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By Ken [email protected]

Editor’s note: This is the first story in a two-part series on the Illinois State Report Card and how Putnam County Schools compare.

GRANVILLE — The Illinois School Report Cards were released Oct. 31. Putnam Coun-ty High School’s scores on the Prairie State Achievement Exam were below state aver-ages in reading and mathematics and well below state average for college ready stu-dents.

“While some scores were lower than we

had anticipated, we strive to help each stu-dent achieve individual student growth,” Putnam County School District Superinten-dent Jay McCracken said. “We will continue to examine ways in which we can improve student achievement throughout our dis-trict.”

PCHS students scored an average of 55 percent on the PSAE reading section, just below the state average of 56 percent. Math-ematics scores for PCHS were lower with an average of 46 percent compared to 52 percent for the state. While the numbers are disappointing, McCracken is optimistic

about student performance.“Recent research has demonstrated that

high stakes testing is not always a good indicator of true academic progress, and it does not necessarily indicate how a young adult will perform in college or the work-place,” McCracken said. “We believe in excellent, meaningful assessments, but we also strongly maintain that students’ day-to-day work provides a volume of evidence that is often more valuable than an isolated high stakes test.”

The state average of students deemed col-lege ready by the PSAE is 46 percent. Only 33 percent of Putnam County students met that qualification.

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Hennepin mill price — $13.4 millionFuture use still uncertain

By Ken [email protected]

HENNEPIN — According to Putnam County Record-er of Deeds and County Clerk Dan Kuhn, the former Hennepin steel plant sold for $13.4 million. A compa-ny from Michigan named IPS Steel has purchased the mill, which has sat empty since early 2010 when former owner ArcelorMittal closed the plant.

U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock announced the sale Nov. 15 stating it was “a good sign for Hennepin and Putnam County.” Locally, that optimism isn’t necessarily shared.

“I’m cautiously optimistic, but we really don’t know very much,” Putnam County Board President Duane Calbow said. “I’m hoping to have a conversation with the company to find out their plans for the facility.”

Searches for a company named IPS Steel in Michigan have so far been fruitless. IPS project manager Kishan Sutariya is also the head of Technology Consulting in Detroit, Mich. Phone calls to the business, which adver-

tises 24-hour service, have gone unanswered. Likewise, calls made to Schock’s Peoria and Washington, D.C., offices have not been returned by press time.

Calbow has confirmed the current plans call for razing most of the 50-year-old mill building for scrap. Some of the structure will be renovated for other industrial and manufacturing purposes.

“We have yet to see any plans, so we’re a bit in the dark,” Calbow said. “However, we will work diligently with whoever ends up owning the site to do what’s best for Putnam County and its residents.”

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AttorneyBy Ken Schroeder

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HENNEPIN — Although Putnam County Board Pres-ident Duane Calbow had the final say, the Putnam County Board unanimously approved the appointment of Christina Judd-Mennie as Putnam County State’s Attorney at its Nov. 29 meeting, effective Dec. 1. She will complete the term vacated by former State’s Attorney James Mack when he was elected to the position of Circuit County Judge in the November election.

Due to state law, the state’s attorney appointee had to be the same political party as the voted-in candidate, in this case a Republican. Although a cou-ple candidates were considered, Judd-Mennie was selected fol-lowing the reading of a letter of recommendation by Putnam County Republican Committee Chairman Alma Toedter.

In other action, the board:• Appointed Bobby Cofoid

as Putnam County Emergency Management Agency Coordina-tor. He replaces John Ehrhardt who is moving out of the county.

• Passed the annual levy ordinance for the county. The new tax levy will amount to $1,593,640. No public hearing is required since the increase is less than the 5 percent increase limit.

• Offered its appreciation to outgoing board members Chauntelle Biagi-Bruer and San-dra Woest. Biagi-Bruer gave up her board seat for a bid for Put-nam County Clerk, while Woest was unsuccessful as a write-in candidate for the board. New board members Luke Holly and Steve Malavolti will be assum-ing those seats at the December board meeting.

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Learning by teachingPutnam County Junior High students Maddie Brannon (left) and Emily Bruch trace images on an overhead projector for a class project. Jennifer Ibarra’s seventh-grade English class is making Alphabet Picture Books for the kindergarten class at Putnam County Primary School. The students will deliver the books to the Primary School on Dec. 16 during a party with the kindergartners.

The report card is hereHow do Putnam County Schools compare with the state average?

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The cost of the 911 crunchLoss of landlines means less

money for 911 systemsBy Goldie Currie

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With landlines going the way of the dinosaur, 911 budgets through-out the state have felt the crunch. Disappear-ing landlines mean less revenue for 911 systems because landlines carry higher 911 surcharges than cell phones do.

Bureau County’s 911 agency, BuEComm (Bureau Emergency Communications), has been tracking the ongo-ing trend of decreasing landlines since opening its doors in 2006.

The movement has taken a toll on its financ-es as they depend solely on surcharges received each month from resi-dents’ landlines and wireless lines.

Currently, BuEComm receives $1.95 per land-line per month and 54 cents per wireless line per month. Residents are actually charged 73 cents per wireless line on their cell phone bill, however, 19 cents is put into a separate wireless surcharge fund con-trolled by the state and used for infrastructure work.

In 2006, the coun-ty had a landline total of just under 17,000 lines. Fours years later, that number dropped to around 12,000 lines, and the last tallied num-bers from 2013 showed Bureau County with 7,118 lines.

“The decrease in land-line funds of $1.95 per line per month is rough-ly a $3,700 per month loss in the last year, but the loss from BuEC-

omm openings its doors in 2006 is greater than that,” said BuEComm Director Diana Stiles.

BuEComm’s decreas-ing funds, yet costs for mandated services, has caused them to dip into budget reserves. In 2012, BuEComm used $40,000 of reserves, and in 2013, their budget projected an $86,000 deficit.

In talking about this year, Stiles said the agency is right on par with their yearly budget, but expenditures con-tinue to outpace income received from surcharg-es.

“We have been very proactive in watching our expenses,” she said. “We have cut back in areas where we can and have eliminated services that are not absolutely necessary.”

One large expense BuEComm has cut is high cost maintenance agreements.

“There is a risk involved in doing that, which is if you have a really big issue, it can cost more in equipment than the original main-tenance contract; but we felt it was worth the risk in order to cut big expenses,” she said. “We have to be very proactive in what we keep funding, since our business is the safety of the citizens of this community ... I can assure you we are not wasting our resources.”

While BuEComm does have the option to ask the county board for a referendum to raise the current landline sur-charge for additional funding, the task seems counterproductive. Why would BuEComm seek additional funding on

something that is disap-pearing?

Instead, the plan of attack has been to take the issue to the state, which controls wireless line surcharges, and ask for an increase.

Stiles is the current executive board secre-tary for Illinois Nation-al Emergency Number Association (INENA), which has been lobby-ing in Springfield with petitions and bills to increase the wireless surcharge funding for the past three years.

“We have been unsuc-cessful, “ Stiles admit-ted. “(And) this past year we had to double our efforts to fight fund-ing issues, since poison control lost their fund-ing and had petitioned to take a portion of 911’s funds to support their agency.”

While INENA was able to prevent poison con-trol from taking 911’s funding, they were denied an increased wireless surcharge amount.

Despite INENA’s

shortcomings, Stiles is optimistic when looking at the future of BuEC-omm. Just recently, the county’s 911 Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB) began exploring outside revenue options to help offset the lack of surcharge monies, and the agency’s reserves has a healthy balance of $615,000, compared to other 911 agencies around state.

“It is my belief that we will find a solution or

Shaw Media Service photo/Goldie CurrieBuEComm telecommunicator Dan Fransico monitors the screens at the Princeton facility. Because of fewer landlines, which translates to fewer dollars, BuEComm must adapt its operations.

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Playing for their dinnerKindergarten students at Putnam County Primary School entertain their parents with a song during the class’ Thanksgiving dinner. Students sang songs and presented a play before enjoying a fun Thanksgiving feast.

Deer crashes steady in Putnam County

By Goldie CurrieShaw Media Service

The Illinois Department of Trans-portation (IDOT) and Illinois Depart-ment of Natural Resources (IDNR) recently announced deer crashes continue to be on the decline within the state.

According to an IDOT press release, data revealed a 1 percent decline, from 15,495 deer crashes in 2012 to 15,334 deer crashes in 2013.

But while the state numbers are on the decline, Putnam County Sheriff Kevin Doyle said he hasn’t noticed a decrease in Putnam County. Doyle noted for the same time period, this year’s total of deer crashes is 32, com-pared to last year’s 34.

“It’s stayed pretty much the same for a while now,” Doyle said.

