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Putnam County libraries announce January activity schedule

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

All locations will be closed Monday, Jan. 2, and Monday, Jan. 16, for holidays.

Hennepin, 214 N. Fourth St.

• Steam 2 Go craft project will be available for pick up throughout the month. The craft will be snowstorm in a jar.

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

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

Granville, 214 S. McCoy St.

• Puzzle mania will be conducted throughout the month of January. Participants are asked to help the library put a few pieces together and will be entered for a drawing Jan. 31 for their pick of a puzzle.

• Service to others Stations will be

every Wednesday in January. The group will be working on projects to support local groups that serve the community.

• Get the Scoop on Sodium will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan 17. University of Illinois Extension’s Susan Glassman will teach participants about sodium and how to identify high-sodium foods.

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 the first Saturday of the month. The event will feature food, books and friends.

Magnolia, 112 N. Chicago St.

• University of Illinois Extension Office will host a snowflake event at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3.

• B-Day pancakes and hot cocoa will be offered at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7.

• Adult Board Painting Night will be

5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12.

• Clay sculptures – snowmen will be 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17.

• Build them high Legos will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21.

• Let’s puzzle time will be 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26.

• Homework helper will be available to students during library hours.

McNabb, 322 W. Main St.

• University of Illinois Extension will host an Ag in the Classroom, snowflakes event at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4

• Favorite book time with hot cocoa will be 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18.

• Uno card game day with snacks will be 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25 .

• Homework helper will be available to students during library hours.

Standard, 128 First St.

• vThe Cherry Mine Disaster of 1909 event will be 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19. Historian Jim Gibbons will host a presentation about the Nov. 13, 1909 Illinois Cherry Mine Disaster where 259 men and boys lost their lives.

Putnam County School District announces January menus

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The Putnam County School District announced the breakfast and lunch menus for January.

Thursday, Jan. 5

Breakfast: Cereal and toast, string cheese, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Chicken patty on bun, green beans, chips, fruit and milk Friday, Jan. 6

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

Lunch: Pizza, corn, fruit, graham crackers and milk

Monday, Jan. 9

Breakfast: Pig in a blanket or cereal, yogurt, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Cheeseburger on bun, pickles, oven fries, cookie and milk

Tuesday, Jan. 10

Breakfast: Biscuits and gravy or cereal, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Pork chop, au gratin potatoes, dinner roll, fruit and milk

Wednesday, Jan. 11

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

Lunch: Chicken wrap with lettuce and cheese, fruit, Rice Krispies Treat and milk

Thursday, Jan. 12

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

Lunch: Pulled pork on bun, baked

beans, chips, fruit and milk Friday, Jan. 13

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

Lunch: Toasted ravioli with marinara sauce, breadstick, mixed vegetables, fruit and milk Monday, Jan. 16

No School - MLK Jr. Day Tuesday, Jan. 17

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

Lunch: Cheese stuffed breadsticks with marinara sauce, green beans, fruit, frozen dessert and milk Wednesday, Jan. 18

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

Lunch: Cook’s choice Thursday, Jan. 19

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

Lunch: Taco in a bag with meat, cheese, lettuce, tomato, sour cream and salsa; muffin, fruit and milk Friday, Jan. 20

Breakfast: Bagel with cream cheese of cereal, Go-Gurt, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Hot dog, baked beans, chips, fruit and milk Monday, Jan. 23

Breakfast: Funnel cake or cereal,

Go-Gurt, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Chicken quesadilla, green beans, fruit, cookie and milk Tuesday, Jan. 24

Breakfast: Breakfast pizza or cereal, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Pork fritter on bun, cheesy hash browns, fruit, jello cake and milk

Wednesday, Jan. 25

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

Lunch: Pasta with meat sauce, salad, garlic bread, fruit and milk Thursday, Jan. 26

Breakfast: Sausage and toast or cereal, string cheese, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Chicken strips, mac and cheese, veggie sticks, fruit and milk Friday, Jan. 27

Breakfast: Breakfast warp or cereal, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: French bread pizza, corn, fruit, pudding and milk Monday, Jan. 30

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

Lunch: Corn dogs, baked beans, corn chips, fruit and milk Tuesday, Jan. 31

Breakfast: Breakfast sandwich or cereal, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: French toast with syrup, sausage, hash browns, applesauce and milk

Home surveillance, social media keep porch thefts down

By STEPHANIE JAQUINS Shaw Local News Network

More than 50 million packages were shipped with the U.S. Postal Service last year and the USPS is expecting even more this holiday season.

