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Celebrate the month of February by creating a multi-canvas letter decoration, to hang, during 4-H’s Valentine Letter Decor workshop.

Youth ages 8 to 18 will create their décor during this free event, open to both 4-H and non-members. The workshop takes place 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31 at the University of Illinois Extension conference room, 850 Thompson St., Princeton. Space is limited to the first 20 youth registered. To ensure your spot, visit go.illinois.edu/ letterdecor by Monday, Jan. 23.

For information about the 4-H program, call University of Illinois Extension – Bureau, La Salle, Marshall, Putnam Unit Office at 815-875-2878. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, indicate when registering or contact the Extension office. Extension offices are located in Princeton, Ottawa, Henry and in Oglesby on the IVCC campus.

NEWS BRIEFS

Starved Rock Community Foundation opens scholarship applications

The 2023 scholarship season for the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation will open Wednesday, Jan. 4, through Wednesday, March 1.

Applications are due at the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation office, 241 Marquette St., La Salle, by March 1.

To streamline the amount of time needed to spend completing each of these scholarships, the organization created a Scholarship Application Packet. If you are interested in multiple scholarship opportunities offered by the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation, download and complete the Scholarship Application Packet and return the entire packet in person, by mail or via email no later than Wednesday, March 1. Visit www. srccf.org/scholarships for a listing of scholarships available.

Scholarship funds will be awarded by check, made payable to the college or university for deposit in the student’s account. For questions or concerns, contact the foundation at info@ srccf.org or 815-252-2906.

Friends of the Hennepin Canal next monthly hike set Jan. 15

SHEFFIELD – The Friends of the Hennepin Canal will host its next monthly Hike the Canal outing at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, at Bridge 56 of the Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park, 16006 E. St.

There is no fee to join the hikes. Hikers are expected to dress appropriately for the weather.

Hikers will meet at Bridge 56 and be shuttled to Lock 30. This month’s hike is 4.6 miles and is named Bald Eagle.

For more information, email hikes@ friends-hennepin-canal.org, call 815-6642403, or visit friends-hennepin-canal.org.

Bureau County Extension Office to host Horse Bowl and Hippology meeting on Jan. 23

The Bureau County Extension Office will host a Horse Bowl and Hippology informational meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23, at 850 Thompson St. in Princeton.

This meeting is open to children, aged 8 through 18 in Bureau, La Salle, Marshall and Putnam Counties, that love and want to learn as much as they can about horses.

Horse Bowl is a trivia opportunity for

youth that operates similarly to scholastic bowls in schools, while related to horses and Hippology is an opportunity for youth to demonstrate the range of knowledge and understanding of equine science.

This club provides learning opportunities with hands-on experiences for youth that live, breathe and enjoy all things horses.

This meeting will provide information on the club’s practice schedule, registration process and contest schedule. Youth do not need to own a horse or be enrolled in the 4-H horse project area to participate.

For information on the club or the event or to RSVP, call 815-875-2878 or 815-224-0889.

Princeton Library announces January take and make project

The Princeton Public Library has announced the January take and make project, Upcycled Clipboard, to bring in the new year.

The library will supply a clipboard, decoupage, brush, decorative paper and ribbon.

These kits will be available on Jan. 10 while supplies last.

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Celebrate the month of February by creating a multi-canvas letter decoration, to hang, during 4-H’s Valentine Letter Décor workshop.

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CLOSER LOOK Starved Rock calendars raise $3,244

Foundation members plan to use money on park sound system, theater updates

By OLIVIA DOAK odoak@shawmedia.com

For the first time, the Starved Rock calendars completely sold out and the proceeds raised $3,244 that will go to the Starved Rock Foundation to use for park improvements.

The Starved Rock calendars were created by photographer and videographer Matthew Klien three years ago as a way to give back and raise money to support the park. The calendars include federal holidays, park events and photos taken by local community members.

A check presentation was conducted Sunday at the Starved Rock Visitor Center. Members of the Starved Rock Foundation along with business owners who helped sell calendars and photographers who contributed to the project were present.

Paula Guttilla, of Utica, had her image of Illinois Canyon chosen for the September photo. Guttilla said she’s a self-taught photographer who loves nature and owns her own photography business, Hatchet Canyon Photography. She said she was excited to hear when her photo had been chosen.

