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Putnam County food pantry provides Christmas baskets to 84 families

By OLIVIA DOAK odoak@shawmedia.com

The Putnam County Food Pantry had a successful 35th year of distributing Christmas baskets Saturday, providing more than 80 families with a Christmas dinner and gifts for their children.

About 25 volunteers gathered at the United Church of Christ in Granville to help distribute baskets. Some helped load the cars of families picking up baskets while others loaded vehicles to make deliveries to those who can’t pick up a basket.

This year, 84 families in Putnam County received a basket, consistent with numbers from previous years, said organizer and food pantry volunteer Gayle Reno. There is no income requirement to receive a basket – all individuals who request a basket get one with no questions asked.

“It’s like clockwork, we’ve done it so many years we could do it with our eyes closed,” Reno said. “It not only helps families and kids, but also it warms our hearts too.”

The baskets contain all the makings for a full Christmas dinner, breakfast and pizza for Christmas Eve along with gifts for children and senior citizens and some clothing

items. Baskets are personalized based on family, with enough food, gifts and other items to fulfill needs whether it’s a family of two or 10.

Food pantry volunteer and Treasurer Michelle Carboni said she enjoys seeing how people come together to give to those who need extra help around the holidays. Carboni recalled one year where a woman was given a bicycle for her child and began crying and thanking her, saying she never would have been able to give her child a bike

without the food pantry’s help.

“Some years these are the only toys the kids get,” Carboni said.

Reno said the baskets are donation-based and volunteer-run. She said it would not be possible without the help of local organizations, businesses, churches, schools and the community.

“Any time we’re in need in this little county I put it out there and we get it,” Reno said. “It’s all community minded, and we’re all so fortunate to live in this county.”

Photos by Olivia Doak – odoak@shawmedia.com

Volunteers help the Putnam County food pantry distribute Christmas baskets to families at the United Church of Christ in Granville on Saturday.

Volunteers help organize pickups, deliver Christmas dinner to families in need

IVCC dental clinics again accepting reservations

Clinics

are 8 a.m. to noon

Friday, Jan. 27 through May 5

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Illinois Valley Community College’s Dental Assisting program will once again offer free and reducedcost dental clinics for IVCC students, staff and the community.

Clinics are 8 a.m. to noon Fridays, Jan. 27 through May 5 (excluding Feb. 24, March 3 and 10) in the new Dental Health Center on the main floor of G building (upper floor of gymnasium). This is a new location

from previous clinics.

To schedule an appointment, call 815-224-0227 or email ivccdentalassisting@ivcc.edu.

Screening days for new patients only are Jan. 27 and Feb. 3 and include X-rays, a comprehensive exam, treatment plans and oral hygiene instruction. Recommended treatment will be scheduled.

Treatments are free for IVCC students and employees and qualifying patients are charged $30. The May 6 clinic is school exams.

The clinics do not provide any oral surgery, removable or fixed prosthetics (dentures/partials), orthodontic

procedures or prescribe any medications.

IVCC Dental Assisting students have taken courses such as “Getting Ahead of the Next Stage of the COVID-19 Crisis” as well as “Interim Dental Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for the COVID 19 Response.”

Faculty, staff, students and volunteering dentists follow proper CDC guidelines and wear Personal Protective Equipment.

“Our students are excited to start clinics to hone their skills and provide exceptional care to our community in our brand-new clinic com -

pleted in August,” said Dental Assisting Program Coordinator Heather Seghi.

“Students are required to see a specific number of patients to meet graduation requirements, so reliable patients are desired as there is not time for rescheduling missed or canceled appointments.

“We do have outside resources for those unable to have the cleaning completed in our clinic, and we are happy to help in any way we can to ensure they receive the best care.”

IVCC’s $1.2 million dental assisting and hygiene lab opened in August.

By OLIVIA DOAK odoak@shawmedia.com

Enrollment in boy scouts is down all across the Illinois Valley and it’s hurting some troops while forcing others to close up entirely.

Boy Scout troop 20 in La Salle has been especially hit hard with a lack of enrollment. Troop leader Dan Mathews said they were down to their last two scouts this year. Due to a requirement of at least five kids to recharter the group, one of the oldest troops in the Illinois Valley, with a 62 year history, will close at the end of 2022.

Mathews said it’s unfortunate to have to close, but said he will transfer to the Marseilles troop to continue doing what he loves as a scout leader.

“The biggest thing I enjoy about it is basically seeing the kids grow up in front of your eyes and help mold them into great, productive individuals,” Mathews said. “It’s trying to show them what’s out there, how the real world works and give them a great kicking off point for life.”

Waltham Troop 797 and Peru Troop 123 have also report a decrease in numbers. Waltham has six active scouts while Peru has 12. Marseilles troop 799 reports more consistent numbers, with a steady number of 10 to 15 active scouts over the past few years with 10 actives currently.

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Photo provided by Ralph Moshage

Boy scouts from Waltham troop #797 row a canoe as part of troop activities. See BOY

With the previous deadline approaching at the end of 2022, the Putnam County Board unanimously approved an extended a temporary moratorium on wind and solar farm applications during Monday’s meeting.

Putnam County extends moratorium on wind, solar farms through June 30

Oct. 20, a new zoning officer was appointed and during the regular November meeting, two new members were appointed to the zoning board, fully staffing it with a complete five members.

By JAYCE EUSTICE jeustice@shawmedia.com

With the previous deadline approaching at the end of 2022, the Putnam County Board unanimously approved an extended, temporary moratorium on wind and solar farm applications during Monday’s meeting.

The decision was made in order to give the newly-appointed members of the zoning board of appeals a chance to review zoning ordinances and review neighboring counties in order to make decisions that best suit Putnam County.

“This is going to give us some time to get everyone as much information as possible,” said Board Chairman Charlie Lenkaitis. “It’s going to give them the time to compile some information.”

Throughout the duration of the moratorium, the county has been working to fill multiple positions including openings on the Zoning Board of Appeals and the county’s zoning officer.

