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Rosecrance, North Central behavioral health make affiliation official
By MARIBETH M. WILSON mwilson@shawmedia.com
Rosecrance Behavioral Health and North Central Behavioral Health Systems are officially affiliated, which the agencies said Tuesday will enhance the quality of resources and expand access to care for individuals and families in central Illinois.
There will be no interruption of care for existing clients. The affiliation agreement leaves leadership and the Board of Directors in place, with NCBHS still leading and managing operations, including staffing, according to a news release.
All funding will remain local.
“We are proud to welcome North Central Behavioral Health Systems. They bring a wealth of expertise to our network, particularly in regions where we currently lack representation,” Rosecrance President & CEO Dr. Dave Gomel said in the release. “Their involvement not only enhances the quality of care available but also enriches the overall resources and support we can offer in central Illinois.”
Rosecrance Behavioral Health and North Central Behavioral
the agencies said Tuesday.
The agencies said the affiliation will create stronger organizations, providing a full continuum of mental health and substance use treatment services, according to the release.
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2 anhydrous ammonia certified grower trainings set March 13
The University of Illinois Extension serving Bureau, La Salle, Marshall and Putnam counties is offering two Anhydrous Ammonia Certified Grower Trainings on March 13.
This training is in cooperation with the Illinois Department of Agriculture. There is no charge for the training.
The afternoon session will be from 1:30 to 3 p.m. March 13, at the Marshall-Putnam County Extension Office, 509 Front St., Henry. To register for the afternoon session visit go. illinois.edu/CGAfternoon.
The evening session will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Illinois Valley Community College, Room CTC124/125, 815 N. Orlando Smith Road, Oglesby. To register for the evening session visit go.illinois.edu/CGEvening.
“I am incredibly proud to be a part of this moment between two mission-driven organizations united in their commit -
ment to ensuring the residents of Illinois have access to behavioral health resources,” NCBHS President & CEO Jodi Mahoney said. “Together, we can grow our influence and contribute to positive change in the community.”
For an accommodation to participate, contact Emily Hansen at emhansen@illinois.edu or 815-2240896. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet access needs.
Illinois Valley Herb Guild to meet Feb. 18 in Standard
The Illinois Valley Herb Guild will have its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, at the Putnam County Community Center, on First Street in Standard.
Father Dominic Garramone, OSB, a monk of St. Bede Abbey in Peru, will speak about “Herbs of the Bible.” For further information, email herbguild2024@gmail.com. Anyone in the Illinois Valley Herb Guild is welcome to attend.
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The Illinois Valley Herb Guild will have its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, at the Putnam County Community Center, on First Street in Standard. Father Dominic Garramone, OSB, a monk of St. Bede Abbey in Peru, will speak about “Herbs of the Bible.”
Agronomy summit at IVCC provides farmers with latest research updates
By DEREK BARICHELLO dbarichello@shawmedia.com
University of Illinois Extension hosted the inaugural Oglesby Agronomy Summit on Jan. 23 at Illinois Valley Community College.
Expanding from one event in northern Illinois last year to six this year, the agronomy summits are intended to provide farmers and agronomists with the latest information from University of Illinois Crop Sciences researchers.
Illinois Extension has worked to increase ag staff numbers throughout the state to reach more local farmers and open communication channels, the agency said. With those channels established, events such as agronomy summits can be more customized, and staff can deliver updates on relevant topics that farmers are experiencing on their farms today.
The event was attended by farmers, agribusiness representatives and local agency staff. Participants heard the latest research updates from University of Illinois experts on best management practices for corn and soy growers.
Gary Schnitkey, ag economics professor, discussed different management strategies that farm businesses can consider in years with low returns. Boris Camiletti, plant pathologist, discussed the main diseases impacting corn and soybeans in Illinois and how to manage them to maintain yields.
Connor Sible, crop production researcher, reviewed the key considerations related to fertilizer management, row spacing and variety selection that provide the greatest successes for growers. Luke Bergschneider, a soil researcher, discussed ongoing research projects at the University that will improve phosphorus and potassium management and recommendations for Illinois growers. Finally, Chance Rig -
gins, crop sciences professor, discussed his work with industrial hemp and the future of this specialty crop in Illinois.
Participants walked away with the tips and tools needed to manage their farms in years with unpredictable weather, disease issues and low incomes, the extension said. Local Illinois Extension staff were happy that they could bring this event to growers in Bureau, La Salle, Marshall and Put-
nam counties.
“The Oglesby Agronomy Summit was a huge success,” Commercial Agriculture Educator Emily Hansen said in a news release. “It was great to meet with local growers and share the latest University research and resources with the community.”
The Oglesby Agronomy Summit will return next winter. Stay up to date at go.illinois.edu/BLMPAg.
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Participants learned about the latest developments in row crop management from Illinois Crop Sciences researchers. University of Illinois Extension hosted the inaugural Oglesby Agronomy Summit on Jan. 23 at Illinois Valley Community College.
