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Bureau and Marshall-Putnam farm bureaus to host animal rescue class Nov. 11 in Hennepin Class intended for local emergency responders SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK contact@shawmedia.com

The Bureau and Marshall-Putnam County farm bureaus and EMAs will host a large animal rescue class for emergency responders from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Putnam EMA Building, 1120 Illinois Route 26 in Hennepin.

The class instructor will be Deke Carls, DVM, of Oakwood Vet Clinic.

Attendees can learn about large animal rescue. Animals that will be discussed include sheep, cows, llamas, alpacas, pigs and horses.

A boxed lunch and light refreshments will be served. The class is limited to emergency responders such as EMS, fire, DNR, police, forest preserve officers and sheriff department members.

Registration is required by Friday, Nov. 3, to attend. To reserve a spot in the class, call the Bureau County Farm Bureau at 815-875-6468 or the Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau at 309364-2501.

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The Bureau and Marshall-Putnam County farm bureaus and EMAs will host a large animal rescue class for emergency responders from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Putnam EMA Building, 1120 Illinois Route 26 in Hennepin.

PUTNAM COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT NOVEMBER SCHEDULE The Putnam County Library District announced its November 2023 activity schedule for all locations.

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For the month of November the library will be collecting nonperishable food items for the Putnam County Food Pantry and Rotary Little Pantry at the Community Center in Standard. For information, visit putnamcountylibrary.org.

The library will be closed Friday, Nov. 10, and Saturday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day. The library will reopen Monday, Nov. 13. The library also will be closed Thursday, Nov. 23, and Friday, Nov. 24, for Thanksgiving. The library will reopen Saturday, Nov. 25.

Illinois Libraries Presents: Maya-Camille Broussard. The Zoom link will be available on the library’s website. Illinois Libraries Presents is a collection of libraries across the state that is collaborating to showcase author talks on Zoom. Putnam County Public Library District is joining Season 3. From September through April, the library will be advertising author viewings.

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Nov. 13-17: Cricut MakerSpace. Learn how to use the Cricut Maker on select Thursdays and Fridays. Crafty Adults and Teens. All Day event. Call ahead. This month is pillow cases.

Throughout the month: STEAM 2 Go! STEAM Craft to go project. Pick up during library hours. In November the library will be doing Candy Corn Slime.

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First Saturday of the month: Books & Brunch. Food, books and friends.

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4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4: Lifesize Candyland, for kids.

Tuesday, Nov. 7: Vote for your favorite book during library hours, all ages.

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4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21: Thanksgiving Themed Movie Night, for kids.

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Wednesday, Nov. 22: “I Am Thankful For” pumpkin craft, during library hours.

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Civil War veteran America Reddick honored 111 years after his passing TOM COLLINS

tcollins@shawmedia.com After flowers and a wreath were laid at his great-grandparent’s grave, Toby Reddick Sr. abruptly rose from his seat and stood over the marker for America Reddick. Toby Jr. then rose and put an arm around his dad.

Neither of them knew America Reddick, a Civil War veteran who died in 1912. Nevertheless, Toby Sr. wiped away a few tears as he turned from America’s newly placed marker. Not many years ago he knew next to nothing about America, a former slave who fought for the Union.

“For me it’s all about the family,” Toby Sr. said, recalling the recent death of his father, Harold. “There is more to be uncovered. There is more to be learned.”

But the Reddicks learned a great deal about America Reddick from historians in Putnam County, who held a

ceremony Saturday at Granville Cemetery. About two dozen, including Civil War reenactors and local veterans, assembled to pay tribute to a man with a remarkable, if still incomplete, life story.

America Reddick was born into slavery in 1840 in North Carolina and served with the Company F 39th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. He survived combat, but illness resulted in a long convalescence in Chicago that prevented him from rejoining his unit, depriving him of a pension.

He farmed, married and raised family in rural Putnam County, where he died in 1912. His grave remained unmarked for more than a century until Sue Campbell, a member of the Putnam County Historical Society board, launched an initiative to place a marker.

It was no one-woman effort. Armed

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Toby Reddick Sr. receives an American flag from Larry Grosenbach (right) while son Toby Reddick Jr. photographs the flag presentation. The Reddicks flew in from California for a presentation Saturday at Granville Cemetery, where ancestor America Reddick is laid to rest. America Reddick was a former slave and Civil War soldier whose grave now is graced with a military marker. ON THE COVER: Toby Reddick Sr. (left) and Toby Reddick Jr. share a solemn moment Saturday over the grave of America Reddick on Saturday at Granville Cemetery. America Reddick, Toby Sr.’s great-grandfather, was a former slave and Civil War soldier whose grave now is graced with a military marker.

