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Chronic wasting disease detected in Putnam, Marshall counties
Testing shows infected deer in February 2025
By DEREK BARICHELLO dbarichello@shawmedia.com
Chronic wasting disease has been detected in Putnam, Marshall, Adams and Peoria counties, expanding the geographic presence of the disease in free-ranging deer populations in northern Illinois, according to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
Adams County is the first documented case recorded outside of the leading edge of the CWD endemic region.
CWD is a deadly neurological disease that affects the long-term health of whitetailed deer in Illinois. First documented in Illinois in 2002 near Roscoe, CWD has been detected in 25 counties across northern Illinois and now as far south as Adams County in west-central Illinois.
In early February 2025, CWD was detected and confirmed through diagnostic testing in Putnam, Marshall and Adams counties from routine surveillance of hunter-harvested deer. Peoria County was confirmed in a 2-year-old deer exhibiting clinical signs consistent with CWD infec-
LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS
Hennepin library to host book sale April 24-26
The Hennepin branch of the Putnam County Library District, 214 N. Fourth St., will host a spring book sale Thursday, April 24, through Saturday, April 26, during library hours. Stop by the library to pick up books during the townwide garage sales. Donations will be accepted.
ongoing CWD management in Illinois includes lowering prevalence in affected areas to slow the spread of the disease. Those management efforts have kept prevalence low in the state for almost an entire generation of deer hunters.
“Illinois is a national leader in managing and slowing the spread of CWD, and over the past two decades IDNR’s program has served as a model for other states,” IDNR Director Natalie Phelps Finnie said in a news release.
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tion using the same diagnostic testing procedures. Following standard protocol, samples from Adams County underwent genetic testing to ensure genetic matches between submitted tissue samples and source deer.
Affected Illinois counties now include Adams, Boone, Bureau, Carroll, Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Ford, Grundy, Jo Daviess, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, La Salle, Lee, Livingston, Marshall, McHenry, Ogle, Peoria, Putnam, Stephenson, Will and Winnebago.
CWD management is important to the overall health of Illinois’ deer herd, according to IDOT. A primary goal of
While the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have not linked CWD to human transmission, they recommend against eating meat from CWD-positive deer. Hunters are encouraged to have their deer tested and avoid consuming brain, spinal cord, eyes and other tissues known to harbor the CWD agent. For information about these detections or about CWD, contact Chris Jacques, wildlife disease program manager, at chris.jacques@illinois.gov.
IDNR wildlife biologists will be available to discuss management strategies and answer questions about CWD in public meetings expected to occur later this year. Meeting dates and locations will be released at a later date. Landowners, hunters and interested citizens are encouraged to attend.
Hennepin Park District to host Easter egg hunt April 18
The Hennepin Park District will be having its annual Easter egg hunt on Friday, April 18.
The park district will have plastic eggs filled with treats hidden on its lawn for children to collect.
Kindergarteners and younger will hunt
their eggs on the north lawn at 10 a.m. First through fifth grades will hunt eggs on the south lawn at 10:30 a.m.
The Easter Bunny will be present for photos. The Easter egg hunt is free to all who participate. For information, contact the Hennepin Pool at 815-925-7319 or hennepinparkdistrict@mchsi.com. – Shaw Local News Network
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Chronic wasting disease has been detected in Putnam, Marshall, Adams and Peoria counties, according to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
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The AARP is hosting a driver safety program in Oglesby.
The program is from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, April 21, and Tuesday, April 22, at the Illinois Valley Community College Oglesby Campus, Truck Driver’s Training Center.
The AARP driver safety program is a classroom and online driver refresher course designed for drivers 50 or older. The program aims to help participants
retain their driving competency.
The course will focus on how to navigate changes, reviewing driving strategies, being smart on the road, changing technology, understanding the effects of aging on driving, and learning about changes aging residents need to accept.
At completion of the course, partici-
pants will receive a certificate to present to their auto insurance company that may entitle them to a premium discount. Course costs $20 for AARP members and $25 for nonmembers for materials and payable to AARP. The course is free to participants who are enrolled in United Health Care Insurance.
To register, call 815-224-0427.
