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Magnolia museum to tell story of McNabb woman who was part of French Resistance

Program set for Oct. 20

By DEREK BARICHELLO dbarichello@shawmedia.com

How did a young woman who was part of the French Resistance come to live in McNabb, Illinois? The answer is love.

Like many couples, World War II brought Denise and Dean Swain together. Harold “Dean” Swain was born and raised in McNabb. Denise Mignot was born and raised in Dole, France. The two are buried next to each other in the Magnolia Cemetery. Dean’s headstone indicates he served in the U.S. Army and was awarded a Purple Heart. Denise’s headstone indicates a

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fascinating and little told story; Denise was a member of the French Resistance. Hear the love story of Denise and Dean Swain at the Magnolia Township Preservation Association’s museum. Their story will be told by Connie Hal -

blieb, a member of Dean’s family. The program will be presented at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, in the meeting room of MTPA museum, 110 N. Peoria St. Magnolia. MTPA also will host a brief annual meeting, followed by refreshments. The museum will be open before and after the program.

This is a piece of local history that few people have heard before. Historical fiction about the women of the French Resistance is popular, the museum said in a news release. Here is a chance to learn about a local woman who took part in this dangerous activity, the museum said. MTPA’s mission is to research, collect, preserve, promote and communicate the history of Magnolia Township to educate future generations.

fire department to host fall chicken dinner

By DEREK BARICHELLO dbarichello@shawmedia.com

The Hennepin Fire Department Fall Chicken Dinner is back.

The dinner is scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Hennepin Fire Station, 201 E. High St. It will continue to 7 p.m. or until all the food is gone. Carryouts are available by calling in advance at 815-925-7225 or visiting during food service. The menu is deep-

LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS

Putnam County library to host virtual program on Emiquon National Wildlife Refuge

The Putnam County Public Library will virtually host Wildlife Refuge Specialist Elizabeth Navas at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, for a presentation on the history and importance of the Emiquon National Wildlife Refuge in Havana.

The refuge covers 2,631 acres of wetland habitats at the confluence of the Illinois and

fried chicken, french fries, homemade coleslaw, Italian bread and a dessert. Cost for adults is $15 and children younger than 12 is $8. Carryout orders cost $15. Carryout orders will be an order of mixed chicken only.

The fire department also invites visitors to see the improvements to the truck bay area. The department has spent the summer making improvements to the truck bay with a red, white and black paint scheme that was executed by James

Spoon rivers. The area has been designated as a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance and has a rich history of sustaining human cultures for more than 12,000 years. This program is free, open to the public and made possible through a grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and SciStarter. To register, visit shorturl.at/ pzgoR. For more information, call the Granville Library at 815-339-2038.

Kipp Painting. New trim has been installed throughout the truck bay by the firemen and HVAC updates were made as well by Brandstatter & Sons.

“We are proud to keep and maintain this building that belongs to all the residents with these much-needed improvements, so stop by Saturday, Oct. 26, and check it out and enjoy a great meal,” the fire department said in a news release. Plan to be there early as this event has sold out of food in the past.

Sacred Heart in Granville to take orders for homemade sausage

Sacred Heart Holy Name church is taking phone orders for its homemade sausage until Nov. 3.

Call Bob Ossola at 815-993-6118 or Doug Ossola at 815-339-2631. Pick up orders between 3 and 5 p.m. Nov. 21 at the church hall in Granville.

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World War II brought Denise and Dean Swain together. The two are buried next to each other in the Magnolia Cemetery.

Putnam Rotary sponsors pollinator garden at PCJH

By DEREK BARICHELLO dbarichello@shawmedia.com

A serious environmental concern is the loss of habitat for pollinators responsible for the survival of the fruits, vegetables and nuts that are an important part of human diets.

In fact, it has been estimated that pollinators are responsible for providing one of every three bites of human food. Yet, the numbers of key pollinators such as bees, butterflies and wasps have been steadily declining for decades to the point where many varieties of these insects are endangered.

With this need in mind, a Native and Pollinator Plant Garden was established three years ago at the Putnam County Junior High School located south of McNabb. This nearly 500 square-foot garden was sponsored by the Putnam County Educational Foundation, the Putnam County Rotary Club and PCJH. It was developed through the efforts of Sandy Miller of rural Magnolia, a University of Illinois Master Naturalist, and Reed Wilson of rural McNabb.

Some of the native plants in the garden include Anise Hyssop, Rose Milkweed, Purple Milkweed, Butterfly Weed, Great Blue Lobelia, Purple Prairie Clover, Meadow Blazing Star, Tall Larkspur, Showy Goldenrod, Spider Milkweed, Blue Sage, Joe Pye Weed, Penstemon, Pearly Everlasting, Lead Plant, Prairie Smoke, Yellow Coneflower, Orange Coneflower, Columbine, Cardinal Plant and New England Aster. The native perennial plants are

accentuated by colorful zinnias, annual plants that also are outstanding pollinator plants.

The garden’s individual plant identification system, featuring plants installed in 2024, will be updated in time for the 2025 growing season.

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Reed Wilson, garden co-developer and president of the Putnam County Educational Foundation; Sandy Miller, garden co-developer and University of Illinois Master Naturalist; Cheri Adrian, president of the Putnam County Rotary Club; Mike Olson, principal of Putnam County Junior High School and PC Rotary vice president pose in front of a pollinator garden at the junior high school. Not pictured is Mark Wackerlin, Putnam County Junior High School custodian and garden curator.

