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PUTNAM COUNTY LIBRARIES MAY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE

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

District

All district locations will be closed Monday, May 29, for Memorial Day.

Hennepin, 214 N. Fourth St.

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

• A D.T. Suzuki, Carus and Buddhism in La Salle 1900-1910 presentation will be held at 6 p.m Wednesday, May 3. Bob Steele will be discussing the life of D.T Suzuki, who began his career in La Salle.

• A Cricut MakerSpace will be all day from May 8-12. Call ahead to reserve a spot to create custom wood circle signs. Crafty adults are welcome.

• 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 coffee filter butterflies will be offered during regular business hours throughout

the month.

• Brick builders club meets on 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. every Friday. Emergent readers will explore readers and first chapter books. The group will read a book and do a follow-up activity together.

• IVCIL will conduct an outreach program for seniors at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 10. IVCIL will share information and demonstrate adaptive available resources for the hard of hearing.

• Book discussion group meets at 1 p.m. 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.

Magnolia, 112 N. Chicago St.

• Story Hour Craft will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 6. The craft will be Mother’s Day handprint flower pots

• Hungry Caterpillar event will be

PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ANNOUNCES MAY MENUS

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

Monday, May 1

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

Lunch: Chicken quesadilla, corn, fruit, cookie and milk

Tuesday, May 2

Breakfast: Bagel with cream cheese or cereal, string cheese, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Pizza rolls, green beans, fruit, sherbet and milk

Wednesday, May 3

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

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

Thursday, May 4

Breakfast: Funnel cake or cereal, Go-Gurt, fruit, juice and milk

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

Friday, May 5

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

Lunch: Chicken strips, salad, fruit, Go-Gurt and milk

Monday, May 8

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

Lunch: Sub sandwich, baked beans, chips, fruit and milk

Tuesday, May 9

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

Lunch: Cheese-stuffed breadsticks with marinara sauce, mixed veggies, fruit, brownie and milk

Wednesday, May 10

Breakfast: Scrambled eggs with toast or cereal with toast, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Pork fritter on bun, corn, fruit, Rice Krispies Treat and milk

Thursday, May 11

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

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

Friday, May 12

Breakfast: Sausage and toast or cereal, Go-Gurt, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Pizza, green beans, fruit, frozen slush cup and milk

Monday, May 15

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

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

Tuesday, May 16

Breakfast: Cinnamon roll or cereal,

held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 9. Participants will read and do a craft based on the book. Craft will be pom pom caterpillars.

• PCCC’s Outreach worker will be at the library from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 18. They will answer questions about and discuss available benefits and services for older adults. No appointment is necessary.

• Game morning will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 27

• Movie night will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 30. Food will be available.

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

McNabb, 322 W. Main St.

• Plant butterfly garden events will be held Wednesdays, May 3, 17 and 31. Participants will meet on the west side of the building and plant and work on a butterfly garden.

• Mother’s Day craft will be held during library hours on Wednesday, May 10. Craft will be love to pieces card.

• Movie night will be at 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 24. Snacks included.

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

Standard, 128 First St.

Painting with Lucy will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 9. $10 sign up fee is required. Call the library at 815-339-2038 to register.

string cheese, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Corn dog, baked beans, fruit, dessert and milk

Wednesday, May 17

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

Lunch: Cook’s choice

Thursday, May 18

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

Lunch: BBQ on bun, pickles, veggie sticks with dip, chips, fruit and milk

Friday, May 19

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

Lunch: Chicken wrap with lettuce, cheese and tomato, fruit, ice cream cup and milk

Monday, May 22

Breakfast: Cook’s choice

Lunch: Toasted ravioli with marinara sauce, breadstick, corn, fruit and milk

Tuesday, May 23

Breakfast: Cook’s choice

Lunch: Pizza, green beans, fruit, cookie and milk

Wednesday, May 24

Breakfast: Cook’s choice

Lunch: Hot dog on bun, chips, veggie sticks, fruit and milk

Thursday, May 25 Summer break

Construction begins on Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in Princeton

By SCOTT ANDERSON sanderson@shawmedia.com

Construction is ongoing Tuesday at the site of the future Ollie’s Bargain Outlet warehouse distribution center just to the north of the intersection of Route 26 and Progress Drive in Princeton.

The 600,000-square-foot facility will be built on 130 acres and create more

than 145 jobs. The project is expected to cost $68 million.

The facility is expected to be completed in 2024 and will service 150-plus Ollie’s stores across the Midwest. As part of the expansion, the company received an Economic Development for a Growing Economy tax credit, which stipulates a goal of investing $68 million and creating 148 jobs over the next three years.

Photos by Scott Anderson – sanderson@shawmedia.com

Excavators move dirt Tuesday at the site of the future Ollie’s Bargain Outlet warehouse distribution center, just to the north of the intersection of Route 26 and Progress Drive in Princeton.

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UPGRADE

Photos provided by Lori Casey

LEFT: Dorothy Novak celebrated her 96th birthday at the Putnam County Senior Center. ABOVE: Novak loves to complete paintings in her free time. She said they help keep her mind occupied.

NEWS BRIEFS

Sacred Heart Altar Society to hold Annual Taco Sale May 7

Sacred Heart Altar Society of Granville will host its ninth annual Taco Sale Drive-Thru on Sunday, May 7, at the Sacred Heart Parish Hall.

Orders are for carryout only and cost $9 for three tacos. Tickets can be purchased from any Altar Society member or by calling the parish office at 815-339-2138. Extra tacos for freezing can be ordered in advance for $22 a dozen.

