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4-H art drawings of chalk, carbon or pigment on canvas paper or glass were on display from 4-H children during the Marshall-Putnam 4-H Show on Wednesday in Henry. ON THE COVER: Grace Miles of Minonk washes her cow before showing it in the Marshall-Putnam 4-H Show on Wednesday in Henry.

Skills on display Children and families participate in the Marshall-Putnam 4-H Show on Wednesday in Henry. The show continues through Thursday.

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ABOVE: Elizabeth Knuckey of Henry and Salina Breckenridge, of Lostant, decorated cakes in the food decorating master and advanced categories during the Marshall-Putnam 4-H Show on Wednesday in Henry. RIGHT: 4-H kids show goats during the Marshall-Putnam 4-H Show on Wednesday in Henry.

NEWS BRIEF The Illinois and Michigan Canal boat approaches a rail bridge over the canal.

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Bureau, Marshall-Putnam farm bureaus to host Illinois and Michigan Canal day trip Shaw Local News Network The Bureau and Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau Foundations have planned a day trip Friday, Aug. 19, pairing the Illinois and Michigan Canal Boat Tour with a visit to Weber Gardens in Streator.

Participants can enjoy an educational ride on the I and M Canal including mimosas at the Boat Captain’s Luncheon located at the Lock 16 Café. The group will then venture to the world of Ted Weber including his storybook-style house and over two acres of English gardens, complete with fountains, statues and other ornamental features.

The cost for the trip is $75 a person.

This cost includes the boat tour, lunch with one mimosa and admission to the Weber House.

Participants can register by calling the Bureau County Farm Bureau at 815875-6468 or the Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau office at 309-364-2501. The deadline to reserve a spot is noon Thursday, July 28. All proceeds will benefit the Farm Bureau Foundations.

The group will meet at 11:30 a.m. at the I and M Canal Visitor Center, 754 First St. in La Salle.

After lunch, the group will drive to the Weber House in Streator, which is about 35 minutes from the boat. All travel is on your own and the bureaus expect the day being over at about 4 p.m.

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Putnam County Community Theatre, in cooperation with Dramatist Play Services Inc. will be presenting “The Play that Goes Wrong,” written by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields.

The performances are scheduled to take place at 7 p.m. Friday, July 29, Saturday, July 30, and 2 p.m. Sunday, July 31, at the Putnam County High School.

The story follows the opening night of the Cornley University Drama Society’s newest production, “The Murder at Haversham Manor,” where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous.

This 1920s whodunit has an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead and actors who trip over everything, including their lines. The accident-prone thespians battle against all

odds to make it through to their final curtain call, with consequences.

Part Monty Python, part Sherlock Holmes, this Olivier Award–winning comedy is a global phenomenon whose goal is to leave you aching with laughter The cast of characters includes Eric Masini, Jordan Ladson, Hunter Pratt, Austin Hack, Katrien Holocker, Wesley Grimshaw, Lillian Sandberg and Mavrick Holocker. The production is directed by Natalie Hulstrom and Meridith Donahue.

Tickets are $15. Proceeds from the production will go to the PC Theatre and lighting upgrades. Tickets are available by contacting 815-714-8744 or hulstromn@ pcschools535.org.

Seating is assigned and tickets will be available at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the show.

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Putnam County Libraries announce August activity schedule Hennepin, 214 N. Fourth St.

Lori Boekeloo from Tanks Book-el-zoo

will be coming with a variety of small animals at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11.

Face Painting with Diane Alleman Martin also will be available Disney+ Movie Days will take place at 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11. Pizza will be available.

Bad Art Craft pick up will be from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11. This month’s craft is vinyl record paint.

Cricut Maker Space will be Thursday, Aug. 18, and Friday, Aug. 19. This is an all-day event and all crafty adults are welcome. Call ahead for more info.

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An August Make and Take terrarium will be available throughout the month.

Take and Go bags from the University

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End of Summer Friday freezer pops will be available every Friday of August.

PCCC’s Outreach worker will be at the Granville Library from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 18. They will be available to answer questions about and discuss available benefits and services for older adults. No appointment is necessary.

Book discussion group meets at 1 p.m. on the first and third Monday of every month. No assigned book to read; group directed.

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Books and brunch with food, books and friends will be on the first Saturday of the month during library hours.

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Book sale will be offered during magnolia days on Saturday, Aug. 13.

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Farm field to ball field event will be offered through the University of Illinois Extension Office at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3.

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A Granville man was found dead after being discovered under a lawn tractor at about 6:30 p.m. Monday.

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office reported dispatchers received a 911 call from a residence on West Bottom Road in rural Granville.

The caller reported a man had been discovered under a lawn tractor. Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, Putnam County EMS and Granville Fire Department responded to the scene.

The Putnam County death investigator was called to the scene and pronounced the man dead.