During a special board meeting on

Between the regular November meeting and Monday’s meeting the county’s newly appointed zoning officer resigned, now leaving a vacancy within the county.

Moving forward the county will be appointing an interim zoning officer while it searches for a longer-term solution.

The county has already worked toward scheduling interviews with hopes to find a qualified candidate.

“Regardless of whoever we name, it’s going to take time,” Lenkaitis said. “Unless you have some 15-year vet who has dealt with all of the issues facing Putnam County, whether it be wind or solar or land disputes; it’s going to take some time.”

During Monday’s meeting, the board also determined the service terms of the newly-elected county board.

Chairman Lenkaitis, Vice Chairman Tony Rue and Luke Holly will serve four-year terms, while Steve Malvolti and B.J. Holocker will serve two-year terms.

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Decision made to give zoning board members time to collect information

The declining number of troops in the area is not unique to the Illinois Valley. However, La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties are seeing a larger drop in numbers compared to other areas in central Illinois.

Ben Blumenberg, scout executive and CEO of the W.D Boyce Council for the Boy Scouts of America, oversees all scouting activities in 14 counties in north and central Illinois.

In La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties, Blumenberg reported there were 44 troops in 2018 and there are now just 27 troops. The drop in troops equates to a 40 percent decrease over a five year period, compared to a 30 percent average decline in other districts.

Blumenberg also stated that there has been a decline in enrollment across all 14 counties due to the pandemic, however most areas are now recovering by maintaining or increasing enrollment numbers.

Blumenberg reported that La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties are the only areas to report a continued overall decrease in enrollment numbers.

Peru Scoutmaster Melissa Olivero said she believes the decline in numbers is in part due to increased cost of scouting and kids’ involvement in other activities. Olivero said the boys she works with are involved in sports, band or other activities in addition to scouting. For some, adding scouting to an already busy schedule is a lot to ask, according to Olivero.

Ralph Moshage, scoutmaster of the Waltham troop, said the pandemic took a toll on their numbers that they haven’t recovered from. Moshage added that the pandemic is also a reason for the low numbers, stating many volunteer and church groups are also in need of people to join after losing membership during COVID-19.

According to Blumenberg the pandemic has played a role and hurt rural communities harder than more urban ones. Rural communities were less likely to move to a virtual model as cub

scout packs were forced to close and many volunteer leaders stopped participating.

Despite the drop in enrollment and troop numbers, efforts are being made to increase numbers and open new troops because of the benefits scouts provide young kids.

“Scouts develop leadership skills that they often don’t have an opportunity to develop in other activities,” Olivera said. “They have an opportunity to learn about different career paths, different hobbies and to enjoy the outdoors.”

Moshage said Waltham scouts is soon opening a new cub scouts pack and in Peru use of social media and planning events for current scouts to bring their friends are serving as ways to recruit.

“I’ve seen them develop lifelong friendships that have stood through things that have been very challenging,” Marseilles Scoutmaster Katie Scheib said. “I’ve got a group of young men that have really maintained their friendships and have found ways to still be social even when the whole world was shut down.”

Boy Scouts are preparing to celebrate its 50 year anniversary as part of the W.D Boyce Council in 2023. It commemorates the merging of councils based out of Ottawa, Bloomington and Peoria that took place in 1973.

A history program and number of events will be hosted, including a jamboree camping expedition in downtown Ottawa in the fall. Between 500 and 1,000 scouts are expected to be in attendance and the event is also meant to help recruitment efforts.

“Scouts is an awesome program for kids because it teaches them skills and gives them confidence and it does a lot of important things for development,” Moshage said. “When they sleep under the stars in January and wake up and realize they didn’t die, they feel pretty good about themselves. All those little accomplishments they make as a kid all build on each other and it helps make them a stronger person.”

Scouts accept new members all year round. To join or find information, go online to beascout.org or call the regional boy scout office at 309-673-6136.

IVCC wind turbine course to begin Jan. 12

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Wind Turbine Control and Maintenance will be offered at Illinois Valley Community College beginning Jan. 12.

Students in the 5 p.m. Thursday course (WND 2200) will learn electrical, hydraulics, computer control, blueprint and schematic reading and hands-on troubleshooting, said instructor Steve Malavolti.

“Students will learn the basic wind turbine system and how to troubleshoot potential problems,” Malavolti said.

The course will take students through Amatrol learning system machines including:

Hub Learning System to control blade pitch or blade deflection to capture wind.

Turbine Control Unit (TCU), “the brains” that position the turbine into the wind or change the direction or “yaw.”

Generator Control Unit (GCU) used to convert DC power to AC and trans-

fer power generated by the turbine to the power grid.

Malavolti has taught part-time at IVCC for 15 years. A Hennepin native, he retired from the U.S. Navy after 20

years including 15 as a Master Training Specialist. He is the owner of Industrial Semiconductor, Inc., in Peru.

Enroll in admissions (CTC101) or

call 815-224-0447. For information on the 4-credit Wind Turbine course, contact Dean of Workforce Development Shane Lange at 815-224-0219 or shane_lange@ivcc.edu.

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LEFT: Wind technology instructor Steve Malavolti adjusts a hose on the Hub Learning System/Manual Blade Operator. RIGHT: Wind technology instructor Steve Malavolti uses a multimeter to check a circuit on a Turbine Control Unit in Illinois Valley Community College’s wind lab.

Deer hunting numbers in for La Salle, Bureau, Putnam counties

County totals reflect state’s increase in deer hunting numbers

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Hunters in Illinois took a preliminary total of 76,854 deer during the seven-day 2022 Illinois Firearm Deer Season that concluded Dec. 4, according to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Comparatively, hunters netted 70,411 deer during the firearm season in 2021.

In La Salle County, hunters took a total of 654 deer, and in Bureau County, 904. Rounding up the region, Woodford County hunters took 631, Marshall County 578, Lee County 491, Livingston County 368, Putnam County 327 and Grundy County 272.

La Salle County’s totals are up 91 from last year and Bureau County’s were up by nine. Woodford, Putnam, Marshall, Lee and Grundy counties numbers each were up from the previ-

ous year. However, Livingston County saw a decline of 13 less deer taken.

