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Granville parishes to host Cinco de Mayo taco dinner
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The Sacred Heart and St. Patrick Parish Hall Altar and Rosary Society is hosting a Cinco de Mayo taco dinner on Sunday, May 4, at the Sacred Heart Parish Hall, Granville.
Three tacos cost $10, or a dozen for freezing for $22. There is curbside pickup only by advance ticket purchase. Tacos are available for pickup from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Tickets are available from society members or by calling 815-339-2138.
Illinois Valley Democrats to meet April 24 in La Salle
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The Illinois Valley Democrats, including La Salle, Bureau, Putnam counties, are scheduled to meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at La Salle VFW, 2325 Donahue St.
Find out what is going on in the region’s counties, discuss election results and the turmoil occurring, the group said in a news release.
All democrats are welcome to attend. Food can be purchased through the La Salle VFW.
PUTNAM COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT MAY 2025 SCHEDULE
Putnam County Library District is participating in the Illinois Valley road trip through May 10.
Visit the library neighbors and see what unique collections they offer, and the different services available.
Visit the circulation desk at each library to collect a stamp on your passport. Collect stamps, then turn in your passport at your home library for entry into a drawing.
Visit your home library and get your road trip passport. Visit as many libraries as you can and have your passport stamped. Return your passport to your home library and enter to win.
Prizes for adults who Visit at least one other library in the area, someone who goes to each of Putnam County’s branches and a child who participates.
The library district will be closed Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day.
2 p.m. Saturday, May 3 : Illinois Libraries Presents: Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat. Santat is the author and illustrator of more than 100 books for young people. Many of his books are New York Times bestsellers, including “The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend,” “Are We There Yet?” and “After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again).” His latest works include the
bestselling graphic novels, “The Aquanaut” and “A First Time for Everything.” Visit https://bit.ly/ILP_DanSantat.
7 p.m. Tuesday, May 13: Illinois Libraries Presents: Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond. He is a professor of sociology at Princeton University and author of the award winning book “Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City.” Desmond’s research focuses on poverty in the United States, city life, housing insecurity, public policy, racial inequality and ethnography. Visit https://bit.ly/ILP_MatthewDesmond.
Hennepin, 214 N. Fourth St.
6 p.m. Wednesday, May 7: Painting Night , Letter Painting.
6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 8: The Journey of Mollie’s War: WACs and WWII . Zoom and watch party at the library. Cyndee Schaffer uses excerpts from her mother’s letters written home during World War II to provide a romantic yet frightful glimpse into the life of a woman in uniform during this crucial time in history. Schaffer will detail her mother’s experiences from basic training in 1943 to a dramatic image of seeing the Statue of Liberty amid darkness in November 1945 when she returned home. May 8 is the 80th anniversary of VE day. Visit
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May 12-16 : Cricut Makerspace, during library hours. Come in to learn how to use the Cricut Maker. Call ahead to schedule an appointment. Bring summer shirts to iron on.
6 p.m. Friday, May 30 : Summer Kickoff Family Night. The library will be kicking off summer with a party at the library. DJ Mara, Face Painting with Diane Alleman Martin, games and food. Putnam County Book Club meets at 6:30 on the third Wednesday of every month, at Hennepin or Granville libraries. The group chooses books together and looks forward to completing the list for the next year. Follow the group on Facebook.
Granville, 214 S. McCoy St.
10 a.m. Saturday, May 3, and 4 p.m. Thursday, May 15 : Tales with Tails (Read to Rosie). This program allows youth to practice literacy skills. Dogs love stories, even when words have to be worked out, missed or are misspoken.
1 p.m. Tuesday, May 6: Movie Matinee: “Patsy Mink: Ahead of the Majority.” The library hosts a screening of the documentary, “Patsy Mink: Ahead of the Majority.” In 1965, Patsy Takemoto Mink became the first woman of color
See PUTNAM LIBRARIES, page 10
Spring cleaning set for May 8-12 at Mark Village Hall
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The village of Mark will host its spring cleanup from May 8-12.
Waste Management will provide a dumpster at the Village Hall for residents May 8.
Acceptable materials to throw away are general household waste, furniture, bulky items, construction debris (less than 5 feet and no exposed nails) and carpeting (cut to 4-foot lengths and properly bundled).