Families are in full fall mode, enjoying activities centered around pumpkin patches, apple orchards and Halloween activities, including trips to Boggio’s Orchard & Produce in Granville.

Fall hours for the market and bakery are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. Fall activities are scheduled on weekends through Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. For information, visit boggiosorchardandproduce.com.

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LEFT: An aerial photo shows the corn maze at Boggio’s Orchard & Produce on Oct. 8 in Granville. The maze reads “Boggio’s Craft Show 25 years.” TOP: Ritchie Ramirez of Princeton plays in a corn crib at Boggio’s Orchard & Produce on Oct. 8 in Granville. ABOVE: Dozens of mums are placed outside the stand Oct. 8 at Boggio’s Orchard & Produce in Granville. ON THE COVER: Ana-Isabella Ramirez slides down a giant slide Oct. 8 at Boggio’s Orchard & Produce in Granville.

Chief Senachwine DAR tours Pulsifier House in

By DEREK BARICHELLO dbarichello@shawmedia.com

Members and guests of Chief Senachwine Chapter National Society Daughters of America toured Pulsifer House in Hennepin during its regular October meeting.

Guide for the tour of the 1844 brick Federal/Georgian townhouse with a Greek Revival interior was Karen Bailey, member of the Putnam County Historical Society. Beautiful furnishings, accurate to the time period of the home of businessman Edward Pulsifer and his family, grace the dwelling.

The business meeting, held in the historical society’s meeting hall, was called to order by Regent pro tem Sharon Bittner. Food items and monetary donations for the chapter’s Day of Service project – donating to the Henry Food Pantry – were collected. The Day of Service Project is held in all DAR chapters on Oct. 11, recognizing the founding of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution on that date in 1890.

New member Sandy Miller of Magnolia was welcomed into the chapter. Her patriot is Elias Edens of South Carolina who served with the Third SC Regiment (Rangers) of the line and

Chief Senachwine Daughters of the American Revolution Chapter members and guests ascend to the second floor during their tour on Oct. 4, 2024, of the Pulsifer House, an 1844 historical home in Hennepin. Furnishings authentic to the period fill the home of Edward Pulsifer, prominent businessman in Hennepin in the 1840s.

participated in the Battle of Eutaw Springs. Miller received a gift bag of DAR items as well as a copy of her approved application.

Officers and chairmen reported on recent activities. Of special interest was the Constitution Week report noting six mayoral proclamations and

displays at area schools and libraries. The entire 285-member Henry Grade School student body and 60 staff members rang bells on Sept. 17 to commemorate the U.S. resolution naming Sept. 17-23 as Constitution Week.

Equally involved in Constitution Week activities was Henry-Senachwine High School where staff memos, bulletin boards, Fun Facts competition, morning announcements, Bells Across America and other activities occurred.

Information was shared on the Marquis de Lafayette’s tour of the U.S. 200 years ago, which began in Aug. 1824. His tour schedule for October and November was outlined. Lafayette visited 50 cities in the first five months of his tour.

The chapter hosted an information table Oct. 13 at the Toluca Coal Mine Association‘s Coal Mine History Day.

The next meeting of the Chief Senachwine Chapter will be a joint meeting with the Princeton-Illinois Chapter at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 1, at the Underground Inn. Christina Bannon, Illinois State regent, will be the guest of the two chapters and will also address the group with her topic of “Working Together, Making a Difference.”

Photo provided by Sharon Bittner

Gateway Services to host trivia night Nov. 2 in Princeton

By DEREK BARICHELLO dbarichello@shawmedia.com

How long is an Olympic swimming pool? Who named the Pacific Ocean? What was the first toy to be advertised on TV? Join Gateway Services for a trivia night at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at Princeton Moose Lodge, 1339 N. Euclid Ave.

Teams of eight work together to

provide answers to take home the top prizes. Trivia consists of 10 rounds of 10 questions in a variety of categories, with speed rounds to keep everyone on their toes. The first place team wins $300 second place $200 and third place $100. Prize money is sponsored by Midland States Bank.

Tickets cost $15 person. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Food is available for

purchase from 5 to 6 p.m., and a cash bar is available. Appetizers will be available during breaks.

Tickets can be purchased at Gateway Services, 406 S. Gosse Blvd., Princeton. Advance ticket sales are encouraged but not required. An early bird drawing for $50 will be held for all tickets purchased by Oct. 31. Tickets will be available at the door.

All proceeds benefit Gateway Services and the mission of “Empowering People – Enriching Community.” Gateway provides services to adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities in Bureau, Marshall and Putnam counties for 54 years.

For information, visit gateway-services.org or follow Gateway Services on Facebook.

McKee reelected as group director of Community Bankers Association of Illinois

By DEREK BARICHELLO dbarichello@shawmedia.com

Kim McKee, president and CEO of North Central Bank, Hennepin, was reelected recently as group director of the Community Bankers Association of Illinois at the association’s annual convention in Springfield. As a group director, she serves on the CBAI board of directors, as well as its Strategic Planning and Special Events committees.