The preliminary numbers for the second segment alone of the 2022 firearm season, Dec. 1-4, was 24,500, com-

pared with 21,477 during the second season in 2021. The preliminary harvest for the first segment of this year’s firearm season Nov. 18-20 was 52,354 deer.

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. In that first weekend, there were 609 deer taken in Bureau County (down three from 2021), 434 in Woodford County (up 37), 427 in La Salle County (up 18), 412 in Marshall County (up 19), 268 in Livingston County (down 44) and 228 in Putnam County (down eight).

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 (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 www2.illinois.gov/dnr/hunting/ Pages/DeerHunting.aspx.

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Hunters in Illinois took a preliminary total of 76,854 deer during the seven-day 2022 Illinois Firearm Deer Season that concluded Dec. 4, according to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Ice rink now open

Every Friday night from 5 to 8 p.m., disco lights and music fill the skating rink at Echo Bluff Park, 12641 County Road 3065 E, Spring Valley. The park is off Route 29.

The ice skating rink at Echo Bluffs opened in 2008. The professional rink is available for skating, hockey clubs and other activities. The park has a chiller allowing skating all season long. Admission costs $5.

Visit echobluff.org for information on skate times and activities.

Pictured: Addy Nelson, 4, of Peru, skates on the ice rink Friday, Dec. 9, at Echo Bluff Park in Spring Valley.

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Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce announces its inaugural 40 Under Forty

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The Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce board announced its inaugural class of 40 Under Forty members.

IVAC’s first group of members represents individuals from all across the Illinois Valley and in many different industries. The recipients exemplify a drive to make a positive impact on communities, businesses and organizations, and have a proven track record for both business and community service and involvement.

The group is made up of leaders in education, small business, finance, non-profits, retail, police force, among other arenas.

“IVAC is extremely excited to recognize these 40 deserving individuals,” said Jeff Borelli, IVAC board president. “This diverse, passionate, and committed group of leaders are valuable assets to our communities.”

The chamber thanked its selection committee who volunteered their time to select this year’s recipients. The committee included Beverly Malooley, Malooley Dahm Realty (IVAC board); Jerry Corcoran, Illinois Valley Community College president; Mark Lipert, sales director at Starved Rock Media; and Curt Bedei, economic development director of La Salle (past 40 Under 40 recipient).

This year’s recipients are

• Jesse Arellano, assistant vice president and assistant branch manager, Eureka Savings Bank

• Jeffrey Arendell, firefighter and paramedic, Streator Fire Department

• Thomas Argubright, nationwide

sales manager, Traqnology North America

• Rachel Balestri, loan officer, Eureka Savings Bank

• Derek Barichello, regional news editor, Shaw Media

• Jared Bell, account executive, Shaw Media

• Stephanie Bias, general manager, Camp Aramoni, Inc.

• Joe Brizgis, loan officer, Eureka Savings Bank

• Emily Carney, student support services division chair/counselor, La Salle-Peru High School

• Kyle Christman, senior teller, Heartland Bank in Peru

• Reid Clary, vice president, AssuredPartners Agribusiness

• Jenica Cole, executive director, Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce

• Aleigh Day, assistant branch manager, Heartland Bank and Trust

• Danielle DeCarlo, service coordinator, Connecting Point Computer Centers

• Megan Diss, assistant vice president and loan operations supervisor, Eureka Savings Bank

• Lyle Eiten, owner, Eiten Ag Solutions

• Dan Eiten, commercial loan officer, La Salle State Bank

• Kevin Foltynewicz, district leader, BeMobile - Verizon

• Abbie Kennedy, employee and hostess/waitstaff, Sabic and B.A.S.H.

• Sarah Kinkin, deputy chief, Spring Valley Police Department

• Cote Klinefelter, attorney, Partner, Herbolsheimer, Duncan, Eiten, Hintz & Klinefelter, P.C.

• Spencer Luecke, financial advisor, Witek Wealth Management

• Casey McGrath, violinist/writer, self employed

• Katrina McQuilkin, owner/doctor of chiropractic, Mac Chiropractic

• Heather Milus, owner, Kelley Cawley Boutique

• Laura Olson, business service representative, Business Employment Skills Team, Inc

• Maryjean Orozco, owner, Sure Step, IL

• Kendra Poole, owner/family nurse practitioner, Kendra Poole INC (Collective Family Health)

• Jacob Postula, doctor of dental surgery, Ludford and Postula Family Dentistry

• Jenilyn Roether, voice instructor and director of choral activities, Illinois Valley Community College and Illinois

Valley Youth Choir

• Theresa Solon Wargo, owner, Theresa Solon State Farm Agency

• David Stewart, village president, Village of North Utica

• Jessica Strauch, owner, Jessica Strauch State Farm Agency

• Clayton Theisinger, superintendent, Putnam County CUSD 535

• Adam Thorson, director of Peru Parks and Recreation, city of Peru

• Bob Tieman, Project Manager, Tieman Builders Inc

• Corey VanSchaick, chief credit officer, Spring Valley City Bank

• Amanda Weygand, owner, Open Space Art Gallery and Studios

• Mark Wilson, site manager, Epsilyte

• Bill Zens, executive director, Illinois Valley Area Chamber Of Commerce

MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR! Village of Granville

New hair, nail salon opens in Ottawa with stylists, nail technicians

Automotive Center. Customers are asked to park in the spaces marked one through 10 first, if available, for faster service.

Hair BnB, 307 E. McKinley Road, recently opened on Ottawa’s South Side.

Owned by Taylor Frig, the team consists of five stylists and two nail technicians. Services include color, cut, style, treatments, texture services and wax. They also have a selection of hair products, including Redken and Matrix, as well as T-shirts, hoodies, fingerless gloves, headbands and candles.

Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. For information, call 815-313-5093.

Ottawa Walmart pickup moves

Ottawa Walmart online grocery pickup has moved to a new location.

