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Midland’s Madeline Wallington (from left), Henry-Senachwine’s Preston Rowe and Putnam County’s Gabby Doyle recently received Good Citizenship Awards from the Chief Senachwine branch of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

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3 students honored as DAR Good Citizens

Chief Senachwine branch recognizes students at meeting

By CHARLIE ELLERBROCK cellerbrock@shawmedia.com

Being honored as a good citizen is not something a person aspires to, as it is mostly its own reward. However, it sure is nice when someone recognizes that’s exactly what you are.

Putnam County’s Gabby Doyle, Henry-Senachwine’s Preston Rowe and Midland’s Madeline Wallington were honored Friday by the Chief Senachwine branch of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution for their outstanding citizenship.

The ceremony, which took place at the First Presbyterian Church in Henry, was the culmination of a process in which teachers at the respective high schools nominate three senior students displaying dependability, service, leadership and patriotism.

The senior class then votes for the person they believe most worthy of the honor. Some are not even aware they are being considered until they’re named.

“I never really knew about it until it happened,” said Doyle, who next year intends to attend Illinois Valley Community College majoring in finance before transfering to a four-year school. “But I definitely feel very lucky. I’ve had a lot of very encouraging people along the way. They’ve encouraged me to do my best and I’ve always tried to do my best, so that’s how this came about. I’m just very lucky.”

Academically, Doyle has taken college-level classes in journalism, music appreciation and psychology and advanced

placement in biology and English language and composition. She also is PC’s National Honor Society treasurer, a member of the student council and co-editor of the yearbook.

Athletically, she participated in basketball and softball all four years, earning a Shaw Media Athlete of the Week and third team all-Tri-County Conference in basketball her senior year. Helping out at youth basketball and softball camps, working concessions at athletic events has helped her log a total of 50.5 hours of community service, along with organizing and running American Red Cross blood drives for students and community members.

Rowe, who next year will attend Spoon River College in downstate Canton to play baseball and cast an eye on sports medicine or physical therapy, is also athletically inclined, having participated all four years in baseball (twice all-Tri-County honorable mention, member of the Class 1A runner-up team), basketball (Steve Self Hustle Award winner) and cross country (all-conference all four years, MVP, most improved, NewsTribune all-area).

He was also class secretary, member of the student council, Future Business Leaders of America and member of the Red Krush/Mallard Athletic Club all four years.

Rowe was a two-year member of the National Honor Society and Mallards Driving with a Purpose and also took part in band and choir for two years each.

Away from school, he’s voluteered at the Marshall-Putnam County Fair, Choosejoy and Extra Love Down Syndrome Awareness events.

“This is a great honor,” Rowe said. “I try to do everything I can, but it just seems to happen without me thinking about it. We live in a small community, so we lend a

helping hand because we’re always getting that from other people around town. It’s mutual. It’s what we do for each other.”

Wallington has also had a distinguished athletic career, being a four-year starter, a two-year captain and a statewide leader in digs during the 2023 volleyball season.

But academics are also atop her list. A four-year high honor roll students with a 5.190 GPA, she is an Illinois State Scholar and four-time Student of the Month.

Her activities include four years as a class officer, student council member and member of the FFA, the latter in which she served as a chapter officer for three years. She is a two-year member of the 4-H Club and took part in its career development events: agronomy four years, meat judging, horse judging and agricultural mechanics three years each, dairy evaluation two and vet science and livestock judging on year each.

She also worked as a barn hand at Maubach Farms Quarter Horses and Western Hearts Ranch and was an apprentice at Pool Engineers and Wallington Construction.

“This is definitely a great surprise,” said Wallington, who plans to work in the horse and cattle industry after ICC for two years, then Illinois or Michigan State. “It means a lot that I was nominated by my classmates for this, and I’m glad they view me as that kind of person and see I have those kids of values.”

Following the awards, there was a presentation on the history, care and signicance of the Flag of the United States of America by Mary Arvidson, the DAR’s North Central Division Vice Chair for the Flag of the United States Committee in Washington, D.C., and Illinois State Flag Chairman.

M-P Retired Teachers to host Marquis leaders for Energizing Education program March 26

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Allison Schwingle and Haley Herr will bring information about the Marquis Energizing Education Program to the 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, meeting of the Marshall-Putnam Retired Teachers at Grandma’s Bar & Grill, 420 E. Park Row, Henry.

Schwingle, the communications manager at Marquis, has a strong passion for and understanding of the agricultural sector. She advocates for the biofuels and agricultural industry across various platforms including classrooms.

At Marquis, Herr works with local school districts to help expose students to job opportunities, internships and professional development programs available to them at Marquis post high school. Herr’s goal is to show local youth opportunity for career advancement in their backyard.

Marquis Energy, Hennepin, has a

focus in strengthening and supporting local school districts through annual scholarship programs, trades programs/partnership with Illinois Valley Community College and Energizing Education Program.

The public is invited to this MPRTA meeting.

Photo provided by Jerry Masini

The Granville American Legion donated $1,500 from its poppy sales to the Illinois Veterans Home at La Salle for the purchase of exercise equipment. Pictured are (left) Bailie Bongartz, director of volunteer services, and Phil Euler, Granville American Legion finance officer.

Photo provided by Jean Wallace Haley Herr, of Marquis Energy, works with local school districts to help expose students to job opportunities, internships and professional development programs available to them at Marquis post-high school.

Granville Easter egg hunt set for March 30

The Putnam County Community Church will host an Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 30, at Hopkins Park in Granville.

Magnolia fire department to host chicken supper, ham distribution

The Magnolia Fire Department is hosting its annual spring chicken supper and ham distribution from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at the Magnolia Fire Station, 107 N. Chicago St.

The dinner includes fried chicken with mostaccioli, salad, bread, coffee, lemonade or tea and dessert. The cost is $13 for adults, $6 for children ages 6 through 12, and free for children 5 and younger. The proceeds will go the Magnolia Fire Department. The fire department will be raffling Amish country hams and turkeys during the dinner. The event will have a 50/50 drawing, a door prize and other raffles as well.

The Magnolia Fire Department said the event is a great opportunity to bring family and friends for a great meal and fellowship all while supporting the members of an all-volunteer fire department. For information, call Chief Dan

Baum at 815-869-3031 or 815-257-6405.

United Church of Christ to host Palm Sunday pork chop dinner

The Granville United Church of Christ, 103 Church St., will host its annual pork chop dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Palm Sunday, March 24.

The menu will be grilled pork chops, real mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole, salad and homemade desserts. The cost will be $14 for one chop and $16

for two chops. Carryouts are available.

Alzheimer’s Caring Friends group to meet March 18 in Peru

The Illinois Valley Alzheimer’s Caring Friends Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, March 18, in the lower level of the Peru Public Library, 1409 11th St. Plan to attend to share your concerns on the care of your loved one, listen to others and ask questions on what you can do to help.

For information, call Joanne Milby at 815-228-1858, Peg Gonet at 815-481-6465 or Bob Frig at 815-220-0202.

Gateway Services to host chicken fundraiser at Rip’s in Ladd

Gateway Services is hosting a fundraiser Wednesday, April 10, and Thursday, April 11, at Rip’s Tavern in Ladd, 311 N. Main Ave.

Doors open at 4 p.m., and Rip’s will be serving until 9 p.m. Tickets cost $12 and are available in advance at Gateway’s main office at 406 S. Gosse Blvd., Princeton.

Those interested in paying by credit/debit can call Kathy at 815-875-4548, ext. 221, and tickets will be mailed. No tickets will be available on the nights of the event.

