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A new garbage hauler and recycling service will start in January in Granville.

LRS, which provides garbage hauling and recycling services to La Salle, will replace Waste Management.

Waste Management will continue to be the village’s provider through the end of the year. The company will be picking up its containers Dec. 29 through Jan. 5. Containers will need to be set at the curb during this time.

Residents will be receiving postcards from LRS. Contact LRS to request a 65-gallon waste container before Dec. 5, or the default will be a 95-gallon waste container. The recycling container will be 65 gallons.

The service day will change to Friday, with the first trash and recycling service day coming Saturday, Jan. 6. Service will be delayed one day because of the holiday.

LRS only will service LRS-supplied containers. An additional container can be rented for $5 a month by contacting the company.

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A new garbage hauler and recycling service will start in January in Granville. LRS, which provides garbage hauling and recycling services to La Salle, will replace Waste Management.

Trash will be serviced weekly, and recycling will be collected biweekly. For pickup, containers must be placed curbside by 6 a.m. One bulk item is allowed per week (excess trash is not included). In the event of extra waste, call 309-588-4410, as additional service fees may apply. For information, email monmouth@lrsrecycles.com.

“This was a very difficult decision for the board to make. We have always been happy with WM‘s service but feel this change was in the best interest of our residents and have confidence LRS will provide exceptional service to you all,” the village said in a Facebook post. “Please be patient as we roll out WM and roll in LRS.”

PUTNAM COUNTY LIBRARY SCHEDULE: DECEMBER 2023 Putnam County libraries will be closed Saturday, Dec. 23, Monday, Dec. 25, and Tuesday, Dec. 26, for the holidays. They will reopen Tuesday, Dec. 27.

The libraries also will be closed Saturday, Dec. 30, Monday, Jan. 1, and Tuesday, Jan. 2, for the holidays. They will reopen Wednesday, Jan. 3.

The libraries will host a pair of Illinois Library Presents virtual programs.

Surviving the Holidays with Lori Gottlieb

Zoom: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6 Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of “Maybe You Should Talk to Someone,” and co-host of the “Dear Therapists” podcast joins us for a thought-provoking conversation about mental health in anticipation of the winter holiday season. Visit putnamcountylibrary.org for the Zoom link.

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Zoom: Saturday, Dec. 16, and Sunday, Dec. 17 Will not be recorded. Get in the spirit of the season with a recorded virtual performance of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” performed by the United Kingdom’s internationally renowned Royal Ballet. The ballet is a holiday staple for all ages. Registrants will receive an email with a special link to the performance. Visit putnamcountylibrary.org for the link.

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Dec. 4-8: Cricut Makerspace. Come in to learn how to use the Cricut Maker. Crafty adults and teens welcome. All day event.

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This month the library is doing wood slice ornaments.

1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9: Holiday Family Day. Stop by to visit Santa and Frosty the Snowman at the library. Ken Troyan will be playing music. University of Illinois extension office will be here. The library will have crafts, games and food available.

All winter: Coffee and cocoa station.

Enjoy a warm beverage while working on our puzzle table for the winter.

Call the library at 815-339-2038.

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Fridays, Dec. 1 and 8: Make a card for a senior. Materials will be available to make cards that we will distribute to local senior centers.

10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 7: Jolly Good Cooking. With Susan Glassman from the University of Illinois Extension Office.

1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15: DIY Gifts in a Jar, Merry Mocha. Demonstration on how to make your own mocha mix. Make it and Take it.

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All winter: Coffee and cocoa station.

Enjoy a warm beverage while working on our puzzle table for the winter.

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Saturday, Dec. 2: Make Christmas cards.

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Thursday, Dec. 7: Make snowflakes, children.

Tuesday, Dec. 19: Make ornaments, children.

Thursday, Dec. 28: NYE headband craft, children.

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Wednesday, Dec. 6: Hanukkah craft and snacks, during library hours.

Wednesday, Dec. 20: Christmas craft and snacks, during library hours.

4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27: Movie night, “Home Alone,” with pizza.

3:30 to 7 p.m. every Wednesday: Homework helper.

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Saturday, Dec. 2: Books and brunch.

Students made floor plans, maps to escape their homes in event of a fire SCOTT ANDERSON

sanderson@shawmedia.com Putnam County Elementary students Arya King, Giada Wright, Priscilla Serna and Octavia Walter won the Escape Floor Plan contest held by the Hennepin Fire Department, and as a result, got to ride on a fire truck to school.

Students had to draw a floor plan or map of their home showing all doors and windows. Smoke alarms had to be

marked in each plan. A family meeting place was required to be marked on the drawings. Winners were awarded Amazon gift cards.

The Hennepin Fire Department has been holding the contest for several years. The department stopped the event during COVID-19 and continued it for the first time since the pandemic this year. The department picks the winning children up on a firetruck and buses them to school.