According the IDOT press release, the Top 10 counties for deer colli-sions in 2013 included: Madison at 432; Cook at 426; Will at 373; Peoria at 372; Lake at 352; Fulton at 342; Sangamon at 323; Kane at 311; Pike at 297; and Rock Island at 297.

About four in every five collisions occurred on rural roadways, and almost 80 percent occurred at twi-light or nighttime.

Most of the time drivers cannot avoid a deer accident, as the deer tend to run into vehicles traveling on the roadway.

Drivers should decrease their chance of hitting a deer by driving at a slower speed at night, especially in timber areas where deer reside. Also, watch out for reflections from deer

eyes, and slow down if they are seen.According to the IDOT press

release, the number of deer-vehicle crashes resulting in property damage only decreased to 14,811 in 2013, compared to 14,969 in 2012.

Accidents involving deer were responsible for six fatalities in 2013, an increase from four fatalities in 2012.

Although the number of crashes resulting in injuries declined slightly in 2013 compared to 2012, the num-ber of injuries resulting from these crashes involving deer increased from 608 in 2012 to 617 in 2013.

If an accident with a deer does occur, drivers and passengers should provide assistance to anyone injured.

Contact local, county or state law enforcement to report the incident.

Do not attempt to remove a dead or injured deer from a busy roadway.

Illinois law requires all accidents resulting in damage of at least $1,500 to be reported to police.

The driver involved in the accident may take possession of the animal. If the driver does not want it, any Illi-nois resident can claim the deer.

Those taking possession of the deer are not required to phone in a report and obtain a registration number for the deer, unless the deer is taken to a taxidermist or tannery.

If the deer is to be taken to a taxi-dermist or tannery, call the IDNR Office of Law Enforcement at 217-782-6431 to obtain a tag before deliv-ering the deer.

Putnam County Record reporter Ken Schroeder contributed to this story.

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December is National Impaired Driving Prevention MonthSPRINGFIELD — The

holidays are considered by many to be a magical time of year, full of times with family, food, and cel-ebrations. However, for many families in Illinois, the 2014 holiday season will be the first without a loved one who lost their life on the roads of Illinois. December is designated “National Impaired Driv-ing Prevention Month,” a time to raise awareness about the consequences of driving under the influ-ence of alcohol and drugs.

In 2012, 335 people in Illinois were killed in alco-hol-related crashes, which was 35 percent of the 956 total crash fatalities. In the same year, nearly 40,000 (37,126) DUI arrests were recorded by the Illinois Secretary of State’s office, which is down just slight-ly from 2011 (38,704 DUI arrests).

Another alarming fact is that the number high school-aged drivers who have at least once driven after drinking alcohol or used marijuana or other

illegal drugs is on the rise.According to the Illinois

Youth Survey, 16.2 percent of 12th-graders drove after drinking alcohol in 2010. In 2012, that number rose to 17.5 percent. The survey also indicates that in 2010, 20.3 percent of 12th-grad-ers drove after using mar-ijuana or other illegal drugs. That number rose to 21.2 percent in 2012.

In addition, research has shown that use of a cell phone is just as dangerous

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Notice of Proposed Property Tax Increase for PutnamCounty Community Unit School District No. 535

I. A public hearing to approve a proposed tax levy increasefor Putnam County Community Unit School District No.535 for 2014 will be held on December 15, 2014 at 6:00p.m. at 400 E. Silverspoon, Granville, Illinois.Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing andpresent testimony to the taxing district may contact Mr.Jay McCracken, Superintendent, 400 E Silverspoon,Granville, IL 61326, 815/882-2800 option 5.

II. The corporate and special purpose property taxesextended or abated for 2013 were $5,356,733.The proposed corporate and special purpose propertytaxes to be levied for 2014 are $5,930,880. This representsan 11.4% increase over the previous year.

III. The property taxes extended for debt service and publicbuilding commission leases for 2013 were -0-.The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt serviceand public building commission leases for 2014 are -0-.This represents a 0% change over the previous year.

IV. The total property taxes extended or abated for 2013 were$5,356,733.The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2014are $5,930,880. This represents an 11.4% increase overthe previous year.

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Part of the numbers might be attributable to state and local funding for the school. The average state educational funding per student is $7,904. PC schools spend an average of $5,806 per student.

The numbers are an over-all improvement over last year’s figures. Last year’s

averages were 54 percent for reading and 41 percent for math.

McCracken points to individual results to prove standardized group testing is not necessarily an accu-rate guide.

“In recent years, we have experienced numerous ACT scores in the 30s and even one perfect ACT score,” he said. “When ACT scores were recently reported in

an area newspaper, I ques-tioned the need to make the comparisons that were shared because scores can vary tremendously from year to year, and each year we have different student demographics that impact overall scores.”

The PCHS report card can be found online at www.illinoisreportcard.com by searching for Put-nam County High School.

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resolution to this issue and be here for a very long time,” Stiles said. “My opinion has and always will be that BuEComm offers the highest trained and most up-to-date 911 system in Bureau Coun-ty. I think having all 911 calls and dispatching in one unified center is the best use of the county’s 911 resources in this community and the best for its citizens.”

In neighboring Putnam County, the decrease in the number of landlines has also been substan-tial.

“When the Putnam County Enhanced 911 system started in 2005, we had 3,052 total access lines. We now have approximately 1,797, a 41 percent decrease in access lines,” Lynn Haage, 911 coordinator for Putnam County, said.

That means less reve-nue is coming in.

“The 911 system receives no other fund-ing than from landline and wireless (cell phone) surcharges,” she said.

Even though residents are replacing their land-lines with cell phones,

it still means less money for Putnam County 911, since landlines carry a higher surcharge than cell phones.

“Cell phones, regard-less of what county you live in, have a 73-cents per line surcharge,” Haage said. “Of the $3.90 surcharge accessed on landlines (in Putnam County), phone vendors keep 3 percent for ven-dor compensation, dis-bursing $3.78 to the 911 system.”

Having less revenue is a big problem when costs don’t drop.

“While the income has drastically decreased, the trunking charges, staff-ing charges, equipment maintenance, equip-ment upgrade, continu-ing education and vari-ous other costs, continue to remain constant,” she said. “Each one of our dispatchers are trained as Emergency Medical Dispatchers and licensed with the state of Illinois. This not only requires initial training but also mandated annual con-tinuing education hours required by the state. This allows our dispatch-ers to provide pre-arrival medical instructions to callers for anything from

bleeding control to step-by-step instructions to CPR or even childbirth.”

Putnam County is for-tunate that 911 and the sheriff’s department are able to share resources and costs, making a 911 system more affordable for such a small county, Sheriff Kevin Doyle said.

Even with shared costs, less revenue and the upcoming costs of Next Generation 911 are rea-sons for concern. Doyle said, however, he is not worried about the lon-gevity of 911 in his coun-ty because the 911 board has been very conserva-tive with its spending.

For the fiscal year end-ing Nov. 30, 2013, the total expenses for Put-nam County 911 came in at $133,111, which was just under the total reve-nue of $141,137.

Although Doyle said he is a bit concerned about the loss of revenue from landlines, he is confident legislators will take the necessary steps to fix the problem.

The solution, Haage added, is for legislators to increase the 911 sur-charge on cell phones — it is an issue she feels legislators are beginning to consider.

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as drinking under the influence of alcohol and drugs. According to the study, A Comparison of the Cell Phone Driver and the Drunk Driver, “ When driving conditions and time on task were controlled for, the impairments associated with using a cell phone while driving can be just as profound as those associated with driving while drunk.”

Once again, young drivers are great-ly impacted by distracted driving. Nationwide, 10 percent of all drivers under the age of 20 involved in fatal crashes were reported as distracted at the time of the crash. This age group has the largest proportion of drivers who were distracted.

Families, and schools can become involved in spreading awareness and importance of the prevention of impaired driving in a number of ways.

ParentsHave the talk

Driving is a serious responsibili-ty. Discuss what it means to be a safe driver with your teen, and set ground rules for when they’re behind the wheel. If your teen is on the road, they should stay off the phone.

Make a family pledgePrint out the pledge form and have

every member of your family commit to distraction-free driving. Set a posi-tive example for your kids by putting your cell phone in the glove compart-ment every time you drive. Celebrate the holidays with a substance-free party in December, or arrange for transportation for guests who can legally drink.

Restrict night drivingAccording to the Governors High-

way Safety Administration (GHSA), close to two-thirds of fatal crashes that occur at night with 16-year-old drivers behind the wheel are speed related.

Limit teen passengersThe National Highway Traffic Safety

Administration (NHTSA) says teens are 2.5 times more likely to exhibit risky behavior such as speeding when driving with peers.

