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Putnam County Library District to host Starved Rock Massacre, ‘fact or fiction’ program

Presentation will examine earliest accounts

The Putnam County Library District will host “The Starved Rock Massacre of 1769, Fact or Fiction” at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, March 7, at the Standard branch, 128 First St.

Were the Illinois Native Americans destroyed by their enemies, the Potawatomi and Ottawa at Starved Rock in 1769? Or is the famous Legend of Starved Rock a fanciful fiction that flowed from the pens of creative 19th century writers? This presentation examines the earliest, most popular, and most influential accounts of the incident and compares these accounts with period documents and archaeological investigations to determine whether the massacre was an actual historic event.

The Putnam County Library District will be closed Friday, March 29, and Saturday, March 30. It will reopen Monday, April 1.

The library district also will host Illinois Libraries Presents: Ruth E. Carter. A Zoom link will be available on its website at putnamcountylibrary.org.

Ruth E. Carter: Interweaving Tradition and Imagination through Costume Design is scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 20. Carter, two-time Academy Award-winning costume designer, made history as the first Black person to win an Academy Award in Best Costume Design for the film, “Black Panther.” She received a second Academy Award in the same category for “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.”

Hennepin, 214 N. Fourth St.

11 a.m.

Thursdays March through May: Library of Things Demos. The library will be demonstrating an activity from its library of things together with patrons.

7:30 p.m. Friday, March 22: Glow in the Dark Easter Egg Hunt. Meet at library first for a story and meet with the Easter Bunny. Then head over to the Walter Durley Boyle Park for the Glow in the Dark Easter Egg Hunt. Prizes include candy, small prizes and a couple of baskets. Age 0 to third graders. Rain date will be Saturday, March 23.

March 11-15: Cricut MakerSpace. Learn how to use the Cricut Maker on select Thursdays and Fridays. Crafty adults and teens welcome. All Day event. Call ahead. This month is Monogram Necklaces.

STEAM 2 Go: All month long. Pick up during library hours. In March, the library is distributing Lucky Charm Catapults.

Granville, 214 S. McCoy St.

Neighborhood Forest Free Tree Saplings: Receive a free tree sapling. Register at https://shorturl.at/emsBX by March 15. The trees will be shipped to the Granville branch of the Putnam County Library District and can be picked up during Earth Week, April 22 through April 30. For information, contact Neighborhood Forest Program Coordinator Rachael Blomquist at the Granville Branch, by 815-339-2038 or rblomquist@ putnamcountylibrary.org.

Coloring is not just for kids: Open hours in March, April and May. Express your creative side and reduce stress while creating one-of-a-kind art. You can choose to turn your artwork into a personal set of note cards.

3 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and 10 to 11 a.m. Saturdays: Spring is in the air activities available.

Tuesday and Saturdays March 2, March 16, March 30: Rock snakes, during library hours. Make a rock snake for your garden.

Make and take will be available to pick up. Materials are available to complete at the library.

11 a.m. Fridays March through May: Library of Things Demos. The library

will be demonstrating an activity from its library of things together with patrons.

1 p.m. Monday, March 11, March 25: Book Discussion Group. No assigned book to read. Group directed. Instead, share your insights, opinions and views. Make recommendations.

11 a.m. Wednesdays: Story Time. The library will share a story, learning based activities and a snack. The library’s children’s room offers educational games, puzzles and blocks.

Putnam, 105 N. Center St.

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

Magnolia, 112 N. Chicago St.

Saturday, March 9: Paper plate clock craft, children. During library hours.

Saturday, March 16: Four leaf clover craft, children. During library hours.

Saturday, March 23: Movie, all ages. During library hours.

Tuesday, March 26: Legos, children. During library hours.

McNabb, 322 W. Main St.

4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 20: Make and take flower pens.

4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 27: Make and take designing/coloring eggs for Easter.

3:30 to 7 p.m. every Wednesday: Homework Helper.

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The Putnam County Library District will host “The Starved Rock Massacre of 1769, Fact or Fiction” at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, March 7, at the Standard branch, 128 First St.

Putnam County Sheriff’s Office creates internship program with high school

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With a coordinated effort between the Putnam County School District, Putnam County High School and the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Josh Boedigheimer announced the creation of the Putnam County High School Law Enforcement Workplace Experience Internship Program.

The internship was established to provide the opportunity for a Putnam County High School senior in their final semester who has an interest in law enforcement or emergency communications to further their knowledge and experience before entering college or the workforce.

In this internship, the student will be given the opportunity to experience and learn about traffic enforcement, accident investigations, calls for service, bookings and processing, and criminal investigations.

The student also will be fully trained as a 911 telecommunicator, complete state certifications and be provided the opportunity of employment at the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office as a 911 telecommunicator while they continue with their higher education.

This year’s intern is Emma Henderson. She is a Putnam County High School senior who chose a career path in criminal justice. Henderson plans to further her education in this field after high school.

