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Marquis aquires permits for expansion project

Marquis to construct new 700-foot loading dock on the riverfront

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Marquis, located in Hennepin, has announced that it has received the necessary permits for its Marquis South Dock Expansion project on the Illinois River at the Marquis Industrial Complex.

The new 700-foot loading dock on the mile-long riverfront will allow the export of twenty barges of soy meal from the complex each week, approximately 1.5 million tons each year.

The soybean crush facility will look to generate significant employment opportunities during both the construction phase and the long-term operations of the facility.

Marquis stated that this development marks a crucial step in establishing a more diverse grain processing center in Putnam County by enhancing the agricultural landscape and providing economic benefits throughout the Illinois Valley and beyond.

The upcoming Marquis soybean crush facility will be one of the largest single-site soybean processors in the country. The new facility will be positioned to purchase soybeans within a 75-mile radius of the Marquis Industrial Complex, helping to fulfill the needs of farmers and businesses participating in soybean production.

By crushing 6,000 tons of soybeans per day, Marquis Grain will process around

80 million bushels of soybeans annually. The plant will look to offer a streamlined supply chain and services to contribute to the growth of the agricultural community.

“We are pleased to receive the necessary permits to begin dock construction for our advanced soybean crush facility,” Marquis CEO Mark Marquis said. “Our aim is to actively contribute to the growth of our local community and the surrounding regions by providing a state-of-the-art processing facility to enhance the local

agricultural landscape. With our team and technical resources, we are confident this facility will set new benchmarks in soybean processing excellence, safety and sustainability.”

Marquis also noted that the soybean oil produced by the Marquis Facility will be a key feedstock for clean-burning renewable diesel or sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Marquis is excited to process local farm inputs to participate in the expanding market.

Marshall-Putnam 4-H Show set July 17-20 in Henry

Annual event will be at the Marshall-Putnam Fairgrounds

The 2023 Marshall-Putnam 4-H Show will be from July 17 through July 20 at the Marshall-Putnam Fairgrounds, 915 University Ave. in Henry.

The 4-H Show is the culminating event for the 4-Hers to exhibit the projects in which they have enrolled. The youth are conference judged with their project and awarded a blue, red, or white ribbon.

Top projects are chosen for trophies and State Fair honors. There are many donors who make the trophies and gifts possible to help honor and recognize the 4-H members. The schedule of events are as follows:

Monday, July 17

7 p.m. - Welcome dinner at the 4-H food stand and tours of the 4-H fair

7:30 p.m. - Magnetic water balloon dodgeball

Tuesday, July 18

Throughout the day - Silent auction items at the Commercial Building

9 a.m. - Poultry show

10 a.m. - Rabbit show

Noon - Cloverbud activities under the grandstand

1 p.m. - General projects judging and minute to win it: cup stacking at the 4-H food stand

2-2:30 p.m. - Popcorn at the speed office

3 p.m. - Minute to win it: marshmallow face at the 4-H food stand

5 p.m. - Horse show

6:30 p.m. - Fashion review in the Hunt Building

Wednesday, July 19

8 a.m. - Swine, Sheep and Beef shows running consecutively

8 a.m. - Goat show

1 p.m. - Minute to win it: goldfish/ straw at the 4-H food stand

2 p.m. - Minute to win it: coin race at the 4-H food stand

2-2:30 p.m. - Popcorn at the

speed office

4:30 p.m. - Pork chop supper

7 p.m. - Sale of champions and pie auction

Thursday, July 20

8 a.m. - Aerospace, Mechanical Sciences and Horticulture judging

4 p.m. - Rocket launch

5:30-6:45 p.m. - Ice cream social in the Commercial Building

6 p.m. - Finals bids for the silent auction items in the Commercial Building

7 p.m. - Final ceremony in the Hunt Building

Throughout the event

4-H Show Scavenger Hunt - Scavenger hunt sheets will be available at the welcome table in the Commercial Building and the 4-H table in the food stand.

“Fun Anytime Area” - Fenced in by the food stand. Games will be available such as corn hole, ladder toss, giant Jenga, giant dice, horseshoes and flip toss.

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Photo provided by Allison Prestegaard Marquis, located in Hennepin, has announced that it has received the necessary permits for its Marquis South Dock Expansion project on the Illinois River at the Marquis Industrial Complex. Shaw Local News Network

Sunflowers at Matthiessen State Park are in bloom

Public can visit and take photos but will be fined $195 for removing flowers

Matthiessen State Park’s annual burst of yellow is in bloom.

