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Granville American Legion Post 180 announces annual scholarship program

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The Granville American Legion Post 180 has announces its annual scholarship program designed to assist in funding the expenses of a Putnam County student who is a resident and related to a military veteran. The amount of the scholarship is typically $1,000.

Preference is given to a public or private high school senior, although undergraduate college students from Putnam County also may qualify.

The successful candidate should demonstrate high academic achievement, leadership in extracurricular activities and community service. Preferential consideration is typically given to a student who has financial need or lack of any other scholarship grant.

A member of the high school or college administrative staff, a guidance counselor or principal may be asked to

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Laura Vaessen of Al Cioni Ford participates in dealer conference

Laura Vaessen of Al Cioni Ford in Granville, participated in a four-day dealer executive conference in Dearborn, Michigan. The conference is sponsored by Ford Motor Company.

Ford executive managers were involved with dealers throughout the seminar and highlighted programs that Ford provides to support dealership actions.

Dealers visited a variety of facilities to discover the history and legacy of the Ford Motor Company.

“Attending this seminar gave me a great feeling about being part of the Ford Motor Company family,” Vaessen said. “It helped me better understand how closely the company and the dealers are connected in doing a good job for the people who drive the products we sell and service.”

Vaessen has spent the past several years learning the many facets of the family business.

provide the legion with a transcript to verify academic achievement, GPA score and a copy of the extracurricular activity list of the individual applying for this scholarship.

The application form also requires the applicant to complete a personal essay on the topic: “What patriotism means to me.” This year’s scholarship deadline is April 6.

Post 180 members review the applications in April and determine which applicant has the highest overall qualifications.

In May, the applicant who will receive the scholarship is announced and a check is sent directly to the college’s financial aid office. The monetary amount is drawn down from the student’s college account to cover the tuition and fees of the applicant.

The applicant must provide documentation from the institution at

which he or she is actually enrolled for the coming semester before funds are released. An official list of the courses being pursued for the following semester by the college is sufficient documentation. Dropping out of the certified classes without sufficient cause, such as medical necessity or other hardship, would require the student to refund the award to the post.

The scholarship applications are available from the Guidance Counselor at Putnam County High School or from the post’s Americanism Officer, Ron Bluemer.

Applications, with the required essay and academic documents, should be sent to Ron Bluemer-Americanism Office at 134 Cleveland Circle Granville, IL 61326 or Doug Ossola-Adjutant at 315 W. Main, Granville, IL 61326. For any questions, call Bluemer at 815-339-1082.

DePue Unit Schools, Hall High School, Henry-Senachwine CUSD, Ladd Grade School, La Moille CUSD, Malden Grade School, Midland CUSD, Ohio High School, Ohio Grade School, Princeton Elementary Schools, Princeton High School and Spring Valley Elementary will take place at BMP Special Education Cooperative, 400 N. Galena St. in Tiskilwa

The purpose of this meeting will be to discuss the district’s plans for providing special education services to students with disabilities who attend private schools and home schools within the district for the 2023-24 school year.

Parents of home-schooled students who have been or may be identified with a disability, and who reside within those districts, are urged to attend.

Tri-County Special Education Cooperative to meet May 12

A meeting conducted by Bureau Valley CUSD, Dalzell Grade School,

For information, call Gwen Garver-Roberts, BMP director of special education, at 815-646-8031.

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Laura Vaessen of Al Cioni Ford in Granville, participated in an four-day dealer executive conference in Dearborn, Michigan. The conference is sponsored by Ford Motor Company.

Ottawa cheese vendor to continue tradition

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Stephanie Jaquins

Chuck’s Cheese founder Chuck Geiger recently retired, but his cheese spreads still can be found in grocery store coolers.

Gina and Allen Stoudt recently purchased the business, not wanting to see an Ottawa favorite cease production because of Geiger’s retirement.

Outside the Illinois Valley, the cheese spreads are available in the Quad Cities, Peoria and Bloomington, and Gina Stoudt said she plans to further expand availability.

Locally, Chuck’s Cheese can be purchased at Handy Foods and Spaces, Ottawa; D&S Foods, Marseilles; Seneca Food Mart, Seneca; HyVee, Peru; and the Norway Store, Sheridan.

Geiger also worked with groups to sell his cheese for fundraising, and Stoudt plans to continue and grow that as well. She also plans to establish a website with online sales.

