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Putnam County Board amends wind, solar energy regulations

good neighbor provision may be modified in individual cases for good cause shown after a review of the project and applicable requirements by the Putnam County Planning Commission.

By JAYCE EUSTICE jeustice@shawmedia.com

In response to Illinois establishing statewide standards for commercial solar and wind facilities, the Putnam County Board unanimously approved a text amendment updating regulations governing solar and wind energy in unincorporated portions of the county during a May 23 special board meeting.

“I think we now have a really, really strong ordinance to stand on that is just slightly more restrictive than the state’s,” Chairman Charlie Lenkaitis said. “This gives Putnam County some autonomy from the state so we can have a little bit of skin in the game.”

State standards were set Jan. 27, meaning counties in Illinois were required to bring their existing ordinances into compliance by May 27, otherwise the state ordinance would supersede anything the county previously had in place.

“We had an ordinance that we thought was not very protective of the citizens and a lot has changed since we first set one up,” Lenkaitis said. “Wind towers

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Granville American Legion to dispose of unserviceable American flags June 13

The Granville American Legion will be disposing of unserviceable American flags throughout the day on Tuesday, June 13, at the post home located at 209 N. McCoy St.

Those wanting to dispose a flag can drop it off at the post home or at the corner store in Granville.

Gateway Services to host annual Phone-A-Thon on June 5

Gateway Services in Princeton will host its annual Phone-A-Thon event from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, June 5. During the event, callers will reach out to friends of Gateway who have donated in past years.

“Phone-A-Thon is our longest running and most successful fundraiser that was

are a lot taller now and there’s a lot more than you can ask the wind companies to do as far as noise mitigation, flicker and FAA lights.”

Putnam County zoning officer Ryan Giacometti previously submitted an application containing the proposed amendment to the Putnam County Zoning Board of Appeals and the Putnam County Planning Commission.

The Putnam County Zoning Board of Appeals then conducted public hearings on May 17 and 18 before the proposed amendment was unanimously recommend by the PCZBA.

The approved amendment for wind energy conversion systems and commercial solar energy fields includes guidelines for setbacks, design and installation, operation, decommissioning plan, platting requirements, good neighbor provisions and fees.

According to the amendment, the

“This gives us a chance to say to our citizens that we are trying to protect them as much as we can,” Lenkaitis said.

Lenkaitis also noted as of May 23, no permits had been requested from the county to build a wind farm in Putnam County and this move was made preemptively in the case there is interest in the future.

“Instead of sitting on the sidelines, we thought we’d better be prepared,” Lenkaitis said.

This ordinance does not act as an official approval or denial of wind and solar projects in Putnam County, but rather sets the requirements in the case of a future application.

Giacometti said any application for a future wind or solar farm would require a public hearing for a special use permit, a planning commission hearing and a recommendation to the county board for final approval.

“The restrictive elements on special use are very comprehensive and road use agreements are very comprehensive,” Giacometti said. “The Department of Agriculture has very strict permitting including storm water and mitigation efforts. So there’s a lot.”

vices and supports for the individuals at Gateway Services.”

Those who miss the call can expect to receive a letter in the mail. If you are not on the mailing list for Gateway and are interested in donating, call 815-8754548.

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

Programs includes Community Employment Services, Community Day Services, Residential Services (including 24 hour and intermittent support), Home-Based Support Services and Community Mental Health Counseling.

started in the mid-’80s,” CEO Tracy Wright said. “We truly appreciate everyone who continues to support us each year. Our goal this year is to top $35,000; all of which goes back into ser -

Gateway also serves as the administrator for BPART public transportation in Bureau and Putnam counties. For information, visit www.gateway-services.org.

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‘Instead of sitting on the sidelines, we thought we’d better be prepared,’ chairman says

This gives us a chance to say to our citizens that we are trying to protect them as much as we can.”

Charlie Lenkaitis, Putnam County Chairman

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The Granville American Legion will be disposing of unserviceable American flags throughout the day on Tuesday, June 13, at the post home located at 209 N. McCoy St.

Gateway Services celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month

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In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, Gateway Services in Princeton, through its Open Doors Community Counseling program, looks to bring awareness to the services and support it provides.

Open Doors has a goal to eliminate the stigma and misconceptions about mental illness and related disorders.

People with mental illnesses can face a “double challenge,” where they may struggle with the symptoms and disabilities that result from their illness while being challenged by possible stereotypes and prejudice that can result from misconceptions about mental illness.

As a result, people can be robbed of opportunities that define a quality life including jobs, safe housing, health care and affiliation with a diverse group of people.

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 22.8% of U.S. adults experienced mental illness in 2021. 16.5% of U.S. youth aged 6 to 17 experienced a mental health disorder and 7.6% of U.S. adults experienced a co-occurring substance use disorder and mental illness.

NAMI lists anxiety disorders and major depressive episodes as the highest annual prevalence among U.S. adults, at 19.1% and 8.3% respectively. Other conditions include post traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder and schizophrenia.

Rural Americans also can experience unique barriers to managing their mental health, as access to treatment can be limited.

Compared to suburban and urban residents, rural Americans typically must travel two times as far to their nearest hospital and are twice as likely to lack broadband internet which gives them limited access to telehealth. More than 25 million rural Americans live in a mental health professional shortage area where there can be too few providers to meet the demand.

Counselors at Open Doors pride themselves on offering individual and group therapy in a safe, confidential and comfortable environment.

Sydney Hall is a Licensed Professional Counselor who utilizes expressive art therapy techniques. She encourages clients to use multiple forms of creative expression to articulate their inner world, including drawing and painting as well as using a range of music, drama, roleplay, poetry, dance and other movement.

