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PUTNAM COUNTY LIBRARIES OCTOBER ACTIVITY SCHEDULE

The Putnam County Library District announced its October activity schedule for all locations.

District

• Banned book week will be celebrated Oct. 1-7. The libraries will have displays and information for patrons on the importance of the week.

• Putnam County Libraries will be joining season three of the Illinois Libraries Presentations that showcase author talks on Zoom. The latest showcase features Stephen Graham Jones. Zoom link will be available on the library’s website.

• Food, Family and Folktales: A conversation with Grace Lin will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17. Register for the event online at https://bit.ly/ILP_ GraceLin.

• Locations will be closed on Monday, Oct. 9 for Columbus Day. They will reopen on Tuesday, Oct. 10.

Hennepin, 214 N. Fourth St.

• Cricut MakerSpace will be all day from Oct 9 through Oct. 13. Call ahead to attend. This month’s craft is Halloween candles.

• Halloween Family Mini Golf will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27. Participants are encouraged to come in costume to complete 9 holes around the library. This event is for all ages.

• STEAM 2 Go project will be throughout the month during library hours. The October project will be glow in the

dark jars.

Granville, 214 S. McCoy St.

• Halloween dress-up will be throughout the month of October. Participants can dress up as their favorite literary character or author and get a Halloween treat.

• Paper pumpkin decoration event will be throughout the month of October. Participants can pick a paper pumpkin, decorate it and it will be displayed on the library’s window.

• Family-friendly Halloween movies will be at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20. The event will feature a family-friendly movie, popcorn and a Halloween story.

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

• Tuesday Tea will be from 1 to 3 p.m. every Tuesday through November.

• Pre-K story time will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays and will include stories, snacks and a craft.

• Tween time activity center will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturdays through November.

• Invitation to create center will be all day on Fridays through November

Putnam, 105 N. Center St.

• Books and brunch will be the first Saturday of the month. The event will feature food, books and friends.

• Cricut MakerSpace will be from 9 a.m.

PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT OCTOBER MENUS

The Putnam County School District announced the breakfast and lunch menus for October.

Monday, Oct. 2

Breakfast: Biscuit and gravy or cereal, yogurt, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Chicken patty on bun with tomato slice, corn, yogurt, fruit and milk

Tuesday, Oct. 3

Breakfast: Cinnamon roll or cereal, cheese stick, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Pizza bites, green beans, fruit, apple crisp and milk

Wednesday, Oct. 4

Breakfast: Scrambled eggs with toast or cereal, cheese stick, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Pasta with meat sauce, garlic bread, salad, fruit and milk

Thursday, Oct. 5

Breakfast: Doughnut or cereal, Go-Gurt, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Pork fritter on bun, oven fries, pretzels, fruit and milk

Friday, Oct. 6 – Institute Day

Monday, Oct. 9 – Columbus Day

Tuesday, Oct. 10

Breakfast: Pop-Tarts or cereal, yogurt, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Corn dog, baked beans, cheese stick, fruit and milk

Wednesday, Oct. 11

Breakfast: Breakfast sandwich or cereal, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Chicken wrap with lettuce and cheese, fruit, cookie and milk

Thursday, Oct. 12

Breakfast: Muffin or cereal, string cheese, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: French toast, hash browns, sausage, applesauce and milk

Friday, Oct. 13

Breakfast: Pancakes with syrup or cereal and toast, cheese stick, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Cheese stuffed breadsticks with marinara sauce, mixed vegetables, cottage cheese, fruit and milk

Monday, Oct. 16

Breakfast: Cereal and toast, Go-Gurt, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Chicken strips, corn, fruit, ice cream bar and milk

Tuesday, Oct. 17

Breakfast: Waffle with syrup or cereal, yogurt, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: BBQ on bun, baked beans, pickles, chips and milk

Wednesday, Oct. 18

Breakfast: Bagel with cream cheese or cereal, yogurt, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Pizza, salad, fruit, brownie and milk

Thursday, Oct. 19

Breakfast: Sausage and toast or cereal and toast, string cheese, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Chicken quesadilla with salsa, rice, green beans, fruit and milk

Friday, Oct. 20 – No School

Monday, Oct. 23

Breakfast: Cereal bar and toast, Go-Gurt, fruit, juice and milk

to noon Saturday, Oct. 21. Participants can learn to use the Cricut Maker and create a fall craft.

Magnolia, 112 N. Chicago St.

