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.

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

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.

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

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