Shirley Morse-Woolley is a licensed clinical professional counselor. She has experience in many areas including domestic violence,

intellectual/developmental disabilities and the spectrum of mental illness with both children and adults.

Petrita Salazar is a licensed clinical professional counselor and a certified anger management specialist. She has worked with people with eating disorders and those who need therapy with parole or probation and she has a wide range of experience with children and adults.

Services at Open Doors are available to anyone age 5 and older with Medicaid living in Bureau, Marshall, or Putnam counties. Consideration for surrounding counties is given and is dependent on counselor availability.

Services may include mental health assessment, treatment plan development, therapy/counseling, intervention, consultation services, and transition linkage and aftercare. Additional services offered include anger management, telemental health and recovery support.

For information, visit www.gateway-services.org or call 815-875-4548, ext. 273, to schedule an appointment. Open Doors Community Counseling is located at 535 Elm Place in Princeton, with a second location at 511 School St. in Henry.

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Photo provided by Tracy Wright In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Gateway Services in Princeton, through its Open Doors Community Counseling program, looks to bring awareness to the services and support it provides.

U of I Extension releases summer camp schedule for 2023

The University of Illinois Extension invites youth to participate in upcoming 4-H programs.

The office will offer programs in Bureau, La Salle, Marshall and Putnam counties this summer, free of charge.

There are four, one-hour programs being offered this summer. The first, DIY Birdfeeder will teach youth how to build their own birdfeeder out of popsicle sticks, glue and string. Bird seed is included. Registra tion is encouraged, but not required unless otherwise noted. Contact Beth Dellatori at beth5@illinois or the facility hosting the program to register. DIY Birdfeeder will be presented on the following dates at the follow ing locations:

10:30 a.m. Monday, June 5: Hegeler Park large shelter, in La Salle. Registration is required. Visit LaSalle-il.gov and click on Park and Rec. Camps are free for La Salle residents and $10 for non-residents.

2 p.m. Tuesday, June 6: Walnut Library, 101 Heaton St.

10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 7: Hopkins Park in Granville.

1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 7: Hennepin Pool, 326 Milan St., Hennepin.

3:15 p.m. Wednesday, June 7: Lacon Community Center, 315 Fifth St.

11 a.m. Thursday, June 8: Ladd Library, 125 N. Main St.

1 p.m. Friday, June 9: Peru Public Library, 1409 11th St.

2 p.m. Tuesday, June 20: Mason Public Library, 104 W. Main St., Buda.

3 p.m. Thursday, June 22: Magnolia Library, 114 N. Chicago St.

10 a.m. Tuesday, July 11: Selby Township Library, 101 Depot St., DePue.

The second is binary jewelry. During this session youth will learn about binary code used in computer programming. They will learn to write their name and use beads to make a necklace or bracelet in binary code. Registration is encouraged, but not required unless otherwise noted. Contact Beth Dellatori at beth5@illinois or the facility hosting the program to register. Binary jewelry is available on the following dates at the following locations:

10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 21: Hopkins Park in Granville.

1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 21: Hennepin Pool, 326 Milan St., Hennepin.

3:15 p.m. Wednesday, June 21: Lacon Community Center, 315 Fifth St.

11 a.m. Thursday, June 22: Ladd Library, 125 N. Main St.

2 p.m. Monday, June 26: Walnut Library, 101 Heaton St.

1 p.m. Wednesday, June 28: Peru Public Library, 1409 11th St.

10:30 a.m. Monday, July 10: Hegeler Park large shelter in La Salle. Registration is required. Visit LaSalle-il.gov and click on Park and Rec. Camps are free for La Salle residents and $10 for non-residents.

2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1: Mason Public Library, 104 W.

Main St., Buda.

4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11: Graves-Hume Library, 1401 W. Main St., Mendota.

The third program is seed bombs. During this session youth will learn about the importance of wildflowers and pollinators and then make their own seed bombs to grow beautiful, native wildflowers. Registration is encouraged, but not required unless otherwise noted. Contact Beth Dellatori at beth5@illinois or the facility hosting the program to register. Seed bombs is available on the following dates at the following

1 p.m. Wednesday, July 5: Peru Public Library, 1409

10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 6: Hopkins Park in Granville.

1:30 p.m. Thursday, July 6: Hennepin Pool, 326 Milan St.,

3:15 p.m. Thursday, July 6: Lacon Community Center, 315

10:30 a.m. Friday, July 7: Hegeler Park large shelter in La Salle. Registration is required. Visit LaSalle-il.gov and click on Park and Rec. Camps are free for La Salle residents and $10 for non-residents.

2 p.m. Friday, July 7: Walnut Library, 101 Heaton St.

2 p.m. Monday, July 10: Mason Public Library, 104 W. Main St., Buda.

10 a.m. Tuesday, July 11: Selby Township Library, 101 Depot St., DePue.

11 a.m. Thursday, July 20: Ladd Library, 125 N. Main St.

2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2: Ohio Library, 112 N. Main St.

The last one-hour program is blow and bubble painting. During this time, youth will paint unique art projects with bubbles and straws. Registration is encouraged, but not required unless otherwise noted. Contact Beth Dellatori at beth5@illinois or the facility hosting the program to register. Blow and bubble painting is available on the following dates at the following locations:

10:30 a.m. Friday, June 16: Hegeler Park Large Shelter in La Salle. Registration is required. Visit LaSalle-il.gov and click on Park and Rec. Camps are free for La Salle residents and $10 for non-residents.

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Photo provided by Bonnie Burkman Participants at the 2022 Pollinator Celebration at Hall High School in Spring Valley make seed bombs. During this session, youth will learn about the importance of wildflowers and pollinators and then make their own seed bombs to grow beautiful, native wildflowers.

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2 p.m. Wednesday, June 28: Ohio Library, 112 N. Main St.

