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Bureau-Putnam Area Transit seeks public input
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Bureau-Putnam Area Transit is asking for input to provide the highest quality of transportation services, the agency said.
The survey period will conclude Aug. 9. The survey consists of multiple choice questions with space for comments. The
time to complete the survey is estimated to be less than five minutes.
A copy of the survey is being mailed to anyone who used BPART between March 1, 2023, and June 30, 2024. Additional copies of the survey are available at the BPART office, 535 Elm Place, lower level, Princeton, or can be printed from the Facebook page @RideWithBPART or www.rideBPART.org. Com -
pleted surveys may be returned to the BPART office in person or by mail or can be given to a driver. Results will be tallied and publicized upon completion. BPART transportation is available to the public, provided that the trip begins or ends in Bureau or Putnam counties. For information on the service or fares, visit the website or call the BPART office at 877-874-8813.
Illinois Valley Democrats to meet July 25 in La Salle
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The Illinois Valley Democrats – which includes La Salle, Bureau and Putnam
counties – is scheduled to meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 25, at the La Salle Veterans of Foreign Wars 4668, 2325 Donahue St.
The DePue boat races are from July 26 to 28. The Illinois Valley Democrats plan
PUTNAM COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT SCHEDULE: AUGUST 2024
The Putnam County Library District has a number of activities planned throughout its many branches in August 2024. For information, visit putnamcountylibrary.org.
Hennepin, 214 N. Fourth St.
Aug. 12-16: Cricut MakerSpace. Come in to 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 Glittered Wine Glasses.
6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21 : Putnam County Book Club. Join the library and share your ideas. Choose books together and look forward to completing a list for the next year. Looking forward to sharing an enthusiasm for books. Follow the club on Facebook.
5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22 : From Garden to Table; Crafting Fresh Salsa. Susan Glassman from the University of Illinois Extension Office. Sign up at the library.
Granville, 214 S. McCoy St.
2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6 : STEM Chal -
lenge: Be Sun Safe. What does it take to shield oneself from the harmful rays of the sun yet still enjoy summertime? In this fun, hands-on, activity, youth ages six and up, will experiment with a variety of materials using solar-sensitive beads to test how well each material shields against the sun. After experimenting, participants may use their beads to create a Sun Safe armband.
10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 9 : End of summer at the park. Treats, games and prizes
11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 15 : Solar Art Workshop. Create one-of-a-kind art using ultra-violet sensitive paper, the Sun’s power, nature, and imagination in this workshop especially for youth and teens.
4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays in August : Activities with Katherine Girone from the University of Illinois Extension Office will offer activities. Sign up at the library. All ages are welcome.
on setting up a tent for this event. All raffle tickets need to be turned in at this meeting or as soon as possible. All Democrats are invited. Food can be bought through the La Salle VFW.
1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12 and Monday, Aug. 26 : Book Discussion Group. No assigned book to read. Group directed. Instead, share your insights, opinions and views. Make recommendations.
Putnam, 105 N. Center St.
9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3: Books and Brunch. Food, Books, and Friends Magnolia, 112 N. Chicago St. Saturday, Aug. 3: DIY Bubbles that don’t pop! for children. Tuesday, Aug. 20: Make ice cream during library hours.
McNabb, 322 W. Main St.
10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 3 : Make Slushes
5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7 : Kids Bingo Night with prizes, drinks and snacks.
Standard, 128 First St. 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8 : Historical Presenter Michelle Gibbons will take you into the life and mind of the comic genius, Robin Williams. Gibbons will discuss William’s famous works, movies, TV shows and success: his struggles and achievements; as well as the impact he made on others during and after his life. Gibbons will explain how an alien from outer space named Mork became a larger-than-life legend on earth.
Cops 4 Cancer to host 2 days of music at Cedar Point
Cerri Memorial Park in Cedar Point will be the backdrop for two days of live entertainment Friday and Saturday, July 26 and 27, during the Cops4Cancer summer event.
Cops 4 Cancer grew from a private fundraiser at Terry Guisti’s Peru home in 2003 and officially became a nonprofit seven years later after it joined forces with Betty Glynn, another cancer advocate. Together, the group helps families in their fight against cancer, by providing financial assistance in a variety of ways.
The weekend fundraiser will kick off with Crawdaddy at 6 p.m. and Nü Balance at 8 p.m. Friday on the stage for the first time. There will be a beer garden and Dog House of La Salle will have food available.
Saturday will be the main event with music and food. Tickets cost $20, including food while supplies last.
Memorial Park in Cedar Point will be
Saturday will feature Regal Beagle at 3 p.m., 303 at 7 p.m. and JUMP –
America’s Van Halen experience from 9:30 to 11 p.m. The grill team will be cooking up burgers, brats and hot dogs while Mareta Ravioli of Leonore makes their ravs and sauce at the
park. Fried chicken will be available from Four Star Family Restaurant in Peru. Pizzas will be available from Marchelloni-Peru. Cold crisp salad and breadsticks will be donated by Olive Garden. Walmart served as a food and volunteer partner. The food
area will close at about 7 p.m. or when supplies run out.
There will be a free shuttle from Elle’s Tap – Peru, Riverfront Bar & Grill – Peru and Detour Tap – La Salle. The loop goes to and from Cedar Point all night long, with a bus from Johannes Bus Service of Peru. The last departure is at 11:10 p.m. Saturday.
