Putnam County Library District announces microscope additions

Shaw Local News Network

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.

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.