: _____ Phone: ___________________ (VERY IMPORTANT-need current Phone#) SC Female

SC Male

On the chart below please list ALL members of your family.List the things your children and the senior citizens in your family like (favorite, toys, games, sports, teams, books, etc.) and things they need (coats, boots, pajamas, underwear,blankets). Please be as specific as possible. Children and senior citizens will receive gifts.

Kids’ specific wish list will helpgift givers. Attach if necessary.

NOTE TO ACCOMPANY CHRISTMAS BASKET FORM

Please publish this note and the attached form in the October 13th and October 20th, 2022 Record.

Again this holiday season, the Putnam County Food Pantry in cooperation with local schools, organizations and churches will prepare Christmas baskets for families in need who live in Putnam County. The baskets contain makings of a Christmas breakfast and dinner, toys and clothes for the children and gifts for senior citizens. The baskets will be ready for pickup Saturday, December 17th between 8:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. in Bonnuchi Hall at the Granville United Church of Christ and upstairs from the Food Pantry. Due to COVID-19 guidelines, you will need to remain in your vehicle and we will bring the baskets out to you.

Again this holiday season, the Putnam County Food Pantry in cooperation with local schools, organizations and churches will prepare Christmas baskets for familiesinneed who live in Putnam County.The baskets contain makings of aChristmas breakfast and dinner,toys and clothes for the children and gifts for senior citizens. All families who wish to receive abasket must complete and return the request form or call Gayle Reno at 815-866-6484 by Saturday,November 15th.

On the chart below please list ALL members of your family. List the things your children and the senior citizens in your family like (music, toys, games, sports, teams, books, etc.) and things they need (coats, boots, pajamas, underwear, blankets). Please be as SPECIFIC as possible. Children and senior citizens will receive gifts. Kids’ SPECIFIC wish list will help gift givers. Attach if necessary.

NAME AGE SEX TOP SIZE PANT SIZE SHOE SIZE FAVORITE COLOR NEEDS? FAVORITE TYPE OF TOYS, GAMES, SPORTS, SPECIFIC NAME of BOOKS, CRAFTS, SPECIFIC MUSIC. TYPES OF JEWLERY, (pierced ears, necklace, etc.) KIDS’ WISH LIST. BE SPECIFIC!

Please include aspecific wish list for your children.

Forms are also available at the Food Pantry for clients who receive food on Saturday mornings. Please complete only one form.

All families who wish to receive a basket must complete and return the request form or call Gayle Reno at 815-339-6480 before Sunday, November 6th or risk not being able to get a basket. Please include a specific wish list for your children including what type and names of books, music, activities, jewelry and specify if their ears are pierced or not and toys they like. Forms are also available at the Food Pantry for clients who receive food on Saturday mornings. Please do not fill out duplicate forms.

Regular clients of the Food Pantry will not receive abasket unless they complete aform. Baskets will be delivered only to those who are shut-in or have no access to transportation.

Volunteers will deliver baskets only to those families who are homebound or have NO transportation.

Do you want your basket delivered? YES NO

If you want your basket delivered, please give directions to your home in the space below

Regular clients of the Food Pantry will not receive a basket unless they complete a form. Baskets will be delivered only to those who are shut-in or have no access to transportation. Deliveries will be made the morning of December 17th, as well. We ask that you are home at the time of the delivery. Due to COVID-19 guidelines our delivery personnel will not be allowed to enter your home. We will leave the baskets on your doorstep outside.

Volunteers will deliver baskets only to those families who are home bound or have NO transportation. Do you want your basket delivered? YES NO

If you want your basket delivered, please give directions to your home in the space below

The baskets will be ready for pick-up between 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. on Saturday,December 19, 2015 in Bonucchi Hall at the Granville United Church of Christ and upstairs from the Pantry.Baskets will be delivered the same morning. MAIL THIS FORM BY NOVEMBER 15th TO GAYLE RENO, BOX 462, GRANVILLE 61326

The baskets will be ready for pick-up between 8:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 17, 2022 in Bonucchi Hall at the Granville United Church of Christ and upstairs from the Pantry. Baskets will be delivered the same morning. MAIL THIS FORM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 7th TO GAYLE RENO, BOX 462, GRANVILLE 61326

NAME AGE SEX TOPPANT SHOE FAVORITE NEEDS? &FAVORITE TOYS, SIZE SIZE SIZE COLOR GAMES, SPORTS, BOOKS, ACTIVITIES. KIDS’ WISH LIST.

By trick or by trunk,

where to find Halloween treats

By DEREK BARICHELLO dbarichello@shawmedia.com

For families looking for Halloween alternatives or just more opportuni ties to wear costumes and collect treats, a number of communities and organizations will host downtown trick-or-treating or trunk-or-treating events prior to communitywide trickor-treating across the Illinois Valley.

Grand Ridge

Trunk or Treat Yo’Self is scheduled 5 to 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31, at the Farm Ridge Township Hall, 130 Sylvan Ave. Golf carts, tractors and other vehicles are welcome. Participants should pre pare for 200 trick-or-treaters. RSVP at 815-257-1488.

Henry

The Henry Area Chamber of Com merce will host a business trick or treat 3:15 to 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31. A costume contest will be at 5 p.m. at the American Legion, 303 Main St. Free hot dogs will be provided.

La Salle

Hometown Halloween is scheduled at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29. There will be a performance at 10:30 a.m. by the Hocus Pocus Hags at the Knights of Columbus parking lot, 209 Gooding St. A parade will begin at 10:45 a.m. from the Knights of Columbus. Costume parade and judging will commence at 11, fol lowed by trick or treating until 1 p.m. Children’s games and snacks will be at the Knights of Columbus parking lot beginning at noon, along with apple bar

rel rides. If it rains, the parade will be moved to the Grove Center, 1055 Sixth St.

A trunk-or-treat is scheduled 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at Lighthouse Baptist Church, 3194 Route 251.

Ladd

The Ladd Halloween scavenger hunt and trick-or-treat event is sched uled Saturday, Oct. 22. From 3 to 5 p.m., scavenger hunt participants start on Main Street and can trick-or-treat or play games at the businesses. The Moose Lodge, 1528 E. Cleveland St., will have candy and food from 5 to 6 p.m.

Mendota

Mendota’s downtown trick-or-treat ing event is 3 to 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31.

Ottawa

Trunk-or-treat on Court Street is scheduled noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, on the 600 block of Court Street. It will feature spooky treats, drinks and games. Costumes are encouraged.