Almost every drink costs one ticket at the beer garden and the tickets cost $3 or 10 tickets for $25.
There will be plenty of raffles available. Drawings will be at 7:45 p.m. If you have a special talent or want to contribute to the raffle area get them to Kelly Freschi: Allstate Insurance, 300 Bucklin St., La Salle, by Thursday, July 25.
A 50/50 drawing will be held at about 9 p.m. Saturday on stage, with sales halting at 8:30 p.m. Tip board tables will close at about 8.
If you can’t make the event but want to help the cause, leave an envelope at Kelly Freschi Allstate, make an electronic donation at cops4cancer. com or mail donations to: Cops 4 Cancer, PO Box 1461, La Salle, IL 61301.
Apparel from Creative Apparel is on sale, as well as tickets for Saturday’s event, at Rudy’s Liquors, 285 Chartres St., La Salle.
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LEFT: Tracy Lawrence sings his signature song
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during
103rd
Marshall-Putnam Fair in Henry. TOP RIGHT: Lawrence poses with the Marshall-Putnam Fair royalty (from left) Junior Miss first runner-up Isabelle Knuckey, Junior Miss Stella Rowe, queen Mikayla Frawley and queen runner-up Kayla Shafer.
Tracy Lawrence performed during the 103rd annual Marshall-Putnam Fair on Thursday in Henry. The fair runs through Sunday.
Friday, August 6th 8pm
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The Unique Twist Balloon Artist - 5-8pm
Flag Presentation - 6pm Panteras- 6:30pm
Street Dance following Car Cruise- Band performance by ALIKA ARLYNN
K9 Demonstration 4:30pm PC Library Craft - 3-5pm The Dog House 3-7pm
Dillgent DJ Services, Kids Games & Bounce Houses - 3-7pm
‘Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr.’
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The River Valley Players Youth Theatre will present “Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr.” on July 26, 27 and 28, at St. John XXlll Center, 1301 Second St., Henry.
River Valley Players “Disney’s Finding Nemo Junior” is a musical adaptation of the 2003 Pixar movie “Finding Nemo” with new music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson Lopez and Robert Lopez. Marlin (Landon Puetz), an anxious and overprotective clown fish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo (Emma Gaspardo), who longs to explore the world beyond the anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off in an adventure across the ocean. With the help of characters such as the optimistic Dory (Lexi Rowe), the laid-back sea turtle Crush and the supportive tank gang. Marlin and Nemo overcome challenges on their way to find each other and themselves.
The musical youth production is directed by Robert Eckert and Christine Gaspardo. River Valley Players is supported through grants from the Sun Foundation and Illinois Arts Council, along with Reisons Ice Cream, its 2024 season sponsor. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. Tickets cost $20 and concessions will be available. To buy tickets, visit bit.ly/ BuyRVPTickets or call the box office at 309238-7878.
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River Valley Players “Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr.” is a musical adaptation of the 2003 Pixar movie “Finding Nemo.”
OSF HealthCare expands specialty clinics in Peru
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OSF HealthCare announced that the OSF HealthCare Cardiovascular Institute soon will add more specialty clinics for the convenience of residents in the Illinois Valley.
Starting Monday, July 22, the OSF HealthCare Cardiovascular Institute-Peru will open a new office at 920 West St., Suite LL1, in medical office building B. This location will provide accessibility and convenience, ensuring residents can reach the services and providers they need, OSF said in a news release.
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OBITUARIES
NANCY ANNE ERRIOO’CONNOR
Born: June 12, 1952 in Spring Valley, Illinois Died: July 15, 2024 in Hennepin, Illinois
Nancy Anne Errio-O’Connor, age 72, of Hennepin, IL died peacefully in her home on the morning of July 15, 2024.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel, Granville, IL.
Service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 2, 2024 at Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel, Granville, IL. Cremation rites have been accorded. Pastor Phil Jackson will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Hennepin, IL.
Nancy was born in Spring Valley, IL on June 12, 1952 to Al and Florence (Wilson) Kulupka. She graduated from Hall High School in 1970. She worked at Mitsubishi Belting Limited in Ottawa, IL for over 20 years, until she retired in 2014.
Nancy loved music, Peoria Rivermen hockey, traveling with “The Girls.” spending time with her grandchildren, and was an active member
Muhamed Kawji, along with advanced practice providers Traci Keyster, Lauren Sladek and Dierdre Casagrande, will see patients at this new Peru office. The office will be open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays.
Starting Monday, patients can contact the Peru location by calling 815-221-1305.
These providers also will continue to see patients at the Ottawa office, 1050 E. Norris Drive, Suite 1B. For information on the Ottawa office, call 815-434-0276.
OSF HealthCare said the expansion into Peru underscores its commitment to bringing cardiovascular care closer to home for residents.
of Hennepin United Methodist Church, and the Hennepin American Legion Auxiliary Post 1044.
Nancy will be remembered by family and friends as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Her kindness, generosity, and huge heart will be the reason she will never be forgotten.
