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SHAW MEDIA STAFF REPORTS The Wetlands Initiative and Ducks Unlimited have combined resources to help Illinois farmers install smart wetlands to combat the Gulf of Mexico’s hypoxia zone – a “dead zone” of oxygen-depleted water covering more than 5,000 square miles at the Mississippi River Delta.

This dead zone threatens to deplete valuable fisheries and disrupt fragile ecosystems. The Illinois River Watershed is one of the largest contributors to the Gulf’s dead zone; the same nitrogen and phosphorus runoff problem has caused recent hypoxic events in midwestern waters as well, including Lake Erie and the Ohio River.

Wetlands are one of the most effective natural water quality filters and are a major solution for reducing nutrient runoff and hypoxia. DU, a wetlands conservation, has teamed with the Illinois-based organization TWI to create new Smart Wetlands in strategic locations on agricultural fields.

Developed and tested by TWI on several working farms in Illinois, a smart wetland is a small constructed wetland that uses naturally occurring processes to remove excess nutrients from agricultural tile drainage before it leaves cropland.

According to TWI, agriculture producers are the greatest ally for improving water quality.

Michael Thacker, who farms 4,500 acres of corn and soybeans in Walnut, is an example of how landowners can blend profitable farming with conservation practices.

TWI installed a four-acre smart wetland and grassland-pollinator habitat on a parcel of Thacker’s farm. The project has successfully treated drain tile runoff from the surrounding 40 acres.

The University of Illinois at Chicago monitored the nutrient load before water entered and exited the constructed marsh. Between 2016 and 2019, the small site removed more than 7,200 pounds of nitrates, or up to 46 pounds

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Michael Thacker, who farms 4,500 acres of corn and soybeans in Walnut, is an example of how landowners can blend profitable farming with conservation practices. per acre of drainage area, per year.

“For all my life, this has been my home,” said Thacker, also a DU member. “I love what I have here. I have a daughter and I want to keep this area nice for her. The wetland requires no work on my part and it makes me feel good that I’m doing things to help the environment.”

Through the new partnership, TWI and DU will educate farmers on the benefits of installing smart wetlands and jointly pursue funding opportunities.

TWI will share years of smart wetland modeling and technical know-how, while DU’s engineering teams will help design and implement new farm-based projects.

“Ducks Unlimited has conserved more than 15 million acres of wetlands across North America over the last 85 years, including more than 55,000 acres here in Illinois,” said Mike Sertle, DU biologist for Illinois. “Most of our projects are on large stretches of land. What makes this partnership so exciting is that DU will help TWI expand the crucial practice of creating precision-sized marshes directly at the source of nutrient runoff.”

Smart wetlands align with Illinois’ strategy for nutrient loss reduction and are a time-saving practice that can effec-

tively remove pollutants for more than 30 years at a location.

When properly sited, sized and designed, a smart wetland of just a few acres can treat tile runoff from hundreds of acres of drained cropland.

TWI’s Senior Environmental Engineer and Smart Wetlands Project Manager, Jill Kostel stated that working with DU has helped create a broader reach and stronger farmer relationships, which creates new opportunities to grow the smart wetlands project.

“Working with our ag sector partners these last few years, TWI has learned how to make these wetlands work successfully within the context of productive row crop farms,” Kostel said.

According to TWI’s release, smart wetlands can help Illinois meet its nutrient reduction goals of reducing its phosphorus load by 25% and its nitrate-nitrogen load by 15% by 2025. The eventual target is a 45% reduction in the loss of these nutrients to the Mississippi River.

The partnership includes DU and TWI field staff spending time on the ground with prospective landowners, explaining the process and subscribing to Farm Bill programs and other grants to help cover construction costs.

For information about smart wetlands, visit www.smartwetlands.farm.

AgView FS launches ‘Earn and Learn’ internship at IVCC SHAW MEDIA STAFF REPORT Applications for the 2022 GRAINCO FS and AgView FS “Earn and Learn” programs at Illinois Valley Community College are due April 30.

The first AgView FS intern is Jolene Bobinski, of Magnolia. Albert Gutierrez, of Streator, was the first GRAINCO FS recipient. GRAINCO FS is offering two internships for the 2022-23 academic year.

The program allows select students to enjoy paid internships, summer jobs and two years’ reimbursement of all educational expenses while completing IVCC’s Associate of Applied Science degree in agriculture. Participants are also guaranteed three years’ full-time employment with GRAINCO or AgView.

For information, contact IVCC ag program coordinator and instructor Willard Mott at 815-224-0413 or Willard_mott@ivcc.edu.

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Egg hunts set in La Salle, Bureau, Putnam, Marshall counties

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Children’s activities across region planned in weekends leading up to Easter

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An Easter egg hunt is scheduled 10 a.m. Saturday, April 9, at the Oglesby Elks, 800 E. Walnut St.

Easter will be celebrated Sunday, April 17, this spring.

In the weekends leading up to the Christian holiday, there will be egg hunts, Easter bunny visits and other activities planned throughout La Salle, Bureau, Putnam and Marshall counties.

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Grand Ridge

The Easter bunny will hide eggs in Grand Ridge Park for children to find at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 9. The Grand Ridge Community Festival group will host the event.

Granville

The city’s annual Easter egg hunt is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 16, at the Hopkins Park ball diamond. It is hosted by the Putnam County Community Church.