It is located along the south end of the parking lot by the

Furniture restoration shop moves within Hometown Shoppes

Emily’s Recreations recently moved to a new spot within Hometown Shoppes, 16 Northpoint Drive, Streator.

The new space is located behind Groovy Dog Records in the main showroom and allows for more products and furniture. Emily’s Recreations sells as is and finished furniture and Wise Owl products.

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Putnam County Board Charlie Lenkaitis - Chairman Tony Rue - Vice Chairman Luke Holly, BJ Holocker, Steve Malavolti

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Hair BnB, 307 E. McKinley Road, recently opened on Ottawa’s South Side.

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Chief Senachwine DAR presents Historic Preservation award IVCC seeks public input for nursing accreditation site visit

The Chief Senachwine DAR Chapter has presented the Excellence in Historic Preservation Award and medal to Connie Swanson-Quinn of Chillicothe.

Quinn earned the honor for being the “keeper of the knowledge and history of Marshall County.”

Quinn, originally from Henry, has kept the files on the many facets of local history as many individuals, groups and businesses have given her files for safekeeping to maintain their stories.

Quinn regularly writes articles about the history of the area for local newspapers and is known for giving her history-based programs to many groups.

Quinn also has served as the secretary of the Marshall County Historical Society and Museum and as editor of its newsletter for many years. She is also the researcher and the webmaster for the Perdew Museum website.

Quinn has spearheaded the recognition and restoration of the Veterans Monument in the Henry Cemetery and the placement of a new plaque at the site

Illinois Valley Community College’s nursing department will host a site visit for continuing accreditation of its Associate Degree Nursing program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

The public is invited to meet with the site visit team and share comments about IVCC’s ADN program in-person at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, in Room C316 at the college at 815 N. Orlando Smith Road, Oglesby.

Written comments also are welcome and should be submitted to: Dr. Marsal Stoll, chief executive officer, Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, 3390 Peachtree Road Northeast, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326. Or email comments to Dr. Stoll at mstoll@acenursing.org. All comments should be received by the ACEN by Jan. 24.

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Connie Swanson-Quinn (center) received a DAR Excellence in Historic Preservation Award certificate, medal and Christmas ornament at the Dec. 2 meeting of the Chief Senachwine Chapter NSDAR. Presenting the items are Nancy Gillfillan, left, Illinois State Historic Preservation chairman, and Sharon Bittner, chapter regent.

Epley-Wright scholarship created for Illinois Valley Community College

Scholarship serves to memorialize Joyce and Clarence Epley

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An Illinois Valley Community College scholarship has been created in memory of Joyce and Clarence Epley, formerly of Granville.

The Epley’s daughter Jackie and husband Steven of Washington, D.C. and The Villages, Florida, created the endowed scholarship to honor the Epley’s lifelong commitment to education and belief in IVCC.

“Education was very important to them,” Jackie said. “Seven of their nine children continued their education after high school. Four obtained bachelor’s degrees – two graduating from IVCC first – two achieved associate degrees and one obtained HVAC certification.

“IVCC was a significant part of their children’s education with six of their nine children taking courses over the

years,” Wright said.

The Wrights contributed $10,000 to create the scholarship for students from Granville, Magnolia, Mark, McNabb and Standard who are pursuing careers in business or technical fields such as automotive, engineering, HVAC, industrial maintenance, electrician, machinist tool and die, manufacturing or welding.

Clarence “Bob” Epley, attended John Swaney School in McNabb and was a U.S. Army veteran who served in Europe in World War II.

He retired from Owens-Illinois in Streator. Epley died in 2007 at age 87.

Joyce was born in Braintree, Essex, England. She retired as head cook at the Swaney School. She died in 2015 at age 94. Together, the Epley’s raised nine children.

Jackie Wright was employed by IVCC from 1996 to 2006, retiring as the Director of Human Resources. Steven Wright graduated from the USMA at West Point and received his master’s degree from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. He retired as Colonel after serving 26 years with the U.S. Army, primarily in Special Operations.

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An Illinois Valley Community College scholarship has been created in memory of Joyce and Clarence Epley, formerly of Granville.

By OLIVIA DOAK odoak@shawmedia.com

The Starved Rock calendars created by photographer and videographer Matthew Klein have returned, this time including federal holidays, park events and photos taken by local community members.

The calendar has photos of Starved Rock and Matthiessen state parks taken by multiple photographers and was created three years ago by Klien as a fundraiser for the Starved Rock Foundation. Klein donates the proceeds to the park foundation, raising $3,375 last year. The 2023 calendars are available for purchase now.

“The big change this year was while it’s still professionally printed, it’s more community generated in terms of anyone could submit a photo. You didn’t have to be a photographer in that sense,” Klein said. “There are some iPhone photographs, even, that look very nice on the calendar, so truly the best camera is the one you have.”

Klein said he received hundreds of photo submissions on his website in the last few months from hikers, visitors and community members. Members of the park foundation worked with Klein to narrow down the selection to 12 photos, one for each month.

Allowing people to share their own perspective in the calendar through community submitted photos is what keeps it unique and exciting, Klein said.

“Essentially, in this case, we see 12 different photographers, 12 different perspectives, 12 different locations and four seasons, and it really shows the uniqueness of the park,” Klein said.

The Starved Rock Foundation is a volunteer organization that runs park programs, hikes and educational programs free of charge. The

foundation also operates the Starved Rock gift shop in the visitor center, where all the proceeds go to park infrastructure or programs.

“This calendar is a fantastic keepsake,” said Pam Grivetti, president of the Starved Rock Foundation. “This is a park you don’t just visit once if you have the opportunity because every season is a new surprise ... and offers something different.”

Despite the many hours he dedicates to making the calendars, Klein said donating 100% of the proceeds from the calendars is something he wants to do to give back to the parks.

“As someone who has grown up in the area and enjoyed going back to the parks, it’s honestly the least I can do in terms of the amount of times I go there and what the park has given me,” Klein said.

Each calendar costs $22 and is printed on 11-by-14 high-quality paper. Once ordered, all calendars are checked for quality by Klein and the park foundation before being delivered.