She is survived by her husband, Michael and their children, Chad (Lisa) Errio, Victoria (Declan Walsh) Errio, Amy (Todd) Heer, and Karie (Dan) Rosolowski; her brother Rich (Linda) Kulupka; her grandchildren, Gianna (Nick), Dominic, Emma, Kaleb, Ellyse, and Andrew; and her great-grandchildren, Sofia and Penelope.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Carol, and her brother Tom. In lieu of flowers, Nancy has requested donations be made to the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center at https://philanthropy.mayoclinic.org/donatemc. Online condolences may be made to her family at www.dcfunerals.com.
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IVCC tuition due July 31 for fall classes
Students who don’t pay or arrange payment will be dropped from roster
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The first day of classes is a critical date for college students to remember, but they won’t want to miss a key deadline coming up in two weeks. Tuition for Illinois Valley Community College’s fall classes is due July 31.
“Lock in your spot by paying early,” Director of Admissions Tom Quigley said.
He said he doesn’t want to see students lose out by missing that first deadline. If they don’t pay in full, arrange a payment plan or notify the college that they’re receiving financial aid, they will be dropped from the roster and lose their seat in class.
If they’re reinstated but their first choice has filled, they face choosing another class time that might be less convenient or waiting a semester or longer to take that course.
Each semester, about 5% to 10% of enrollees initially are dropped for miss-
Registration is just a first step. A key deadline for Illinois Valley Community College students is coming up July 31, when fall tuition is due, and a college awareness campaign aims to keep students on track so they’re not dropped from the roster.
ing the deadline, IVCC bursar Miguel Hermosillo said. Many are reinstated quickly because they pay within the next week in response to the drop notice or other communication alerts, he said.
This year, IVCC will use a combination of mailings, emails, texts and phone calls to alert students to the deadline and help them recover if they miss it.
“If you receive a communication,
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please take action,” Hermosillo said.
If an enrollee hasn’t received any communication from the college, they should make sure their contact information in records is updated, he said.
Hermosillo urges students on payment plans and receiving financial aid to act sooner rather than later.
Payment plans give students time to pay, and about 10% of students use
them, Hermosillo said. Arranging a plan promptly means a smaller down payment and more time to pay off the balance in smaller payments, he said.
Payment plans, payments and class schedules are easy to arrange using the IVCC self-service portal at ssprod.ivcc. edu/Student/Student/Courses, Quigley said.
Financial aid recipients also should realize that aid doesn’t automatically kick in at enrollment, Hermosillo said. Students must verify with the college to be sure financial aid is released for payments. They also must attend class or could be required to pay back the “unearned” assistance. About half of enrollees receive some sort of financial aid.
Hermosillo said he was happy to share another statistic: Almost half of all students pay in full, “which shows how affordable we are,” he said.
Here are important dates to remember:
• July 31 – payment deadline
• Aug. 7 – deadline to pay and be reinstated
• Aug. 14 – final drop for nonpayment
• Aug. 15 – classes begin
For information, call the IVCC cashier’s office at 815-224-0213.
Photo provided by Peggy Schneider
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Youth Service Bureau of Illinois Valley to host free picnic Aug. 4
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Youth Service Bureau of Illinois Valley is hosting a picnic Sunday, Aug. 4, to celebrate its foster families throughout the region.
There will be food, games, prizes, face painting and fun for the whole family at the free event noon to 3 p.m. at Thornton Park, 1600 W. Jackson St., Ottawa.
The public is invited to appreciate and honor the
families and to learn more about opportunities to provide safe and stable environments for children in need.
“We encourage everyone to come and help us show appreciation for the foster families that provide care for
children,” Executive Director Sam Tenuto said.
The Youth Service Bureau is dedicated to helping children and families succeed by serving them in their home, school and community. The agency has been a steadfast
supporter of children, youth and families in need across 20 Illinois counties for almost 50 years. For information, visit ysbiv.org. For information about the event, contact Beth Osmund at betho@ ysbiv.org or 815-431-9544.
Stage 212 in La Salle to present ‘Disney’s High School Musical Jr.’
Show to run Aug. 8-11
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Summer continues at Stage 212 in La Salle with the Children’s Theater production of “Disney’s High School Musical, Jr.” an abbreviated version of Disney Channel’s hit movie musical. Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High must deal with issues of love, friends and family while balancing their classes and extracurricular activities.
Appearing in the cast are Carter Dzik as Troy Bolton, Nina Leffers as
Gabriella Montez, Landon Balestri as Chad Danforth, Leah Dzik as Taylor McKessie, Holly Malmassari as Sharpay Evans, Gage Richey as Ryan Evans, Jackson Layhew as Zeke Baylor, Kinley Goode as Kesi Nielson, Julia Smith as Ms. Darbus, Gus Maier as Coach Bolton, Mary Craven as Martha Cox and Nadia Rounds as Jackie Scott. Featured as the Jocks are Bryson Boudreau, Nathan Leffers and Rhyley O’Brien. Appearing as the Brainiacs are Jayda Irons, Landon Puetz, Jadyn Leone and Michaela Smith. The Teachers are played by Bradly Betz, Zendaya Kennedy, Gabrielle Smith and Owen Stash. Cast as the Thespians are Brynlen Bock, Sadie
Brzozowski, Louisa Jeppson and Rebecca Washkowiak.
Production staff includes director Nora Maier, producer Sangita Allen, music director Olivia Bergfeld, production assistant Andrew Beer, stage manager Anya de la Luz, choreographer Hailey Dzik, costume coordinator Ivy Soens, light operator Jacob Maier, spotlight operators Charlie Williams and Christian Limberg, sound operator Forrest Boes, microphone coordinator Reid Tomasson and mentors Kevin J. Alleman, Reid Tomasson and Ashley Hurst.