Diners can choose from quarter light, quarter dark or chicken strips. Fries and bread are included. Carryout or dine-in options are available. There also will be a bake sale, raffle baskets and a 50/50 drawing.

Gateway Services Inc. provides a variety of services to adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities in Bureau, Marshall and Putnam counties. For information, visit www.gateway-services.org or follow the organization on Facebook.

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GRANVILLE CEMETERY SPRING CLEAN-UP

Granville Cemetery requests removal of all grave blankets and all other decorations except sheperd’s hooks and baskets that are RIGHT NEXT to or ON the monuments by April 1st. All shepherd’s hooks that are badly bent or rusted also need to be removed. No glass vases, jars or breakable containers should ever be placed in the cemetery. If you are in doubt about an item, please remove it. We are not responsible for lost, stolen or weather damaged items. Families utilizing the Mausoleum are also reminded to remove any unsightly decorations or artificial flowers.

All items not cleared will be removed by the caretakers and discarded. Clearing these items represents an ever increasing expense to the cemetery. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

NO LIVE PLANTS, BUSHES, ETC. ARE TO BE PLANTED AT ANY TIME!

These make it impossible for the caretakers to do their job properly.

No food, alcohol or controlled substances should be left on any grave space at any time. Remember kids frequently ride their bikes though the cemetery and animals are attracted by the scents.

Please check posted policies and regulations for allowable items.

John B. Holmbeck, President Barbara A. Kessler, Sec/Treas.

Alex T. Paschal file photo

The Putnam County Community Church will host an Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 30, at Hopkins Park in Granville.

Photo provided by Scott Shore

Putnam County school district receives $6,000 donation for high school auditorium

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Putnam County Rotary and Putnam County Educational Foundation have jointly presented a check for $6,000 to the Putnam County High School’s project to upgrade the lighting system in the PCHS Auditorium.

The project includes replacement of an outdated lighting system, installed some 30 years ago, for which replacement bulbs and fixtures are no longer available. The work will include a safety overhaul of the scaffold rigging to which lighting is affixed. Those benefiting from the lighting upgrades will include theatre, chorus, band and student presentations, all considered by

Rotary and PCEF to be an important and integral part of the school’s education program.

The 408-seat auditorium is the only for Putnam County’s 6,000 residents and nearly 800 students for a multitude of plays, musicals and performances throughout the year and during the summer months as well.

(From left) Music/Theatre Director Natalie Hulstrom and Putnam County Community School District Superintendent Clayton Theisinger receive a combined donation of $6,000 donation from Putnam County Educational Foundation Board Chair Reed Wilson and Putnam County Rotary President Adriane Shore. The combined donation will help fund renovation of the high school auditorium’s stage lighting system.

A CLOSER LOOK

‘Sometimes they can’t tell you what’s wrong’

Putnam County EMT basic students receive hands-on training with special needs students

By MARIBETH M. WILSON mwilson@shawmedia.com

Putnam County EMS Director Andy Jackson strives to ensure his EMT basic students receive training beyond what’s addressed in the national curriculum by providing hands-on experience.

Thursday was one of those lesson days. EMT students received training on how to handle emergencies involving people with special needs at the McNabb Fire Station. The class collaborated with special education students from Putnam County schools, and everyone involved ended up learning something new.

“We go above and beyond the curriculum,” said Mark Hameister, parametric lead instructor. “We don’t think that’s enough. We want to put competent EMTs out and to do that we have to expand the curriculum and think beyond the national level.”

Wendy Louis, an EMT and special education teacher, said she usually shows a PowerPoint presentation and

tells some stories, but this year she asked Jackson about bringing her students to the EMT class.

“We did a more hands-on approach and I brought some of my students,” she said. “I’ve got current students with me, I have siblings of students with me and I

have former students who came back for this.”

Jackson said the EMT students, who began training in November and will graduate in April, practiced taking assessments on the students the same as they would in the field during an emergency.

“They are going up to each one of the students, asking personal questions,” he said. “Their name, date of birth or age and if they have any medical problems.”

can from them and if they can’t they get it from a parent or parents there.”

Jim Rinaldi, an EMT basic student and Tonica firefighter, said the training was just as beneficial to him as he believes it was for the students because they are helping each other.

“With this, it helps me correlate how to get an answer,” he said. “ ... how to keep them entertained and in difficult situations, what’s going to work, and what won’t.”

Rinaldi said the training provided diversity by teaching him to interact with each special needs student per their needs.

“There was a student who worked at Hyvee and he’s saving money,” he said. “Now, I have another student who communicates through a talk box, so I have to learn how to communicate with my fingers.”

The training also provided parents, siblings and special needs students the opportunity to experience an emergency.

Megan Dauck, a parent, said she loved the class and was thrilled that her son, Hayden, was learning what would happen in an emergency.

The EMT students also are getting vital signs by checking blood pressure, pulse, listening to their lungs and respiratory rate.

Jackson said there are many challenges for EMT students in assisting a person with special needs and vice versa, which is what makes hosting hands-on training sessions so important and impactful.

“Sometimes, they can’t tell you what’s wrong,” he said. “So, my students try to get what information they

“I love it,” she said. “He still doesn’t know when something is wrong that he needs to call 911. I just think it’s great. I truly do and he’s going to learn a lot from it.”

Bob Lund said his family spoke to his stepson Matthew Schennum before letting him know what to expect and what he would be doing.

“Fire, EMS, police are all there to help. But, with special needs kids that bears repeating,” Lund said. “I think being in a class like this gives them a little more comfort and lets them know who these people are.”

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Megan Valo (right), EMT basic student, holds a stethoscope before taking Alyssa Flueck’s blood pressure on Thursday at the McNabb Fire Department. ON THE COVER: EMT basic student Rob Mellentine checks the blood pressure on Matthew Schennum.

Gateway Services to host April 20 trivia in Henry

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Gateway Services is hosting a trivia night Saturday, April 20, at Shandy’s Pub & Grub, 1106 Western Road, Henry.

Teams of eight work together to provide the correct answers in an attempt to take home the top prizes. If you don’t have a team of eight, you

can be matched up with others who don’t have a full team or you can opt to play with less than eight.

Trivia consists of 10 rounds of 10 questions in a variety of categories, and there could be a speed round to keep everyone on their toes.

The first place team wins $300, second place takes home $200 and third place brings in $100.

Tickets cost $25 and include a

chicken and spaghetti dinner with dessert. A cash bar is available. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., dinner is served from 5 to 5:45 p.m., and trivia begins at 6 p.m.

Tickets can be bought at Gateway Services, 511 School St., Henry. Call the office at 309-364-2500 in advance to accommodate for staff availability.

Tickets also are available at the main office in Princeton, 406 S. Gosse

Blvd., or by calling 815-875-4548, ext. 221. Advance ticket sales are encouraged but not required.

All proceeds benefit Gateway Services, which has provided a variety of services to adults with intellectual/ developmental disabilities in Bureau, Marshall and Putnam counties for 54 years. For information, visit gateway-services.org or follow the organization on Facebook.

Hennepin Park District to host spring break activities

Egg hunt, bingo, movie and swimming to be offered

The Hennepin Park District will be sponsoring activities over spring break.

Beginning Friday, March 29, the park district will have its annual Eas-

ter Egg hunt at 326 S. Milan St. Each egg will have a treat in them. Ages 0-kindergarten will hunt their eggs on the north lawn at 10 a.m. First through fifth grades will hunt their eggs on the south lawn at 10:30 a.m. The Easter Bunny will be present for pictures. The Easter egg hunt is free to all who participate.

