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PUTNAM COUNTY LIBRARY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE: JANUARY
While the weather is sure to get colder, the Putnam County Library District will plan activities at its branches to keep patrons warm and active.
The library will close Jan. 1-2 for the holidays and reopen Jan. 3. It will also be closed on Monday, Jan. 20, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 21.
6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7: James Herriot. The library hosts Anglophile and former UK resident, Claire Evans, for a presentation on the life of Alf Wight, an unassuming country vet who practiced for 50 years in one of England’s most beautiful places, the Yorkshire Dales. Wight rose to international fame later in life under the pen name, James Herriot, as he recounted the heartwarming animal stories and colorful characters of a bygone era, inspiring a film and multiple television series. Bask in the visual beauty of the Yorkshire Dales and learn the surprising story of a vet whose books still entertain millions in this unique presentation. Register at https://2ly.link/20IcA.
7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9: Illinois Libraries Presents: Chicago Pizza - Past, Present & Future with Steve Dolinsky https://bit.ly/ILP_SteveDolinsky Illinois
Libraries Present Steve Dolinsky, a wellknown Food Guy reporter at NBC 5 (Chicago) and James Beard Award winner for his TV, radio and podcast work. Dolinsky hosts “The Feed Podcast” with Chicago chef/restaurateur Rick Bayless and Pizza City. He is the creator of Pizza City Fest, now in four cities, and author of two books about pizza. Join Dolinsky to dish on “The Ultimate Chicago Pizza Guide: A History of Squares & Slices in the Windy City,” his comprehensive guide to the styles, locales and people that make the Windy City a prime destination for slices and pies.
6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23: Rule of Rum. Join the library for Food Historian Cynthia Clampitt for a presentation on rum. Clampitt will share the reason rum arose where and when it did, how pirates got involved and who really said, “yo ho ho” (not the pirates), but also how rum helped united the Thirteen Colonies, why it became one of the issues that led to the American Revolution, how it also led to a revolt in Australia, and how it affected culture and history after that. Register at https://2ly.link/20Icp.
7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23: Illinois Libraries Presents: Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau. Buteau, an American stand-up comedian, actress, television host, producer and podcast host. Buteau published her first book in 2020, a collection of personal essays titled “Survival of the Thickest,” which was adapted into a series on Netflix. Register at https://bit.ly/ILP_MichelleButeau.
Hennepin, 214 N. Fourth St. 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4: Bingo for kids. Food and prizes for kids. Jan. 6-10: Cricut Makerspace Workshop. Adult patrons can learn how to use the Cricut Maker. Call ahead to schedule an appointment. Winter door hanger raised letters.
6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9: Adult painting evening. Stop by to paint a snowman canvas.
6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15: Putnam County Book Club. The club meets the third Wednesday of every month at Hennepin and Granville libraries. Share your ideas. The group chooses books together. Follow the group on Facebook.
Thursday, Jan. 16: Winter Craft Workshop, DIY Winter Faux Fire Starters. Pick up and take home or make it at the library. All ages.
1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17: Puzzle Swap. Stop by to swap puzzles with others. Throughout January, stop by the library to play with the large Sudoku display. Jigsaw puzzles and coloring pages will be available through February for all ages.
Granville, 214 S. McCoy St. 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3: Movie and popcorn
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7: Community Room Craft Time. Bring a craft to work on alone or with friends. Refreshments available.
1 to 3 p.m. Fridays: Water paints and pastels.
11 a.m. Wednesdays: Story Time, book and accompanying activity.
1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8: Exploring Current Diet Trends. Susan Glassman will present a program and activity.
3 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays: Homework helpers.
6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9: Discover Guatemala. Former librarian and anthropologist, Brittany Blomquist, shares her experiences in the vibrant country of Guatemala. Learn more about the city of Antigua, the second capital city, food, architecture, textiles and more, and partake in enjoying the national dish – Pepian. Blomquist is a graduate student at Northern Illinois University. Her research is focused on education within Guatemala. She visited the country in 2023 and 2024, exploring the west central highland region.
4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14: Frosty Creations Art Workshop
5 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21: Family Game Night, bring a favorite game or explore what the library has available. Pizza with sign-up.
Jigsaw puzzles will be out to work on for the winter.
Design a bookmark at the library Stop by during open hours to pick up a “Design a Bookmark” form. After you complete your design, drop off the form at the library and staff will scan it and print your designed bookmarks for library visitors.
Colorful Greetings, turn your art into notecards. Assorted coloring pages will be available as well as colored pencils. If you would like your art turned into a set of notecards, leave it, along with your name and phone number, with a staff member. You will be notified when your cards are ready for pickup.
Putnam, 105 N. Center St.
9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4: Books and Brunch. Food, Books, and Friends Magnolia, 112 N. Chicago St. Thursday, Jan. 9: Hot chocolate for children during library hours.
Saturday, Jan. 25: Legos for children during library hours.
McNabb, 322 W. Main St.
10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4: Movie matinee, children’s movie.
10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18: Read-n-tell story morning. Children read a book and share with friends what they liked or didn’t like about the book.
Through February, the community is invited to stop by the McNabb Library to make thematic crafts. The January craft is a hibernating bear.
Design a bookmark at the library. Stop by during open hours to pick up a Design a Bookmark form. After you complete your design, drop off the form at the library and staff will scan it and print your designed bookmarks for library visitors.
Colorful Greetings. Turn your art into notecards. Create one-of-a-kind art. Assorted coloring pages will be available as well as colored pencils. If you would like your art turned into a set of notecards, leave it, along with your name and phone number, with a staff member. You will be notified when your cards are ready for pickup.
Standard, 128 First St.
12:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30: Agatha Christie, Woman of Mystery. Nearly everyone is familiar with the works of British author Agatha Christie, particularly gems like “Murder on the Orient Express” and “And Then There Were None,” but what’s not so well-known is Agatha Christie herself. Find out what sort of person the “queen of mystery” was really like, uncover the secrets behind her divorce and sudden disappearance, and find out how she knew so darn much about poisons and how they worked.
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Chief Senachwine DAR hosts Christmas party
Members sign Christmas cards for veterans
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Chief Senachwine Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, met Dec. 13 at the First Presbyterian Church in Henry for a holiday party and luncheon potluck.
Members signed Christmas cards for veterans at the Country Comfort Retirement Home and the Henry Rehab and Nursing Home.
The potluck luncheon featured a variety of foods, but of special interest was a dessert called Orange Fool that came from Martha Washington’s own cookbook.
The DAR Commemorative Event of the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor was noted, and a moment of silence was held for the thousands who died that day during the Japanese attack.
A report was given on plans being made for a marker noting the Henry visit by Abraham Lincoln on Aug. 23, 1858. Chief Senachwine Chapter and the city of Henry are working jointly on this project.