11 a.m. Thursday, June 29: Ladd Library, 125 N. Main St.

1 p.m. Wednesday, July 12: Peru Public Library, 1409 11th St.

2 p.m. Friday, July 21: Mason Public Library, 104 W. Main St., Buda.

3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8: Magnolia Library, 114 N. Chicago St.

2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9: Walnut Library, 101 Heaton St.

10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 10: Hopkins Park in Granville.

1:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10: Hennepin Pool, 326 Milan St., Hennepin.

3:15 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10: Lacon Com-

munity Center, 315 Fifth St. There also will be multi-day camps available. Registration is required for all these camps.

Illinois Valley YMCA Creative Arts Camp will take place June 12-15 at the Illinois Valley YMCA, 300 Walnut St., Peru. Youth will learn about the elements and principles of design and create an art project displaying each throughout the week. There will be three sessions to accommodate the age and ability of each youth. Ages 11-13 will meet from 1 to 2 p.m.; ages 8-10 will meet from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.; and ages 5-7 will meet from 4 to 5 p.m. There is a $20 fee for IVYMCA members and a $30 fee for non-members. Registration required by June 9 online or at the IVYMCA front desk. Email amandaw@ ivymca.org with program questions.

Illinois Valley YMCA STEM Camp will take place July 24-27 at the Illinois Valley YMCA. Youth will engage in activities exploring science, technology, engineering and math. All activities will be hands-on and engaging. There will be three sessions to accommodate the age and ability of each youth. Ages 11-13 will meet from 1 to 2 p.m.; ages 8-10 will meet from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.; and ages 5-7 will meet from 4 to 5 p.m. There is a $20 fee for IVYMCA members and a $30 fee for non-members. Registration required by July 21 online or at the IVYMCA front desk. Email amandaw@ivymca.org with program questions.

Health and Fitness Camp will take place from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. July 31 to Aug. 3 at Hegeler Park in La Salle at the large shelter. Youth will learn about

staying healthy through exercise, healthy eating and good choices. There will be special guest speakers to teach yoga, sports health and substance abuse prevention. This camp is intended for youth ages 8-12. Registration is required. Visit LaSalle-il.gov and click on Park and Rec. Camps are free for La Salle residents and $10 for non-residents.

If you have questions or need more information, call University of Illinois Extension-Bureau, La Salle, Marshall, Putnam Unit Office at 815-224-0889. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, indicate when registering or contact the extension office. Extension offices are located in Princeton, Ottawa, Henry and in Oglesby on the Illinois Valley Community College campus.

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Putnam County libraries announce June activity schedule

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The Putnam County Library District announced its June activity schedule for all locations. All locations will be closed for the holiday Monday, June 19. District

Putnam County libraries are asking for help to design its 2024 calendar. Submission deadline is Thursday, Aug. 31, and participants can stop by any of the locations to pick up adult or kids coloring pages.

Hennepin, 214 N. Fourth St.

The Read to 10 event is open to anyone who reads 10 books this summer. Participants can pick up a special bookmark to participate and bring it in each time you visit the library. Open to all ages.

PCCC Outreach Worker will be at the library from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 15, to answer questions about and discuss available benefits and services for older adults. No appointments are necessary.

Cricut MakerSpace event will be

June 5-9. Crafty adults are invited to create garden flags.

Outdoor STEAM projects will be held at 10 a.m. Thursdays in June. Event will be held at Walter Durley Boyle Park. A new activity will be held each week including paper roll bird feeders, cheese STEM engineer, sidewalk smoke bombs, marshmallow shooters and more.

National bomb pop day will be celebrated Thursday, June 29. Participants can stop by the library to get a free bomb pop.

Hennepin story time will be at 11 a.m. every Tuesday. The event will feature a story and activity.

Granville, 214 S. McCoy St.

Participants can sign up for the summer reading program for incentives and special prizes at the end of the season. Participants can pick up a reading chart to record progress and claim a freeze pop for every 10 books.

An e-waste removal event will be from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 10. Varna e-waste removal includes computers, cellphones and other electronic materials. TVs are not

allowed.

Summer story time will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays in Hopkins Park. Story time will include stickers, chalk and bubbles. Toddler-appropriate activities and siblings are welcome

Arts and crafts will be from 1 to 2 p.m. on Wednesdays in June. Activities will include plaster painting, rock painting, bubble painting and more.

Steam projects will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Fridays in June. Activities include seed bombs, sun dial, pollinator habitat, butterfly watch and more.

Book discussion group meets at 1 p.m. the second and fourth Monday of every month. No book is assigned to read. Group directed.

Putnam, 105 N. Center St. Books and brunch will be the first Saturday of the month. The event will feature food, books and friends.

Magnolia, 112 N. Chicago St. Story Hour Craft will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 3.

Simon (Librarian) Says will be held during library hours Satur -

day, June 3.

Slime-making event will begin at 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 6.

Marbles kick the can event will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 17.

Lemonade stand will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 20

Bird feeder event will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 22. This event is a University of Illinois Extension Office program.

Cooking for a healthy heart event will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 27. Susan Glassman from the University of Illinois Extension Office will discuss how to cook for a healthy heart.

McNabb, 322 W. Main St.

Handprint flag craft will be during library hours Wednesday, June 14.

Lemonade stand will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 21.

Standard, 128 First St.

A presentation on the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair will be 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 13. The fair marked a turning point in Chicago’s history, bringing diverse cultures to the area as well as architecture.

Learn cyber safety and awareness skills at IVCC

internet safely.

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Illinois Valley Community College’s Continuing Education and Business Services will offer a Cyber Safety Awareness session from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, June 7.

Computer Networking and Information Technology Professor Garrick Whitehead will be the presenter.

