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American Legion Auxiliary delivers Memorial Day bags to local veterans
Community donations support effort to honor nursing home residents and homebound
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The American Legion Auxiliary in Ohio assembled and delivered Memorial Day bags to veterans at local nursing homes, retirement homes and homebound individuals.
The effort was made possible by donations from community members, according to organizers.
“We welcome anyone interested in joining or donating to the ALA,” member Mary Spratt said. Those interested can contact a member or call 815-866-7964.
Volunteers who participated in the effort include Jeanette Wedding, Sherrie DeSalle, Cecilia Nemeth, Rhonda Leadley, Mariele Fisher, Connie Anderson, Fran Lewis, DuAnne VeZain, Donna Michael, Mary Spratt and Jennifer Baumgartner.
Teens can explore science for free at library
‘Earth Explorers’ offers hands-on learning kits; field trip prize for completers
By TOM COLLINS tcollins@shawmedia.com
Thanks to a $33,892 Project Next Generation Grant from the Illinois State Library, the Putnam County Public Library District will launch “Earth Explorers,” a free, hands-on science program coming this summer.
Designed for youth ages 11–14, the program will spark curiosity, strengthen practical science skills, and expand access to engaging learning experiences
close to home.
Launching May 26, Earth Explorers will introduce participants to three key areas of environmental science through rotating distance-learning kits: Weather Lab (weather and climate), Nature Detective (biodiversity), and Unearth It! (soil and watersheds). Each kit includes hands-on activities, career spotlights, and reading materials, all designed to be completed within a two-week window at their own pace.
Throughout the program, the Granville branch will feature a newly purchased Bedrock Groundwater Simulator, a hands-on visual model demonstrating groundwater flow, wells, aquifers, and how contaminants move underground, alongside a rotating rock collection. Project Director and Mentor,
Rachael Blomquist will be available by email, Zoom or in person to support participants along the way.
Youth who complete all three kits will earn an invitation to an all-expenses-paid field trip to the Burpee Museum of Natural History in Rockford on Saturday, July 11, featuring guided tours, hands-on labs, museum exploration, and lunch. Green River Lines will provide transportation. Each qualifying participant may bring one parent or guardian.
Registration ends May 23. A parent or guardian must visit the Granville branch in person to complete a registration form. Space is limited to 18 participants.
For more information, call 815-3392038 or email Rachael Blomquist at rblomquist@putnamcountylibrary.org.
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Members of the American Legion Auxiliary who helped assemble and deliver Memorial Day bags to local veterans include (front row, from left) Jeanette Wedding, Sherrie DeSalle, Cecilia Nemeth, (back row) Rhonda Leadley, Mariele Fisher, Connie Anderson, Fran Lewis, DuAnne VeZain, Donna Michael, Mary Spratt and Jennifer Baumgartner.
healthcare ministry.
Kennedy has been a trusted leader throughout her career and has supported efforts to strengthen the organization’s mission and culture, often working behind the scenes to help others succeed, according to OSF.
The Conkey Family Award was established in 1982 and has been presented annually since 1983. The award recognizes Mission Partners who demonstrate exemplary service, kindness and dedication to the hospital’s healthcare mission.
OSF nurse Georgia Wick honored with DAISY Award
A nurse at OSF HealthCare Saint Paul Medical Center in Mendota was recognized for providing compassionate care during a patient’s final moments.
Georgia Wick, a registered nurse on the hospital’s inpatient unit and a Mission Partner for more than 12 years, recently received the DAISY Award for her work.
Wick was nominated by a patient’s family member, who said her calm presence and compassion brought comfort and peace during a difficult time.
Mendota woman wins OSF Conkey Family Award
A Mendota woman was recognized for almost four decades of service at OSF HealthCare as part of National Health Care Week.
Kim Kennedy, a human resource business partner and Mission Partner for almost 40 years, received the 45th Annual Conkey Family Award during a ceremony Friday, May 15, at OSF HealthCare Saint Paul Medical Center.
Kennedy was nominated by a fellow Mission Partner for her compassion, integrity and leadership, according to a news release. While her work is not focused on direct patient care, OSF said her commitment to patients and coworkers is evident through her work across the
“On the day my brother-in-law passed, Georgia gave him and our family a gift we will carry with us forever: peace,” the family member wrote in the nomination.
