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Chief Senachwine DAR to meet March 3 in Henry

The Chief Senachwine Chapter of NSDAR will host good citizens contest winners and their guests at 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 3, at the First Presbyterian Church, 511 Wirt St. in Henry.

Three students from Henry-Senachwine, Midland and Putnam County high schools who were selected by fellow students and faculty will be honored at a reception followed by a program.

John G. Butte will present “Darlene’s Silver

Streak and the Bradford Model T Girls” after the reception.

Putnam County High School to host Freshman Open House

Putnam County High School will be hosting a Freshman Open House for all current eighth graders who will be transitioning to high school for the 2023-24 school year.

The event will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 2, at the Putnam County High School, 402 E Silverspoon Ave. in Granville.

PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT MARCH MENUS

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

Wednesday, March 1

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

Lunch: Popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, corn, fruit and milk

Thursday, March 2

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

Lunch: Pork fritter on bun, mixed vegetables, fruit, cookie and milk

Friday, March 3

Breakfast: Cereal bar or cereal, Go-Gurt, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Cheese stuffed breadsticks with marinara, green beans, chips, fruit, frozen dessert and milk

Monday, March 6 No School - Casimir Pulaski Day

Tuesday, March 7

Breakfast: Cereal and toast, yogurt, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Chicken quesadilla, corn, fruit, ice cream bar and milk

Wednesday, March 8

Breakfast: Muffin or cereal, string cheese, fruit, juice and milk

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

Thursday, March 9

Breakfast: Waffles with syrup or cereal, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Hot dog on bun, baked beans, chips, fruit and milk

Friday, March 10

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

Lunch: Cheese pizza, salad, fruit, pudding and milk

Monday, March 13

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

Lunch: Chicken patty on bun, green beans, cottage cheese, fruit and milk

Tuesday, March 14

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

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

Wednesday, March 15

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

Lunch: Corn dog, baked beans, corn chips, fruit and milk

Thursday, March 16

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

Lunch: Chicken wrap with lettuce, tomato and cheese, fruit, rice krispie treat and milk

Friday, March 17

Breakfast: English muffin with egg and cheese or cereal, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Toasted cheese ravioli with marinara sauce, breadstick, vegetable medley, fruit and milk

Monday, March 20

Breakfast: Sausage, egg patty and toast or cereal, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Chicken strips, rice pilaf, green beans, fruit and milk

Tuesday, March 21

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

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

Wednesday, March. 22

Breakfast: Breakfast pizza or cereal,

All incoming students are encouraged to attend with their parents/guardians. Course registration and general expectations will be presented by administration, student representatives and other personnel.

The evening will serve as the primary opportunity to review the registration process and expectations as a child moves from junior high to high school. For questions regarding the event, call the high school at 815-882-2800, ext. 4. –ShawLocalNewsNetwork

fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Barbecue pulled pork on bun, baked beans, fruit, brownie and milk

Thursday, March 23

Breakfast: Breakfast wrap or cereal, string cheese, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Pasta with meat sauce, salad, garlic bread, fruit and milk

Friday, March 24

Breakfast: Funnel cake or cereal, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: French bread pizza, corn, fruit, sherbet cup and milk

Monday, March 27

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

Lunch: Pork chop, au gratin potatoes, applesauce, cookie and milk

Tuesday, March 28

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

Lunch: Pizza rolls, green beans, fruit, jello cake and milk

Wednesday, March 29

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

Lunch: Popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, fruit and milk

Thursday, March 30

Breakfast: Eggs and toast or cereal, yogurt, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Sub sandwich, chips, pasta salad, fruit and milk

Friday, March 31

Breakfast: Cereal and toast, Go-Gurt, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Cheese stuffed breadsticks with marinara sauce, salad, fruit, ice cream cup and milk

Hikers enjoy some unseasonable warmth to view waterfalls at Starved Rock State Park

By DEREK BARICHELLO dbarichello@shawmedia.com

With high temperatures in the 50s on Sunday, hikers visited the flowing waterfalls at Starved Rock State Park.

After rainfall earlier this week and visible thawing of ice in the park, the waterfalls were on full display. Starved Rock State Park’s La Salle Canyon will be featured on a U.S. stamp. The park is known for its waterfalls and canyons.

The hike to La Salle Canyon is about 2.6 miles from Parkman’s Plain parking lot off Route 71.