Peru

Halloween in the Park is scheduled 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at Wash ington Park. Activities will include a Peru police K-9 demonstration at 1:45 p.m., a Hocus Pocus Hags performance at 2:30 p.m., fire truck aerial rides, pumpkin painting sponsored by Coun try Kids, treats from Peru Walmart and treat bags from the city of Peru and State Farm’s Jessica Strauch. Cos tumes are encouraged. A rain date is set 1 to 3 p.m. the next day.

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La Salle will once again host its Hometown Halloween. This year’s event is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 29.

Putnam County High School to present ‘Clue: On Stage’ starting Nov. 17

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Putnam County High School will be presenting “Clue: On Stage” from Thursday, Nov. 17, through Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Putnam County High School Auditorium.

The play, based on the Para mount film and the Hasbro board game, is adapted from the screen play by Jonathan Lynn with addi tional material by Hunter Foster, Sandy Rustin and Eric Price.

The show is described as a mur der-mystery comedy thriller that follows six guests at a mysterious dinner party where they find them

selves implicated as murder sus pects when their host turns up dead.

Wadsworth, the butler, leads Mrs. Peacock, Mr. Green, Colonel Mustard and other guests as they attempt to find the killer as the body count builds. Following in the foot steps of the film, the project bills itself as a “comedy whodunit.”

Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for senior citizens and students, 18 and younger, and may be purchased by calling PCHS at 815-882-2800, option 4.

For information, contact Natalie Hulstrom at hulstromn@ pcschools535.org or 815-882-2800.

Pictured (back row from left): Tyler Bienemann, Mavrick Holocker, Triston Walter, Garrett Luke, Eric Vipond, Tucker Gualandi and Daric Wiesbrock; (middle row) Teaghan Sarver, Mayra Macias, Phoebe Kammer and Caitlyn Sager; (front row) Madison Wasilewski, Anna Sandberg and Lisa Myres.

November 2022

MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT IS OCTOBER 15-DECEMBER 7.

Every year, Medicare beneficiaries should review available plans to ensure they have the best plan that fits their needs and that they are not overpaying.

Contact the PCCC to set up an appointment with a certified

(Senior Health

counselor. Appointments are available Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-2

University of Illinois Extension Nutrition & Wellness Program CULTIVATING YOUR OWN BLUE ZONE

Tuesday November 3 @ 10:00 AM

Learn about the Blue zones and lifestyles that give people long lives. Cooking demonstration with blue zone recipe & sample provided.

Call the PCCC to register.

AARP Smart Driving Class

November 14-15 @ 8:30 AM- 12:30 PM

Course Costs - $20 for AARP Members, $25 for nonmembers and free for participants enrolled in United Health Care Ins.

Call the PCCC for more information or to register.

“A WORLD GONE MAD: WORLD WAR I”

As told by Historical Presenter, Jim Gibbons

Thursday NOVEMBER 17 @ 12:30 P.M.

Historian Jim Gibbons will take you through the first of two of the most catastrophic wars in our nation’s history, World War I, which started on July 28, 1914. Gibbons will highlight significant events that thrust the United States into this unwanted war.

Program will be in-person & live streamed though Zoom

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St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2000 Luther Drive, will host a trick-or-treat event 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29.

Princeton

The Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce and Prairie Arts Council will host a costume contest and parade at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at Soldiers and Sailors Park. Children 12 and younger are welcome. Prizes and goodie bags will be given out. Children will parade on the sidewalk from Soldiers and Sail ors Park to the Prouty Building.

Serena

A trick-or-treat event is scheduled 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Serena fire station, 2286 U.S. 52. Games, a haunted maze, pumpkin painting, candy, prizes and fire truck rides are among the activities.

Somonauk

Free hot dogs will be provided 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31, at Ann Street field across from Somonauk Baptist Church during trick-or-treating hours.

Spring Valley

A trunk-or-treat event is scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, at the JFK Ele mentary School parking lot, 999 N. Strong Ave. The Halloween parade will

begin at 5:45 p.m. through the Stough Group Complex, with lineup starting at 5:30 p.m. at the playground. The Hocus Pocus Hags will perform at 7 p.m. Pho tos will be available by Jen Heredia.

Fright Fest runs noon to 2 p.m. Satur day, Oct. 29, at the mini park in the 100 and 200 blocks of East St. Paul St. A cos tume parade starts at noon, followed by a performance from the Hocus Pocus Hags at 1 p.m. Halloween photographs will be made available by Lisa Holocker Photography and music provided by Guys on the Radio: DJ Service. Winners of Fright Fest will be announced at 1:45 p.m. Email growfrightfest@gmail.com for more information or with questions.

Streator

Downtown trick-or-treating is set 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 29. The Friends of the Streator Library will be handing out books 9 a.m. to noon.

Trunk-or-treat is scheduled 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, in the west parking lot at the YMCA, 710 Oakley Ave. The event is free.

Tonica

A Halloween parade starts 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, across from the post office, 110 S. Oneca St. The parade will move west on Wauponis Street, then south on La Salle Street. A hot dog lunch will be served to participants. Aces & Eights will have a hot chocolate bar and children’s games. The Hocus Pocus Hags will perform on La Salle Street after the parade.

Putnam County libraries announce November activity schedule

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Putnam County libraries announced their November activity schedule for the following locations.

All locations will be closed Nov. 11 for Veterans Day and Nov. 24 and 25 for Thanksgiving.

Hennepin, 214 N. Fourth St.

The bad art craft of the month will be Oreo turkeys. Pickup is during library hours.

National Doughnut Day will be cele brated with a free doughnut at the library on the morning of Friday, Nov. 4.

PCCC’s Outreach worker will be at the library from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 10. The worker will dis cuss available benefits and services for older adults.

Cricut MakerSpace will be held all day Thursday, Nov. 17, and Friday, Nov. 18. Crafty adults are welcome. This month’s craft is Thanksgiving Etched Glass. Call ahead to reserve a space.

Homework helper will be available to students at the library during open hours.

Granville, 214 S. McCoy St.

November Make and Take craft will be available all month long. This month’s craft is an Eye-Spy activity.

Flutes for Vets will be held at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 8. Kenneth Troyan will be playing native flutes at the library to honor veterans.

Prairie State Primer will be held at 6 p.m. Nov. 15. John Lynn will be dis cussing how Illinois got its name as the prairie state.

Granville story hour will be at 1 p.m. every Wednesday in October. The event will feature stories and activities.

Book discussion group will meet the second and fourth Monday of every month at 1 p.m. There is no assigned book to read and the event is group directed.

Putnam, 105 N. Center St.