Other activities include:

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 2: View-

Magnolia Fire Department

ANNUAL CHICKEN DINNER

Saturday, March 16th, 2024 5pm - 8pm

Magnolia Fire Station

Dinner includes Fried Chicken, Mostaccioli, Salad, & Bread, Coffee, Lemonade, or Tea and Dessert.

$13 - Adults

$6 - Child 6-12

Children - 5 and under eat FREE

ing of “Raya and the Last Dragon” on the big screen TV. A snack and a beverage will be served. Event is free for Hennepin and Hennepin Township residents. Cost is $5 for other residents.

Noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 4: Kids Bingo in the Community Room for prizes. Event is free for Hennepin and Hennepin Township residents. Cost is $5 for other residents.

1 to 5 p.m. Friday, April 5: Free swim

day for residents of Hennepin and Hennepin Township.

Participants of movie and bingo events are invited to stay after for open swim at no additional charge. Children under 45 inches must be accompanied by an adult into the pool and children 11 and younger may stay for 3 hours if not accompanied by an adult. For information, call the pool at 815-925-7319 or hennepinparkdistrict@mchsi.com.

Hennepin Riverside Cemetery Spring Clean-Up

We will be raffling Amish Country Hams and Turkeys during the dinner. We will have a 50/50 drawing, a door prize, and other raffles.

The Magnolia Fire Department sincerely appreciates your continued support and looks forward to seeing you there!

Hennepin Riverside Cemetery Association requests removal of all grave blankets and all other decorations except shepherd’s hooks and baskets that are RIGHT NEXT to or ON the monuments by April 1, 2024. All shepherds’ hooks that are badly bent or rusted need to be removed. No glass vases, jars or breakable containers should be placed in the cemetery. We are not responsible for lost, stolen or weather damaged items.

All items not cleared will be removed by the caretakers and discarded. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

No live plants, bushes, etc. are to be planted at any time. These make it impossible for the caretakers to do their job properly.

David Mallery, President

Teresa Clausen, Secretary

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IVCC’s literary/art journal River Currents to relaunch

Launch

party set April 29

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Illinois Valley Community College’s River Currents literary journal is flowing again, revived from a pandemic slump and migrated online.

As a prelude to the publication’s relaunch, a special online issue representing the “lost years” during the COVID-19 pandemic was released this month, and students are working to produce the 2024 issue in April, which also will be online.

The journal is curated and designed by students and contains

students’ stories, poetry and art. This year, it also will include its first-ever music composition.

The journal last was published in 2019. With the pandemic’s online learning phase and a slow return to campus and extracurricular activities, submissions slowed to a trickle in 2021 and 2022, and there was no publication.

Submissions picked up in 2023, and they were compiled with the so-called “lost years” into the special issue, River Currents adviser Tracy Lee said.

“The world slowed back down,” Lee said, adding that that led to a flood of submissions for the 2024

issue. “It’s hard to have the time to write or create for publication [during a crisis]. Those are luxuries.”

Recent compositions did not dwell on the pandemic, she said.

Lee said she is excited by River Currents’ comeback.

“Students need to be able to share what they have to say,” Lee said. “River Currents has always been a lasting record of IVCC talent.”

Similar to the college, the literary journal can trace its roots back a century. The student staff invites submissions from the student body for each spring publication. Print issues were distributed for free.

Moving to online content has its

advantages, Lee said, because students can access the web’s electronic files easily for their portfolios.

She didn’t rule out future printed special issues or collections.

Graduates who submitted during the “lost years” were notified that their work would be published and included in the special issue. All contributors will be invited to a launch party from noon to 1:30 p.m. Monday, April 29 in C-316, where lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Lee said she’s happy to bring back the reception, which is another tradition.

Visit www.ivcc.edu/rc for more on River Currents.

IVCC releases 13th annual Popular Annual Financial Report

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Illinois Valley Community College released its 13th annual Popular Annual Financial Report, a summary of the college’s financial condition for the fiscal year that ended in June 2023.

The financial report, known as

PAFR, is designed to be accessible and understood by individuals without financial backgrounds, and IVCC’s publication routinely earns awards and praise from the Government Finance Officers Association for its clarity and transparency, the college said in a news release.

“The PAFR presents financial

information in a clear and concise format because we believe that integrity and transparency in financial reporting are essential to maintaining trust with our stakeholders,” President Tracy Morris said in a news release. “I am very proud of our dedicated Business Office staff on the work they have put into preparing this report and we

hope that you will find it to be helpful in reviewing important financial information in an easy-to-read format.”

Morris encouraged individuals to reach out to the college if they have questions or need clarification. The report can be found at https://www. ivcc.edu/businessservices/financial-pafr/FY2023_PAFR.pdf

Boost your diet with these powerhouse foods

A nutritious diet is a key component of a healthy lifestyle. That’s an important thing to remember for people looking to turn over a healthier leaf and accomplish their long-term wellness goals.

Avoiding certain ingredients, like saturated fats and added sugars, and choosing foods known for their nutritional benefits is one way individuals can utilize diet to live healthier.

Although such foods cannot entirely eliminate risk for certain diseases or make a person invincible, eating more of them certainly can benefit individuals’ overall health.

• Kale: Kale long has had a place on healthy eating lists. Kale is a good source of vitamins A, C and K, and also contains alpha-linolenic acid, which is an omega-3 fatty acid. According to Britannica, studies show kale can help combat heart disease and cancer, and also boost eye health by reducing risk for cataracts and macular degeneration. Kale is not the only dark, leafy green vegetable that has earned superstar status. Swiss chard, spinach, collard greens, and turnip greens are equally beneficial.

• Berries: There is strong antioxidant capacity associated with berries that helps reduce the risk of heart disease

and other inflammatory conditions, says Healthline. That’s why blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, and cranberries are so revered by nutritionists. They’re also great sources of fiber, vitamins and minerals.

• Honey: This natural sweetener is a powerful ally to animals and insects. Honey is one of the most appreciated and valued natural products, according to the study “Honey and Health: A Review of Recent Clinical Research,” published in 2017. Since ancient times, honey has been used therapeutically due to its antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antiproliferative effects.

• Walnuts: Studies have found that those with higher nut consumption have improved cardiovascular risk factors and lower rates of cardiovascular disease. Nuts are an important part of the Mediterranean diet, which has been found to be heart healthy as well, according to Harvard Health. Walnuts are a particularly good choice for lowering LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and apoprotein B (a protein linked to cardiovascular disease).

• Legumes: Legumes, also known as pulses, include beans, lentils, peas, peanuts, and alfalfa. Legumes are full

of nutrients, like minerals, protein, fiber, and B vitamins. Healthline notes legumes also improve feelings of fullness, which may help people eat less at each meal.

• Teff: Not too many people have heard of teff, which is a very small grain that is a dietary staple in parts of eastern Africa. Teff is high in the nutrients iron, magnesium, zinc, calcium, and vitamin C. Teff also contains ample protein and fiber. Teff also is gluten-free, so it can be ground and used in place of other flours in cooking, says Britannica.

• Kefir: Fermented foods and beverages have garnered increased attention recently because of their effect on helping maintain gut health. Kefir is loaded with vitamins, minerals and nutrients, says the Cleveland Clinic. It is a fermented milk that boasts higher concentrations of probiotics than some other fermented foods, like yogurt. Kefir has approximately 12 active probiotic strains.

These nutrient-rich foods can make great additions to health-conscious individuals’ diets.