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ABOVE: Putnam County Elementary students (from left) Arya King, Giada Wright, Priscilla Serna and Octavia Walter, pose for a photo Nov. 21 with Lt. Tyler Smith and Deputy Chief Quentin Buffington at Putnam County Elementary School in Hennepin. LEFT: Putnam County Elementary students Priscilla Serna and Octavia Walter react when winning the Hennepin Fire Department Escape Floor plan contest Nov. 21 at Putnam County Elementary School in Hennepin. ON THE COVER: Putnam County Elementary students Priscilla Serna and Arya King smile as they are strapped into a seat belt on a fire engine Nov. 21 by Deputy Chief Quentin Buffington after winning the Hennepin Fire Department Escape Floor plan contest.

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LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS The Marshall-Putnam Fair held a CreatiVets Color Run and raffles during the 2023 fair to help raise awareness and support for CreatiVets.

CreatiVets helps veterans heal through songwriting and the arts.

Co-founder Richard Casper grew up in Washburn and enjoyed attending the annual Marshall-Putnam Fair.

The Marshall-Putnam Fair thanked area legions, auxiliaries and veterans of foreign wars posts, along with the businesses and individuals who helped to cover the expenses of the Color Run so that all proceeds could be donated to the CreatiVets.

A second event is planned for July 18.

Sacred Heart Parish in Granville to host cookie sale

The Altar and Rosary Society of Sacred Heart Parish in Granville will host its 20th annual Christmas Cookie Sale on Saturday, Dec. 9.

The sale will begin at 8 a.m. in the parish hall, 206 N. School St. Assorted cookies and candies will be first-come, first-served for $7 a pound.

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Proceeds benefit the society’s many parish and community service projects each year.

Putnam County Food Pantry prepares for Christmas This holiday season, the Putnam

County Food Pantry – in collaboration with Toys in the Pantry, organizations, businesses, churches and schools from across the county – again will be distributing Christmas baskets to local families in need.

This is the 36th year the pantry has sponsored the basket project. The baskets contain food and gifts for children and senior citizens. Included are items for a full Christmas dinner as well as breakfast and pizza for Christmas Eve. The baskets will be distributed Saturday, Dec. 16.

To support the project, cash and food donations continue to be needed.

Products such as coffee, hot chocolate, drinks, Jell-O, canned fruit, easy-to-prepare meals and personal care items are especially appreciated.

A cash donation of $75 will support the cost of food for one average-size family.

Donations can be sent to the Putnam County Food Pantry, Box 96, Granville, or deposited directly at the Granville National Bank. Food can be left at any of the county banks or at the food pantry.

Over the years, the Putnam County community has supported the food pantry and the Christmas Basket Project.

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Air Force veteran shares experiences with Chief Senachwine NSDAR SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK contact@shawmedia.com

A focus on sharing military information was presented at the Nov. 4 meeting of the Chief Senachwine Chapter NSDAR that met at the Henry Library with Diana Williamson serving as regent.

The speaker was Dory Curnayn of Winnebago, whose topic was My Experiences in the Military. Curnayn, a retired member of the U.S. Air Force, served in Japan and deployed for Operation Desert Shield, Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. In addition to the rigors of serving overseas, Curnayn shared favorite episodes during her 20-year service.

She also displayed her collection of military clothing and safety equipment.

Women have served in the Air Force since 1948. Today, there are almost 70,000 women on active duty service in this branch of the military, Curnayn said.

Also reported by prospective member, Sandy Miller, of Magnolia, was the ceremony held at the Granville Cemetery for a North Carolina slave turned Illinois soldier during the Civil War. America Reddick (1840-1912) settled in rural Putnam County where he farmed, married and raised a family. Until recently, his grave was never marked.

Almost 100 years later the discovery of his obituary and service record encouraged members of the Putnam County Historical Society to seek a military headstone for Reddick. Following dousing for the grave by Miller, the headstone was placed Oct. 21 with Civil War reenactors, local veterans and relatives, Toby Reddick Jr. and Sr. who flew from California, present for the ceremony.

America Reddick is Toby Reddick Sr.’s great-grandfather.

Chapter members planned their customary Veterans Day ceremonies. Members signed cards thanking veterans for their service. Cards were delivered on Veterans Day. A report was filed during the business meeting that Chief Senachwine members who attended the Oct. 20 District II meeting assisted in the assembly of 1,000 poppies.

Armistice Day information was shared by Commemorative Events chair Molly Kercheval. Her report also covered Revolutionary War battles that occurred in the month of November.

The next chapter meeting is set for Friday, Dec. 1, at the Lake Thunderbird Clubhouse. Any woman older than 18 who wishes to learn more about Daughters of the American Revolution is invited to visit www.dar.org.

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Spring Valley restaurant, The TakeAway, opens Menu to feature homestyle favorites through family recipes

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A restaurant set to serve reimagined homestyle favorites with generational family recipes will open Thursday in Spring Valley.

The TakeAway, owned by Mayor Melanie Malooley Thompson, will be located at 221 E. St. Paul St. It will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday to Tuesday, 11 a.m to 7 p.m. Thursdays and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Thompson said she wanted to open a restaurant in the hopes of revitalizing the downtown.

