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Vol. 147 No. 5

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The good news and the bad newsBy Ken Schroeder

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GRANVILLE — A case of good news/bad news was heard at the Putnam County School Board meeting on Sept. 22. The good news is the approved Fiscal Year 2015 budget shows an estimated fund balance for June 30, 2015, of $8,440,593, and all funds are expected to be in the black.

The bad news: The Fis-cal Year 2015 budget car-ries $628,037 in deficit spending.

“For years, we’ve wor-ried about deficit spend-ing. This year, it looks as though it’s going to become a reality,” Super-intendent Jay McCracken said.

McCracken stressed the budget deficit quoted is a “worst-case scenario,” and the figures would like-ly not be as severe, citing

an ending balance for FY ‘14 which was $400,000 higher than expected.

“It’s not a bad report. We’re all in the black at the end of the fiscal year,” he said. “Our budget totals are very strong yet, and we can be very proud of the work we are doing for our students.”

The largest deficit comes in the operations and maintenance fund with $424,240 worth of red ink. The budget calls for

more than $1 million in support services expens-es. The greatest changes from the previous tenta-tive budget come from potential increases in faculty staffing and tech-nology for the school’s 1:1 initiative.

In other action, the board:

• Discussed Senate Bill 16 which, if approved, would eliminate $874,000 in the school district’s state funding. McCracken said

the bill is meant to sub-stitute for Illinois’ General State Aid program, which has been underfunded for several years. Dubbed the “Robin Hood” bill, the bill will remove levels of state funding for wealth-ier school districts and distribute the money to poorer school districts.

• Awarded a high school diploma to Josh Gualand-ri, a disabled student who was able to complete his driver’s education training

this summer and therefore meet state requirements for graduation.

• Approved offering insurance to the district’s cooks and paraprofession-als. The insurance would be single coverage and cost the district approxi-mately $75,000.

• Hired Beth Sale as spe-cial education aide at the high school.

• Hired junior high basketball and volleyball coaches.

Driving to a new future

By Ken [email protected]

GRANVILLE — One of the requirements to receive a high school diploma in Illinois is completing 36 hours of driver’s education. While Josh Gualandri of McNabb easily fulfilled his academic requirements, he

was not able to satisfy the driving requirement during his senior school year last year due to his disability.

Thanks to patience — and help from the school district and other benefac-tors — Gualandri received his diploma from Putnam County High School from school board President Vicky Nauman on Sept. 22

after he passed a driving course this summer.

Because of the loss of some motor skills due to a childhood affliction, Gua-landri is not able to drive a normal car. During the summer, he was in St. Louis learning how to drive despite his physical chal-lenges.

The vehicle he used to satisfy his driving require-ments was a specially-mod-ified minivan which steered using a joystick and used a large button for speed and

signal controls. The tech-nology for the operation of the minivan was adapted from the technology used for flying F-16s.

Gualandri’s wheelchair was lifted by the vehi-cle — the wheelchair then became the driver’s seat. With the van, Gualandri was able to satisfy all of the driving tests required for a driver’s license.

The minivan still had its steering wheel and other

Perseverance pays off for McNabb resident

If I only had a brain ...

By Ken Schroederkschroeder@putnamcountyre-

cord.com

PRINCETON — Strokes are the No. 4 cause of death in the United States. Accord-ing to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 130,000 people die of strokes each year. That accounts for more than 5 percent of the deaths in America.

Strokes are also called brain attacks and occur when blood flow to a part of the brain stops. If blood flow is stopped for longer than a few seconds, the brain can-not get blood and oxy-gen. Brain cells can die, causing permanent damage. Early reaction to a stroke can save a life, but not everyone knows what to look for or what causes strokes.

Enter the MEGA Brain, a traveling exhibit that can teach children and adults the impact of strokes and injuries.

Putnam County Ele-mentary students went to the Metro Center in Princeton for a field trip focused on strokes, causes and symptoms. At the center of the pre-sentation was the MEGA Brain, an inflatable replica of the human brain with many differ-ent brain injuries rep-resented on it to show what they look like to a

doctor and their effects on the brain.

“We wanted to edu-cate people on stroke and the urgency to respond to stroke just like people would for a heart attack,” Edu-cation Director Mar-cia Hartwig from Perry Memorial Hospital said. “We wanted to make sure people understood the urgency for treat-ment for stroke and the options that are available. With that we brought in the MEGA Brain exhibit with the help of area health edu-cation coordinators for Northern Illinois. They graciously helped us with grant funds for this event.”

Strokes can happen to anyone regardless of age, although major risk factors for stroke are high blood pressure, high cholesterol and smoking. Nearly half of all Americans have at least one of those fac-tors according to the CDC. Identifying causes is a large part of what the MEGA Brain is all about.

“It allows students to come in and tour to learn about their brain as well as diseases that might affect the brain like multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, Alzheimer’s and stroke,” Hartwig said. “We also have a station on brain inju-

MEGA Brain used to teach children about strokes

PCR photo/Dixie Schroeder

Three was not a charmMembers of the Putnam County Lady Pumas watch as the Pontiac St. Mary’s Saints celebrate their IESA state cham-pionship. Hoping for a win on their third straight trip to the state finals, the Pumas lost to the Saints 7-6 on Sept. 27. See the details in Sports on Page 7.

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controls intact in case the driving instructor had to intervene to avoid an acci-dent, which did happen.

“We were driving down the highway on the inter-state. The instructor told me to turn around,” Gual-andri said. “Unfortunately, I tried to do it in the mid-dle of the road instead of taking the exit.”

Board members and

staff were supportive of Gualandri and very happy with the final product.

“He’s been a great stu-dent of ours,” Superinten-dent Jay McCracken said. “It’s a great story of how a school district and a great family can cooperate and work together.”

Gualandri plans to take courses at Illinois Valley Community College in computer graphics and would like to work on video game and graphic designing.

station on brain injuries which includes concus-sions, which students may experience during school sports. We want-ed to make sure we cov-

ered that as well.”Exhibits at the event

showed students the power of the brain and healthy lifestyles to keep the brain active and healthy. Included in the workshop was a station that taught stu-dents what to look for

if someone is experienc-ing a stroke, including numbness on one side of the body or slurred speech. The station also gave a three-step proce-dure that can be used to determine the likeli-hood of someone actual-ly experiencing a stroke.

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PCR photo/Ken SchroederJosh Gualandri (center) holds his new diploma flanked by mother, Kathy Noonan and father, Dino Gualandri.

PCR photo/Ken SchroederStudents from Putnam County Elementary School learn about the FAST system to identify a potential stroke victim. The field trip, which included the traveling MEGA Brain exhibit, was aimed at teaching students about strokes, concussions and other brain traumas that can be lessened with prompt medical attention.

Kinzinger coming to Granville

GRANVILLE — A recep-tion honoring Congress-man Adam Kinzinger (Ill.-16) will be Oct. 7 at the home of Ron and Alma Toedter at 507 S. Sheri-dan St. in Granville. The reception begins at 5:30 p.m., with the Congress-man speaking around 6 p.m. Reservations should be made by calling the Toedter residence at 815-

339-6261.Kinzinger will be

addressing a number of the critical national secu-rity, foreign policy and economic issues of the day.

Additional remarks will also be made by Putnam County State’s Attorney Jim Mack, who is seek-ing the office of Circuit Judge.

Absentee voting open in Putnam County

HENNEPIN — Absen-tee voting for the Nov. 4 general election is now in progress. Any registered voter who expects to be absent from the coun-ty on Nov. 4 may make application by mail or in person to the county clerk to receive an official ballot.

Anyone wishing to vote absentee by mail may call the county clerk’s office at 815-925-7129 and request an application.

An official ballot will be mailed after the correctly completed, signed appli-cation is returned to the county clerk’s office. The last day for the county clerk’s office to mail an absentee ballot is Oct. 30. Correctly completed applications for absentee ballots must be received no later than Oct. 30.

Anyone wishing to vote absentee in person may stop by the county clerk’s office between 9

a.m. and 4 p.m., Mon-day through Friday. The county clerk’s office will also be open on Nov. 1 for in-person absen-tee voting from 9 a.m. to noon. The last day for in-person absentee vot-ing is Nov. 3 during regu-lar office hours.

Contact the Putnam County Clerk’s Office at 815-925-7129 if you have any questions or would like any further informa-tion.

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Grivetti announces candidacy for Circuit Judge

STANDARD — Stan-dard’s John Grivetti has announced his candida-cy for the office of Circuit Judge in Putnam County. Grivetti is running as an independent in the Nov. 4 general election.

“I have been practicing law for over 43 years, and I believe that I have the experience and tempera-ment to serve as a circuit judge. It is a daunting challenge, but my years of experience have pre-pared me for it,” Grivetti said. “I have practiced in courts throughout Illi-nois, appearing in over 60 of the Illinois coun-ties, as well as in courts in our surrounding states, and that has given me an exposure to the legal sys-tem that is extensive and varied. While the politi-cal party candidates are both fine men, I have always felt that a judge should be truly inde-pendent of any influ-ence, whether by virtue of friendship, politics or money. I will accept no donations from lawyers or political litigants for my campaign.”

Grivetti graduated from Standard Grade School and St. Bede Academy before attending Loyola University in Chicago for his undergraduate work

in business and for law school. After complet-ing his legal studies, he immediately opened his law practice. Grivetti has served as Putnam County State’s Attorney and was admitted to practice in Illinois state courts, fed-eral courts in Illinois and Michigan and the U.S. Supreme Court and has appeared in other states by special permission.

Grivetti noted, “While serving as state’s attor-ney, in cooperation with two sheriffs we compiled an outstanding convic-tion record, including the first murder conviction in Putnam County in over 50 years. However, serv-ing as a judge requires a different approach than that of a prosecutor, as each case is unique and must be independent-ly evaluated. A judge cannot take a one-size-fits-all approach, and I believe my experience is such that I can provide the judgment needed for all kinds of cases. In my practice, over one-half of the work I have done has been pro-bono, and I am well aware of the great effect a legal case has on people appearing in court.”

While in private prac-tice, Grivetti was hired

by a large legal publisher to be part of a team sum-marizing all Illinois legal cases and creating an index of important legal points in those cases.

“I worked on 25 to 50 cases per week for over three years, beginning with statehood in 1818 through the 2000s. This required intensive analy-sis of each case and pro-vided me with a unique and unparalleled over-view of Illinois law in all its facets.”

Grivetti has four chil-dren and 14 grandchil-dren. In addition to his law practice and research work, he served as golf coach at Loyola Univer-sity and has completed more than 100 mara-thon and ultra-marathon runs, from 26.2 to more than 70 miles.

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Voter registration at PCHSHENNEPIN — Putnam County Clerk and

Election Authority Dan Kuhn will be at the Putnam County High School from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 1 for voter registration for

any individual who is eligible to vote. Regis-tration will be open to the public and to any students who will turn 18 years of age prior to the Nov. 4 general election.

Five establishments charged with underage compliance failure

SPRINGFIELD – Five establishments received citations for selling alco-hol to minors under 21 years old in Putnam County, specifically in the towns of Granville, Hen-nepin, Magnolia, Mark, McNabb and Standard. The Illinois Liquor Con-trol Commission (ILCC) conducted underage compliance checks on Sept. 24. In conjunction with the Illinois Secretary of State Police District 2, the ILCC conducted 13 compliance checks in Putnam County.

The five establishments that failed this compli-ance check were:

• Bellino’s Tavern Inc., 122 Second St., Standard.

• Country Corner Con-venience Store, 101 S. Route 89, McNabb.

• Da Rajun Cajun Bar & Grill, 3289 Illinois High-way, McNabb.

• Marko’s, Route 71,

Mark.• Pagan O’Leary’s, 304

S. McCoy, Granville.The following eight

establishments passed the compliance check by refusing to sell liquor to the ILCC underage par-ticipant:

• Casey’s General Store No. 1880, 412 E. Harper Ave., Granville.

• Clover Club, 105 E. Hennepin St., Mark.

• The Corner Store, 202 S. McCoy St., Granville.

• Granville BP Fast N Fresh, Route 71 and McCoy St., Granville.

• JR’s Chicago Street Pub, 100 N. Chicago St., Magnolia.

• Kaddywampus Sport Grill, 218 S. McCoy St., Granville.

• Kathy’s Korner Pub, 420 Main St., McNabb.

• Rolando’s Inc, 424 N. Fourth St., Hennepin.

This report is a result of ongoing undercover and

cooperative law enforce-ment operations con-ducted by agents of the Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC), local law enforcement officials and underage partici-pants recruited from area high schools and colleges. The teams randomly visit liquor stores, restaurants and bars in communities around the state to check for ongoing compliance with state laws mandat-ing that no liquor is sold to minors under 21 years old. ILCC agents also work with local and state law enforcement agents to focus on communities with a high incidence of underage liquor sales.

For information about hearings regarding checks, visit the Illinois Liquor Control Commis-sion’s website. The next scheduled ILCC hearing is at 11 a.m. Oct. 9 in Springfield.

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A Message From The Office ofDan Kuhn, Your Putnam County

Clerk and Election Authority:

YOU MUST BE REGISTEREDTO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE

ON NOVEMBER 4, 2014.

