Putnam County Record_05172023

Board discusses Timberline Drive repairs

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By JAYCE EUSTICE jeustice@shawmedia.com

The Putnam County Board discussed Monday a request for road repairs on Timberline Drive, located north of Mark and Granville, from the U.S. Postal Service.

The request said the road is almost impassable because of large potholes and the postal service will have to find

another delivery option for residents if the road is not repaired.

County Engineer Pat Sloan informed the board the road is not under the county’s responsibility and provided a letter he wrote in 2016 outlining the road’s history and possible routes forward, which Sloan said still are relevant today.

The letter indicated the Timberline Subdivision was approved in June of 1976 and the normal course would be that the developer would build the road to the plans and the township road commissioner would accept the road after it was constructed and verified by a final inspection.

Former County Engineer J. William Shafer said the inspection revealed

some deficiencies and notified the developer it would be accepted when the corrections were made. Seventeen years later, Shafer said the deficiencies still were not corrected and the township had not accepted the roads.

Sloan added in the years since Schafer’s last update, nothing has changed.

Sloan’s four options said in 2016 were to let the road remain private and the residents could care for it however they would like, have residents repair the road to proper condition and have the township accept it, ask the township to accept the road “as-is” or explore the other option for jurisdiction with the village of Mark; which had previously indicated its non-interest.

County Board approves website upgrades

County agreed to a 5-year contract with Revize for website redesign, upkeep

By JAYCE EUSTICE jeustice@shawmedia.com

Changes soon will be coming to the Putnam County website after the County Board approved a five-year contract with Revize for the redesign and upkeep of its online platform.

This agreement will include two website redesigns, one at the beginning of the contract and one at the end of the fourth year, and will include unlimited IT support hours for issues related to the website and the county’s email accounts.

“This would save us some money and it would also allow us to upgrade our website and make it navigable,” Chairman Charlie Lenkaitis said. “This would make it more user friendly. I’m of the assumption that this is a good move for Putnam County.”

A representative from Revize gave an informative presentation to the board during a previous meeting that demonstrated what its site would look like and what new amenities would be available.

Under the new website and management, each county department will be able to have its own page that it will be able to have access to and keep up to date with useful information for the public.

The county’s current website is operated by Connecting Point and that

Changes soon will be coming to the Putnam County website after the County Board approved a five-year contract with Revize for the redesign and upkeep of its online platform.

contract will expire on July 1. Revize said its initial design process usually takes about four months to complete, however, Revize indicated to County Clerk Tina Dolder it will attempt to “rush it” to ensure it can be completed as soon as possible.

County officials hope this change will result in a much more user-friendly website that can be utilized to help complete county business and keep its residents informed.

Other County Board Items

A Zoning Board of Appeals meeting will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday,

May 17, at the Putnam County Courthouse, 120 N. Fourth St., Hennepin, to discuss a text amendment to align the ordinance with the State Statute 55 ILCS 5/5-12020 requiring all counties in Illinois to update their ordinance with the mandated language governing wind and solar siting requirements.

The Planning Commission will meet at 5 p.m. Thursday, May 18, at the Putnam County Courthouse to review the text amendment and recommend its findings to the County Board.

County construction permits were updated.

Shaw Local News Network earns 12 journalism awards

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Marrazzo, a reporter with more than 25 years of experience, spent years reporting on this case, reviewing hundreds of documents including police reports and autopsies, and interviewing dozens of people connected to the case.

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Shaw Local News Network newspapers won 12 awards last week from the Illinois Associated Press Media Editors, including the sweepstakes award for the top story in all news categories in that division.

The winning publications included the Northwest Herald, Sauk Valley Media’s Daily Gazette and Dixon Telegraph, La Salle’s NewsTribune, The Times of Ottawa and The Herald-News.

The Northwest Herald’s crime and courts reporter Amanda Marrazzo took the sweepstakes award for her reporting on the death of Tony Prate, an Algonquin eye doctor who died of COVID-19 while awaiting his

Prate was accused of killing his girlfriend in November 2019 by stabbing her almost 30 times. The death led investigators to take another look at the 2011 death of Prate’s wife, who was pronounced dead upon arrival at an Elgin hospital after a car crash in Lake in the Hills. That investigation was closed without charges.

Other first-place finishes included:

• Dixon Telegraph reporter Kathleen Schultz for Business Reporting, Dixon Telegraph for her report on revitalizing Northland Mall.

• Northwest Herald reporter Joe Stevenson for Sports Reporting for his story on the retirement of McHenry’s athletic director, Barry

• NewsTribune reporter Olivia Doak for Public Service for her reports on a sewer break near La Salle-Peru High School that cost $282,000 in damage and polluted a nearby ravine. The second-place awards included:

• Dixon Telegraph reporter Rachel Rodgers for Public Service for “Dixon Library faces book banning effort.”

• A Shaw Local News Network collaboration among Northwest Herald reporter Aaron Dorman, Kendall County Now reporter Mark Foster and My Suburban Life editor Bob Rakow about the drag show debate taking place in northern Illinois.

• The Times reporter Michael Urbanec for Feature for his report about the attempt by Skydive Chicago in Ottawa to break a record by creating a 200-person pattern in midair.

• Northwest Herald reporter Michal Dwojak for Sports Feature

for his story about how athletic administrators and officials groups across the state are looking for solutions to a multifaceted officials shortage.

• Northwest Herald reporter James T. Norman for Business Reporting for his reporting on how officials planned to use the county’s enterprise zone to encourage commercial development in Marengo.