Henry

The annual Easter egg hunt sponsored by Henry Character Counts is scheduled from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 16, at Central Park.

Ladd

The Ladd Recreation Board will host an Easter egg hunt 10 to 11 a.m.

Saturday, April 9, at Kennedy Park, 900 E. Locust St., for children through fourth grade. Participants should

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Children collect Easter eggs at the 2021 Easter egg hunt at Soldiers and Sailors Park in Princeton. bring their own basket. Doughnuts and juice will be served at the park shelter. In the event of bad weather, activities will take place at the Ladd Community Center, 303 S. Central Ave.

La Salle

Bring an Easter basket or bag 11 a.m. Saturday, April 9, to the big shelter at Hegeler Park for the free La Salle Parks and Recreation Easter egg hunt. Ages 1 to 10 can participate.

There will be one prize basket per child. A rain date is set 11 a.m. Sunday, April 10.

Marseilles

Children of all ages are welcome to bring an Easter basket for an egg hunt

and visit with the Easter bunny at noon Saturday, April 9, at Guthrie Park, on the baseball diamonds at 655 Commercial St. There will be raffles and golden egg prizes. Parking will be located across from the park. A rain date is set for Saturday, April 16. The event is sponsored by the Marseilles Recreation Board.

Morris (for pets)

A free doggy Easter egg hunt is planned 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 9, at Goold Park, on Lisbon Street, in Morris. Bring a bag or basket to collect eggs. There will be plenty of eggs to find and the plastic eggs will have dog treats in them. Bone-a-Fide Care is hosting this event for the 17th year in a row. The Easter bunny also will be available for pictures with your

More than 300 children from across the region are anticipated to participate in a free Easter egg hunt with roughly 5,000 eggs at 11 a.m. Sunday, April 17, on the south lawn at Skydive Chicago, 3215 E. 1969th Road. Following the hunt, the Easter bunny will be available for photos just before he grabs a parachute for a skydive at noon. For more information on this event, call Skydive Chicago at 815-4330000 or email info@skydivechicago. com.

Peru

An Easter egg hunt sponsored by the Peru Parks and Recreation Department, Central Bank and Jessica Strauch State Farm is set for 1 p.m.

Saturday, April 9, at Centennial Park.

A reserved sensory time for students with special needs is scheduled for noon. Meet the Easter bunny and bring Easter baskets to collect prizes at the free event.

Princeton

A free Easter egg hunt is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, April 16, at Soldiers and Sailors Park.

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An Easter egg hunt, including basket and prize raffles, candy, yard games and other activities, will take place beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 16, at Crotty Park. Check-in begins at 9:15 a.m. Sugar Mama’s Mini Donuts food truck will be at the park from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Free photos with the Easter Bunny will be provided by AnnaRose Photography. Free popcorn and coffee will be provided by Freedom Baptist Church, which is co-organizing the event with the Seneca Park Board. Register by Tuesday, April 12, at eventbrite.com/e/seneca-easter-egg-hunt-tickets-288310393147.

Serena

An Easter egg hunt will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, April 16, at Serena United Methodist Church, 2259 U.S. 52.

Spring Valley

A free Easter egg hunt for children 10 and younger is scheduled 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 9, at Kirby Park, sponsored by Upscale Resale. Along with an egg hunt, there will be baskets, games and prizes. There will be pictured with the Easter bunny at one of the shelters.

Registration is requested before Saturday, April 2. There also are opportunities for community members to contribute to the event by providing Easter basket sponsorships or

volunteering to prepare, set up, or clean up. Contact Raylene at 815-8785443 for information on the event or to help.

Streator

An Easter egg hunt with 750 eggs per time slot is scheduled 9 to 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 16, at Bizzy Bee, 201 E. 12th St. Cost is $20 per child, or $30 per family.

There will be prizes, candy, snacks, drinks, free pictures with the Easter bunny, and other items. There also will be playtime in the playroom with bounce houses. Go to bizzybeealc.com for information.

Utica

The Utica Fire Protection District will host its annual Easter egg hunt 11 a.m. Saturday, April 9, at Carey Memorial Park.

Wenona

The Women of Wenona are hosting a free Easter egg hunt with sign up set for 9:45 a.m. Saturday, April 16, at Wenona City Park. At 10 a.m., door prizes will be drawn and the cutest cottontail will be announced. Ages 0-3 will hunt at 10:15 a.m.; 4-6 at 10:20 a.m.; 7-10 at 10:25 a.m. If there is rain, the hunt will be conducted at Fieldcrest Middle School gym.

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In the weekends leading up to the Christian holiday, there will be egg hunts, Easter bunny visits and other activities planned throughout La Salle, Bureau, Putnam and Marshall counties.

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Putnam County Sheriff’s Office recovers street signs in Varna Authorities in Putnam, Marshall counties executed a search warrant for signs believed to be stolen SHAW MEDIA After seeking information on the theft of road signs, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday it has recovered numerous signs from a residence in Varna.

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office along with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at the property Friday.

As a result of the warrant, a multitude of various street and road signs were recovered.

The matter has now been turned over to the Putnam and Marshall County state’s attorney’s offices for a review of charges.

Putnam County thanked members of the public for tips that led to the recovery of the county’s property.

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After seeking information on the theft of road signs, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday it has recovered numerous signs from a residence in Varna. are more individuals who may be in possession of them.

