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.

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.

Seating is assigned and tickets will be available at the door. Pre-ordered tickets will be available at will call. Doors open 30 minutes before the show.

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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.