Illinois ranks fifth in the nation with the highest number of cyberattack victims. Learn about current cybersecurity attacks and how to protect your family. The focus of this session is designed for adults aged 60 years and older, however, everyone is welcome to attend regardless of age. In 2022 a loss of $3.1 billion was reported for those older than 60. The session will provide information and tips on how to navigate the

The Marshall-Putnam 4-H Robotics Seniors Team consists of Gwen Heeley, Samantha Nauman, Lillian Lindstrom, Waylon Lindstrom, Daphne Heeley, Caleb Wiesbrock, Logan Siegmann and Cooper Hattan.

Whitehead has served 10 years as a police officer in the city of Chicago, more than 20 years in informational technology and has a master’s degree in information systems.

“I care and will always care about the safety and well-being of others,” Whitehead said in a news release. “My ongoing efforts to remain knowledgeable, relevant and current about what’s out there and the best way to help people to protect themselves and their families is demonstrated in my willingness to share with you the most current ways to help protect you and your families.”

Enrollment is free and lunch is provided. Registration is at www.ivcc.edu/ enroll or by calling 815-224-0427, reference course ID 9617.

1953 HALL FOOTBALL TEAM

• Finished an undefeated 9-0, led by first-team all-state running back Bill McAdams

• Defeated Normal, Mendota, DeKalb, Princeton, Ottawa, Dixon, Sterling, St. Bede & Ottawa Marquette

Marshall-Putnam 4-H Robotics Teams compete in youth competition

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Youth from 30 teams across Illinois demonstrated their learning, celebrated their accomplishments and interacted with others who share an interest in robotics at the 4-H Hyrdobot Robotics Competition on May 13 at the Interstate Center at the McLean County Fairgrounds.

The competition theme this year tasked the youth with adopting a conservationist mindset at part of the competition.

“This generation of minds will be charged with saving our oceans and making the planet a cleaner, healthier place,” said Keith Jacobs, University of Illinois Extension 4-H youth development specialist. “This year’s competition will put youth in the mindset of conservationists and oceanographers as they build an

autonomous underwater vehicle.”

Competition judges were on hand to score events and determine the competition category winners. Teams were evaluated on table performance judging, technical judging and teamwork judging.

Marshall-Putnam 4-H had two teams compete; a rookie team and a Level 2 team. The rookie team fell just short of earning an award, but gained experience. The Level 2 team brought home awards for Most Creative and Champion Team Overall.

The Marshall-Putnam 4-H Robotics Seniors Team consists of Gwen Heeley, Samantha Nauman, Lillian Lindstrom, Waylon Lindstrom, Daphne Heeley, Caleb Wiesbrock, Logan Siegmann and Cooper Hattan.

Anyone interested in learning about robotics in Marshall and Putnam Counties, can email Aaron Lindstrom at alind83@illinois.edu.

• Won North Central Illinois Conference title

• Outscored opponents 20854 (23.11 ppg scored vs. 6 ppg against), shutout three opponents & allowed a TD to four other opponents

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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4 Putnam County Elementary students read all 20 Bluestem Book Award nominees

Evelyn Grasser, Marshall Holocker, Liam Judd, Sean King were recognized

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Four students from Amy Olson’s fourth grade classroom at Putnam County Elementary School have been recognized for reading all 20 of the nominated titles on the 2023 Bluestem list.

The students who accomplished this feat include Evelyn Grasser, daughter of Brad and Danielle Grasser of Hennepin; Marshall Holocker, son of Floyd and Chivohn Holocker of Hennepin; Liam Judd, son of Justin and Vanessa Judd of Hennepin; and

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Sean King, son of Joseph and Gwen King of Granville.

Grasser, Holocker and King all chose “Winterborne Home for Vengeance and Valor” by Allie Carter as their favorite book while Judd chose “The Losers Club” by Andrew Clements as his favorite read.

The students received a medal and a certificate at the end-of-year assembly. Their names also will be added to the plaque in the PCES media center.

The Bluestem Book Award Program is sponsored by the Association of Illinois School Library Educators. Mertel leads the Bluestem program in its 11th year at PCES.

Students who read at least four of the 20 books on the list were eligible to vote for their favorite book. Students had to pass a quiz and complete a worksheet on the book. A voting celebration was conducted March 10. Students had to April 21 to read all 20.

• Under coach Gaston Freeman, finished 28-3 (90.32 winning percentage), the second most wins in a single season in school history

• Reached as high as No. 5 in one-class AP Poll, regular season losses were to Hall and Alleman

• In the SBA Regional, defeated Mendota (76-50), Hall (55-40) and L-P (58-55) – the final of four straight regional titles

• At the La Salle-Peru Sectional, rallied for a 66-61 semifinal win over Lexington before losing to Ottawa 59-55 in final

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

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The students who accomplished this feat include Evelyn Grasser, daughter of Brad and Danielle Grasser of Hennepin; Marshall Holocker, son of Floyd and Chivohn Holocker of Hennepin; Liam Judd, son of Justin and Vanessa Judd of Hennepin; and Sean King, son of Joseph and Gwen King of Granville.

PUTNAM COUNTY PROPERTY TRANSFERS: MARCH 2023

Here are the Putnam County property transfers for March of 2023.

March 2

Gloria and William Shafer to Jaimer Kalman, deed, Village of Hennepin L:24 B:11, $45,000.

Lake Thunderbird Association to Thomas and Janet Nowicki, deed, Indian Hills L:101, $1,200.

Gerald and Brenda Bartoluzzi to Cioni Family Trust, deed, Joel Whitakers - Village of Granville 02-00-050-240, $0.

Amy Miller to Scott and Ginger Awalt, deed, Village of Granville L:5 B:20, $135,000.