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Gateway Services announces

5th annual Egg My Yard fundraiser

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Gateway Services will host its fifth annual Egg My Yard fundraiser.

Participants will be able to order candy-filled eggs to be scattered around their yards in time for Easter morning celebrations.

Egg delivery will begin at dark, about 8 p.m., and will continue until all eggs are delivered.

Several options are available: 25 eggs will be $20, 50 eggs will be $37.50, 75 eggs will be $52.50 and 100 eggs will be $65. New this year is an option to purchase more than 100 eggs with a cost savings.

All purchases will include a letter from the Easter Bunny. For an additional $5, a personalized egg-shaped plastic sign is available that includes a golden egg filled with trinkets.

This year, five of the golden eggs will contain a short note with a special email address for E. Bunny. Children that receive one can follow the instructions to receive a gift basket.

A treat-filled egg for a family dog or family cat also can be purchased for $5.

Orders are now being taken for Bureau, Marshall and Putnam County addresses. Pickup is available at the organization’s Princeton location, 406 S. Gosse Blvd, and includes a $5 discount.

Orders must be placed before 4 p.m. Monday, April 3. Additional information and an online order form can be found at https://tinyurl.com/mrxm2dp4. Those interested can call 815-875-4548, ext. 221. All proceeds will benefit Gateway Services.

Gateway Services has provided services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Bureau, Marshall and Putnam counties for 53 years

Granville Knights of Columbus to host drive-thru fish fry

The Granville Knights of Columbus will host a drive-thru fish fry from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 3, at the Sacred Heart Church Hall, 311 Hennepin St., Granville.

Henry Presbyterian Church to begin GriefShare seminars April 4, 5

The Henry Presbyterian Church will hold two different meeting times for its GriefShare seminars from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, and an evening meeting from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 511 Wirt St. in Henry.

GriefShare is a support group that meets weekly and provides a warm and caring environment during the participants long journey through grief.

The three key parts of the experience include videos, small group discussion and daily workshop for personal study.

There is a fee of $20 for the workbook and scholarships are available. The church is handicap accessible.

For information or to register for the event, visit griefshare.org or call 309-238-0432, 309-364-2556, 815-481-2403 or 815-866-0020.

Stage 212 in La Salle to host March 4 audition prep workshop

Stage 212, 700 First St., La Salle is offering audition preparation workshops for children in grades kindergarten through fourth grade and adults 18 and older from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 4.

Participants will learn the process of auditioning for plays and musicals in a low-risk environment. Children will be instructed by Serena Rogers.

Adults will be instructed by Ellen Marincic. The cost for the workshops is $10 a person. Space is limited and registration is required. For more information or to register, visit stage212.org.

IVCC Wind Ensemble to perform March 2

Illinois Valley Community College’s Wind Ensemble will offer a free concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 2, in the Dr. Mary Margaret Weeg Cultural Centre.

The performance will include the music of Malcolm Arnold, Jonathan Dagenais, Charles Ives, Claude T. Smith, John Philip Sousa and Omar Thomas. Selections include “Four Scottish Dances,” “Mouvement Frenetique,” “Variations on America,” “Emparata Overture,” “The Invincible Eagle” and “Shenandoah.”

Under the direction of conductor Phil Whaley, the ensemble includes IVCC students, local and regional music educators and community members dedicated to the promotion of quality wind and percussion music.

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Photo provided by Jerry Masini Chefs are ready to serve the Granville Knights of Columbus drive-thru fish fry scheduled for Friday, They are (from left) Dan Wujek, Bob Ossola, Jim Carboni and Jody Piccinelli.

Libraries announce March activity schedules

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

Out in the community

The Putnam County libraries will hold an informational Holocaust event at 9 a.m. Thursday, March 2, in the Putnam County High School auditorium. The public is invited to this event. Jim and Michelle Gibbons will be discussing the events that occurred during World War II and the impact they had on the war.

Hennepin, 214 N. Fourth St.

• A STEAM 2 Go craft project will be available for pickup throughout the month. The craft will be edible dirt.

• A Cricut MakerSpace will be from March 6 to 10. Call ahead to reserve a spot to create custom T-shirts. Crafty adults are welcome.