“We are one building at a time trying to stimulate growth and make Spring Valley a destination for everyone in the valley,” she said. “We also have a sister company, that is owned by my son Tyler Thompson.”

Tyler Thompson recently opened the Tee Box, a sports bar and lounge with golf and multi-sport simulators.

“This will complement his business,”

Malooley Thompson said. “By being able to provide appetizers and sandwiches ... as well as offering fresh food.”

The TakeAway will offer “a fusion of cherished family recipes and beloved regional favorites,” such as bruschetta, The Tee Box chopped salad, double smash burger and weekly dinner specials.

Malooley Thompson said growing up she would spend time cooking with her mother, so including some of her family’s recipes was an important aspect, such as the cheese bread or spinach artichoke dip.

“My family, we’ve always made this cheese bread,” she said. “It’s like a cheese blend that everybody at every family gathering loves. It’s big bread with cheddar cheese blend and spices.”

The TakeAway also will have desserts, such as flourless chocolate torte, homemade chocolate chip cookies, cheesecake with rotating toppings and Dottie’s, Malooley Thompson’s mother’s, Dutch apple pie with vanilla ice cream.

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LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS Members of the Chief Senachwine Chapter NSDAR laid a wreath at the memorial of Medal of Honor honoree Capt.

John Cromwell, USN, in Henry Park on Veterans Day. Cromwell was a World War II submarine captain who went down with his ship rather than be captured by the Japanese because he knew vital U.S. information regarding upcoming attack plans.

Chief Senachwine DAR to meet Dec. 1 for Christmas potluck

Members of the Chief Senachwine DAR Chapter will meet at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 1, at the Lake Thunderbird Clubhouse for its annual Christmas potluck and meeting.

Beverage and tableware will be provided. Members are asked to bring a meat dish and one other. The program will be a

show and tell called What’s in Your Attic?

Any meaningful item, new or antique, may be shared.

Seniors Christmas Carnival set for Dec. 2 in Granville

Putnam County senior citizens are invited to the Seniors Christmas Carnival from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at the Granville American Legion, 209 N. McCoy St. The event is free for all Putnam County seniors older than 75. Seniors can look forward to an afternoon of activities, including free carnival concessions, bingo, classic movies, selfies with Santa and gifts for all attendees.

The Christmas event is sponsored by PC Rotary. For more information or to volPhoto provided by Sharon Bittner unteer to help at the event, contact PutMembers of the Chief Senachwine Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the namCountyRotary@gmail.com.

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PLEASE NOTE THE PCCC WILL CLOSE IF PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 535 CLOSES DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. CLOSURES WILL BE LISTED ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE, RADIO STATIONS 103.9, 99.3 & 96.5 AND LBCRADIO.COM. 1 – Medicare Part B Prevention & Wellness benefits, Extra Help/LIS, Medicare Savings Program, Benefit Access Enrollment Event 9-10 AM 5 – Site Council Meeting 10:30 AM, Christmas Crafts 12:30 PM 7 – Music Performance by the Putnam County Junior High and Chorus 12:30 PM 12 – Free Blood Pressure & Glucose Checks 9:30 AM – 11 AM, Christmas Movie and Popcorn sponsored by the PC Library 12:30 PM

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Born: June 15, 1971 in Peru, Illinois Died: November 19, 2023 in Peoria, Illinois Michael Francis Boyd, 52, of Mark passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, Peoria.

Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 24, 2023, at Dysart - Cofoid Funeral Chapel, 208 S McCoy St., Granville, IL. Services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at the funeral home.

Pastor Gabrial Hilleson will officiate. Burial

DARLENE SIEGMAN Born: February 4, 1940 in Deer Grove, Illinois Died: November 18, 2023 in Magnolia, Illinois Darlene Siegman, 83, of Magnolia passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at her residence.

Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 27, 2023 at Dysart – Cofoid Funeral Chapel 208 S. McCoy St. Granville, IL. Service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 27, 2023 at the funeral home following the visitation. Pastor Will Meachum will officiate the service. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Magnolia.

Darlene was born on February 4, 1940 in Deer Grove to William Eldo and Franny (Burgess) Richardson. She married Gene Siegman on April 17, 1966 at the First Baptist Church in Galesburg. They were married for over 50 years.

Darlene graduated from Galesburg High School. She continued her education at Galesburg School of Beauty, attended Brown’s Business College and Illinois Valley Community College. She was a hair dresser, and previously worked at Hobbs and Westclocks. She was a cashier at Big Lots, in Peru until she retired.

will be at Granville Cemetery.

Michael was born on June 15, 1971, in Peru to Larry Boyd and Dixie (Gaull) Cady. He married Yolanda Medina on March 13, 2021.

Paul Williams officiated the service at Cedar Creek Ranch, Cedar Point.

Michael was a conductor and locomotive engineer for over 20 years at CSX Railroad.