Leonard Strozewski living trust to Darrell Marquis, deed, 01-12-240-000 Q:NW S:12 T:32 R:2, $184,700.

March 3

Paulius Kelevisius to 5&7 Juniper LLC, deed, Lake Thunderbird Woods Plat #3 L:566, L:565, $0.

Edie Marie Walker to Edie Marie Walker living trust, deed, Lake Thunderbird Hills Plat #2 L:447, $0

March 6

Connie Johnson to Louck Farms,

deed, multiple properties, $465,630.

Tracy and Gregory Revocable Trust to Louck Farms, deed, multiple properties, $465,630.

March 8

Edie Marie Walker to Edie Marie Walker living trust, deed, Lake Thunderbird Hills Plat #2 L:447, $0.

March 9

Dolores Actis to Actis Family Revocable Living Trust, deed, Village of Hennepin L:10 B:6 and LAke Thunderbird Woods L:8, $0.

March 10

Louis Vaessen declaration of trust to F6 Land Company, multiple properties, $0.

March 14

Trevor Austin, Karen Nobles and Timothy Nobles to Kenneth Smith, deed, Indian Hills L: 103, $2,000. Aaron Menerey and Amanda Nelson to Pamela Menerey, Aaron Menerey and Amanda Nelson, deed, Lake Thunderbird Hills L:367, $0.

March 15

John and Mary Ann Brouwer to Ryan Brouwer, Andrew Brouwer, Jessica Leighton, John Brouwer and Mary Ann Brouwer, deed, Lake Thunderbird Woods Plat #2 L:350, $0.

March 16

Arthur and Sylvia Downie to Kurt and Colleen Downie, deed, multiple properties, $0.

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Magnolia Fire Protection District to Sylwester Krupka, deed, Patterson’s Addition - Magnolia - 04-00037-170, $0.

Ryan and Deana Giacometti to Ryan Giacometti, deed, 02-13-232-000 Q:SE S:15 T:32 R:1, $0.

Salvation Army to Antonio Caracheo Jr., deed, WM B Sills Addition - Granville 02-00-066-310, $0.

Susan Lyons and Sharon Taylor to Antonio Caracheo Jr., deed, WM B Sills Addition - Granville 02-00-066310, $105,000.

March 20

Linda Lee Lunn to Gina Hayungs, deed, Archibald W. Addition - Granville

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Lonnie and Nancy Johnson to Amie and Ronnie Johnson, deed, Lake Thunderbird Hills L:151, $0.

Nicole and Jake Johnson to Nancy and Lonnie Johnson, deed, Lake Thunderbird Woods Plat #4 L:548, $0.

March 22

Stephen Roesch estate to Stephen Roesch life estate, multiple properties, $0.

March 23

Ronald and Patricia Henning to Roger and Jennifer Ping, deed, 01-13-241000, $225,000.

March 27

Justin and Kathryn Skinner to Anthony and Brianna Setters, deed, Village of Mark L:7, $92,500.

March 30

Rosemary Ordaz to Josan and Catherine Reid, deed, Lake Thunderbird Woods L: 139, $5,500.

Beth Chambers to Ryan and Erika Anderson, deed, Lake Thunderbird Hills Plat #3 L:555, $0.

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3 more events planned this summer

By DEREK BARICHELLO dbarichello@shawmedia.com

GROW Spring Valley launched Friday Night Market along a closed-off St. Paul Street with 40 artisan vendors, two food trucks and a performance by

OBITUARIES

ROBERT J. SCHMITZ

Born: March 9, 1933 in LaSalle, IL

Died: April 25, 2023 in Troy Grove, IL

Robert J. Schmitz 90 of Troy Grove passed away unexpectedly on April 25. 2023 in his home. A Memorial Mass will be recited on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 10:30 am at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mendota. Rev. Jeff Windy will officiate. Burial of ashes will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. Cremation rites have been accorded. Wasmer Funeral Home is privileged to assist the family.

Bob was born March 9, 1933 in LaSalle to John and Norine (Elsesser) Schmitz. He graduated LaMoille High School in 1951. Robert proudly served in the U.S. Army. He married Mary Ellen Stremlau who preceded him in 1964. Bob then married Kathryn E. Jauch McLaughlin on February 9, 1974, she passed on February 19, 2013.

He was a devout Catholic, belonging to St.

musician Darrell Data. There will be three more Friday Night Markets throughout the summer: June 16, July 21 and Aug. 18, each with vendors, food and musical performances from the Mini Park.

Valentine’s. Bob was a world traveler, visiting nearly all the 50 states, and traversing 6 continents. In his youth Bob loved to play sports, and later he loved watching sports, particularly his favorite teams, the Cubs and Notre Dame. Bob was a joy to be around. He was a caring, generous loving soul who always had a positive outlook on life.

Bob will be forever missed by his son Brian Schmitz of Yulee, Fl., daughter JoAnn Schmitz of Alburquerque, NM., 3 grandchildren: Missy (Jeremy) Actis of Magnolia, Matthew (Sarah Tucker) McLaughlin of Granville, Zavier Schmitz of Alburquerque, NM., 4 great grandchildren: Braiden, Karson, Madison and Rilyn Actis, sister-in-law Carla Schmitz of Mendota, and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Paul “Deke” Schmitz and sister Ruth Graham Klopfenstein. Memorials may be directed to Donor’s Choice. Condolences may be left at wasmerfuneralhome.com.

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LEFT: William Thomas of Meddling Sheep Mushrooms of Amboy bags some of his products Friday during the first Friday Night Market in downtown Spring Valley. ABOVE: Forty artisan vendors participated in the first Friday Night Market on Friday in downtown Spring Valley.

