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Putnam County Community Center to provide Medicare open enrollment assistance

Open enrollment to be Oct. 15 through Dec. 7

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Medicare Open Enrollment is Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. Each year, Medicare beneficiaries should review available Part D plans to ensure they have the best plan for their needs and that they are not overpaying.

Through the Senior Health Insurance Program funding, the Putnam County Community Center, 128 First St., Standard, has trained Medicare counselors who can provide unbiased help as well as enrollment assistance.

In addition to Part D plans, counselors can help explore other parts of Medicare such as Extra Help and Medicare Savings Programs to help with the cost of Medicare.

During 2022 Medicare Open Enrollment, PCCC SHIP counselors helped its clients save close to $50,000.

Medicare assistance is available

The culmination of a Chief Senachwine Daughters of the American Revolution Chapter research project will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, when members and guests will gather at the Henry Cemetery.

from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday by appointment only; limited evening appointments available by

request. Call 815-339-2711 or 800-7574579 to schedule.

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Chief Senachwine DAR to honor 12 founders

Flags to be placed at sites in the Henry Cemetery

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The culmination of a Chief Senachwine Daughters of the American Revolution Chapter research project will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, when members and guests will gather at the Henry Cemetery.

The 12 charter members of the preceding DAR chapter in Henry, the

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Putnam County Methodist Churches to host blood drive Oct. 16

Christopher Lobingier Chapter (19101968), will be recognized in a charter member ceremony.

DAR flags will be placed at sites in the Henry Cemetery, and another DAR flag will be placed at the California gravesite of Virginia Law Hodge by a California state officer. Hodge became State Regent of California (1938-1940) after moving from their home in Wenona. As one of the women behind the founding of the Christopher Lobingier DAR Chapter, Hodge continued her volunteerism for many years in her adopted state.

Other founding members of that early Henry chapter remained active in the areas of Henry, Lacon and Wenona. State projects were supported, as well.

The charter members are Gertrude Ball Bayne, Cora Ball Beckwith, Elizabeth Wykoff Dewey, Ellen Law Duke, Gertrude Potter Hallfarth, Virginia Law Hodge, Lura Davis Law, Sarah Elsie Potter, Mabel Thompson Potts, Emma Mae Thompson Scholtz, Jennie Thompson Vernay and Sophia Kline Zeller.

Descendants of these intrepid women are invited to attend.

The Putnam County Methodist Churches will hold an American Red Cross Community Blood

Drive from 1 to 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16, at Goldasich Hall in the McNabb Fire Department on

Route 89, south of McNabb. To register, visit redcrossblood. org or call 800-773-2767.

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IV Cellular to cease wireless network operations Dec. 28

IV Cellular will remain as Cricket authorized retailer

By STEPHANIE JAQUINS

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Illinois Valley Cellular will cease network operations effective Thursday, Dec. 28.

“We are truly grateful for our customers’ loyalty over the years, as we have tried to do our best to deliver a high-quality service at a fair price,” said Jonathan D. Foxman, president and CEO of Cellular One and Illinois Valley Cellular. “Unfortunately, various challenges have led us to the conclusion that it is not in the best interests of our customers or of IV Cellular to continue operating a wireless network.”

Foxman said this is not the end, though. IV Cellular will remain a source for wireless service as a Cricket Wireless authorized retailer. The first IV Cellular-operated Cricket Wireless authorized retailer location recently opened in Ottawa in the north Kroger shopping center. The second Cricket Wireless Autho-

rized Retailer location will open later in October in Princeton with additional locations to follow.

“We are excited to provide this path forward for our customers and for our employees, and we hope this represents a bright future for IV Cellular in North Central Illinois for many years to come,” Foxman said.

IV Cellular offered financial incentives to its customers to transition to Cricket Wireless and arranged for a financial incentive for IV Cellu-

lar customers who switch to Verizon.

“Again, we are very focused on doing the best we can for our customers, just as IV Cellular has for many years,” Foxman said.

According to its website, Illinois Valley Cellular was of the first independent wireless phone operators in Illinois, providing service to eight counties in North Central Illinois and providing nationwide wireless service in rural areas for over 25 years.

Marshall Putnam Retired Teachers to meet, select offices

Nancy Gillfillan, a flutist, will entertain the Marshall Putnam Retired Teachers at its 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, meeting at Lake Thunderbird, 2 Lake Thunderbird Drive, Putnam.

In addition to the perfect setting for fall foliage and program, the group has business to consider. Its president, Katie Grumbine, no longer is able to perform her duties. Larry Carlton has volunteered to serve in her place, but cannot without the support of the membership. The offices of vice president, membership chair and secretary need to be filled at this time. Attend this meeting with a willingness to volunteer or by encouraging a fellow member to do so.