“Disney’s High School Musical, Jr.” will be presented 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Aug. 8 and 9, 1 and 7 p.m. Sat-
urday, Aug. 10, and 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11 at Stage 212, 700 First St., LaSalle. Tickets are on sale now for $10 each, and may be purchased by visiting the box office 4 to 6 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday or by calling 815-224-3025 during the same hours. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.stage212.org.
Thanks to a donation, “Disney’s High School Musical, Jr.” is produced in partnership with Jaiden’s Tree of Hope Foundation. “Disney’s High School Musical, Jr.” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
IVCC math teacher tackles a different course
Instructor has a hand in designing many Illinois Valley disc golf fields
By PEGGY SCHNEIDER
Shaw Local News Network correspondent
Not many disc golf course designers can say they’ve been grounded by an eagle, but Wes Black can. And on his first course, too.
Disc golf courses have sprouted like mushrooms throughout the Illinois Valley, beckoning serious golfers and amateurs alike to Oglesby, La Salle, LaMoille, Streator, Peru, Princeton or Ottawa. Black has had a hand in designing most of them in the last 15 years, and his name has become synonymous with the sport.
Black teaches math at Illinois Valley Community College, where he and faculty colleague Ryen Nagle and Nagle’s dad, Dan, conceived the idea for a nine-hole IVCC course which opened in 2010. Ryen had just introduced Black to the game, but the novice’s passion quickly matched his tutor’s.
See DISC GOLF COURSE DESIGN, page 13
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Photo provided by Peggy Schneider, IVCC Community Relations Wes Black’s love of disc golf began at Illinois Valley Community College, where he teaches math and where a colleague introduced him to the sport and recruited him as a course designer. The sport has grown in the Illinois Valley, which is already home to several courses, and Black is involved in designing a couple more that will open soon.
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The original design “took hours and hours of thought. And I don’t know how many times I walked that site and thought about the flow,” Black said.
Variety is the spice in disc golf, he added. Holes should demand long throws and short ones, breaks to the left and to the right, and be spaced so “you don’t have to walk a long way to the next tee pad or to the basket or be throwing toward the next green.”
But then one exceptional obstacle flew in. A bald eagle, which also is IVCC’s mascot, came home to roost in a nest just above Hole 1’s basket. Soon after opening, the course shut down so the eagle – still an endangered species at the time – wouldn’t be disturbed.
Actually, the raptor had done them a favor. Sort of.
The pause gave designers time to reenvision the course, to what Black concedes is a better layout. Hole 1 was relocated just inside the entrance gate, tee pads were poured concrete and expanded, and Hole 5 became more challenging by setting the basket on a manmade hill.
Land availability, support and funding spurred the growth of disc golf courses in the Illinois Valley. Courses need about an acre per hole, and land must be cleared and prepared. Baskets can cost about $400 each, tee pads as much as $1,000. Public contributions and volunteers are pivotal to progress and completion.
The courses are free to play and there are no added fees like in ball golf. The unique settings and challenges appeal to players in the area and beyond seeking that low score or gravity-defying hole-in-one.
“People will drive well over an hour to play a course,” said Black, who recently had spent two days playing through seven courses in the Quad Cit-
ies. “That’s what people do, to see what this course or that course has that’s different.”
Black estimates he has played more than 70 courses in a dozen different states – including Hawaii, where the vacationing Black found himself fending off banana plants and pineapple plants unlike any Midwest vegetation. A tournament is even held inside a prison.
Anyone of any ability and age can play, which might help explain disc golf’s rising popularity. On average, a new course opens every day somewhere in the United States, Black said. The sport has a pro circuit, dedicated media channels and phone apps to share scores and observations.
Black has further ignited local interest through clinics he organizes for youth and adults. The playing field keeps growing, so Black is helping establish two more courses in Mendota and Princeton.
Many local courses offer 18 holes of play. Some such as Streator’s Marilla Park feature giant tree obstacles. Others like La Salle’s Rotary Park or Peru’s Baker Lake present water hazards to delight and challenge a golfer. Several holes present golfers with two different tees to drive from.
Wind is a disc golfer’s biggest headache.
“You think you’re throwing well and the wind takes it away,” Black said. “You throw into the wind and it just goes out like crazy and if you throw with the wind, it just pushes it to the ground.”
Golf discs are specially designed to battle the elements. Black carries as many as 20 discs and puts them in play whenever he needs to drive, putt or approach.
He often can be found at an Illinois Valley course, facing down the challenges he created – when he’s not enjoying his other hobbies, such as ice climbing, running, kayaking and adventure racing.
“I’m an outdoorsy guy,” he said.
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Photo provided by Peggy Schneider, IVCC Community Relations
Wes Black prepares to sink a second putt on Illinois Valley Community College’s disc golf course. Area disc golfers can thank him for the challenges he creates in his course designs.
Poco a Poco of Streator received a $3,000 Arts of Starved Rock Country Fund grant for its weeklong “Summer Music Fest,” which includes musical education for kindergarten through 12th-grade students, community events and ensembles. Pictured are Poco board member Barb Ehling (from left), Secretary Jenny Suydam, ASRC Administrator René Parks Wendinger, Poco Treasurer Marty Payne, Poco board President Kathy Tombaugh, SRCCF board Chair Reed Wilson, Poco Executive Director Kate Tombaugh and SRCCF President Fran Brolley.