Chairmen also shared news on the history of Christmas cards, the possible new Illinois flag and Lafayette’s travels to Kentucky and Illinois in 1825. Lafayette was the last living general from the Revolutionary War.
Regent pro tem Sharon Bittner presided.
Following the business meeting, members played the “pass the gift game” using the variant story of “The Night Right Before Christmas” and a Christmas trivia game.
The next meeting of the Chief Senachwine Chapter will be Feb. 1, at the Henry Public Library, 702 Front St.
The power point program will be “The Suffragettes” with refreshments at 10:30 a.m. and gavel at 10:45 a.m. Any woman 18 years and older who can prove lineage to a Revolutionary War Patriot is eligible to join the Daughters of the American Revolution. For information, call 815-303-1034.
Photo provided by Sharon Bittner
Members of the Chief Senachwine Chapter NSDAR signed Christmas cards for veterans Dec. 13, 2024, at the Country Comfort Retirement Home and the Henry Rehab and Nursing Home at their Christmas party and potluck luncheon.
Putnam County sees increase in deer hunting
Putnam County.
Hunters also took 439 deer in Livingston County, 657 deer in Marshall County and 655 deer in Lee County.
By DEREK BARICHELLO dbarichello@shawmedia.com
Illinois hunters took a preliminary total of 82,496 deer during the seven-day 2024 Illinois firearm deer season that concluded Dec. 8.
Comparatively, hunters tallied 76,494 deer during the 2023 firearm season.
In Bureau County, hunters took 966 deer in 2024 compared to 982 in 2023. Hunters tallied 601 deer in 2024 compared to 701 in 2023 in La Salle County; and hunters recorded 365 deer in 2024 compared to 336 in 2023 in
The preliminary harvest for the second segment of the 2024 firearm season Dec. 5-8 was 27,835 compared with 22,883 deer during the second part of the 2023 season.
The preliminary harvest for the first segment of this year’s firearm season Nov. 22-24 was 54,661 deer.
Remaining 2024-25 deer hunting opportunities in Illinois include: late-winter antlerless-only and chronic wasting disease season, in designated counties only, Dec. 26-29 and Jan. 17-19; and archery deer season continues through Jan. 19.
Mark Busch file photo
Hunters in Illinois took a preliminary total of 82,496 deer during the seven-day 2024 Illinois firearm deer season that concluded Dec. 8.
Agronomy Summit scheduled for Jan. 23 at IVCC
University experts to offer tips for farm management
By DEREK BARICHELLO dbarichello@shawmedia.com
With the Midwest harvest season in the books and spring coming into view, the University of Illinois Extension Oglesby Agronomy Summit is only a few weeks away.
Attendees will hear research updates from university experts to gain insightful tips for making farm management decisions.
The Oglesby Agronomy Summit will be from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, at Illinois Valley Community College.
This year’s conference will feature research updates from University of Illinois faculty specialists, highlighting best management practices in the areas of soil fertility, corn and soybean management and industrial hemp.
Presentation topics
• “Management Strategies with Low Incomes,” presented by Gary Schnitkey, University of Illinois ag econ professor
• “Midwestern Hemp Research
Collaborative: Insights into Agronomic Performance and Chemical Traits of Industrial Hemp for the North Central Region,” presented by Chance Riggins, University of Illinois crop sciences professor
• “Current Strategies for Disease Management in Field Crops,” presented by Boris Camiletti, University of Illinois crop sciences professor
• “Corn and Soybean Management Considerations for 2025,” presented by Connor Sible, University of Illinois crop sciences professor
• “Updating Illinois Phosphorus and Potassium Soil Test Recommendations for the 21st Century,” presented by Luke Bergschneider, University of Illinois soils researcher
Registration costs $25 and includes lunch. Continuing education units are available for certified crop advisers.
Register online by Jan. 16 at go. illinois.edu/AGSOglesby.
For accommodations to participate, contact Emily Hansen at emhansen@illinois.edu or 815-224-0896. Early requests are encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet needs.
Scott Anderson file photo
With the Midwest harvest season in the books and spring 2025 coming into view, the University of Illinois Extension Oglesby Agronomy Summit is just a few weeks away.
Bill Hunt seeks election to IVCC board
By TOM COLLINS tcollins@shawmedia.com
Bill Hunt of Oglesby has announced his bid for election to the Illinois Valley Community College Board of Trustees.
Hunt’s professional experience includes working as a seized property specialist with the U.S. Treasury Department and later managing logistics for the Cook County Sheriff’s Office. He also worked with United Airlines as an operations manager in Chicago and ran his own sports apparel business, B&C Sales. He served as director of finance at ALG
Worldwide, an international transportation company, and as a consultant specializing in transportation and logistics for J.C. Whitney in La Salle.
“I’ve always felt a strong call to serve my community,” Hunt said in his news release. “In Mendota, I served on the city Planning Commission, was elected as an alderman for three terms, and held roles as finance chairman and vice mayor.
“I’m no stranger to IVCC, having previously served on the Board of Trustees and currently as vice president of the IVCC Foundation.”
He is a member of the IVCC 21st Century Club and the Oglesby Police and Fire Pension Board. Additionally, he serves as director for the Starved Rock Community Foundation.
He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy who has served as commander of both the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. He serves as treasurer of AMVETS Post26.
He attended the University of Alaska, Daley College and Harper College, and graduated from several U.S.
Navy Technical Training Academies as well as the Federal Law Enforcement Academy.
Hunt resides in Oglesby with wife Donna, a certified financial planner. They have two sons: Kevin, a teacher in Rochelle, and Zachary, who works for NICOR. Recently, they welcomed their first grandchild.
“I’m running for the IVCC Board of Trustees because I believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities. I’m committed to supporting the college’s mission and ensuring it remains a vital resource for our students and the Illinois Valley.”
Bill Hunt
OBITUARIES
BRIAN “BIRD” MORRIS
Born: July 23, 1957 in Spring Valley, Illinois
Died: December 3, 2024 in Cape Girardo, Missouri
Brian “Bird” Morris, 67, of Granville passed away on December 3, 2024 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A private service for family will be held at a later date. Dysart – Cofoid Funeral Chapel will be assisting the family with the arrangements.
Brian was born on July 23, 1957 in Spring Valley to David E. and Mary Alice (Paxson) Morris.
He graduated from Putnam County High School. He served in the United States Marine Corp.
He was employed for many years working on the Illinois and Mississippi rivers. He became Captain on tug boat.
Brian is survived by his three sons, Tristan, Skyler, and Jody Morris; four brothers, Dave (Sherry) Morris, Mike Morris, Pat Morris and Kevin (Richelle) Morris.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Tim and Steve Morris. Online condolences may be made to his family at www.dcfunerals.com
BRENDA C. LUTES
Born: July 24, 1949 in Springfieldm Tennessee
Died: December 14, 2024 in Peoria, Illinois
Brenda C Lutes 75 of Morton, Il, formerly Bloomington/Normal, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on December 14, 2024, at 10 am.
Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Dysart – Cofoid Funeral Chapel, 208 S. McCoy St. Granville, IL.
Service will be at 11 a.m. following the visitation at the funeral home. Pastor Karen Karczewski will officiate. Cremation rites will be accorded following the service. Burial will be at a later date in Magnolia Cemetery, Magnolia.
She was born July 24, 1949, to John and Mabel (Grant) Lovelace in the beautiful hills of Tennessee as she would say. She married Jim Lutes on March 29, 2019 in Bloomington, IL.
Brenda worked at State Farm in Bloomington, Il where she retired. Brenda was also very active in the church and would spread God’s love with her beloved husband and best friend through ministry in the local prisons and jails to reach the hearts of the
inmates and turn their hearts to the Lord. She would often joke when asked where she was going or what she was doing and say, “well I’m in jail right now” and get a good laugh. All who knew her knows she could never hurt a fly; she was short and sweet just like she would like this to be.
She is survived by husband James Lutes of Morton, Il formerly Bloomington/Normal, two brothers James (Teresa) Lovelace East Peoria, Il, John (Cindy) Lovelace of Metamora, Il, one son David Noel of Peoria, IL, two daughters Morrissa Ice-Basham of Bloomington, Il, Monessa (Joe) Ice-Phan of Pekin, Il, three step-daughters Jamie (James) Wise of Loganville, GA, Ashley (Johnathan) Hunt of Buford, GA and Kourtney Lutes Morton, Il , 20 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren along with many nieces, nephews, cousins. Her family is big, and they will all greatly miss her for now until we meet again, she will be waiting dancing and singing on the streets of heaven.
Brenda was preceded in death by her parents Mabel Van Doren, Cliff Van Doren and John Lovelace Sr. and one infant son. Online condolences may be made to her family at www.dcfunerals.com
How to submit: Send obituary information to putnamobits@shawlocal.com or call 815-632-2534. Notices are accepted until 5 p.m. Friday for Wednesday’s edition.
OSF St. Elizabeth nurse Yvette Baiz (front, right) presents to Women Inspired Network Fundraiser Committee lead Carol Kuzmich a check for $2,500 to go toward the Young Women Leaders Scholarship Fund. That donation brings the total raised by the “Girls Just Want To Have Fund$” golf outing to $14,000. Also present were (from left) event staff James Wilson, committee members Bethany Lamb and Sarah Fox and staff Bob Bradish, Jeanne Lindenmuth, Bobby Bradish and Karen Habben. Absent were committee members Janice Corrigan, Jane Goetz and Fran Brolley and staff Erika Mucci and Lauren Mucci.
Golf outing raises $14K for WIN Scholarships
Final numbers in for summer tournament at Pine Hills
By CHARLIE ELLERBROCK cellerbrock@shawmedia.com
The sweet results of the hard work that went into the “Girls Just Want To Have Fund$” golf fundraiser got a little dose of added sugar.
The third annual event, a fundraiser conducted by the Women Inspired Network to benefit the Young Women Leaders Scholarship Fund, already was a success, raising more than $11,000 at the tournament held at the Pine Hills Golf Course on Sept. 14.
But the added sweetener came from Yvette Baiz, a nurse at OSF St. Elizabeth Hospital in Ottawa who, as the winner of a legacy award at a nursing symposium held in Peoria, chose to contribute to the scholarship another $2,500.
“So, all told, it brings us to around $14,000, which is a pretty impressive number for a golf outing,” fundraising committee leader Carol Kuzmich said. “The committee really stepped up this year to bring in more sponsorships for the outing than we’ve ever
had before, so now, to add this windfall, the scholarships are really catching on.”
Fran Brolley, president and CEO of the Starved Rock Community Foundation that manages WIN, had nothing but praise for the event committee, its dedication and its hard work.
“The WIN golf committee led by Carol has my utmost admiration for what they’re able to accomplish,” Brolley said. “For two years, I’ve witnessed the planning, extensive outreach and long hours that go into making it successful.
“I’ve also seen the outstanding young women leaders who have benefited from all their work. Their dedication is rewarding highly deserving students.”
Baiz was attending an annual symposium at OSF St. Francis Hospital and was one of three finalists for a legacy award. She didn’t win, but OSF decided for the first time in the history of the honor that the other finalists – both well involved in charity work – would receive a prize of $2,500 to be presented to their favorite charity.
Charlie Ellerbrock
$20,000 scholarship to benefit aspiring IVCC nurses
Kuhar family endowed fund in memory of parents
By MARIBETH M. WILSON mwilson@shawmedia.com
The Kuhar family has established a $20,000 scholarship to support Illinois Valley Community College nursing students in memory of their parents.
Robert J. Kuhar, Kristie A. Hunter, Kenneth J. Kuhar and William F. Kuhar established the scholarship as a tribute to their parents William and Eleanor Kuhar, who deeply valued the medical services in the Illinois Valley, IVCC said in a Monday news release. The Kuhars recognized the critical role of nursing in the community and the importance of supporting future nurses in obtaining their education, according to the release.
The family recognized many capable people too often are deterred from pursuing a degree in nursing because of the financial commitment required. The family members said they are pleased to support aspiring nurses in achieving their goals.
William and Eleanore’s appreciation for the nursing program stems from the experience of their granddaughter. Sarah Tudaj, daughter of Kristie Hunter, graduated from the IVCC nursing program in 2000.
Cofoid,
Photo provided by Peggy Schneider
IVCC President Dr. Tracy Morris (from left) poses for a photo with Kristie (Kuhar) Hunter and Bob Kuhar after the Kuhar family established a scholarship in memory of their parents, William and Eleanor, to support aspiring nurses.
EMERGENCY
PUTNAM COUNTY COMMUNITY CENTER – JANUARY 2025
PREPAREDNESS & PLANNING
JOIN US FOR A PRESENTATION BY PUTNAM COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (PC EMA) AND PUTNAM COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
WHERE: PUTNAM COUNTY COMMUNITY CENTER 128 N. 1ST ST., STANDARD, IL 61363
WHEN: TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2025 12:30PM TO 1:30PM
13 – 9:00 - 10:00 am - Medicare Part B Prevention & Wellness benefits, Extra help/LIS, MSP program & BA enrollment
14 - 9:30 - 11 am- Free blood pressure & glucose checks 10:00 am - Site Council
16 – 10:00 – 11:30 am Outreach Hennepin Library 12:30 pm – Movie and Popcorn
20
21 – 12:30 pm – Emergency Preparedness & Planning Sponsored by PC Emergency Management & PC Health Department (Virtual & in-person)
23 – 12:30 pm – Adult Coloring
28 – 12:30 pm – Valentine Crafts
30 – 12:30 pm – Agatha Christie – Woman of Mystery Presented by the Standard Library Branch (Virtual & in-person)
Connie Halbleib Grayce Mesner
Gerald Cleer Matt Hostetter
Cindy Novak James & Gladys King
Mark & Kay Chiado Lorna Lehr & Gene Pisaneschi
James & Catherine Phillips Ernest & Carole Terando
Gerald & Kathleen Lenkaitis UCC Granville
Veterans of Foreign Wars First State Bank
Hennepin United Methodist Church
McNabb United Methodist Church
In Memory of
Sylvia Hubert – Kevin & Gina Toovey
Joseph Lukosus – Shauna & Dan Greenwood, Gina & Kevin Toovey
Jeno & Margaret Bonucchi – Nancy Carlson
Did you know?