Shaw Local News Network file photo Illinois Valley Cellular will cease network operations effective Thursday, Dec. 28.

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Al Cioni Ford in Granville celebrates 55 years

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Al Cioni Ford celebrated 55 years in business on Sept. 23.

In 1999, Al Cioni took over Granville Motor after the passing of his father, and he was encouraged by friends to put his name on the business.

Patrons enjoyed pork chops, a car show, door prizes and other activities Sept. 23 as stories were told. Al Cioni Ford was grateful to those who attended the event and have supported them.

“The employees work hard day in and day out,” Al Cioni said. “It’s a team effort, and we could not do it without them. We thank our customers for putting their trust in us for service and sales. It is because of your faith in us that we have been

honored to win the President’s Award. I enjoyed celebrating with everyone, and we look forward to continuing to serve our customers with the best possible service and sales possible.”

Al Cioni Ford is a 10-time winner of Ford’s highest honor, The President’s Award, for service and sales excellence. Al Cioni Ford said its No. 1 priority is to put customers first and serve them in the best way possible.

Al Cioni Ford plans to keep that momentum, while serving in the community. For two generations the motto has been “provide service and sales for the world’s BEST people, our customers!” At the end of the celebration, Al Cioni said, “We humbly thank you for your support over the years, and remember, there is no bologna at Al Cioni!”

Medicare Part D 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. PCCC’s Medicare counselors will be presenting the basics of Medicare Part D and touch on available money saving programs. There will be time to ask questions following the program. Please call by October 13th if you would like to attend the program.

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Al Cioni Ford in Granville celebrated 55 years in business on Saturday, Sept. 23. Patrons enjoyed pork chops, a car show, door prizes, and more as stories were told.

‘It’s a team effort,’ owner says of more than 5 decades of business

North Central Bank opens scholarship opportunity for high school

Essays must be submitted by Feb. 15

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North Central Bank has announced a competition that enables Illinois high school seniors to enter a statewide essay contest.

The contest is part of a program sponsored by Illinois Community Banks and the CBAI Foundation for Community Banking to increase public awareness of locally owned banks and their contributions to the community.

North Central Bank is a member of the Community Bankers Association of Illinois, which formed the Foundation in 1996. A monetary award of $1,000 a year for up to four years of higher education will be

given to the author of the best essay submitted to the CBAI Foundation by a participating Illinois high school senior.

Up to 11 additional first-place $1,000 awards and 12 second-place $500 awards are available throughout the state. An additional $500 will be awarded to the high school of the overall winner.

North Central Bank also is offering a local award with the same essays sent to the state competition that will be judged locally.

The bank is working with local high schools to invite seniors to submit a one-page essay on the theme: “What is a community bank and how does it affect the economy?”

Information on the contest is available at the bank, at northcentralbank.com and local schools.

Essays must be submitted to a North Central Bank by Feb. 15. The bank will submit selected essays to the CBAI Foundation.

Create fall door swag with Marshall-Putnam 4-H.

This free event is open to all youth ages 8 to 18. 4-H membership is not required to attend this event. It will be at the Marshall-Putnam Extension office at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21.

Registration is required to ensure there are enough supplies. Call the office at 309-364-2356 or register on Zsuite: https://4h.zsuite.org/external-event-registration/23310 to reserve

a spot by Oct. 17.

To learn more about 4-H or information on enrolling in a local club, contact Anne Scheel at 309-364-2356 or email amscheel@illinois.edu.

If you need reasonable accommodation to participate, indicate when registering or contact the extension office. Early requests are encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet access needs. If you have questions or need more information, call the University of Illinois Extension-Bureau, La Salle, Marshall, Putnam Unit Office at 815224-0889. Extension offices are located in Princeton, Ottawa, Henry and in Oglesby on the Illinois Valley Community College campus.

Ex-Sen. Dahl dies at 82, remembered for flipping Senate for the GOP in 2004

prompting Dahl and other lawmakers to oust him. Dahl also broke ranks with the GOP to pass medical cannabis legislation out of committee for the first time in state history.

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He shocked Democrats by defeating longtime state Sen. Pat Welch and then voted to kick disgraced Gov. Rod Blagojevich out of office. Now, Gary Dahl has died.

Dahl, 82, of Peru, but a Granville resident at the time he represented the Illinois Valley area, died Sunday. Dahl served in the Illinois Senate from 2004 until 2010 and, as a junior Republican in a Democratically controlled Senate, had a relatively short list of legislative accomplishments.