Advanced sales are open until April 30.

Applications for the I.F. Doug and Ella Stonier Education Scholarship available through June 2

The I.F. Doug Stonier and Ella Stonier Educational Trust will award scholarships to college students for the 2023-24 school year.

To be eligible, students must have resided in Granville, Hennepin or Magnolia in Putnam County for a period of three years before the award of the scholarship.

The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of educational capability

and financial need to students working toward a bachelor’s degree who are entering their third or fourth year of college.

Applications for a scholarship may be picked up at the Granville National Bank in Granville. Completed applications will be accepted no later than June 2.

Applications for the Erna A. Moews Memorial Scholarship are available through June 2

Members of the Erna A. Moews Memorial Scholarship Fund committee

BANKING 101 PROGRAM

1 –

Busting

Join retired Bank Security Officer, Lois Peterson, as she covers all the different aspects of banking. She will discuss the changes of banking over the years, banking language, helpful banking tips, fraud and more!

Tuesday, May 2nd @ 12:30 PM

Program offered virtually & in person

“Medicare 101: What You Need to Know”

Monday, May 22 @ 5:30 PM

Are you turning 65 this year or have questions about Medicare?

This program is for you! Call by May 19 to register.

Medicare Part B Prevention & Wellness Benefits, Extra Help/LIS, Medicare Savings Program & Benefit Access Enrollment Event

Friday, May 19 from 9-10 AM

No appt. necessary

Come meet PCCC’s new Outreach Worker Rhonda Aimone! She can help individuals apply for Extra Help/LIS, Medicare Savings Programs, Energy Assistance and Benefit Access (License plate discount).

Magnolia Library – Thursday, May, 11 from 9:30 – 11:30 AM

Lake Thunderbird Club House – Thursday, May 18 from 9:30 –11:30 AM

No appt. necessary

announced the availability of scholarships for the 2023-24 school year.

Applicants must be high school graduates and pursuing a major in architecture, fine arts, science, mathematics or computer science who are entering their third or fourth year of college. Students must have resided for a period of three years in Granville Township.

Application forms may be obtained from the Granville National Bank. Completed forms must be submitted to the Granville National Bank by June 2. – Shaw Local News Network

The PCCC is a participating Organization for Birdies for Charity. Through BFC, over $145 million has been delivered to nonprofit organizations in IA & IL.

If you’d like to donate to the PCCC in May, please consider making your check payable to “QC Golf Classic Charitable Foundation” & mail it/drop it off to the PCCC. We will receive 100% of your donations PLUS 5-10% back!

Donations can also be made online at birdiesforcharity.com/donate. Search for “Putnam County Achievement Service”.

CAREGIVER COUNSELOR OFFICE HOURS

Erin Hanna, M.S.Ed. from Alternatives is hosting FREE Caregiver Counselor Office Hours every 3rd Tuesday of the Month at the PCC C from 1:30-3:00 PM

Call today to make your appointment!

THANK YOU DONORS!

PEO Sisterhood Chapter NT Peggy Stevens

Charlene Gallagher & Patrick Harris

Charlene Sandberg

Mary Lou Meyers & Ralph Gicla Karna Parpart

Sue Campbell Mike & Sandra Quartucci

John & Debra Redshaw

IN HONOR OF

Dorothy Novak’s 96th Birthday – Donna Forney

IN MEMORY OF

Fran Aimone – Donald & Judy Moriarty, John & Lucinda Dixon, Lisa & Robert Resurreccion, Family & Friends of Fran

Gerald “Jerry” Bartoluzzi – Lisa & Robert Resurreccion

Tom (Bogie) Bogatitus – Larry & Linda Kline,

John Urnikis – Larry & Linda Kline, Shannon & Angela Fay

Jim Serrine – Larry & Linda Kline, Bill & Sheila Haage, Geri & Andy

Romagnoli

Dorothy Harden – Cheri Klein – Adrian, Lisa & Robert Resurreccion

Margaret Eattoni – Ken & Doris Miller

Mark “Vito” Bertuli – Shannon & Angela Fay

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Weger awaits ruling on new special prosecutor

Push for new evidence testing on hold until issue settled

By TOM COLLINS tcollins@shawmedia.com

Chester Weger was hoping to get a ruling Wednesday on whether more of the aged evidence from the Starved Rock murders can go back to the crime lab. Instead, that issue is on hold.

La Salle County Judge Michael C. Jansz said he must first decide whether the special prosecutor, the Will County State’s Attorney’s Office, will stay in the case. That will be decided June 20.

Weger, 84, appeared in La Salle County Circuit Court in his ongoing effort to overturn his murder conviction. He was sentenced to life in prison for the 1960 murder of Lillian Oetting, who was found bludgeoned to death along with two companions in the state park. He was paroled in 2019.

He was hoping to get more of crime-scene evidence submitted for fresh testing. Tuesday, however, one of Weger’s lawyers filed a motion for substitution of special prosecutor.

Andy Hale doesn’t think Weger has been getting a fair shake from the Will County State’s Attorney’s Office. In the 116-page brief, Hale alleges Will County “attempted to thwart

[Weger’s] forensic testing of evidence from the crime scene by misrepresenting the state of that evidence and objecting to [Weger’s] motion for forensic testing.”

Hale wants Jansz to install a new special prosecutor. Wednesday, however, Hale asked Jansz to rule first on what can go to crime lab before settling the new motion on special prosecutor.

“We were hoping that motion [for forensic testing] can be heard and resolved [Wednesday],” Hale said.