• A weather patterns event will be

at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 16. Victor Gensini, Ph.D., a CCM associate professor in the Department of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment at Northern Illinois University, will discuss weather patterns.

• A glow-in-the-dark Easter egg hunt will be at 7 p.m. March 31. Participants are invited for storytelling and photos with the Easter bunny before visiting Walter Durley Boyle Park when it’s dark enough for the eggs to glow. Prizes, eggs and fun is offered for children from newborns to second grade.

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

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

Granville, 214 S. McCoy St.

• School-age take and make project will be offered all spring. The craft is a personalized bookmark.

• Make and take craft kits of marble-painted shamrocks will be offered during regular business hours throughout the month.

• A cooking for two event will be at

6 p.m. Tuesday, March 7. Susan Glassman from the University of Illinois Extension Office will be showing how to cook for two.

• Brick builders club will meet the first and second Tuesday evenings of every month. Those ages 5 and older will have Legos available for creations that will be displayed for two weeks.

• Sensory story time will be at 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday. Children ages 2 to 5 are invited to explore a sensory activity and share a snack and story.

• Ready, set, read will be at 10:30 a.m. very Friday. Emergent readers will explore readers and first chapter books. The group will read a book and do a follow-up activity together.

• Book discussion group meets at 1 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of every month. No book is assigned to read. Group directed.

Putnam, 105 N. Center St.

• Books and brunch will be the first Saturday of the month. The event will feature food, books and friends.

• A Cricut MakerSpace will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 25. This month’s craft will be a custom Easter

kitchen towel.

Magnolia, 112 N. Chicago St.

• Books and crafts will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 4.

• Leprechaun trap-building will be at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 16.

• Wii band event will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 18.

• Scratch art event will be during library hours Tuesday, March 21.

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

McNabb, 322 W. Main St.

• Leprechaun-trap event will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 15.

• PCC’s Outreach will be from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, March 20. A PCCC Outreach worker will answer questions about and discuss available benefits and services for older adults. No appointment is necessary.

• Movie night will be at 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 29. Snacks will be included.

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

Standard, 128 First St. No events scheduled.

PCHS Holocaust event on March 2 open to the public

OBITUARIES

FRANCIS “FRAN” G. AIMONE

Born: January 8, 1941 in Spring Valley, Illinois

Died: February 18, 2023 in Hennepin, Illinois

Francis “Fran”

Aimone, 82, left us to enter into heaven on February 18, 2023 after a long struggle with Parkinson’s disease. He was born January 8, 1941 to Virgil and Eugenia (Ellena) Aimone in Spring Valley, IL. He graduated from Hopkins High School in 1959 and attended IVCC and Illinois State University. He married Helen Joyce Ellena on October 6, 1962 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Hennepin. They celebrat-

DONALD E. RICK

Donald E. Rick, 86, of Magnolia, Illinois, passed on February 22, 2023.

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

ed their 60th anniversary last October.

He worked at BF Goodrich in Henry in the maintenance and engineering department for 38 years and retiring in 1996. He was an avid golfer and was the only known golfer in Illinois Valley to break “40” both left and right handed. He was a natural athlete playing basketball, softball and golf in the Illinois Valley. He played softball with Barto’s and the Clover Club for many years. He loved competition and always said – “If it doesn’t matter if you win or lose, why keep score?”

Fran was inducted as a player into the Illinois Basketball Hall of Fame in 2005. He was also a member of the Illinois Basketball (IHSA) 50 point club. He was recognized by the Putnam County Athletic Dept. on his induction into ISA on February 2008.

He loved to play euchre and other card

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and dice games. He spent as much time as he could at Edgewood Golf Club. His latest hobby was painting golf tees with NBA, NFL, baseball and high school golf team colors. He loved giving to golfers and many people knew him as “the tee man”. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was a share and board member of Edgewood Golf Club.

His family and friends were very important to him. He loved people and enjoyed entertaining them in his home. He was a long time fan of the Minnesota Twins and Minnesota Vikings.

He is survived by his wife, Helen; daughter, Beth Carr; son, Jeff (Traci) Aimone; grandchildren, Megan (Timothy) Lenahan, Heather Leimbach, Matthew (Simone) Carr, Jessica Janiak and Mitchell Aimone. Great-grand-

daughters, Jaclyn Janiak, and Olivia Lenahan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Eugenia Aimone, sister, Ginny Benassi and brother-in-law, Larry Benassi.

