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Peru hospital closing could last less than a year

St. Margaret’s officials may seek obstetrics department reopening in Spring Valley

By TOM COLLINS tcollins@shawmedia.com

St. Margaret’s Health told state health officials the Peru hospital could be suspended no more than a year and that returning a maternity unit to the area was a possibility.

Those statements were in a letter signed by Tim Muntz, president and CEO of St. Margaret’s, dated Jan. 25 –three days before the former Illinois Valley Community Hospital closed – and which was obtained under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.

In it, Muntz told both the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois Health Facilities & Services Review Board it was necessary to close the Peru hospital in light of the severance of emergency room services, but also a shrinking daily census, that “simply will not support the continued operation of the hospital as an inpatient facility.”

The average daily census was 3.4 patients, there were 148 surgical cases scheduled through April 17 and the daily average of emergency patients was 33, Muntz said in the letter.

But Muntz also left some hope the Peru facility wouldn’t necessarily be closed long and obstetrics services could be restored to the area.

“We do not anticipate the suspension of facility operations will exceed one year,” he wrote, “and our goal is to reopen the facility as a Rural Emergency Hospital in the next several months.”

As for an OB unit, Muntz said in the letter St. Margaret’s “will consider filing a certificate of need to establish an obstetrics service. However, St. Margaret’s-Spring Valley will need to assess how it may financially and resource-

NEWS BRIEFS

Marshall-Putnam 4-H to host 3-day public speaking workshop

Marshall-Putnam 4-H will be offering a three-day public speaking workshop that will be open to all youth ages 8 through 18. 4-H membership is not required for this free workshop.

The first session will take place on Feb. 22 and will explore topics and techniques. Session number two will take place March 1 and cover finding the words, writing them down and working on your speech. The final session will take place on March 8 and will be practice and feedback.

Sessions will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the University of Illinois Mar-

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wise best serve the community.”

On Friday, a hospital spokeswoman issued a statement tempering any such hopes.

With respect to how long Peru would remain closed, Linda Burt, vice president of quality and community services, said converting to a Rural Emergency Hospital “is new to everyone,” including, she said, state agencies. “We do not know how long the process will take.”

“The rule-making for (rural emergency hospitals) has not been completed yet and we were initially told it could take two to six months,” Burt said. “Then the application must be approved by IDPH and CMS (Central Management Services) to allow for licensure to be completed.”

The Rural Emergency Hospital designation opens St. Margaret’s to outside funds, but also likely means patients

shall-Putnam Extension, 509 Front St. in Henry. To register for the event, call 309364-2356.

Granville Knights of Columbus donates to Lighted Way

The Granville Knights of Columbus donated $1,784.51 to Lighted Way in La Salle. The funds were raised through its Tootsie Roll fundraiser and given to help people with intellectual disabilities.

The Granville Knights of Columbus thanks all who donated through the fundraised in order to raise funds for the local organization.

will not be admitted or spend any nights at the hospital.

As for obstetrics, Burt said, “SMHPeru had to temporarily suspend OB along with all other inpatient services as of Jan. 28 due to state law requiring a hospital to have Emergency Room Services, including OB which is an inpatient service. SMH board had not made a decision at that time to do so permanently.”

St. Margaret’s officials had said previously running an obstetrics unit resulted in a financial loss of about $3 million a year, with a loss of $5,000 for every baby delivered. St. Margaret’s in Peru had delivered two to three babies per day and had 55 women due in January alone. Those expecting mothers were told to seek obstetrics care in Ottawa, or Morris.

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worker removes hospital equipment Wednesday from the recently closed St. Margaret’s Hospital facility in Peru. “As we moved services and staff to SMH-Spring Valley, we also moved necessary supplies and equipment, like stretchers, computers, desks, etc.,” said Linda Burt, vice president of quality and community services.

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Photo provided by Jerry Masini Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Chairman Doug Ossola presents a donation to Executive Director of Lighted Way Jessica Kreiser.

Crews respond to fire at Marquis Energy in Hennepin

IVCC scholarship deadline approaching

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Students planning to attend Illinois Valley Community College this fall can apply for IVCC Foundation scholarships online by Thursday, Feb. 9.

Current students, high school seniors and anyone planning to enroll in fall or spring 2023-24 courses is welcome to apply for more than 200 foundation awards.

The online application is available at ivcc.edu/scholarships. Applicants must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at studentaid. gov.

Scholarships range in value from $500 to $4,500. In fiscal 2023, more than $415,000 in scholarships were awarded.

Scholarships are available in specific disciplines ranging from agriculture and automotive to manufacturing and welding. There are about 50 “open” scholarships available to students in any course of study.

Multiple fire departments responded to a fire at Marquis Energy LLC outside Hennepin around 11:30 a.m. Saturday. The Mutual Aid Box Alarm System was activated. Fire departments from Hennepin, Oglesby, Princeton, Standard, Peru, Granville and Bureau

those that responded. At about 1 p.m., fire departments and emergency vehicles were seen leaving the scene. No information has been provided on injuries or a cause of the fire. ABOVE: Emergency vehicles on the scene at Marquis Industrial Complex on Saturday in rural

Contact Foundation secretary Donna Swiskoski at 815-224-0551 or donna_swiskoski@ivcc.edu for information.

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were among

Hennepin.

Bald eagles fly around Starved Rock Lock and Dam

By SCOTT ANDERSON sanderson@shawmedia.com

Did you miss eagle weekend at Starved Rock? No worries. The bald eagles are here to stay. The bald eagles flew Tuesday over the Illinois River at the Starved Rock Lock and Dam near Utica. A countless number of eagles can be spotted at the lock and dam and Plum Island during the winter months.

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ABOVE: A bald eagle soars Tuesday behind an American flag attached to a barge on the Illinois River at the Starved Rock Lock and Dam near Utica. TOP LEFT: A Bald Eagle rests on a pier Tuesday on the Illinois River at the Starved Rock Lock and Dam near Utica.

By DEREK BARICHELLO dbarichello@shawmedia.com

Former U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger donated physical and digital papers, along with artifacts from his 12 years of service in the U.S. House to the Dirksen Congressional Center in Pekin.

Kinzinger said the Dirksen Congressional Center’s mission is to educate the public on the inner workings of Congress and he believes the United States needs a transparent understanding of Congress “more than ever.”

“Growing up in Illinois, I learned at a young age the legacy of Everett Dirksen,” Kinzinger said in a Wednesday news release. “It’s a legacy that helped guide me during my 12 years in Congress to selflessly serve my constituency and always put the interest of my district before my political interests. I could not think of a better institution to partner with in donating my Congressional papers from my time in Congress.”