Pizza, popcorn, beverages to be provided at April 27 event
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The Henry Presbyterian Church will host a screening of “Amazing Grace” at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, April 27. Pizza, popcorn and soda pop will be
provided.
Most Christians are familiar with the hymn, “Amazing Grace.”
Some know John Newton, the composer, as a man who once captained a slave ship, and later penned one of the greatest hymns of the faith.
On March 10, 1748, Newton was steering his ship through a fierce thunderstorm when he prayed to God. When he made it through the storm, he attributed his safety to the grace of
God and was dramatically converted to Christ while on the high seas. It was this event that started his conversion and led to him eventually becoming an Anglican clergyman in 1764.
His connection to this film is based on the life story of William Wilberforce (Ioan Gruffudd), a leader of the British abolition movement. The film chronicles his struggle to pass a law to end the slave trade in the late 18th century. Several friends, including Wilber -
force’s minister, John Newton (Albert Finney), a reformed slave ship captain who penned the hymn “Amazing Grace,” urged him to see the cause through.
One man sacrificed so much to help others because he knew God called him to accomplish a mission, according to the film. The closing sequence with the band playing “Amazing Grace” is one of the musical moments in the film.
Blacklegged ticks have been found in our area and are the vector of Lyme Disease. They can be active any time the temperature is above 32 and the ground is snow free but are most active early spring through fall.
• Walk in the center of trails to avoid overhanging plants.
Layering prevention strategies can be especially helpful when:
• Wear light colored clothing and tuck pants into socks.
• Examine yourself and pets for ticks.
√ Respiratory viruses are causing a lot of illness in your community
√ You or those around you have risk factors for severe illness
√ You or those around you were recently exposed, are sick, or are recovering
• Apply Permethrin to clothing, especially to shoes and socks. Turkey Hunters, or anyone in contact with forest vegetation and the forest floor, definitely should treat all outer clothing.
Your symptoms are getting better You are fever-free (without meds)
• Use DEET insect repellent as a second line of defense.
*Stay home and away from others until, for 24 hrs and
Then take added precaution for the next 5 days
On April 11, 1970, at St. Hyacinth Catholic Church in La Salle, Brenda Holloway and Bill Bickerman were united in marriage.
Bickermans to celebrate 55th anniversary in Hennepin
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On April 11, 1970, at St. Hyacinth Catholic Church in La Salle, Brenda Holloway and Bill Bickerman were united in marriage
Because of the pandemic, their 50th wedding anniversary celebration had to be canceled.
They are hosting a celebration from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at St. Patrick’s Church Hall in Hennepin as they celebrate 55 years of marriage. They have been blessed with two sons, Brian (Karyn) and Todd (Wylee) and have eight grandchildren, Alexandra, Tyler, Ella, Tucker, Braden, Aurora, Caleb and Camryn. They request that there be no gifts, just people’s attendance to help them celebrate their milestone.
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Chief Senachwine DAR learns healthy tips from OSF doctor
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Chief Senachwine Chapter members learned April 5 the importance of good sleep, healthy eating and exercise (“Use it or Lose It”) from Dr. Tim Collins, doctor of Physical Therapy for OSF HealthCare.
Especially important were Collins’ demonstrations of various levels of exercise. He suggested the following: Start with a few repetitions and climb to a more challenging level. Consider
buying a watch that shows your heart rate. Walking is beneficial as are such indoor exercises as lifting items correctly while protecting the back and doing push-ups/ push-aways against a wall rather than on the floor. Exercise for five days and then rest two days. Collins shared ideas for members to incorporate into their daily lives.
Following the chapter’s March meeting, members collected a sizable goodwill donation with which to thank program presenters, Freedom Paws’ founder Corey James and assistant Brenda Olson, including trainee pooch Bingo. The dogs at Freedom Paws assist veterans suffering from PTSD.
Under the leadership of Regent pro tem Sharon Bittner and Recording
Secretary pro tem Dolores Dace the April meeting, held at the Henry Public Library, covered information forwarded by the National Society of the American Revolution and the Illinois State Organization. Chairmen shared reports on American Heritage, History and Indians, Commemorative Events, Community Classroom, Conservation, Flag of the USA, Franco-American Memorial and Women’s Issues.
