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Rezin, Yednock talk about Starved Rock, Matthiessen state funding at La Salle luncheon By JAYCE EUSTICE

jeustice@shawmedia.com State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Peru) and Rep. Lance Yednock (D-Ottawa) said they have worked together on passing bills in the General Assembly that have brought positive change to local educators and administrators, and though they belong to different political parties, have enjoyed working together. Both Rezin and Yednock, who represent La Salle County in Springfield, were guest speakers at the Legislative Luncheon hosted by the Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce on Thursday at the Auditorium Ballroom in La Salle. Both speakers said Starved Rock and Matthiessen state parks are an asset to the community and attractions to bring visitors to the area. Rezin said she was frustrated, not with local park staff, but with the state’s response to get money to invest in the parks. “Part of our support for the capitol bill, which passed several years ago, was to ask for funds to go to Starved Rock,” Rezin said. “We need more funding for trail maintenance, we need more money to replace bridges, to open up trails and the list goes on and on.” As far as the economic development and housing of the area, Yednock mentioned the pandemic has created an ideological shift in the minds of some Illinois residents. “People are discovering outside of the suburban area and we are getting a lot more travel,” Yednock said. “There are a lot more people coming down here. I spent time knocking on doors and I had the chance to talk to people. I saw a lot more people that didn’t have roots here, that just moved here.” Rezin and Yednock both agreed, in many cases, the way people can work remotely has opened up opportunities for individuals to live further from the city and still enjoy their professions.

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Local elected officials, business owners and community leaders gathered for the Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce’s Legislative Luncheon at the Auditorium Ballroom in La Salle on Thursday to hear from local legislators. ON THE COVER: State legislators Rep. Lance Yednock (D-Ottawa) and Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) sat with Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Bill Zens on Thursday to answer questions from the audience of the legislative luncheon at the Auditorium Ballroom in La Salle. “We have a lot of things to offer and we are just starting to see that renaissance of people discovering smaller town life,” Yednock said. “We want people to come out here and enjoy our parks and trails,” Rezin said. “We have to make sure they are updated and maintained, but nobody else in the state has and it really is a gem.” When asked, Rezin spoke on the importance of getting more Illinois high school graduates to attend in-state colleges instead of opting for neighboring states. Rezin said she has seen colleges from neighboring states making pushes to gather some of the state’s top high school students. “We have to make sure that those colleges quit poaching our best and brightest from our schools because that’s what’s happening,” Rezin said. “They are coming to our schools and they’re offering free tuition for, you know, the

top 20% of the class. So that’s one thing.” When asked for their thoughts or predictions on the upcoming gubernatorial race in Illinois, both candidates said they are looking forward to seeing the outcome of democracy at its finest. “I think there will be a lot of money spent,” Yednock said. “I think there will be a lot of mud slung and I think democracy will prevail and I think the voters will probably pick the right candidate because that’s what a democracy is.” “What a great answer. I’m with him,” Rezin said. Both candidates spoke for about an hour, including answering audience questions from local leaders and officials. The questions ranged from those about education, parks and recreation and tourism to those centered around statewide debt, mental health and bridging political divides. The lunch was catered by Thyme Craft Kitchen, and IVAC Executive Director Bill Zens emceed the luncheon.

Flights of Fancy bird exhibit to benefit Audio Visual Room at Starved Rock Shaw Local News Network The Starved Rock Foundation at Starved Rock State Park is hosting a free Flights of Fancy bird photography exhibit at the Visitor Center’s Audio-Visual Room located next to the front desk at the Starved Rock Visitor Center from May 1 through June 5. It will be open daily for viewing from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Photographers from all over Illinois have submitted 81 pieces of work,

which the public may view and bid upon through a silent auction and photographer’s reception, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 5. Photographers will be on-hand to talk about their photographs and expertise. A quarter of all photography sales will be donated to the Starved Rock Foundation, the park’s non-profit friends’ group which assists in educational and historical purchases towards events, programs and exhibits, along with other items.

The funds raised will directly benefit the repairs needed for the inoperable Audio-Visual Room inside the Visitor Center. The Audio-Visual Room plays educational movies on the park’s history, trails, sandstone features, bald eagles and provides free professional presentations to the public every first Sunday of October through April. The Audio-Visual Room has been inoperable since the end of January and current repairs are estimated at $35,000.

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Rotarians Mike Olson and Brenda Bickerman display the final monthly “life lessons” bulletin board at Putnam County Junior High School in McNabb. Olson is principal of the school and Interact Club faculty adviser. Bickerman is the Rotary’s liaison to the Interact Club, which is sponsored by Putnam County Rotary.