“I just want to say again how thankful and amazed we are by this young man, Matthew Klein, because he has all of these visions of doing amazing things and has helped us tremendously,” Grivetti said.

Pre-orders for the calendars are available online through Friday, Dec 9. Visit starvedrockhikers.com/product-page/2023-calendar. Calendars still will be available after Dec. 9 but with no guarantee it will arrive before Christmas.

The calendars also are available for purchase at the following local establishments: Bruce and Ollie’s at 166 Mill St. in Utica; the Starved Rock Country Welcome Center at 248 W. Canal St, Utica; the Starved Rock Foundation bookstore at the Starved Rock Visitor Center at 2668 E. 873 Road in Oglesby and the Kishauwau cabins, 901 N. 2129th Road in Tonica.

Photo provided by Matthew Klein Films

The Starved Rock calendars created by photographer and videographer Matthew Klein have returned, this time including federal holidays, park events and photos taken by community members.

Granville National Bank’s

Philip C. Carlson honored for 50 years in banking

Carlson’s banking career began in July of 1972

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Granville National Bank’s Philip C. Carlson was commemorated in November with an award from the Community Bankers Association of Illinois for 50 years in the banking industry.

Carlson began his banking career in July of 1972 after graduating with honors from University of Illinois.

He joined the Granville National

Bank in 1974 as assistant cashier and later graduated from the Graduate Banking School at the University of Wisconsin in 1980.

Serving in multiple roles with the bank, Carlson held the position as CEO and President for 25 years until his retirement in 2015.

Since then, Carlson has served as the Granville National Bank Board Chairman as well as the President of the bank’s holding company, Granville Bancshares, Inc.

Carlson currently continues sharing his knowledge and experience with Granville National Bank.

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Granville National Bank’s Philip C. Carlson was commemorated in November with an award from the Community Bankers Association of Illinois for 50 years in the banking industry.

Habitat for Humanity awarded $20K from Miller Media Group Charitable Trust

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Habitat for Humanity of La Salle-Bureau-Putnam Counties was recently awarded a $20,000 matching grant from the Miller Media Group Charitable Trust.

The matching grant will match donations made to Habitat for Humanity’s year-end annual appeal, matching dollar for dollar each contribution made during the month of December.

“We’re really surprised and excited to get this opportunity. It’s a fantastic kind of Christmas present, so we encourage everyone to help us make it successful and contribute to Habitat. It really ups the impact of your gift and it doubles the good you can do,” Executive Director Todd Volker said.

Contributions can be made by contacting 815-434-2041.

Habitat for Humanity builds houses in La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties, and the organization

Photo provided

Habitat for Humanity of La Salle-Bureau-Putnam Counties was recently awarded a $20,000 matching grant from the Miller Media Group Charitable Trust.

also works with income-qualified persons needing critical house repairs. The Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 1011 Shooting Park Road, Peru, assists this mission.

ME RRY CHRISTMAS HAPPY N EW YEAR

Here are the Putnam County Property Transfers from September 2022.

Sept. 2, 2022

Ajemco LLC to Jason Reid and Catherine Mueller-Reid, deed, Lake Thunderbird Woods L:141 and 140, $185,000.

Bonnie Petrenko to Roberto and Darlene Marsico and Janet Hamby, deed, Lake Thunderbird Hills L:301, $177,000.

Samer and Wajih Kanjo to Michael Keel, deed, Lake Thunderbird Woods Plat #3 L:558, $0.

Felix and Loretta Salazar to Rodger Bruyn, deed, Lake Thunderbird Woods L: 213 and 214, $197,000.

John and David Walton to Lacey and Erik Gruenwald, deed, 02-08-160000 Q:NE S:9 T:32 R:1, $110,000.

Emagene and Douglas Sulmonetti, Vicki Harrison and Janda Nordstrom to KCK Marine, deed, Village of Hennepin L:13 B:3 and L:15 B:3, $8,500.

Michael Moore to Andrew Cioni, deed, Charles H. Young AdditionGranville L:14, $111,000.

Sept. 6, 2022

Robert and Elizabeth Entwhistle to Robert and Elizabeth Entwhistle

Trust, deed, 04-16-012-000 Q:NE S:26 T:31 R:1 and Q:NE S:26 T:31 R:1, $0.

William Erickson to William Erickson Revocable Living Trust, deed, 02-25-161-000, 02-25-230-000, 02-26-280-000, Q:SE S:29 T:33 R:1 and Q:SW S:28 T:33 R:1, $0.

Sept. 7, 2022

Dynegy Midwest Generation LLC to CCR Surface Impoundment, deed, Q:NE S:26 T:33 R:2 and Q:NW S:26 T:33 R:2, $0.

Sept. 8, 2022

Kaycie Whitmer and Mitch Milson to Anthony Walk, deed, 02-00-084-050 Village of Mark L:1, $0.

Sept. 9, 2022

Richard, Joseph, Gerald, Geno and Leona Mecagni at Trustees to Joseph Mecagni, deed, 01-00-039-074 Village of Hennepin L:19 B:8, $0.

Sept. 12, 2022

Keirsa Novotney, Gail Cochran and James and Marjorie Goldasich, deed, 04-00-055-285 McNabb Development Corp Add. Restricted, $0.

Leonard Nolder and Kimberly Jayich to Chris and Sarah Dewaele, deed, Indian Hills L:36, $5,000.

See PROPERTY TRANSFERS, page 17

FAITH MAKES ALL THINGS POSSIBLE. HOPE MAKES ALL THINGS WORK. LOVE MAKES ALL THINGS BEAUTIFUL.

May the peace and blessings of Christmas be yours. And may the coming year be filled with happiness. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Mark, Kurt, Kent and Scott Kunkel to Mark Kunkel, Blukel 1959 Land Trust, deed, 02-20-040-000 Q:NW S:35 T:32 R:1, $0.

Christopher and Sharon Kunkel to Mark, Kurt, Kent and Scott Kunkel, deed, 02-20-040-000 Q:NW S:35 T:32 R:1, $0.

