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7-year-old McNabb boy granted trip by Dream Factory

Dream granted: Raylen counts down the days until Disney World

By MICHAEL URBANEC murbanec@shawmedia.com

The Avengers, accompanied by Led Zeppelin’s iconic “Immigrant Song,” broke the good news Saturday to McNabb 7-year-old Raylen Campbell: He and his family are going to Disney World thanks to a dream granted to them by Dream Factory of Peoria.

The Illinois Valley Super Bowl played the venue for the Avengers’ grand entrance, where they presented Raylen with a suitcase, a certificate, and a countdown for their trip.

Raylen said there are so many Disney movies he loves he can’t pick just one character he’s the most excited to see when he arrives at Disney World in Florida, but the ride he wants to see the most is the Peter Pan ride.

“The first one I want to go in is the Peter Pan ride,” he said. “I always like listening to the Peter Pan stories and watching the movies.”

He’s also excited to spin around and around on the Dumbo the Flying Elephant ride.

Raylen has an autoimmune disorder that has led to years of doctor’s appointments and surgeries.

His mother, Jennifer, said she and his father, Raynor, learned of Raylen’s illness while she was pregnant with his now 4-year-old sister, Hadley. Raylen had spent a lot of time until that point sick off-and-on, and answers as to why came during her pregnancy.

“He’s had so many surgeries, hospitalizations and different kinds of therapies,” Jennifer said. “COVID was

Raylen Campbell rolls his bowling ball down a lane Saturday at the Illinois Valley Super Bowl. He recently learned that he was awarded a trip to Disney World, which was one of his childhood dreams. ON THE COVER: Campbell poses for a team photo Saturday with his fellow Avengers after knocking down pins at the Illinois Valley Super Bowl.

very scary for us because his body doesn’t make antibodies to fight any infection. When COVID started, we had to take months off work because his doctors said it’s not safe to work at all.”

The worry was his family would bring the virus home with them.

For now, Raylen gets treatments at home every week that allows him to go to school and out in public, giving him the ability to be a regular kid.

“He just has the best demeanor and the sweetest heart,” Jennifer said. “He never wants anybody to be left out. He’s the first kid to help. We saw someone eating alone at a restaurant one day and he ditched us to go make sure they didn’t have to eat alone. For

everything he’s been through, you would never know it.”

Raylen’s dream of going to Disney World was made possible by Dream Factory of Peoria, an organization that grants dreams to chronically and critically ill children.

Amy Luth, of La Salle, is a volunteer for Dream Factory and the former recipient of a dream from them.

“My late son received a dream to go to Disney and that’s why we volunteer,” Luth said. “It’s such a beautiful organization. I mean, how can you not love this?”

Luth said this is all made possible by donations and charity, along with all of the volunteers that make these dreams possible.

Michael Urbanec – murbanec@shawmedia.com

First weekend firearm deer hunting totals announced

Shaw Local News Network

First weekend firearm deer hunting totals from Nov. 18-20 are up in La Salle, Woodford and Marshall counties from 2021.

Totals were down in Bureau, Putnam and Livingston counties.

There were 609 deer taken in Bureau County (down three from 2021), 434 in Woodford County (up 37 from 2021), 427 in La Salle County (up 18 from 2021), 412 in Marshall County (up 19 from 2021), 268 in Livingston

County (down 44 from 2021) and 228 in Putnam County (down eight from 2021).

Hunters in Illinois tallied a preliminary total of 52,354 deer during the first weekend of the Illinois firearm deer season.

Comparatively, hunters took 48,964 deer during the first firearm weekend in 2021.

Illinois’ seven-day firearm deer season will conclude Dec. 1-4. Other deer hunting opportunities in the weeks ahead include:

• Muzzleloader-only deer season Dec. 9-11

• Late-winter antlerless-only and Chronic Wasting Disease deer seasons (in select counties only) Dec. 29-Jan. 1 and Jan.13-15

• Archery deer season continues through Jan. 15. (Note: Archery deer hunting is closed Dec. 1-4 in counties open for firearm deer season.)

For details about deer hunting, open counties and other information, visit 2.illinois.gov/dnr/hunting/ Pages/DeerHunting.aspx.

OBITUARIES

Guiliana Gabrielse Koehler, 10, of Peru, Illinois, passed on November 23, 2022. Arrangements entrusted to Dysart - Cofoid Funeral Chapel

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Christmas celebrations in the Illinois Valley

A town-by-town schedule of holiday celebrations

B y DEREK BARICHELLO dbarichello@shawmedia.com

Communities across the Illinois Valley are celebrating Christmas with town-wide events. Here is a listing of events scheduled.

Earlville

The Earlville Athletic Boosters will host Holiday Treasures from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Earlville High School Gym (west side), 415 W. Union St. The event features holiday crafters and vendors, raffles and refreshments. Call Missy at 815-712-9239 for more information.

Flanagan

Santa Sunday Funday is planned 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, at the Flanagan American Legion, 201 S. Main St. The event will include bingo, a parade, the tree lighting and a visit from Santa.

Hennepin

Santa and Mrs. Claus are scheduled to arrive at the Hennepin Fire Station, 201 E. High St., between 3 and 4:30 p.m. Free photos with Santa will be courtesy of Quentin Buffington. Refreshments will be provided by the village and Hennepin Fire Department.

