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IVCC eyes August 2025 completion for $7.8M Agricultural Education Center SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK contact@shawmedia.com

Architectural plans for the $7.8 million Agricultural Education Center were outlined to the Illinois Valley Community College Board of Trustees

by Vice President for Business Services and Finance Kathy Ross on Thursday, according to a news release from the college.

The 10,200 square foot facility includes an innovation lab, a conference room with movable partitions, a large classroom, a lobby, a student lounge and a courtyard.

The college expects to go out for bids and award a construction contract on the project this spring, with completion expected by August 2025.

“This will be a state-of-the-art addition to our agriculture program and to our campus,” said President Tracy Morris.

In her monthly report to the board,

Morris shared enrollment figures, Eagles Peak Food Pantry activities and the results of two campus service and recognition efforts.

Enrollment numbers showed an increase in dual-credit credit hours, IBEW credit hours, online blended and virtual class meeting hours, and acrossthe-board increases of 8.06% in headcount and 2.69% in credit hours compared to Spring 2023.

Amid activities that included an employee breakfast just before winter break, a holiday raffle of 35 baskets donated by departments and employees raised $1,800 for the IVCC Foundation’s Student Emergency Fund.

Student athletes last fall earned an overall 3.10 GPA. Eagles Peak Food Pantry supplied food and other items for 24 households while the college was open in December, which included 19 children. Donors supplied a chest freezer and a refrigerator for Eagles Peak, which will allow

the pantry to expand its selection of foods.

An invitation to Thank a Teacher/ Staff Member as part of the IVCC centennial activities received 50 responses recognizing 66 individuals and several departments.

A drive to supply items to the Illinois Veterans Home in La Salle collected 517 items before winter break.

In other action, the board: Learned of the resignations of Patrice Hess, director of Learning Resources, Gary Roberts, vice president for Academic Affairs, and Shane Lange, dean of Workforce Development.

Learned of the appointments of Isamar Taylor as director of Financial Aid, Beth Hammock as assessment center specialist, Louis Lukacsy as financial aid advisor and Christopher Teason as Financial Aid and Veterans Benefits Advisor.

Authorized updates to a number of board policies.

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PUTNAM COUNTY LIBRARY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE: FEBRUARY 2024 The Putnam County Library District will host a number of activities in February.

The library district will have two Illinois Library Presents programs.

A Conversation with Jerry Craft: From Mama’s Boyz to New Kid and Beyond is scheduled 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6. Learn about life, art and telling your story with bestselling author, illustrator and syndicated cartoonist Jerry Craft. Join the library for a conversation about his works and journey to success, including a drawing demo that will be fun for the whole family. Zoom link will be available at putnamcountylibrary.org.

Julia Quinn - No. 1 New York Times bestselling author will be presented 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20. Quinn helps the library feel the romance all month with a discussion about Bridgerton and all things romance. Zoom link will be available at putnamcountylibrary.org.

The library will be closed Monday, Feb. 19, for the holiday and will reopen Tuesday, Feb. 20.

Hennepin, 214 N. Fourth St. Cricut Makerspace: Come in to learn how to use the Cricut Maker. Crafty adults and teens welcome. All day event.

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The library invites children to celebrate their birthday at the library. Decorate a crown and bookmark Coffee and cocoa station. All winter long.

Enjoy a warm beverage while working on our puzzle table for the winter.

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The Putnam County Library District will host a number of activities in February.

Love Magnets will be Feb. 5-9.

STEAM Craft to go project. All month long. Pick up during library hours. This month craft is Milk Jug Greenhouse.

Coffee and cocoa station. All winter long. Enjoy a warm beverage while working at the puzzle table for the winter.

Granville, 214 S. McCoy St. 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6: Spring Herb Gardens: Bettyann Harrison from the University of Illinois Extension Office.

4 p.m. Tuesdays in February: Kids Crafts 11:15 a.m. Wednesdays in February: Story Time. The library will share a story, learning based activities and a snack. The children’s

Magnolia, 112 N. Chicago St. Thursday, Feb. 1: Pinecone Winter Owl Craft, children.