Share the carThe GHSA report shows that if teens

have their own car, they’re more like-ly to speed. The report also suggests that you avoid letting teens drive cars that might encourage speeding, like high-performance sport cars.

Discuss consequencesTalk to your child about how speed-

ing could put his or her life and license on the line. Explain how it can also be expensive, with pricey tickets that might make insurance rates rise.

Be involvedFrequently ride with your teens to

be sure they’re being safe. And when you’re driving, be a good role model. Always travel at a speed appropriate for the road conditions.

SchoolsStart a Students Against Destructive

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According to the 2012 Illinois Youth Survey, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) has fund-ed the administration of the Illinois Youth Survey (IYS) biennially since 1990. The IYS is a self-report survey administered in school settings and is designed to gather information about a variety of health and social indica-tors including substance use patterns and attitudes of Illinois youth.

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Shirley ‘Muna’ CrewsSTANDARD — Shirley “Muna” Crews, 85, of

Standard passed away Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

Shirley was born Sept. 14, 1929, in Standard to Harry and Elizabeth (Bean) Barnes. She married Allen Crews on Oct. 9, 1954, in Gran-ville.

Shirley was born and raised in Standard and she and her husband also raised their daughter in Standard. She was a homemaker and loved cooking for her family and friends.

Surviving is one son-in-law, Doug (the late Lisa) Seibert of Oswego; one brother, Ray (Marge) Barnes of Standard; one sister, Lucille Data of Ladd; two grandchildren, Kayla Seibert of Granville and Collin Seibert of Oswego; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her daughter, and brothers and sisters.

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Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, at the funeral chapel.

Pallbearers will be Ryan Harvey, Mike Gonet, Rick Seib-ert, Jim Carboni, Joe Ellena and John Ellena.

Contributions may be directed to the Standard Fire Department.

Online condolences may be sent to Shirley’s family at www.dcfunerals.com.

Benjamin ‘Tony’ Day Sr.MCNABB — Benjamin “Tony” Anthony Day

Sr., 53, of rural McNabb passed away Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, at OSF St. Francis Medical Cen-ter in Peoria.

Tony was born July 8, 1961, to Benjamin and Patricia L. (Pletsch) Day in Spring Valley and grew up on the Day farm outside of McNabb.

He graduated from Putnam County High School, class of 1979.

He was a life-long carpenter. He learned his trade from his grandfather. Tony was an avid outdoorsman, who was willing to share his knowledge of the outdoors with anyone. He also loved cooking for his family on holidays and family gatherings.

Surviving is his father, Ben Day of McNabb; one son, Ben (Tracy) Day of Granville; two daughters, Jessi (Jess) Mini of Hennepin and Brittany (Jade) Day of Standard; one broth-er, Bill Day of Hudson; his beloved grandchildren, Hayley, Kaleb, Braxton, Lilly and Clara; two nieces, Aleigh Day and Samantha Day of LaSalle; and one nephew, Ryan Day of LaSalle.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Day; his paternal grandparents, Olen and Elsie Day; and his maternal grandparents, Bob and Sally Pletsch.

Private services will be held at the Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel in Granville.

Online condolences may be made to Tony’s family at www.dcfunerals.com.

Don’t use that handicapped space!Secretary of State Police conduct parking stings

Secretary of State Jesse White has announced the Secretary of State Police will conduct statewide parking stings targeting people illegally parking in spaces reserved for persons with disabilities at shop-ping malls throughout the holiday season.

“Our mission is not to issue tickets, but to ensure that accessible parking spaces are available to those who need them,”

White said. “Parking ille-gally in a space reserved for people with disabilities means a possible driver’s license suspension and a hefty fine which could oth-erwise be used on gifts. Remember, if you don’t belong there, don’t park there.”

Last year, more than 90 citations were issued to those violating the Parking Program for Persons with Disabilities. Drivers caught

misusing a placard face a six-month driver’s license suspension and $600 fine. Repeat violators will face a one-year driver’s license suspension and $1,000 fine for a second offense, and for the third or subsequent offenses they face a $1,000 fine plus a one-year driver’s license revocation. The fine for parking in an accessi-ble parking space without a disability placard or license plates is up to $350. Using a deceased person’s placard or a fraudulent placard can result in a $2,500 fine and one-year revocation of the driver’s license.

There are 691,858 dis-ability placards and 76,046 disability license plates in Illinois.

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IRS scams are backBy Zita HenneBerry

Shaw Media Service

HENNEPIN — Putnam County Sheriff’s Depart-ment and other local law enforcement agencies have received numerous com-plaints from citizens about calls from IRS imperson-ators demanding money.

These IRS-imperson-ation telephone scams are aggressive and sophisticat-ed. They may seem very convincing, as the caller often knows a lot about their targets and uses fake names and fake IRS iden-tification badge numbers.

The scammers are gen-erally targeting the elder-ly, disabled and mentally disadvantaged.

Victims may be told they owe money, or they also may be told they have a refund due in order to trick victims.

While most scam action is being done by telephone or mail, scam-mers may come to a vic-tim’s home.

Putnam County Sheriff

Kevin Doyle urges people to call local law enforce-ment to verify an IRS claim’s legitimacy.

“If you think in any way you’re receiving a suspicious call, you should immediate-ly call the sheriff’s depart-ment,” Doyle said.

The callers claim charges will be filed if money is not sent promptly through a pre-loaded debit card or wire transfer. If victims do not cooperate, they are threatened with arrest, deportation, suspension of a business or suspension of a driver’s license.

Scammers often leave an urgent callback request

when the phone is left unanswered or become hostile and insulting.

Local law enforcement agencies warn residents the IRS will never call to demand payment.

The IRS will not call about taxes owed without previously having mailed a bill. They will also never demand someone pay taxes without giving one the chance to question or appeal.

The IRS will never require someone to use a specific payment method for taxes, such as a prepaid debit card. They do not ask for credit or debit card

numbers over the phone.The IRS would not

threaten to bring in local police or other law enforce-ment groups to have a per-son arrested for not paying claims,.

Do not take immediate action on any IRS claims without verifying them first. Doyle also asks vic-tims to report these calls to their local law enforcement agencies.

For more information, go to the Internal Revenue Service website at www.irs.gov.

Putnam County Record reporter Ken Schroeder con-tributed to this story.

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FirstPerson

David LombardoTown: Dixon.

Family: I’m married with chil-dren. I have 10 brothers and sisters almost all in the Dixon area.

Pets: A dog, a St. Bernard named Bear.

Occupation: I am a music and history teacher with Putnam County Schools.

What is the last TV show you viewed: Do the Bears count?

What is the last book you read: “The Book Thief.”

What is the last song you heard: “All About That Bass.”

If you were stranded on a desert island and could only take one thing with you, what would it be: My wife, of course.

What are your favorite restau-rants: That new barbecue place in Peru. I don’t remember its name.

If you were stranded on a desert island and could only have one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be: My dad’s homemade pizza.

If someone gave you a million dollars, how would you spend it: I would give half to charity. The other half I would buy my parents a home. Then keep rest in a savings account because TRS is not going to be here 30 years from now when I retire.

What is your favorite part of your hometown: That everybody looks out for everybody.

Is there anything you would want to change: No.

Field of dreams A lot of people have the mistaken

idea that we farmers are harming our environment. I hear it every-where at the coffee shop, public forums, even in the grocery store. Rightfully so, today people are open to public scrutiny as a farm. While farming practices occur in the open, most people only know what they read in newspapers or see on televi-sion and social media. We farmers are doing our part to protect our environment. We use early planting, pest control, good soil fertilizer and conservation tillage to grow more food while we are protecting the environment. Farmers live in the environment they create on their farms. They know the importance of keeping ground water clean. Farm-ers drink from wells on their land.

The truth is us farmers are pro-viding customers with the safest food in the world. Most Americans or at least three or four generations are removed from the farm, and few have connections with the farm-ers who bring food to their tables. The day after I wrote this article I received my November 2014 Prairie Farmer magazine. There was an article called “My Generation” by Holly Spangler. She wrote that on a recent TV show, Dr. Oz dumped a bucket of feathers in front of a fan on his sound stage and told his audience it was pesticide drift. She would like to get him off the air or at least get him to stop airing false,

inflammatory shows that reveal how little he and his staff know about the production of agricul-ture. He is telling outright lies and half truths. Dr. Oz was called out early this year by a congressional committee for false and misleading shows regarding weight loss. Anoth-er Dr. Oz show she remembered watching on pesticides was when he used a hand sprayer, live on stage, to douse produce with toxic chemicals and told his audience that’s what farmers do. Agriculture responded to the show with written blogs. Spangler asked why Dr. Oz is allowed to be on the air, saying he is no different than old time medicine peddlers who sold snake oil and promised healing. He flat out lies on television and gets paid for it, she said.