“Because of Georgia, his final moments were filled with peace, love and dignity.”
Maria Chicchelly, vice president and chief nursing officer at the hospital, said Wick reflects the core values of nursing.
“Georgia exemplifies what it means to care with skill, compassion and heart,” Chicchelly said in a statement. “Her ability to educate, advocate for and comfort patients while ensuring their safety reflects the true spirit of the DAISY Award.”
The DAISY Award recognizes nurses who provide exceptional and compassionate patient care. In a news release, OSF officials said Wick embodies the mission of OSF HealthCare.
– Bill Freskos
Photo provided by OSF HealthCare Kim Kennedy of Mendota was named the recipient of the 45th Annual Conkey Family Award at OSF HealthCare Saint Paul Medical Center for her almost 40 years of service and dedication to the mission of OSF HealthCare.
IVCC honors students academic achievements
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Illinois Valley Community College recently recognized 200 students for academic achievement at its annual Student Academic Awards ceremony.
The Thomas J. McCormack Scholars are Isabella Argubright, Ayden Barajas, Nathaniel Hansen, Nolan Hunter, Josephina Leone, Katlynn Monaghan, Tyson Phillips, Mariana Rodriguez-Martinez, Kevin Rynke, Lilliana Samolitis and Lucas Tousignant.
To be names a McCormack Scholar, students must earn a a semester GPA of 3.75 or higher in at least 14 semester hours of college-level coursework in the first three semesters of enrollment.
Other students recognized for academic achievement include:
Paul Simon Essay Contest winner: McKinzie Tarbox Gandhi/King Peace Essay winner: Cooper
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Essay winner: David Escobedo
Richard Publow Memorial Writing Award winners: Andrew Paden, Jaszmin Farley, Zoey Byers and Chance Estes. The Publow awards the best essays written in English Composition courses. Earning three-semester honors: Isabella Argubright; Ayden Barajas; Hope Baratta; Allyson Bohms; Gavin Bratkovich; Aiden Cheek; Brenden Christensen; Kaiden Connor; Luke Credi; Conlan Cwikla; Sarah Daugherty; Austin Davy; Aidan DeGroot; Bernadette Dittmer; Gabrielle Doyle; Gino Fascetta; Bhawna; Bria Frey; Coral Garcia; Natalie Glynn; Kailey Goetsch; Nathaniel Hansen; Mary Heermann; Charles Heiting; Nolan Hunter; Mina James; Lily Jeppson; Sarah Johnson; Cloee Johnston; Piper Kammer; Lauren Kolczaski; Ava Lambert; Josephina Leone; Litzy Lopez; Madelyn Mahnesmith; Jacob Maier; Torren Martin; Anthony Melendez; Jo Mindeman; Katlynn Monaghan; Meghann Ostler; Stacy Pavnica; Lizbeth Paz; Price Peterlin; Tyson Phillips; Eleanor Radtke; Vance Redlich; Jack Reppin; Mariana Rodriguez-Martinez; Kevin Rynke; Lilliana Samolitis; Brianna Sanchez;
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Illinois Valley Community College student David Escobedo reading his Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Essay at Illinois Valley Community College’s annual Student Academic Awards event
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Danica Scoma; Alysa Sharp; Jadah Shipley; Aubrey Siebert; Adisyn Siekierka; Alan Sifuentes; Shae Simons; Madelyn Smudzinski; Malachi Snyder; Thomas Staton; Noah Steiner; Danielle-Crystal Sterner; Jakob Stumm; Clare Suarez; Robert Templeton; Ty Terzick; Lucas Tousignant; Lauren Trost; Nolan VanDuzer; Ariana Villalobos; Hailey VonPerbandt; Megan Wasilewski; Ian Watkins; Aieden Wenskunas; Brandon Wilson; Sidney Wilson; and Maya Zeman.