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‘Hatchet Man’ said to roam Lithuanian Liberty Cemetery MARIBETH M. WILSON

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Editor’s note: Whether or not you believe in ghosts and hauntings, this is one of several spooky tales of local lore that Shaw Local News Network will be sharing with readers in the spirit of Halloween.

The Lithuanian Liberty Cemetery outside of Spring Valley is home to the Massock Mausoleum and, some say, a ghostly “hatchet man” and something that resembles a vampire.

Established in 1914, the cemetery is the resting place for many Eastern European immigrants and has fewer than 20 tombstones – many written in Polish, Lithuanian and other Slavic languages.

As the final resting place for the three Massock brothers, believed to be prominent members of the community and, of course, butchers, the mausoleum also has been home to whispers of a “hatchet man” guarding the grounds who threatens all who dare enter the cemetery at night.

Local legend claims the hatchet man may even hide in the ruins of the old Massock home, not far from the cemetery grounds. He is believed by some to be the ghost of the Massock estate’s old caretaker, who murdered his wife with an ax.

Another tale is one of something weird and mysterious resembling a vampire. In Rosemary Ellen Guiley’s book “The Complete Vampire Companion,” in the 1980s, a Vietnam veteran from Spring Valley visited the cemetery one night – expecting to find nothing.

“To their astonishment, they suddenly saw standing before them a ghastly figure. It was gaunt and pale and seemed to radiate a sensation of horrendous evil.”

The story claims the veteran fired five bullets at the figure – without effect. Guiley said a reporter from Chicago came to the cemetery to investigate. He poured holy water on the vents of the crypt and heard “painful groaning” from inside.

For years, speculation of the hauntings circulated, attracting multiple acts of vandalism.

According to the Streator Daily Times-Press, in September 1968 vandals threw a flammable substance into the mausoleum, charring the casket containing the remains of Anton Massock, whose body previously had been decapitated in another act of vandalism.

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A view of Lithuanian Cemetery on Sept. 28 in Spring Valley. Locals tell the story of a hatchet man. The cemetery is considered by some to be one of the top scariest in the state of Illinois. Locals tell the story of a Hatchet Man, a frightening ghost who likes to guard the cemetery.

In that case, a local boy mounted the skull to the dashboard of his vehicle. Once word got out that the skull was real, police investigated and the persons responsible were prosecuted.

In 1969, the Streator Daily TimesPress reported the mausoleum had been struck again, and the casket containing the body of either Peter or Jacob Massock had been taken out and dropped into the aisle on top of the burned remains of Anton Massock.

The mausoleum was ordered to be sealed later that year, and the Streator Daily Times-Press reported both the skulls of Alex and Anton Massock were still missing when their brother Jacob was permanently entombed.

The vandalism continued over the years, Shaw Media reported in 2014.

Police had been called to the cemetery when a dog’s head was found on the steps of the mausoleum. It had been sacrificed and burned.

The legend of the Massock Mausoleum seems to have stood the test of time, as the local police department regularly patrols the area for violators.

In the end, the only two pieces of advice can be given to someone who dares enter the grounds at night– bring vervain flowers to weaken any potential vampires, And if the ghostly apparitions don’t strike fear in the hearts of any unsuspecting trespasser, the sheriff’s office might.

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The Tee Box recently opened in Spring Valley.

The Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of the golf simulation business with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The sports bar has a variety of options for everyone under one roof: family night, date night, ladies night, golf leagues, corporate events, birthday parties, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners and holiday parties.

The business has two Full Swing Launch Monitors that have simulator technology trusted by the golf pros, such as Tiger Woods, Jon Rah and Jordan Spieth. The business also has 14 other games to choose from for people of all ages and even non-golfers.

The Tee Box has full A/V equipment for presentation or play.

To reserve a time, go online to theteeboxsv.com or call Tyler Thompson at 815-878-6622.

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8 students complete IVCC paramedic training SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK contact@shawlocal.com Eight students who completed their paramedic training at the Illinois Valley Community College Ottawa Center last week aim to help the Illinois Valley fire and ambulance services battling staffing shortages.