•••What two cities served as Illinois

capital before Springfield? Answer at the end of this article.

•••My hat is off to LaSalle and PC

County farmer Dan Arkels. This fall he harvested 103.95 bushels of soybeans per acre on his 30-acre

test plot. The yield was verified by an independent agronomist as part of the Illinois Soybean Association’s 100-bushel challenge program. Dan participated in the 2012 and 2013 challenge program. He is recognized as one of three Illinois soybean growers achieving more than 80 bushels per acre. This year’s results broke his previous record by 15 bushels. Dan said he attributes his success to planting the latest in soybean seed genetics and keeping the plants healthy all season. He planted May 8 and selected a 3.4 maturity level variety. He applied a preplant application of potash and phosphorus and used 15-inch row spacing and a folio application of nitrogen, zinc, manganese, iron and sulfur. Dan said, “I use this program to help me evaluate the best man-agement practices for my farm.”

•••This author is unknown, but he or

she must have been a rancher or a farmer. “Remember folks, we do not use the kids to make the livestock better. We use the livestock to make the kids better.”

•••Answer to the question, “What

two cities served as Illinois capital before Springfield?” Kaskaskia and Vandalia.

•••Love the sinner and hate the sin.Darrell Alleman can be reached at

[email protected].

Civil War?What Civil War?

“History is written by the victors.” Winston Chur-chill (rumored, not proven).

I used to believe that was the case. It made sense, especially in ancient history when invading countries would abolish the writings and religions of the con-quered and do their best to erase the culture.

These days, it’s written by the school boards — or at least a school board.

In Jefferson County in Colorado — which basically takes up Denver as well, but they have a different school district — the school board will be voting on a motion that will direct the history teachers to place an emphasis on teaching only the sections that would “promote a citizenship, patriotism, essen-tials and benefits of the free-market system, respect for authority and respect for individual rights.” The sections shouldn’t “encourage or condone civil dis-order, social strike or disregard of the law.” Periods of civil unrest are to be avoided, if not left off of the curriculum entirely — I’d love to see the chapter of American history from 1861 to 1865, according to the school board.

As a result of this odd decision, more than 1,000 high school students — who apparently know white-wash when they see it — have walked out of class in protest.

The proposal comes from recently-elected board member Julie Williams — part of the board’s conser-vative majority, all of which were elected in Novem-ber. Her reasoning is unique to say the least.

“There are things we may not be proud of as Amer-icans,” she said. “But we shouldn’t be encouraging our kids to think that America is a bad place.”

Let me take time out for a moment to point some-thing out. Historically, America is a bad place. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not saying we’re all evil people; but our history is full of events that can certainly be construed as evil.

The Trail of Tears. The taking of Native American land and relocating those people to the least habit-able place in the country. Slavery (which, granted, is a practice we brought with us from England and western Europe). Kent State. All of these events were perpetrated by our government or our citizens.

We are also the only nation that has used a nuclear weapon against another country. And when we did, it wasn’t a military site we nuked. It was two civilian populations. If any other nation did any of these, we’d be in there in full military force.

Ignoring these events is equivalent to the Nation-alist Party of Germany’s indoctrination policies 70 years ago. I’m sure you remember how that worked out. If not, ask a World War II vet.

Yet we’ve done good things, too. Part of living in a country — any country — is knowing its history — accepting the bad with the good. Nations that don’t, often have a tendency to bring their “perfect” societ-ies onto others rather forcefully.

Patriotism is taking the bad with the good. Refusing to accept your country has committed crimes against humanity is fanaticism. And hubris. And just plain ignorant.

Shaw Media Staff Writer Ken Schroeder can be reached at [email protected].

Putnam County Record Staff Writer Ken Schroeder 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

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.

Darrell Alleman

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SportsPC dominates DePue

Smoode scores 32 pointsBy Dixie SchroeDer

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GRANVILLE — The Putnam County Lady Panthers basketball team continued their winning ways Nov. 24 in their first home game of the season. They beat the DePue Lady Little Giants by a score of 72-10

The Panther offense was potent, stepping out to an 18-2 first quarter lead. Tori Smoode had 12 of the first quarter points in the contest. The Panthers then added another 23 points to DePue’s five to widen the lead and send both teams into the locker room at halftime with a score of 41-7.

In the second half, the Panthers added 28 points in the third quarter and three in the fourth to complete their scoring at 72. DePue was held scoreless in the third and added three points in the fourth to finish with their 10 points in the contest.

Leading scorer in the game was junior Smoode, who finished with 16 field goals at 32 points. Freshman Paige Veronda and sophomore Margaret Voss added 11 each in the winning contest.

For DePue, Mercedes Rios had four points.The next home game for the Lady Panthers (5-0, TCC

1-0) will be Dec. 4 against Midland High School. Junior varsity starts at 6 p.m. while the varsity contest will start at about 7 p.m.

PC/Hall grapplers ready to goBy Ken SchroeDer

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GRANVILLE — The wrestling season is just get-ting underway and Jerry Kriewald, coach of the Putnam County/Hall cooperative, is already seeing some bright spots and hopes for the endgame. With five returning seniors to help mentor five incoming freshmen, Kriewald sees a chance for the team to learn from each other and smooth out the edges.

“We’ve got a lot of returning veterans, but senior’s always a special year to make something happen,” Kriewald said. “We got James Hall, Mario Flores and Ben Garland seniors. Marco Gutierrez is getting off to a slow start but he’ll be fine in the long run. Last year he was the only all-conference kid I had.”

Nineteen athletes make up the roster this year, down quite a few from last year; but Kriewald is thinking quality over quantity this year. The Hall/PC team will face a tougher schedule this year by choice.

“I beefed it up. I definitely beefed up the schedule. We got a 2A tournament in Metamora with three area Peoria schools for Dec. 20,” Kriewald said. “I took out the Seneca Tournament and added Riverdale which is a lot tougher. We’ve got dual meets with Ottawa Pirates and the Streator Bulldogs. I’m trying to get into an LP dual meet, because they’re in our region-als. We want to get better-seeded. It was really tough getting these guys seeded last year because they were criticizing us because we only wrestled 1A schools.”

Kriewald is looking at returning PC wrestlers to perform well and help newcomers achieve. Flores is just one of the keys to this year’s season. Right now, he feels good about the year.

“The only thing I’m going to have to worry about is the weight,” Flores said. “For the last two years, I wrestled at 126. This year, I’m trying to get down to 126 or 132 (a weight that’s light for a senior). You gotta do what you gotta do for the team.”

Garland, a returning senior from Lostant, is look-ing for a good year this year as well.

“I’ll wrestle at 160 before Christmas and 150 after-ward. It’s going to be fun,” Garland said. “I think I’ve improved over the last couple of years. I’ve improved in escapes a lot.”

Another bright spot is incoming freshman Char-lie McCook from Standard. While this will be his first year in the high school ring, he’s wrestled in Kriewald’s junior high program both years and brings enthusiasm into this season.

“He’s going to learn a lot this year and advance his technique, step it up a notch,” Kriewald said. “It’s going to be exciting to see how he does. By the time of his senior year, he’s going to be flying through everything. He’ll be state-recognized by his senior year.”

The PC/Hall grapplers will take it on the road Wednesday night when they travel to Newman to face Newman Central Catholic and Amboy starting at 5:30 p.m.

Photo contributed/Erebos PhotographyThe 2014-15 edition of the Putnam County/Hall wrestling co-op includes Joe Berg, Nick Bouxsein, Eric Cissell, Nate Diaz, Mario Flores, Ben Garland, Marco Gutierrez, James Hall, Jimmy Hewitt, Colin Holm, Daniel Jefferies, Nick Jefferies, Shane Kahounha, Evan Kiphart, Isaac Marquez, Charlie McCook, Luke McCook, Kendall Owens and Marco Uribe. Head coach is Jerry Kriewald. Junior varsity coach is Joe Rue, assistant coach Chris Quigley and manager Megan Keegan. Their next home contest is a triangular meet at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 19.

Panthers earn 3-2 record in tourneyBy Dixie SchroeDer

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KEWANEE — On Nov. 29, in the last game of the Wally Keller Invitation-al Tournament at Wethersfield High School, the Putnam County Panthers took on the Annawan Braves and won 52-43.

The first quarter had the Panthers outscoring the Braves 12-6. Chris-tian Harris added six of the points in this quarter. In the second quarter. Michael Miller caught fire with his three point shot and sank three buck-ets. Nick DiazDeLeon also added three field goals to take the lead to 31-21 at the half.