Kinzinger did not run to retain his seat in November after Illinois’ congressional redistricting would have put him against fellow Republican Darin LaHood, R-Dunlap, in the primary.

During his time in Congress, Kinzinger garnered national attention with his 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 Trump took part in a “multipart 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 the former president.

Located in Pekin, the center holds the papers of its namesake, 1964 Civil Rights Act architect U.S. Sen. Everett Dirksen, as well as those of House Minority Leader Bob Michel; U.S. Rep. and Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood; U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos; U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis; and Time magazine congressional correspondent Neil MacNeil.

With the donation of the Kinzinger

Collection, the archives at the Dirksen Center now have congressional records for members from Illinois dating to 1933.

“From growing up in central Illinois to becoming one of the youngest members of the McLean County Board to his dozen years in the House, Congressman Kinzinger has reflected the values of central Illinois, including bipartisanship and independence,” White said. “We appreciate the privilege of cata -

loguing and maintaining his papers alongside those of other public servants featured in our collection who demonstrated the same values over nine decades.”

Kinzinger began his career in public service while a student at Illinois State University, when he won election to the McLean County Board in 1998 at the age of 20.

After serving in the United States Air Force, he won election to Congress in 2010 and served for six terms before deciding to not seek re-election in 2022.

Kinzinger now serves as a senior political commentator at CNN and operates the Country First PAC.

“Many Americans are familiar with him now because of his service on the select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol,” White said. “His complete papers will help tell the story behind the policies he pursued, the agreements – and disagreements –he had over three presidential administrations and the expertise he brought to debates in subjects from national defense and veterans’ issues to commerce and energy. We know these papers will have enormous interest among scholars studying history and government as well as from journalists writing about current events.”

‘His complete papers will help tell the story behind the policies he pursued,’ research center says

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Former U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger donated physical and digital papers, along with artifacts from his 12 years of service in the U.S. House to the Dirksen Congressional Center in Pekin.

Local Farm Bureaus represented at

American Family Farm Bureau Convention

Princeton’s Evan Hultine placed third for the AFBF Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement Award

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The 104th Annual Convention of the American Farm Bureau Federation was held Jan. 6 to Jan. 11 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and brought together 338 voting delegates to shape AFBF policy.

Several Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leaders participated in AFBF’s national competitions.

Evan Hultine of Bureau County was named a third-place finalist as the Illinois representative for the AFBF Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement Award. The award competition features young farmers and ranchers who have excelled in their operations and exhibited leadership abilities.

Competitors are evaluated on a combination of their agricultural operation’s growth and financial progress, Farm Bureau leadership and leader -

ship outside of the organization.

Kaylee Heap of Kendall County placed fourth in the AFBF Excellence in Agriculture competition. The competition features young farmers and ranchers who are actively contributing and growing their involvement in Farm Bureau and the agriculture industry, but whose net income doesn’t come from production agriculture.

Ryan Reeverts of Ogle County also represented Illinois in the AFBF Young

Leader Discussion Meet.

Seven Illinois county farm bureaus are among those selected as winners in the AFBF County Activities of Excellence Program. Bureau, Marshall-Putnam, Stark, Cook, Champaign, DeKalb and McLean County Farm Bureaus’ winning programs were featured during the ag showcase.

County managers Jill Frueh (Bureau) and Tiffany Moodie (Marshall-Putnam) were on hand to host a

booth representing Bureau, Marshall-Putnam and Stark Counties on their Farmer Mental Health Initiative in which they work with Arukah, other local businesses and organizations.

IFB also received a New Horizon Award in recognition of its County Farm Bureau Certified Director Program. The award, which recognizes new innovative state Farm Bureau programs, stemmed from the IFB’s new “on-demand” program providing additional leadership development for members in key roles.

Additionally, IFB received Awards of Excellence for outstanding achievements in all four program areas including advocacy, coalitions and partnerships, engagement and outreach and leadership with business development.

The Illinois Farm Bureau is a member of the American Farm Bureau Federation, a national organization of farmers and ranchers. Founded in 1916, IFB is a nonprofit, membership organization directed by farmers who join through their county Farm Bureau.

IFB has a total membership of more than 366,043 and a farmer membership of 76,527.

Photo provided by the Bureau County Farm Bureau Evan Hultine (left) of rural Princeton represented Illinois Farm Bureau at the American Farm Bureau Annual Meeting. After an application and interview period, he placed third in the nation in the American Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Rancher Achievement Award contest.

IVCC to offer private pilot ground training course

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Illinois Valley Community College’s Continuing Education Office offers a 10-session Private Pilot Ground Training course Thursday, Feb. 9, through Thursday, April 13.

The main campus course (ID: 7213) prepares students for the Private Pilot Knowledge Exam and provides knowledge of flight controls and instruments, airport and airspace considerations, aircraft weight and balance, aircraft performance tables, basic weather meteorology, federal aviation regulations, flight psychology and emergency preparedness.

Students will tour Illinois Valley Regional Airport in Peru and experience a flight simulator from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25. Other than the airport session, class meets 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays with instructor Joseph Nimee.

Upon completion, students will be eligible to take the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Exam (there is an additional fee for the test).

Illinois Valley Community College’s Continuing Education Office offers a 10-session Private Pilot Ground Training course Thursday, Feb. 9, through Thursday, April 13.

Textbooks include Federal Aviation Regulations Aeronautical Information Manual, Private Pilot 2023 Test Prep and the Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge. The texts are included in cost of the class.

Flying or airtime is not included. Students age 15 and up may enroll. For information, visit ivcc.edu/enroll or call 815-224-0547. No class Feb. 23 or March 9.

OBITUARIES

RUTH DELORES COLBY

Born: October 26, 1920 in Hennepin, IL

Died: January 28, 2023 in Ottawa, IL

Ruth Delores Colby, 102 years young, of Heritage Health Care (formerly of Hennepin) passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, Ottawa. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 3, 2023 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Hennepin. Fr. Patrick DeMeulemeester will officiate. Burial will be in St. Anthony’s Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 3, 2023 at Dysart – Cofoid Funeral Chapel, Granville. Rosary will be recited at 8:30 a.m.

Ruth was born on October 26, 1920 in Hennepin to Paul Levi and Mary Eliza (Gleason) Smith. She married John Colby. She graduated from Hennepin High School. She worked at Elwood Ordinance in Wilmington, Green River Ordinance in Amboy, West-

clox, in Peru and Harper Wyman in Princeton for 29 ½ years. Ruth was also a hostess at Econo Foods in Peru, she enjoyed meeting people and they would tell her they just loved seeing and talking to her also.