“I was thrilled,” Guttilla said. “Being part of this project is wonderful.”

Another photographer, Brian Gift, had his image of Route 71 in the winter

chosen for December. Gift said he is an amateur photographer and used his phone camera to capture the image. He heard through friends his photo had been chosen.

“It was really exciting,” Gift said. “It’s an honor to be part of it.”

Pam Grivetti, president of the Starved Rock Foundation, said the money will be used to upgrade the

park’s movie theater and sound system. She said it’s a great activity for those unable to do as much hiking, and it provides a way to learn about the history, geology and ecology of the park. The calendars were the top four out of five most purchased items in the Starved Rock book store, Grivetti said. She also said Klein’s large donations from the project over the past three

years have made him one of the top donors to the park.

“This has been such an incredible donation, and Matthew Klein is such an incredible guy,” Grivetti said. “He is truly amazing and we could not be more thrilled.”

During the check presentation, Klein thanked everyone for participating and submitting such a wide variety of photos. He said he enjoyed looking through them during the selection process and seeing the wide variety of perspectives.

The Starved Rock Foundation was established in 1991 and has raised $400,000 for the park since 2003. A separate organization from the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation, the Starved Rock Foundation is a volunteer organization that runs free park programs, hikes and educational programs.

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

The Starved Rock Foundation is accepting donations and volunteers. Donations are accepted at drop boxes in the visitor center or online via PayPal at www.paypal.com/paypalme/ starvedrockIL. Interested volunteers can email starvedrockfoundation@ gmail.com for information.

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For the first time, the Starved Rock calendars completely sold out and the proceeds raised $3,244 that will go to the Starved Rock Foundation to use for park improvements.

Stage 212 is seeking directors for 2024

Stage 212 in La Salle is seeking submissions from directors for the 2024 season.

The organization is looking for a wide variety of wellknown, highly recognizable musicals, dramas and comedies to fill the winter, spring, summer and fall slots, but will also entertain proposals for both the 2023 and 2024 “off-season” productions, which are typically small cast, a little out of the ordinary, and run in a slot outside of the regular season. The organization will consider all submissions, including repeats of past shows if they have not been performed in the last 15 years.

Anyone interested in submitting a show for consider -

ation should visit the Stage 212 web site at stage212.org for application information. Visitors to stage212.org will find a reference list of all productions Stage 212 has put on in its history, as well as a director’s resume and application to be completed and submitted online. Applications are due by Monday, Feb. 13. A final selection will be made for recommendation to the Management Committee of Stage 212 in March of 2023. Any questions should be emailed to businessmanager@stage212.org.

Stage 212 has been a community theater in the Illinois Valley since 1968 and welcomes anyone interested in participating in a stage production, regardless of previous experience.

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Jenna Sealy, played by Amber Skinnner and Carmine DeLuca, played by Cleetus Friedman, rehearse a scene in “Farce of Nature” at Stage 212 in November. Stage 212 in La Salle is seeking submissions from directors for the 2024 season.

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Kinzinger’s next role will be as a CNN political commentator

By DEREK BARICHELLO dbarichello@shawmedia.com

Former Illinois Republican U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger is joining CNN as a senior political commentator, the network announced Wednesday night on social media.

Kinzinger, of Channahon, just finished his sixth term in Congress representing Illinois’ 16th Congressional District.

In a tweet, Kinzinger said he was “Happy to join the team @CNN!”

During his time in Congress, Kinzinger garnered national attention with his outspoken criticism of former President Donald Trump. He also was one of two Republicans to sit on the House Jan. 6 committee that

investigated the riot at the U.S. Capitol.

The panel issued an 814-page report asserting that Trump took part in a “multi-part conspiracy” to overturn the 2020 presidential election results and failed to act to stop his supporters from attacking the Capitol. Before ending its work, the committee also referred its findings to the Justice Department and recommended a criminal investigation against Trump.

Kinzinger, a pilot, is a lieutenant colonel in the Air National Guard. He previously served in the Air Force and took part in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, among other things, according to CNN’s statement.

Local extension offices to offer private pesticide applicator testing sessions

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The University of Illinois Extension Unit of Bureau, La Salle, Marshall and Putnam Counties will be offering testing-only sessions and certification programs for private pesticide applicators.

