Putnam County Record_01042023

Andrew Pyszka, Spencer Voss lead Panthers to Marquette consolation title

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These tips can help take stress out of gatherings for those with dementia

Most of us will admit that we are creatures of habit. We like our routines and feel safe and secure when we know where we are and what we’re doing.

Routines and structure become even more important for those who are dealing with cognitive conditions like dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

One reason is because routines help stave off loss of function. For instance, some days my husband, who has early onset Alzheimer’s, can brush his teeth. Other days, he looks at me as if he’s never seen a toothbrush before. The next night, he’s fine again.

Routines keep Tony able to do things for himself. They also give him a measure of confidence. He knows his own home and can function somewhat independently. Take him out of his element, and he becomes lost and overwhelmed.

So, it’s not surprising that this time of year can be really challenging for the millions of people living with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, according to the Alzheimer’s Association.

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“Changes in the daily routine, large gatherings and noisy environments – all holiday hallmarks – can create extra anxiety for someone living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias,” said Delia Jervier, executive director for the Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter. “Someone living with Alzheimer’s may also feel a special sense of loss during the holidays because of the changes he or she has experienced. It is important to plan ahead and keep your loved one in mind.”

To help families navigate holiday-related challenges, the Alzheimer’s Association offers these tips: Familiarize others with the situation: The holidays are full of emotions, so it can help to let friends and family members know what to expect. Cross talk or simultaneous conversations can be challenging for people living with Alzheimer’s, so try engaging them one-on-one or in smaller group settings.

Build on traditions and memories: Take time to experiment with new traditions that might be less stressful or a better fit with your caregiving responsibilities. If evening confusion and agitation are a problem, turn your holiday dinner into a holiday lunch or brunch.

Involve the person living with Alzheimer’s: Depending on abilities and preferences, make sure to keep the person with Alzheimer’s involved in the celebrations, such as packing cookies in tins or helping wrap gifts.

Plan ahead: When attending a holiday party, prepare the host for special needs, such as a quiet room for the person to rest when they get tired, away from the noise and distractions.

Adapt gift giving to ensure safe and useful gifts: Diminishing capacity may make some gifts unusable or even dangerous to a person with dementia. If someone asks for gift ideas, suggest items people living with the disease can easily enjoy, such as comfortable clothing, favorite music, videos and photo albums.

More holiday tips can be found by

IVCC to host courses on computer numerical control this spring

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Students have an opportunity to start a career in the high-demand, high-pay Computer Numerical Control industry this spring at Illinois Valley Community College.

Wednesday night manufacturing courses beginning Jan. 11 include Fundamentals of CNC Operation (CNC 1200), CNC Milling Machine Operation (CNC 1202) and CNC Turning Center Operations I (CNC 1204) and II (CNC 1206).

The courses lead to work as a CNC operator and entry-level programming, process and manufacturing engineering positions.

Manufacturers across the district are looking for CNC operators, said instructor Scott Fox. Fox has more than 20 years’ experience in industry as a machine operator and set-up and tooling technician. He also has programming, trouble-shooting and engineering experience.

“There is a major shortage of operators and skill sets,” Fox said, adding, “The company I work for is down 4 to 5 operators.”

Enroll today in admissions (CTC101) or call 815-224-0447. For CNC course and career information, call Dean of Workforce Development Shane Lange at 815-224-0219.

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An Illinois Valley Community College student sets up on a horizontal machining center in the CNC lab.

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IVCC to offer advanced course in growing weed

Students will gain hands-on experience growing, testing, processing cannabis

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Advanced Cannabis Production will be offered at Illinois Valley Community College for the first time this spring.

Students will gain hands-on experience growing, testing and processing cannabis plants while furthering their understanding of various production systems. The four-credit

course is part of IVCC’s popular cannabis production certificate program.