He was identified as Neil L. Hammerich, 67. An autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday.

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Shaw Local News Network Justice Lisa Holder White and the Supreme Court of Illinois have announced that Seventeenth Circuit Court Judge Eugene G. Doherty has been assigned as an Appellate Court Justice in the Fourth District.

Doherty is being assigned to fill the vacancy created by the elevation of Justice Holder White to the Supreme Court. His assignment is effective July 14 and will expire on Dec. 2, 2024.

“Judge Doherty is an accomplished jurist who has proven himself to be a leader among his peers,” White said.

“The citizens of the Fourth District will be well served with him on the Appellate Court.”

Doherty has served on the bench in the Seventeenth Circuit since 2007. He won election in 2008, was retained by voters in 2014 and 2020 and served as Chief Judge of the Seventeenth Circuit from 2018 to 2021.

His work on Illinois Supreme Court Committees includes serving as the current Chair of the e-Business Policy Board, as Vice-Chair of Court Operations During COVID-19 Task Force, Chairman of the Task Force’s Evictions Subcommittee and as a member of the Weighted Caseload Task Force and the Statutory Court Fees Task Force.

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“I am humbled and gratified that Justice Holder White and the Illinois Supreme Court have entrusted me with this assignment,” Doherty said.

“I will do my very best to meet my new responsibilities with diligence, fairness, and adherence to the law.”

Prior to joining the bench, Judge Doherty worked for 16 years as an attorney for Holmstrom & Kennedy, P.C. in Rockford. He had previously served as a Law Clerk for Second District Appellate Court Justice Philip G. Reinhard.

Judge Doherty earned his Bachelor of Science from Northern Illinois University and his Juris Doctor, summa cum laude, from the Northern Illinois University College of Law.

His professional associations include the Illinois State Bar Association, the Illinois Judges Association and the Winnebago County Bar Association; of which he is a past President.

The Fourth District Appellate Court is composed of 41 counties in central and western Illinois including Putnam, Adams, Boone, Brown, Calhoun, Carroll, Cass, Ford, Fulton, Greene, Hancock, Henderson, Henry, Jersey, Jo Daviess, Knox, Lee, Livingston, Logan, Macoupin, Marshall, Mason, McDonough, McLean, Menard, Mercer, Morgan, Ogle, Peoria, Pike, Rock Island, Sangamon, Schuyler, Scott, Stark, Stephenson, Tazewell, Warren, Whiteside, Winnebago and Woodford.

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The Putnam County Methodist Churches will be hosting a red Cross Blood Drive from 1 to 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15, in Goldasich Hall at the McNabb Fire Department on IL Route 89.

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Dennis Farley, left, of Mendota identifies his years and branch of service during the Vietnam War while awaiting a commemorative pin from Donna Allen-Rielage, founder and CEO of AllenForce.

Farley was one of dozens of Vietnam veterans recognized July 8 outside the Veterans Assistance Commission in Peru.

More than 50 veterans of the Vietnam War lined up outdoors Friday in Peru to receive a commemorative pin honoring their service when, on cue, it started raining. Of course.

But Donna Allen-Rielage, founder and CEO of AllenForce, called the raindrops “tears of joy” and a welcome-home signal for those who were not always greeted warmly after returning from their tours of duty.

“I was not quite around yet to witness the unfortunate mindset of society during that time, but my heart goes out,” Allen-Rielage said outside the Veterans Assistance Commission in Peru.

“And (Friday), it is overjoyed for the gratitude we now have in our nation for the veterans who have served both overseas and stateside.”

First in line to receive his pin was Dennis Farley, of Mendota, an Army veteran who gratefully accepted his pin – “It feels good, real good” – right on the heels of having taken an Honor Flight to

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Washington, D.C. AllenForce is a nonprofit group established to assist veterans with various physical, mental and social ailments. The organization was named in honor of Allen-Rielage’s father, Don Allen, an Army veteran who died during her infancy.

AllenForce also is participating in the Vietnam 50th anniversary movement. From 2012 through 2025, the United States is commemorating those who served in Vietnam from 1955 (following the fall of French Indochina) through the fall of Saigon in 1975.

U.S. involvement in the prolonged conflict was hotly disputed and veterans often returned home to jeers and insults.

Public sentiment has shifted, however, and Ken Troyan, an Army veteran and McNabb resident, is among those who’ve enjoyed the respect and honor given him and his comrades.

“It was great,” Troyan said of Friday’s pinning ceremony. “It was very, very impressive.

“After all these years, this is the third commemoration program I’ve gone to.”

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$2.45B passenger rail from Peoria to Chicago could be a reality in 10 years Proposed stops include Ottawa, La Salle/Peru, Morris, Utica, Joliet

By JAYCE EUSTICE

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Thursday was the starting gate regarding a possible Peoria to Chicago passenger rail service, said former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood at a news conference in Utica.