Jansz, however, said he could not and rule on the evidentiary dispute until he fleshes out whether the Will County prosecutors stay in the case.

“I honestly think we need to have some certainty has who the prosecutor is,” Jansz said.

The Will County State’s Attorney’s Office has until May 26 to answer Hale’s motion seeking a change in special prosecutor. Hale asked for a week to reply to whatever they file. Jansz then will hear and potentially decide the motion on Tuesday, June 20.

Weger confessed to the killings but recanted and has spent the past six decades trying to throw out his conviction. Recently, attorneys have asked for fresh testing of the 1960 evidence, arguing that scientific advances have made it possible to get results that once were unobtainable.

He’ll have to wait until June before learning whether more evidence from the Starved Rock murders goes back to the crime lab. Chester Weger, seen her exiting the La Salle County courthouse after a previous hearing on Feb. 24. Weger’s lawyers want a new special prosector and that, his judge said, must be settled before the evidentiary issue is resolved.

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JOYCE ANN MARIE KEMP

Born: November 26, 1928 in Peru, Illinois

Died: April 20, 2023 in Spring Valley, Illinois

Joyce Ann Marie

Theisinger Kemp passed on April 20, 2023 at the age of 94 years. She was born to William and Myrtle Theisinger in Peru, IL on November 26, 1928.

Joyce Ann graduated from Hopkins High School in Granville, IL following which she went to Peoria, IL to Beauty School. She had a beauty shop in Granville, IL for several years. She met her loving husband, Bill Kemp and several years later they were married on August 28, 1949, at the County Line Church in Peru, IL.

For a short time, they lived in Peoria while her husband finished college. They made their first home in a one room house until 1951 when they had a house built on the same farm.

She has five loving children, Terry (Cheri) Kemp of Dixon, IL, Linda (Dan) DeMattia, of Hennepin, IL, Gary (Janet) Kemp of Oswego, IL, David (Kathy) Kemp of Coal Valley, IL and Lisa (Darren) Petersen of Princeton, IL. She also has two sisters, Marilyn Freedy of Batavia, IL, Carol (Gene) Schinzer of West Brooklyn, IL, 10 grandchildren, 18 great grand-

children and two great-great grandchildren. She was a very active woman. Joyce was a member of Psi Omega, Hennepin United Methodist Church, Hennepin United Methodist Women, Hennepin American Legion Auxiliary, Putnam County Historical Society and loved playing cards and dominoes with her long-time friends. She worked at Westclox, Steinbergs, was a telephone operator in Hennepin, worked for the Hennepin Park District and Hennepin Grocery Store. Her most important job was being a Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma and Great-Great Grandma to her family, of which she was immensely proud.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Donald, and her husband, Bill. Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at Dysart – Cofoid Funeral Chapel, 208 S. McCoy St. Granville, IL. Service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 24, 2023 at Dysart – Cofoid Funeral Chapel, Granville. Pastor Phil Jackson will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Hennepin.

Online condolences may be made to her family at www.dcfunerals.com

MARY ANN RAGOGNA

Born: July 30, 1935 in Spring Valley, Illinois

Died: April 18, 2023 in Princeton, Illinois

Mary Ann Ragogna, 87, of Mark passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at Liberty Village in Princeton.

The family will have a private visitation and Mass of Christian Burial per Mary Ann’s request. Cremation rites have been accorded. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Granville.

Dysart – Cofoid Funeral Chapel will be assisting the family with the arrangements.

Mary Ann was born on July 30, 1935 in Spring Valley to Peter and Maria (Riva) Nevicosi. She married Raymond Ragogna on July 14, 1956 in Dalzell.

She graduated from Hall High School. She worked at Hobbs in Spring Valley on the

Halogen/Packing Line. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Granville.

Survivors include one son, Mark Ragogna of Colorado; two daughters, Vicki (Gene) Gensini of McNabb and Tina (Randi) Naumann of Oglesby; five grandchildren, Victor (Jenna) Gensini, Maria (Tony) Miller, Doug Naumann, Gina Naumann and Taylor Naumann; four great-grandchildren, Ethan Miller, Evan Miller, Antonio Gensini and Giovanni Gensini.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband in 2022, three brothers, one sister and one great-grandson, Angelo Gensini.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or St. Patrick’s Catholic Church at P.O. Box 217 Granville, IL 61326.

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.

IVCC names LeeAnn Johnson for 2023 Stephen

Charry Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence

Shaw Local News Network

Natural Science laboratory instructor LeeAnn Johnson, of Tonica, was selected recently by colleagues as the winner of Illinois Valley Community College’s 2023 Stephen Charry Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence.

Johnson has taught biology labs at IVCC since 1992 – as well as anatomy and microbiology labs. She was nominated for the Charry by biology lab student workers Isabella Lambert, Eliza Atkinson and Kailey McCauley.

“Mrs. Johnson uses every aspect of the lab as a teaching opportunity,” Lambert said. “I have learned how to make bacteria cultures, use an autoclave and prepare for labs. She makes learning fun, is approachable and extremely knowledgeable.”

McCauley credited Johnson for motivating students to be active and concerned citizens.

A state and federally licensed wildlife rehabilitator, Johnson has led IVCC’s Raptor Rehabilitation Program for three decades and helped save more than 1,000 birds of prey including red-tailed hawks, bald eagles, American kestrel, Cooper’s Hawk and great horned, barred and screech owls.

“She answers the call for injured raptors,” Atkinson said.