Books, brunch and bingo will be held Saturday, Nov. 5. The event will feature food, books and bingo.

Magnolia, 112 N. Chicago St.

Story hour will be at 10 a.m. Satur day, Nov. 5. The book will be “I Spy Jar.”

Kids pick movie night will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10. This is a movie and pizza night.

Tie Dye Tile Coaster will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19.

M/P Extension Office Ag in the Classroom: Turkeys will be held at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22.

Homework helper will be available to students during library hours.

McNabb, 322 W. Main St.

Bad Art Craft, Oreo turkeys, will be offered throughout the month. This craft is available to go and can be picked up during library hours.

Mason jar fairy light craft will be offered at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2.

National Doughnut Day will be cele brated with a free doughnut all morn ing Saturday, Nov. 5.

PCCC’s Outreach worker will be at the library from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Mon day, Nov. 21. The worker will answer questions about and discuss available benefits for older adults.

Kids pick movie night with pizza will be held at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23.

Homework helper will be available to students during library hours.

Standard, 128 First St.

History of Coca-Cola by Dick Volker will be held at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15. Volker worked with the company for more than 40 years and has created a history of the company dating to its origin.

A World Gone Bad: World War I event will be held at 12:30 p.m. Thurs day, Nov. 17. Historian Jim Gibbons will take visitors through the first of two of the most catastrophic wars in our nation’s history.

Tri-DENT seizes 5 pounds of pot, more than $10,000 in Peru bust

By TOM COLLINS tcollins@shawmedia.com

Two men face up to 15 years in prison if convicted of drug possession following a Wednesday raid in rural Peru.

Andrew Martinez, 36, of Peru, and Richard Policky, 37, of La Salle, were charged in Bureau County Circuit Court with unlawful possession of cannabis with intent to deliver, a Class 1 felony. They were taken to Bureau County Jail

to await a bond hearing.

Wednesday, the Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team exe cuted a Bureau County search war rant at “Outer Limitz” located at 1746 U.S. 6, Suite A, Peru. Tri-DENT said agents located about 5 pounds of pur ported cannabis, items used in the manufacture and packaging of canna bis and cannabis products along with more than $10,000 in illicit United States currency.

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Take control of your financial future while managing pandemic challenges

(BPT) - A year into the pandemic, many people have experienced changes in how they manage their money. With different spending needs and, in some cases, changes in income, the ways we balance budgets, save and monitor credit have become top of mind.

“No matter where you are finan cially, budgeting and saving are two key habits that can help all of us bounce back from life’s unexpected moments,” said Lawrence Bailey, head of financial health and community banking for Chase. “Another import ant habit is understanding how credit works and what goes into a score.”

To help people manage their changing needs and stay financially healthy now and into the future, Bailey shares some smart tips and simple strategies that anyone can adopt:

Build a budget to meet your needs

Three in four people have concerns about creating a budget that’s flexible and realistic for how they live, ac cording to the 2020 JPMorgan Chase Financial Needs Study. It’s a good practice to update your budget fre quently to gain a clear understanding

of where and how you can make ad justments.

Use traditional budgeting tools like the Chase Budget Builder or digital tools like to help keep an eye on your expenses and income as well as find gaps or ways to save.

Use technology to help keep you on track

While algorithms can vary depend ing on the credit bureau, an estimated third or more of your credit score is tied to on-time payments. Financial technology can help you with managing your bills and how you get paid so you never miss a payment. Automate all you can and set up transaction alerts for deposits and withdrawals so you stay on top of money movement.

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Some actions can impact your credit more than others, and having a clear picture of your credit score is critical. Sign up for Chase Credit Journey for free to check your score, receive alerts about changes to your report and get insights on building good credit. This is important if you are considering ap-

plying for a loan or a credit card, or refinancing debt or your home loan.

Set aside savings

Having money set aside in an emergency fund can help provide peace of mind. Also, by saving regularly, you’ll have the financial flexibility to help you reach future goals. Use an online calculator to see how your savings are tracking. Keep in mind, even setting aside a few dollars a week can help you prepare for the unexpected and save for short- and long-term plans.

Stay alert to scams

Financial scams are prevalent during the COVID-19 pandemic. To stay up to date, visit the Federal Trade Commission at www.ftc.gov. Remem ber, it’s smart to triple-check any so cial message, email or solicitation you get from someone claiming to be from a financial institution. Most banks, including Chase, won’t ask for confi dential information like your name, password or PIN when reaching out to you.

Look into payment programs if you need help

If you are worried about making payments, contact your home loan, car or credit card company and ask if they have any payment relief programs. You can also reach out to com munity organizations and city and state resources that can help connect you to aid if you need it.

For additional resources, tools and information on how to manage your budget, grow your savings and build your credit, visit chase.com/personal/ financial-goals.

FINANCE MATTERS

Business credit scores: 6 things every entrepreneur should know

(BPT) - Do you have a side hustle you’re looking to grow? Are you a small-business owner wondering if you should use your personal credit for your business? Before you do, consider your business credit score. Whether it’s a modest side gig or you’re looking to expand your small business into a full-time, multi-person venture, it’s important to understand your business credit score and how it can help you.

Haven’t heard of a business credit score? You’re not alone. “What is a business credit score?” is the top question we get at VantageScore from small-business owners. Our goal is to expand understanding about credit scores for everyone, and when it comes to businesses, helping empower owners with useful information to help them make smart financial decisions.

The credit experts at VantageScore Solutions share must-know info about business credit and how small-busi ness owners can establish and grow their business credit score:

Consumer and business credit reports are different

A consumer credit report is for an individual while a business credit re

port is for an organization, even if it’s just one person. What’s on the report varies: A business credit report has different number ranges for credit ratings, such as zero to 100. Additionally, you won’t see a list of creditors on a business credit report like you would on a consumer credit report.

A positive business credit report matters

A business credit report shows credit-related data a credit reporting company (CRC) has gathered about an organization from different qualifying sources. This includes records of credit card balances and payments, as well as public records, such as bank ruptcies. Having a rich business credit report can help you get better terms on business loans and other financial relationships needed to manage and grow your business, including lower interest rates.

Be proactive to strengthen your business credit report

If you get a consumer loan, that information may be reported to all three bureaus for your consumer credit re port. On the business side, there’s less

data consistency and less chance your lender is going to report to all the com mercial credit bureaus. Be proactive by using strategies that include reporting to the bureaus, such as utilizing small-business credit cards. You can also work with vendors that know ingly report to the bureaus. Finally, as always, pay all bills on time and keep debt low.