Third-place awards include:

• The Herald-News staff for General Excellence.

• Northwest Herald reporter Janelle Walker for Business Reporting for her reporting on the scarcity and price of McHenry County apartments.

The IAPME awards will be presented during the Illinois Press Association convention on June 8 in Bloomington. Shaw Local newspapers also are finalists for 40 IPA awards. It will learn what place those awards are during the event.

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Illinois Associated Press Media Editors picked Northwest Herald report as ‘sweepstakes’ winner

IVCC journalists bring in hoard of awards at state conference

IV Leader, Illinois Valley Community College’s student newspaper, won 16 awards, including second place in general excellence and second for best overall student media, at the April 13-14 Illinois Community College Journalism Association Conference at College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn.

“I’m proud of what we’ve put out the past fall and spring,” said Elisabeth Farrell, editor of IV Leader. “I was looking back at Hope’s [Beelman] work for guidance a lot last semester, so I’m really lucky to have had her as a sort of role model for this volume. I think we made a good team in the conference.”

The general excellence award examines the entire printed edition and judges remarked on the newspaper’s “variety of articles, strong layout and good photos.”

The overall student media award recognizes student newspapers that place well in several categories across the contest.

Individual awards were earned by several students:

Eric Lockwood, of Peru, received

first place in Arts Review for his review “Marvel returns to form with Wakanda Forever.”

Farrell, of Earlville, received first place in headline writing; third place in feature photo; second place in front page design; second place in news photo; second place in page design; and honorable mention for editorial.

Hope Beelman, of Peru, earned third place in front page design; honorable mention in headline writing; third place for sports photo; third place for editorial.

Noah Simon, of Princeton, received first place for sports story.

Nyah Nowakowski, of Utica, garnered second place for sports story; third place for sports feature.

Nathan Orlandi, of Ottawa, earned second place for sports story.

Drake Weber, of Peru, received second place for sports feature.

Farrell is editor for the 2022-2023 school year. Beelman was editor during 2021-2022. The contest included issues published from January through December 2022.

IV Leader faculty advisor Lori Cinotte was elected first vice president of ICCJA at the conference.

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IV Leader editor Elisabeth Farrell with the paper’s plaques for second place in general excellence and best overall student media, among 16 awards earned by Leader staff at the annual journalism conference.

LANNY SLEVIN

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

John Pocivasek, MARQUETTE/ ST. BEDE

• After a star prep career at SBA, he was a legendary figure who was a multi-sport coach & AD at Marquette for 38 years

• Coached football, basketball, baseball, track and field & golf at varsity and underclassmen levels

• Served as AD from 1956-75 & 198190; also ran Marquette Holiday Tournament for two decades

Putnam County Rotary presents awards to 4 PCHS seniors

The Putnam County Rotary presented five awards to Putnam County High School seniors at the annual awards assembly May 3. Each award recognizes academic achievement, extracurricular involvement and community service.

The Knute Hammel Memorial Scholarship award recognizes a student intending to further their education in business practices. This year’s $500 award was presented to Jesse Scott, whose plans include IVCC, Bradley University and a business career.

The Bill Klein Memorial Scholarship recognizes a student whose qualities include the drive and determination that past Club President Bill Klein had demonstrated to be the keys to personal and vocational success during his life. The $500 award was earned by Azael Vargas, who served his community as a member and vice president of Interact as well as through his involvement in other school extracurriculars. Vargas intends to pursue college and a career in biomedical engineering.

A scholarship was added last year in memory of Dan Ramirez, a Rotarian and volunteer whose service as PC Schools Technology Director helped improve the lives of students

and staff. The $500 award recognizes a student’s vision to use computer technology to make the world a better place. Recipient Fabian Rivera intends to study cybersecurity at IVCC. The award is renewable as his studies advance.

Rivera also earned this year’s $500 Co-Op Student of the Year Award, which annually recognizes a student who excelled in the school’s workschool cooperative program. His work experience was gained at Chipotle Mexican Grill in Peru. The employer is recognized with a plaque in appreciation for their student guidance and participation in the Co-Op project.

The club’s final award looks to honor a student whose community service and student leadership accomplishments, earn the club’s highest honor for student “service above self.” Nicholas Currie was presented the award, having participated in many service and student leadership activities all while participating in sports, working part-time, earning high academic honors leading up to his senior year as PCHS Interact President. He will be attending Missouri S & T, studying mechanical engineering. In his honor, the club presented a donation to the Rotary-sponsored PCHS Interact Club.

• Marquette Hall of Fame was named in his honor in 1988 – John Pocivasek Hall of Fame

• Member of the Illinois Football Coaches Hall of Fame, IBCA Hall of Fame & SBA Hall of Fame

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:

Gold Sponsors

Village of DePue

Silver 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

Eureka Savings Bank | St. Bede Academy | Judd Construction | The Locker Room

1961 Undefeated Tiskilwa Football Team | Prescott Brothers

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Recipients of Putnam County Rotary Awards include (from left) Jesse Scott, Azael Vargas, Nicholas Currie and Fabian Rivera. The award presentations were made by Rotary President Debbie Buffington and Vice President Adriane Shore.

Marquette Academy Photo

IVCC hosts annual employee recognition event

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About 90 employees were honored at Illinois Valley Community College’s 27th annual Recognition Awards Event recently at Grand Bear Resort in Utica.

