Habitat board recognizes Peru volunteer

Shaw Local News Network

Lee McCullough of Peru was recognized recently for his outstanding volunteer service to Habitat for Humanity of La Salle-Bureau-Putnam Counties at the organization’s annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner.

The Habitat for Humanity board of directors instituted the Lee McCullough Lifetime Achievement Award to recognize individuals who have made significant lifetime volunteer contributions to the organization. McCullough is the first recipient of the award.

The Lee McCullough Lifetime Achievement Award was awarded “in recognition of his extraordinary leadership and many valuable contributions to the organization. His perseverance to the mission sustains us, his devotion to the cause inspires us, and his personal qualities have made him a loved and respected treasure among his colleagues, friends and neighbors.”

“We applaud him for his remarkable services to our organization and to our community,” the Habitat board said.

Lee McCullough, of Peru, was recognized recently for his outstanding volunteer service to Habitat for Humanity of La Salle-Bureau-Putnam Counties

In presenting the award, Board Chairperson Tom Pigati congratulated McCullough and noted that he has served Habitat for Humanity for many years as volunteer on many house builds and as a member of the board of directors, and McCullough has worked on Habitat builds in five continents.

The mission of Habitat for Humanity is to offer people “a hand up, not a hand out,” and find constructive ways to provide housing to needy persons and families willing to work with Habitat volunteers in building their own home. The local Habitat for Humanity affiliate has been building in La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties since 1996. The organization operates a mission-driven furniture, household goods, paint supplies and building materials Habitat ReStore on Shooting Park Road in Peru, with proceeds going to help build housing in the three counties.

6 bicycles reported damaged in Spring Valley

Six bicycles were reported damaged by an unknown suspect Tuesday at Coal Miners Pond in Spring Valley.

Children left their bikes unattended while they played in the park and called police after they discovered the bicycles had been damaged.

The damage ranged from slashed tires and cut brake lines to one bicycle being thrown into the pond, Spring Valley Deputy Police Chief Sarah Kinkin said. The bicycle in the pond was recovered, she said.

At this time, an investigation is ongoing into the incident.

Al Cioni Ford awarded 2022 President’s Award

Al Cioni Ford, located at 504 S. McCoy St. in Granville, has been awarded the 2022 President’s Award from the Ford Motor Company. This award is the highest dealer honor.

Al Cioni Ford is a 10-time winner of the award, including the past three consecutive years. In order to receive the award, dealers must exceed customer expectations and show a pursuit of excellence including passion, tenacity and hard work.

The President’s Award honors top performing Ford Dealerships that embrace these philosophies in both sales and service in the automotive industry.