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The last day could be June 16. St. Margaret’s Health-Spring Valley, remains in financial distress and needs emergency state aid. Without it, president and CEO Tim Muntz said in a memo issued Wednesday the hospital might have to be closed.

St. Margaret’s CEO warns of June closure without funds

By TOM COLLINS tcollins@shawmedia.com

St. Margaret’s Health will close several clinics by June 9 – including the Hygienic Institute in La Salle – and the Spring Valley hospital could close the following Friday, on June 16, without emergency state funding, possibly leaving western La Salle and eastern Bureau counties without an emergency room throughout the summer.

Tim Muntz, president and chief executive officer of St. Margaret’s Health, disclosed the hospital’s dire financial situation in an internal memo dated Wednesday.

In it, Muntz said that while St. Margaret’s Health-Peru and assorted properties will be acquired by OSF HealthCare, the Spring Valley hospital is not part of the pending sale and “continues to be in severe financial distress.”

“St. Margaret’s has requested emergency funding from the state of Illinois,” Muntz wrote in the memo. “If we do not receive the funding, St. Margaret’s may need to consider curtailing hospital operations, or even closing, as early as Friday, June 16, 2023.”

As of Monday, OSF HealthCare has not

filed with the Health Facilities and Services Review Board an application for change of ownership, a required step in acquiring the Peru hospital, which would be followed by a 60- to 90-day completion period.

Based on that timeline, western La Salle and eastern Bureau counties could be without an emergency room from mid-June to possibly beyond Labor Day.

Calls to state Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris), and state Rep. Lance Yednock (D-Ottawa) were not immediately returned.

“On behalf of the city of Spring Valley, the news of the potential closure of the St. Margaret’s SV hospital is a tragedy,” Spring Valley Mayor Melanie Malooley Thompson said in a statement.

“It is disheartening to learn that they have been unsuccessful in finding a sustainability solution,” she said. “Our community and the uncertain employment of so many citizens is frightening. We can only hope that in time we will be made whole with employees being rehired and that our quality of medical care will be restored to what we have become accustomed to in the Illinois Valley for so many years.”

The fate of the Spring Valley hospital is uncertain, but Muntz also said four clinics would be closed regardless of whether Springfield allots emergency funding. Streator Medical Clinic, which is leased and not owned by St. Margaret’s, will be closed effective May 31. The La Salle Medical Clinic, Hygienic Institute and Henry Clinic will be closed Friday, June 9, and the properties will be sold.

“I regret that this information could not be shared with all of you sooner,” Muntz wrote at the conclusion of the twopage memo. “In the coming days, additional information will be forthcoming from OSF HealthCare regarding potential opportunities for future employment with OSF.”

Linda Burt, vice president of marketing and community services, told Shaw Local News Network she had nothing more to add to Muntz’s memo.

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On behalf of the city of Spring Valley, the news of the potential closure of the St. Margaret’s SV hospital is a tragedy.”

Melanie Malooley Thompson, Spring Valley mayor

Putnam County High Class of 2023 graduates

By SCOTT ANDERSON sanderson@shawmedia.com

Putnam County High School graduates celebrated with confetti Sunday

after a graduation ceremony held in the school’s gymnasium.

Valedictorian Gracie Ciucci and salutatorian Lauren Faletti delivered speeches to their graduating classmates.

ABOVE LEFT: Putnam County senior Blake Baker reacts as Superintendent Clayton Theisinger helps him release his confetti blaster after graduating during the Class of 2023 ceremony on Sunday at Putnam County High School. ABOVE RIGHT: The Putnam County High School

Top 10 of the Class of 2023 are recognized during the graduation ceremony on Sunday. LEFT: Putnam County valedictorian Gracie Ciucci delivers a speech during the Class of 2023 graduation ceremony on Sunday.

Photos by Scott Anderson – sanderson@shawmedia.com

Chief Senachwine Chapter member wins Constitution Week poster contest

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Elise Bittner, a member of the Chief Senachwine NSDAR Chapter, was awarded first place in the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution poster contest for Constitution Week.

The weeklong event is celebrated each year from Sept. 17 to Sept. 23 and marks the history, importance and necessity of the Constitution in the lives of Americans.

Bittner previously won the Illinois poster contest and the North Central Region contest.

Her poster will be printed and available for sale to DAR chapters throughout the U.S. and abroad.

Chapters will use the poster in displays at schools, public buildings, storefronts and libraries.

Bittner, who is Constitution Week chair for the Chief Senachwine Chapter, created 73 printed news articles about the amendments and other aspects of the Constitution and presented a program on “Cooking Up a New Nation,” discussing the foods eaten by colonial settlers and preparing a meal of 13 foods.