Visitation will be at Dysart – Cofoid Funeral Chapel on Monday, February 20, 2023 from 4 to 7 p.m. Rosary will be at 4 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Granville on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Cremation rites will be accorded following the service. Burial will be at a later date.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Standard Fire and Rescue, Putnam County Ambulance or to the family toward a memorial in his name at Edgewood Golf Club. Online condolences may be made to his family at www.dcfunerals.com

State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, and state Sen. Sue Rezin, R-Morris, address the media earlier this month regarding the recent closure of St. Margaret’s hospital in Peru. Both lawmakers said they have connected the hospital’s administration with the governor’s office and are following the situation closely.

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St. Margaret’s in talks with state agencies on possible relief

By DEREK BARICHELLO dbarichello@shawmedia.com

Gov. JB Pritzker’s administration is aware of St. Margaret’s situation, state lawmakers confirmed Friday.

The governor’s office now is trying to determine what the hospital needs, how it ended up in its financial situation and the best option moving forward.

St. Margaret’s closed its Peru hospital Jan. 28 and indicated in a letter Feb. 6 its Spring Valley hospital is in critical financial shape.

“Those conversations are ongoing,” said state Sen. Sue Rezin, R-Morris. “The governor’s office is very much concerned about the impact of possibly two hospitals closing in the Illinois Valley and what it would create.”

Earlier this month, St. Margaret’s officials issued a five-page statement saying they will need “an immediate infusion of state support” in order to continue operations and services. The letter was issued by St. Margaret’s President and CEO Tim Muntz and Board Chairperson Terry Judd.

Hospital officials said in the letter they may not have the finances to reopen Peru’s hospital and convert it to a rural emergency hospital without financial

Applications now open for Rhonda Downey Scholarship

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Senachwine Township is now accepting applications for the Rhonda Downey Scholarship that will be presented to a Henry-Senachwine High School senior. Applicants should reside in Senachwine Township and be graduating at the end of the current school year.

assistance from the state or federal government. St. Margaret’s officials also said they need to shore up the financial situation with the Spring Valley hospital, which remains open as a full service hospital and emergency room. Officials confirmed in the letter they have a backlog of bills for both facilities.

Rezin and state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, said they both worked together to bring the situation to the governor’s office, where they are following it closely.

Rezin said the state is exploring if it can release money for anticipated Medicare/Medicaid payments ahead of the normal cycle to help with St. Margaret’s cash crunch. The state agencies, however, want to make sure they have enough information on the hospital’s situation before proceeding.

Yednock said St. Margaret’s officials are meeting with the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services.

“We are connecting the hospital with any possible relief or help it can get, but it’s a process,” Yednock said.

Rezin said St. Margaret’s will receive $1 million in April from an appropriations bill that passed to help all hospitals still struggling from the pandemic.

Putnam County Library District announces microscope additions

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The Putnam County Public Library District added microscopes for patrons to use for research purposes.

The district announced the addition of Carson MicroBrite Plus 60x 120x LED Pocket Microscopes and Bebang 100x-2,000x biological microscopes.

The four pocket microscopes can be

used to field a closer look at plants and wildlife, while the Bebang microscopes are designed to help students, kids, adults, beginners, amateur scientists and hobbyists to explore the smaller world around us.

The pocket microscopes can be checked out, while the Bebang microscopes cannot be checked out and will be available by request.

Those applying will be asked to present a transcript from HSHS; a resume of participation in activities during their high school career; a short essay outlining their post-secondary education plans and their involvement in the community; and a brief letter of recommendation from a teacher, adviser or employer. Applications should be sent to Rhonda Downey Scholarship, c/o Senachwine Township, P.O. Box 7, Putnam, IL 61560. The scholarship deadline is April 20, with a presentation at HSHS to be scheduled at a

later date.

The scholarship is a one-time award that is presented in honor of Rhonda Downey, who was Senachwine Township clerk for 21 years and served the community in many ways through 4-H, FFA, Vacation Bible School and several municipal boards and committees.

Daily Herald file photo Senachwine Township is now accepting applications for the Rhonda Downey Scholarship that will be presented to a Henry-Senachwine High School senior.

Here are the Putnam County property transfers for January of 2023.