Marshall-Putnam 4-H Meat Judging Team takes top honor
Team receives 4 first-place finishes at Feb. 8 contest
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The Marshall-Putnam Junior 4-H Meat Judging team was back at it again on Feb. 8 in Seward for a competition at Eickman’s Meat Processing Company.
The first-year team is made up of Raylen Campbell, Hunter Heckman and Carter Keller from the Putnam County Progressors, as well as Maleigha Blunier, Chase Hattan and Cooper Hattan from the Steuben Rangers 4-H club.
The team competed against other junior teams of third through eighth graders. Each team was tested on the quality and yield grade of carcasses, retail cut identification and
how they are prepared, primal cuts and a written exam.
Once again, the M-P Jr. Meat Judging team had an impressive showing. They had a clean sweep on Saturday with four first-place finishes in all four judging categories. The team also walked away with the Top Junior Team title. In addition, Maleigha Blunier finished first overall individually, with Hunter Heckman coming in second place and Carter Keller finishing in fourth.
The team’s final competition of the year is the State Meat Judging contest at the University of Illinois on Feb. 28. The M-P 4-H Junior Meats Judging Team is coached by John Heiser and Darin Blunier.
Marshall-Putnam Junior 4-H Meat Judging team was back
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man’s Meat Processing Company. The first-year team is made up of Raylen Campbell, Hunter Heckman and Carter Keller from the Putnam County Progressors, as well as Maleigha Blunier, Chase Hattan and Cooper Hattan from the Steuben Rangers 4-H club.
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IVCC financial report recognized for 13th year
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Illinois Valley Community College’s reader-friendly annual financial report has been recognized by an association of government finance officers for the 13th consecutive year.
The Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting is issued by the Government Finance Officers Association. To be eligible for the award, a government must also have received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the GFOA for the current fiscal year. Judges evaluate the reports
based on reader appeal, understandability, distribution methods, creativity and other elements.
The award represents a significant achievement by IVCC, according to the GFOA.
“I am so proud of the work that our team continues to do each year to receive this award,” College President Tracy Morris said. “This recognition is a testament to the work that our Business Office puts in annually to provide our financial information to the public in a well-organized, transparent, and understandable manner.”
View the fiscal 2024 PAFR at ivcc.edu/ businessservices/financial-pafr/FY2024_ PAFR.pdf
IVCC’s Medical Assisting program earns accreditation
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Illinois Valley Community College’s Medical Assisting program has earned initial accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
Dean of Health Professions Heather Seghi called the accreditation “a gold standard” that gives students confidence in their training and signals to potential employers that graduates meet nationally recognized competencies.
Kaity Ritter, program coordinator and instructor, said graduates are eligible to earn a nationally recognized Certified Medical Assistant credential through the American Association of Medical Assistants, the gold standard organization in the field.
Seeking accreditation is voluntary and can take years to achieve. IVCC’s journey began in 2020 when it launched the program. Seghi and Ritter documented and met rigorous standards set by the CAAHEP in collaboration with the Medical Assisting Education Review Board.
Ritter’s tireless efforts were key to ensuring the program met and exceeded the necessary standards, Seghi said. The process included a site visit in August 2024, when evaluators’ findings noted
only minor recommendations. Over two days, accreditation visitors conducted a thorough review of curriculum, facilities, faculty credentials, and overall program effectiveness, Ritter and Seghi said.
Medical assistants perform a wide range of administrative and clinical tasks in hospitals, clinics, urgent care facilities, or private practices. They take patients’ medical histories, measure vital signs, assist providers with patient examinations, schedule appointments, prepare laboratory samples and more.
“It is a fantastic long-term career or a starting point if you want to be in health care but are not exactly sure where. No two days will be the same and you will have the opportunity to find an area of health care you love,” Ritter said.
Seghi said the Health Professions Division’s goal is to gain accreditation for every program by 2027.
“Each accreditation elevates our programs, strengthens our graduates’ career prospects, and enhances the trust that employers and the community place in IVCC.”
Applications for the fall program are being accepted through May 1 but may be accepted until seats are filled. The program is completed in three semesters. For information, email kaity_ritter@ ivcc.edu, or visit ivcc.edu/programsbyareaofstudy/cma.php.
Illinois suspends poultry exhibitions, sales to help prevent spread of bird flu
By DEREK BARICHELLO dbarichello@shawmedia.com
The Illinois Department of Agriculture has issued a 30-day suspension, effective immediately, on the exhibition or sale of poultry at swap meets, exhibitions, flea markets and auction markets in response to the ongoing threat of H5N1 avian flu.
The move is intended to reduce and prevent the spread of the disease, which has been detected in commercial and backyard flocks in Illinois, the agency said in a Tuesday news release.
“Prevention is our most effective tool to mitigate the spread of avian flu,” IDOA State Veterinarian Dr. Mark Ernst said in a news release. “By being proactive in biosecurity and limiting poultry movement and exposure, we are protecting the public as well as the poultry industry.”