This amounts to presents sitting unattended on porches across the country. And sometimes the recipient arrives home to find themselves a victim of package theft.

For the past three years, Safewise has polled 1,000 Americans to find out how many have fallen victim to a porch pirate. Data shows more than 260 million packages worth $19.5 billion were stolen from porches in the past 12 months – 50 million more than last year.

Most of the thefts occur in large cities, with the worst happening near metro areas located on the West Coast. In the Illinois Valley, however, package theft is not common.

“We haven’t had anything reported this year in package thefts,” Spring Valley Police Chief Adam Curran said. “We get them randomly, but it’s not frequent. Even during the Christmas season we don’t get very many.”

Peru Police Chief Sarah Raymond and La Salle Police Chief Mike Smudzinski also reported few police reports for package theft.

A large deterrent of theft are Ring video doorbells, which are security devices installed near the front door that allows a homeowner to see, hear and speak to the person at their door. The app also notifies them when they have a visitor, such as a delivery person.

“People are starting to get those notifications when packages are delivered and they’re able to look at their camera and go get their package quickly,” Raymond said. “I think that’s becoming a good deterrent.”

The less time a package spends sitting out on a porch or stoop, the less likely

someone will swipe it, police chiefs said. Raymond also recommends requiring a signature for a package or having someone present to retrieve it. Curran suggested giving special instructions to the delivery company to leave the package out of sight from the street.

While Ring doorbells and video surveillance can deter thefts, they also can aid police in their theft investigations. In the spring, video footage caught a clear picture of a man in a hooded sweatshirt removing packages from a porch in La Salle.

“With social media, I think our odds got a little better. About a 50-50 shot in trying to catch someone,” Smudzinski said of sharing a photo on social media asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect. “I’m not going to go out and say we’re going to get them every time, but I know my guys won’t stop and they’ll do all they can to affect that arrest and get the property returned.”

The theft charge depends on the value of the package, Curran said. Generally, theft less than $500 is a Class A misdemeanor and more than $500 could be a felony. It also depends on the location of the package, Curran said. For example, a package in a breezeway or enclosed patio could increase the charge to burglary because the person would be entering into a building or residence to commit the theft.

IVCC to host Coffee with a Counselor in Ottawa

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Illinois Valley Community College hosts Coffee with a Counselor from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, at its Ottawa Center, 321 W. Main St.

Students can apply, speak with a counselor, and register for spring classes.

“Coffee with a Counselor allows students to meet with a counselor, register and pay – all in one visit,” said Jeannette Phalen, Ottawa Center administrator.

Spring registration is underway for classes beginning Monday, Jan.9.

Ottawa Center’s expanded spring offerings include The Global Environment (BIO 1000 600), 2 to 3:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; Introduction to Business Computer Systems (CSI 1002 650), 1 to 2:40 p.m. Wednesdays; English Composition I (ENG-1001-600), 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; English Composition II (ENG-1002-600), 8 to 9:15 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; The Art of Film (FLM 2009 600), 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; Introduction to Oceanography (GEL 1006 600), 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. Mondays and

Are

Wednesdays; Statistics Supplement (MTH 0108 600), 1 to 1:50 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; General Elemental Statistics (MTH 1008 600), 1 to 2:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; Abnormal Psychology (PSY 2006 600), 1 to 2:15 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; Introduction to Sociology (SOC 1000 600), 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; Marriage and Family (SOC-1002-600), 1 to 3:45 p.m. Fridays; and Fundamentals of Speech (SPH-1001-600), 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

For information, contact Phalen at 815-224-0800 or jeannette_phalen@ivcc. edu. Food, coffee, cocoa and prizes will be available.

ready for the Holidays?

Photo provided by Dave Dodge Counselor Valery Calvetti (right) meets with a student in the Ottawa Center lobby.

People are starting to get those notifications when packages are delivered and they’re able to look at their camera and go get their package quickly. I think that’s becoming a good deterrent.”

Sarah Raymond, Peru Police Chief

Photos by Scott Anderson – sanderson@shawmedia.com

Hundreds

received

Wednesday for the annual Christmas distribution at the Hall Township Food Pantry in Spring Valley.