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office notes being in possession of road signs is a crime and individuals

may be punished for the possession.

Anyone with information concerning these thefts are asked to call either the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office at 815-925-7084 or the Bureau/

Putnam Crimestoppers at 1-800-9396929.

All callers may remain anonymous and a reward will be given for information leading to any arrests.

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The Hennepin Park District will be hosting Spring Break Activities in the coming week.

Hennepin Park District to host Spring Break Activities SHAW MEDIA STAFF REPORT The Hennepin Park District will be hosting Spring Break Activities in the coming week.

The group will be showing the movie “Encanto” on its big screen at 11 a.m. Monday, April 11. A snack and beverage will be served.

The park district will have Gerrie’s Craft Corner starting at noon Wednesday, April 13. Participants will be able to make fun spring crafts.

The district also will have free swim for Hennepin and Hennepin Township residents during its open swims on Monday, April 18.

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There will be a limit on the number of participants for Gerrie’s Craft Corner and the movie. Call or email the pool to register. Walk-ins will be taken if it is not at capacity.

Participants are invited to stay after each of the activities for open swim at no additional charge.

Children under 42 inches must be accompanied by an adult into the pool and children 11 and younger may stay for 3 hours if not accompanied by an adult.

An adult is considered anyone 18 and over. For information on these programs call the pool at 815-925-7319 or email hennepinparkdistrict@ mchsi.com.

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The Class of 2022 Induction Ceremony will be held on June 2 at the Auditorium Ballroom in La Salle.

Scan the QR code for tickets or go to: qr.shawlocal.com/IVHOF22 To be considered for the NewsTribune’s Illinois Valley Sports Hall of Fame, an athlete or coach must have lived in the area during his or her accomplishments or have attended an area high school and must be five years removed from high school. The inductees will be announced in a random order.

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Sacred Heart Altar Society of Granville will host its eighth annual taco sale on Sunday, May 1, at the Sacred Heart Parish Hall.

Orders are for curbside pickup only, at three tacos for $9 an order. Tickets can be purchased from any Altar Society member or by calling the parish office at 815-3392138.

Extra tacos for freezing can also be ordered in advance at a cost of $21 per dozen. Advance sales only until April 24.

IVCC’s Phi Theta Kappa donates $500 in appliances to IVAR

Illinois Valley Community College’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter recently donated $500 in appliances to Illinois Valley Animal Rescue’s April 9 silent auction.

Phi Theta Kappa co-president Dylan Zupec said the group spent the last two semesters working on the IVAR project.

“We volunteered 40 man-hours at Upscale Resale, a thrift store in Spring Valley that donated over $30,000 to the community this year through their nonprofit organization, Helping Hands.

“For our service, we received two $250 microgrants we used to purchase the appliances for the IVAR auction,” Zupec said.

Volunteers included Zupec, co-president Sophia Rucinski, Kelly Devert, Eliza Atkinson, Joe Krakovsky, Ben Johll, Madeline Phillips, Harvey Vela and IVCC Student Recruitment Specialist and PTK adviser Gracelyn Quesse.

IVAR’s Annual Building and Fund Auction is 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at Grand Bear Lodge in Utica.

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Authorities seeks info after reported ruse burglary

By JAYCE EUSTICE

jeustice@shawmedia.com The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office issued a release Wednesday detailing a suspected ruse residential burglary that occurred Monday.

A ruse burglary utilizes distraction or diversion where a burglary is committed.

According to authorities, this crime is often directed toward the elderly. A perpetrator will lure the homeowner out of the house or distract them inside while accomplices enter the home and take valuables.

About 6:30 p.m Tuesday, the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a citizen in rural Varna reporting that a safe was stolen during the suspected ruse burglary.

Investigators discovered at 4 p.m. Monday three unidentified men approached the residence wearing neon reflective vests and surgical masks.

The men alleged to be with a power company and said they were in the area to work on power lines.

One man reportedly told the homeowner they needed to install a generator at the residence to complete their work, police said.

Shortly after, the other men came inside and asked the homeowner if they could secure a device in his safe to ensure his house would not explode during their work, police said.

The homeowner agreed and showed them to his safe, which he was unable to open at the time.

The first man then escorted the homeowner outside to locate a suitable location to place the generator while the other two removed the large safe from the inside of the residence and loaded it into their vehicles, police said. All three men departed shortly after.

The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office said the incident is under investigation. The organization also encourages citizens to be vigilant in granting people access into their homes and to contact the department with questions regarding a service provider’s credibility.

Police also ask the public to speak with elderly relatives and neighbors regarding this type of crime.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office at 309-246-2115.

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Five goats died Wednesday following a shed fire on North 1100th Avenue – four adults, one baby.

No people were injured as the Granville/Hennepin Fire Protection District responded.

A Putnam County Sheriff’s deputy used a fire extinguisher prior to the fire department’s arrival and extinguished most of the fire, the Granville/Hennepin Fire Protection District said in a news release.

Arriving crews completed extinguishing the fire and began an overhaul of the small animal shelter.

The cause of the fire was determined to be a heat lamp either knocked onto a straw bedding by the animals inside or the cord was damaged by one of the animals.

The Hennepin Fire Department thanked the Putnam County Sheriff’s deputy and the Granville and Hennepin firefighters that assisted the family.