Jan. 5

Marquis Land Holdings LLC to Marquis Inc, deeds, multiple properties in Marquis subdivision in Village of Hennepin, $0.

Putnam County Trustee to Cole

Pedro, deed, Lake Thunderbird Hills

L:341, $0.

Putnam County Trustee to Jullian

Reed, deed, Lake Thunderbird Hills

L:364, $0.

Putnam County Trustee to David

Kazak, deed, Lake Thunderbird Hills

L:689, $0

Putnam County Trustee to Dennis

Suhajda, deed, Lake Thunderbird Hills

L:726, $0.

Putnam County Trustee to Scott

Draeger, deed, Lake Thunderbird

Woods L:10, $0.

Putnam County Trustee to Sean and Beata Dunn, deed, Lake Thunderbird

Woods L:256, $0.

Putnam County Trustee to Craig and Michaelette Williams, deed, Lake Thunderbird Woods Plat #3 L:543, $0.

Putnam County Trustee to Laimutis

Astrauskas, deed, Lake Thunderbird

Woods Plat #3 L:550, $0.

Putnam County Trustee to Michael Dittmer, deed, Lake Thunderbird Woods Plat #3 L:573, $0.

Putnam County Trustee to Laimutis

Astrauskas, deed, Lake Thunderbird

Woods Plat #4 L:661, $0.

Putnam County Trustee to Luis and Patricia Alcantar, deed, Indian Hills

L:86, $0.

Putnam County Trustee to Derek and Robyn Madrak Plant, deed, Indian Hills L:298, $0.

Putnam County Trustee to Craig and Michaelette William, deed, Indian Hills

L:329, $0.

Putnam County Trustee to Scott Draeger, deed, Lake Thunderbird Hills

L:232, $0.

Putnam County Trustee to Robert Hammitt and Joel Drozda, deed, Indian Hills L:140, $0.

Jan. 6

Archibald Hopkins to Luis Gonzalez, deed, CH Smith Addition-Granville L:

1,2, $0.

Jan. 9

Hollace Faletti and Kimberly Sheppard to Hollace Faletti and Kimberly Sheppard, deed, CH Smith-Granville

L:5, 6, $0.

Daniel and Hollace Davis to Daniel and Hollace Davis, deed, Wolf’s Addition-McNabb L:13, B:1 and L:14 B:1, $0.

Julia Durdel (successor) to Julia

Durdel, Mary Froncie Clubb and Teresa Markoski, Q:NE S:13 T:4 R:9, $0.

Jan 11

Lyle Calkins to Zagrit LLC, deed, NH Colby’s Addition - Granville, $0.

Jonathan and Samantha Hobaugh to Eli and Haley Vanautreve, Nick Lavanaway and Nick Dykstra, deed, Lake Thunderbird Hills Plat #3 L:685, $0.

Marina, Robert, Stephanie, Terrance, Mathew and Krista Stufflebeam, to Fernando Lucero Mucino and Blanca Guadalupe Castillo Castro, deed, Lake Thunderbird Woods Plat #4 L:651, $0.

Jan. 12

John Bima (revocable trust) and Kathy Mekley (successor) to Cindy and John Mennie, deed, 01-01-210-00 Q:NW S:19 T:32 R:1, $0.

Jan. 17

Lyle Calkins to Jack Barnes, deed, 02-30-030-000 Q:SW S:33 T:33 R:1, $0.

Jan 18

Ryan and Jennifer Heit to Jaroslaw and Beata Magiera, deed, Lake Thunderbird Woods L:312, 313, 314, $0.

Jan. 19

Thunderbird Investment Group LLC to Danielle Hilgers (trustee), deed, Lake Thunderbird Woods Plat #3 L:437, $0.

Jan. 20

John Berkshire to Hennepin BJB LLC, deed, 01-14-011-000 Q:NE S:14 T:32 R:2, $0.

Louck Farms LLC to Hackler DDG LLC, deed, 04-25-143-000 Q:SW S:34 T:31 R:2. $0.

Jan. 24

Lake Thunderbird Association to Christopher Erickson, deed, Lake Thunderbird Hills L:314, $0.

Jan. 25

Paul and John Rosch to Kevin Knapp Trust, deed, 04-24-090-000, 04-26042-000, Q:SW S:26 T:31 R:2 and Q:NW S:35 T:31 R:2, $0.