Family of veteran Albert Brady III to host open house for visitors

Retired veteran fighting pancreatic cancer

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There will be an open house for Albert Brady III hosted by his Putnam County family from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at the Granville American Legion, 209 N. McCoy St., for anyone who knows Brady and would like to visit with him and his family.

Brady proudly served in the U.S. Navy for more than 30 years, retiring as a captain but is now battling Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. He would enjoy visiting with family and friends at the open house.

Organizers said Brady is one of those people who has always been thoughtful with both his feelings and his actions; known for his high energy, unfailing spunk and incomparable drive. His parents Sherry and Al, are hoping to have a full house to welcome Albert and his family for him to feel and receive an

overload of love and encouragement. If you have any questions, contact his sister, Stephanie, at 815228-9858, or his mother, Sherry at 815-993-8285.

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Emma Henderson

Photo provided by Stephanie Bradycrite There will be an open house for Albert Brady III hosted by his Putnam County family from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at the Granville American Legion, 209 N. McCoy St., for anyone who knows Brady and would like to visit with him and his family.

Library district to offer holiday tree saplings for area youths

Trees to be planted for Earth Day, Arbor Day

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The Putnam County Public Library District is partnering with Neighborhood Forest to offer free tree saplings to area youth to plant for Earth Day and Arbor Day.

In order to receive a free tree sapling, parents or guardians will need to register their children via online form by March 15. The form also provides optional choices to either donate and/or purchase additional trees or tree-related educational resources.

Register at https://shorturl.at/emsBX.

The trees will be shipped to the Granville Branch of the Putnam County Library District and can be picked up during Earth Week, April 22 to April 30. Each sapling will come with instructions for planting and care.

For information, contact Neighborhood Forest Program coordinator Rachael Blomquist at the Granville Branch at 815339-2038 or rblomquist@putnamcountylibrary.org.

Neighborhood Forest gives free trees to youth every Earth Day. The organization has reached more than 1,500 schools, libraries and youth groups – engaged more than 500,000 families – and planted more than 130,000 trees through the hands of families across North America since 2010. For information about Neighborhood Forest, visit neighborhoodforest.org.

Granville Knights of Columbus to host fish fry

The Granville Knights of Columbus will host a fish fry from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 1, at the Sacred Heart Church Hall, 311 Hennepin St. Dine-in and carryout options will be available.

Putnam County High School to host March 13 freshman orientation

Freshman orientation is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, at Putnam County High School, 402 E. Silverspoon Ave., Granville.

The evening will serve as the primary opportunity to review the registration process and student expectation as students transition from junior high to high school. The school district

recommends parents of a future freshman student and the child’s attendance at this event.

The orientation will begin with a brief information session led by PCHS administration. Its teaching staff and student groups will then be located throughout the school to answer questions, join clubs and groups and orient prospective students to the building.

“We encourage families to visit every department and student organization as connections and understanding at this time will facilitate a smoother transition in August,” Principal Dustin Schrank said. “We look forward to providing excellent opportunities for teaching and learning with your child and hope to see you on March 13.”

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IVCC to host welding registration sessions this spring

New students must register at a session

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Illinois Valley Community College’s Welding Department is hosting three welding registration sessions this spring on March 5, April 16 and May 14.

All sessions start at 5 p.m. at the Main Campus.

Session 1 is March 5 in CTC 123 to register for spring courses that start March 18.

Session 2 is April 16 in CTC 123 to register for summer or fall courses.

Session 3 is May 14, in CTC 123 to register for summer or fall.

All new welding students must register for the program through a welding information session.

Sign up for a session by contacting the Workforce Development Division Office at 815-224-0233 or emailing kim_ herout@ivcc.edu. Anyone unable to make these dates should contact Herout.

Information sessions will be held just down the hall from the Admissions Department, so prospective students can register and enroll all at once.

No previous welding experience is necessary, and instructors work to find the best fit for students at whatever stage they enter the program, said Program Coordinator Theresa Molln.

IVCC’s welding program is ideal for beginners who’ve never welded, for those with some welding background, and for industry employees who want to expand skills at their current employer, Molln said.

Students receive individualized instruction in small classes and use

state-of-the-art welding equipment and a large lab and fabrication area.

A flexible schedule makes it convenient to students with all types of commitments to attend, from swing shift workers to high school students. Classes are offered mornings, afternoons and evenings Monday through Thursday. Instructors are backed by experience across varied industries.

Some local industries set flexible work schedules so employees can attend classes, or partner with IVCC to train their workers.

Welding draws people looking for good-paying jobs, farmers and others who use the skill in repair work – even artists who want to build showcases for their work. Others just enjoy the skill and its many uses, Molln said.

Graduates are welcomed into a workforce at industries such as Vactor Manufacturing in Streator, HCC in Mendota, Sabic in Ottawa, Marquis Energy in Hennepin and Carus in La Salle, Molln said.