The sessions are in cooperation with the Illinois Department of Agriculture. Registration is required. No walk-ins will be allowed. Participants will need to bring a calculator. Calculators must be simple function calculators. No smartphones or smart devices will be allowed.

Testing sessions will take place at the following times:

9 a.m to noon on Wednesday, Jan. 11 and Friday, Feb. 17 at the La Salle County Extension Office, located at 1689 North 31st Road Suite 2 in Ottawa. Register online or by calling 815-433-0707. There is no charge to attend.

Noon to 3 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 10 at the Marshall-Putnam U of I Extension Office, located at 509 Front St. in Henry. Register by calling the office at 309-3642356. There is no charge to attend.

9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Feb. 21 and Tuesday, March 21 at the Bureau County Extension Office, located at 850 Thompson St. in Princeton. Register online or by calling 815-875-2878. There is no charge to attend.

Private Applicator Manuals and workbooks can be purchased online or at local Extension offices. Extension

offices are located in Princeton, Ottawa, Henry and in Oglesby on the Illinois Valley Community College campus. Questions may be directed to Daryle Wragge, ag program coordinator, 309-364-2356.

Do not come to a testing session if: if you have a fever greater than 100.4 degrees, if you or a household member have tested positive for COVID-19, if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, if you are unable or unwilling to comply with the mask policy or other social distancing restrictions.

If you need a reasonable accommodation, indicate when registering.

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Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., speaks as the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol holds a hearing at the Capitol in Washington in this July 2022 photo. Kinzinger is joining CNN as a senior political commentator.

Shaw Local News Network file photo The University of Illinois Extension Unit of Bureau, La Salle, Marshall and Putnam Counties will be offering testing-only sessions and certification programs for private pesticide applicators.

Republican Tom Bennett named Jason Barickman’s successor in Illinois senate

By DEREK BARICHELLO dbarichello@shawmedia.com

Tom Bennett, R-Gibson City, will be moving from the Illinois House of Representatives to the state Senate.

Bennett, who was re-elected to represent the 106th House District in November, was selected Saturday to succeed Jason Barickman in the 53rd Senate District, after Barickman resigned in December. The 53rd District now takes in southern La Salle County, southern Bureau County and a portion of Putnam County, including Streator.

County chairs Larry Smith (La Salle County), Barry Welbers (Bureau

County), Jeff Orr (Ford County), Eric Werden (Grundy County), Lyle Behrends (Iroquois County), Dave Rice (Livingston County), Dave Lueders (Marshall County), Dennis Grundler (McLean County), Chuck Weaver (Peoria County), Jacob Frund (Putnam County), Jim Rule (Tazewell County), Tim Ozinga (Will County) and Tim Ruestman (Woodford County) met Saturday in Pontiac to make the appointment.

All of the chairs, with the exception of McLean County’s, voted in favor of Bennett. There were five candidates who expressed interest in the senate position, with Stan Nord receiving McLean’s County’s vote.

Bennett’s successor in the House will be selected in a similar fashion at a later date.

Each of the candidates gave a presentation and answered questions Saturday at the public meeting.

“I think we made a good decision,” said Smith, who chairs the GOP in La Salle County. “There were five good choices, but (Rep. Bennett) was impressive.”

Bennett was first elected to the Illi-

nois House of Representatives in 2012. He served as assistant minority leader, in addition to key roles on education and public safety-related committees. He worked as a high school science teacher at Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley and an IT manager at State Farm. He earned a BS in Education, BS in Applied Computer Science, an MBA and a Doctorate of Business Administration. He and his wife Kathleen have two children and five grandchildren.

With redistricting, Bennett’s House district shifted northward, reaching the Interstate 80 corridor. The 106th Illinois House District contains all or part of Ford, Grundy, Iroquois, La Salle, Livingston and McLean counties.

Jason Barickman, R-Bloomington

woman wins

photo show

judged the entries.

The 2022 Starved Rock Photography Show winners were announced and awarded.

Heather Farrell-Wellman, of Streator, won the Best of Show for her photograph “Foggy Sunrise at the Rock.”

In its fourth year at the Starved Rock Visitor Center, the show received 52 photograph entries in November. The entries are displayed through Sunday, Jan. 8.