Putnam County Rotary wraps up inspirational bulletin board project Shaw Local News Network The 2021-22 Putnam County Rotary grant was a bulletin board project at Putnam County Junior High. The idea came from the book “What Do You Do With an Idea,” which was given to every eighth grade student at the beginning of the school year. The book is a story for anyone who has ever had an idea that seemed too big, too odd or too hard. The hope of the Rotarians was the topic of each bulletin board would create ideas, discussion and dialog among students, teachers and families. The seven bulletin boards each offered a different life lesson or idea to get students thinking and talking and to hopefully bring the topic home to create discussion with their families. From kindness, to anti-bullying, to gratitude, mentoring, responsibility, autism awareness, reaching for the stars and a final board of the fingerprints of every eighth grade graduate, the project was intended to teach life lessons, as well as the Rotary’s core values of personal worth and the benefit of service and understanding. After a new board went up each month, Principal Mike Olson chose eighth grade students to write a short essay about what the idea of the month meant to them that was published in the Putnam County Record along with a picture of the board and the chosen students. Rotarians reported they heard from students, teachers and family members that each board was talked about

and the boards produced lively discussions at school and home. Project chair Debbie Buffington said that since preschool the eighth grade class has grown in confidence, motivation, maturity and courage. The book chosen for the project, “What Do You Do With an Idea,” was to help give a little push to act on ideas the students may have in the future. The Rotary believes an idea from an eighth grader may change the world one day. Buffington said the Rotary began from the idea of a man from Chicago, Paul Harris. He sat down with four of his friends to discuss the idea of starting an organization to make the world a better place. Rotary was created from that lunch discussion on Feb. 23, 1905. In 117 years, Rotary has grown into an international organization of more than 1.4 million members in 15,000 clubs from 145 countries. For more than a century. Rotary has attempted to bridge cultures and connect continents. The organization has worked toward peace, fought illiteracy, hunger and poverty and helped people get access to clean, safe water and sanitation. The latest cause of the Rotary is to protect the planet and its resources. The Rotary believes a single idea can change everything, and you can change the world with an idea. “Ideas have unhinged the gates of empires,” Harris once said. Rotarians hope this project has opened PCJH graduates’ minds to do something that changes not just Putnam County, but the world.

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IVCC Sigma Kappa Delta English IVCC to host 56th annual Honor Society inducts 34 students commencement May 14 Shaw Local News Network Illinois Valley Community College’s Mu Alpha chapter of the Sigma Kappa Delta English Honor Society for two-year colleges inducted 34 students at its induction ceremony April 28. Students recognized:

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Madison N. Miranda, of DePue; Paula G. Taylor, of Granville; Haley P. Schmitz, of Ladd; Keina Arteaga, Emme G. Bottom, Aaron Levi Brandner, Rachel Anne Brandner, Izabella S. Nanez, Natalie S. Orozco, Rosevelia Rocha and Harvey Vela, of Mendota; Samuel T. Bowie, of Oglesby; Hope L. Beelman, of Peru; Itzel

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About 200 graduates are expected to participate in Illinois Valley Community College’s 56th annual commencement at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 14, in the college gymnasium. IVCC alumnus Dr. Holly Novak will deliver the keynote address. A 1974 graduate, Novak specializes in heart disease prevention and women’s health at HSHS Medical Group Multispecialty Care in Springfield. Novak also is one of the most significant donors in IVCC’s 98-year history and is a member of the IVCC Foundation’s 21st Century Scholars Society. Also at commencement:

Ty Perin, a native of Hudson, Michigan, will read his winning Paul Simon Student Essay. President Jerry Corcoran will welcome graduates and confer certificates and degrees. Vice President for Academic Affairs Gary Roberts will present the Class of 2022. Board chair Everett Solon will introduce trustees. 2021-22 student trustee Madison Miranda, of DePue, will present the invocation. 2022-23 student trustee Austin Dille, of Ottawa, will present the benediction. “Although Gov. Pritzker’s vaccine/test mandate has been extended through May 28, we are delighted to again host an in-person ceremony,” Corcoran said.