Separate yourself and your business

Just like with consumer credit, it takes time to build a rich credit his tory. Business owners should start building good credit as soon as possible and start by establishing a business entity. The majority of small-business owners in the United States operate as sole proprietors, which means they don’t have a formal business struc ture such as an LLC, S-corporation or C-corporation. Having these types of designations separates you and your business and therefore separates your business and personal credit.

Avoid tapping personal assets

When starting or growing a busi

ness, a lot of people use personal as sets such as savings, retirement funds or home equity for funding. Before you do this, exhaust all other possibil ities for business financing. There are over 6,500 different companies with lending products for small-business owners, so it’s worthwhile to research and find one that fits your needs so you don’t have to put your personal finances at risk. Plus, many of these other options come with the oppor tunity to build your business credit report.

4-H STEM youth to launch rockets Nov. 5

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Marshall-Putnam 4-H Stem will host the first Bureau, La Salle, Mar shall-Putnam 4-H Rocket Launch from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at 301 E. Monroe St. in Magnolia.

4-H youth from across the four counties will meet to launch a variety

of model rockets into the air over the afternoon event.

This event is open to all 4-H youth, aged 8 to 18, from any of the four coun ties that would like to attend and that have their own model rocket to launch.

For youth already enrolled in 4-H in their county, more information and registration is available at go.illinois. edu/blmplaunch. Any questions spe

cifically about this event, contact Aaron Lindstrom at alind83@illinois. edu.

For those youth that are not yet 4-H members but are interested in joining 4-H, more information is available from your county’s University of Illi nois Extension office.

If interested, contact: Bureau County- Danielle Gapinski, 815-875-

2878 or des85@illinois.edu; LaSalle County- Toni Pienta, 815-433-0707 or fusinatt@illinois.edu; Marshall-Put nam Counties- Anne Scheel, 309-3642356 or amscheel@illinois.edu.

Marshall-Putnam 4-H STEM would also like to thank the Village of Magno lia and the Ken and Kevin Knapp fami lies for their support of this event.

Ann Wink Children’s Library holds dedication ceremony in Granville

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A dedication ceremony was held Saturday afternoon at the Granville branch of the Putnam County Library located at 214 S. McCoy St for the mural adorning the Ann Wink Children’s Library.

Among those in attendance included Raymond Wink and Robin Pearson, son and daughter of Ann Wink who died Aug.1, 2020 and who served four decades as children’s librarian when the library was located next door at the township building.

The library and mural was put together by the work of many including local artists Erika Dean, Jaclyn Ossola and Courtney Ossola.

The Ann Wink Children’s Library is open to all children who visit the library during their regular business hours.

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Raymond Wink (left) and Robin Pearson (right) are the son and daughter of Ann Wink, who died Aug. 1, 2020, who served four decades as children’s librarian when the library was located next door at the township building. They are joined by mural artists (center, from left) Erika Dean, Jaclyn Ossola and Courtney Ossola.

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Arts of Starved Rock Country Fund opens application period

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The Arts of Starved Rock Country Fund, hosted by the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation, opened its Arts Grant period for 202223 art programs and projects.

Grants are available for nonprofit organizations, schools, libraries and charitable community groups who sup port the arts and art programs. The applications are available from Oct. 15 through Dec. 1, with grant announce ments made in early January. This pro gram is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency through federal funds provided by the

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Putnam County second graders visit Al Cioni Ford

As Putnam County Primary second graders learned about sales and service, they took a trip to Al Cioni Ford in Granville.

Sales Manager and Bronco Specialist Laura Vaessen first explained to them about the importance of having great service to customers. Vaessen also had

As Putnam County Primary second graders learned about sales and service, they took a trip to Al Cioni Ford in Granville.

National Endowment for the Arts.

In the past, these grants helped fund many art projects in the commu nity. Since 2019, $69,000 has been awarded to organizations, in support of 39 arts related projects. The 2021-22 recipients were the La Salle County Historical Society, Stage 212 in La Salle, Ottawa Concert Association, Poco a Poco in Streator, Festival 56, NCI Artworks for the Seneca and Men dota murals, the Princeton Commu nity Band, Illini State Park in Mar seilles and the Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra.

The mission of the Arts of Starved Rock Country Fund is to provide grant

opportunities, education, networking opportunities and online support to the arts community throughout Starved Rock Country. The program can work with organizations to make their chari

table art project come to life.

To learn more about The Arts of Starved Rock Country Fund or the application process, email Amanda Zehr at amanda@srccf.org. To obtain a

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fun quizzing the kids about the Bronco.

The kids were also able to sit in the Bronco and check out its features.

Jared Vaessen, service manager at Al Cioni Ford, had the kids answer questions on the V6 Engine that was on display as they got to check out underneath the hood of a vehicle and see where everything goes.

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Putnam County School District announces November menus

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The Putnam County School Dis trict announced the breakfast and lunch menus for November.

Tuesday, Nov. 1

Breakfast: French toast with syrup or cereal, Go-Gurt, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Chicken nuggets, rice pilaf, green beans, fruit and milk

Wednesday, Nov. 2

Breakfast: Biscuits and gravy or cereal, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Pork chop, au gratin pota toes, dinner roll, applesauce and milk

Thursday, Nov. 3

Breakfast: Cinnamon roll or cereal, string cheese, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Hot ham and cheese on bun, veggie sticks with dip, chips, fruit and milk

Friday, Nov. 4

Breakfast: Cereal and toast, yogurt, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Pizza, salad, fruit, Rice Krispies Treat and milk

Monday, Nov. 7

Breakfast: Doughnut or cereal, string cheese, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Hot dog on bun, baked beans, chips, fruit and milk

Tuesday, Nov. 8

No school – Election Day

Wednesday, Nov. 9

Breakfast: Pop-tart or cereal, Go-Gurt, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Taco in a bag, fruit, baked dessert, fruit and milk

Thursday, Nov. 10

Breakfast: Breakfast sandwich or cereal, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Chicken patty on bun,

mixed vegetables, fruit, brownie and milk

Friday, Nov. 11

Breakfast: Pancakes with syrup or cereal, yogurt, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Toasted ravioli with mari nara, garlic breadstick, corn, fruit and milk

Monday, Nov. 14

Breakfast: Muffin or cereal, string cheese, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Cheeseburger on bun, oven fried, pickles, fruit, cookie and milk

Tuesday, Nov. 15

Breakfast: Scrambled eggs and toast or cereal, yogurt, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Pizza bits, vegetable med ley, fruit, pudding and milk