Community Players of Streator recently received a $3,100 Arts of Starved Rock Country grant for its August production of “Newsies” at Engle Lane Theatre. Pictured are (from left) SRCCF President Fran Brolley; Arts of Starved Rock Country Fund Administrator René Parks Wendinger; SRCCF board chair Reed Wilson; Community Players President Kathy Missel; and Vice President Kathy Hepner.
SRCCF facilitates $7,000 in arts grants
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The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation, in collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts and the Illinois Arts Council, recently awarded $7,000 to support four local nonprofit groups.
Arts of Starved Rock Country Fund Administrator René Parks Wendinger said grants were made to:
• Community Players of Streator, $3,100, for the Engle Lane Theatre production of the Broadway musical “Newsies,” Aug. 11 and Aug. 13 to 16. The play is based on the New York newsboys strike of 1899.
• Poco a Poco of Streator, $3,000, for its weeklong “Summer Music Fest” with musical education for kindergarten through 12th-grade students, and
community events and ensembles.
• Hegeler Carus Foundation of La Salle, $500, to support its Victorian Holiday celebration, Sankt Nikolaus at the Tennenbaum Fest, from Nov. 7 to Dec. 22. The Hegeler Carus Mansion event will help preserve and celebrate the mansion’s stories, heritage, architecture and design.
• Prairie Arts Council of Princeton, $400, for its Oct. 19 “Art Night at PAC.” The event will feature painter Basia Kroll in the gallery and musical duo Al and Jeannie Brown in the theater.
“These awards reflect our commitment to the arts community and our desire to help preserve historic landmarks,” SRCCF President and CEO Fran Brolley said in a news release.
For information, visit srccf.org, call 815-252-2906, or email Brolley fran@ srccf.org or Parks Wendinger at rene@ srccf.org.
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Chicago Bears fans across the region will have a chance to show off their best Chicago Bears fan photos. Fans dressed up in their favorite Chicago Bears gear, fans displaying their terrific tailgating set-up and fans showing off their at-home Chicago Bears fan caves will all be showcased!
The fan that receives the most votes on their photo will win two tickets to the Chicago Bears home game October 6, 2024 at 12pm vs. Carolina Panthers.
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FOOTBALL
Getting to know Hall coach Logan Larson
New Red Devils coach attracted by Hall’s tradition, community
By KEVIN HIERONYMUS khieronymus@bcrnews.com
Logan Larson is taking over as the Hall Red Devils football coach, succeeding Randy Tieman, who retired after two years in his second stint as head coach.
Larson comes to Hall after serving as an assistant coach for Class 2A runner-up Athens.
BCR Sports Editor Kevin Hieronymus of Friday Night Drive visited with Larson on his new adventure, talking about his family ties to the Illinois Valley, his playing career in high school and college, previous coaching experiences and landing his first head coaching job at Hall.
FND: Can you tell me a little about yourself and family?
Larson: I just turned 30. I’m single, an only child. My dad played at Ball State (University) after IVCC. Mom is a big football person. She actually wanted me to play before my dad did. Starting in first grade, she said, ‘No, he’s going to play football.’ So my family’s been full football supporters and they absolutely love it. And they’ll be at every single game, too.
What made you most interested in coming to Hall High school?
I think the tradition that was already there and being a community school. I’ve been in bigger cities at Springfield Southeast where we have three different high schools. I think it’s a little harder to build that community support in a situation like that. There’s traditions with the state championships and quarterfinals and all that stuff and building on that tradition. Really the co-op, too. Being able to play 4A football is pretty big football. It’s a step up for me being a head coach and step up from where I had been at Athens. Kind of a combination of the three. Having the Friday Night Lights and having the community showing up in support of you.
I understand you have some ties to the Illinois Valley.
A little bit. My dad (Jeff) played at IVCC, I guess 81-82, somewhere around there. He lived in Spring Valley his freshmen year. When I came up here it was the first I’ve been up here and first time I’ve seen the L-P stadium where IVCC played. So, yeah, it’s pretty cool to get back up there. I know my dad has enjoyed it coming up to visit.
What have you learned about the Hall kids?
That first week I was already moved up and I was able to spend time with those guys three or four days just to get to talk to them. Then our first week of June, I did individual meetings continuing to build that relationship and getting to know the guys and learn what they think and feel about football and the program.
Hall football coach Logan Larson coaches his team during practice
and played his first two years of high school at Sacred Heart-Griffin before playing his final two years at Pleasant Plains. He played his freshman year of college at Bowling Green State University. Then transferred to SEMO after a coaching change. After college, he coached at Springfield Southeast for three years and spent the last three years at Athens. Larson was the offensive and defensive line coach and special teams coordinator for Athens.
Some of the things they like and wanted to see changed. We got to do a little combine, testing on that Thursday. Now we’ve been doing some speed and conditioning and weight room.
The last several coaches have been Hall alumni. What will be it like coming from the outside?