Where can I find the sunflowers?

The sunflowers, a popular photo op, are open to the public behind the airplane field at the river area entrance. Visitors from Route 178 should follow signs to the sunflower field after entering the river area entrance.

Can you pick sunflowers at Matthiessen State Park?

Park staff asks visitors to be

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Putnam County Sheriff investigating $13K worth of tree damage in Hennepin

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office and the village of Hennepin are investigating the destruction of trees along High Street that were planted in 2022.

Officials believe the incident occurred between July 3 and July 4 and the damage caused is in excess of $13,000.

Anyone with relevant information is encourage to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 815-925-7015 or Crime Stoppers at 800-939-6929 to remain anonymous.

Crime Stoppers may offer monetary rewards for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual or individuals responsible for the crime.

The village of Hennepin also is offer-

respectful of the flowers and to not remove them. Removing flowers is subject to a $195 fine.

Why do they plant the sunflowers at Matthiessen State Park?

Sunflower seeds first were planted at the state park more than 25 years ago in an effort to attract doves for hunting season.

What time of year is best to see sunflower fields?

The flowers bloom through July, and by August, they begin to seed and wilt through early September, all while attracting pollinators and providing shade for deer, opossums and raccoons.

Along with many bumblebees, the fields have attracted photographers and tourists from all around the state.

ing a $10,000 reward to anyone with information leading to the arrest and conviction of the responsible individual or individuals.

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Granville United Church of Christ to host vacation bible school

Granville United Church of Christ will hold vacation bible school from 6 to 8 p.m. July 24, 25 and 26 at the Shelter House located in Hopkins Park in Granville.

This year’s theme is “Food Fight” and the events will feature story time, crafts, games and refreshments each evening.

All are welcome to join. Call Pastor Ron at 815-339-2305 for additional information or for questions.

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Derek Barichello The sunflowers are in bloom Thursday, July 6, at Matthiessen State Park.

PC Rotary installs new officers at annual banquet

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The Putnam County Rotary conducted its annual banquet on June 29 at Rolando’s Supper Club in Hennepin. During the event, the organization installed its new officers and presented its yearly awards.

Adriane Shore was installed as president of the Putnam County Rotary after receiving the gavel, president’s pin and a gift from outgoing President Debbie Buffington.

Shore pledged to continue the projects of the past year with added projects supporting the club’s Little Free Pantry and a new grant proposal to support Putnam County High School’s performing arts program.

Several members of the community were also recognized for their “Service Above Self” in recognition of Rotary’s motto.

Anton Dzierzynski, owner of Hennepin Foods, was honored for his support of local organizations throughout the years; providing groceries, guidance, and his personal generosity to local churches, charities, schools and other causes.

Putnam County Junior High Graduate Bryson Brown was honored for “Student Service Above Self” for his community service, student assistance, leadership and dedication as a member of the PCJH Interact Club.

Putnam County High School Graduate Nicholas Currie was honored for his “Student Service Above Self” as PCHS Interact President this past year, as he led the club and personally participating in the its community, school and international service projects.

Outgoing Faculty Advisor to the Put-

nam County High School Interact Club

Helen Lenkaitis was honored for “Professional Service Above Self.” Lenkaitis has engaged and encouraged many students over the years in gaining and putting to use, leadership skills, teamwork and volunteer experiences.

Each recipient was presented with an inscribed plaque or memento and a check for $100 to a charity in their honor.

Buffington then thanked the club, the board and the community for the support of Rotary’s projects and programs throughout the past year.

Projects have included continued stocking of the Little Free Pantry in Standard, support of Interact Clubs at the Junior High and High School, co-sponsorship with Interact of Red Cross Blood Drives and the Grange Hal-

loween Parade and Party, and co-sponsorship of the Marshall-Putnam Fair Senior Day Program.

Supporting literacy and education, the club also presented personal dictionaries to all Putnam County third grade students, co-sponsored Putnam County Library’s Family Day in the Park, continued the club’s Rotary Readers Program for primary and elementary students, presented an “End Polio Now” educational program at the junior high, and co-sponsored, with Putnam County Education Foundation, a new and expanding butterfly pollinator garden at the junior high.

The club also helped with Putnam County Food Pantry’s Christmas Baskets and Toys-in-the-Pantry distribution and deliveries, served as greeters at

Rotary Park’s Celebration of Lights in LaSalle, cooked up “Soups for Seniors” for over 600 Putnam County senior citizens with the help of a Rotary District Grant and delivered Valentine’s Day cards to veterans.