But Dahl’s 11/2 terms were anything but uneventful. Blagojevich made international headlines for trying to sell Barack Obama’s recently vacated seat in the U.S. Senate,

“Gary Dahl was a champion for the people of the Illinois Valley region,” said state Sen. Sue Rezin, R-Morris. “When I was appointed to replace Gary in the Illinois Senate, I knew that I had large shoes to fill.

“He was the epitome of what it means to be a public servant. But, more importantly, Gary was a kind, giving and wonderful man. He was always looking for a way to give back to the community that he loved so much.”

Dahl was approaching retirement age when area Republicans asked him to join a search committee to recruit a challenger for longtime state Sen. Patrick Welch, D-Peru. Welch had won eight mostly close races – he once retained his seat with a 400-vote margin of victory – and was deemed vulnerable headed into

the 2004 election.

Dahl said later that he was hoodwinked – the committee had already targeted him to challenge Welch –but he was game for the challenge. He also had strong name recognition thanks to his businesses, Double D Express and Double D Warehouse, as well as his charitable giving.

Despite nursing a sore Achilles tendon that hobbled him on the campaign trail, the low-key Dahl connected with voters and prevailed with 51.4% of the vote. Welch would later compute $2 million spent by both parties, a five-fold increase over past races, in the 2004 campaign, most of it spent in the closing weeks.

However much Dahl had enjoyed the campaign trail, he openly complained of frustration once seated in the Senate. Early in his first term, he expressed disappointment at being

unable to push through any meaningful legislation.

“(It’s) also been frustrating watching the lack of organization,” he said in 2005. “It seems like the right hand doesn’t have a clue what the left hand is doing, and vice-versa.”

Tom Templeton, former La Salle County sheriff and a fellow Republican, recalled that Dahl was sensitive to the needs of his constituents and was, professionally and personally, always generous to the less fortunate.

“Gary’s character and integrity will always be the standard that we should strive for,” Templeton said.

One of Dahl’s counterparts in the House remembered Dahl earning respect from colleagues as well as constituents.

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Illinois Valley area businessman helped oust Blagojevich

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Former State Sen. Gary Dahl, seen here taking the oath of office in Springfield following his 2004 upset over Democrat Pat Welch, died Sunday. Dahl helped pass historic votes including putting disgraced Gov. Rod Blagojevich out of office.

Blue Margaritas creative with Mexican cuisine

This Mystery Diner has nothing against a good taqueria – tacos and burritos rank high on my list of personal weaknesses – but I also hold there’s always room for more creative Mexican fare.

Blue Margaritas, which opened recently in Oglesby, where the KFC/ Taco Bell had long resided, checks that box nicely. The menu teems with Mexican standbys, but also more exotic dishes that show off creativity in the kitchen.

That creativity extends to the building facade and to the interior. Except for the remnants of the eastside drive-thru, you wouldn’t know this eatery is a converted fast-food spot. The Blue Margaritas owners gave the building a makeover with fresh paint and landscaping.

The makeover was even more remarkable inside. Gone are the

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Blue Margaritas opened recently in Oglesby, featuring traditional Mexican entrees, but also more exotic dishes that show off creativity in the kitchen.

IVCC’s 11th president installed at ceremony

A young Tracy Gapinski’s earliest memory of Illinois Valley Community College was watching her mother graduate from the nursing program. On Thursday, it was her mother’s turn to watch Tracy Morris take center stage and be installed as the college’s 11th president.

The investiture ceremony that saluted the college’s legacy and future also brought Morris full circle. Between that first graduation and her selection as president this year, she returned to IVCC again and again. She graduated from IVCC in 2001, returned to a career there, and always stayed in touch even while commuting to work at two other community colleges.

On Thursday, before an audience of 200-plus family, IVCC employees and visiting academics from Illinois Central College, Joliet Junior College and seven other institutions, Board of Trustees President Everett Solon placed a brass medallion – known as a chain of command – around Morris’s neck. The symbol is engraved with the school entrance’s soaring roofline and will be worn at graduation and other ceremonies.

Speakers congratulated and advised

the new leader, who is the first IVCC alumna to hold the office. Clyne Namuo, JJC’s 10th president and a friend and mentor, advised, “Don’t hit the ground running, don’t hit the ground walking, don’t hit the ground crawling. Hit the ground listening. You have two ears and one mouth – consider that ratio as your leadership.”

In a nod to Morris’s penchant for selfies, he added, “And with your two thumbs, you can selfie your way!”

He concluded: “Thank the family that is sharing you with all of the community and campus. And as much energy as you have and are willing to give the College, don’t feel bad about taking time” for responsibilities outside the presidency.”

English/Journalism instructor Lori Cinotte observed Morris already is following Namuo’s advice. In her five months on campus, “she’s been everywhere! I don’t think there’s a corner she hasn’t visited or a person she hasn’t met.”