Avian flu is caused by an influenza type A virus that can infect poultry, such as chickens, turkeys, pheasants, quail, domestic ducks, geese and guinea fowl; and wild birds, especially waterfowl. Avian flu virus strains are infectious, often fatal to chickens and can spread rapidly from flock to flock, according to the IDOA.
Poultry flock owners, managers and veterinarians should report any unusual findings in domestic poultry, such as increase in mortality, decrease in water consumption, decrease in egg production or respiratory signs,
including coughing and sneezing, immediately to IDOA at 217-782-4944 or the U.S. Department of Agriculture at 866-536-7593.
The public is reminded not to handle or attempt to capture wild waterfowl or other birds displaying signs of illness, the IDOA said. Because of the risk of infection to other animals, dogs, cats and other pets should be kept away from the carcasses of birds that may have died from avian flu.
“The Illinois Department of Public Health strongly supports this precautionary move by the Department of Agriculture to reduce the spread of the H5N1 avian flu virus,” IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra said in a news release. “At this point, Illinois has had no known human cases, and while the risk to the general population remains low, this action by IDOA will improve our preparedness by reducing the chance that a person comes in close contact with an infected bird or animal. IDPH continues to monitor human exposures very closely. We are committed to using every tool at our disposal to enhance our preparation, communication, and education to help combat H5N1.”
While avian flu also has been detected in dairy cattle, no cases have yet been confirmed in Illinois.
For information regarding avian flu, visit the USDA site at aphis.usda. gov/livestock-poultry-disease/avian/ avian-influenza/hpai-detections.
Nominations open for Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame
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The Illinois Department on Aging is inviting nominations for the Class of 2025 inductees to the Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame recognizing the achievements of Illinois residents aged 65 and older.
The Hall of Fame honors four individuals annually for their impact in one of four categories: community service, education, performance or graphic arts and the labor force.
Nominations are open to the public. Nominees must be 65 or older and a current or long-time Illinois resident. Posthumous nominations are accepted.
Nominations are due June 2. Those who nominate inductees are expected to attend an awards ceremony in their honor.
“The Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame honors outstanding older adults who have made and continue to make significant contributions to their communities,” IDoA Acting Director Mary Killough
said. “If you know someone who fits this criteria, please nominate them to be recognized and celebrated.”
Nomination forms can be submitted electronically or by mail, fax or email. For information, visit the IDoA website or contact the Senior HelpLine at 1-800-252-8966 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.
Patient care tech in Peru receives OSF Sunflower Award
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OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center recognized Brittany Ellis, a patient care technician from the inpatient unit in Peru, as a recipient of the Sunflower Award, which honors non-nursing care team members for their service.
Ellis has been with OSF HealthCare for more than three years and resides in Marseilles.
“The Sunflower Award recognizes care team members outside of nursing for the extraordinary care they pro -
vide to those we serve, and Brittany is certainly deserving,” Heather Bomstad, vice president/chief nursing officer for OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center, said in a news release.
Ellis’ nomination read: “Brittany was the best of the best! I cannot say enough about the care I received from her: both emotionally and physically, it was excellent! As a retired critical care nurse, I deeply appreciated her presence and attentiveness. She was always available when I needed anything and truly became my rock. Her exceptional people skills, compassion-
ate nature and strong communication made all the difference during one of the most difficult times in my life. You simply can’t teach the level of care Brittany provided. She is exemplary, an incredible asset to OSF!”
OSF HealthCare encourages patients, family members and fellow staff to recognize caregivers who have provided exceptional care by nominating them for the Sunflower Award or DAISY Award.
To submit a nomination or learn more, visit osfhealthcare.org/saintpaul/guest/thank-caregiver.
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What’s a Lending Closet?
Lending Closets, also known as medical equipment loaning programs or re-use programs, lend home medical equipment to people recovering from illness or injury. Most organizations receive their equipment from members of the community who no longer need it. It needs to be brought in clean; we check to make sure it’s in good condition and lend it to others who need it.
Our lending closet typically has durable medical equipment (DME) such as wheelchairs, shower chairs, bedside commodes, walkers, crutches, canes, and
high-rise toilet seats. You will fill out our lending closet form, be provided an informational packet of our services at the Putnam County Community Center, be asked that once you no longer need the equipment, to return it to us in a clean and working condition, broken, dirty or duct taped items will be refused, and we will even help you load or unload it into your car if necessary. You can borrow the equipment at no charge for however long you need it.
Just remember to return it in good condition so the next person has the same advantages. Please call 815-339-2711 if you have questions.
We highly recommend you call in advance to make sure we have the item you are looking for as well as when returning or donating items, to be sure we take them.
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OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center recognized Brittany Ellis as a recipient of the Sunflower Award.