We offer lunches at the Center! To view our menu, please go to our website at pcaservices.org
We kindly ask that you call the Center by noon the day prior.
You Must Pre-Register for Lunch by Calling (815) 339-2711
We will have NOAA Weather Radio’s for Door Prizes and Preparedness Supplies for those who register for the presentation.
LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS
IVCC theater to host auditions for ‘Hello, Dolly’ spring musical Auditions for Illinois Valley Community College’s spring musical, “Hello, Dolly!” will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12, and 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13, in the Dr. Mary Margaret Weeg Cultural Centre. Auditions are open to the public, and those auditioning are requested to prepare a song with musical track accompaniment (speakers will be provided).
Readings from the script and a dance combination will be taught at auditions. The play will be performed April 3 to 13 and will feature a large cast of singers, dancers and actors who are 16 and older.
For information, email Don Grant Zellmer, IVCC director and choreographer of musical theater, at dongrantzellmer1@yahoo.com. Use the subject line “Hello, Dolly!”
Henry church to host screening of ‘The Bishop’s Wife’
The Henry Presbyterian Church will be showing “The Bishop’s Wife,” starring Cary Grant, Loretta Young, David Niven and Elsa Lancaster, at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5.
An angel in human form comes down and enters the life of the bishop in order to help him build a new cathedral and repair his fractured
marriage. It is described as joyous, delightful and festive.
Chili, taco soup, crackers, cookies and drinks will be available. The church, 511 Wirt St., is handicapped accessible. Call 309-364-3083 for more information.
Explore current diet trends with Putnam County library program
What we eat has a tremendous impact on our overall health.
Get the research on current diet trends from University of Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator Susan Glassman.
Glassman will present information on popular diet trends like Mediterranean, DASH, MIND, Volumetrics and TLC. She will share the number one diet/lifestyle, including information on the health benefits of one important food. Take this opportunity to make and taste a homemade salad dressing. Take home resources and recipes.
Exploring Current Diet Trends will be 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8, at Putnam County Library District, 214 S. McCoy Street, Granville. Register at go.illinois.edu/exploreingcurrenttrends or by calling 815-224- 0894.
For information or to request reasonable accommodation, call Glassman at 815-224-0889.
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• WIN SCHOLARSHIPS
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“Obviously, I was really thrilled by that,” Baiz said. “I was so thrilled [that] I walked off stage in the wrong direction. I was so excited. As soon as I was able, I took a picture of it and sent it to Carol because I knew it was going right to the scholarships. I’m just thrilled to add this to the fund.”
Having already been selected by Evaluation Committee leader Jane Goetz and her group, the previous recipients of the scholarships are all doing well in their chosen pursuits.
Streator High School graduate Sarah Kaschke still is involved in medicine studies at Accenture in Chicago, Marquette Academy alumnus Kaitlyn Magoonaugh is near graduating in education at St. Mary’s of Notre Dame, and Ottawa High School grad Corinne Francis is studying fine arts at Northern Illinois University.
The most recent recipient, Ottawa’s Kate Passwater, is just getting started in computer science at Iowa State University.
Although the scholarship has been presented to four women from La Salle County, those interested in applying can come from any one of six counties, including Bureau, Putnam, Marshall, Lee and Livingston counties. Applications for two available $3,000 scholarships –funds that are paid directly to the recipient’s chosen school –will be accepted beginning in January.
“That’s what we had figured, but that was before we knew we were receiving this extra donation, so we may have to reevaluate that,” Kuzmich said. “I know that the scholarships have gone to local [La Salle County] women, but we’d love to have women from all over those five counties step forward and apply. This is for them.”
Financial donations can be made to the scholarship fund in person or by mail to 241 Marquette St., La Salle, IL 61301. Checks should be made payable to SRCCF. For more information about the WIN scholarships, call 815-252-2906.
Scholarship applications for the 2025 awards will open when it is posted Jan. 8 on the SRCCF page.
TODAY IN SPORTS HISTORY
1971: Garo Yepremian’s 37-yard field goal at 7:40 of the second OT gives the Miami Dolphins a 27-24 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in the first round of the AFC playoffs. At 82:40, it’s the longest game in NFL history.
AREA ROUNDUP
advanced for the 10-11 year old boys and Lenkaitis placed second, qualifying her to go if the first-place winner is unavailable.
PCJH students compete in Elks Oglesby Hoop Shoot
By KEVIN HIERONYMUS khieronymus@shawmedia.com
Putnam County Junior High students competed in the Oglesby Elks Hoop Shoot on Sunday, Dec. 15. First-place winners advanced to the next round of competition with the runners-up serving as alternates.
WRESTLING
At Granville: PC-Hall’s Alex Tucker won by fall at 190 against Mendota on Wednesday, Dec. 18. Cayden Bouxsein (144) and Alec Koch (157) won by forfeit.
BOYS BASKETBALL
Seneca 74, Putnam County 38: The Panthers trailed 25-8 after one quarter and 49-18 at halftime in a Tri-County Conference loss Dec. 18 in Granville
COLLEGE UPDATE
Sauk Valley’s Maggie Richetta named all-conference
Former PC Panther helped Skyhawks reach regional final
By KEVIN HIERONYMUS khieronymus@shawmedia.com
Putnam County grad Maggie Richetta was one of four players from Sauk Valley Community College named to the Arrowhead All-Conference volleyball team for 2024.
Richetta finished with 229 kills, 114 blocks and 78 digs for the Skyhawks, who finished 31-8 overall and 9-0 in the conference.
Sauk’s Lacey Eissens was named
the Arrowhead co-MVP.
The Skyhawks reached the Regional IV Championship, falling 3-2 to Milwaukee Tech.
Richetta was named the NewsTribune and TriCounty Conference
Maggie Richetta
Volleyball Player of the Year last season and the 2023-24 Putnam County Female Athlete of the Year.
Teaming up with Richetta on the Skyhawks this season was former PC teammate Tori Balma.
SVCC player Maggie Richetta blocks a shot. Sauk Valley beat South Suburban College in three sets Nov. 6 at Sauk Valley Community College.