Tuesday, Feb. 13: Make Valentines (kids) Thursday, Feb. 22: Presidents Day Paper Plate Mask (kids) McNabb, 322 W. Main St. Wednesday, Feb. 7: Rubber Band Loop Bracelets Wednesday, Feb. 21: S’mores and karaoke 3:30 to 7 p.m. every Wednesday: Homework Helper Putnam, 105 N. Center St. First Saturday of the month: Books and Brunch, food, books and friends.

Standard, 128 First St. 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 22: The Solo Chef.

Susan Glassman from the University of Illinois Extension Office will be here to discuss being a cook for one person.

LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS Illinois Valley Democrats to host 76th District candidates The Illinois Valley Democrats, representing La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties, are scheduled to meet 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, at La Salle VFW, 2325 Donahue St. All the Democratic candidates running for the 76th District state representative seat have been invited to the meeting. Time will be allotted for each to speak and later the floor will be open to those in attendance.

All Democrats are encouraged and welcome to attend. Food can be purchased through the VFW.

OSF to open Oglesby primary care clinic

The OSF Medical Group – Primary Care office in Oglesby is scheduled to open Tuesday, Jan. 16, OSF said in a Monday news release.

The new location, 790 W. Walnut St., Oglesby, will be open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, except every other Friday will close at 5 p.m.

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NCICG seeks input on local broadband projects SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK contact@shawmedia.com

Help shape North Central Illinois’ broadband future by taking a 5-minute survey from the North Central Illinois Council of Governments as it develops a Broadband Strategic Plan in hopes of improving broadband connectivity throughout the region.

Access to reliable high-speed inter-

net is vital for education, business, health care and overall quality of life.

Broadband access affects every aspect of daily life and is as important as any other utility. Your input is vital in identifying key gaps in broadband access.

To develop the plan, NCICG and TPMA, working in partnership with the University of Illinois Extension, are surveying to gather insights about internet service in the seven-county

region of Bureau, Grundy, La Salle, Livingston, Marshall, Putnam and Stark. Participation in the survey will provide crucial information on the state of broadband in the region and help inform decision-making.

As part of this survey effort, they will be collecting information about internet service at a variety of locations, including homes, businesses and community/public buildings. Because

this survey includes a speed test component, participants are asked to take the survey while connected to the Wi-Fi at the site they are answering questions about.

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dbarichello@shawmedia.com Artists in the Starved Rock Country region will be celebrated Thursday, Feb. 1, in Ottawa, as more than 30 artists and organizations have been nominated for recognition.

The OmniHonors Awards Celebration is scheduled 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Open Table United Church of Christ, 910 Columbus St. The evening will recognize some of the most talented members of the arts community. Honorees were chosen and reviewed by a committee in individual artists, arts advocate, arts educator, community impact and lifetime achievement categories based on their positive impact on the region; the degree to which they strengthen its culture; and their reputation among their peers regarding outstanding character,

service and dedication to growing the arts throughout Starved Rock Country.

Artists nominated include in the Individual Artists category: Clara Brubaker, Gavin Finefield, Jacqueline Hughes, Matthew Klein, Kevin Kramer, Frank Kobilsek, Lorena Malm, Jack Olson, Adrienne Pike, Joey Santos, Kate Tombaugh and Joey Santos; in the Arts Educators category: Brandon Czubachowski, Julie Jenkins, Donna Martin, Sarah Reckmeyer, Alicia Sesto and Steve Sharp; in the Arts Advocates category: Rex, Christine and Stephanie Benson, Rick Brooks, Dylan Conmy, Julia Messina and Heather Pursley; in the Community Impact category NCI ArtWorks in Peru, City of Princeton Arts Commission, Ottawa Art League, Ottawa Community Thrift and Stage 212 in La Salle; and in the Lifetime Achievement category Susan Burton, Amber Harper, Ray Pieseka and

Steve Sharp.

The evening will begin with cocktails, followed by the reception. Al and Jeannie Brown will provide musical entertainment.