Members gifted more than 180 items for donation to the Illinois Veterans Home in La Salle. Also received were monetary donations from those living at a distance. Members were thanked for their generosity.
The regent announced the chapter was honored by receiving a National
Third Place award for commemorating the 100th anniversary of the American Indian Citizenship Act.
A mini-research lesson covered the chapter’s long-range project of creating a booklet of chapter members’ patriots and how to discover their involvement in the Revolutionary War.
Looking ahead to the 2025-26 chapter year, members signed up for hostessing and suggested programs.
Any woman older than 18 whose lineage traces to a Revolutionary War patriot and who wishes to learn more about the Daughters of the American Revolution is invited to visit dar.org or call 815-303-1034.
Caregiver Stress-Busting Program
Join Alternatives’ Caregiver Support Program, Putnam County Community Center, Mendota Area Senior Services, Bureau County Senior Citizens & Bridges Community Center
This FREE 9-week course focuses on caring for you while you care for others. Join a group at one of the participating center or participate virtually from home. The program will review stress management techniques, relaxation, & coping strategies for family Caregivers.
Please contact the participating program in your area for more information & to register:
• Bridges Community Center: 815-431-8034 • Bureau Co. Senior Citizens: 815-879-3981
• Mendota Area Senior Services: 815-539-7700 • Putnam Co. Community Center 815-339-2711
IVCC students present poster at national chemistry meeting
Sessions bring together chemistry, STEM clubs
By DEREK BARICHELLO dbarichello@shawmedia.com
Three Illinois Valley Community College chemistry students and their professor, Matthew Johll, recently traveled to the American Chemical Society national meeting in San Diego, where the students gave a presentation about how to maintain a success -
ful communitywide science festival.
IVCC’s festival, SciFest, returned Friday, just weeks after the Sci-Mix poster session presentation by Emily Tran, Violet Krider and Odin Klotz. The sessions bring together chemistry and STEM clubs from around the nation to share successful activities and projects with thousands of peers.
The IVCC students recapped SciFest preparations, volunteer recruitment and materials maintenance between festivals.
See CHEMISTRY, page 9
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Photo provided by Peggy Schneider
IVCC students (from left) Emily Tran, Violet Krider and Odin Klotz introduced the popular SciFest community science festival to an audience of chemistry and STEM students from across the country at the American Chemical Society national meeting in San Diego, California.
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The ACS convention drew 10,000 students, educators, scientists and industry professionals from around the world.
Johll and his students also attended presentations on the history and development of science in the 1800s, current advancements in polymer science, professional development and networking, and – for Johll – enhancing college lab and classroom activities.
In the crowd of attendees hundreds of miles from the Illinois Valley, Johll was delighted to encounter a former student. Eliza Atkinson of Walnut, a 2023 IVCC graduate, is now studying biochemistry at Central Michigan University and was presenting her research paper at the ACS meeting.
Sci-Fest was open to the public for free on Friday, April 11, in the gym on IVCC’s main campus in Oglesby.
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the American Chemical Society national meeting, which reunited Illinois Valley Community College
Eliza Atkinson (second from left)
professor Matthew Johll. Atkinson, who now attends Central Michigan University, presented a
paper,
Johll’s current students – Odin Klotz, Emily Tran and Violet Krider – presented a project poster.
Friday during Illinois Valley Community College’s SciFest. FAR LEFT: Aseret Loveland holds her son Calvin as he dips a bubble maker into a beaker of solution Friday during Illinois Valley Community College’s SciFest. LEFT: Everett Groesch studies a single-celled organism through a microscope Friday during Illinois Valley Community College’s SciFest. ON THE COVER: Illinois Valley Community College instructor Matthew Johll smashes a cinderblock over the chest of Ryan Schulz, who volunteered Friday to lay between two beds of nails for a SciFest demonstration at IVCC.
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Learn about trees April 22 at Granville library
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The Putnam County Public Library District will host a movie matinee film screening of the documentary “Intelligent Trees” at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, at the Granville library.
Trees communicate with each other, know familial ties and can care for their young. Peter Wohlleben, author and forester, and Suzanne Simard, scientist, have been observing and investigating
the communication between trees for decades. Their findings are featured in this documentary.