A native of Lostant, Johnson earned an associate degree from IVCC (while also playing softball and basketball), a bachelor’s in biology from Northern Michigan University and a master’s in biology from Northern Illinois University.

She was the keynote speaker at the April 5 Student Academic Awards Ceremony and has been nominated for the 2023 Illinois Community College Trustees Association Outstanding Faculty Member Award.

HENNEPIN TOWN WIDE GARAGE SALES

Maps available at North Central Bank and Hennepin Food Mart!

Maps and clean restrooms available at the Hennepin Pool.

Something on every street in Hennepin!

Friday April 28th 8am-5pm

Saturday April 29th 8am-3pm

Hennepin, IL.

ACCEPTABLE BULKY ITEMS FOR CLEANUP

Event Date May 4th, 2023

Acceptable Items Include: Household type objects (examples listed below)

• Couches, chairs, recliner, tables, mattress, box spring, desk, dresser, entertainment center, baby beds, cribs, car seats.

• Carpet and padding (all carpet & padding must be cut into 2-foot lengths, rolled and secured with tape or string not to exceed 50lbs).

• Lawn chairs, walkers, dishes, bagged clothing, outdoor toys, bicycles.

NON-ACCEPTABLE BULKY ITEMS

No pick-up for building materials, fencing, large car parts, tires, engine oil, yard waste, windows, plate glass, cement, rock, bricks, demolition/ remodeling debris, medical waste.

White Goods (i.e. refrigerators, freezers, ranges, washers, dryers, electrical appliances, water heaters) etc Electronic devices.

As of January 1, 2012, the following electronic devices have been banned from landfills:

Televisions, computers, printers, electronic keyboards, facsimile machines, videocassette recorders, portable digital music players, digital video disk players and video game consoles, small scale servers, scanners, electronic mice, digital converter boxes, cable television receivers, satellite receivers, and digital video disc recorders. For questions, please contact Republic Services at 815-434-2035

Photo provided by Jen Heredia

LeeAnn Johnson is pictured with a red-tailed hawk. A licensed wildlife rehabilitator, she has helped save more than 1,000 injured birds of prey the past 30 years.

Freedom House to host fundraiser at Tanners

A fundraising gala for Freedom House will be at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 6, at Tanners Orchard, 740 Route 40 in Speer.

The event will mark the organization’s 40th year of serving domestic

IT’S YOUR WRITE

Putnam County Afterglow

To the Editor:

Hello Putnam County Record readers, I first want to thank everyone who attended and helped with Ag Night. After a three year hiatus because of COVID-19, I was so happy to have such a great turnout. Our speaker, Dustin Marquis, did a great job explaining what is happening at Marquis and answering questions from those in attendance. Thank you Dustin for helping get us back “in the groove” for Ag Night.

“Nothing Reads Like A Book:” I have to say a HUGE thank you to all the club members, community members from near and far (Wisconsin), the local banks, businesses and anyone who donated books for us to give to the libraries and schools. My goal of 200 books was doubled to 400. I am beyond excited for such a successful literacy project. Thank you again to our communities for supporting PC Rotary.

Now on to our next big project; Afterglow! Last year was our first year back after COVID-19 and while attendance was low, prom-goers and students who attended had fun and won a record number of raffles and prizes. While donations are down right now, we continue to receive donations daily from generous businesses, individuals and local organizations who support this event. The prizes collected thus far and the changes the students recommended we make showed us those attending will once again have a fun night.

Just an FYI, while there will be less casino games, there will be bingo, bags, TikTok challenges and a different fun way to win prizes that will once

and sexual violence victims in Bureau, Henry, Marshall, Putnam and Stark counties. The event, co-chaired by Jennifer and Brenda Beaver, will raise funds to support the agency’s services for victims.

The gala will feature a wine reception, dinner, special video presenta -

again include an Apple Watch, refrigerators, coffee machines, gift baskets, a laptop, gift cards, Beats and on and on.

If you would like to volunteer to help set up Friday, May 5, or help chaperone Saturday night May 6, please let us know. We need more volunteers. Call, text or email us at putnamcountyrotary@gmail.com and we will give you times and duties. Thank you to those who have already signed up to help.

I just want to say we just started a fun, quick fundraiser with the proceeds benefiting FFA and the Rotary Little Free Pantry at the Community Center in Standard. Through the generosity of Scout Clean Energy from April 16 through May 18 we will be selling 150, $10 raffle tickets with two lucky winners each getting half hogs, processed and packaged. All Rotary members and the FFA have tickets to sell.

As you can see Rotary is always busy, be it fundraising for projects, maintaining ongoing projects, creating new projects to benefit our schools, libraries, communities and our environment.

I’ll say it again, if you like to “give back” or enjoy volunteering please join us as a member, a returning member or a valued volunteer. If you have questions or want to know more, please ask any Rotarian for more information. Thank you always for the support you show Putnam County Rotary.

Remember, Service Above Self Always.

Debbie Buffington President of the Putnam County Rotary

An open letter to prom parents

All parents want their kids to enjoy prom and stay safe. Rotary’s with you,

tions, a live auction and music by Felix & Fingers dueling pianos.

Event sponsors from across central Illinois include Tanners Orchard, Nedda Simon and Family, Richard & Marilyn Tanner, Rumbold & Kuhn, Diana Whitney & Larry Lindburg, Speer Community Bank, Mark

again sponsoring the post-prom Afterglow so that our students can extend the enjoyment and excitement of their Prom night safely, and it’s free for all PCHS juniors, seniors and their dates; even those who do not attend prom.