Instructor Jennifer Timmers said the course provides in-depth coverage of:

• Cannabis genetics, breeding, and propagation techniques

• Outdoor and indoor cannabis production systems with a focus on agronomic considerations such as seeding, planting, pest and disease control, harvest/drying/storage, and compliance testing

• Testing for potency, heavy metals, pesticides, residues, terpenes, bacteria/fungi/mycotoxins

• Extraction and processing for fibers and cannabinoids

• Economics in cannabis production such as product marketing, pricing, commerce, distribution, and federal and state policies

Timmers will enhance each unit by bringing in experts in the various fields.

Class meets 10 to 10:50 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday in east campus Room J116 with lab 11 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. Wednesdays in J117.

Register in admissions (CTC101) or call 815-224-0447. For information, contact Timmers at 815-2240495. Spring semester begins Jan. 9.

Lauren Faletti named Putnam County High’s DAR Good Citizen

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Putnam County High School has announced the 2022-23 Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizens Award winner was Lauren Faletti.

The DAR Good Citizens Award is selected by the faculty and staff of Putnam County High School based on the qualities of dependability, service, leadership and patriotism. This award is sponsored by the Chief Senachwine DAR chapter.

Faletti is the daughter of Steven and Melissa Faletti, of Mark. She has shown award-winning qualities in and around Putnam County High School.

She plans to pursue a degree in psychology at an undecided university.

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Jennifer Timmers (second from left) describes the anatomical development of cannabis plants in the vegetative stage in Illinois Valley Community College’s greenhouse. Timmers’ students are (from left) Olivia Cisneros, Matthew Mesick, Mia Carrera and Luke Johnson.

Lauren Faletti

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Award is determined on the qualities of dependability, service and leadership

U of

Illinois

Extension to host Get the Scoop on Sodium programs

day, how salt can vary and other topics.

Participants will be able to sample the extension’s recipe for rainbow rice, which highlights a multitude of flavors with no salt added.

McCoy St.; 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, at the Ohio Public Library, 112 N. Main St.; and 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, at the Putnam County Community Center, 128 First St., Standard.

Extension is to provide practical education to help people, businesses and communities solve problems, develop skills and build a better future.

The program

The program will be offered at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, at the Granville – Putnam County Library, 214 S.

Breadmaking workshop

set for Jan. 28 in Oglesby

Join Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator Susan Glassman and learn the art of bread making.

Proof the yeast, mix the dough, knead and let rise, and bake until done in the hands-on workshop.

The class will be making braided challah and rosemary breadsticks. Taste samples and take a loaf of bread and breadsticks home to enjoy with family and friends.

Let it Dough, Breadmaking

workshop is for adults scheduled 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 28, at Room CTC-123 Illinois Valley Community College Culinary Kitchen in the Peter Miller Community Technology Center, 815 N. Orlando Smith Rd., Oglesby.

Program fees are $15 per person and include all the materials, tasting, and take-home bread and breadsticks. Limited to eight adults. Register by Thursday, Jan. 19, at https://go.illinois. edu/dough or by calling Illinois Extension’s Main Office at 815224-0889.

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Extension offices are located in Princeton, Ottawa, Henry and Oglesby on the IVCC campus. The mission of University of Illinois

For questions or information, call University of Illinois Extension –Bureau, La Salle, Marshall, Putnam Unit Office at 815-224-0889.

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Join Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator Susan Glassman and learn the art of bread making.

Master gardener, master naturalist volunteers honored

one, five, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of volunteer service to their communities.

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News Network Bureau, La Salle, Marshall and Putnam County master gardener and master naturalist volunteers were recognized for their years of service and individual projects at the annual holiday gatherings in Ottawa and Henry.

Volunteers in these four counties have made a great impact on their communities. Master gardener and master naturalist volunteers participate in educational programs in their communities. Those opportunities may include speaking at clubs, civic groups, or schools; answering calls or emails at help desks; establishing demonstration gardens that serve as educational tools; and educating citizens on how to establish community gardens and resources.

Volunteers met during a potluck and discussed plans for future projects, exchanged gifts, made natural soy candles and celebrated years of service. Certificates, patches and pins were awarded to attendees for

Among active, intern and alumni members, the four-county area awarded certificates for more than 500 years of combined volunteer service.