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Rotary’s Little Free Pantries consolidate to Standard location Shaw Local News Network Putnam County Rotary’s Little Free Pantries have been consolidated to one location at the Putnam County Community Center, 128 N. First St. in Standard. Previously, under a grant that expired last year, the club had offered free emergency food in the foyer of the McNabb library. That location was discontinued because of a lack of regular use, as well as the problem of litter left for library staff to clean up. In part because of these concerns, the area no longer is available 24-7. The Standard location is available around the clock for those in need of

emergency food. Additionally, all Putnam County residents remain eligible to receive full bags of groceries and supplies once a month from the Putnam County Food Pantry at the UCC Church, 103 N. Church St. in Granville. Residents don’t need to register for groceries, but must show proof of residence in Putnam County to qualify. Distribution is from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturdays. Those in need of delivery can call food pantry chair Gayle Reno at 815-866-6484. The Rotary Club is thankful for those who helped restock shelves during the past two years.

Marshall-Putnam-Stark Show Choir to celebrate 40th anniversary this year Shaw Local News Network The Marshall-Putnam-Stark Show Choir will be celebrating its 40th anniversary this summer. The organization started in 1982, when Richard Finfgeld approached Henry-Senachwine High School music director Robert Eckert with an idea. After seeing the Henry-Senachwine High School Show Choir and Jazz Band in the Swing Show presented that spring, Finfgeld asked Eckert if he could put together a young people’s music group to present a show at the 1982 Marshall-Putnam County Fair. Eckert proceeded to have auditions for performers throughout the area between the ages of 14 and 22. With more than 50 auditions to be part of the show, Eckert put together a 22-piece Jazz Band and a 24-voice Show Choir. The groups worked throughout the summer of 1982 in preparation for the show at the M-P Fair. When the Sunday afternoon pro-

gram at the M-P Fair was presented, Finfgeld’s vision became a reality. And the show proved to be a success. When the show finished, Finfgeld asked the group if it wanted to perform again the next day. The students were excited and said yes. From there, the Marshall-Putnam Show Choir and Jazz Band was born. A few years later, Finfgeld asked if Stark could be added to the name of the group since students from Stark County were participating. The name became the Marshall-Putnam-Stark Show Choir. This year, the group is planning its 40th season with auditions at the end of May. Auditions are from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 26, and 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday May 28. Auditions will be at the Central Dance Studios on Route 29 in Henry. For information, call Robert Eckert at 309-253-9295 or email reckert@ hscud5.org.

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dbarichello@shawmedia.com Spring Valley, Peru, Oglesby and Ladd were awarded funds to create safer routes to school. The communities applied for the Safe Routes to School grant, which is a federally-funded program designated to improve safety and promote walking and bicycling as transportation options for school children in Illinois. The grants fund 80% of a project, with local communities funding 20% of the cost. Spring Valley was awarded $244,042. The proposed project would install a 6-foot-wide sidewalk running from Heather Apartments east to John F. Kennedy Elementary School. The multi-use path would connect Ponsetti Drive with JFK. The project is significant because it creates not only a safe path for the northwest residential area to JFK, but also one to the city’s downtown. Spring Valley Mayor Melanie Malooley Thompson said she’s seen mothers with baby carriages traveling along busy U.S. 6 where there are no sidewalks along the roadway, and this will create a safer, alternative path. “I’m super excited,” Thompson

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The city of Spring Valley plans to use the Safe Route to School grant to connect Ponsetti Drive with John F. Kennedy School, creating a safe path for residents who walk from the Heather Apartments along U.S. 6, where there are no sidewalks. said. “This is a great opportunity for Spring Valley and I’m thankful for all the residents who wrote letters advocating for it as part of the grant application. We had a lot of people write.”

Peru was awarded $97,687 to construct a sidewalk from Parkside School to Sycamore Lake Subdivision. City Director of Engineering and Zoning Eric Carls has said the project would help students from

nearby residential areas have better access to the school. The grant will help the city add and replace sidewalk on the west side of Shooting Park Road, beginning at Parkside Middle School, across Cedar Lane and ending at Sycamore Street. Receiving a $249,891 award, Oglesby plans for new sidewalks on Clark Street, Oakwood Avenue, Bennett Avenue, Swift Avenue, Durant Street and Morris Street. The plan is to replace existing sidewalks on Swift Avenue, Durant Street and Morris Street, including new Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant pedestrian ramps. The project will provide improved access to Lincoln Elementary, as well as Washington Junior High School and Holy Family School. Finally, Ladd was awarded $249,932 for sidewalk replacement on the north side of Locust Street and Peru Avenue, including the installation of ADA-compliant ramps. Pedestrian flashing beacons will be added on Cleveland Street and Peru Avenue. In total, 102 Safe Route to Schools applications were received across the state requesting more than $21.3 million. After review, 57 projects were chosen totaling more than $12.3 million in federal funding.