Peoria Mayor Rita Ali, LaHood and other officials involved in the proposed project’s first stage went on a news tour Thursday with stops in Peoria, Utica and Morris.

“Today is a very important milestone in our efforts to move this

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Multiple proposed routes were evaluated for the possible service as the group stated the most likely route would include stops in the La Salle/Peru area, Utica, Ottawa, Morris and Joliet. endeavor forward,” Ali said. “It is a viable option. We have a green light to move forward and I’m very encouraged. What it will mean to our area to have Amtrak service is a big

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During Thursday’s stops, the groups presented the findings collected from the passenger rail feasibility study commissioned in October 2021. The study ran from Jan. 28 through Feb. 28 and received 31,209 responses, with 95% of participants saying they could be very likely or somewhat likely to use a Peoria to Chicago rail service.

Through the data collected in this survey, the group estimated a service would expect anywhere between 440 and 830 passengers a day; or a daily average of about 600. The service also would be expected to complete five round trips daily.

Multiple proposed routes were evaluated for the possible service as the group said the most likely route would include stops in the La Salle/ Peru area, Utica, Ottawa, Morris and Joliet in between Peoria and Chicago.

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including $66 billion for rail.

“All the stars are aligned correctly,” Lahood said. “You got leadership, you have vision but most importantly there’s money in D.C. to help fund this.”

The next step in the railway’s process is to seek additional funding to move the project to a Phase 1 study.

The Illinois Department of Transportation awarded $310,000 in funding to North Central Illinois Council of Governments for these next steps.

The next study will take a deeper look at existing infrastructure, environmental needs, demand and economic impact. IDOT said it will look

to continue to assist in the efforts of this project.

Peoria also plans to apply for funding through the new FRA Corridor Identification and Development Program, which is anticipated to be open for applications this fall.

“This is a project that is going to provide people a real opportunity for a good, comfortable and affordable passenger rail service all along the corridor,” Lahood said. “We are hoping that a lot of people along the corridor will not just want to come to Chicago but may want to come to your community or to Peoria. That’s the whole idea here.”

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on this adventure that we really couldn’t accomplish it with just the idea that the train was going to go from Peoria to Chicago,” LaHood said. “We knew that there would be a great deal of interest from communities all along the corridor for a passenger rail service.”

The preliminary cost to implement the Peoria to Chicago railway service is estimated at $2.45 billion. LaHood gave a rough estimate on the timing of the project, indicating individuals can expect to be riding the train in about a decade.

This project will look to be completed through fixing up existing infrastructure and the use of shared freight rails; without the construction of new infrastructure.

“This is about the future,” Lahood said. “This is about future economic development, it’s about our kids, it’s about our grandkids and it’s really about connecting this part of Illinois that hasn’t had a passenger rail service. You have to start somewhere.”

LaHood also said funding for railways is available through the federal government thanks to the passing of a trillion dollar infrastructure bill that passed through Congress,

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Girl Scout Breanna Henderson places her hand over her heart during Joy Belt-Roselieb’s rendition of “The Star Spangled Banner.” third place in each grade division. Winners will be notified the week of July 31, 2023, to the email address provided on the winners’ entry form.

Contestant entries must be submitted to VFW Auxiliary 4668 by March 31, 2023. Interested youth, parents/guardians and teachers should contact Barb Sweger at 815-481-8288 or lillota99@ yahoo.com for information.

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The Sheffield Lions Club and the Sheffield Methodist Church will be coming together for a benefit for Savanna Bell of Sheffield.

The benefit will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 13 in the Allen Building at the Bureau County Fairgrounds.

In June 2020, Bell was diagnosed with ovarian cancer for Savanna Bell which she had surgery to remove the tumor that had consumed one of her ovaries.

She underwent surgery to remove an 18cm tumor that was declared a dys-

germinoma upon removal.

In December 2021, the cancer returned in her remaining ovary. Bell began chemotherapy treatments at OSF Infusion Center in Peoria to try to remove the cancer for good.

A lunch of a sandwich, chips, drink and dessert will be available throughout the event for $10. A $5 hot dog meal also will be available for kids in attendance.

The benefit also will feature a silent auction throughout 4 p.m. The groups thank the individuals and organizations that have provided an item or basket for the auction.

All proceeds from the auction and the lunch will go directly to help cover expenses throughout Bell’s journey.

Anyone looking to support the cause can provide donations at the PNB in Sheffield or by contacting the Silent Auction Committee’s Sheila Yepsen at 815-866-9813 or at Hotsy Equipment Co. at 17 W. Peru St in Princeton.

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VFW Auxiliary 4668 is kicking off the VFW Auxiliary’s national anthem singing contest for local youths kindergarten through 12th grade. Contestants will compete for a share of $2,000 in national awards.