The same flavors will be available:

original, garlic jalapeño, horseradish, garden vegetable and Swiss almond.

According to a 1999 The Daily Times article, Geiger’s one-man business, which was located at 1881 1/2 W. Norris Drive, then shipped cheese to 22 outlets in a 50-mile radius. Geiger, who began making cheese in the late 1980s in addition to his full-time job as a CSX engineer, told the The Daily Times he used a blend of various cheeses, added flavoring and spices, mixed it up and packaged it. The article noted Geiger was awarded several ribbons from the Illinois State Fair.

Geiger bought the original recipe from the late Harold Pellegrini, of Marseilles, who used to sell the spread to Geiger when he was one of the owners of the shuttered Butcher Block in downtown Ottawa.

Geiger’s longtime companion, Marlene Stillwell, said he loved the business and was happy to see it continue locally.

Food truck sets up in Streator

Yatta Hibachi and Sushi announced its plans to open a food truck at Westgate Plaza, behind the Dollar General store. The food truck is operated by the Pontiac-based restaurant, serving sushi rolls, hibachi, appetizers and noodles, among other menu items. Go to Yatta Hibachi and Sushi on Facebook for more information.

Streator record shop vacates

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Groovy Dog Records announced it is no longer located inside Hometown Shoppes, 16 Northpoint Drive, Streator.

In a Facebook post, the shop owner, Bill Dvorak, encouraged customers to

visit him at upcoming record shows. Find Groovy Dog Records on Facebook for more details.

Oglesby restaurant announce new hours

Mr. Salsa’s Mexican Restaurant, 309 E. Walnut St., Oglesby, announced new hours.

The restaurant will be closed Mondays and open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.

Streator nursery, landscape business reopens

Danchris Nursery, 1000 Bernstein St., Streator, is open for the season. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

The Times / NewsTribune / Bureau County Republican is committed to keeping readers up to date with business happenings in the area. Much of our reporting relies on what we see and hear, but we’re also reaching out to readers for tips on business items. If you have a tip to share for Eyes on Enterprise, email newsroom@mywebtimes.com.

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Chucks Gourmet Cheese

Grandpa Joe (played by Eric Vipond), Grandma Josephine (Kim Jalley), Grandma Georgina (Jess Lenkaitis) and Grandpa George (Charlie Lenkaitis) act out a scene during a performance of “Willy Wonka” on Thursday at Putnam County High School.

ON THE COVER: Willy Wonka, played by Mavrick Holocker, acts out a scene during a performance of “Willy Wonka” on Thursday.

Putnam County Theatre Department to present ‘Willy Wonka’

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The Putnam County High School Theatre Department will be presenting Roald Dahl’s “Willy Wonka,” based on the book “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 23, and Friday, March 24, as well as 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, March 25, in the PCHS auditorium.

The production, adapted for stage by Leslie Bricusse and Tim McDonald, features songs from the 1971 film starring Gene Wilder and new songs by Bricusse and Anthony Newley.

The show follows candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his candy bars. Whomever claims the tickets will win a

free tour of the of the factory as well as a lifetime supply of candy.

Four of the five winning children are brats while the fifth is a likable young man named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour with his grandfather.

Characters will be brought to life “in a world of pure imagination” by high school students including Mavrick Holocker, Garret Luke, Mayra Macias, Lisa Myres, Ryan Oliver, Anna Sandberg, Eric Vipond, Cole Vipond and Maddy Wasilewski.

To kick off their upcoming performances, the cast held a preview day on Thursday for students at Putnam County primary and junior high schools.

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The cast of “Willy Wonka” acts out a scene during a performance on Thursday. See WILLY WONKA, page 7

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The next Region 3 - Human Services Services Transportation Plan Meeting will be 10 a.m. Friday, March 24, at the Lee County Council on Aging, 100 West Second St., Dixon.

Region 3 consists of Bureau, DeKalb, Grundy, Kendall, La Salle, Lee, Ogle and Putnam counties.

Human service organizations with an interest in public transportation are encouraged the attend as well as anyone that is interested in public transit.

For information, contact hstp@ ncicg.org or 815-433-5830.

There also will be reserved time slots available via Zoom for public comment between 10:15 and 10:30 a.m. To reserve a time, contact 815433-5830.

The HSTP identifies transportation needs and develops solutions to improve transportation services for

the general public. An emphasis is place on seniors, people with disabilities, individuals with lower income and veterans.