I think it’s good to maybe bring an outside perspective in. I actually spent two hours talking with coach Tieman. He’s been around, worked his way up from the JFL and became the coach and had some success. Did it in two stints, too. Just learned the traditions and what he saw from the community and program and maybe some things he felt needed to be built on as well. Got really good perspective from him. I’ve talked to Mr. Bryant (Hall athletic director Eric), he played on the team, played three sports. His dad was a coach, too. Him kind of filling me in on some stuff, too. Really, just building on their tradition. There hasn’t been the huge success (recently) they’ve had in the past. So kind of figuring out how we revamp it a little bit to get back to that.
Have you settled in on an offense you’ll run?
A little bit. Don’t want to give out any secrets. The nice thing for Week 1, no one really knows. So yes and no.
How will you use your success as an assistant coach and player to help you out as head coach?
I think every coach steals from other coaches. I’ve been lucky to be around a lot of great coaches as a coach and a player. This is something I wanted to do since I was little. I was around the Sacred Heart-Griffin program and (coach) Ken Leonard pretty much my whole coming up of football. I had some really great college coaches, too. Guys who are literally at the highest level of college football and some guys have gone on to the NFL. Just take bits and pieces of stuff, whether it’s character development or football offense and defense side. Just take a look little things I’ve liked since I started being around this. Kind of mold my own philosophy of things I believe in. It’s kind of ever changing as you meet new guys and learn new things. I’ve been in these guys shoes as a player. As seniors, we were 2-7 my junior year and had a new coach come in June for my senior year and we were really successful and ended up going 9-2 and won the first playoff game in school history. I’ve literally been in those guys shoes and kind of work them through that process.
Scott Anderson
July 9 at Hall High School. Larson grew up in Springfield
Myah Richardson plays in USSSA Great Lakes National Tournament
• COACH LARSON
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What high school did you play at?
I went to Sacred Heart-Griffin my freshman and sophomore years and I graduated from Pleasant Plains (2013) and played there my junior and senior years. I played basketball for Cliff Cameron. He’s a Hall of Fame coach. His son, Michael, who is now the basketball coach at Jacksonville, and I are best friends. We grew up together. They literally lived around the corner from us. So, since the fourth grade, Cliff was coaching me and so got to spend a lot of time with him and basketball was a huge part of my life growing up.
You had a great run down at Athens. What was that like taking part in that and what made them so successful?
Pleasant Plains and Athens started up their football programs right around the same time. Pleasant Plains (2002) and I want to say 2006 at Athens. I kind of saw that program grow up really, really fast. As an outsider, I wasn’t an Athens person. I really saw that program grow. I watched the highlights and stuff when I was in college and kind of saw them make that jump. It was, now they’re winning playoff games and now they’re in the quarterfinals. And they had a couple of semifinal appearances before I got there. When coach (Ryan Knox) called me to be a part of that staff, it was something I was excited about. Kind of the same instance here. I was one of the few non-Athens people on staff. So kind of being a
new guy there, I just wanted to bring in my own philosophy. Maybe get over that semifinal hump a little bit. We started talking about what we wanted to do at a state level and that’s kind of what we were able to do over the last three years. You don’t get there without super talented kids and great kids. It was really cool to see that pro -
gram build over time and be a part of that and finally get there.
What are some of your best memories playing in high school and college?
I think the best thing about high school is playing with your friends that you literally grew up playing with. I know for me, we had a really tight group of seniors. Lot of us grew up playing together starting in first grade. We were the first team to win a playoff game in our school history. So that was really special. We had some really great experiences in basketball, too. But there’s something really special about football. You only get those nine games, nine opportunities to go play. College you play so many people that are similar skilled. You’re not ‘the guy’ like you are in high school. That was kind of my role. I played tight end. I blocked a lot. Didn’t get a whole lot of catches, but I got to play and start. My freshman year at Bowling Green we won the conference. I didn’t play, I red-shirted. But it was something I got to be a part of. I wear my ring for winning conference. That’s always kind of the goal. You want to go get a ring, you want to play for those championships. Then at SEMO (Southeast Missouri State), it was just playing. It was a better fit for me. There was a lot more small-town guys down there at SEMO. We did some good things. My first year, we beat the No. 3 team in the country, Southeast Louisiana. Eastern Illinois was ranked at the time for one year. We beat them. And we got to play those big-money games. Got to go to Kansas, got to play at Mizzou. Just the whole thing is a blessing.
Photos provided
LEFT: Myah Richardson of Hennepin played for the Storm 09 in the USSSA Great Lakes National Tournament in Peoria. The team also included Ella Burke of Oglesby and Alexis Saylor of Mendota. They placed fourth. Team members are (front row, left to right) Kennedy Abraham, Lyvia Williams, Finley Hoffman, Alyx Westlake, Maddie Culp and Lexie Saylor; and (back row) Myah Richardson, Ainsley Hemmele, Aubrey Duhs, coach Jason Rockhold, Addi Rockhold, Ella Burke and coach Matt Culp. RIGHT: Richardson fires a pitch for the Storm 09 in the USSSA Great Lakes National Tournament in Peoria.
Photo provided Logan Larson
Logan Larson suiting up for Southeast Missouri State.
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(18TH ANNUAL) FFA AUCTION
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PUTNAM COUNTY (18TH ANNUAL) FFA AUCTION
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Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 9:00am
The Universi ty of Illi nois Extension is seeki ng an individual to provide educati onal leader ship for program delivery in Unit 8 (Bureau, LaSall e, Marshall and Putnam Counti es). Master's degree related to subject matt er emphasis required.