James A, Adeline, James E and Sheila Moriarty and Kelly Ossola to Raymond and Shellie Madsen, deed, Village of Mark L:56, $3,000.

Sept. 14, 2022

Amanda and Antonio Elizondo to Keith and Susana Dehmer, deed, Lake Thunderbird Woods L:74, $85,000.

Joseph Kowalczyk to Jill Kowalczyk, deed, 01-29-113-000 Q:SE S:36 T:33 R:2, $0.

Sept. 16, 2022

Jill Ketter and Clallia Bouxsein to Jessie Bouxsein, deed, 01-03-010-000 Q:NE S:31 T:32 R:1, $25,000.

Sept. 19, 2022

Christopher Lidgus to Sasa Nesic, deed, Lake Thunderbird Hills L:170, $5,000.

Robert Judd to Jacob Parcher, deed, Indian Hills L:167, 168, 169 and 166, $113,000.

Pascual, Daniel and Socorro Ramirez to Alex Veronda, deed, Archibald W. Hopkins Second Addition L:6 and L:5, $85,000.

Lyle Calkins to LLC Zagrit, deed, 02-00-055-070 Q:SW S:33 T:33 R:1, $61,000.

Diana Reed to David Reed, deed, 04-00-055-090 McNabb Development Corp. Addition, $0.

Stanley Reed to Davis Reed, deed, 04-00-055-090 McNabb Development Corp. Addition, $0.

Toni Lawley to Joseph Raines and Michaela Eddy, deed, 02-02-330-000 Q:SE S:4 T:32 R:1, $195,000.

Michael Villarreal and Kim Arellano-Villareal to Matthew and Janice Archer, deed, 02-11-230-000 Q:SE S:11 T:32 R:1, $145,000.

Andrea Mason, Amanda Buchannan and Jessica Milner to Robert and Christina Mennie, deed, Village of Hennepin L:2 B:24, $35,000.

Sept. 20, 2022

Dale Marciniak, Gerald Wright, Kim and Richard Bickett to Rafal Gruca, deed, Lake Thunderbird Hills L: 289, $0.

Rhonda Brown to Duncan and Theresa Brown, deed, 01-25-242-000 Q:SW S:35 T:32 R:2, $0.

Sept. 21, 2022

Cheng Huang to Bradley and Heidi

Wink, deed, 02-01-153-002 Q:NW S:2 T:32 R:1, $313,000.

Sept. 22, 2022

Michael Haun to Justin and Rachel Durdan, deed, 02-02-095-000 Q:NW S:4 T:32 R:1, $185,000.

Nora Bitar to Landers Farm LLC, deed, 03-18-05-000, 03-08-070-000, 03-07280-000, Q:SE S:35 T:14 R:9 and Q:SE S:35 T:14 R:9, $0.

Dennis Sears to Landers Farm LLC, deed, 03-18-050-000, 03-08-070-000, 03-07-280-000, Q:SE S:35 T:14 R:9 and Q:SE S:36 T:14 R:9, $0.

Dianna Dornbusch and Marjorie Haws to D&S Haws Trust, deed, 04-20030-000 Q:NE S:34 T:31 R:1, $0.

Gerald, Richard and Joseph Mecagni and Geno and Leona Survivors Trust to Christopher and Wendy Elliot, deed, 02-00-098-130 Village of Standard L:66, $0.

Sept. 23, 2022

Cheryl Stoddard - Life Estate to Justin and Alicia Stoddard, deed, Lincolnshire Addition - Granville 02-00081-040, $0.

Kenneth Knapp Trust #1 and #2 to Kevin and Sarah Knapp, deed, 04-26222-000 Q:NE S:36 T:31 R:2, $30,660.

Ricky and Machael York to Benjamin Cyr, deed, Village of Hennepin L:8 B:13 and L:7 B:13, $49,000.

Diana Lamar to Diana Lamar

Trust, deed, Lake Thunderbird Woods L:206 and L:207, $0.

Sept. 26, 2022

John and Lisa Clark to John and Lisa Clark Living Trust, deed, Lake Thunderbird Hills Play #2 L:411, $0.

Sept. 28, 2022

George and Patricia Korinek to Kathleen Cortez Revocable Trust, deed, Lake Thunderbird Hills Plat #2 L:429, $0.

Stuart Owens to Mitch Cohen, deed, 01-06-090-000 Q:NW S:12 T:31 R:2, $0.

Sandra Degroot to Clover Club LLC, deed, St Pauls Coal Company 2nd Addition 02-00-091-010, 02-00-091020 and 02-00-091-030, $120,000.

Michael Mason to Raymond Cox Trust, deed, Village of Hennepin L:3 B:13 and L:4 B:13, $255,000.

Sept. 29, 2022

Frances and Steven Weiss to Michael and Linda Gonet, deed, 02-26140-000 Q:SW S:29 T:33 R:1, $38,000.

Sept. 30, 2022

Jerry Boekeloo to James Boekeloo, deed, 01-11-046-000 Q:SW S:10 T:32 R:2, $0.

Thomas and Janet Nowicki to Vladas Kriauciunas and Jurate Kriauciuniene, deed, Laker Thunderbird Hills L:483, $0.

BOYS BASKETBALL: SENECA 58, PUTNAM COUNTY 51

Seneca rebounds, rallies past Putnam County

Fighting Irish bounce back after slow start to defeat host Panthers

By BRAD MARTIN SR. Shaw Local News Network

GRANVILLE – The Seneca Fighting Irish used a big second half to erase a nine-point halftime lead by host Putnam County en route to a 58-51 boys basketball victory Friday night.

“We were a starter down in the first quarter, and another couple guys had to fight through some injuries, but we stayed composed and played a lot better in the second half,” Seneca coach Russ Witte said. “I thought a big key was in the first half we gave up a lot of second shots to them, and in the second half we owned the boards.

“I’ve known [Putnam County coach] Harold Fay a long time, and I knew they would come out and play tough defense, and we had to make some adjustments in the second half. This is a big win in a tough place to play; it was our first real test of the season, and we responded pretty well.”