• Puzzle race for kids will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5.

• Scrabble Night for adults will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10

• A harvest craft will be available for kids during library hours Saturday, Oct. 14.

• Lego Morning for kids will be during library hours Saturday, Oct. 21.

• Book Trivia for all ages will be during library hours Tuesday, Oct. 24

• A Halloween Themed Movie Night will be at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26 for kids.

• Kids are encouraged to show off their Halloween costumes during library hours Tuesday, Oct. 31.

McNabb, 322 W. Main St.

• Autumn craft will be available during library hours on Wednesday, Oct. 11

• Participants can paint a pumpkin during library hours on Wednesday, Oct. 25

Standard, 128 First St.

• Haunted Houses in Chicago presentation will be given by historian Jim Gibbons at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12. Gibbons will take visitors through the spooky sightings of some of the Chicago area’s most haunted places.

Lunch: Popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, fruit, and milk

Tuesday, Oct. 24

Breakfast: Pig in a blanket or cereal, cheese stick, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Hot dog on bun, baked beans, fruit, Rice Krispies Treat and milk

Wednesday, Oct. 25

Breakfast: Breakfast pizza or cereal, Go-Gurt, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Taco in a bag with meat, cheese, lettuce, tomato, salsa and sour cream; muffin, fruit and milk

Thursday, Oct. 26

Breakfast: Funnel cake or cereal, yogurt, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Cheeseburger on bun, pickles, green bean, fruit, chips and milk

Friday, Oct. 27

Breakfast: Breakfast wrap and toast or cereal and toast, yogurt, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: French bread pizza, salad, fruit, frozen desert and milk

Monday, Oct. 30

Breakfast: French toast with syrup or cereal, Go-Gurt, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Chicken patty on bun with sliced tomato, corn, yogurt, fruit and milk

Tuesday, Oct. 31

Breakfast: Biscuit and gravy or cereal, Go-Gurt, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Pizza bites, green beans, fruit, cookie and milk

St. Margaret’s CEO blames $7.3 million bank maneuver for hospital closure: court records

By TOM COLLINS tcollins@shawmedia.com

St. Margaret’s Health issued statements to an Illinois review board that an unnamed lender had thwarted its efforts to keep the hospital open after the Spring Valley hospital closed in June.

That lender was Spring Valley City Bank, according to Sept. 5 federal court filings. In a recent pleading filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois, St. Margaret’s President and CEO Tim Muntz said on June 5 the bank “swept nearly $7.3 million” in funds despite a “forbearance agreement” entered about six weeks earlier.

That decision, Muntz told the court, left St. Margaret’s with “no choice” but to announce “the need to cease operations.”

An email requesting comment sent to Matthew E. Merboth, president and CEO of Spring Valley City Bank, and to two junior officers was not immediately returned. Calls to Merboth’s office and to attorneys representing the bank in St.

Margaret’s Chapter 11 proceedings also went unanswered.

As previously reported, St. Margaret’s had warned earlier this year that the Spring Valley hospital was under financial strain and was in danger of being shuttered. However, St. Margaret’s never publicly disclosed any party to its 11th-hour financial discussions, according to the court filing.

Between June 1 and 2, St. Margaret’s Health-Spring Valley deposited net sale proceeds from the closing of the “Stage

One Sale,” totaling more than $2.9 million, into an account at Spring Valley City Bank, according to the filing signed by Muntz. Earlier in the pleading, Muntz identified the bank as the “primary secured lender” for St. Margaret’s.

“This deposit of funds was specifically contemplated and required by that certain forbearance agreement dated as of April 20, 2023, among SVCB, SMH-SV and SMH-Peru,” according to the filing.

“The debtors (St. Margaret’s) had achieved the additional liquidity

requirement of an amount not less than $2 million thereunder as a result of closing the Stage One Sale.”

But on June 5, Spring Valley City Bank “swept nearly $7.3 million” from St. Margaret’s Health-Spring Valley, according to the filing.

“The SVCB Setoff came without warning,” Muntz told the court. “SVCB pulled the funds despite being fully aware of the liquidity needs of the debtors.”

Spring Valley City Bank “had no claim to the monies, as the funds in question were not derived from the SVCB collateral.”

“Moreover, at the time of the SVCB Setoff, the debtors were fully compliant with the terms of the forbearance agreement,” Muntz told the court. “Without access to the swept funds, the debtors had no choice but to abruptly notify employees, inpatients then receiving medical care, and thousands of other patients receiving care at many of the debtors’ clinics of the need to cease operations.”