La Salle

Miracle on First Street will be hosted 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, downtown. Breakfast with Santa will be 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. at the Auditorium Ballroom, 109 Wright St. (call 815-2233755, press 1 for reservations). Crafts with Santa’s elves will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Christmas Family Bingo from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Grove Center, 1055 Sixth St. Fire truck rides and s’mores will be available 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at City Hall, 745 Second St. Photos with Santa will be at his house 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on First and Wright streets. There also will be carriage rides from First and Marquette streets. There will be a Walk with Santa from the Bowling

Alley, 1021 First St., to City Hall at 4:15 p.m., followed by the tree lighting and treats at 4:30 p.m.

A Christkindlmarket will take place 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, at the city’s Second Street Parking Lot at Second and Marquette streets. Hand-picked vendors will be selling unique and hard-to-find items, authentic German trinkets, local candy, among other items. An authentic German menu by Uptown Grill plus seasonal beer, mulled wine, hot cider, and hot chocolate in commemorative mugs or German boots from Germany will be available. Die Musikmeisters and festive music will be performed Dec. 3. There will be two live reindeer and a visit from Santa on Dec. 4.

The Celebration of Lights is a drivethru light display in Rotary Park, 2837 E. Fifth Rd. The more than 450-display venue is open every night through New Years Day. It’s open from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 5 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. The week

of Christmas the hours will be extended an extra hour and will be open 5 to 10 p.m. all days of the week.

Ladd

There’s Snow Place like Ladd Christmas Walk is scheduled 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10. Activities are scheduled during the afternoon, including a 50/50 raffle, reindeer games raffle to win a TV, kids crafts, games, cookie decorating, carriage rides and pictures with Santa. Elm City Bell Ringers and holiday music will be featured. The Ladd Fire Station, 327 N. Main St., will be hosting a bake sale. The walk will include food and refreshments at Ladd businesses ending with soup, sandwich and dessert 6 to 8 p.m. at Ladd Moose Lodge, 1528 E. Cleveland St. The Ladd Grade School, 232 E. Cleveland St., will host local artisans from noon to 5 p.m. A mitten tree will be at the Ladd Village Hall, 121 N. Main St., to be decorated with donations of new mittens, gloves, hats and socks for all ages.

Putnam County libraries announce December activities

Hennepin story time will be at 11 a.m. every Tuesday starting Dec. 6. The event will feature a story and activity.

The Putnam County Library District has announced its December activity schedule for all locations.

All locations will be closed Dec. 24-Dec. 26 and Dec. 31-Jan. 2 for the holidays.

Hennepin, 214 N. Fourth St.

Cricut MakerSpace will be all day Thursday, Dec. 8, and Friday, Dec. 9. Crafty adults are welcome. This month’s craft is Christmas cards. Call ahead to reserve a space.

Holiday Family Day will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10. Santa, Grinch, face painting and more will be at the library.

Holiday Painting on Canvas will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15. Call ahead to reserve a spot.

Disney+ Movie night will be at 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 29. Pizza will be available.

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

Granville, 214 S. McCoy St.

Santa is setting up a North Pole Mail Station at the library from Nov. 29 to Dec. 11. Participants can fill out an official letter to Santa and return it to the mailbox. Once Santa has written back, his elves will deliver your letter back to the library and the library will call you to pick up your letter.

NASA Presentation by Retired Senior Manager Scott Pelican will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6.

Holiday guitar music by Ken Troyan will be at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13.

Gifts in a jar make-and-take adult program will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14.

Christmas ornament make and take for children will be during library hours Wednesday, Dec. 21. Beth Della-

tori from the University of Illinois Extension Office will host the event.

New Years Eve at noon will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28. Pre-kindergarten through school age students can attend. Parents must attend with children younger than 8. There will be a countdown, activity stations and pizza. Sign up is required.

Every Friday, participants can get creative with a holiday art and craft station. Grab and go holiday ornament/craft will be available as well.

Granville story hour will be at 11 a.m. every Friday and feature a story and activities.

Book discussion group meets at 1 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of every month. No book is assigned to read. Group directed.

Putnam, 105 N. Center St.

Books and brunch will be Saturday, Dec. 3. The event will feature food, books and friends.

Magnolia, 112 N. Chicago St.

Naughty or Nice Bags event will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3

Pass a pig game will be at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8.

Show and tell will be at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13.

Build them High Legos will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17.

The University of Illinois Extension Office will hold a snow globe event at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22

Uno game night will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27

Movie and pizza night will be at 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 29.

Homework helper will be available to students during library hours.

McNabb, 322 W. Main St.

I Spy Christmas Jars event will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7.

University of Illinois Extension Office will host a make-an-ornament event at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21.

Movie and snacks night will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28.

Homework helper will be available to students during library hours.

Standard, 128 First St.

No events scheduled

PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT DECEMBER MENUS

cereal, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Pizza rolls, green beans, fruit, frozen desert and milk

Thursday, Dec. 1

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

Lunch: Pork fritter on bun, oven fries, fruit, cookie and milk

Friday, Dec. 2

Breakfast: Cereal and toast, Go-Gurt, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Pizza, green beans, fruit, sherbet cup and milk

Monday, Dec. 5

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

Lunch: Chicken patty on bun, mixed vegetables, fruit, brownie and milk

Tuesday, Dec. 6

Breakfast: Biscuit and gravy or

Wednesday, Dec. 7

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

Lunch: Cheeseburger on bun, pickles, corn, fruit, rice krispie treat and milk

Thursday, Dec. 8

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

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

Friday, Dec. 9

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

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

Monday, Dec. 12

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

Lunch: Chicken strips, mac and cheese, fruit, ice cream cup and milk

Tuesday, Dec. 13

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

Lunch: Barbecue rib on bun, pickles, green beans, fruit, Go-Gurt and milk

Wednesday, Dec. 14

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

Lunch: Taco in a bag with meat, lettuce, cheese, tomato, salsa and sour cream; muffin, fruit and milk