Photo provided by Brian Hurley
Reese Lenkaitis (from left), Marshall Holocker, Blake Richardson and Brynn Zimmerlein are pictured with members of the Oglesby Elks 2360 who hosted the Hoop shoot on Sunday, Dec. 15. Holocker
Photos provided
LEFT: Brenley Bush of PCJH advanced in the Elks Hoops Shoot in the 8-9 division. RIGHT: Milo Mertel (left) and Murphy Hopkins of Putnam County Junior High competed in the 12-13 division in the Oglesby Elks Hoop Shoot on Dec. 15.
LEFT: Putnam County’s Miles Main shoots a jump shot over Rock Falls’s Ryken Howard during the 50th annual Colmone Classic on Dec. 9 at Hall High School. The Panthers will play in the Shipyard Showdown at Seneca from Dec. 26-28. RIGHT: Putnam County’s Teaghan Sarver eyes the hoop as Princeton’s Camryn Driscoll defends during the Princeton Holiday Girls Basketball Tournament on Nov. 19. The Lady Panthers will play in the Lady Bruins Christmas Classic from Dec. 26-26. ON THE COVER: Putnam County’s Braden Bickerman eyes the hoop as Rock Falls’s Ryken Howard defends during the 50th annual Colmone Classic on Dec. 9, at Hall High School. The Panthers will play in the Shipyard Showdown at Seneca from Dec. 26-28.
AREA CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENTS
BOYS BASKETBALL
La Moille Holiday Classic
Thursday, Dec. 26
Game 1 - DePue vs. Galva, noon
Game 2 - Leland vs. Amboy, 1:30 p.m.
Game 3 - Lowpoint-Washburn vs. Polo, 3 p.m.
Game 4 - LaMoille vs. Calvary Christian, 4:30 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 27
Game 5 - Losers 1-2, noon
Game 6 - Losers 3-4, 1:30 p.m.
Game 7 - Winners 1-2, 3 p.m.
Game 8 - Winners 3-4, 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 28
Consolation third - Losers 5-6, noon
Consolation title - Winers 5-6, 1:30 pm.
Third place - Losers 7-8, 3 pm.
Championship - Winers 5-6, 4:30 p.m.
Sherrard Hutchins Holiday Classic
Thursday, Dec. 26
Game 1 - Annawan vs. Geneseo, 2:30 p.m.
Game 2 - Princeton vs. East Dubuque, 4 p.m.
Game 3 - Sherrard vs. Alleman, 5:30 p.m.
Game 4 - Byron vs. IMSA, 4:30 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 27
Game 5 - Losers 3-4, 2:30 p.m.
Game 6 - Losers 5-6, 4 p.m.
Game 7 - Winners 1-2, 5:30 p.m.
Game 8 - Winners 3-4, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 28
7th place - Losers 5-6, 2:30 p.m.
5th place - Winners 5-6, 4 pm.
3rd place - Losers 7-8, 5:30 pm.
Championship - Winners 7-8, 7 p.m.
Shipyard Showdown at Seneca
Thursday, Dec. 26
Game 1 - (3) Indian Creek vs. Reed-
Custer, 9 a.m.
Game 2 - Hall vs. Marquette, 10:30 a.m.
Game 3 - Woodland vs. Serena, noon
Game 4 - (2) Lexington vs. Putnam County, 1:30 p.m.
Game 5 - (4) Flanagan-Cornell vs. Wethersfield, 3 p.m.
Game 6 - Coal City vs. Somanauk, 4:30 p.m.
Game 7 - (1) Seneca vs. Earlville, 6 p.m.
Game 8 - Wilmington vs. Dwight, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27
Game 9 - losers 1-2 (aux gym), 9 a.m.
Game 10 - losers 3-4 (aux gym), 10:30 a.m.
Game 11 - losers 5-6 (aux gym), noon
Game 12 - losers 7-8 (aux gym), 1:30 p.m.
Game 13 - winners 1-2, 9 a.m.
Game 14 - winners 3-4, 10:30 a.m.
Game 15 - winners 5-6, noon
Game 16 - winners 7-8, 1:30 p.m.
Game 17 - losers 9-10 (aux gym), 3 p.m.
Game 18 - losers 11-12 (aux gym), 4:30 p.m.
Game 19 - winners 9-10 (aux gym), 6 p.m.
Game 20 - winners 11-12 (aux gym), 7:30 p.m.
Game 21 - losers 13-14, 3 p.m.
Game 22- losers 15-16, 4:30 p.m.
Game 23 - winners 13-14, 6 p.m.
Game 24 - winners 15-16, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28
Game 25 - losers 17-18, 9 a.m.
Game 26 - winners 17-18, 10:30 a.m.
Game 27 - losers 19-20, noon
Game 28 - winners 19-20 (consolation title), 1:30 p.m.
Game 29 - losers 21-22 (7th place), 3 p.m.
Game 30 - winners 21-22 (5th place), 4:30 p.m.
Game 31 - losers 23-24 (3rd place), 6 p.m.
Game 32 - winners 23-24 (1st place), 7:30 p.m.
Princeville Holiday Tournament Thursday, Dec. 26
Game 1 - (1) Brimfield vs. (8) Henry-Senachwine, 2 p.m.
Game 2 - (4) Elmwood vs. (5) St. Bede, 3:30 p.m.
Game 3 - (3) Peoria Heights vs. (6) Midland, 6:30 p.m.
Game 4 - (2) Princeville vs. (7) Ridgewood, 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27
Game 5 - Losers 1-2, 2 p.m.
Game 6 - Losers 3-4, 3:30 p.m.
Game 7 - Winners 1-2, 6:30 p.m.
Game 8 - Winners 3-4, 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28
Consolation third - Losers 5-6, 2 p.m.
Consolation title - Winners 5-6, 3:30 pm.
Third place - Losers 7-8, 6:30 pm.
Championship - Winners 7-8, 8 p.m.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
St. Bede Lady Bruins Christmas Classic
Thursday, Dec. 26
Putnam County vs. Brimfield, 10 a.m.
Serena vs. Fieldcrest, 11:30 a.m.
Annawan vs. Orion, 1 p.m.
Fieldcrest vs. Brimfield, 2:30 p.m.
Orion vs. Sandwich, 4 p.m.
St. Bede vs. Annawan, 5:30 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 27
St. Bede vs. Sandwich, 10 a.m.
Putnam County vs. Fieldcrest, 11:30 a.m.
Annawan vs. Orion
Brimfield vs. Serena, 1 p.m.
Sandwich vs. Annawan, 2:30 p.m.
St. Bede vs. Orion, 4 p.m.
Serena vs. Putnam County, 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 28
Seventh place - 11:30 a.m.
Fifth place - 1 p.m.
Third place - 2:30 pm.
Championship - 4 p.m.
Warkins Memorial Tournament
POOL A: Mercer County, Morrison, Wethersfield
POOL B: Fulton, Kewanee, Monmouth-Roseville
POOL C: Bureau Valley, Hall, Rockridge POOL D: E-P, Stark County, Stockton Friday, Dec. 27
Kewanee vs. Fulton (old gym), Wethersfield vs. Morrison (new gym), 10 a.m.