ABOVE: Volunteers load carts full of food Wednesday inside the Hall Township Food Pantry in Spring Valley. LEFT: CJ VanSchaick and Bruce Lamps loading food into a car Wednesday at the Hall Township Food Pantry. ON THE COVER: Volunteers fill food into vehicles Wednesday for the annual Christmas distribution at the Hall Township Food Pantry in Spring Valley.

RIGHT: A long line of vehicles wait for food distribution Wednesday at the Hall Township Food.

IVCC Foundation agriculture scholarship to honor Hiltabrands

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An Illinois Valley Community College Foundation agriculture scholarship will honor the late June and Lyndon Hiltabrand of Cedar Point.

Linda Hiltabrand, of Peru, and her sister Marie Taylor, of Spring Valley, recently established the Lyndon and June Hiltabrand Memorial Agriculture Scholarship.

Lyndon worked 10 years at Sundstrand and farmed his entire working life. He was a member of the Shorthorn Breeders Association and Farm Bureau and was

active with his wife for 20 years in Putnam County Belles and Beaus Square Dance Club.

June was a homemaker and partner in Hiltabrand Farms. She worked many years at the Oglesby bank and was the first woman to serve on the school board at JFK in Cedar Point. She also led the Cedar Point Jolly 4-H club for a time.

Lyndon died at age 81 in 2010 and June at age 84 in 2014.

Lyndon and June sacrificed and saved so their daughters could attend college. Linda graduated from IVCC and the University of Illinois before enjoying a long

career with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Office of Mines and Minerals. Marie also graduated from IVCC, earned a bachelor’s from Western Illinois University and a master’s from Illinois State University. She retired after 35 years teaching in Putnam County.

Applicants who are active or previously participated in ag-related clubs or organizations will be given preference in the awarding of the Hiltabrand scholarship. Students can apply for IVCC Foundation scholarships through Feb. 9 at www.ivcc.edu/foundation.

“The 1909 Cherry MineDisaster” Astold by HistoricalPresenter, JimGibbons Thursday January19 @ 12:30p.m.

Historian, Jim Gibbons, will present the November 13, 1909 Illinois Cherry Mine Disaster. Of the estimated 481 men and boys that went into the mine that day, 259 of them lost their lives. This program will be in-person and live streamed through Zoom. For more information on how to attend virtually, call the PCCC.

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Photo provided Fran Brolley An Illinois Valley Community College Foundation agriculture scholarship will honor the late June and Lyndon Hiltabrand of Cedar Point.

Peru, Spring Valley medical supply stores merge

Baar Home Medical.

Beginning Nov. 1, St. Margaret’s Health began the process of consolidating Family Home Medical Equipment in Peru and St. Margaret’s Home Medical Equipment and Supplies in Spring Valley.

Family Home Medical Equipment, 1319 U.S. 6, has closed as a result.

Linda Burt, vice president of quality and community services at St. Margaret’s, said the consolidation is because of staffing and duplication of services.

“We are in the middle of the transition, so patients may experience a delay as we get the records for those patients asking for continued service from St. Margaret’s,” Burt said.

The hospital is offering patients freedom of choice for their durable medical equipment needs, Burt said, which includes St. Margaret’s Home Medical, Lincare, Apria or

St. Margaret’s Home Medical Equipment and Supplies, 416 E. Dakota St., Spring Valley, offers home medical supplies and equipment; a licensed respiratory practitioner and registered nurse to instruct patients on the use and care of equipment and to communicate with the patient’s physician; home visits; aid for proper documentation from the patient’s physician and for billing purposes; Medicare and private insurance billings; 24-hour emergency service; free delivery; and coordination with other agencies, such as home health, according to its website.

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Stephanie Jaquins for Shaw Media St. Margaret’s Health began the process of consolidating Family Home Medical Equipment in Peru and St. Margaret’s Home Medical Equipment & Supplies in Spring Valley. Family Home Medical Equipment, 1319 U.S. 6, has closed as a result.

Stephanie Jaquins

EYES ON ENTERPRISE

It’s official: Tracy Morris appointed IVCC president

Tracy Morris of Spring Valley was officially appointed Illinois Valley Community College’s next president at a special meeting of the board Tuesday.