Admission costs $50 a person and RSVP is expected by Tuesday, Jan. 30.

Go to srccf.org/arts-of-starved-rockcountry to make reservations.

Proceeds benefit The Arts of Starved Rock Country Fund to provide grant support and is funded in part by the Illinois Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Through the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation, the Arts of Starved Rock Country Fund offers financial support through competitive grants to charitable organizations and agencies engaged in the world of art throughout the Starved Rock region, and provides a non-competing, neutral hub to engage and connect local artists

and arts/cultural organization. Initially made possible by a gift from the former Illinois Valley Fine Arts Trust created by local philanthropist Blouke Carus, The Arts of Starved Rock Country Fund is gaining recognition at the state and federal level, consistently receiving general operating support funding and funding to support its own grant programs from the Illinois Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Led by Arts Fund Administrator, Amanda Zehr, and an Arts Advisory Council, grants are made to local arts organizations through a competitive process twice each year. Funds to support those grants and other activities rely on contributions from donors throughout the region and are supported in part through funding from the Illinois Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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JOE A. ELLENA

most of their life. The Standard Fire and Rescue were Joe’s hobby. Joe served on Born: April 4, 1941 in Spring Valley, Illinois Granville Township, The Village of Standard Died: January 18, 2024 in Princeton, Illinois and Putnam County Board. He started the ambulance service in Putnam County and Joe A. Ellena, 82, of Standard passed away was a driver. He was on Standard Fire and Rescue for over 50 years and was fire chief on Thursday, January for 29 of those years.

18, 2024 at OSF St. Survivors include his wife, Shirley of StanClaire Hospital in dard; two daughters, Sheryl (Terry) EmmerPrinceton. ling of Granville and Janet (Steven) Cimei Visitation will be of LaSalle; two sons, John (Ashley) Ellena from 4:00 to 7:00 of Standard and Robert (Jennifer) Ellena of p.m. on Monday, January 22, 2024 at Dysart Princeton; 11 grandchildren, Nathan, Brianna, – Cofoid Funeral Chapel, 208 S. McCoy St., Morgan, Spencer, Aaron, Taylor, Hannah, Granville, IL 61326.

Joseph, Gianna, Caden and Gino; six great Fire Department honors including walk through and bell service at 6:30 p.m. Rosary -grandchildren, Shane, Aubrey, Greyson, Sloane, Salem and Kayleigh; one brother-inwill begin at 3:30 p.m. at the funeral home. law, Stanley Shevokas Jr. of Granville.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 He was preceded in death by his parents a.m. on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at Nativity and one sister Delores. of Our Lord Church, 510 Richard A Mautino In lieu of flowers contributions may be made Drive, Spring Valley, IL 61362. to Standard Fire and Rescue and Putnam Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, County Community Center.

Granville.

Online condolences may be made to his Joe was born on April 4, 1941 in Spring Valley, IL to Joseph H. and Jean Ellena of Stan- family at www.dcfunerals.com dard, IL. He was a member of the Nativity of Our Lord in Spring Valley, IL and married Shirley Margherio on July 2, 1960 at St. Anthony’s Church in Spring Valley.

Joe and his wife Shirley were self employed

The family of Bradley Haun wish to extend our sincere thanks to all family and friends for the many acts of kindness, condolences, and support given throughout Brad’s health issues and his passing. We thank everyone for remembering Brad with a card, monetary donations, flowers and plants, food, messages, phone calls, Masses and prayers. It means a lot to us that so many people took the time to attend his visitation and/or service.

ROBERT ALBERT GIRARD

Castle Rock in Boston, MA and GCG Spar in Bristol, RI. He also attended Intelligence and Born: August 30, 1942 in Putnam, Survival schools and, he served active duty Connecticut in Guam, Anguar Island, Traverse City, MI Died: January 17, 2024 in Hennepin, Illinois and Yap Island. Finally returning to Traverse Robert Albert Girard, City, MI. Robert retired from the Coast Guard in 1971. He continued his Physician Assistant age 81, of Hennepin, Illinois passed away on career in Maine, Iowa, and Illinois, retiring January 17, 2024 at his from medicine in 2005.