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Connecting you to your health with OSF MyChart

OSF MyChart gives secure, 24/7 online access to your electronic health record from your computer or mobile device.

With OSF MyChart, you can:

• Make appointments

• View your medical history

• Send messages to your care team

• Ask for prescription refills

• Access your family’s records

• Get test results faster

• Use eCheck-In for most visits before you ever leave home

OSF MyChart keeps you in touch with your health.

Scan the QR code or visit osfhealthcare.org/mychart to learn about getting started and download the app.

Potential warning signs of kidney problems

Kidneys play an important role in the body. Kidneys filter waste and excess fluids from the blood, which are then removed through urine. Without fully functioning kidneys, dangerous levels of electrolytes and other substances in the blood can build up in the body.

More than 37 million American adults are living with kidney disease, say the National Kidney Foundation. The NHS, a health service based in the United Kingdom, says many people with chronic kidney disease will not exhibit symptoms until the illness reaches an advanced stage. It is vital to recognize symptoms of kidney issues early to avoid severe complications. Here are some possible signs of kidney disease.

• Feeling more tired and having trouble concentrating: When impurities build up in the blood, this can cause people to feel tired and weak and adversely affect the ability to concentrate. The NKF also says anemia, which causes weakness and fatigue, is an additional complication of kidney disease.

• Vomiting, nausea and lack of appetite.

All may occur from chronic kidney disease.

• Swollen feet and ankles. A buildup of excess fluid may lead to swelling in the extremities.

• Hypertension. High blood pressure may develop and prove difficult to control.

• Chest pains. Chest pains can arise if fluid retention builds up around the lining of the heart.

• Presence of blood in the urine. There may be a need to urinate more frequently, and when one does so, he or she may notice blood in the urine. This occurs when blood cells start to leak into the urine due to damaged kidney filters.

• Muscle cramping. Electrolyte imbalances caused by kidney dysfunction can lead to muscle cramping.

It is important to recognize any signs of kidney issues and visit the doctor at the first indication of a problem. However, kidney disease in its earliest stages may produce few to no symptoms, which underscores the significance of annual health checkups and healthy lifestyles. TF243776

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Health conditions linked to alcohol use

Alcohol is one of the most widely consumed beverages across the globe. According to the World Health Organization, alcohol is a psychoactive substance that is a nervous system depressant. Alcohol contains dependence-producing properties, which means there is the risk for addiction. Although alcohol has been widely used in many cultures for centuries, overconsumption of alcohol can cause various diseases. In fact, the WHO says alcohol is a casual factor in more than 200 diseases, injuries and other health conditions.

The jury is still out regarding just how harmful alcohol can be. There are some who believe that light drinking poses little risk, and it was once believed there were some benefits to enjoying a drink once in a while, such as a lower risk for heart disease or diabetes. Today, many experts are rethinking those assertions.

The Mayo Clinic says current research on alcohol suggests drinking in any amount carries a health risk. While the risk may be low for moderate intake, the risk escalates as the number of drinks go up. Here are some health conditions tied to alcohol usage.

• Liver disease: The National Institutes of Health says 90 percent of absorbed alcohol is metabolized in the liver, so it is extensively exposed not only to alcohol, but toxic alcohol metabolites. Hepatitis, which is inflammation of the liver, is one alcohol-related liver disease. ALD is a major contributor to morbidity in the United States and around the world.

• Brain changes: Excessive alcohol consumption may cause irreversible brain damage depending on how much a person drinks, says the Alcohol Rehab Guide.

• Immune system disruption: The NIH

says alcohol can interfere with multiple aspects of the immune response; the result can be decreased protection against infection.

• GERD: Drinking alcohol can cause an increased risk of gastrointestinal reflux disease.

• Various cancers: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate alcohol can lead to cancers of the breast, mouth, throat, esophagus, voice box, liver, colon, and rectum.

• Mental health issues: Alcohol usage can exacerbate existing mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety, or potentially lead to them.

• Cardiovascular disease: The Mayo Clinic warns that heavy drinking can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, such as high blood pressure and stroke.

• Pregnancy complications: Women are urged to avoid alcohol while pregnant because drinking may cause the

unborn baby to suffer brain damage or be born with fetal alcohol syndrome.

• Alcohol poisoning: Alcohol poisoning is an acute condition of heavy binge drinking. This illness can cause brain damage, seizures and hypothermia, all of which can lead to death.

• Alcohol use disorders: The CDC warns that drinking can eventually lead to dependence on alcohol and the development of alcohol use disorder, which is the term now used in place of alcoholism or alcohol dependence.

Many health professionals warn that drinking more than one alcoholic beverage per day for women and two for men, is considered moderate drinking, can lead to health complications. Currently the sentiments are there is no safe amount of alcohol, and people may want to consider avoiding it entirely in the name of good health.

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Warning signs of concussions

No athlete, professional or amateur or otherwise, is immune from injury. Most athletes recognize the risk for injury is always present, but the thrill of competition and challenging oneself physically is enough to relegate injury concerns to the back burner.

Sports injuries may be part of the competitive athletics equation, but that does not make them any easier to handle when they occur. One of the more serious injuries that can occur when playing sports does not involve fractures or sprains. Concussions are brain injuries that can cause temporary loss of normal brain function. The American Association of Neurological Surgeons reports that concussions are caused by direct trauma to the head. Potential causes of such trauma can be a fall or a blow to the head. Involvement in a motor vehicle accident also can cause concussion.

Concussions affect non-athletes as well as athletes, which is important for people from all walks of life to recognize. However, athletes who compete in contact sports like football, ice hockey, rugby, and soccer should be especially mindful of concussions. That’s because contact sports tend to have the highest concussion rates. Concussion rates can be hard to tabulate, as many athletes may suffer mild concussions and never report any issues to parents or coaches. However, a 2019 study published in the journal Pediatrics found that, between the 2013-

14 and 2017-18 school years, the three sports with the highest concussion rates were boys’ football, girls’ soccer and boys’ ice hockey. Of course, adult athletes also can suffer concussions, which underscores how important it is that all individuals, and especially athletes competing in contact sports, learn to recognize the symptoms of a concussion. With that in mind, the AANS notes these are some common symptoms of concussion:

• Confusion

• Headache

• Vision disturbances (double or blurry vision)

• Dizziness or imbalance

• Nausea or vomiting

• Memory loss

• Ringing ears

• Difficulty concentrating

• Sensitivity to light

• Loss of smell or taste

• Trouble falling asleep

Concussions should be taken seriously, and it’s important to note that most people fully recover after a concussion. However, the AANS urges people to seek immediate medical attention if symptoms have not gone away within 10 to 14 days. In addition, certain situations that can arise after suffering a concussion should be brought to the attention of a physician. Such situations include:

• Headache worsens or does not go away

• Speech is slurred, and feelings of

weakness, numbness or decreased coordination present

• Significant nausea or repeated vomiting

• Seizures

• Loss of consciousness

• Inability to wake up

• Symptoms worsen at any time

• History of multiple concussions

Concussions are serious brain injuries that should not be taken lightly. Athletes and parents of young athletes should discuss concussion prevention strategies with coaches and report any issues to a physician immediately. More information about concussions can be found at aans.org.

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Picturedfromleft: Dr.LoriSchultz, Dr.Dennis Farrell,Dr.JarredFarrell

IVCC to host 2nd annual welding competition

Contest open to high school, college students

SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK contact@shawmedia.com

Young welders will showcase their skills and compete for prizes on Saturday, April 13, during the second annual Welding Competition presented by Illinois Valley Community College and the American Welding Society.