“IVCC has been an important part of my life since I was a young child and it is a dream come true to be able to return to serve as the president for the college that has meant so much to me and to my family,” Morris said following Tuesday’s appointment.

Following a brief closed session, trustees appointed Morris as the college’s 11th president and approved her employment agreement. She will assume presidential duties July 1; current president Jerry Corcoran will retire June 30.

Morris is the first IVCC graduate to be named its president. Former president Al Wisgoski (1974-1996) graduated from IVCC predecessor LPO Junior College.

She is compliance officer at Joliet Junior College and as such performs oversight including on-time reporting, meeting legislative and accreditation requirements, and conducting assessments and reviews. She also provides oversight for the review of board policies and institutional procedures.

Prior to joining JJC in 2018, she was vice president of student services at Illinois Central College (2014-18) and worked 13 years at IVCC as associate vice president for student services (2010-14), director of admissions and records (2003-10) and counselor and orientation coordinator (2001-03).

She began her career as a school counselor at Annawan Grade School (1999-2001) and a teacher at Mendota High School (1994-99).

Morris earned a doctorate in adult and higher education and master’s in education counseling from Northern Illinois University, bachelor’s in psychology from Western Illinois University and an associate degree from IVCC. She and husband Mike have two daughters, Zoe and Caroline.

OBITUARIES

MILDRED MARY NOONAN

Mildred Mary Noonan, 89, of Peru, formerly of McNabb, Illinois, passed on December 21, 2022.

Arrangements entrusted to Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel, Granville, Illinois.

How to submit: Send obituary information to putnamobits@shawlocal.com or call 815-632-2534.

Notices are accepted until 5 p.m. for Wednesday’s edition.

Photo provided by Fran Brolley

Celebrating Tracy Morris’ achievement are daughters Zoe (left) and Caroline, husband Mike, Morris, and parents Nancy and Don Burress.

Mattingly, Putnam County win OT thriller

By JOSHUA WELGE jwelge@shawmedia.com

YORKVILLE – Austin Mattingly made no bones about it – Putnam County came to Yorkville Christian on Wednesday with something to prove.

Mattingly, a senior guard, is one of four starters back from a Panthers’ team that lost to the eventual Class 1A champion Mustangs by 34 points in last year’s sectional final. As if that was not motivation enough, Mattingly received a visual reminder of how his season ended last year.

With Yorkville Christian hosting Alumni Night, three graduated starters from the title team – including current Duke freshman Jaden Schutt –were in attendance.

And Mattingly noticed.

“Just seeing them, we had to show them how much we’ve improved from last year,” Mattingly said. “This game means a bunch. Last year, they beat us in the sectional final. We took that to heart.”

It’s only December, but Mattingly and the Panthers left with quite a win.

He knocked down a game-tying 3-pointer with 5.9 seconds left in regulation to force overtime. Then Mattingly scored six of his team-high 33 points in the extra period in which Putnam County never trailed in an eventual 75-69 win over Yorkville Christian in the playoff rematch.

Jackson McDonald added 19 points and 12 rebounds and Wyatt Grimshaw eight points and 14 rebounds for Putnam County (11-3), which pulled down 16 offensive rebounds as a team to help key the win. McDonald scored 11 of his 19 in the third quarter, as the Panthers erased a 41-31 Yorkville Christian halftime lead with a 10-0 run out of the break.

From there, the margin was never greater than five either way, until the final score.

“We knew they could shoot. We knew we had to keep it close, get their shooters tired and maybe they’d miss at the end,” Putnam County coach Harold Fay said. “We were able to do that a little bit. We only played five guys in the second half, but they battled. We stayed tight, just kept grinding and grinding, didn’t take any hero shots, made the game tight.”

Putnam County overcame another huge offensive performance from Yorkville Christian senior guard David Douglas Jr., who scored 43 points, 25 of them in the first half.

His two free throws with 16.3 seconds left in regulation gave the Mustangs (2-11) a 65-62 lead.

But Yorkville Christian failed to switch on Putnam County’s final possession, leaving Mattingly free for an open 3 from the baseline. It’s part of the growing pains for a Mustangs’ team with only one player – Douglas –with any experience from last year’s team.