Scott Anderson

St. Margaret’s Health issued vague statements that an unnamed lender had thwarted its efforts to keep the hospital open after the Spring Valley hospital closed in June.

Illinois Valley Democrats to meet Sept. 28 in La Salle

Petitions being circulated for the March primary

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The Illinois Valley Democrats, which represents La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties, is scheduled

to meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, at the La Salle VFW, 2325 Donahue St.

Join the monthly meeting to discuss the upcoming events. Petitions are being circulated for signatures to get on the ballot in the March primary. Food can be purchased through the La Salle VFW. All Democrats are encouraged and welcome to attend.

Marshall-Putnam SWCD to offer annual fall fish sales through Oct. 6

Orders to be picked up Oct. 20 in Henry

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The Marshall-Putnam Soil and Water Conservation District will hold its annual fall fish sales. Flyers are available online at marshallputnam.com or on the group’s Facebook page.

All order forms are due back into the office by the end of business on Oct. 6. Fish pick-up date is 8 a.m. Oct. 20 at the office, located behind Casey’s at 1511 University Ct. in Henry.

The organization will have a cold water fish sale with dates to be determined.

For information or to request a flyer, call 309-364-3913, ext. 3. In the event of a government shutdown, call Stacy at 309-238-0599 to make sure orders are still received.

PUTNAM COUNTY COMMUNITY CENTER - OCTOBER 2023

3 - Matter of Balance Class 8:30 – 10:30 AM, Blood Pressure & Glucose Screenings 9:30 – 11 AM, Adult Coloring 12:30 PM

5 - Matter of Balance Class 8:30 – 10:30 AM, Fall Pictionary 12:30 PM

6 - Medicare Part B Prevention & Wellness benefits, Extra Help/LIS, Medicare Savings Program,

MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT IS OCTOBER 15-DECEMBER 7.

Every year, Medicare beneficiaries should review available plans to ensure they have the best plan that fits their needs and that they are not overpaying.

Contact the PCCC to set up an appointment with a certified SHIP (Senior Health Insurance Program) counselor. Appointments are available Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Limited evening appointments are available by request.

By Historical Presenter, Jim Gibbons

Thursday, Oct 12th @ 12:30 PM

Jim is returning to the PCCC! This time he will be taking you through the spooky sightings of some of Chicagoland’s most haunted places. Gibbons will discuss the grave of Inez Clarke, the little girl said to be seen at Graceland Cemetery. He will also discuss Chicago’s haunted areas such as the Congress Plaza Hotel; The Drake Hotel; the Valentine’s Day Mas sacre site; the Alley of the Biograph Theater; Lincoln Park, and much more!

Program offered in-person and through zoom

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By Historical Presenter, Jim Gibbons

Thursday, Oct 12th @ 12:30 PM

Jim is returning to the PCCC! This time he will be taking you through the spooky sightings of some of Chicagoland’s most haunted places. Gibbons will discuss the grave of Inez Clarke, the little girl said to be seen at Graceland Cemetery. He will also discuss Chicago’s haunted areas such as the Congress Plaza Hotel; The Drake Hotel; the Valentine’s Day Mas sacre site; the Alley of the Biograph Theater; Lincoln Park, and much more! Program offered in-person and through zoom

CAREGIVER

COUNSELOR OFFICE HOURS

Tuesday, October 17th

@ 1:30- 3:00 PM

The Putnam County Community Center does not discriminate in admission to or treatment of employment in programs or activities in compliance with the Illinois Human Rights Act, the U.S. Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the U.S. and Illinois Constitutions. If you feel you have been discriminated against, you have a right to file a complaint with the Illinois Department on Aging, call 1-800-252-8966 (Voice and TDD) or contact the Program Manager at WIAAA 1800-322- 1051. PCCC is partially funded by the Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging.

University of Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Program Bak ing Your Own Bread

Tuesday, October 17th @ 1:30- 3:00 PM

Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the U.S. and Illinois Constitutions. If you feel you have been discriminated against, you have a right to file a complaint with the Illino is Department on Aging, call 1-800- 252-8966 (Voice and TDD) or contact the Program Manager at WIAAA 1800-322- 1051. PCCC is partially funded by the Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging.