Two students who graduated from the program last fall went straight to work in industry or with a pipefitters union, while a third is training for a career as an underwater welder. IVCC’s district is a prime labor market for welders because its industries range from vehicle manufacturing and fabricated metal product manufacturing to machine shops, agriculture, construction and mining.

Activities happen outside the classroom too, like a spring welding competition for high school and college students, a week-long SPARK Jr. Welding Academy summer session for youths, and a campus welding club that lets students work independently on projects.

For information on the program, contact Molln at 815-224-0630 or by email theresa_molln@ivcc.edu or visit https://www.ivcc.edu/programsbyareaofstudy/welding/index.php.

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Tom Sistak Illinois Valley Community College’s Welding Department is hosting three welding registration sessions this spring on March 5, April 16 and May 14.

IVCC hosts 2024 Junior High Band Festival

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More than 70 young musicians from across Bureau, Putnam and La Salle counties gathered on one stage Saturday in Illinois Valley Community College’s Cultural Centre for the 2024 Junior High Band Festival.

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Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau Foundation offers scholarships

The Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau Foundation has scholarship opportunities for students.

The scholarships include two $1,000 “Crops for College” Scholarships for students planning to study agriculture. This scholarship is given for the freshman year of college only. Farm Bureau membership is not required.

The Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau Scholarship offers $1,500 for full-time college students based on academic merit. This scholarship is given for the freshman year of college only. To be eligible for this scholarship, the applicant must be a dependent of a Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau member.

See eligibility requirements at mpfarmbureau.org/scholarships. Details and applications for 2024 scholarships are posted on the website. Applications are due April 1.

Hopkins Alumni Scholarship to award $2,500 scholarship to Putnam County senior

A $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to a senior student from the Putnam County High School Class of 2024 during the spring awards ceremony. The student must reside in Granville Township.

Those eligible are senior students who have been a resident of Granville Township for at least two years, is enrolled and

Before students performed in concert as a large ensemble for the first time, they spent the day in breakout instruction sessions with school music directors and rehearsing.

The concert was conducted by Phil Whaley, who directs the IVCC Wind Ensemble.

Elmer and Adolf Pletsch Charitable Trust Scholarships Available

Members of the Elmer and Adolph Pletsch Charitable Trust Scholarship Committee are announcing the availability of scholarship funds for the 20242025 school year. Eligibility is limited to applicants who are graduates of Putnam County High School. Both current college/university undergraduate students and current Seniors at Putnam County High School who will be pursuing an undergraduate degree in agriculture or agriculture related fields of study at a college/university that has an agriculture program or agriculture curriculum in the 2024-2025 school year are encouraged to apply. Scholarship awards are intended to be applied to the cost of tuition, textbooks, fees, and other expenses normally associated with attending undergraduate courses of study, as determined by the Committee. The Scholarship Committee reserves the right to make judgments on whether applicants have satisfied all scholarship requirements. Graduation from Putnam County High School is a requirement. Scholarship Guidelines and Application forms may be obtained from the Putnam County High School Counselor’s office or printed from the PCHS Guidance Counselor’s website which is accessible through the Putnam County School District website under PCHS - Guidance Services. Completed applications are required to be returned to the office of the Superintendent of Putnam County School District 535 located at the Putnam County Primary School in Granville, Illinois no later than Friday, March 15, 2024

Trustee: Gayle Reno

has attended PCHS for at least two years or planning to attend a school that awards college credit or a certificate of advanced learning.

The first scholarship of $1,500 was awarded in 2008 and since 2012 additional scholarships of $1,500 and $1,000 have been awarded. In 2023, $2,500 scholarships were awarded.

This year $2,500 scholarships as well as additional monetary awards to deserving students will be awarded.

In the past 16 years 40 students have received a total of $55,500 from the Hopkins Alumni Scholarship funds.

For information or to apply, PCHS senior students should contact their school guidance counselor. Applications are due April 1.

Chief Senachwine DAR to honor Good Citizen winners from PCHS, Henry-Senachwine, Midland

The Chief Senachwine Chapter National Society of the Daughters of America will host Good Citizen winners, family members and school personnel at 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 1, at the First Presbyterian Church, 511 Wirt St., Henry.

The reception will focus on the Good Citizens winners for Henry-Senachwine, Midland and Putnam County high schools.

The program will feature a speaker from the NSDAR North-Central division to speak about “The Flag of the United States of America.”

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Attorneys: Gary Peterlin & Enrico Eattoni

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More than 70 young musicians from across Bureau, Putnam and La Salle counties gathered on one stage Saturday in Illinois Valley Community College’s Cultural Centre for the 2024 Junior High Band Festival.

Did you know?

We offer lunches at the center! To view our menu, please go to our website at pcaservices.org

We kindly ask that you call the center by noon the day prior to ensure that a meal will be available for you.