The club also hosted Agri-Business Night featuring Marquis Energy’s newest projects, hosted the post-prom Afterglow and presented four senior scholarship awards.

The Club then participated in a district-wide project to collect new books for local benefit, as well as for Ukrainian refugee children. Though the goal was one book per member, Buffington set her sights on 200 books, which the club and community well-exceeded with more than 400 books being donated to Putnam County libraries and school media centers.

Buffington was thanked with a commemorative gift, past-president’s pin and scrapbook of her past year of club leadership and service to the community.

The new Officers and Board installed by Rotarian and Pastor Ron McNeill included President Shore, Vice President Cheri Adriane, Co-Treasurers Buffington and Brenda Bickerman, Secretary Scott Shore and additional Board Members Nancy Burress, Barry Chrenen, Tina Dolder, Ron McNeill and Mike Olson.

President Shore said the biggest challenge of the coming year will be the club’s need for new members and new volunteers, to support its many projects. Anyone interested in volunteering in any of the club’s projects or considering joining as members, are asked to contact PutnamCountyRotary@gmail.com.

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Putnam County Community Theatre to present ‘Seussical’

The Putnam County Community Theatre, with special arrangement from Music Theatre International, will present “Seussical” at 7 p.m. on July 14, 15, 21, 22 and at 2 p.m. on July 23 at Putnam County High School, 402 E. Silverspoon Ave. in Granville.

Music for the performance is by Ste -

OBITUARIES

ANITA M. REED

Died: June 26, 2023

Anita M. Reed, 86, of Putnam, Il, passed away on June 26, 2023, 2:55 pm at Henry Rehab & Nursing, Henry, IL.

Cremation rites have been accorded and a memorial service will be held at a later date at the New Apostolic Church, Peoria. Memorial contributions may be made to New Apostolic Church or to the family. Calvert & Johnson Memorial Home, Henry is assisting the family with arrangements.

Anita was born in Peoria, Il on January 14, 1937, to Kurt & Dora (Spiegel) Schoolman. She married Charles A. “Chuck” Reed on April

phen Flaherty, lyrics are by Lynn Ahrens, book is by Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty and the production is co-conceived by Ahrens, Flaherty and Eric Idle. “Seussical” is based on the works of Dr. Seuss.

In the show, the Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos, including Jojo.

18, 1963. He preceded her in death along with her parents; daughter, Diana Reed; brother, Albert (Delores) Schoolman, of Metamora; sister, Esther (Bill) Hensley, of Pawnee. Anita is survived by her son, Charles A Reed, Jr., (Heather Steele) of Putnam; daughters JoAnn Reed, of Wenona; daughter, Brenda Reed, of North Pekin; sister, Erna Stoens, of Mossville; sister MaryAnn Wildman, of St. louis; sister Ruth Barnes Erback, of Kimberling City, MO; sister, Martha Davis, or Round Lake; brother, John (Joyce) Schoolman, of Creve Coeur; brother, Robert (Sharon) Schoolman, of Dunlap, six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was a lifelong member of the New Apostolic Church, Peoria, where she served as organist and choir member. Online condolences may be made to: www. calvertmemorial.com.

Horton faces a double challenge; not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must also guard an abandoned egg, left in his care by the Mayzie La Bird.

Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community emerge

MARILYN MORINE BROWN

Born: May 10, 1934 in Hennepin, IL

Died: June 28, 2023 in Fort Collins, CO

Marilyn June Morine was born May 10,1934 on a farm in Putnam County, Illinois to Eva (Winterscheid) Morine and Lyle E. Morine. She was raised on the farm and attended a oneroom rural school on her father’s land. 4-H Club work was important in her young life. She attended a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Illinois in 1956. In 1988 she achieved a Master’s degree in counseling at Oregon State University.

On March 4, 1956 , Marilyn married Richard Kortie Brown in Hennepin, Illinois. Richard

triumphant.

Tickets for the production are $15 and are available by calling 815-3242919 or by sending a message to hulstromn@pcschools535.org.

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died in 2014.

Throughout her life she enjoyed reading, studying, and animals. Her interests late in life included family history, quilting, and the Pacific Ocean.

Marilyn’s immediate family includes Bethany and her husband, Michael, of Fort Collins; Mark and his wife, Fatima Ahmed, of Fort Collins; Steven of Loveland; DeAnn Paul of Masonville; and Jay and his wife, Christine, of Bainbridge Island, Washington. Beloved grandchildren are Aalia, Tatiana, Keryl, Taylor, William, and Henry.