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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUI T CO UNTY OF ILLINOIS PUTNAM COUNTYJUVENILE COURT IN TH E INTEREST OF A.J.C., d/o/b 11/27/2011, Minor. NO. 202 2- JD-3
To: William Clark, Location unknown
Take notice that on July 2, 2024, a petition was filed under the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 by Christina (Judd) Mennie, Putnam County State's Attorney, in the circuit court of Putnam County entitled "In the interest of A.J .C., a minor", and that in the Putnam County courtroom on August 15, 2024, at the hour of 1:30 p.m., or as soon thereaft er as this cause may be heard, a First Appearance hearing will be held upon the petition to have the child declared to be a ward of the court under that Act. THE COURT HAS AU TH ORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TAKE FROM YOU THE CUSTOD Y AND GUARD IANSHIP OF THE MINO R, TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS, AN D TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CO NSENT TO AD OPTION YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CH ILD. IF THE PETITION REQU ESTS THE TERMINATIO N OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND TH E APPOINTMENT OF A GUARD IAN WITH POWER TO CO NSENT TO AD OPTION , YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THE CHILD.
cause may be heard, a First Appearance hearing will be held upon the petition to have the child declared to be a ward of the court under that Act. THE COURT HAS AU TH ORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TAKE FROM YOU THE CUSTOD Y AND GUARD IANSHIP OF THE MINO R, TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS, AN D TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CO NSENT TO AD OPTION . YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CH ILD. IF THE PETITION REQU ESTS THE TERMINATIO N OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND TH E APPOINTMENT OF A GUARD IAN WITH POWER TO CO NSENT TO AD OPTION , YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THE CHILD. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended petition or a motion to terminate parental rights Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the petition, the allegations of the petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order or judgment entered.
Dated: this 2nd day of July, 2024
Carly R. Zielinski Putnam County Circuit Clerk 120 North Fourth Street Hennepin, Illinois 61327
(Published in Putnam County Record
July 10, 17, 24, 2024) 2176805
amended petition or a motion to terminate parental rights Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the petition, the allegations of the petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order or judgment entered.
Dated: this 2nd day of July, 2024
Carly R. Zielinski Putnam County Circuit Clerk 120 North Fourth Street Hennepin, Illinois 61327
(Published in Putnam County Record July 10, 17, 24, 2024) 2176805
PUBLIC NOTICE
TAKE NOTICE TO: UNKNOW N OWNERS O CCU PANTS PERSONS INTERESTED, PUTNAM CO CLERK AND RECORDER, USDA SERVICE CENTER, US ATTY GENERAL, JOYCE AKA LITTIA WHARRIE (OR ESTATE HEIRS OR DEVIDEES OF JOYCE AKA LITTIA WHARRIE)
TAX D EED NO.: 2024- TX-4
FILED: 07/17/2024
County of Putnam Date Premises Sold November 09, 2021 Certificate No 2020-00018
TH IS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQ UENT TAXES
Property located at 103 MAIN ST, Putnam, IL 61363
PUBLIC
Legal Description or Property Index No. 03-00-026-040
Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended petition or a motion to terminate parental rights Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the petition, the allegations of the petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order or judgment entered.
Dated: this 2nd day of July, 2024
Carly R. Zielinski
Putnam County Circuit Clerk
120 North Fourth Street
Hennepin, Illinois 61327
TAX D EED NO.: 2024- TX-4
FILED: 07/17/2024
County of Putnam
Date Premises Sold November 09, 2021
Certificate No 2020-00018
TH IS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQ UENT TAXES
Property located at 103 MAIN ST, Putnam, IL 61363
Legal Description or Property Index No. 03-00-026-040
NOTICE
NOTICE OF VACA NCY ON THE BOARD OF EDUC ATION OF PUTNAM C OUNT Y CO MMUNITY UNIT SCH OOL DIS TRICT NO . 535, PUTNAM COUNTY, IL
forfeitures or tax sales. Check w ith the county clerk as to the exact amount you ow e before redeeming. This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before November 08, 2024. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this county in Hennepin, Illinois on November 12, 2024 at 10:00 AM. You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time
Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Hennepin, Illinois, 61327. For further information contact the County Clerk 120 N 4th St, Hennepin, IL 61327 815-925-7129
Petitioner,INTEGRITY INVESTMENT FU ND
LLC, Purchaser or Assignee 312- 858- 2195 (Published in Putnam County Record July 24, 31, 2024) 2179388
YOU ARE URG ED TO REDEEM IM MEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY
Redemption can be made at any time on or before November 08, 2024 by applying to the County Clerk, Putnam County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Hennepin, Illinois, 61327 For further information contact the County Clerk 120 N 4th St, Hennepin, IL 61327 815-925-7129
Petitioner,INTEGRITY INVESTMENT FU ND
LLC, Purchaser or Assignee 312- 858- 2195 (Published in Putnam County Record July 24, 31, 2024) 2179388
PUBLIC NOT ICE Legal A Public Hearing on the 2 024 Tax Appropriation of the Standard Fire Protection District will be held at the Standard Fire Station located in Standar d, Illinois, on Wednesday, 7 August 20 24, from 7: 00 pm to 8:00 pm. The Tax A ppropriation is available for inspection at the Standard Post Office during its regular business hours.