Tuesday, October 24th @ 10 AM

Baking at home has become a new favorite pastime for many. What says homemade better than the smell of fresh bread out of the oven? Join Susan Glassman, Nutrition and Wellness Educator from Illinois Extension. Learn the basics of bread making and the importance of adding extra wholesomeness using whole grains to your recipes.

Register by October 20 th by calling the PCCC

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Gilda Dysart – Karen Karczewski

19 - Matter of Balance Class 8:30 – 10:30 AM, Outreach @ Magnolia Library 9:30 – 11:30 AM, Bingo 12:30 PM

Boggio’s hosts 24th annual Pumpkin Harvest Craft Show

Fall event brings many visitors to Granville orchard

By SCOTT ANDERSON sanderson@shawmedia.com

Many visitors attended the 24th annual Pumpkin Harvest Craft Show on Saturday at Boggio’s Orchard & Produce in Granville. The event continued Sunday.

Scott Anderson

TOP RIGHT: An aerial view of the 24th Annual Pumpkin Harvest Craft Show on Saturday at Boggio’s Orchard and Produce in Granville. TOP LEFT: Guests explore the 24th Annual Pumpkin Harvest Craft Show on Saturday at Boggio’s Orchard and Produce in Granville. ABOVE: Children ride behind a tractor during the 24th Annual Pumpkin Harvest Craft Show on Saturday at Boggio’s Orchard and Produce in Granville. ON THE COVER: A family rides a hayrack ride during the 24th Annual Pumpkin Harvest Craft Show on Saturday at Boggio’s Orchard and Produce in Granville.

Granville United Church of Christ

GARAGE SALE

Friday, Sept. 29th 8am-4pm

Saturday, Sept. 30th 8am-12pm

Many clothing items for all. Sized and sorted. Collectibles, Antique items, Toys, Furniture, and Household! Rain or Shine! Restrooms available

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Applications for Illinois Safe Routes to School Program are due

Programs require no local fund match

Sheriff’s office: Putnam County man fatally shot in isolated incident Thursday

By CHARLES VAN HORN cvanhorn@shawmedia.com

A 64-year-old Putnam County man died Thursday after police said he was shot by a family member.

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call at 4:52 p.m. Thursday from a residence at 2 Walnut Drive in Lake Thunderbird.

Deputies found a man on the ground at the end of the driveway and attempted lifesaving measures. Jack D. Carpenter, of the same address, died as a result of his injury, police said.

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said Carpenter was shot by a family member.

The family member was taken into custody and taken to the Putnam County Jail but was released Friday, police said. A handgun also was recovered at the scene.

Authorities said they consider this an isolated incident and there

is no further threat to the community.

The Putnam County’s State’s Attorney’s Office said the family member was released based on circumstances of the shooting that occurred.

Further results from the autopsy and evidence recovered will be needed to proceed with charges, the sheriff’s office said.

The Putnam County State’s Attorney, the Putnam County Death Investigator and Illinois State Police Crime Scene Services assisted in the investigation.

An autopsy will was conducted Friday and revealed Carpenter received two gunshot wounds to the upper body. Toxicology results still are pending, police said.

Henry Police, Marshall County Sheriff’s Office and Henry Ambulance also assisted at the scene. This investigation still is ongoing by the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office.

North Central Illinois Council of Governments announced that the deadline for applications to the Illinois Safe Routes to School Program is Oct. 2.

This program has three main goals: To enable and encourage children to walk and bicycle to school, to make bicycling and walking to school a safer and more appealing transportation

alternative and to facilitate in the planning, development and implementation of projects and activities that will improve safety and reduce traffic in school areas.

The program requires no local fund match and offers up to $250,000 for infrastructure projects and $25,000 for non-infrastructure projects.

One infrastructure and one non-infrastructure application is allowed per school campus.

For information on the program, contact NCICG at 815-433-5830 or info@ ncicg.org.

Best Inc. awarded $110K apprenticeship expansion grant

Grant was given by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

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The Business Employment Skills Team (BEST) Inc. was recently awarded an apprenticeship expansion grant in the amount of $110,000 from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

These funds will be used to provided business engagement and technical assistance for the development of new and expansion of existing apprenticeship programs.

The grant is for a one-year period, with the possibility of extending for up to four additional years in June of 2024.

This technical assistance and outreach covers the eight counties that BEST services including: Bureau, Carroll, Jo Daviess, La Salle, Lee, Ogle, Putnam and Whiteside.

