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Locals announced as Marshall-Putnam State Fair Delegates

Local residents have been announced as 2023 Marshall-Putnam counties State Fair Delegates and Alternates. The honors were announced as follows:

Aerospace

• Delegates: Adailida Lindstrom and Waylon Lindstrom

• Alternate: Kate Lindstrom

Clothing and textiles

• Shopping in Style Delegates: Miley Nix and Grace Miles

• Sewing Delegates: Grace Miles, Kaitlyn Palm and Lucas Palm

Food and nutrition

• Delegates: Kiryn Schaer, Robert Gaspardo, Christina Weir, Annabel Vincent, Kaitlyn Schaer, Avery Schaer and Emma Gaspardo

House and family

• Child Development Delegate:

Kiryn Shaer

• Family Heritage Delegate: Kaitlyn Shaer

• Interior Design Delegates: Piper Kammer and Lilly Breckenridge

Horticulture

• Crops Delegate: Myles Stange

• Floriculture Delegates: Bridget Moodie, Aubrey Banuat and Avery Banuat

• Vegetable Garden Display Delegate: Kiryn Shaer

Miscellaneous

• Civic Engagement Delegate: Connor Anderson

• Civic Engagement Alternate: Kiryn Shaer

• Intercultural Delegate: Salina Breckenridge

Mechanical science and engineering

• Robotics Delegate: Saline

Breckenridge and Lucas Palm

• Small Engines Delegate: Dominik Larimer

• Tractor Delegate: Jack McGlasson

• Welding Delegate: Piper Kammer

• Woodworking Delegates: Lucas

Palm and Samantha Nauman

• Woodworking Alternates: Jack

McGlasson and Cadence

Breckenridge

Natural resources

• Entomology Delegates: Samantha

Nauman and Anna Rinaldo

Visual arts

• Food Decorating Delegates: Anna

McGlasson and Avery Stange

• Food Decorating Alternate:

Avery Schaer

• Chalk/Carbon/Pigment on

Canvas/Paper/Glass Delegates:

Hayden Meachum and Sa-

mantha Nauman

MARSHALL-PUTNAM 4-H SHOW 2023 GENERAL PROJECTS AWARDS

4-H members from across Marshall and Putnam counties participated in the Marshall-Putnam 4-H Show that was held July 17-20 at the fairgrounds in Henry. The 2023 General Projects Awards were announced as follows:

Aerospace

Outstanding Beginning Model Rocket (Granville National Bank):

Adalida Lindstrom of Saratoga Leadaways

Outstanding Advanced Model Rocket (Boyle Farm Limited Partnership): Joey Vinyard of Bell Plain Hustlers

Outstanding Aerospace (Hasselberg Grebe Snodgrass Urban & Wentworth): Waylon Lindstrom of Saratoga Leadaways

Outstanding Rocket Launce (Boyle Farms Limited Partnership): Adalida Lindstrom of Saratoga Leadaways

Clothing Outstanding STEAM 1 (Henry Rotary): Grace Miles of Bennington Go-Getters

Outstanding STEAM 2 (Henry

Rotary): Lucas Palm of Bennington

Go-Getters

Outstanding Shopping in Style

(Daryle Wragge): Miley Nix of Bennington Go-Getters

Best Junior Model (Boyle Farm Limited Partnership): Miley Nix of Bennington Go-Getters

Rhonda Downey Memorial Best

Overall Sewing & Textiles (Boyle Farms Limited Partnership): Kaitlyn Palm of Bennington

Go-Getters

Foods

Senior Champion Cook (Mona’s Inc.): Christina Weir of Steuben Rangers

Junior Champion Cook (Daryle Wragge): Emma Kay Gaspardo of Henry Guys and Gals

Home and family

Outstanding Home and Family Exhibit (Camp Grove State Bank):

Piper Kammer of Lostant Leaders

Outstanding Home and Family Exhibit (Campbell Insurance): Kiryn Schaer of Steuben Rangers

Horticulture

Best Market Basket (Illinois Valley Herb Guild): Kiryn Schaer of Steuben Rangers

Outstanding Gardening Exhibit

(Rotary Club of Toluca): Kiryn Schaer of Steuben Rangers

Outstanding Horticulture/Crops

Exhibit (Rumbold & Kuhn, Inc.): Myles Stange of LW Achievers

Outstanding Flower Exhibit (Ryan Anderson, Attorney at Law):

Bridget Moodie of Steuben Rangers

Miscellaneous

Outstanding 4-H Exhibit – Civic Engagement 2 (Daryle Wragge):

Connor Anderson of Henry

Guys & Gals

Outstanding 4-H Exhibit –

Reading (Randy and Lori Toepper): Bella Hall of Saratoga Leadaways

Outstanding 4-H Exhibit – Cat Care (Daryle Wragge): Brody Lutz of Bennington Go -Getters

• Chalk/Carbon/Pigment on Canvas/Paper/Glass Alternates: Anna McGlasson and Caleb Wiesbrock

• Fiber Delegate: Eliza Ehnis

• Fiber Alternate: Daphne Heeley

• Glass Delegate: Reese Lenkaitis

• Heritage Arts Delegate: Samantha Nauman

• Heritage Arts Alternate: Bella Hall

• Nature Delegate: Kendra Story

• Paper Delegates: Grace Miles and Bella Hall

• Paper Alternate: Daphne Heeley

• Scrapbooking Delegate: Kaitlyn Palm

• Scrapbooking Alternate: Isabelle Knuckey

• Wood Delegate: Kaitlyn Shaer

• Photography Delegates: Samantha Nauman, Jude Wiesbrock and Piper Kammer

• Photography Alternates: Kiryn Schaer and Avery Banuat

Mechanical science and technology

Christopher Miller Award

(Bennington Go-Getters): Lucas Palm of Bennington Go-Getters

Outstanding Beginning Woodworking Exhibit (Bruch Farms): Jackson

Nauman of Henry Guys & Gals

Outstanding Woodworking Exhibit

(George and Margy Mattern Family): Lucas Palm of Bennington Go-Getters

Outstanding Electricity Exhibit

(Energy Specialist Co.): Lucas Palm of Bennington Go-Getters

Outstanding Small Engines (Bills Small Engines): Dominik Larimer of L-W Achievers