Photographers from all over the state entered photos in five different categories, such as Reptiles, Amphibians and Fish; Birds, Insects and Mammals; Illinois State Parks; Landscapes, Bodies of Water and Shorelines; and Plants, Trees and Fungi.

Judges from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, the Starved Rock Lodge, and the Starved Rock Foundation

First, second and third place winners in each category include Jeff Mooney, Steve Renner, Steven Gillam, Billy Zborowski, Remi Satkauskas, Irena Adamonis, Phillip Smith and Nancy Brejc.

The photo show like most programs at the park are funded by the Starved Rock Foundation, the not-for-profit friends group at the park (not to be confused with the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation). Starved Rock State Park is administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. The mission of the IDNR is to manage, conserve and protect Illinois’ natural, recreational and cultural resources, further the public’s understanding and appreciation of those resources, and promote the education, science and public safety of Illinois’ natural resources for present and future generations.

Photo provided by Lisa Sons Heather Farrell-Wellman of Streator poses for a photo after winning the Best of Show at the 2022 Starved Rock Photography Show.

Here are the Putnam County Property Transfers from November 2022.

Nov. 2

Jill Ketter (Trustee) and Clallia Bouxsein (Revocable Trust) to AAC Farms of Hennepin, deed, 01-03-013-000 Q:NE S:31 T:32 R:1, $0.

Jill Ketter (Trustee) and Clallia Bouxsein (Revocable Trust) to Jon Bouxsein, deed, 01-03-010-000 Q:NE S:31 T:32 R:1, $0.

Jon Bouxsein to AAC Farms of Hennepin, deed, 01-03-013-000 Q:NE S:31 T:32 R:1, $323,145.

Marcella Bouxsein to AAC Farms of Hennepin, deed, 01-02-050-020 Q:NW S:29 T:32 R:1 and Q:NE S:29 T:32 R:1, $765,000.

Nov. 3

Randall and Jo Ann Steffens to Steffens Family Revocable Living Trust, deed, 02-00-134-010 Migliorini’s fourth addition, $0.

Randall Steffens to Steffens Family Revocable Living Trust, deed, 02-17-171000 Q:NE S:26 T:32 R:1, $0.

Nov. 7

Charles Vahl, Kathleen Kaczmarski, Barbara Heirs and William Heirs to Bryan and Debra Grannum, deed, 03-00037-090 Lake Thunderbird Hills L:233, $0.

Robert Struthers (Life Estate) to Robert Struthers, Julie Haun and Greg Struthers, deed, 02-00-078-240 O’Keefe Addition - Granville, $0.

James Engleking to Donald Bouxsein, deed, 01-05-021-000 and 01-25-262000, $0.

Nov. 9

Eduardo Hernandez to Ali Zulbeari, deed, 02-00-073-210 Archibald Hopkins Second Addition L:57, $17,500.

LLC Zagrit to Lyle Calkins, deed, Q:SW S:33 T:33 R:1, $0.

Julene Etzenbach, Tamara Neuhalfen and Darcel Kitts to Andrzej and Anna Kupiec, deed, 04-00-037-130, 04-00037-136 and 04-00-037-137 - Village of Magnolia, $57,000.

Cargil Inc. to Village of Hennepin, deed, Hennepin L:3, 4, 5 and 6 B:67, $0.

Putnam County Clerk to Douglas Johnson, deed, 02-00-40-180 - Granville L:7, $0.

Nov. 10

Joshua Hawley to David Christiansen, deed, 02-00-093-080 David Moore’s first addition, $115,000.

Carol Barsotti to Thomas Hoffman, deed, 03-00-031-210 Lake Thunderbird Hills L:53, $0.

Lorraine Wilson (Successor Executor) and Robert Shipp (Estate) to Andrew and Amber Burress, deed, 03-00-40-018 Lake Thunderbird Hills L:338, $45,000.

Mark Mudge (Trustee) and Mary Ann Mudge (Grantor Retained Trust) to Mark and Lori Mudge, deed, 02-15150-000, 02-15-151-000 and 02-16-222-000, $0.

Nov. 14

Judy Seraphin to Marquis Land Holdings LLC, deed, 02-17-174-000 Q:NE S:26 T:32 R:1, $1,218,756.