BASEBALL – CLASS 2A KNOXVILLE REGIONAL: HALL 1, LVC 0

A real pickle

Red Devils use ‘pickle’ play, advances to sectional finals

By KEVIN HIERONYMUS khieronymus@bcrnews.com

KNOXVILLE – The Hall Red Devils got themselves in a real pickle during Thursday’s Class 2A Knoxville Sectional semifinal game.

And it was a good thing.

The Red Devils manufactured a run with an intentional rundown play in the second inning and threw out a Lewistown Valley Cuba co-op runner at home in the fourth inning.

That one run was all the support junior right-hander Payton Dye would need, as he shut the Miners out on four hits for a 1-0 victory, sending the Red Devils to Saturday’s championship game.

“It feels good. We came into this game not knowing exactly who this team was, and we put up a fight like we have all year,” said Hall third baseman and clean-up man Joel Koch, who scored the game’s only run.

Hall (22-8) will meet Sherrard (256) for the sectional championship at 11 a.m. Saturday. Sherrard beat Macomb 5-3 in Wednesday’s semifinals and rallied to beat host Princeton 3-2 for the regional championship.

“Obviously, they’re here, they’re good,” Hall coach Tom Keegan said. “Never played them (this year). Both teams had make-up games for conference games, if I remember right. Supposed to see them on a Friday. Regardless, who it is, we’re happy to be playing Saturday.”

Koch led off the home half of second inning with a single and stole second. He took third when Hunter Meagher reached on a two-out error.

Meagher teased LVC pitcher Connor Smith on the first pitch to Evan Stefaniak with a little step-off from first base. On the next pitch, Meagher fully walked off first, intentionally drawing the attention of Smith, who stepped off the mound and threw to second.

Meagher got himself in a pickle between bases, and Koch broke for home, sliding in safely ahead of the tag on Meagher to give Hall a 1-0 lead.

“We got the walk-off lead call, (Meagher) took off, got in a pickle, and I jumped on the pitcher’s throw,” said Koch, noting the Red Devils’

“We got the walkoff lead call, (Meagher) took off, got in a pickle, and I jumped on the pitcher’s throw.”

Joel Koch, Hall third baseman

work on the pickle play in practice.

Hall also executed in the field to perfection when LVC threatened in fourth inning, putting two men on with one out. Josh Arnett reached on an error, and Jace Weaver singled.

Hall first baseman Dom Galetti dove to field a ball to his right hit by Brody Thum and flipped to Dye covering the base. Thum beat the throw to first, and Arnett rounded third and broke for home. Dye turned and fired to catcher Kyler Lapp for the out.

“It was good that I saw that and kind of kept with the play. So that was good that we had that and got him and

a good tag by Kyler,” said Dye, who had teammates yelling to throw home.

Keegan said everyone did their job.

“How about Dom Galetti at first base for laying out, stopping that ball? Payton’s over there for bag coverage if that one gets through or we’re probably still playing. Little bit of everybody today,” Keegan said.

Dye hit the next LVC batter, Logan Riopelli, with a pitch, but caught Jackson Gibboney looking to leave the bases loaded.

The Miners (20-6) managed only one more baserunner the rest of the way, with Dye retiring the last four batters he faced to send Hall into the sectional finals.

“It starts with Payton. He had a day,” Keegan said. “He had two pitches working for him. He was able to play off his curveball. He was able to command the curveball. Seems like the fastball has a little more giddy-up when that’s in effect.

“He was dealing today. Hats off to him.”

Dye, who struck out a batter in every inning except for the third, finishing with eight for the game, was happy to find an old friend, his curveball.

“It feels great to go out there and have everything,” he said. “I’ve had trouble with the curveball lately. To be there for me today and have that second pitch really helped me get through it. It felt good out of the hand. Gave me confidence to have that to go to.”

“He’s been very consistent all year. Takes control every game,” Koch said.

Resetich and Koch each had two hits to lead the Red Devils at the plate.

LVC pitcher Connor Smith scattered five hits and struck out three.

Hall won its only sectional in 2018 on its way to the Class 2A state championship, a game watched by this group of Red Devils in grade school.

“It feels good to go back there with this team. Good group of guys and ready to get it done,” Dye said.

Kevin Hieronymus – khieronymus@bcrnews.com

Hall first baseman Dom Galetti puts his arm around catcher Kyler Lapp as the Red Devils walk off in smiles after defeating the Lewistown Valley Cuba co-op 1-0 in Thursday’s Class 2A sectional semifinals in Knoxville.

Hermes, small ball lead St. Bede into sectional finals

By KEVIN HIERONYMUS khieronymus@bcrnews.com

PERU – St. Bede coach Shawn Sons broke the Bruins’ postgame huddle holding up two fingers Tuesday at Abbot Davey Softball Field.

“That’s two ladies, two to go,” he said.

That’s how many wins the Bruins need to get back to state after Tuesday’s 6-1 win over Ridgewood in the Class 2A St. Bede Sectional semifinal.

“I told them when we started postseason it’s five to get where we want to be. We’re down to two to get there,” Sons said of the Bruins’ quest to return to state for the first time since placing third in 2019.

Junior pitcher

Ella Hermes had a two-run triple in the fifth inning, and the Bruins utilized some small ball for four runs in the sixth to cruise into Friday’s championship game.

The Bruins advanced to face Biggsville West Central (29-7), in a rematch of last year’s sectional championship, in Friday’s finals (visit bcrnews.com/ sports or scan the QR code for game story). West Central, the defending champion, beat Morrison, 1-0, on Wednesday.

“I’m excited. We’re all on very high energy and ready to win,” Hermes said.

“We’ll see (who it is). We’re going to scout them (Wednesday) and see what they bring to the table,” Sons said. “We had a good scouting report on these guys (Ridgewood) and the girls and coaches executed to perfection.”