Employees were honored for earning tenure, teaching excellence, distinguished service and years of service. In addition, 17 retirees were recognized.

Biology lab instructor LeeAnn Johnson was honored as the recipient of the Stephen Charry Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence and criminal justice instructor Kevin Hermes was recognized for the Outstanding Part-Time Faculty Award.

Business office administrative assistant Nikki Van Nielen received the Connie Skerston Memorial Award for Support Staff Distinguished Service. Faculty recently tenured are Nancy McDonnell, cybersecurity; Rick Pretzsch, economics; and Kaity Ritter, medical assistant.

Employees honored for five years

of service were Lyndsey Beetz, Carrie Danekas, Lisa Dickey, Quillie Gaskill, Brent Hanson, J. Kathy Hart, Kevin Hermes, Patrice Hess, Laura Kilmartin, Nancy Klaassen, Jayna Leipart Guttilla, Steven Mazzorana, Brittney Moriarity, Josh Nauman, Jamie Pratt, Amber Robertson, Eugene Schultz, Jane Stevenor,

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Michael Taylor and Samantha Whiteaker.

Ten years: Tonya Bland, Ida BoyleBruch, Crystal Credi, Janelle Gustafson, Stephanie Reeder, Josh Roach and Patrick Schuerman.

Fifteen years: Del Baracani, Abhijeet Bhattacharya, Kristal Bray, Juliana Dzurisin, Mary Beth Foemmel,

Mark Grzybowski, Carmen Hartford, Christian Jauch, Tracie Klieber, Gerilynn Schultz, Jeffrey Spanbauer and Karen Talsky.

Twenty years: Christine Blaydes, Frederick Fess, Kimberly Herout, Matthew Johll, Tina O’Brien, Dominic Sarsah, Richard Schmitt, Diane Scoma and Mary Smith.

Twenty-five years: David Kuester, Cynthia Lock and James Moskalewicz.

Thirty years: Doreen Balzarini, Katherine Drapa, Susan Gillio, Marlene Merkel and Jennifer Scheri.

Thirty-five years: Kate Young also was honored.

Retirees include Timothy Bias, Diane Bishop, Fran Brolley, Jennifer Bubb, Bonnie Campbell, Cynthia Cardosi, Jerome Corcoran, Judy Day, David Dodge, Paul Hartwig, Leslie Hofer, Susan Martyn, Dan Retoff, Anthony Ruda, Matthew Suerth, Walter Waligora and Terry Wallin.

IVCC President Jerry Corcoran was the master of ceremonies. The event was coordinated by Human Resources staff Mary Beth Herron, Paula Hallock and Taylor Burden. Also serving on the recognition committee were Gerilynn Schultz, Crystal Credi and Tina Hardy.

About 90 employees were recognized

Photo provided by Jen Heredia Studio Stephen Charry Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence recipient LeeAnn Johnson listens to a tribute from colleague and former student Keith King at the recent Recognition Awards Event in Utica.

IVCC to host Adult Education Recognition

Shaw Local News Network Illinois Valley Community College’s 42nd annual Adult Education Recognition event is at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, in the Dr. Mary Margaret Weeg Cultural Centre.

Students who passed a High School Equivalency test, obtained U.S. citizenship, completed a Bridge to Careers program or the Integrated Career and Academic Preparation System are invited to participate.

The ceremony will be followed by a reception in the Ralph Scriba Conference Center, CTC124-125.

To RSVP, call 815-224-0279. The public is invited to attend.

CLASS OF 2023 INDUCTEE

MARK HABERKORN, LA SALLE-PERU/ LOSTANT

Wednesday, May 17.

• Legendary volleyball coach at L-P and Lostant who also coached girls basketball

• Has more than 1,000 career wins in volleyball, 19 regional titles and four sectional titles

• Fifth coach in state history to reach 1,000 wins, third to do it at a public school

At their regular meeting May 6, members of the Chief Senachwine Chapter National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution celebrate five years of volunteerism since the group’s first organized meeting on April 8, 2018.

Chief Senachwine DAR celebrates 5th anniversary

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Members of the Chief Senachwine Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution enjoyed looking through scrapbooks and other memorabilia of its first organized meeting that took place April 8, 2018.

Members met May 6 at the Henry Public Library.

Regent Sharon Bittner announced awards received at the April DAR State Conference including 17 awards recognizing chapter activities in American heritage, constitution week, Native American heritage history, American history, historic

preservation, commemorative events, Honor Flight, membership, national defense reporting, use of the patriot memorial service and chapter achievement.

Two chapter chairs were specifically named for their work: Lura Wheeler Hamilton and Elise Bittner.

Chapter officers for 2023-2025 were installed by organizing and honorary chapter Regent Nancy Gillfillan.

New officers are Regent Dolores Dace, Vice Regent Diana Williamson, Chaplain Florence Finfgeld, Recording Secretary Carol Byrd, Treasurer Adelaide Flanigan, Registrar Sharon Bittner and Historian/Librarian Jean Galetti.

• Led Lady Cavaliers to three state trophies in 33 seasons (fourth in 1990 AA, second in 2013 3A, fourth in 2015 3A), 14 of his 33 seasons his team have won 30 or more games

• Inaugural member of Illinois High School Volleyball Coaches Hall of Fame

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:

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Village of DePue

DePue Men’s Club

Bronze Sponsors

McDonald’s

Mendota High School Booster Club

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Photo provided by Sharon Bittner

Photo provided by Angela Dunlap

Graduates at a previous Adult Education Recognition event. Adult Education Recognition is at 6 p.m.