“It’s the little things and we don’t have much room for error,” Yorkville

Christian coach Aaron Sovern said. “We make mistakes, and teams are capitalizing on them. Just a brain fart, and we have a lot of those. We’ll learn. All of these games are bricks in the foundation. We’re just so inexperienced. D.J. is the only experienced one and he’s trying to pull the sled.”

Mattingly wasn’t Putnam County’s first option on the last possession – it was Grimshaw at the top of the key. However, as Fay noted, “they lost Austin, and God bless for that.”

“We executed it, glad it went in,” Mattingly said.

Douglas, who matched a school record with 51 points in a game earlier this season, appeared well on his way to that for a half.

He scored 15 of his total in the second quarter, seemingly getting to the rim at will, and his smooth pullup started an 11-2 run to end the half after Yorkville Christian had trailed by six

after a quarter.

But it wasn’t as easy for Douglas in the second half and overtime, when he shot 5 for 17, and Putnam County seemed to dare Yorkville Christian’s other players to take shots. The Mustangs shot just 11 for 44 from 3-point range, and missed their first six shots of the third quarter.

“They tried to clog the lane a little more and they weren’t sticking on shooters,” Douglas said. “Guys were missing shots, they were baiting them to shoot. They did try to pack it in a little bit.”

“We let them back in,” Sovern said. “Didn’t get great shots, we stood around defensively. We have to guard better, and we have to rebound better. We’ll make shots.”

Zach Marini scored nine points, Trey Lombardo had eight rebounds, and Abram Fields seven points for Yorkville Christian.

Gary E Duncan Sr. for Shaw Local News Network

Putnam County’s Austin Mattingly shoots a jump shot against Yorkville Christian on Wednesday. Mattingly scored 33 points in the Panthers’

75-69 victory.

We knew they could shoot. We knew we had to keep it close, get their shooters tired and maybe they’d miss at the end.”

Harold Fay, Putnam County basketball coach

Fieldcrest staying ‘humble, hungry’ as top seed at St. Bede tournament

By KEVIN HIERONYMUS khieronymus@bcrnews.com

This year’s Lady Bruins ChrIstmas Classic tidings will come unwrapped after Christmas.

And there will be a couple extra participants under the tournament tree.

The 2022 tournament field has expanded by two teams back to 10 teams and returned to a four-day schedule, running Tuesday, Dec. 27 through Friday, Dec. 30.

The three newcomers to the tournament are Sandwich, Marquette and the Rock Island JV, which was a late entry to fill a vacated slot. Yorkville Christian did not return this year.

First-year St. Bede athletic director Michael Armatto and head coach Stephanie Mickley are looking forward to their first experience of the Lady Bruins Christmas Classic.

“It is always an honor to provide opportunities for children. Hosting events does work to fulfill our mission as a faith-based organization as it allows us to serve others,” Armatto said. “The Lady Bruin is one of the longer running girls’ basketball tournaments in the area so it is a thrill to be involved in its history. We look forward to seeing some very good girls basketball teams compete and we are excited to welcome their fans to historic Abbot Vincent Gymnasium here on our campus.”

“I am excited. We’ll be on our home court. We’ve been on the road and it’s going to be a good tournament,” Mickley said. “We have a lot of good teams coming in, so there’s going to be a lot of good competition and we’re trying to build for

the playoffs.”

Fieldcrest won its first tournament last year, defeating Princeton, 57-25, for the title. Fieldcrest coach Mitch Nealey said the Knights (11-0), who are ranked No. 2 in Class 2A after making their first trip to state a year ago, welcome the challenge as defending champions.

“It doesn’t change our mindset going into the tournament,” he said. “Our motto this whole year has been, ‘stay humble, stay hungry.’ We need to continue to have that desire to get better every day. We’re excited to play some really solid teams that have been playing well lately.

“It will be different playing after the Christmas break, but it’s a new challenge that I’m excited to see how the players respond to.”

Fieldcrest is joined in the Green Pool with No. 4 Seneca (9-4), No. 5 Putnam County (10-5), No. 8 St. Bede (4-6) and No. 9 Rock Island JV.

No. 2 Eureka (8-3) heads up the White Pool with No. 3 Princeton (10-1), No. 6 Marquette (1-5), No. 7 Sandwich (2-9) and No. 10 Kewanee (3-7).

Princeton won its first 10 games before falling at Ottawa, 62-31, in its last game. The Tigresses beat Eureka, 42-37, in pool play last year and will need to again to return to the finals.