The Ottawa Fire Department will gain five trained responders once they pass a national licensing exam the class prepared them for. Fire Chief Brian Bressner said that will strengthen the department’s coverage and alleviate overtime.

Paramedics are emergency medical technicians who are trained for more advanced procedures than EMTs. A staffing shortage has taken a bite out of EMT rosters at all proficiency levels, leaving some departments to scramble to hire personnel that they can train at the paramedic level, Bressner said.

Meanwhile, existing paramedics are stretched thin and department budgets are even thinner with overtime costs.

IVCC responded at a critical time to a need in its community, Bressner said. After hearing the concerns of local departments, the college and

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The first eight students to graduate from Illinois Valley Community College’s Ottawa Center paramedic course – Lauren Bangert (from left), Brady Mitchell, Tyler Walsh, Tristan Beck, Clayton Wellenreiter, Caleb Beck, Brandon Bice and Dylan Kimak – pose for an undated photo outside the IVCC facility. instructor Nick Fish arranged to expand the program to a second site and accelerate the schedule to get well-trained responders into the field faster.

Record-setting enrollment in IVCC’s basic EMT class this fall may point to the crisis easing slightly.

With 20 signed up, Fish said, there was so much interest he opened a second class section.

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Most of the eight paramedic course graduates are active first responders with Ottawa, Marseilles or Stark County fire or ambulance services.

Brothers Tristan and Caleb Beck have shared a lot of experiences in their lives, including their ambition to become first responders – a goal they credit to encouragement from their stepfather, a retired paramedic. They went through paramedic training shoulder to shoulder.

“It’s comfortable knowing we’re going through the same thing, and that we know each other’s strengths and weaknesses,” said Caleb Beck, who works for the Ottawa Fire Department.

Their careers are something they feel good about and take pride in – in being where they’re needed, the brothers said.

Brandon Bice and Lauren Bangert said they appreciated the convenience of attending class in Ottawa. Bice works for the Ottawa Fire Department, and Bangert works for the Marseilles Ambulance Service.

Watching what IVCC’s program has meant for Ottawa has roused the interest of his Illinois Valley colleagues in the program, Bressner said.

“Maybe we’re beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel,” the chief said.

The next paramedic class is scheduled to start in fall 2024. The next EMT class starts in January, with registration opening in November.

Applicants must have completed EMT training before enrolling in the paramedic course.

Anyone with questions can call Fish at 815-224-0267.

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Freedom House awarded $15K by Community Foundation of Central Illinois contact@shawmedia.com

Freedom House has been awarded $15,000 by the Community Foundation of Central Illinois to help fund the Freedom House Child and Teen Counseling program.

“This generous support for our youth counseling program is critical to our ability to provide this service free of charge to child victims and witnesses of domestic and sexual violence,” Executive Director Michael Zerneck said.

Since 1983, Freedom House has provided a secure haven for victims of domestic and sexual violence in Bureau, Henry, Marshall, Putnam and Stark counties.

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The Illinois Commerce Commission has approved multiple projects to improve highway-rail safety in the Peoria Metro Area, including six crossings in Bureau and Marshall counties.

ICC approves railroad crossing improvements in Bureau, Marshall counties The projects will include flashing light signals and gate installations SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK contact@shawmedia.com

The Illinois Commerce Commission has approved multiple projects to improve highway-rail safety in the Peoria metropolitan area, including six crossings in Bureau and Marshall counties.

The projects will include flashing light signals and gate installations at County Line Road near Bureau; Lincoln Street and Main Street in Henry; and Edmund Street, Williams

Street and Western Avenue in Marshall County.

“Updating Illinois’ existing infrastructure around railroad tracks makes it easier and safer for anyone in the Peoria metro area to get to where they need to be,” ICC Commissioner Michael T. Carrigan said. “The projects like the ones in Marshall and Peoria counties are an important investment toward keeping our railways safe for all who use them.”

The total estimated cost for the warning devices and gates at the six Marshall and Bureau county crossings is about $1.95 million. All work is expected to be completed within 18 months from the order date.

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IVSO accepting applications for young performers’ competition Applications must be submitted by Nov. 1 SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK contact@shawmedia.com

The Young Performers Concerto Competition for the Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra will be from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jan. 6 at La Salle-Peru High School’s Matthiessen Auditorium.

The orchestra is accepting applications.