In the third quarter, the Panthers’ offense went cold as they were out shot by the Braves by seven points. This gave the Braves their only lead of the game at 35-33. The Panthers then rallied, led by Austin Biagini’s hot foul shooting (6 for 6,) Harris and Alex Veverka each added three points while DiazDeLeon chipped in a field goal

bucket to put the game away with the final score of 52-43.

Leading the offense in the contest was DiazDeLeon with 13. Miller added 12 and Biagini shot nine points for the cause.

Putnam County 62, Midland 39It was a strong defensive game in

the first half of the Nov. 28 game when the Putnam County Panthers played the Midland Timberwolves in the first meeting of the season. The Panthers held the Timberwolves to zero points until 4:40 in the second quarter to lead at halftime 41-6.

The Panthers continued to domi-nate their Tri-County foe by adding 13 points in the third quarter and eight in the final quarter with the second half of the team playing to earn the final score of 62-39.

Despite playing only in the first half, Alec Veverka led all scorers with 21 points. He shot 63 percent in field goals. Nathan Mooberry added 11 points in the contest. The Panthers also had 15 offensive rebounds and 18

defensive rebounds.Elmwood 60, Putnam County 44In the game on Nov. 26, the Panthers

took on the Elmwood High School Tigers. Plagued by cold scoring, the Panthers lost by a final score of 60-44.

First quarter saw the Panthers come out shooting but without much follow through, 22-8. The team warmed up more in the second quarter scoring a game high 16 points, but still was behind at the half 34-24.

Elmwood played a hard charging second half and fouled the Panthers constantly but they were unable to convert to scores. With the score 43-34 going into the fourth quarter, it would be the closest they would get. The Tigers outscored the Panthers by seven points in the fourth quarter and ended the game with a loss to bring their tournament record to 1-2.

High scorer for the Panthers was Harris with 14 points. Veverka added 13 while DiazDeLeon had eight points.

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Shaw Media Service photo/Dan DwyerPutnam County’s Tori Smoode scored 32 points against the DePue Lady Little Giants on Nov. 24.

Shaw Media Service photo/Dan DwyerPutnam County’s Alec Veverka defends Bureau Valley’s Tommy Johnston in a game in the Wally Keller Invitation-al at Wethersfield High School on Nov. 24

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PC 62, Wethersfield 54 The second game of the

Wally Keller Invitational on Nov. 25, matched up the Panthers against the Wethersfield High School Flying Geese. With the Geese in foul trouble and the Panthers avoiding it, the final score tipped to the Panthers’ favor 62-54 in overtime.

The Panthers started out slow at the basket in the first quarter, with DiazDe-Leon’s two baskets leading the charge. The first quar-ter score left the Panthers down by four points, 12-8. The Panthers then got some hot shooting from Miller and outscored the Geese 15-13 in the second quarter to close the gap 25-23 in the Geese favor.

In the third quarter, both teams were neck to neck seeing a balanced scoring attack from the Panthers, with Veverka adding four and Miller dropping two three-point shots to tie the game at 36-36.

The fourth quarter again had both squads flying their offensive flags and scoring field goals like crazy. With each team scor-ing 14 points, this left the score tied at 50 and sent the game into overtime.

The Geese had spent their offense in the second half, while the Panthers had just warmed up. The Panthers made 10 of 12

free throws, added in with a field goal by DiazDeLeon to win the contest 62-54.

Leading the Panthers scoring attack was DiazDe-Leon with 18 while Biagini added 15 and Miller 13.

Bureau Valley 68, PC 58PC didn’t start off well

against Bureau Valley in the first game of the week on Nov. 24, losing 68-58.

The Panthers came out hot initially in the first quar-ter, outscoring the Storm 19-9. Foul trouble then began to plague the team. The Panthers’ offense also went cold during the last half of the second quarter, allowing scoring by the Storm in 11 consecutive possessions to give them the lead at halftime 33-27.

The Storm then opened up its offense in the third quarter with Tommy John-ston adding six field goals that opened up the lead to 15 points, 55-40 in the Storm’s favor. In the fourth quarter the Panthers were again outscored by five points to end the game with the final score of 68-58.

Leading scorers for the contest were the Panthers’ Veverka and the Storm’s Parker Neuhalfen with 24 each.

The next contest for the Panthers (3-2) will be an away game on Dec. 5 against the DePue Little Giants.

The only home game before the Christmas holi-days will be Dec. 12 against Tri-County Conference foe Roanoke-Benson.


PC/Hall wrestlers practiceFreshman Charlie McCook (left) and senior Mario Flores square off during wrestling practice in the Putnam County High School Media Center. McCook and Flores have both been in the PC/Hall wrestling program since its beginning three years ago.

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Community 4-H SPIN clubs offer more learningArea youth have benefited for

years from community-based 4-H clubs. In recent years, the University of Illinois Extension has begun offer-ing a new format to 4-H program-ming. 4-H special interest (SPIN) clubs are a new way for youth to experience 4-H. SPIN Clubs allow kids with common interests or hob-bies to meet as a club and share their special interest. Youth from across the state are venturing into SPIN clubs where they experience such things as jewelry making, gour-met cooking, filmmaking, photogra-phy and much, much more. Within

the University of Illinois Extension Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall and Put-nam counties, they are offering SPIN club opportunities in rocket-ry, robotics, fashion and outdoor adventures. SPIN clubs are led by volunteers who have a passion and want to share their knowledge with young people.

Positive youth development is the focus of all 4-H programs.

“The four essential elements of positive youth development are belonging, independence, generos-ity and mastery are advocated in our SPIN clubs,” Breanne Suarez, U of

I Extension’s Youth Development Educator, said. “Experiential learn-ing is also key to making 4-H clubs successful.”

If you are interested in learning more about 4-H SPIN Clubs, you can visit the 4-H SPIN Club web-site at http://web.extension.illinois.edu/4hspin/index.cfm or call the University of Illinois Extension Main Office at 815-224-0889.

If you need a reasonable accom-modation to participate, contact 815-224-0889. University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportu-nities in programs and employment.

Annual HUMC Cookie Walk will be Dec. 6

Gifting Genealogy by Sandy Olson at BCGSThree Christmas events planned in Magnolia

HENNEPIN — The 18th annual Christmas Cook-ie Walk, sponsored by the Women on a Mission Group of the Hennepin United Methodist Church, will be at 8 a.m. Dec. 6 in the church fellowship hall. The church is located at the corner of Fifth and

Court streets in Henne-pin.

A large variety of Christ-mas cookies will be sold for $6.50 per pound. Advance orders may be placed by calling 815-925-7253 or 815-925-7252. All proceeds will be donated to local charities.

PRINCETON — The Bureau County Genealogical Society will meet at 6 p.m. Dec. 4 at the soci-ety library for a combined Novem-ber/December meeting to accom-modate the holidays. The public is invited to attend this meeting and enjoy the free program presented by Sandy Olson of Sandwich entitled “Gifting Genealogy.” The speaker will present ideas for sharing fam-ily research, mementos and love of family history with one’s fami-ly through computer generated gift projects.

Over the last 20 years, Olson has created things as simple as Christ-

mas cards and poems to DVDs and family newsletters which are larger time-consuming projects. The audi-ence is asked to come with thoughts of using some family memories or treasures and gain ideas of how to later gift them to family members in a creative way.

The meeting will start with a hol-iday social hour which everyone is encouraged to attend and support by bringing a finger food appetizer or dessert to share. Genealogy proj-ects completed during the past year are also encouraged to be placed on display during the social time for others to view. The program will

begin following a brief business meeting at 7 p.m. to elect officers for the 2015 year.

The BCGS library at 629 S. Main St. in Princeton will close for a hol-iday vacation at the end of the day on Dec. 19 and not reopen until Jan. 2, 2015. Those needing to use the library during that two-week period may call to make an appointment at 815-879-3133 during the normal hours of operation from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday or at 815-303-7386 at other times. The library will be open for the first Sat-urdays on Dec. 6 and Jan. 3 during regular hours of operation.

MAGNOLIA — The vil-lage of Magnolia is pre-paring for the holidays in a big way with three events scheduled for December to get you into the Christmas spirit.

Santa Claus will be at the Magnolia Fire Depart-ment on Dec. 7. Starting at 1 p.m., children are welcome to enjoy a lunch of pizza, hot dogs, apple-sauce, juice and desserts. Kids will also be able to play Bingo and take part in home crafts. Santa will arrive at 2 p.m. to talk with children and take photos. For additional information or to vol-unteer, contact Peggy at

815-257-0707.The annual house and

yard decorating contest will be held. Residents are encouraged to deco-rate their homes in antic-ipation of the holidays. Judging will be conduct-ed by last year’s winners on Dec. 21. For addition-al information, contact Kathy Jo at 815-830-6218.