Best staff will be reaching out to area companies across all industry sectors in the counties they serve in an effort to expand apprenticeships opportunities for area job seekers and provide a skilled workforce for area businesses.

For more information, contact Dianna Schuler at dianna_schuler@best-inc.org.

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These funds will be used to provided business engagement and technical assistance for the development of new and expansion of existing apprenticeship programs.

Native American history program set Oct. 8 at Starved Rock

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Join Road Scholar and member of the HoChunk Nation Gerald Savage, also known as “White Winnebago,” for a presentation Sunday, Oct. 8, on the Native American history of Starved Rock State Park.

The free program will start at 1 p.m. at the Starved Rock Visitor Center. Donations are welcome to support the continuation of presentations through the Starved Rock Foundation. Most programs at the

park are made possible through funding from donations to the Starved Rock Foundation, the nonprofit friends group at the park.

Starved Rock State Park is administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. The mission of the IDNR is to manage, conserve and protect Illinois’ natural, recreational and cultural resources; further the public’s understanding and appreciation of those resources; and promote the education, science and public safety of Illinois’ natural resources for present and future generations

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LET’S HONOR OUR NATION’S HEROES

On November 8, 2023, the Shaw Local News Network will publish “Thank You, Veterans” across our publications. We will be dedicating the November 8 editions of our newspapers to veterans as a “Thank You” for their selfless service and dedication to our country. The “Thank You, Veterans” contest asks for thank you letters written to our veterans. Once all letters have been submitted, a random drawing will determine the winning submission. One lucky winner will receive a $100 Visa gift card!

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Join Road Scholar and member of the HoChunk Nation, Gerald Savage, also known as “White Winnebago,” for a presentation Sunday, Oct. 8, on the Native American history of Starved Rock State Park.

Girl Scouts builds girls of courage, con dence, and character who make the world a better place.

Local towns receive Community Development Block Grants

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Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced the 54 recipients that received a total of $56.9 million in Community Development Block Grants.

These approved projects will support housing rehabilitation projects and allow communities in non-metropolitan areas to make repairs to water, sewer and drainage infrastructure.

A total of 41 infrastructure projects were approved including amounts of $458,985 to Henry, $425,000 to Streator, $645,000 to Bureau Junction and

$1,500,000 to Dover.

These funds will be used for water main and water system improvements and repairs.

Another 13 grants were approved to invest in housing improvement projects including $650,000 each to Henry, Bureau Junction and Neponset.

Housing rehabilitation grants are designed to assist low-to-moderate income homeowners with improvements to ensure safe and sanitary living conditions.

Eligible uses of funds include structural work, electrical, plumbing, new appliances, flooring, ADA, accessibility accommodations and more.

Gateway Services receives NADSP organization membership

Gateway provides services in Bureau, Marshall, Putnam counties

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Gateway Services in Princeton has joined the National Alliance for Direct Support Services as an organizational member. The NADSP looks to demonstrate members’ dedication to DSPs and the people receiving services.

As a member of NADSP, Gateway Services stated that it is looking to make a distinct commitment to elevate the status of DSPs. This includes investing in staff development, allocating resources for professional growth and equipping employees with what they need to be effective in their roles.

“DSPs are the frontline of our services and supports; and are a key part of our success,” said Tracy Wright, CEO of Gateway Services. “It is important that we profession -

alize this position and bring attention to their hard work and dedication. They truly make a difference every single day.”

The organization’s NADSP membership begins immediately and will continue through the remainder of the year, at which time it will likely be renewed.

“We commend the organization for recognizing the importance and contributions of direct support professionals,” said Joseph Macbeth, president and CEO of NADSP. “This partnership will help the human services field improve practice standards, promote system reform and advance the knowledge, skills and values of DSPs.”

Gateway Services DSPs can receive newsletters and access to an archived resource and webinar library. The organization is featured on NADSP’s website.

Gateway Services has provided services in Bureau, Marshall and Putnam Counties since 1970. For information, visit gateway-services. org or the organization’s Facebook page.

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VOLLEYBALL: PUTNAM COUNTY DEF. ST. BEDE 25-16, 24-26, 25-15

Putnam County tops St. Bede as teams renew conference rivalry

Panthers control first, third sets to beat Bruins

By KEVIN CHLUM kchlum@shawmedia.com

GRANVILLE – In the first Tri-County Conference match between the Putnam County and St. Bede volleyball teams in more than a decade, the local rivals played before a full house Thursday at R.M. Germano Gymnasium.