Nonacceptable materials include electronic waste (computers, TVs, related accessories), tires, automobile parts, batteries, fluorescent light tubes or fixtures, appliances, yard waste (leaves, grass clippings, vines, vegetative matter, limbs, twigs, branches), liquid waste (oils, antifreeze, paints, thinner), hazardous waste or chemical waste, biohazardous waste and any medical or potentially infectious wastes.
For information, call Waste Management at 1-800-796-9696.
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The village of Mark will host its spring cleanup May 8 through May 12.
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Registration opens for annual Carus Summer Science Camp
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Registration opened for the 23rd annual Carus Summer Science Camp –a free, weeklong program designed to spark curiosity and inspire young minds through hands-on STEM learning.
The camp will be from 9 a.m. to noon Monday, July 14, through Friday, July 18, each day at St. Bede Academy in Peru. A graduation ceremony will be held on Friday to celebrate the participants’ achievements.
The camp is open to students entering sixth grade in the fall and provides an immersive educational experience that combines science, chemistry and creativity in an engaging environment, according to a news release from Carus.
“Each year, students from across La Salle, Bureau, and Putnam counties participate in hands-on experiments, interactive demonstrations, and collaborative challenges – all led by a team of passionate local educators,” Carus said.
Space is limited, and spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, prompting organizers to encourage early registration. Families can sign up at carusllc.com/summersciencecamp.
“The Carus Summer Science Camp has become a meaningful tradition in our community, helping kids explore science in a way that’s exciting, accessible, and fun,” said Lyndsay Bliss, vice president of Human Resources and Communications at Carus. “We hope this camp will pique their interest in the fields of STEM at an early age and encourage them to keep an open mind as they decide their future learning paths.”
This year, the program reflects Carus’ ongoing commitment to STEM education and community enrichment, the company said.
Early exposure to STEM has been shown to positively influence academic performance, boost confidence and open doors to future career paths, according to Carus.
For information or to register, visit carusllc.com/summersciencecamp.
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Registration opened for the 23rd annual Carus Summer Science Camp – a free, weeklong program designed to spark curiosity and inspire young minds through hands-on STEM learning.
Excellence in Education Grants available for teachers
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The Illinois Retired Teachers Association Foundation is offering $42,000 in grants to educators.
This special grant will provide additional funds to public school educators (pre-kindergarten to 12th grade) so that their students will have the means
to participate in special projects. Download, complete and submit the application online at irtaonline.org. Excellence in Education Grants will be found under grants. All proposals must be submitted by June 1. A special committee will select the recipients of the grant money over the summer. Grant awards will be presented in the fall.
Chief Senachwine DAR Chapter to revisit the language of fans
Fans once were used for flirting
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The final meeting of the chapter year 2024-25 of the Chief Senachwine Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 3, at the Henry Public Library.
Installation of officers for 2025-26 will be held, as will the program “Would You Have Flirted?” presented by Regent Nancy Gillfillan. Using one’s fan as a common flirting practice was enacted by belles of the 19th century, and Gillfillan will share her research on the practice.
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The final meeting of the chapter year 20242025 of the Chief Senachwine Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 3, at the Henry Public Library.
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IVCC announces Nicki McVey as commencement keynote speaker
By DEREK BARICHELLO dbarichello@shawmedia.com
About 200 students who completed degrees or certificates are expected to participate in the Illinois Valley Community College’s 59th annual commencement ceremony at noon Saturday, May 17, in the gymnasium.
This year’s commencement begins one hour earlier than usual, as does the registered nurse pinning ceremony that takes place the same day at 10 a.m. in the Dr. Mary Margaret Weeg Cultural Centre.
Nicki McVey, a nursing graduate turned philanthropist, will be the keynote speaker. McVey lives in Geneva, where she is a nurse and is enrolled in a graduate program to become a nurse practitioner. Remembering her strug -
gles as a single mother and college student, she and her husband Doug established scholarships to assist IVCC students pursuing health care degrees.
The ceremony also will include remarks from incoming Student Trustee Danica Scoma and outgoing Student Trustee Emma Garretson, as well as IVCC President Tracy Morris. The crowd will also hear international student Zixuan “Maggie” Yang’s winning Paul Simon Contest Essay.
A reception will follow immediately after the ceremony.
The ceremony will be livestreamed. To view, visit ivcc.edu/ commencement.
Ceremonies for nursing, dental, paramedics and adult education completers also are scheduled in coming weeks.