Three trainees enrolled in the Master Gardener Class during 2022. Marcia Gray, of Grand Ridge, completed her course work in November of 2022 to graduate to intern status.

Spanning the years, Barb Dahlbach, of Toluca, and Pattie Ong, of Wenona, received their 25-year service pin, while Gaye Kyle, of Princeton, received her 20-year pin.

New educational opportunities for the upcoming year may include cooking with herbs, after school programs, new community vegetable as well as native plant beds, plants for food pantries, as well as some very interesting educational opportunities. The program also will be offering additional master gardener and master naturalist trainings. For information about becoming a master gardener or master naturalist, contact Bettyann Harrison, master gardener/master naturalist coordinator at 309-364-2356 or bettyann@ illinois.edu.

Photos provided by Marilyn Jean Smith Marcia Gray, of Grand Ridge, completed her course work in November to graduate to intern status. BELOW: Spanning the years, Barb Dahlbach, of Toluca, received her 25-year service pin.

Police hand out gifts to local families in need

Police department delivers to 31 children in 16 homes

By JAYCE EUSTICE jeustice@shawmedia.com

Before Christmas arrived over the weekend, the Spring Valley Police Department made sure to take time to deliver presents to local families in need through its Christmas drive.

Over the course of multiple nights, the department delivered gifts to a total of 31 children at 16 Spring Valley homes.

The presents were purchased entirely through the help and support of local businesses and residents that stepped up to ensure those in need have a merry Christmas.

“A lot of this has been made possible through donations,” said Spring Valley Police Chief Adam Curran. “Whether they’ve been businesses or personal. People are giving anywhere from $100 up to a couple thousand dollars. They’ve all made this possible.”

About 10 years ago, the Spring Valley Police Department began a Shop with a Cop Christmas Drive, along with Project Success. Since then the program has been able to change and grow into a local staple that continues to help those in need.

Curran said that since restarting the program, they have been able to grow from assisting four kids to 31 children in 2022.

Curran added this program is not something the department spends a large amount of time campaigning for, but rather one where the word continues to spread and people want to continue to help out.

“We don’t solicit for anything for this,

The gifts purchased by the Spring Valley Police Department were made possible through the help and support of local businesses and residents that stepped up to ensure those in need have a merry Christmas. ON THE COVER: Spring Valley Police Chief Adam Curran said the Christmas drive is not something the department spends a large amount of time campaigning for, but rather one where the word continues to spread and people want to continue to help out.

it’s all been people who have heard about it through word of mouth and it just keeps growing,” Curran said. “A lot of this comes from the United Way, during their giveaways. I’d say it’s probably more from the donation side of things.”

The department wanted to create a program where they weren’t just delivering one present per child, but rather one where they would have the ability to provide multiple items to every child.

“We try to make it as memorable as possible,” Curran said. “So when they are adults and teenagers, they can say ‘Hey, remember that Christmas the police came and gave us a

bunch of stuff.’ We want to make it really memorable for them for the rest of their lives.”

As the Spring Valley Police Department handed out gifts for the holiday season, they were reminded of the community-first policing philosophy it follows.

Events like these give the police a chance to interact with the community in a positive and memorable way.

“Giving back goes a long way,” Curran said. “It leads to a lot of mutual respect and cooperation. If you have that kind of relationship with the community, I believe it helps with crime rates too.”

visiting the Alzheimer’s Association website at alz.org. The Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 help line also provides reliable information and support to all those who need assistance. Call the toll-free help line anytime, even holidays, at 800-272-3900.

These tips can help caregivers and those experiencing dementia no matter what time of year it is. After all, families gather and parties happen for any number of reasons throughout the year.

Taking Tony to any kind of function can be stressful not only for him, but for me too. Instead of enjoying myself, I often find I’m on high alert and worry about making sure Tony is safe and entertained.

If you include and consider the needs of those with special challenges, everyone can have a good time. And caregivers will thank you.

• JoanOliveristhe formerNorthwestHerald assistantnewseditor. Shehasbeenassociated withtheNorthwestHeraldsince1990.Shecanbe reachedatjolivercolumn@gmail.com.