Wednesday, Nov. 16

Breakfast: Waffle with syrup or cereal, yogurt, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Chicken quesadilla, corn, hot apples and cinnamon ice cream and milk

Thursday, Nov. 17

Breakfast: Bagel with cream cheese or cereal, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Pasta with meat sauce, salad, garlic bread, fruit and milk

Friday, Nov. 18

Breakfast: Funnel cake or cereal, Go-Gurt, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: French bread pizza, green beans, Go-Gurt, fruit and milk

Monday, Nov. 21

Breakfast: Breakfast wrap or cereal, yogurt, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Chicken gravy over bis cuit, corn, fruit, pumpkin bar and milk

Tuesday, Nov. 22

Breakfast: Cereal bar or cereal

and toast, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Cheese stuffed bread sticks with marinara sauce, green beans, fruit, ice cream cup and milk

Wednesday, Nov. 23

No school

Thursday, Nov. 24

No school - Thanksgiving Friday, Nov. 25

No school

Monday, Nov. 28

Breakfast: Pig in a blanket or cereal, yogurt, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: French toast with syrup, sausage, hash browns, applesauce and milk

Tuesday, Nov. 29

Breakfast: Breakfast pizza or cereal, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Corn dog, baked beans, corn chips, fruit and milk

Wednesday, Nov. 30

Breakfast: Sausage and toast or cereal and toast, string cheese, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Chicken wrap with lettuce and cheese, fruit, frozen dessert and milk

OBITUARIES

GENE L. MATIAK

Born: November 13, 1942 in La Crosse, WI Died: October 8, 2022 in Peoria, IL

Gene L. Matiak, 79, of Mark passed away on October 8, 2022 at OSF Healthcare Center, Peoria.

Graveside service with full military honors was held at 11:00 a.m. on October 20, 2022 at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL.

Dysart – Cofoid Funeral Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Gene was born on November 13, 1942 in La Crosse, WI to Leonard and Lillian (Sagdalen) Matiak. He married Barbara Hansen on December 25, 1961 in Caledonia, MN.

He served in the United States Army. Gene was a semi mechanic and worked for Buch man Transportation. He was a member of the Granville American Legion.

Survivors include his wife Barbara Matiak of Mark; three sisters, Soynia, Linda and Connie. He was preceded in death by his parents. Online condolences may be made to his family at www.dcfunerals.com

How to submit: Send obituary informa tion to obits@BCRnews.com or call 815-632-2534. Notices are accepted until 5 p.m. for Wednesday’s edition.

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HB3653 the SAFE-T act facts not politics Full text of the act as passed (enrolled)

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Citation in lieu of custodial arrest. (notice to appear NTA)

Mandates that law enforcement shall issue a citation (NTA) in lieu of custodial arrest, upon proper identification, for those accused of traffic offenses and Class B and Class C criminal misdemeanor offenses who pose no threat to the community or any person.

Examples of Class B misdemeanor offenses include:

* Criminal Trespass to Land (CTTL). 720ILCS 5/21-3

* Telephone Harassment. 720 ILCS 135-1-1.

* Possession of Cannabis (10 to 30 grams) 720 ILCS 550/4

* Aggravated Speeding (#31 mph over the posted speed limit). 625 ILCS 5/11-601.5. The law changed in 2011, making a speeding ticket for driving 31 mph over the limit a Class B misdemeanor. This type of ticket used to be a fine-only petty offense, but not Anymore.

* Computer Tampering. 720 ILCS 5/16D-3

* Obstruction of Service of Process. 720 ILCS 5/31-3

* Altering of Defacing a Serial Number on Machinery. 720 ILCS 335/1.

* Picketing a Residence. 720 ILCS 5/21.1-3

*Simulating Legal Process. 720 ILCS 5/32-7

* Window Peeking. 720 ILCS 5/26-1.

Currently law enforcement has discretion to detain, arrest or force compliance with the law. Officer discretion has been removed, the officers sole remedy is to issue a citation or Notice to Appear (NTA).

Pretrial Release and Bail Reform- concerns over public safety and the ability to detain violent offenders.

Pretrial Release: All defendants shall be presumed eligible for pretrial release, and the State shall bear the burden of proving by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant has committed the offense AND poses a real and present threat to the safety of a specific, identifiable person or persons. 720 ILCS 5/110-6.1 (e)

This is the verbiage which has prompted many lists of “Non-Detainable Offenses”

Putnam County Record

PREP FOOTBALL: HALL 44, BUREAU VALLEY 34

Resetich’s 5 TDs lift Hall into playoffs

Red Devils earn 5th win behind quick-strike TDs, counter methodical BV

By KEVIN CHLUM kchlum@shawmedia.com

SPRING VALLEY – When Randy Tieman returned as Hall’s head coach, he took over a program that won one game in each season of his two-year absence.

Still, he had the playoffs in mind this fall.

“I always think it is [a possibil ity],” Tieman said about the postsea son. “I do. It’s my goal.”

On Friday, the Red Devils made that goal a reality.

Hall used a quick-strike offense and just enough defense to beat Bureau Valley 44-34 in a Three Riv ers Conference Mississippi Division game to become playoff eligible at 5-4.

“It feels great,” Tieman said. “The only ones who have had this experi ence are the three seniors who were here in my last year [in 2019]. So it’s going to be a great experience for the kids. It’ll be a fun week and we’ll go play where we have to play.”

Senior Mac Resetich was a con tributing member on the 2019 playoff team as a freshman, and he played a starring role Friday as he has all sea son.

Resetich broke off scoring runs of 21, 55, 52 and 61 yards and returned a kickoff 74 yards for a touchdown as the Red Devils used big plays to counter methodical drives by the Storm.

Hall’s first-half scoring drives lasted three plays, one play and four plays with a kick return TD mixed in, while Bureau Valley’s drives lasted 12 plays, 10 plays and 11 plays.

“Mac does a great job of reading the zone and once he hits the second level, there’s nobody who can catch him,” Tieman said. “That’s the advantage we have with him.”

The Storm seemed to grab the momentum as quarterback Bryce Helms dropped back to pass then scrambled for a 15-yard touchdown run with 19.7 seconds left in the first half to take a 21-18 lead.

However, Resetich and the Red Devils responded quickly with Rese tich connecting with Braden Curran for a 38-yard touchdown as time

expired to take a 26-21 lead at the break.

“The score right before halftime was big,” said Resetich, who ran for 272 yards and four TDs on 15 carries and eclipsed 2,000 rushing yards on the season. “When that happens, [the opponent] goes into halftime with their heads down. That’s a big score.”