Contestants must submit a video of their solo vocal performance of “The Star Spangled Banner.” Video must be saved to a flash drive, or uploaded to an online video platform (e.g., YouTube or Vimeo) and submitted to a local auxiliary for judging. The video must be recorded between July 1, 2022, and March 31, 2023.

Entries will be judged on vocal ability, mastery of lyrics, originality or interpretation and entertainment value.

Contestants begin by competing at the local VFW Auxiliary level. The firstplace winner from each Auxiliary advances to the district competition (optional) with district winners advancing to the state competition. The contest consists of two grade divisions: K-8 and 9-12. The state first-place winner in each grade division will be forwarded to Auxiliary National Headquarters. There is one national winner in each grade division, with awards for first, second and

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odoak@shawmedia.com When film photographer Shanna Dugan first started her business seven years ago, she developed film in her kitchen and bathroom sink.

She moved into her current office in Peru because she wanted to have a darkroom where she could develop her film.

Because of community interest and support from other local artists and photographers, she decided to make it open to the public.

“It just felt like a direction I needed to go and it was a goal I had for a long time to open a darkroom anyone could access,” Dugan said. “So I did.”

Dugan’s darkroom is the only community darkroom in Illinois that offers color film development, she said. There is one in Chicago, but it is limited to black and white development. Most darkrooms are through an arts collective or university – and there aren’t many private ones.

Dugan said people often go to Walgreens to get negatives they have developed, but Walgreens doesn’t return the negatives once they are developed. She said she keeps her negatives because they are physically there and can be redeveloped, compared with digital pho-

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Film photographer Shanna Dugan uses her equipment in the darkroom June 23. tography where the file can wear down or be lost over time.

Dugan said she prefers film photography because it requires more of her than just clicking and hoping she got the shot. Film forces her to trust herself, slow down the process and gives her more artistic control. For her, the appeal of film is it is real; once the shutter clicks, the image physically exists.

As part of her artistic process, Dugan engages in a practice called film soup, a process even some film photographers are not familiar. Film soup is when

extra chemicals are added to the development process to get unique looks. It takes some knowledge of chemistry to keep mixtures safe and to get a desired outcome.

Dugan said she likes adding different types of tea or the blue bai flavored water during the development process, which gives the image a purple tone.

She said salt also creates a unique effect.

“There’s lots of little quirks to film.

For me it’s the process, there’s an art to it. Every single choice has an outcome on the final image,” Dugan said. “It

takes some mastery, it takes a lot of creativity and a lot of imagination.”

Dugan opened the darkroom in May and said it is open to those interested to use it. There is an application people must fill out that serves as a screening process for liability issues. Because the chemicals used to process the film can be dangerous, a safety orientation also is required for anyone who gets approved to use the darkroom. Dugan also said she is working on getting a dropbox for people to drop their negatives so she can develop them.

Film photography, however, is more expensive than digital, especially in the past five years when Dugan noticed an increase in interest and cost in camera equipment and film.

Fujifilm raised its film prices by 40%.

Kodak film, the film Dugan buys, is on backorder because the company doesn’t have enough metal for the spools. Fortunately, Dugan has a supply of film she hopes will last her until Kodak gets its film in stock.

“Film is always going to be more expensive than digital, but it’s worth it to me,” she said.

Dugan is located in the Westclox building, 400 Fifth St. Call 815-780-2321 or visit photographybyshanna.com for information.

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IVCC president says college ‘in sound financial shape’ Shaw Local News Network The Illinois Valley Community College board’s audit finance committee reviewed the tentative 2023 budget, construction projects and proposed retirement incentives for administration and support staff Thursday.

The operating budget is balanced at $24 million, an 11% hike over 2022. The budget anticipates a reduction in staff from 374 to 366.

IVCC President Jerry Corcoran said the college is in sound financial shape.

“We’re controlling costs very well by freezing tuition, offering students more scholarships, significant financial aid including incentives tied to retention – and using fund balances for much-needed facility enhancements,” Corcoran said.

“On top of all that, the audit was clean and we have no debt,” he added.

Prior to the meeting, Seaton led a tour of the new $1.2 million dental assisting and hygiene lab in the upper gym; it is expected to be completed by Aug. 1.

Other projects include nearly $2 million in exterior water and air sealing completed by next summer, completion of parking lots 1 and 5 by Aug. 1 for $935,000, completion of the D201 CETLA/Band room by Jan. 1 for $2 million and mechanical upgrades totaling $240,000.

Following June 9 approval of a fouryear collective bargaining agreement with faculty represented by AFT Local 1810, similar early retirement incentives are being considered for administration and support staff.

The option to participate in the incentives will run through Dec. 31 and employees can choose a one-, two- or three-year package.