Jayce Eustice – jeustice@shawmedia.com

Oct. 3, 2022

Kenneth and Sharon Nance to Jensar Properties, LLC, deed, 04-20-271000 Q:SE S:34 T:31 R:1, $175,000.

James (T) Fassino, Peter (T) Fassino and Charlene (T) Fassino to Clark Family Properties, 02-01-301-000 Q:SW S:3 T:32 R:1, $250,000.

Oct. 5, 2022

Patricia Dawe to Evan and Adriana Fielder, deed, Village of Granville L:5 B: 11 and L:6 B:11, $180,000.

Oct. 6, 2022

Robert Passini to Ronald Passini, deed, Crapo and Woods First Addition-Granville, $0.

Brenda Lee Hughes to Brett Holmstrom, deed, Patterson’s AdditionMagnolia 04-00-037-210, $0.

Oct. 14, 2022

Martin and Nancy Dolan to Robert

and Tamara Mukenschnabl, deed, 03-13-032-000, $0.

Oct. 17, 2022

Steven (E) Siemers, Kathleen (A) Siemers and Kathleen (A) Gleason to Kathleen Gleason, deed, CH Smith Addition - Granville L:12, 13 and 14, $0.

Carrie Strawn to Carrie StrawnRossi and Jonathan Rossi, deed, Lincolnshire Addition - Granville 02-00079-180, $0.

Oct. 19, 2022

H and H Farms to Putnam County - Township of Hennepin, deed, 01-35100-006 Q:NE S:35 T:33 R:2, $0

Oct. 20, 2022

Michael Frawley and Rosemary Bogner to Cody Schlosser and Jordan Beall, deed, 03-18-035-000, 03-18-036-000 Q:NW S:31 T:14 R:10, $265,000.

William and Joan Seevers to Christopher Smith, deed, Lake Thunderbird Woods L: 260, $2,500.

Oct. 21, 2022

Eric Langan to Carter Trone, deed, Fun Acres Addition - Magnolia L: 1 and L: 2, $75,000.

Zachary Brown to Reel Wild Farms LLC, deed, 03-01-162-000- Q:SW S:2 T:14 R:9, $140,000.

Oct. 26, 2022

Cargill Incorporated to Village of Hennepin, deed, Western AdditionHennepin L: 3, 4, 5 and 6, $0.

Keith and Denise Boggio to Keith and Denise Boggio, deed, 01-01-012-000, 02-10-160-000 and more, $0.

Gilbert and Ellen Diane Tonozzi to Dawn Conerton, deed, Village of Hennepin L:3 B:25 and L:4 B:25, $0.

Mark and Cynthia Bertuli to Brandon, Adam and Brian Bertulli, deed, Green Acres - Mark L:9, $0.

Douglas and Jill Smith to Vasilios and Kendra Theodosopoulos, deed, Bowman’s Addition - Magnolia 04-00039-201, $0.

Matthew and Catie Donelson to

Bruce and Lori Nowakowski, deed, Colby’s N H Second Addition - Granville 02-00-062-030, $0.

Oct. 27, 2022

Laura Cooper and Cindy Tackett to Jan Cooper, deed, Lake Thunderbird Hills Plat #3 L: 536, $0.

Timothy and Gail Haas to Dean Hulsing, deed, Lake Thunderbird Hills L:241, $265,000

Oct. 31, 2022

Frances Weiss to Douglas and Trisha Gimbal, deed, Joel Hopkins Addition - Granville, $48,000.

Lester Smith to Eugene Pisaneschi and Lorna Lehr, deed, Lake Thunderbird Plat #3 L:604, $280,000.

Angela Smith to Lester Smith, deed, Lake Thunderbird Hills Plat #3 L:604, $0.

Gary and Marilou Perra to Lourdes Vella, deed, West Bluff RanchetteSenachwine L:10, $0.

Jeffrey and Lisa Herkelman to Jeffrey and Lisa Herkelman, Village of Hennepin L:1 B:14, L: 2 B:14, $0.