He was a member of the Putnam County Community Church in Granville. He enjoyed spending time at Cedar Creek Ranch and loved doing outdoor activities, especially hunting and fishing. It didn’t matter whether or not he caught a fish or saw any wildlife, he would always say it is a good day when you can spend the day in the timber or sitting in a boat. Michael was a jack-of-all-trades, constantly engaging in various projects involving cars, woodworking, and yard work. He loved

She was a member of Varna Methodist Church, Magnolia Auxiliary Post no. 254 where she was a lifetime member. She was a member of Putnam County Rotary, Putnam County Republican Party, Putnam County election judge and processor, served as Precinct Committeemen for over 35 years. She was also a member of the Eagles Auxiliary in Peru. She taught Sunday school and was Vice President of the Methodist Women’s Committee.

Survivors include numerous nieces and nephews, sister-in-laws, Linda Holz and Becky Siegman; cousin, Donna Miller and her beloved dog, Angel.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Gene Siegman; brother-in-laws, Dale Siegman, Bill Holz and Lonnie Siegman and sister-in-law Pat Siegman.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to donor’s choice.

Pallbearers will be Bill Holz, Hurschell Kays, Al Siegmann, Bart Whitney, Peggy Smith and Butch Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Siegman, Shelly Siegman, Wayne Holz and Shelly Blackburn.

Online condolences may be made to her family at www.dcfunerals.com

traveling and enjoyed being surrounded by family and friends. His greatest blessings were his daughters, his wife, and his pup.

He lived a short life, but a good life and put smiles on the faces of so many people.

Survivors include his wife Yolanda Boyd of Mark; his father, Larry (Debra) Boyd of Green Castle, Mo; his mother Dixie Cady of Cedar Point; his maternal grandmother, Betty Gaull of Oglesby; two daughters, Molly Irene Boyd of Hennepin and Mikenna May Boyd of Hennepin; four sisters, Michelle Boyd Ichikawa of Hawaii, Donna Wagner (Jim), of Aurora, Julie Linn of Oglesby and Rebecca Tejumola (Buks); one uncle, Gary Bruno and Judy Myer of Granville; beloved Aunts Theresa Boyd of Granville and Janice Bruno of Mark; his dog and best buddy Frankie, and numerous nieces and nephews and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to his family.

Pallbearers will be Scott Gochanour, Matt Guisti, Clay Pijanocuski, Mark Koehler, Mark Williams, Paul Williams, Chris Carey, Buks Tejumola, Jim Wagner, and Wyatt Gott.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Mike and Hazel Bruno; his maternal grandfather, Frank Gaull; his nephew, Dylan Wagner; uncles, Ronnie and Richard; and cousins, Rhonda and Lynette.

Online condolences may be made to his family at www.dcfunerals.com

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BUREAU, LA SALLE, MARSHALL, PUTNAM COUNTIES NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX INCREASE FOR PUTNAM COUNTY COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #535 I. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for Putnam County Community Unit School District #535 for 2021 will be held on December 12, 2023 at 6:30 pm at Putnam County Primary School, Media Center, 400 E. Silverspoon Avenue, Granville, Illinois 61326.

Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Dr. Clayton J. Theisinger, Superintendent, 400 E. Silverspoon Avenue, Granville, Illinois 61326, (815)882-2800 ext.

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II. The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for 2022 were $6,510,703.32.

The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2023 are $7,271,000. This represents a 11.68% increase over the previous year.

III. The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2022 were $0.

The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission leases for 2023 are $0. This represents a 0% increase over the previous year.

IV. The total property taxes extended or abated for 2022 were $6,510,703.32.

The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2023 are $7,271,000. This represents a 11.68% increase over the previous year.

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University extension to host pesticide safety programs Certification required to apply restricted use pesticides SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK contact@shawmedia.com

The University of Illinois Extension – Bureau, La Salle, Marshall, Putnam Unit is offering the following testing-only sessions and certification program for private pesticide applicators.

Certification is required to apply restricted-use pesticides. The sessions are in cooperation with the Illinois Department of Agriculture.

Registration is required. No walkins will be allowed.

Participants will need to bring a calculator. Calculators must be simple function calculators. No smartphones or smart devices will be allowed.

There is no charge for the testing.

If you need a reasonable accommodation, indicate as much when registering.

The following testing-only sessions have been scheduled.

Marshall – Putnam Counties University of Illinois Extension Office

Noon to 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9: Private applicator test only.

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 27: All commercials tests offered.

The Marshall-Putnam office is at 509 Front St., Henry. Register by calling the University of Illinois Extension – Marshall-Putnam Office at 309-364-2356.

Illinois Valley Community College

9 a.m. to noon Thursday, Jan. 25: Private applicator test only.

IVCC is at 815 N. Orlando Smith Road, Oglesby. Register by calling the University of Illinois Extension – La Salle County Office at 815-433-0707.

La Salle County University of Illinois Extension Office

9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Feb. 21: Private applicator test only.

The La Salle County office is at 1689 N. 31st Road, Suite 2, Ottawa. Register by calling the University of Illinois Extension – La Salle County Office at 815-433-0707.