Outstanding Tractor Exhibit

(Birkey’s Farm Store): Jack McGlasson of Steuben Rangers

Outstanding Science & Technology Exhibit (Energy Specialist): Salina

Breckinridge of Lostant Leaders

Outstanding Computer Exhibit

(George and Margy Mattern Family): Brady Palm of Bennington Go-Getters

Outstanding Welder (Lindstrom Family Trust): Piper Kammer of Lostant Leaders

Natural resources

Brandon Phillips Memorial Award (The First National Bank of Lacon): Samantha Nauman of Henry guys & Gals

Visual arts

Outstanding Art Exhibit – Computer Generated Art (Classic Floor Covering): Hayden Meachum

Saratoga Leadaways

Outstanding Art Exhibit – Heritage Arts (Compeer Financial): Adalida

Lindstrom of Saratoga Leadaways

Outstanding Art Exhibit – Glass (Henry auto Parts – NAPA): Reese Lenkaitis of PC Progressors

Outstanding Art Exhibit – 3D Mixed Media (McNabb Grain): Miles Stange of L-W Achievers

Outstanding Art Exhibit – Chalk, Carbon, Pigment (North Central Bank): Ava Ehnis Bell Plain Hustlers

Outstanding Art Exhibit – Chalk, Carbon, Pigment (Compeer Financial): Bella Hall of Saratoga Leadaways

Outstanding Art Exhibit – Chalk, Carbon, Pigment (Daryle Wragge): Avery Schaer of Steuben Rangers

Outstanding Art Exhibit – Chalk, Carbon, Pigment (Boyle Farm Limited Partnership): Kendra Story of PC Progressors

Outstanding Heritage Art Exhibit (Boyle Farm Limited Partnership): Adalida Lindstrom of Saratoga Leadaways

Best Overall Photography Exhibit (Jim’s IGA): Piper Kammer of Lostant Leaders

Best Overall Photo Editing (John Maubach Construction): Ryan Carlson of Henry Guys and Gals

Outstanding Beginning Photography Exhibit (Karl Ziegler): Makenzie Horton of PC Progressors

Best Novice Food Decorating (Brittany Kuehn Leech and Tyler Kuehn): Avery Schaer of Steuben Rangers

Best Intermediate Food Decorating (Henry Rotary): Anna McGlasson of Steuben Rangers

MARSHALL-PUTNAM 4-H SHOW 2023 LIVESTOCK SPECIAL AWARDS

4-H members from across Marshall and Putnam counties participated in the Marshall-Putnam 4-H Show that was held July 17-20 at the fairgrounds in Henry. The 2023 Livestock Special Awards were announced as follows:

Beef Grand Champion Steer (M-P-S

Beef Improvement Association):

Carter Keller of PC Progressors

Reserve Grand Champion Steer (M-P Farm Bureau): Lane Kocher of Saratoga Leadaways

Grand Champion Female (Boyle Farms Limited Partnership):

Madison Hahn of Bennington

Go-Getters

Reserve Grand Champion Female (Boyle Farms Limited Partnership): Ryan Carlson of Henry

Guys and Gals

Beef Premiere Winner (Farmer Cooperative Association): Lane

Kocher of Saratoga Leadaways

Reserve Beef Premiere Winner

(Monier Cattle): Jacey Endress of Steuben Rangers

Senior Beef Showmanship

(Alpha Insurance Services, Inc.):

Madison Hahn of Bennington

Go-Getters

Junior Beef Showmanship (North Central Bank): Lane Kocher of Saratoga Leadaways

Supreme Showmanship

(Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau, Bell Plain Hustlers): Kayden Eilts of L-W Achievers

Champion Bred & Owned Heifer

(Boyle Farms Limited Partnership):

Madison Hahn of Bennington

Go-Getters

Champion M-P Raised Steer (Boyle Farm Limited Partnership.):

Carter Keller pf PC Progressors

Beef Club Group Award

(Wyoming Veterinary Services): Henry Guys & Gals

Dairy Grand Champion Dairy Female

(Eugene and Joan Kunkel): Mikenna

Boyd of PC Progressors

Senior Showmanship (Steve

Vogel County Financial): Mikenna

Boyd of PC Progressors

Junior Showmanship: Reese

Lenkaitis of PC Progressors

Dogs

Best Overall Dog Care (East Side Grooming): Lucy Stivers of Bell Plain Hustlers

Best Overall Dog Obedience

(Compeer Financial): Lucy Stivers of Bell Plain Hustlers

Junior Dog Showmanship

(Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel): Ava

Ehnis of Bell Plain Hustlers

Senior Showmanship (Boyle Farms

Limited Partnership): Lucy Stivers of Bell Plain Hustlers

Best of Show, Fun Class (Compeer

Financial): Ava Ehnis of Bell Plain Hustlers

Goats

Champion Dairy Goat (Maubach

Farm’s.): Joey Vinyard of Bell Plain Hustlers

Reserve Champion Dairy Goat:

Gracie Vinyard of Bell Plain Hustlers

Champion Wether Market: Jacey

Endress of Steuben Rangers

Reserve Champion Wether Market

(Ed Hartwig Trucking & Excavating

Inc): Eliza Ehnis of Bell Plain Hustlers

Champion Pygmy Goat (Wyffels

Hybrids): Kendra Story of PC Progressors

Reserve Champion Pygmy Goat:

Mackenzie Foster of Bennington

Go-Getters

Champion Meat Doe (Daryle Wragge): Ava Ehnis of Bell

Plain Hustlers

Reserve Champion Meat Doe: Jacey Endress

Junior Goat Showmanship

(Compeer Financial): Jaycee Endress of Steuben Rangers

Best of Show Meat Dairy: Ava Ehnis of Bell Plain Hustlers, Kendra Story of PC Progressors

Horse and pony

Grand Champion Horse (Maubach Farms Quarter Horses): Kenzie

Horton of PC Progressors

Grand Champion Pony (McNabb Grain Co.): Lucy Stivers of Bell Plain Hustlers

Junior Showmanship (Alpha Insurance Service): Makenzie Horton of PC Progressors

Senior Showmanship (McKenna

Veterinary Services): Tristen Catton of Saratoga Leadaways

Champion Showmanship (Catton

Arabians): Leena Denham of Steuben Rangers

Junior Horsemanship (Boyle Farms

Limited Partnership): Lucy Stivers of Bell Plain Hustlers

Senior Horsemanship (Country Financial Steve Vogel): Leena

Denham of Steuben Rangers

Trail Class (Catton Arabians): Makenzie Horton of PC Progressors

Horse Costume Class (Sharon Gallop): Leena Denham of Steuben Rangers

Poultry

Best of Show (Don and Diane Gensler): Trandon Kays of Bell Plain Hustlers

Champion Pen (Boyle Farms

Limited Partnership): Boyle Farms

Limited Partnership

Senior Showmanship (Sun Ag, Inc.):

Cadence Breckenridge of Lostant Leaders

Junior Showmanship (Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel): Trandon Kays of Bell Plain Hustlers

Best of Show Egg Production (Foley Motors, Inc.): Trandon Kays of Bell Plain Hustlers

Rabbits

Best Market Pen (McKenna

Veterinary Service): Anna McGlasson of Steuben Rangers

Reserve Champion Market Pen

(North Central Bank): Anna

McGlasson of Steuben Rangers

Best of Show Purebred (Boyle Farm

Limited Partnership): Trandon Kays of Bell Plain Hustlers

Best of Opposite Sex Purebred (Al Cioni Ford, Inc.): Anna McGlasson of Steuben Rangers

Best of Show Mixed Breed Rabbit

(The First National Bank of Lacon):

Trandon Kays of Bell Plain Hustlers

Best of Opposite Sex Mixed Breed Rabbit (Dysart-Cofoid Funeral

Chapel): Trandon Kays of Bell Plain Hustlers

Outstanding Rabbit Care (Shimp Farms): Cadence Breckenridge of Lostant Leaders

Beginning Rabbit Showmanship

(Wilson Insurance Agency Inc.): Mackenzie Foster of Bennington Go-Getters

Junior Rabbit Showmanship

(William and Deborah Leigh): Lilly Breckenridge of Lostant Leaders

Senior Rabbit Showmanship

(Rumbold & Kuhn): Cadence Brecken-

ridge of Lostant Leaders

Sheep

Grand Champion Ram (Farmers’ Cooperative Association): Kylee Cook of Bell Plain Hustlers

Grand Champion Ewe (Sun Ag, Inc.): Ryan Senko of PC Progressors

Grand Champion Market Lamb (North Central Bank): Ryan Senko of PC Progressors

Junior Showmanship (Boyle Farm Limited Partnership): Jayce Endress of Steuben Rangers

Senior Showmanship (Boyle Farm Limited Partnership): Kaitlyn Palm of Bennington Go-Getters

Swine

Grand Champion Barrow (McNabb Grain Co.): McKlay Gensini of PC Progressors

Reserve Grand Champion Barrow (Bruch Farm): Braelyn Hoffstatter of L-W Achievers

Grand Champion Purebred Gilt (North Central Bank): Rachel Eckert of Henry Guys and Gals

Grand Champion Crossbred Gilt (Randy and Lori Toepper): Kayden Eilts of LW Achievers

Grand Champion Pair of Barrow (Boyle Farm Limited Partnership): Kayden Eilts of LW Achievers

Grand Champion Pair of Gilts (Sun Ag, Inc.): Rachel Eckert of Henry Guys and Gals

Grand Champion Pair of Crossbred Gilts (McNabb Grain Co.): Kayden Eilts of LW Achievers

Junior Swine Showmanship (McNabb Grain Co.): McKlay Gensini of PC Progressors

Senior Swine Showmanship (M-P Farm Bureau): Jackson Knisley of Henry Guys & Gals

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County

includes (front

(PCJH social

(pre-K special education teacher), Katrien Holocker (PCPS paraprofessional), Courtney Kobold (PCHS social worker), Megan Kindred (PCJH math teacher), Marlea Smaga (PCHS math teacher), Cheyanne Sunken (PCHS paraprofessional), Anna Kirbach (PCPS first grade teacher), Doug Colmone (PCHS paraprofessional); (back row) Erin Duffy (PCES PE teacher), Kayleigh Parham (PCPS/PCES paraprofessional), Kelly Sartin (PCPS paraprofessional), Wesley Allison (PCHS paraprofessional), Kim Gorges (PCPS cook), Kevin Alleman (PCPS/PCES music teacher), Kayla Harris (PCHS agriculture teacher), Mandi Ponsetti (PCPS paraprofessional), Blake McManus (PCHS agriculture teacher) and Jeff Rundle (director of technology); and (front center) Rugby the therapy dog.