He is survived by his wife Sheila Sjulin home.

Girard; his son Jeffrey Girard of St.Louis, MO; A visitation will be twin daughters Jennifer Girard of Marquette, held at 10:00 A.M on MI and Brenda Girard Paris of Lakeview, MI; Friday, January 26, 2024 at Dysart Cofoid son Dean Girard of Ames, IA; daughter Karen Funeral Home in Gran- Girard of Bernard, ME; stepdaughter Jill Sjulin ville with Pastor Jamie of Corning, IA; stepson Jason Sjulin of Austin, TX and granddaughter Lydia Girard of Ames, Walters of Valley IA, other relatives and friends.

Community Church Robert was preceded in death by his father officiating the service Edward Girard, mother Alice Girard, brother at 11:00 A.M. Lawrence Girard, and brother, Thomas Girard.

Robert was born on August 30, 1942 in Burial will be at Rock Island Arsenal Veteran Putnam, Connecticut to Donald and Alice (Valiere) Girard. He was the second of 6 chil- Cemetery, in Rock Island, IL at a future date. dren: Edward (Terry) Girard, Lawrence (Hilda) Memorials may be directed to Valley Community Church in SpringValley, CompasGirard, Kenneth (Karen) Girard, Thomas sus Hospice in DeKalb, or Veterans Home in (Carole) Girard and Elaine (Ray) Ricci LaSalle.

Robert graduated from Rham High School Online condolences may be sent to his in Hebron, CT. He joined the Coast Guard family at www.dcfunerals.com November 4, 1960, and enjoyed a long and varied career of 27 years attaining the rank of Chief Warrent Officer 4 as the first Coast Guard Physician Assistant. He attended college at Hanover Medical School, Hanover, MA and Springfield, MA He served on CGC

A special thank you to Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel – Bob, Darlene and Mandi – for all they did to make Brad’s service so very nice; to Doug Clinton for officiating the service and to the pallbearers who carried Bradley to his final resting spot next to his Mom. Words cannot express how grateful we are for all the acts of kindness. Everyone’s support has been a great source of comfort for us.

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OBITUARIES Born: October 21, 1943 in Spring Valley, Illinois Died: January 12, 2024 in Eureka, Illinois Mary Rebecca “Becky” Siegman, 80, of Hennepin, IL, died peacefully on Friday, January 12, 2024 at The Loft in Eureka.

Becky was born October 21, 1943 to Maurice and Mary (Smith) McGhiey in Spring Valley, IL and married Eugene Richard in 1961.

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Also preceding Becky in death were her parents, Maurice and Mary, two brothers Mickey and Ted, and one step-son, Jeff Siegman.

She is survived by her children, Kerry (Robert) Fisher of Metamora, IL; Rex (Amy) Richard of Mackinaw, IL; grandchildren Laura (Joseph) Strawn, Rachel Fisher, Anna (Jordan) Hodel, Kerra (Paul) Maloney, Caleb Richard and Ava Richard; great-grandchildren Lola, Jax, and Reba Strawn, and Emma Hodel; sisters-in-law, Susan Campbell of McNabb, IL and Linda Holz of Varna, IL; as well as her step-children, Bill (Shelley) Siegman, of Hawaii; Michelle Siegman-Blackburn of Illinois; Celeste (Richard) Siegman-Herron, of Arkansas; and Celyna (Joe) Richard, of Louisiana, and Crystal Siegman, of Texas, along with their children.

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in her faithful walk with her Savior, always showing grace in every struggle and sharing her faith with everyone around her.

A Memorial Service to honor Becky’s life will be held on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Dysart - Cofoid Funeral Chapel, Granville with a visitation one hour prior starting at 10:00. The Reverend Jerry Trecek will officiate. Weather permitting; burial will be in Cumberland Cemetery, Wenona.