Bureau County University of Illinois Extension Office

9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Feb. 20: All commercial tests offered.

9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, March 12: All commercial tests offered.

The Bureau County office is at 850 Thompson St., Princeton. Register online at www2.illinois.gov/sites/ agr/Pesticides/Pages/in-person-testing.aspx or call the University of Illinois Extension – Bureau Office at 815875-2878.

Private Applicator Manuals and workbooks can be bought online or at local extension offices. Extension offices are located in Princeton, Ottawa, Henry and in Oglesby on the IVCC campus.

For information, call ag program coordinator Daryle Wragge at 309364-2356.

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Granville blood drive set Nov. 28

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, at Putnam County High School, 402 E. Silverspoon Ave. in Granville.

The Red Cross urges blood and platelet donors to make and keep donation appointments to help hospitals restock blood products for patients ahead of the holiday season.

Donors of all blood types are needed, especially type-O blood donors and those giving platelets, to help recover from a shortfall in donations throughout the late summer and fall.

To schedule an appointment to give, download the Red Cross Blood

Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767.

All who give blood from Nov. 10 to 30 will receive an exclusive pair of “Elf”-themed Red Cross socks while supplies last.

Visit RedCrossBlood.org/Elf for details.

Putnam County library to transition to Vega Discover

The Putnam County Public Library District announced Nov. 30 it will be transitioning from PrairieCat’s Encore for patrons to the new Vega Discover interface for patrons.

Vega will allow patrons to place holds, check what items they have

checked out and search for items (books, movies, magazines, music, library of things items, etc.).

After Nov. 30, patrons will no longer be able to use Encore services. All saved bookmarks and holds will be transferred to Vega. For information on Vega, the library district has brochures at each branch.

Putnam County students can participate in Rotary Summer Youth Exchange Program

Is it too early to think spring? Not for Putnam County students who might want to participate in the Rotary’s Summer Youth Exchange Program.

The exchange program pairs stu-

dents from Putnam County with students in Europe to spend about eight weeks together next summer – four weeks together here and four weeks together overseas. Students can pick from several countries, including Germany, France, Spain and Italy.

There is no language requirement, as students are generally placed with English-speaking families.

The Putnam County Rotary funds the administrative and orientation costs; families are responsible for travel expenses and the costs associated with hosting the paired student when here. For information, email PutnamCountyRotary@gmail.com.

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50th Anniversary Open House and December Discounts AT T H E H E N N E P I N P A R K D I S T R I C T S W I M M I N G P O O L

During the month of December receive a discount on 15 swim passes and 6 month memberships $5 off any 15 swim pass • $10 off an individual 6 month membership $15 off a family 6 month membership • Limit 1 pass per person Swim passes make great gifts for your favorite swimmers! We have gift certificates available.

Open House at the Hennepin Park District Swimming Pool will be Monday - Sunday, December 11-17 Homemade cookies, coffee and hot chocolate will be served TO YOU. FREE TO ALL!!!

Sign up to win a free 6 month membership, 15 swim pass or kid’s birthday party special and goggles during our open house.

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE HENNEPIN PARK DISTRICT!

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Please join us Sunday, December 17th for a special 50th Anniversary Celebration 2-4 PM at the Hennepin Park District Complex Everyone swims for free on this day Ben and Kate will be our musical guests The Unique Twist & The Twisting Crew will be here making balloon art for the kids The first 25 people attending will get a special commemorate t-shirt Former Employees and Board Members are eligible to register for

A SPECIAL 50TH ANNIVERSARY BASKET Cake, popcorn, coffee and water will be served.

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2023 NEWSTRIBUNE GIRLS VOLLEYBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR: PUTNAM COUNTY’S MAGGIE RICHETTA

Richetta put versatility on display Putnam County standout filled stat sheets throughout senior season

By KEVIN CHLUM

kchlum@shawmedia.com Growing up, Maggie Richetta considered softball her main sport.

But when she was called up to the varsity volleyball team as a freshman at Putnam County, that began to change.

“It really boosted my confidence when coach [Amy] Bell pulled me up to varsity as a freshman and I realized if I worked hard, I could be a lot better,” Richetta said.

She did work hard, and she did get a lot better, becoming a strong all-around player.

“When I met Maggie as a freshman, I knew she was athletic, and I knew she was willing to put in the time to be great when she was older, and she really did put in that time,” Bell said. “She has a fire in her eyes, and she is going to do anything to be successful and help make the team successful.

“When she was a freshman and got to play varsity, we talked about just putting up a strong block, and if she got the ball, just do her best to swing. Sophomore and junior years, she really learned that she could hit different shots. She didn’t need to get a perfect kill every time. Junior and senior years, she came full circle, being a really aggressive player all the way around.”

Richetta was dominant in her senior year, ranking second in the area in kills (3.4 per set) and blocks (0.9 per set), third in digs (4.7 per set) – tops among nonliberos – and tied for seventh in aces (0.6 per set).