Jan. 26

Jack Barnes to Jack BRanes and Shelby Pellino, deed, 02-30-030-000 Q:SW S:33 T:33 R:1, $0.

Jan. 27

Putnam County Trustee to John and Vickie Albrecht, deed, Lake Thunderbird Hills L:15, $0.

Jan. 30

Donna Mekley to Michelle Bradish, Vicki Bima and Elmer Mekley, deed, 01-06-140-000 Q:SE S:12 T:31 R:2, $0.

Donna Mekley (trustee) and Donna Mekley (revocable trust) to Michelle Bradish, Vicki Bima and Elmer Mekley, multiple properties, $0.

Mark William Mudge (trustee) and Mary Ann Mudge (trust) to Mark and Lori Mudge, deed, 02-17-050-000 Q:SW S:24 T:32 R:1, $0.

BOYS BASKETBALL – CLASS 1A DWIGHT REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: SERENA 49, PUTNAM COUNTY 46

Putnam County rally falls short in regional final

By J.T. PEDELTY jtpedelty@shawmedia.com

DWIGHT – As urgently and suddenly as the Putnam County Panthers rallied from a double-digit, fourth-quarter deficit to tie Friday’s Class 1A Dwight Regional championship game with 2:14 remaining, so too did the Serena Huskers resume control.

Tanner Faivre’s nifty take to the basket with 67 seconds remaining gave Serena back the advantage it had held nearly all night. Then the Huskers survived two potential game-tying Panthers’ 3-pointers in the final seconds to secure the regional title 49-46 and move on to Tuesday’s 7 p.m. Putnam County Sectional semifinal against CICS/Ellison.

“I’ve been able to see [Putnam County] against a lot of teams where they were down, and they never call it quits, they keep coming. ...” Serena coach Dain Twait said. “We’ve been starting well all year. We’ve got to figure out how to come out [stronger] from halftime and how to finish in the fourth quarter.

“But we did enough to win this. We’ve lost so many close games. I believe that helped us finish this thing off, even though it wasn’t pretty.”

Putnam County (26-8) received 14 points from Austin Mattingly; 12 points and nine rebounds courtesy of big man Jackson McDonald; 10 points, seven assists and seven rebounds from Andrew Pyszka; and seven points off the hands of Wyatt Grimshaw. The Panthers shot 36.2% (17 of 47) from the field.

Despite cooling down after a 7 of 12 first quarter to finish at 40.4% (19 of 47) for the game, Serena (25-8) was strong offensively, led by Faivre’s 17 points; a 12-point, 15-rebound double-double from Richie Armour; nine points and three steals from Camden Figgins; six Hunter Staton points; and five assists from Braxton Hart.

Both teams finished with 29 rebounds and nine turnovers.

Before Faivre’s driving winner, the ensuing Faivre-from-Hart transition score and Richie Armour free throws with 10.8 seconds remaining, Putnam County had no choice but to launch the desperation 3s trying to tie. The Panthers had finally caught up with 2:14 left at 43-43 on a Wyatt Grimshaw turnaround layup.

PC trailed for the entirety of the second and third quarters before that, including 29-23 at halftime and 41-30 entering the fourth, thanks to a hot Serena start that saw the Huskers drain their first five shots, with Figgins starting 4 for 4 and scoring all nine of his points in the opening quarter.

“Even before the season, we were preparing for this game,” Figgins said. “The end of the season, a regional championship, this is what we prepared for. We knew we just had to come out as strong as possible, and I knew that being a senior leader, I had to take over pretty much at the beginning and facilitate the team.

“There are a whole bunch of emotions right now, but I’m extremely happy the team put it together and put a banner on the wall.”

Although it felt as if Serena was controlling the action, the scoreboard belied that feeling. The Panthers continued to get a stop and hit a shot to keep the Huskers’ lead from ballooning out of reach, its highest at nine points (26-17) on an Armour putback of his own miss just past midway through the second quarter and 11 points (41-30) when Armour added a short jumper in the lane just ahead of the third-period horn.

Putnam County began its fourth-quarter rally right away with a Pyszka steal and layup to open the last period. What followed were three consecutive 3s – off the hands of McDonald, Grimshaw and Pyszka – for the Panthers that were offset by only one Carson Baker 2 for Serena, setting up Grimshaw’s game-tying basket with 2:15 remaining and the Huskers’ regional-winning response.