Two winners will be selected by a panel of judges to perform with the Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra at 3 p.m. March 10 at La Salle-Peru High School. Winners will also perform with the IVSO on March 1 in two school outreach concerts at LPHS at 9:30 a.m. and John F. Kennedy Elementary School in Spring Valley at 1 p.m.

The competition will feature students in two divisions: Junior Division (sixth through ninth grades) and Senior Division (ninth through 12th grades). Participants should select an audition piece for which orchestral accompaniment is available.

Those who wish to audition must

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commemorate the slave turned soldier was the Rev. Dr. Ronald McNeill of the United Church of Christ Congregational, who described AmeriHarold Reddick ca’s heroic life, and members of Granville American Legion Post 180 and Putnam County VFW Memorial Post 8324, who performed military rites.

“It was very moving,” said Heidi Sobkowiak of the Granville Cemetery Association. “I think everybody there was emotional.”

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America Reddick (1840-1912) finally has the military marker he earned serving in the Civil War.

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with Campbell’s research and the documentation of Reddick’s Civil War service, Barbara Kessler, secretary-treasurer of the Granville Cemetery Association, successfully applied for a government military marker. Robert Cofoid placed America’s marker on Sept. 20.

Toby Reddick Sr. and Jr. caught a flight from Los Angeles to be at the Saturday dedication. Toby Jr. said that the timing was auspicious. He had cultivated an interest in genealogy and begun piecing together his family tree in 2017 when the welcome

news arrived that America Reddick would receive his overdue honors.

“It’s an honor to be one of his many living descendants,” Toby Jr. said. “I Harry America know without a Reddick shadow of a doubt his faith to endure was strong.

He did it for us, his family and those alongside him. I wouldn’t be the man I am today if it wasn’t for him.”

America Reddick received his posthumous recognition more than a century after his death. On hand to

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Illinois Valley Crop Walk raises $4,357 for the hungry 25% of proceeds go to Illinois Valley food pantries SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK Twenty-five walkers helped raise $4,357 during the Illinois Valley Crop Walk for Hunger on Sept. 17 at Rotary Park in La Salle.

Five area United Church of Christ affiliates participated, including Trinity UCC in La Salle, Zion UCC in Peru, Spring Valley UCC, Granville UCC and Cherry UCC. A total of 25% of all proceeds raised from the event will stay in the Illinois Valley with the Illinois Valley Food Pantry in La Salle, Hall Township Food Pantry in Spring Valley and Putnam County Food Pantry, while the remaining 75% will go toward World Wide Hunger.

Crop hunger walks are among the oldest in the nation. George Sturgeon pioneered the idea with the walk concept in 1969 in Bismarck, North Dakota. That event raised funds for hungry families around the world through Lutheran World Relief and Church World Service.

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Twenty-five walkers helped raise $4,357 during the Illinois Valley Crop Walk for Hunger on Sept. 17 at Rotary Park in La Salle. Five area United Church of Christ affiliates participated, including Trinity UCC in La Salle, Zion UCC in Peru, Spring Valley UCC, Granville UCC and Cherry UCC.

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The Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announced its inaugural class of Community Cornerstone recipients.

IVAC’s first group of members represents individuals from across the Illinois Valley and in many different industries.

The individuals recognized have put in hard work and dedication with their organizations and communities.

The effort and enthusiasm they bring to the table every day should not go unnoticed.

Their selection is a reflection of the work they do.

The group is made up of leaders in small business, finance, non-profits, retail, police force and education, among other sectors.

“We had an amazing group of nominees for our first Cornerstone program, but this group of 20 really stuck out,” IVAC Executive Director Bill Zens said. “These are people who have, and continue to, chase dreams and drive change in our communities.

They are amazing mentors, and we are lucky to have them share their talents and passions with our region.”

The Chamber thanked the selection committee who volunteered their time to select this year’s recipients.

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LivCo farmer to run for state Sen. Bennett’s seat Jesse Faber joins Mike Kirkton, Chris Balkema in announcing runs for senate SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK contact@shawmedia.com

Livingston County farmer and agricultural instructor Jesse Faber announced his campaign for the Illinois State Senate citing the need for a voice in Springfield that understands, respects and represents the values of the 53rd District.

The 53rd State Senate District is comprised of parts of Bureau, Ford, Grundy, Iroquois, La Salle, Livingston, Marshall, McLean, Peoria, Putnam, Tazewell, Jesse Faber Will and Woodford counties.