Any person who will be 18 years old by theday of the General Election on Tuesday,November 4, 2014 may register throughTuesday, October 7, 2014;

a registered voter who has changed hername by marriage or otherwise must re-register;

a registered voter who has moved within theCounty of Putnam must change his or heraddress;

a new resident of the county must register inPutnam County in order to vote in PutnamCounty.

Registration may be made with the Putnam CountyClerk at the Courthouse in Hennepin or with localdeputy registrars. (Names of the local deputyregistrars in your home area can be obtained bycontacting the County Clerk’s Office in Hennepinat 925-7129.) The Putnam County Courthouse isopen from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Monday throughFriday. The County Clerk’s Office will also be openon Saturday, October 4, 2014, from 9:00 A.M. until 12Noon for voter registration only.

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Putnam County court reportPossession cannabis

greater than 2.5 gramsChristopher Bargy, 30,

Victor, N.Y., fined $1,303 and three months super-vision.

John Paul Bowden, 24, Hammond, Ind., fined $2,299 and 12 months supervision.

Tristen Krasniuk, 20, Peoria, fined $1,633 and 12 months supervision.

Matthew Muirhead, 22, Brooklyn, N.Y., fined $2,299 and 12 months supervision.

Joshua Peterson, 25, Pewaukee, Wis., fined $2,299 and 12 months supervision.

Devonte Williams, 19, Granville, 12 months probation.

Speeding 26-34 mph over limit

Rachel Lehman, 28, Urbana, fined $140.

Christopher Traver, 23, Chillicothe, fined $600 and 12 months supervi-sion.

Devonte Williams, 19, Granville, fined $500.

Consumption of liquor/minor

Boyd Scholle, 19, Mark, fined $1,270 and 12 months supervision.

Possession cannabis 2.5 – 10 grams

Chandler Cathey, 20, Yorkville, fined $2,598 and 12 months supervi-sion.

Brittany Pauly, 21, Shakopee, Minn., fined $2,598 and 12 months supervision.

Residential burglaryZachary Bence, 22,

Princeton, fined $952 and two concurrent four-year sentences.

Driving on revoked license

Brian Bertuli, 29, Mark, fined $930 and 12 months supervision.

Overweight on axle/1st-3rd

Michael Bouxsein, 69, Hennepin, fined $465.

No valid registration Joe Brewer, 34, Ottawa,

fined $120.Driving 15-20 mph

above limitSiddharth Dev, 37,

Bourbonnais, fined $120.Jamin Levi Garretson,

34, Deer Grove, fined $120.

Scott Strickland, 33, Princeton, fined $120.

Eric Bley, 23, Egg Har-bor, Wis., fined $120.

Brian Buening, 36, Woodstock, fined $120.

Lisa Fauber, 18, Oswe-go, fined $120.

Kirby Gustafson, 26, Wyanet, fined $230 and three months supervi-sion.

Matthew Highfill, 37, Homer Glenn, fined $120.

Lambert Janssen, 60, Lincoln, fined $120.

Adam Karlusky, 22, LaSalle, fined $230 and three months supervi-sion.

Jeffrey Lowery, 44, Ottawa, fined $230 and three months supervi-sion.

Lucas Moore, 25, Peo-ria Heights, fined $120.

Frank Savery, 37, McNabb, fined $120.

Tagging commercial devices

Gerald Hubble, 73, fined $120.

Administrative rules/fish code

Gerald Hubble, 73, fined $120.

License give/sell liquor to minors

Michael Juarez, 26, Oswego, fined $949.99 and 12 months supervi-sion.

Disorderly conductStacey Franzen, 25,

Evergreen Park, fined $2,299 and three months supervision.

Lindsey Frederick, 24, Fort Wayne, Ind., fined $2,299 and 12 months supervision.

Boyd Scholle, 19, Mark, 12 months probation.

Operate uninsured motor vehicle

Christopher Traver, 23, Chillicothe, fined $280 and 12 months supervi-sion.

Possession amount controlled substance

Nicole Coleman, 21, Macomb, Mich., fined $4,622, 24 months proba-tion and 30 hours com-munity service.

Kaitlyn Lusk, 21, Ster-

ling Heights, Mich., fined $4,622, 24 months proba-tion and 30 hours com-munity service.

Improper turn/oncoming traffic

Damodra Karkera, 71, Streator, fined $120.

Driving on suspended license

Frank Savery, 37, McNabb, fined $750 and 12 months supervision.

UnlicensedTimothy Stillwell, 39,

Lacon, fined $120.Possession canna-

bis/30-500 gramsNikki Szefc, Brooklyn,

N.Y., fined $5,872, 24 months probation and 30 hours community ser-vice.

No valid hunting license/stamp

Nathan Teauseau, 26, Hennepin, fined $120.

Consumption of liquor/minor

Devonte Williams, 19, Granville, fined $1320 and 12 months proba-tion.

Putnam County property transfers

Sept. 15 — Robert Shel-don Jr. to Federal Nation-al Mortgage Association, Lot 684, Lake Thunderbird Hills, exempt.

Ronald Unzicker and Janet Unzicker to Ron-ald Unzicker and Janet Unzicker as co-trust-ees, Lot 13, Green Acres, exempt.

Ken Migliorini and Robin Migliorini to Kevin Mertel and Kendra Mertel, Lot 2, Migliorini’s Second Addition, village of Mark, exempt.

Sept. 16 — Lake Thun-derbird Association to Jef-frey Oken and Todra Oken, Lot 194, Lake Thunderbird Hills, $3,110.

Lake Thunderbird Asso-ciation to Jeffery Oken and Todra Oken, Lot 470, Lake Thunderbird Woods, $3,210.

Sept. 22 — Michael Del-fiacco to Joseph Kotalik doing business as Kota-lik Construction, Lot 346, Lake Thunderbird Hills, exempt.

Joseph Kotalik, executor to Joseph Kotalik doing business as Kotalik Con-struction, Inc., Lots 344 and 345, Lake Thunder-bird Hills, exempt.

Donald Nuske and Betty Nuske to Jeffrey Brooks and Leslie Brooks, rural property, $240,000.

Sept. 24 — Putnam County as trustee to Benigno, Maria, Brian and Bradley Torres, Lot 578, Lake Thunderbird Hills, exempt.

Putnam County as trust-ee to Ajemco LLC, Lot 151, Lake Thunderbird Woods, exempt.

Putnam County as trust-ee to Christopher Rees and Klaudia Rees, Lot 58, Indi-an Hills, exempt.

Putnam County as trust-ee to Maciej Mucha, Lot 88, Indian Hills, exempt.

Putnam County as trust-ee to P. Bonucci doing business as Danellie Prop-erties LLC, Lot 163, Indian Hills, exempt.

Putnam County as trust-ee to Krystyna Maria Rosz-ko, Lot 197, Indian Hills, exempt.

Putnam County as trust-ee to P. Bonucci doing business as Danellie Prop-erties LLC, Lot 233, Indian Hills, exempt.

Putnam County as trust-ee to Bruce Busleta and Kathleen Busleta, Lot 308, Indian Hills, exempt.

Rita Armstrong to the Clover Club LTD, rural properties, $70,000.

Sept. 26 — Aleksander Nowak and Lucia Nowak to Rafal Gruca and Edyta Kosera, Lot 288, Lake Thunderbird Hills, $6,375.

Aleksander Nowak and Lucia Nowak to Rafal Gruca and Edyta Kosera, Lot 174, Lake Thunderbird Wood, $6,375.

Regional Transportation Committee meeting Oct. 3MENDOTA — The

Human Services Trans-portation Plan (HSTP) - Region 3 - Transporta-tion Committee (Bureau, DeKalb, Grundy, Kendall, LaSalle, Lee, Ogle and Putnam counties) will meet at 10 a.m. Oct. 3 at the Mendota Civic Center, 1901 Tom Merwin Drive, Mendota. Individuals with an interest in public transportation are strong-

ly encouraged to attend, especially human service organizations serving individuals who use pub-lic transportation.

The Regional Trans-portation Committee is responsible for the devel-opment and implementa-tion of the Human Ser-vices Transportation Plan (HSTP). HSTP identifies transportation needs and develops solutions to

improve transportation services for the general public. An emphasis is placed on seniors, people with disabilities, individ-uals with lower incomes, and veterans.

The Illinois Depart-ment of Transportation has formed an agreement with North Central Illinois Council of Governments (NCICG) for the purposes of preparing, implement-

ing and updating the plan for Region 1 (Boone, Carroll, Jo Daviess, Ste-phenson and Winnebago counties) and Region 3 (Bureau, DeKalb, Grundy, Kendall, LaSalle, Lee, Ogle and Putnam counties). For more information about NCICG, HSTP, or if special accommodations are needed, contact Jacob Matsen at 815-433-5830, ext. 15.

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Mautino honored for leadership and supportPam Furlan, Business Employment Skills Team Inc. exec-utive director (Local Workforce Investment Board/Pro-grams), presents Rep. Frank Mautino (D-Spring Valley) 76th District office with an NCI Works Special Recognition Award for his leadership, contributions and continued support of workforce development activities in Workforce Investment Area 4, which includes Bureau, LaSalle, Put-nam and five other area counties.

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Robbie TonarelliMINOOKA — Robbie W. Tonarelli, 59,

of Minooka, formerly of the Illinois Valley area, passed away suddenly Friday, Sept. 19, 2014.

He was born in Spring Valley, the first son of William and Dorothy (Trebusak) Tonarelli.

He was the loving hus-band of 36 years to Denise Tonarelli (nee Reichen); proud father of Brandon (Meredith) Tonarelli; dear brother of Michael (Sharon) Tonarelli and precious sister Julie (Michael) Kelsey; fond uncle of Eric and Leslie Kelsey and Chris-topher Rinne; dear son-in-law of Walt and Nancy Reichen; caring brother-in-law of Ed and Deb Rinne. Also left to cher-ish his memory were many dear friends.

For the past 31 years, Robbie served as

superintendent of public works for the village of Minooka. Before that, he was head of the water department for the vil-lage of Granville. He was a member of the Minooka Lions Club and past member of the Minooka Fire Department.

Having been deeply devoted to his family, Robbie will be remembered as a loving husband, father, son, brother and uncle, as well as a loyal friend and neigh-bor. He will be truly missed by his family and the community in which he lived.

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Memorials may be directed to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, P.O. Box 4527, New York, NY 10163. Bequests may also be made to the St. Mary’s Cath-olic Church “Seeds of Faith.”

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Georgiana ConibearATLANTIC, Iowa — Georgiana Conibear

of Atlantic, Iowa, formerly of Peoria, departed this life on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014, at Heritage House in Atlantic after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Georgiana was born in McNabb on April 21, 1934, to Perry and Shirley Glover. She graduated from Magno-lia Swaney High School in McNabb in 1952. She attend-ed the University of Illinois, enjoying her years at the 4-H House and later in life returned to college and gradu-ated from Bradley University in 1971 with a teaching degree.

She met Bruce E. Conibear of Lee Cen-ter, Ill., while they were both in Chicago. She was working with American Airlines and he was stationed in the area with the Army. They were married on Sept. 22, 1957, at the Clear Creek Meeting House in McNabb. Two children were born to bless this union, Nancy and Charles. She dedicated her life to the nurturing and well-being of her beloved husband and children.

After receiving her teaching degree from Bradley University, Georgiana

worked many years as a teacher in the Peoria Heights School District and taught in other districts as she and Bruce moved to different communities with his career in the insurance industry. Her love of learning and teaching touched many chil-dren both in the classroom and out. She was also a member of Alpha Delta Kappa, an honorary teaching organization.

Georgiana was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Suzanne Glov-er Croisant. She is survived by her hus-band, Bruce of Atlantic, Iowa; a daughter, Nancy (Alec) Turner of Corning, Iowa; a son, Charles (Susan) Conibear of Easton, Md.; her grandchildren, Daniel Turner of Coralville, Iowa, and William (Alaina) Turner of Lamont, Iowa; a sister, Lydia (Gene) Nowak of Garfield, Ark.; a brother, Syd Glover of Standard; and many nieces and nephews.

Services for Georgiana will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 6, at the United Pres-byterian Church in Peoria, with a family visitation one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will be at Parkview Cemetery in Peoria.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Clear Creek Monthly Meeting with the memo: Georgiana Conibear’s Memorial, c/o Kay Drake, 13 Heather Court, Washington, IL 61571.

Anthony ‘Tony’ HuchelCARLOCK — Anthony Eugene “Tony”

Huchel, 63, of Carlock passed away Mon-day, Sept. 15, 2014, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Lake City, Minn.

Tony was born June 2, 1951, in Bloom-ington, a son to Eugene A. and Helen O. Geary Huchel. He married Cynthia Sue Naumann on Aug. 26, 1972, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Peru.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Cynthia “Cindy” Huchel of Carlock; one brother, Joseph Huchel of Morgan Hill, Calif.; one sister, Lynne Oakes of Lake in the Hills; two nephews, Ryan Oakes and Jonathan Oakes, both of Lake in the Hills; one niece, Kristen Oakes of Lake in the Hills; one sister-in-law, Linda Lar-kin, and a brother-in-law, Mike Larkin, both of Hennepin, and their children, Scott (Gina) Larkin of Williamsville and Tracy Larkin of Nashville, Tenn.; and his beloved yellow Labrador Retriever, Maddy.