“It’s nice to have a bunch of fans show up and come support us,” said Putnam County senior Ava Hatton, who called St. Bede a good addition to the conference. “It definitely helps to have backup when things get down and helps us to keep our heads up and just to keep us moving. It’s good to have that support from our students and parents and everyone.”

With a raucous student section cheering them on, the Panthers took control of the first and third sets to beat the Bruins 25-16, 24-26, 25-15.

“It was a great environment for volleyball,” PC coach Amy Bell said. “The girls came out and really did a nice job hitting shots and changing up some swings. I think we found a ton of holes in the first set. The second set we got a little bit tip happy. In the third set we were ready to hammer again. I thought we played really great defense and stopped St. Bede in that third set in the times they were swinging. We had great serve-receive and were able to truly run an offense. That was really nice in the third set to capitalize, have a nice lead and kind of coast to the end.”

The first set was tight with 11 ties when the Panthers took control when the set was tied at 15-15.

Maggie Richetta pounded down a free ball and Hatton recorded a kill on back-to-back plays to jump-start Putnam County’s 10-1 closing run.

“I thought we swung when we needed to and didn’t have a lot of tips,” Hatton said. “We didn’t let the ball drop a lot. We were fight-

ing. We knew we had to come on strong and just finish it.”

The Panthers had a strong start in the second set as well by taking a 9-3 lead. Putnam County seemed to have the Bruins on the ropes up 13-6 before St. Bede started to rally.

Consecutive kills by Ali Bosnich and a kill by Amanda Wojcik closed St. Bede’s deficit to 14-12, leading to a Putnam County timeout.

After the break, an error and then a kill and block from Bosnich gave St. Bede a lead at 15-14.

The set remained close but the Panthers took a 22-19 lead before the Bruins rallied again. With the set tied at 24-24, PC had an error and Wojcik served an ace to force a third set.

“When our girls are commu -

nicating and connecting, we can play with the best teams,” St. Bede coach Abbi Bosnich said. “When we struggle to communicate and we get in our own way, we often fall short. I think in the second set, we really rallied together and played as a team.”

The Bruins couldn’t carry the momentum to the third set.

Putnam County (11-5, 2-2 TCC) raced out to a 10-3 lead but didn’t let St. Bede back in the set this time, leading start to finish with Hatton slamming down a kill for the final point.

Hatton led a balanced PC attack with nine kills, while Maggie Spratt put down seven, Richetta had six, Sara Breckenridge contributed five and Avery Moutray added four.

See VOLLEYBALL on page 13

Photos by Kyle Russell for Shaw Local News Network

St. Bede’s Ali Bosnich places a shot back over the net in a game against Putnam County on Thursday at Putnam County High School.

Avery Moutray returns a serve against St. Bede during the game on Thursday at Putnam County High School.

PCJH baseball wins IESA Class 2A regional

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The Putnam County Junior High baseball team brought home an IESA Class 2A regional championship.

The Pumas defeated neighbor Spring Valley JFK, 7-3, on Sept. 18 to capture the Fieldcrest Regional.

PC opened regional play with a forfeit win over La Salle Lincoln before beating Fieldcrest, 5-4, on Sept. 16.

The season came to an end for the Pumas with a 7-0 loss to Braidwood Reed-Custer at the Morris Saratoga Sectional on Saturday.

VOLLEYBALL

At Braidwood: Putnam County finished fifth Saturday at the ReedCuster tournament.

In pool play, the Lady Panthers split with Mendota (25-17, 24-25) and lost to Elmwood Park (25-23, 25-13) and Cissna Park (25-23, 25-19).

Putnam County beat Momence (25-19, 25-14) and Mendota (25-23, 25-27, 25-16).

Maggie Richetta led the Lady Panthers (13-7-1) with 58 digs, 42 kills,

seven blocks and four aces, while Megan Wasilewski had 78 assists and 32 digs.

Putnam County 2, Serena 0: Maggie Richetta had 12 digs, eight kills and a block to lead the Panthers to a 25-20, 25-14 nonconference win in Granville on Sept. 18.

Ema Bouxsein had 19 assists for PC (9-5), while Avery Moutray added 10 digs, five kills and two aces.

FOOTBALL

Kewanee 41, Hall-Putnam County 0: Tristan and Aiden Redcliff had eight tackles each as the Red Devils lost a Three Rivers East game Friday in Kewanee.