Thursday, Dec. 15

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

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

Friday, Dec. 16

Breakfast: Funnel cake or cereal, yogurt, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Toasted ravioli with marinara sauce, pretzel breadstick with cheese dip, corn, fruit and milk

Monday, Dec. 19

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

Lunch: French bread pizza, corn, fruit, pudding and milk

Tuesday, Dec. 20

Breakfast: Cereal bar and toast or cereal and toast, yogurt, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Cheese stuffed breadsticks with marinara sauce, green beans, fruit, cookie and milk

Wednesday, Dec. 21

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• CHRISTMAS EVENTS

All donations will be given to Project Success of Eastern Bureau County to benefit area families.

The lighted Snowman Parade will begin at 5 p.m. on North Main Street. Following the parade, the lighting of the Christmas tree on Main Street will take place. One lucky student from the Ladd Grade School will be selected to flip the switch.

La Moille

Christmas in the Park is scheduled 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, at LaMoille Park. Visit with Santa, carol, eat cookies and light the park tree. There also will be a fire pit and s’mores.

Marseilles

The Holiday Magic Lighted Santa Parade and Light Up Knudson Park is scheduled to begin 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3. The parade, which will line up 5 p.m. at IV Cellular, 200 Riverfront Drive, will move from Main Street to Washington Street, then to Chicago Street and Lincoln Street to Knudson Park, where the lighting ceremony and pictures with Santa will take place. There will be cookies, breads, coffee and water available. The Masonic Lodge will sell popcorn. There will be free s’mores and Christmas caroling. The Brookfield Aces 4-H Club will exchange hot cocoa for donations of word searches, crossword puzzles, markers, crayons and playing cards to donate to Aperion Care.

Mendota

A Mendota Christmas is scheduled 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, downtown. Northbook School cheerleaders will perform at 11:30 a.m., along with the Mendota High School choir and school bands. There will be food vendors, carriage rides, Santa’s house and special guests, among other activities. A vendor fair is set at the Elks Lodge, 707 Indiana Ave.

Minonk

A full day of activities are planned Saturday, Dec. 3, highlighted by the parade from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Santa will take visitors 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Sweet Shop, 570 N. Chestnut St. A nativity walk is set 4 to 7 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 336 W. Fourth St. A vendor fair is scheduled 3 to 6 p.m. at Minonk City Hall, 670 N. Chestnut St.

Newark

The winter festival is scheduled Saturday, Dec. 3, featuring Santa’s arrival 5 p.m. at the firehouse to 6:30 p.m., 101 E. Main St. Bounce houses will be set up 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on the park’s basketball courts. The Newark Lutheran Church will host a bake sale, soup supper and children’s take-home crafts. The Newark High School chorus will provide entertainment at the firehouse,

there will be popcorn and crafts. There also will be hot chocolate, s’mores, peach cobbler and other items available. Fireworks can be viewed at the firehouse at 7:15 p.m. followed by the lighted fire truck parade.

Oglesby

Winter Wonderland will begin 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, featuring several businesses participating by offering crafts and activities. Hot cocoa, cookies and a visit from Santa Claus will be at City Hall, 110 E. Walnut St. A winter parade through town will conclude a full day of activities at 4 p.m.

Ottawa

Ottawa’s downtown will be illuminated for Christmas at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25, during the annual Festival of Lights parade and fireworks. The parade also will feature the Sunrise Rotary’s Toy and Book Float, which will be parked 7 p.m. on Court Street, collecting donations distributed to the Salvation Army. About 42 vendor huts will be in the Jordan block and Washington Square every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from Nov. 25 through Sunday, Dec. 18. Hours for the Chris Kringle Market will be 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Fridays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Peru

Featured in its Light Up the Night event, Peru will host a lighted parade 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3. Then at 6 p.m. Santa arrives at Washington Park, where there will be gifts for children, cookies and hot chocolate.

Princeton

Christmas Walk weekend continues Saturday, Nov. 19, and Sunday, Nov. 20. The Friends of Stray bake sale is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Prouty Building, 435 S. Main St. The train and farm toy show is set 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bureau County Fairgrounds, 811 W. Peru St. The Christkindlmarkt will be 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Open Prairie Church, 25 E. Marion St., featuring gingerbread houses, international cookie market, traditional German lunch, homemade candies and vendors. Visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus are planned 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Prouty Building with hot chocolate and cookies. A holiday photo booth and balloon twisting by Mr. Cinnamon also will be at the Prouty Building 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday.

Santa will make an appearance Friday, Dec. 2, for the annual community tree lighting and candy cane hunt at Veterans Park.

Breakfast with Santa is scheduled 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Cliff Event Center, 1105 E. Peru St. Breakfast, Frozen characters and a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus are among the activities. Cost is $10 for children and $15 for adults.

The Small Town Christmas with a Big Heart Community Christmas Festi-

val and Parade begins at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, with the parade. The parade begins at Marquette and North Main streets. Activities will follow at 2 p.m. at the Bureau County Fairgrounds, 811 W. Peru St.