The first graduation ceremony
for paramedics will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 8, in the Cultural Centre. Each paramedic will receive a certificate and a customized challenge coin. A total of 25 students are expected to graduate from day and night programs, two of the largest classes ever.
The Adult Education recognition will be at 6 p.m. May 21 in the Dr. Mary Margaret Weeg Cultural Centre.
The pinning ceremony for practical nurses will be at 5 p.m. Monday, July 14, in the Cultural Centre.
A pinning for dental assistant graduates is scheduled at 5 p.m. July 31, in the Cultural Centre. Also at that time, dental hygiene students (who complete their program in December) will be awarded their white lab coats in a ceremony.
will be the keynote speaker at IVCC’s 59th annual Commencement on May 17. The ceremony will begin earlier than usual that day, as will the nurse pinning ceremony that precedes it.
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Illinois Valley Community College alumnae Nicki McVey of Geneva
IVCC accepts $3.8M bid for 2025 campus renovation
By DEREK BARICHELLO dbarichello@shawmedia.com
The Illinois Valley Community College Board of Trustees launched a multimillion-dollar renovation project to improve lab and testing areas on campus.
The board accepted a bid Wednesday from Vissering Construction Co., Streator, for $3.8 million for 2025 campus renovations.
Work is expected to begin this summer on creating new space on the college’s lower level, where a microbiology lab will be relocated, making it independent of other lab areas and improving safety for students.
The Assessment Center also will be relocated and renovated to include advanced features and technologies.
Additionally, as part of the renovation project, a corridor near the cafeteria will be redesigned and new seating options will be created in the cafeteria space.
In other action, the board welcomed 2025-2026 student trustee Danica
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The Illinois Valley Community College Board of Trustees launched a multimillion-dollar renovation project to improve lab and testing areas on campus.
Scoma of Utica and recognized outgoing student trustee Emma Garretson for her service.
Outgoing trustees were recognized for their service on the board. Amy
Boyles served eight years and Jane Goetz served 12 years.
In her monthly report, President Tracy Morris said: Students have been active in support-
ing their classmates by volunteering at the Eagles Peak Food Pantry. Nora Villareal’s English Composition students have donated items, unloaded deliveries, organized shelves and greeted students. Project Success students volunteer monthly, unloading a delivery truck, unboxing goods and stocking shelves. In the first quarter of this year, more than 1,400 people in 182 households received food pantry supplies. That number included 182 children.
In other action, the board:
• Approved a proposal from the IT Department to purchase equipment for a technology refresh at a cost not to exceed $206,000.
• Learned of the resignations of welding instructor Christian Carboni, Career and Technical Programs instructor Michael Furlan and Financial Aid Advisor Louis Lukacsy, and the retirements of maintenance employee Mark Quincer, administrative assistant Marlene Merkel, speech and theater instructor David Kuester, and psychology instructor Richard Mangold.
Teen Showcase organizers met recently with a representative from the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation. Pictured (from left) are Jodi Mahoney, North Central Behavioral Health Systems president; Jenny Barrie and Leslie Dougherty of the La Salle County Health Department; Ellen Vogel of OSF HealthCare; Noelle Sliker, NCBHS vice president; Tracie Mazzorana, NCBHS community relations coordinator/prevention specialist and Teen Showcase coordinator; and Fran Brolley, Starved Rock Country Community Foundation president.
SRCCF plays role in Teen Showcase at IVCC
Foundation gives $1,500 grant to help keynote speaker
By DEREK BARICHELLO dbarichello@shawmedia.com
The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation recently played a role in the 38th annual Teen Showcase at Illinois Valley Community College.
“Starved Rock Country Community Foundation generously supported Teen Showcase,” said Ellen Vogel, community health engagement program manager for OSF HealthCare Center for Health in Streator. “The $1,500 SRCCF community grant helped fund our keynote speaker and he was the highlight of the day.”
Keynote Fabian Ramirez is a motivational comedian who was bullied in middle school. He talked about the psychological impact bullying can have and has helped thousands of
schools across the U.S. and Canada prevent it.
Teen Showcase, the area’s largest teen conference, was spearheaded by North Central Behavioral Health Systems with support from the La Salle County Health Department, OSF HealthCare and The Society of Growth. Businesses from multiple counties lent support with contributions of gift cards and other items.