Streator liquor store to move to new location

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Streator Liquors, 109 E. Main St., Streator, is moving to the former Times-Press office, 115 Oak St.

The reopening date in the new location hasn’t been set. Neon signs advertising alcohol have been placed in the windows and two new sets of doors have been installed facing Bloomington Street.

For more information, visit fb. com/streatorliquors.

Handy Foods hoop house opens for spring

Handy Foods, 604 W. Main St., Ottawa, has opened its hoop house for the spring. The hoop house, which is across Fillmore Street from the grocery store, has annuals, succulents, vegetables, hanging baskets, potted flowers and other items. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.

Tropical Sno reopens in Streator

Tropical Sno Streator, 801 W. Main St., is open for the season.

Boots,

apparel shop moving to new location

Western Factory Outlet is moving from downtown Utica to the village’s north end.

The shop is moving to the northeast corner of the U.S. 6 and Route 178 roundabout. According to a Facebook post on the business’ page, this is the location the owners originally wanted.

“All the boots, hats, belts, buckles, yeah, all the stuff Western Factory Outlet has been known for and an

exciting new vision with expanded lines, including Starved Rock Boots coming soon, our own custom boot brand,” the company said in the post.

After many years in Peru, the store moved to 130 Mill St. last year.

A grand reopening will be announced soon. For more information, visit fb.com/westernfactoryoutlet1977.

Peru sports bar begins sand volleyball league

Over the winter, Riverfront Bar & Grill, 1525 Water St., Peru, constructed a volleyball court west of its restaurant.

The league begins Sunday, May 28, and runs through Sunday, July 31. Signup is ongoing. For more information, visit riverfrontbar.com.

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Streator Liqour announced it will be moving from its Main Street location to the former Times-Press office.

Four Granville Township students have been selected to receive Hopkins Alumni Scholarship awards of $2,500 each to be used at the school of their choice. The 2023 recipients are Andrew Pyszka, Kaitlyn Brannon, Lauren Faletti and Nicholas Currie.

4 PCHS students win 2023 Hopkins Alumni Scholarships

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Four Granville Township students have been selected to receive Hopkins Alumni Scholarship awards of $2,500 each to be used at the school of their choice. The 2023 recipients are Andrew Pyszka, Kaitlyn Brannon, Lauren Faletti and Nicholas Currie.

Pyszka is the son of Debra and David Pyszka of Granville. He has one brother and one sister. During his four years at Putnam County High School, he participated in baseball, basketball, golf and FFA. He plans to attend St. Charles Community College to participate in baseball, then transfer to a fouryear institution and pursue a degree in engineering.

Brannon is the daughter of Andrea and Sean Brannon of Granville. She has two siblings. During her four years at PCHS, she participated in the National Honors Society. She has service activities of helping at PCEF fund-

raisers and little Pantera camps. Brannon has completed one year of college at Illinois Valley Community College. After completing her associate degree, she will transfer to a four-year university to pursue a degree in biochemistry/psychology.

Faletti is the daughter of Melissa and Steven Faletti of Mark. She has one sibling. During her four years at PCHS, she participated in the National Honors Society Panteras, student council and Interact. She plans to major in psychology and horticulture at Purdue University.

Currie is the son of Gretchen and Scott Currie of Granville. He has three older brothers. During his four years at PCHS, he participated in the National Honors Society, Interact, FFA and baseball. His plans are to attend Missouri University of Science and Technology to study mechanical engineering as well as to play on the baseball team.

Marshall-Putnam Retired Teachers Association announces 2023 meeting schedule

The Marshall-Putnam Retired Teachers Association announced its meeting schedule for the remainder of 2023. The group’s first meeting of the year was conducted March 21 at the Farm Bureau in Henry.

The group will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 13, at Shandy’s, at 1106 Western Ave. in Henry. The program for this meeting will be “Freedom Paws.”

The next meeting will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, at Grandma’s, at 420 E. Park Row in Henry. The program will include representatives from the IRTA, TRS and AMBA.

The final 2023 meeting will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, at 2 Lake Thunderbird Drive in Putnam. The program for this meeting will be flutist, Nancy Gillfillan.

Members are reminded that dues need to be paid by June.

Regional Transportation meeting for Bureau, La Salle and Putnam counties set for May 19

The next Region 3-Human Services Services Transportation Plan Meeting will be 10 a.m. Friday, May 19, at Bureau-Putnam Area Rural Transit, 535 Elm Place Suite 8 in Princeton.

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, call hstp@ncicg.org or call 815-433-5830.

There will also be reserved time slots available via Zoom for public comment from 10:15 to 10:30 a.m. To reserve a time, contact 815-433-5830.

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.

Gateway Services to host

4th

annual Online Silent Auction

Gateway Services will host its fourth annual Online Silent Auction from noon Sunday, June 4, through 9 p.m. Sunday, June 11.

Items will be up for bids on Gateway’s Facebook page during the one-week event. A photo and description of the item will be posted, along with a starting bid.

Bidders can increase the bid in $1 increments. The individual with the highest bid at the end will be able to collect the item by June 12.

Gateway Services is in its 53rd year of providing services to adults with intellectual developmental disabilities in Bureau, Marshall and Putnam counties.

Programs include community employment services, community day services, residential services, home-based support services and community mental health counseling. Gateway also serves as the administrator for BPART public transportation in Bureau and Putnam counties.