Prior to the ceremony, Cinotte gathered dozens of words and phrases describing Morris from family, friends and colleagues. Caring and compassion led the list, and “when you merge that with her enthusiasm and her passion, you can see where IVCC is heading!”

Morris “has always been a staunch student advocate. She’s there for students and they know it,” Cinotte added.

Referring to Morris’s tenure at ICC and JJC, Cinotte called it “a journey that brought a new set of words and allowed

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“Sometimes, the right person arrives at the right time. Her time is now and together we have the words that serve as the foundation upon which Dr. Morris will build her legacy.” Employing another phrase from her stock to describe Morris’s drive, Cinotte turned to Morris and invited her to “get ‘er done!”

IVCC’s first female president, Jean Goodnow, was one of Morris’ earliest mentors. She observed that, as the child of a single parent and first-generation college student, Morris is uniquely qualified to understand students’ trials in juggling the demands of college and life responsibilities.

“I’m delighted to say that Tracy has come home,” Goodnow added to audience applause. “I hope she will inspire you and stretch you and make IVCC a diverse community college that continues to give back to the community.”

Morris said she was inspired by her mother’s achievements and absorbed the lessons of role models through the years. They included instructors like Ed Krolak, who “never let me get by with ‘I don’t know’ as an answer” and Harold Bauswell, who let her know he cared when she was absent from class. They also included supervisors and colleagues who pressed her to higher academic and professional aspirations and convinced her that only by leaving IVCC to work at other colleges would she refine her skills and polish her presidential potential.

She credited the love and support of family, friends and colleagues. When she made the difficult decision to leave IVCC for ICC, co-workers gave her a four-leaf clover piece as a parting gift that “I still wear when I need a boost.”

IVCC’s impact runs as deep throughout the community as in Morris’s own family, she said, noting the industries, schools, businesses and organizations filled with IVCC graduates.

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take-away counters, and the dining room is transformed with new furnishings: high-backed booths with wrought-iron flourishes and new upholstery, along with tile floors and Mexican and Southwestern art.

But on to the food. While the menu features Mexican staples such as fajitas and tacos, there are atypical offerings of beef, chicken and fish that caught the eye of this Mystery Diner.

The Mystery Diner and my dining companion selected tempura fried elote bites as a starter. The appetizer is comprised of deep-fried balls of charred corn tossed with lime, garlic, green onion, cilantro, chili, smoked paprika and a blend of five cheeses.

For an entree, Mystery Diner tried steak mar y tierra, a surf-andturf mixture of tenderized flank steak and seared shrimp with zucchini and bell peppers. The entree was served on a cast-iron skillet so hot it continued to cook the vegetables a good 15 minutes after the waiter placed it on the table with well-heeded warnings not to touch the cast iron. (This dish is not recommended for families with small

children in reach.)

My dining companion opted for pollo con mole. Mole, of course, is a seasoned, chocolate-accented sauce not unknown to Mexican menus, though this particular chicken dish was served with rice and black beans rather than refried beans.

Service was crisp and attentive, if also a tad eager on suggesting cocktails and desserts.

The restaurant is open seven days a week. Hours of operation are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Major credit cards are accepted.

Blue Margaritas is at 101 S. Lewis Ave. in Oglesby. Note there are sister locations in Peoria, Springfield and Washington, Illinois.

• 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. The Mystery Diner visits a different restaurant and then reports on the experience. If the Mystery Diner cannot recommend the establishment, we will not publish a story.

LEFT: Steak mar y tierra is a Mexican surf-and-turf combo available at Blue Margaritas in Oglesby. Be warned: That skillet is extremely hot and should be kept at arm’s length from the little ones. RIGHT: Chicken breast in mole sauce with rice and black beans is one of the entrees. The people who converted the former KFC/Taco Bell into a sit-down restaurant put as much care into the plating as into the lush decor.

IVCC to host 2nd annual Day of the Dead celebration

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Illinois Valley Community College will host its second annual Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, celebration throughout the month of October.

Altars dedicated to loved ones will be set up inside the main entrances from Oct. 11 to Nov. 2 on the main Oglesby campus and at the Ottawa Center, 321 W. Main St.

The public is invited to contribute to the memorials by bringing photos of loved ones (human or animal) who have passed, or offerings of nonperishable foods and sealed drinks to nourish and enrich those who are gone. Written notes and loving memories can also be displayed.

Contributions to the displays, labeled on the back with names and phone numbers of contributors, will be accepted starting Oct. 10. When the event is over, the items must be picked up by Nov. 3 at the front desks on the main campus or at Ottawa Center.