The film is about 45 minutes, not rated and made possible through public performance rights by Kanopy. Following the conclusion of the film, an ambassador with SciStarter, an online database for Citizen Science projects, will share related information and resources.
The Granville Library is located at 214 S. McCoy St., Granville. For information, call 815-339-2038.
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BASEBALL: PUTNAM COUNTY 11, BUREAU VALLEY 1 (5 INN.)
Putnam County bounces back from first loss
Panthers improve to 9-1 with nonconference win; Bureau Valley falls to 8-4
By KEVIN CHLUM kchlum@shawmedia.com
GRANVILLE – After the Putnam County baseball team suffered its first loss of the season April 7, coach Chris Newsome talked with his players about how they needed to respond Tuesday.
The Panthers responded well.
Drew Carlson threw a complete game, the defense made no errors and turned two double plays and the offense turned seven hits into 11 runs in an 11-1, five-inning victory over Bureau Valley in a nonconference game.
“It was a lot better than [last Monday’s] performance,” Newsome said. “We talked about the response we needed after not playing up to our standard. So to come out today and play pretty well in all three phases is a good response for this group.”
Carlson said the bounce-back win was “good for the vibes.”
The Panthers won their first eight games before losing 7-3 to Stark County on Monday. Tuesday’s win improved Putnam County to 9-1 after the Panthers won only seven games last spring with a young roster.
“Just experience,” Carlson said about the key to the strong start. “We didn’t like to lose last year. This year, we want to win. We know we’re talented enough. We know we’re capable.
“Pitching, hitting defense, we’re just better all around this year.”
That showed against the Storm.
Carlson kept Bureau Valley hitless through three innings.
He walked a batter in the second, and the Panthers responded with a 6-4-3 double play.
When Elijah Endress singled for the Storm’s first hit in the fourth, Carlson induced a popout in foul territory before the Panthers turned another double play,
this time a 5-4-3.
“That was great,” Carlson said about the double plays. “They stepped it up for me.”
ABOVE: Putnam County’s Drew Carlson pitches against Bureau Valley on Tuesday at Putnam County High School in Granville. Carlson did not allow a hit until the fourth inning of the Panthers’ 11-1 win in five innings.
LEFT: Bureau Valley’s Bracin Patnoe bats against Putnam County on Tuesday.
Carlson allowed three hits while striking out two batters and walking one.
“I just threw strikes,” Carlson said. “[Monday] night we had a lot of walks, so
Pitching, hitting defense, we’re just better all around this year.”
Drew Carlson, Putnam County pitcher
I wanted to come out and throw strikes.”
The Storm broke through in the fifth inning when Drake Taylor doubled to right field, moved to third on a groundout and scored on a wild pitch.
“[Carlson] was good,” BV coach Ryan Schisler said. “He was pounding the zone. I thought our guys attacked at the plate. They did what they could do. It was just one of those days where we caught everything on the ground right at guys, they twisted up some double plays, and that’s how it goes.”
The Panthers took a couple of innings to get their offense going.
Putnam County drew two walks but left both runners stranded in the first and was set down in order in the second before sending 11 batters to the plate and scoring seven runs in the third.
AJ Furar started the inning with a single, Johnathon Stunkel ripped an RBI double, Carlson delivered a two-run single, Jaden Stoddard brought in a run with a fielder’s choice, and Miles Main had an RBI groundout.
The Panthers also took advantage of two passed balls, two wild pitches and two errors in the inning.
“In that inning, we got our base hits and then we took advantage of what they gave us after that,” Newsome said.
Putnam County tacked on four more runs in the fourth, including an RBI single by Furar and a two-run triple by Stoddard on a hard line drive that was misplayed in right field.
Logan Philhower took the loss for the Storm (8-4) as he gave up seven runs on four hits with three strikeouts and three walks in two innings.
“We new they’re a good club and they’ve got a good approach,” Schisler said. “We didn’t rise to the occasion, so all we can do is dust it off and come back Thursday.”
Photos by MaKade Rios for Shaw Local News Network
Lady Panthers win two; Panthers 11-1 on season
SOFTBALL
Putnam County 7, Annawan-Wethersfield 6: Alexis Margis was 2 for 3 with a double, two RBIs and a run to help the Lady Panthers to a nonconference victory in Kewanee on Thursday, April 9.