Seneca

Santa arrives at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, to kick off the Christmas at Crotty Park event. There will be a holiday market from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.; free cocoa and cookies with Santa from 1:30 to 2 p.m.; raffles for prizes and 50/50 tickets; horse drawn wagon rides from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.; 2 to 4:30 p.m. hot cocoa and cookies will be provided by Village Christian Church; 2 to 4:30 p.m. holiday photos with Santa by Anna Rose Photography and 2 p.m. an ice craving show. Cruisin’ Concessions and Auntie

Anne’s will be selling food.

The light up parade is scheduled 5 p.m., starting from Seneca High School and ending at Crotty Park. A tree lighting is set 5:30 p.m., where raffle and 50/50 winners will be announced. Park in the Seneca Grade School North or South Campus, 174 Oak St., parking lots. Handicapped parking will be available in the parking lot north of the baseball field entrance on Shipyard Road.

Sheridan

A holiday vendor fair is scheduled 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, at the Corner Tap, 145 N. Bushnell St. Snacks, ornaments, clothing and other items will be available.

Spring Valley

The lighted Christmas parade is scheduled 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26. The parade begins at Hall High School, travels east on St. Paul Street to Power Street. Following the parade, there will be the lighting of the tree, the unveiling of the twinkle tunnel, opportunities to mail letters to Santa and performances by the Hall Devilettes, JFK Elementary school band and barbershop quartet at the downtown mini park.

Streator

Keeping Christmas Close To Home has a full day of activities scheduled Saturday, Sat. 26.

The lighted Christmas parade is set for 7 p.m. downtown, preceded by the Light Up Streator countdown to illuminating the City Park at 6:30 p.m. New this year, there will be two live ice sculpture performances from 2 to 4 p.m. at Heritage Park. There also will be a vendor fair 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Park Place, 406 E. Hickory St.; Bruce Township Hall, 216 N. Sterling St.; and the Streator Incubator, 401 W. Bridge St. Also there is a model train display 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Streator Incubator, with Dig Doug’s BBQ available.

Sublette

Christmas in the Village is planned 3

to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4. There will be craft vendors, a live nativity scene, horse and carriage rides, a lighted parade, treats and drinks, among other activities, centered around Centennial Park. The parade will begin at 5:30, ending on Main Street, in time for Santa to light the big Christmas tree.

Utica

An Old Fashioned Christmas in the Village is scheduled 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, and Sunday, Nov. 27.

Activities include horse-drawn carriage rides, a strolling barbershop quartet, free trolley service, children’s activities, snacks and the Christmas in the Canal Vendor Show. Santa will visit 2 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday the Heritage Center, 208 Clark St. The Santa parade will be 4:30 p.m. Sunday.

Walnut

A Christmas Open House is planned Saturday, Nov. 26. Among the highlights, a vendor show and face painting

will be at the community building from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Storytime with Santa is scheduled 10:30 a.m. at the Walnut Public Library, 101 Heaton St., followed by a Christmas craft and meet-and-greet with Santa from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Grinch will make a visit, and hot cocoa will be distributed, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Too Good To Pass Resale Shop, 118 S. Main St.

Wenona

“There’s Gnome Place Like Wenona for Christmas” is scheduled 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, with a number of activities being planned downtown. The event is sponsored by the Wenona Chamber of Commerce and more information, including a full schedule, will be released on its Facebook page.

Wyanet

The Wyanet Community Club is taking names and addresses to organize a visit from Santa Claus, via the Wyanet Fire Department. This is scheduled 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10. The club is organizing a time and place for Santa to visit as well. More information will be released.

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Santa and Mrs. Claus pose for a photo outside of the Santa house downtown La Salle.

NEWS BRIEFS

IVCC to host reception for retired college instructor Ed Krolak

Illinois Valley Community College will host a reception for retired college English instructor Ed Krolak at noon Tuesday, Dec. 6, in Jacobs Library’s Active Learning Space.

English faculty reading portions of the book.

Krolak’s 40-year teaching career included assignments at Lostant and La Salle-Peru high schools, LPO Junior College and IVCC.

Chief Senachwine DAR Chapter to meet Dec. 2

History of Christmas Cards and members are to bring a memorable card for show and tell.

Starved Rock to host photo show Dec. 3-Jan. 8

Ed Krolak

Krolak will be donating copies of his book “Lilies of the Valley,” a compilation of his newspaper columns and essays. The event will include IVCC

Members of the Chief Senachwine DAR Chapter will hold a Christmas potluck and meeting at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 2, at the Lake Thunderbird Clubhouse.

Meat, beverage and tableware will be provided. Members are asked to bring a dish to share.

The meeting’s program will be the

Come in from the cold and view photography entered in this year’s annual Starved Rock Photo Show at the Starved Rock Visitor Center.

Photos will be on display from Saturday, Dec. 3, through Sunday, Jan. 8, inside the Kaskaskia Room next to the front desk at the Visitor Center.

Photographs will be judged this year by photographers from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, the Starved Rock Foundation and the

Starved Rock Lodge. Awards will be announced on Sunday, Dec. 11.

Funded by the Starved Rock Foundation, a nonprofit friends group that supports and provides funding for all Starved Rock programs.

Starved Rock State Park is administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. The mission of the IDNR is to manage, conserve and protect Illinois’ natural, recreational and cultural resources; further the public’s understanding and appreciation of those resources; and promote the education, science, and public safety of Illinois’ natural resources for present and future generations.

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Putnam County Toys in the Pantry prepares for holiday season under new leadership 2 Mendota men found dead

suggests a double overdose, citing unspecified evidence observed and collected at the scene.