Second-year PHS coach Darcy Kepner said it will be a good test for her team, which has a strong senior nucleus with the mix of a couple promising freshmen.

“It’s a tough tournament every year. Good competition,” she said. “We have a tough schedule, but we’re looking forward to playing those teams. We enjoy

going over there and seeing teams we don’t see all the time.

“I know my girls at the end of the season last year were just wanting to play tougher teams to get ready for regionals and postseason. They’re excited to play somebody who’s going to give them a run for their money.”

Princeton has already beaten two of the teams in its pool – Sandwich (38-29) and Kewanee (52-35).

PC coach Jared Sale likes having a good tournament so close to home.

“We’re excited to be back there this year. We feel it’s a really strong tournament that’s in our backyard so it’s nice to get an opportunity to play against some tough competition and not have to travel very far to do it,” he said.

Mickley likes the expanded field of 10.

“The more games you play, the more you’re going to learn and get better,” she said.

Marquette joins the St. Bede field having play at the Amboy tournament last year.

The tournament starts up with seven games on Tuesday starting at 8:30 a.m. with St. Bede facing Brian Holman’s Seneca Irish. Other games include Princeton vs. Sandwich at 10:15 a.m., Fieldcrest vs. the Rock Island JV at 1:45 p.m., PC vs. Seneca at 3:30 p.m., Marquette vs. Eureka, at 5:15 p.m. and St. Bede vs. Rock Island JV at 7 p.m.

There also will be seven games Wednesday and six games Thursday both starting at 8:30 a.m. with the finals day set for 10:15 a.m. Friday with a lineup of five games with the championship at 5:15 p.m.

Marquette takes over as new boys tournament host

By KEVIN HIERONYMUS khieronymus@bcrnews.com

There will be familiar faces in a new venue with the move of the former Marseilles Holiday Tournament to Marquette.

The boys holiday hoopla will get underway at Bader Gym on Monday, Dec. 26, running through Thursday, Dec. 29.

No. 1 Seneca (10-0), No. 2 Marquette (7-3), No. 3 Putnam County (11-3) and No. 4 Lexington (11-1) drew the top four seeds for the Marquette Christmas Tournament. Remaining seeds

went to No. 5 Serena (10-1), No. 6 ReedCuster (7-1), No. 7 Gardner-South Wilmington (7-6) and No. 8 St. Bede (3-6).

Rounding out the field are Earlville, Hall, Dwight, Flanagan-Cornell, Indian Creek, Somonauk, Wilmington and Woodland.

Rivals Hall (4-7) and St. Bede will clash at noon on Dec. 26. Other firstround matchups include PC vs. Wilmington at 5 p.m. and Earlville vs. GSW at 8 p.m.

Hall coach Mike Filippini said it’s always been a good tournament and doesn’t expect that to change.

“It doesn’t really matter to us where the tournament is played, it’s always a well-run tournament with good competition,” he said. “We haven’t played at Marquette for years, but that shouldn’t bother us. The top 5-6 teams in this tournament are really good, so we’ll have to play at our best to just compete with some of them. This tournament always gets us ready to play conference games in the second half of the season.”

At La Salle: La Salle-Peru will host a new four-team Christmas tournament with Geneseo, IVC and Sherrard on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Lady Bruins Christmas Classic at a glance

GREEN POOL: No. 1 Fieldcrest (110), No. 4 Seneca (9-4), No. 5 Putnam County (10-5), No. 8 St. Bede (4-6), No. 9 Rock Island JV.

WHITE POOL: No. 2 Eureka (8-3), No. 3 Princeton (10-1), No. 6 Marquette (1-5), No. 7 Sandwich (2-9), No. 10 Kewanee (3-7).

AT A GLANCE: Top-seed Fieldcrest is ranked No. 2 in Class 2A, coming off its first state finals appearance and Lady Bruins Christmas Classic championship. The Knights beat Princeton, 57-25, in last year’s title game. ... This year’s tournament expanded back to a 10-team field over four days after having eight teams over three days most recently. ... Marquette, Sandwich and the Rock Island JV are all new to the field. ... Princeton is 3-0 against the tournament field, including wins over St. Bede, Sandwich and Kewanee.