Photo provided by Clayton Theisinger

The

Putnam

faculty

row, from left) Samantha Morse

worker), Gianna Baracani

Marseilles hardware store celebrates last day of business

Gleason’s thanks customers 90-plus years of support

Stephanie Jaquins

Gleason’s Hardware’s last day of business was Saturday.

The owners of Gleason’s, 285 Main St., Marseilles, announced the store’s closing earlier this year.

“Thank you for your continued support over the 90-plus years,” the business posted on its Facebook page. Gleason’s opened in 1929 and was the oldest continuous family-owned business in Marseilles.

secondhand clothing, among other items.

She became interested in all-natural products in the fourth grade when she started her own all-natural body spa business. She started by participating in vendor shows and built from there. She later started selling secondhand clothes online.

“We have a variety of crystals in every shape and form,” she said. “We hand make all our jewelry. We have earrings, necklaces, bracelets. All our earrings are super unique. We never have two of the same thing.”

Utica

Bean Box announces end of season

The Bean Box Espresso has ended its season in Utica.

The Bean Box opened an airstream-style trailer across Route 178 from the village police department for drive-up and walk-up coffee service earlier this year.

The seasonal closing announcement was made on the business’

Facebook page. Customers were reminded the La Salle and Spring Valley locations will remain open.

Holistic store opens with crystals, jewelry, secondhand clothes

Ella Entas recently opened a store in downtown Princeton that marries a few of her interests.

Her new store, Willow’s Holistic Creations, 451 S. Main St., sells handmade jewelry, crystals, incense and

She also sells secondhand, clothes, shoes and purses. Staff accepts items for cash on Wednesdays. The business is looking for vintage items, gently used clothing, brand names and unique pieces of all sizes and genders. Entas asks customers to bring their items in a bag or bin that’s easy for staff to examine.

So far, Entas said the store has been well received.

“Everyone walks in and says it’s so awesome we have something like this here,” she said.

In the future, Entas is considering offering a jewelry-making class.

See EYES ON ENTERPRISE, page 8

Photo provided by Michelle Schaefer Gleason’s Hardware’s last day of business was Saturday. The owners of Gleason’s, 285 Main St., Marseilles, announced the store’s closing earlier this year.

Softails Bar and Grill goes well beyond pub fare

When going out to eat, I don’t expect to taste mom’s home cooking, but a recent visit to Softails Bar and Grill in Ladd delivered an unexpected flavor of childhood.

The two-page dinner menu isn’t what I predicted during an impromptu weeknight visit, when a friend suggested we go there after a hike at Starved Rock State Park. When he mentioned it’s a bar and grill, I imagined burgers and pub fare.

The restaurant offers some conventional bar food, such as a Thursday night wings special and walleye, but other options are more akin to a supper club menu, such as shrimp scampi and steak. The opportunity to order a hearty plate of chicken Oscar – a grilled chicken breast on a bed of rice, topped with velvety sauce, asparagus and crab meat – was a pleasant surprise.

Each regular meal (some nightly specials not included) allows guests to sample the salad bar, which led to my

dose of nostalgia. While my companion and I awaited our entrees, we explored the salad bar options. That’s when I spotted pickled beets.

Ptak Monuments

It’s been 20-plus years since I’ve enjoyed this bulbous root vegetable. While I was growing up, they were a summertime favorite in our household,

IF YOU GO

• WHAT: Softails Bar and Grill

• WHERE: 246 N. Main St., Ladd

• PHONE: 815-894-2221

• INFORMATION: tinyurl.com/3fj3ze7a

where mom would pluck beets from her garden, and serve them in a tangysweet brine later in the week.

The pickled beets at Softails tasted exactly as I remember, transporting me back to family dinners and lazy summer evenings. They’re not an item I regularly see on local menus or salad bars, so finding them at Softails made a regular social outing feel special.

Most diners won’t be escorted down memory lane at the salad bar, but the selections add a lot to the meal even without sentimental attachment. The salad bar serves a range of side options,

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Softails Bar and Grill, which sits at the corner of Main and Chestnut streets in downtown Ladd, serves American cuisine.

See MYSTERY DINER, page 9

• EYES ON ENTERPRISE

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Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. If you visit on a Saturday, you’ll meet the white cat the store is named after.

“The cat is always here on the weekends, so that’s who we named the store after,” Entas said. “She’s very sweet. I feel like with customers she’s a big attraction.”

For more information, find Willow’s Holistic Creations on social media.

Princeton bakery to close at year’s end

Flour House Bakery, 950 N. Main St., Princeton, will permanently close at the end of this year.

Flour House Owner Sallee Zearing said it was time to make a change for herself and her family.

“Flour House was the dream of my mom, Terri. She and I opened this business without knowing what the future held, we took that dive together, but since her retirement in 2020, I have been attempting to sort out my own dreams,” Zearing wrote on the business’ Facebook page. “I have been so fortunate to have had this opportunity; to bring this community a warm, welcoming space, to fill your bellies, and caffeinate your soul.”

Zearing expressed her gratitude to her customers for almost 10 years.

“That is an accomplishment we could not have reached without such amazing support from this community. Thank you, thank you for committing to support a small business and bringing us such success!”

Bar, liquor store opens in DePue; slots to come

Luck on Fourth recently opened with a bar and liquor store at 311 W. Fourth St., DePue.

A private gaming room with slot machines will be added at a later date. Luck on Fourth has partnered with Spring Valley Bakery to serve fresh doughnuts and coffee Thursday through Sunday mornings.

The bar offers mixed drinks, canned and bottled beer, as well as craft cocktails.