The event will begin immediately following the PCHS Prom on Saturday May 6, lasting until about 2 a.m. at the PC Primary School Gym in Granville.

We need your help in discouraging any possible post-prom parties or activities that would draw students away from this event. Please encourage your student to attend and allow them to stay until the prize-winning end. Our hope is that through 100% participation, our community can help ensure a safe, fun and memorable prom experience for everyone.

This year’s Afterglow has a “New Vibes” new look, with competitive games, TikTok challenges, a 360 room and lots of raffle drawings to win very valuable prizes at the end of the night.

With the support of many generous donations, we are able to offer a great party and amazing prizes to be won

Breeden, BoGar Enterprises, Quality Cable & Components, Zack Wise at Country Financial, Marquette Real Estate, state Sen. Win Stoller, Lorie Steelman and State Bank of Toulon. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.freddomhouseillinois.org.

throughout the event. Gifts include an Apple Watch, a computer, dorm fridge and microwave, Beats and Apple earbuds and headphones, a gaming system, other high-end electronic gifts, restaurant and shopping gift certificates and many other items.

All students have a chance to win valuable prizes and the first 100 students to arrive also will receive an Afterglow T-shirt with this year’s theme art.

The Afterglow has become a part of the PCHS Prom tradition and is something students look forward to as an extension of the evening.

Please help us continue the tradition by encouraging your student’s participation and by allowing them to remain at the Afterglow through the final prize drawings at the end. We hope for 100% participation in this year’s “New Vibes” Afterglow on May 6.

Thank you for your support!

Tina Dolder Afterglow Chair

Debbie Buffington

PC Rotary President

Village of Hennepin Residents

As a reminder, Golf carts and UTVs must be registered with the Village of Hennepin to be used on Village streets. Each year, a new color-coded sticker must be purchased. Cost per sticker is $10. If your vehicle is not yet registered, please take a few minutes to get in compliance. You can find the registration form on our website at www.villageofhennepin.com or request one by calling 815-925-7138.

You may also stop by the Village Hall on Wednesday afternoons to pick up a form. Mail your completed form with the $10 registration fee to Village of Hennepin, PO Box 194, Hennepin, IL 61327. Don’t wait for law enforcement to remind you!

Hennepin Village Board of Trustees

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Setting the Utica roundabout in place

small part on Mother Nature.

Nevertheless, Utica’s village president said he’s delighted to witness the concrete pouring and is eager to see the roundabout take shape.

By TOM COLLINS tcollins@shawmedia.com

The roundabout in Utica is (almost) set in stone.

Contractors poured more concrete Tuesday at the traffic circle being installed at the intersection of Route 178 and U.S. 6. It won’t be long before motorists notice the round contours and stop calling that intersection “the four corners.”

A welcome break from last week’s severe weather has given the Illinois Department of Transportation and its contractors a window of clear weather to bring in the cement mixers.

However, IDOT construction engineer Nate Sell said the timeline for completing the job is roughly unchanged.

“Ideally, traffic will be using the roundabout mid- to late May and the project completed sometime in June,” Sell said.

Last year, the $2.4 million project slid about two months behind schedule thanks to labor strife and a shortage of construction materials. Workers resumed construction the week of March 12 and cautioned that finishing the project by June will depend in no

“It will be great to have a solid traffic flow as we are getting into our season where we will see an influx in traffic, and village events will be starting,” Mayor David Stewart said. “The village would like to thank IDOT and all involved for a smooth process. The contractor and the engineering company have been great to work with.”

Getting the roundabout open to through traffic in May is critical because the volume of traffic surges as Memorial Day approaches. Visits to nearby Starved Rock State Park climb an average 43% between April and May.

IDOT reminds motorists to expect delays to allow extra time for trips through this area and be prepared for slow and stopped traffic. To avoid the work area, when feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered.

Utica police, meanwhile, not only are urging motorists to watch for workers on foot but also to take a long look back and forth before entering the intersection.

“This is an unusually wide intersection and will be easy to miss vehicles as they turn,” Utica Police Chief Rod Damron said.

For IDOT District 3 updates on Twitter, follow @IDOTDistrict3. View area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map at www.GettingAroundIllinois.com.

• Won Class A state title under legendary coach Rita Placek

• Remains only team state championship in PHS history

• One of two female state championships in area history

• Squad finished 36-2-1, beat Huntley in state title game

The Class of 2023 Induction Ceremony will be held on June 8 at the Auditorium Ballroom in La Salle. Scan the QR code for tickets or go to: www.shawmediaevents.com/e/2023-shaw-media-illinois-valley-sports-hall-of-fam

To be considered for the NewsTribune’s Illinois Valley Sports Hall of Fame, an athlete or coach must have lived in the area during his or her accomplishments or have attended an area high school and must be five years removed from high school. The inductees will be announced in a random order.

Sponsored by:

DePue Men’s Club Mendota High School Booster Club

Happ Family Foundation | Hall High School McDonald’s - Spring Valley Mendota & Princeton | State Farm - Kurt Bruno | Marquette Academy | Maze Lumber | Grassers Plumbing & Heating | Ottawa High School | Sullivan’s Foods | Princeton High School/Princeton Tiger Athletic Booster Club | Ohio Community Schools | Eureka Savings Bank | St. Bede Academy | Judd Construction

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Large section of concrete poured Tuesday at the intersection that serves as a gateway to Starved Rock State Park

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Workers pour a large section of concrete Tuesday on the south side of the roundabout at the intersection of U.S. 6 and Route 178 in Utica.