He was preceded in death by his par-ents and a brother-in-law, David W. Oakes.

Tony graduated from Moore Township High School in Farmer City in 1969 and Illinois State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education in 1973 and a Master of Science degree in 1976 in the field of industrial technology. He also completed courses in computer science and received a Certificate in Educational Administration at ISU.

He was a member of the National Edu-cation Association, Illinois Education Association, Phi Delta Kappa and the National Rifle Association.

Tony taught industrial arts and building trades in Streator, Wenona and Minonk, and retired in 2008 as a faculty associate and technology support person at Thom-as Metcalf School at Illinois State Univer-sity, having taught children in elementary

through high school for 36 years.Besides teaching, Tony had many tal-

ents and skills. In the summer, he was a self-employed carpenter doing numer-ous remodeling projects and built several complete homes, which included doing all his own electrical, plumbing, drywall, roofing and brickwork with assistance from friends, several of whom were fel-low teachers, and Cindy. He built his last home in 2005 in rural Carlock for himself and Cindy. He had the ability to repair most anything if it was possible and always had a solution for a problem.

His hobbies over the years included snowmobiling in Illinois, Wisconsin, upper Michigan and the western states and horseback riding. He built living quarters inside several horse trailers which he and Cindy used to camp with their horses in various parks in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. He enjoyed boat-ing, coin collecting, guns, flying model airplanes, remote control cars, model railroading, leatherwork, cross country skiing and motorcycling. He loved work-ing around his country home and prop-erty, watching the numerous forms of wildlife that visited and spending time with Maddy.

Tony was a caring and generous per-son who loved his wife, all his family and friends, animals, and his country.

He will be missed by all who knew him.A memorial celebration of life service

will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Bloomington with the Rev. Brian Goke officiating. Cre-mation rites have been accorded.

Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Central Illinois or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

The Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home in Bloomington is assisting the family with arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at kiblerbradyruestman.com.

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Obituaries

Putnam County Sheriff reportOn Sept. 28, Cole

Schamberger, 20, was arrested and charged by the Putnam Coun-ty Sheriff Department with driving under the

influence of alcohol and DUI .08 or more, after Schamberger was found passed out behind the wheel of the vehicle he had been driving along

Route 71 in Granville Township. Schamberger was released on a notice to appear and given a Putnam County Court date.

Meeting calendarOct. 7 Village of Granville Board, 6:30 p.m.,

Granville Village Hall.Village of Mark Board, 7 p.m., Mark

Community building.

Oct. 8Village of McNabb Board, 6:30 p.m.,

McNabb library.Village of Standard, 6:30 p.m., Stan-

dard Fire Department.

Putnam County Sheriff reportOn Sept. 21, John Green of Peoria was

arrested and charged by the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department with pos-session of cannabis more than 2.5 grams

and less than 10 grams following a traffic stop on Route 29. Green was released on a notice to appear and given a Putnam County Court date.

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The Editorial Page

Sam R FisherPublisher

Terri SimonEditor

Remaining a friend of Putnam County

My introduction to Putnam County came 17 years ago when I began working as a reporter for the New-sTribune.

The first person I met was an elderly lady, a member of the Putnam County Historical Society. She told me she hoped I was a good reporter who would be a friend to the society. We became fast friends. and she would frequently thank me for the coverage I gave the society. I would often thank her for being such a great source and for providing valuable news tips to me. Although this lady has since passed away, I have always remembered her words and have applied that to the county as a whole — I’ve tried to be a good friend to Putnam County, celebrating its great success-es and respectfully reporting its tragedies.

Throughout the years, I’ve become extremely famil-iar with Putnam County and its people. One thing that always struck me was how people introduced themselves to others who lived outside the area. When describing where they lived, they would say Putnam County — not the individual town they actually lived in. It didn’t matter if you were from Granville, Henne-pin or Mark — you always told people you lived in Put-nam County. It may seem like a small distinction, but to me it speaks volumes about the real sense of unity the county has.

Putnam County, I’ve learned, is like a giant family. At times there can be bitter disagreements, juicy gossip and rivalries. But when disaster strikes — the horrific Granville tornado comes to mind — people in the county quickly put their differences aside and band together for the common good.

Throughout the years, I’ve been welcomed into your homes at all hours as I conducted the interviews I needed for my stories. You’ve given me directions to reach the rural places I was sometimes convinced didn’t actually exist because they were so hard to find.

I was given the privilege of getting to do some unusual things, like riding down McCoy Street in the Granville American Legion’s one-of-a-kind mechanical mule.

I’ve visited the county’s historical sites, from the Pulsifer House in Hennepin to the final resting place of Chief Senachwine in Putnam.

After meeting so many Putnam County residents and writing about the county for almost two decades, I made the difficult decision to part ways with the NewsTribune earlier this month to better accommo-date the extracurricular schedules of my children. My kids would much rather have me at their baseball and softball games than sitting at village board meetings. Childhood goes by so fast — I refuse to miss their important moments, and I want to be there to tuck them into bed every night while they are still young enough to allow me to snuggle up to them.

Fortunately for me, the Bureau County Republican offered me a job as a copy editor, which I happily accepted once I heard it would keep my nights and weekends free for my children. While I will no longer be the one covering Putnam County Board meetings, I’ll still get to read about the county I’ve come to love as I edit some stories for the Putnam County Record.

As my time allows, I’d love to write the occasional feature about Putnam County and its residents — it will give me the opportunity to visit some familiar faces while still getting to pursue my life-long love of writing.

That’s where you come in. Know some interesting people you’d like to read about? Does someone have an usual hobby you think would make a great story? I’d love to hear about it. Please feel free to contact me with news tips, ideas or comments.

Copy Editor Shannon Serpette can be reached at [email protected].

First PersonAlexa Kettman

City: Granville.

Where did you grow up: Granville.

Family: Parents, Jeaneen Mennie and Craig Kettman; two brothers; and two stepsiblings.

Pets: Yellow lab named Guicci.

Occupation: Nail technician at Salon on 71.

What is the last song you listened to: I don’t know, something coun-try?

What is the last book you read: Cosmo magazine.

What is the last TV show you watched: The news.

If you were stranded on a desert island and could have just one meal for the rest of your life, what would

it be: Probably a bunch of desserts.If you were stranded on a desert

island and could only take one thing with you, what would it be: My family.

People would be surprised to know that you: I love baking.

What is your favorite thing about the city you live in: It’s small and

doesn’t take long to get somewhere.If you could change one thing

about your town, what would it be: People that gossip in a small town.

What is your favorite local restaurant: Coalminers and Markos.

If someone handed you a million dollars, how would you spend it: Well, I would buy a new car first and then save the rest.

Field of DreamsThe Putnam County Achievement

Services in Standard took its annual bus trip to Wrigley Field in Chicago on Sept. 5. The bus was filled with happy citizens as it left Standard. The bus driver, Barb Downey, lived in Standard not far from the senior center. I thought this would be a really fun day because we had a Put-nam County citizen driving Putnam County people to the big city of Chi-cago. I also could tell our driver was a professional driver.

Sherry Boedigheimer and her daughter, Tammy Green, were in charge of us and were helpful. Rich-ard Gimbal handed out goodie bags and the game tickets while telling jokes and making everyone laugh. What could be better than going to Wrigley Field to see the Cubs play with friends from Putnam County?

As our bus turned off Interstate 55 onto the beautiful Lake Shore Drive, the sailboats were sitting on the blue water of Lake Michigan with the blue sky above. Every time I see this beautiful drive, it is like the first time I saw it.

When we got out of the bus on Addison, I started taking pictures of our people and the 100-year-old Wrigley Field. When Jeanne and I were walking up the steps to our seats in the terrace reserved area, I heard someone calling my name. It was Iner Anderson, who had come to the game with his son-in-law.

When the game began I realized most of the players Jeanne and I saw in Mesa last March in spring training were gone. I was looking forward to seeing the Cubs’ hot rookies who just got called up to the big club.

With September call-ups the Cubs have 13 relievers in the bullpen down the left field line, plus bullpen coach and catcher and Japanese translator Ryo Shinkawa. The Cubs seem to have an all-or-nothing

offensive approach with two strikes. The two rookie players, Baez and Soler, have the hardest swings I think I have ever seen. When they miss, they almost fall down. I could see them hurting their backs and striking out.

It was a beautiful day for a ball game for a few innings, then it clouded up and started to rain in the top of the fifth inning. The umpires stopped the game and the grounds crew covered the infield very quickly. After 37 minutes of delay, the game resumed -- until with one out in the top of the sev-enth inning, while tied at 3 to 3. Eventually the game was suspend-

ed. They resumed the game the next day before another scheduled game. Surprise, the Cubs lost both games, the suspended one 5-3 in 11 innings and the second game 5-0.

As we were leaving the ball field, I realized I would never see it ever again the way it was now. It has looked almost like it had since the first time I saw it 69 years ago when I was 16 years old in 1945. The ballpark will be very different next season when they put the big video screen up and make many more improvements.

On the way home we stopped at the “R” truck stop and restaurant in Morris. We had good food and good service. We arrived back in Standard safe and sound, thanks to the excel-lent driving of bus driver Downey. Also thanks to Sherry, Tammy and Richard for a wonderful day.

Thanks for reading.Darrell Alleman can be reached at

[email protected].

First Amendment“Congress shall make no law respecting an

establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to

assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.” — Constitution of the United States, 1789

PCR photo/Darrell AllemanPutnam County residents Jeanne Alleman (left), Jim and Linda Carboni and Douglas and Elaine Ossola were some of the folks that attended the Putnam County Community Center’s Cubs bus trip on Sept. 5.

Shannon Serpette

COMMENTARY

Darrell Alleman

COMMENTARY

Letters policyLetters to the Editor should not be more than 500 words in length. Only one person can sign a Letter to the Edi-

tor. The author of the letter must include his/her name, hometown and telephone number. The author’s name and hometown will be published, however, the telephone number is only used to verify the authenticity of the author’s signature and will not be published. Unsigned letters are never read or published. No letter will be published until the Putnam County Record contacts the author of the letter to verify the signature. The Putnam County Record reserves the right to edit or refuse any Letter to the Editor.

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Sports

PCJH places second at IESA State TourneyBy Dixie SchroeDer

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NORMAL — The Putnam County Junior High School Lady Puma softball team did something unexpect-ed this year, according to head coach Chris Walker; they earned second place in the Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) State softball tournament.

“Number one, we lost to an undefeated team at state and I’m not worried at all about that. Number two, how could you not be happy for a group of girls like this?” Walker said. “We never expected this at the beginning of the sea-son, so this is all gravy for us. I’m very proud of all of them and all the time they have put in. We are always cognizant of that. We know it takes time. We know the effort it takes to become a good player and we know when you have a tight knit group like this and they lis-ten and trust their leader-ship that they will be suc-cessful, now, later and in life. That is really what this is all about...the girls did a phenomenal job. This was very much a dream sea-son.”

The Pumas lost to state champs Pontiac St. May’s Saints 7-0 in the IESA Class A championship contest. The Saints’ Harley Schade and Regan Krause pitched a one hitter against the Pumas. Schade and Krause threw a combined nine strikeouts and gave up two walks in the contest.

Haley Cioni pitched her third game in a little more than 24 hours, Cioni gave up only six hits in the contest, along with three walks. She also had six strikeouts, a passed ball, wild pitch and hit one batter. She gave up seven runs, with only five earned. The Puma defense went up

and down with two errors. However, sharp play by Lindsey DiazDeLeon at catcher had one Saints batter thrown out at sec-ond base and the Saints’ running game curtailed. Madi Solomon also threw out a runner at home in the bottom of the fourth inning. In the bottom of the fifth inning, Rylee Liles threw a rocket to home and caught a Saint sliding in to home. Unfortunately, there was interference on the base path, so the run-ner was later called safe.

The wheels of Putnam County’s vaunted running game were stalled by the Saints. Catcher Emma Crowley kept PC from prowling the base paths in the few times they were on base.

Walker remembered how very difficult it was for the very, very talented team in ‘09 (who eventual-ly won state) to get to this place.

“These guys’ best quality is that they play together well. They don’t get down and they just keep plug-ging away. It’s something to behold and watch. It’s just a lot of fun to be with them,” Walker said. “We have plans for them (at the high school level).”

Walker said, “I can’t thank both my assistant coaches (Olson and Voss) enough. They were just rocks this season. I can’t say enough about them.”

Putnam County, coached by Walker and assisted by Lynette Olson and Venessa Voss, led the Lady Pumas to a final 17-8 record for the season. The Pumas were Regional and Sectional champions to get to the Elite Eight this season. The team has set an IESA record with six state appearances since 2008.

PCR photo/Dixie SchroederLindsey DiazDeLeon gets a hug from IESA Class 1A umpire in chief Fred McNeely before the medal ceremony. McNeely umpired behind the plate in the championship contest.

PCR photo/Dixie SchroederMembers of the 2014 Putnam County Junior High School Lady Pumas and coaching staff pose with their Illinois Elementary School Association State runner up trophy on Sept. 27 at Champion Field.