The Standard and Spring Valley fire departments as well as the Putnam County EMS also responded.

– Jayce Eustice

The Prairie Arts Council will be hosting a month-long Art and Pop Culture Exhibit by Austin Burrows at the Prairie Arts Center gallery, 24 E. Park Ave., in Princeton.

The exhibit will be open for viewing from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays from April 2 to April 30, at the Prairie Arts Center.

Burrows, a Princeton native, began drawing at a young age and began to take it seriously in high school.

Burrows has amassed more than 20,000 followers on Instagram and has made a name for himself in the comic arts community. Burrows original artwork, comic book history and memorabilia will be on display at the exhibit. Burrows will also have a number of items available for sale.

Prairie Arts programming is funded in part by grants from the Illinois Arts Council Agency and The Princeton Closet.

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Dr. Holly Novak named IVCC distinguished alumnus Illinois Valley Community College’s 2022 Distinguished Alumnus is Dr. Holly Novak, a 1974 graduate who has gone on to an illustrious career in cardiology.

Early in her career, Novak founded a cardiac catheterization laboratory and an open-heart surgery program at OSF St. Joseph Medical Dr. Holly Novak Center in Bloomington.

She accomplished this before she had her first cardiology partner, working independently for five years and “on call” constantly to build the practice.

Today she specializes in heart disease prevention and women’s health at HSHS Medical Group Multispecialty Care in Springfield and also sees patients in Clinton, Jacksonville and Rushville.

Novak is also one of the most significant donors in IVCC’s 98-year history and is a member of the IVCC

Foundation’s 21st Century Scholars Society.

In conjunction with the IVCC commendation, she has been nominated for the Illinois Community College Trustees Association Distinguished Alumnus Award and will be honored at the organization’s annual convention and banquet in Chicago in June.

IVCC graduates will get a chance to hear from Novak and learn of her IVCC experiences when she delivers the keynote at the college’s 56th annual commencement at 1:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 14.

Following IVCC, Novak graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1976 and Southern Illinois University Medical School in 1979 before completing her residency at the University of Louisville School of Medicine.

She helped found a Springfield parents’ group for children with disabilities.

Novak attended IVCC when most classes were held in temporary east campus buildings while the permanent campus was being built.

“The majority of my IVCC career was spent in those buildings: cold in the winter, hot in the summer. It was there I learned the basics of

biology and chemistry. I did not come to IVCC to find myself or to find direction. I was laser-focused on medical school,” she said.

“My most amazing memory of IVCC is that I had no car, worked two-to-three part-time jobs and did not miss class. Not sure how I did that,” she said. “IVCC prepared me for 300-level classes at the U of I, then medical school at SIU. “There was never any question I would start my college career at IVCC. As the youngest of three, financially it was the best option.

More importantly, it is a family tradition.”

Novak’s parents, Bill and Bernadine, met at IVCC predecessor LPO Junior College and were the school’s homecoming king and queen in 1940. They raised three children and Bill went on to a hall of fame football coaching career at Ottawa High School.

“My father put no limitations on his children,” Novak said.

Novak’s sister, Dr. Kim Novak, went on from IVCC to become a veterinarian in Ottawa and Streator and brother Kerry attended IVCC on his way to becoming Starved Rock State Park site superintendent. He is now retired.

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IVCC auto tech coordinator receives excellence award SHAW MEDIA STAFF REPORT Illinois Valley Community College automotive technology program coordinator Art Koudelka was selected by colleagues this spring as the recipient of the college’s prestigious Stephen Charry Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence.

Koudelka has been preparing students for jobs in the automotive industry for more than three decades. Prior to his 33 years at IVCC, he taught part-time at College of DuPage for five years and full-time at Reavis High School for Art Koudelka two.

“When I have a question, I know I can rely on Art to provide helpful direction and motivation,” automotive student Elizabeth Grimland said in her nomination of Koudelka for the Charry award. “Everything we are taught revolves around making the right choices.”

As part of his selection, Koudelka has been nominated for the Illinois Community College Trustees Association 2022 Outstanding Full-Time Faculty Award. All

nominees will be honored at the ICCTA’s annual convention and banquet in Chicago in June.

He also will be honored at IVCC’s employee recognition reception Friday, April 22, at Grand Bear Lodge in Utica.

Koudelka led the effort to ensure IVCC’s program is Automotive Service Excellence-certified and he is an ASE Master Certified Automotive Technician.

His extensive expertise in the profession allows him to teach numerous courses including basic gas engines, manual and automatic transmissions, fuel systems, heating and air-conditioning, steering, suspension and braking systems.

Koudelka is past president of the Illinois College Automotive Instructors Association and has been the executive treasurer the past 25 years. He is also a member of the Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association.

Among his greatest achievements is the high number of automotive technology graduates on the floors of district dealerships, independent repair shops and parts stores.

A married father of three, Koudelka was a youth hockey coach and referee for more than 30 years.

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Saturday will feature the Salute to Veterans parade and Veterans Flag Missing Man Flight, along with the

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The TBM Avenger Reunion continues to grow.

This year’s show at Illinois Valley Regional Airport in Peru will be a full two-day event, scheduled Friday and Saturday, May 20 and 21, but festivities are expected to begin Thursday and go into Sunday with the opportunity to ride in several of the aircraft, Peru Alderman Mike Sapienza said.