“My life has revolved around so many aspects of what makes our state great,” Faber said in a news release. “Combining my experience in agribusiness and good public pol-

icy with my passion for teaching, coaching and mentoring our next generation of leaders has given me a unique perspective on what our state needs as we move forward. In Springfield, I will be a bold voice for common-sense, conservative policies that will save our families, farmers, businesses and children.

“We need a strong and competitive economy and lower taxes. We must prioritize basic law and order.

We need to make sure people have the ability to create guidelines for their communities reflecting how they wish to live, raise a family, and make a living. We need to ensure that Illinois remains a state where people want to live and stay.”

The 53rd District Senate seat is held by Sen. Tom Bennett (R-Gibson City). Bennett said in July he plans to retire at the end of his term. Since then, Livingston County businessman and farmer Mike Kirkton, Grundy County Chairman Chris Balkema and Vice Chairman of the Iroquois County Board Paul Ducat have announced their candidacy for the Republican nomination.

Faber was raised with ag roots, and his children are the seventh gen-

eration to grow up on the family farm. Faber grew up immersed in 4-H, FFA and Illinois Farm Bureau’s Young Leaders program.

His record of service includes more than a decade on the Livingston County Farm Bureau Board, serving as president of the Illinois Association of Vocational Agriculture Teachers, 4-H leader, livestock judging coach, membership on Congressman Darin LaHood’s Agriculture Advisory Council and chairing the Illinois Agriculture Education Legislative Committee.

“Bringing my personal experience forward to shape ag education policies later implemented at the state level has been rewarding,” Faber said. “We have seen great success, especially in recruiting and retaining teachers at our rural schools, but much more can be done for our children and grandchildren. My expertise in this area and understanding of the legislative process allows me to hit the ground running on day one in the state senate, and expand the ways in which I can serve. My experience on the farm, showing cattle, teaching, and serving our community prepared me to serve in the General

Assembly and people know the kind of representative I’ll be for our region because of my proven track record.”

Faber said he is fiscally conservative, a staunch supporter of the Second Amendment and strongly prolife and pro-family. He earned an undergraduate degree in agricultural education from the University of Illinois, after transferring from Joliet Junior College while competing on both the meat judging and livestock judging teams and joining the Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity. He then continued with a master’s degree in agricultural education from the University of Illinois and is finishing his doctoral degree in agricultural education and leadership from University of Missouri. In addition to farming he works as an agriculture teacher and FFA advisor at Pontiac High School.

Jesse and his wife Mary (Mackinson) are both connected to the region through their multigenerational family farms. They live in Pontiac, where they are raising their two children, Ava and Eli, and are members of the local farm bureau, FFA, Cattlemen’s Association, coaching Little League, swim team and St. Mary’s Parish.

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Professor Bluemer will be sharing copies of original photographs, news clippings and several artifacts from that fateful day.

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10 - PCCC Board Meeting 9:30 AM 14 – Free Blood Pressure & Glucose Checks 9:30 AM – 11 AM, Adult Coloring 12:30 PM 16 - Outreach @ Granville Library - Medicare Open Enrollment Event 9:30 AM – 11:30 PM, Bingo w/ Melanie 12:30 PM 21 – Thanksgiving Party - The Life of Buddy Holly by Jim Gibbons 12:30 PM (in-person & virtual), Caregiver Counselor Office Hours 1:30 – 3 PM 23 – PCCC Closed – Happy Thanksgiving!

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FOOTBALL: PRINCETON 54, HALL-PC 0

Tigers cap 6th straight TRAC East title PHS beats rival Hall, eyes another deep postseason run

By KEVIN HIERONYMUS

khieronymus@bcrnews.com There were a lot of good things happening for the Princeton Tigers Friday night at Bryant Field.

Six players scored touchdowns along with a seventh Tiger adding a safety en route to a 54-0 win over rival Hall in the 2023 season finale.

The Tigers defense pitched its third straight shutout and sixth on the season, holding the Red Devils to 51 yards rushing and seven passing.

The win clinched the Tigers’ sixth straight Three Rivers East division championship and solidified their seeding for the playoffs next week.

“It’s insane. Not a lot of teams do it.

It’s definitely something special,” said junior Arthur Burden of Malden, who had a touchdown reception.

“It means a lot. Six straight years.

It’s great. Our program has worked hard to get to this point and I think it really shows,” senior lineman Jack May said.

May said it was extra special to clinch the championship by beating Hall.