She was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and St. Patrick’s Altar & Rosary Society.

Survivors include one daughter, Rita (Gary) Borri of McNabb; one son, Ken Colby of Hennepin; one sister, Helen Henning of Heritage Health Care, in Peru. Also surviving are six grandchildren, Jason (Tanya) Colby, Josh (Dana) Colby, Mike (Kelly) Borri, Joe Colby, Christina (Josh) Eshleman and Aimee Hernandez; 18 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John; her sister, Grace Henning and one great granddaughter, Jocelyn Colby. Pallbearers will be Jason Colby, Michael Borri, Joe Colby, Josh Colby, Josh Eshleman and Ron Colby.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Jude or Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation (P.K.D. Foundation).

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

Obituaries also appear online.

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.

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RICHARD HAYWOOD

Born: May 19, 1937 in Spring Valley, IL

Died: January 31, 2023 in Washington, IL

Richard Haywood, 85, of Washington, Illinois, passed away January 31, 2023 in the company of family.

Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at Dysart – Cofoid Funeral Chapel, Granville. Military honors will be at 1:00 p.m. Cremation rites will be

accorded.

He was born in Spring Valley, Illinois, to Elmo and Carlene (Mavity) Haywood May 19, 1937. He grew up in DePue, Illinois with his three brothers and five sisters. He was preceded in death by his sisters Elizabeth (Betty) Wozniak, Sandra Raccuglia, Gayle Revels, and his brothers James and Raymond. He attended DePue Grade School and Hall High School in Spring Valley.

He left high school to join the army infantry division in 1955 and transferred to the 1st Airborn Battle Group where he earned his parachute badge. After his discharge in 1959 he worked for Castagnoli in Granville briefly before going to work for the Illinois Department of Transportation, traveling around the state repairing and rehabilitating some of the numerous covered bridges. This was something he was always very proud of. He

joined Operating Engineers Local 150 in 1964 and had a long career as a heavy equipment operator, retiring in his mid-60s. He joined American Post 180 in Granville late in life and was an active member until 2015.

Rich enjoyed socializing and made friends easily, he could pick up a conversation with just about anyone he met. He was part owner in a bar in the late 70’s called the Four Aces, located in Mark, Illinois. This gave him the opportunity to do what he loved, stand around chatting with people while sipping on a beer.

He moved to Arizona in 2015 to be near his daughter Laurel, where he enjoyed the desert scenery and loved to go to the local bars and listen to the live country music. He became friends with several of the local musicians and really connected with one of the female performers. They married in 2017. After the

sudden passing of his wife Vickie (Moyer) in 2018, Rich moved back to Illinois and lived in Washington until the time of his death. He is survived by his; children, Rick (Carol) Haywood of Middleton, Idaho, Michael (Lori) Haywood of Washington, Illinois, Laurel Haywood of Holbrook, Arizona, and Shawn (Diana) Haywood of Middleton, Idaho; grandchildren: Melody Mullin, Corey, and Kyle Haywood, Sheena Lott, Garrick Haywood, Kayleigh Bonneur, Christina, Hanna, Jesse, and Patrick Gabaldon, Brittany and Ashley Haywood; numerous great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; brother Carl, and his sisters Barbara Bezley, and Debra (Danny) Ellis.

Contributions may be made Granville American Legion Post #180.

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

St. Margaret’s Health – Peru Obstetrics Unit Temporarily Suspends Service What You Need to Know:

Effective January 28, 2023 at 7am, along with all other acute hospital services, the Obstetrics Unit at St. Margaret’s Health – Peru has temporarily suspended service.

To our expectant mothers and their families, we apologize for any added burden this announcement may have caused and wish you a healthy and safe pregnancy and delivery.

The following list includes other healthcare organizations that provide obstetrics services:

KSB

403 East First Street Dixon, IL 61021

(815) 288-5531

CGH

100 East Le Fevre Road

Sterling, IL 61081

(815) 625-0400

OSF Saint Elizabeth

1100 East Norris Drive

Ottawa, IL 61350

(815) 433-3100

Genesis Birthing Center

1227 East Rusholme Street

Davenport, IA 52803

(563) 421-7760

Unity Point

221 Northeast Glen Oak Avenue Peoria, IL 61636

(309) 672-4852

OSF Saint Francis

530 Northeast Glen Oak Avenue Peoria, IL 61637

(309) 655-2000

Carle Bromenn

1304 Franklin Avenue Normal, IL 61761

(309) 454-1400

OSF Saint Joseph

2200 East Washington Street

Bloomington, IL 61701

(309) 662-3311

Morris Hospital

150 West High Street Morris, IL 60450

(815) 942-2932

Javon Bea Mercy Health

8201 East Riverside Rockford, IL 61114

(815) 971-7000

Swedish American Hospital

1401 East State Street Rockford, IL 61104

(779) 696-4400

OSF Saint Anthony

5666 East State Street

Rockford, Il 61107

(815) 226-2000

Illinois Valley Community College Ottawa Center hosts EMS courses

8 area fire and ambulance members attend Ottawa Center’s program

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Illinois Valley Community College is addressing a critical community need by producing Emergency Medical Service professionals through courses at its Ottawa Center at 321 W. Main St. There are eight area fire and ambulance members in Ottawa Center’s program.

“Ottawa Center’s program is an example of the college helping create an EMS workforce for Ottawa and other area departments,” Ottawa Fire Chief Brian Bressner said.

Bressner credited IVCC President Jerry Corcoran for listening to Ottawa’s needs and EMS instructor Nick Fish for partnering with the city and fire department to develop a muchneeded paramedic program.

“IVCC took the initiative to develop the program, brought it to Ottawa Center and accelerated the timeline for getting high-quality paramedics into the field,” Bressner said.

Paramedics are the most highly-trained of all Emergency Medical Technicians. Paramedics take charge in emergencies and perform life-saving procedures while transporting patients to hospitals. IVCC’s paramedic program can be completed in three consecutive semesters: fall, spring and summer. Graduates receive the paramedic certificate and qualify to take the National Registry of EMT’s Paramedic Exam.

Ottawa Center Administrator Jeannette Phalen said only those who are licensed as an EMT basic or intermediate can enroll in the program.

For information about the EMS program, call Fish at 815-224-0267.

For Ottawa Center information, contact Phalen at 815-224-0800 or email Jeannette_phalen@ivcc.edu.