Putnam County High School announces five 2023 Illinois State Scholars

Putnam County High School has announced its five 2023 Illinois State Scholars in seniors Kaitlyn Brannon, Gracie Ciucci, Nicholas Currie, Lauren Faletti and Mayra Macias.

State Scholars are selected based on SAT score and overall GPA at the end of junior year by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission. Selection to this honor places these students among the top 10% of seniors in the state.

Brannon is the daughter of Andrea and Sean Brannon, of Granville. She plans to attend Loyola University –Chicago after graduation and pursue a degree in forensic science.

Ciucci is the daughter of Mandy and Richard Burash, of Hennepin,

and the late Eric Ciucci. She plans to attend college to study ministry and receive a certificate in suicide prevention and crisis intervention.

Currie is the son of Scott and Gretchen Currie, of Mark. He plans to continue his education at Missouri University of Science and Technology after graduation and pursue a degree in mechanical engineering.

Faletti is the daughter of Steven and Melissa Faletti, of Mark. She plans to continue her education at an undecided university after graduation but knows she will be pursuing a degree in psychology.

Macias is the daughter of Jose and Obdulia, of Granville. She plans to attend a still undecided university after graduation and pursue a degree in biology.

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Putnam County High School has announced their five 2023 Illinois State Scholars in Seniors Kaitlyn Brannon, Gracie Ciucci, Nicholas Currie, Lauren Faletti and Mayra Macias.

BOYS BASKETBALL – MARQUETTE CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT SPORTS

Pyszka, Voss lead Panthers to Marquette consolation title

Panthers use 13-2 run in final quarter to earn 58-49 victory over Trojans

By BRIAN HOXSEY bhoxsey@shawmedia.com

OTTAWA – On the final day of any tournament – no matter what place the teams are playing for – each squad is hoping to end the get-together on a high note.

The Putnam County boys basketball team did just that during the consolation championship game of the Marquette Christmas Tournament against Dwight on Thursday, Dec. 29, at Bader Gym.

The Panthers, who entered the tournament as the No. 3 seed but fell in their opening game to Wilmington and lost starting guard Austin Mattingly to an injury, used a 13-2 run midway through the fourth quarter to eventually earn a 58-49 triumph over the Trojans.

“We obviously didn’t want to be playing on [the consolation] side of the bracket, but we were able to finish up 3-1 and bounced back pretty

well,” PC coach Harold Fay said, his club improving to 14-4 on the year. “We talked before this game about wanting to be less sloppy with the ball and to be better on the boards. I’m not sure we were in either aspect today, but I really thought we played hard on defense and did a pretty good job of making [Dwight’s 6-foot-7 forward Wyatt] Thompson take tough shots for the most part. ... He’s a load.”

The teams traded short spurts for much of the game, but Dwight held a 43-40 lead with 4 minutes, 47 seconds left in the final stanza after a 3-pointer by Luke Gallet.

But from there, consecutive treys by Spencer Voss, four free throws by Owen Saepharn, and a triple off the bench by Bryce Smith helped the Panthers hold a 53-45 advantage, one they were able to maintain over the final two minutes.

Voss finished with a game-high 21 points, including four 3-pointers,

Saepharn had 10 points, and Andrew Pyszka (seven rebounds, 11 assists) and Jackson McDonald (six rebounds) scored eight points each.

“Losing our first game here hurt, and having Austin get injured was tough,” Pyszka said. “We had to change our mindset to try to win our next three games, and we talked about how we couldn’t change the past but just move forward. We did that.

“This wasn’t the game we wanted to be playing in, but I thought we did a really good job of bouncing back after not playing well and losing here back on the opening day.

“Spencer had stepped up from the second Austin got hurt. In the past three games, he has hit big shots for us, and you can see his confidence get stronger with every game. His back-to-back 3s in the middle of the fourth quarter today really gave us a big spark and helped us get over the hump.”

Thompson led Dwight (5-10) with 12 points, 17 rebounds, four assists and three blocked shots. He finished the four-day event with 102 points, fifth all-time in the tournament’s his-

tory.