Hall started to take control out of halftime as Resetich ran for a 52-yard TD on the second play of the third.

Joel Koch then forced and recov ered a fumble on BV’s ensuing drive and Hall’s Joseph Bacidore went up the middle for a 22-yard TD run that extended the Red Devil lead to 38-21.

Hall led by at least 10 points the rest of the way.

The Red Devils will gather in the school cafeteria Saturday to watch the playoff pairings show to learn their opponent.

“It feels amazing,” Resetich said.

“This is my first time having a win ning record in three years, so it feels good.”

For the Storm, freshman Brady Hartz made his varsity debut, rush ing for 146 yards on 22 carries.

Helms ran for 75 yards and two TDs on 17 attempts while completing 5 of 6 passes for 57 yards, including a 29-yard TD to Isaac Attig, who out leapt a defender and juggled the ball before coming down with the catch. Attitg also ran in a 7-yard TD in the fourth quarter, while Elijah Endress had 49 yards, including a 1-yard TD, on nine carries.

“The kids battled,” BV coach Mat Pistole said. “It would have been really easy for our kids to give up and just go through the motions, but these kids just keep showing up every day and working their butts off and it’s a tribute to their character and how much it means to them. I’m

super proud of them.”

The Storm finish 1-8.

“We didn’t have the success we wanted to (this season), and I feel bad for the seniors because they deserve it and they’ve worked really hard,” Pistole said. “But we were very young this year. We only really played three seniors for most of the season. We played a lot of sopho mores and juniors so a lot of those guys grew up as the season went on.

“We have to find a way to have that competitive spirit and to get that toughness out of them and that wantto-win attitude. That’s going to be the biggest thing we work on this season is to change the whole attitude in the program and get more competitive.”

•HallwllplaySacredHeart-Grif fin(9-0)at7p.m.FridayintheClass 4AplayoffsatSpringfield.

Scott Anderson – sanderson@shawmedia.com

Hall’s Mac Resetich (right) celebrates with teammate DeAnthony Weatherspoon after scoring a touchdown against Bureau Valley on Friday at Richard Nesti Stadium in Spring Valley.

PC’s Wyatt Grimshaw qualifies for sectional

By KEVIN HIERONYMUS khieronymus@bcrnews.com

Putnam County’s Wyatt Grimshaw qualified for the Oregon Sectional cross coun try meet by placing 20th (19:14.4) in the Seneca Regional on Saturday, Oct. 22.

The boys sectional race will start at 2 p.m. Saturday follow ing the girls race.

VOLLEYBALL

PC def. Earlville: In a regional preview Friday, the Putnam County volleyball team defeated Earlville in three sets in Gran ville.

Maggie Richetta had 10 kills, 10 points, nine digs, an ace and a block for the Panthers (17-13-4), while Tori Balma had 23 assists, six digs and five kills and Ava Hatton contributed 13 digs, nine kills, two assists and an ace.

PC def. Dwight 25-22, 25-16: Balma had 17 assists, nine digs, six kills, 10 points and an ace Oct. 18 to help the Putnam County volleyball team to a 25-22, 25-16 victory over Dwight in a Tri-County Conference match in Dwight.

Richetta put down 11 kills to go along with five digs and four points for PC (15-13-4, 4-3 TCC), while Avery Moutray added 12 digs, four kills and four points.

NEWSTRIBUNE ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: PUTNAM COUNTY’S TORI BALMA

Panthers senior turns in pair of strong performances

By KEVIN CHLUM kchlum@shawmedia.com

Putnam County senior Tori Balma reached a career milestone the week of Oct. 10 while turning in strong performances at the Tri-County Conference and Mendota tournaments.

Balma had 48 assists and 13 kills to help the Panthers to a fourth-place finish in the TCC Tournament.

At Mendota, Balma recorded 55 assists, 25 digs, 21 kills, 15 points and two aces. During the tournament, she surpassed 1,000 assists for her career.

Tori Balma

“Tori is an extremely smart player and a huge leader on the court for us,” Putnam County coach Amy Bell said. “She did a great job last week running an effective offense as our setter while also being an offensive threat as well.”

For her performance, Balma was voted the NewsTribune Athlete of the Week, sponsored by Central Bank, Witek Wealth Management and the Spring Valley, Mendota and Princeton McDonalds.

Balma answered a few questions from NewsTri bune sports editor Kevin Chlum.

What makes you a good volleyball player?

Balma: I think my determination to win and competitiveness makes me a good player.

What does it mean to reach 1,000 career assists?

Balma: I was very excited to reach 1,000 career assists. I set this goal for myself last season, and I’m proud to have achieved it with the help of my teammates.

If you could get advice from any athlete, who would it be and why?

Balma: If I could ask any athlete for advice I would ask Sydney Hilley, the University of Wis consin setter. She is one of the most successful college setters in America right now, and I think she would give me some pretty good advice.

What is your most-played song recently?

Balma: My most-played song recently is “Greek God” by Conan Gray.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?

Balma: If I could travel anywhere, I would travel to Greece because it looks so beautiful.

With what food could you win an eating contest?

Balma: I don’t think I would ever enter a food-eating contest, but if I had to I would win eat ing Chik-fil-A nuggets.

Do you have any superstitions?

Balma: I always have to warm up with middle hitter

Maggie Richetta for every sport or I won’t play well.

What are your plans after high school?

Balma: I plan to play volleyball and possibly softball at a junior college then pursue a career in nursing.

What is your favorite book?

Balma: My favorite book is “The Glass Castle” by Jeanette Walls.

What are your thoughts on your individual performance for the week of Oct. 10?

Balma: I felt the week was very exciting for me, reaching 1,000 assists and placing fourth in the Tri-County Conference Tournament.

Scott Anderson file photo – sanderson@shawmedia.com

Putnam County’s Tori Balma (12) hits the ball as Serena’s Paisley Twait (12) blocks her kill on Sept. 19 in Serena.

Putnam County’s Wyatt Grimshaw runs in the Class 1A regional cross country boys race Saturday at the Seneca FFA Farm in Marseilles.

Scott Anderson sanderson@ shawmedia.com

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All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subjec t to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any prefer ence, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an inte ntion, to make any such preference , limita tion or discrimination .”

Familial status includes children under the age of 18 livin g with parents or le gal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of child ren under 18. This newspaper will not know in gly ac cept any advertising for real estat e 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.

Lake Thunderbir d Associat ion Craft Fair

Sat, Nov 5 (9 to 4)

Located at the Cl ubhouse 2 Lake Thunderbir d Dr Putnam, IL 61560

Wide variety of handmade cr af ts, a raff le and refreshments.