In other business, the committee approved an updated risk management policy allowing for time studies to diversify how tort is used. In addition, the policy calls for annual review and approval of all tort-eligible expenses.

The committee also reviewed a bookstore transition plan. Due to staff turnover, IVCC is exploring subcontracting the textbook side of bookstore operations.

OBITUARIES NEIL LOUIS HAMMERICH

helped countless friends and neighbors work on their own homes over the years. We will Born: November 14, 1954 in LaSalle, IL miss his unexpectedly playful sense of humor Died: July 18, 2022 in Granville, IL (charades, anyone?), his creativity, and his companionship most of all.

Neil Louis HamNeil loved homegrown tomatoes and merich, cherished watermelon; freshwater fishing; swimming; husband, father, and friend, passed away on watching classic TV; ice skating; learning about history and technology; exploring the July 18 at age 67. countryside; hunting for mushrooms and He married Donna fossils; and beautifying his property.

(Lucas) Hammerich Survivors include his wife; daughters; in 1975, and together granddaughters Violet, Bea, and Hazel; sister they had two children: Jenna (Eric Johnson) Jo (Lynn) DeVore of Normal, IL; and labs Max Hammerich of Iowa City, IA, and Gail (Joe) and Ruby.

Klein of Stoughton, WI. Neil was a master He was preceded in death by his parents, carpenter, engineer, and woodworker. He Ludwig and Pauline Hammerich; his brother earned an AA in electrical engineering from Keith; and his beloved dogs Buck, Sammy, IVCC and worked for many years as an operToto, Ace, Oreo, Ginger, and Froelich. ations manager for a local industry. Family A service will be held at his and Donna’s and friends knew him as someone who could home at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, August 1, build and repair anything. Aside from his marfollowed by fellowship until 7:00 p.m. riage and children, his crowning achievement was constructing (alongside Donna and three Dysart – Cofoid Funeral Chapel will be friends) his family’s beautiful A-frame house assisting the family with the arrangements.

Online condolences may be made to his in rural Granville—a home, a work of art, a family at www.dcfunerals.com gathering place, a project workshop. He also

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Inside, a long bar dominates the room, accommodating just four or five tables for in-house dining, though food also is served to patrons at the bar.

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A delicious meal featured a quarter, light-fried chicken, accompanied by a baked potato and a dish of coleslaw, all nicely sized. BELOW: Two, deep-fried pork chops were served with creamy mashed potatoes and gravy, a serving of corn and a small salad. The 1-inch-thick, bone-in chops had a flavorful coating, nicely browned and very juicy.

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On our visit, my dining companion ordered a quarter, light-fried chicken, a baked potato and a dish of coleslaw, all nicely sized ($8.95). The chicken was lightly crisp on the outside, with tender juicy meat inside, while the potato was baked to perfection and loaded with all the usual condiments.

The coleslaw was crisp and flavorful.

I opted for the daily special: pork chops with mashed potatoes and gravy, a serving of corn and a small salad ($10.95). Given the choice between grilled or deep-fried chops, I chose the latter and received two, 1-inch-thick, bone-in chops with a flavorful coating, nicely browned and very juicy.

The mashed potatoes were creamy, and there was ample gravy to dip my bites of pork into, though they were moist enough it was hardly necessary.

My meal was so delicious and filling, I ended up taking one of the chops home to enjoy later. All of that came to a total of $20.80, minus the drinks.

That is value.

There are other specials that appear frequently, including grouper, catfish, shrimp, broiled cod and cod Oscar on Fridays, and barbecued ribs, prime rib, pot roast, steaks and chicken family style on Saturdays and Sundays. To see the daily specials, check the Facebook page.

Those are in addition to the daily menu one would expect, but with a few extra choices.

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Let Us Cook For You! The appetizers include standards such as onion rings, cream cheese poppers and pretzel bites, but also offer different choices like spicy corn nuggets and catfish nuggets.

The entree menu boasts fried chicken, an array of burgers, and chicken breast and pork tenderloin sandwiches, plus a shrimp basket, and cod and catfish dinners. Carryouts are available.

Take that varied, low-priced, quality menu and throw in the welcoming and quick service by the bartender and wait staff, and Koncz’s comes highly recommended.

The kitchen at Koncz’s is open Fridays from 4 to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 9 p.m., and Sundays for fried chicken family style from 4 to 8 p.m.

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Bi-County All-Stars have their night with the Pistol Shrimp The Bi-County All-Stars won the District Major League Softball Tournament and went 2-2 in the state tournament in River Forest.

They were recognized before the Pistol Shrimp baseball game on Tuesday, July 19, at Schweickert Field in Peru.

Team members are Paige Tonioni, Sarah Schennum, Piper Terando, Sofia Borri, Myah Richardson, Britney Trinidad, Chloe Parcher, Hannah Heiberger, Kylie Coons, Finley Rue, Layton Rue, Kennedy Holocker and Alexis Margis.