4) 9–10 am- Medicare Part B Prevention & Wellness benefits, Extra help/LIS, MSP, BA enrollment event

5) 12:30 pm- Entertainment by the PC Jr High Band

7) – 12:30 pm- Starved Rock Massacre 1769 (fact or fiction) –Program by Mark Walczski

12) – 9:30-11:30 am – Free blood pressure & glucose checks 12:30 pm- St Patrick’s Day Party

13)- AARP Free Tax Day – By appointment only!

14) – 12:30 pm- Bingo w/Melanie

15) – 9:30 am- PCCC Board Meeting

19) – 12:30 pm- 5 Second Game

20) – AARP Free Tax Day – By appointment only!

21) – 10-11:30 am- Outreach @ Hennepin Library 12:30 pm- Music therapy w/Michelle

25) 8:30-12:30pm- AARP Smart Drivers Course

( Must attend both days for insurance discount eligibility)

26) 8:30-12:30 pm- AARP Smart Drivers Course

( Must attend both days for insurance discount eligibility) 12:30 pm- Adult Coloring

28) 12:30 pm- Easter Party!

29) PCCC Closed- Easter Holiday

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128 FIRST ST., P.O. BOX 208 STANDARD, IL 61363

PHONE: 1 (815) 339-2711 OR 1 (800) 757-4579

Thank you to all the people who bought PCCC Lucky Three raffle tickets.

All tickets have been sold. We appreciate your support and wish you all Good Luck!

PUTNAM COUNTY COMMUNITY CENTER – 2024

AARP Foundation Tax –Aide Days

Wednesday, March 13 & Wednesday March 20, 2024

By appointment only!

AARP provides this free service to anyone 50 and older, especially those who cannot afford to pay tax preparation. Appointments fill up quickly.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call the PCCC (815-339-2711) as soon as possible.

January 1-March 31 is the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period

If you’re enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan, you can switch to a different MA Plan or switch to Original Medicare (and join a separate Medicare drug plan) once during this time. Do you have questions? Call the PCCC to speak with a certified Medicare counselor.

Thank you Donors

Mary Rose & Brooks Whitney Christina Mandujano Randall & Lane Keller Immanuel Lutheran Church

In Memory of

Mary Romagnoli Quinn – Robin Bundy, Dorothy Passini, Sherry & Lee Boedigheimer

Jim Lester- John & Rene Twardowski

Joe Ellena- Family & Friends, John & Renee Twardowski, Granville Township , Village of Standard, Helen Aimone, Debra Holmes, Linda Moreno, Jeff & Michelle Owens, Gina & Kevin Toovey, Dorothy Passini, David & Mary Frances Passini, Lisa Zellmer Resurreccion & Robert Resurreccion, Jean Doyle

Bradley Haun – Peggy & Sue Haun, James & Gladys King

Ellen Louise Johnson- Brenda & William Bickerman, Candace & Richard Haar

Jerry Bejster- Family & Friends, Lee & Sherry Boedigheimer, Shauna & Dan Greenwood

Barrett Lee Keller- Grandparents Kevin & Gina Toovey

HOURS: MONDAY- FRIDAY 8 AM - 3 PM

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

New IVCC dental hygiene program to accept applications

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Illinois Valley Community College’s new dental hygiene program is accepting applications this spring for its first class that begins this fall.

IVCC already offers dental assisting, and the addition of dental hygiene will boost the Illinois Valley’s dental health services in several ways. It will mean local students can finish both certificate and degree programs here and qualify for better-paying jobs, supply the region’s dental practices with additional trained professionals and enable the college to expand free and low-cost dental care.

“Employment of dental hygienists is projected to grow in the next 10 years faster than the average of all occupations,” Dean of Health Professions Heather Seghi said in a news release. “Our area is in desperate need of both dental assistants and dental hygienists. Since our program prepares both, it should fulfill the need in our area well.”

Dental assistants assist the dentist in preventive, restorative and surgical procedures, complete labwork, perform instrument sterilization, electronic dental record -

keeping, digital radiography and can perform office administrator duties. Dental hygienists have wider responsibilities, including patient assessment, treatment and prevention of oral diseases, and community oral health program planning. They work in a wide variety of settings, including general dentistry or periodontal offices, public health clinics, pediatric offices and hospital clinic settings, among others.

Applicants preparing to enroll in IVCC’s Dental Hygiene program must have completed an accredited Dental Assisting program from IVCC or at another college.

“I would anticipate that most, if not all, students that apply will have been graduates of our program at one time or another,” Seghi said.

IVCC’s program offers a career laddering option, one of two community colleges in the state to do so. After completing a Dental Assisting Certificate, students can work in the field while earning an Associate in Applied Science degree in Dental Hygiene. The dental assisting program can be completed in three semesters and the dental hygiene curriculum can be completed in an additional four semesters.