Bittner also coordinated delivery of materials to three schools, four mayors and several libraries. She also wrote a presentation of information and photos on the 19th Amendment that was presented to the Henry Rotary.

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Bron Bacevich, ST. BEDE/MARQUETTE

• Legendary football coach – among other sports – who had great success across Illinois and Ohio

• Head football coach at SBA from 19331948 with a 120-18-5 record; coached 1944 baseball team to state

• Also coached at University of Illinois in 1932; Ottawa Marquette in 1949; Quincy College in 1950-1951; Peoria Manual in 1952; Kankakee in 1953 & Roger Bacon HS in Cincinnati from 1954-1973

• Five-time HOF inductee, including the SBA HOF

• Bron Bacevich Memorial Stadium in Cincinnati was named in his honor in 1996

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.

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Photo provided by Sharon Bittner Elise Bittner, member of the Chief Senachwine NSDAR Chapter, was awarded first place in the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution poster contest for Constitution Week.

Lawmakers push to expedite reopening of Peru hospital

Governor ‘receptive’ to speeding up application process

By TOM COLLINS tcollins@shawmedia.com

With less than a month before Spring Valley is poised to lose its hospital, lawmakers are working on a plan B: Expediting the reopening of the Peru hospital.

On Thursday, state Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) and state Rep. Lance Yednock (D-Ottawa) said in a statement they’re working with Gov. JB Pritzker to expedite OSF HealthCare’s application to acquire some St. Margaret’s Health units, including the former Illinois Valley Community Hospital.

“The [Pritzker] administration has been receptive to this request as they too understand the need to continue to provide great, local and quality healthcare for all Illinois residents,” Rezin said.

As previously reported, St. Margaret’s Health disclosed Wednesday the plan is to close several clinics by June 9, including the Hygienic Institute in La Salle. Tim Muntz, president and

CEO, further warned the Spring Valley hospital could close the following Friday, June 16, without emergency state funding.

Rezin and Yednock emphasized they have procured funding to keep St. Margaret’s afloat by getting Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements released early “to help offset their growing financial deficit.”

“I cannot express enough how hard we are working to keep a full-service hospital in the area,” Yednock said.

But faced with the possibility the Spring Valley hospital could close, anyway, the push is on to hasten the reopening of Peru’s hospital – a process previously estimated at 60 to 90 days – and to at least limit the looming period when the Illinois Valley area could go without an emergency room.

OSF released a brief statement acknowledging the sense of urgency.

“OSF HealthCare is moving quickly to purchase select real estate assets,” the hospital said in a Friday news release. “Until the purchases by OSF HealthCare are finalized, St. Margaret’s and OSF HealthCare must continue to operate independently. We will provide more information as it becomes available.”

Scott Anderson

State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa and State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) address the media regarding the recent closure of St. Margaret’s Health-Peru on Feb. 6 at Westclox in Peru.

Illinois Valley Community College Executive Director of Community Relations and Development Fran Brolley (left), IVCC President Jerry Corcoran, Carus LLC Vice President of Human Resources

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Business Partner Bailee Wallace met at Carus’s Peru offices recently to finalize scholarship details.

Carus creates two $4K scholarships for IVCC

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Carus LLC of Peru has created a pair of $4,000 scholarships for Illinois Valley Community College students.

“As part of Carus’s continued support of educational initiatives in our community, we are proud to offer these unique scholarship opportunities to IVCC students pursuing a future in STEM and technical careers,” said Lyndsay Bliss, vice president of human resources and communications at Carus.

The Carus LLC Future of STEM Scholarship will benefit students in chemistry, engineering, environmen-

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River Valley Players to present

‘Schoolhouse Rock Live!’

River Valley Players will present “Schoolhouse Rock Live!” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 9, and Saturday, June 10, and a matinee at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 11, at 1301 Second St. in Henry.

The show follows a nerve-racked school teacher who is anxious about his first day of teaching. While trying to relax by watching TV, various characters representing facets of his personality emerge and show him how to win his students over with music and imagination.

The show will feature songs such as “Just a Bill,” “Lolly, Lolly, Lolly, Get Your Adverbs Here” and “Conjunction Junction.”

The production is directed and choreographed by Lauren Frawley with music direction by Jamie Wilson. The cast of young adults features Bobby Gaspardo, Avery Withers, Taylor Rowe, Bella Gaspardo and Daisy Fritz.

The production will look to bring the familiar show from the ’70s to life through

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tal studies and industrial engineering technology, while the “Carus LLC Technical Career Advancement Scholarship” will aid students in industrial maintenance, manufacturing, technology and those planning to become electricians.

Recipients will receive $2,000 each semester, fully covering tuition for those taking up to 30 credits in an academic year. Award funds apply toward a student’s tuition and fees, books and related expenses.