Open to high school and college students who will compete in separate divisions, the competition lets youths showcase their skills, learn about the industry and network with representatives from local companies and IVCC instructors.

Awards, including scholarships and welding gear, will be given to top winners in both divisions and processes. All competitors receive T-shirts and welding swag. The competition involves a hands-on project and a written quiz and will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in IVCC’s East Campus, Building J.

High school students will compete in shielded metal arc welding from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Registration opens at 8

a.m., lunch will be provided at 11 a.m. and awards will be presented at 11:45 a.m.

College welders can compete in SMAW or gas metal arc welding. Students may only register for one competition.

Registration for SMAW begins at 10:30 a.m., followed by the competition at 11 a.m., lunch at 12:30 p.m. and the awards ceremony at 1:15 p.m.

GMAW competitors will register at lunch at 11:30 a.m., followed by the competition at 12:30 and awards at 2:30 p.m.

Register by April 5 to enter. To register, visit www.ivcc.edu/enroll. Use the class ID 14473 for High School SMAW; 14474 for College SMAW and 14475 for College GMAW. Seats are limited to 24 in the high school division and 12 in each of the college divisions. Cost of each division is $20.

For more information, visit https:// www.ivcc.edu/programsbyareaofstudy/welding/index.php or call Continuing Education at 815-224-0427

The event is sponsored by local employers Vactor Manufacturing, HCC Inc., Constellation, Valley Fabrication Inc, On Site Repair Services, Inc., Trademark Services Company, and Carus Corporation. It is hosted by IVCC’s Workforce Development Division and Continuing Education Center.

Photo provided by IVCC Community Relations

High school and college welders will showcase their skills and compete for prizes next month during the second annual Welding Competition presented by Illinois Valley Community College and the American Welding Society.

SPORTS

TODAY IN SPORTS HISTORY

1894: J.L. Johnstone of England invents the starting gate for horse racing.

2018: Russell Westbrook picks up the 100th triple-double of his career. He scores 32 points, dishes out 12 assists and grabs 12 rebounds to become the third-fastest player to reach the milestone.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

St. Bede salutes Bruins

Celebration for team’s 4th-place state finish ongoing at the Academy

By KEVIN HIERONYMUS khieronymus@shawmedia.com

PERU – After losing their first game of the season by 65 points, the last thing the St Bede girls basketball team envisioned was a big celebration at the end of the season.

It’s proving to be a celebration that doesn’t plan on stopping any time soon.

Five nights after the Bruins landed a fourth-place finish in the IHSA Class 1A state tournament, St. Bede Academy gathered its hoops heroes for a celebration in front of family, friends and fans Tuesday night at Abbot Vincent Gymnasium.

“It’s starting to feel more real and everything. Coach talked about after the dust settled, and now I’m just grateful and ready to enjoy it with all the girls,” senior captain Ali Bosnich said. “Now that I know I have everyone to back me up, I know I’m not alone when I graduate and go on to college. I will always have a family back home.”

Abbot Michael Calhoun told the gathering it was a “great day to be Bruin. Wouldn’t you agree?”

Second-year coach Stephanie Mickley said St. Bede does its celebrations up right.

“I’m almost speechless because I wasn’t expecting this,” she said. “It’s just how the St. Bede community comes together to celebrate the victories of their programs. It was just a great way to wrap things up and celebrate the girls.”

The 85-20 season-opening loss to Peoria Notre Dame was an eye opener to say the least.

“After that, we were like, ‘OK, either we’re going to laugh about it and pretend it never happened, or we get down and focus on the fact we just lost by 65.’ And we didn’t. We just kind of laughed,” Bosnich said. “We beat Pontiac at their tournament, and that was more than a win to us than the loss to Peoria Notre Dame.”

“I was worried of how they were going to react to that loss because I was feeling bad,” Mickley said. “But I knew playing teams like that was

going to make them better. I was just hoping they were going to see that. The next game we lost to Limestone, a good team as well, but it was closer, and they took their game up another level.

“We talked about getting 1 or 2% better [each day]. We had our hiccups. We lost to Annawan, and we lost to Fieldcrest. That’s OK. You learn more from losing than winning.”

No one knew then that St. Bede and Notre Dame would be reunited in Normal with the Irish winning the Class 2A state title and the Bruins taking fourth in Class 1A.

The Bruins had a record-setting season with 29 wins, finishing as TriCounty Conference season and tournament champions, winning the Marquette Regional, the Gardner-South Wilmington Sectional and the Harvest Christian Supersectional to become the first team from the Academy to make state and the first from Bureau County to place at state.

Mickley saw the Bruins’ potential last year despite a 9-21 record in her first season.

“At the end of regionals, we told them what’s coming back, this could

be something, and we left it at that,” she said. “We went through the summer and they worked really hard and put in extra work. We saw their chemistry forming. We saw how they were clicking on the floor. I said if we’re going to do it, this is it. They can do it this year.

“It kind of evolved from there. Getting them to believe is probably the hardest thing of the whole thing that they could do hard things and getting their confidence up. And they did, and they flew.”

Bosnich said her class will have lot to talk about when they come home for class reunions in 20 or 25 years.

“I’m going to be wearing these shirts forever,” she said. “I’m more excited to see my teammates’ futures than my own sometimes, because I know they’ll do such great things and their personalities will take them so far. There was so much chemistry on our team, just because how different we are. The 20th reunion is going to be so insane.”

Photos by Scott Anderson

Members of the St. Bede girls basketball team pose with the Class 1A fourth-place trophy during a celebration for the team Tuesday at Abbot Vincent Gymnasium.

St. Bede girls basketball team captains Jenna Ladzinski (from left), Ali Bosnich and Ella Hermes give a speech Tuesday at Abbot Vincent Gymnasium.

Pumas sweep Tri-County Conference Tournament

By KEVIN HIERONYMUS khieronymus@bcrnews.com

The Putnam County Junior High Pumas volleyball teams swept the Tri-County Conference Tournament at Henry.

The eighth grade Pumas defeated Fieldcrest and Henry to take the title.

They finished with a 17-5 record.

The seventh grade Pumas defeated Henry and El Paso-Gridley for the championship, finishing at 19-3.

Putnam County’s Kami Nauman and Britney Trinidad received the Tri-County Conference’s Sportsmanship Award.

FINAL AREA BOYS BASKETBALL STANDINGS

* season completed; +regional champion

Tri-County Con All

Marquette 9-0 24-9

Seneca 8-1 23-10

Midland

Woodland

St.