“They’ve been rivals for years and it’s fun to beat them one last time,” he said.

Tigers coach Ryan Pearson said winning six straight division championships is quite the accomplishment.

“I told the kids, I don’t know too many program around, even statewide, can say they won six conference championships in a row,” he said. “For them to accomplish that feat, that really says a lot about the kids we have and the kids who played before them.

It’s really a special thing.

“I’m glad we accomplished that.

The kids can enjoy that tonight and the fun part starts when we find out who we play (in the playoffs tomorrow.”

The best news Pearson heard was that Hall senior Gianni Guerrini, who was carted off the field on a back board and sent to the hospital, was going to be OK. “Randy Tieman (Hall coach) said he sustained a concussion, but was moving his extremities,” Pearson said.

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Princeton junior Noah LaPorte splits Hall defenders Leo Lopez (50) and Miguel Reveles (2) on Friday night at Bryant Field. The Tigers won 54-0.

“We told the family we were praying for him when they left. We’re happy to hear that. You never want to see a kid get hurt.”

Burden was the happiest person at the field when Pearson called his number again on the same pass play he dropped, this time cradling the ball like a baby to pull down a 9-yard touchdown with 10:10 left in the second quarter.

“First time, I just got too excited and looked away from it,” he said with a laugh. “I appreciate coach giving me a second chance.”

“When he dropped that one earlier, I know he was taking it hard because his dad’s a Hall grad and he wanted to score a touchdown in the worse way,” Pearson said. “So I called it again. And fortunately, he was able to make that grab and get his touchdown.”

Burden said he was highly motivated to score against his dad’s alma mater. Archie Burden was a member of Hall’s 1995 state champions.

Ian Morris tackled Hall backup quarterback Nate Lankford in the end zone for a safety to put the Tigers up 24-0.

Tigers quarterback Will Lott accounted for two more touchdowns with a 28-yard pass to Noah LaPorte and a 11-yard keeper, giving the Tigers a 40-0 lead with 4:29 left in the second quarter.

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Princeton’s Landon Roark (5) and Kaydin Gibson (12) team up to bring down Hall’s Evan Stefaniak Friday night at Bryant Field. The Tigers won 54-0, recording their third straight shutout heading into the playoffs and sixth of the year. in on the fun with a pair of touchdowns (15, 4) in the fourth quarter. The Tigresses converted a conversion pass to Jordan Reinhardt on a broken PAT attempt in which PHS stats man Denny Ohlson said, “that’s when you know everything is going good for you.”

Princeton took a knee rather than attempt a conversion on its final score.

Now the Tigers turn their attention to the playoffs. They will host Paxton-Buckley-Loda (5-4) at 1 p.m. Saturday in a Class 3A first-round game at Bryant Field.

“We’ll go to work as soon as the pairings show announces who we play,” Pearson said. “It’s a pretty late night. Usually we’re up to 3 or 4 (a.m.) breaking down film. We got to have the game plan ready Monday. It’s fun.

We’re going to enjoy it.”

Tieman said the Red Devils (3-6) faced a tall task facing the No. 2 ranked Tigers.

“They can throw it. They can run it.

Their defense is good. They’re going to be someone to reckon with the next month,” he said. “There’s things you think you can try to do. We weren’t successful with them. We tried to do what we thought we could do.”

Tieman said he was going to miss his seniors because “they put in the work for us.”

Casey Etheridge got the Tigers’ train rolling with a 40-yard scamper on the third play from scrimmage less than three minutes into the game after the Tigers had taken over at midfield.

They also scored on their next possession when Ace Christiansen capped a 6-play, 53-yard scoring drive with a 1-yard run.

PUTNAM COUNTY ROUNDUP

By KEVIN HIERONYMUS

khieronymus@bcrnews.com The Putnam County volleyball team won two matches in Tri-County Conference play last week, defeating Henry-Senachwine, 2-1, and Seneca, 2-0 Megan Wasilewski had 24 assists, 14 digs and nine points as the Lady Panthers earned a 25-20, 23-25, 25-19 victory at Henry on Wednesday, Oct. 18.

Maggie Richetta had 17 digs, eight kills, 11 points, two aces and four blocks for PC, while Avery Moutray contributed 12 digs, 10 points, one ace and five kills.

Lauren Harbison had 21 assists, 13 digs, six points and three aces for Henry while Harper Schrock had eight kills and Kaitlyn Anderson had 26 digs, three kills and a block.