The Trojans also received 10 points from Gallet, nine from Dawson Carr, eight from Conner Telford and seven from Jack Duffy.

PC sank 44% (19 of 43) from the field compared to 33% (18 of 54) by Dwight, while the Trojans held a 33-21 margin in rebounds.

“I really didn’t think we played that badly today,” Dwight coach Jeremy Connor said. “It was a tough day for Wyatt, as [Putnam County] had three guys around him every time he touched the ball. I know he’s my player, but I really felt there were a number of times he was getting hung on or was hammered going to the hoop, and it wasn’t called. It was just a frustrating day for him, but he had a heck of a tournament for us.

“I think we really made some great strides as a team in the four games here, and I’m feeling pretty good about how we are playing heading into the second half of the season.”

Putnam County resumes play Jan. 6, hosting Tri-County Conference foe Woodland.

AREA BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS, THURSDAY, DEC. 29

BOYS BASKETBALL

Marquette Christmas Tournament

Monday, Dec. 26

(5) Serena 61, Dwight 54

(4) Lexington 66, Somonauk 40

Hall 62, (8) St. Bede 50

(1) Seneca 80, Indian Creek 31

(6) Reed-Custer 63, Flanagan-Cornell 38

Wilmington 55, (3) Putnam County 44

(2) Marquette 77, Woodland 38

Earlville 70, (7) GSW 48

Tuesday, Dec. 27

Dwight 64, Somonauk 51

St. Bede 86, Indian Creek 50

(3) Putnam County 62, Flanagan-Cornell 38

Woodland 43, (7) GSW 41

(5) Serena 63, (4) Lexington 62

(1) Seneca 66, Hall 44

(6) Reed-Custer 48, Wilmington 38

(2) Marquette 55, Earlville 46

Wednesday, Dec. 28

Indian Creek 71, Somonauk 68

Flanagan-Cornell 42, No. 7 GSW 32

Dwight 69, St. Bede 68

(3) Putnam County 46, Woodland 35

(4) Lexington 59, Hall 41

Wilmington 50, Earlville 44

(1) Seneca 58, (5) Serena 57

(2) Marquette 69, (6) Reed-Custer 57

Thursday, Dec. 29

15th place – Somonauk 46, No. 7 GSW 45

13th place – Flanagan-Cornell 54, Indian Creek 40

11th place – Woodland 46, St. Bede 41

9th place (consolation title) – (3) Putnam County 58, Dwight 49

7th place – Earlville 42, Hall 41

5th place – Wilmington 58, (4) Lexington 49

3rd place – (6) Reed-Custer 56, (5) Serena 55

Championship – (1) Seneca 46, (2) Marquette 43

La Moille Christmas Classic Tuesday, Dec. 27

Lowpoint-Washburn 56, Hiawatha 32

La Moille 55, DePue 45 Wednesday, Dec. 28

Lowpoint-Washburn 62, DePue 31

La Moille 52, Hiawatha 25 Thursday, Dec. 29

Third place - Hiawatha 46, DePue 30

Championship - Lowpoint-Washburn 55, La Moille 45

L-P Chips Giovanine Mid-Winter Classic Wednesday, Dec. 28

Third place - IVC 52, Sherrard 46

Championship - L-P 54, Geneseo 24

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Amboy Holiday Tournament

RED POOL: Somonauk 2-0, Sterling Newman 1-1, Mendota 0-2

BLACK POOL: Amboy 3-0, Serena 1-2, Hall 1-2, Roanoke-Benson 1-2 Tuesday, Dec. 27

Somonauk 44, Mendota 38 Roanoke-Benson 52, Serena 51

Amboy 34, Hall 31 Wednesday, Dec. 28

Newman 42, Mendota 28 Serena 31, Hall 23

Amboy 53, Roanoke-Benson 26 Thursday, Dec. 29

Hall 46, Roanoke-Benson 39 Somonauk 39, Newman 31 Amboy 31, Serena 16 Friday, Dec. 30

5th-place game – Mendota vs. Serena 3rd-place game – Hall vs. Newman Championship – Amboy vs. Somonauk