Photo provided by Linda Bean

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The Marshall-Putnam Retired Teachers Association announced its meeting schedule for the remainder of 2023. The group’s first meeting of the year was held on March 21 at the Farm Bureau in Henry.

PUTNAM COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

ST. BEDE ACADEMY

HENRY-SENACHWINE HIGH SCHOOL

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Lauren Faletti Olivia Gonzalez

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Rachel Ely Eric Errisuris Bella Eutis Lauren Faletti Olivia Gonzalez

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Hudson Mazeika Jackson McDonald Caden Mertes Molly Miller

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Vanessa Neff Emma Nicoli Brian Ochoa

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Andrew Pyszka

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2023 Thomas J. McCormack Scholars

The 2023 IVCC Thomas J. McCormack Scholars are Isabella Barrientos of Ottawa, Cara Bonczkowski of Seneca, Elisabeth Farrell of Earlville, Emma Kamin of Earlville, and Gage Schmitt of Ottawa. The McCormack award is IVCC’s highest academic achievement.

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Many of the area’s brightest students choose IVCC FIRST. They launch dynamic careers in the sciences, healthcare, automotive technology, engineering, dental health, and other disciplines.

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Catherine Trovero Thomas Twardowski Azael Vargas Spencer Voss Madeline Weger Lucas Wiesbrock Reise Zellmer Sihana Zulbeari

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St. Bede Class of 2023

Hayden Arkins Ali Arslan Lea Asani Samantha Blaskiewicz Addison Bontz John Brady Ryan Brady Connor Brown

Benjamin Burke Kylie Cofoid Kristal De La Torre Jake Delaney Alyssa Engels Even Fitzpatrick Gianna Grivetti George Guo

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IVCC alum Matthew Klein nominated for state award

Pacesetter recognizes accomplishments of recent community college graduates

Shaw Local News Network

Entrepreneur-filmmaker and photographer Matthew Klein, of Peru, is one of the first Illinois Valley Community College graduates to be nominated for the Illinois Community College Trustees Association Pacesetter Award for young leaders.

The Pacesetter recognizes the accomplishments of more recent community college graduates.

Since starting at 17 with an iPhone and 23 Facebook followers, Klein has grown Matthew Klein Films to over 2 million video views and created 500plus videos for a wide range of clients including corporate, economic development, education, government, marketing, real estate, nonprofit and tourism entities.

Under the theme, Capturing Moments That Matter, MKF is renowned for its high-quality films.

In 2021, Klein’s video work was used and credited in the HBO original documentary: “The Murders at Starved Rock.” The three-part series

exploring the murders of three women at the park in 1960, was produced by a Mark Wahlberg company. In 2022, his footage of Utica also was featured in a holiday Hallmark movie.

Following studies at IVCC, Klein transferred to Bradley University and

received first place in multiple innovation competitions, and an official proclamation for his entrepreneurial abilities from Peoria Mayor Rita Ali.

Klein’s extensive community service includes work for the Perfectly Flawed Foundation, where he man -

aged online media, marketing and assisted with fundraising events that drew more than 400 attendees.

Klein, a marketing associate for CL Enterprises in Peru, was recently appointed to the Starved Rock Foundation Board of Directors and his 2022 and 2023 Starved Rock/Matthiessen Calendars raised $6,600 for the foundation.

In 2021, he co-founded the brand Starved Rock Hikers to share his love for local parks through a community of hikers, hand-picked adventures, and a commitment to preserving natural wonders.

Klein was the featured speaker at Maryville University in St. Louis where he shared a photography class titled, “Go Forward and Create.” He encouraged creative artists and students to continue sharing their talents with the world.

Closer to home, he will host a free photo class and hike departing from the Starved Rock Visitor Center at 9 a.m. Sunday, May 7.

Klein and other Pacesetter nominees are invited to the Friday, June 2, ICCTA’s Annual Convention Awards Banquet at the Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel and Conference Center where the winner will be announced.

Photo provided by Bradley University Entrepreneur-filmmaker and photographer Matthew Klein, of Peru, is one of the first Illinois Valley Community College graduates to be nominated for the Illinois Community College Trustees Association Pacesetter Award for young leaders.

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Event was conducted in collaboration with the Starved Rock Foundation, state parks

By SCOTT ANDERSON sanderson@shawmedia.com

Matthew Klein led a session Sunday at Starved Rock State Park demonstrating to hikers how to photograph natural scenery.

The free session included free tips

for capturing the outdoor experience and a small hike to the top of Starved Rock.

The event was in collaboration with the Starved Rock Foundation and Starved Rock and Matthiessen state parks. Participants were told to bring their best cameras.

Photos by Scott Anderso – sanderson@shawmedia.comn

ABOVE: Matthew Klein guides photographers May 7 on how to capture an image during the Capturing the Experience: Photo Hike with Matthew Klein at the Starved Rock Visitor Center. The free session included tips on capturing the outdoor experience and a small hike to the top of Starved Rock. LEFT: Klein presents his photography May 7 during the “Capturing the Experience: Photo Hike with Matthew Klein” at the Starved Rock Visitor Center.

PREP BASEBALL: MARQUETTE 4, PUTNAM COUNTY 1

Thompson, Marquette top Petty, Putnam County

By BRIAN HOXSEY bhoxsey@shawmedia.com

GRANVILLE – Any pitcher will tell you it’s rare to have every pitch working inning after inning through an entire outing.