The event is sponsored by the Hispanic Leadership Team, the Illinois Valley Visual Arts Club and The Project Success Leadership Team.

The celebration and altars are part of an almost 3,000-yearold rich tradition. Every year on Nov. 1-2, Latino communities around the world celebrate and honor those who have passed on to the next life, using decorative and brightly colored altars and memorials covered in flowers, a variety of symbolic visual gestures and lit with candles.

Contact Sara Escatel at sara_escatel@ivcc.edu or 815224-0355 or Shannon Slaight at shannon_slaight-brown@ivcc. edu or 815-224-0351 with any questions.

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A view of the Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead Celebration display on Nov. 1, 2022, inside the main entrance at Illinois Valley Community College in Oglesby.

Mautino, a longtime state representative, had tabbed Dahl to serve on his, Mautino’s, first steering committee for state representative in 1992. They got along well then and, later, as fellow lawmakers.

“Gary was a powerful voice in the Senate,” Mautino said. “We worked together well. We shared projects for the district. He helped people from both parties, was a good man, and I will miss him.”

Any partisan differences were set aside when, in 2008, Blagojevich was hit with federal charges led by counts alleging he tried to auction off Obama’s former seat in the U.S. Senate.

“What little respect I had left for the man went out the window,” Dahl said of the indicted governor. “That’s pretty much a slap in the face to the 12.5 million people in the state of Illinois, that he would use that for his personal gain.

“I think it’s time for this guy to resign so that we can get on with the business of this state. We’ve got enough problems.”

Blagojevich did not resign, daring the Illinois General Assembly to oust him. The challenge did not go unanswered. Dahl joined a pair of 59-0 roll calls, one removing Blagojevich and one barring him from holding public office in Illinois ever again.

Months later, Dahl would again help pass a precedent-setting vote. In May 2009, a medical marijuana bill passed the Illinois Senate and Dahl broke ranks with Republicans to advance it.

Dahl said then there was strong

support for medical marijuana among his constituents. He and his staff did extensive research and found enough scientific evidence to vote for the bill in good conscience.

“It’s time for us to put our prejudice behind us and give this an honest shot,” he said.

Though rumors abounded the frustrated Dahl would not seek reelection, Dahl did run for a second term in 2008 and defeated challenger Steve Stout of Utica. Stout praised Dahl for his “cordial” conduct on the campaign trail as well as for his accomplishments in the Senate.

“Sen. Dahl was a wonderful man,” Stout said. “He did many things for the community both openly and behind the scenes. He will be missed by all who ever met him.”

The last bombshell of Dahl’s career would be his abrupt retirement. In December 2010, days before his 70th birthday, Dahl announced that he was stepping down from office, leaving a two-year unexpired term that went to Rezin.

“I’m at a stage of my life where I’m thinking it’s time to spend more time with family and my business,” Dahl said. “After six years of serving in the state Senate (I was hoping) things would change down there, but nothing has. I just feel it’s time to move on.”

Hurst Funeral Home, La Salle, is in charge of Dahl’s arrangements.

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He was the epitome of what it means to be a public servant.”

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Granville Cemetery Association to honor America Reddick on Oct. 21 in Granville

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The Granville Cemetery Association is inviting the public to attend the commemoration, “Honoring America Reddick,” at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21 at the Granville Cemetery, 502 W. Hennepin St. The event will be held rain or shine and attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, as no seating will be provided.

America Reddick was born into slavery in North Carolina, in 1840. As

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a free man, he farmed, married and reared a large family in rural Putnam County, Illinois. When the nation for which he was named became embroiled in civil war, Reddick served his country, allegedly with the Co. F 39th Illinois Volunteer Infantry.

After his death in 1912, Reddick’s remains were interred in the Granville Cemetery. His grave remained unmarked for over 111 years. Putnam County Historical Society Board Member Sue Campbell noted the oversight and decided that Reddick’s grave had gone unrecognized far too long. Campbell’s research produced the

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necessary documentation of Reddick’s Civil War service and Barbara Kessler, Secretary-Treasurer of the Granville Cemetery Association, made successful application for a government military marker.

The new headstone was erected at Reddick’s grave by Granville’s Robert Cofoid on September 20.

The Granville Cemetery Association will be holding a graveside commemoration and dedication of Reddick’s monument. Kessler will present the history of the 39th Illinois Volunteer Infantry’s fight to preserve the Union and end slavery. A memorial service,

conducted by Rev. Dr. Ronald McNeill of the United Church of Christ Congregational, will follow.

Granville American Legion Post 180 and Putnam County VFW Memorial Post 8324 will perform military rites. They will be accompanied by members of the 104th Illinois Volunteer Infantry reenactment group, Ottawa’s J. Perkins and Amy Cawley.