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SPORTS
GIRLS BASKETBALL STANDINGS
Area teams W-L
Dixon (8-1 BNC) 26-5
Sterling (12-1 WB6) 26-5
Amboy (7-1 NUIC) 22-7
Ottawa (6-3 I-8) 21-7
Marquette (10-4) 21-10
Princeton (8-2 TRAC East) 19-9
St. Bede (8-5 TCC) 19-12
Kewanee (8-2) 18-10
Hall (5-5 TRAC East) 16-13
Fieldcrest (7-5 HOIC) 15-13
Henry-Senachwine (4-10) 14-16
L-P (1-7 I-8) 11-16
Midland (3-11) 11-18
Bureau Valley (3-7 LTC) 10-19
Geneseo (2-11 WB6) 8-21
Putnam County (0-14) 6-23
Mendota (0-10) 4-23
Rock Falls (0-9 BNC) 3-26
Streator (0-14 IC8) 2-29
Tri-County Con All
Roanoke-Benson 13-1 25-5
Seneca 11-3 23-8
Marquette 10-4 21-10
St. Bede 9-5 19-12
Dwight 6-8 18-12
Henry-Senachwine 4-10 14-16
Midland 3-11 11-18
Putnam County 0-14 6-23
Lowpoint-Washburn* 0-0 2-16
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Three Rivers East Con All
Princeton 8-2 19-9
Kewanee 8-2 18-10
Newman 7-3 22-9
Hall 5-5 16-13
Erie-Prophetstown 2-8 6-18
Mendota 0-10 4-23
Three Rivers West Con All
Sherrard 9-1 19-5
Riverdale 7-3 19-9
Monmouth-Roseville 6-4 21-10
Mercer County 4-6 14-16
Rockridge 3-7 12-17
Orion 1-9 10-20
GIRLS BASKETBALL: REGIONAL PREVIEW
TODAY IN SPORTS HISTORY
1980: American speed skater Eric Heiden wins the 1,000-meters in Olympic record 1:15.18; third of record 5 gold medal sweep of events at Lake Placid.
Class 1A St. Bede Regional Team to beat: (2) Amboy (23-7).
Pairings: Saturday, Feb. 15 - Game 1: (10) Putnam County (6-23) at (9) Earlville (9-21), 4:30 p.m. Game 2: (11) Gardner-South Wilmington at (5) St. Bede (19-12), 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18 - Game 3: (2) Amboy vs. Winner 1, 6 p.m. Game 4: (3) Ottawa Marquette (21-10) vs. Winner 2, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20 - Championship: Winners 3-4, 6:30 p.m.
Worthy of note: St. Bede beat Amboy for last year’s regional championship to kick off its march to the IHSA state tournament. To repeat, the Bruins will have to defeat GSW and then get past a Marquette team that has taken two of three meetings this year in the semifinals. St. Bede beat Marquette (49-38) in their latest meeting for the Tri-County Conference Tournament title. While the Bruins lost three starters from last year’s state squad, they have put together a solid season under new coach Tom Ptak and have solid postseason experience in sisters Lili (12.3 ppg, 5.1 rpg) and Quinn (5.4 ppg, 3.4 rpg) McLain, junior Savannah Bray (10.2 ppg, 7.8 rpg) and senior Ashlyn Ehm (8.8 ppg, 6.5 rpg). ... Amboy has defeated Marquette (49-41) and lost to
subsectional top seed Serena (30-25).
Last year’s regional final: St. Bede 50, Amboy 39
PCR pick: Amboy over St. Bede Next: Winner advances to Hinckley-Big Rock Sectional to face the winner of Chicago Morgan Park Regional at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25.
Class 2A Princeton Regional Team to beat: (1) Alleman (22-9).
Pairings: Saturday, Feb. 15 - Game 1: (8) Somonauk-Leland (12-17) at (7) Bureau Valley (12-19), 3 p.m. Game 2: (12) Mendota (4-23) at (6) Sandwich (1315), 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18 - Game 3: (1) Alleman vs. Winner 1, 6 p.m. Game 4: (4) Princeton (19-9) vs. Winner 2, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20 - Championship: Winners 3-4, 7 p.m.
Worthy of note: Princeton drew the No. 4 seed with an undesirable rematch with Alleman. The Pioneers defeated the Tigresses for last year’s regional championship by 31 points and by 25 points (60-35) in a regular-season matchup at Prouty Gym on Jan. 18. The Tigresses are playing their best ball of the season, winners of eight of their past nine games, including wins over Class 2A stalwarts Sherrard and Seneca, rival Hall and 3A schools
Putnam County’s Teaghan Sarver eyes the hoop as Princeton’s Camryn Driscoll defends during the Princeton Holiday Girls Basketball Tournament on Nov. 19, 2024, at Princeton High School.