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Peru distillery awarded gold, silver medals in national competition The 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition awarded a gold medal and four silver medals to Star Union Spirits in Peru. Since its introduction in 2000, the San Francisco World Spirits Competition has become one of the most respected and influential spirits competitions in the world. The awards are one of the most reliable and universal indications of spirits excellence. The Star Union Spirits whiskeys that were honored by the judging were the 75-25 Light Whiskey, winning a gold medal, and the American Corn Series Apple Brandy Barrel Light Whiskey, taking home a silver medal. Star Union Spirits repeated wins with two double gold awards for its Navy Strength Dark Rum and Reserve Rum and a gold medal for its Rested Agave in the 2021 competition. Star Union Spirits aged brandies and rums also brought home five silver medals in 2021. Throughout four days of highly controlled blind tastings, the judging panels taste every product to decide if they are medal worthy. Judges do not receive any information on producer or price point, ensuring each spirit is judged fairly, equally and without bias. Gold medals are exceptional spirits that are near the

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Whitehead to lead IVCC’s computer networking program Shaw Local News Network Illinois Valley Community College’s new computer networking and information technology program coordinator Garrick Whitehead is committed to the success of students and others. “Our students and their families are trusting us to provide them with educational and support services which will empower them to improve their quality of life and be successful,” Whitehead said.

“Students will come away from our program knowing they made the right decision educationally, personally and professionally. They will know we care Garrick Whitehead about them and their future.” Whitehead was hired April 14 and will work alongside cybersecurity instructor Nancy McDonnell.

“With Garrick and Nancy, our computer networking and cybersecurity programs are strong,” said Dean of Workforce Development Shane Lange. “Both are highly experienced and passionate. They will engage students with real-world applications and forward-thinking.” A cybersecurity program mentor for Western Governors State, Whitehead has been teaching since 2010. He has 20 years industry experience including as a computer application specialist for Auburn University at

Montgomery, Alabama. He began his career in 1990 as a police officer for the Chicago Housing Authority Police Department. Whitehead brings to IVCC expertise in network and system administration, operating systems and security. He has master’s degrees in information system management and business administration and a bachelor’s in computer information systems. He also has managed personnel and IT projects within industries in the U.S. and Philippines.

Ag ambassadors will assist IVCC in recruiting at high schools Shaw Local News Network For the first time, Illinois Valley Community College agriculture ambassadors will accompany the college’s admission’s staff on high school visits in the fall. Ambassadors expected to participate include Rilan Rosengren, of Ottawa; Harley Sterling, of La Salle; and Perris Stachlewitz, of Mendota. “We could not ask for better champions to help promote our program to

high school prospects than our own students,” IVCC ag program coordinator and instructor Willard Mott said. “Rilan, Perris and Harley can speak firsthand about the limitless opportunities in agriculture and about the supportive nature of our program,” Mott said. Ambassadors will accompany student recruitment specialist Gracelyn Quesse and others on visits to district schools. Mott said IVCC’s district is home to

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some of the top-flight high school ag programs in the state. Ambassador outreach can make a difference in all schools. “Ambassadors will make personal connections with prospects and encourage them to attend IVCC. Peerto-peer recruiting is a powerful tool,” Mott said. High school ag programs (completely or partially) within IVCC’s district include Bureau Valley, Earlville, Fieldcrest, Henry Senachwine, La

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Winning entry will be featured on Carus Summer Science Camp shirts Shaw Local News Network The Carus Summer Science Camp is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a T-shirt design contest open to fifth grade students. The winning student will have their design featured on this year’s camp T-shirts and earn a pizza party for their class as well as early bird registration for Summer Science Camp. T-shirt designs must include the words “Carus Summer Science Camp 2022” and should be designed in a single color for the front of the shirt only. There is no entry fee to participate. Designs are limited to one submission per contestant and should be entered by Friday, May 13. A winner will be announced by Friday, May 20. Designs can be submitted by email to sciencecamp@carusllc.com or via USPS to Carus LLC, ATTN: Science Camp Contest, 315 Fifth St., Peru, IL 61354. Entrants should use the T-shirt contest entry form available at www. carusllc.com/science-camp.