Period musical selections recorded by the 33rd Illinois Volunteer Regiment Band of Central Illinois, will be included.

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SPORTS

FOOTBALL: NEWMAN 28, HALL 7

Newman clinches playoff berth with win over Hall

Comets defense creates 4 takeaways, efficient run game powers offense in win

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STERLING – The Newman Comets defeated the Hall Red Devils 28-7 on Saturday afternoon at Roscoe Eades Stadium.

Here are the takeaways from the Week 7 game:

Newman overcomes early turnovers

The Comets offense got off to a rocky start, committing three turnovers in the first half, but the defense made up for it, creating three takeaways of its own.

Newman took a 7-0 lead barely four minutes into the game with a 7-play, 74-yard opening drive, capped by a 21-yard touchdown run by quarterback Evan Bushman. That set the tone for the rest of the game.

“That was the drive that established everything,” senior running back and defensive lineman Brady Grennan said. “We knew were going to win from that drive forward.”

Newman safety Carter Rude nabbed his first of two interceptions on the ensuing Hall possession. The Comets defense created pressure all game long, and a quick pressure on a mid-first-quarter play caused quarterback Gianni Guerrini to underthrow a deep pass into the waiting arms of Rude. Newman came up empty on the extra possession that began at the Hall 34, but rebounded midway through the second quarter to take a 14-0 lead.

A Briar Ivey fumble recovery gave Newman short field at the Hall 8. A few plays later, Bushman threw an 8-yard touchdown pass to Ivey with 7:22 to play in the half.

Newman fumbled the ball away on a handoff in the last three minutes, and Braden Curran picked off an underthrown deep pass intended for Cody McBride with 1:35 to play to stall a Comets’ drive into Red Devils’ territory. But Hall couldn’t capitalize on either opportunity.

Newman outgained Hall 155 yards to -15 yards in the first half. The Red Devils’ longest gain in the first half was a 3-yard pass play.

Newman keeps foot on the gas in second half

Newman took advantage of short field again early in third quarter for its third touchdown of the game. An Ivey sack brought up a fourth-and-29 from the Hall 6. After the 8-yard punt, Newman took possession at the Red Devils’ 14. Three plays later, Grennan powered up the middle for a 4-yard touchdown run and a 21-0 lead with 8:42 to play.

See FOOTBALL, page 15

Comets senior Brady Grennan rushed for 67 of his 73 yards before halftime.

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Hall’s Braden Curran is tackled by Newman’s Carter Rude and Mac Hanrahan on Saturday in Sterling.

Hall’s Jack Jablonski tackles Newman’s Brady Grennan on Saturday at Sterling.

ROUNDUP

Lady Panthers win Senior Night volleyball match

Putnam County 2, Roanoke-Benson

0: Maggie Richetta had 12 digs, 10 kills, five points and two blocks to lead the Panthers to a 25-16, 25-20 Senior Night victory in a Tri-County Conference

• FOOTBALL

Continued from page 14

Hall had another mishap late in the third quarter as a snap sailed high over Guerrini’s head on fourth-and-1 from the Newman 13. Defensive lineman Caleb Donna scooped the loose ball and returned it about 25 yards to the Newman 42 with 1:59 to play. The Comets scored two minutes later, as Rude shrugged off a tackle on a run to the right, then cut it up the field for a 23-yard touchdown and a 28-0 lead with 11:40 remaining in the game.

Nate Lankford, playing in place of an injured Guerrini at quarterback, gave Hall a spark in the fourth quarter, but it was too little, too late. The junior completed his first two passes to tight ends Evan Stefaniak and Max Bryant for gains of 28 and 23 yards. A Donna sack ended the drive without a score, but Lankford found paydirt on the next and final Hall possession.

On fourth-and-6, Lankford scrambled to his right for a 16-yard touchdown with 29 seconds left.

Donna finished with 2.5 sacks and a fumble recovery; Grennan rushed 14 times for 73 yards and a touchdown and caught one pass for 29 yards; and Rude rushed for 58 yards and a touchdown on six carries to go with two interceptions.

Rude credited the fearsome pass rush and his position on the field for his two takeaways.

match in Granville on Thursday, Oct. 5. Megan Wasilewski had 23 assists, seven digs and five points for PC (157-1, 5-2 TCC), while Salina Breckenrige added 13 points, one ace, seven digs and a block.

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Head coach Eberflus has proven he isn’t the answer

“No. 1, just sitting in the middle, I

was already in pretty good position when the play started, and then pass rush comes, he doesn’t know what to do, he throws it up,” Rude said. “I was just in good position because of our d-line.”