Granville Knights of Columbus to host drive-thru fish fry March 24

The Granville Knights of Columbus will host a drive-thru fish fry from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 24, at the Sacred Heart Church Hall, 311 Hennepin St., Granville.

Illinois Valley Democrats to meet March 23 in La Salle

The Illinois Valley Democrats will meet 7 p.m. Thursday, March 23, at the La Salle VFW, 2325 Donahue and 24th streets.

The monthly meeting will discuss the upcoming consolidated election. Food can be purchased through the La Salle VFW. All Democrats are welcome to attend.

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IVCC students compete in NIU art contest

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Illinois Valley Community College students and faculty recently competed in an art competition and exhibition at Northern Illinois University.

IVCC’s Jae Ferguson finished third in the digital category with an image entitled “Chicken.”

Earning honorable mention in drawing were Manuel Solano for “Still Life #1,” Michaela Hope Russell for her figure drawing “Resonance,” and Kaya Watson for her figure drawing “Heavy Contemplation.”

Honorable mention in painting went to Torie Larvaire for “Little Moth,” Aurora Castelli for “Dusk,” and Erin Dunlap for “Untitled.”

All students advanced to the NIU Community Exhibit including IVCC’s Bruce Barr and Tobi Alnwick. View the digital gallery at artsbabs.niu.edu/portfolio_ type/community-college-exhibit

IVCC instructors Shannon Slaight-Brown and Rachael Olson had works displayed the same day in NIU’s Community College Faculty Invitational Exhibition.

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Illinois Valley Community College artists competing at Northern Illinois University were (front row, from left) instructors Rachael Olson and Shannon Slaight Brown and students Michaela Hope Russell and Kaya Watson, (back row) Jae Ferguson, Tobi Alnwick, Aurora Castelli, Manuel Solano and Erin Dunlap. Bruce Barr and Torie Larvaire were not pictured.

(Back row, from left) Mr. Salt (played by Cole Vipond), Augustus Gloop (Garret Luke), Veruca Salt (Maddy Wasilewski), Willy Wonka (Mavrick Holocker), Charlie Bucket (Seth Sandberg), Mrs. Gloop (Mayra Macias), Mrs. Bucket (Lisa Myres); (front row) Mr. Beauregarde (Ryan Oliver), Violet Beauregarde (Anna Sandberg), Mike Teavee (Sawyer Smith), Mrs. Teavee (Ella Schrowang) and Oompa Loompas Lilly Askeland and Reagan Doehling perform a scene during a performance of “Willy Wonka” on Thursday at Putnam County High School.

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Junior high students participating in the play include Riley Doehling, Seth Sandberg, Ella Schrowang and Sawyer Smith. The rest of the cast is completed by second, third, fourth and fifth graders as well as a few Putnam County faculty and family. The show is directed by Natalie

OBITUARIES

BARBARA GAIL (WAGENFUHR) ANDERSON

Born: March 1, 1949 in Centralia, Washington

Died: March 12, 2023 in McNabb, Illinois

Barbara Gail (Wagenfuhr) Anderson, 74, of East Dubuque, Illinois passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023 in McNabb.

A Celebration of her life will be held at a later date in East Dubuque, Illinois. Cremation rites have been accorded. Dysart – Cofoid Funeral Chapel will be assisting the family with the arrangements. She was born on March 1, 1949 in Centralia, Washington to Graham and Daisy (Frakes) Wagenfuhr.

Barbara was a self-employed truck driver

Hulstrom and assistant director Eric Masini.

Performances will be at 402 E. Silverspoon Ave. in Granville. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $8 for students. PCHS students can attend one performance for free.

Tickets are available by calling PCHS at 815-882-2800, ext. 4, or by emailing hulstromn@pcschools535. org. Seating is assigned and tickets will be available at the door.

and operator. She was a member of the Red Hat Society. She was also a past member of the East Dubuque City Council.

Gardening and caring for plants were two of her favorite past times. She also was an avid NASCAR fan.

Survivors include two daughters, Sue Petty of McNabb and Traci (Henry) Interial of Gardner, Kansas; one brother, Jamie Wagenfuhr; six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to American Cancer Society (or Hope Lodge) 750 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52246. Online condolences may be made to her family at www.dcfunerals.com

How to submit: Send obituary information to putnamobits@shawlocal.com or call 815-632-2534. Notices are accepted until 5 p.m. Friday for Wednesday’s edition. Obituaries also appear online at shawlocal.com/putnam-county-record, where you may sign the guest book, send flowers or make a memorial donation.