By TOM COLLINS tcollins@shawmedia.com

Two Mendota men were found dead in a Mendota residence late Tuesday and “multiple criminal investigation services” were sent to aid in the inquiry.

Austin P. Sessler, 24, and Cameron P. Given, 19, were found dead in Sessler’s residence, 302 Ninth Ave., after Mendota police were dispatched at 11:28 p.m. Tuesday following a report of two unresponsive men, Mendota police said in a Wednesday news release.

Coroner Rich Ploch said autopsies were scheduled.

Foul play has not been ruled out, authorities said. Multiple law enforcement sources, however, said preliminary evidence

La Salle County State’s Attorney Joe Navarro said the deaths are under investigation and extensive forensic analysis is required to make a final determination as to the cause of the deaths.

“However, it is the longstanding policy of this office that when there is a suspected overdose,” Navarro said, “we collect all pertinent information and seize all communication devices, such as cellular telephones, to rule out foul play.”

The La Salle County state’s attorney’s and coroner’s offices and Illinois State Police Crime Scene Services all are actively investigating the deaths. Mendota police said Wednesday that no additional information would be released at this time.

Rapp for Shaw Local News Network Toys in the Pantry, in conjunction with the Putnam County Food Pantry, is in full swing preparing for the holiday season. After the Putnam County Rotary voted not to sponsor the Toys in the Pantry, the group has since transitioned to a nonprofit organization and assembled a board with a member from each township. The board includes President Val Smith from Magnolia, Vice President Mary Dappen from Senachwine, Secretary Es Harris from Hennepin, Treasurer Katie Gapinski from Granville, Pastor Ron McNeil for UCC Representation and Director Cathy Oliveri. Toys in the Pantry thanks the Putnam County Rotary for their many years of support and for helping to establish the organization. Donations for the organization can be dropped off Axline Pharmacy at 324 S. McCoy St. in Granville or can be mailed to Toys in the Pantry P.O. Box 736 Granville, IL 61326. The organization thanks those involved in helping kids in the local communities including the Putnam County Food Pantry, United Church of Christ-Granville and all their volunteers.

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City reaches 2-year agreement, will keep free admission for spectators

B y OLIVIA DOAK

The Illinois Valley can look forward to enjoying at least two more years of Pistol Shrimp games in Peru with free admission.

The Peru City Council approved an agreement Monday with the Pistol Shrimp to ensure the team uses Veterans Park field for their 2023 and 2024 home games. In exchange, the city will pay the Pistol Shrimp $100,000 each season as an economic incentive, which will help cover admission costs.

Mayor Ken Kolowski said he values the Pistol Shrimp games as an important recreational experience and said it was important to him to keep the games free of charge.

“It’s a great family atmosphere and it brings people in from all over,” Kolowski said. “It does boost hotels and it does boost restaurants and stuff like that, but over the last two years the community has just fallen in love with it.”

See PISTOL SHRIMP, page 14

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Workers with Vissering Construction dig ground behind home plate at Schweickert Stadium in October in anticipation of the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp’s return. The city reached an agreement to bring the baseball team back for 2023 and 2024.

Peru appoints 1st woman to lead department in La Salle County history

By OLIVIA DOAK odoak@shawmedia.com

Peru Police Chief Sarah Raymond made history on Monday when she was appointed the first female police chief in La Salle County history.

Roughly 60 people crammed into the Peru City Council chambers Monday to see Raymond take her oath of office. Raymond said it’s an honor not only to be the first female police chief in Peru, but the first throughout La Salle County.

“It means a lot to me, but more so it means a lot to other women in law enforcement,” Raymond said. “I have always held in high regard those females wishing to get into this profession, and I believe they are needed very much so for many different aspects of the job.”

Raymond joined the Peru police department in 2004 and moved up the ranks. In 2009, she was promoted to sergeant and in 2017 to a commander position. Raymond was promoted to deputy chief in 2021 alongside Bob Pyszka, who was promoted to police chief at the time. Pyszka is retiring at the end of the month, and Raymond will serve as his successor.

Raymond said working with other females in leadership positions in the profession made a big impact on her, specifically mentioning a detective in Peru and the Deputy Chief Sarah Kinkin in Spring Valley.

“These women have helped me to prosper and realize that women in law enforcement can obtain these types of goals in a male-dominated profession,” Raymond said. “I believe it’s an important step, and I don’t think anybody in this department sees me as a woman police chief. They all see me as an equal to them and someone that will hopefully be helpful to them, teach them and create success for them.”

Pyszka said Raymond has unique views on how the department should be run and can communicate well with the younger generation. Both, he said, will serve her well as chief.

“It’s a very big accomplishment, not only for her but also for all the females that want to go into this position,” Pyszka said. “In the past, obviously, it’s been a more male0driven profession, but her becoming the chief and making her way through the ranks of the city of Peru shows other females that this can be accomplished.”

Mayor Ken Kolowski called the appointment “historic” and said Raymond is smart, educated, has many leadership qualities and is extremely talented.

“It’s historic in the sense that she’s the first female chief, but she’s getting the job because she’s talented and qualified, and I think that’s more important,” Kolowski said.

Raymond holds a long list of creden-

tials, including a Medal of Valor from the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police for her actions in stopping an armed burglary where a man came at her with a 3.5 foot steel pipe. She received the Illinois Valley Association of Chiefs’ Police Officer of the Year Award the same year.