Dwight

Three

Newman

Mendota

Bureau

3-7 16-17

Hall 3-7 12-15

Three Rivers West Con All

Sherrard 8-4

+Riverdale 8-4 22-8

Orion 5-7 17-14

Morrison 5-7 13-17

Monmouth-Roseville 3-9 15-18

Erie-Prophetstown 1-11 3-22

Other area teams All

+Fieldcrest (9-0 HOIC)

+La Salle-Peru (7-3 I-8) 24-9

Sterling (9-5 WB6) 24-9

Dixon (8-1 Big Northern) 23-6

Streator (11-3 IC-8) 23-9

Annawan (7-3 Lincoln Trail) 23-9

*Rock Falls (6-3 BNC) 19-11

Stark County (8-2 Lincoln Trail) 19-12

Ottawa (3-7 I-8)

Wethersfield (5-6 Lincoln Trail) 12-19

Amboy (0-8 NUIC) 4-27

FINAL AREA GIRLS BASKETBALL STANDINGS

+regionalchampion;++sectional champion

Tri-County Conf All ++St. Bede 13-1 29-9

Ottawa Marquette 10-4 18-12

Midland 9-5 19-12

Putnam County 8-6 19-13

Seneca 7-7 17-15

Roanoke-Benson 5-9 8-23

Dwight 4-10 16-17

Henry-Senachwine 0-12 7-20

Three Rivers East Con All

Princeton 9-1 20-9

Hall 7-3 15-16

Bureau Valley 5-5 14-16

Kewanee 5-5 10-18

Newman 4-6 14-16

Mendota 0-10 5-23

Three Rivers West Con All

+Riverdale 11-1 23-6

Monmouth-Roseville 9-3 21-12

Sherrard 8-4 17-13

Morrison 7-5 19-14

Rockridge 4-8 10-21

IMSA 0-6 1-14

Other area teams W-L

++Dixon (7-2 Big Northern) 27-6

Wethersfield (9-2 Lincoln Trail) 26-5

+Annawan (9-2 Lincoln Trail) 24-6 24-7

Amboy (5-5 NUIC) 24-7 24-8

Fieldcrest (6-5 HOIC) 23-9 23-9

Ottawa (5-5 I8) 17-13

La Salle-Peru (2-8 I8) 14-15

Sterling (5-8 WB6) 14-16

Rochelle (2-8 I8) 13-18

Rock Falls (4-5 Big Northern) 11-22

Geneseo (1-13 WB6) 7-23

Streator (0-14 IC8) 1-31

–KevinHieronymus

Photos provided

ABOVE: The Putnam County Pumas eighth grade team defeated Fieldcrest and Henry to win the Tri-County Conference Tournament at Henry. Team members are (front row, from left) Diana Ely, Jaycee Dickey, Britney, Eden, Tinlee Sistek, Naty Villagomez; and (back row) coach Julie Zuninga, Mya Barajas, Kennedy Holocker, Myah Richardson, Finley Rue, Hannah Heiberger, Avery Grasser, Samantha Marciniak, Illiana Luke and coach Shannon Jenkins.

LEFT: The Putnam County Pumas seventh grade team defeated Henry and El Paso-Gridley to win the Tri-County Conferenceynn volleyball tournament. Team members are (front row, from left) Murphy Hopkins, Anniston Judd, Lillian Bouxsein, Jaylynn Dickey, MaKenna Wrobleski, Joselyn Lopez and Savannah Grasser; and (back row) coach Zuniga, Anna Poignant, Bailee VIce, Hannah Heiberger, Tula Rue, McKlay Gensini, Kinsey Pierski, Kami Nauman, Millie Harris and coach Jenkins.

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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).

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 ORDER 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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DEMOCRATIC SPECIMEN BALLOT PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS

GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION MARCH 19, 2024

I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS SPECIMEN BALLOT IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF THE OFFICES AND CANDIDATES TO BE VOTED IN THE GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD IN PUTNAM COUNTY ON TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2024

TINA DOLDER, COUNTY CLERK PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS

FEDERAL FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES (Vote for one)

JOSEPH R BIDEN JR

DEAN PHILLIPS

MARIANNE WILLIAMSON

FRANK “FRANKIE” LOZADA

White-in

CONGRESSIONAL FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS FOURTEENTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT (Vote for one)

LAUREN UNDERWOOD

FOR REPRESENTATIVE CONGRESS SIXTEENTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT (Vote for one)

No Candidate

FOR DELEGATE TO THE NATIONAL NOMINATING CONVENTION FOURTEENTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

(PLEASE NOTE: Next to the name of each candidate for delegate appears in parentheses the candidate’s preference for President of the United States or the word “uncommitted”.)

LINDA HOLMES (BIDEN)

ARIAN AHMADPOUR (BIDEN)

(Vote for not more than five)

DARLA UNDERWOOD (BIDEN)

ASAF G. MANZO (BIDEN)

ALEX ZAPIEN (BIDEN)

FOR DELEGATE TO THE NATIONAL NOMINATING CONVENTION SIXTEENTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

(PLEASE NOTE: Next to the name of each candidate for delegate appears in parentheses the candidate’s preference for President of the United States or the word “uncommitted”.)

(Vote for not more than four)

SARAH M. BINGAMAN (BIDEN)

JOHN DANIEL (BIDEN)

MADI HOUSER (BIDEN)

ASHWIN PURI (BIDEN)

LEGISLATIVE

FOR STATE SENATOR FIFTY-THIRD LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT (For an unexpired 2-year term) (Vote for one)

No Candidate

REPRESENTATIVE

FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT (Vote for one)

MORGAN PHILLIPS

COUNTY FOR STATE’S ATTORNEY (Vote for one).

No Candidate FOR CIRCUIT CLERK (Vote for one)

CARLY R. ZIELINSKI

COUNTY BOARD FOR MEMBERS OF THE COUNTY BOARD (Vote for not more than two).

FLOYD “BJ” HOLOCKER

JUDICIAL

FOR JUDGE OF THE SUPREME COURT FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (To fill the vacancy of the Hon. Rita B. Garman) (Vote for one)

No Candidate

FOR JUDGE OF THE APPELLATE COURT FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (To fill the vacancy of the Hon. John W. Turner) (Vote for one)

No Candidate

FOR JUDGE OF THE APPELLATE COURT FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (To fill the vacancy of the Hon. Lisa Holder White) (Vote for one)

No Candidate

PRECINCT FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEPERSON GRANVILLE 1 (Vote for one)

No Candidate FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEPERSON GRANVILLE 2 (Vote for one)

No Candidate FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEPERSON GRANVILLE 3 (Vote for one)

CHAUNTELLE BIAGI-BRUER FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEPERSON GRANVILLE 4 (Vote for one)

No Candidate FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEPERSON HENNEPIN 1 (Vote for one)

DOROTHY “DEE” BIAGI FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEPERSON MAGNOLIA 1 (Vote for one)

No Candidate FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEPERSON MAGNOLIA 2 (Vote for one)

No Candidate FOR PRECINCT COMINETEEPERSON SENACHWINE 1 (Vote for one)

No Candidate

REPUBLICAN SPECIMEN BALLOT PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION MARCH 19, 2024

I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS SPECIMEN BALLOT IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF THE OFFICES AND CANDIDATES TO BE VOTED IN THE GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD IN PUTNAM COUNTY ON TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2024

TINA DOLDER, COUNTY CLERK PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS

FEDERAL

FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES (Vote for one)

RYAN L BINKLEY

RON DeSANTIS

NIKKI HALEY

DONALD J. TRUMP

CHRIS CHRISTIE

White-in

CONGRESSIONAL FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS FOURTEENTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT (Vote for one)

JAMES T. “JIM” MARTER

CHARlIE KIM

Write-in

FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS SIXTEENTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT (Vote for one)

DARIN LaHOOD

FOR DELEGATE TO THE NATIONAL NOMINATING CONVENTION FOURTEENTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

(PLEASE NOTE: Next to the name of each candidate for delegate appears in parentheses the candidate’s preference for President of the United States or the word “uncommitted”.)