Free admissi on

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The toll-free telephone numbe r for the he aring impaired is 800-927-9275

LASALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS LAND AUCTION

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2022 AT 1:00 PMCST

TWO DAY FALL EXTRAVAGANZA AUCTION

The Following LIVE IN-PERSON AND ON-LINE Auction to be held at the Tumbleson Auction Center, 1635 North Main Street, Princeton, IL, Located 100 miles West of Chicago, Il just off INT 80, Exit 56, South on Rt. 26. on:

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2022

TIME: 9:00 A.M. OUTSIDE EACH DAY w/ Hayracks

10:00 A.M. Inside (Preview: 8:00 A.M. Day of Auction)

Preview of Both Days: Friday, October 28 Time: 4:00-6:00 P.M. Absentee or Live On-Line Bidding on website: www.tumblesonauction.com or Bid Live thru Proxibid

160 TAXABLE ACRES± • 1 TRACT

The Salata & Blasco farm is located approximately 4 miles northwest of Blackstone, IL, or 6 miles east of Streator, IL. The farm is further described as being located in Section 35, T31N-R4E, Otter Creek Township, LaSalle County, Illinois. The property contains a total of 160 taxable acres, will be sold in 1 tract, represents productive tillable cropland, and is improved with a wind turbine.

Farmers and investors, be sure to check out this LaSalle County, Illinois property.

SALATA & BLASCO FARM

Representing Attorney: Derek A. Schryer Davis & Campbell L.L.C. | (309) 673-1681 401 Main Street, Suite 1600 | Peoria, IL 61602 Auction Manager: Kevin Haas (309) 264-7767

POSI TION

PART TIME

PUTNAM COUNTY COMMUNITY CENTER

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29

Hayracks Starting @ 9:00 A.M. Including Tools, Adv, Oil Cans & More!!

VEHICLES, MOTOR SCOOTER, 4-WHEELERS & SM. TRAILER: Rare 1969 Jeepster model 8701-only made 136 of these in 1969; 1951 Red Ford Pickup; 1960 & 1966 Willey’s Jeep; 1957 Chevy Car; 1960’s One Owner All State Puch Motor Scooter #810.94390 Sold by Sears-Made in Austria; (Please Note: Vehicles are Not Currently in Running Order & Some in Rougher Condition) 2-Honda Rancher Four Wheelers; Bayou 220 4 Wheeler; Sm. Open Trailer

COLLECTION OF Over 100 NICE FIREARMS, AMMO, GUN RELATED, HUNTING, CASE DISPLAY CABINET & COLLECTION OF KNIVES

COLLECT-ION OF 16 VERY NICE TAXIDERMERY MOUNTS: Including Lg. Moose, Moose Antlers, Elk, Bear, Turkey, Deer & Caribou & APPROX. 20 ONE OF A KIND WOOD CARVINGS BY OTTAWA, IL ARTIST CALVIN MYERS: Including: Bear, Lion, Bull, Giraffes, Rhino, Birds, Unique 7 Ft. Sasquatch & More!

SM COLLECTIONS OF COINS, BADGES, MILITARY & SPORTS PINS & FISHING, CONTEMP. SLOT MACHINE, BB GUNS, TOYS, INSTRUMENTS

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30

Hayracks Starting @ 9:00 A.M.-Antiques & Collectibles

ANTIQUE, MODERN & PRIMITIVE FURNITURE LG. GROUP OF STERLING SILVER, QUALITY GLASSWARE, COLLECTIBLES, LAMPS, NICE PRIMITIVE ITEMS & STONEWARE

VERY LG. COLLECTION OF JEWELRY & POCKET WATCHES: Including Gold, Diamond and Gemstone, Sterling, Southwest & Costume; Nice Pocket Watches DOLLS, LADIES ITEMS, BEADED PURSES,

Please Note: Two Great Quality Auctions-Plan to Attend!! Lois Boyle Estate, McNabb, IL/Kay Browning Estate, Princeton/Delbert Battles Estate, Earlville & Others

IN PERSON*** LUNCH STAND***

ABSENTEE BIDDING, PHONE BIDDING & LIVE PROXIBID AVAILABLE!! 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

PUBLIC NOTICE PU BLIC NOT ICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PU TNAM CO UNTY, ILLINOIS IN RE: Order of Stalking no Contact Order

Case # 22- OP-12

NOTICE TO JO HN T. MCL AU GH LIN

Notice is given to John T. McLaughlin, whose whereabouts are unknow n, must answ er Elisa Herr's petition for Stalking No Contact Order.

John T. McLaughlin's attendance is requested at a hearing December 1, 2022 at 10:30am at the Putnam County Courthouse located 120 N. 4th St Hennepin, IL Failure to attend, may result in a judgment by default rendered against him in Case No 22-OP-12, Circuit Court of Illinois Tenth Judicial Circuit, Putnam County. Filed Elisa Herr Pro Se

DATED: October 13, 2022

Carly R. Neubaum Putnam County Clerk

(Published in Bureau County Republican October 19, 26, November 2, 9, 2022) 2025419

DATED: October 13, 2022

Carly R. Neubaum Putnam County Clerk

(Published in Bureau County Republican October 19, 26, November 2, 9, 2022) 2025419

PUBLIC NOTICE

ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE

Public Notice is hereby given that on October 7, 2022, a certi fi cate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Putnam County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business know n as Heather's Cr eation Box located at 1968

Bradford Blacktop Putnam, IL Dated this 7th day of October, 2022, TINA DOLDER County Clerk

(Published in Putnam County Record October 19, 26, November 2, 2022) 2024400

PUBLIC NOTICE

EARLY/GRAC E PE RIOD V OTING FOR THE GENERA L ELECTION NOVEMBER 8, 2 022

The County Clerk's office will be open Saturday, November 6, 2 022, from 9:00 a.m.-Noon for anyone needing to vote, change an address, or register If you need to register, you need to bring your ID and tw o official pieces of mail

If you have any questions, please call the County Clerk' s office at 815.925.7129

Tina Dolder Putnam County Clerk, Recorder & Election Authority

(Published in Putnam County Record October 26, November 2, 2022) 2023674

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCU IT C OURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCU IT PU TNAM C OUNT Y, ILLI NO IS IN RE:

The Estate of John O ssola, Deceased Case # 22 PR 16

NO TICE TO CREDITOR S OF CLAIM DATE

Notice is given of the death of John Ossola on July 12, 2022, and that Letters of Office as Executor were issued on September 16, 2022 to Janeen Welsh, who may be contacted c/o her attorney as set forth below.