On Tuesday, Oct. 17, Wasilewski had 13 assists, 12 digs, six points, an ace and a kill to lead the Lady Panthers to a 25-17, 25-18 victory at Seneca.

Richetta put down six kills to go along with four blocks and four digs for PC, while Ava Hatton contributed eight digs, five kills, two aces and a block.

Putnam County 2, Earlville 0: On Friday, Oct. 20, PC stepped out of the league to defeat Earlvile 26-24, 25-17 in Granville.

Richetta had 26 digs, seven kills, six points and five blocks, Hatton had 19 digs, seven kills, seven points, two aces and a block for PC (20-12-1), while Wasilewski contributed 17 assists, 15 digs and five points.

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Putnam County senior Maggie Richetta (center) reached her 750th varsity career kill in the recent Mendota tournament.

She’s pictured with teammates Megan Wasilewski (left) and Ava Hatton.

PCR 2023 REGIONAL VOLLEYBALL CAPSULE PREVIEWS At Putnam County (1A)

Team to beat: (2) Wethersfield (24-6-1) Local teams: (3) Putnam County (20-12-1), (6) St. Bede (13-17-1), (13) La Moille (1-18), (14) DePue (1-12) Pairings: Monday, Oct. 23 - Game 1: (10) Ridgewood (7-22) vs. (11) Galva (7-26).

Tuesday, Oct. 24 - Game 2: (3) PC vs. (14) DePue. Game 3: (6) St. Bede vs. (13) La Moille. Wednesday, Oct. 25 - Game 4: (2) Wethersfield vs. winner 1, 6 p.m. Game 5: winners 2-3, 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26 - Title: winners 4-5, 6 p.m.

Worthy of note: The Lady Panthers and Lady Bruins are heading toward a regional semifinal matchup, a repeat of their Sept.

21 Tri-County Conference meeting at RM Germano Gymnasium that PC won 2-1. “I think we are playing well at the right time.

Our team is bonding and playing for each other,” St. Bede coach Abbi Bosnich said.

“I’m excited to finish the year strong and look forward to seeing this team’s successes in the postseason.” ... PC senior Maggie Richetta recently notched her 750th career kill. ... The Lady Panthers seek their first regional championship since 2014. ... Bosnich played on (2001) and coached (2021) St. Bede’s only two regional champions. ... PC fell to Newark in last year’s semifinals while St. Bede beat

Henry. The Lady Bruins then lost in the finals to Newark. ... Wethersfield beat PC 2-0 in the first match of the season. ... La Moille beat DePue 2-1 for its lone win this season.

Last year’s regional finals: Newark def.

St. Bede 2-0, Wethersfield def. Wiliamsfield 2-1 Next: Advance to the Princeville Sectional to play Monmouth United Regional winner at 7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 30

At Chillicothe (2A)

Team to beat: (2) IVC (22-10) Local teams: (7) Princeton (16-16-1), (10) Hall (8-18-2) Pairings: Monday, Oct. 23 - Game 1: (9) Kewanee (10-21-1) vs. (10) Hall. Tuesday, Oct. 24 - Game 2: (2) IVC vs. winner 1.

Game 3: (7) Princeton vs. (3) El Paso-Gridley (24-5). Thursday, Oct. 26 - Title: winners 2-3, 6 p.m.

Worthy of note: The road home for the sectional takes the Tigresses south to Chillicothe, where they will face No. 3 El Paso-Gridley. The Comets finished second (10-2) in the Heart of Illinois. Andy Puck’s Tigresses have never played the Comets before, but are ready for the challenge.

“We are playing our best volleyball at the right time of the season. We have a schedule to prepare us for the postseason.

We will be ready to play,” Puck said. PHS will have gone 11 days since last taking the court on Oct. 12 at Newman, losing 2-0.

The Tigresses finished tied for second in the Three Rivers East at 6-4. ... Hall will face Three Rivers rival Kewanee for the third time this season. Kewanee won the first match 2-0 with Hall forcing a third set the second time around on Oct. 12, falling 16-25, 25-15, 19-25. Their winner will get a shot against highly favored and host IVC, a two-time defending regional and sectional champion. The Grey Ghosts placed third at state last year. Hall coach Carolyn Foster said she told her team after their loss to Bureau Valley on Oct. 12, “We can come back and be the underdogs and sweep regionals. You guys are capable of doing it if we show up to play.” ... Princeton has won 19 regionals, its last in 2021.