Hermes is the lone player in the Bruins’ starting lineup who has yet to homer this seasons. It looked like she dialed one up with two-on and two-out in the top of the fifth inning.

She followed a lead-off walk to freshman Lily Bosnich and a hit by pitch on Emma Slingsby with a deep drive up against the center field fence for a tworun triple to stake herself to a 2-0 lead.

“I kind of hit it wrong and didn’t think it was going out, so I was running, because there were two outs. We needed that,” Hermes said.

Sons was yelling “get out, get out” from his perch in the third base coach’s box.

“Big hit. Timely hit. Two outs. Almost all our runs happened with two outs,” Sons said. “Ella is the only one who hadn’t hit a home run and I thought she had it. I was willing it. She’s going to get one. That was huge. It opened things up.”

Then it was time for a little small ball in the sixth.

Catcher Bella Pinter reached on a fielder’s choice for the second out of the inning. She gave way to sophomore courtesy runner Bailey Engels, a midseason call-up to uitilize her speed. She stole second and third and scored on a two-strike squeeze bunt by Bosnich to make it 3-1.

Emma Slingsby beat out a bunt single and when the catcher’s throw sailed past first base, Bosnich, who had stole second and third, scored to make it 4-1.

“We’ve been working on that. We need the small ball game,” Hermes said. “Oh my gosh, Bailey’s so fast. Having her and Lily, it’s like they’re unstoppable.”

“We know we’re going to need (small ball) the further we go,” St. Bede junior third baseman/pitcher Reagan Stoudt said.

Sons said it’s just a matter of doing whatever you can to get some runs home.

“You look at your lineup. ‘Are we hitting the ball hard? Are we putting the ball in play?’ And if we’re not, then we’ve got to make some kind of adjustments,” he said. “We had speed at the bottom of the lineup. We’ve got speed at the top of the lineup, so we wanted to go to the small ball. Obviously, it paid off and put a lot of pressure on them.

“The suicide squeeze, I knew nobody would be expecting it with two strikes.

They made a mistake (throwing error) to get us another run. It was executed perfectly by both players. Lily at the plate with two strikes and Bailey Engels took off like a shot, slid in perfect.”

Ava Balestri reached on a dropped third strike and Slingsby scored to make it 5-1.

Maddy Dalton singled in another run after Hermes was intentionally walked and Addie Bontz was thrown out at the plate to end the inning, but the Bruins now led 6-1.

Hermes pitched out of a two-out, two-on jam in the sixth and left a runner stranded in the seventh, striking out Ridgewood’s Claire Franks looking to send the Bruins dancing off the field on to the championship game.

Hermes, who let St. Bede at the plate with two hits and two RBIs, struck out 11 and allowed just three hits and two walks to gain the win in the circle.

“She was on. There was no doubt about that. She was just throwing it past them. The defense was working. She was great,” Stoudt said of Hermes, her pitching partner in crime.

The first ever sectional game at the Academy brought out a large crowd circling the field Tuesday, started off by the field’s namesake and former longtime Bruins softball coach, Abbot Phillip Davey, throwing out the first pitch.

“We never had a crowd at St. Bede like this until we got to state. Shows how special this team is,” Sons said.

“The vibes tonight were electric tonight,” Stoudt said.

Photos by Scott Anderson – sanderson@shawmedia.com

St. Bede’s Emma Slingsby (left) hugs teammate Lily Bosnich after scoring the team’s second run against Ridgewood during the Class 1A St. Bede Sectional semifinal on Tuesday in Peru.

St. Bede left fielder Emma Slingsby makes a catch on the run against Ridgewood on Tuesday.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, 2023 AT 10:00 AMCT

PUBLIC NOTICE

98.35 TAXABLE ACRES± • 1 TRACT

The Boers farm is located 3 miles northeast of McNabb or 10 miles south of Peru. The farm is further described as being located in Section 6, T31NR1E, Hope Township, LaSalle County, Illinois.

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2023- 2024 MEETING SCHEDULED

The regular meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Putnam County Conservation District Office at 4526 E 1000th street, Hennepin, IL 61327- shall convene at the following times on the Third Wednesday of each month unless otherwise stated.

Approved this 17th day of Ma y, 2023

PU TN AM CO UNTY CO NSERVATION DISTRICT

BY: Ron Bluemer- President Board of Trustees ATTEST: Will Duke- Secretary

PUBLIC NOTICE

PU TNAM COU NTY CONSER VATION DISTRICT

PU TN AM CO UN TY, ILLINOIS 4526 E 1000th Street, Hennepin, IL 61327 ORDINANCE NO.2 3- 17-05

COM BINED ANNU AL BUDG ET AND APPROPRIATION

ORDINANCE FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING APRIL 1, 2023, AN D ENDING MARCH 31, 2024

BE IT ORDAIN ED , by the President of the Board of Trustees of the Putnam County Conservation District:

SE CTION 1: That the following annual budget be and the same is hereby adopted and the sums of money in Section 1, or so much thereof as may be authorized by law, be and the same are hereby appropriat ed for Corporate General Purposes of the Putnam County Conservation District for the fiscal year beginning on the 1st day of April, 2023 and ending the 31st day of March, 2024 as hereinafter specified Estimated Cash on Hand at the Start of Fiscal Year For the Fiscal Year Beginning April 1,2023 and Ending March 31,2024

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SE CTION 4: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect at the expiration of ten days after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law; and, upon adoption of the combined Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance# 23-17- 05 by Resolution of the County Board of Commissioners for the County of Putnam, Illinois.

SE CTIO N 5:The Executive Director, is hereby directed to transmit a certified copy of the Ordinance to the County Clerk and County Board of Putnam County, Illinois.