Luck on Fourth also sells vapes, cigarettes and hemp wraps.

“The vapes is our main thing,” Adam Miranda

said. “We have an assortment of those.”

Miranda owns the store with Jake Griglione, both of whom are DePue natives.

“We wanted to start a business in DePue,” Miranda said. “We didn’t want to see another empty building.

Hours are 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday. Hours will be updated when the slot machines arrive.

For more information, find Luck on Fourth on Facebook.

Streator laundromat reopens

Polish Wash Laundromat, 503 E. Bridge St., Streator, has reopened following a fire.

The laundromat has been remodeled and has 3to 60-pound capacity washers, four large dryers and new smaller dryers.

Hours are 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Counseling office opens inside Westclox

Changes Counseling recently opened a new office inside Westclox, 400 Fifth St., Suite 190, Peru.

Individual, couple, youth and family counseling is offered. Lisa Jensen, licensed clinical professional counselor, is accepting new patients.

Changes Counseling also has offices in Rochelle and Oregon, Illinois. For more information, visit changescounselingllc.com.

• The Putnam County Record is committed to keeping readers up to date with business happenings in the area. Much of our reporting relies on what we see and hear, but we’re also reaching out to readers for tips on business items. If you have a tip to share for Eyes on Enterprise, email newsroom@mywebtimes.com.

Photo provided by Ella Entas Willow’s Holistic Creations sells handmade jewelry, crystals, incense and secondhand clothing, among other items.

A grilled chicken breast is topped with velvety sauce, chunks of crab meat and asparagus spears in the chicken Oscar entree at Softails Bar and Grill. The meal is served over a bed of rice.

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such as a leafy green salad with dressings, a variety of pasta salads, bread and cottage cheese.

Both my companion and I ordered an appetizer of an Illinois Valley staple: tortellini in broth. Softails gets a thumbs-up for having one of the more seasoned and flavorful tortellini fillings in the area.

Then came the entrees: a full plate of chicken Oscar and a broad filet of fried walleye. The kitchen doesn’t skimp on ingredients. My plate had a large bed of rice and plenty of sauce to swipe onto both the chicken and crab chunks. The four asparagus spears were ample, although they were so well seasoned I eagerly would have said yes to more. I’m a fan of any restaurant that invests time into making its side vegetables as tasty as the main course.

The standout element of the walleye

was its light breading, according to my companion, adding the seafood was well prepared to be flaky and tender.

“You can tell how good the rest of their fried food will be based on this,” he said.

The atmosphere at Softails is flexible – it can be a casual social outing or a special occasion for small parties. A lively group socialized at the bar, while our table of two enjoyed a comfortably private meal a few tables away.

Softails is easily accessible when traveling across the region on Interstate 80. The restaurant is less than a mile north of Exit 70, sitting at the corner of Main and Chestnut streets in Ladd.

• The Mystery Diner is an employee at Shaw Media. The diner’s identity is not revealed to the restaurant staff before or during the meal. If the Mystery Diner cannot recommend the establishment, we will not publish a story.

FALL HOURS BEGIN NOW!

SPORTS

Putnam County

Coach: Amy Bell

Last year’s record: 18-14-4

2023 PUTNAM COUNTY RECORD VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW CAPSULES

Top returners: Maggie Richetta, sr., MH; Ava Hatton, sr., OH; Avery Moutray, sr., OH; Megan Wasilewski, sr., S Worth noting: The Panthers will be led by a strong group of returning hitters, including Richetta and Hatton. Richetta was second-team All-Tri-County Conference last season, as she ranked third in the area in kills at 3.2 per set, while Hatton was honorable mention All-TCC. Moutray, Maggie Spratt and Salina Breckenridge also will contribute in the front row. “One of our main strengths will be our experience, because we are returning four hitters from last year,” Bell said. Wasilewski will be stepping into a larger role this season as one of the team’s main setters. Emma Bouzsein also will set. “We are working hard to get settled in with new girls stepping into the setting role this year,” Bell said. Sarah Johnson and Hannah Taliani are in the mix to play libero.

St. Bede

Coach: Abbi Bosnich

Last year’s record: 14-23

Top returners: Ali Bosnich, sr., MH; Johnna Bogatitus, sr., OH; Reagan Stoudt, sr., RS; Ella Hermes, sr., L; Ella Mudge, sr., DS; Sadie Koehler, jr., S; Amanda Wojcik, sr., OH; Aubree Acuncius, Sr., S; Bella Pinter, sr., RS; Milana Gayan, sr., RS

Key newcomers: Ashlyn Ehm, jr, MH; Quinn McClain, jr., OH Worth noting: The Bruins will bring an experienced roster as they enter the Tri-County Conference this season after leaving the Three Rivers. “Moving to a new conference, I think we’re in a little bit of a different goal-setting stage, because we don’t always know all of our opponents as we did when we were in the old conference,” Abbi Bosnich said. “We’d like to be at the top of our conference and definitely make it back to a regional final and hopefully come out with a win. And ultimately, [our goal] is just to continue to build our team chemistry. … I’m super excited to see how the season goes for us, because they’re great athletes and great young women.”

Hall

Coach: Carolyn Foster

Last year’s record: 7-24

Top returners: Taylor Coutts, sr. S/RH; Haylie Pellegrini, sr., OH; Kennedy Wozniak, jr., OH; Evey Meyer, sr., DS; Cecelia Verucchi, sr., DS; Mya McLaughlin, sr., MH

Key newcomers: Ella Sterlining, jr., MH; Morgan Hoscheid, jr., S/RH; Ellie Brooks, jr., DS

PUTNAM COUNTY ROUNDUP

BOYS GOLF

Owen Aughenbaugh shot a 42 on Monday, Aug. 14 to earn medalist honors and lead the Mendota boys golf team to a victory in a nonconference triangular at Edgewood Park Golf Club in McNabb.