That was the case for Marquette Academy senior right-hander Aidan Thompson in the Tri-County Conference game against rival Putnam County on May 9.

Thompson earned the complete-game victory after allowing only three hits, one earned run and one walk with five strikeouts in the Crusaders’ 4-1 victory over the Panthers at Ken Jenkins Field.

“Yes, all my pitches were working today, but it is also easier knowing every time I take the mound my defense is going to have my back,” said Thompson, who recorded 61 strikes on his 91 pitches. “Putnam County is a great hitting team – there really aren’t any weak spots – so you have to really bear down with each and every hitter. You have to, for the most part, pitch them backward.

“It’s always a real challenge when we

play these guys, but that’s what makes games with them fun.”

The victory –which clinched the outright TCC championship – lifted Marquette to 23-2 overall and 12-1 in league action.

It was a rematch of last season’s Class 1A Elgin Harvest Christian Academy Sectional final, which Marquette won by the same score.

“To be honest, coming into the game I had totally forgotten that a win today would clinch the conference title,” said Thompson, who retired 15 of the final 17 batters he faced. “It, for whatever reason, never crossed my mind. I wasn’t until Hop told us in the postgame meeting that I remembered.”

The Crusaders grabbed a 1-0 lead in the top of the first as Logan Nelson, Krew Bond and Tommy Durdan (RBI) smacked consecutive one-out singles off PC starter Troy Petty. Putnam County (16-11, 10-3) tied the game in the second,

as Blake Billups one-hopped the fence in left-center for a double to start the inning, and later scored on a groundout by Jonathan Stunkel.

“Aidan did a great job of keeping them off-balance and maybe guessing a bit all game,” MA coach Todd Hopkins said. “He was awesome today, and [pitching coach] Brad [Waldron] called a great game for him. Give Petty credit too, he did a great job for them, and they have a really good team.

“It was a good game, and we were fortunate to string a couple of hits together there in the third to get the lead. The only thing I’m not happy about is that we weren’t able to add on in the final four innings. Playing good teams, you have to find a way to keep adding, but today Aidan was able to keep them in check after the second inning.”

Marquette scored three times in the third to take the lead for good.

Nelson led off with a double to the fence in right and quickly scored on a single up the middle by Bond. Durdan was then hit by a pitch before a fielding error on a ground ball by Charlie Mullen scored Bond. Durdan later scored on

a wild pitch.

Petty took the loss despite scattering six hits, allowing two earned runs, with one walk and striking out six. Austin Mattingly pitched the seventh, walking two – one intentionally – and fanning two.

“You have to play a clean game against a team like Marquette. Give them credit, when we made a mistake, they took advantage of it,” Putnam County coach Chris Newsome said. “This is the type of game we expect when we play Marquette, we just hope to be on the other side of the decision. Hopefully we can make that happen [Wednesday].

“I thought both pitchers were very competitive in the strike zone all game long, but Thompson really kept us off balance. When a kid like that is getting all of his pitches over for strikes, you can’t go up there guessing, you have to trust yourself and your abilities.”

The two teams are scheduled to meet again Wednesday at Masinelli Field in Ottawa.

Killelea hits, pitches Marquette Academy to win over PC

By BRIAN HOXSEY bhoxsey@shawmedia.com

OTTAWA – Marquette Academy

senior Kaylee Killelea has been a fantastic two-way player for the Crusaders and helped her team to many victories over her three years with both her arm and bat.

The lefty again was one of the keys in Marquette adding another win in the Tri-County Conference finale against Putnam County Thursday, May 11, at June Gross Field.

Killelea had a pair of singles, a double, an RBI and reached on a walk, while also pitching four shutout innings and allowing just one hit and one walk with seven strikeouts to help the hosts roll to a 10-0 victory over the Panthers in five innings.

Marquette, now 19-6 overall, ends the league schedule at 13-1 to finish as co-champions with Seneca, the two

squads having split their two conference contests earlier this season. It was the first conference championship for the Crusaders since they shared the honor with the Fighting Irish in 2019.

“I just knew we needed to win these last couple of games,” Killelea said. “I’m not sure I did anything different than I normally do, but with a chance of getting a share of the conference title I think we all were extra focused these past two games.”

Marquette, which finished with 14 hits, took the lead for good in the first inning as Maisie Lyons reached on an infield single with one out off PC starter Kara Staley, stole second and scored on an opposite field double down the leftfield line by Killelea.

“I feel like [Staley] tried to pitch us all high in the zone today, but to be honest, we swung at a lot of those type of pitches [in May 9’s 6-2 win],” Killelea said. “I

think we were all able to lay off that pitch today, were more patient and made her bring the ball down more.”

“[Kaylee] threw the ball just as hard on Tuesday,” Marquette coach Brad Oakes said. “She works hard on her pitching in her off time, so to see her throw the ball as well as she has the past few games isn’t a big surprise. She also keeps hitting the ball well for us.

“We came out wanting to be aggressive at the plate, and the girls all did that. This was another nice win for us.”

The hosts added one run in the second on an RBI base hit by Emma Rinearson, then three runs in each the third and fourth.

In the third, Makalya Backos had a sacrifice fly, and Eva McCallum and Avery Durdan (3 for 3) had back-to-back run-scoring doubles. In the fourth, Taylor Cuchra’s sac fly preceded RBI hits from Backos and McCallum to make it 8-0.

After Lindsey Kaufmann pitched a scoreless top of the fifth, Killelea reached on a two-out single before Cuchra smashed a no-doubt-about-it wall-off homer to straight-a-way center field to

invoke the ten-run rule.