Bonnie Woolard to Marquis Land Holdings LLC, deed, 02-17-173-000 Q:NE S:26 T:32 R:1, $918,024.

Cleone King to Teresa Haun, deed, 04-00-044-110 Mt. Palatine - Magnolia L:9, $222,000.

Steve Gibson to Russell and Paula Mcclenning, deed, 02-00-065-120, 02-00065-130 and 02-00-071-270, $6,000.

Nancy Hopkins (Trustee), Sally Boyle (Trustee) and Francis Boyle (Trust) to F6 Land Company, deed, 01-08-141-000, 01-08-142-000 and Q:NE S:23 T:31 R:2, $135,000.

Julia Durdel (Trustee) and Kenneth Condit (Estate) to Julia Durdel, Mary Clubb, Teresa Markoski and Teresa Lynn, deed, 03-03-030-000, 03-03-090-000 Q:NE S:13 T:14 R:9 and Q:SE S:13 T:14 R:9, $0.

Nov. 16

Donna Hammerich to Debra Labus, deed, 04-09-200-000, 04-10-170-000 and Q:SE S:16 T:31 R:1, $0.

Robyn Waldschmidt to Stanley Waldschmidt, deed, 02-20-200-000, 02-20170-000, Q:SW S:36 T:32 R:1 and Q:NW S:36 T:32 R:1, $485,000.

Nov. 18

Debra Serio to Debra Serio (Trustee) (Revocable Trust), deed, 03-00-053-050 Lake Thunderbird Hills Plat #3 L:725

and L:717, $0.

Janet Barry to Patrick and Mary Jo Barry, deed, 01-21-010-000 Q:SW S:25 T:32 R:2, $0.

Nov. 23

Scott Bergen to Pellegrino LLC, deed, 04-00-050-170 - McNabb L:11 B:13 and L:12 B:13, $80,000.

George and Diane Baker to Bryan and Chaney Dixon, deed, 02-11-200-000 Q:SE S:11 T:32 R:1, $62,500.

Janell Weddell to Lynette Weidner, deed, 02-00-055-050 - Colby’s N H Addition - Granville, $0.

Gregory Balzer to Casey McMillin and Jullian Lyons, deed, 04-24-064-000, 04-24-070-000 and Q:NW S:26 T:31 R:2, $0

Oleg Mykytin to Richard and Linda Brauer, deed, 03-00-069-280 Lake Thunderbird Woods Plat #3 L:505, $0.

Richard and Linda Brauer to Oleg Mykytin, deed, 03-00-069-290 Lake Thunderbird Woods Plat #3 L:506, $0.

Samuel, Jill, Sarah and Susan Morgensen and Emily Mitchell to AAC Farms of Hennepin LLC, deed, 04-02050-000, 04-02-060-000, 04-02-070-000 and 04-02-080-000, $1,283,568.

Samuel, Jill, Sarah and Susan Morgensen and Emily Mitchell to Sarah Morgensen, deed, 04-02-070-000 Q:NE S:3 T:31 R:1, $0.

Nov. 28

Lyle Calkins to Zagrit LLC, deed, 02-00-055-070 Colby’s N H AdditionGranville, $0.

OBITUARIES

SHARON L. CLAUSEN

Born: February 5, 1930 in Hennepin, IL

Died: January 3, 2023 in Henry, IL

Sharon Clausen, 92, of Granville, Illinois passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. She was born on February 5, 1930 to Roland and Charlotte (Nash) Hamm.

On December 18, 1949 she married Robert Clausen at the Hennepin United Methodist Church. Together, they had four sons: Daniel, David, Jon and Mark.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband (Robert Clausen), a sister (Eleanor Litherland), infant son, (David Clausen), adult son, (Mark Clausen), granddaughter (Christina Clausen) and great-granddaughter (Madison Poole).

She is survived by Daniel (Tina) Clausen, Jon (Teresa) Clausen, Jacqueline Clausen and

their children and grandchildren.

Sharon graduated from Hennepin High School. She was a member of the Emmaus Lutheran Church in McNabb. She was the curator for the Putnam County Historical Society for many years and was a DAR member. Sharon was a farm broker and served on the Soil and Water Board.