Scott Anderson – sanderson@shawmedia.com

Illinois Valley Community College to host Syrian art exhibit

‘Stamps of Hope’ on display from March 27 to April 14

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Illinois Valley Community College will be hosting an art exhibit by Syrian Refugee Artisan titled “Stamps of Hope” from March 27 to April 14 in room CTC 124. The exhibit will be open to the public each day from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. for a self-guided tour.

At noon and 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 27, Rihab Sawah will present in the Dr. Mary Margaret Weeg Cultural Centre on the war, the artists and their art. Sparkling grape juice and light hors d’oeuvres will be served in the evening.

Sawah, assistant professor at Lincoln Land Community College, has been bridging the artwork to the U.S. from Jordan. She said the paintings and drawings capture the hopes and dreams of those displaced by the Syrian war that began in 2011.

Some of the artists used pieces of canvas cut from tent fabric for their work, while others used materials such as newspapers and cardboard. The United Nations Commission on Human Rights and International Relief and Development Organization noticed the art and began to provide professional art materials.

The exhibit and presentation are free and open to the public. All art is for sale, with prices ranging from $25 to $250. All proceeds go directly to the artists.

The ongoing traveling exhibit is sponsored by the Midwest Institute for International/Intercultural Education. Call Amanda Cook Fesperman at 815-224-0203 for more information or to buy art.

Work done by one of the refugee artists living in the Zaa’tari Refugee Camp. Illinois Valley Community College will be hosting an art exhibit by Syrian Refugee Artisan titled, “Stamps of Hope,” from March 27 to April 14 in room CTC 124. The exhibit will be open to the public each day from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. for a self-guided tour.

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Grant applications open for Arts of the Starved Rock Country Fund

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The Arts of Starved Rock Country Fund is opening the next grant application session for nonprofit organizations who support the arts and arts programs, including schools, libraries and museums throughout Starved Rock Country.

Applications must be received March 15 through May 1 for programs and projects happening through the end of the year. Grant recipients will be notified in early June. Funding for the grant program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Grants from the Arts of Starved Rock County Fund, a component fund of the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation, have helped to fund an array of art projects in the community. Since 2019, more than $67,000 was awarded to 18 organizations in support of arts related projects. The most recent recipients were The Learning Stage Committee of Princeton Theater Group, NCI Artworks and Dalzell Grade School.

“The mission of our Arts Fund is to provide grant opportunities, education, networking and online support to the arts community throughout Starved Rock Country,” said Amanda Zehr, the administrator of the Arts Fund. “Interested applicants should contact us with any questions. We are here to support you, and we’d love to work with you to make your charitable art project happen.”

To learn more about The Arts of Starved Rock Country Fund or the application process, contact Zehr via email at amanda@srccf.org. To obtain a 2023 Grant Application, visit the Arts Alive website, www. starvedrockarts.com.

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The Arts of Starved Rock Country Fund is opening the next grant application session for nonprofit organizations who support the arts and arts programs, including schools, libraries and museums. The most recent recipients were The Learning Stage Committee of Princeton Theater Group (pictured), NCI Artworks and Dalzell Grade School.

From Putnam County Rotary: Join us for Rotary Ag Night March 30

To the Editor:

Hello Putnam County Record readers

I want to talk agriculture! The definition of agriculture is ”the science or practice of cultivating soil, producing crops and raising livestock and in varying degrees, the reparation and marketing of the resulting products.” But I think when you look around our farming communities, it is so much more. Growing up in Standard I used to ride my bike to my friends Priscilla, Nola and Judy, who all lived “out in the country.” As I pedaled, I would watch the fields being tilled, planted and harvested by the hard working farmers, who worked everyday to provide for their families and contribute to the agricultural heritage of Putnam County. Those men, the Hollys, Naumans, Edgerleys, Bernardis, Mudges, Toedters,

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Bruches, Hopkins, Gehms and Clausens all waved as I rode my bike past their fields. How hard they worked, day after day; it seemed as if they were always in those fields in their big tractors doing what their ancestors had done before.

Once the consolidation came, I met more “farm kids”: Boyle, Carr, Holmbeck, Wilson, Alleman, Glenn, Griffith, Jessen, Boggio, Biagi, Knapp, Brizgis, Brown, Pletsch, Haws, Schorn and Chambers, to name a few.