Gabby Doyle, Selina Breckenridge and Sarah Johnson each recorded a single for Putnam County (15-8, 7-7).

“[Marquette] hit the much better than they did on Tuesday,” Putnam County coach Adrianna Zeman said. “They made adjustments for sure, and we missed a couple spots here and there they took advantage of. They hit the ball hard at times, and at other times just found open spots. I felt like we played a pretty solid game in the field, but you are not going to win any games when you don’t score. We swung at way too many high pitches today and just didn’t make the pitcher bring the ball down.

“We just didn’t come into the game with the energy we needed, and the girls know that. In road games you have to be ready to go once you step off the bus and we weren’t today.”

Marquette is next scheduled to play at 4:30 p.m. Friday at Somonauk on Friday and host Forreston at 11 a.m. Saturday. Putnam County is now off until Thursday when it will open up Class 1A regional play against host Sterling Newman at 4:30 p.m.

Aidan Thompson

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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

GABBY DOYLE

Putnam County, junior, softball

Putnam County softball coach Adrianna Zeman has been searching for someone to step up for the Panthers’ offense.

Junior leadoff hitter Gabby Doyle has filled the role.

In a two-game sweep of Roanoke-Benson/Lowpoint-Washburn in Tri-County Conference play, Doyle went 6 for 8 with a home run, six RBIs and three runs as the Panthers won 19-4 and 11-0.

“We have been looking for someone to step up and be that spark for our team offensively, and Gabby had been seeing the ball well,” Zeman said. “Last week we had talked a lot as a team about having a good approach at the plate, setting goals and what that meant to each of them.

“When Gabby swings, she swings hard. She goes up to the plate knowing what she is looking for and also has good discipline at the plate. It was just a matter of time for her swing to come together and click, and that’s exactly what happened. She had an incredible week, and she’s working hard to continue being that spark for us. It was awesome to experience, and I am so proud of her.”

For her performance, Doyle was voted the NewsTribune Athlete of the Week (April 17-22), sponsored by Central Bank, Witek Wealth Management and the Spring Valley, Mendota and Princeton McDonald’s.

Doyle answered a few questions from NewsTribune Sports Editor Kevin Chlum.

When did you start playing softball and how did you get into it?

Doyle: I started playing T-ball first, and my community and my family encouraged me to get into the sport.

What do you like about playing softball?

Doyle: I like to compete and see my friends every day.

What makes you a good softball player?

Doyle: I think my ability to push myself to do the right thing helps me improve every day.

What is your favorite sports memory?

Doyle: My favorite sports memory was winning sectionals for a chance to go to state.

Who is the best athlete you ever competed against in any sport?

Doyle: The best person I’ve played was probably Reagan Stoudt from St. Bede.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?

Doyle: I would go to Greece because of the scenery.

What food could you win an eating contest with?

Doyle: I could win an ice cream eating contest.

If you could get advice from anyone, who would it be and why?

Doyle: I would get advice from [PC assistant basketball coach] Jeff Rehn because he’s always pushed me to be the best possible version of myself at all times.

What is a TV show or movie you never get tired of watching?

Doyle: I never get tired of watching “Billy Madison.”

What are your thoughts on your individual performance last week?

Doyle: I was pretty happy about my offensive performance. My goal was to focus on each at-bat at a time and adjust as needed, and I felt like I did that pretty well last week.

PC ROUNDUP BASEBALL

Eureka 5, Putnam County 0: The Panthers had four hits in a nonconference loss in Eureka on Thursday, May 11.

Putnam County 13, Plano 2 (5 inn.): Josh Jessen was 2 for 2 with a double, four RBIs and a run to help the Panthers to a nonconference victory in Granville on Friday, May 12.

Austin Mattingly went 1 for 1 with three walks, three RBIs and two runs for PC (17-13), while also pitching four scoreless innings to earn the win.

Class 1A Regional at Putnam County

Mon., May 15: Game 1 - (11) Leland at (10) Indian Creek; Game 2 - (12) Earlville at (6) Hinckley-Big Rock

Wed., May 17: Game 3 at 4:30 pm: (2) Aurora Christian vs. Winner Game 1, 4:30 p.m.

Thu., May 18: Game 4 - (4) Putnam County vs. Winner Game 2, 4:30 p.m.

Sat., May 20: Championship - Winners Game 3-4, 11 a.m.

SOFTBALL

Marquette 6, Putnam County 2: Valeria Villagomez drove in both of the Panthers’ runs in a Tri-County Conference loss in Granville on Tuesday, May 9.

Class 1A Regional at Sterling Newman Regional

Mon., May 15: Game 1 - (8) Amboy at (6) Henry-Senachwine

Wed., May 17: Game 2 - (2) Morrison vs. Winner Game 1, 4:30 p.m.

Thu., May 18: Game 3 - (3) Sterling Newman vs. (5) Putnam County, 4:30 p.m.

Sat., May 20: Championship - Winners Game 2-3, 10 a.m.

Photo provided by Putnam County High School Kade Gensini and Bryce Smith represented Putnam County at the first-ever Tri-County Conference Bass Fishing Tournament at Lake Evergreen. The Panthers took first place at the tourney. They also won the sectional at Heideke Lake to advance to the state bass fishing tourney this weekend.