With the expansion of the event, Sapienza said there is need for more volunteers.

Meetings are scheduled 9 a.m. Saturday, April 9, and Saturday, April 30, at the Illinois Valley Regional Airport for anyone looking to help out with the activities. All volunteers will receive a free T-shirt, Sapienza said.

The TBM Avenger Reunion also includes a salute to veterans.

A full airshow is planned on both Friday and Saturday.

Friday will include the AeroShell Aerobatic Team’s night airshow, the TBM nighttime flame show, beer gar-

and B-17 bomber. A Yankee Clipper is expected to be on hand for rides and some Vietnam-era aircraft – the Huey and Cobra – may also be available.

Despite rains canceling portions of the second day of the 2021 event, it was estimated about 10,000 people cycled through the Peru airport on the opening Friday of the event.

Last year was the first year the event expanded to two days, featuring a nighttime air show and festivities.

Despite the rain last spring, organizers still were able to perform a flag ceremony where members of the community brought funeral flags of fallen loved ones to be flown in a missing man formation. In the missing man formation, a pull airplane drops out of formation and flies West to honor those veterans that are deceased.

The Peru City Council has said it is committed to keeping the TBM Avenger Reunion in the city and makes a sizable contribution to the event, along with city staff assisting in coordinating traffic and parking during the festival.

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Kinzinger opens 2022 Congressional Art Competition Entries must be submitted by 5 p.m. April 29 deadline SHAW MEDIA U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Channahon, is taking submissions from all interested high school students who live in the 16th Congressional District for the 2022 Congressional Art Competition.

This is the 41st year of this congressional competition.

“Each year, we get the opportunity to recognize and encourage artistic talent from students across America through the Congressional Art Competition,” Kinzinger said in a statement.

“And every year, I continue to be amazed by the creativity and quality of artwork students in the 16th District submit. I look forward to seeing the pieces our students create this year to showcase their talents so that the entire country can appreciate the incredible skills from within our district.”

The Congressional Art Competition offers high school students from across the country to showcase their artistic abilities and creativity. First-place

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U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Channahon) is taking submissions from all interested high school students who live in the 16th Congressional District for the 2022 Congressional Art Competition.

The colored pencil illustration “Sassy,” created by Leslie Rodriguez-Nambo of Rochelle High School, won the 2021 Congressional Art Competition for the 16th District of Illinois.

winners will have their artwork displayed in the Cannon Tunnel leading to the U.S. Capitol for one full year.

Rochelle High School student Leslie Rodriguez-Nambo’s colored pencil illustration titled “Sassy” was put on display at the U.S. Capitol as Kinzing-

er’s 2021 winner. Kinzinger received more than 20 entries from students last year.

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Congressional Institute was unable to host an in-person reception in both 2020 and 2021. If one is possible this

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SHAW MEDIA STAFF REPORT Illinois Valley Community College’s SAGE student organization was recently chartered by Zonta International as a Golden Z Club.

A chartering ceremony was at a Peru restaurant during the yearly InterCity Meeting hosted by the La Salle-Peru Area Zonta Club. Zontians from La Salle-Peru Area, Ottawa and Streator clubs were in attendance for the dinner meeting and chartering ceremony.

IVCC instructor Kimberly Radek Hall, president of the La Salle area club, gave the welcome and conducted the meeting. Zonta District 6 Area Director Rhonda Thomas, of Kankakee, gave a keynote address featuring Zonta’s service and advocacy projects done at local, district and global levels.

Z and Golden Z Club District Chair Janice Corrigan, of Streator, conducted the chartering and District 6 Gov. Anna Weselak, of Lombard, presented the framed club charter to student club members Leah Meyers, Paige Blackburn and adviser Radek-Hall.

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Weselak presented the club an honorary gavel and sound block for meetings. Club members also were given yellow rose pins and a copy of bylaws to signify their membership.

Through Z and Golden Z Club programs, members work to bring Zonta International’s mission to students around the world and to stimulate new and meaningful student-led service and advocacy proj-

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Putnam County is accepting bids for the mowing and trimming of three cemeteries: Florid, Caledonia and the Granville Cemetery.

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Putnam County Methodist churches to host April 25 Blood Drive

The Putnam County Methodist churches will host a Red Cross Blood Drive from 1 to 6 p.m. Monday, April 25, at the McNabb Fire Department in Goldasich Hall on Illinois Route 89.

First time and veteran donors are welcome to attend.

For appointments call 1-800-733-2767 or call Betty and Lisa Johnson at 815-882-2336. Donors may also schedule appointments using the Red Cross RapidPass at redcross.org or by downloading and using the Red Cross donor app on the phone.

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By J.T. PEDELTY

jtpedelty@shawmedia.com Local sports fans, mark those calendars for June 2.

The NewsTribune Illinois Valley Sports Hall of Fame will be inducting its third class on a night in which food, drinks, honors and memories are all on the menu.

The 2022 NewsTribune Illinois Valley Sports Hall of Fame Inductee Banquet will be from 5 to 8 p.m.

Thursday, June 2, at the Auditorium Ballroom, 109 Wright St. in La Salle.

Doors will open at 5 p.m., dinner will be served at 6 p.m. and the inductions and storytelling will commence immediately after.

Tickets are $37 and are available at qr.shawlocal.com/IVHOF22.