Saturday, October 19th 10:00am–12:00pm Putnam County Elementary School

McKee received her bachelor’s of science in economics from Illinois State University. She is a graduate of CBAI’s Community Banking School, Bloomington and the Graduate School of Banking, University of Wisconsin-Madison.

McKee began her banking career in 1994. From 1998 to the present, she has worked at North Central Bank, Hennepin, where she has had the opportunity to work in all areas of the bank.

McKee’s civil duties include serving as a board member of the Hall Township Food Pantry – Project Success of Eastern Bureau County, and as an executive board member with the Upper Illinois River Valley Community Development Corporation.

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Monday, October 21st 6:00pm–8:00pm Putnam County Junior High School

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Putnam County library installs air quality sensors

By DEREK BARICHELLO dbarichello@shawmedia.com

The Putnam County Public Library announced the installation of three Purple Air sensors throughout the county, marking a step toward enhancing community awareness of air quality.

This initiative, made possible through the PurpleAir Collective, aims to empower residents by providing real-time data on air quality.

Purple Air sensors are designed to detect and measure fine particulate matter or PM2.5. PM2.5 refers to air pollutants that are smaller than 2.5 micrometers, which can be inhaled and pose serious health risks. By monitoring this, the library hopes to inform the community about potential health hazards and promote pro-

active measures for maintaining clean air.

The data collected by the sensors can be accessed through the Purple Air sensor map, a web application that displays sensor readings from around the world in real time. Residents can view the air quality in their area by visiting map.purpleair.com and using the search bar to locate a specific sensor.

The Putnam County Public Library serves as a vital resource for the community with five branches located throughout the county, alongside its headquarters in Hennepin. The addition of Purple Air sensors enhances the library’s commitment to public service and community engagement. For more information about the Purple Air sensors, contact the Putnam County Public Library at 815-339-2038.

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The Putnam County Public Library announced the installation of three Purple Air sensors throughout the county, marking a step toward enhancing community awareness of air quality.

CAROLYN ELINOR MARQUARDT

Carolyn Elinor (Swanson) Marquardt, 79, of Granville, passed on Wednesday, October 2, 2024.

Arrangements entrusted to Mueller Funeral Home, Peru. Additional information: (815) 223-0184 or www.MuellerFH.com.

Send obituary information to putnamobits@shawlocal.com or call 815-632-2534. Notices are accepted until 5 p.m. Friday for Wednesday’s edition. Obituaries also appear online at shawlocal. com/putnam-county-record, where you may sign the guest book, send flowers or make a memorial donation. How to submit

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Putnam County Rotary to participate in World Polio Day

By DEREK BARICHELLO dbarichello@shawmedia.com

Imagine a virus so deadly and so contagious that within only a few hours it could kill or cripple a child.

For many, polio has been a harsh reality, once claiming as many as 1,000 victims a day – mostly children younger than 5.

Rotary International launched an immunization campaign in 1985, partnering with other organizations sharing the mission to end polio forever. Since then, the incidence of polio has been reduced by 99.9%,

with 42 cases reported so far this year.

The Putnam County Rotary is among many local Rotary clubs taking action in recognition of World Polio Day on Oct. 24 to raise awareness, funds and community support to prevent a resurgence of the vaccine-preventable disease.

Look for the canisters throughout Putnam County collecting donations to help in this international cause. Rotary donations will be matched 2-to-1 by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, increasing the impact of every donor.

In conjunction, the Putnam County Library will display books and informa-

tion on the subject at its headquarters in Hennepin. Stop in during the week of Oct. 21 to 25 to see the display and receive a free Rotary wrist bracelet sharing the goal of ending polio now and forever.

PC Rotarian Adriane Shore, who chairs the club’s End Polio Committee, said she has a personal reason to be proud of the Rotary’s continuing efforts. Her mother contracted polio at age 3, and although she was fortunate to have survived and lived a productive life, she lived with the disease’s disabling effects. Together, she said, children can be saved everywhere.

The Rotary brings together a global network of community leaders dedicated to tackling the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. The organization connects 1.4 million members from more than 46,000 Rotary clubs across the world. Their service improves lives both locally and internationally, from helping those in need in their own communities to tackling world peace, disaster relief and disease prevention. Visit Rotary.org and endpolio.org for more about the Rotary and its efforts to eradicate polio. To help in the local effort, email PutnamCountyRotary@ gmail.com.

PUTNAM COUNTY FOOD PANTRY CHRISTMAS BASKET REQUEST

PUTNAM COUNTY FOODPANTRY CHRISTMAS BASKET REQUEST

Name:

Number of people in your family:

Address:

Address: (Street Number) (Town)

Phone:

Number of people in your family: _____ Phone: ___________________ (VERY IMPORTANT-need current Phone#) SC Female ❏ SC Male ❏

On the chart below please list ALL members of your family.List the things your children and the senior citizens in your family like (favorite, toys, games, sports, teams, books, etc.) and things they need (coats, boots, pajamas, underwear,blankets). Please be as specific as possible. Children and senior citizens will receive gifts.

Kids’ specific wish list will helpgift givers. Attach if necessary

NOTE TO ACCOMPANY CHRISTMAS BASKET FORM

Again this holiday season, the Putnam County Food Pantry in cooperation with local schools, organizations and churches will prepare Christmas baskets for families in need who live in Putnam County. The baskets contain makings of a Christmas breakfast and dinner, toys and clothes for the children and gifts for senior citizens. The baskets will be ready for pickup Saturday, December 14th between 8:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. in Bonnuchi Hall at the Granville United Church of Christ and upstairs from the Food Pantry. You will need to remain in your vehicle and we will bring the baskets out to you.