Adding dental hygiene means the

college’s free and low-cost dental clinic, now scheduled every spring, can be open over three semesters to provide more people with affordable dental care, Seghi said.

“That will help improve the overall oral health of our community while giving our students an amazing opportunity to hone their skills before joining the workforce in either dental assisting or dental hygiene.”

The program will mean staffing changes but no facility changes, at least for now. Seghi said the program

will seek a supervising dentist and registered dental hygienist who have earned at least a bachelor’s degree to join the team of instructors welcoming the incoming fall class. They’ll join two full-time and five part-time dental faculty. Both clinical segments will operate from the 2-yearold Dental Health Center in the Gym building.

An announcement this month that IVCC’s program was granted Initial Accreditation status by the Commission on Dental Accreditation set the launch in motion this spring, Seghi said. The announcement capped three years of development by dental program faculty and advisers.

“One of our amazing adjunct faculty members, Katie Henkel, started this process for us before she moved into elementary education and our current program coordinator Lyndsey Beetz finished it. We are very fortunate to have the support of our faculty, administrators, community member and dentists as we would not have gotten this far without them!” Seghi said.

Applications will be accepted through May 1. For information on the program and its requirements, visit www.ivcc.edu/dentalhygiene. To apply, visit www.ivcc.edu/apply

Photo provided by Jen Heredia Studio Illinois Valley Community College’s new dental hygiene program is accepting applications this spring for its first class that begins this fall.

TODAY IN SPORTS HISTORY

1999: Venus and Serena Williams become the first sisters to win WTA Tour events on the same day Venus won the IGA SuperThrift Tennis Classic in Oklahoma City after Serena took her first WTA title at the Gaz de France Open. 1971: Jack Nicklaus wins the PGA Championship by beating Billy Casper by three strokes.

St. Bede overcomes 14-point deficit for sectional title

Bruins win first sectional plaque in 24 years

By KEVIN CHLUM kchlum@shawmedia.com

GARDNER – Throughout the season, St. Bede coach Stephanie Mickley has been preaching to her players they were capable of having a special season.

Senior Ali Bosnich didn’t always believe.

She does now.

The No. 2-seeded Bruins fell behind by 14 points against No. 1 Serena, a team playing for its third consecutive sectional title, but stormed all the way back to win 50-48 on a putback by Bosnich with 11.1 seconds left in the Class 1A Gardner-South Wilmington Sectional championship Thursday.

“Our coach has believed in us and told us we’re going to accomplish so

much and we were like, ‘We’ll believe it when we see it.’ And we’re believing it,” Bosnich said.

With the comeback victory, the Bruins captured their first sectional title since 1999-00 and matched the program record for wins with 28, which also came 24 years ago.

“This game was everything. I expected it to be,” Mickley said. “I didn’t expect to be down by 14 points, but they battled back just like they always do. The coaches were instrumental in helping change things up to throw different looks to try to keep them off balance. The girls ultimately pulled through on their own. They did a great job and it means everything to me because I’m so happy for them.”

St. Bede (28-7) advances to play Ida Crown Academy (20-3) in the Harvest Christian Supersectional at 7 p.m. Monday in Elgin.

The Aces advanced with a 61-56 vic-

tory over Willows Academy in the Collins Sectional final.

“I’m just happy the season is continuing,” Bosnich said. “I wasn’t ready for it to end yet.”

The Bruins’ season appeared to be in jeopardy in the first half Thursday.

The Huskers used a press to pester St. Bede into turnovers, which the Huskers turned into points on the other end.

Serena led 18-14 after one quarter after back-to-back 3-pointers by senior guard Gwen O’Connell in the final minute.

Junior Jenna Setchell knocked down a 3 to start the second quarter for Serena, which sparked a 12-2 run that extended the lead to 30-16.

However, the Bruins managed an 8-1 run to close the half – highlighted by three buckets by Ashlyn Ehm – to close the gap to 31-24 at the break.

“We got momentum,” said Bosnich,

who admitted she was feeling “a little defeated” down by 14. “Once we gain momentum, there’s no stopping us.”

The Bruins pulled to within 31-27 early in the third on a three-point play by Ehm, but the Huskers responded with back-to-back 3s by O’Connell to go back up 10.

However, the Bruins made a defensive switch and held O’Connell without a shot the rest of the way.

“We had to go man (after O’Connell’s 3s),” Mickley said. “We switched to different zones and they just found ways to hit, so we were forced to come out at them and really just locked down. We just had to play hard and control the boards.”

The Bruins also took care of the ball better, committing one turnover in the third quarter and four in the second half.

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Members of the St. Bede Lady Bruins hoist the Class 1A sectional plaque after defeating Serena on Thursday at Gardner-South Wilmington High School.

PCJH Pumas finish as undefeated conference champions

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“Patience was our main message at halftime,” Bosnich said. “We were rushing, so once we just started to slow down and take our time and do our thing, that’s what changed the game.”