“We battled,” PC coach Harold Fay said. “We just dug a little too much of a hole early, and it takes a lot of energy to come out of something like that. I’m [darn] proud. We just couldn’t get it done tonight.

“We made some mistakes on defense and rebounding and not taking care of the ball; that’s been our downfall all year. Unfortunately, that comes back to bite you in the biscuit.”

Photos By Scott Anderson – sanderson@shawmedia.com

ABOVE: Putnam County’s Wyatt Grimshaw shoots over Serena’s Richie Armour during the Class 1A Dwight Regional final Friday. BELOW: Putnam County coach Harold Fay guides his team against Serena on Friday.

GIRLS WRESTLING

Putnam County’s Bailey Herr competes at state

Shaw Local News Network

BLOOMINGTON – Putnam County-Hall sophomore Bailey Herr competed in the IHSA Girls Wrestling State Tournament in Bloomington over the weekend

On Friday, Herr lost to Oak ParkRiver Forest junior Trinity White by a 12-4 major decision in her first match in the 170-pound division, but bounced back to win her two wrestlebacks.

In her first wrestleback, Herr pinned Palatine sophomore Sabrina Cargill in 3:32 before pinning Richwood junior Jaida Johnson in 4:18 in the second round of wrestlebacks.

On Saturday, Herr then fell in her third consolation match via a 14-4 major decision to Andrew’s Mickaela Keane.

Herr finishes the season 16-17.

BCR BOYS BASKETBALL POSTSEASON UPDATE, SATURDAY, FEB. 25

CLASS 1A REGIONALS

At Midland

Fri., Feb. 24: Championship – (4) Midland 60, (10) St. Bede 46

At Dwight

Wed., Feb. 22: (2) Serena 63, (7) Dwight 31; (3) Putnam County 64, (5) Yorkville Christian 60

Fri., Feb. 24: Championship – (2) Serena 49, (3) Putnam County 46

CLASS 2A REGIONALS

At Bureau Valley

Fri., Feb. 24: Championship – (1) Princeton 68, (4) Stillman Valley 37

CLASS 2A SECTIONALS

At Putnam County

Tue., Feb. 28: Game 1 – Chicago CICS/ Ellison (12-12) vs. (2) Serena (25-8)

Wed., Mar. 1: Game 2 – (4) Midland (24-9) vs. St. Francis de Sales (12-21), 7 p.m.

Fri., Mar. 3: Championship – Winners 1-2, 7 p.m.

CLASS 2A SECTIONALS

At Orion

Tue., Feb. 28: Game 1 – (1) Princeton (31-2) vs. (7) Riverdale (16-16)

Wed., Mar. 1 : Game 2 – (1) Rockridge (25-4) vs. (6) Rock Falls (17-17), 7 p.m.

Fri., Mar. 3: Championship – Winners 1-2, 7 p.m.

Scott Anderson

Putnam County’s Wyatt Grimshaw goes for a layup in Friday’s Class 1A Regional final at Dwight High School.

Photo provided

Putnam County sophomore Bailey Herr received a state sendoff prior to heading out to the IHSA State Girls Wrestling Tournament in Bloomington.

Bailey Herr

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SUMMER HELP WANTED

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TWO DAY SPRING FL ING ESTATE AU CTION

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SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 2023

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COIN S & CURRENCY: Gold Coin, Silver Doll ar s & Lg. Group of CU RRENCY

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice to Putnam County Vote rs

Early voting for the April 4th Consolidated Election will begin February 23rd and end April 3rd at the office of the Putnam County Clerk's office 120 N Fourth St, Hennepin, IL Voting hours are Monday-Friday 9 am4 pm We will also be open Saturday, April 1st from 9 am-12 pm for early voting

Check out the ballot at https://putnam il.gov/ If you have any questions or would like further inform ation on the Consolidated Election, contact the Putnam County Clerk's Office at (815) 9257129

TINA DOLDER Putnam County Clerk & Election Authority

(Published in Putnam County Record March 1, 8, 15, 2023) 2058990

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TINA DOLDER Putnam County Clerk & Election Authority