All families who wish to receive abasket must complete and return the request form or call Gayle Reno at 815-866-6484 by Saturday,November 15th. Please include aspecific wish list for your children. Forms are also available at the Food Pantry for clients who receive food on Saturday mornings. Please complete only one form.

All families who wish to receive a basket must complete and return the request form or call Gayle Reno at 815-339-6480 before Sunday, November 3rd or risk not being able to get a basket. Please include a specific wish list for your children including what type and names of books, music, activities, jewelry and specify if their ears are pierced or not and toys they like. Forms are also available at the Food Pantry for clients who receive food on Saturday mornings. Please do not fill out duplicate forms.

Regular clients of the Food Pantry will not receive abasket unless they complete aform. Baskets will be delivered only to those who are shut-in or have no access to transportation.

On the chart below please list ALL members of your family. List the things your children and the senior citizens in your family like (music, toys, games, sports, teams, books, etc.) and things they need (coats, boots, pajamas, underwear, blankets). Please be as SPECIFIC as possible. Children and senior citizens will receive gifts. Kids’ SPECIFIC wish list will help gift givers. Attach if necessary.

NAME AGE SEX TOPPANT SHOE FAVORITE NEEDS? &FAVORITE TOYS,

NAME AGE SEX TOP SIZE PANT SIZE SHOE SIZE

NEEDS? FAVORITE TYPE OF TOYS, GAMES, SPORTS, SPECIFIC NAME of BOOKS, CRAFTS, SPECIFIC MUSIC. TYPES OF JEWLERY, (pierced ears, necklace, etc.) KIDS’ WISH LIST. BE SPECIFIC!

Volunteers will deliver baskets only to those families who are homebound or have NO transportation.

Do you want your basket delivered? YES NO

If you want your basket delivered, please give directions to your home in the space below

Regular clients of the Food Pantry will not receive a basket unless they complete a form. Baskets will be delivered only to those who are shut-in or have no access to transportation. Deliveries will be made on the morning of December 14th, as well. We ask that you are home at the time of the delivery. We will leave the baskets on your doorstep outside.

The baskets will be ready for pick-up between 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. on Saturday,December 19, 2015 in Bonucchi Hall at the Granville United Church of Christ and upstairs from the Pantry.Baskets will be delivered the same morning.

Volunteers will deliver baskets only to those families who are home bound or have NO transportation. Do you want your basket delivered? YES NO If you want your basket delivered, please give directions to your home in the space below

MAIL THIS FORM BY NOVEMBER 15th TO GAYLE RENO, BOX 462, GRANVILLE 61326

The baskets will be ready for pick-up between 8:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 14, 2024 in Bonucchi Hall at the Granville United Church of Christ and upstairs from the Pantry. Baskets will be delivered the same morning. MAIL THIS FORM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 3rd TO GAYLE RENO, BOX 462, GRANVILLE 61326

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OSF collaborates with PulsePoint AED for cardiac safety

Organizations launching regional initiative to map, register the locations of AEDs in the region

By DEREK BARICHELLO dbarichello@shawmedia.com

OSF HealthCare announced a collaboration with PulsePoint AED to enhance community preparedness for cardiac emergencies in La Salle, Bureau, Marshall and Putnam counties.

Together, the organizations are launching a regional initiative to map and register the locations of automated external defibrillators in the region. This vital information will be shared with local dispatch centers to direct first responders and community members to AED locations in real time, making a significant difference in the outcomes of cardiac events.

In honor of Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month during October, the PulsePoint Foundation is hosting a nationwide contest to encourage the public to register AEDs in spaces such as schools, businesses and gyms.

OSF HealthCare announced a collaboration with PulsePoint AED to enhance community preparedness for cardiac emergencies in La Salle, Bureau, Marshall and Putnam counties.

Each person who registers an AED through Oct. 31 can win one of 10 $500 Amazon gift cards. Communities registering the most AEDs also will be eligible to win $5,000 worth of new AEDs, which can be used to equip public safety teams or be placed in

underserved areas.

How to participate

• AEDs must be registered using the free PulsePoint AED app available on the App Store and Google Play or online at AED.new.

• Registration is easy. Provide a location and upload a photo of the AED if available. Each verified AED will be added to the PulsePoint AED Registry.

• The contest runs from Oct. 1 to Oct. 31. For more information about the contest and to access helpful resources, visit www.pulsepoint. org/aedcontest.

“With PulsePoint AED, we hope to raise greater awareness throughout our communities of the important role AEDs play in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival,” said Zackary VanKeulen, director of emergency services at OSF Saint Paul Medical Center in Mendota. “Having an accurate AED registry in our communities can greatly improve the odds that a nearby device will be accessible during a cardiac arrest event, potentially helping to save a life.”

Cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death in the U.S., but survival rates can triple when a bystander uses a publicly available AED before emergency medical services arrive. The adoption of the PulsePoint AED registry by OSF HealthCare is crucial in ensuring that more AEDs are cataloged and accessible when needed.