The Huskers were forced to take off the press because of foul trouble. Seniors Paisley Twait and Makayla McNally each had four fouls midway through the third.

“We were pushing the ball (in the first half). I think the press got them tired a little bit,” Serena coach Jim Jobst said. “Then we had to take it off because we got in foul trouble and then we kind of stopped pushing.

“They went to that three big lineup to start the second half and that was a tough matchup for us. They got an easy putback right at the beginning.”

The Putnam County eighth grade volleyball team was celebrated Feb. 12 for defeating Midland to finish as undefeated champions in the Tri-County Conference. Team members are (front row, from left) Diana Ely, Eden Carlson, Tinlee Sistek, Jaycee Dickey, Naty Villagomez, Megan Wiley and Illiana Luke; and (back row) Mya Barajas, Kennedy Holocker, Avery Grasser, Myah Richardson, Finley Rue, Sam Marciniak and Britney Trinidad. Not pictured is Hannah Heighberger.

The Putnam County seventh grade volleyball team wrapped up an undefeated Tri-County Conference championship by defeating Midland on Feb. 12. Team members are (front row, from left) Makenna Wrobleski, Lillian Bouxsein, Jaylynn Dickey, Bailee Vice and Joselyn Lopez; and (back row) Millie Harris, Anna Poignant, Hannah Heiberger, Layton (Tula) Rue, McKlay Gensini, Kinsey Pierski, Kami Nauman and Coach Shannon Jenkins.

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Bosnich eventually came up with it and scored with 11.1 seconds left.

“It was in slow motion for me,” Bosnich said. “I think it hit off Ashlyn’s foot. I picked it up off the ground, put a dribble down, saw hands and ended up on the floor but the basket was good.”

Serena pushed the ball across midcourt and called timeout with 5.6 seconds left, but the Huskers were forced into a bad pass and turned it over.

With less than a second left, the Bruins inbounded the ball and were soon mobbed by a large student section just after the final buzzer.

All of our supporters came out. Basically our whole school. It just feels so good. I’m so excited to be with this team and I don’t want it to be over. I’m super proud of my team.”

The Bruins cut their deficit to 41-38 by the end of the third quarter and took their first lead since late in the first quarter on a Bosnich bucket that made it 45-44 with 3:23 left.

Ashlyn Ehm, St. Bede junior

Twait, who scored 31 points in the sectional semifinal, responded with two baskets in the paint for the Huskers for a 48-45 lead before senior guard Ella Hermes buried a 3 with 1:40 left to tie it.

Out of a timeout with 56.8 seconds left, the Bruins ran the clock down before Ehm put up a shot that missed.

“Oh, my gosh, it feels so great,” Ehm said. “All of our supporters came out. Basically our whole school. It just feels so good.

“I’m so excited to be with this team and I don’t want it to be over. I’m super proud of my team.”

Ehm scored a game-high 22 points for St. Bede, while Bosnich finished with 15 points and now sits six away from 1,000.

O’Connell scored 14 to lead the Huskers (27-6), while Twait and McNally had 11 each.

The loss ends the stellar careers of Serena’s four seniors – Twait, McNally, O’Connell and Dani Britt –who helped the Huskers to 99 wins, two sectional titles and a fourth-place finish at state in their four years.

“They’ve meant a ton to our program,” Jobst said. “They had 99 wins in four years and one was the 14-game COVID season. They took fourth at state. They have everything to be proud of. They’ve done amazing things.”

PC ROUNDUP

Herr advances to state, drops two matches

A pair of local wrestlers saw their seasons come to an end Friday at the IHSA state tournament at Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington

Putnam County junior

Bailey Herr (190) was defeated in her first two matches, both by decision – 9-3 in her opener and 7-4 in her first wrestleback.

Princeton sophomore Izzy Gibson (140 pounds) posted a 1-2 mark at state, losing via pinfall in her opener before scoring a third period pin of Thornton Fractional South’s Akayla Coopwood in the first round of wrestlebacks.

Gibson’s season ended with a pinfall loss in 1:31 in the second round of wrestlebacks.

BOYS BASKETBALL

Abingdon-Avon 47, PC 34: The Panthers saw their season end with a loss to the Tornadoes in the regional quarterfinals Feb. 19 at Abingdon.

–ShawLocalNewsNetwork

Bailey Herr

Scott Anderson

St. Bede’s Ashlyn Ehm eyes the hoop over Serena’s Paisley Twait during the Class 1A Sectional final game on Thursday at Gardner-South Wilmington High School.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice to Putnam County Vote rs

Early voting for the March 19, 2024, General Primary Election will begin February 8th and end March 18, 2024, at the office of the Putnam County Clerk's office 120 N Fourth St, Hennepin, IL Voting hours are Monday-Friday 9 am - 4 pm We will also be open Saturday, March 16th from 9 am-12 pm for early voting Check out the ballot at https://putnamil.gov/ it w ill be posted soon

If you have any questions or would like further inform ation on the General Primary Election, contact the Putnam County Clerk's Office at (815) 925- 7129.