The game began with the Panthers jumping out to an 11-0 lead powered by Jackson McDonald, who had six early points, and Austin Mattingly (13 points), who added a 3-pointer before Seneca got on the board via a Paxton Giertz layup.

McDonald added four more of his gamehigh 22 points, and PC’s Wyatt Grimshaw hit a jumper before the Irish responded with a three-point play from Giertz (team-high 19 points) to make the score 17-7 after the first quarter.

PC started the second quarter with another flourish, getting five quick points from Mattingly and a bucket from Grimshaw to build a 24-7 lead. But the Irish didn’t panic and began to chip away at the lead with Cole Vipond (12 points) draining a long 3 and Gietz a pull-up jumper to cut the lead to 10.

The teams traded hoops for the rest of the half. Seneca’s Kysen Klinker led the way with a pair of jumpers, and the teams headed to the locker room for the halftime break with PC holding a 30-21 advantage.

The second half began with a pair of McDonald layups before the Irish went on a 12-2 run, getting seven points from Calvin Maierhofer (16 points) and three from Josh Lucas, and suddenly the Irish had taken a 39-38 lead with a minute left in the third quarter. The Irish were not done, as they scored four of the last six points to build their biggest lead of the game to that point at 43-40.

The fourth quarter began with the teams

exchanging points before Seneca inched away on a three-point play by Maierhofer to build the lead to five. But a free throw from Grimshaw and a clutch 3-pointer from Andrew Pyszka tightened the score to 52-51 with two minutes left.

But that was as close as the home team would get as the Irish ran off the final six points to close out the game.

“We played good defense and ran the offense well in the first half, and we really rebounded well and got some second chance points,” Fay said. “But in the second half, I don’t know if we got a little tired or something, but we just didn’t rebound as well. We knew they were going to make it close at the end and they did.”

PC 72, Somonauk 59: Austin Mattingly’s 28 points and seven rebounds led Putnam County to a nonconference win over Somonauk on Tuesday, Dec 13.

Jackson McDonald added 17 points, Orlando Harris 13 points and Andrew Pyszka six points, eight rebounds and eight assists for PC.

Photos by Scott Anderson – sanderson@shawmedia.com

Putnam County’s Wyatt Grimshaw pulls up under the hoop to shoot against Seneca’s Lane Provance on Friday at Putnam County. BELOW: Putnam County’s Jackson McDonald (left) loses control of the ball as Seneca’s Calvin Maierhofer (center) and Lane Provance defend Friday.

BASEBALL

Panthers have a high 5 for college

By KEVIN HIERONYMUS khieronymus@bcrnews.com

Putnam County will take the baseball field with 10 seniors this spring. At least five of them will be going on to college to play.

Last week brought a high 5 of college signings to PC.

Andrew Pyszka (position player) and Jackson McDonald (pitcher) signed to play for St. Charles Community College. Pyszka batted .512 with five homers and 13 RBIs last year. McDonald batted .333 and posted a 6-0 record with a 1.88 ERA.

Nicholas Currie signed as a pitcher with the University of Missouri Science & Technology. He went 3-1 with a 2.30 ERA.

Austin Mattingly signed as a position player and a pitcher with Sauk Valley Community College. He batted .257 with a homer and 24 RBIs and posted a 2-0 record with a 2.51 ERA.

Troy Petty signed as a pitcher with Elgin Community College. He went 6-5 with a 1.87 ERA.

PC coach Chris Newsome said it’s a big moment for the Panthers program.

“Having these guys committed to

play at the next level is awesome. It’s great for our program, but more importantly it is a testament to the commitment and dedication these young men and their families have had to the game of baseball since they were old enough to play,” Newsome said. “It is certainly exciting for all of us in our baseball program to see these young men lead the way for everyone else in our program including our junior high and even our elementary school.

“We talk about being role models for our younger kids because, like it or not, our younger kids look up to our high school athletes. I couldn’t think of a better collective group of guys to be the role models for our next generation of PC ball players and leaders of our program. Hopefully the success these guys have and the success of our team will have a trickle down effect on our baseball youth that will only grow and strengthen the storied tradition of baseball excellence in Putnam County.

“I’m extremely proud of these guys for their recent college baseball commitments and I’m excited to see their continued growth as well-rounded young men and leaders of our team this spring.”

PC’s parade to foul line

By CHARLIE ELLERBROCK cellerbrock@shawmedia.com

GRANVILLE – The goal of every basketball team is to make the most of its opportunities, wherever and whenever they come. If they happen to come at the free-throw line, so be it.

In a game that was physical at both ends, Putnam County made out much better than visiting Marquette by getting to the charity stripe 30 times, making 16 of those chances – including a key 8 of 15 in the fourth quarter alone. It enabled the Panthers to rally from behind and claim a 43-37 Tri-County Conference victory over the Crusaders at R.M. Germano Gymnasium on Wednesday night.

Ava Hatton scored eight of her game-best 21 points in the final period, three of those on a tie-breaking 3-pointer from the right wing with 6:39 left, to help lift the Panthers to 9-5 overall, 3-3 in the conference and drop the Cru to 5-5, 2-2.

The glut of fouls spelled double trouble for Marquette, not only sending PC to the line for half of its points down the stretch, but also sending three of its starters to the bench with foul trouble for much of the night. What was on the court for the visitors was so out of sync offensively it managed to shoot only 31.7% (13 of 41) from the field, was outrebounded by PC 40-27 and managed only a team-high 10 points from sharpshooter Lilly Craig.

“This might be the guttiest performance we’ve had this year,” Putnam County coach Jared Sale said. “We were tough as nails tonight, especially on the glass, and did a great job on Craig. We felt we had to have this one tonight, and the girls took care of business.

“It’s funny, we’ve had these really poor starts time and time again, but the third quarter has been our best quarter all year long. It’s not even close, the point differential between that and any other quarter, and it was no different tonight. … They fouled us seven times in the first half and I felt if we could continue to be strong with the basketball, they would continue to foul, and that’s what we executed in the second half. It made a huge difference.”