Bureau Valley vs. Rockridge (OG), E-P vs. Stark County (NG), 11:30 a.m.
Mercer County vs. Wethersfield (OG), Mon-Rose vs. Kewanee, 1 p.m.
Stark County vs. Stockton (OG), Rockridge vs. Hall (NG), 2:30 p.m.
Fulton vs. Mon-Rose (OG), Morrison vs. Mercer County (NG, 4 p.m.
Hall vs. Bureau Valley (OG), Stockton vs. E-P (NG), 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 28
3rd place A vs. 3rd place D (OG), 3rd place B vs. 3rd place C (NG), 4 p.m.
2nd place A vs. 2nd place D (OG), 2nd place B vs. 2nd place C (NG), 5:30 p.m.
1st place A vs. 1st place D (OG), 1st place B vs. 1st place C (NG), 7 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 30
3rd place pool bracket games, 4 p.m.
2nd place pool bracket games, 5:30 p.m. Championship game (NG), 1st place pool bracket game (OG), 7 p.m.
– KevinHieronymus
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GREAT TWO DA Y NEW YEARS ESTATE AUCTIO N
The LIVE IN PERS ON & On-Line Auction to be held at the Tumbleson Auction Center, 1635 North Main Street, Princeton, IL, located 100 mi les West of Chi cago, just off I-80, Exit 56, South on Rt 26 on:
TUES DAY, DECEMB ER 31, 2024 & WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2025
10:00 AM (preview 8 AM) each day
Absentee Biddi ng on website: w ww.tumblesonauction.com or Bid Live thru Proxibid
Tuesd ay, December 31, 2024
VINTAGE CARS, TRUCK AND 2012 BOX VAN: 1937 Ford Two Door Coupe (Re-Stored), 1961 Austin Healey Sprite, 1972 MG Midget, 1966-2 Door Ford Truck (One-Owner), 1988 Suzuki Samurai (Rough) (These Vehicles are Not Curren tly in Running Order) & 2012 Ford E-350 Box Van w/ Approx 187,000 Miles (In Running Order); NICE COLLECTION OF DUCK DECOYS, SHOREBIRDS & CALLS, SOUTHWEST ARTIFACTS & COL LECTIBLES;
APPROX. 70 FIREARMS, AMMO & GU N RELATED: Approx 60 Long Guns Including Browning DU & Citori, Ruger, Winchester, Remington, Weatherby, JC Higgins, US Springfield, Savage, Iver Johnson, Charles Daly, Smith & Wesson, Mossberg, Ithaca & Others; Approx 10 Handguns Including Colt , Smith & Wesson, Ru ger Vaquero, Llama, Essex Arms, Webley; Group of Ammo, Gun Books, Wood Ammo Boxes, Lg. Gun Crates & More;
COL LECTION OF KNIVES FROM RICHARD OTTO ESTATE;
GREAT COLLECTION OF VINTAGE ADVERTIS ING SIGNS FROM THE KEN & GAIL STON ER ESTA TE: Approx 80 Vintage Signs-Porcelain, Metal & Tin-Some Double Sided Including Phill ips 66, Firestone, US Royal Tires, Kendall Motor Oil, Smith Douglas Fertilizer, Dekalb & Corn King, Chief Paints, Green Stamps, US Air Force Recruiting, Various FFA & Farm Bureau, Delco Battery, Many Various Soda & Cigarette Signs;
NICE CO LLECTION OF TO Y TR AINS & COLLECTION OF OVER 7500 MARBLES & TOYS FROM RICHARD ZOSS ESTATE.
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
COL LECTION OF COINS & PAPER CURRENCY: Approx 14 Graded Silver Dollars, Group of Old Paper Currency; Mercury Dimes, Liberty, Franklin & Kennedy Half Dollars, Silver Washington Quarters, Lg. Cents, Jefferson Nickels, Pennies Includi ng Group of Error Coins & Few Proof Sets; SM GROUP OF JEWELRY: Including Gold & 925 Jewelry; LG. COLLECTION OF ANTIQUE FURNITURE & SOME MODERN & CARPETS & MOTORIZED SCOOTERS;
COL LECTION OF LAMPS, CLOCKS & ARTWOR K; NICE COLLECTION OF STERLING SILV ER: Including 6 Very Nice Sets of Sterlin g Silver Flatware in Cases, Lg. Group of Sterling Silver Flatware & Spoons, Candlesticks;
COL LECTION OF FLO BLUE, CHINA & QUALITY GLASSWARE, COLLECTION OF ADVERTIS ING, BOOKS, PO STCARDS & BARBER COLLECTIBLES, CO LLECTION OF POTTERY & STONEWARE, PYREX & KITCHEN COLLECTIBLES
KEN & GAIL STONER ESTATE, PRINCETON, IL, Richard Zoss Es tate, Wa shburn/Richar d Otto Es tate, Eldena & Othe rs
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TT TUMBLESON AUCTION COMPANY, PRINCETON, IL
E- mail: ttauction@yahoo.com or Phone 815-872-1852
Auctioneers: TOM & MA RY TUMB LESON & TIFFANY FOES Term s: 10% Buyer 's Premium for This Auction/C ash or Check/ CC Accepte d with 5% Fee
FARM EQUIPMENT AUCTION
Having decided to retire from farming, the following farm equipment will be offered by LIVE and Online Public Auction located at 642 Ea sy Rd, Ohio, IL 61349
Saturday, January 11, 2025 @ 10:00 AM
Online starts at 12 Noon
Preview: Saturday , January 4th 9 AM - 2 PM
TRACTORS:
*2014 Case IH 290 Magnum, #ZDRD08693, 2084 hrs, Pro 700 monitor & modem, HID ligh ts, BTK 380/85R34 duals, BTK 480/80R34 front duals, 4 remotes, 1000 pto, 3pt w/ qhitch, 18 front weights, fenders, has ow ned since 300 hrs
*2016 Case IH 250 Magnum, #ZGRF01713, 2292 hrs, Pro 700 Monitor w/ WAS & 272 globe, HID lights, BTK 380/85R34 duals, BTK 48 0/80R34 fronts, 4 remotes, large 1000 pto, 3pt w/ qhitch, 6 front wei ghts, fenders, has ow ned since 300 hrs
*2000 Case IH MX120 , FWA, #JJA0098131, 5694 hrs, 5.9 Cummins, powershift trans, 3 remotes, 540/small 10 00 pto, CIH EZ Guide 500 w/ EZ Steer, BKT 380/90R46 rears, 380/85R30 fronts
*1954 Oliver Supe r 55, Gas, Wagner Hyd Loader, 13.6-28 rears, runs goo d
COMBINE, HEADS
and SUPPORT E QUIPMENT:
*2018 Case IH 6140 Axial Flow , #YJG015850, 131 1/1000 Hrs, Pro 700 monitor w/ modem, 372 globe, sing le point ho okup, 900/60R3 2 drives, 600/65R28 steers, 1 owner
*2019 Drag o GT 8-30 , #001801296, Head Sight Tru Sight, Roll-o-Cones on end snouts, knife rolls, single point, 1 owner
*2020 MacDon FD130 Flex Draper , #374879-20, single point, 1 ow ner
*2020 Bran dt 1070-HP sw ing away auger, hyd swing away lift
*2022 AGI Westfield MKX 10-63 sw ing away auger
SEMI an d TRAILER:
*1997 Mack CH61B day cab, 50 1,292 miles (will be about 6k more by auction) 400 HP E7-400, all new tires, Eaton 10 spd, wet kit, new batteries, Mack overhaul 75,000 miles ago