Earning academic honors for two consecutive semesters: Danielle Adams; Tayli Allen; Chloe Andersen; Alex Ankiewicz; Blayze Arndt; Esmeralda Avila; Charlotte Badger; Jace Baird; Kamdyn Becket; Lilliana Bernabei; Christopher Beyer; Kyle Bliss; Piper Brodbeck; Brandon Campbell; Devyn Castelli; Itzel Cervantes; Liam Clarkson; Stephanie Clift; Brooke Copeland; Morgan Day; Dawson Dresbach; Claire Durdan; Kaylee Dzurisin; Makenzie Eichelkraut; Michael Ellis; Natalie Eltrevoog; Claudia Englehaupt; Kambri Fisher; Luke Flanagan; Tracy Foreman; Sage Gallik; Sydney Ganskop; Diego Garcia; Erik Garcia; James Gassen; Todd Gay; Gabriel Glass; Amanda Golden; Miriam Gonzalez; Zulema Gonzalez; Dylan Gosdin; Robert Gray; Makenzie Hanson; Ava Hatton; Tiffany Hegland; Bryan Herrera; Morgan Hoscheid; Julia John-
son; Adam Kasperski; Katelyn Kiska; Anna Larios; Hailey Larsen; MacKenzie Law; Madison Longbein; Amy Luaisa; Mekenzie Martin; Evelin Martinez; Karen Martinez; Matthew Masters; Evey Meyer; Packston Miller; Agustin Mojica; Mia Moncrief; Ashli Moore; Kylee Moore; Rocco Morsovillo; Zoe Murphy; Emily Myre; Keely Nelson; Rutger Noordegraaf; Jose Ochoa; Ava Offermann; Olivia Orteza; Andrew Paden; Ethan Palaschak; Talia Peck; Kristina Penaverde; Michael Peters; Ryan Peterson; Palmer Phillis; Chelsea Piper; Logan Potthoff; Chelsea Ptak; Kiley Rhodes; Angela Ritter; Rafael Romero; Mason Ross; Ayipey Salinas; Brenton Sampson; Marissa Sanchez; Michael Scheib; Ryan Seibert; Ryan Slingsby; Tristin Solan; Ryan Stevenson; Nelson Stolp; Elliott Struck; McKinzie Tarbox; Thi Tran; Olivia Trolinger; Jamie Valadez-Castaneda; Nick Venjakob; Gwyneth Verona; Mary Verucchi; Haley Waddell; Hannah Waddell; Mitchel Wall; Ethan Waters; Av Weidert; Maya Wiggins; Olivia Wyzgowski; Chance Ybarra; Zachary Yborra; Carson Zellers; and Cassandra Zimmerman.
Illinois Valley Community College student services vice president Mark Grzybowski emceed the ceremony. The keynote speaker was Illinois Valley Community College criminal justice coordinator Jon Hubbell, Ph.D. The awards were presented by college president Tracy Morris and academic affair vice president Vicki Trier.
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Illinois Valley Community College student McKinzie Tarbox reading her Paul Simon Essay Contest essay at Illinois Valley Community College’s annual Student Academic Awards event
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Illinois Valley Community College graduates Class of 2026
By SCOTT ANDERSON sanderson@shawmedia.com
Photos by Scott Anderson
2019 IVCC graduate Zulma Guzman speaks to May 16’s graduates during the 60th annual commencement ceremony at
Valley Community College in Oglesby. Guzman went on to become a community
ABOVE LEFT: McKinzie Tarbox, winner of the Senator Paul Simon essay contest, reads her speech May 16 during the 60th annual commencement ceremony at Illinois Valley Community College in Oglesby.
ABOVE: Illinois Valley Community College graduates walk in procession to the IVCC gymnasium during the 60th annual commencement ceremony on May 16 at Illinois Valley Community College in Oglesby.
LEFT: A wide-angle view of the IVCC gymnasium during the 60th annual commencement ceremony on May 16 at Illinois Valley Community College in Oglesby.
Photos by Scott Anderson
When your local Illinois Valley pool will open for the summer
By MATHIAS WOERNER mwoerner@shawmedia.com
One of the staples of Memorial Day weekend is the opening of public pools, providing residents with an opportunity to cool off and relax as school comes to a close.
This year, there are differing opening dates and circumstances throughout the region on when cities are opening their pools to the public.
Ottawa
Ottawa’s Riordan Pool was scheduled to open last weekend, but opening has been pushed back a week, with the pool’s new official opening set for noon Saturday, May 30.