Vietnam

Today, the Vietnam War is seen as one of the most controversial wars fought in American history. With millions of fatalities costing both American and Vietnamese lives, many Americans led protests and anti-war demonstrations against the war effort.

The Vietnam War, which was also called the Second Indochina War, occurred from November 1955 through April 1975 and took place in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. It was a war between North and South Vietnam with America being one of several allies to South Vietnam. It was considered to be a war against communism with North Korea being aided by communist allies.

Putnam

Historian Jim Gibbons will discuss America’s involvement in the war and its effect on American lives, viewpoints, and the counterculture movement. Gibbons will discuss how the United States eventually began to withdraw troops in its Vietnamization effort and how fighting continued for a couple more years despite a peace treaty being signed.

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Putnam County Needs to Avoid the Fieldcrest Dilemma!

Fieldcrest failed to pass a $29M referendum to construct a new high school and add a new addition onto the junior high building.

Instead, the District remodeled and repaired 2 buildings using Bonds totaling $34.5M approved by the School Board, without referendum. An increase of $5.5M over the original referendum amount.

Due to asbestos and lead abatement plus other safety issues, construction costs ran high. This is bound to happen when remodeling old buildings.

The District had to issue another $1M in bonds the year after construction completed due to rising costs with maintaining 4 older buildings and transportation in 3 towns.

Fieldcrest also approved a School Facility Occupation Tax (Local Sales Tax) to help cover part of the additional debt load.

In addition to the unforeseen construction costs, Fieldcrest continues to face the original issue of:

Maintaining old school buildings with aged internal infrastructure

High transportation costs due to transporting students to multiple locations that are far away from each other

High personnel costs to operate each location

The end result of not passing the referendum to consolidate is higher property taxes, a new sales tax, and the continued high costs of maintaining old existing infrastructure. DON’T LET THIS

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Almost 4,000 enroll in continuing education classes at IVCC 13

By DEREK BARICHELLO dbarichello@shawmedia.com

Illinois Valley Community College’s Continuing Education and Business Services division offered close to 500 courses with an enrollment of almost 4,000 this year, the Board of Trustees learned Thursday.

In her monthly report to the board, College President Tracy Morris recapped the division’s busy year. Continuing Education’s catalog of activities includes personal and professional development courses, business training and youth summer camps.

Personal development and vocational courses were most popular among the offered courses, while two new courses added this year – a La Salle County History series and a Surgical Technician program – have seen strong enrollment.

Forty-two summer camps were offered in June through August, enrolling 412 between the ages of 5 and 17.

Through the Business Training Center, leadership training continues to attract interest for local businesses and industries, and an Essen-

and Business Services division offered close to 500 courses with an enrollment of nearly 4,000 this year, the Board of Trustees learned Thursday.

tial Work Skills course was launched this fall.

In her monthly recap of activities on campus, Morris reported overall IVCC enrollment headcount and credit hours showed strong gains over fall 2023, with headcount increasing nearly 6% and credit hours increasing nearly 7% at the same time the previous year. Increases were seen in traditional, online and blended classes and at the Ottawa Center.

In other action, the board:

• Authorized Morris to begin preparing the 2024 tax levy. A tentative levy will be presented to the Board in November, and it will be finalized in December.

• Approved college calendars covering Fall 2025, Spring, Summer and Fall 2026, and Spring and Summer 2027. Commencement ceremonies will remain on Saturday afternoons in both calendar years and the college will be closed on Nov. 3, 2026, for Election Day.

• Authorized purchasing a 2023 Ford F 250 pickup truck for $43,900 and a 2023 Ford Transit Connect for $39,900, from Morrow Brothers Ford of Greenfield, through the state’s Central Management Services for Purchasing.

• Renewed a three-year contract for catalog/curriculum software from Watermark Insights LLC for a total of $56,320.

• Added electric bicycles to a board policy guideline about the use of bicycles, skateboards and hoverboards on campus.

The board also was informed of:

• The upcoming retirements of Nancy McDonnell, cybersecurity faculty, effective May 2025, and Valery Calvetti, Ottawa Center counselor, effective November 2024.

• The appointments of Doris Burke, Career Services specialist; Kelly Shymanski, Workforce Careers navigator; and Sarah Stevenson, Library Services coordinator.

• The resignations of Kim Jaraczewski, cashier, and Brittany Moriarity, assistant women’s basketball coach.

• The college’s recognition by the Illinois Community College Board, which has been extended through June 2025.

Putnam County FFA

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Freedom House receives $15K to help youth counseling program

By DEREK BARICHELLO dbarichello@shawmedia.com

Freedom House was awarded $15,000 by the Community Foundation of Central Illinois to help fund the agency’s Youth Therapy and Counseling program.

“CFCI’s generous and ongoing support for this program enables us to provide free psychotherapy, substance-use recovery support and medication for young people affected by the trauma of domestic and sexual violence,” Freedom House chief operating officer Chloe Lund said in a news release.

“We are proud to fund Freedom House and their vital work to meet the needs of our community,” CFCI President and CEO Mark Roberts said in a news release. “We take great pride in continuing to support their outstanding efforts to uplift central Illinois. This support is made possible by the generosity of donors who have established funds through CFCI. With grantmaking, we ensure a lasting legacy, honoring our donors’ commitment to fostering growth and stability in the nonprofit sector.”