*2008 Wilson Pacesetter DWH-500 ho pper bottom, #1W1MAFYAX9A252298, 41', 66” sides, elec tarp, air ride, aluminum outers, 11R 22.5 tires
PLANTER:
*2010 Case IH 1240 Early Riser 12/23 , #YAS008086, Center Fill, 12 Yetter row cleaners, pneumatic down pressure, 12 corn plates and 23 bean plates
EQUIPMENT:
*1995 Hard i Navigator 1000, 80' boom, 4 section shut offs, foamer, Hardi SprayBox II, nice;
*1000 Gallon nurse tank on tandem axle trailer, stainless, Honda 160 pump; *David Bradley hay rake;*(2) Kory 340 wagons on Kory 8278 gears; *Case IH 4500 24' Vibra Shank field cultivator, remlinger 3 bar hanging harrow ; *David Bradley Defiance flare box; *David Bradley flare box, metal, w/ McCormick end gate seeder; *Oliver ground driven manure spreader; *Fetral Mo 70 grain cleaner; *Glencoe Soil Saver, 9 shank; *Minneapolis Moline 5 bottom plow ; *8' 3pt blade; *Woods Cadet 72; *7 FM radios w/ matched antennas ; *1 hand held FM radio w/ charger*Various other items on pallets too numerous to mention
Auctioneer' s Note: Very nice line of equipment
& Donna
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For online bi ddin g go to www.re di gerauc tionservi ce.com
NUMBER SYSTEM WILL BE USED - I.D. REQUIREDTERMS: CASH OR GOOD CHECK - NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS
REDIGER AUCTION SERVICE, WYANET, IL 815-699-79 99
Jeremy Rediger - Jonathan Moon - Rick Rediger - Brik Rediger
COUNTY, ILLINOIS
The land is located 6 miles southwest of Amboy, IL, 7 miles northeast of Ohio, IL, or 17 miles southeast of Sterling, IL. It is further described as being located in Section 12, T19NR9E, East Grove Township, Lee County, Illinois.
Farmers & investors, be sure to check out the extensive drainage and conservation improvements recently made to this farm!
LAND INVESTMENTS LLC, ETAL
Representing Attorney: Michael A. Kraft | Quinn Johnston
227 NE Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL 61602 | (309) 674-1133
Auction Managers: Kevin Haas (309) 264-7767 & Isaac Taber (309) 335-8081
IN THE CIRCUIT COU RT FOR THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCU IT PU TNAM C OUNT Y, ILLI NO IS UN ITED COMM UN ITY BANK, an Illinois banking corporation, Plaintiff,
v. KENN ETH BROWN, UNKNO WN TENANTS, UN KNOWN OW NERS AND NO NRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants
Case No. 2 023 FC 7 NO TICE O F SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure entered by the court on the Complaint for Foreclosure in the above- entitled cause, the property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said judgment, will be sold to the highest bidder.
A. The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for inform ation regarding the real estate is: United Comm unity Bank, Attn: Loss Mitigation, 1311 West Jefferson Street, Auburn, IL 62615; Telep hone: (217) 438-5467
B. The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is: 415 East Main Street, Granvill e, Illinois 61326
C. A description of the improvements on the real estate is:
Single family residence.
D. The real estate may be inspected prior to sale at the following times: Not applicable
E. The time and place of the sale are: 11:00 a.m. on January 9, 2025; Putnam County Courthouse, 120 N. Fourth Street, Hennepin, Illinois
(F) The term s of the sale are:
10% cash or certified funds at the time of sale; balance within twenty-four (24) hours of sale Plaintiff may credit bid at the sale The successful bidder w ill receive a Certificate of Purchase following the sale and a Sheriff's Deed upon confirmation of the sale by the Circuit Court of Putnam County, Illinois
(G ) Title will be conveyed subject to real estate taxes for 2024 and subsequent years and special assessments, if any; to building restrictions and restrictive covenants of record; to easements of record or in place; to rights of way for roads, streets, and highways; to rights of tenants in possession, if any. Sale is subject to approval of the Circuit Court of Putnam County, Illinois Any real estate transfer tax which may be due as a result of the sale shall be paid by the purchaser.
BROWN, HAY & STEPH ENS, LLP
Em met A. Fairfield Registration No 6180505 205 S. 5th Street - Suite 1000 P.O. Box 2459 Springfield, IL 62705 (217) 544-8491 efairfield@bhslaw.com
December 1 1, 1 8, 2 5, 2 024 Putnam Count y Record 948 33 9
IN THE CIRCUIT COU RT FOR THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCU IT PU TNAM C OUNT Y, ILLI NO IS UN ITED COMM UN ITY BANK, an Illinois banking corporation, Plaintiff, v. KENN ETH BROWN, UNKNO WN TENANTS, UN KNOWN OW NERS AND NO NRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants
Case No. 2 023 FC 7 NO TICE O F SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure entered by the court on the Complaint for Foreclosure in the above- entitled cause, the property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said judgment, will be sold to the highest bidder.
A. The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for inform ation regarding the real estate is:
United Comm unity Bank, Attn: Loss Mitigation, 1311 West Jefferson Street, Auburn, IL 62615; Telep hone: (217) 438-5467
B. The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is:
415 East Main Street, Granville, Illinois 61326
C. The legal description of the real estate is: LO TS 49 AND 50 IN ARCH IBALD W. HOPKINS ADDITION TO THE VILLAG E OF GRANVILLE, EXCEPT TH E COAL UN DERLYING TH E SURFACE OF SAID LAND AN D ALL RIGHTS AND EASEMENTS IN FAVOR OR THE ESTATE OF SAID COAL, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF PUTN AM , IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS
D. A description of the improvements on the real estate is:
Single family residence.