“While weather and preparation delays prevented an earlier opening, staff are working hard to ensure the facility is safe and ready for a great summer season,” Ottawa Mayor Robert Hasty said.
The pool’s hours of operation will be noon to 5 p.m. seven days a week, with senior swim available from 11 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
General admission is $4, with children age 2 and younger getting in free. An individual season pass for a resident costs $170, and a family pass, which is available for two adults and older to four children, costs $270.
For senior citizens ages 62 and older, admission is $3, and an individual sea-
son pass for a resident costs $140.
The Riordan Pool is located at 500 E. Norris Drive.
For more information, including rental details, visit the city of Ottawa website or call 815-324-4324.
La Salle
La Salle is adhering to its stated public pool opening date of Saturday, May 23. Saturday was the first day residents could go to Veterans Memorial Pool.
Veteran’s Memorial Pool will be open
from noon to 7 p.m. during the week and noon to 5 p.m. on the weekends.
General admission is $3, except for children age 2 and younger, who get in free.
Season pass books of 50 passes can be bought for $100.
Adult swim is every day from 11 a.m. to noon.
Mom-Dad and Tot swim also will be held during this time for parents and their children up to 4 years old.
Veteran’s Memorial Pool is located at
855 McArthur Road.
For more information, including swimming lessons and private party details, call 815-223-4379.
Marseilles
Also opening Saturday was the Marseilles Community Swimming Pool, weather permitting.
The pool will be open from noon to 6 p.m. every day, with adult swim from 10 a.m. to noon.
General admission is $5. Admission for seniors ages 55 and older is $3, $2 for children 2-5, and children 2 years old and younger get in free.
Season passes are available for $50 for an individual, $75 for a senior couple and $175 for a family.
The Broadway Park Splash Pad already is open.
The Marseilles Community Swimming Pool is located at 555 Commercial St., and the Broadway Park Splash Pad is located at the corner of Grant and Broadway.
For more information on the pool, including multiple-day passes and pool parties, visit the city of Marseilles website, or call 815-795-4361.
Peru
The season for Peru residents at Splash Field at Washington Park began Saturday, with more defined conditions.
The Splash Field will not be open
Scott Anderson file photo Peyton Shell does a back flip off of the high dive June 17, 2024, at the Oglesby Municipal Pool.
2 - 12:30 pm – OSF Stay Connected to Your Health presentation 1:30 pmBingo
4 - 9:30 am – Site Council Meeting 12:30 pm – Social Hour
8 - 9:00 am – 10:00 am – Medicare Part B Prevention & Wellness Benefits, Extra Help/LIS, MSP Program & BA Enrollment
9 - 10:00 am – 11:00 am - Free Blood Pressure & Glucose check 12:30 pm – Betsy Ross w/ M. Gibbons (Virtual & In Person)
11 - 12:45 pm – Music Therapy w/ Michelle (Virtual & In Person)
12 - 9:30 am – PCCC Board Meeting
15 - 10:00 am – 11:30 am – Outreach McNabb Library
16 - 10:00 am – 11:30 am – Caregiver Support - Lori Angus w/ Alternatives 12:30 pm – Bunco
18 - 12:00 pm – Father’s Day Lunch & Party 12:30 pm – True or False Game
21 - HAPPY FATHER’S DAY
23 - 12:00 pm Lunch N Learn with OSF Healthcare
25 - 12:30 pm – Bingo
30 - 12:30 pm – 5 Second Game
Please note Exercise Classes, Tues. & Thurs. 10:30 am. Activities are subject to change Call the PCCC for Virtual Links
Stitching a Nation: The Life of Betsy Ross
Presented by Michelle Gibbons
Putnam County Community Center Tuesday, June 9, 2026 @ 12:30 pm
In her captivating portrayal of Betsy Ross, historical presenter Michelle Gibbons brings to life the spirited seamstress credited with creating the first American Flag. Gibbons embodies Ross’s determination and patriotism, recounting her pivotal role in stitching together a symbol of unity for the fledgling nation. Through engaging storytelling, she highlights Ross’s contributions during the Revolutionary era, emphasizing the flag’s enduring significance as a beacon of freedom. Weaving historical facts with vivid anecdotes, you will be transported to 1776 Philadelphia, where Ross’s needlework became a cornerstone of American identity.