Lady Panthers win against Tri-County foe Streator WoodlandBy Dixie SchroeDer

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GRANVILLE — The Putnam County Lady Panthers varsity volleyball squad Packed the Place Pink in their home game against Tri-County Conference foe Stre-ator Woodland and won in two straight games, 25-9 and 25-18, on Sept. 25.

Megan Rehn set the tone early in the contest with three consecutive service aces for her team that got the crowd going.

Rehn also had 10 service points along with six assists. Paige Griffith led the team with 12 service points and ten assists on the night.

Griffith, Annie Miller and Lauren Colby led the team with four kills each. Miller also was the leader in digs with six.

Kayte Bernardoni added two kills and two digs while Tori Smoode had two kills and a block. Taylor Kreiser added two digs and Kali Pettit had a kills and a dig in the contest.

The PC junior varsity started slow, losing their first game 27-29. They then came back to take the next two games 25-20 and 25-18.

Final totals for the Pack the Pink Night fundraiser will be announced next week.

The Lady Panthers will next take on the Low-Point-Washburn Wildcats in an away contest starting at 6 p.m. on Oct. 2.

PCR photo/Ken SchroederMegan Rehn sets the ball as Kayte Bernardoni, Paige Griffith and Annie Miller get into position to return it on Sept. 25.

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Panther boys golfers compete in several meetsBy Dixie SchroeDer

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MENDOTA — The Putnam County Panthers participated in the Mendota Ryder Cup on Sept. 27. The Panthers placed ninth with a team score of 271. Top golfers for the Panthers were Mitch Aimone and Caleb Dzierzynski who shot a 77 each,

which had them tying for sev-enth place as individuals. Mor-ris High School won the event with a team score of 242.

The Panthers traveled to Hall on Sept. 24 and played a trian-gular meet at Spring Creek Golf Course outside of Spring Valley. Hall took first place with a 170, while the Panthers took second with a card of 184 and Fieldcrest

placed third at 195. Dzierzynski was the number one golfer with a 42. Aimone was one stroke behind at 43. Jarod Williams shot a 48 and Jace Schorn a 51.

The Panthers traveled to Kewanee to play a triangular meet on Sept. 23 at the Dunes Golf Course. Henry won with a 190, while PC was six strokes off the pace at 196. Annawan/

Wethersfield scored 215. Aim-one led the way for PC with a 44, while Dzierzynski shot a 46. Joe Cyr shot a 51 and Austin Pfibsen a 55.

On Sept. 23 at the Lake Cal-houn Golf Course, the Pan-thers played their first meet of the week, a triangular against Henry and host Stark County. PC won the meet with a 189

while Henry shot a team 194 and Stark County 201. Aimone led the team with a 40 while Dzierzynski shot a 44. Williams was third for the team with a 48 and Schorn shot a 57.

The Panthers (12-7) will next participate in the Tri-County Conference Tournament start-ing at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 2 in Pon-tiac.

PC girls golfers placesecond place finishes

By Dixie [email protected]

PRINCETON – The Putnam County Lady Panthers golf squad faced the Princ-eton Lady Tigers in a dual meet on Sept. 25 at Chapel Hill Golf Course outside of Princeton. The Panthers earned second place with a score of 218 to the Lady

Tigers’ 201.For PC, Kelsey Grosenbach carded a

45. Rounding out the team’s top four scores were Olivia Holmes with a 54, Katie Goetsch at 58 and Hanna Hundley at 61.

For Princeton, meet medalist was Sophia Suarez at 43, Arraia Hicks at 44, Audra Reidner at 51 and Brooke Hieron-ymus at 66.

The PC Lady Panthers traveled to the Nettles Creek Golf course in Seneca on Sept. 23 for a meet with the Seneca Lady Irish. The visitors came away on the short end of the stick with a final score of Sene-ca at 209 to Putnam County’s 215.

Number one golfer for the Lady Pan-thers was Grosenbach with a 51. Holmes and Goetsch tied at 53 each and Hundley carded a 58.

Medalist for the meet was Randi Rohder of Seneca with a 48. Natalie Hamilton and Sam Segraef had a 51 while Hannah Cisco had a 59.

The Lady Panthers took on Plano High School Lady Reapers on Sept. 22 in a dual meet at Cedardwi Golf Club in Plano. The squad carded a 237 to the Reaper’s 207 for a second place finish.

Putnam County had Grosenbach shot a 57. Following Grosenbach was Holmes at 58, Brea Schorn at 60 and Goetsch at 62.

Plano’s Rylie Loux was medalist at 41. Arriena Accidente shot a 52 while Jessica Sanders shot a 56 and Ashley Martinez a 58.

Putnam County is now at 3-6 on the year. Their next meet is an away meet on Oct. 2 against Fieldcrest and Eureka high schools.

Shaw Media Service photo/Kevin HieronymusPutnam County’s Hanna Hundley com-petes in the dual meet on Sept. 25 against Princeton.

PC’s DiazDeLeon’s throws no hitterBy Dixie SchroeDer

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GRANVILLE — The Putnam County Panthers have prowled their way back to Granville. Their first home game of the short fall season was Sept. 27 at Ken Jenkins Field where they faced St. Antho-ny’s from Effingham and Holy Trinity of Chicago.

In game one, PC took on St. Anthony and won 12-10. Major innings includ-ed the first, where PC came out of the box and scored four runs. The squad also scored in the third, (seven) and the fifth (1) to take the win.

Putnam County knocked out 15 hits in the contest with Austin Biagini going two for three with two RBI. Connor Bean went two for four. Neal Stasell was two for four with three RBI. Nick DiazDeLeon also went two for four with a double and an RBI. Danny Pavlovich had a double and two RBI. Matt Magana was two for four with a double and Garrett Ossola was two for four with an RBI.

Defensively, the Panthers had fielding issues, committing six errors in the con-test. St. Anthony’s struggled as well, mak-ing four errors.

Winning pitcher was Pavlovich (4-0) who gave up seven runs, three earned and five hits in three and a third innings. Pavlovich also gave up three walks and hit a batter. Biagini came in relief and pitched three and third innings with three runs, two earned, four hits, and four strikeouts along with a walk. He also hit two batters and earned the save. DiazDeLeon shut down the game, pitching one third of an inning and hurling one strikeout and one walk.

In game two, the Panthers also unload-

ed the bats in defense of DiazDeLeon as he threw a no hitter under the 10-run rule game. Final score was 11-0. PC scored two in the first inning, one in the third and then plated eight runs in the fourth inning. PC had 10 hits in the contest. Biagini went two for two with two RBI. Stasell was two for four with an RBI. DiazDeLeon was two for three at the plate with an RBI. Pavlov-ich was one for two with a double and three RBI. Washkowiak also had an RBI.

Defensively the Panthers tightened up the ship, making only two errors to Holy Trinity’s one. DiazDeLeon (2-1, 1 save) had three strike outs as well in the contest.

“Great to have another no hitter. Nick threw the ball well while maintaining a quick tempo which kept his fielders in the game so they were ready to make plays when they had to,” coach Chris Newsome said. “Overall fall was very successful and productive. It was encouraging to see us continue to learn each and ever weekend. We will have our annual Black & Gold intersquad scrimmage this coming week at 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 2 in Hennepin.”

PCR photo/Ken SchreoderNick DiazDeLeon hits a ground ball to short right field to score Austin Biagini in the Panthers’ 11-0 shutout of Holy Trinity.

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Season ends for Puma boys

By Ken [email protected]

WENONA — Early prognostications indicat-ed this was the Putnam County Junior High boys baseball team’s year for fall ball. The Pumas had played well all season and went into sectionals as top seed. In the final, they were to face the Fieldcrest Knights, a team they had defeated earlier in the season. Last weekend, everyone knew the Pumas were state-bound.

The trouble is, nobody told the Knights.

The Pumas lost to the Knights in the Fieldcrest Sectional final 13-3 in five innings on Sept. 22. Field-crest came out swinging with an offensive barrage the Pumas couldn’t seem to stop.

The first four Fieldcrest hitters knocked out sin-gles off Puma starter Dan Sabotta. Combined with two walks, Knight bats were able to tally five runs in the top of the first.

The Pumas were able to counter with three runs of their own off of three hits and a base on balls, but PC bats went all but silent from that point on, mus-tering only three more hits during the rest of the game.

Sabotta got tattered by the Knights for four more hits and three runs in the second before being relieved by Braden Holmes, but the damage was done. One more run would score during the second inning, one in the third and three more in the fifth would give Field-crest the win under the 10-run rule.

Sabotta was the Pumas’ offensive leader with a single and a double and one RBI. Caleb Tonozzi, Nolan Whitney and Max Magana also submitted singles in the Pumas’ losing effort. Fieldcrest catcher Michael Morse went four for four to lead the Knights’ charge with two singles, a double and a triple.

PC JV races to first place at Boiler InvitationalBy dixie Schroeder

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KEWANEE — The Putnam County Panthers ended last week with a first place win for the junior varsity at the Kewanee-Boiler Invitational on Sept. 27. The event was held at Baker Golf course and included 17 teams.

New meet record was set by PC’s first place finisher Noe Flores at 17:08. (The old record was 17:33.) Jon Sabotta took third at 19:13 and Christian Harris took sixth place at 20:29. Both Flores, Sabotta and Harris earned medals for their efforts. Rounding out team finishes were Cam Colby in 12th place at 21:28, James Hewitt in 13th place at 21:52 and Owen Mallory at 21:57 in 14th place.

Running as individuals in the varsity race was Mario Flores who took 30th place at 19:39. Joe Berg placed 45th with a time of 20:55. Daniel Jefferies also ran varsity and placed 47th with a time of 21:22.

Ashlyn Haage ran in the girls’ varsity race and took 20th place with a time of 22:54. Haage also ran as an individual.

The Panthers showed well as a team and individu-als at their home triangular meet against Fieldcrest and Hall on Sept. 25 at the Putnam County Conser-vation District.

In the girls’ race, Haage led the way to first place with a time of 24:28 . The PCHS course, is challeng-ing with woods, two hills and several turns. For team scores, Hall placed first with 33 points to Fieldcrest with 34 points.

In the boys’ race, PC’s Noe Flores, Hall’s Al Baldo-nado and Fieldcrest’s Levi Schmellen ran neck and neck until the last 300 yards, when Baldonado fin-ished first at 18:29. Flores took second at 18:40 with

Schmellen at 18:46 for third place.Team wise, PC won the meet with 34 points to Hall’s

41 and Fieldcrest’s 53. The top five finishers on each team count as the team score in a cross country race.

Following Noe Flores was Mario Flores at 20:39 for fifth place. One second behind him was Sabotta at 20:40 for sixth place. Number four finisher for Put-nam County was Harris in 10th place at 22:09. Num-ber five runner was Jeffries at 22:16 which placed him at 11th.

Other PC finishers included 12th place finisher Colby with a time of 22:40 and 15th place finisher Berg at 23:17. Hewitt took 16th place with a time of 23:28 and Mallory was 19th with a time of 24:45.

The Putnam County Cross Country team started the week out strong with a second place finish in a six team meet at Mendota High School on Sept. 22. Hall took first place with St. Bede, Mendota, Amboy and Princeton high schools finishing after Putnam County. Forty runners participated in the boys’ race. PC’s Noe Flores placed second overall with a time of 16:54. In sixth place was Mario Flores at 19:00 flat. Sabotta ran a time of 19:28 for 10th place while Jefferies placed 20th at 20:45. Hewitt earned 25th place with a time of 21:33. In 26th place was Colby with a time of 21:39. Berg finished in 32nd place at 22:52 while Harris ran a 22:53 to finish right behind Berg in 33rd place. Mal-lory finished in 34th place at 23:11.

In the girls’ race, Haage ran her race in 23:47 for a ninth place finish out of 33 runners.

The top five runner’s finishes are added up in a cross country race to score for the team. Haage ran as an individual in the girls’ race.

The next meet for the team will be at home on Oct. 2 versus St. Bede and DePue High Schools at 4 p.m. at the Putnam County Conservation District.

PCR photos/Dixie SchroederLeft, Lady Panther Ashlyn Haage gets out in front of the pack during the girls’ race on Sept. 25. Right, PC’s Noe Flores (right) runs with the leaders during the home cross country meet on Sept. 25.

PCR photo/Ken SchroederPuma Brayden Holmes raps a single in the fourth inning during Putnam County’s 13-3 Regional Championship loss to the Fieldcrest Knights.

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PCJH earns IESA state title berth

Win over Buffalo Tri-City 12-4By Dixie SchroeDer

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NORMAL — The Putnam County Junior High Lady Pumas have earned a berth in the Illinois Elementary State Association (IESA) state championship game by beating the Buffalo Tri-City Indians 12-4.

Winning pitcher was Haley Cioni who gave up five hits over seven innings and four runs. Cioni also had five strikeouts and two walks.

The big inning for the Pumas was in the top of the fourth, when the squad scored eight runs on seven hits. RBIs were earned by Taryn Grasser, Skylar Grevengoed, Maddy Vacca and Cioni.

The Pumas played for the state championship game at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 27. A parade through the county is being planned to honor the team.

The Putnam County Junior High Lady Pumas celebrate after defeating Buffalo Tri-City 12 to 4 in the State Tour-nament semi-finals. The Pumas headed into the cham-pionship bracket against Pontiac St. Mary’s.