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MARY REBECCA “BECKY” SIEGMAN

the Illinois Arabian Horse Association, Becky began raising and showing Arabian horses throughout the midwest in 1968.

After graduating from Magnolia-Swaney High School, Becky worked at United Airlines in Chicago as a key-punch operator, then later for her father, at Priscilla Grain in rural Lostant as a bookkeeper. She was last employed by her lifelong friend, Melvin Rice and Harvey Holocker as a bookkeeper for Rice Electric.

After reuniting with him later in life, Becky married her childhood friend Edwin Dale Siegman on April 11, 1998 in Hennepin. Dale and Becky were very active in the horse riding community and began the Putnam County Trailriders where they shared their love of riding with many others in the area.

Dale preceded her in death on November 25, 2013 at their residence.

RUTHANN BRIZGIS

She was set up on a blind date by a friend and met her future husband, Alan at Woody’s Steakhouse in Ottawa. A memory she would always remind her children when they drove by. She married Alan on April 19, 1985. They RuthAnn Brizgis, 63 had two children. of Magnolia passed RuthAnn was a nurse’s aide at Community away on January 12, Hospital of Ottawa, she was a paraprofes2024 at home with sional at PCJH, and a paraprofessional at her husband by her Lostant Grade School until she retired in side after a 2 year August 2022. battle with cancer.

RuthAnn was born on Her greatest passions were her children, August 22, 1960 to Robert and Ruth Wilson in grandchildren, and the farm. Her biggest goal was for her grandsons to enjoy the farm. She Ottawa, IL. She grew up on the family farm enjoyed crafting and was always working on with her 3 siblings. RuthAnn always talked projects for decorations for her own house or about taking naps and doing her homework for family and friends. She was most proud of in the tractor with her dad when she was her 3 grandsons who she cherished greatly. little, her pig Charlie, and the tornado that She always volunteered to baby-sit and gave destroyed the barn and her brother’s car on advice when asked. RuthAnn was very proud the family’s farm in Waltham Township. to be a “Grammy of boys”. In 2003, she was Born: August 22, 1960 in Ottawa, Illinois Died: January 12, 2024 in Magnolia, Illinois

determined to grow the best pumpkins from her garden for her boys.

RuthAnn had a large impact on so many people and she will be greatly missed by those who knew her.

She is survived by her husband, Alan, her daughter and son-in-law, Sarah and Shawn Robertson and their two sons, Reid and Luke.

Her son, and daughter-in-law, Joe and Jordyn Brizgis and their son,Weston. She is also survived by her older brother and sister-inlaw, Ross and Ellen Wilson, her older sister, Nancy Wilson Clemens and sister-in-law, Nancy Wilson.

She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Ruth Wilson, her mother and father-in-law, William and Ethel Brizgis and her older brother, Larry Wilson.

Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at the Dysart – Cofoid Funeral Chapel, Granville.

Additional visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Waltham Presbyterian Church, in Waltham.

Service will be at 11:00 a.m. following the visitation at the church. Cremation rites have been accorded. Burial will be in Waltham Cemetery, Waltham.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Lostant School.

Pallbearers will be Shawn Robertson, Brad Clemens, William Wilson, Doug Mckeen, Alan Nielsen and Mike Olson.

Online condolences may be made to her family at www.dcfunerals.com

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By KEVIN CHLUM kchlum@shawmedia.com HENRY – In its first season back in the Tri-County Conference, the St. Bede girls basketball team dethroned the defending conference tournament champion.

The No. 1-seeded Bruins established an inside-outside offense early, played tough defense and pulled away from No. 2 Putnam County for a 53-29 victory in the tournament title game Thursday at Henry-Senachwine.

“It’s really surprising,” St. Bede senior Ali Bosnich said. “We definitely surprised ourselves throughout the conference. We’ve just been on an uphill climb and we continue to push each other.”

It was the seventh straight win for the Bruins, who have not lost in 2024

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“It means a lot,” St. Bede coach Stephanie Mickley said about winning the conference tournament.

“Last year we only won nine games.