The showcase emphasizes positive life choices, a drug-free lifestyle, coping skills and wellness. Attendance for the mid-March event attracted a fullhouse of 600 students in sixth through 12th grades from Bradford, Grand Ridge, La Salle-Peru, Henry, Ladd, Malden, Marseilles, McNabb, Ohio, Ottawa, Streator and Utica.
For information, visit srccf.org/ grant-information, call 815-252-2906 or visit the office at 116 W. Lafayette St., Ottawa.
you the primary caregiver for a friend or family member with Alzheimer’s Disease or a related disorder?
The PCCC has limited funding available for persons with Alzheimer’s Disease, dementia, or a related disorder and/or their primary caregivers. Funds are to be used for services & supports, goods/supplies and/or home modifications that enhance their ability to remain in their homes.
For more information on the process & eligibility, please call the PCCC at 1(815)339-2711. The PCCC is an aging & disability resource center & partially funded by the Western Illinois Area
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in the U.S. Congress. Seven years later, she ran for the presidency and co-authored Title IX, the landmark legislation that opened up higher education and athletics to women. The documentary is 56 minutes in length, not rated, and is made possible through public performance rights through Kanopy.
4 p.m. Tuesday, May 6: Decorative Bird House Workshop. Decorate mini wooden bird houses to use as tabletop decoration or in a fairy garden. All supplies will be provided.
May 7 and 9: Card station. Available all day. Make cards for the special people in your life who have done so much for you. Art materials and blank cards provided.
10 a.m. Saturday, May 10, and 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 27 : Tales with Tails (Read to Hobo). This program allows youth to practice literacy skills. Dogs love stories, even when words have to be worked out, missed or are misspoken.
5 p.m. Tuesday, May 13 : Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer’s. When the library hosts, in partnership with Independent Lens, the documentary “Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer’s.”
information on memory kits available through the library, and how everyday citizens can contribute to Alzheimer research with Stall Catchers, an online game created by the Human Computation Institute at Cornell University. The film is one hour in length, and the conversation will be about 45 minutes to one hour. “Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer’s” premieres on PBS on May 5.
The documentary is an intimate portrayal of three families confronting the unique challenges of Alzheimer’s and how this progressive neurodegenerative disease transforms roles and relationships. Whether it’s a partner becoming a caregiver or an adult child shifting into being their parents’ caretaker, these stories show how families evolve when a loved one is diagnosed. Following the screening, representatives with the Illinois Valley Alzheimer’s Group will share information on resources available in the community, and library staff will provide
1 p.m. Tuesday, May 20: Movie Matinee: “Painting the Modern Garden: From Monet to Matisse.” The library screens the documentary, “Painting the Modern Garden: From Monet to Matisse.” For many great artists, the garden has long been considered a desirable subject for the expression of color, light and atmosphere. Claude Monet is perhaps the most well-known painter of gardens, but other greats such as Van Gogh, Pissarro, Matisse and Sargent all viewed the garden as a meaningful focus for their talents. This documentary takes a journey from the gallery to the gardens, to Giverny and Seebüll and other glorious grounds favored by artists, and how early 20th century artists designed and cultivated their gardens to explore contemporary utopian ideas and motifs of color and form. The documentary is 1 hour and 30 minutes in length, not rated, and is made possible through public performance rights through Kanopy.
4 p.m. Tuesday, May 20: Glass Gem Magnet Workshop. Learn how to make your glass gem magnets using flat glass marbles and a variety of craft supplies. All materials will be provided.
6 p.m. Thursday, May 22 : The Happy Invention: History and Significance of Picture Postcards. Listen to a presentation on the history and significance of picture postcards. The first picture • PUTNAM LIBRARIES
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postcards were published for the 1889 Paris Exposition, celebrating the completion of the Eiffel Tower. In America, the first picture postcards were printed for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago, making Illinois the birthplace of this invention. Since those flowery Victorian originals, uncountable billions of 10 postcards of every aspect of life have been printed, depicting train stations, bandstands, street views, cartoons, ads for products and services, social history, both whimsical and dark, and everything in between. Katherine Hamilton-Smith, the founding curator of the Teich Archives, presents a look at the documentary power and significance of picture postcards in this presentation. She touches on the Curt Teich Company of Chicago, the role
Illinois played in the history and development of postcards and on the picture postcard as a cultural icon. This program is made possible through the Illinois Humanities. Illinois Humanities is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy Demands Wisdom and the Illinois General Assembly [through the Illinois Arts Council Agency], as well as by contributions from individuals, foundations and corporations.