IVCC student voters select sophomore SGA officers

CLASS OF 2023 INDUCTEE

BRAD BICKETT,

OHIO/WESTERN/ BUREAU VALLEY

Daniel Sack, of Walnut, was elected president and Drew Knipper, of Princeton, vice president, in last week’s Illinois Valley Community College Sophomore Student Government Association election.

Katie Bates, of Princeton, was elected treasurer, Riker Fesperman, of La Salle, secretary, and Libby Boyles, of Princeton, student trustee.

Sack, 25, is a graduate of Hall High School and is majoring in accounting. Knipper, 19, is a foreign language major. Bates, 19, is majoring in secondary education-mathematics and Boyles, 18, in finance. Knipper, Bates and Boyles are all graduates of Princeton High School.

Fesperman, 17, is a home-schooled senior enrolled in dual credit.

“I am confident this group will represent the student body very well,”

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spring. The greenhouse sells annuals, perennials and vegetables. Hours are 9 to 5 p.m. daily.

The Corner Garden, 433 N. 29th Road, Tonica, is open for the season. The greenhouse offers annuals, perennials, vegetables and other items. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

La Salle, Wedron restaurants announce summer hours

Quik Chik, 1059 Ninth St., La Salle, announced new summer hours.

The business is serving 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays, 4 to 8 pm. Saturdays and beginning this week will serve Wednesdays from 5 to 8 p.m.

Quik Chik, which serves out of Walt’s Kitchen and Catering, offers

said Director of Student Activities Cory Tomaason. “A few are returning members and the others have shown a true interest in being a voice for all students.”

chicken, wings, spaghetti, onion rings, cheese sticks and baked potatoes.

The Wedron Office’s kitchen summer hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday at 2005 N. 35th Road, Wedron.

Streator ice cream shop opens for season

The Big Dipper, an ice cream shop at 1901 S. Bloomington St., Streator, is open for the season. Hours are 3 to 9 p.m. daily.

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• Star player on the 1986 Ohio Class A state runner-up basketball team that was inducted into the NT IV Sports HOF Class of 2020-21

• Remains all-time leading scorer at Ohio HS (1983-86) with 2,177 points

• Legendary boys basketball coach at BV, where he led three BV teams (1999-2002) to three straight third-place finishes in Class A, nine regional titles in 15 seasons

• Only person to ever play in IHSA Boys Basketball Class A State Title game & coach a team in the Class A state tournament

• Career record of 356-209 in 30 seasons

The Class of 2023 Induction Ceremony will be held on June 8 at the Auditorium Ballroom in La Salle. Scan the QR code for tickets or go to: www.shawmediaevents.com/e/2023-shaw-media-illinois-valley-sports-hall-of-fam

To be considered for the NewsTribune’s Illinois Valley Sports Hall of Fame, an athlete or coach must have lived in the area during his or her accomplishments or have attended an area high school and must be five years removed from high school. The inductees will be announced in a random order.

Sponsored by:

Silver Sponsors

Village of DePue

Gold Sponsors Bronze Sponsors

DePue Men’s Club Mendota High School Booster Club

Happ Family Foundation | Hall High School | La Salle-Peru High School

McDonald’s - Spring Valley Mendota & Princeton | State Farm - Kurt Bruno Marquette Academy

Maze Lumber | Grassers Plumbing & Heating | Ottawa High School | Sullivan’s Foods

Princeton High School/Princeton Tiger Athletic Booster Club | Ohio Community Schools

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1961 Undefeated Tiskilwa Football Team

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Drew Knipper

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Hall graduate elected president of student government

Libby Boyles

Riker Fesperman

Daniel Sack

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Lady Panthers belt 5 homers in win over RB/LW

By KEVIN HIERONYMUS khieronymus@bcrnews.com

Maggie Richetta smacked two home runs and had four RBIs as the visiting Putnam County softball team rolled to a 19-4, five-inning victory over Roanoke-Benson/Lowpoint-Washburn in a Tri-County Conference game Tuesday, April 18.

Kylee Moore, Reise Zellmer and Gabby Doyle each belted a home run

for the Lady Panthers (9-5, 3-4, TCC), while Kara Staley earned the win.

Putnam County 11, Roanoke-Benson/ Lowpoint-Washburn 0 (3 inn.): Gabby Doyle was 3 for 3 with four RBIs and two runs as the Lady Panthers earned a Tri-County Conference victory Thursday, April 20, in Granville.

Valeria Villagomez hit a home run for Putnam County, which scored nine runs in the first inning.

BASEBALL

Putnam County 16, Roanoke-Benson 9: Jonathan Stunkel went 5 for 5 with a double, four runs and two RBIs as the Panthers earned a Tri-County Conference win in Roanoke on Tuesday, April 18.

Nicholas Currie was 3 for 6 with a double, three runs and two RBIs for PC, while Lucas Wiesbrock and Ryan Hundley drove in three runs each.

Putnam County 5, Roanoke-Benson 3:

The Panthers scored four runs in the fifth inning to rally for a Tri-County Conference victory in a game that was resumed on Friday, April 21, from Thursday, April 20.

Josh Jessen was 2 for 3 with an RBI, while Jackson McDonald was 1 for 3 with a run and an RBI.

Troy Petty earned the win, allowing one unearned run on one hit with 11 strikeouts and four walks in six innings.

NEWSTRIBUNE ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: PUTNAM COUNTY’S TROY PETTY

Petty delivers walk-off hit in big week for Putnam County

By J.T. PEDELTY jtpedelty@shawmedia.com

With 223 votes out of 430 cast, Putnam County baseball’s Troy Petty is the NewsTribune Athlete of the Week, sponsored by Central Bank, Witek Wealth Management and the Spring Valley, Mendota and Princeton McDonald’s.