Both scholarships will be awarded for the first time in the fall. For information on IVCC Foundation scholarships, contact Fran Brolley at 815-2240465 or fran_brolley@ivcc.edu.

fresh eyes and ears and into 2023. Tickets cost $20 and can be bought at rvphenry.org or by calling the box office at 309-238-7878. Desserts, snacks and beverages will be available for purchase.

Hennepin American Legion Post 1044 announces Memorial Day service schedule

The Hennepin American Legion Post 1044 has announced its upcoming Memorial Day service schedule.

Services will be held at 9 a.m. Monday, May 28, at the Florid Cemetery followed by a ceremony at 9:20 a.m. at the Union Grove Cemetery.

A joint ceremony including the Putnam County Seat Post 1044, Granville American Legion Post 180 and the Putnam County VFW Post 8324 will be held at 11:30 a.m. at the Hennepin Riverside Cemetery.

The ceremony will include a biplane aerial flyover by Jim Fassino in memory of Ernest Bassi, weather permitting.

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• Sports Editor of the Bureau County Republican newspaper since November 1986

• Estimated to have covered 4,000 events during his 38-year media career

• A 2021 inductee of the IBCA Hall of Fame as a media member

• Covered seven state championship teams, hundreds of individual state champions and placers, thousands of athletes and hundreds of coaches

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.

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Retiring IVCC president challenges graduates to ‘be kind’

About 200 graduate in the 57th annual ceremony at IVCC

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Illinois Valley Community College President Jerry Corcoran challenged graduates Saturday to “be kind despite others selfishness, forgive those who are unreasonable, irrational or self-centered, be honest even though people may deceive you, spend your years creating while finding serenity and happiness.”

About 200 graduates participated in the 57th annual ceremony in the gym.

Corcoran started at IVCC in 1990 and eventually became director of the Dislocated Workers Center and later as director of purchasing before being named director of human resources. He then worked five years as vice president for Business Services and Finance before becoming the college’s 10th president. After 15 years he is one of the longest serving presidents at IVCC having served the college for 33 years.

Inspired by other college presidents, judges and a Nobel Peace Prize winner President Corcoran’s greatest inspiration and best friend was his father.

“He had an amazing ability to make everyone feel special,” Corcoran said. “He farmed all his life, never finished high school at St. Bede because he could only go to school during the winter months. The rest of the time my dad was needed on the farm to care for the livestock, crops and of course his family. He was a man of great faith and principled leadership. I never

wanted to let my parents down, but there were probably times in life when I did, then I was too hard on myself afterwards.”

Corcoran continued by sharing inspirational words of Pope Francis, of which he quipped was his dad’s middle name, Nobel Peace prize winner Mother Teresa of Calcutta and made reference to a eulogy Michael Jordan gave in remembrance of his friend Kobe Bryant.

At the conclusion of his keynote Corcoran encouraged the graduates: “My suggestion to you is to live your life to the fullest, love your family, go out of your way to welcome others in a kindly way, be proud of your achievements and realistic in your expectations of yourself and others, never be afraid to compete, but always walk away knowing that you did your very best.”

Registration open for Prairie

Arts Center’s annual children’s summer drama camp Camp will run from July 24 through Aug. 4

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Registration is open for Prairie Arts Center’s annual children’s summer drama camp for children entering second through ninth grade.

The camp will run from 2 to 5 p.m. weekdays from July 24 through Aug. 4 at 24 Park Ave E. in Princeton.

The camp will cost $95 with special rates for siblings. Need-based scholarships are available upon request for those who meet the criteria.

The camp will end with a 5:30 p.m. performance Aug. 4 for an original play written specifically for the campers and tailored to the needs and abilities of the campers.

Participating children will get hands-on experience of creating a show from set and light work to costuming and performing.

Past theater-learning topics have included theatrical accents, sets, Shakespeare, costuming, stage makeup, mim-

ing, choreography, stage lighting and design, musical theater and opera. Camp activities also include theater and improvisational games.

To register for the camp, contact Camp Director Rachel Gorenz-Johnson at 815-876-6284 or hildigard@hotmail.com.

Payment is expected by July 10. Checks can be made payable to Rachel Gorenz-Johnson. Registration forms can be returned to 3 S. Fifth St. in Princeton.

IVCC to offer 8-week summer classes

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Illinois Valley Community College has openings in eight-week summer classes beginning on Tuesday, May 30.

Students interested in a nursing career can complete several of the prerequisite courses this summer. Nursing applicants are required to successfully pass several courses for optimal consideration for admission to the program.