This was another goal we had to play our best, to keep it rolling. They’re all starting to really work together and jell. I’m really proud of them and really happy for them.”

Against PC, Bosnich established herself in the paint early.

Bosnich scored eight of the Bruins’ first nine points with a free throw, a

three-point play in the post, a steal and fast break layup and a second-chance bucket as St. Bede led 9-6.

The Bruins started to pull away when they started to hit outside shots as well.

Senior Ella Hermes knocked down a corner 3-pointer with 16.8 seconds left in the first quarter for a 15-8 lead.

“I knew the offense would get running eventually and it did,” Mickley said. “We’re learning that if the inside game is covered, we have to think of other options and we did tonight.”

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St. Bede finishes strong in overtime to beat Putnam County

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kchlum@shawmedia.com PERU – After a wild finish to regulation, the Putnam County boys basketball team struck first in overtime.

Orlando Harris drove for a bucket on the Panthers’ first possession and Owen Saepharn hit a free throw to give PC a three-point lead.

However, it was all St. Bede from there.

The Bruins scored on their final six possessions of the extra session, including hitting 8 of 9 free throws, to pull out a 59-52 victory in a TriCounty Conference game.

“We’re ecstatic,” St. Bede coach Brian Hanson said. “Our guys have been busting their butts in practice and it was just really good to see it all come together on the floor. We beat PC in a close one in the Marquette tournament. We knew it was going to be a tough game.”

After the Panthers went up 50-47 in overtime, St. Bede’s Mason Ross scored on a putback and was fouled, which began to shift the momentum.

Alex Ankiewicz hit a pair of free throws before Kaden Newman scored on a layup off an assist from Jake Migliorini as the Bruins quickly pushed the ball up court after a defensive rebound.

In the final minute, Kaden Nauman made 4 of 4 free throws and Ankiewicz hit two more to help the Bruins seal the win.

“I think it was the defensive end,” Hanson said. “We just dug in enough to where when we came back we had a head of steam on offense and we didn’t have to go straight into the teeth of the defense every time and guys just made shots.

“We were 3 of 8 (on free throws) at half, so to come in there late in the game and overtime in a pressure situation, that was huge to go 8 for 9.”

The Bruins had to rally in the fourth quarter to force overtime.

Putnam County closed the third quarter on a 13-0 run and led 37-31 going into the final eight minutes.

The Panthers led by as many as seven points in the fourth before Newman stepped up for St. Bede.

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Continued from page 11 To start the second, Bosnich scored on an assist from Ashlyn Ehm and Hermes followed with another corner 3 for a 20-8 lead that caused PC coach Jared Sale to call timeout.

“We talked about getting up into Hermes,” Sale said. “We gave her too much space a couple times. We know she has a quick trigger. We have to do a better job of understanding that. Once she gets going, your zone expands and it opens up everything for Bosnich. Every cut she makes, every drive she makes is intentional. She knows what she’s doing and she does it really well. She’s super physical and I don’t think we were physical enough with her before she caught the ball.”

The Panthers managed to pull back to within nine at 25-16 on a bucket by Maggie Richetta with 2:48 left in the second, but Bosnich hit a long jumper with 17 seconds left in the half for a 27-16 lead at the break and the Bruins led by double digits the rest of the way.

“We stayed contained and calm,” Bosnich said about not allowing PC back into the game. “We always stay humble, but we still have that drive within us. We had to have patience to get a good shot and not feel rushed.”

Defensively, the Bruins focused their efforts on Richetta and Ava Hatton with Bosnich on Richetta and Ehm guarding Hatton.

Newman sank back-to-back 3-pointers to pull the Bruins within two, then drove for a bucket on the next possession to close within two again.

Nauman stole the ball but the Bruins turned it over.

However, Nauman stole the ensuing inbounds pass and kicked it to Newman for his third 3 in the final 2:31 to give the Bruins a 47-46 lead with 20.6 seconds left.

“Definitely late in the game there was a little bit of pressure,” Newman said. “But I found a rhythm so I felt like I could keep shooting. I was getting open looks from my teammates.