PC edges Brimfield in IESA tournamentBy Ken SchroeDer

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NORMAL — The Putnam County Lady Pumas’ first round of the IESA junior high girls softball tournament was everything a championship level game should be — a test of equals, and an exciting game from start to finish with no clear winner until the last out. In this case when the dust cleared, the Lady Pumas stood triumphant over the Brim-field Indians 7-6 after eight close innings of play.

The game was a true slug-fest with hot bats in both dugouts. Brimfield totalled 13 hits for the day to PC’s 19. While the Indians were able to capitalize on their hits more efficiently, sheer number of bats made the difference for the Pumas.

The Pumas took an early lead with a score from Skylar Grevengoed off of a double by Charleigh Holmes. Brimfield bats stayed quiet in the first inning.

The Pumas’ bats came alive in the second inning, knock-ing five hits out of the box. Unfortunately, the Indians held PC down, stranding three Pumas at the inning’s end. Rylee Liles added the lone run off of a single from Taryn Grass-er to bring the Puma total to two runs, while Brimfield answered back with a run of their own.

Brimfield posted two runs in the third inning off of four hits, taking the lead from the Pumas 3-2 and holding it for

most of the game.Bats exploded for both teams in the fifth inning. Holmes

scored an unearned run off of a throwing error which allowed batter Liles to reach third. Maddy Vacca tagged a single to bring Liles in for run number four. Brimfield answered back with three runs off of five hits in a scoring rally led by Indian second base Delaney Smith, who started with a single and managed to steal two bases before scor-ing on a fielder’s choice.

Puma Lindsey DiazDeLeon started off the sixth inning with a single. Two stolen bases later, DiazDeLeon brought the Pumas to 6-5, crossing the plate on a bad throw during a pick-off attempt. The seventh inning added another run with back-to-back doubles from Liles and Vacca, tying the score at 6-6 and sending the game into extra innings when Brimfield came up empty.

DiazDeLeon led off the eighth inning with another single, followed by two more stolen bases before being brought home on a fielder’s choice from Grevengoed, bringing the total to 7-6. Brimfield’s hopes of going beyond the Elite Eight vanished with a pop fly to center-fielder Grasser to give the win to the Lady Pumas.

DiazDeLeon led the Puma offense going 4 for 5 with six stolen bases. Pitcher Haley Cioni went the distance for the Pumas pitching all eight innings, tallying three strike-outs while giving up 13 hits, three walks and one struck batter.

PCR photos/Ken SchroederLeft, Madi Solomon (from left), Haley Cioni and Charleigh Holmes react as the last out was made in the bottom of the eighth inning. Right, Haley Cioni pitches to a Brimfield Indian batter in the early part of the IESA Elite Eight state game on Sept. 26 in Normal. The Pumas won in eight innings 7-6.

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CommunityCatch up with old friends at the class of ‘94 reunion

Fundraiser planned

Fire department prepares for annual dinner

GRANVILLE – The Put-nam County High School class of 1994 is having a 20-year class reunion on Oct. 11. A dinner will be held in the banquet room at Verucchi’s in Spring Val-ley. Cocktails with appe-tizers begin at 5:30 p.m. A family-style chicken and roast beef dinner will be

served at 6 p.m. A cash bar will be available. The cost is $18 per person and can be paid at the door. Fol-lowing dinner, drinks and a social will be at the Clo-ver Club in Mark. If inter-ested in attending, contact Amy Darrah Carboni at [email protected] by Oct. 3.

GRANVILLE — A Bunco Night fundraiser will begin at 7 p.m. Oct. 3 at the Unit-ed Church Christ, 103 N. Church in Granville.

Doors will open at 6 p.m. and games will start

at 7 p.m. Admission is $10. The event will also include food, raffles, a 50/50, priz-es and more.

Proceeds will help fight Multiple Sclerosis and end Alzheimer’s.

HENNEPIN — The Hen-nepin Fire Department will hold its fourth annual fall family-style chicken dinner Oct. 18 at the Hen-nepin Fire Station, 201 E. High St. in Hennepin.

Serving will start at 4:30 p.m. and continue until 7:30 p.m. or until all the food is gone. Carry-outs will be available by call-

ing in advance at 815-925-7225.

The menu will consist of deep fried chicken, Mareta’s ravioli, french fries, homemade coleslaw, Italian bread and choice of a delicious homemade desert. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12. Carry-outs costs are the same.

‘Clover Hunt Game’ will be part of 4-H Week

Second annual wine tasting event held

University of Illinois Extension Marshall-Put-nam 4-H would like the community to help cele-brate National 4-H Week Oct. 5-11.

This year several Mar-

shall-Putnam businesses are participating in the “Clover Hunt Game.” The game is simple: visit any participating local busi-ness in Marshall and Put-nam counties to find a

4-H clover and they will give you a game card and a piece to the puzzle. Once a participant has found all five pieces to the puzzle they can take the complet-ed game card to the Uni-

versity of Illinois Exten-sion Office in Henry at 509 Front St., Suite 4, to claim a prize.

For more information, call Anne Scheel at 309-364-2356.

HENRY — The Mar-shall-Putnam Fair’s sec-ond annual wine tasting evening was held July 9 at the fairgrounds during the 93rd annual Mar-shall-Putnam Out to Sea-A-Fair. This event was hosted by the recently opened Tangled Vines of Varna.

Tangled Vines brought not only samples of wines from around the world, but also introduced craft beer tastings to those in attendance. Julie’s Corner Store, located in Lacon, once again paired fudge samples with the wine.

The event was topped off with the Derby Hat

Contest, a favorite part of the evening for the crowd. The overall win-ner was Bee Magnuson of Henry. Runners-up included Mary Kudrick Glenn of Magnolia and Carol Kocher-Monier of Sparland. Terry Lueders of Henry won the prize for best themed hat.

The Wine Tasting Com-mittee recognized those who participated and helped to make the event a great success. The event would not have been as successful without the sponsors, which includ-ed Heartland Bank and Kingery Printing Co., both of Henry.

Freedom House will host awareness eventPRINCETON — Free-

dom House will present a domestic violence aware-ness event, “Remember, Celebrate, Connect,” at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 2 at Sol-diers and Sailors Park in Princeton.

Every nine seconds in the United States a

woman is assaulted or beaten. Ten million chil-dren witness some form of domestic violence annually. Every day in the United States more than three women are mur-dered by their husbands or boyfriends.

The public is invited

to join Freedom House to remember those lost, celebrate those who sur-vived and connect our community on this vital issue. Bureau County State’s Attorney Patrick Herrmann will join sur-vivors, their families, and Freedom House staff and

volunteers in speaking out against domestic vio-lence. Domestic violence survivor artwork will also be on display.

Participants should bring a lawn chair. In case of rain, the event will be held at Nelson Chapel in Princeton.

M-P Quilters will meet Oct. 8 in HenryHENRY — The Mar-

shall-Putnam Quilter’s Guild will meet on Oct. 8 at the Henry United Presby-terian Church, 511 Wirt St. in Henry.

The morning program

will be English paper piec-ing. Attendees will learn the basics and make an easy Christmas ornament. The afternoon meeting will begin at 1 p.m. with a brief business meeting followed

by a program by Janet Moreland entitled “What if?” The meeting will con-clude with show and tell.

Guests are welcome for a $3 fee, and membership is available for $15 a year.

The guild meets the second Wednesday of the month September through May, with all day workshops only and no formal busi-ness meeting during Janu-ary and February.

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Births AnnouncedGuisti

Tony and Haley (Heiberger) Guisti of Mark are the parents of a daughter, Stella Marie, born Aug. 21 at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. She weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces and measured 19 1/2 inches in length. She was welcomed home by two sisters, Chloe, 7, and Evelyn, 6. Maternal grandparents are Blake and Leslee Heiberger of Hennepin. Paternal grandpar-ents are Jerry and Sharon Guisti of Mark.

TonarelliJodi and Nathan Tonarelli of New Berlin, Wis., are

the parents of a daughter, Madeline Mae, born July 14 at Community Memorial Hospital in Menomonee Falls, Wis. She weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces and measured 19 1/2 inches in length. Maternal grandpar-ents are Debbie and Dean Anderson of Germantown, Wis. Paternal grandparents are Betty Tonarelli (Jim Fenwick) of Hennepin and Roger Tonarelli of Henry.

KaysBrandon and Alissa (Phelps) Kays of Granville are

the parents of a son born Sept. 23 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.

Community NotesParkinson’s support group

schedules speakerSPRING VALLEY — St. Margaret’s support group for

persons affected by Parkinson’s disease will meet at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 6 in the hospital’s First Floor Presenta-tion Room. Family and friends are invited to attend.

This month’s meeting will feature speaker Charlene Young, NP, from Southern Illinois University Spring-field, an associate provider with Dr. Roger Elebe, neurologist. She will speak to the group about current trends and treatments and answer questions.

The support group offers emotional support, social-ization and an opportunity to share information with others who are affected by Parkinson’s disease. The group meets regularly every first Monday of the month from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in St. Margaret’s First Floor Presentation Room. Free valet parking is provided and wheelchairs are available in the hospital.

For more information, call 815-664-5311.

Grief recovery group meetingsPERU — The Illinois Valley Community Hospital

Grief Recovery Group will next meet at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 8 and Oct. 22 in Conference Room “C” on the fourth floor of IVCH.

The group allows persons who have recently suf-fered the loss of someone close to them to share their feelings and experiences with others who have also lost loved ones through death.

The group meets on the second and fourth Wednes-days of each month. For more information, call Dea-con Ray Fischer, IVCH pastoral care coordinator, at 815-780-3426.

Possibilities/DBSA meetings setPERU — Possibilities/DBSA, the local depression

and bipolar support group, will meet twice in October.Meeting dates and times are 6:30 p.m. Oct. 6 and

Oct. 20 in Conference Room C on the fourth floor of Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.

For more information, contact Kathy Brown at 815-252-0200.

Robotics team is looking for members

Wind ensemble will present free concert

HENRY — University of Illinois Extension Mar-shall-Putnam 4-H will be holding a Robotics Club registration and informa-tional meeting for youth and their parents from 3 to 5 p.m. on Oct. 12 at the Extension building at 509 Front St. in Henry. This event is open to youth from the ages of 8 to 18 interested in joining the M-P 4-H robotics team. The team will hold prac-tice one time per month until the spring. The club

will meet more frequently to practice two weeks prior to competition.

For more information or to R.S.V.P. for Oct. 12, call the University of Illinois Extension Marshall-Put-nam at 309-364-2356. There is a nominal fee associated with this club. No one will be turned away for inability to pay.

Extension offices are located in Princeton, Otta-wa, Henry and in Oglesby on the Illinois Valley Com-munity College campus.

OGLESBY — The Illinois Valley Community College Wind Ensemble, directed by Gene Montgomery, will offer a free concert at 3 p.m. Oct. 5 at LaSalle-Peru High School’s Matthiessen Auditorium.

The afternoon perfor-mance will include the music of Glenn Osser, Johann Strauss, Frank Ticheli, Leroy Anderson, John Williams, Louis Arm-strong and selections from

the Wizard of Oz.The ensemble includes

IVCC students, local and regional music educators, and community members dedicated to the promo-tion of quality wind and percussion music. In addi-tion to on-campus con-certs, the ensemble also performs at community festivals and events, and works with other universi-ties and community bands in joint concerts.

Pumpkin decorating contest planned

MAGNOLIA – The Mag-nolia Branch Library will have a special pumpkin decorating contest: book character pumpkins.

Starting Oct. 18, children can come to the Magno-lia Branch of the Putnam County Library to pick out a pumpkin or use one of their own to create a book character using their imag-ination and favorite book.

Pumpkins can be deco-

rated at the library during open hours on Oct. 21 and 23, or children can take them home to dec-orate. Pumpkins should be brought back to the Magnolia branch to be displayed for family and friends to see by Oct. 25. Judging will take place on Oct. 30 and prizes will be given to all.

For more information, call 815-869-3038.

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GENERAL ELECTION NOTICENOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2014at the following precincts and established polling places:

PRECINCT POLLING PLACE LOCATIONGRANVILLE #1 Standard Fire Station Standard, ILGRANVILLE #2 American Legion Hall Granville, ILGRANVILLE #3 Mark Community Bldg. Mark, ILGRANVILLE #4 American Legion Hall Granville, ILMAGNOLIA #1 Magnolia Fire Station Magnolia, ILMAGNOLIA #2 McNabb Fire Station McNabb, ILHENNEPIN #1 Park District Complex Hennepin, ILSENACHWINE #1 Putnam Town Hall Putnam, IL

(Locations subject to change as necessity requires)

in the County of Putnam, State of Illinois, a General Election will beheld for the purpose of electing candidates for the following offices:

• United States Senator• Governor and Lieutenant Governor• Attorney General• Secretary of State• Comptroller• Treasurer• Representative in Congress - Sixteenth Congressional District• Representative in the General Assembly - Seventy-SixthRepresentative District

• County Clerk & Recorder (Putnam County)• County Treasurer (Putnam County)• County Sheriff (Putnam County)• Regional Superintendent of Schools (LaSalle, Marshall, and PutnamCounties)

• County Board Members at Large (Putnam County)• Judge of the Circuit Court - 10th Judicial Circuit (To fill the vacancy of

the Hon. Scott A. Shore)• Judicial Retention (2) (Appellate Court - 3rd Judicial District)• Judicial Retention (Circuit Court - 10th Judicial Circuit)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN ALSO THAT THE FOLLOWINGPROPOSITIONS WILL BE SUBMITTED TO THE ELECTORS:

• Constitution Ballot - Proposed Amendments to the 1970 IllinoisConstitution (2)

• Statewide Advisory Questions (3)

The polls of said General Election shall be opened continuously from6:00 A.M. until 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, November 4, 2014.