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Students enrolled in the 2021 Carus Summer Science Camp practice experiments during Chemistry Day at St. Bede Academy in Peru. “Carus employees are excited to choose the winning design and are looking forward to seeing what the kids create,”Carus communications manager JoLynn Anzelc said in a news release. Registration opens Monday, May 23, for the 2022 Summer Science Camp sponsored by Carus LLC and St. Bede Academy. This year’s camp will run from 9 a.m. to noon daily Monday,

July 18, through Friday, July 22, at St. Bede Academy in Peru. Students from schools in La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties who will enter sixth grade in fall 2022 are eligible to participate. Parents can register online; camp slots will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Parents often enroll their children in science camps during summer break to keep students engaged and

give them a head start with STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) skills, according to a news release from Carus LLC. “Millions of kids are headed to summer camps,” Carus CEO Andy Johnston said in a news release. “Not only is this one free, but it equips local students with valued STEM skills like communication, problem-solving and critical thinking. The kids get to participate in super fun, hands-on experiments. They make rockets, identify chemicals by flame color, take field trips to see how science impacts our community and lots of other exciting things.” Several new elements are planned this year to celebrate the Summer Science Camp’s 20th anniversary, including the T-Shirt design contest, additional camp slots and a graduation party with five special guests who will be announced at a later date. The Carus Summer Science Camp is led by a team of local teachers and Carus employee volunteers who have a passion for science and STEM skills. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, demand for STEM occupations will continue growing with more lucrative salaries than other fields.

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14 NEWS BRIEFS American Legion posts announce Memorial Day schedule Putnam County American Legion posts have announced their schedules for cemetery honors for Memorial Day. The Putnam County Seat American Legion Post 1044 in Hennepin will host honors at 8:30 a.m. at the Florid Cemetery, 9 a.m. at the Union Grove Cemetery and 11:30 a.m. at the Hennepin Riverside Cemetery. The Granville American Legion Post 180 will host honors at 10 a.m. at the Granville Cemetery.

Community Center to canvass parts of county

A Putnam County Community Center Outreach worker will be out canvassing Granville and Magnolia townships from April through September. The PCCC is partially funded by the Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging. As a funded service provider, the PCCC is required to canvass the entire county over a three-year period. PCCC Outreach may come to your door and will be wearing proper identification. For questions, call the PCCC at 815-339-2711 or 1-800-757-4579.

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Association will be returning to its normal hours of 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Mondays and 10 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. The museum is at 110 N. Peoria St., Magnolia. This month, the Magnolia Township Preservation Association will feature a military exhibit honoring those who have served the country. The museum will feature the exhibit from 9 a.m. to noon Monday, May 30. The exhibit will include a model of the USS Fletcher, a World War II destroyer, that has been donated by the American Legion. The model was built by Don Topolski, who served on the ship. The Fletcher class of destroyers was designed in 1939 and built by the U.S. during World War II. The U.S. Navy commissioned 175 Fletcher-class destroyers between 1942 and 1944. Other programs at the museum featuring the history of Magnolia Township and the surrounding areas are being researched and prepared. The public is encouraged to come and see the exhibits that tell the story of Magnolia Township in Putnam County. Visits to the museum also can be arranged by calling 815-257-0707 on Mondays to schedule the visit. For information about exhibits, programs and events, visit the museum’s Facebook page or website at magnoliatpa.org.

Hennepin Park District to offer Red Cross swimming lessons Shaw Local News Network The Hennepin Park District will offer three sessions of Red Cross swimming lessons this summer. Each session will be two weeks long, and there will be six levels of swimming ability. Level one is the beginning class and participants have to be 5 years old by Sept. 1 and at least 42 inches tall to join this class. The morning sessions will run for 40 minutes, Monday through Friday. The night sessions will run for 50 minutes, Monday through Thursday. The first morning sessions will be from 9 to 9:40 a.m., 9:50 to 10:30 a.m. or 10:40 to 11:20 a.m. for all levels from June 20 through July 1. The second morning sessions will be from 9 to 9:40 a.m., 9:50 to 10:30 a.m. or 10:40 to 11:20 a.m. for all levels from July 11 through July 22.

The night session will be from 5 to 5:50 p.m. or 6 to 6:50 p.m. for all levels from July 25 through Aug. 4. Registration for the sessions opens at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 21. Participants must register in person at the Hennepin Pool. If you cannot come to the pool at this time, you will be able to register during normal pool hours after May 21. The cost for all lessons per child will be $35 for residents of Hennepin or Hennepin Township. For those living in Granville, Granville Township, Mark or McNabb the cost will be $35 for each session. Those living in Standard or Magnolia will pay $17.50 a session. Session capacity is limited to 24 students per time slot. Participants can sign up for one session only per student. For questions, call the Hennepin Pool at 815-925-7319 or email hennepinparkdistrict@mchsi.com.

