CLASS OF 2023 INDUCTEE 1966 OTTAWA FOOTBALL TEAM

• Led by NT IV Sports HOF coach Bill Novak, squad went 9-0

• Outscored opponents 38019 (42.2 ppg scored, 2.1 ppg allowed), had six shutouts

• Won NCIC Northeast title

• Had several players play collegiately at Illinois, Iowa, Southern Illinois, Montana and Valparaiso

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. Village of

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Extension offices to offer pressure canner testing sessions in Ottawa, Princeton, Henry

Local University of Illinois Extension offices will offer pressure canner gauge and seal testing during the month of May. This service is free of charge and recommended annually to ensure a safe food preservation season.

Sessions will be from 1 to 4:30 p.m. May 11 at the Bureau County Office, 850 Thompson St. in Princeton; May 12 at the Marshall & Putnam County Office, 509 Front St. in Henry; and May 15 at the La Salle County Office, 1689 N. 31rd Road in Ottawa.

Participants are asked to bring their pressure canner lid with the dial gauge and seal attached for testing. Once the lids are checked, you will be contacted for pickup.

Participants are also encouraged to drop off canner lids and gauges for checking if they cannot make the scheduled times.

For questions, call 815-224-0889.

Obituaries

SANDRA J. “SANDY” LAMOUR

Born: July 12, 1944 in Dubuque, Iowa

Died: April 26, 2023 in Ottawa, Illinois

Sandra J. “Sandy” LaMour, 78, of Mark passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at LaSalle County Nursing Home, Ottawa.

Visitation will be from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Dysart – Cofoid Funeral Chapel, 208 S. McCoy St. Granville, IL. A service will be held at the funeral home following the visitation. Cremation rites have been accorded.

Sandy was born on July 12, 1944, in Dubuque, Iowa to Arthur and Helen (Prochaska) Clarkson. She graduated from East Dubuque High School, and married Ron LaMour on October 24, 1964. She was employed by Granville Drug Store, Proctor & Gamble and Kimberly Clark.

Marshall-Putnam Master Gardeners’ Seeds to Harvest Program is underway

The University of Illinois Extension of Marshall-Putnam kicked off its Master Gardeners’ Seeds to Harvest program. The program teaches local students the responsibility of planting and caring for a garden under the guidance of the Master Gardeners.

This program takes place over the course of six weeks with the first week used to set up the gardens and the last used to enjoy eating from the garden they planted. Learning about organic practices, students will learn about weed control, soil, good and bad bugs, fruits and vegetables.

The Fieldcrest School District also is unique in the program because they turn their gardens into a community garden for the summer.

The Master Gardeners have been doing this project for 12 years and can now say they are doing the program in every school district in Marshall and Putnam counties.

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Sandy was known for her vibrant personality and zest for life. She loved spending time at the beach at Lake Wildwood, vacationing in Florida and Mexico, and visiting with her children and grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband, Ron LaMour of Mark; two sons, Steve (Meesha) LaMour of Wellington, FL and Jeff (Christine) LaMour of Cedar Park, TX; three sisters, Kimberly Bonifas of Balsam Lake, WI, Ardia Neves of Houston, TX and Stephanie Ward of Balsam Lake, WI; six grandchildren, Nicholas, Thomas, Bryanna, Cheyenne, Alek and Gabi LaMour. She was preceded in death by her parents.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St Jude’s Children’s Hospital or Tunnels to Towers.

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.