What a great childhood I had growing up in our small rural county. The strong agricultural heritage of Putnam County is something we can all be proud of. I hope you have visited the Historical Society Ag Museum that honors that heritage. The Moews sign shines bright every night on the building housing donated equipment and artifacts.

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As I have said before, Putnam County Rotary was started by farmers and businessmen who wanted to give back to their communities. Every Thursday night those busy men took time off to go to Rotary meetings to make our county a better place. I am proud to be a Rotary member and I am excited to say that after a three-year hiatus due to COVID we are once again hosting Rotary Ag Night.

At 6 p.m. Thursday, March 30, at PCHS, we will be celebrating the rich agricultural heritage we can be so proud of by bringing back this fun event. I am happy to announce that Marquis Energy will be presenting the program on not just what they do but their future plans for the facility.

I am hoping to see attendees who are not just farmers, whose families are our farming history, but businessmen from our local banks, County

Board members, mayors and council members and anyone else who is interested in attending.

Tickets for the dinner and program cost $17, or a table of 10 for $150, and are available from all Rotarians. Get a group together and enjoy a night out!

PCHS FFA members will also be taking part in the evening through the generosity of Rotarians and supporters of the program. Come meet our future farmers and share your expertise.

I’m hoping it will be a fun, enjoyable, informative and interesting night for all who attend. I hope to see you there. If you can’t find a Rotarian for your ticket, you can email, putnamcountyrotary@ gmail.com to reserve your seat. Come help us honor and celebrate our agricultural heritage. Remember, Service Above Self always.

Debbie Buffington President of the Putnam County Rotary

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PC baseball and softball teams win season openers

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The Putnam County baseball and softball teams won their season openers March 14 in Granville over Gardner-South Wilmington.

The softball team won 13-0 in five innings while the baseball team posted a 7-1 win over the Panthers.

SOFTBALL

Putnam County 13, Gardner-South Wilmington 0 (5 inn.): Tori Balma went 2 for 4 with a double, three RBIs and two runs as the Lady Panthers opened the season with a nonconference victory in Granville in coach Adrianna Zeman’s debut.

Reise Zellmer doubled, drove in two runs and scored once, while Sarah Johnson was 1 for 3 and scored three runs.

Kara Staley was the winning pitcher, allowing one hit while striking out six batters and walking four in three innings.

BASEBALL

Putnam County 7, Gardner-South Wilmington 1: Austin Mattingly was 2 for 4

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with a double, three RBIs and a run to help the Panthers to a nonconference victory in their season opener in Granville.

Jackson McDonald doubled and drove in two runs while also earning the win, giving up one unearned run on one hit with nine strikeouts and one walk in four innings.

Hall 12, PC 10: Mac Resetich tripled, scored two runs and drove in two runs Wednesday as Hall baseball opened the

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season with a 12-10 victory over Putnam County in a nonconference game in Granville on Wednesday, March 15.

Hunter Meagher went 1 for 3 with two RBIs and a run for the Red Devils, while Joe Schrader also drove in a pair of runs.

Payton Dye earned the win in relief, as he allowed three earned runs on five hits with six strikeouts and two walks in 21/3 innings.

Jackson McDonald was 4 for 4 with three doubles, four RBIs and two runs for the Panthers, while Josh Jessen went 2 for 2 with four RBIs and a run.

Troy Petty was the losing pitcher for PC (1-1).

Austin Mattingly

Tori Balma

Kyle Russell for Shaw Local News Network Putnam County’s Ava Hatton drives the lane during a game this season. Hatton was third in the area in scoring at 15.5 points per game and surpassed 1,000 career points this season.

FOOD

Chorizo enlivens wintry Spanish white bean stew

By CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL The Associated Press

In Spain’s rugged Asturias region, winter winds coming off the Atlantic demand rib-sticking meals that make the most of preserved foods.

That often means fabada asturiana, a homey mix of cured meats, dried beans and alliums slowly simmered with various cuts of smoked pork. It could spend half a day on the stove, but in this recipe from our book “Tuesday Nights Mediterranean,” which features weeknight-friendly meals from the region, we make a quick-and-easy version that comes together in 30 minutes.