She led the Panthers to a 23-12-1 overall record, a 7-2 record in the Tri-County Conference, a regional final Scott Anderson appearance and was voted the TCC Player of the Year.

Putnam County senior Maggie Richetta is the 2023 NewsTribune Girls Volleyball Player of the Year. She ranked second in the For all she accomplished this season, Richetta is the area in kills and blocks and third in digs.

2023 NewsTribune Girls Volleyball Player of the Year.

“Maggie had an amazing season,” That’s a mentality she devel- thers. Unlike many middles, Richetta was able to play Bell said. “She was a huge leader for oped throughout her career. all six rotations, providing strong serves and solid us all the way around. She led us in “I would get frustrated when I serve receive and defense.

She has a fire in her the front row. She led us in the back wouldn’t be able to slam a ball “She was much more comfortable in the back row,” eyes, and she is row. She also was extremely positive down, but my coaches explained to Bell said, “so she took a lot more balls and allowed our and knew when somebody needed a going to do anything to be me that it looks the same on the middle backs to go play the ball down the line or go pick-me-up. She was able to get that successful and help make stats even if it’s just a tip placed play a ball in the middle of the court because she was big kill or big block to get us started the team successful.” correctly,” Richetta said. “I think such a presence in the back row.” back in the right direction when we at the end of last year I really figNow with an all-around game and a successful were struggling.” ured that out. I started off this sea- high school career under her belt, Richetta is going Amy Bell, Putnam County girls Richetta is the first Putnam volleyball coach, on Maggie Richetta son with that mentality, and that from someone who was always “more of a softball County player to earn the award really helped me.” girl” to playing college volleyball. She is committed to since Caitlin Egan shared it with La With Richetta dominating the Sauk Valley Community College, which qualified for Salle-Peru’s Lisa Esmond in 2000. middle of the net, it opened up the the NJCAA Division II National Tournament Richetta was a strong presence at the net with the outsides for the Panthers. this season. ability to attack the opponent in a variety of ways.

“That was huge for us,” Bell said. “Her presence in “It’s really exciting that I’m going to be a part of that “I feel like I do a good job of seeing the court and the middle and her ability to run a quick offense team next year. I hope we can do the same thing next where the players are on the other side of the net,” allowed our outsides to be successful as well. Teams year when I’m there,” Richetta said. “I’m hoping I can Richetta said. “If I see there’s an open spot, then I’ll do had to keep a blocker with her, and then it allowed our get a lot of kills and be aggressive at the net. I’ll work my best to put the ball there. I know now that every kill outsides, Ava [Hatton] and Avery [Moutray], to get on getting a lot of blocks and getting better. I know doesn’t need to be slammed down, but a tip that’s one-on-one situations also.” college is a lot quicker, so that’s something I’ll have to placed correctly is just as good.”

Richetta was more than a net presence for the Pan- keep up with. It’ll be a challenge, but it’ll be good.”

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A 50-year-old tradition returns to the campus of Hall High School next weekend.

The 2023 Colmone Classic, the 49th annual, will tip off with a round of games at 3 p.m Saturday, Dec. 2.

The Colmone Classic, initially known as the Hall Holiday Tournament, was created in 1973 by former Hall athletic director Frank Colmone, now the namesake of the tournament. It has been held every year since except for 2020, when it was canceled by COVID-19.

Princeton is the two-time defending champion, defeating Pontiac, 62-57, in the 2022 title game, and La Salle-Peru, 66-62, in 2021.

The Tigers will play out of the Gray Pool with Putnam County and Fieldcrest. The Knights have won a record 12 tournament championships while the Panthers have won four coming in pairs (1980-81 and 2000-01).

Host Hall will be paired with St. Bede and Rock Falls in the Red Pool. Hall last won the tournament in 2013. The Rockets have won titles in 2016 and 2018.

Bureau Valley, LaSalle-Peru and Marquette make up the Black Pool. The Storm won the Colmone crown in 2017 while L-P and Marquette seek their first championships.

The White Pool will be made of Mendota, Pontiac and Stillman Valley. The Trojans last won in 2012 while the Indians and Cardinals seek their first titles.

In Saturday’s openers, Mendota and Pontiac will play at 3 p.m. followed by L-P vs. Bureau Valley at 4:30 p.m., Princeton vs. Fieldcrest at 6 p.m. and Hall and St. Bede at 7:30 p.m.

Marquette (5 p.m. vs. Bureau Valley), Rock Falls (6:30 p.m. vs. St. Bede) and Putnam County (8 p.m. vs.

Princeton) will make their debut on Monday.

Pool play continues through Wednesday with crossover games beginning Thursday. The finals will start at noon Saturday, Dec. 9.

There also will be a sophomore tournament running Saturday, Dec. 2, Thursday, Dec. 7, Friday, Dec. 8, and Saturday, Dec. 9.

Schedule

Saturday, Dec. 2 Game 1: Pontiac vs. Mendota, 3 p.m.

Game 2: L-P vs. Bureau Valley, 4:30 p.m.