Dated at Hennepin, Illinois on October 1, 2014.

DANIEL S. KUHNPutnam County Clerk & Election Authority


Lutes family holds 21st annual reunionHENRY – The family of

the late Edwin and Ber-tha Lutes held their 21st annual reunion on Sept. 14 at the River Valley Bowl in Henry. Hosts were Bill Lutes, Rich Lutes and Rosie Morris.

A dinner was held Sept. 12 by Dean and Carol Ehnle of Wyoming for the remaining 12 brothers and sisters and their spouses. Donnie Lutes was surprised with a cake, cards and gag gifts for his 75th birthday. June and Al Underwood of Livermore, Calif. were also honored on their 60th wedding anniversary with cake, cards and gifts from family members.

The family had a potluck dinner on Sept. 14.

Family members attend-ing the reunion also included Ed and Pat Greil-ich of Livermore, Calif., Gary and Rosie Morris of Pueblo, Colo., Ed and Pat Lutes of Pace, Fla., Arvella Lutes, Don and Mary Janet Rickey of Henry, Libby Okerberg, Bill and Linda Lutes of Chillicothe, Heidi Ledbetter of Hopewell

Estates of Sparland, Terry Ehnle of Toulon, Nick and Kristin Jagg and daugh-ters, Taylor and McKenna, Annette Griffin of Gran-ville, Rhonda Jackson of Joliet, Tina Doll of Crest Hill, Rich Lutes of Tiskilwa, Josh Griffin of Rock Island, Dean and Carol Ehnle of Wyoming, Donald Lutes of Coal City, Dale and Yvonne Boyd of McNabb, Ed and Tammy Jackson of Kewanee, Shaina Boyd of Chatham, Jim and Bren-da Lutes of Bloomington, Donald Lutes Jr. of Braid-wood, Candie Jackson of Joliet, Tom and Theresa French of Lacon, Steve and Deb Wallenfang and daughter Hannah of Crys-tal Lake, Henry and Linda Bates, Don, Rick, Sally Reaska and Toni and Lin-coln of Magnolia, Jenna Boyd and Brett Barkman and son Tyson of Mendota, Scott and Sandy Ehnle of Princeville and Lynn Rehm of Meadview, Ariz.

The 2015 family reunion will be hosted by Linda Bates, June Underwood and Lynn Rehm.

PC Rotary announces Road Apple Bingo winnersGRANVILLE — It took Daisy just

10 minutes to decide who would win the $1,000 grand prize in this year’s Putnam County Rotary Road Apple Bingo event at Boggio’s Fall Festival.

Walking a grid of 450 painted squares, Daisy favored the real estate of John Steele of LaSalle. Rotary Club members then enlist-ed some of Daisy’s onlookers to help draw 10 $50 winners, includ-ing Brandon McNeill, Chauntelle

Biagi-Bruer, Darlene Cofoid, Rhon-da Toedter, Sandy Woest, Kay Rue, Ashley Walker, Brandy Sandberg, Jesse Nauman and David Puchar-ich.

The proceeds of Putnam Coun-ty Rotary’s annual fundraiser helps the club support its many commu-nity service projects, including their gift of personal dictionaries to all third-graders annually, their Toys in the Pantry project for children of PC Food Pantry clients, Red Cross

blood drives, Interact Clubs at PC junior high and high schools, the Afterglow annually providing safe after-prom fun, as well as scholar-ships and community grant proj-ects. The club also supports Rota-ry International programs such as Youth Exchange, emergency disas-ter relief efforts, clean water and lit-eracy in third-world countries and polio eradication worldwide. Con-tact [email protected] for more information.

Edgewood Ladies LeagueMCNABB — The Edgewood Ladies golf League

played on Sept. 23. Hostesses for the day were Cath-erine Gregerich and Kay Marincic. Play of the day was gross minus handicap. Winners include: ‘A’ flight - Linda Supan and Jackie Stupec, ‘B’ flight - Leon-nie Leasford, ‘C’ flight - Kathy Klein. Low gross was Supan, low net was Klein and low putts was Gre-gerich.

HPD seniors cardsHENNEPIN — The Hennepin Park District held its

monthly senior citizen card party on Sept. 24. Winners playing Euchre were Nancy Bejster, Jerry Bejster, Nora Sipe, Miles Crook, Mary Crook and Peg Cooper.

The next card party will be at 1 p.m. Oct. 29 in the Hennepin Park District Community Room. All area senior citizens are invited. Cookies and coffee will be served. For more information, contact the Hennepin Pool at 815-925-7319.

‘Ghosts of Ottawa Past’ event plannedGuided walking tours in

downtown Ottawa

OTTAWA — The Reddick Man-sion Association will present “Ghosts of Ottawa Past”, a walking tour of downtown Ottawa, on Oct. 11.

The guided tour will start in the candle-lit Reddick Mansion and will include an approximate half-mile outside walk, stopping at some of most notorious haunted spots in

downtown Ottawa. The tour will include a stop at the site of the last hanging in LaSalle County and a stop outside an old haunted funeral parlor. Stories from Ottawa’s past will be told and famous and infa-mous ghostly characters will also appear.

Two tours will be given: one at 7 p.m. and one at 9 p.m. After each of the walking tours, the groups will return to the Reddick Mansion where refreshments will be served.

The cost is $10 per person and,

due to the subject matter, partic-ipants should be at least 13 years old. To register, call the Reddick Mansion at 815-433-6100. All money raised will be used for the preservation and renovation of the Reddick Mansion.

The Reddick Mansion, at 100 W. Lafayette St., was built in 1858 and is listed in the National Register of Historic Sites. It is open to the pub-lic for tours and also has meeting/reception rooms available for rent for special events.

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To the Electors of the State of Illinois:

The purpose of a state constitution is to establish a structure for government and laws. There are three ways to initiate change to the Illinois Constitution: (1) a constitutional convention may proposechanges to any part; (2) the GeneralAssembly may propose changes to any part; or (3) a petition initiative may propose amendments limited to structural and procedural subjects contained in the LegislativeArticle. The people of Illinois must approve any changes to the Constitution before they become effective.

PROPOSEDAMENDMENT TO SECTION 8.1 OFARTICLE I OF THE ILLINOIS CONSTITUTIONARTICLE I – BILLOF RIGHTS

SECTION 8.1. CRIME VICTIMS’VICTIM’S RIGHTS.

(a) Crime victims, as defined by law, shall have the following rights as provided by law:(1) The right to be treated with fairness and respect for their dignity and privacy and to be free from harassment, intimidation, and abuse throughout the criminal justice process.(2) The right to notice and to a hearing before a court ruling on a request for access to any of the victim’s records, information, or communications which are privileged or confidential by law.(3) (2) The right to timely notification of all court proceedings.(4) (3) The right to communicate with the prosecution.(5) (4) The right to be heard at any post-arraignment court proceeding in which a right of the victim is at issue and any court proceeding involving a post-arraignment release decision, plea, or

sentencing. make a statement to the court at sentencing.(6) (5) The right to be notified of information about the conviction, the sentence, the imprisonment, and the release of the accused.(7) (6) The right to timely disposition of the case following the arrest of the accused.(8) (7) The right to be reasonably protected from the accused throughout the criminal justice process.(9) The right to have the safety of the victim and the victim’s family considered in denying or fixing the amount of bail, determining whether to release the defendant, and setting conditions of

release after arrest and conviction.(10) (8) The right to be present at the trial and all other court proceedings on the same basis as the accused, unless the victim is to testify and the court determines that the victim’s testimony would

be materially affected if the victim hears other testimony at the trial.(11) (9) The right to have present at all court proceedings, subject to the rules of evidence, an advocate and or other support person of the victim’s choice.(12) (10) The right to restitution.

(b) The victim has standing to assert the rights enumerated in subsection (a) in any court exercising jurisdiction over the case. The court shall promptly rule on a victim’s request. The victim does nothave party status. The accused does not have standing to assert the rights of a victim. The court shall not appoint an attorney for the victim under this Section. Nothing in this Section shall beconstrued to alter the powers, duties, and responsibilities of the prosecuting attorney The General Assembly may provide by law for the enforcement of this Section.

(c) The General Assembly may provide for an assessment against convicted defendants to pay for crime victims’ rights.

(d) Nothing in this Section or any law enacted under this Section creates a cause of action in equity or at law for compensation, attorney’s fees, or damages against the State, a political subdivision ofthe State, an officer, employee, or agent of the State or of any political subdivision of the State, or an officer or employee of the court. or in any law enacted under

(e) Nothing in this Section or any law enacted under this Section shall be construed as creating (1) a basis for vacating a conviction or (2) a ground for any relief requested by the defendant appellaterelief in any criminal case.

EXPLANATIONThe Constitution sets forth substantial rights for crime victims. The proposed amendment expands certain current rights:1) Victims are currently entitled to fairness and respect throughout the criminal justice process. The amendment would also provide that they shall be protected from harassment, intimidation and abuse.2) Victims currently can make a statement to the court when a criminal defendant is sentenced to punishment. The amendment would allow a victim to be heard at any proceeding that involves the

victim’s rights, and any proceeding involving a plea agreement, release of the defendant or convicted individual, or sentencing.3) Victims may obtain information about conviction, sentencing, imprisonment or release. The amendment would require prosecutors and the court to notify victims of those events before they

happen.

The amendment would also grant additional rights to crime victims:1) A victim would have a right to formal notice and a hearing before the court rules on any request for access to the victim’s information which is privileged or confidential information.2) A victim would have the right to have the judge consider the victim’s safety and the safety of his or her family before deciding whether to release a criminal defendant, setting the amount of bail

to be paid before release, or setting conditions of release after arrest or conviction.3) The victim would have the right to assert his or her rights in any court with jurisdiction over the criminal case, but would not have the same rights as the prosecutor or the criminal defendant and

the court could not appoint an attorney for the victim at taxpayer expense.

The proposed amendment would not alter the powers, duties or responsibilities of the prosecutor. Further, a criminal defendant would not be able to challenge his or her conviction on the basisof a failure to follow these provisions.

FORM OF BALLOTProposed Amendment to the 1970 Illinois Constitution

Explanation of AmendmentThe proposed amendment makes changes to Section 8.1 of Article I of the Illinois Constitution, the Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights. The proposed amendment would expand certain rights alreadygranted to crime victims in Illinois, and give crime victims the ability to enforce their rights in a court of law. You are asked to decide whether the proposed amendment should become part of theIllinois Constitution.

YES For the proposed amendment of Section 8.1 of Article I of the Illinois ConstitutionNO

To the Electors of the State of Illinois:

The purpose of a state constitution is to establish a structure for government and laws. There are three ways to initiate change to the Illinois Constitution: (1) a constitutional convention may proposechanges to any part; (2) the GeneralAssembly may propose changes to any part; or (3) a petition initiative may propose amendments limited to structural and procedural subjects contained in the LegislativeArticle. The people of Illinois must approve any changes to the Constitution before they become effective.

The proposed amendment adds a new section to the Suffrage and Elections Article of the Illinois Constitution. The section would ensure no person could be denied the right to register to vote or cast aballot based on his or her race, color, ethnicity, status as a member of a language minority, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or income. At the general election to be held on November 4,2014, you will be called upon to decide whether the proposed amendment should become part of the Illinois Constitution.

PROPOSEDAMENDMENT TOADD SECTION 8 TOARTICLE III OF THE ILLINOIS CONSTITUTIONARTICLE III – SUFFRAGEAND ELECTIONSSECTION 8. VOTER DISCRIMINATION

No person shall be denied the right to register to vote or to cast a ballot in an election based on race, color, ethnicity, status as a member of a language minority, national origin, religion, sex, sexualorientation, or income.

EXPLANATIONThe proposed amendment would prohibit any law or procedure that intentionally discriminates or has an unequal effect upon the right of a person to register to vote or cast a ballot based on thevoter’s race, color, ethnicity, status as a member of a language minority, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or income.

The proposed amendment does not change the requirements for voting. Avoter must still be a citizen of the United States, a permanent resident of Illinois for more than 30 days, and be 18 years of age.

FORM OF BALLOTProposed Amendment to the 1970 Illinois Constitution


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Explanation of AmendmentThe proposed amendment adds a new section to the Suffrage and Elections Article of the Illinois Constitution. The proposed amendment would prohibit any law that disproportionately affects the rightsof eligible Illinois citizens to register to vote or cast a ballot based on the voter’s race, color, ethnicity, status as a member of a language minority, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, orincome. You are asked to decide whether the proposed amendment should become part of the Illinois Constitution.