Her sister, Lyla Striet, of Lombard, Illinois survives her. Marilyn is also survived by several generations of well-loved nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be determined. Memorial gifts may be directed to Putnam County Historical Society in Hennepin, Illinois.

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SPORTS Pistol Shrimp lose on the road to Burlington Bees

The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp got on the board first Saturday, July 9, but couldn’t hold on in a 6-3 loss to the Burlington Bees in Burlington, Iowa.

The Shrimp scored a run in the top of the first inning when Nico Azpilcueta drew a bases loaded walk.

In the second, the Shrimp extended their lead to 2-0 when Louis Perona hit a two-out single and later scored on a double by Max Handron.

The Bees responded with two runs in the third, then added a run

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in the fourth and two more in the fifth to build a 5-2 lead.

The Shrimp cut their deficit to 5-3 with an RBI double by Tyler Dorsch in the eighth, but the Bees answered with a run in their half of the inning.

Perona finished 3 for 5 with a run, while Handron was 2 for 5 with an RBI.

Starting pitcher Jason Shanner took the loss, giving up five runs on nine hits with five strikeouts and no walks in four innings.

Cristian Padilla pitched three innings, allowing one run on three hits with one strikeout and no walks, while Sam Corbett pitched a scoreless eighth, giving up no hits with one strikeout and two walks.

Bi-County wins District 20 Junior League softball title

MARK – The Bi-County Junior League softball team captured the District 20 championship, defeating La Salle, 9-8, Friday, July 7, in Mark.

Paige Tonioni drove in Sarah Schennum for the winning run to send Bi-County to state.

Bi-County opened district play with a 14-4 win over Spring Valley on Saturday, July 1, and beat La Salle, 14-2, on Wednesday, July 5, to advance to the championship game.

La Salle worked its way through the losers’ bracket defeating Spring Valley, 11-1, on Thursday, July 6.

La Salle then beat Bi-County 13-7 in the first game of the title series to force the winner-take-all second game, which Bi-County won 9-8.

Bi-County advanced to the state tournament on Saturday morning in Brookfield, falling 15-7 to Sterling.

In its second game at state on Saturday, Bi-County bounced back to beat Pike County, 9-3.

On Sunday, Bi-County was eliminated in a down-to-the-wire, 7-3 loss to La Grange.

Team members for Bi-County are Chloe Parcher, Yesenia Avila, Britney Trinidad, Paige Tonioni, Myah Richardson, Finley Rue, Piper Terando, Sarah Schennum, Sofia Borri, Cadence Breckenridge and Reagan Fundell.

Coaches are Shannon Jenkins, Steve Tonioni and Mike Borri.

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Scott Anderson file photo – sanderson@shawmeid.com Members of the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp watch from the dugout at Schweikert Stadium at Veterans Park in Peru. Photo provided Bi-County defeated La Salle 9-8 on Friday to capture the Junior League softball championship. Team members for Bi-County are Chloe Parcher, Yesenia Avila, Britney Trinidad, Paige Tonioni, Myah Richardson, Finley Rue, Piper Terando, Sarah Schennum, Sofia Borri, Cadence Breckenridge and Reagan Fundell.

PERU

Council celebrates St. Bede state champions

onship sign hung at McKinley Park, the city’s softball diamond.

Peru Mayor Ken Kolowski said the city started a tradition of hanging signs celebrating local state champions in Washington Park where the athletes and their parents would be more likely to see them. Many communities hang their signs at their city’s boundaries in the same location as welcome signs.

Wednesday, the Peru City Council honored the IHSA Class 1A state champion St. Bede girls softball team with its own commemorative signs.

As Director of Parks, Recreation and Special Events Adam Thorsen was handing the sign to St. Bede softball players for a photo op, another photo appeared on the video screen behind them showing a state champi-

“That’ll be there to inspire future generations of softball players to achieve what you did,” Kolowski said. “That one is already up at McKinley Park and I know a lot of you started your playing days there.”

The sign Thorsen held up with the softball team is headed to Washington Park, Kolowski said.

“The excitement and energy that you brought our community was really, really great,” Kolowski said. “We appreciate it. The whole town, the whole community, the whole Illinois valley region was buzzing about what you guys did. History was made.”

St. Bede softball coach Shawn Sons said people ask frequently if the state championship has sunk in yet.