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCU IT C OURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCU IT PU TNAM C OUNT Y, ILLI NO IS IN RE:

The Estate of Robert C. Myers, Deceased NOTICE OF CLAIM DATE Case # 22 PR 15

Notice is given of the death of Robert C. Myers on August 10, 2022 and that Letters of Office as Executor were issued on Septem ber 16, 2022 to Robert Kurt Myers, who may be contacted c/o his attorney as set forth below.

Claims may be filed six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this Notice of Claim Date or three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery, whichever is later, and any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Putnam County Courthouse, Hennepin, IL 61327, or with the Representative c/o his attorney, or both Within ten (10) days after a claimant files its claim, if filed with the Court, the claimant must mail or deliver a copy of the claim to the Representative c/o his attorney of record AND file with the Court proof of mailing or delivery of said copies

Dated Septem ber 30, 2022 /s/ Scott A. Shore, Attorney for Executor Scott A. Shore, Attorney At Law 227 E. Court St - P.O. Box 231 Hennepin, IL 61327 Tel. 815-925- 7117 ShoreLawAndMediation@gmail.com

(Published in Putnam County Record October 12, 19, 26, 2022) 2023035

Claims may be filed six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this Notice of Claim Date or three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery, whichever is later, and any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Putnam County Courthouse, Hennepin, IL 61327, or with the Representative c/o her attorney, or both Within ten (10) days after a claimant files its claim, if filed with the Court, the claimant must mail or deliver a copy of the claim to the Representative c/o her attorney of record AN D file with the Court proof of mailing or delivery of said copies

Dated Septem ber 26, 2022

/s/ Scott A. Shore, Attorney for Executor Scott A. Shore, Attorney At Law 227 E. Court St. - P.O. Box 231 Hennepin, IL 61327 Tel. 815-925- 7117 ShoreLawAndMediation@gmail.com

(Published in Putnam County Record October 12, 19, 26, 2022) 2023047

VILLAGE OF HENNEPIN

TREASURER’S ANNUAL REPORT

FISCAL YEAR 2022, ENDING APRIL 30, 2022 REVENUE SUMMARY:

PROPERTY TAX $ 56,724

POLICE PROTECTION $ 16,363

INCOME TAX $ 103,817

SALES TAX $ 145,946

STATE USE TAX $ 29,314

PERSONAL PROPERTY REPLACEMENT TAX $ 187,405

VIDEO GAMING $ 18,864

STATE CANNABIS $ 1,195

AUDIT, INSURANCE, SOCIAL SECURITY TAX $ 41,776

ROAD & BRIDGE $ 19,290

LIQUOR LICENSES $ 900

BUILDING PERMITS $ 357

OTHER LICENSES, PERMITS &- FEES $ 330

UTILITY - FRANCHISE FEES $ 6,312 GRANTS $ 58,778

HENNEPIN PUBLIC WATER DISTRICT REIMBURSEMENT $ 6,000

MOTOR FUEL TAX ALLOTMENTS $ 30,131

MFT REBUILD ILLINOIS $ 16,630

SOUTH DAKOTA LAND RENT $ 27,500

HMB HOMES RENTS $ 19,950

4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS DONATIONS $ 10,000

4TH OF JULY VENDOR DONATION $ 1,425

INTEREST INCOME $ 20,656

TOTAL REVENUE $ 819,663 COMPENSATION SUMMARY:

Under $25,000: Karyn Bickerman, Quentin Buffington, Teresa Clausen, Paul Goetz, Christian Cyr, Scott Mennie, Kevin Coleman, Diana Brandstatter, Jessica Leighton, Lawrence Brown, Jill Kuhne, Rudy Blaylock, Breanna Boylen, Christopher Nelson, Haile Turner, Hunter Barr, James Irwin

$25,000 - $49,999: none, $50,000 - $74,999: Timothy Rylko

TOTAL COMPENSATION: $ 103,628

EXPENDITURE SUMMARY

AAA PARKING LOT MAINTENANCE $ 4,785

ADVANCED ASPHALT $ 38,346

ADVANCED ASPHALT (MOTOR FUEL TAX) $ 44,000

AMEREN $ 12,543

BI-COUNTY LITTLE LEAGUE $ 2,800

BON HOMME COUNTY TREASURER (S. DAKOTA RE TAXES) $ 3,670

CARTER HOLMES $ 8,930

COMPASS MINERALS AMERICA

HARTMAN STATEWIDE BUILDERS

HD DISPOSAL, LLC

$ 6,041

$ 46,502

$ 3,367

IL COUNTIES RISK MGMT TRUST $ 24,649

IL VALLEY SURVEYING & CONS INC $ 18,846

IL VALLEY PAINTING CO. $ 9,725

J&M DISPLAYS $ 32,500

JD BELCHER ELECTRIC $ 4,578

JOHN’S ELECTRIC $ 4,376

JW OSSOLA CO., INC. $ 4,791

JUDD CONSTRUCTION

$ 18,672

KLEIN, THORPE, JENKINS, LTD. $ 8,837

KUHNE CONSTRUCTION & FLOORING $ 11,060 MENARDS $ 4,717

PC SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT $ 20,550

ROGER RICHARDSON - AAA TREE SERVICE $ 7,240 SHAWN KEMP - 303 $ 2,500

TAYLOR’S WAY $ 5,028

TEMPLE DISPLAYS, LTD. $ 15,005

TOEDTER OIL CO. $ 6,705

VARSITY SCOREBOARDS $ 3,090 US TREASURY - SOC. SEC./M ED. $ 8,106 WIPFLI LLP $ 8,650

VENDORS PAID LESS THAN $2500 $ 73,582 EXPENDITURES $ 464,191

TOTAL COMPENSATION AND EXPENDITURES $ 567,819

STATE OF ILLINOIS ) COUNTY OF PUTNAM ) SS. VILLAGE OF HENNEPIN )

CERTIFICATE

I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that I am the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the Village of Hennepin, Putnam County, Illinois, and, as such Clerk, I am the keeper of the records and files of the Corporate Authorities of the Village.

I do further certify that the attached and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Annual Treasurer’s Report for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2022.

The foregoing is available for public view at the Hennepin Village Hall, 627 E. High St., on the Village’s website at www.villageofhennepin.com and will be published in the Putnam County Record on October 26, 2022.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto affixed my official signature and the corporate seal of the Village of Hennepin, Illinois.

Diana Brandstatter, Village Clerk

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