We pared back on the meats, using

only chorizo and ham, both of which lend deep flavor to the broth. The dish gets its name from fabas, the large beans traditionally used, but we found that canned white beans worked well. We especially liked the relatively large size and creamy texture of cannellinis, but great northern and navy beans are fine, too.

A pinch of saffron adds a Spanish flavor and fragrance, while giving the stew an alluring golden hue.

Be sure to not overcook the chorizo and ham after adding them to the sautéed onion mixture. If the pieces begin to sear or brown, they’ll be chewy in the finished dish. Cook only until the chorizo begins to release some of its fat.

Spanish Chorizo, Ham and White Bean Stew 30minutes,4servings

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 medium yellow onion, chopped

6 medium garlic cloves, chopped

1 teaspoon saffron threads

Kosher salt and ground black pepper

8 ounces Spanish chorizo, casings removed, halved and thinly sliced

8 ounces ham steak, cut into ½-inch cubes

1½ quarts low-sodium chicken broth

Three 15½-ounce cans white beans, rinsed and drained

3 bay leaves

4 scallions, thinly sliced

Warmed crusty bread, to serve

In a large pot over medium, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the onion, garlic, saffron, ¼ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is slightly softened, 5 to 8 minutes.

Add the chorizo and ham, then cook, stirring, just until the chorizo begins to release its fat, about 1 minute. Stir in the broth, beans and bay. Bring to a simmer over medium-high, then reduce to medium and cook, stirring occasionally and adjusting the heat as needed to maintain a simmer, 10 to 15 minutes.

Remove and discard the bay, then stir in the scallions. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve with bread.

Spanish Chorizo, Ham and White Bean Stew

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Public Works - Laborer / Licensed Operator

The City of Henr y is accepting appl icat ions with an accompanying resume for a Public Works- Laborer / Licensed Operator Posi ti on Applicat ions are for a person responsible for the dail y operat ions, test ing and maintenance of the city's domestic water and wastewater systems as well as dail y public works operat ions Appl icants should have and/or be willing to train, study and pass the foll owing licenses: Class B Water Operator, Cl ass IV Sewer Oper ator, Cl ass B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and appl icat or Spray License (USDA)

Appli cati ons and full job descripti on may be picked up in person at the ci ty cl erk's offi ce at City Hall during normal business hours or via email.

Return all applicat ions to the ci ty cl er k no later than 2:00 PM on April 3rd, 2023.

Sherry Kl ein, City Clerk

Henry City Hall

51 4 Front St reet Henr y, IL 61537

309- 364- 3056

Sherry@henry- il. com

SUMMER HELP WANTED

Lake Thunderbird Association is currently looking to fill the following posi ti ons:

Lifeguards

Season Starts Saturday, May 27, 2023

Part-time flexible schedul e wi th day and evening hours. (10am- 8pm) Current Lifeguard Certificat ion required ** weekends required **

St ar ts at $13.00 an hour depending on experi ence

Poolside Café / Pool Monitor workers

Starting May 20, 2023

Part-time flexible schedul e wi th day and evening hours. (10am- 8pm) ** weekends requi red **

St ar ts at $13.00 an hour depending on experi ence.

Security / Beach

Season starts Saturday, May 27, 2023

Part-time Tuesday- Saturday evening hours. Sunday and Mond ay days and evenings at the beach.

St ar ts at $13.00 an hour depending on experi ence.

Security / Lake

Must be 16 years ol d with current IL

Driver's Li cense and pass our lake's boati ng quiz Starts at 13.00 an hour depending on experience.

Summer Maintenance Crew

Hours Vari ed Weekends a must St arting at $13.00 DOE Apri l 1st. thru end of October 2023

Appl ications avail able at our websit e www.lakethunderbird.us or call the of fice 815-437-2757

VILLA GE CLERK

The Village of Gran ville is accepti ng resumes for Vi ll age Clerk.

Part Ti me

Salary IMRF

Mi ni mum Required:

Background in Accounting (Bachel ors Preferred)

Send Resumes & References to: Village of Granville PO Box 580 Granville, IL 61326

SPRING GARDEN & TOOL AUCTION

The LI VE IN PERSON & ON- LI NE Auction to be held at the Tumbleson Auct ion Center , 1635 North Main Street , Princeton, IL , Located 100 mi les West of Chicago, Il just of f IN T 80, Exit 56, South on Rt 26 on:

SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 2023

TIME: 9:00 A.M. OUTSIDE

w/ 7-8 Hayracks of Tools & Related Items

The Hayrack Items are NOT Online and IN PERSON Bidding Only!!