Game 3: Princeton vs. Fieldcrest, 6 p.m.

Game 4: St. Bede vs. Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 4 Game 5: Marquette vs. Bureau Valley, 5 p.m.

Game 6: Rock Falls vs. St. Bede, 6:30 p.m.

Game 7: Princeton vs. PC, 8 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 5 Game 8: Fieldcrest vs. PC, 5 p.m.

Game 9: Stillman Valley vs. Pontiac, 6:30 p.m.

Game 10: Hall vs. Rock Falls, 8 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 6 Game 11: Mendota vs. Stillman Valley, 5:30 p.m.

Game 12: L-P vs. Marquette, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 7 Game 13: Black No. 3 vs. Gray No. 3, 5 p.m.

Game 14: Red No. 3 vs. White No. 3, 6:30 p.m.

Game 15: Red No. 2 vs. White No. 2, 8 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 8 Game 16: Black No. 2 vs. Gray No. 2, 5 p.m.

Game 17: Black No. 1 vs. Gray No. 1, 6:30 p.m.

Game 18: Red No. 1 vs. White No. 1, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 9 11th place: losers 13-14, noon 9th place: winners 13-14, 1:30 p.m.

7th place: losers 15-16, 3 p.m.

5th place: winners 15-16, 4:30 p.m.

3rd place: losers 17-18, 6 p.m.

1st place: winners 17-18, 7:30 p.m.

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PC coach Harold Fay instructs his team during a timeout during Wednesday’s game with Bureau Valley. The Storm won 50-38.

BASKETBALL: WALLY KELLER INVITATIONAL

PC boys finish 1-4 at tournament

By KEVIN HIERONYMUS

khieronymus@bcrnews.com The Putnam County Panthers won their first game of the Wally Keller Invitational at Kewanee Wethersfield last week, but then dropped their final four, finishing 1-4.

The Panthers scored their lone win on Nov. 20, defeating Elmwood 58-35.

In other games, the Panthers lost to Wethersfield (73-31), Annawan (43-39), Bureau Valley (52-38) and Stark County (50-43).

Annawan beat the host Geese 52-50 on Saturday to finish 4-1 for the championship. Bureau Valley (3-2) finished second by the defensive points tiebreaker over Wethersfield and Stark County, which also went 3-2.

Putnam County 58, Elmwood 35:

Orlando Harris poured in 35 points, 21 in the first half and 14 in the second, to lead the Panthers to a runaway victory in their first night of the tournament.

Gavin Cimei added nine points and Owen Saepharn had seven for PC, which led 30-19 at the half.

Wethersfield 71, Putnam County 33:

The Geese took a 32-20 halftime lead and outscored the Panthers 22-8 in the third quarter and 39-11 in the second half to win Nov. 21.

Saepharn hit two 3-pointers, finishing with a team-high eight points. Harris and Bryce Smith added five each.

Bureau Valley 50, Putnam County 38:

The Storm stretched a seven-point

halftime lead to 12 by outscoring the Panthers 11-6 in the third quarter with Chhim hitting a buzzer-beater 3-pointer for a 40-28 lead.

Elijah Endress and Birdsley also hit 3-pointers to fuel the Storm’s fire.

BV used an 8-0 run in the fourth quarter to open a 50-35 lead to put the game away.

Saepharn hit four treys, leading the Panthers with 14 points while senior Harris added 12 points.

Corbin Chhim had 13 points and Landen Birdsley had 12 for the Storm. Elijah Endress added nine points and Hulsing had eight.

Saepharn hit a 3-pointer from the left corner for PC’s first points of the game and added another trey late from the right corner to shoot the Panthers to a 13-13 tie.

The Storm closed the first quarter with a hoop by Hulsing and a steal and layup by Chhim to beat the buzzer for a 17-13 lead.

Saepharn hit the third of four treys of the night to start the second quarter and Harris scored on a drive to pull PC to within 25-22.

BV countered with a basket on the break by Hulsing on a pass from Helms. Chhim then made a nifty lob pass to Birdsley over the PC defenders on an inbounds play past halfcourt, and Birdsley took in a reverse layup before the buzzer to give the Storm a 29-22 halftime lead.

Annawan 43, Putnam County 39:

The Braves started fast and finished strong to beat the Panthers on Friday, Nov. 24, outscoring PC

16-9 in the first quarter and 15-6 in the fourth quarter.

Harris led the Panthers with 19 points and Saepharn added 11.

Sims had 12 points for Annawan and Childs added 10.

Stark County 50, Putnam County 43:

The Rebels broke a 21-21 halftime tie and pulled ahead in the second half by outscoring the Panthers 15-11 in the third quarter and 14-11 in the fourth quarter in the tournament finale on Saturday.

Harris led the Panthers with 16 points and Owen Saepharn added 15.

All-Tournament team

PC’s Orlando Harris was named to the All-Tournament team. Also selected were Childs, Brady Heitzler and Gabe Sims of Annawan, Landon Hulsing and Corban Chhim of Bureau Valley, Luke Rewerts of Stark County, Bo Windish of Elmwood and Colin Hornback of Wethersfield.