Since 1983, Freedom House has provided a secure, confidential

haven for victims of domestic and sexual violence. The agency offers free emergency shelter, legal advocacy, medical advocacy, psychotherapy, counseling and prevention education, with funding from government grants and community donations.

Freedom House, a nonprofit 501(c) (3) organization, is the domestic and sexual violence agency primarily serving Bureau, Henry, Marshall, Putnam and Stark counties. Freedom House has no residency requirement to receive services. The agency has its main administrative offices and shelter in Princeton with additional offices in Geneseo, Cambridge (Henry County Courthouse), Kewanee and Lacon. Freedom House employs compassionate, certified professionals to provide free, confidential and compassionate services to victims and their families, including a 24/7 hotline at 800-474-6031, emergency shelter, medical advocacy, legal advocacy, adult, teen and child psychotherapy, substance-use recovery support and counseling, awareness programming, K-12 prevention education and volunteer and professional training. In the past year, Freedom House served more than 900 victims of domestic and sexual violence.

For information about their services or – to donate – call 815-872-0087 or visit freedomhouseillinois.org or find Freedom House on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

2004: 17-year-old Lionel Messi makes his league debut for FC Barcelona in a 1-0 win against crosstown rival Espanyol.

AREA ROUNDUP

Anni Judd advances to IESA state cross country finals

Red Devils fall to league champs Monmouth-Roseville

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Putnam County Junior High seventh grader Anni Judd was the runner-up at the Seneca Sectional on Friday and advanced to the IESA Class 2A state cross country meet.

Judd ran a second-place time of 12:57 for the two-mile course.

Other PC runners were Addi Goetz and Greyson Savery. They are coached by Carmela Rodriquez.

The 2A girls state meet will start at 10:45 a.m. at Maxwell Park in Normal on Saturday, Oct. 19.

FOOTBALL

Monmouth-Roseville 35, Hall-Putnam County 14: The Red Devils hung with the Three Rivers Mississippi-leading Titans in the first half Friday, but couldn’t keep up in the final two quarters.

Hall-Putnam County trailed just 7-0 at halftime before Monmouth-Roseville extended its lead to 28-0 in the second half.

The Red Devils (1-6, 1-4 TRC Mississippi) got on the board with 5:20 left in the game when Aiden Redcliff threw a halfback pass to Jack Jablonski for a 77-yard touchdown.

Hall’s second score came on an 87-yard TD pass from Dylan Glynn to Braden Curran.

The Titans (7-0) locked up the conference title as they finished 5-0 in the league, ending Princeton’s six-year run atop the TRC Mississippi.

VOLLEYBALL

Putnam County 2, Roanoke-Benson 0: Myah Richardson had 17 kills, 13 digs, four assists and an ace to lead the Panthers to a Tri-County Conference victory Oct. 10 in Roanoke.

Eme Bouxsein had 15 digs, 14 assists and an ace for PC (11-13, 3-4 TCC), while Sarah Wiesbrock added 20 digs.

Postseason seeds/pairings: Henry-Senachwine earned the No. 2 seed in sub-sectional B of the Class 1A Williamsfield Sectional with St. Bede the No. 3, Putnam County the No. 5, La Moille at No. 13 and DePue at No. 14.

In the St. Bede Regional on Tuesday, Oct. 29, St. Bede will play DePue at 6 p.m. with Putnam County vs. La Moille at 7 p.m.

On Wednesday, Oct. 30, Henry will face the winner of No. 8 Lowpoint-Washburn and No. 9 Roanoke-Benson at 6 p.m. with the St. Bede/DePue winner playing the Putnam County/La Moille winner at 7 p.m.

Last week’s scores

Kewanee 48, Sherrard 6

Mon-Rose 35, Hall 14

Princeton 57, Mendota 14

This week’s games E-P at Mendota

Mercer County at Princeton

Newman at Kewanee

Orion at Sherrard

Riverdale at Hall

Rockridge at Mon-Rose Three Rivers Rock Con All

Last week’s scores

Erie-Prophetstown 32, Orion 28

Newman 35, Riverdale 7 Rockridge 34, Mercer County 6

This week’s games E-P at Mendota

Mercer County at Princeton

Newman at Kewanee

Orion at Sherrard

Riverdale at Hall

Rockridge at Mon-Rose

Chicagoland/Prairie Con W-L

Last week’s scores

Ottawa Marquette 47, ACC 14

Seneca 1, Walther Christian 0 (forfeit)

Dwight 29, St. Bede 27

This week’s games

Alton Marquette at Dwight

Ottawa Marquette at Seneca

St. Bede at Bloomington Central Catholic FOOTBALL: AREA STANDINGS

Putnam County’s Anniston Judd advanced to the IESA Class 2A state cross country meet, placing second at the Seneca Sectional.

Photos provided

Cross country runners for Putnam County Junior High are Anni Judd (from left) Addi Goetz, Greyson Savery and Coach Carmela Rodriquez.

Nick Sterling returns to his roots at Hall High

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Kevin Hieronymus

Nick Sterling never played football as a freshman at Hall High School.

He ran cross country and filmed all the Red Devils varsity football games from the sidelines.

“My mom didn’t want me to play football,” Sterling said. “I ran cross country my freshman year and I was not a fan of that. I’m not a long distance runner. Never have been, never will be.