This year’s class will be revealed in Shaw Media publications such as the NewsTribune, The Times, the Putnam County Record and the Bureau County Republican as well as social media throughout the coming weeks. The previous two years’ inductees are a virtual Who’s Who of Illinois Valley sports history.

“I don’t know if people truly realize the sports history and success our area has had, and the Hall of Fame has helped celebrate that history,” Shaw Media’s Jared Bell, a driving force behind the event, said. “Every member in our Class of 2022 is thrilled be part of the event, and we have inductees coming from as far away as Florida.

“It’s always special to see so much talent in one place on one night, and seeing the inductees interact with other inductees is by far the best part.”

The classes of 2019 and 2020-21 included Joe Rutgens, La Salle-Peru; Eric Siebert, La Salle-Peru; J.A. Happ, St. Bede; Shawn Jeppson, Hall; Kailey Klein, Hall; Steve Safranski, Putnam County; Bill Brown, Mendota; Nicole (Coates) Schaefbauer, Princeton; Gil Love, Ottawa; Bill Novak, Ottawa; Bob Guyette, Marquette; Doug Dieken, Streator; Chuck Rolinski, Toluca; 1979 IVCC Football Team; 1995 Hall Football Team; Louis Rios (Lanny Slevin Lifetime Achievement Award); 1925 La Salle-Peru Football Team (Legacy Award); Dean Riley, Ottawa/IVCC; Jerry Zielinski, Putnam County; Joe Ruklick, Princeton; Ken Gorgal, St. Bede; Zami (Mogill) Hay, Streator; Mike Goff, La Salle-Peru; Ray Jauch, Mendota; Ron Zagar, DePue; D.J. Glynn, Hall; 198586 Ohio Boys Basketball Team; Gary Novak, La Salle-Peru; Mary Dagraedt

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ABOVE: Attendees gather at the 2021 NewsTribune Illinois Valley Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet on Sept. 23 at the Illinois Valley Super Bowl in Peru. BELOW: Kurt Bruno (center), a member of the undefeated 1979 IVCC football team, shares a laugh with former IVCC football coach Vince McMahon (right) at the 2019 NewsTribune’s Illinois Valley Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet.

(Lanny Slevin Lifetime Achievement Award);Art Kimball (Distinguished Media Award); Lowell “Pops” Dale (Legacy Award); and 1945 Walnut Football Team (Legacy Award).

The Class of 2022 promises to only enhance and add to that list of local sports luminaries.

“The event is such a special evening for anyone who attends,” said Jeanette Smith, Shaw Media Regional Advertising Director and co-creator of the IV Sports Hall of Fame Committee. “By honoring the inductees, we get a glimpse into the history of sports in our area. We hear stories of who these athletes were, what they accomplished and where they are now.

“It’s not just about the sports. It’s about the human interest side as well. Please join us in honoring the Class of 2022”.

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 banquet was postponed until September 2021. This year marks its return to its customary June spot on the calendar.

Nominations are open for consideration as future inductees by contacting Bell at jbell@shawmedia.com or 815-220-6953.

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Panthers win consolation title at Rantoul Tournament SHAW MEDIA STAFF REPORT Nicholas Currie and Drake Smith combined to toss a one-hitter Saturday to lead the Putnam County Panthers to a 5-0 victory over Grant Park in the consolation championship of the Rantoul Tournament on Saturday, April 2.

Currie threw three innings, striking out seven batters and walking one, while Smith pitched four innings, allowing one hit while striking out seven and walking none.

Andrew Pyszka went 3 for 3 and scored two runs, Josh Jessen was 1 for 3 with two RBIs and Jackson McDonald tripled and scored a run.

The Panthers beat Rantoul 13-1 on Friday, April 1. Austin Mattingly, Currie and McDonald each drove in three runs. McDonald was 2 for 4 with a triple

and also scored two runs, while Currie went 2 for 4 and doubled.

Troy Petty earned the win for PC (5-3), striking out nine batters in 42/3 perfect innings Also on Friday, the Panthers lost to Wilmington 2-1.

Putnam County 11, Midland 0

A six-run second inning propelled the Panthers to a Tri-County Conference victory.

McDonald went 3 for 5 with two RBIs and two runs scored, Smith was 2 for 2 with a pair of RBIs while scoring a run, and Ryan Hundley was 3 for 4 with a run and an RBI. McDonald allowed one hit in 21/3 innings, while Hundley gave up two hits in 42/3 innings. Both struck out five batters.

• Note: The March 31 home baseball

game with Midland was postponed to Monday, April 11.

SOFTBALL

Putnam County 14, Midland 0 (5 inn.)

The Panthers scored multiple runs in every inning en route to a Tri-County Conference victory on March 29 in Varna.

Maddie Weger was 2 for 2 with two RBIs and two runs scored and Reise Zellmer went 2 for 2 with a double, a run and an RBI, while Gabby Doyle, Maggie Richetta, Kylee Moore and Zofie Uzella each scored a pair of runs.

Kara Staley earned the win, allowing one hit with five strikeouts and one walk in three shutout innings.

• Note: The March 31 home softball game with Midland was postponed to Friday, April 8.

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The two PC Lukes double up for Danville College

By KEVIN HIERONYUS

khieronymus@bcrnews.com DANVILLE – The two Lukes from Putnam County, Luke Carlson and Luke Olson, were the winning pitchers for Danville Area Community College in its doubleheader sweep over Vincennes University on Saturday in Danville.