TINA DOLD ER

COUNTY CLERK & ELECTION AUTH ORITY

(Published in Putnam County Record February 14, 28, March 13, 2024) 2142985

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IN THE CIRCUIT COU RT FOR THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

PU TNAM COUNTY - HENNEPIN ILLI NO IS Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

Plaintiff, vs

Jovica Dimitrijevich, as independent administrator of the Estate of Zivotije Pavlovich; Unknown Ow ners and Non-Record Claimants; Unknow n Heirs and Legatees of Zivotije Pavlovich, deceased; Milinka Pavlovich; Snezana Pavlovich; Laura Pavlovich; Bill Pavlovich Defendants

Case No. 20 22FC7 109 East Main Street, Granville, IL 61326- 9363

NOTICE OF SA LE

PU BLIC NO TICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on February 15, 2024, Kevin Doyle will on April 2, 2024, at the hour of 9:00AM at the Putnam County Sheriff's Office, 120 N. 4th Street (Lobby), Hennepin, IL 61327, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Comm only known as 109 East Main Street, Granville, IL 61326- 9363

Parcel Number(s): 02-00- 040- 160

The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence.

Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the success ful bid amount The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than the mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

On March 20, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. a public hearing will be held by the Village of Hennepin Board of Trustees at the Hennepin Village Hall, 627 E. High St., Hennepin, IL, for the purpose of considering an ordinance authorizing an Annexation Agreement with Dynegy Midwest Generation, LLC, and Hickory Point Bank & Trust fsb Land Trust No HPB0805for the tracts of property described below:

Tract 1: The Northw est Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 27, Township 33 North, Range 2 West of the Third Principal Meridian, EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE FOLLOWING: The North 15 acres of the West Half of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 27.

PIN # 01- 28-100-000 Approximate acreage: 25 acres

Tract 2: The West 50 feet of the North 15 acres of the West Half of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 27

PIN # 01- 28-090-000 (Only West 50 Feet)

Approximate acreage: .565 acres

Tract 3: The South 25 Acres of the West Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 26, Township 33 North Range 2 West of the Third Principal Meridian; The South 25 acres of the East Half of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 26; The East 23 Acres of even width across and off the East side of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 26; The Northw est Quarter of the Southw est Quarter of said Section 26, E XCEPTING TH EREFROM THE FOLLOW ING: The North 10 acres of the West Half of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 26; ALSO EXCEPTIN G: A tract of land described as Beginning at the Southw est corner of the Northw est Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 26; thence North along the West line of Northw est Quarter of the Southw est Quarter of said Section 26 a distance of 660 feet; thence South 88 degrees 59 minutes 24 seconds East a distance of 660 feet; thence South a distance of 660 feet to the South line of the Northw est Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 26; thence North 88 degrees 59 minutes 24 seconds West along the South line of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 26 to the Point of Beginning.

PIN# 01-27-131- 000, PIN# 01- 27-140-000, PIN# 01-27- 120-000, PIN# 01-27-180- 000 Approximate acreage: 93 acres

Tract 4: Part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 35 and the Northwest Quarter of Section 36, both in Township 33 North, Range 2 West of the Third Principal Meridian described as follows:

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Each Bi Bond paya percent of soon as th the Owne the three the Agreem two rema returned Bidder w Bond an executed returned. A Perfor each in th Contract approved the faithful The Village or all Prop bidding, a No Propo scheduled 60 days All work for the Pr calendar da The Co and Specificatio IMEG , 1138 61350, an named offi be obtaine

The toll-free telephone numbe r for the he aring impaired is 800-927-9275

IF YO U ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOM EO WN ER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN PO SSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER EN TRY OF AN ORDE R OF POSSESSION , IN ACCO RDANCE WITH SECTION 15- 1701(C) OF THE ILLINO IS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For inform ation call Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL 60601. Phone number: 312- 651- 6700. Attorney file number: 22-032560.

Andrew K. Weiss

MANLEY DEAS KO CHALSKI LLC

Attorneys for Plaintiff

One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601

Telephone: 312-651-6700

Fax: 614- 220-5613

Attorney No.: 6284233

Em ail: StateEFiling@ manl eydeas.com

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Beginning at the Southeast corner of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 35; thence South 89 Degrees 19 Minutes 40 Seconds West 1272.56 feet along the South line of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 35; thence North 00 Degrees 42 Minutes 54 Seconds West 579.65 feet; thence North 89 Degrees 19 Minutes 40 Seconds East 558.80 feet; thence North 69 Degrees 03 Minutes 18 Seconds East 1821.67 feet; thence North 90 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Sections East 539.19 feet to a point of the Westerly Right of Way of the New York Central Railroad Company; thence Southerly along a curve concave to the East with an arc length of 1221.8 feet, with a radius of 2526.05 feet, with a chord bearing of South 00 Degrees 47 Minutes 45 Seconds West, with a chord length of 1209.93 feet to a point on the South line of the Northw est Quarter of said Section 36;

thence South 89 Degrees 31 Minutes 09 Seconds West 1502.79 feet along the South line of the Northw est Quarter of said Section 36 to the Point of Beginning.