“For me, it sunk in when we got back to town and the police were leading the procession through town,” Sons said. “We saw all the people lined up in the city of Peru, La

Salle, Oglesby, Spring Valley. ... To see our local community come together and support these young ladies for what they did was phenomenal.

“This accomplishment we hope in some way it inspires young girls to go out for a sport and try to do the same thing,” Sons said. “I’m so proud of these girls. You deserve this.”

Peru Alderman Andy Moreno said he hasn’t attended a girls softball game in 30 years, but he watched some games at St. Bede and then the state tournament in Peoria, and he commended the coaches and players for their hard work.

“I was very, very impressed, every single player was in position at all times,” Moreno said.

Alderman Tom Payton said he’s watched St. Bede and other area teams softball for almost 30 years.

“I know the hard work you coaches, and players, have put in playing all summer, working out and doing this,” Payton said. “To build a

This accomplishment we hope in some way it inspires young girls to go out for a sport and try to do the same thing.

St. Bede softball coach Shawn Sons

program like this, it takes hard work, it takes dedication, and I want you to know we’re very, very proud of you. There’s a friend of ours we all know that’s looking down at you, and saying, yep, this is a good thing.”

Alderman Jason Edgcomb asked for all the seniors on the team to raise their hands. Three girls raised their hand, and Sons noted one was not present Wednesday.

“Girls, I’m looking forward to watching you again next year,” Edgcomb said.

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‘That’ll be there to inspire future generations of softball players,’ mayor says
Derek Barichello The state champion St. Bede softball team poses for a photo Wednesday with a commemorative sign the city of Peru plans to hang at Washington Park. Another sign already was hung at McKinley Park.
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MAINTENANCE TECH - GENERAL CUSTODIAN

The Putnam County Courthouse / Sherif f's Office is accepting appli cati ons for the posi ti on of Maint enance Tech - General Custodian

Maintenance backgr ound, including any cert ifi cati ons or speciali zed training, is prefer red. Applicat ion, along wi th a descripti on of job responsibilit ies and qual if icati ons, can be pi cked up at the Putnam Co Sheri ff' s Off ice, 120 N. 4t h St, Hennepin, and shoul d be returned no later than August 4th.

PUBLIC HEA LTH NURSE COORDINATOR

Bureau, Putnam, and Marshal l County Health Departments are accepti ng appl icat ions for a Publ ic Heal th Nurse Coordi nator.

We are seeki ng a Regi stered Nurse (RN) to work out of our Bureau, Putnam, and Marshall County Heal th Department s. The abilit y to tr avel to Marshall or Putnam may be requir ed The job will encompass the following servi ces: WIC (Women, Infant s and Children) Program, Breastfeeding, Immuni zati ons, Communicable Di sease Investigations and general Public Health Nursing. A bachelor's degr ee in nursing is preferred.

Please di rect all applicati ons to Bureau County Heal th Department

A ttn: Joyce Barajas, HR 526 S Bureau Vall ey Pkwy Princeton, IL 61356 or email to jbaraj as@ bpmhd.org

PUBLISHE R'S NOTICE

All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subjec t to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an inte ntion, to make any such preference , limitation or discrimination .”

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

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

The toll-free telephone numbe r for the he aring impaired is 800-927-9275

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PU BLIC HEARING On Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance of Putnam County Public Library District

Notice is hereby given to the Public that on August 14, 2023, at the hour of 7:00 P.M. at the Putnam County Public Library, 214 N. 4th St., Hennepin, Illinois, a public hearing will be held on the annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Putnam County Public Library District for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024. Any person interested in said budget and ordinance may be present at said time and place and may be heard in regard to the budget and ordinance. The tentative budget is now on file with the Secretary of the Board of Library Trustees, Putnam County Public Library District, at the Library office and may be reviewed upon request prior to said hearing by the Public Secretary, Board of Library Trustees

Date: July 11, 2023

Putnam County Public Library District P.O. Box 199 Hennepin, IL 6l327 (815) 925-7020

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PUBL IC NOTICE

The Village of Mark has adopted Ordinance #2023- 06-20- 01 Tax Levy Ordinance. Copies of this ordinance are available at http://www.municode com /library or by calling the village office at 815- 339- 2454.

The Village of Mark has adopted Ordinance #2023- 06-20- 02

Appropriations Ordinance. Copies of this ordinance are available at www municode.com/library or by calling the village office at 815339-2454

(Published in Putnam County Record

July 12, 2023) 2090088

Putnam County Record Cl assi fi ed 833- 584-NEWS

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