YES For the proposed addition of Section 8 to Article III of the Illinois ConstitutionNO

CAPITOLBUILDING SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS OFFICE OF THE SECRETARYOF STATEI, Jesse White, Secretary of the State of Illinois, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the Proposed Amendments, the Explanation of the Proposed Amendments, Arguments in Favor of theAmendments and Arguments Against the Amendments and a true copy of the Form of Ballot for this call as the regularly scheduled general election on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, as set forth incompliance with the Illinois Constitutional Amendment Act.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and affix the Great Seal of the State of Illinois,Done in the City of Springfield, this 27th day of June, 2014.

Jesse WhiteSecretary of State

These voter information materials are available in written format in English, Chinese, Polish, Hindi and Spanish,and Braille and in audio format in English. For more information visit www.cyberdriveillinois.com or writethe Secretary of State’s office at 111 East Monroe Street, Springfield, IL 62756.

Estos materiales de información al votante están disponibles en formato escrito en inglés, chino, polaco, hindi,español y Braille, y en formato de audio en inglés. Para más información, visite www.cyberdriveillinois.como escriba a la oficina del Secretario de Estado en 111 East Monroe Street, Springfield, IL 62756.

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PCCC October 2014 CALENDAR

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

7thExercise Class – 10:30 1st Site Council – 9:30 2nd Music Therapy – 12:30 3rdMaking Ravs – 8:30Bunco – 12:30

29th Hennepin Cards – 1:00 9th Flu Shots – 9:0011:00 10th Making Ravs – 8:3014thBlood Pressure – 1011 Halloween Bingo – 12:30 Children’s Movie – 12:00

Exercise Class – 10:30 Board Meeting – 12:3016th Lake Thunderbird

21stExercise Class 10:30 Bingo – 1:302:30 17th Making Ravs – 8:30Card Party – 12:30 Psychic Readings – 6:308

24th Making Ravs – 8:3028thExercise Class – 10:30 23rd Bingo w/ Luann – 12:30 Jr. High Halloween Party

& Anniversary – 12:30 12:302:30ss 30thCostume Judging – 11:00

Halloween Party – 12:30 31st Halloween

THANK YOUfor your generous donations—

Jim & BethMack McNabb United Methodist ChurchLinda Bean Darlene ScheriPutnam County Board Sandy TarrJim & Betty Barnard

IN MEMORY OF—Stan Kays— Shannon, Angie & Linzee Fay, Patricia Kays,Jim & Gladys King, Paul Gill, Clark & Laurel Irven, Marjorie HawsGloria Morgan— Marion & Irene KuhneHilda Folkestad—Mildred AndersonMarie Veronda—Mildred AndersonBernice Schibrowski— Chuck & Jean DoyleJackie Johns—Chuck & Jean DoyleClaudia Hrovat—Bill & Norma HrovatLinda Robin— Joyce EpleyBill King— Cleone KingBetty Cimei— Cleone KingRose Boggio— Cleone King

How to contact us:Address: 128 First St., Box 208,

Standard, IL 61363Phone: 8153392711 or

8007574579website: www.pcaservices.org

Fax: 8153396071email: [email protected]

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Halloween Movie for Kids!Join us on October 10th at 12:00 to watch Halloween Town!

We will have free popcorn, snacks and drinks for everyone!

DrawingWinners for September

$50 – John Griffin$25 – Joan Kunkel$10 – Cindy Kohr

Congratulations winners! The next drawingwill be held on October 10th. We sincerely

appreciate everyone’s support

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815-882-2800 x5Putnam County CUSD 535 is seeking aMAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR beginning no laterthan July 1, 2015. To apply, send resume andcover letter to Superintendent Jay K. McCracken,400 E. Silverspoon Avenue, Granville, IL 61326by Friday, October 31, 2014.POSITION: Maintenance SupervisorQUALIFICATIONS: Experience and skill inelectricity, plumbing, HVAC, water and sewagesystems, general maintenance and repair ofequipment needed; experience in a maintenancedepartment and/or supervisory experiencepreferred; computer skills needed; must hold orbe willing to obtain Asbestos Certification; mustbe able to prepare long-term maintenance plans,budget and oversee maintenance and custodialexpenses.

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ORDINANCE NO. 03-2014ANNUAL BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION

ORDINANCEFOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING

JULY 1, 2014 AND ENDING JUNE 30,2015WHEREAS, there has been prepared in tenta-

tive form a Budget and Appropriation Ordinancefor the Board of Trustees of the McNABB FIREPROTECTION DISTRICT situated in PutnamCounty, in the State of Illinois, and the Secretary

of said District has made the tentative Budget andAppropriation Ordinance conveniently available topublic inspection for at least Thirty days prior tofinal action thereon; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BYTHE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE McNABBFIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT situated inPutnam County in the State of Illinois, as follows:

SECTION 1 - That the fiscal year of thisMcNABB FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT be, andthe same is hereby fixed and declared to be fromJuly 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015

SECTION 2 - That this Board finds that thereis the sum of $39,700.00 balance on hand on July1, 2014 and that the estimate of receipts of saidDistrict for said current year will be the sum of $ asfollows:

Corporate levy 60,000.00Insurance levy 45,000.00Ambulance levy 60,000.00Social Security/medicare levy 25,000.00Putnam County Ambulance service

contract 215,000.00Magnolia Fire Protection District 25,000.00Donations 60,000.00Ambulance fees/charges 125,000.00Interest income 500.00Grants/loans 450,000.00Fund raising 2,500.00Intercept 1,000.00Rent 6,000.00

TOTAL $1,075,000.00and that the estimate of receipts of said District

for said current year, plus the balance on hand, isthe sum of $1,114,700.00.

SECTION 3 - That there be and there is herebyappropriated (said Appropriation hereinafter fol-lowing, being the estimated expenditures of saidDistrict for the current year) to be provided for by ageneral Tax Levy and out of any monies in the cus-tody of said Board of Trustees, or borrowed, or maybe received by said Board of Trustees for the cur-rent fiscal year, the aggregate sum of $1,114,700.00hereinafter specified:

FOR FIRE PROTECTION PURPOSES(745 ILCS 10/9-107):

1. For Purchase of. Fire Truck $200,000.002. For Purchase of Auxiliary

Fire Fighting Equipment 20,000.003. For Repair of Fire Equipment 10,000.004. For Fuel for Fire Trucks, 3,500.005. For utilities /firehouse 12,000.006. For salaries of board of trustees 600.007. For salary of secretary$ 600.008. For compensation of Firemen 600.009. For building and real estate

improvements 10,000.0010. For legal service to district 1,200.0011. For office supplies 2,000.0012. For Custodial Service on Equipment 700.0013. For Liability insurance 10,000.0014. For insurance under Workman’s

Comp. Act 5,000.00

15. For telephone 2,500.0016. For publication of notices and

ordinances/reports 500.0017. For contingencies 1,500.0018. For dues and subscriptions 600.0019. For principal payments on notes/

Fire dept 22,000.0020. For interest payments on notes/

Fire dept 14,000.0021. For Treasurers and Trustees bonds 500.0022. For Fire Prevention and Fire fighter

education 5,000.0023. For audit 4,000.0024. For building maintenance 10,000.0025. For fundraising/grant application

fees and expenses 1,500.0026. For firefighting physical exams and

FIT testing 2,500.00TOTAL $340,800.00

FOR AMBULANCE PURPOSES(70 ILCS 705/22)

1. For salaries of Ambulancepersonnel $ 25,000.00

2. For social security and medicaretaxes 25,000.00

3. For payment of unemployment taxes 3,000.004. For purchase of Ambulance 160,000.005. For purchase of Ambulance

Equipment 90,000.006. For Ambulance liability insurance 10,000.007. For purchase of supplies /medical 35,000.008. For purchase of supplies/general 12,000.009. For insurance under Workman’s

Comp. Act 20,000.0010. For utilities for Ambulance 9,000.0011. For repairs and maintenance 10,000.0012. For rent for Ambulance 6,000.0013. For Accounting services for

Ambulance 6,000.00

14. For licences for ambulances 200.0015. For Outside services-billing 8,500.0016. For fuel for Ambulance 20,000.0017. For payments on notes 1,000.0018. For continuing education 6,000.0019. For operational expenses 2,500.0020. For audit 2,000.0021. For employee benefits 5,000.0022. For fundraising/special events 2,500.0023. For contingencies 5,200.0024. For physical examinations 1,000.00

TOTAL $773,900.00SECTION 4 - That this Board estimates that

there will be $-0- on hand at the end of the currentfiscal Year.

SECTION 5 - This Ordinance shall be in fullforce and effect from and after its passage, approv-al and due publication, in accordance with thelaw. August 2014, pursuant to a roll call vote of theBoard of Trustees of the McNabb Fire ProtectionDistrict, Putnam County, Illinois.

Approved by the President of the McNabb FireProtection District, Putnam County, Illinois, this27th day of August, A.D., 2014.

John CimeiPresident of the Board of Trustees

McNabb Fire Protection District,ATTEST John EhrhardtSecretary, Board of TrusteesPublished in the Putnam County Record Oct. 1,2014.

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Three tips for National Dental Hygiene MonthHalloween kicks off a

series of holidays celebrat-ed with delicious treats, from yummy chocolate candies to gut-busting din-ners to seasonal alcoholic beverages.

While most parents will make sure their kids brush after eating their treats, National Dental Hygiene Month in October encour-ages a fuller approach to oral health.

“Teeth and gums are obviously key compo-nents of oral health care, but they’re just part of the whole environment inside one’s mouth,” said Bob Kross, a biochemist who’s been researching and developing oral health-care products since the 1980s.

“The nooks and crannies in our mouths and gums are not the only places crammed with organic debris, which feed the bac-teria that create biofilm, such as plaque, to protect themselves from oxygen,” Kross says. “There are also cracks on the tongue’s sur-face and in the other soft tissues in the mouth and pharynx where bacteria collect, further compro-mising dental health and creating bad breath.”

Normal oral bacteria are fine, actually even neces-sary, when present in prop-er balance with each other, but it’s a problem when putrefying and pathogenic bacteria start to take over, he said.

“The sticky candies and treats children and adults consume during this time of year can disrupt the nor-mal balance of bacteria if good dental hygiene isn’t practiced,” said Kross, who describes how bad breath is created and how we can prevent it.

• If you develop bad breath, don’t simply try to mask it with mints. Anaer-obic bacteria can also lead to painful and potentially serious conditions such as gingivitis and periodonti-tis, so it’s best to attack the problem at the root. Main-taining the proper bal-ance or oral bacteria will not only keep your breath fresh, it will help you main-tain good oral health.

• Add tongue scrap-ing and an oxidizing daily rinse to your oral hygiene. Brushing and flossing reach about 25 percent of your mouth, and that’s why you should add tongue scraping and rins-ing to your daily routine.

That white stuff you might see on your tongue is a collection of food particles and other organic matter, which can putrefy and cre-ate oral malodorants. Oxy-gen inhibits the growth of the responsible anaerobic bacteria, so scraping off the film and using an oxidizing mouthwash will counter that problem.

• Control bad breath by controlling the mouth’s bacteria. Brush at least twice a day, floss, scrape the tongue and use a non-alcoholic rinse that has oxidizing properties. Individuals suffering from bad breath will experience optimum relief only by using alcohol-free, oxidiz-ing oral hygiene products.

“At least 90 percent of bad breath problems are associated with the sul-

furous compounds gen-erated by the putrefying, malodor-forming, anaer-obic bacteria, which hide in oral crevices, and which degrade food particles and salivary cell fragments,” Kross said. “For a cleaner mouth and fresher breath, you’ll need oxidants to destroy a major portion of the bacteria in these low-oxygen environments, thereby removing the root cause of persistent halito-sis.

About Bob Kross: Kross is a biochemist associated with All USA Direct, www.breathappeal.com, produc-er of Breath Appeal prod-ucts. Many of Kross’ 40 U.S. patents reflect his interest in biomedical areas, includ-ing oral antimicrobials and associated conditions and diseases.

SV Historical Society will host coal mining

program on Oct. 7SPRING VALLEY — The

Spring Valley Historical Society will host a coal mining program present-ed by Richard Joyce at 6 p.m. Oct. 7 in the Rich-ard A. Mautino Memorial Library Community Room at 215 E. Cleveland St., Spring Valley.

Joyce is a descendant of immigrant coal miners on both sides of his family. He grew up on a family farm near South Wilmington near Grundy County. He earned degrees from Lewis Univer-sity and Illinois State Uni-versity and is retired after teaching at the high school level for 34 years. Currently he serves as a member of

the Grundy County board. For many year he has researched the history of the coal towns in northern Illinois. His grandmother was born in Spring Valley in 1893. He lives in Coal City with his wife, Cathy.

Joyce’s presentation will focus on the early decades of Spring Valley’s history, focusing on the labor dis-putes of 1889, 1894 and 1897. He will also include information on the city’s early leaders, as well as a number of political, reli-gious, ethnic and cultur-al controversies affecting residents in the 1890s.

This program is free and open to the public.

PCHS Class of ‘75 reunionMARK — The Putnam County High School Class of

1975 will hold its 40th class reunion at 6 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Clover Club, 105 E Hennepin St., Mark.