Also on Dec. 21, there will be adult and children caroling around town to seniors and inbound citi-zens. Participants should gather at LJ’s Cafe at 2 p.m. to take part. For additional information, contact Laurie at 815-257-7051.

IVCC to host manufacturing information session on Dec. 11OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Com-

munity College will host an advanced manufacturing information session from 10 to 11 a.m. Dec. 11 in Room CTC 124 in the new Peter Miller

Community Technology Center.Participants in the free session will

learn about the skills local manufac-turers are requiring and how IVCC’s Certified Production Technician

Certificate program and other high-pay, high-demand programs can help students acquire them.

For information, visit www.ivcc.edu/cpt or call 815-224-0547.

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PCES students go back in timeHENNEPIN – The third-

grade class of Putnam County Elementary School took a field trip to the LaSalle County Historical Museum and the Starved Rock Lock and Dam. The trip was funded by the Put-nam County Educational Foundation.

At the museum, students were transported to the early days of the Illinois Valley. At the one-room schoolhouse, students got a taste of how pioneer children learned in class. The rules and consequenc-es were discussed. Some of the third-graders expe-rienced what happened if work was not completed or if they acted up in class. They even said the “Pledge of Allegiance” in the way pioneer children would have. At the end of the demonstration, third-grad-ers put on a little play about the exploration of Father Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet. Some students were the Native Americans, fur traders, and one person got to portray Robert Cave-lier de LaSalle.

After the school house, third-graders had to search out specific historical items by clues which were given. The last stop at the museum was to see a real blacksmith

shop. Third-grade stu-dents got to see how metal is turned into different objects which were needed during pioneer times.

The afternoon was spent at the Starved Rock Lock

and Dam. Here third-grad-ers learned about the his-tory and importance of the Illinois River. Students saw a video about the locking system and why it is need-ed on the Illinois River.

PCHS students attend annual youth leadership summit

OGLESBY — Congress-man Adam Kinzinger (R-Channahon) hosted his third annual Youth Lead-ership Summit Nov. 7 at Illinois Valley Communi-ty College. High schools throughout the 16th dis-trict were invited to bring their school’s top stu-dent leaders to the event, including Putnam County High School.

“I want to thank all the schools that participated this year,” Kinzinger said.

“I had a blast hanging out with all the students from Putnam County. These students are tomorrow’s leaders, and after meet-ing them, I know we’re in good hands.”

Kinzinger impressed upon the students the role of kindness and compas-sion in leadership. Aside from Kinzinger, students also heard from Scott Alt-man, retired Navy Cap-tain Test Pilot and for-mer NASA astronaut, and

Carl Cannon, founder of the ELITE Youth Program and motivational speak-er. Both of the speakers shared stories of adversi-ty and relayed how over-coming these obstacles transformed them into the leaders they are today.

Kinzinger ended the day by talking about how everyone has different strengths and weakness-es. Leadership depends on how a person uses those strengths and weaknesses.

Quilters Guild meetings scheduledHENRY — The Marshall

Putnam Quilters Guild will meet Dec. 10 at the Henry United Presbyteri-an Church, 511 Wirt St. in Henry. The meeting will be preceded by a quilter’s market from noon to 1 p.m.

The annual holiday potluck lunch will be fol-lowed by a brief meet-ing and then a program titled “Quick Gift Ideas”

presented by some of the members.

The next meetings are Jan. 14 and Feb. 11, 2015. These are workshops only with no formal meet-ing. The January workshop will be sewing of commu-nity service quilts and a demonstration of no has-sle Y-seams. In February, the workshop is “For-ty-one Stars,” presented by Linda Sill.

The Marshall Putnam Quilters Guild meets the third Wednesday of the month, Septem-ber through May, with all day workshops only in January and Febru-ary. Workshops are from 9 a.m. to noon and meetings are 1 to 3 p.m. Dues are $15 per year. New mem-bers are always welcome and guests can attend a meeting for $3.

IIA Foundation offering scholarshipsBLOOMINGTON —

Agriculture students and Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) members and their chil-dren may apply for col-lege scholarships offered by the IAA Foundation, Illinois Farm Bureau’s charitable arm.

Seventy-four schol-arships, ranging from $1,000 to $7,500 per year, will be awarded in total of $179,800 for the 2015-2016 school year.

Students may apply for

a variety of scholarships, including three IAA Foun-dation Top Scholarships, where winners will each receive $7,500 awards. Another $7,500 award goes to the Illinois Farm Bureau Legacy of Leader-ship scholarship winner.

All applicants must be high school seniors accepted for enrollment or students already enrolled at an accredited college, university or community college. Scholarships are

awarded for exceptional academic ability, leader-ship and financial need. Previous winners of an IAA Foundation scholarship are eligible to apply again.

A full listing of avail-able scholarships, eli-gibility guidelines and application documents are available at the Foun-dation website, www.iaa-foundation.org. Complet-ed applications must be postmarked on or before Feb. 1, 2015.

Photo contributedVolunteers from the LaSalle County Historical Society and Museum welcomed Putnam County Elementary School third-graders to the old school house.

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BreakfastDec. 8 — French toast or cereal, fruit, juice, milk.Dec. 9 — Breakfast quesadilla or cereal, fruit, juice,

milk.Dec. 10 — Scrambled eggs with toast or cereal,

fruit, juice, milk.Dec. 11 — Cereal and toast, fruit, Go-Gurt, juice,

milk.Dec. 12 — Whole grain cinnamon roll or cereal,

yogurt cup, fruit, juice, milk.LunchDec. 8 — Chicken strips, baked beans, veggie

sticks, mixed fruit, milk.Dec. 9 — Sub sandwich on whole grain bun, pick-

les, green beans, mandarin oranges, milk.Dec. 10 — Corn dog nuggets, tri-tator, apple, yogurt

cup, milk.Dec. 11 — Junior high/high school — Salad bar;

elementary/primary — Cheeseburger on bun, banana, pretzels, milk.

Dec. 12 — Cheese-stuffed breadsticks with marina-ra sauce, corn, applesauce, sherbet, milk.

Putnam County Community CenterDec. 8 – Chicken tenders, wedge potatoes, green

beans.Dec. 9 – Baked spaghetti, salad, bread and butter,

dessert.Dec. 10 – Baked spaghetti, salad, bread and butter,

dessert.Dec. 11 – BBQ on bun, coleslaw, chips, dessert.Dec. 12 – BBQ on bun, coleslaw, chips, dessert.Suggested donation per meal is $5. Call 815-339-

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Quilters Guild potluck on Dec. 4PRINCETON — The Covered Bridge

Quilters Guild will meet at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at the Evangelical Covenant Church, 24 N. Main St. in Princeton. Participants should enter through the front door just

off of Main Street.The program is the annual Christmas

potluck dinner. Members are asked to bring a dish to share and a table service for themselves. Drinks will be provided.

Helping others learn to growOTTAWA — Universi-

ty of Illinois Extension, covering Bureau, LaSal-le, Marshall and Putnam counties, is offering the 2015 master gardener training program at the LaSalle County Extension Office in Ottawa.

The program provides 60 hours of classroom instruction on horticul-ture related areas. The class will provide partic-ipants with the knowl-edge needed to become skilled master gardeners. Master gardeners involve people in improving the quality of life by helping them find sound manage-ment practices for home and natural resources, by enhancing environments, by promoting well-being plant-people projects, and by contributing to a safe, abundant food sup-ply through home fruit and vegetable production.

“Participants come from all walks of life. The common interest is gar-dening, indoors and out-doors. This is a great way to connect with others who have similar inter-ests, and it is a way to give back to your community by doing something that you enjoy,” according to Paul Barrett, coordinator

of the program. “Many times we have city work-ers or community groups who sponsor a participant so they can be certified to help with special projects in those towns or for the groups.”

To register for the class, contact Barrett at the Uni-versity of Illinois Extension Office located in Ottawa, by calling 815-433-0707. You can request or pick up the training program application packet, which includes the application for the class and required background check infor-mation. The packets are available at the Extension offices located in Otta-wa, Princeton, Henry and Oglesby (IVCC campus). The completed applica-tion should be turned in to Barrett at the Ottawa Extension Office.

After the application is reviewed, applicants will be contacted for a short interview before being accepted into the program. The cost of the class is $250, which cov-ers master gardener ref-erence books, handouts and refreshments. If you need a reasonable accom-modation, indicate when registering. The registra-tion deadline is Jan. 16.