Scott Anderson file photo
Rochelle and L-P. Princeton last hoisted the regional crown in 2007. PHS is 14-3 on its home court heading into its semifinal contest against the winner of the BV-Somonauk quarterfinal. ... The Storm have had some ups and downs for first-year head coach Jon Henegar with a pair of four-game losing streaks and a three-game skid. They have won their past two games and four of the past six, however, heading into the postseason, including a school-record 86-point effort against Galva. BV, which has defeated the only team in the region it has faced, Mendota, gets the home-court advantage for its quarterfinal game vs. Somonauk-Leland, a third-place finisher in the Little Ten. BV junior Kayden Haage, who set a school single-game record with six 3-pointers this season, transferred from Somonauk last year. ... Alleman has won eight of its past 11 games, falling 52-27 to Galesburg on Thursday to finish third in the Western Big Six at 9-5. The Pioneers reached the sectional finals last year, falling to eventual state champ Peoria Notre Dame.
Last year’s regional final: Alleman 58, Princeton 27
See REGIONAL PREVIEW, page 11
High school baseball all-star game coming to Peru in June
By KEVIN CHLUM kchlum@shawmedia.com
Illinois Valley baseball fans will have an opportunity to check out some of the state’s best high school players this summer.
The 48th annual Illinois Coaches Association Senior All-Star Game is scheduled for June 30 at Schweickert Stadium in Peru, home of the Prospect League’s Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp. The ICA also works closely with the Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association on the game.
“It’s another chance for baseball fans to see good baseball,” said St. Bede coach Bill Booker, also the ICA’s baseball chairman. “We’ll have kids from northern Illinois to southern Illinois and everywhere in between. Last year we had 36 seniors who were all committed to different colleges throughout the nation from JUCO to D-I, D-II and D-III. It was good baseball. I think our area, with as good as baseball fans as we have, will really enjoy seeing high school players play at that level.”
The game was played at Illinois Wesleyan University the past several summers, but Booker got the wheels turning to move it to Peru.
“When I was first appointed the baseball director for the coaches association, the president, Drew Potthoff, who is originally from Peru, and I spoke about trying to get it back to Peru,” Booker said. “The last few years we’ve had it at Illinois Wesleyan, and they were outstanding. It’s a turf facility. ... It was nice, but we didn’t get the interest and support that I thought we
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PCR pick: Alleman over Princeton
Next: Winner advances to Rock Falls Sectional to face the winner of Aurora Central Catholic Regional at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25.
Class 2A Erie-Prophetstown Regional
Team to beat: (2) Riverdale (19-9)
Pairings: Saturday, Feb. 15 - Game 1: (10) Morrison (4-26) at (9) E-P (6-18), 1 p.m.
Game 2: (11) Rock Falls (3-26) at (5) Oregon (14-15), 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17 -
Game 3: (2) Riverdale vs. Winner 1, 6 p.m.
Game 4: (3) Hall (16-13) vs. Winner 2, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20 - Championship: Winners 3-4, 6:30 p.m.
Worthy of note: Hall claimed the No. 3 seed in the subsectional by its overtime
would. We had great games. We had great talent playing.
“A few months ago, I approached the city (of Peru) and (maintenance of parks supervisor) Bob Ghighi. He and I had a discussion, and he thought it would be possible as long as we played on an off day for the Pistol Shrimp. The Pistol Shrimp have been very cooperative. They’re going to assist in any way they can. It all came to fruition through early communication and setting the schedule.”
The event will feature a doubleheader of two seven-inning games.
Players are selected by a panel of coaches from around the state.
“We’ve got 15 coaches from around the state,” Booker said. “Players have to be nominated by their high school coach. Once we get the [nomination] list, we start filling in the best pitchers first, because you have to be pitcher-heavy. Our pitchers throw two innings and that’s it. Then the coaches go through every position from their area, and we try to select two to three deep for each position and go from there.
“Sometimes kids opt out if they’re going to get drafted or going to a real big (college) program, but for the most part the kids have been very receptive when they get nominated.”
Booker has been involved with the ICA for four years but has had experience with the all-star games before that. Booker coached the 2010 game, and his son, Cody, played in the 2012 event. He also is a longtime member of the IHSBCA.
“We’ve had a great experience,” Booker said.
win over No. 4 Princeton on Jan. 6. The Red Devils have cooled off heading into the postseason, dropping six of their past eight games, including a 34-30 loss at Princeton in a game they led by 13 early in the second half. Hall seeks its first regional title since winning four straight from 2016-19. ... Defending regional champ Riverdale is 5-1 against the subsectional field, including a win over Princeton (54-43) and a loss to No. 1 Alleman (48-42). The Rams finished second in the Three Rivers West behind Sherrard. ... Hall and Riverdale are the only teams in the field with winning seasons. ... The regional is being held at Prophetstown.
Last year’s regional final: Riverdale 46, Morrison 28
PCR pick: Riverdale over Hall
Next: Winner advances to Rock Falls Sectional to face the winner of Stillman
Valley Regional at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25.