The Trojans scored a 178 to beat Putnam County (193) and Princeton (194).

Miles Walder led the Panthers with a 44, Jacob Edens had a 48, Logan Keesee had a 50 and A.J. Furer added a 51.

Brody Hart (44), Evan McPheeters (44) and Dane Doyle (48) rounded out the scores for Mendota.

For Princeton, Tyson Phillips had a 46, Jackson

Worth noting: The Red Devils are looking to improve in Foster’s second season after going 7-24 overall and 1-13 in the Three Rivers Conference East Division last fall. Hall has a variety of hitters who will contribute in Wozniak, Pellegrini, Sterling, McLaughlin, Coutts and Hoscheid, who also will set along with Coutts. “Our offense has stepped up,” Foster said. “I can’t wait to see what more they can do as the season progresses.” Foster said the Red Devils may go without a libero. “We have amazing defensive players,” Foster said. “Defense has been a big part of our growth this past year and will continue to help us.”

Mendota

Coach: Nicci Gibson

Last year’s record: 10-19-3

Top returners: Reanna Brant, sr., MH; Lilly Leifheit, sr., L; Laylie Denault, so., OH; Grace Washer, sr., MH; Ana Ramirez, sr., DS; Ryleigh Sondgeroth, sr., DS

Key newcomers: Kirby Bond, jr., OH; Kiara Johnson, sr., RH; Ella Coss, jr., RH

Worth noting: The Spikers return an experienced group, led by four-year varsity starter Brant, who was a first-team All-Three Rivers Conference East Division pick last season. The middle hitter will be one of the team’s top offensive threats along with Denault, who started on the outside as a freshman last year. Wasmer also will contribute in the front row along with Bond, who gained some varsity experience at the end of last season, and Coss and Johnson on the right side. Becker set last year in Mendota’s 6-2, and this season will be joined by Ella Martin.

Mason and Kaiden Coomer each had a 49 and Luke Smith had a 50.

Putnam County 198, Woodland 199: The Panthers narrowly won a Tri-County Conference match at Edgewood Park Golf Club on Aug. 15.

JUNIOR HIGH SOFTBALL

Putnam County 9, Marquette 8: Myah Richardson doubled in the winning run in the top of the 10th inning of a tied game Aug. 11.

The Pumas cracked 16 hits in the game with Finley Rue with three hits.

Hannah Heiberger got the Pumas on the board with an inside-the-park home run in the first inning.

Richardson had a RBI double in the sixth inning and Kennedy Holocker and Tula Rue each added

Leifheit returns as the libero after earning second-team all-conference last year, while Ramirez and Sondgeroth will be leaders in the back row. “Our goal is to have fun, learn something about life through the game of volleyball, be competitive every day in practice and games, continue to create a winning culture and program, win conference and advance in the postseason,” Gibson said.

Princeton

Coach: Andy Puck

Last season’s record: 12-19

Top returners: Natasha Faber-Fox, sr., S; Miyah Fox, sr., L; Chrissy Sierens, sr., MH; Ellie Harp, jr., OH

Key newcomers: Karsyn Brucker, jr., Opp; Keighley Davis, so., MH; Caroline Keutzer, so., OH

Worth noting: The Tigresses will be very young and inexperienced with only three seniors. However, they will be “very athletic,” Puck said. In her varsity debut, Faber-Fox delivered with an area-best 6.8 assists per set last year. Fox led the Tigresses in the back row with 327 digs (4.6) and and 33 aces (0.5). Both were named second-team All-Three Rivers Conference East Division. Sierens provided a strong block, and juniors Kelsea Klingenburg (DS) and Mia Buccini (DS) saw varsity time last year. Sophomores Kathy Maciczak (MB/OPP), Davis (MH) and Keutzer (OH) are being brought up to provide roster depth and to contribute. “We expect a lot from our returning players who saw significant playing time last year. We have had a solid summer that showed some great potential for the upcoming season,” Puck said. The Tigresses had their first losing season last year since going 13-22 in 2014, only the second under Puck in 21 years. PHS marks the 50th anniversary of its program with the first team taking the floor in 1973 following the passing of Title IX the year before.

Bureau Valley

Coach: Saige Barnett (first year)

Last season’s record: 15-20 (7-5 TRAC East)

Top returners: Kate Salisbury, sr., S; Emma Stabler, sr., OH

Key newcomers: Kinley Canady, jr., MB/OH; Taylor Neuhalfen, jr., OPP/OH

Worth noting: There is a new yet familiar face leading the Storm this fall with the return of alum Saige Barnett as coach. She succeeds the coach she played for, Caitlyn DeMay, who resigned after seven seasons. The new Storm coach said she will lean on the seasoned seniors to lead the team. “They bring confidence and a mentality of ‘I’ve been here before.’ The ball moves much faster at the varsity level, so having these girls that

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RBI doubles in the eighth. Richardson pitched six innings in relief of Heiberger to earn the victory in the circle.

The Pumas also beat IV Catholic on Aug. 19.

COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL

At Rockford: IVCC won a pair of matches at the Opening Weekend Tournament on Saturday to improve to 4-0 on the season.

The Eagles defeated North Iowa Area 25-19, 2624, 15-25, 25-22 and Oakton 25-18, 25-16, 25-17.

Against North Iowa, Olivia Shetterly had eight kills, four aces and three blocks, while Neely Hougas had 19 digs.

Katie Bates had 24 assists and five digs against Oakton, while Ella Sibert had six kills.