Raymond also is a certified child forensic sex assault interviewer, a sexual assault investigator instructor, an ALICE certified instructor and CPR instructor. She has a masters degree in criminal justice and has taken numerous other courses throughout her career. She’s a member of multiple organizations, including the Illinois Valley, Illinois and National Association of Chiefs of Police and the National Association of Women in Law Enforcement Executives.

Aside from her professional accomplishments, Raymond is involved in the local community. She’s on the planning committee for Peru’s annual Christmas event and the Taste of Illinois Valley. She’s a co-founder of the Blue and Red Christmas for Kids and started the No-Shave November city fundraiser.

As an officer, Raymond values community involvement. Getting officers involved and interacting with the community is something she’s advocated for as a leader in the Peru police department.

“The more the community can see us and know that we’re there for them, it helps allow them to trust us more,” Raymond said. “Community members are of vital importance in many investigations, so having their support and trust builds a strong bond that can bridge that gap between police and community.”

Moving forward, Raymond is looking forward to helping create success in the department and working with the younger generation as they come into the police force. She said she enjoys the growing diversity of the department and seeing the fresh ideas they bring.

“My goals are to create succession here, to help the patrolmen become sergeants by the sergeants helping them, to continue to be successful in the community and to get more officer involvement in the community,” Raymond said. “(I intend to) continue the police work and day to day operations we have now and maximize our efforts to provide the service to this community that they deserve.”

PROPERTY TAX

NOTICE OF PROPOSED

INCREASE FOR PUTNAM COUNTY COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #535

I. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for Putnam County Community Unit School District #535 for 2022 will be held on December 13, 2022 at 6:30 pm at Putnam County Primary School, Media Center, 400 E. Silverspoon Avenue, Granville, Illinois 61326.

Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Dr. Clayton J. Theisinger, Superintendent, 400 E. Silverspoon Avenue, Granville, Illinois 61326, (815)882-2800 ext. 5.

II. The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for 2021 were $6,228,905.10.

The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2022 are $6,602,000. This represents a 5.99% increase over the previous year.

III. The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2021 were $0.

The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission leases for 2022 are $0. This represents a 0% increase over the previous year.

IV. The total property taxes extended or abated for 2021 were $6,228,905.10.

The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2022 are $6,602,000. This represents a 5.99% increase over the previous year.

Olivia Doak for Shaw Local News Network Peru Mayor Ken Kolowski swears in Sarah Raymond as the first female police chief in Peru and in La Salle County on Monday.

The Pistol Shrimp first agreed to play in Peru in 2021, and in 2022 the team was renewed for the same contract. Kolowski said the negotiations were tough, but the city was successful in renewing the same agreement for the next two years.

The city also will provide one police officer at all home games for security purposes, according to the agreement.

This clause comes after there were issues over the summer where police were called largely regarding unsupervised children.

The Pistol Shrimp didn’t provide its own security this summer and city officials agreed in August a security presence at the park was needed in the future.

According to the property use agreement, the Pistol Shrimp are approved to use the park on specified home game days from May to August

in 2023 and 2024. Adam Thorson, director of parks and recreation for the city, said Monday the agreement will not interfere with the public’s general use of the park on all other days.

The agreement states Veterans Park is underutilized and Pistol Shrimp games will increase sales and hotel tax by bringing tourism to the area. It also cites public use and enjoyment as a potential benefit along with further beautifying and developing the park and city.

Kolowski said he wants to continue the partnership with the Pistol Shrimp.

“This is something that nobody else in the Illinois Valley has like this, and it’s free. That was important to me. ... I want to keep this free,” Kolowski said. “I was up there many games last year and to see that many kids running around and having a good time off their phones, off their video games, out of their houses, it’s a good thing. And that’s the goal.”

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A construction crew installed a brick wall and ran drainage tile underneath a future grandstand area in October at Schweickert Stadium in anticipation of bringing back the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp at Veterans Park in Peru. The grandstand project includes 575 stadium box seats.

BOYS BASKETBALL

Putnam County beats Bureau Valley, takes title at Wally Keller Invite

By ADAM JOHNSON Shaw Local News Network

KEWANEE – The Bureau Valley Storm matched up with the Putnam County Panthers in both teams’ last game of the Wally Keller Invitational at Wethersfield on Saturday.

A victory for Putnam County would put them into a tie atop the tournament standings. The Panthers were able to get the job done, defeating the Storm, 49-28.

PC finished 4-1, the same as Brimfield, but the Panthers’ 58-38 win over the Trojans on the first night of the tournament

proved to be the difference. PC’s lone loss came to the host Geese on Tuesday, 51-47.

“You always set a few goals, one of them was to play in a game the last night that mattered, and we were able to do that. Five games, six days, and this is the last day,” PC coach Harold Fay said.

The game started out slow as the first basket did not come until around the 5:20 mark in the first quarter when Austin Mattingly made a 3-pointer for the Panthers.

Putnam County got rolling late in the quarter as Mattingly made two more 3-pointers. Bureau Valley was held to only four points in the first quarter and PC had a 15-4 lead going into the second.

In the second quarter, points were hard to come by. Landon Hulsing got

going a bit for the Storm with six points, but both teams only scored eight points for the quarter. Putnam County led Bureau Valley 23-12 at the half.

The Panthers opened up the third quarter on an 8-2 run. The Storm struggled to get any early baskets and PC was able to extend its lead to 35-19 by quarter’s end.

While Putnam County had already nearly put Bureau Valley away, Jackson McDonald made sure there was no chance for a comeback. He put up 10 points in the final quarter, and the Panthers coasted to a 49-28 victory.