Other area regionals
At Forreston (1A): Team to beat - (2) River Ridge-Scales Mound (23-6). Others - (3) Newman (22-9), (6) Eastland (16-15), (7) Polo (17-11), (8) Pearl City (13-18), (12) Milledgeville (4-19), (13) Forreston (3-21)
At Roanoke (1A): Team to beat - (1) Roanoke-Benson (25-5). Others - (3) Mt. Pulaski (19-7), (5) Henry-Senachwine (1416), (7) Midland (11-18), (11) Lowpoint-Washburn (2-16), (12) Peoria Heights (0-30)
At ROWVA (1A) : Team to beat - (2) Wethersfield (24-5). Others - (3) Monmouth United (27-4), (7) Ridgewood (1812), (9) Annawan (6-19), (11) ROWVA-Williamsfield (6-19), (12) Galva (5-21). Note: Wethersfield is No. 8 ranked in 1A.
At Orion (2A): Team to beat - (2) Sherrard (19-5). Others - (3) Monmouth-Rose-
ville (21-10), (6) Kewanee (18-10), (8) Mercer County (14-16), (10) Rockridge (12-17), (11) Orion (10-20). Note: Sherrard won the Three Rivers West championship.
At Washington (3A): Team to beat - (1) Washington (30-1). Others - (3) Morris (245), (5) Bloomington, (6) Metamora, (8) L-P (11-16). Note: Washington is No. 1 ranked in 3A.
At Freeport (3A): Team to beat - (2) Dixon (26-5). Others - (3) Freeport (22-7), (5) Boylan (17-13), (6) Belvidere (16-13), (9) Belvidere North (9-21). Note: Dixon is No. 7 ranked in 3A.
At Kankakee (3A) : Team to beat - (2) Ottawa (21-7). Others - (4) Kankakee (1712), (7) Pontiac (15-15), (9) Streator (2-29).
At Sterling (3A): Team to beat - (1) Sterling (26-5). Others - (4) Plano (25-4), (7) Sycamore (8-21), (8) Rochelle (8-21). Sterling is No. 5 ranked in 3A.
Photos provided by Bill B Players pose for a photo before the Illinois Coaches Association Senior All-Star Game last June in Bloomington. BELOW: Players line up before the Illinois Coaches Association Senior All-Star Game last June in Bloomington.
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One bedroom, furnishe d apar tment, second floor. All utiliti es included. No smoking / No pets References required Phone: 815- 866-8569 or 815- 303- 8568
FORE CLOSURE SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the following property shall be sold at public auction to the highest bidder pursuant to the Judgment of the Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit, Putnam County, Illinois, in Case No 2024- CH-00001, State Bank of Cherry, an Illinois state bank, Plaintiff v. Holmbeck Farms, Inc., an Illinois corporation, et al., Defendants
The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: JoAnna Engles, Vice President, State Bank of Cherry, 101 S. Main Street, Cherry, Illinois, Telephone (815) 894- 2345.
The common address and improvem ents of the real estate are:
Commonly known as: 10458 E 1050th Street, Granville, Illinois 61326
The property will NOT be open for inspection, and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.
The time and place of the sale is MARCH 6, 2025 at the Putnam County Courthouse, 120 N. 4th Street, Hennepin, Illinois 61327 at 9:00
a.m.
Sale term s: This is an “as is” sale for cash. The successful bidder must deposit 10% down in cash or certified funds, and the balance is due, in certifi ed funds, within 24 hours of the sale. There will be no refunds.
The real estate is subject to the unpaid general real estate taxes, to any unpaid special assessm ents, and to all easements, reservations and restrictions of record 8144- 949860
Febr uary 5, 12, 19 , 2025 Putnam Count y Record 949 86 0
MARSHALL COUNTY, IL LAND AUCTION
ACRES± (SUBJECT TO SURVEY) • 1 TRACT
The farm is located 3 miles northwest of Minonk, IL or 30 miles north of Bloomington, IL and is further described as being located in Section 36, T29N-R1E, Bennington Township, Marshall County, Illinois. The Upts farm sells with an open lease for the fast approaching 2025 crop year!
CODY M. UPTS
Representing Attorney: Michael T. Mahoney, Ltd. 1011 N Second Street, Chillicothe, IL 61523 | (309) 274-5451 Auction Manager: Kevin Haas (309) 264-7767
2025 at 9:00 AM
TAX DEED NO.:
20 25T X2
FILED: 1 /1 3/2025
TAKE NOTICE
County of Putnam
Date Premises Sold: November 15, 2022
Certificate No.: 2021-00028
Sold for General Taxes of (Year): 2021
Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special Assessment Number: N/A
Warrant No.: N/A
Installm ent No.: N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES
Property Located at: 51 Barbados Drive , Putnam, IL 61560
Legal Description or Property Index No.:
03-00-043-180
This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on July 9, 2025. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month interval s from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.