Gianni Guerrini completed 6 of 10 passes for 50 yards and threw an interception, while Braden Curran ran for 20 yards on four carries and caught two passes for 40 yards as Hall fell to 2-3 overall and 1-2 in conference.

CROSS COUNTRY

At Granville: Putnam County’s Brayden Zungia was third in 18:41 in a triangular at Putnam County on Sept. 20 against Fieldcrest and Hall.

The

Sept. 18 to capture the Fieldcrest Class 2A IESA Regional. Team members are (front row, left) Eli King, Richie Glenn, Callen Wiesbrock, Ian Durdan and Jace Boedighammer; and (back row) Emmett Main, Payson Fiorentini, Riley Doehling, Coach Ethan Staley, Jack Jessen, Tyson Zuninga, Maddox Poole, Carson McDonald, Zander Zimmerein, Dylan Haycraft, Dominik Avila and Coach Jared Sale.

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Richetta led the back row defense with 22 digs, while Hatton had 15 and Moutray had 14. Spratt had three blocks and Richetta had two. Megan Wasilewski had 27 assists and nine digs.

“We’ve really been working hard on having a balanced offense,” Bell said. “Megan and I have been talking a lot about finding the hot hitter and taking care of business that night. The girls do a great job of supporting each other. Whether Maggie (Richetta) is the kills leader or Ava is the kill leader, just coming to play together is super important for them. Ava swung extremely well. Maggie (Richetta) had some great touches on blocks and she plays incredible defense in the back row. I just can’t compliment enough the individual skills they have. It’s cool to see each of them shine differently each night.”

Ali Bosnich led the Bruins (8-12-1, 2-2) with eight kills and three blocks, while Aubree Acuncius had 15 assists.

“In rally scoring, errors kill you,” Abbi Bosnich said. “I thought Putnam County had some great plays at the net. I thought their hitters did a nice job finding our holes on the court. But I also feel like tonight many of the points the other team scored were due to our errors.”

Photo provided by Shannon Jenkins

Putnam County Junior High baseball team defeated Spring Valley JFK, 7-3, on Monday,

Kyle Russell for Shaw Local News Network

Putnam County super fans watch closely as Salina Breckenridge hits the ball during set three of the Putnam County versus St. Bede match on Thursday at Putnam County High School.

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.

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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.

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Granvill e Huge Mult iFamily garage sale

Friday 8a-6p, Saturday 8a-2p, Sun. 9a-2p IL HWY 71 At the tracks between Caseys and BP

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SA LES

Friday and Saturday, Sept ember 29th and 30th

8 AM- 3 PM

Maps avai lable at North Central Bank, and Hennepin Food Mart

Something on every street in Hennepin!

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Townwi de Garage Sales

Sept. 29th & 30th

Maps availabl e at local businesses and home sales

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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 W.D ., d/o/b 12/11/2007, Minor.

NO TICE

NO. 20 23- JA -001

To: Terrance Walker, location unknown

Take notice that on September 7th' 2023, an order 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 W.D., a minor", and that in the Putnam County courtroom on November 30, 2023, at the hour of 11:30 a.m., or as soon thereaft er as this cause may be heard, a Permanency Review 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

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 7th day of September, 2023

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

(Published in Putnam County Record September 13, 20, 27, 2023) 2107206

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Request for Proposals: Residential Solid Waste/Recyclables Collection

Village of Hennepin, Putnam Co., IL

The Village of Hennepin is soliciting sealed bids for residential solid waste and recyclables collection. The Request for Proposals ("RFP") can be picked up from the Village Clerk at the Village Hall located at 627 E. High Street, Hennepin, IL 61327 or you can request the RFP via email to villageclerk@mchsi.com. Sealed bids must be submitted to the Village by 4:00 p.m. on October 18, 2023. Bids must be signed, notarized, and submitted in an envelope labeled "Village of Hennepin Residential Solid Waste/Recyclables Collection." The envelope must bear on the outside the name and address of the bidder If sent by mail, the sealed envelope containing the proposal must be enclosed in another envelope addressed to the Village. Electronic submissions will not be accepted Bids will be opened at the Village Board meeting on October 18, 2023 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Hennepin Village Hall (address above) The Village's Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any or all bid proposals and to waive or not to waive any informalities therein and to award a contract in the Village's best interest

(Published in Putnam County Record Septem ber 27, 2023)2109973

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