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE Tuesday

Seneca vs. St. Bede

Princeton vs. Sandwich Eureka vs. Kewanee

Rock Island JV vs. Fieldcrest Putnam County vs. Seneca Marquette vs. Eureka St. Bede vs. Rock Island JV

Wednesday

Fieldcrest vs. St. Bede, 8:30 a.m. Kewanee vs. Marquette, 10:15 a.m. Sandwich vs. Eureka, noon Princeton vs. Kewanee, 1:45 p.m. Seneca vs Fieldcrest, 3:30 p.m. St. Bede vs. Putnam County, 5:15 p.m.

Eureka vs. Princeton, 7 p.m.

Thursday

Marquette vs. Sandwich, 8:30 a.m. Rock Island JV vs. Seneca, 10:15 a.m.

Sandwich vs. Kewanee, noon Putnam County vs. Rock Island JV 1:45 p.m.

Princeton vs. Marquette, 3:30 p.m. Fieldcrest vs. Putnam County, 5:15 p.m.

Friday

9th - 5th place Green vs. 5th place White, 10:15 a.m.

7th - 4th place Green vs. 4th place White, noon

5th - 3rd place Green vs. 3rd place White, 1:45 p.m.

3rd -2nd place Green vs. 2nd place White, 3:30 p.m.

1st - 1st place Green vs. 1st place

LASALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS LAND AUCTION WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2023 AT 10:00 AMCT

PUBLISHE R'S NOTICE

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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.

To complain of discrimination call, HUD toll-free at 800- 669-9777.

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PUBL IC NOTICE

The Village of Mark has adopted Ordinance #2022-1206-01. An Ordinance Establishing Meeting Dates for the Village of Mark for Calendar Year 2023. Copies of this ordinance are available at www. municode.com/library or by calling the village hall at 815-3392454.

(Published in

County Record December 28, 2022) 2042978

MARSHALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS LAND AUCTION

107.69 SURVEYED ACRES • 1 TRACT

The Schumacher farm is located approximately 8 miles west of Toluca, Illinois or 33 miles northeast of Peoria, Illinois and is further described as being located in Section 1, T29N-R2W, Richland Township, Marshall County, Illinois. The real estate contains a total of 107.69 surveyed acres, will be sold in 1 tract and represents highly productive Class A soil.

Farmers and investors, be sure to check out this Class A, Marshall County, Illinois farm.

VIRGINIA SCHUMACHER FARM

Representing Attorneys: Scott A. Shore | Shore Law and Mediation PO Box 231 | Hennepin IL 61327 | (815) 925-7117 Christopher Ryan | Attorney At Law 245 NE Perry Ave | Peoria IL 61603 | (309) 637-8020

Auction Manager: Kevin Haas (309) 264-7767

230 ACRES± • 2 TRACTS

The Gunderson farm is located approximately 12 miles northeast of Ottawa, Illinois or 23 miles northwest of Morris, Illinois and is further described as being located in Section 5, T34N-R5E, Miller Township, LaSalle County, Illinois. The property contains a total of 230 acres (subject to survey), will be sold in 2 tracts and represents a combination of productive tillable cropland, timber, and grassland providing excellent outdoor recreational opportunities.

Farmers and outdoor enthusiast, be sure to check out this LaSalle County, Illinois property.

GUNDERSON FARM ACCOUNT

Representing Attorney: John L. Cantlin

The Cantlin Law Firm | (815) 433-4712

760 E Etna Rd. | Ottawa IL 61530

Auction Manager: Kevin Haas (309) 264-7767

PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS LAND AUCTION

TAXABLE ACRES± • 1 TRACT

The Blukel 1959 Land Trust farm is located approximately 5 miles southeast of Granville, Illinois or 12 miles southwest of Peru, Illinois. The property is further described as being located in Section 35, T32-R1W, Granville Township, Putnam County, IL. The real estate contains a total of 40 taxable acres, will be sold in 1 tract and represents highly productive Class A soil.

Farmers and investors, be sure to check out this Putnam County, Illinois, Class A farm with a 144.7 PI.

BLUKEL 1959 LAND TRUST

Representing Attorney: Douglas J. Schweickert Schwieckert Law Group, LLC | (815) 830-4080

2101 Marquette Road | Peru, IL 61354

Auction Manager: Kevin Haas (309) 264-7767

767 • Mobile Home Sales

999 • Legal

Putnam