Lady Bruins Christmas Classic at St. Bede

GREEN POOL: No. 1 Fieldcrest 4-0, No. 4 Seneca 3-1, No. 5 Putnam County 2-2, No. 9 Rock Island JV 1-3, No. 8 St. Bede 0-4

WHITE POOL: No. 2 Eureka 4-0, No. 3 Princeton 3-1, No. 7 Sandwich 1-3, No. 6 Marquette 1-3, No. 10 Kewanee 1-3 Tuesday, Dec. 27

Seneca 45, St. Bede 41

Princeton 49, Sandwich 39

Eureka 61, Kewanee 41

Fieldcrest 68, Rock Island JV 18

Seneca 42, Putnam County 39

Eureka 70, Marquette 50

St. Bede 51, Rock Island JV 35

Wednesday, Dec. 28

Fieldcrest 73, St. Bede 46

Marquette 40, Kewanee 31

Eureka 60, Sandwich 38

Princeton 62, Kewanee 45

Fieldcrest 59, Seneca 43

Putnam County 38, St. Bede 25

Eureka 52, Princeton 37

Thursday, Dec. 29

Sandwich 47, Marquette 27

Seneca 53, Rock Island JV 33

Kewanee 50, Sandwich 47

Putnam County 44, Rock Island JV 30

Princeton 59, Marquette 41

Fieldcrest 52, Putnam County 28

Friday, Dec. 30

9th - No. 10 Kewanee vs. No. 8 St. Bede

7th - No. 6 Marquette vs. No. 9 Rock Island JV

5th - No. 7 Sandwich vs. No. 5 Putnam County

3rd - No. 3 Princeton vs. No. 4 Seneca, 1st - No. 2 Eureka vs. No. 1 Fieldcrest

Andrew Pyszka

Wilmington upsets PC on first day of Marquette Tournament

By KEVIN HIERONYMUS khieronymus@bcrnews.com

The Putnam County Panthers captured the consolation championship (9th place) at the Marquette Christmas Tournament by defeating Dwight, 58-49 on Thursday, Dec. 29.

Here is a rundown of earlier tournament games:

Wilmington 55, Putnam County 44: The No. 3-seeded Panthers hit a speed bump out of the gate, an upset-victim of Wilmington on the first day of the Marquette Christmas Tournament on Monday, Dec. 26.

PC led 31-20 at halftime, but the Wildcats outscored the Panthers 35-13 in the second half to pull off the 55-44 upset at Bader Gymnasium.

Jackson McDonald had 17 points for PC (11-4) with Wyatt Grimshaw adding 10.

Wilmington’s Ryan Meents led all scorers with 24 points.

Putnam County 62, Flanagan-Cornell 38: The Panthers (12-4) shook off a first-round upset and led the Falcons (5-7) throughout, pulling away in the third quarter Tuesday, Dec. 27, at the Marquette Christmas Tournament, Jackson McDonald with 15 points and 10 apiece courtesy of Wyatt Grimshaw, Andrew Pyszka and Owen Saepharn led Putnam County.

Putnam County 46, Woodland 35: The Panthers outscored the Warriors 17-7 in the fourth quarter

Wednesday, Dec. 28 at the Marquette Christmas Tournament.

Putnam County (13-4) was paced by 11 points each from Jackson McDonald and Andrew Pyszka, with Spencer Voss chipping in nine.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

The Putnam County Lady Panthers were to play Sandwich for fifth place in the Lady Bruins Classic at St. Bede on Friday, Dec. 30. Here is a rundown of earlier tournament games:

Seneca 42, Putnam County 39: The Lady Panthers opened tournament play in the Lady Bruins Classic with a loss on Tuesday, Dec. 27. Ava Hatton had 14 points and Maggie Richetta added seven.

Putnam County 38, St. Bede 25: The Lady Panthers beat the host Lady Bruims for their first win of the tournament on Wednesday, Dec. 28. Hatton had 22 points.