She and Bob enjoyed their extensive traveling – having been to every state but Alaska and many foreign lands.

She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother, and a loyal friend to many.

Memorials may be made to the Putnam County Historical Society, Putnam County Ambulance or Standard Fire Department.

The family will have a private service at the Hennepin United Methodist Church, Hennepin. Pastor Phil Jackson will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Hennepin.

Dysart – Cofoid Funeral Chapel will be assisting the family with the arrangements.

Online condolences may be made to her family at www.dcfunerals.com

GERALD “JERRY” BARTOLUZZI

Born: November 19, 1950 in Spring Valley, IL

Died: January 3, 2023 in Peoria, IL

Gerald “Jerry” Bartoluzzi, 72, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.

The family will have a private service. Dysart – Cofoid Funeral Chapel will be assisting the family with the arrangements.

Jerry was born on November 19, 1950 in Spring Valley to Giradeau August and Beatrice Mary (Biagini) Bartoluzzi. He married Brenda Cioni on August 22, 1970 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Granville.

He graduated from Putnam County High School. Jerry was a mechanic at Al Cioni Ford in Granville for many years.

He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Granville Fire Department. Jerry coached baseball and softball for many years. He loved swimming and spending time with family.

Survivors include his wife Brenda Bartoluzzi of Granville; one son, Michael “Barto” Bartoluzzi of Standard; one daughter, Ann (Eric) Magnuson of Granville; one brother, Jim (Shelly) Bartoluzzi of Port Byron, IL; six grandchildren, Kendyl, Charleigh, Carter, Izzy, Madeline and Alyssa.

He was preceded in death by his parents. Contributions may be sent to Putnam County Community Center or Putnam County Food Pantry.

Online condolences may be made to his family at www.dcfunerals.com

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. Obituaries also appear online.

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Patient Panthers top Woodland in Tri-County contest

Panthers shoot 55% from the field, get 15 points each from Saepharn, McDonald

By BRIAN HOXSEY bhoxsey@shawmedia.com

GRANVILLE – It’s said that patience is a virtue.

It’s also been a key to the Putnam County boys basketball team’s success when it has taken the floor against Woodland over the past 10 days.

The Panthers, who defeated the Warriors by nine points on the third day of the recent Marquette Christmas Tournament, used a deliberate offense against the Warriors’ zone and a trapping three-quarters-court defense to begin the second quarter that helped produce an 11-0 run and eventually earned a 50-30 Tri-County Conference victory Friday night at R.M. Germano Gymnasium.

“We wanted to be patient for sure tonight,” said Putnam County coach

Harold Fay, still without starting senior guard Austin Mattingly (foot injury). “We are missing a couple shooters with either injury or sickness, so we wanted to slow things down. We wanted to make five or six passes and then attack off the rotation of the defense. We wanted to keep Woodland’s zone moving to create gaps and also hopefully give us better chances for offensive rebounds.

“Our press really was the key for us tonight, especially early on. I decided to go with it to start the second quarter, and right away the guys caused three or four turnovers, and then we were also able to convert those into points.”

Putnam County (15-4, 2-1 TCC) received 15 points each from Owen Saepharn and Jackson McDonald (five rebounds, three steals). with Wyatt Grimshaw (seven rebounds) adding nine points and Andrew Pyszka having six assists. The Panthers finished hitting 55% (18 of 33) of their shots and held a 22-18 rebound advantage.

Jonathan Moore led Woodland (4-12, 0-4) with nine points, three

rebounds, four assists and four steals. Nick Plesko (five rebounds) and Tucker Hill each netted six points, while Connor Dodge had four points and three assists. The Warriors made 38% (11 of 29) from the floor and lost the turnover battle 16-12.

“The plan for us tonight wasn’t much different than last week at Marquette, in that we wanted to sit back in our zone and make it tough for them to get the ball inside,” Woodland coach Connor Kaminke said. “But unfortunately, like last week, they were very patient and were able to find some open spots and knock down shots in key situations. Then late when we had to pressure and take some chances, things got away from us.

“They also kind of hit us there with their run-and-jump three-quarters press to start the second quarter, and even though we knew that was coming at some point and we spent the last couple days working on it, we aren’t able to simulate their quickness and length. We were able to cut the lead to five a couple times in the middle of the third,

but just couldn’t get over the hump.”