Photos provided by Fran Brolley

Illinois Valley Community College EMS instructor Nick Fish (left) joins students Tyler Walsh, Dylan Kimak and Brady Mitchell in donning gloves before starting an intravenous line demonstration.

Area fire and ambulance personnel in the Illinois Valley Community College paramedic program at Ottawa Center are Clayton Wellenreiter (from left), Tristen Beck, Caleb Beck, instructor Nick Fish, Tyler Walsh, Brady Mitchell, Brandon Bice, Dylan Kimak and Lauren Bangert.

Yednock named chair of House Veterans Affairs Committee

Ottawa rep says he will serve as a strong voice for La Salle veterans home

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State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ot tawa, was named the new chair of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee.

Yednock said he will fight for legislation that uplifts veterans and serve as a strong voice for residents of the Illinois Veterans Home in La Salle.

“Our state’s veterans put themselves in harm’s way to maintain the safety and security of this great nation,” Yednock said in a press release. “They were responsible for protecting the freedoms we enjoy and too often take for granted, and for that, we owe them our deepest grati -

tude and respect. The House Veterans’ Affairs Committee will continue our essential work to assist veterans and provide them with the proper resources they need to live successful, fulfilling lives.”

State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa

Yednock said he will use the knowledge and experience he gained as a member of the Illinois Veterans’ Advisory Council to further state assistance for veterans, improve their lives, and make sure they have the support they deserve. This includes streamlining the many bureaucratic processes

that veterans face, as well as listening to their perspectives on the issues that matter most to them, he said.

“Advocating for our veterans is an honor and privilege that will never come to an end,” Yednock said. “The wellbeing of these heroes is an ongoing priority for the Illinois General Assembly, and will guide our work to assist them the best we can. As chair of the Veterans’ Affairs Committee, I will use the full weight of my position to make sure Illinois is a supportive home for those who served our country.”

IVCC essay contest is open for students for chance to win $300

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The submission period for Illinois Valley Community College’s 2023 Paul Simon Student Essay Contest is open.

The student who best describes “how IVCC has changed my life” will win $300 and read their essay at the May 13 commencement.

All currently enrolled full- or parttime IVCC students are eligible.

Essays must be 500 words or less and be submitted as an attachment to Community_Relations@ivcc.edu. Deadline is noon Friday, Feb. 24.

The winning essay will be entered into the Illinois Community College

Trustees Association statewide contest. One submission will be chosen for a $500 award.

For information, contact Fran Brolley at 815-224-466 or fran_brolley@ivcc.edu.

Elmer and Adolf Pletsch Charitable Trust Scholarships Available

Members of the Elmer and Adolph Pletsch Charitable Trust Scholarship Committee are announcing the availability of scholarship funds for the 20232024 school year. Eligibility is limited to applicants who are graduates of Putnam County High School. Both current college/university undergraduate students and current Seniors at Putnam County High School who will be pursuing an undergraduate degree in agriculture or agriculture related fields of study at a college/university that has an agriculture program or agriculture curriculum in the 2023-2024 school year are encouraged to apply. Scholarship awards are intended to be applied to the cost of tuition, textbooks, fees, and other expenses normally associated with attending undergraduate courses of study, as determined by the Committee. The Scholarship Committee reserves the right to make judgments on whether applicants have satisfied all scholarship requirements. Graduation from Putnam County High School is a requirement. Scholarship Guidelines and Application forms may be obtained from the Putnam County High School Counselor’s office or printed from the PCHS Guidance Counselor’s website which is accessible through the Putnam County School District website under PCHS - Guidance Services. Completed applications are required to be returned to the office of the Superintendent of Putnam County School District 535 located at the Putnam County Primary School in Granville, Illinois no later than Wednesday, March 15, 2023.

Trustee: Gayle Reno

Attorneys: Gary Peterlin & Enrico Eattoni Perona, Peterlin & Associates, LLC.

Here are the Putnam County property transfers for December 2022.

Dec. 2

Marcin and Aneta Wadolkowski to Scot and Jeanette Hyatt, deed, 03-00036-230 Lake Thunderbird Hills L:215, $290,000.

Matthew Hostetter to Margarito Castro-Perez and Roxana Coria-Quintana, deed, 02-00-080-280 Lincolnshire Addition - Granville, $169,900.

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

Donald Bouxsein to Brett and Brittany Crite, deed, 01-05-023-000 Q:NW

S:2 T:31 R:2, $0.

Dec. 5

Mark and Mary Judd to Darrell Marquis, deed, 01-12-262-000 Q:NW

S:12 T:32 R:2, $850,000.

Dale Corcoran to Garrett Shan, deed, 02-00-097-250 Village of Standard L:50, $75,000.

Dec. 7

Elizabeth Rylee to David Schwigen, deed, 03-00-061-160, 03-00-061-170 Lake Thunderbird Woods L:232 and 231, $0.

Dec. 8

William Sarricola to Mary Beth and Dawn Marie Ziano, deed, 03-00-026-060 Senachwine L:9, $9,000.

Stephen Roesch to Paul and John Roesch, deed, 04-24-090-000, 04-26-042000, Q:SW S:26 T:31 R:2 and Q:NW S:35 T:31 R:2, $0.

Dec. 12

Terry Egen to Luke Egan, deed, 02-00-047-260, 02-00-047-270 CH Smith Addition - Granville L:12 and 11, $0. Francisco and Diana Ponce to Gintautas Rakita and Danguole Brazinskaite, deed, 03-00-079-110 Indian Hills L:75, $185,000.

Jeremy and Gina Urnikis to Jason and Amy Cimei, deed, 02-00-040-260, 02-05-261-001, 02-05-261-003 Village of Granville L: 7 B:4, L:2 B:4, L:1 B:4 and L:8 B:4, $0.

Dec. 13

Robert Griffith to People of the State of Illinois Department of Transportation, deed, 04-08-011-000 Q:NE S:15 T:31 R:1, $1,447.20.

Robert and Lisa Draper to Sara Biagini and Gabriel Doyle, deed, 02-14172-000 Q:NE S:17 T:32 R:1, $0.

Dec. 16

Dollie Borostowski to Romana, Laura and Michael Borostowski, deed, 02-00-044-150 William Laughlin’s Addition - Granville, $0.

Terry and Sandra Blitsch to Terry Blitsch (Trustee), Sandra Blitsch

(Trustee), Terry and Sandra Blitsch (Living Trust), deed, 03-00-048-230

Lake Thunderbird Hills Plat #3 L:585, $0.

Dec. 19

James Engleking to Swan Lake Club, deed, 01-05-021-000 Q:NW S:2 T:31 R:2, $0.