Join us as we celebrate America’s semi-quincentennial by reflecting on Betsy Ross’s legacy as a symbol of creativity and patriotism.
PUTNAM COUNTY COMMUNITY CENTER – JUNE 2026
Join us at the Putnam County Community Center as Kayla Hoyt of OSF OnCall provides an overview of their program and how it can help everyone support their health with OnCall, digitally, or in person at either a central location or even in your home.
They can help with:
• Finding a provider and urgent care
• Helping with an OSF OnCall Urgent Care virtual visit
• Providing connections to local resources, like food and transportation
• Signing up for OSF OnCall digital health programs
• Using the My OSF app and OSF MyChart
• Using SilverCloud, a mental wellness app
Please call at least 24 hours in advance for lunch
PCCC
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 12:30 pm
Join us at the Putnam County Community Center for a Lunch and Learn program with Ronald Lambert of OSF Healthcare, as he provides an overview of their program and how it can help seniors, and depression in seniors.
Please call or sign up for this Lunch and Learn no later than Thursday, June 18, 2026, 12:00 pm.
Marilyn Grant – Kathy Beltran, Shannon & Angie Fay
Jeff Lutes – Candace & Richard Haar, Family and Friends of Jeff Lutes
LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS
Alexander Pool in Princeton delayed due to ‘major mechanical failure’
The Bureau County Metro Center announced that the opening of Alexander Pool in Princeton will be delayed due to a “major mechanical failure” with the filtration pump and motor.
According to the Metro Center, because the replacement equipment is built to order, it could be a while until the pool opens.
With that, the Bureau County Metro Center will have extended open swim times at other pools.
“We sincerely apologize for the delay and appreciate your patience,” pool officials said. “We are doing everything we can to expedite the process and will post regular updates and a revised opening date right here and on our website.”
For the temporary additional Metro Center swim schedules, visit Princeton
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with temperatures below 75 degrees.
The Splash Field is open every day from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Admission is free of charge.
The Splash Field is located at 1325 Park Road.
For more information, including shelter reservation details, visit the city of Peru website or call 815-223-0061.
Oglesby
The Oglesby Municipal Pool is opening its season following Memorial Day weekend, with a starting date of Tuesday, May 26.
The pool will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week.
General admission costs $3, and only cash is accepted.
The Oglesby Municipal Pool is located at the corner of East Third Street and Dale Avenue.
For more information, including pool party and swimming lesson details, visit the city of Oglesby website or call 815-481-8688.
Spring
Valley Spring Valley is beginning its pool season a little more than a week after Oglesby.
The Coveny-Veterans Memorial Pool is set to open Wednesday, June 3.
Hours will be noon to 5 p.m. Mondays through Friday, and noon to 6 p.m.
Park District’s website or call 815-8720840.
Festival 56 seeking host families for visiting artists
Festival 56 in Princeton is looking for residents willing to open their homes to visiting artists this summer as the theater
on weekends.
Adult swim is available during the week from 10 a.m. to noon.
Admission is $3 for adults, $2.50 for children ages 4-18 and seniors, and $1 for children younger than 4.
The Coveny-Veterans Memorial Pool is located at 320 S. Strong Ave.
For more information, including swim lesson details, call 815-664-5150.
Princeton
The Alexander Park Pool will be open at some point this summer, but a major mechanical failure will delay the start of Princeton’s pool season.
While these issues are being addressed, residents can visit nearby indoor pools at the Bureau County Metro Center or in Hennepin.
When the Alexander Park Pool opens, it will be open from noon to 6 p.m. during the week, and noon to 4 p.m. on weekends. Night swimming will be available from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays.
The Alexander Park Pool is located at 424 S. Anderson St.
For more information, visit the Princeton Park District website or call 815-872-0840.
Mendota
prepares to welcome about 50 performers from across the country.
Each summer, Festival 56 brings in artists for stays ranging from two to nine weeks. According to the organization, it relies heavily on community members to provide housing that helps integrate visiting performers into local life during
city officials and staff have worked to enhance the other summer leisure options, including youth camps, pro -
the festival season.