Newman had an efficient game running the ball, totaling 189 yards on 34 carries (5.6 yards per carry). That was without two offensive line starters, including center Chris Accardi, who exited the game about halfway through with an apparent ankle injury.

“[The offensive line] did great, especially not having two of our starters,” Rude said. “Also, our receivers blocking in space. I know they were working on it all week at practice, and they did really well.”

Grennan has seen his confidence in the offensive line grow with each passing week.

“I’m impressed, because you can obviously tell that we’ve improved a lot on the offensive line,” Grennan said. “Beginning of the year, I didn’t have as much faith in them, but now I can confidently say that I would run behind them again next year.”

Bushman finished 6-for-12 passing for 98 yards with one touchdown and one interception and rushed for 39 yards and a touchdown. Ryan Partington had 42 receiving yards on two catches for Newman.

Hall finished with 121 total yards. Lankford went 2-for-4 passing for 51 yards and Joseph Bacidore netted 32 rushing yards with a long run of 39 yards.

Show me something. Anything. Show me that you care. Show me that it hurts.

Instead, Matt Eberflus throws bouquets.

His Bears just lost their franchise record 14th straight game, ninth straight at home. All of them while allowing opponents to score at least 25 points – something that has never happened in the history of the NFL.

It’s no wonder some fans are calling him Matt Eberlose. Yet, at the podium after the game, not an ounce of disappointment like the fanbase.

Show me that you care, coach.

His Bears just blew a 21-point lead that equaled the biggest choke job in team history all while he was calling the defensive plays. It came against a Broncos team that allowed 70 points the previous week. He passed on the opportunity to take the lead by kicking a field goal and instead ran another unsuccessful fourth-andshort play.

Yet after the game, in his opening statement, instead of telling the world that 0-4 isn’t good enough –that blowing a three-touchdown lead on his watch is unacceptable – Eberflus complimented his team by saying the word “good” 10 times, mentioning “good things” twice and excellent once. All in two and a half minutes. In that same time, Eberflus uttered disappointment once. Kudos to longtime Chicago sport executive Connie Kowal for counting. I couldn’t stomach doing that myself.

The term “winning the press conference” has become one of the most overused and overrated terms in sports. I care about winning games. But passion still matters. Accountability still is important. Winners usually exude the most confidence at all times, including at the podium. You just can’t hand out juice boxes and orange slices in professional sports after another historic loss and expect your team to learn from it.

Eberflus has lost everything.

Games. Accountability. Press conferences. Confidence. His friend and defensive coordinator Alan Williams went missing in action after Week 1. Receiver Chase Claypool was MIA in Week 4.

Eberflus twisted himself into a pretzel trying to explain it. Not one fan felt more confident that this man was in control of the situation. These problems are beyond repair.

It’s time for Eberflus to go.

Problem is, you just can’t fire him now because there is no one capable on this staff to take over. You can’t put Justin Fields through another change, especially coming off his best game. Although, I’d settle for following what the Colts did last year, and have George McCaskey bring in Tom Waddle off the street. I’m only half kidding.

It’s only Week 5, the Bears play on TNF, and I’m already dreaming of Ben Johnson, Jim Harbaugh and Lincoln Riley.

Give the Bears credit for doing the impossible, every time you think they can’t possibly hire a worse coach, they indeed do just that. Matt Nagy’s word salad sounds like filet mignon now. Marc Trestman’s nerdy back-of-the-room leadership skills reminds me of Abraham Lincoln compared to Eberflus.

At the beginning of camp, I wrote about not knowing exactly what Eberflus will bring to the table and how he had to introduce himself on the microphone to Bears fans as “head coach of the Chicago Bears”. He won’t have to worry about doing that for much longer.

Show me something.

I’m talking to you team president Kevin Warren. As you’ve been conducting getting-to-know-you interviews, I hope you know what you have and more importantly what you don’t have in Eberflus.

This shouldn’t be good enough for you. It’s certainly not for us fans, and we’ve been going through this same vicious cycle of losing for years. End it now.

No more consultants. No more committees. Go out and find the best football people possible.

Show me that you care.

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Hall’s Deanthony Weatherspoon brings down Newman’s Carter Rude on Saturday at Sterling.

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999 • Legal PUBLIC NOTICE

The Putnam County Emergency Telephone Systems Board will be amending their ByLaws. Changes to the By-Laws can be viewed in the lobby of the Putnam County Sheriff's Office.