Valeria Villagomez tripled and scored a run for PC (6-6), which has won five games in a row, while Britney Trinidad was 1 for 2 with two runs.
Myah Richardson earned the win, allowing six runs (one earned) on 15 hits with five strikeouts and no walks in a complete game.
Putnam County 5, Somonauk 2: Alexis Margis tripled, doubled, drove in a run and scored a run to help the Panthers to a nonconference victory on Monday,
April 7 in Granville.
Chloe Parcher was 2 for 3 with a double, a run and an RBI for PC, while Myah Richardson was 1 for 2 and drove in two runs.
Kennedy Holocker was the winning pitcher, allowing two runs on three hits with six strikeouts and six walks in a complete game.
BASEBALL
Putnam County 12, Newark 2 : The Panthers (11-1) made quick work of the Norsemen on the strength of a seven-run third inning on Saturday.
Johnathon Stunkel (two RBIs) and Drew Carlson (three RBIs) powered the Panthers to victory with homers and
two hits on the day. Maddox Poole and Traxton Mattingly (RBI) also had two hits.
AJ Furar pitched only ⅔ innings in relief for the win. Jaden Stoddard (1⅔ IP) started, while Kade Zimmerlein pitched three scoreless innings in relief.
Putnam County 11, Hinckley-Big Rock 0 (6 inn.): Johnathon Stunkel went 3 for 4, scored three runs and drove in two runs to help the Panthers to a nonconference victory in Big Rock on April 9.
Stunkel also earned the win, allowing two hits while striking out nine and walking one in four innings.
Traxton Mattingly was 1 for 3 with three RBIs and a run for PC (10-1), while Daric Wiesbrock was 1 for 2 with two
More snapshots from Panthers baseball
runs and an RBI.
Stark County 7, Putnam County 3: Kade Zimmerlein went 1 for 3 with a run and an RBI as the Panthers lost a nonconference game in Toulon, their first loss of the season in nine games.
Johnathon Stunkel doubled and scored a run for PC, while Traxton Mattingly took the loss.
GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD
At Granville: Marquette (52) defeated Henry-Senachwine (46) and host PC (30) in a triangular on Saturday, April 12.
PC’s Veronica Mack won the discus (25-73/4) and the 300 hurdles (52.38) while Shane Ochoa took the 800 (2:30.69).
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Photos by MaKade Rios for Shaw Local News Network
ABOVE: Jaden Stoddard of Putnam County fist bumps coach his after making it to third base on April 8 at Putnam County High School in Granville. ABOVE RIGHT: Stoddard hits the ball on April 8 at Putnam County High School in Granville. RIGHT: Drew Carlson of Putnam County pitches April 8 at Putnam County High School in Granville.
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IN THE CIRCUIT CO URT, TENTH JU DICIAL CIRCUIT, PUTNAM CO UNTY, ILLINO IS CAUSE NO 2025TX3: TO TH E FOLLOWING NAMED PERSONS (AND IF DECEASED, TO THEIR UN KNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES), AND TO THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, AND TO ALL INTERESTED DEPARTMENTS AND AGEN CIES THEREO F, IN CLUD IN G AMONG OTHERS ILLINO IS DEPARTMENT OF HU MAN SERVICES- COLLECTION S, STATE OF ILLINO IS ATTO RN Y GENERAL, STATE OF ILLINO IS DEPARTMENT OF REVENU E, STATE OF ILLINO IS DEPT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPT OF HEALTH CARE & FAMILY SERVICES (PUBLIC AID) GENERAL COUN SEL AND PU TN AM CO UNTY CLERK, PUTN AM CO UNTY TREASURER, PUTN AM COUNTY STATES ATTO RN EY, VILLAG E OF HENN EPIN, LAKE THUN DERBIRD ASSO CIATION C/O JEFFREY SCOTT SELL, LAKE THU NDERBIRD ASSO CIATION, AND TO OCCUPANTS, UNKN OW N OWNERS AND PARTIES INTERESTED IN TH E PAR CELS HEREIN AFTER NAMED: Parcel Number Owners/Parties Interested Cert Number Street Or Common Address 03- 00-026- 040 IN TE GRITY INVESTMENT 2019- 00015