Last year’s regional finals: IVC def.

Eureka 2-0 Next: Advance to Princeton Sectional to play the Sherrard Regional winner at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30

Other area regionals

At Henry (1A): Team to beat - (1) Annawan (25-6). Others - (4) Henry (20-15), (5) Princeville (16-16), (7) Roanoke-Benson (10-24), (8) Lowpoint-Washburn (11-20), (9) Midland

(7-25), (12) Stark County (1-25). Worthy of note: Annawan won its first Lincoln Trail Conference championship since 2002. The Bravettes fell to River Ridge in last year’s regional finals. Winner advances to the Princeville Sectional to play Peoria Heights Regional winner at 6 p.m., Monday, Oct. 30.

At Mendota (2A): Team to beat - (1) Fieldcrest (27-6). Other teams - (4) Eureka (22-9), (5) Seneca (23-9), (6) Coal City (20-10-1), (8) Mendota (12-19-1), (11) Sandwich (7-25). Worthy of note: Fieldcrest is a defending regional champion and sectional finalist, falling to IVC. Winner advances to the Princeton Sectional to play Riverdale Regional winner at 6 p.m., Monday, Oct. 30.

At La Salle (3A): Team to beat - (1) L-P (28-6). Other teams - (4) Morris (16-14), (6) Rochelle (15-16), (7) Geneseo (19-6), (9) Dixon (8-19). Worthy of note: The Cavs will play the winner of the Geneseo/Dixon match at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 24. Winners of 21 regionals, L-P last hoisted the crown in 2019. Longtime L-P coach Mark Haberkorn just posted his 1,030th career win. Winner advances to the Galesburg Sectional to play Bartonville Regional winner at 6 p.m., Monday, Oct. 30.

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212 ACRES± (SUBJECT TO SURVEY) • 2 TRACTS

80 TAXABLE ACRES± • 1 TRACT

The Black & Madsen Trusts farmland is generally located 2 miles

The Robert Hensel Estate farm real estate is located 4 miles south of Walnut, IL, or 10 miles northwest of Princeton, IL, or 20 miles south of Sterling, IL. The property is further described as being located in part of Section 32, T18N-R8E, Walnut Township, Bureau County, IL. The farm contains a total of 80.0 taxable acres and will be sold in 1 tract, which represents mostly tillable and highly productive farmland.

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BLACK & MADSEN TRUSTS Representing Attorney: John S. Duncan

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ROBERT HENSEL ESTATE WILLIAM HENSEL, EXECUTOR Representing Attorney: John C. Isaacson Angel, Isaacson, & Tracy | (815) 875-6551

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The Following Trailers, Shop Equipment, Tools, Primitives & Household Items will be Sold at the LIVE IN PERSON ONLY AUCTION at the ON SITE LOCATION of 100 E First Street in Tiskilwa, IL on:

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The farm is located approximately 3.5 miles northeast of Bishop Hill, IL and 5.7 miles southeast of Cambridge, IL along N 700th Ave. The farm is further described as being located in Section 25, T15N R3E, Cambridge Township, Henry County, Illinois.

The farm represents highly productive, Class A tillable farmland.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS UNITED COMMUNITY BANK, an Illinois banking corporation, Plaintiff, v.

KENNETH BROWN, UNKNOWN TENANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

Case No. 2023FC7 NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION Notice is hereby given to UNKNOWN TENANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS of the real estate described below, Defendants in the aboveentitled case, pursuant to the provisions of Sections 2-206, 15-1218 and 15-1502 of the Code of Civil Procedure, that the aboveentitled mortgage foreclosure suit is now pending in said court and the day on or after which a default may be entered against Defendants is December 1, 2023.

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1. The names of all Plaintiffs and Case Number are as follows: United Community Bank, an Illinois banking corporation; 2023FC7.

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CERTIFICATE I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that I am the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the Village of Hennepin, Putnam County, Illinois, and, as such Clerk, I am the keeper of the records and files of the Corporate Authorities of the Village.

I do further certify that the attached and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Annual Treasurer’s Report for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2023.

The foregoing is available for public view at the Hennepin Village Hall, 627 E. High St., on the Village’s website at www.villageofhennepin.com and will be published in the Putnam County Record on October 25, 2023.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto affixed my official signature and the corporate seal of the Village of Hennepin, Illinois.

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