Dena Vicknair to Michael and Allison Davis, deed, 04-21-063-000, $0.

William and Amy Sommer to Aguirre and Torri Angulo, deed, 02-00-079090 Lincolnshire Addition - Granville, $0.

Dec. 21

Lee Gabehart to Randy Peterson, deed, 03-00-081-210 Indian Hills L:149, $0.

Randall Kierski to Tiffany Mennie, deed, Village of Mark L:33, 35 and 36, $0.

Ryan and Jennifer Heit to Mark Montgomery, deed, Lake Thunderbird Woods L:302, 303 and 301, $0.

Dec. 27

Ireneusz Chmur to Katarzyna Dizonno, deed, Lake Thunderbird Hills L:186 and 185, $0.

Kryzysztof Truchel to Ireneusz Chmur, deed, Lake Thunderbird Hills L:186 and 185, $0.

Dec. 28

Katheryn Bruhl (Trustee) and Sandy Acres (Trust) to Andrew and Jennifer Noe, deed, Q:NW S:7 T:31 R:1, $0.

Robert Read (Trustee), Julia Read (Trustee), Robert Read (Living Trust) and Julia Read (Living Trust) to Philip Read, deed, 03-06-171-000 Q:NW S:26 T:14 R:9, $0.

Wieslaw Labedz to Paul and Kathleen Karwoski, deed, 03-00-035-320 Lake Thunderbird Hills L:192, $0.

Dec. 29

Raymond Blackburn ro Nicole and Jake Johnson, deed, 03-00-071-070 Lake Thunderbird Woods Plat #3 L:548, $0.

Donna Mekley to Michelle Bradish, Vicki Bima and Elmer Mekley, deed, 01-06-140-00 Q:SE S:12 T:31 R:2, $0.

AAC Farms of Hennepin to Robert Biagi and Lisa Anderson, deed, multiple properties, $0.

Robert Biagi and Lisa Anderson to AAC Farms of Hennepin, deed, multiple properties, $0.

Dec. 30

Aaron and Janelle Weddell to Jessica Guadiana, deed, 02-00-080-090 Lincolnshire Addition- Granville, $0.

David Hauger to Zagrit LLC, deed, 02-00-100-030 F. W. Sucher’s First Addition - Standard, $0.

Spring Valley detailing business cuts ceremonial ribbon

Photo provided by Penny Wamhoff

A ceremonial ribbon-cutting was conducted by the Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce to celebrate JMAG Mobile Detail and Tint, which recently opened at 527 W. Dakota St., Spring Valley. The business offers window tint, ceramic coatings, interior detailing, shampooing, exterior detailing, buffing, paint correction and stain removal, among other services. The business operates by appointments via Instagram, Facebook or phone. For information, call the business at 815-993-1960.

St. Margaret’s Health – Peru Emergency Department Temporarily Suspends Service What You Need to Know:

Effective January 28, 2023 at 7am, the Emergency Room at St. Margaret’s Health – Peru has temporarily suspended all service until further notice.

The following Emergency Departments are available for assistance:

St. Margaret’s Health – Spring Valley

600 East First Street, Spring Valley, IL 61362

OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center 1100 East Norris Drive, Ottawa, IL 61350

OSF Saint Clare Medical Center 530 Park Avenue East, Princeton, IL 61356

OSF Saint Paul Medical Center 1401 East 12th Street, Mendota, IL 61342

Call 911 if you are having a medical emergency.

Putnam County High School has announced its honor and high honor rolls for its second quarter of 202223.

HIGH HONOR ROLL Freshmen

Cadience Bickett, Brody Bowers, Ella Irwin, Nathaniel Johll, Addalynn Leatherman, Alexander Rodriguez, Teaghan Sarver, Eric Vipond

Sophomores

Cole Abraham, Chloe Andersen, Ethan Askeland, Emelia Bouxsein, Mason Brannon, Drew Carlson, Kacie Coleman, Deacon Cwikla, Jacob Edens, Alexis Glenn, Enzo Holocker, Meredith Lamis, Miles Main, Lisa Myres, Courtney Oliver, Anna Sandberg, Broedy Sandberg, Matthew Schennum, Ayden Serrine, Jaden Siegmann, Margaret Spratt, Hannah Taliani, Lily Thompson, Valeria Villagomez, Amos Vincent, Madison Wasilewski

Juniors

Salina Breckenridge, Hailey Cimei, Conlan Cwikla, Gabrielle Doyle, Hannah Gorisek, Tucker Gualandi,

Orlando Harris, Ava Hatton, Sarah Johnson, Logan Keesee, Claire McCook, Kylee Moore, Avery Moutray, Alexander Myres, Christopher Nelson, Maggie Richetta, Jonathan Taylor, Cole Vipond, Miles Walder, Megan Wasilewski, Trinity Wrobleski

Seniors

Tori Balma, Tyler Bienemann, Mikenna Boyd, Brady Brown, Sophia Brown, Gracie Ciucci, Nicholas Currie, Lauren Faletti, Olivia Gonzalez, Mavrick Holocker, Alex Johll, Piper Kammer, Bailey Lieske, Katelyn Liles, Austin Mattingly, Jackson McDonald, Molly Miller, Emma Nicoli, Quinn Postula, Andrew Pyszka, Arianna Rivera, Shelley Romero, Laynee Sanchez, Jesse Scott, Paityn Skinner, Thomas Twardowski, Azael Vargas, Madeline Weger, Lucas Wiesbrock, Reise Zellmer, Sihana Zulbeari

HONOR ROLL

Freshmen

Madison Ahlstrom, Jonathan Avila, Braden Bickerman, Cole Boedigheimer,

Maxwell Brester, Ashley Cano, Johana Del Abra, Jackson Delhotal, Derick Kauffman, Ryan Oliver, Talon Pack, Sydney Samek, Zackery Siegmann, Johnathon Stunkel, Brayden Zuniga, Devin Zupec

Sophomores

Brooklyn Brester, Isabelle Brown, Cadence Coleman, Nathanael Fuchs, Kade Gensini, Julian Goulding, Garrett Michael Luke, Caitlyn Sager, Cameron Spradling

Juniors

Esmeralda Avila, Trevor Balma, Madison Boggio, Camryn Christiansen, Joshua Dove, Alyssa Durbin, Emelia Grant, Emma Henderson, Lauren Henderson, Owen Saepharn, Spencer Samek, Bryce Smith, Hannah Strack, Annabel Vincent

Seniors

Blake Baker, Samantha Cirilo, Isabella Eutis, Alyssa Fluech, Wyatt Grimshaw, Joshua Jessen, Hudson Mazeika, Madeline Missel, Vanessa Neff, Josiah Stunkel, Haile Turner, Spencer Voss

Putnam County Junior High has released its honor and high honor rolls for the second quarter of the 2022-23 school year.