Fieldcrest 52, Putnam County 28: The Knights led 19-10 after the first quarter and 38-17 at the half to run the table in the Green Pool at 4-0 on Thursday, Dec. 29.

Ashlyn May had 12 points, nine steals and five assists for the Knights with Kaitlin White adding 12 points and Haley Carver seven.

Richetta had eight points and eight rebonds for PC.

Putnam County 44, Rock Island 30: The Lady Panthers won their second game of the tournament early Thursday, Dec. 29. Hatton led all scorers with 29 points.

Photos by Mike Vaughn for Shaw Local News Network

Putnam County’s Ava Hatton drives past Fieldcrest’s Carolyn Megow on Thursday at St. Bede.

LEFT: Putnam County’s Gracie Cuicci spots up against Fieldcrest on Thursday.

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HENN EPIN, IL 61327 TELEPH ON E: (815) 925- 7129 (Published in Putnam County Record January 4, 11, 18, 2023) 2043041

PUBLIC NOTICE

Annual Treasurer Repor t of McNabb Fire Protection Dist rict Fire Div ision

For Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 202 2

Revenues

Property Taxes $194,020

Personal Prop Replace Tax 3,147

IML Receipts 2,067

Donations Received 7,591

Rent Income 13,210 Grant Income 1,091 Interest Income 70

Total Revenue $2 21,196

Expenditur es

Vendors under $2, 500$ 22,909

Airgas USA, LLC 4,821

Am eren Illinois 11,146

Campbell Insurance Services 11,991

First State Bank 31,917

Hopkins & Associates, CPAs 4,800

Illinois Public Risk Fund 5,907

Illinois Valley Fence & Pool 2,500

Judd Construction, Inc. 3,680

Magnolia Fire Department 8,000

PC EM S 97,700

Total Expenditur es $2 05,371

Summary Statement of Condition

Beginning Cash Balance $18,993

Revenues 221,196

Less Disbursements (205,371)

Ending Cash Balance $ 34,818

Annual Treasurer Repor t for McNabb Fire Protection Dist rict PC EMS Fund

For Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 202 2

Revenues

Putnam County Treasurer $360,000

McNabb Fire District 97,700

Magnolia Fire District 35,000

Em ergency Service Fees 123,032

Donations - Unrestri cted 4,500

Special Events Proceeds 30,430

Grant Income 545

Salary Reimbursement 9,105

Other Income 3,752

Interest Income 242

Total Revenues $6 64,306

Expend itur es

Vendors under $2, 500$87,664

Lauren A. Calkins 3,016

Angel L. Dunn 19,666

Gloria V. Dunn 4,840

Robert D. Foley 8,146

Ashley N. Freitag 8,604

Frank T. Fuller 6,970

Matthew A. Gensini 48,323

Kimberly A. Goodbred 18,004

Allen E. Haeffner 2,759

Lela M. Hameister 8,341

Mark W. Hameister 67,126

Tanya M. Huffman 14,381

Andrew M. Jackson 93,114

Caitlyn M. King 5,195

Stephanie J. Lloyd 13,337

Kathleen A. Newhalfen 18,307

Jerm ey Simmons 4,159

Justin D. Sullivan 7,230

Molly M. Sullivan 10,136

AT&T Mobility 2,624

Boundtree Medical Supplies 10,234

Campbell Insurance Services 12,521

CompX Security Products 12,872

Em ergency Medical Products 13,378

Hinshaw CPA O ffice, LLC 7,894

Jack's Gas & Service, Inc. 9,704

Margy C. Mattern 6,100

McNabb Fire Protection District 34,228

Menards 3,294

S.J. Smith Co., Inc. 3,681

Staples Office 3,856

Stryker Sales Corporation 9,508

Toedter O il Co, Inc. 4,673

US Treasury 28,163

Walmart Stores 3,705

Total Expenditures $6 15,753

Summary Statement of Condition

Beginning Cash Balance $61,428

Revenues 664,306

Less Disbursements (615,753)

Ending Cash Balance $109,981

Certification

I, Bradley Grasser, Treasurer of the McNabb Fire Protection District, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the Annual Treasurer Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022.

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