Menu choices will include fried chicken, ribeye, cod, shrimp or mostaccioli. Meals include salad bar and potato. Attendees should R.S.V.P. by Oct. 1 to Kathi Corcoran Bly at 815-223-8088 or [email protected].

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NOTICE OF SALEIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE

TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUITCOUNTY OF PUTNAM-HENNEPIN, ILLINOIS

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL )ASSOCIATION, )

Plaintiff, )vs. )

GREGORY H. JOOP, SARAH T. JOOP, )UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING BY )AND THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF )HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT and )COLLECTION PROFESSIONALS, INC., )

Defendants. )13CH-16

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 208 N. ALBERT AVE.MCNABB, IL 61335

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursu-ant to a Judgment of the above Court entered inthe above entitled cause on March 6, 2014, thefollowing described real estate, to-wit:

Permanent Index Number: 04-02-290-000Commonly known as: 208 N. Albert Ave.,

McNabb, IL 61335will be offered for sale and sold at public

vendue on October 23, 2014 at 11:00 a.m., at thePutnam County Courthouse, Hennepin, Illinois.

The Judgment amount is $128,038.34.The real estate is improved with a single

family residence.Sale terms: The bid amount, including the

Judicial sale fee for Abandoned ResidentialProperty Municipality Relief Fund, which iscalculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000or fraction thereof of the amount paid by thepurchaser not to exceed $300, shall be paid incertified funds immediately by the highest andbest bidder at the conclusion of the sale. Thesubject property is subject to general real estatetaxes, special assessments or special taxeslevied against said real estate, and is offered forsale without any representation as to qualityor quantity of title and without recourse to thePlaintiff. The sale is further subject to confir-mation by the Court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, thepurchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale,which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to thereal estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspec-tion. Prospective bidders are admonished tocheck the Court file to verify all information.

For information, contact the Plaintiff’sAttorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719.

The purchaser of a condominium unit ata judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mort-gagee, who takes possession of a condominiumunit pursuant to a court order or a purchaserwho acquires title from a mortgagee shall havethe duty to pay the proportionate share, if any,of the common expenses for the unit whichwould have become due in the absence of anyassessment acceleration during the 6 monthsimmediately preceding institution of an actionto enforce the collection of assessments, andwhich remain unpaid by the owner duringwhose possession the assessments accrued. Ifthe outstanding assessments are paid at anytime during any action to enforce the collec-tion of assessments, the purchaser shall haveno obligation to pay any assessments whichaccrued before he or she acquired title. If thisproperty is a condominium unit which is part ofa common interest community, the purchaserof the unit at the foreclosure sale other than amortgagee shall pay the assessments requiredby the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS605/18.5 (g-1).

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason,the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitledonly to a return of the purchase price paid.The Purchaser shall have no further recourseagainst the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or theMortgagee’s attorney.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR(HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TOREMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTERENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, INACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (c) OFTHE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURELAW.

Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt CollectionPractices Act you are advised that the Law Firmof Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed tobe a debt collector attempting to collect a debt,and any information obtained will be used forthat purpose.I626021Published in the Putnam County Record Sept.17, 24 and Oct. 1, 2014.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

PUTNAM COUNTY, HENNEPIN, ILLINOISPHH Mortgage Corporation a/k/a )PHH Mortgage Services )

PLAINTIFF )Vs. )

Raynor H. Campbell; et. al. )DEFENDANTS )

14CH 00005NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

OF REAL ESTATEPUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that

pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure andSale entered in the above cause on 7/31/2014,the Sheriff of Putnam County, Illinois will on11/13/14 at the hour of 10:00 a.m. at PutnamCounty Courthouse 120 North 4th StreetHennepin, IL 61327, or in a place otherwise des-ignated at the time of sale, County of Putnamand State of Illinois, sell at public auction to thehighest bidder for cash, as set forth below, thefollowing described real estate:

PIN 02-00-086-240Improved with Single Family HomeCOMMONLY KNOWN AS: 114 S. St. Paul

Street, Mark, IL 61340Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid

by certified funds at the close of the auction;The balance, including the Judicial sale fee forAbandoned Residential Property MunicipalityRelief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of$1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of theamount paid by the purchaser not to exceed$300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subjectto general real estate taxes, special assess-ments, or special taxes levied against saidreal estate and is offered for sale without anyrepresentation as to quality or quantity of titleand without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS”condition. The sale is further subject to confir-mation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and theforeclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchas-ers other than the mortgagees will be requiredto pay any assessment and legal fees dueunder The Condominium Property Act, 765ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common inter-est community, purchasers other than mortgag-ees will be required to pay any assessment andlegal fees due under the Condominium PropertyAct, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, thePurchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to areturn of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shallhave no further recourse against the Mortgagor,the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, thepurchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale,which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed tothe real estate after Confirmation of the sale.The successful purchaser has the sole respon-sibility/expense of evicting any tenants or otherindividuals presently in possession of the sub-ject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspec-tion and Plaintiff makes no representation asto the condition of the property. Prospectivebidders are admonished to check the Court fileto verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR(HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TOREMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTERENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, INACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OFTHE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURELAW.

For information: Examine the court fileor contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis &Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road,Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876.Please refer to file number 14-14-00796.I628030Published in the Putnam County Record Oct. 1,8 and 15, 2014.815-339-2411

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NOTICE OF SALEIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE

TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUITCOUNTY OF PUTNAM-HENNEPIN, ILLINOISJPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL )ASSOCIATION, )

Plaintiff, )vs. )

GREGORY H. JOOP, SARAH T. JOOP, )UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING BY )AND THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF )HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT )and COLLECTION PROFESSIONALS, INC., )

Defendants. )13CH-16

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 208 N. ALBERT AVE.MCNABB, IL 61335

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuantto a Judgment of the above Court entered in theabove entitled cause on March 6, 2014, the follow-ing described real estate, to-wit:

That Part of the Southwest Quarter (SW1/4) of Section Three (3) in TownshipThirty-one (31) North, Range One (1),West of the Third Principal Meridiandescribed as follows:

Commencing at the Southwest corner ofLot Forty-five (45) in McNabb DevelopmentCorporation Subdivision, as now laid out andPlatted, being the true point of beginning; thenceNorth along the West line of Lot Forty-five (45)in said Subdivision 115.5 feet; thence South 89degrees 57 minutes West 131.8 feet, more or less,to the East line of Albert Avenue, thence South00 degrees 40 minutes West along the East line ofAlbert Avenue, as extended, 115.5 feet, to a pointbeing the point of intersection of Albert Avenue,as extended, and the South line of the aforesaidLot Forty-five (45), as extended; thence North 89degrees 57 minutes East to the point of beginning,being in and a part of the Village of McNabb, situ-ated in the County of Putnam and State of Illinois.

Permanent Index Number: 04-02-290-000Commonly known as: 208 N. Albert Ave.,

McNabb, IL 61335 will be offered for sale andsold at public vendue on October 23, 2014 at 11:00AM, at the Putnam County Courthouse, Hennepin,Illinois.

The Judgment amount is $128,038.34.The real estate is improved with a single family

residence.Sale terms: The bid amount, including the

Judicial sale fee for Abandoned ResidentialProperty Municipality Relief Fund, which is calcu-lated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fractionthereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not toexceed $300, shall be paid in certified funds imme-diately by the highest and best bidder at the conclu-sion of the sale. The subject property is subject togeneral real estate taxes, special assessments orspecial taxes levied against said real estate, and isoffered for sale without any representation as toquality or quantity of title and without recourse tothe Plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confir-mation by the Court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, thepurchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, whichwill entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the realestate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.Prospective bidders are admonished to check theCourt file to verify all information.

For information, contact the Plaintiff’sAttorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 EastMain Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719.

The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judi-cial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, whotakes possession of a condominium unit pursuantto a court order or a purchaser who acquires titlefrom a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay theproportionate share, if any, of the common expens-es for the unit which would have become due inthe absence of any assessment acceleration duringthe 6 months immediately preceding institution ofan action to enforce the collection of assessments,and which remain unpaid by the owner duringwhose possession the assessments accrued. If theoutstanding assessments are paid at any time dur-ing any action to enforce the collection of assess-ments, the purchaser shall have no obligation topay any assessments which accrued before he or

she acquired title. If this property is a condominiumunit which is part of a common interest community,the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure saleother than a mortgagee shall pay the assessmentsrequired by the Condominium Property Act, 765ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1).

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason,the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled onlyto a return of the purchase price paid. ThePurchaser shall have no further recourse againstthe Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’sattorney.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR(HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TOREMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTERENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, INACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (c) OFTHE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt CollectionPractices Act you are advised that the Law Firm ofHeavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be adebt collector attempting to collect a debt, and anyinformation obtained will be used for that purpose.I626021Published in the Putnam County Record Sept. 17,24 and Oct. 1, 2014.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

PUTNAM COUNTY, HENNEPIN, ILLINOISPHH Mortgage Corporation a/k/a )PHH Mortgage Services )

PLAINTIFF )Vs. )

Raynor H. Campbell; et. al. )DEFENDANTS )

14CH 00005NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

OF REAL ESTATEPUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pur-

suant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Saleentered in the above cause on 7/31/2014, the Sheriffof Putnam County, Illinois will on 11/13/14 at thehour of 10:00 a.m. at Putnam County Courthouse120 North 4th Street Hennepin, IL 61327, or in aplace otherwise designated at the time of sale,County of Putnam and State of Illinois, sell atpublic auction to the highest bidder for cash, as setforth below, the following described real estate:

LOT NUMBERED 79 IN THE VILLAGEOF MARK AS PLATTED BY JOHNELLIO, IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTEROF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OFSECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 32 NORTH,RANGE 1 WEST OF THE THIRDPRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, SITUATEDIN PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS,EXCEPT THE COAL UNDERLYINGTHE SAME, TOGETHER WITH THERIGHT TO MINE AND REMOVE THESAME THROUGH UNDERGROUNDPASSAGES. SITUATED IN PUTNAMCOUNTY, ILLINOIS.

PIN 02-00-086-240Improved with Single Family HomeCOMMONLY KNOWN AS: 114 S. St. Paul Street,

Mark, IL 61340Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by

certified funds at the close of the auction; The bal-ance, including the Judicial sale fee for AbandonedResidential Property Municipality Relief Fund,which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000or fraction thereof of the amount paid by thepurchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds,is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subjectproperty is subject to general real estate taxes,special assessments, or special taxes levied againstsaid real estate and is offered for sale without anyrepresentation as to quality or quantity of title andwithout recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condi-tion. The sale is further subject to confirmation bythe court.

If the property is a condominium and theforeclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchas-ers other than the mortgagees will be required topay any assessment and legal fees due under TheCondominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1)

and (g)(4).If the property is located in a common interest

community, purchasers other than mortgagees willbe required to pay any assessment and legal feesdue under the Condominium Property Act, 765ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, thePurchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to areturn of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shallhave no further recourse against the Mortgagor, theMortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, thepurchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, whichwill entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the realestate after Confirmation of the sale. The success-ful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense ofevicting any tenants or other individuals presentlyin possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspectionand Plaintiff makes no representation as to thecondition of the property. Prospective bidders areadmonished to check the Court file to verify allinformation.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR(HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TOREMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTERENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN

ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OFTHE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For information: Examine the court file orcontact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates,P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, BurrRidge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to filenumber 14-14-00796.I628030Published in the Putnam County Record Oct. 1, 8and 15, 2014.

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D. RICHARDSON,deceased, 411 E.Harrison Court,Granville, PutnamCounty, Illinois. Lettersof Office were issued onSeptember 11, 2014, toJustin E. Richardson,411 E. Harrison Court,Granville, Illinois 61326,whose attorney is RyanJ. Anderson, 611 SecondStreet, P.O. Box 174,Henry, IL 61537.

Claims against theEstate may be filed inthe Office of the Clerk ofsaid Court at the PutnamCounty Courthouse, POBox 207, 120 N. FourthStreet, Hennepin, IL61327 on or beforeMarch 24, 2015, or, ifmailing or delivery ofa notice from the rep-resentative is requiredby 755 ILCS 5/18-3,

the date stated in thatnotice. Any claim notfiled on or before saiddate is barred. Copiesof a claim filed with theClerk must be mailed ordelivered by the claim-ant to the representativewithin 10 days after ithas been filed and proofof such mailing must befiled with the Court.

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Queen of Children’s HospitalMarshall-Putnam Fair Queen Elizabeth Rice visited the Children’s Hospital of Illinois on Sept. 17 in Peoria. She distributed handmade blankets made by Wanda Holocker of Lacon to the children and gift bags for both the girls and boys as she toured the hospital. Rice helped one of the children try on her crown.

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Metamora edges Marshall County 5 to 4Cyclone Dominic Rosa (center) added some yardage to his record as the Marshall County Silver Cyclones flag football team took on the Metamora Red Birds on Sept. 20 in a 5-4 losing effort. Dominic Rosa had an explosive defensive day pulling 10 flags. Dante Rosa, Johnathan Stunkel and Zach Schwanke each pulled two while Drake For-sythe, Dylan Glynn, Blade Raigans and Kaiden Wilson were each credited with one flag pull. On offense, Forsythe and Dante Rosa each scored one touchdown and Dominic Rosa snuck in with two.

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