Petty was first on a ballot that also included runner-up Taylor Martyn (La Salle-Peru softball), Bella Pinter (St Bede softball) and Danny Cihocki (Princeton baseball).

Petty helped the Panthers to a sweep of Dwight in Tri-County Conference play. He delivered a walkoff hit in a 7-6 win over the Trojans and was 3 for 4 in a 7-1 win over Dwight, while also pitching a scoreless inning of relief.

Petty answered a few questions from Shaw Local regional sports editor J.T. Pedelty:

Do you have any nicknames?

Petty: “T-Roy” and “Cash.”

After a bit of a rough stretch, the team has put together a nice winning streak here recently. What’s been working well as of late?

Petty: We have had a few injuries amongst our teammates, and with that we have had a few younger classmen step into some large roles that have helped us put together some wins.

What three high schools have your favorite baseball fields to play on,

and what makes them stand out?

Petty: Our home field is of course my favorite, because playing at home in front of your home crowd is a great feeling. I would have to say that Seneca and Dwight would be my other two favorites. They both have very nice fields that I enjoy playing on.

How old were you when you first started playing baseball, and where was your first league?

Petty: I was around 5 when I first started playing. My first league was in Ottawa.

It’s the seventh inning, bases loaded, two outs in a tie game. Would you rather be on the mound or stepping

up to the plate to hit in that situation?

Petty: I would 100% rather be on the mound. I am confident in my ability to be able to get the out in that situation.

What is your go-to pizza order, and from where?

Petty: My go-to is a pepperoni pizza from Fire on Fifth.

Dogs or cats?

Petty: Dogs. I have a golden retriever named Dallas.

Is there a fact about you that might surprise people who only know you through sports?

Petty: I was born in Rochester, Minnesota.

What goals do you have for yourself this season, both as a team and individually?

Petty: As a team, the goal of course is always to win a state title, but also improve game by game as a team. As for myself, my goals are to get wins on the mound and have quality at-bats at the plate.

Do you have any college plans yet? If so, do they involve sports?

Petty: I plan on attending Elgin Community College in the fall, pursuing a career in business and playing baseball.

Troy Petty

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Putnam County’s Troy Petty (right) makes the out on Marquette’s Gabe Almeda (7) during the fifth inning of the Class 1A Harvest Christian Sectional on May 28, 2022, at Judson College in Elgin.

Brennan’s Bar & Grill menu has ‘wow’ appeal

Brennan’s Bar & Grill in downtown Oglesby had me at hello.

Ever since a friend recommended it, I liked the restaurant’s Facebook page. From there, it was day after day of seeing the venue post pictures of what I’d call “wow” food –macaroni and cheese-filled wraps, tacos topped with cilantro, cheese and pico, and burgers elevated by sauces, among other delicious items. The restaurant made my list of places to try.

The menu turns out to be refreshing – even the standard items have a unique flavor infusion. For starters, Brennan’s features a bear claw –which is a butter and garlic, toasted French roll with whipped honey butter – or a bacon jam goat cheese crostini – crispy garlic crostini served with a bacon goat cheese dip –as appetizers. These are two items I don’t recall seeing on any other Illinois Valley menu.

It was tough to pass on those or jalapeño popper quesadillas, but being nacho lovers, my companion and I decided to go for the loaded nachos, whose description on the menu let us know we’d be in for some different tastes.

They feature crispy nachos, served with a beer cheese sauce, bacon, chives, pico and boom sauce, and much to our delight, there were pork ends scattered throughout. The sauces were thick and the chips sturdy, so they didn’t get soggy. The flavors were great. I took turns filling my chips full of cheese sauce, then boom sauce, with the chives and pico supplying complementary treats.

I ordered the sticky pork belly plate: smoked pork belly tossed in a sweet chili sauce, similar to that found in Chinese restaurants. With the option of two sides, I couldn’t pass up the street corn: elote with poblano peppers topped with Cotija, cilantro and chipotle cream, and I also chose hand-cut fries. The sweet and savory pork belly was a nice

back-and-forth of flavors with the spicy corn. My companion ordered the barbecue pork bowl. She said it struck a balance of tastes. The jalapeño slices and spicy slaw provided a kick offset by the coolness of the pico de gallo. The bowl is where classic Mexican flavors met classic barbecue. The pulled pork and barbecue sauce blended well with

the rice, cilantro, pico and spiciness. She wasn’t sure how the cuisines would meld because she typically thinks of them as different categories of food, but they went well together.

By the end of the dinner, we were both thoroughly pleased and talking about what items we might try next. The menu features salads, sandwiches,

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toasted hoagies, plates and bowls, with each item combining Southwestern, Mexican, Chinese and traditional American flavors. Next time, I might get the chipotle barbecue pork chop, and my companion was eyeing the spicy Cuban hoagie.

Brennan’s, which opened last May, provides a relaxing bar and grill atmosphere, where you can head up to the

bar and order a beer or drinks, or catch a game on one of the TVs. All the while, it offers inventively fresh flavors.

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Brennan’s Bar & Grill in downtown Oglesby tempts appetites with a unique flavor infusion.

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LEFT: The loaded nachos at Brennan’s Bar & Grill in Oglesby impress with beer cheese sauce, bacon, chives, pico and boom sauce lavished with pork ends. RIGHT: The barbecue pork bowl stars pulled pork over cilantro lime rice, and includes spicy slaw, pico, jalapeños, cilantro, barbecue sauce and avocado.