“We have opportunities for students to begin their pursuit of a nursing career this summer,” said Vice President for Student Services Mark Grzybowski. “With the need for nurses continually increasing, our graduates can begin with a certificate or an associates degree in nursing with the option to continue their education at the university and complete a bachelors degree online.”

There are open seats in Introduction to Nutrition and Human Growth and Development. Microbiology, Anatomy and Physiology and Certified Nursing Assistant have limited openings.

IVCC has 1161 seats available in online classes with less than 40% of

seats still available. Online classes include health, accounting, art, biology, business, criminal justice, business computers, Microsoft office, economics, English, film, history, children’s literature, management, marketing, mathematics, psychology, sociology and weather and climate.

“Summer classes provide an excellent opportunity for students who want to get a jump start on their education. It’s also a popular option for students attending universities returning home for the summer,” Grzybowski said.

Available in classroom courses include managerial accounting, human body structure and function, biology, chemistry, early childhood education, English, mathematics, music appreciation, comparative religions, psychology, reading, speech, truck driver training and welding.

To explore options IVCC counselors are standing by to assist prospective students throughout the summer on the main campus and at the downtown Ottawa Center location. Enrollment is underway at 815-224-0447 or www.ivcc.edu/register.

Photo provided by Jen Heredia Studio Illinois Valley Community College President Jerry Corcoran delivers the keynote address Saturday, May 13, 2023, at the commencement ceremony.

Shaw Local News Network file photo Prairie Arts Center in Princeton is located at 24 Park Ave. E.

TBM Avenger Reunion dazzles in skies over Peru

Plenty of pyrotechnics on display at showing of World War II-era planes

By SCOTT ANDERSON sanderson@shawmedia.com

The annual TBM Avenger Reunion and Salute to Veterans featured aerial activities Friday at the Illinois Valley Regional Airport in Peru.

Along with several World War II-era planes being on display at the

airport, the air show featured a Wall of Fire explosion, the Magic by Moonlight performance by Matt Younkin, a TBM Night Run-Up, a Missing Man Formation demonstration, among other demonstrations.

The air show returns 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, after a veterans parade and flag ceremony at 11:30 a.m.

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OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT ARE WITHIN REACH!

As a participating partner of the EngAGED Illinois program, the PCCC strives to reduce social isolation among older adults. We provide many opportunities for individuals to remain socially engaged with others through attendance at the PCCC or even in the comfort of their own homes. To learn more about the EngAGED program, please call the PCCC.

Photos by Scott Anderson – sanderson@shawmedia.com

ABOVE: Matt Younkin performs Magic by Moonlight during the TBM Avenger Reunion and Salute to Veterans on Friday at the Illinois Valley Regional Airport in Peru. LEFT: A TBM Avenger flown by pilot Brad Deckert departs from the runway Friday during the TBM Avenger Reunion and Salute to Veterans at the Illinois Valley Regional Airport in Peru.

Registration for Camp 56 youth summer day camp now open Camp to

take place weekdays July 10-21

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Learning Stage, the education committee of Princeton Theatre Group, will be offering Camp 56, a two-week summer day camp for youth entering third grade through 2023 junior high graduates from July 10 through July 21 at St. Matthews Lutheran Church, 416 Dover Road in Princeton.

Participants will have the opportunity to experience and take part in live performances while learning about many aspects of producing a show.

Camp directors are Reid Tomasson, a 2023 graduate studying filmmaking at Columbia College in Chicago, and Jenna Tremblay-Reilly, a graduate of Rhode Island College in musical theater who later went on to earn her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling with a specialization in expressive arts therapy and drama therapy.

Tomasson’s professional acting credits include Paramount Theatre (Aurora) and Festival 56 with community acting and directing credits at Stage 212, Engle Lane Theatre and Illinois Valley Community College. Reid has directed children’s theater at Stage 212 for two years, Camp 56 in 2022 and has served as a children’s theater choreographer in more than a dozen productions at Stage 212 and PAC.

Tremblay-Reilly is a crisis clinician for Child & Family Services and RISE Counseling. She works at Barrington Christian Academy as the chair of the

Performing Arts Department, where she is a K-12 full-time performing arts teacher, director/choreographer of middle and high school plays, musicals and showcases.

The director team is working closely with Artistic Directors Jimmy Calitri and Tim Seib to produce an immersive experience.

The camp is in cooperation with Festival 56, which has been in located in Princeton for the past 20 years.

Camp directors will engage campers in a series of activities including song, dance, makeup, costuming, trips to the Festival sets and visits with cast and crew. The culmination of the camp experience will be an onstage appearance as part of the chorus ensemble in five to 10 performances of the Festival 56 production of “Something Rotten.”

The camp fee is $125 per child and need-based scholarships and family discounts are available. Registration forms can be picked up at the theater or by emailing learningstage@festival56.com.