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Putnam County’s Gabby Doyle throws to first base as Henry’s Mackenzie Hartwig reaches the bag safely on Tuesday, April 26, in Granville. BELOW: Putnam County’s Maddie Weger connects for a base hit against Henry. BELOW RIGHT: Putnam County’s Kara Staley delivers a pitch to Henry. On Thursday, April 28, Putnam County exploded for 10 runs in the fifth inning to pull away for a 16-6 victory over Henry-Senachwine in Henry to gain a split in the two-game Tri-County Conference series. Photos by Scott Anderson - sanderson@ shawmedia.com

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PC’s Kara Staley throws two-hit shutout against Princeville two-run double by Kylee Moore, who later scored. Gabby Doyle and Maggie Richetta Kara Staley threw a two-hitter with 11 strikeouts and one walk to lead the each had a hit and scored for PC (9-6). IVCC splits: IVCC split an Arrowhead Putnam County softball team to a 4-0 nonconference victory Monday, May 2, Conference doubleheader with Kishwaukee on May 3, losing the first game in Granville. The Panthers scored all four of their 10-3 and winning the second game 2-1. In the opener, Putnam County graduruns in the first inning, highlighted by a

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Andrew Pyszka went 1 for 3 and drove in two runs as the Panthers earned a nonconference victory in extra innings on Tuesday, May 3, in Sterling. Jackson McDonald doubled, drove in a run and earned the win in relief for PC (19-7). McDonald pitched two scoreless, hitless innings with four strikeouts and a walk.

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COOK Putnam County Jr. High is seeking a Cook position for the 2022-2023 school year. Applicants must have a current Illinois Food Handler License. Interested applicants please submit an application letter, resume, Illinois Food Handler License, and letters of recommendation to Principal Mike Olson, 13183 North 350th Ave., McNabb, IL 61335 or olsonm@pcschools535.org

HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING COACH Putnam County Schools CUSD #535 has the following Coaching position available for the 2022-2023 year: High School Wrestling Coach A qualified applicant must either possess a valid Illinois Teaching, School Administrator, Substitute Teaching, School Psychologist, School Counselor, School Social Worker Certificate, or be retired from teaching to meet the IHSA requirements. Applicants that do not possess any of the ISBE (Illinois State Board of Education) Certificates noted previously, must complete and pass an approved coaches certification course. Putnam County CUSD #535 will reimburse individuals the cost of the coaches certification course following the completion of the coaches season. Anyone interested or has questions, contact: Christopher Newsome, CAA Assistant Principal / Athletic Director newsomec@pcschools535.org Putnam County High School 402 E Silverspoon Ave., Granville, IL 61326 815-882-2800 option 4

HIGHWAY MAINTAINER Putnam County Highway Department is taking applications for a full-time highway maintainer. Applicant is required to have a current commercial driver's license and will be required to take a preemployment drug test. Medical or recreational cannabis use is not permitted. A background check will be conducted. Compensation will be $19.50 to $21.50 per hour and the County benefit package. Email ejunker@marshallcountyillinois.gov or call 209-246-6401 to request an application. Putnam County is an equal opportunity employer.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS, 120 NORTH 4TH STREET, HENNEPIN, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF Daniel Ramirez, DECEASED. 21 P 13 Notice is given to creditors of the death of the above named decedent. Letters of office were issued to Pascual Ramirez, 1831 Longboat Drive, Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney of record is Danuta Wolny, Law Offices of Danuta Wolny, 2200 West Higgins Road, Suite 255, Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60169. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act Ill. Compiled Stat. 1992, Ch. 755, par. 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk. Claims against the estate may be filed with the clerk or with the representative, or both, on or before October 27, 2022, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit http://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/serviceproviders.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ/ gethelp.asp. Danuta Wolny Law Office of Danuta Wolny (6274330) 2200 West Higgins Road, Suite 255 Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60169 (847) 845-8844 I3193069 (Published in Putnam County Record April 27, 2022 May 4, 11, 2022)

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Test of the Automated Tabulating Equipment to be used at the General Primary to be held on Tuesday, the 28th day of June 2022, will be conducted at the Office of the Putnam County Clerk located at 120 N. 4th Street, Hennepin, Illinois on May 20, 2022, at 1:00 P.M. This Public Test is open to the general public. (10ILCS 5/24A-9, 24B-9,24C-9) _______________________ TINA DOLDER Putnam County Clerk & Election Authority (Published in Putnam May 11, 2022) 1977404

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