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Bi-County All-Stars Sophia Borri (left) and Piper Terando meet Pistol Shrimp outfielder Jared Quandt on July 19 game in Peru. The Bi-County team was recognized before the game.

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Hall co-op coach Randy Tieman (right) watches a conditioning drill during camp Tuesday in Spring Valley. Tieman, who also coached Hall from 2012 to 2019, is looking to rebuild the program for a second time after the Red Devils went 1-8 last fall.

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kchlum@shawmedia.com On Monday, the Hall co-op football team opened its summer camp with a familiar face leading from the sideline.

After a two-season hiatus, Randy Tieman is back at the helm at his alma mater.

“It was nice,” Tieman said about coaching the Red Devils again. “I’ve been looking forward to it since I took the job back.”

Tieman guided the Red Devils to a 45-39 record and six playoff appearances from 2012 to 2019.

He finds himself in a familiar position as he takes the reins of the Red Devils once again.

When he first became the head coach in 2012, he inherited a team that went 8-19 over the previous three seasons, including an 1-8 record in 2011.

In this go around, Tieman takes

over a team that went 2-12 in his two-season absence, going 1-8 last fall.

“We have to get the kids to buy in like we did last time,” Tieman said.

“Last time, we had a really good freshman class. That was the class with [Jake] Merkel, [Chris] Hammonds, [Matt] Krolak. I actually have two of them on staff now, so they’re here to help rebuild. They went through it. You get those classes to buy in and you get them in the weight room, and it’ll work out for you.”

Tieman, who once again has a solid freshman class with 30 players, said one thing he learned from his last rebuild is allowing the players to take some ownership in it.

“You have to [let] the kids have a little bit of say in what goes on,” Tieman said. “Not totally, but give them some leeway to do some of the things they want to do, and go with it.

They’ll buy in. That’s what we’re hoping for, and that they’ll come

around and do things our way.”

Tieman said he has a very young and inexperienced roster but has good numbers with 62 players in the program, including 30 freshmen.

“We’re inexperienced and we just have to learn,” Tieman said. “We’re going to do a lot of teaching through camp and practices and not as much contact stuff right away.”

Tieman said the offense will look similar to his last stint as head coach with the Red Devils running the Wing-T offense.

“We’ll base everything off the Wing-T and go from there,” Tieman said.

Defensively, Tieman said the schemes always changed based on opponents.

Nick Hanck is taking over as defensive coordinator.

“I think he’ll do a great job,” Tieman said. “He’s put a lot of work in this summer already trying to figure out what he wants to do. I said, ‘You

just have to do what you’re going to do and make it your own.’ ” Tieman said the main goal of camp is to implement schemes.

“My offense is a little bit different than what [former coach] Nick [Guerrini] did, so getting that stuff in and getting the new defense in [are the keys to camp],” Tieman said.

“We may go helmets the whole time. We may not do any shoulder pad stuff. We’re going to focus on teaching and just getting them to understand what we want them to do and how we want them to play, and just explain how you can make a mistake if you make it fast and hard.”

Tieman said the Red Devils weren’t able to get into any 7-on-7s after he was hired. Instead, they will do their own 7-on-7 work in camp.

“We have plenty of kids to cover it and they’ll get work on both sides of the ball,” Tieman said.

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Physical Address: 2237 Sublette Road, Sublette, IL 61367

Saturday, July 30, 2022 at 9:00AM • EARLY CONSIGNMENTS • TRACTORS: 1978 John Deere 4840, Power Shift, Front Wts., Duals, 7,075 Hrs., Ser.No.: 05161961; 1978 John Deere 4640, Quad Range, Front Wts., Aux. Front Fuel Tank, Duals, 7,643 Hrs., Ser.No.: 07105110; Allis Chalmers WD, Restored COMBINES: Gleaner N5 Hydro.; John Deere 7720, Hydro.