(Vote for not more than three)

JAY BERGMAN (DeSANTIS)

SCOTT R. GRYDER (DeSANTIS)

SHANNON ADCOCK (DeSANTIS)

VASAVI CHAKKA (HALEY)

MATTHEW C. STARR (HALEY)

NAG JAISWAL (HALEY)

JAYE R. DeBATES (TRUMP)

JAMES T. MARTER (TRUMP)

LARRY D. SMITH (TRUMP)

TODD MILLIRON (CHRISTIE)

PHILLIP SEEBERG (CHRISTIE)

THOMAS VOIGT (CHRISTIE)

FOR ALTERNATE DELEGATE TO THE NATIONAL NOMINATING CONVENTION FOURTEENTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

(PLEASE NOTE: Next to the name of each candidate for alternate appears in parentheses the candidate’s preference for President of the United States or the word “uncommitted”.)

(Vote for not more than three)

SUZANNE HART (DeSANTIS)

ADAM DISS (DeSANTIS)

SCOTT GENGLER (DeSANTIS)

SHISHIR JAIN (HALEY)

KRISHNA K. BANSAL (TRUMP)

DAVID A. GUSS (TRUMP)

GENNIE R. SIWICKI (TRUMP)

ALAN DYCHE (CHRISTIE)

FOR DELEGATE TO THE NATIONAL NOMINATING CONVENTION SIXTEENTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

(PLEASE NOTE: Next to the name of each candidate for delegate appears in parentheses the candidate’s preference for President of the United States or the word “uncommitted”.)

(Vote for not more than three)

JOHN CABELLO (TRUMP)

JAN KLAAS (TRUMP)

DIANE JORDAN (TRUMP)

BRAD FRITTS (HALEY)

MIKE DITTMAR (HALEY)

RYAN SPAIN (HALEY)

SUE REZIN (DeSANTIS)

WIN STOLLER (DeSANTIS)

DAVE SYVERSON (DeSANTIS)

FOR ALTERNATE DELEGATE TO THE NATIONAL NOMINATING CONVENTION SIXTEENTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

(PLEASE NOTE: Next to the name of each candidate for alternate appears in parentheses the candidate’s preference for President of the United States or the word “uncommitted”.)

(Vote for not more than three)

KEVIN COLBERT (TRUMP)

NANCY FEUCHT (TRUMP)

JOSHUA HARRIS (TRUMP)

SUZY J. BROWN (HALEY)

JAMES NOWLAN (HALEY)

LORI WERDEN (HALEY)

WILLIAM HAUTER (DeSANTIS)

GREGORY JURY (DeSANTIS)

ROSS WEBB (DeSANTIS)

LEGISLATIVE

FOR STATE SENATOR FIFTY-THIRD LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT

(For an unexpired 2-year term)

(Vote for one)

CHRIS BALKEMA

SUSAN WYAN BENCE

JESSE FABER

MIKE KIRKTON

REPRESENTATIVE

FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT

(Vote for one)

DONALD RAY RIENTS

DENNIS TIPSWORD JR. COUNTY FOR STATE’S ATTORNEY

(Vote for one)

CHRISTINA (JUDD) MENNIE

FOR CIRCUIT CLERK

(Vote for one)

No CandidateI COUNTY BOARD FOR MEMBERS OF THE COUNTY BOARD AT LARGE

(Vote for not more than two)

No Candidate

JUDICIAL

FOR JUDGE OF THE SUPREME COURT FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (To fill the vacancy of the Hon. Rita B. Garman) (Vote for one)

LISA HOLDER WHITE FOR JUDGE OF THE APPELLATE COURT FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (To fill the vacancy of the Hon. John W. Turner) (Vote for one)

AMY LANNERD FOR JUDGE OF THE APPELLATE COURT FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (To fill the vacancy of the Hon. John W. Turner) (Vote for one)

GENE DOHERTY PRECINCT PRECINCT COMMITTEEPERSON GRANVILLE 1 (Vote for one)

No Candidate FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEPERSON GRANVILLE 2 (Vote for one)

No Candidate FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEPERSON GRANVILLE 3 (Vote for one)

No Candidate FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEPERSON GRANVILLE 4 (Vote for one)

JAYE R. DeBATES FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEPERSON HENNEPIN 1 (Vote for one)

No Candidate FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEPERSON MAGNOLIA 1 (Vote for one)

No Candidate FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEPERSON MAGNOLIA 2 (Vote for one)

NNEAL O’DONNELL FOR PRECINCT COMINETEEPERSON SENACHWINE 1 (Vote for one)

JEFFREY R. PURTELL

Putnam County Record

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: 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 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 ORDER 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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(Published in Putnam County Record Febr uary 28, 202 3 March 6, 13, 2024)

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IN THE CIRCU IT COURT OF THE 10 TH JUDICIAL CIRCUI T PU TNAM COUNTY, HENNEPIN, ILLINOIS

Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans Inc. PLAINTIFF

Vs

Tonia Lester, as Co-Administrator of the estate of Harvey L. Lester; Ean Lester, as Co-Administrator of the estate of Harvey L. Lester; Tonia Lester; Ean Lester; Unknow n Heirs and Legatees of Harvey L. Lester; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants

DEFENDANTS

No. 20 24F C1

NO TICE BY PUBLI CAT ION

NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YO U:

Tonia Lester, as Co-Administrator of the estate of Harvey L. Lester

Ean Lester, as Co-Administrator of the estate of Harvey L. Lester

Tonia Lester

Ean Lester

Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Harvey L. Lester

Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants

That this case has been comm enced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit:

CO MMO NLY KN OWN AS:

8418 Spotted Dutchman Hill Rd Magnolia, IL 61336 and which said Mortgage was made by: Harvey L. Lester the Mortgagor( s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration System s, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Quicken Loans Inc., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Putnam County, Illinois, as Document No 18-0212 Book 126 Page 2721; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending

NO W, THEREFORE, UNLESS YO U file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court,

Cathy J. Oliveri

Clerk of the Circuit Court 120 North 4th Street P.O. Box 207

Hennepin, IL 61327

on or before April 12, 2024, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YO U AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JU DG MENT MAY BE EN TERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH TH E PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAIN T.

CO DILIS & ASSO CIATES, P.C.

Attorneys for Plaintiff

15W 030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300

DuPage # 15170

Winnebago # 531

Our File No 14-24- 00599

NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector

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(Published in Putnam County Recor d March 13, 20, 27, 20 24)

PUBLIC NOTICE

STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COU RT

CO UNTY OF WASHINGTON TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

FAMILY COURT DIVISION

CASE TYPE: O ther

Judici1al Officer:_ Court File No. 82-FA-24-495.

In Re the Purported Marriage of; Tareq Sultan and Dana Sameh Sultan: Sahar Shalash, Petitioner, vs Tareq Sultan and Dana Sameh Sultan, Respondents SU MM ONS TH E STATE OF MINN ESOTA TO THE ABO VE-NAMED RESPON DENTS

YO U ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to serve upon Petitioner's attorney an Answ er to the Petition to Void a Marriage Relationship which is herewith served upon you, with in thirty (30) days after service of this Summ ons upon you, exclusive of the day of service. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Petition.

1. The object of the proceeding is voiding of a marriage relationship

2. You must serve upon Petitioner's attorney and file with the Court a written Answer to the Petition to Void a Marriage Relationship You must pay the required filing fee. Answer form s are avail able from the Court Administrator' s office You must serve your Answer upon Petitioner's attorney within thirty (30) days of the date you were served with this Summons, not counting the day of service. If you do not serve and file your Answer the Court may give your spouse everything she is asking for in the Petition to Void a Marriage Relationship.