For the Panthers, McDonald led the way in scoring with 18 points, and Mattingly had 12 points, all 3-point baskets.

The Storm’s leading scorer was

Hulsing with 11.

While Bureau Valley, which finished 2-3, did not get the outcome it wanted in the final game, coach Jason Marquis was fairly pleased with the team’s performance throughout the tournament. He was big on the team’s competitiveness.

“I thought we competed really well four of the five nights. The game against Putnam County being the roughest in that category,” Marquis said. “Lots of the first few building blocks I thought were kind of there and we have to continue to take a step forward.”

McDonald, who scored his 1,000th career point during the tournament, was named MVP of the tournament. Mattingly also was named to the all-tournament team along with Bureau Valley’s Corbin Chhim.

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Putnam County’s Jackson McDonald (23), shown in last year’s Class 1A Woodland Sectional, scored his 1,000th career point during the Wally Keller Invite, leading the Panthers to the championship.

Jackson McDonald

Big 4-game stretch by Hatton leads Putnam County to 4th

By KEVIN CHLUM kchlum@shawmedia.com

Ava Hatton is the go-to scorer for the Putnam County girls basketball team.

She proved that again in the opening week of the season as she averaged 22.3 points per game to help the Panthers place fourth at the Princeton Holiday Tournament with a 3-1 record.

“Ava’s an extremely hard worker and does everything we ask of her, so it wasn’t a surprise to see her get off to a great start,” Putnam County coach Jared Sale said. “In terms of scoring alone, that was one of the best fourgame stretches I’ve seen in my time coaching at PC.”

For her performance, Hatton was voted the NewsTribune Athlete of the

Week for the week of Nov. 14, sponsored by Central Bank, Witek Wealth Management and the Spring Valley, Mendota and Princeton McDonalds.

Hatton answered a few questions from NewsTribune sports editor Kevin Chlum.

When did you start playing basketball and how did you get into it?

Hatton: I’ve been playing ever since I can remember. Watching my older cousins and sister play got me into the sport. What makes you a good basketball player?

Hatton: What makes me a good player is that I am very competitive. I

put a lot of time in and work on my weaknesses.

What was the best thing you ate on Thanksgiving?

Hatton: The best thing I ate at Thanksgiving was mashed potatoes and Spring Valley Bakery cookies.

What is your favorite Christmas movie?

Hatton: My favorite Christmas movie is ‘Christmas Vacation.’ I watch it with my family every year.

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

Hatton: If I could get advice from someone, it would be my grandpa. He makes me a better basketball player.

What is your favorite subject in school?

Hatton: My favorite school subject is accounting with my favorite teacher,

Ms. England.

What is your most played song recently?

Hatton: My most played song is ‘Forever,’ by Drake and Kanye West.

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

Hatton: If I could travel anywhere, it would be Hawaii. I love the beach.

With what food could you win an eating contest?

Hatton: It would have to be Clover Club’s chicken wings. The barbeque and garlic parmesan are the best.

What are your thoughts on your individual performance at the Princeton tournament?

Hatton: Overall, I thought I played well. I like to come out and be aggressive. I get to the rim pretty well if my outside shot isn’t falling.

PC seventh grade girls basketball takes regional championship Lady Panthers beat Somonauk, fall to Roanoke-Benson

By KEVIN HIERONYMUS khieronymus@bcrnews.com

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Putnam County 37, Somonauk 28: Gracie Ciucci scored 17 points Tuesday, Nov. 22, to lead the Panthers to a nonconference victory in Somonauk. Maggie Richetta added nine points and 11 rebounds for PC (4-2).

Roanoke-Benson 49, Putnam County 40: Ava Hatton scored 20 points as the Panthers lost a Tri-County Conference game Nov. 21 in Granville.

Gracie Ciucci added 15 points for PC (3-2).

BOYS BASKETBALL

At Wethersfield’s Wally Keller Classic

Putnam County 58, Elmwood 38: The Panthers beat the Trojans on the first night of the Wally Keller Classic, which would ultimately prove to be the tiebreaker for the championship as both teams finished 4-1.

Jackson McDonald led with 22 ponts and Austin Mattingly added 12.

Wethersfield 51, PC 47: McDonald led Putnam County with 17 points while Andrew Pyszka added 13 on Nov. 22.

Putnam County 60, Stark County 37: The Panthers rolled to victory over the Rebels behind McDonald (22) and Mattingly (16).

Putnam County 70, Annawan 48: McDonald poured in 28 points while Pyszka added 12 and Mattingly 11 to carry the Panthers to victory on the fourth night of the tournament on Friday, Nov. 25.

Ava Hatton

Photo provided

The Putnam County seventh grade girls basketball team captured the regional championship at Midland on Nov. 21, defeating Spring Vally JFK 30-15. The Lady Pumas advance to the Lexington Sectional championship at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30. Team members are Kami Nauman, Mady Magnuson, Piper Terando, Ariel Dorado, Meghan Wiley, Sofia Borri, Aurora Bickerman, Kennedy Holocker, Hannah Heiberger, Tula Rue and Finley Rue. They are coached by Nick Heuser.

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Familial status includes children under the age of 18 livin g with parents or le gal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of child ren under 18. This newspaper will not know in gly ac cept any advertising for real estat e which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE

Public Notice is hereby given that on November 14, 2022, a certi fi cate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Putnam County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as CRC Home Remodeling located at 629 W. South St Granville, IL 61326 Dated this 14th day of November, 2022, TINA DOLDER County Clerk

(Published in Putnam County Record November 23, 30, December 7, 2022) 2034039

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Village of Granville Board has petitions available for (3) Village Trustee positions (4 year terms), for the April 2023 election. The petitions are available at the Granville Village Hall from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Tuesday through Saturday. The filing period will be December 14 through December 21, 2022.