(Published in Putnam County Record October 11, 2023)

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PUBLIC NOTICE

ORDINANCE 757

ORDINANCE ADOPTING MUNICIPAL CODE OF AME NDING CHAPTER 252- VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, ARTICLE V - PARKING RULES OF GRANVILLE, PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS NOW THEREFORE, Be It Ordained By The President And Board Of Trustees Of The Village Of Granville, Putnam County, Illinois, A Municipal Corporation, As Follows:

SECTION I: That Chapter 252, Vehicles and Traffic, Article V - Parking Rules shall be amended to add the following locations to those already provided by ordinance as follows in the interest of safety of the general public in general, and children in particular:

a. There will be no parking of any vehicles not registered with the State of Illinois on McCoy Street at any time

SECTION II: All Ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed

SECTION III: Any person, firm, or corporation convicted of violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be fined no less than $50.00 and no more than $500 for each offense.

SECTION IV: This Ordinance shall take affect from and after its passage, approval and publication in the manner provided by law.

PRESENTED, PA SSED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Village board of Trustees of the Village of Granville, County of Putnam, and State of Illinois, held on the 3rd day of October, 2023, with Trustees voting aye, 0 Trustees voting nay, - I Trustees absent, 0 Trustees passing, and the Village President voting - Nod- which meeting was held on the 3rd day of October, 2023

Passed and Approved: October 3, 2023

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IN THE CIRCUIT C OURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCU IT PUTNAM C OUNT Y, ILLI NOIS US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST, Plaintiff, vs JOHN D. GRAY AKA JOHN DAVIS GRAY; LORI A. GRAY AKA LORI ANNE GRAY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON- RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant(s). CASE NO. 2023FC6

Property Address: 219 S. 4th St Hennepin, IL 61327

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, LORI A. GRAY AKA LORI ANNE GRAY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON- RECORD CLAIMANTS; , defendants in the above entitled cause, that suit has been comm enced against you and other defendants in the Circuit Court for the Judicial Circuit by said plaintiff praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the prem ises described as follow s, to wit: LOT 5 IN BLOCK 24 IN THE VILLAGE OF HENNEPIN, SITUATED IN PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS

P.I.N.: 01-00- 043-170

Said property is commonly known as 219 S. 4th St , Hennepin, IL 61327 and which said mortgage(s) was/were made and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds as Document Number 07-0672 book 103 page 2146 , and for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the above Court against you as provided by law and that said suit is now pending NOW THEREFORE, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Court at Putnam County on or before November 3, 2023, a default may be taken against you at any time after that date and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint. E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions To e-file, you must first create an account with an e- filing service provider Visit http://efile.illinoiscourts. gov/service- providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider If you need additional help or have trouble e- filing, visit ww w.illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ/gethelp.a sp This comm unication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Diaz Anselmo & Associates, LLC

Attorneys for Plaintiff 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120 Naperville, IL 60563

Telephone: (630) 453- 6960

Facsimile: (630) 428- 4620

ATTEST:

Kari J. Moore - Village Clerk

(Published in Putnam County Record October 11, 2023) 2113851

Attorney No Cook 64727, DuPage 293191 Service E-mail: midwestpleadings@dallegal.com 8144- 936406

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PUBLIC NOTICE

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

The Estate of Albert Urnikis, Deceased

Case # 23 PR 14

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF CLAIM DATE

Notice is given of the death of Albert Urnikis, a resident of rural Granville, Putnam County, Illinois, who died on July 25, 2023, and that Letters of Office as Executor were issued on September 28, 2023 to LuAnn Hayward, 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 c/o her attorney, or with both the Representative and her attorney. Within ten (10) days after a claimant files its claim, if filed with the Court, the claimant must mail or deliver a copy of the claim to the Representative c/o her attorney of record AND file with the Court proof of mailing or delivery of said copies

Dated: Septem ber 29 , 2023

/s/ Scott A. Shore, Attorney for Executor 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 October 4, 11, 18, 2023) 2112878

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

The Estate of Harvey Lester, Deceased

Case # 23 PR 13

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF CLAIM DATE

Notice is given of the death of Harvey Lester, a resident of rural Magnolia, Putnam County, Illinois, who died on August 25, 2023, and that Letters of Office as Co-Administrators were issued on September 18, 2023 to Tonia Lester and Ean Lester, who may be contacted c/o their attorney as set forth below.

Claims may be filed six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this Notice of Claim Date or three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery, whichever is later, 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 Representatives c/o their attorney, or with both the Representatives and their attorney Within ten (10) days after a claimant files its claim, if filed with the Court, the claimant must mail or deliver a copy of the claim to the Representatives c/o their attorney of record AND file with the Court proof of mailing or delivery of said copies.

Dated: Septem ber 26 , 2023

/s/ Scott A. Shore, Attorney for Administrators

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 October 4, 11, 18, 2023) 2111728

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