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TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ABOVESAID PARCELS WERE SO LD ON NO VEMBER 18, 2020, FO R GENERALTAXES FOR THE YEAR 2019 AND PRIO R YEARS, AN D THAT THE PERIOD OF REDEMPTION FROM SU CH SALE EXPIRES AUGUST 21, 2025. TAKE FU RTHER NOTICE TH AT A PETITION FOR ORDER DIRECTING ISSU ANCE OF TAX DEEDS HAS BEEN FILED IN TH E ABO VESAID CAU SE AS TO TH E ABOVE-N AMED PARCELS BY PUTN AM CO UNTY, AS TRUSTEE, AN D THAT ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 AT 9:00 AM , SAID PETITION ER WILL APPLY FO R AN ORDER THAT A TAX DEED ISSU E AS TO EACH ABOVESAID PARCEL NOT REDEEM ED ON OR BEFORE AUGU ST 21, 2025 /S/ PU TNAM COUNTY AS TRUSTEE, PETITION ER
FO R FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK AD DRESS: 120 N 4TH STREET, HENN EPIN, IL 61327 TELEPH ONE: (815) 925- 7129 (Published in Putn C ty Record Ap il 9, 16 23 2025) 2231431
PUBLIC NOTICE
1.1 PROJECT
INFORMATION
A. Notice to Bidders: Qualified bidders are invited to subm it bids for Project as described in this Document according to the Instructions to Bidders
B. Project Identification: HIGH SCHO OL MEDIA CENTER EXTERIOR WALL ALTERATION
1. Project Location: 402 East Silverspoon, Granville, Illinois 61326
C. Owner: Putnam County Comm unity Unit School District #535
D. Project Description: Project consists of HIGH SCHOOL MEDIA CENTER EXTERIOR WALL ALTERATION
E. Construction Contract: Bids will be received for the following Work:
1. Lump Sum Contract (all trades).
1.2 BID SU BM ITTAL AND OPENING
A. Owner will receive sealed bids until the bid time and date at the location indicated below. Owner will consider bids prepared in compliance with the Instructions to Bidders issued by Owner, and delivered as follows:
1. Bid Date: Tuesday, April 29th, 2025
2. Bid Time: 10 a.m., local time
3. Location: District Office, 400 East Silverspoon, Granville, Illinois 61326
4. Address bid package as follows: Putnam County Comm unity Unit School District #535
Attn: Dr Clay Theisinger “HIGH SCHOOL MEDIA CENTER EXTERIOR WALL ALTERATION ”.
B. Bids will be thereafter publicly opened and read aloud.
1.3 BID SECU RITY
A. Bid security shall be submitted with each bid in the amount of 10 percent of the bid amount No bids may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after opening of bids Ow ner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari ties
1.4 PREBID CONFERENCE
A. A prebid conference for all bidders will be held at 402 East Silverspoon, Granville, Illinois 61326 on April 17th 2025 at 3:00pm, local time Meet at HS front doors. Prospective bidders are requested to attend 1.5 DO CU MENTS
A. Bid Documents: Bidders may obtain access to PD F copies of the Drawings and Project Manual after 3:00 p.m. on Thursday April 9, 2025 by contacting Larson & Darby at 815- 484-0739 or DocumentAdmin@ larsondarby.com
B. Documents w ill be provided to prim e bidders only
C. Only complete sets of documents will be issued in digital format.
1.6 TIME OF COMPLETION
A. Bidders shall begin the Work on receipt of the Notice to Proceed and shall complete the Work within the Contract Time 1.7 BIDDER'S QU ALIFICATIO NS
A. Bidders must be properly licensed under the laws governin g their respective trades and be able to obtain insurance and bonds required for the Work. A Performance Bond, a separate Labor and Material Paym ent Bond, and Insurance in a form acceptable to Owner will be required of the successful Bidder
1. Bidder shall be in good standing as a vendor for the Putnam County Community Unit School District #535, including a minimum of five solid references for projects of sim ilar scope and size over the past five years.
(Published in Putnam County Record April 16, 23, 2025)2238806
it really is as simple as black & white.
I, Kelly Goetz, Supervisor of Granville Township, Putnam County, Illinois, do hereby certify that the following is a