PIN # 01- 29-035-003 (a portion of), PIN # 01-29- 080- 000 (a portion of)

Approximate acreage: 55.803 Acres

The form of the proposed Annexation Agreement is on file with the Village Clerk and availabl e for public inspection. You are further notified that the proposed Annexation Agreement may be changed, altered, modified, am ended, or redrafted in its entirety after the public hearing. All interested parties are invited to attend the public hearing and will be given an opportunity to be heard.

Diana Brandstatter, Village Clerk

(Published in Putnam County Record February 28, 2024)2145979

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PUBLIC NOTICE

SENACHWINE TOWNS HIP MARCH MEETING

The date for the March 2024 meeting of Senachwine Township is going to be moved from March 14 to March 21st. The meeting will be held at 7:

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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

The Village of Mark, Mark, Illinois, will receive sealed bids for the "Hennepin St Water Main Replacement," consisting of approximately 458 LF of 6" PVC Water Main, together with all other necessary appurtenances and incidental construction.

Proposals will be received until 10:00 AM (local time), March 14, 2024 at the IMEG Office, 1138 Columbus St., Ottawa, IL 61350.

All Proposals received will be publicly opened and read aloud on the said date at the said hour

Proposals shall be addressed to the Village of Mark and shall be inserted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the outside "Proposal for Hennepin St Water Main Replacement."

Each Bid must be accompanied by a Bid Bond payable to the Owner for five (5) percent of the total am ount of the Bid. As soon as the Bid prices have been compared, the Owner will return the Bonds of all except the three lowest responsible Bidders. When the Agreement is executed the Bonds of the two remainin g unsuccessful Bidders will be returned The Bid Bond of the successful Bidder will be retained until the Paym ent Bond and Performance Bond have been executed and approved, after which it will be returned.

A Performance Bond and a Paym ent Bond, each in the amount of 100 percent of the Contract Price, with a corporate surety approved by the Owner, will be required for the faithful performance of the Contract

The Village reserves the right to reject any or all Proposal s, to waive technicalities in bidding, and to accept other than the low bid. No Proposal may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of Bids for 60 days

All work for the Water Main Replacement for the Project must be completed within 90 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed.

The Contract Documents, including Plans and Specifications are on file in the office of IMEG, 1138 Columbus Street, Ottawa, Illinois 61350, and may be examined at the abovenamed office Copies of the documents may be obtained from the Engineer Labor em ployed on this project shall be paid not less than the minimum prevailing rates of wages for the various classifications of workmen em ployed as determined by the State of Illinois Department of Labor for Putnam County

BY ORDER OF: Frank Niewinski

DATED: February 19, 2024 MAYOR

(Published in Putnam County Record February 28, 2024) 2145450

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IN THE CIRCUIT COU RT FOR THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY - HENNEPIN ILLI NOIS

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

Plaintiff, vs Jovica Dimitrijevich, as independent administrator of the Estate of Zivotije Pavlovich; Unknown Ow ners and Non-Record Claimants; Unknow n Heirs and Legatees of Zivotije Pavlovich, deceased; Milinka Pavlovich; Snezana Pavlovich; Laura Pavlovich; Bill Pavlovich

Defendants

Case No. 20 22FC7

109 East Main Street, Granville, IL 61326- 9363

NOTICE OF SA LE

PUBLIC NO TICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on February 15, 2024, Kevin Doyle will on April 2, 2024, at the hour of 9:00AM at the Putnam County Sheriff's Office, 120 N. 4th Street (Lobby), Hennepin, IL 61327, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lot 5 in Block 2-7 in the Original Village of Granville, according to the resurvey plat thereof, except coal underlying the surface of said land and all rights and easements in favor of the estate of said coal; lying and being situated in the County of Putnam in the State of Illinois.

Comm only known as 109 East Main Street, Granville, IL 61326- 9363

Parcel Number(s): 02-00- 040- 160

The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence.

Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the success ful bid amount The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than the mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOM EOWN ER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCO RDANCE WITH SECTION 15- 1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For inform ation call Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL 60601. Phone number: 312- 651- 6700. Attorney file number: 22-032560.

Andrew K. Weiss

MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC

Attorneys for Plaintiff

One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601

Telephone: 312-651-6700

Fax: 614- 220-5613

Attorney No.: 6284233

Em ail: StateEFiling@ manl eydeas.com

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(Published in Putnam County Record February 28, 202 3 March 6, 13, 2024)

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