PASSED THIS 17th day of May, 2022

(SEAL) PUTNAM COUN TY CONSERVATION DISTRICT

BY: Ron Bluemer, President Board of Trustee s

ATTEST: Will Duke, Secretary Board of Trustees

PU TN AM CO UN TY CO NSERVATION DISTRICT CERTIFICATE OF ESTIMATE OF REVEN UES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023- 2024 AND BU DGET AND APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE

I, Dan Kotecki, do hereby certify that I am the Treasurer of the Board of Trustees of the Putnam County Conservation District and, as such official, I do further certify that the estimated revenues by source anticipated to be received by the Putnam County Conservation District, Putnam County, Illinois, in the Fiscal Year 2023- 2024 are those estimated revenues set forth in the attached true copy of Ordinance #23- 17-05 ( An Ordinance adopting a Combined Annual Budget and Appropriation for the Fiscal Year Beginning April 1st, 2023 and Ending March 31st, 2024) as adopted by the Board of Trustees at its properly convened regular Appropriation meeting held May 17, 2023, as appears from official records of said Putnam County Conservation District

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my official signature and the corporate seal of said Putnam County Conservation District on the 17th day of May, 2023.

PUTNAM COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT

(SEAL) BY: DAN KOTECKI, TREASURER BOARD OF TRUSTEES

PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL PUBLICATION

NOTICE OF PROPOSED T AX LEVY

For the Putnam County Conservation Dist rict

A public Hearing to approve a proposed property Tax Levy for (Putnam County Conservation District) for the (2023 Tax Levy Year) will be held on (July 19, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.). At the natural Lands Area Office, 4526 E 1000th street, Hennepin, Illinois 61327.

Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testim ony to the taxing district may contact (KRISTEN PANTEN BU RG , EXECU TIVE DIRECTOR, 4526 E 1000TH STREET, HENNEPIN, ILLINO IS, 61327 OR AT (815)882- 2319)

The amount of property taxes, extended or estimated to be extended on behalf of the (PUTNAM COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT) for the preceding year is $160,000.00.

The am ount of the proposed levy for the current year is $167,000.00

Date: May 17, 2023

William C. Duke Clerk / Secretary- Board of Trustees

The undersigned, President of the (PUTNAM CO UN TY CO NSERVATION

DISTRICT) hereby certifies that I am the presiding officer of the (PUTNAM COUNTY CO NSERVATION DISTRICT), and as such presiding officer, I hereby certify that the levy ordinance, a copy of which is appended hereto, was adopted pursuant to, and in all respects in compliance with the provisions of Section 4 and 7 of "The Truth in Taxation Act". (Ill Rev. Stat., Chapter 120, paragr aph 861 et Seq)

Date: May 17, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

Perona, Peterlin & Associate s, LL C IN THE CIRCU IT C OURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY, HENNEPIN ILLINOIS IN THE MA TTER OF: THE ESTA TE OF MARGARET JEAN EATTONI, Deceased

No: 2 023 -PR- 0000 05 CLAIM NOTICE

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 EATTON I, 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.

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IN THE CIRCUIT CO URT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINO IS PUTNAM CO UNTY, HENNEPIN , ILLINO IS PROBATE DIVISION IN RE THE ESTATE OF MILDRED MARY NO ON AN , Deceased

No 2023- PR-10

CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given of the death of Mildred Mary Noonan of Hennepin, IL

Letters of Office were issued on May 18, 2023 to David N oonan, as Independent Administrator, residing at 934 Victoria Lane, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007, whose attorney is Cote J. Klinefelter, Herbolsheimer, Duncan, Eiten, Hintz and Klinefelter, P.C., 654 First Street, Suite 400, LaSalle, IL 61301

Claims against the estate may be e- filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Probate Division, Putnam County Courthouse, 120 N. 4th St., Hennepin, IL 61327, or with the Representative, or both, within 6 months from the date of the first publicat ion of this Notice. If claim notice is personally mailed or delivered to a creditor of the above estate, then claim must be filed in the above entitled cause within 3 months from the date of mailing or delivery, whichever is later. Any claims not filed within the above periods are barred.

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCU IT C OURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCU IT PUTNAM C OUNT Y, ILLI NOIS

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

By: Ron Bluemer Presiding Officer

(Published in Putnam County Record May 31, 2023) 2079472

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of CARLY NEUBAUM, 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

E- filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exceptions To e- file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider Visit https://efile. illinoiscourt s.gov/service- providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider If you need additional help or have trouble e- filing, visit https: //www.illinois cour ts.gov/ FA Q/gethelp.asp

Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the Attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

(Published in Putnam County Record May 31, June 7, June 14, 2023) 2082050

PUBLIC NOTICE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE T ENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM C OUNT Y, ILLI NOIS

ES TATE OF DAVID H. G UNSUL, DECEASED NO. 2023-PR- 7

CLAIM NOTICE

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.

E- filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions To e- file, you must first create an account with an e- filing service provider Visit https://efile.ill inois courts.gov/service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www .illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ /get help.asp.

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

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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

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LEGAL NOTICE

FINANCIAL ST ATEMENTS OF MARSHALL-PUT NA M RIVER CONSERVA NCY DISTRICT

Ronald Bruch, Treasurer of the MarshallPutnam River Conservancy District in the counties of Marshall and Putnam in the State of Illinois, being first sworn on his oath, deposes and says that the following statement is a true, complete and correct statement of revenues and expenses administer ed by him as such treasurer, from May 1, 2022 to April 30, 20 23.

/s/Ronald Bruch, Secretary/Treasurer

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2023-2024 PCCD ANNUAL BUDGET

PUTNAM COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT

2023-2024 ANNUAL BUDGET APRIL 1, 2023- MARCH 31, 2024

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