“I recorded all the games, home and away. That was my job, the old VHS recorder.”

His friends and Hall of Famer Hall head coach Gary Vicini talked him into playing his sophomore year, even though he didn’t know much about it.

“My sophomore year, I was clueless,” Sterling said. “(Former Hall assistant) Lou Zecca said, ‘Just go hit the guy with the ball. That’s all you’ve got to do.’ And that was all my knowledge of football, because I really didn’t watch it on TV. I was a Bears fan, but not a fan that truly knew the game. I just watched it.”

“Stick” played on passing downs as a sophomore throughout the playoffs and state championship game in ’95 and a starter on the 1996 state runner-up team. He was a 6-foot-7, 210-pound force on the Red Devils state runner-up basketball teams in 1996-97 and 1997-98.

He was recruited by Vanderbilt University to play football and transferred to Western Illinois University after a year and half and played for the Leathernecks before a back injury forced him to retire.

Twenty-six years after graduating from Hall, he’s returned to the Red Devils football program as an assistant this fall under first-year head coach Logan Larson. He is coaching the linemen and the JV team.

Sterling said it’s been exciting to come back, even if the era of Red Devils football is a bit different than when he played.

“It’s hard to see the numbers down a little bit,” he said. “When you’re in the era when you’re playing, the only thing everybody was thinking was football. So it’s different that you have to spark that interest again.”

Sterling said Larson, a first-year head coach, was a great hire for Hall and the right man to get the job done.

“Kudos to Hall High School for putting in a great fit and great guy. In

my opinion, he’s doing all the right things,” Sterling said. “He’s interacting with the kids and he’s talking to them about football and getting that fire going.

“Our numbers were pretty lean this summer, but seems like when camp started, we’ve picked up eight or 10 more.”

Sterling said it’s especially exciting to coach the younger kids on the JV, who are not too much unlike him when he started out.

“They’re young kids. Some of them have never even done a sport before,” he said.

Sterling, who has coached his kids’ (senior daughter, Ella, and freshman son, Chase) travel teams for many years, uses his own life story to encourage the young kids to play.

“It’s never too late,” he said. “I tell them I was a cameraman and never played football until my sophomore year. I use that example all the time for kids and use that as a motivational thing.”

Larson said Sterling has been a huge help this season.

“He’s an alumni that had a ton of success in both football and basketball, and then continued on to play college ball. Those experiences are big to share with the kids,” he said.

“He matches my intensity very well, which has been huge for being with the JV kids to get them ready for varsity.

“He’s coached his son since a young age and it was obvious he coached him up very well. Not many freshmen come in ready to play at both a physical and technical standpoint.”

Despite its record, Sterling said Hall is still having success at practice and getting better every day.

“The energy is still there. And it’s very easy to lose (when you’re not winning), so it’s fun to see that it’s still there and that we can build on that energy instead of dwelling on the past,” Sterling said. “We’ll have those conversations, ‘Hey, this is what it’s going to take.’ Right now the image they’re portraying is they’re going to do it. That’s good. That keeps me motivated and keeps Logan motivated.

“It’s not just going and playing on Friday nights. It’s all these little things that add up to their bigger picture. And all the kids are buying in.”

Sterling said it’s been fun to work with a great football mind like Larson.

“Logan’s been the Xs and Os guy. It’s fun to interact with him, because he played Division I, too. Lot of things

we’re doing are same things we did (as players) and it’s fun,” he said.

One of the biggest differences

Sterling has found that is different in today’s game than the era he played in is the technology involved for game and practice filming.

“I still sit here, and say, ‘Wow, how would we had been if we had that,’” he said. “Kind of makes you jealous being older and saying, ‘Where was that when we were young?’ Especially for me, not knowing the game.”

As far as his success in high school, Sterling doesn’t talk about it much. He would rather let his past stay in the past than talk about it.

“I think every kid gets tired of hearing their old man talk about how good things used to be,” he said. “We’ll talk about it briefly here and there or if a kid brings it up we’ll talk about it, but it’s not something I like to dwell on.

“I feel there’s a lot there at Hall that can be successful. So my conversations have been more what can we do from now until the time you graduate versus what people did in the past.”

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Hall alum Nick Sterling (left) returned as assistant coach for the Red Devils this fall. He was a junior on Hall’s 1996 state runner-up team.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Putnam Count y Election Judge Training C lasses

This a reminder for the Election Judge Training Classes to be held on Thursday, October 24 , 2024 . The clas ses will be held at the Putnam County Office of Emergency Management (formerly the Unit ed Steelworkers Union Hall) in Hennepin, Illinois, located at 1120 Old Highway 26. We will hold two (2) classes at 2:30 P.M. and 5:30 P.M. Anyone interested in becoming an Election Judge is welcome to attend If you have any questions, please call Tina Dolder at the Putnam County Clerk's Office, at 815- 925- 7129.

(Putnam County Record October 9, 16, 2024) 2192380

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCU IT C OURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCU IT PUTNAM C OUNT Y, ILLI NOIS

ESTATE OF CHARLES FASO III, Deceased NO. 2 024P R9 CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given of the death of Charles Faso III Letters of Administration were issued on Septem ber 26, 2024, to Ann R. DeFronzo, 6209 Stable Rd., Woodridge, IL 60517, as Independent Administrator, whose attorneys are Russell, English, Scom a & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois 61356.