The Panthers turned the ball over on their first four possessions of the game, but had only eight miscues the rest of the night as they fought back to an 8-8 tie, then grew more patient as the game progressed.

Marquette, which lost center Avery Durdan for much of the half with fouls, still used a Craig trey and a Keely Nelson deuce to finish the half with a 20-13 advantage.

However, the Panthers came out with 11 of the first 14 points of the third quarter, including a go-ahead pair of free throws by Maggie Richetta.

Again, a trey by Craig with 7.2 seconds left in the third gave the Cru their last lead at 30-28, as starting the fourth Hatton dished to Richetta for a bucket, then canned her lead-changing 3-pointer.

Marquette, mired in a 5 for 19 shooting second half, was forced to foul to catch up, leading to PC’s parade to the stripe. Two Gabby Doyle free throws capped a 12-4 burst for a 40-34 edge.

Gracie Ciucci had 10 points and nine rebounds and Mikenna Boyd nine boards for PC.

“I felt like we got in a rut where we kept getting away from what was working, and having three starters in foul trouble didn’t help with that and bogged down the offense a bit,” Marquette coach Eric Price said. “We let Hatton go off a little bit, she got to the line a lot, they all got to the line a lot and they got too many second-chance points. They got too many offensive rebounds and must have come up with 90% of the 50-50 balls tonight.

“But we can’t give up 30 free throws and expect to be in the game. That’s two games in a row. Last time, [in a 54-44 loss to Roanoke-Benson] they shot 26 free throws and we shot eight. Tonight they shot 30 and we shot 10. We can’t keep doing that. We have to find a way to stop that.”

Putnam County 44, Henry/LW 26: Gracie Cuicci scored 17 points, and Ava Hatton had 12 points to lead the Panthers to a Tri-County win on the road on Monday, Dec. 12. Maggie Richetta added six points for PC.

Photos by Tom Sistak for Shaw Local News Network Putnam County’s Gracie Ciucci (left) and Marquette’s Makayla Backos battle for a loose ball Wednesday at Putnam County.

Photo provided by Putnam County High School Five Putnam County seniors have signed to play baseball collegiately. They are Austin Mattingly (from left), Nicholas Currie, Andrew Pyszka, Jackson McDonald and Troy Petty.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

In the Circuit Court of the 10th Judicial Circuit Putnam Co., IL Village of Hennepin, Plaintiff,

vs. Pamela Bouxsein, Unknown Ow ners, & Non- Record Claimants, Defendants

Case No. 2 021 -MR- 15

Notice of Pendency of Action

The requisite affidavits for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Pamela Bouxsein, Unknown Owners & Non- Record Claimants, that the aboveentitled Complaint for Equitable & Other Relief Seeking Repair or Demolition of Unsafe Building was filed on November 22, 2022 & is now pending in the Circuit Court of the 10th Judicial Circuit, Putnam Co., IL. And you, Pamela Bouxsein, Unknown Owners & Non- Record Claimants, are further given notice that summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law.

1. The name of the Plaintiff & the case number are identified above.

2. The court in which this action was brought is identified above.

3. The name of the title holder of record is: Pamela Bouxsein

4. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is:

Lots 7 and 8 in Fractional Block 66, and that part of the West Half of the vacated alley adjoining Lots 7 and 8, all situated in the Village of Hennepin, Putnam County, Illinois

5. A common address or description of the location of the real estate is: 402 Vine St., Hennepin, IL

Now, therefore, unless you, Pamela Bouxsein, Unknown Owners & Non-Record Claimants, file your answer to the Complaint in said action or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Circuit Court of the 10th Judicial Circuit, Putnam Co., IL held in the courthouse in Hennepin, IL, on or before January 13, 2023, default may be entered against you at any time after that day & a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

Carly Neubaum, Clerk of the Circuit Court Putnam Co., IL

Dated November 28, 2022

(Published in Putnam County Record December 7, 14, 21, 2022) 2037727

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PU BL IC HEARING NOTICE

The Village of Granville will hold a public hearing on January 3, 2023, at 6:15 pm, at 316 S. McCoy Street Granville, Illinois to provide interested parties an opportunity to express their views on the proposed federally funded Comm unity Development Block Grant (CDBG) project. Persons with disabilities or non- English speaking persons who wish to attend the public hearing and need assistance should contact North Central Illinois Council of Governments 613 W. Marquett e St. Ottawa, IL 61350 (815) 433- 5830 no later than December 30, 2022 Every effort will be made to make reasonable accommodations for these persons

On or about January 19, 2023, the Village of Granville intends to apply to the Illinois Department of Commerce and Econom ic Opportunity for a 2022 grant from the State CDBG program. This program is funded by Title 1 of the federal Housing and Comm unity Development Act of 1974, as am ended. These funds are to be used for a community development project that will include the following activities: Storm Sewer Separation Project and Grant Administration. The total amount of CDBG funds to be requested is $1,464,055.00. The amount of CDBG funds proposed to be used for activities that will benefit low-to-moderate-income persons is $817,381.00. The Village of Granville also proposes to expend $150,000.00 in non-CDBG funds on the project from General Funds.

Information related to this project will be availabl e for review prior to the public hearing as of December 21, 2022, at the Village of Granville's Village Hall 316 S. McCoy Street Granville, Illinois. The lobby is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Interested citizens are invited to provide comments regarding these issues either at the public hearing or by prior written statement. Written comments should be submitted to Kari Matuszewski from North Central Illinois Council of Governments 613 W. Marquette St. Ottawa, IL 61350 no later than January 3, 2023, in order to ensure placement of such comments in the official record of the public hearing proceedings. This project will result in no displacement of any persons or businesses. For additional inform ation concerning the proposed project, please contact Kari Matuszewski at 815- 4335830 or write to NCICG 613 W. Marquette Street Ottawa, IL 61350.

Jared Baker, Village President Village of Granville

(Published in Putnam County Record December 21, 2022) 2041078