3. This proceeding involves, affects, or brings into question the title to or some interest in real property.

NOTICE OF TE MPORARY RE STRAINING PROVIS IONS

Under Minnesota law, servic e of this Summons makes the following requirements apply to both parties to the action, unless they are modified by the court or the proceeding is dism issed:

(1) Neither party may dispose of any assets except (a) for the necessi ties of life or for the necessary generation of income or preservation of assets, (b) by an agreement of the parties in writing, or (c) for retaining counsel to carry on or to contest this proceeding.

(2) Neither party may harass the other party.

(3) All currently available insurance coverage must be maintained and continued without change in coverage or beneficiary designation.

(4) Parties to a marriage dissolution proceeding are encouraged to attempt alternative dispute resolution pursuant to Minnesota law. Alternative dispute resolution includes mediation, arbitration and other processes as set forth in the district court rules. You may contact the court administrator about resources in your area If you cannot pay for mediation or alternative dispute resolution, in some counties, assistance may be availabl e to you through a nonprofit provider or a court program. If you are a victim of domestic abuse or threats as defined in Minnesota statutes, chapter 518b, you are not required to try mediation and you will not be penalized by the court in later proceedings.

IF YOU VIOLAT E ANY OF T HESE PRO VISI ONS, YOU WILL BE SUBJECT TO SANCTIONS BY THE COU RT .

Upon services of the Summons, the restrainin g provisions contained in the notice apply by operation of law upon both parties until modified by further order of the court or dism issal of the proceeding, unless more than one year has passed since the last document was filed with the court.

Dated: 1/8/2024

/s/ Nahid Abuelhassan

Nahid Abuelhassan (MN# 0392790)

First National Bank Building, 332 Minnesota Street, Suite W810 St Paul, MN 55101, Phone: 651-329-7918 Fax: 651-389- 9306

E-mail: law@nahidalawoffice. com

ATTO RNEY FOR PETIT IONER

(Published in Putnam County Record March 6, 13, 20, 2024) 2147699

On July 18, 2024, the petitioner w ill make applicat ion to such court in said County for an order for Tax Deed should the real estate not be redeem ed

Publicani Investment Corp

PUBLIC NOTICE

TAKE NOTICE

CERTIFICATE NO.

2020- 00045

TO: Chase D. Oliver; Village of McNabb; Putnam County Clerk; Current Occupants; and unknown owners or parties interested A Petition for Tax Deed on prem ises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of Putnam County, Illinois, as case # 2023- TX-19.

The real estate is described as:

Property Index Number #: 04-00-049-095

Said property was sold on NOVEMBER 9, 2021, for the General Taxes for the year

2020 The period of redemption will expire on June 27, 2024

On July 18, 2024, the petitioner w ill make applicat ion to such court in said County for an order for Tax Deed should the real estate not be redeem ed

Publicani Investment Corp Petitioner

(Published in Putnam County Record March 6,13,20, 2024) 2146695

Petitioner

(Published in Putnam County Record March 6,13,20, 2024) 2146695

PUBLIC NOTICE

TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO.

2020- 00048

TO: Anne M. Nauman; Dade Marliere; Dale Marliere; North Central Bank; Putnam County Clerk; Current Occupants; and unknown owners or parties interested

A Petition for Tax Deed on prem ises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of Putnam County, Illinois, as case # 2023- TX-20.

The real estate is described as: Property Index Number #: 04-26-198-000

Said property was sold on NOVEMBER 9, 2021, for the General Taxes for the year 2020 The period of redemption will expire on June 27, 2024

On July 18, 2024, the petitioner w ill make applicat ion to such court in said County for an order for Tax Deed should the real estate not be redeem ed.

Publicani Investment Corp Petitioner

PUBLIC NOTICE

(Published in Putnam County Record March 6,13,20, 2024) 2146702

Taxes for the year 2020

The period of redemption will expire on June 27, 2024.

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On July 18, 2024, the petitioner w ill make applicat ion to such court in said County for an order for Tax Deed should the real estate not be redeem ed Publicani Investment Corp Petitioner

(Published in Putnam County Record March 6,13,20, 2024) 2146702

PUBLIC NOTICE

PU BL ICAT IO N

NO TICE OF COURT

DATE FOR REQU ES T FOR NAME

CH ANGE (Adult Name Cha nge)

IN THE ST ATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUI T CO URT

PU TNAM COUNTY Kyler James Williams No. 2024 MR 1

My cu rrent name is: Kyler James Williams I wish my na me to be c hanged to: Kyler James Soule

The Court date for the Request I filed is scheduled on: May 2, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at 120 N 4th St., Hennepin, IL, 61327 in Courtroom A. /s/Kyler Jame s Williams

(Published in Putnam County Record Mar. 13, 20, 27, 2024) 2149372

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VO TE CENTER County Clerk's Office Hennepin, IL (Locations are subject to change as necessity requires) in the County of Putnam, State of Illinois, a General Primary Election w ill be held for nominating (or electing if so specified) candidates for the follow ing offices of the Democr atic Party Republican Par ty

* For President of the United States

*For United States Senator

* For Representative in Congress16t h Congressional District

* For Delegates to the National Nominating Convention16 th Congressional District

* For Alte rnate Delegates to the National Nominating Conventio n - 16th Congr essional District (Republican Par ty Only)

*For Representative in the Gener al Assembly76 th Rep resentative District

*For State's Attorn ey (Putnam County)

*For Clerk of the Circuit Court (Putnam County)

* For Putnam County Boar d Members At Large (V ote for two)

* Precinct Committeeman (O ne to be elected in each preci nct for e ach party)

The polls of said General Prim ary Election shall be opened continuously from 6:00 A.M. until 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Dated at Hennepin, Illinois on March 01, 2024

TINA DOLDER

Putnam County Clerk & Election Authority (Published in Putnam County Record March 14, 2024) 2149468

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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 DOLDER

COUNTY CLERK & ELECTION AUTH ORITY

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

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Perona, Peterlin & Associate s, LL C IN THE CIRCU IT C OURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM CO UNTY, HE NNEPIN ILLINOIS

IN THE MA TTE R OF:

TH E ESTA TE OF HA RO LD MAU LFAIR JR. Deceased No: 202 4- PR- 000 00 1 CLAIM NO TICE

Notice is given of the death of HAROLD MAULFAIR J R of Granville, Illinois, who died on December 2, 2023

Letters of office were issued on February 15, 2024, to DANIEL MAU LFAIR, 10327 IL Highway 71, Granville, IL 61326 whose attorney is Perona, Peterlin, & Associates, LLC, 170 E. Walnut Street, Oglesby, Illinois.

Notice is given to any unknow n heir or legatee whose names or addresses are not stated in the petition for letters of office or are unknown, that an order was entered by the Court on February 15, 2024 admitting the decedent's Will to probate. Within 42 days after the date of the order of admission you may file a petition with the Court to require proof of the Will by testimony of the witnesses to the Will in open court or other evidence, as provided in Section 6-21 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/6- 21). You also have the right under Section 8- 1 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/8- 1) to contest the validity of the Will by filing a petition with the Court within 6 months after admission of the Will to probate.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of CARLY ZIELI NS KI , Circuit Clerk, Probate Division, 120 N. 4th St Hennepin, Illinois 61327, or with the representative, or both, on or before September 14, 2024 If a claim notice is mailed or delivered personally to a creditor of the decedent, the creditor's claim may be filed on or before the date stated in that notice, if later than the date shown above. Any claim not filed within the time allowed is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the Attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

Perona, Peterlin & Associate s, LL C 170 E. Walnut St., PO Box 35 Oglesby, IL 61348

Tel: 815- 883-4102

(Published in the Putnam County Record March 13, 20, 27, 2024) 2148922

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