HIGH HONOR ROLL

Sixth grade

Mason Askeland, Jace Boedigheimer, Emmy Carboni, McKlay Gensini, Richie Glenn, Brooklyn Gorski, Naomi Hammerich, Gwen Heeley, Hannah Heiberger, Eli King, Emmett Main, Damian Marcum, Carson McDonald, Kami Nauman, John Placher, Anna Poignant, Tula Rue, Peyton Smith, Sawyer Smith, Ella Sokolowski

Seventh grade

Eden Carlson, Jack Jessen, Ariel Dorado, Brodee Grandadam, Avery Grasser, Kennedy Holocker, Maddox Poole, Seth Sandberg, Lydia Schaper, Sarah Schennum, Ella Schrowang, Piper Terando, Alicia Vasquez-Barreras

Eighth grade

Yesenia Avila, Ayla Berlin-Smith, Brooklyn Brown, Caden Ellena, Daphne Hee-

ley, Patrick King Alexis Margis, Payton Olson and Rudy Villagomez

HONOR ROLL

Sixth grade

Riley Doehling, Ian Durdan, Ian Glenn-Metzger, Joselyn Lopez, Bailee Vice, Callen Wiesbrock, Wes Willoughby, Makenna Wrobleski

Seventh grade

Maddox Barto, Carter Baxter, Nora Bertalot, Sofia Borri, Eden Carlson Matthew Davis, Tessa Gerling, Elisabeth Graham, Dylan Haycraft, Jack Jessen, Mady Magnuson, Myah Richardson, Ari Romero, Finley Rue, Quincy Smith, Zander Zimmerlein, Tyson Zuniga

Eighth grade

Braiden Actis, Peyton Barto, Dominic Carboni,Itaty Castro, Kale Coleman, Emberlyn Cwikla, Leo Dorado, Jake Furar, Haleigh Green, Julian Guadiana, Trey Liekse, Varonika Mack, Justin Murphy, Seth Saepharn, Daniel Siegmann, Paige Tonioni, Jaxon Weger, Kennedy Worby, Wyatt Zellers

BOYS BASKETBALL: MARQUETTE 68, PUTNAM COUNTY 66

Marquette races to front, nips Putnam County

Bond’s clutch 4th quarter helps Crusaders edge rival Panthers

By CHARLIE ELLERBROCK cellerbrock@shawmedia.com

OTTAWA – Krew Bond had experienced only one game against Putnam County while wearing a Marquette Crusaders uniform, but that was enough for him to realize that taking on the Panthers has special meaning.

On Friday night, he was ready and able to do his share.

Griffin Walker and Tommy Durdan got off to a fast start, leading the Crusaders to a fast-paced 16-point lead in the second quarter of the Tri-County Conference showdown before a Jackson McDonald-led comeback actually put the Panthers in the lead in the fourth quarter.

That’s where Bond stepped up. The 5-foot-8 senior guard, who transferred from Mendota, canned a pair of 3-pointers and chipped in three crucial free throws in the final 30 seconds to help the home team stave off PC for an intense 68-66 victory in Bader Gym.

Walker ended up with 20 points, Bond 19 and Durdan 14 to offset a terrific effort by McDonald, who poured in 12 of his game-high 27 points in the third quarter to bring Putnam County all the way back. However, his attempt to replicate his game-winning shot in the Panthers’ 47-45 win at the Colmone Classic in December failed as his open, potential game-winning 3 from the left wing at the buzzer bounced off.

The verdict keeps the Cru (20-5) undefeated in seven league games, while PC falls to 20-7, 4-2 in the TCC.

“What do you expect with us and them? It’s always going to be a good game,” said Marquette coach Todd Hopkins, a PC alum. “The last one was, and if we see them again, which is a good possibility, that’ll be a good one, too. That’s just how it is with us.

“In the fourth, we did what we needed to do to win the game. It wasn’t pretty. We haven’t taken the air out of the ball much this year … but the kids did a heck of a job down the stretch. Bond was huge for us late, Griffin had a great first half and Tommy was big for us, too. We got the 20th win, stayed perfect in the league with another big game coming up Tuesday (home vs. Serena).”

The most recent meeting had Owen Saepharn’s 3-pointer giving the Panthers a 61-58 edge with 5:16 left in the fourth. Bond tied it with a trey a minute later before Taylor Waldron and McDonald traded deuces to keep it even at 63.

A Durdan drive with 1:51 to go gave Marquette the lead for good and two tosses by Bond with just 29.5 seconds left made the edge four before McDonald cut it to just one with a three-point play.

Bond was fouled again and sank 1 of 2 before McDonald’s last-ditch shot fell off the mark.

“I was just trying to focus to get it to a two-point game so one shot couldn’t win it, but it worked out for us,” Bond said with a smile. “No matter who’s

good, who’s bad, both good or bad, it’s a close game because of who we’re playing. It is new to me, but it didn’t take me long to figure out this is a big rivalry game, and I’m just glad we got the win.”

The Cru set a fantastic pace in the opening half with Walker scoring eight points and Durdan seven

as Marquette penetrated the lane to hit 10 of 16 shots to take a 24-18 lead. The former added six more to help balloon the hosts’ lead to as much as 40-24 on a Bond putback with 1:52 left in the half.

“We’d talked about containing and getting help to the middle, but we didn’t do that in the first half,” Panthers coach Harold Fay said. “We let them into the lane, and they finished, but we did a better job of it in the second half, made the game closer and a little tighter for everyone to shoot … Jackson did a nice job, didn’t force things in the post and we got him outside a little, too.

“It was a hard-fought battle, but in the progression of the game, we missed a lot of layups early, and you can’t do that against a great team like Marquette. You can’t be down that much and expect to come back against a team like that.”

Katy Arnold for Shaw Local News Network Putnam County’s Spencer Voss juggles the ball as he is guarded by Marquette’s Krew Bond on Friday at Bader Gymnasium in Ottawa.

It was a hard-fought battle, but in the progression of the game, we missed a lot of layups early, and you can’t do that against a great team like Marquette.”