“Staying with a host family and becoming part of their lives instantly creates a deeper connection to the community that has kept Festival 56 alive summer after summer,” a former visiting artist said in a statement provided by the organization. “It is the backbone of Festival’s early success and something that continues to make it a truly unique theatrical experience.”
Hosts are not required to provide meals for their guests. In return, participating families receive one flex four ticket package for hosting one artist, and two flex four ticket packages for hosting two or more artists.
All host families also receive a complimentary ticket to the festival’s first cabaret of the season at 7:30 p.m. June 21.
Those interested in serving as a host family can contact boxoffice@festival56. com.
– Bill Freskos
grams and activities.
For more information, visit the City of Mendota website, or call 815-539-7459.
The Mendota Public Pool will be closed for the 2026 season, following an announcement in February that extensive repairs are needed to preserve the long-term viability of the pool.
In the time since the announcement,
Scott Anderson file photo
Kids swim in Alexander Park pool on June 20, 2025, in Princeton.
TODAY IN SPORTS HISTORY
1968: George Halas retires from coaching, finishing with 318 regular-season wins and six NFL titles.
1968: National League awards Montreal and San Diego major league franchises.
Putnam County honors senior baseball and softball players
Putnam County seniors Johnathon Stunkel (left) and Traxton Mattingly will wrap up their careers for the Panthers in this week’s IHSA postseason play. The Panthers (20-11) took the No. 1 seed into the Annawan-Wethersfield Regional to face the winner between No. 8 Bureau Valley vs. (9) AlWood game at 4 p.m. Wednesday in Annawan.
Putnam County recently recognized its senior players, Ella Erwin, Sydney Samek and Ella Pyszka. The Lady Panthers saw their season end with a 4-1 loss to Henry Senachwine in the regional semifinals.
Photo provided by PCHS
Photo provided by Alan Castro
Anderson’s homer sparks Henry in win over PC
Eckert dominant in pitching circle for Mallards
By KEVIN CHLUM kchlum@shawmedia.com
The Henry-Senachwine softball team couldn’t get much going early against Putnam County pitcher Kennedy Holocker.
The Mallards managed just one hit through the first three innings and when they had runners on second and third in the first inning, Henry stranded them.
Junior Brynna Anderson sparked Henry in the fourth.
With the Mallards trailing by a run, Anderson launched a solo home run to center field to start the inning.
“I had two strikes on me so I started to crowd the plate because I thought she’d pull me outside,” Anderson said. “It was a little outside, but I got ahold of it. It felt good to pick my team up and get some energy started for us.
“When exciting plays happen, I think it brings the whole team up. One good thing happens and then everything kind of follows.”
It did for No. 2-seeded Henry as it scored once more in the fourth and added two more runs in the fifth to go on to a 4-1 win over the No. 7 Panthers in a Class 1A Henry-Senachwine Regional semifinal in Henry.
“I think we played well,” Anderson said. “We had a little slow start. You get a little nervous when you’re down one, but I had confidence that we would come back and get our hits going.”
PC SPORTS ROUNDUP
The Mallards (14-10) advance to the championship game at 5 p.m. Friday against the winner of Thursday’s semifinal between No. 3 Midland (15-14) and No. 6 Amboy (10-10).
Henry beat Midland 9-1 and 10-4 in TriCounty Conference play.
The Mallards are looking to win three regional titles in a row for the first time in program history. It would make softball the first program in school history to win three regional plaques in a row, according to the IHSA website.
“I hope to come out with a win and get three regionals in a row,” Henry senior Rachel Eckert said. “That’d be pretty cool and make history.
“It’s special [to play the regional at home], especially for my senior year.”
Eckert made sure the Lady Mallards
had time to get the offense going as she held the Putnam County bats in check.
The Panthers scored in the top of the first when Alexis Margis doubled, moved to third base on a sacrifice bunt and scored on a passed ball.
After that, Eckert limited the Panthers to just two hits and three base runners over the final six innings.
“She has just gotten stronger and stronger as we’ve gone on, in the last two weeks even,” Henry coach Lori Stenstrom said. “I thought she threw extremely well. She hit her spots, had good spin and got the job done.”