We were making good plays and good passes, so I knew if I could get myself in a good spot I could make a shot.”

The Panthers tied it at 47 when Saepharn split a pair of free throws with 17 seconds left. PC got two shots off after the missed free throw but couldn’t get one to fall.

“We got down a little bit and we battled back,” PC coach Harold Fay said. “We put ourselves in position to get through it. I don’t know if it’s

Hatton finished with 14 points, while Richetta had 10 as she missed large portions of the game with foul trouble.

“We really had to lock in on defense,” Mickley said. “Ali had a big job guarding Richetta and she did a nice job. They do a nice job trying to feed her and it was hard to defend.

“With Ava Hatton, she’s a really good player. It’s just trying to contain her as best we can. She’s going to score, but we wanted to at least make it a little more difficult and Ashlyn did a great job.”

Richetta was whistled for her second foul with 3:32 left in the first quarter. She was called for her third and fourth fouls less than two minutes into the second half.

“With her athleticism and physicality, she can kind of match Bosnich with that,” Sale said. “When she has to be off the floor, that takes a toll on us. I thought Maggie Spratt did a good job plugging in, but we have to have her on the floor.”

Bosnich finished with a game-high 22 points and had 11 rebounds and five steals, while Hermes hit three 3s and finished with 16 points.

The Bruins and Panthers meet again Monday at St. Bede.

Bosnich, Hermes, Ehm, Hatton and Richetta made the all-tournament team along with Henry’s Kaitlyn Anderson, Marquette’s Lilly Craig and Kaitlyn Davis, Roanoke-Benson’s Avery Alford, Dwight’s Lilly Duffy, Midland’s Sophie Millroy and Seneca’s Alyssa Zellers.

Midland beat Marquette 52-39 in the third-place game, while Seneca topped Dwight 45-36 in the consolation final.

lack of experience at being at that point. That’s probably on me. We definitely had our opportunities, but we just came up short tonight.”

St. Bede led 14-10 after the first quarter and 24-19 at halftime before extending the advantage to 31-24 with 4:34 left in the third.

Two 3-pointers by Drew Tallani kickstarted the Panthers’ 13-0 run to end the third.

“They switched to man to man and we were able to take advantage of some areas there and that helped,” Fay said.

Newman finished with 19 points for St. Bede (5-15, 1-2 TCC), while Ankiewicz had 14 points.

Saepharn scored a game-high 20 points for the Panthers (3-16, 0-4).

Putnam County 66, Dwight 60:

Orlando Harris scored 22 points as the No. 10-seeded Panthers topped the No. 7 Trojans in a Tri-County Conference Tournament play-in game in Dwight on Saturday.

Owen Saepharn had 19 points for Putnam County, which advanced to play No. 2 Marquette on Monday.

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Putnam County’s Maggie Richetta wins a jump ball over St. Bede’s Ashlyn Ehm during the Tri-County Conference Tournament championship game on Thursday, Jan. 18, at Henry-Senachwine High School.

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OUR FAMILY PREMIUM ICE CREAM ROUNDS $

2/ 7

56 OZ

OUR FAMILY PURIFIED WATER 24 PACK

$

3.99

XTRA LIQUID LAUNDRY DETERGENT $

C O U P O 75.6 OZ N Limit Two With Coupon and $20 Order

2.99

Our Family Cinnamon Rolls or Pizza Crust Dough All ������������������������������ 2/$5

FROZEN FOODS

Tyson Chicken Patties 26oz ���������������������� $5�99 Our Family Frozen Fruit 16oz �������������������� $3�49 OF Frozen Corn, Green Beans, Peas, Mixed Veggies, Broccoli 12oz ������������������ 4/$5 Hungry Man Assorted Dinners 16oz ����������� 2/$7

PRODUCE

Our Family Russet Potatoes 5lb Bag ���������� 2/$5 Open Acres Navel Oranges 4lb Bag ������������ 2/$9 Jumbo Cherries lb ������������������������������������� $4�99 Bartlett Pears lb ����������������������������������������� $1�69

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