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PUBLIC NOTICE LE GAL PUBL ICAT IO N

NOTICE is hereby given that the Tentative Budget and Appropriation for Granville Township and Granville Township Road District, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2023 and ending March 31, 2024 is available for inspection at the Granville Township Office, 212 South McCoy Street, Granville, Illinois, during regular business hours.

NOTICE is further given that a public hearing on said budget will be held on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at the hour of 7:00 PM at the Granville Township office, 212 South McCoy Street, Granville, Illinois and that final action on the Budget and Appropriation Ordinances will be taken by the Township Board at a meeting to be held at that time and place

Kelly Goetz

Granville Township Supervisor

Rene' Twardowski

Granville Township Clerk

Granville Township and Granville Township Road District

(Published in Putnam County Record May 17, 2023) 2077776

999 • Legal 999 • Legal PU BLIC NOTICE

Perona, Peterlin & Associate s, LL C IN THE CIRCU IT C OURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM CO UNTY, HE NNEPIN ILLINOIS IN THE MA TTE R OF: TH E ESTA TE OF MARGARET JEAN EATTONI, Deceased No: 2 023 -PR- 0000 05 CLAIM NO TICE

Notice is given of the death of MARGARET EAT TONI of Hennepin, Illinois, who died on April 12, 2023

Letters of office were issued on May 4, 2023, to JOSEPH EATTONI , 7250 Hattons Road, Hennepin, IL 61327 whose attorney is ENRICO EATTONI, Perona, Peterlin, & Associates, LLC, 170 E. Walnut Street, Oglesby, Illinois.

Notice is given to any unknown heir or legatee whose names or addresses are not stated in the petition for letters of office or are unknown, that an order was entered by the Court on May 4, 2023 admitting the decedent's Will to probate. Within 42 days after the date of the order of admission you may file a petition with the Court to require proof of the Will by testimony of the witnesses to the Will in open court or other evidence, as provided in Section 6-21 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/6- 21). You also have the right under Section 8-1 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/8- 1) to contest the validity of the Will by filing a petition with the Court within 6 months after admission of the Will to probate.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of CARLY NEU BAUM, Circuit Clerk, Probate Division, 120 N. 4th St Hennepin, Illinois 61327, or with the representative, or both, on or before November 18, 2023 If a claim notice is mailed or delivered personally to a creditor of the decedent, the creditor's claim may be filed on or before the date stated in that notice, if later than the date shown above. Any claim not filed within the time allowed is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the Attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

Perona, Peterlin & Associate s, LL C 170 E. Walnut St., PO Box 35 Oglesby, IL 61348 Tel: 815- 883-4102

(Published in the Putnam County Record May 17, 24, 31, 2023) 2077972

PUBLIC NOTICE

Vegetation Management

Activities in Ad ams, Alexander, Bureau, Cass, Champaign, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, DeWitt, Douglas, Edgar, Ef fingham, Ford, Franklin, Fulton, Hancock, Henry, Jasper, Knox, LaS alle, Lawrence, Macon, Marshall, Mason, Massac, McDonough, McLean, Morgan, Pe oria, Pulaski, Putnam, Richland, Schuyler, S helby, Tazewell, and Woodford Counties

Please be advised that Am eren Illinois will perform vegetation management in your area in the near future Our professional vegetation management specialists will be man aging vegetation on tran smission rights-o f-way th at could affect our electric lines This vegetation management work is necessary to protect the in tegrity of the electric system an d to prevent potential safety hazards.

This work might include: aerial or manual trimming, removal of vegetation, mowing, application of environmentally-safe herbicides, and inspections

Interested person s may call the Ameren toll free number 1-800-232-2477 or visit ou r website at www.am eren.com/transmi ssio n to understand any potential dispute resolution opportunities, processes, rights and/or remedies Customers and prop erty owners may appeal the particular vegetation work planned on their property by 1) calling the Ameren toll free number mentioned above referencing CODE TMT or 2) accessing the website mentioned above referencing CODE TMT or 3) contacting the Illinois Comm erce Comm ission Consumer Services Division at 1-800-5240795 Co mmon addresses of properties affected by the planned vegetation man agement have been provided to the office of the mayo r of any affected municipality and the office of th e county board chairm an of any affected county

Sincerely, Amer en Illi nois

(Published in the Putnam County Record May 17, 2023) 2077326

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PU BLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCU IT C OURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCU IT PU TNAM C OUNT Y, ILLI NO IS IN RE:

The Estate of Joyce A. Kemp, Deceased Case # 23 PR 8 NOTICE OF CLAIM DATE

Notice is given of the death of Joyce A. Kemp on April 20, 2023, and that Letters of Office as Co-Executors were issued on May 11, 2023 to Linda J. DeMattia and Lisa A. Petersen, who may be contacted c/o their attorney as set forth below.

Claims may be filed six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this Notice of Claim Date or three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery, whichever is later; any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Putnam County Courthouse, Hennepin, IL 61327, or with the Representatives c/o their attorney, or both Within ten (10) days after a claimant files its claim, if filed with the Court, the claimant must mail or deliver a copy of the claim to the Representatives c/o their attorney of record AND file with the Court proof of mailing or delivery of said copies

Dated May 11, 2023

/s/ Scott A. Shore, Attorney for Co-Executors Scott A. Shore, Attorney At Law

227 E. Court St - P.O. Box 231 Hennepin, IL 61327 Tel. 815- 925- 7117 ShoreLawAndMediation@gmail.com

(Published in Putnam County Record May 17, 24, 31, 2023) 2078173