1 to 3 p.m. 1st Wednesday Fun at the library: School gets out early the first Wednesday of the month, so the Granville library will have a variety of board games and a light snack available for school-age patrons. Games are resources that may be checked out as well.
10:30 a.m. Tuesdays: Toddler Time. Provides unstructured time for our youngest patrons to explore movement and music. Our Tonie boxes will
provide the music and we’ll shake maracas, wave scarves, and blow bubbles together.
11 a.m. Wednesdays: Ready Set Read Wednesday. Explore the library’s collection of early readers, phonics materials and letter recognition games. Take home reinforcement sheet provided.
10 a.m. to noon Friday, May 2 : Homeschool Meet and Greet.
Our Family Reads : Start a new tradition over the weekend, reading together as a family. Our Family Reads are curated book bundles to read together with family. Picture books, fiction and nonfiction, a book bag and popcorn.
Book Discussion Group: Meets at 1 p.m. second and fourth Monday of every month. No assigned book to read. Group directed. Instead, share insights, opinions and views. Make recommendations.
Putnam, 105 N. Center St.
9 a.m. Saturday, May 3: Books and Brunch. Food, Books and Friends.
Magnolia, 112 N. Chicago St.
9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 10 : “I Love my Mom” card craft
3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, May 22 : Scrabble tournament.
McNabb, 322 W. Main St.
4 p.m. Wednesday, May 7 : Handprint Lily Bouquet Craft. Create a bouquet of lilies using paper and your hands. All supplies will be provided.
10 a.m. Saturday, May 10: Flower Pot. Planting for mom.
4 p.m. Wednesday, May 21 : Coffee Filter Butterflies. Create one-of-a-kind butterflies using coffee filters, markers, and water. All supplies will be provided.
10 a.m. Saturday, May 24: Hand Thumb Print Flag, with book reading.
TODAY IN SPORTS HISTORY
1914: Chicago Federals host the Kansas City Packers in the first game played at Weeghman Park (now Wrigley Field).
1921: Charley Paddock runs a world record 100m in 10.4 seconds
BASEBALL: PUTNAM COUNTY 10, WOODLAND/FLANAGAN-CORNELL 5
Stunkel powers Putnam County to win
Panthers rack up 13 hits, play error-free defense
By BILL FRESKOS bfreskos@shawmedia.com
RURAL STREATOR – The Putnam County Panthers put Woodland/Flanagan-Cornell on its heels early and never let up, rolling to a 10-5 road win Thursday evening at Woodland High School.
Panthers third baseman Traxton
Mattingly got the offense going with a two-run double in the first inning.
Designated hitter Cameron Spradling followed with an RBI single, sparking a four-inning offensive burst that saw the Panthers score 10 runs.
Putnam County coach Chris Newsome credited a patient, simple approach at the plate for the Panthers’ offense that produced 13 hits and four walks.
“Just getting to good counts and not missing our pitch – that’s something we’ve talked about since Day 1,” Newsome said. “Today was the kind of
up-and-down the lineup production we know we’re capable of.”
Leadoff hitter and center fielder Johnathon Stunkel was a force at the plate, finishing 4 for 5 with a single, two doubles and a two-run home run in the fourth that highlighted a fourrun inning that put the game out of reach.
“I was just trying to stay patient and see the ball deep,” Stunkel said. “The wind was blowing out a bit, so I was looking for something I could drive, and luckily I got a few good pitches to hit today.”
Stunkel’s strong performance went beyond the box score, as he also showed out defensively, making a stellar throw from the center field warning track to cut down a runner at second base late in the game.
“He’s just a fun player to watch,” Newsome said. “He’s got one of the strongest arms on the team and loves showing it off. Offensively, he’s been seeing the ball well, and when he gets on base it just keeps things moving.”
As a whole, the Panthers played a
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Putnam County’s Johnathon Stunkel (center) celebrates his home run with teammates Tayton Kays (left) and Kade Zimmerlein on Thursday at Woodland High School in Streator.
AREA ROUNDUP
Lady Panthers split with Eureka, top Hall
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Putnam County 5-17, Eureka 10-2: The Lady Panthers bounced back from a 10-5 loss in Game 1 with a 17-2 rout in Game 2, with 10 hits over the Hornets at Eureka. Alexis Margis led PC with three hits in the win. Britney Trinidad added two hits. Kennedy Holocker, Myah Richardson and Chloe Parcher each had a hit and two RBIs. Piper Terando had three hits. Richardson earned the five-inning, complete game win, striking out six.