Carlson was the starting pitcher in the Jaguars’ 8-3 Game 1 win, pitching six innings while scattering eight hits with three earned runs, a walk and six strikeouts.

Olson went the distance in the Jaguars’ 6-1 win in the nightcap, striking out 10 over seven innings while allowing seven hits and two walks.

Olson will attend Division I Ohio University on scholarship next year.

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Putnam County products Luke Olson (left) and Luke Carlson were the winning pitchers for Danville College in its sweep over Vincennes on Saturday in Danvillle.

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Sheet Metal Local 1 (North) Joint Apprenticeship committee will have applications available between 9:00 am and 12:00 noon Monday May 9, 2022 through May 13, 2022 and Monday, May 16, 2022 through Friday, May 20, 2022 at Illinois Valley Contractors Association, 1120 First Street, La Salle, IL 61301. Applications must be completed, returned in their entirety, and will not be accepted after 12:00 noon on Friday May 20, 2022. Applications can also be filled out online at smartlocal1.org during the same time period.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS ARE: Age: Shall be at least 17 years of age.

Copy of Birth Certificate: Photo Identification: EDUCATION: A High school diploma or GED equivalency is mandatory. Applicant must provide an official transcript from their high school. All GED records must be submitted if applicable.

Physical: Shall be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the apprenticeship program without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of the individual or others.

Qualified applicants may be subject to a physical examination and/or drug screening upon acceptance into the program at no cost to the applicant.

Jurisdiction: Must be legally eligible to work in the United States of America.

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Minorities and Females are encouraged to apply Please note that all previous applicants must re-apply at this time.

Mandatory testing will be on Saturday June 4, 2022 at Illinois Valley Community College

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY HENNEPIN ILLINOIS MidFirst Bank Plaintiff, vs.

Susan Knotts; Martin L. Gibbs, II; Lake Thunderbird Association; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants Defendants.

Case No. 15 CH 00006 1 Wood Court, Putnam, IL 61560 Judge Michael P. McCuskey NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on January 27, 2022, Kevin Doyle will on April 28, 2022, at the hour of 9:00AM at the Putnam County Sheriff's Office, 120 N. 4th Street (Lobby), Hennepin, IL 61327, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 1 Wood Court, Putnam, IL 61560 Parcel Number(s): 03-00-047-115 The real estate is improved with a Mobile Home.

Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than the mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

For information call Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL 60601.

Phone number: 312-651-6700. Attorney file number: 18-025909.

Andrew K. Weiss MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Attorney. No.: 6284233 Email: StateEFiling@manleydeas.com 8144-921726 March 23, 30, April 6, 2022 Putnam County Record

PUBLISHER'S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.”

Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

To complain of discrimination call, HUD toll-free at 800-669-9777.

The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 800-927-9275

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PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF EDWARD J. FRENCH, deceased.

Case No. 22-PR-4 CLAIMS NOTICE Notice is given of the death of EDWARD J. FRENCH, deceased, of 9367 Taylor Road, Magnolia, Putnam County, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on March 3, 2022, to PAMELA J. FRENCH, 9367 Taylor Road, Magnolia, IL whose attorney is Ryan J. Anderson, 611 Second Street, P.O. Box 174, Henry, IL 61537.

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of said Court at the Putnam County Courthouse, 120 N. 4th Street, Hennepin, IL 61327 on or before September 30, 2022, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by 755 ILCS 5/18-3, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before said date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative within 10 days after it has been filed and proof of such mailing must be filed with the Court.

Dated: March 30, 2022.

Pamela J. French Independent Administrator of the Estate of Edward J. French, deceased Ryan J. Anderson Attorney for the Administrator 611 Second Street, PO Box 174 Henry, IL 61537 (309)364-2354 (Published in Putnam County Record March 30, April 6, 13, 2022) 1969048

(Published in Putnam County Record March 30, April 6, 13, 2022) 1969048

PUBLIC NOTICE

166th ANNUAL TOWN MEETING SENACHWINE TOWNSHIP SENACHWINE TOWN HALL APRIL 12, 2022 at 6:00PM AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ELECTION OF MODERATOR - CLERK MONDAY 2. READING OF THE MINUTES FROM THE APRIL 13, 2021 ANNUAL MEETING 3. TREASURER'S REPORT 4. ROAD COMMISSIONER'S REPORT 5. OLD BUSINESS 6. NEW BUSINESS • 7. COMMUNICATION FROM THE FLOOR 8. MOTION TO ADJOURN RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED SHERRY MONDAY SENACHWINE TOWNSHIP CLERK

The Senachwine Township Board meets regularly at 7:00 PM the second 999on• Legal Thursday of every month. The Township Annual Meeting will take place on the second Tuesday of April, April 12, 2022 at 6:00 PM. Also please note that in the event the regular meeting would need to be canceled, the meeting would be rescheduled as soon as possible and notice will be posted at the entrance to the Town Hall.

ANNUAL MEETING APRIL 12, 2022 ANNUAL MEETING The April regular monthly meeting will be held immediately following the Annual Meeting on April 12, 2022.