December 14 through December 21, 2022.

Petitions for the Village of Granville Trustee' s positions will be accepted at the Granville Village Hall from 5:00 to 6:00 pm Wednesday December 14th. Petitions will also be accepted at the Granville Village Hall from 4:00 to 5:00 pm on Wednesday December 21st. December 21st is the FINAL day to file Please feel free to call the Village Hall from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Tuesday through Saturday at 339-6333 with any questions.

A lottery will be held at the Granville Village Hall for the April 2023 election immediately following the deadline of 5:00 pm on Wednesday December 21st The lottery will determine the order of filing of the candidat es who filed simultaneously for the same office

(Published in Putnam County Record November 30, 2022) 2036178

HAVE SO METHING TO SELL?

Items $1, 000 or less can run for $10 for 1 week. Limit of 5 lines. Up to 3 items with price and price totaling under $1,000. 1 ad per household per week No commercial ads, firearms, firewood or animal sales.

IN THE CIRCU IT COURT OF THE 10 TH JUDICIAL CIRCUI T PU TNAM COUNTY, HENNEPIN, ILLINOIS

First State Bank PLAINTIFF Vs Charles E. Weir; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS

No. 20 22F C5

NO TICE BY PUBLI CAT ION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Charles E. Weir

Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit:

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 305 E South St Granville, IL 61326 and which said Mortgage was made by: Karen Weir Charles E. Weir the Mortgagor( s), to Citizens First National Bank, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Putnam County, Illinois, as Document No 10-1218 Book 113 Page 2318 modified with 19-548 Book 128; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Cathy J. Oliveri

IN THE CIRCU IT C OURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCU IT, PU TNAM C OUNT Y, ILLINOIS, WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, v.

ZIVOTIJE PAVLOVICH; UNKNOW N OW NERS AND NON- RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, Case No. 2 022 FC 7

The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Zivotije Pavlovich, Unknown Owners and Non- Record Claimants, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit, Putnam County, Illinois by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit:

Lot 5 in Block 2- 7 in the Original Village of Granville, according to the resurvey plat thereof, except coal underlying the surface of said land and all rights and easements in favor of the estate of said coal; lying and being situated in the County of Putnam in the State of Illinois.

109 East Main Street, Granville, IL 61326- 9363 02-00- 040- 160

Now, therefore, unless you, Zivotije Pavlovich, Unknown Owners and NonRecord Claimants, and the said above named defendants, file your answer to the complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Clerk of the Tenth Judicial Circuit, Putnam County, Illinois, on or before January 14, 2023, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

E-mail informat ion to: classified@ shawsuburban.com or call 833- 584-NEWS

PUBLIC NOTICE

Bidding & C ontract Requirements

Invitation to Bid

Lostant C.U.S.D. 425 will receive sealed bids for Asbestos Abatement for 2023 Tunnel Cleanup at Lostant Elementary School, 315 W. 3rd Street in Lostant, IL.

Petitions for the Village of Granville Trustee' s positions will be accepted at the Granville Village Hall from 5:00 to 6:00 pm Wednesday December 14th. Petitions will also be accepted at the Granville Village Hall from 4:00 to 5:00 pm on Wednesday December 21st December 21st is the FINAL day to file.

Clerk of the Circuit Court 120 North 4th Street P.O. Box 207 Hennepin, IL 61327 on or before December 16, 2022, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W 030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No 14-22- 05721 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector I320 71 87

(Published in Putnam County Recor d November 16, 23, 3 0, 202 2)

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/ service- providers.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 or contact the Clerk of this Court.

Andrew K. Weiss (6284233)

MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC

Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL 60601

Phone: 312- 651- 6700; Fax: 614- 220-5613

Email: akweiss@ manleydeas.com One of Plaintiff's Attorneys File Number: 22-032560 I320 75 80

The work is to clean up contaminated crawlspace (approximately 1,635 square feet) and remove piping system insulation (approximately 750 linear feet) under the gymnasium lobby. The Date of Commencement is April 6, 2023 The Date of Substantial Completion is April 13, 2023.

Please feel free to call the Village Hall from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Tuesday through Saturday at 339-6333 with any questions.

(Published in Putnam County Recor d November 2 3, 30, 2 022 December 7, 202 2)

The Mandatory Prebid Meeting is on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at 3:30 p.m.

The Prebid Meeting will be held at Lostant Elementary School, 315 W. 3rd Street in Lostant, IL 61334.

A lottery will be held at the Granville Village Hall for the April 2023 election immediately following the deadline of 5:00 pm on Wednesday December 21st The lottery will determine the order of filing of the candidat es who filed simultaneously for the same office

Please visit IDEAL Environmental Engineering's website at www.idealenvironmental.com to register, confirm pre-bid attendance and order the project manual The cost for the project manual is $100. Costs are non- refundable and must be ordered through the website. Manual may be viewed at Owner or Engineer offices.

(Published in Putnam County Record November 30, 2022) 2036178

The Bid Opening will be on Friday, December 9, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. at Lostant C.U.S.D. 425, 315 W. 3rd Street in Lostant, IL 61334.

(Published in Putnam County Record November 30, 2022) 2036169