Harold Fay, Putnam County coach

GIRLS BASKETBALL: MARQUETTE 44, PUTNAM COUNTY 42

Craig’s late 3 caps rally, lifts Marquette over PC

Crusaders’ 20-4 fourth quarter scoring advantage proves too much for Panthers

By CHARLIE ELLERBROCK cellerbrock@shawmedia.com

OTTAWA – After having big leads slip away several times in a very difficult month of the season, the Marquette girls basketball team finally was able to put the shoe on the other foot.

Trailing visiting Putnam County by 14 points with only five minutes left in their Tri-County Conference clash at Bader Gym, the Crusaders excised their recent demons by scoring 18 of the final 22 points of the game – the last on a game-winning 3-pointer by Lilly Craig with just 17.3 seconds left – to claim a roller coaster 44-42 victory over the Panthers.

Marquette’s Chloe Larson popped in a game-tying 3 with 45.3 seconds left, the last of her game-best 17

PC ROUNDUP

BOYS BASKETBALL

Putnam County 55, Brimfield 32: Jackson McDonald had 21 points and seven rebounds to help the Panthers to a nonconference victory in Granville on Jan. 31.

Wyatt Grimshaw had 11 points for Putnam County, while Austin Mattingly added nine points, nine rebounds and seven assists.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Putnam County 51, Henry-Senachwine/Lowpoint-Washburn 37: Ava Hatton scored 24 points to lead the Panthers to a TriCounty Conference win in Granville.

Gabby Doyle had 12 points for Putnam County (21-7, 8-3), while Gracie Ciucci added eight points.

GIRLS BOWLING

Mendota 1,818, Hall-Putnam County 1,777: Isabelle Escatel rolled a 385 series to help the Trojans to a victory at Ladd Lanes on Thursday, Feb. 2.

Sarah Beier bowled a 471 series for the Red Devils, while Emma Nicoli added a 399 series.

points. PC’s Gracie Ciucci put the visitors on top with a putback with 26.8 to go, but the Crusaders hurried the ball upcourt and found Craig alone at the arc on the left wing for the game-deciding bomb.

Avery Durdan’s steal of an inbounds pass with seven seconds to go and the resulting free throw with less than a second showing made it a two-point game.

“It just felt like the right time to shoot. I was in my spot, so I just shot it,” said Craig, who had eight of her 14 points in the fourth quarter. “Shots just weren’t falling in the first half. … But at the time, the adrenaline, it just felt like a good shot and it went in.”

The 20-4 fourth quarter erased what had been a dominant middle two periods for the Panthers, who outscored Marquette 31-10 and held the hosts to only three field goals in that stretch to gain that formidable lead in the closing quarter.

Still, the Panthers fall to 21-9 overall and 8-4 in the TCC, despite 11 points by Ava Hatton and a game-best eight rebounds by Mikenna Boyd.

“We’ve had a few games this sea -

son where we’ve turned games around like this in the fourth, but it’s gone the other way a few times, too,” said Marquette coach Eric Price, his club now 7-5 in the league, 12-14 overall. “A win like this helps the girls believe a little more that we can actually do this.

“The key for us was, after a terrible third quarter when we scored only four points, defensively we played much better. We got after it, raised our energy and sped the game up, then our shots started to fall and that gave us more confidence at both ends of the floor. It got the intensity level more where it needed to be and got us more in the rhythm of the game.

“I’m proud of the girls. They showed a lot of grit tonight.”

The Cru started well behind Larson, who tossed in nine points for a 14-7 lead. But Putnam County crept back in until consecutive deuces by Maggie Richetta tied it at 18. That started a 26-8 burst fueled in part by a trio of 3s by Gabby Doyle and capped by another Richetta bucket at 5:28 of the fourth for a 40-26 Panthers’ edge.

But suddenly, Marquette found its

energy and scored 10 points in a row, starting with a Larson toss and ending with her 3 to knot the game at 40.

Ciucci rebounded a Hatton miss and put the visitors on top again, but the Cru found Craig open for the winner.

With fouls to give, Marquette ate up much of the final 17.3 seconds, and on PC’s final inbound pass with 7 seconds left, Durdan stole the ball.

“We played pretty well for more than 28 minutes, but it was a pretty rough final 3:30,” PC coach Jared Sale said. “They got hot at the right time, got to the foul line a bunch and some of that was poor decision making on our part. You can’t foul when the other team’s in the bonus and they’re 70 feet away from the basket, have them march to the line. Give Marquette credit, they knocked them down.

“We talked about having a 14-point lead, having your foot on someone’s throat and needing to put them away, and we haven’t done it. Playing tight game after tight game, you can’t expect to pull out a W every time. Eventually, someone’s going to get you and they got us tonight.”

Katy Arnold for Shaw Local News Network Putnam County’s Blake Billups is hounded by Marquette’s Carson Zellers at Bader Gymnasium on Friday.

IN THE CIRCU IT COURT OF TH E 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCU IT PU TNAM COUNTY, HENNEPIN, IL LINOIS

First State Bank PLAINTIFF

Vs. Charles E. Weir; et. al DEFENDANTS

No. 202 2F C5

NO TICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF RE AL E STATE

PUBLIC NO TICE IS H EREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 01/12/ 2023, the Sheriff of Putnam County, Illinois will on March 9, 2023 at the hour of 9:00 AM at Sheriff's Office at the Putnam County Courthouse 120 North 4th Street Hennepin, IL 61327, or in a place otherwise designat ed at the time of sale, County of Putnam and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

PIN 02-00- 071- 020

02-00- 071- 030

Improved with Residential

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 305 E South St Granville, IL 61326

Sale term s: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within tw enty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessm ents, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condom inium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4)

If the property is located in a common interest comm unity, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon paym ent in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject prem ises

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YO U AR E THE MO RTGAGOR (HOM EO WN ER), YO U HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN PO SSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER EN TRY OF AN ORDE R OF POSSESSION , IN ACCO RDANCE WITH SECTION 15- 1701(C) OF THE ILLINO IS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For information: Exam ine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794- 9876. Please refer to file number 14-22-05721.

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(Published in Putnam County Record February 1, 8, 15, 2023 )

767 • Mobile Home Sales

PUBLISHE R'S

NOTICE

All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subjec t to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any prefer ence, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an inte ntion, to make any such preference , limita tion or discrimination .”