May 12, 2022 June 9, 2022 July 7, 2022 August 11, 2022 September 8, 2022 October 13, 2022 November 10, 2022 December 8, 2022 (Published in Putnam January 12, 2023 County Record March February 9, 2023 30, April 6, 2022) March 9, 2023 1970285 SENACHWINE TOWNSHIP SENACHWINE 999 • Legal TOWN HALL APRIL 12, 2022 at 6:00PM AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ELECTION OF MODERATOR - CLERK MONDAY 2. READING OF THE MINUTES FROM THE APRIL 13, 2021 ANNUAL MEETING 3. TREASURER'S REPORT 4. ROAD COMMISSIONER'S REPORT 5. OLD BUSINESS 6. NEW BUSINESS • 7. COMMUNICATION FROM THE FLOOR 8. MOTION TO ADJOURN RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED SHERRY MONDAY SENACHWINE TOWNSHIP CLERK

PUBLIC NOTICE (Published in Putnam

The Senachwine County Record March Township Board 30, April 6, 2022) meets regularly at 1970290 7:00 PM on the second Thursday of every To place your ad, call month. The Township 833-584-NEWS Annual Meeting will take place on the second Tuesday of April, April 12, 2022 at 6:00 PM. Also please note that in the event the regular meeting would need to be canceled, the meeting would be rescheduled as soon as possible and notice will be posted at the entrance to the Town Hall.

ANNUAL MEETING APRIL 12, 2022 ANNUAL MEETING The April regular monthly meeting will be held immediately following the Annual Meeting on April 12, 2022.

May 12, 2022 June 9, 2022 July 7, 2022 August 11, 2022 September 8, 2022 October 13, 2022 November 10, 2022 December 8, 2022 (Published in Putnam January 12, 2023 County Record March February 9, 2023 30, April 6, 2022) March 9, 2023 1970285 (Published in Putnam County Record March 30, April 6, 2022) 1970290

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PUBLIC NOTICE

SENACHWINE TOWNSHIP ANNUAL MEETING The 166th Senachwine Township Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday April 12, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at the Town Hall, High Street in Putnam.

The agenda will be as follows: Call to Order and Election of Moderator, Reading of the Minutes from the 2021 Annual Meeting, Treasurer's Report, Road Commissioner's Report, Old Business, New Business, Communication from the Floor.

All Senachwine Township residents are welcome and encouraged to attend.

The regular monthly meeting for the Township will follow the Annual Meeting.

NOTE: Physical attendance at this public meeting may be limited by local, state, and/or federal orders in effect on April 12, 2022. For updates as the meeting date nears, please contact the Township Supervisor, Dave Boucher, via email at senachwinetownship@yahoo.com or by telephone at 815-437-2000. Thank you.

Sherry Monday, Township Clerk (Published in Putnam County Record March 30, April 6, 2022) 1970274

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PUBLIC NOTICE

THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ELMER L. MEKLEY, SR., Deceased NO. 2022-PR-6 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of ELMER L. MEKLEY, SR., Letters of Office were issued on March 24, 2022 to Donna J. Mekley, 11037 N 600 Avenue, Granville, Illinois 61326 as Independent Executor, whose attorneys are Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois 61356.

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk, Putnam County Courthouse, Hennepin, Illinois 61327, or with the representative, or both, on or before Saturday, October 08, 2022, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed by that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk are to be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit https://efile. illinoiscourts.gov/service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider.

If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/ FAQ/gethelp.asp. `Dated this 28th day of March, 2022. s/Carly R. Neubaum Putnam County Circuit Clerk (Published in Putnam County Record, April 6, 13, 20, 2022) 1971582

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY HENNEPIN ILLINOIS MidFirst Bank Plaintiff, vs.

Susan Knotts; Martin L. Gibbs, II; Lake Thunderbird Association; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants Defendants.

Case No. 15 CH 00006 1 Wood Court, Putnam, IL 61560 Judge Michael P. McCuskey NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on January 27, 2022, Kevin Doyle will on April 28, 2022, at the hour of 9:00AM at the Putnam County Sheriff's Office, 120 N. 4th Street (Lobby), Hennepin, IL 61327, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE, TO WIT: LOT 541 IN PLAT NO. 3 OF LAKE THUNDERBIRD HILLS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, AT PAGE 162, ON JANUARY 5, 1970 IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF DEEDS OF PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS. THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE, TO WIT: LOT 542 IN PLAT NO. 3 OF LAKE THUNDERBIRD HILLS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, AT PAGE 162, ON JANUARY 5, 1970 IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF DEEDS OF PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1 Wood Court, Putnam, IL 61560 Parcel Number(s): 03-00-047-115 The real estate is improved with a Mobile Home.

Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than the mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

For information call Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL 60601.

Phone number: 312-651-6700. Attorney file number: 18-025909.

Andrew K. Weiss MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Attorney. No.: 6284233 Email: StateEFiling@manleydeas.com 8144-921726 March 23, 30, April 6, 2022 Putnam County Record

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September 30, 2022, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative 999 • Legal is required by 755 ILCS 5/18-3, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before said date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative within 10 days after it has been filed and proof of such mailing must be filed with the Court.

Dated: March 30, 2022.

Pamela J. French Independent Administrator of the Estate of Edward J. French, deceased Ryan J. Anderson Attorney for the Administrator 611 Second Street, PO Box 174 Henry, IL 61537 (309)364-2354

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