This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before July 9, 2025
This matter is set for hearing in the Putnam County Circuit Clerk in 120 N 4th Street, Hennepin, IL 61327, Room A, on July 31, 2025 at 9:00 AM
You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time
YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY
You may be present at this hearing, but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY
Redemption can be made at any time on or before July 9, 2025 by applying to the County Clerk of Putnam County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Hennepin, Illinois. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK
120 N. Fourth Street Hennepin, IL 61327
815-925-7129
Privat e Equity Group, LLC
Purchaser or Assignee
January 29, 2025
Cheryl Maloney
Cheryl Maloney Occupant Exchange Bank Exchange Bank
Tina Dolder, County Clerk of Putnam, County, Illinois
Claimants, Judgment Creditors, and Decree Creditors, if any of the above described as “Unknow n Owners ” “Unknow n owners or parties interested in said land or lots” 8144-949806 (Published in Putnam County Record Feb. 5, 12, 19, 2025) 949806
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice to Putnam Co unty Vote rs Early Voti ng Begins Early voting for the April 01, 2025, Consolidated Election will begin February 20th and end March 31, 2025, at the office of the Putnam County Clerk located at 120 N Fourth St, Hennepin, IL Voting hours are Monday-Friday 9 am - 4 pm We will also be open Saturday, March 29th from 9 am-12 pm for early voting The Putnam County Clerk's Office (VOTE CENTER) will be open on April 1, 2025, (Election Day) for anyone to come and vote betw een 6 am - 7 pm Check out the ballot at https://putnamil.gov/ it will be posted soon if it is not already.
open on April 1, 2025, (Election Day) for anyone to come and vote betw een
6 am - 7 pm Check out the ballot at https://putnamil.gov/ it will be posted soon if it is not already. If you have any questions or want further information on the Consolidated Election, contact the Putnam County Clerk's Office at (815) 925- 7129.
TINA DOLDER COUNTY CLERK & ELECTION AUTHORITY
(Published in Putnam County Record
February 19, March 5, 19, 26, 2025) 2223073
PU BLIC NOTICE
Elmer and Adolph Pletsch Charitable Trust Scholarships Avail able
Members of the Elmer and Adolph Pletsch Charitable Trust Scholarship Committee are announcing the availabilit y of scholarship funds for the 2025- 2026 school year Eligibility is limited to applicants who are graduates of Putnam County High School Both current college/univers ity undergraduate students and current Seniors at Putnam County High School who will be pursuing an undergraduate degree in agriculture or agriculture related fields of study at a college/university that has an agriculture program or agriculture curriculum in the 2025- 2026 school year are encouraged to apply. Scholarship awards are intended to be applied to the cost of tuition, textbooks, fees, and other expenses norm ally associated with attending undergraduate courses of study, as determ ined by the Comm ittee. The Scholarship Committee reserves the right to make judgments on whether applicants have satisfied all scholarship requirements Graduation from Putnam County High School is a requirement. Scholarship Guidelines and Application forms may be obtained from the Putnam County High School Counselor's office or printed from the PCHS Guidance Counselor's website which is accessible through the Putnam County School District website under PCHS - Guidance Services. Completed applications are required to be returned to the office of the Superinte ndent of Putnam County School District 535 located at the Putnam County Prim ary School in Granville, Illinois no later than Monday, March 17, 2025.
(Published in the Putnam County Record February 19, 26, March 5, 2025) 2225090
FORE CLOSURE SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the following property shall be sold at public auction to the highest bidder pursuant to the Judgment of the Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit, Putnam County, Illinois, in Case No. 2024- CH-00001, State Bank of Cherry, an Illinois state bank, Plaintiff v. Holmbeck Farms, Inc., an Illinois corporation, et al., Defendants
The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: JoAnna Engles, Vice President, State Bank of Cherry, 101 S. Main Street, Cherry, Illinois, Telephone (815) 894- 2345.
The common address and improvem ents of the real estate are:
A part of the Southeast Quarter of Section 7, Township 32 North, Range 1 West of the Third Principal Meridian in Putnam County, Illinois, more particularly bounded and described as follows, and bearings used are for description purposes only: Comm encing at the Northeast corner of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 7; thence North 90° 00'00" West along the North line of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 7 for a distance of 2652.17 feet to the center of said Section 7; thence South 0°20'10" East along the West line of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 7 for a distance of 35.76 feet to an iron pipe on the South Right of Way Line of Illinois Route 71, which pipe marks the true point of beginning of the tract of Land to be described; thence continuing South 0° 20'10" East along the West line of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 7 for a distance of 722.33 feet; thence North 88°17' 09" East for a distance of 537.30 to a point; thence North 1° 05'51" East for a distance of 705.99 feet to an iron pipe on the South Right of Way Line of Illinois Route 71; thence North 89°57'36" West along said Right of Way Line for a distance of 554.82 to the true point of beginning; containing a total of 8.95 acres, more or less, pursuant to Plat of Survey thereof dated July 24, 1980, by Alfred A. Hueneburg, Illinois Registered Land Surveyor No. 2128.