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk, Putnam County Courthouse, Hennepin, Illinois 61327, or with the representative, or both, on or before April 14, 2025, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice Any claim not filed by that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk are to be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

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/serviceproviders.htm to learn more and to select a service provider If you need additional help or have trouble e- filing, visit http://www .illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ/gethelp asp

Dated this 3rd day of October, 2024. /s/ Carly Neubaumn Putnam County Circuit Clerk

(Published in Putnam County Record October 9, 16, 25, 2024) 2197652

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Village of Hennepin has the follow ing positions up for election in the 2025 Consolidated Election: three (3) Trustee positions, which are four-year terms, one (1) Trustee position, which is a two-year term , and the four (4) year term for the Mayoral position. Candidates may begin the process of filing for candidacy. The 2025 consolidated election w ill be held on April 1st , 2025, with the filing period running from November 12th through November 18th, 2024 Petitions may be obtained from the Hennepin Village Clerk at 627 E. High St., Hennepin, IL. Please direct questions to the Clerk at 815- 925-7138 or email at villageclerk@ mchsi.com

Diana Brandstatter

Hennepin Village Clerk

(Published in Putnam County Record October 16, 2024) 2198917

PUBLIC NOTICE

Local Public Ballo t Question Not ice NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the General Election to be held on Tuesday, the 5th day of November 2024, the following proposition will be submitted to the voters of Community Unit School District Number 535, Putnam, LaSalle and Marshall Counties, Illinois:

Shall the Board of Education of Putnam County Comm unity Unit School District Number 535, Putnam, LaSalle and Marshall Counties, Illinois, alter, repair and equip school buildings, including constructing security and health/life safety im provem ents, increasing classroom, cafeteria and gymnasium space and replacing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, improve school sites and issue its bonds to the amount of $34,000,000 for the purpose of paying the costs thereof?

The polls at the election will be open at 6:00 o'clock A.M. and will continue to be open until 7:00 o'clock P.M. of that day.

Dated this 12th day of September, 2024

TINA DOLDER

County Clerk, The County of Putnam , Illinois

JILL KENYON

County Clerk, The County of Marshall, Illinois

JENNIFER EBNER

County Clerk, The County of La Salle, Illinois

(Published in Putnam County Record September 25, October 16, 2024) 21 92376

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PUBLICATION

NOTICE OF COURT

DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (Minor Name Change)

IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUI T COURT

PUTNAM COUNTY REQUEST OF Serena Mosqueda TO CHANGE NAMES OF MINOR CHILDREN

No 2024 MR 3

There will be a court date on a Request for Name Change (Minor Children) for this child.

Current Name of Minor Child

Sean Connor Voss Jr.

Proposed New Name of Minor Child

Shawn Joseph Mosqueda COURT DATE

INFORMATION

The court date for the Request I filed is scheduled on: 11/12/2024 at 9:00 a.m. at 120 N 4th St., Hennepin, IL, 61327 in Courtroom A. Serena Mosqueda

(Published in Putnam County Record October 16, 23, 30, 2024)2198659

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Village of McNabb's Planning Comm ission on Wednesday, October 30 at 6:00 p.m. at McNabb Village Hall/Library, 322 W. Main St., McNabb, IL to consider the Petition for Rezoning filed by Zagrit, LLC requesting to change from the current zoning of C-1 Comm erci al to R-3

Multi-family dwelling so the Petitioner can obtain a source of income The property which is the subject of the Petition is commonly known as

999

107 W. Main Street, PIN #04- 02-240- 000 and is legally described as Section 3, Township 31, Range 1, .43 acres, SW Corner East half SE Quarter, situated in Putnam County, IL

for Rezoning filed by Zagrit, LLC requesting to change from the current zoning of C-1 Comm erci al to R-3 Multi-family dwelling so the Petitioner can obtain a source of income The property which is the subject of the Petition is commonly known as 107 W. Main Street, PIN #04- 02-240- 000 and is legally described as Section 3, Township 31, Range 1, .43 acres, SW Corner East half SE Quarter, situated in Putnam County, IL. The Petition is open for inspection upon request to the Village Clerk. Interested persons can contact the McNabb Village Clerk for information by telephone at 815488-2806 or by em ail to villageofmcnabb@ gmail.com. All persons desiring to appear and be heard with regard to the Petition may appear in person or by attorney or other representative at the time and place specified above. Written communications about the Petition may be filed with the Village Clerk prior to or at the hearing.

Patricia Harrison, Village Clerk Rich Haar., Zoning Officer

(Published in Putnam County Record October 16, 2024) 2198569

PUBLIC NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Test of the Automated Tabulating Equipment to be used at the General Election to be held on Tuesday, the 5th day of November 2024, will be conducted at the Office of the Putnam County Clerk located at 120 N. 4th Street, Hennepin, Illinois on October 23, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. This Public Test is open to the general public (10ILCS 5/24A- 9, 24B-9,24C-9)

The Petition is open for inspection upon request to the Village Clerk. Interested persons can contact the McNabb Village Clerk for information by telephone at 815488-2806 or by em ail to villageofmcnabb@ gmail.com. All persons desiring to appear and be heard with regard to the

TINA DOLDER

Putnam County Clerk & Election Authority

(Published in Putnam County Record October 16, 2024) 2197534