E. The real estate may be inspected prior to sale at the following times: Not applicable
F. The time and place of the sale are: 11:00 a.m. on January 9, 2025; Putnam County Courthouse, 120 N. Fourth Street, Hennepin, Illinois
(G ) The term s of the sale are: 10% cash or certified funds at the time of sale; balance within twenty-four (24) hours of sale Plaintiff may credit bid at the sale The successful bidder w ill receive a Certificate of Purchase following the sale and a Sheriff's Deed upon confirmation of the sale by the Circuit Court of Putnam County, Illinois (H ) Title will be conveyed subject to real estate taxes for 2024 and subsequent years and special assessm ents, if any; to building restrictions and restrictive covenants of record; to easements of record or in place; to rights of way for roads, streets, and highways; to rights of tenants in possession, if any. Sale is subject to approval of the Circuit Court of Putnam County, Illinois. Any real estate transfer tax which may be due as a result of the sale shall be paid by the purchaser.
BROWN, HAY & STEPHENS, LLP
Em met A. Fairfield Registration No 6180505 205 S. 5th Street - Suite 1000 P.O. Box 2459 Springfield, IL 62705 (217) 544-8491 efairfield@bhslaw.com 8144- 948339
PUBLIC NOTICE
IN THE CIRCUIT CO URT, TENTH JU DICIAL CIRCUIT, PUTNAM CO UNTY, ILLINO IS CAUSE NO 2024TX6: TO TH E FOLLOWING NAMED PERSONS (AND IF DECEASED, TO THEIR UN KNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES), AND TO THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, AND TO ALL INTERESTED DEPARTMENTS AND AGEN CIES THEREO F, IN CLUD IN G AMONG OTHERS
ILLINO IS ATTO RN EY GENERAL, ILLINO IS SECRETARY OF STATE VEHICLE SERVICES AND PU TN AM CO UNTY CLERK AN D RITHM CAPITAL, DITECH FINANCIAL LLC CORP AGENT: C T CORPORATIO N SYSTEM , PU TNAM COUNTY STATES ATTO RN EY, PUTNAM COUNTY TREASU RER, AN D TO OCCUPANTS, UN KNOWN OWNERS AND PARTIES INTERESTED IN TH E PAR CELS HEREIN AFTER NAMED: Parcel Number Own ers/Parties Interested C ert Number Street O r Common A ddress 02- 55-211- 217 MCMULLEN, ANDREW 2021-90003 217 Linda Circle LO T 217 02- 55-211- 409 PETERSON, ROBERT 2021-90004 02- 55-211- 409 LADSON, JOSEPH W 2021-90004
TAKE NOTICE THAT TH E ABOVESAID MO BILE HO MES WERE SO LD ON NOVEM BER 15, 2022, FO R DELINQUENT MO BILE HOM E LOCAL SERVICES TAXES FO R THE YEAR 2021 AN D PRIOR YEARS, AN D THAT TH E PERIOD OF REDEMPTION FROM SUCH SALE EXPIRES JUNE 9, 2025. TAKE FU RTHER NOTICE THAT A PETITION FOR ORDER DIRECTING ISSU ANCE OF TAX CERTIFICATES OF TITLE HAS BEEN FILED IN THE ABO VESAID CAUSE AS TO THE ABOVE- NAMED MOBILE HO MES BY PUTN AM CO UNTY, AS TRUSTEE, AN D TH AT ON JULY 10, 2025 AT 2:00 PM [COU RTRO OM A], SAID PETITION ER WILL APPLY FO R AN ORDER TH AT A TAX CERTIFICATE OF TITLE ISSUE AS TO EACH ABOVESAID MOBILE HO ME NOT REDEEM ED ON OR BEFO RE JUNE 9, 2025. /S/ PUTN AM COUN TY AS TRUSTEE, PETITION ER
FO R FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK AD DRESS: 120 N 4TH STREET, HENN EPIN, IL 61327 TELEPH ON E: (815) 925- 7129 (Published in Putnam County Record December 18, 25, 2024, January 1, 2025) 2213265
PUBLIC NOTICE
IN THE CIRCUIT CO URT, TENTH JU DICIAL CIRCUIT, PUTNAM CO UNTY, ILLINO IS CAUSE NO 2024TX5: TO TH E FOLLOWING NAMED PERSONS (AND IF DECEASED, TO THEIR UN KNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES), AND TO THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, AND TO ALL INTERESTED DEPARTMENTS AND AGEN CIES THEREO F, IN CLUD IN G AMONG OTHERS
ILLINO IS DEPARTMENT OF HUMA N SERVICES-COLLECTIONS, STATE OF ILLINOIS ATTO RN EY GENERAL, STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, STATE OF ILLINO IS DEPT OF EM PLOYMENT SECURITY, STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPT OF HEALTH CARE & FAMILY SERVICES (PUBLIC AID) GENERAL COUNSEL AN D PUTN AM CO UNTY CLERK, PU TN AM CO UNTY TREASU RER, PUTNAM COUNTY STATES ATTO RN EY, VILLAGE OF HENNEPIN, LAKE TH UND ERBIRD ASSO CIATIO N C/O JEFFREY SCOTT SELL, LAKE TH UN DERBIRD ASSOCIATION, AN D TO O CCU PANTS, UNKN OW N OWNERS AN D PARTIES
INTERESTED IN THE PARCELS HEREIN AFTER NAMED:
Parcel Number Owner s/Parties Interested Cert Number Street Or Common Address
TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ABOVESAID PARCELS WERE SO LD ON NO VEMBER 15, 2022, FO R GENERALTAXES FOR THE YEAR 2021 AND PRIOR YEARS, AN D THAT THE PERIOD OF REDEMPTION FROM SUCH SALE EXPIRES JU NE 9, 2025 TAKE FURTHER NOTICE TH AT A PETITION FOR ORDER DIRECTING ISSU AN CE OF TAX DEEDS HAS BEEN FILED IN THE ABOVESAID CAU SE AS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED PARCELS BY PUTNAM COUNTY, AS TRUSTEE, AND THAT ON JULY 10, 2025 AT 2:00 PM [COU RTRO OM A], SAID PETITION ER WILL APPLY FOR AN ORDER THAT A TAX DEED ISSUE AS TO EACH ABOVESAID PARCEL NOT REDEEM ED ON OR BEFO RE JU NE 9, 2025. /S/ PUTNAM CO UN TY AS TRUSTEE, PETITION ER
FO R FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK
AD DRESS: 120 N 4TH STRE ET, HENN EPIN, IL 61327 TELEPH ONE: (815) 925- 7129 (Published in Putnam County Record December 18, 25, 2024, January 1, 2025) 2213252
Tina Dolder, Erica Pierski,
Putnam County Board
Charlie Lenkaitis - Chairman
Tony Rue - Vice
Kevin Kunkel, Jennifer Spratt, Carly Zielinski, Rhianna Clayton, Josh Boedigheimer, Teresa Clausen, Lori Balensiefen, Catherine Terando, Ryan Giacometti, Tammy Mehalic, Bob Cofoid, Lynn Haage, Christina Judd-Mennie, Chauntelle Biagi, Samuel Wier, Valerie Smith