GRAIN TRUCK: 1976 Ford 7000, Single Rear Axle, 361 V-8 Engine, 5X2 Trans., 15Ft. Bed W/Hoist & Steel Sides, 62,000 Miles, (Red), Good Condition FARM EQUIPMENT: 2016 Kongskilde 16 Row Applicator, 1,000 Gal. Tank, Hyd. Pump, Coulter/Knife; J&M 525 Auger Wagon (Front Corner Auger); Kewanee 470, 24 Ft. Rotary Hoe, Flat Fold; M&W Earthmaster 1875, 7 shank w/harrow; John Deere 7000 Grinder/Mixer; King Kutter 3 Point Finish Mower, 6Ft MISCELLANEOUS: John Deere LT 155 Lawn Tractor, 15 H.P./38” Deck; DR Powerwagon, (power wheel barrow); 100 Bales of Wheat Straw; 14 - 16” Tires on 8 Hole Rims; Commercial Deep Fryer, 2 Baskets, Gas; 110V/220V Stick Welder; Dual 6” Grinder on Stand; 2 – Haugen Magnetic Drills; Lg. Snap-on Socket Set, ¾” Drive; Blackhawk ¾” Drive Socket Set; Lg. 6” Vise, American Scale Co.; Assorted wire Fencing; Car Wash Vacuum; Alum. Truck Tool Box; 2 – Fiberglass Truck Toppers; Fiberglass Tonneau Cover; 7 – 400 Watt Hanging Shop Lights ANTIQUES: Lg. Anvil w/ Attachments; Lowell 20 Gal. Crock; Old Iron Corn Grinder; Old Hay Trolley; Ice Tongs; Burlington Railroad Coal Fork; Old Wooden Pop Crates; Copper Boiler; Old Galvanized Water Can; Old Kerosene Cans; 4 – Old Wood Planes; Steel Wheels; Several Antique Items from Moews Seed Co. NOTE: Large Equipment & Vehicles will sell at Approx. Noon.

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HIGHLIGHTS: ‘10 JD 8225R 2wd tractor, 1,443 hrs.; ‘10 JD 8225R 2wd tractor, 1,700 hrs.; ‘09 JD 7130 Premium MFWD tractor, 1,667 hrs.; ‘92 JD 8560 4wd tractor, 3,195 hrs.; ‘11 JD 9570 STS 2wd combine, 1,262 eng./966 sep. hrs.; ‘09 JD 608C 8 row 30” corn head; ‘11 JD 625F 25’ HydraFlex platform; Unverferth HT25 25’ head cart; ‘13 JD 1770NT CCS 16 row 30” planter, 6,559 acres; JD 7100 2 row 30” 3-pt. planter; Clarks Easi load 2-box seed tender; ‘05 JD 2210 26’ field cultivator; McFarlane HDL26-8 26’ 8-bar harrow; International 720 5-bottom plow; JD 400 30’ rotary hoe; J&M 875 grain cart; (3) Brent 444 gravity wagons; Parker 150 bu. gravity wagon; Mayrath 10”x62’ swing away auger; Mayrath 10”x35’ truck auger; (1) 25,000 bu. grain bin; (4) 14,000 bu. grain bins; (1) 9,000 bu. grain bin; 115’ grain leg; ’91 Chevrolet Kodiak 2wd sprayer truck, 176,516 mi.; Mitsubishi FG30N-LP forklift, 1,953 hrs.; ‘90 Hooper 24’ flatbed trailer; ‘12 JD GS3 2630 display, 1,516 hrs.; ‘14 JD StarFire 3000 receiver; JD ATU 200 universal steering wheel; Oliver Super 66 tractor; Oliver 66 tractor; JD 54 manure spreader; International 430 small square baler; New Idea 402 5-bar hay rake; Donahue style implement trailer; JD AC-3000EH hot water pressure washer; Frontier AP12D 48” pallet forks; Shop Built metal ramp; 3,800 gal. metal tank; 2,000 gal. metal tank; 5L-16.1 tire & wheel; Grain bin jack; (16) JD no-till coulters; 3-pt. head mover

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Physical Address: 2423 N 44th Rd., Leland IL 60531 361.2 TAXABLE ACRES± • SELLING IN 3 TRACTS Tract 1 of the Vander Ark real estate is located approximately 3 miles west of Kewanee, IL, in Section 35, T15N-R4E, Burns Township, Henry County, IL. Tract 1 contains 160.4 taxable acres, has Class A soils with a PI rating of 138.5 and is improved with a wind turbine. Tract 2 is located approximately 7 miles northwest of Kewanee, in Section 12, T15N-R4E, Burns Township, Henry County, IL, and is nearly all-tillable, productive farmland. Tract 3 is located approximately 7 miles southeast of Annawan, IL, in Section 21, T16N-R6E, Mineral Township, Bureau County, IL. This tract is former coal mine land that is unclaimed with 2 strip-mined ponds and excellent recreational, hunting and fishing opportunities.

Farmers, investors, hunters & outdoor enthusiasts, don’t miss this opportunity to purchase these quality tracts of land.