Notice of Public Hearing Putnam County Conservation District 2023- 2024 Budget and Appropriations Ordinance

CLASSIFIED

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Board of Trustees of the Putnam County Conservation District, to approve 2023- 2024 Budget and Appropriations Ordinance of the Putnam County Conservation District, Putnam County Illinois. Said hearing will be held at the Putnam County Conservation District, Natural Lands Area Office, McNabb, IL at 9:00 a.m., May 17, 2023

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Something on ever street in Hennepin!

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PUBLISHE R'S NOTICE

All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subjec t to the Fair Hous Act which makes it illega advertise “any prefer ence, limitation or discrimination based on race, colo religion, sex, handicap familial status or nationa origin, or an inte ntion, make any such preferen limita tion or discriminati

Familial status includ children under the age of 18 livin g with parents or le custodians, pregnant women and people secu custody of child ren unde 18. This newspaper will not know in gly ac cept an advertising for real estat which is in violation of law. Our readers are he informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspa are available on an equal opportunity basis.

To complain of discrimination call, HUD toll-free at 800- 669-9777.

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NOTICE IS FURTHER

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice of Public Hearing

Putnam County Conservation District 2023- 2024 Budget and Appropriations Ordinance

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Board of Trustees of the Putnam County Conservation District, to approve 2023- 2024 Budget and Appropriations Ordinance of the Putnam County Conservation District, Putnam County Illinois. Said hearing will be held at the Putnam County Conservation District, Natural Lands Area Office, McNabb, IL at 9:00 a.m., May 17, 2023

NOTICE IS FURTHER

GIVEN that the Tentative Budget and Appropriations Ord will be made conveniently available for public inspection at the Natural Lands Office, by calling 815882-2319

GIVEN that the Tentative Budget and Appropriations Ord will be made conveniently available for public inspection at the Natural Lands Office, by calling 815882-2319

(Published in Putnam County Record April 26, 2023) 2072804

PU BLIC NOTICE

Bureau-Putnam Area Rural Transit, on behalf of the Bureau County 5311 Program and the State of Illinois Grant for Downstate Operating Assistance Program Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by: Bureau-Putnam Area Rural Transit, on behalf of the Bureau County 5311 program and Downstate Operating Assistance Program.

On: Monday 5/08/2023 At: 10:00am

Where: This will be held at BPART, 535 Elm Place(ground floor), Princeton, IL 61356.

i. For the purpose of considering projects for which financial assistance is being sought from the Illinois Department of Transportation, pursuant to the Illinois Department of Transportation's general authority to make such Grants, and which is generall y described as follow s:

a. Description of Projects:

(Published in Putnam County Record April 26, 2023) 2072804

CIRCU IT PU TNAM C OUNT Y, ILLI NO IS ESTATE OF RICHARD A. CHAPIN , deceased Case No. 2 022- PR-3

CLAIMS NOTICE

Notice is given of the death of RICH ARD A. CH APIN , deceased, on February 3, 2021, of Putnam County, Illinois Letters of Office were issued on January 28, 2022, to Ryan J. Anderson, 611 Second Street, P.O. Box 174, Henry, IL 61537.

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of said Court at the Putnam County Courthouse, Hennepin, Illinois 61327 on or before October 26, 2023, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by 755 ILCS 5/18- 3, the date stated in that notice Any claim not filed on or before said date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative within 10 days after it has been filed and proof of such mailing must be filed with the Court.

Dated: April 17, 2023.

Ryan J. Anderson, Administrator of the Estate of Richard A. Chapin, deceased. Ryan J. Anderson, Attorney 611 Second Street, PO Box 174 Henry, IL 61537 (309)364- 2354

(Published in Putnam County Record April 26, May 3, 10, 2023)2071462

i. Bureau-Putnam Area Rural Transit, on behalf of Bureau and Putnam counties, is seeking grant funding through the FTA Section 5311 Program as well as State of Illinois Downstate Operating Assistance Program for transit assistance. Funding for this program w ill be used to provide general public transportation for citizens of Bureau and Putnam counties during FY2024 (July 1, 2023- June 30, 2024) Total funds being requested is $224,837 in federal funding and $1,392,900 in state operating assistance.

b. Relocation Assistance will not be required

c. Environment This project is being implemented to minimize environm ental impact.

d. Comprehensive Planning This project is in conformance with comprehensive transportation planning in the area. Elderly and Disabled All new equipment included in this project will meet ADA accessibility rules for the elderly and persons with disabilities.

ii. At the hearing, the Bureau-Putnam Area Rural Transit will afford an opportunity for interested agenci es to be heard with respect to the social, economic, and environm ental aspects of the project. Interested persons may subm it orally or in writing, evidence and recomm endations with respect to said project.

iii. Copies of the applications for state grants for these proposed projects for the intended service area will be made available for public inspection at Gateway Services, Inc., 406 South Gosse Blvd, Princeton, IL 61356

Amber Biddix, Director of Transportation 535 Elm Place Suite, Princeton, IL 61356 877- 874-8813 ex 100

(Published in Putnam County Record April 26, 2023) 2071533

ZOOM IN ON A BUYER

ZOOM IN ON A BUYER

I, Kelly Goetz, Supervisor of Granville Township, Putnam County, Illinois, do hereby certify that the following is a true copy of the Annual Treasurer's report for the year beginning April 1, 2022 and ending March 31, 2023.