Commonly known as: 10458 E 1050th Street, Granville, Illinois 61326
The property will NOT be open for inspection, and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.
The time and place of the sale is MARCH 6, 2025 at the Putnam County Courthouse, 120 N. 4th Street, Hennepin, Illinois 61327 at 9:00 a.m.
Sale term s: This is an “as is” sale for cash. The successful bidder must deposit 10% down in cash or certified funds, and the balance is due, in certifi ed funds, within 24 hours of the sale. There will be no refunds. The real estate is subject to the unpaid general real estate taxes, to any unpaid special assessm ents, and to all easement s, reservations and restrictions of record 8144- 949860
Febr uary 5, 12, 19 , 2025
Putnam Count y Record 949 86 0
PUBLIC NOTICE
IN THE CIRCU IT C OURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCU IT PU TNAM C OUNT Y, ILLINOIS THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF LACON, Plaintiff, v. THE RONALD A. COOPER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, RONALD A. COOPER, AM BER L. COOPER, UNKNOWN OWNERS, UNKNOWN TENANTS, AND NON- RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants Case No. 2 025 FC 1 PU BL ICAT IO N NO TICE
The requisite affidavi t for publication having been filed, NOTICE is hereby given you, UNKN OWN OWNERS, UNKNOWN TENANTS, and NON- RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above- entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Putnam County by the said Plaintiff against you and other Defendants praying for the foreclosure of certain mortgages conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit:
Parcel 1: The South Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 27, in Township 31 North, Range 1 West of the Third Principal Meridian, situated in Putnam County, Illinois; PIN 04-16- 200- 000
Magnolia S1/2 NW1/4 S27-31-1
Parcel 2: The West 20 acres of the Southeast Quarter of Section 27, in Township 31 North, Range 1 West of the Third Principal Meridian, situated in Putnam County, Illinois; PIN 04-16- 230- 000 Magnolia W1/8 SE1/4 S27- 31-1
Parcel 3: The East 60 acres of the Southwest Quarter of Section 27, in Township 31 North, Range 1 West of the Third Principal Meridian, situated in Putnam County, Illinois PIN 04-16- 210- 000 Magnolia E3/8 SW1/4 S27- 31-1
Parcel 4: The Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 28, in Township 31 North, Range 1 West of the Third Principal Meridian, situated in Putnam County, Illinois. PIN 04-17- 020- 000
Magnolia S1/2 E1/2 NE1/4 S28- 31-1
Commonly known as:13528 IL Highway 18, Magnolia, IL 61336 that summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, the said above named Defendants, file your answer to the complaint in the said suit or otherw ise make your appear ance therein in the office of the Clerk of the Court, Circuit Court of Putnam County, 120 N 4th St, Hennepin, IL 61327, on or before March 7, 2025, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint.
Dated: January 30, 2025, Putnam County, Illinois.
David L. Wentworth II, Attorney ARDC#6217033
Audra J. Lyons, Attorney ARDC#6337731
HASSELBERG GREBE SNODGRASS URBAN & WENTWORTH Attorneys for Plaintiff 401 Main St., Suite 1400
Peoria, IL 61602- 1258
Telephone: 309-637- 1400
Facsimile: 309- 637- 1500
(Published in Putnam County Record, February 5, 12, 19, 2025) 2223265
AUTHORITY
815-925-7129
Privat e
Pu ha Assignee
(Published in Putnam County Record February 19, March 5,
HEARIN G & MEETIN G
Notice is given that the Village of Hennepin's Planning & Zoning Commission will meet and conduct a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at the Village Hall, 627 E High St., Hennepin, IL Owner and applicant, DFJ Enterprises, is requesting a Map Amendment from R1 Residential to C1 Business Commercial to permit the operation of a commercial business and a Special Use permit to allow seasonal short term rentals for marina customers in the upstairs apartment portion of the building. The subject property is commonly known as 206 N Front Street, Hennepin and is identified by PIN 01- 00- 034- 160 and is legally described as Block 1, Lot 4 on Front Street in the Original Town of Hennepin
Copies of the applicant's petition are on file & available for public inspection at the Village Hall, 627 E High St., Hennepin
Persons wishing to appear at the hearing may do so in person or by attorney or other representative. Communications in writing in relation thereto m ay be filed at the Village Hall before the hearing or may be presented at the hearing. The hearing may be continued by the Planning & Zoning Commission without further notice other than a motion to be entered upon the minutes of the hearing, fixing the time & place of any subsequent public hearings, if necessar y, or as required by the Illinois Open Meetings Act
Following the public hearing, the Planning & Zoning Commission will discuss and may take action concerning the requested map amendment and special use permit A meeting agenda will be posted at the Village Hall on or before 6:00 pm on March 3, 2025.
Larry Brown, Zoning Officer
(Published in Putnam County Record February 19, 2025) 2226237