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ANNUAL TREASURE'S REPORT HENNEPIN TOWNSHIP & ROAD DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2022 BEGINNIG BALANCE APRIL 1, 2021 $59,685.55 TOWNSHIP - REVEUE SUMMARY: Property Taxes Corp -$ 29,806.99; Property Tax Insurance -$ 4,953.77; Property Tax Social Security - $2,577.99; Replacement Tax - $88,940.53; Interest Income - $55.43; Miscellaneous Income - $388.00 Transfer in - $5.00 TOTAL REVENUES: $126,727.71 TOWNSHIP - EXPENDITURE SUMMARY: Aflac - $3,106.20; Hopkins & Associates - $4,000.00; Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins $1,505.96; U.S.P.S. - $137.76; Bureau Co. Republican - $271.00; TOI-Dues $608.44; Donations - $13,100.00; Toirma Insurance - $2,542.00; LaSalle Office Supply - $4,947.38; SS contribution - $2,677.23; Medicare-$626.14 TOWNSHIP - COMPENSATION SUMMARY: Range under $25,000: Ted Doucette, Brian Biagi, Dan DeMattia, Joe Gensini, John Biagi, Harold Hayward, Linda DeMattia, and Korey Serrine.

TOTAL COMPENSATION: $43,181.62 TOTAL EXPENDITURES: $76,608.73 ENDING BALANCE; MARCH 31, 2022 $109,604.53 BEGINNING BALANCE; APRIL 1, 2021 $313,509.71 ROAD DISTRICT - REVENUE SUMMARY: Property Tax R&B - $119,619.56; Property Tax SS - $994.09; Replacement Tax - $295,589.00; Interest Income - $195.60; Miscellaneous Income - $1,163.70.

TOTAL REVENUES: $417,561.95 ROAD DISTRICT - EXPENDITURE SUMMARY: McNabb Telephone - $996.54; Bureau Co. Republican Publishing - $44.00; Republic Services Garbage - $1,224.86; Toirma Insurance $6,873.00; Miscellaneous Expense Administration - $420.00; Unemployment Insurance - $152.13; SS Contribution (FICA) - $2,791.11; Medicare Contribution -$652.76; Building Repairs & Maint. - $545.24; Kelly Sauder Rupiper - $4,504.18; Vehicle Repairs & Maint - $9,976.36; Advanced Asphalt - $30,497.00; Corn Belt - $1,580.19; Small Tools & Supplies $957.02; Compass Minerals Salt - $6,443.69; Tri-Con Materials - $6,526.48; Toedter Oil - $9,536.19; Rentals-$5,000.00; Operation & road supplies- $6,523.48; Health ins-$1,975.66; HSA contribution $3,600.00 ROAD DISTRICT COMPENSATION SUMMARY: Range: Under $25,000 - Glenn Feddericke and Matt Mattingly.

Range: Range $25,000 to $49,999 Chris Dixon.

TOTAL EXPEDITURES: $139,314.41 ENDING BALANCE MARCH 31, 2022 $591,757.25 SUMMARY STATEMENT OF CONDITION TOWN ROAD & RELIEF PRAIRIE DEBT BUILDING & MATCHING FUND BRIDGE FUND PARKWAY SERVCE EQUIPMENT REVENUES $126,727.71 $417,561.95 $116.94 $6.63 $29,507.25 $42,227.67 EXPENDITURES $76,808.73 $139314.41 $1,345.00 $5.00 $3,135.00 0 EXCESS OF 0 0 0 REVENUES TRANSFERS IN $5.00 0 0 $5.00 0 TRANSFERS OUT $5.00 0 0 $5.00 0 0 BOND PROCEEDS 0 0 0 0 0 0 NET INCREASE/ +$49,918.98 + $278,247.54 -$228.06 $1.63 +$26,372.25 +42,227.67 DECREASE PREVIOUS YEAR $59,685.55 $313,509.71 $80,167.32 $3,990.10 $69,736.91 $221,945.29 BALANCE CURRENT YEAR $109,604.53 $591,757.25 $78,939.26 $3,991.73 $96,109.32 $264,172.96 BALANCE TOTAL DEBT OUTSTANDING ISSUED RETIRED OUTSTANDING BEGINNING OF CURRENT CURRENT END OF YEAR YEAR FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR $0 ______ $0 ________ $0 ________ $00.00 Subscribed and sworn to this 13th day of July 2022 Brian Biagi-Treasurer: /s/ Brian Biagi I Daniel DeMattia, Clerk of Hennepin Township, Putnam County, Illinois, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the Annual Treasure's Report for the fiscal year ending March 31st 2021.

Daniel DeMattia-Clerk: /s/ Daniel DeMattia(Published in Putnam County Record July 27, 2022) 2001579

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Free: Preschool Vision, Hearing, Speech, Language and General Development Screening When: Friday, August 5th & Monday, August 8th Where: Putnam County Primary School Times: 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Information: • Pre-registration is Required.

• A biological parent or legal guardian Must be present at the screening with the child.

• Children must be 3 years old by August 5, 2022 to be screened.

• Must Bring: • Certified Copy of Birth Certificate • Proof of Income • Public Aid (if received) documents • Recent Physical with Immunizations.

Call for an appointment: 815-882-2800 (Opt. #5) for more information, contact

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