Forms also can be accessed online at festival56.com under the education tab. Forms, along with registration fees, can be mailed to the Festival box office at 316 S. Main St., Princeton, IL 61356.

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OBITUARIES

ERNA ANNA BUCHHOLZ

Born: February 26, 1926 in Bad Orb, Germany

Died: May 14, 2023 in Peru, Illinois

Erna Anna Buchholz, 97 of Peru (formerly of Granville) passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at Manor Court, Peru. The family will have a private service at Dysart – Cofoid Funeral Chapel, Granville. Fr. Patrick DeMeulemeester will officiate. Cremation rites have been accorded. Burial will be in St. Joeseph’s Catholic Cemetery, Spring Valley.

Erna was born on February 26, 1926 in the beautiful town of Bad Orb, Germany to August and Maria Weisbecker and was welcomed home by her sister Margot. She lived in trying times during the war in Germany and met her husband Bruno there in a cafe’. She married Bruno Buchholz on September 9, 1949 and spent 61 wonderful years together. Erna and her husband immigrated to America with their son Roland in 1954 and built a life for their family in Granville. Erna’s whole life was for her family and making a loving household. She was a fantastic cook

and baker and loved hosting all her children and grandchildren. Holidays with everyone home was her highlight and had many laughs playing cards with her children at the kitchen table late into the night. She was compassionate and loving beyond compare, had kind words for everyone, and always a smile. Erna enjoyed planting flowers and traveling. She and Bruno made numerous trips back to Germany. Erna was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Survivors include her two sons, Roland (Debbie) Buchholz of Burlington, WI and Tom (Donna) Buchholz of Crystal Lake; two daughters, Heidi Buchholz (Norman Dasenbrook) of Rockford and Carmen (Jeff) Shevlin of Peru. Also surviving are 9 grandchildren; Lauren (Greg) Gromoski and Derek Buchholz, Allison, Daniel, and Monica Buchholz, Spencer Humpal, and Erika (James) Sprong, Scott (Karina) Shevlin, and Ryan Shevlin and 14 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Bruno in 2010.

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

Reid Tomasson Jenna Tremblay-Reilly

BASEBALL – CLASS 1A PUTNAM COUNTY REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: AURORA CHRISTIAN 6, PUTNAM COUNTY 0

Putnam County falls to Aurora Christian in final

By BRAD MARTIN Shaw Local News Network correspondent

GRANVILLE – Putnam County had some chances Saturday but was unable to come up with the big hit in the Class 1A Putnam County Regional championship game.

Aurora Christian, on the other hand, did take advantage of its chances as the Eagles’ early runs were enough to propel them to a 6-0 victory.

The Panthers were the visitors despite being on their home field, and Andrew Pyszka got PC’s bats going right away with a double.

He advanced on a sacrifice bunt from Blake Billups, but that is where the threat stopped as Connor Kendall was on cruise control on the mound for the Eagles.

“The story of the day was we left

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BASEBALL

Putnam County 3, Hinckley-Big Rock 2: The No. 4-seeded Panthers scored three runs in the top of the first inning and held on to beat the No. 6 Royals in a Class 1A Putnam County Regional semifinal in Granville on Thursday, May 18.

Nicholas Currie hit an RBI triple to tie the game at 1-1, Jackson McDonald followed with an RBI double, and Blake Billups hit an RBI single.

Billups finished 2 for 3, while Andrew Pyszka was 2 for 3 with a run scored.

Austin Mattingly earned the win with five innings of relief, allowing one unearned run and two hits with nine strikeouts and no walks.

Putnam County 4, St. Bede 3: Nicholas Currie hit a walk-off single in the bottom of the seventh inning to lift the Panthers to a nonconference victory in their regular-season finale in Granville on Monday, May 15.

Blake Billups doubled and drove in three runs for PC (18-13), while Troy Petty was the winning pitcher.

Luke Tunnell and Callan Hueneburg each drove in a run for the Bruins (20-6).

SOFTBALL

Newman 7, Putnam County 2: Salina Breckenridge was 1 for 2, drove in a run and scored a run as the No. 5-seeded Lady Panthers lost to the No. 3 Comets in a Class 1A Newman Regional semifinal in Sterling on Thursday, May 18.

Sarah Johnson doubled and scored a run for the Lady Panthers (15-9).

guys on the bases,” Putnam County coach Chris Newsome said. “We started off the game getting guys on, but were just unable to get that big hit to jump start us.”

The Eagles did get the hits when they needed as they plated a pair of runs in the first.

Ryan Jones led off with a single to left and stole second. Adan Rocha walked, and Rudy Griffin picked up an RBI single.

Two batters later, Josh Elwood hit a sacrifice fly to center to push the lead to 2-0.