11:00 A.M. INSIDE (Pre view: 8:00 A. M. )

Absentee On-Line Bi dding on Websit e: www. tumblesonauc ti on.com or Bid Live Thru Proxibid

LIKE NEW 2021 Bi g Horn (HL Special Edit ion) 200 VX L- T-DF-EFI- UTV (Red in Color) w/ Windshiel d w/ Only 25 Mi les

PUBLIC NOTICE

Putnam Count y Election Judge

Training C lasses

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 preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an inte ntion, to make any such preference , limitation 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 children 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

LIKE NEW 2016 JOHN DEERE X390 RIDING LAWNMO WER w/ 342 Hour s & Snow Blade

ANTIQUE WOOD WO RK ING TO OLS & PR IMITIV ES : Vari ous Wood Working Planes; Anti que Hand Drills & Bits, Oi l Cans & More ; Ornate Antique Wood Heat er Stove by Art Stove Co Detroit, Mich; Various Mi lk Cans & Sm Wood Carpenters Trunk

MA NY NIC E QUA LITY TOOLS Incl uding Snap On, Mac, Blue Point, Craftsman, Proto, Matco, Dewalt , John Deere, Bosch, Gear wr ench, Milwaukee & Others Incl uding Specialt y Tool s from the Ron St one Estate-D iesel Mechanic for Over 30 Years

SHOP AND TO OL RELA TED and LA WN / GARDEN TYPE ITEMS: Many Oxy & Acet Tanks; Lg. Newer Hot Water Heater; Knipco Heater ; Troy Buil t Chipper/Shre dder; Honda Push Mower; Snow Bl ower; Lawn Sweep; Gas Blowers; Shop Vacs; Radi al & Mi ter Saws; Craftsman 5 HP 25-Gal Air Compressor; Uti li ty Carts; New Lg Industrial Fan; Many Nice Ext. & Step Ladders; Stihl Gas Bl ower; Fi shing & Pocket Knives & Many More I tems too Numerous to Li st!

NIC E Tool Cabi nets/Boxes to Incl ude: 2-Mac Multi Drawer Table Top, Sm SnapOn Locker St yl e Tool Box & Craftsman Fl oor Model Mult i Dr awer Tool Cabinet; Craftsman Metal Rolling Wood Top Work Bench/Tool Cabinet; 2- Lg Master Force Metal Job Si te Tool Boxes & More!

ESTATE OF RON STONE & OTHERS

PLEASE NOTE: This is a LIVE IN PERSON AUCTION w/ P ROX IB ID -O N-LINE LIVE, ABSENTEE BID DING & PH ONE BID DING AVAILABLE!!

TT TUMBLE SO N AU CTION COMPANY, PR IN CETO N, IL

E- mail: ttauction@yahoo.com or Phone 815-872- 1852

Aucti oneers: TO M & MA RY TUMBLESON & TI FFANY FOES

Terms: 10% Buyer's Premium/C ash or Check/ CC Accepted wi th 5% Fee

This a reminder for the Election Judge Training Classes to be held on Wednes day, March 29, 2023. The classes will be held at the Putnam County Office of Emergency Management (formerly the United Steelworkers Union Hall) in Hennepin, Illinois, located at 1120 Old Highway 26 We will hold two (2) classes at 2:30 P.M. and 5:30 P.M. Anyone interested in becoming an Election Judge is welcome to attend

(Published in Putnam County Record March 22, 2023) 2060188

HA VE SO METHING TO SELL?

Items $1, 000 or less can run for $10 for 1 week. Limit of 5 lines. Up to 3 items wi th price and price totali ng under $1,000. 1 ad per household per week

No commercial ads, firearms, firewood or animal sales.

E-mail informat ion to: classified@ shawsuburban.com or call 833- 584-NEWS

Smith Lawn Care, Inc

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Senachwine Township Board meets regularl y at 7:00 PM on the second Thursday of every month. The Township Annual Meeting will take place on the second Tuesday of April, April 11, 2023 at 6:00 PM. Also please note that in the event the regular meeting needs to be canceled, the meeting will be rescheduled as soon as possible, and notice will be posted at the entrance to the Town Hall

ANNUAL MEETING - APRIL 11, 2023ANNUAL MEETING

The April regular monthly meeting w ill be held im mediately following the Annual Meeting on April 11, 2023.