(Published in Putnam County Record July 24, 2024)2176773
PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCU IT C OURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCU IT PUTNAM C OUNT Y, ILLINOIS
In the Matter of the Estate of Jerry A. Spolar, Deceased Case No. 24 PR 0000 06
NOTICE OF CLAIM DATE
PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 2024-1 AN ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE MARSHALL/PUTNAM RIVER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR CO MM EN CING ON THE I ST DAY OF MAY, 2024 AND ENDING ON THE 30TH DAY OF APRIL, 2025 BE IT ORDAIN ED BY THE President and Board of Trustees of the Marshall/Putnam River Conservancy District:
SECTION 1:
That the following sums or so much thereof as may be authorized by law, be and the same are hereby appropriated for the purposes of the Marshall/Putnam River Conservancy District, as hereinafte r specified, for the fiscal year comm encing on the 1st day of May, A.D., 2024 and ending on the 30th day of April, A.D ., 2025. Trustees per diem $1,500.00
$35,000.0 0
SECTION 2:
That said several sums of money are hereby appropriated from monies received by said Marshall/Putnam River Conservancy District from all sources
SECTION 3:
That any unexpended balance of any item s of any appropriation made by this Ordinance may be expended in making up any insufficiency in any other item of appropriation made by this Ordinance.
SECTION 4:
That if any section, subdivision or sentence of this ordinance shall for any reason be held invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainin g portion of this Ordinance.
The Board of Education of Putnam County Comm unity Unit School District No 535, Putnam County, Illinois is seeking to fill one vacancy on the Board of Education with a term of office to expire at the next consolidated election (April 1st, 2025)
Candidates for the Board position must meet the following qualifications:
• be a United States citizen,
• be 18 years of age
This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on November 08, 2024. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessm ents to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check w ith the county clerk as to the exact amount you ow e before redeeming. This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before November 08, 2024. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this county in Hennepin, Illinois on November 12, 2024 at 10:00 AM You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time YOU ARE URG ED TO REDEEM IM MEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY
• be a resident of the State of Illinois and the District for at least one year im mediately preceding appointment,
• be a registered voter,
• cannot be a child sex offender
• not hold another incompatible public office
• not have a prohibited interest in any contract with the District
• not be a school trustee
• not hold certain types of prohibited State or federal employment
Redemption can be made at any time on or before November 08, 2024 by applying to the County Clerk, Putnam County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Hennepin, Illinois, 61327 For further information contact the County Clerk 120 N 4th St, Hennepin, IL 61327 815-925-7129
Notice is given of the death of the above and that Letters of Office were issued on June 21, 2024, to Tonny J. Williamson, whose attorney is Jeffrey A. Ryva of Quinn Johnston, 227 N.E. Jefferson Ave., Peoria, Illinois. 61602.
Claims must be filed on or before December 31, 2024, or six months from the date of the first publicat ion of this notice, whichever is later, and any claim not filed on or before that date is barred
Claims against said estate may be filed on or before said date in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Putnam County Courthouse, Hennepin, Illinois. E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exem ptions To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider Visit https://efile illinoiscourts.gov/service- providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://w ww . illinoiscourt s.gov/ FAQ/gethelp.asp
Jeffrey A. Ryva
SECTION 5: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and due publication, in accordance with the law.
PASSED AND APPROVED by majority vote of the Board of the Marshall/Putnam River Conservancy District this day of July, A.D., 2024
Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Absent: 1
APPROVED : /s/ Anthony E. Sloan
PRESIDENT
MARSHALL-PU TNAM RIVER CO NSERVANCY DISTRICT
ATTEST: /s/ Ronald E. Bruch
SECRETARY MARSHALL-PUTNAM RIVER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT Appropriation Ordinance 2024
(Published in Putnam County Record July 24, 2024) 2180129
Interested persons must submit a letter of interest and resume to the District Office in person or via email to President Mike Borri at borrim@pcschools535.org. Applicat ion materials are due by August 9th, 2024. Following a review of submitted materials, the Board will schedule interviews with selected candidat es Not all candidates for the Board vacancy will be interviewed.
Attorney for Personal Repres entative
Prepared by:
Petitioner,INTEGRITY INVESTMENT FU ND LLC, Purchaser or Assignee 312- 858- 2195 (Published in Putnam County Record July 24, 31, 2024) 2179388
If you have any questions about the role of the Board of Education and the responsibilities of a Board member, please contact Dr Clayton J. Theisinger, Superintendent, at (815)882- 2800 ext. 5 or theisingerc@pcschools535.org
(Published in Putnam County Record July 24, 2024)2179371
This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on November 08, 2024. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessm ents to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check w ith the county clerk as to the exact amount you ow e before redeeming. This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before November 08, 2024. This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this county in Hennepin, Illinois on November 12, 2024 at 10:00 AM. You may be present at this hearing
Jeffrey A. Ryva, ARDC# 3128318
Attorney for Petitioner
QU INN JOHNSTON
227 N.E. Jefferson Avenue
Peoria, IL 61602
Phone: (309) 674- 1133
Fax: (309) 674- 6503
E- mail for correspondence: jryva@quinnjohnston.com
E- mail for pleadings: ryvapleadings@quinnjohnston.com
(Published in Putnam County Record July 24, 31, August 7, 2024)2179594