Coach: Brandi LeQuia

Top returners : Miles Walder, Logan Keesee, Jacob Edens

Key newcomers: Trevor Balma, Jake Dove Worth noting : In her first season as Putnam County coach, LeQuia had five players on the roster, three of which were returning players. Their goals are “to improve their skill levels and knowledge of the game,” LeQuia said.

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have experienced that before is going to be very beneficial to the juniors this season. They’re also able to bring another level of competitiveness.” Salisbury was a first-team All-Three Rivers Conference East Division setter, dishing out 5.4 assists per set last year. Stabler (116 kills, 126 points, 23 aces) was second-team all-conference. They are joined by returning seniors Callie Michlig (DS) and Katelyn Stoller (DS) and classmate Mattie Michlig, who returns after two years in golf. The Storm also look for contributions from juniors Bella Birkey (MB), Landry Hitzler (DS), Lesleigh Maynard (DS), Carly Reglin (S), Madison Smith (MB/OH) and Emma Stull (MB). “I’m looking forward to the upcoming season, and after spending the summer getting to know the girls in the program, I am fully confident that they are going to show up every night and leave their best efforts on the court,” Barnett said. “This group of girls are competitors. They are ready to get to work and become better people and volleyball players every single day. I am really looking forward to being a part of this team’s success – there is a ton of talent in this group, and I know that they are going to continue to get better as the season progresses.”

La Moille

Coach: Erin Bennett (first year)

Last season’s record: 3-26 (1-8 Little 10)

Top returners: Sadie Quest, jr., S/RH; Nataliegh Wamhoff, sr., OH

Key newcomers: Aubrey Sadnick, fr., DS; Chloe Williams, fr., S/RH

Worth noting: Bennett, a 2015 graduate of LaMoille, takes over as head coach. “We are very excited about this year’s season,” Bennett said. “We have a young group of girls with an enormous amount of potential and skill. We are still working on the best placement for each player that will best benefit the team. We look forward to building and expanding our skills on the volleyball court this year.” Along with Quest and Wamhoff, the Lions return juniors Claire Lovgren (MH) and Olivia Sadnick (OH) and sophomores Taylor Wamhoff (DS), Grace Kelley (MH) and Ella Ryan (DS). They will joined by freshmen Aubrey Sadnick (DS) and Chloe Williams (S/RS).

Earlville

Coach: Tonya Scherer

Last year’s record: 18-16

Top returners: Nevaeh Sansone, sr., OH; Hannah Pfaff, sr., OH/MH; Mady Olson, sr., OH; Brooklyn Guelde, sr., S; Emily Harness, sr., L Worth noting: The Red Raiders only lost two players to graduation and return nearly their entire starting lineup, including All-Little Ten Conference picks Sansone and Guelde. Last season, Sansone was top 10 in the area in kills (2.6 per set), digs (3.4) and aces (0.5) per set, while Guelde was top 10 in the area in assists (5.1) and aces (0.7). Pfaff and Olson also will be top hitters for Earlville, while Harness is back as libero after missing most of last season with an ACL injury. “One of our goals this season is to improve on our record from last year,” Scherer said. “We have seven seniors who I will rely on to bring experience and leadership to the court every night. The girls have been working hard this week at practice. They are

excited to be back on the court. I think our serves are going to give some teams trouble. The girls work very well together on the court defensively. Offensively, we have different people who can hit different positions so we can mix up our lineup to match up with our needs on any particular night.

I am excited to see what these girls accomplish this season.”

Fieldcrest

Coach: Cathy Sanders

Last year’s record: 29-5

Top returners: Allie Wiesenhofer, sr., OH; Kaylin Rients, sr., MH; Kaitlin White, sr., S; Aliah Celis, sr., MH

Key newcomers: Bella Fortner, sr. Worth noting: The Knights bring back several key pieces from last year’s team that won 29 matches and advanced to a sectional final, led by Wiesenhofer, the 2022 NewsTribune Volleyball Player of the Year who was second in the area in kills (3.5 per set) and ninth in digs (3.7). Rients (fourth in area in kills at 3.1 per set), who was on the NewsTribune All-Area first team, White (third in area in assists at 6.2 per set), who was second-team All-Area, and Celis also played big roles last fall. Fortner returns after missing last season while undergoing cancer treatments. Sanders said the team’s strength is experience. She expects the team’s six seniors to provided leadership and contribute on the court. “Our expectations are to play cohesive and work toward growing together,” Sanders said.

Henry-Senachwine

Coach: Rita Self

Last year’s record: 16-19

Top returners: Lauren Harbison, jr. S; Kaitlyn Anderson, jr.; Abbie Stanbary, sr., MH; Brooklyn Thompson, so., OH; Harper Schrock, so., RS; Taylor Frawley, so., L

Key newcomers: MacKenzie Hartwig, sr.; OH; Annabelle Myong, sr., Lexi Serpette, jr; Alison Mitchell, so.; Rachel Eckert, so.

Worth noting: The Mallards are young with only three seniors, but Henry brings back plenty of experience despite the youth. “Our strength will be the athleticism of our team,” Self said. “They are all competitors.” Anderson led the team in kills (145), aces (26), blocks (23) and assists (249) last season as she ran a 6-2 offense along with Harbison. This year, Anderson will play middle hitter but will still be a six-rotation player. Harbison (165 assists last year) now will run a 5-1 offense for the Mallards. Stanbary and Thompson will be six-rotation players, while Schrock also returns with experience at hitter. Hartwig will contribute at outside hitter after missing last season with an injury. Myong is a transfer from Bureau Valley who Self said can fill any role in the front court. “This season we have strong attackers in all five hitting positions, which will hopefully keep other teams guessing,” Self said. Frawley steps into the libero role after seeing time as a defensive specialist toward the end of last season. “One goal I have for our team is to be flexible,” Self said. “We have many players who can play multiple positions, and being flexible when needed will help to keep us competitive against different opponents. A second goal we have is to play at a level that pushes one another to get better each and every day. Lastly, I want to see a team that maintains their composure and brings great energy each and every point.”