“That’s kind of been our MO lately,” Aurora Christian coach Andy Zorger said. “We have been jumping on teams early and getting the momentum early.”

After the Panthers went down in order with three straight strikeouts, the Eagles went back to work.

Owen Niedzwiecki reached on a fielder’s choice and advanced on a wild pitch, then Jones hit a rocket that bounced over the glove of Troy Petty at first for an RBI double to make it 3-0.

Rocha made it 4-0 with an RBI single to left, and Griffin singled to left, but Billups came firing to Nick Currie at home for the final out of the second.

The Panthers led off the third with a single to center from Johnathon Stunkel.

Pyszka and Currie walked to load the bases with two outs, but McDonald lined right to the center fielder for the final out.

In the bottom of the third, the Eagles added another run when Diego Huerta hit an infield single and advanced to third after a wild pitch and a groundout scoring on a wild pitch for a 5-0 lead.

In the top of the fourth, the Panthers stranded two more runners.

The Eagles added an insurance run in the bottom half with an RBI groundout by Andrew Hernandez.

Putnam County put two on in the sixth, but a 1-6-3 double play helped stop the momentum.

“This group of kids has worked so hard this season,” Newsome said. “They overcame injury after injury. Pyszka was back-to-back all-state and missed 17 or 18 games. We were just starting to get things going. I feel like another week and who knows, but these guys are amazing. Jackson is just a workhorse, and he’s our guy on the mound. I wouldn’t change that at all. We got 10 seniors who have just battled. It’s unfortunate, but that’s baseball. The guys coming back, sky’s the limit.”

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The Putnam County Junior High Pumas competed at the IESA state track and field meet.

Coach Cruz has been ‘very, very good’ for baseball

Hieronymus’ Hypothesis

Kevin Hieronymus

To quote Garrett Morris’ fictional baseball player, Chico Escuela, on “Saturday Night Live” from the 70s, “Baseball has been very, very good” to John Cruz.

As much as that is true, Cruz has been very, very good to baseball.

After 51 years, Cruz, 72, is retiring from the dugout and third base coach’s box. He coached his last game with the Hall F/S team, which sent him off with a 20-6 victory Thursday at Bureau Valley. The Red Demons won their final 10 games, finishing 21-6.

If there’s been a baseball team in the Illinois Valley, Cruz likely has coached it.

He has made stops at IVCC, Princeton, L-P, Putnam County and the past four years as the F/S coach at Hall High School.

The funny thing is he never called about one job. They have always called him.

Cruz, a 1969 graduate of DePue, got out of the service in 1972 and met Fred Kinkin, the director of the parks and baseball in Spring Valley, and started helping.

“It’s been an amazing run, really. I never thought I’d start doing this,” Cruz said. “Then when my kids started playing T-ball and stuff like that, of course you’ve got to be a dad that jumps in and start doing that. I liked it, but I never thought I’d continue doing all that. But it’s been a good run and I met a lot of great people.”

He succeeded Kenny Wiltse as the president of the Spring Valley Little League.

He started a Spring Valley American Legion team in the early 90s, which he calls “one of the best teams I ever had because I had kids from PC, L-P, Hall, Mendota, St. Bede. Lot of good kids, lot of good memories.”

He teamed with Joel Gerdovich with the Illinois Valley Royals Legion team.

Then he got a call from IVCC coach Bob Koopman, which really set his baseball wheels in motion.

“That really changed everything because I really liked baseball a lot,” Cruz said. “When I got hooked up with Bob Koopman, that elevated everything. He’s still the best baseball man I’ve ever been around.”

Cruz followed “Koop” to Ashford University for two years and then to Rockford University for two years, continuing serving as his righthand man.

He returned to the Illinois Valley in 2009 to coach at Princeton High School. He led the Tigers to their most productive two-year run with an overall 46-15 record (.754), but was unceremoniously let go when PHS wanted to go “in another direction.”

He soon got a call from Dave Garcia to coach at Putnam County. He enjoyed his time with the Panthers and after two years, he decided to hang them up.

But not so fast. Matthew Glupczynski of L-P called and talked Cruz into coaching the fresh -

man team for him.

Again, it didn’t take long for the phone to ring. He got a call while driving outside Spring Valley, but couldn’t quite make it out because of poor reception. When he finally made out that it was Hall coach Tom Keegan, “I said, ‘Oh, no. Here we go again.’”

Cruz, who lists former PC coach Ken Jenkins and former St. Bede coach John Bellino as coaches he’s looked up to, came aboard at Hall as F/S coach in 2020, which became a lost season from COVID-19, but had three enjoyable seasons on the field since.