The classes will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at the LaSalle County Extension Office in Ottawa. Classes are scheduled as follows: Jan. 20, orientation; Jan. 27, botany; Feb. 3, lawns; Feb. 10, insects; Feb. 17, soils; Feb. 24, woody plants; March 3, annuals/perennials; March 10, dis-eases; March 17, fruits; March 24, vegetables; March 31, IPM (Integrat-ed Pest Management) and graduation.

Upon completion of the 60-hour master gar-dener training class, par-ticipants will be award-ed a master gardener intern certificate. Master gardener mentors will be assigned to acquaint new master gardeners with approved projects for completing volunteer hours. Interns must vol-unteer 60 hours the first year. Upon completion of volunteer hours, interns become a certified mas-ter gardener. To maintain certified master gardener status, a minimum of 10 hours continuing educa-tion and 30 hours volun-teer hours are required each year. The continuing education and approved projects are provided

through University of Illi-nois Extension. Commu-nity service projects are completed in communi-ties across Extension’s service area.

“The program is open to all interested in Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall and Putnam counties as well as surrounding counties. Online classes are also an option, but most pre-fer the socialization and learning from the experts and benefiting from the discussion,” Barrett said. He urges those interested to sign up soon as possi-ble since the class is only offered locally every other year.

For more information, call your local Extension office: Extension office at IVCC, 815 Orlando Smith Road, Oglesby, 815-224-0889; Bureau Coun-ty Extension Office, 850 Thompson St., Princeton, 815-875-2878; LaSalle County Extension Office, 1689 N. 31st Road, Otta-wa, 815-433-0707; and Marshall-Putnam Exten-sion Office, 509 Front St., Henry, 309-364-2356.

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CERTIFICATE AND LEVY FOR CURRENT YEARFOR THE MAGNOLIA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

TO: THE COUNTY CLERK, PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOISThe undersigned, Mark A. Ahlers, President, and Steven Ringenberg,

Secretary, hereby certify that they are the President and Secretary, respective-ly, of the Board of Trustees of the MAGNOLIA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTof Putnam, Marshall and LaSalle Counties, in the State of Illinois, and thatthe Board of Trustees of said FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT has levied uponall the taxable property within the Corporate limits of said MAGNOLIA FIREPROTECTION DISTRICT, subject to the taxation for the year A.D. 2014, thetotal sum of $65,100.00 for the following specific purposes mentioned in theAppropriation Ordinance of said MAGNOLIA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT,and in the respective sums as follows:AMOUNT OF APPROPRIATION AND LEVY Amount Amount

Appropriated LeviedFor purchase of aux. fire fighting equip. $4,000.00 $4,000.00For purchase of new equipment 75,950.00 8,500.00For repair of fire equipment 3,000.00 3,000.00For maintenance of fire house 4,000.00 4,000.00For expenses of board of trustees 400.00 400.00For legal services of the district 800.00 800.00For liability insurance on fire trucks 5,600.00 5,600.00For liability insurance on fire station 2,600.00 2,600.00For insurance under Workmans Comp Act 2,000.00 2,000.00For contingencies 2,700.00 2,700.00For fuel for fire truck 2,000.00 2,000.00For utilities 3,500.00 3,500.00For ambulance 32,000.00 32,000.00

TOTAL LEVY $71,100.00by an ordinance entitled “Tax Levy Ordinance”, passed November 10,

2014, a certificate copy of which is attached hereto and filed herewith.Dated this 10th day of November, A.D. 2014.

/s/Mark A. AhlersPresident/Board of Trustees

Magnolia Fire, Protection District/s/Steven RingenbergSecretary /Board of TrusteesMagnolia Fire Protection DistrictPublished in the Putnam County Record Dec. 3, 2014.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

PUTNAM COUNTY - HENNEPIN, ILLINOISTHE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA )THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE )FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF )CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST )2005-50CB, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH )CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-50CB )

PLAINTIFF )VS. )

SCOTT A. BRECHTEL, CATHERINE )F. BRECHTEL, LAKE THUNDERBIRD )ASSOCIATION, JANE DOE, CURRENT )SPOUSE OR CIVIL UNION PARTNER, IF )ANY, OF SCOTT A. BRECHTEL, JOHN DOE, )CURRENT SPOUSE OR CIVIL UNION )PARTNER, IF ANY, OF CATHERINE F. )BRECHTEL, UNKNOWN OWNERS, )GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD )CLAIMANTS. )

DEFENDANTS )14 CH 11

NOTICE OF PUBLICATIONAS TO UNKNOWN OWNERS

AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTSThe requisite affidavit for publication hav-

ing been filed, notice is hereby given to: JaneDoe, Current Spouse or Civil Union Partner, ifany of Scott A. Brechtel, UNKNOWN OWNERS,GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS,Defendants in the above-entitled action, that aComplaint for Foreclosure and Other Relief hasbeen commenced in the Circuit Court of PutnamCounty, by said Plaintiff against you and otherdefendants, praying for the foreclosure of certainmortgages conveying the premises legally described

as follows:LOT 508 IN PLAT NO. 3 OF LAKETHUNDERBIRD WOODS, ACCORDINGTO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDEDIN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OFPUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN PLATBOOK 3, PAGE 178, ON APRIL 3, 1970,SITUATED IN PUTNAM COUNTY,ILLINOIS, TOGETHER WITH ANEASEMENT OVER AND UPON THATPORTION OF LOT 509 IN PLAT NO. 3 OFLAKE THUNDERBIRD WOODS UPONWHICH AN EXISTING DOCK ANDBOARDWALK IS CONSTRUCTED, ANDFURTHER GRANTING EXCLUSIVE USEAND ENJOYMENT OF SUCH EXISTINGDOCK AND BOARDWALK ALONGWITH THE RIGHT TO PERFORMREGULAR AND NECESSARY REPAIRSAND MAINTENANCE THEREON FORSO LONG AS THE EXISTING DOCKAND BOARDWALK MAY EXIST ANDREMAINS IN ITS PRESENT LOCATION,PURSUANT TO AN EASEMENT DATEDDECEMBER 1, 2000, AND RECORDEDMARCH 6, 2001, IN MICROFILM ROLL78 AT PAGE 1351 AS DOCUMENT NO.01-2117 IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICEOF PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

P.I.N.: 03-00-069-310COMMON ADDRESS: 28 Magnolia Drive,

Putnam, IL 61560And which mortgages were made by Scott A.

Brechtel and Catherine F. Brechtel, as Mortgagor(s);and given to Mortgage Electronic RegistrationSystems, Inc. as nominee for Quicken Loans Inc.as Mortgagee; to wit: that certain “Mortgage” datedAugust 3, 2005, and recorded as Document No.05-878, that Summons was duly issued out of said courtagainst you as provided by law, and that the saidComplaint is now pending for foreclosure of saidmortgages and for other relief.

Now, therefore, unless you Jane Doe, CurrentSpouse or Civil Union Partner, if any of Scott A.Brechtel, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, ANDNON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, file your Appearanceand Answer to the Complaint in said action in theoffice of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of PutnamCounty, Chancery Division, on or before December12, 2014, default may be entered against you at anytime after that day and a judgment entered in accor-dance with the prayer for relief in said Complaint.

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I633655Published in the Putnam County Record Nov. 19, 26and Dec. 3, 2014.

LEGAL PUBLICATION NOTICEOF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS,VILLAGE OF GRANVILLE, PUTNAM

COUNTY, ILLINOISTAKE NOTICE that the ZONING BOARD OF

APPEALS OF THE VILLAGE OF GRANVILLE,Putnam County, Illinois will conduct a public hear-ing at 9:00 a.m. on the 6th day of December, 2014at 316 South McCoy Street, Granville, Illinois toconsider the Petition of Randy and Laurie Borio,seeking a variance from the terms of the ZoningOrdinance of the Village of Granville, PutnamCounty, Illinois, as it pertains to the followingdescribed real estate, to wit:

LOT THREE (3) IN BLOCK FOUR (4)IN LINCOLNSHIRE SUBDIVISION 1,ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOFRECORDED APRIL 18, 1968, IN VOLUME3 OF PLATS, PAGE 136, SITUATED INTHE COUNTY OF PUTNAM AND STATEOF ILLINOIS,

which has a street address of 1134 E. Main

TAX LEVYSTATEMENT

The tax levy reflectsour school district’sintent to continue fis-cal responsibility to thePutnam County taxpay-ers while maintainingthe best possible educa-tional opportunities forour students.