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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 Branden Alan Bowers, Deceased Case # 23 PR 11

NOTICE OF CLAIM DATE

Notice is given of the death of Branden Alan Bowers on April 14, 2023, and that Letters of Office as Administrator under independent administration were issued on August 3, 2023 to Gail Bowers, who may be contacted c/o her 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, and 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 Representative, or both Within ten (10) days after a claimant files its claim with the Court, the claimant must mail or deliver a copy of the claim to the Representative AND to her attorney of record AND file with the Court proof of mailing or delivery of said copies.

Dated August 4, 2023

/s/ Scott A. Shore, Attorney for Administrator

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 August 9, 16, 23, 2023) 2099268

PUBLIC NOTICE

CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF KRISTI M. BIAGI, DECEASED

NO. 2023- PR-12

CLAIM NO TICE

Notice is given of the death of Kristi M. Biagi Letters of office were issued to Brian W. Biagi of 10021 E. Power Plant Rd., Hennepin, IL 61327 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 Fourth Street, Hennepin, Illinois, 61327, or with the Independent Administrator, or both, on or before February 16, 2024, or, if mailing or delivery 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 9th day of August, 2023.

Angel, Isaacson & Tracy Attorneys for Estate

111 Park Avenue East Princeton, IL 61356 815- 875- 6551

(Published in Putnam County Record August 16, 23, 30, 2023) 2100401

judgment entered.

Dated: this 4th day of August, 2023

Carly R. Zielinski Putnam County Circuit Clerk 120 North Fourth Street Hennepin, Illinois 61327

PUBLIC

NOTICE IN THE CIRCU IT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUI T CO UNTY OF ILLINOIS PU TNAM COUNTYJU VENILE COURT IN THE INTEREST OF N.R.L., d/o/b 05/13/2009, Minor. NO . 20 22- JD- 005 NO TICE

To: James Lemke, location unknown

Take notice that on June 22, 2023, a petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 by Christina (Judd) Mennie, Putnam County State's Attorney, in the circuit court of Putnam County entitled "In the interest of N.R.L., a minor", and that in the Putnam county courtroom on September 28, 2023, at the hour of 10:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, a First Appearance hearing will be held upon the petition to have the child declared to be a ward of the court under that Act. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TAKE FROM YOU THE CUSTODY AND GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MINOR, TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD.

IF THE PETITION REQUESTS THE TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND THE APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION, YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THE CHILD. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended petition or a motion to terminate parental rights Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the petition, the allegations of the petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order or judgment entered.

Dated: this 4th day of August, 2023

Carly R. Zielinski Putnam County Circuit Clerk 120 North Fourth Street Hennepin, Illinois 61327

AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TAKE FROM YOU THE CUSTODY AND GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MINOR, TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD.

IF THE PETITION REQUESTS THE TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND THE APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION, YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THE CHILD. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended petition or a motion to terminate parental rights Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the petition, the allegations of the petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order or judgment entered.

Dated: this 4th day of August, 2023

Carly R. Zielinski Putnam County Circuit Clerk 120 North Fourth Street Hennepin, Illinois 61327

(Published in Putnam County Record August 16, 23, 30, 2023) 2099367

(Published in Putnam County Record August 16, 23, 30, 2023) 2099367

PUBLIC NOTICE

TAKE NOTICE

CERTIFICATE

NO 2019 - 0006 8

TO:

RODNEY HOLLOWAY

VICKIE HOLLOW AY OCCUANTS SPOUSE TENANTS

County Clerk of PUTNAM County:

Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property, Unknown ow ners or parties interested in said land or lots

A Petition for Tax Deed on premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of PUTNAM County, Illinois as

Case # 2 02 3TX16

Property located at ROUTE 18 MAGNOLIA, IL. 61336

Legal Description or Permanent Index No 04-26-191-000

Said property was sold on 11- 18-20 for delinquent taxes for the year 2019 The period of redemption will expire on 11-17-23.

On 1-25-24 AT 9:00AM the petitioner will make application to such court in said county for an Order for Tax Deed, should the real estate not be redeem ed. Douglas J. Johnson, Petitioner

(Published in Putnam County Record August 9, 16, 23, 2023) 2098407

period of redemption will expire on 11-17-23.

On 1-25-24 AT 9:00AM the petitioner will make application to such court in said county for an Order for Tax Deed, should the real estate not be redeem ed Douglas J. Johnson, Petitioner

(Published in Putnam County Record August 9, 16, 23, 2023) 2098407

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NOTICE OF

PU BLIC H EARING

Notice is hereby given that a Tentative Budget & Appropriation Ordinance for the Granville-Hennepin Fire Protection District, Putnam Co., IL, for the fiscal year July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 is on file & conveniently avail able for public inspection at the Hennepin Fire Station, 201 E. High St., Hennepin, IL Notice is hereby further given that a Public Hearing on the Tentative Budget & Appropriation Ordinance will be held at 7:00 pm on Sept 21, 2023 at the Hennepin Fire Station, 201 E. High St., Hennepin, IL, & final action on the Budget & Appropriation Ordinance will be taken by the District Trustees at a meeting to be held at that time & place John Holmbeck, Dist Secretary

(Published in Putnam County Record August 23, 2023) 2101228