The PC second-quarter burst included consecutive hoops from McDonald, two free throws by Orlando Harris, then a layup and 3-pointer from the wing by Saepharn.

Woodland used a triple from Hill and a layup by Moore in the third to slice the disadvantage to five each time, but four points from Grimshaw and a corner trey by McDonald in the opening two minutes of the fourth grew the lead to 35-19.

“We then had a very good start to the fourth quarter, and from there were able hold a comfortable lead the rest of the way,” Fay said. “This was a nice way for us to start the new year. This game was closer than the final score, for sure. It seemed like any time we looked to maybe bust the game open a little, Woodland would find a way to get right back in it. They are a scrappy, well-coached team that just keeps coming at you.”

Putnam County is off until next Friday when it hosts Lowpoint-Washburn at 7 p.m.

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Putnam County’s Jackson McDonald prepares to put up a shot during a varsity basketball game between Putnam County and Yorkville Christian on Dec 21.

Putnam County to induct Hall of Fame Class of 2023

By KEVIN HIERONYMUS khieronymus@bcrnews.com

GRANVILLE – Putnam County High School Athletics will be having its annual Hall of Fame night between boys basketball games with Lowpoint-Washburn on Friday, Jan. 13.

The ceremony will take place after the 5:30 p.m. sophomore game, prior to the varsity warmups.

This year’s inductees are:

The 2013 1A State Runner-up Baseball Team

The Panthers beat Newark, 15-0, to win their own regional, Grant Park, 5-0, to win the sectional and Hanover River Ridge, 6-4, to win the Lisle Supersectional. At state, they beat Salt Fork, 3-1, in the semifinals before falling to Waterloo GIbault, 6-2, to finish 24-11.

Dave Thompson – Friend of the Programs

He coached cross country and track, worked at the scorers table for years, instrumental in PCHS getting its permanent track.

Lynn and Barb Griffith – Friends of the Programs

The Griffins have had unmatched generosity to all of PC Athletics and financially supported dozens of improvement projects at the junior high and high school throughout the years.

Hatton, Lady Panthers trip up Roanoke-Benson

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Putnam County 38, Roanoke-Benson 32: Ava Hatton poured in 26 points to lead the Putnam County girls basketball team to a 38-32 comeback victory over Roanoke-Benson in a Tri-County Conference game in Roanoke on Thursday, Jan. 5.

The Panthers (14-7) overcame a 13-point deficit in the second half.

WRESTLING

PC-Hall drops two at Riverdale: James Erwin won by fall in each meet for Putnam County-Hall, which dropped dual meets to host Riverdale (60-6) and Morrison (42-24) Wednesday, Jan. 4, in a Three Rivers triangular in Port Byron.

BASKETBALL NOTEBOOK

Putnam County to host girls regional, boys sectional

By KEVIN HIERONYMUS khieronymus@bcrnews.com

Putnam County will be hosting a Class 1A boys basketball sectional and a Class 1A girls regional for the 2022-23 postseason.

The Panthers would likely be sent to the Midland boys regional along with DePue and St. Bede. Dwight is the other regional host in Subsectional A.

In 1A girls, Putnam County will serve as a regional host out of the Serena Subsectional A. Dwight is the other regional host.

Class 2A

Bureau Valley will serve as host for both Class 2A boys and girls local regionals.

Princeton will undoubtedly be a No. 1 subsectional seed and assigned to the Bureau Valley boys regional along with Hall and Mendota. The other teams, including Eureka, IVC, Oregon, Rock Falls, Stillman Valley and Winnebago, will be split between the two sites with the northern schools going to the Byron regional and the southern schools to

Bureau Valley, depending on seeds.

Rockridge, a probable No. 1 seed, and Savanna West Carroll, will host regionals in Subsectional A.

The Orion Sectional is paired with the Johnsburg Sectional leading into the Sterling Supersectional.

Bureau Valley and Aledo Mercer County will host the Class 2A girls regionals within the Rockridge Subsectional A. Princeton should be assigned to BV along with Hall and Kewanee, depending on seeds.

Dave Thompson

Lynn and Barb Griffith

Photos provided

Putnam County 2013 State Runner-up Baseball Team

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