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. The toll-free telephone numbe r for the he aring impaired is 800-927-9275

Putnam County Record Putnam County's only newspaper

IN THE CIRCU IT COURT OF TH E 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCU IT PU TNAM COUNTY, HENNEPIN, IL LINOIS

First State Bank

PLAINTIFF

Vs Charles E. Weir; et. al DEFENDANTS

No. 202 2F C5

NO TICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF RE AL E STATE PUBLIC NO TICE IS H EREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 01/12/ 2023, the Sheriff of Putnam County, Illinois will on March 9, 2023 at the hour of 9:00 AM at Sheriff's Office at the Putnam County Courthouse 120 North 4th Street Hennepin, IL 61327, or in a place otherwise designat ed at the time of sale, County of Putnam and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

LOT 93 AND WEST 20 FEET OF LOT 92 IN ARCH IBALD W. HOPKINS ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF G RAN VILLE, EXCEPTING AND RESERVIN G THEREFROM ANY AND ALL CO AL, MINERAL AND MINING RIGHTS WH ICH MAY HERETOFORE BEEN RESERVED , SEVERED AND CONVEYED THEREFRO M, SITUATED IN PUTN AM CO UN TY, ILLINO IS.

PIN 02-00- 071- 020

02-00- 071- 030

Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 305 E South St Granville, IL 61326

Sale term s: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within tw enty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessm ents, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condom inium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4)

If the property is located in a common interest comm unity, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon paym ent in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject prem ises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YO U ARE THE MO RTGAGOR (HOM EO WN ER), YO U HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN PO SSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER EN TRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION , IN ACCO RDANCE WITH SECTION 15- 1701(C) OF THE ILLINO IS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Exam ine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794- 9876. Please refer to file number 14-22-05721.

I321 20 68

(Published in Putnam County Record February 1, 8, 15, 2023 )

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

Notice is hereby given that on March 15, 2023, the Lostant Community Unit School District No. 425 Board of Education, of LaSalle County, Illinois will sell at public sale at Lostant Comm unity Unit School District No 425 Board Room 315 W. 3rd Street, Lostant, IL 61334 at 6:00 p.m. by taking sealed bids which shall be accepted until 12:00 p.m. on March 13, 2023, at the Lostant Community Unit School District Administrative Office, 315 W. 3rd Street, Lostant, IL 61334 which bids will be opened at 12:00 p.m. on March 13, 2023 in the Lostant Comm unity Unit School District Board Room , 315 W. 3rd Street, Lostant, IL 61334 the following described property: Outlot 12 in Richey?s Second Addition to the Village of Lostant, LaSalle County, Illinois EXCEPT the following described parcel:

The North part of Outlot 12 in Richey's Second Addition to the Village of Lostant, LaSalle County, Illinois described as follow s:

BEGINN ING at an iron bar with cap at the Northwest corner of said Outlot 12; thence North 85 degrees 59 minutes 37 seconds East on the North line of said Outlot 12 302.13 feet to an iron bar with cap at the Northeast corner of said Outlot 12; thence South 04 degrees 06 minutes 53 seconds East on the East line of said Outlot 12 430.54 feet to an iron bar with cap; thence South 85 degrees 59 minutes 37 seconds West parallel with said North line 300.90 feet to an iron bar with cap on the West line of said Outlot 12; thence North 04 degrees 16 minutes 43 seconds West on said West line 430.54 feet to said iron bar with cap at the PO IN T OF BEGINN ING;

ALL containing 2.980 acres, more or less, subject to the rights of the public to any portion being used for roadway purposes and subject to any unrecorded easements and all easements of record, situated in the Village of Lostant, LaSalle County, Illinois.

Split from PIN #30- 24-307-010

Property Address: S. Main St., Lostant, IL 61334

Said sale will be made pursuant to the following terms to-wit: Terms as set forth in the Resolution authorizing the sale and Contract attached thereto. Interested parties are encouraged to review the Resolution and associated Contract to be entered into by and betw een the District and successful bidder, and are encouraged to request and review any other information that may be in the District's possession regarding the property The proposed Resolution, Contract and all such other available information is available upon request by visiting or calling the Superintendent's Office (815-368- 3392) or by email to: malahys@lostantcomets.org. By Order of the Board of Education of Lostant Comm unity Unit School District No. 425, LaSalle County

(Published in Putnam County Record February 8, 15, 22, 2023) 2053083

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCU IT C OURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCU IT

PU TNAM C OUNT Y, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ELMER WALDSCHMIDT, deceased

Case No. 2 023- PR-1

CLAIMS NOTICE

Notice is given of the death of ELMER WALD SCHMID T, deceased, 14949 N. 600th Avenue, Granville, Putnam County, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on January 26, 2023, to Mary D. Waldschm idt, 14949 N. 600th Avenue, Granville, Illinois 61326, whose attorney is Ryan J. Anderson, 611 Second Street, P.O. Box 174, Henry, IL 61537.

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of said Court at the Putnam County Courthouse, Box 207, Hennepin, Illinois 61327 on or before August 8, 2023, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by 755 ILCS 5/18-3, the date stat ed in that notice Any claim not filed on or before said date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative within 10 days after it has been filed and proof of such mailing must be filed with the Court.

Dated: January 31, 2023.

Mary D. Waldschmidt

Independent Executor of the Estate of Elmer Waldschmidt, deceased Ryan J. Anderson

Attorney for the Executor 611 Second Street, PO Box 174 Henry, IL 61537 (309)364- 2354

(Published in Putnam County Record February 8, 15, 22, 2023)2052602

PUBLIC NOTICE

STATE OF ILLINOIS

CO UNTY OF PU TN AM

TO WN OF GRAN VILLE

NO TICE OF HEARING ON PETITI ON TO VA CAT E ROADS

RO BERT DIXON as Highway Comm issioner of Granville Township, Putnam County, Illinois, under the provisions of 605 ILCS 5/6- 305 and 605 ILCS 5/6- 311, does give notice that a hearing on this petition of twelve or more persons being legal voters in the Township for the vacating of certain roads shall be held at the Granville Township Office located at 212 S. McCoy Street in Granville, Illinois on February 21, 2023 at 7:00 o'clock p.m ., at which time the Highway Commissioner shall examine the routes and roads to be vacated pursuant to Statute and hear reasons for or against the vacating. The road(s) to be vacated is described as:

LEGAL DESCRIPTION follows:

A portion of East 1100th Street of Granville Township, a north-south road with a variable width right- of-way existing in Sections 17 and 18, Township 32N, Range 1 West of the Third Principal Meridian, with a starting point 435 feet north of the Southwest Corner of said Section 17, north along the Section Line to the existing right-of-way of N. 945 Avenue which is a distance of approxim at ely 2,011 feet, said point being approximately 220 feet South along the Section line from the Northw est Corner of the Southwest Quarter of Section 17.

Dated this 1st day of February, 2023.

Robert Dixon Highway Commissioner Granville

2023) 2052979

Township