GIRLS BASKETBALL Putnam County 43, Seneca 36: Maggie Richetta scored 18 points to lead the Lady Panthers to a Tri-County Conference victory in Granville on Monday, Nov. 20.

Ava Hatton contributed 17 points for Putnam County.

Putnam County 49, Somonauk 15:

Hatton had 17 points, six rebounds and five assists to lead the Lady Panthers to a nonconference victory Nov. 21 in Granville.

Richetta added 17 points and 11 rebounds for PC (5-1).

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Receipt Summary: Property Tax: 387,908.58: Replacement Tax: 73,141.18; Insurance Proceeds (Carus Fire): 55,740.99; 2% Fire Tax: 14,402.61; Interest: 1,999.48; Campbell Ins.: 44.94. Total Receipts: $533,237.78 Disbursement Summary: MacQueen Emer: 732,785.56; MES, Inc.: 55,945.95; Conway Shield: 30,107.23; Campbell Ins.: 22,898.00; Ameren: 10,881.90; Granville Fire Dept.: 9,657.01; Hennepin Fire Dept: 9,526.84; CIES: 8,609.40; Fire Catt: 7,404.60; Dinges Fire: 5,400.95; Hometown Nat'l Bank: 4,771.00; Mona?s: 3,636.05; J. Brandstatter & Sons: 3,413.20; D. Brown: 3,000.00; AAA Tree Serv.: 3,000.00; Toedter Oil: 2,597.88; Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins: 2,501.52; all other disbursements less than $2,500: 33,319.61. Total Disbursements: $949,456.70 Compensation Under 25,000: L. Brown, M. Burr, S. Haun, J. Holmbeck, N. Buffington, Q. Buffington.

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MARTIN L. GIBBS, II; LAKE THUNDERBIRD ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; THE ESTATE OF SUSAN KNOTTS, Defendants, Case No. 15 CH 00006 The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants, The Estate of Susan Knotts, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit, Putnam County, Illinois by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, 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.

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VILLAGE OF MAGNOLIA TREASURER'S ANNUAL REPORT FISCAL YEAR 2022-23, ENDING APRIL 30, 2023 REVENUE SUMMARY: AMEREN $ 12,831.14 AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT $ 16,874.49 CANNABIS USE TAX $ 442.49 SALES TAX $ 5,887.48 PERSONAL PROPERTY REPLACEMENT TAX $ 1,291.69 INCOME TAX $ 45,390.38 STATE USE TAX $ 81,083.20 MOTOR FUEL TAX $ 5,865.96 REBUILD ILLINOIS BOND GRANT $ 2,855.84 TRANSPORTATION RENEWAL $ 4,600.73 INTEREST $ 606.45 BUILDING PERMIT $ 130.00 GOLF CART/ATV PERMITS $ 170.00 PROPERTY TAX $ 25,039.36 OTHER INCOME $ 545.41 SURF BROADBAND $ 1,500.00 WATER REVENUE $ 50,146.50 TOTAL REVENUE $255,261.12 EXPENSES: AAA TREE SERVICE $ 4,480.00 AMEREN $ 15,184.94 CHAMLIN & ASSOCIATES $ 8,000.00 CLARENCE SMITH $ 6,600.00 HOPKINS & ASSOCIATES $ 4,300.00 MASSIE JET-VAC LLC $ 5,062.50 MENARDS $ 2,850.11 RMA INSURANCE $ 8,689.74 SCOTT SMITH LAWNCARE $ 6,260.00 SHERWIN INDUSTRIES $ 3,521.35 SPRING VALLEY CITY BANK $ 25,597.21 STEFFANS 3D CONSTRUCTION $ 25,335.20 TEST INC $ 5,966.95 UNITED PIPE & SUPPLY $ 4,033.01 US DEPT OF TREASURY $ 7,445.11 USA BLUE BOOK $ 4,555.72 UTILITY EQUIPMENT CO $ 43,715.33 VIKING CHEMICAL $ 2,790.66 ZUKOWSKI LAW OFFICE $ 19,464.25 VENDORS PAID LESS THAN $2500 $ 12,100.53 TOTAL EXPENSES $ 215,952.61 COMPENSATION UNDER $25,000: Mark Ahlers, Crystal Baum, Dan Baum John Davis, Carol Koval, Chris Oliver, Tyler Reaska, Steve Ringenberg, Dave Smith, Jonnelle Smith, Matt Smith, Peggy Smith TOTAL COMPENSATION: $ 20,183.00 TOTAL EXPENSES & COMPENSATION $ 236,135.61 STATE OF ILLINOIS ) COUNTY OF PUTNAM ) SS. VILLAGE OF MAGNOLIA ) CERTIFICATE I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that I am the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the Village of Magnolia, Putnam County, Illinois, and, as such Clerk, I am the keeper of the records and files of the Corporate Authorities of the Village.

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