The Truth in Taxationhearing must be held,even though we do notanticipate any signifi-cant changes in yourtaxes. The district taxlevy appears to requesta large increase, butour district needs tomake this levy requestto maximize the actuallevy extension. Withoutthe enterprise zone taxexemptions, the levyrequest is greater thanthe actual extension,thus creating the needfor the hearing. If youhave questions regard-ing the Putnam CountyC.U.S.D. 535 Tax Levy,please contact the dis-trict office at 815-882-2800, Extension 5.Published in the PutnamCounty Record Dec. 3,2014.

Notice is hereby given as follows:1. That a Petition to Levy an Annual

Maintenance Assessment, the Financial Report ofthe Commissioners of the Hennepin Drainage andLevee District, covering the period of October 1,2013, to and including September 30, 2014, andAnnual Maintenance Assessment Roll have beenfiled with the Circuit Clerk of Putnam County,Illinois. The authority sought from the Court is tolevy the annual maintenance assessment in the totalamount of $50,963.67 for 2014.

2. Hearing on the above referenced Petition andFinancial Report will be held by the Circuit Courtof the Tenth Judicial Circuit of Putnam County,Illinois, at the Circuit Courtroom in the Courthousein Hennepin, Illinois on December 18, 2014 at 9:30a.m., at which time and place objections thereto, ifany, will be heard.

Dated: November 18, 2014.Ryan J. Anderson,

Attorney for District CommissionersCathy J. Oliveri, Clerk of the Circuit Court of theTenth Judicial Circuit of Putnam County, Illinois

Ryan J. AndersonAttorney for CommissionersReg. # 06288950611 Second Street, P.O. Box 174Henry, IL 61537(309) 364-2354FAX (309) 364-9340Published in the Putnam County Record Nov. 26

Street, Granville, IL 61326.Property Index Number: 02-00-080-290The Petitioners seeks a variance from the terms

of the Zoning Ordinance to allow the Petitionersto construct an addition to their existing garage 3feet from the East line of the property in an areareserved as a side yard.

All persons desiring to appear and be heard withregard to the Petition may appear at the time andplace stated herein.

Given at Granville, Illinois this 3rd day ofNovember 2014.

VILLAGE OF GRANVILLE ZONING BOARDOF APPEALS

STEVE HAUN - CHAIRMANZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OF THE VILLAGE

OF GRANVILLE, PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS.Published in the Putnam County Record Dec. 3,2014.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THETENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OFPUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS

RE:HENNEPIN DRAINAGE AND )LEVEE DISTRICT IN THE COUNTY )

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No. 64-MR-72DRAINAGE NOTICE

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815-339-4108815-481-2639

David PassiniLicensed-Bonded-Insured

PASSINI PLUMBING & HEATING

116 South 2nd St.Standard, IL 61363

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Long Term Care Insurance &Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare

Supplement insurance available.

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GROCERY SPECIALSOur Family Baking Chips, 11.5 ........................... $1.69Our Family Powdered or Brown Sugar, 2#......... $1.19Asst Dorito Chips, All............................................ 2/$6Campbell Tomato or Chicken Noodle Soup, 10.75... 5/$4Pillsbury Cake Mixes, All ...................................... 4/$5CBRD Canned Pasta, All...................................... 5/$5Chips Ahoy Cookies, All ....................................... 2/$5Asst Ramen Noodles, All.................................... 2/88¢Wishbone or Western Original Dressings, 16oz.... 2/$4Purina Cat Chow or Indoor Cat Chow, 16#....... $12.99Hunts or Rotel Canned Tomatoes, 303................. 5/$5Van Camp Baked Beans, 15oz ............................. 5/$5Bounty Reg Paper Towels, 8 Roll ........................ $6.99Charmin Ultra Soft Bath Tissue, 12 Roll .............. $6.99Downy Fabric Softner, 51oz................................. $4.99Our Family Blueberry or Cherry Pie Filling, 21oz.... 2/$6

PRODUCEDole Sleeved Celery, Each ................................... .99¢Idaho Russet Baking Potatoes, 5lb bag................. 2/$3Montery Whole White Mushrooms, 8oz................ 2/$4Honeycrisp Apples, Each .................................... $1.99

DAIRYOur Family Cream Cheese Bars, 8oz................. $1.19Our Family Ricotta Cheese, 15oz ......................... 2/$4Country Crock Margarine, 45oz ............................ 2/$7Florida Natural Orange Juice, 59oz ........................ 2/6Our Family Sour Cream, 24oz .............................. 2/$5

FROZEN FOODBlue Bunny Ice Cream Pails, Gallon ................... $4.99Our Family Whipped Toppings, 8oz...................... .89¢Banquet TV Dinners, Each.................................. 10/$9New York Garlic Toast With Cheese, All............... 2/$5

DELIButterball Lemon Peppered Turkey Breast, lb ... $4.99Walnut Longhorn Cheese, lb.............................. $4.99Eckrich Honey Ham, lb....................................... $4.99Fresh Steakhouse Potato Salad, lb.................... $2.99

YE OLDE PUB SHOPPEBud or Bud Light Beer, 24pk cans ...................... $14.99New Amsterdam Vodka, 750ml ........................... $8.99

BAKERYFresh Baked French Bread, Each....................... $1.99Fresh Baked Dutch Apple Pies, Each ................. $4.99

SEAFOOD SHOPPEOur Family Catfish Fillets, 12oz ......................... $4.59Seafood Sensation 61-70ct Cooked Shrimp, lb ... $13.99

MEAT SPECIALSJohnsonville Brats, 19oz ..................................... $3.99Black Angus Boneless New York Strips, lb ........ $7.99Lean Pork Butt Roast, lb .................................... $2.29Fresh Whole Chickens, lb .................................. $1.89Fresh Whole Pork Tenderloins, lb ...................... $3.99Farmland Sliced Bacon, lb ...................................... 2/$9Rosa’s Whole Bone-in Hams, lb ........................ $3.39

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SPARE RIBS CHICKEN BREAST

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EARLY DECEMBERSTOCK UP SALE!!

OPEN 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Daily8 a.m. - Noon Sunday 925-7308

Grade A Large Eggs

Dozen$1.39

Our Family Sugar

Limit Two With Coupon and $15 Order4#

30oz$3.39

Progresso Canned Soups

Prego Pasta Sauce

Creamette Spaghetti and AllAssorted Pasta

Kelloggs Crispix, Cocoa Krispie,Rice Krispie Cereals

Hellmans Mayonaise19oz

24oz

1#

12-15oz

10/$10

3/$5

10/$10

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THANK YOU for your generous donations!

Linda Bean Joyce Johnson Sandy Tarr McNabb United Methodist Church Beverley Lapuh Darrell & Jeanne Alleman

IN MEMORY OF

Bill Tonarelli— Ed Lapuh

Contact us: Address: 128 First St., Box 208, Standard, IL 61363 Phone: 815-339-2711 or 800-757-4579 website: www.pcaservices.org Fax: 815-339-6071 e-mail: [email protected]

Lending Closet Thank you to all of the people who have helped stock

our lending closet! We have MANY items ready to lend out free of charge to any age. Call 815-339-2711 to learn more.

THANK YOU!

The staff of PCCC would like to thank all the volunteers & participants who made our

Vendor Fair a huge success. A special thanks to all who donated funds, time and

supplies for the Homemade Ravs. We are already looking

forward to next year!

Medicare Open Enrollment October 15th - December 7th 2014 This is the time when all people with Medicare are encouraged to review their current health and prescription drug coverage. For assistance, make an appointment with Sherry or Gwen 815-339-2711.

Tuesday

2nd- 12:30 Christmas Pictionary

9th- 9:30 Site Council Meeting

9th-10-11:00 Blood Pressure

9th-12:30 Card Party

16th-12:30 Card Party

23rd- 11:30 December Birthday Party

30th-12:30 Social Hour

Wednesday

24th- Closed for Christmas Eve

31st-Closed for New Year’s Eve

Thursday

4th- 12:30 Music Therapy w/ Michele

11th- 10:30 PCHS Christmas Choir 12:30 Fun w/ Luann

18th- 12:30 Christmas Party & $5 Unisex Gift Exchange. Entertainment by Katie Roy & students

25th- Closed, Merry Christmas!

Friday

5th- 6:00 Wine & Painting Night

26th- Center closed

PCCC December 2014 Calendar Looking for a fun night out?

Join us for a relaxing night of painting, wine tasting and

hors d’oeuvres!

Fri. Dec. 5 @ 6:00 PM

Cost: $30 per person

We have a limited number of spots so call by Dec. 2 to

reserve yours!

(815)339-2711

Drawing Winners for November

$50 – Joan Augustine $25 – Pat Piccinelli $10 – Jay Komater

Congratulations winners! The next drawing will be held on December 12th. We sincerely

appreciate everyone’s support!


PCR-12-03-2014

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