(Published in Putnam County Record March 1, 8, 15, 2023) 2058990

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN That on April 3rd 2023, a sale w ill be held at Hennepin Marine 112 E. High St Hennepin, IL 61327, to sell the following articles to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the State of Illinois against such articles for labor, services, skill, or materi al expended upon a storage furnished for such articles at the request of the following designated persons, unless such articles are redeem ed within thirty days of the publication of this notice

Name of Person

Daniel Rys

Description of Article

2012 Bennington 24 SSLX Hull ID

ETW79665B212

Mercury 40 ELPT 4ST

Serial # 1C184238

2013 Yacht Club

Trailer VIN

days of the publication of this notice

Name of Person

Daniel Rys

Description of Article

2012 Bennington 24

SSLX Hull ID

ETW79665B212

Mercury 40 ELPT 4ST

Serial # 1C184238

2013 Yacht Club

Trailer VIN

4H1062727D0471452

Amount of lien $1,520.10

Publication & Attorney Fees $200.00

(Published in Putnam County Record

Mar. 1, 2023) 2056827

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Village of Mark has adopted Ordinance #2023- 02-21- 01 An Ordinance Establishing Prohibited Trespass and Applicable Penalties. Copies of this ordinance are available at www.

and Applicable

Copies of this ordinance are available at www. municode.com/library or by calling the village hall at 815- 339-

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PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCU IT C OURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCU IT PUTNAM COU NT Y, HENNE PIN, IL PROBAT E DIVISI ON IN THE MA TTE R OF THE ESTAT E OF DIANE G. CHIAD O, DECEASE D. NO. 2023 -PR-3 CLAIM NO TICE

(Published

MEETING OF SE NACH WINE TOWNS HIP IS BEING MOVED AND WILL BE HE LD ON TUE SDAY 03/07 /2023 AT 7:00 PM

(Published

4H1062727D0471452

Amount of lien $1,520.10

Publication & Attorney Fees $200.00

(Published in Putnam County Record Mar. 1, 2023) 2056827

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCU IT C OURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCU IT PU TNAM C OUNT Y, ILLI NO IS IN RE:

The Estate of Sharon L. Clausen, Deceased Case # 23 PR 2

NO TICE TO CREDITORS OF CLAIM DATE

Notice is given of the death of Sharon L. Clausen on January 3, 2023 and that Letters of Office as Executor were issued on February 9, 2023 to Sidney Whitaker, who may be contacted c/o his attorney as set forth below.

Claims may be filed six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this Notice of Claim Date or three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery, whichever is later, and any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Putnam County Courthouse, Hennepin, IL 61327, or with the Representative c/o his attorney, or both Within ten (10) days after a claimant files its claim, if filed with the Court, the claimant must mail or deliver a copy of the claim to the Representative c/o his attorney of record AND file with the Court proof of mailing or delivery of said

Dated

Notice is given to creditors of the death of Diane G. Chiado, of Granvill e, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on February 16, 2023, to Ronald R. Chiado, of Granville, IL, as INDEPENDENT EXE CUTOR , whose Attorneys of record are SCHWEICKERT GA NA SSI N KRZAK RUNDIO, LLP, 210 1 MARQUETTE RO AD, PE RU , IL 61 354 Claims against the estate may be e-filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Probate Division, Putnam County Courthouse, 120 N. Fourth Street, Hennepin, IL 61327, or with the Representative, or both, within 6 months from the date of the first publication of this Notice If the claim notice is personally mailed or delivered to a creditor of the above estate, the claim must be filed in the above entitled cause within 3 months from the date of mailing or delivery, whichever is later. Any claims not filed within the above periods are barred.

E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exceptions To e-file, you must first create an account with an e- filing service provider Visit https://efil e.illinois courts.gov/service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit https://w ww .illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ/get help.asp

Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the Attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

The estate will be administered without court supervisio n, unless under Section 5/284 of the Probate Act (Ill. Compiled Stat 1992, Ch. 758, par. 5/28-4) any interested person term inates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Circuit Clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed with the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Probate Division, Putnam County Circuit Clerk, 120 N. Fourth Street, Hennepin, IL 61327 or with the representative, or both, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 5/18- 3 of the Probate Act, the date stated in that notice. Any claims not filed on or before 6 months from the first publication of this notice are barred.

Dated: February 20, 2023

Carly Neubaum Putnam County Circuit Cler k Hennepin, IL 6 1327 (Published in the Putnam County Record March 1, 8, 15, 2023) 2058244