“When I told Tom I was going to retire, I thanked him for the opportunity because this was always my dream school to coach at. All my kids went here and my two boys (Craig and Billy) played baseball here,” he said.

Hall threw the ol’ coach a curveball before Wednesday’s game at Kirby Field, recognizing him for all of his years in baseball.

“Tom came out with a megaphone and I said, ‘What’s going on.’ Tom said, ‘I’ll try to keep it short, but I have to acknowledge you.’ I was not prepared for all that,” Cruz said.

“We are very appreciative of the time and effort that coach Cruz has given to Hall over the past few years,” Keegan said. “He’s been in the game quite a few years at various high schools in the IV along with stops at IVCC and Rockford. He’s left a deep impression at each place he’s been.”

So what will he say the next time the phone rings asking him to coach again?

“I can’t do it anymore. I’m going to watch my grandkids play. I have two of them playing baseball up in the suburbs,” he said.

•KevinHieronymushasbeentheBCRsports editorsince1986.Emailhimatkhieronymus@ bcrnews.com.

Photo provided by Amanda Ponsetti Hall coach John Cruz shares a lighthearted moment with the Red Demons’ Jimmy Jablonski at a recent F/S game. Cruz is retiring after 50 years in the game.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

All golf carts/atvs/ utvs are to be regi stered if they are driven in Magnolia village limits. The cost of a sticker is $10 per year

Contact Chris Oliver at 309- 657- 6251 for a sticker. Fines will be issued to those that are not regi stered by June 1st.

The Village of Magnolia has an ordinance for sw im ming pools.

Please contact the village clerk at 406- 4508010 for information regarding the ordinance.

(Published in Putnam County Record May 24, 2023) 2080346

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Village of Mark has adopted Ordinance #2023-05-16- 01

An Ordinance Establishing Rules and Regulations Regarding Residential Solar Energy Systems. Copies of this ordinance are available at www municode.com/library or by calling the village hall at 815- 3392454

(Published in Putnam County Record May 24, 2023) 2079527

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

NOTICE IS GIVEN that Tentative Budget & Appropriation Ordinances for Magnolia Township and the Magnolia Township Road District, Putnam Co., IL for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2023 & ending March 31, 2024 are available for public inspection at the Magnolia Township Building, 210 N. Bloomington St., Magnolia, IL as of May 26, 2023

NOTICE IS FURTHER

GIVEN that Public Hearings on the Township and Road District Tentative Budget & Appropriation Ordinances w ill be held at 6:30 PM on June 28, 2023 at the Magnolia Township Building, 210 N Bloomington St., Magnolia, IL & final action on the Budget & Appropriation Ordinances will be taken by the Town Board at a meeting to be held at that time & place.

Dan Baum, Town Clerk

(Published in Putnam County Record May 24, 2023)2080336

PUBLIC 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

PUBLIC NOTICE

CIRCUIT CO URT OF THE T ENTH JU DICIAL CIRCUIT PU TNAM C OUNT Y, ILLI NO IS ES TATE OF DAVID H. G UNSUL, DECEASED NO. 2023-PR- 7 CLAIM NO TICE

Notice is given of the death of David H. Gunsul Letters of office were issued to Cleo L. Gunsul of 19 Wheeler Ct., Putnam, IL 61560 as Independent Administrator whose attorneys are Angel, Isaacson & Tracy, 111 Park Avenue East, Princeton, Illinois 61356.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Court, Putnam County Courthouse, 120 North 4th Street, Hennepin, Illinois, 61327, or with the Independent Administrator, or both, on or before November 24, 2023, or, if mailing or deliver y of a notice from the Independent Administrator is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Independent Administrator and to the attorneys within 10 days after it has been filed.

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Dated this 18th day of May, 2023.

Angel, Isaacson & Tracy Attorneys for Estate 111 Park Avenue East Princeton, IL 61356 815- 875- 6551

(Published in the Putnam County Record May 24, 31, June 7, 2023) 2079513

Perona,

JEAN EATTONI, Deceased No: 2 023 -PR- 000005 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 unknow n 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

MARK IL1550250

Annual Water Quality Report for the period of January 1 to December 31, 2022

This report is intended to provide you with important information about your drinking water and the efforts made by the water system to provide safe drinking water.

The source of drinking water used by MARK is Ground Water

For more information regarding this report contact,

Name Michael Holmes Phone (815) 343-9942

Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre el agua que usted bebe, Tradózcalo ó hable con alguien que lo entienda bien.

Annual Drinking Water Quality Report

Source of Drinking Water

The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.

Contaminants that may be present in source water include:

• Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.

• Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban storm water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.

• Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff, and residential uses.

• Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems

• Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturallyoccurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPAs Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791.

In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population.

Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800426-4791).