Holocker (two RBIs) and Valeria Villagomez (two doubles, RBI) each had three hits and Ella Erwin (RBI) had two hits in the opener.
Putnam County 9, Hall 4: Alexis Margis had three hits and two RBIs to lead the Lady Panthers to a nonconference win Wednesday, April 16, in Spring Valley. Ella Pyszka, Ella Erwin and Chloe Parcher (RBI) added two hits each for PC (9-7).
Ava Delphi and Brynn Blair each had three hits and an RBI for the Red Devils (3-8) while Caroline Morris added two hits with an RBI.
Putnam County 14, Woodland/Flanagan-Cornell 4 (6 inn.): Ella Irwin had four
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clean game defensively, committing no errors despite wind gusts up to 20 mph blowing out to left field.
“Defense is something we take a lot of pride in,” Stunkel said. “Our pitching helps too, limiting walks and producing contact keeps us on our toes, engaged, and enables us to make plays.”
Starting pitcher Kade Zimmerlein earned the win, allowing two runs on three hits over 3⅔ innings while striking out five.
Jacob Furar closed out the game in relief, tossing 3⅓ innings while giving up five hits, three walks and three runs along with five strikeouts.
The Warriors put together a late push with a two-out rally in the seventh inning, scoring three
hits, including three doubles, and knocked in three to lead the Lady Panthers to a Tri-County Conference victory at home on Tuesday, April 15. Myah Richardson also added three RBIs for PC (8-7).
BASEBALL
Woodland/Franagan-Cornell 4, Putnam County 3: Johnathon Stunkel doubled and tripled as the Panthers fell in Tri-County Conference play on Tuesday, April 15.
Traxton Mattingly struck out nine over the distance for PC (12-2).
Putnam County 4, Fieldcrest 3: Kade Zimmerlein scored the winning run on a passed ball as the Panthers escaped with a nonconference win at Granville.
Drew Carlson was the winning pitcher in relief of starter Johnathon Stunkel, who allowed three earned runs with 12 strikeouts over 6⅓ innings.
Maddox Poole (two RBIs), Miles Main and Stunkel each had two hits for the Panthers (14-2)
Jordan Heider and Drew Overocker each had two hits for the Knights.
TRACK & FIELD
At Hall: Alex Rodriguez led Putnam County at Saturday’s Rolllie Morris Invite with second-place finishes in the shot put (14.32) and discus (45.82).
runs, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Putnam County’s early lead.
WFC coach Dan Essman said he felt his team played well but gave credit where it was due, acknowledging Putnam County for its strong all-around performance.
“I don’t think we really did that much wrong. They hit the ball well, and we just gave them too much early,” Essman said. “I thought our guys fought hard. That two-out rally in the seventh shows we’ve got some grit.”
Warriors third baseman Brayden Matsko went 3 for 3 with a stolen base to lead his team offensively, while outfielders Noah Lopez and Reece Pelnarsh drove in two runs each.
WFC starting pitcher Nolan Price was tagged with the loss, surrendering four runs, two of them earned, over two innings while striking out two.
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Quincy Smith of Putnam County runs in a boys 100 meter varsity heat during Saturday’s Rollie Morris Invite at Hall High School.
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Kade Zimmerlein of Putnam County pitches on Thursday, April 17, at Woodland High School in Streator.
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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 RTU REPLACEMENT
1. Project Location: 402 East Silverspoon, Granville, Illinois 61326
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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 RTU REPLACEM EN T
C. Owner: Putnam County Comm unity Unit School District #535
D. Project Description: Project consists of HIGH SCHOOL MEDIA CENTER EXTERIOR WALL ALTERATION
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1.2
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(Published in Putnam County Record April 9, 16, 23, 2025) 2231431
4. Address bid package as follows: Putnam County Comm unity Unit School District #535
Attn: Dr Clay Theisinger “HIGH SCHOOL RTU REPLACEMEN T”.
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 29th 2025 at 10:00am, 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 Wednesday April 16, 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 governing their respective trades and be able to obtain insurance and bonds required for the Work A Perform ance 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 23, 30, 2025) 2240140
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
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