May 11, 2023

June 08, 2023

July 13, 2023

August 10, 2023

September 14, 2023

October 12, 2023

November 09, 2023

December 14, 2023

January 11, 2024

February 08, 2024

March 14, 2024

(Published in Putnam County Record

March 22, 29, 2023) 2063998

PUBLIC NOTICE

LEGAL PUBLICATION

NOTICE TO BID

THE COUNTY OF PUTNAM IS NOW ACCEPTING BIDS FOR THE MOWING AND TRIMMING OF THREE (3) CEMETERIES; FLORID, CALEDONIA, AND THE "OLD" GRANVILLE CEMETERY. THE BID SHOULD STATE THE COST OF EACH MOWING AND TRIMMING FOR EACH OF THE THREE (3) CEMETERIES. PROOF OF LIABILITY INSURANCE IS ALSO REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED WITH THE BIDS. BIDS MAY BE SUBMITTED TO THE PUTNAM COUNTY CLERK?S OFFICE, P.O BOX 236, HENNEPIN, IL 61327. BIDS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 4:00 P.M. ON FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2023.

THE COUNTY OF PUTNAM RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS SUBMITTED.

CHARLES LENKAITIS, CHAIRMAN PUTNAM COUNTY BOARD

(Published in Putnam County Record

March 8, 15, 22, 2023) 2060656

PUBLIC NOTICE

167th ANNUAL TOWN MEETING SENACHWINE TOWNSHIP SENACHWINE TOWN HALL APRIL 11, 2023 AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER AND ELECTION OF MODERATOR - CLERK MO NDAY

2. READIN G OF THE MINUTES FROM THE APRIL 12, 2022 AN NUAL MEETIN G

3. TREASURER'S REPORT

4. ROAD CO MMISSIO NER'S REPO RT

5. OLD BUSINESS

6. NEW BUSINESS

7. TRANSFER OF FU NDS TO ROAD DISTRICT

8. CO MMU NICATION FROM THE FLOOR

9. MOTION TO ADJOURN RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED SHERRY MONDAY SENACH WINE TOWNSHIP CLERK

(Published in Putnam County Record March 22, 29, 2023) 2063992

PUBLIC NOTICE

BID NOTICE- NOTICE TO GENERAL CONTRACTORS

Notice is hereby given that Lake Thunderbird Association (O wner) is requesting bids from experienced, qualified, and insured contractors for the Clubhouse Restoration and Office Addition at 2 Lake Thunderbird Drive, Putnam, IL The Project includes two separate design options for cost comparison

Specifications and other bidding documents will be available in electronic form (PDF) beginning at 10:00 AM CT on Monday, March 13, 2023. The contract documents, including instructions to bidders, drawings, and specifications may be obtained by contacting Virginia Pavy, Project Manager at 815-872-2478 or em ail virginia@stu diokarchitecture.com A pre- bid meeting followed by an inspection of the project site will be conducted beginning promptly at 10:00 AM CT on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at 2 Lake Thunderbird Drive, Putnam, IL Attendance is highly recommended. Sealed bids will be received at Lake Thunderbird Clubhouse, Administrative Office, 2 Lake Thunderbird Drive, Putnam , IL until 2:00 PM CT, Tuesday, May 4, 2023.

(Published in Bureau County Republican and March 15, Putnam County record March 22, 2023) 2061956

PUBLIC NOTICE

SENACHWINE

TOWN SH IP ANNU AL MEETING

The 167th Senachwine Township Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday April 11, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the Town Hall, High Street in Putnam

The agenda will be as follows:

•Call to Order and Election of Moderator

•Reading of the Minutes from the 2022 Annual Meeting

• Treasurer' s Report

• Road Commissioner's Report

• Old Business

• New Business

• Transfer of Funds to Road District

• Comm unication from the Floor

• Motion to Adjourn

All Senachwine Township residents are welcom e and encouraged to attend.

The regular monthly meeting for the Township will follow the Annual Meeting.

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NOTE: Physical attendance at this public meeting may be limited by local, state, and/or federal orders in effect on April 11, 2023. For updates as the meeting date nears, please contact the Township Supervisor, Dave Boucher, via email at senachwinetownship@yahoo.com or by telephone at 815-437-2000.

Sherry Monday, Township Clerk

(Published in Putnam County Record March 22, 29, 2023) 2063982

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