If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. We cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

We want our valued customers to be informed about their water quality. If you would like to learn more, please feel welcome to attend any of our regularly scheduled meetings. The source water assessment for our supply has been completed by the Illinois EPA. If you would like a copy of this information, please stop by City Hall or call our water operator at (815) 343-9942. To view a summary version of the completed Source Water Assessments, including: Importance of Source Water; Susceptibility to Contamination Determination; and documentation/recommendation of Source Water Protection Efforts, you may access the Illinois EPA website at http://www.epa.state.il.us/cgi-bin/wp/swap-fact-sheets.pl.

Source of Water: MARK The Illinois EPA does not consider the source water of this facility to be susceptible to IOC, VOC, SOC, or pathogenic contamination. This determination is based on a number of criteria including: the land-use activities in the recharge area of the wells, the available hydrogeologic data,monitoring conducted at the wells, and monitoring conducted at the entry point to the distribution system.

2022 Regulated Contaminants Detected

Lead and Copper:

Definitions:

Action Level Goal (ALG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health, ALGs allow for a margin of safety.

Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow

Lead and CopperDate SampledMCLGAction Level (AL)90 Percentile# Sites Over ALUnitsViolationLikely Source of Contamination

Copper 9/17/20191.3

Water Quality Test Results

1.3 0.35 0ppmN Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives; Corrosion of household plumbing systems.

Definitions: The following tables contain scientific terms and measures, some of which may require explanation.

Avg: Regulatory compliance with some MCLs are based on running annual average of monthly samples.

Level 1 Assessment: A Level 1 Assessment is a study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system.

Level 2 Assessment: A Level 2 assessment is a very detailed study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why an E. coli MCL violation has occurred and/or why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system on multiple occasions.

Maximum Containment Level or MCL: The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.

Maximum Containment Level Goal or MCLG: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety

Maximum residual disinfectant level or MRDL: The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants

Maximum residual disinfectant level goal or MRDLG: The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.

na: not applicable

mrem: millirems per year (a measure of radiation absorbed by the body)

ppb: micrograms per liter or parts per billion - or one ounce in 7,350,000 gallons of water.

ppm: milligrams per liter or parts per million - or one ounce in 7,350 gallons of water.

Treatment Technique or TT: A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.

Erosion of natural deposits.

of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth;

and aluminum factories.

contaminant is not currently regulated by the USEPA. However, the state regulates.

The Lead and Copper Rule protects public health by minimizing lead and copper levels in drinking water, primarily by reducing water corrosivity. Lead and copper enter drinking water mainly from corrosion of lead and copper containing plumbing materials.

failed to test our drinking water for the contaminant and period indicated. Because of this failure, we cannot be sure of the quality of our drinking water during the period indicated.

Public Notification Rule

The Public Notification Rule helps to ensure that consumers will always know if there is a problem with their drinking water. These notices immediately alert consumers if there is a serious problem with their drinking water (e.g., a boil water emergency).

failed to adequately notify you, our drinking water consumers, about a violation of the drinking water regulations.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTBM)

Some people who drink water containing trihalomethanes in excess of the MCL over many years may experience problems with their liver, kidneys, or central nervous systems, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.

Violation Type

The Village of Mark failed to collect lead and copper samples during 2022 compliance period. We are required to monitor your drinking water for specific contaminants on a regular basis. Results of regular monitoring are an indicator of whether or not our drinking water meets health standards. During 2022 compliance period June - September we did not monitor for lead and copper and therefore cannot be sure he quality of our water during that time. There is nothing you need to do at this time. During 2023 ten samples will be taken in June- September compliance period. The Village of Mark tried to run a free chlorine residual for Nitrification rule and the TTHM’s were to high to run free chlorine so we went back to total chlorine residual and results have been good since then.

samples showed that the amount of this contaminant in our drinking water was above its standard (called a maximum contaminant level and abbreviated MCL) for the period indicated. Monitoring

Our water system violated several drinking water standards over the past year. Even though these were not emergencies, as our customers, you have a right to know what happened and what we did to correct these situations.

We are required to monitor your drinking ·water for specific contaminan/s on a regular basis. Results of regular monitoring are an indicator of whether or not our drinking water meets health standards. During 111/2020- 12/31/2022 we did not monitor for lead and copper and therefore cannot be sure of the quality of our drinking water during that time. What should I do?

There is nothing you need to do at this time.

The table below lists the contaminant(s) we did not properly test for during the last year, how often we are supposed to sample for lead and copper, how many samples we are supposed to take, how many samples we took, when samples should have been taken, and the date on which follow-up samples were (or will be) taken.

What happened? What is being done?

Samples will be taken in June - August of 2023

For more information, please contact Mike Holmes at (815)343-9942.

Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posling this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.

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