Eckert got stronger as the game went on, throwing four perfect innings to finish the game. Eckert finished with 12 strikeouts and did not walk a batter.
“I just want it really bad,” Eckert said about getting stronger as the game progressed. “Being my senior year, I don’t want the season to end.”
Eckert’s pitching allowed the Henry bats to get going. After Anderson’s homer, Addy Robbins had a slow roller single, Eckert laid down a sac bunt and Harper Schrock ripped a hard grounder through the left side for an RBI single.
In the fifth, Alaina Sprague doubled and Brooklynn Thompson reached on a fielder’s choice before a deep fly ball by Anderson with two outs was misplayed in center field, allowing both to score.
“I thought we played really well offensively,” Stenstrom said. “Our timing was just off I think in the beginning. It took us once through the order to get going. We just seemed a little anxious, kind of hitting out front a little bit.
“Brynna’s homer got everybody
excited. Once somebody does something good, then others follow. It kind of gets the bal rolling.”
Margis had two of Putnam County’s three hits with Ella Irwin also singling. Holocker took the loss in the circle, allowing four runs (two earned) on six hits with five strikeouts and two walks.
“I thought we played well,” PC coach Adrianna Rolando said. “This was our third time seeing them. All I asked them to do is show up a little better every single time and fight to the last inning, and that’s what I saw. I thought we put quite a few good balls in play that they just made a little bit better of a play on.”
The Lady Panthers finish 11-18. PC graduates Ella Pyszka, Ella Irwin and Sydney Samek, but return the other seven starters from Wednesday’s game.
“I thought from the beginning of the year until now we’ve grown immensely,” Rolando said. “We had to kind of do a reset in the middle of the year. It just wasn’t quite going our way. The girls came together and we did some self evaluation. Since then, it’s been so much fun and they’ve just come out and competed for each other.
“It’s exciting [looking to the future]. The young girls don’t get a chance to come here and watch the game. They get thrown into the deep end and you hope they swim, and they did. Some of our younger ones came up big for us in big games and that’s exciting to see because they’re going to get to do that a couple more years. It takes the pressure off of them a little bit. The next time they come back, they won’t be young, it won’t be new and it’ll be a little more fun for them.”
Alex Rodriquez second at sectional in both throws
BOYS TRACK & FIELD
At El Paso: Putnam County senior Alex Rodriguez punched his ticket back to state at the Class 1A El Paso-Gridley Sectional on Wednesday, May 20.
Hez finished second in both throws with tosses of 51-1 3/4 in the shot put and 156-5 in the discus.
SOFTBALL
Putnam County 9, Fieldcrest 8: The No. 7-seeded Lady Panthers scored three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to
rally for a victory over the No. 10 Knights in a Class 1A Henry-Senachwine Regional quarterfinal Tuesday, May 19, in Granville.
In the seventh, Britney Trinidad hit an RBI single to score Piper Terando, Alexis Margis singled to plate Ella Irwin for the tying run and Chloe Parcher drove in Trinidad for the winning run.
Trinidad was 2 for 4 with two runs and an RBI, Margis went 2 for 4 with a triple, three runs and two RBIs and Parcher was 3 for 4 with two RBIs and a run.
Ella Pyszka went 3 for 4 with a triple, a double, two RBIs and a run, while Kennedy Holocker earned the win in the circle.
Putnam County advanced to play No. 2 Henry-Senachwine in a semifinal om Wednesday, May 20, falling 4-1 to end its season.
BASEBALL
Putnam County 13, Princeville 1 (5 inn.): Peyton Barto went 2 for 3 with a double, two RBIs and a run and Callen Wiesbrock went 2 for 3 and drove in two runs to lead
the Panthers to a nonconference victory in Princeville on May 20.
Jacob Furar was 1 for 1 with two runs. scored for PC. Rudy Villagomez was the winning pitcher as he gave up one run on eight hits with five strikeouts and no walks in five innings.
The Panthers (20-11) took the No. 1 seed into the Annawan-Wethersfield Regional to face the winner between No. 8 Bureau Valley vs. (9) AlWood game at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, in Annawan. – Shaw Local News Network
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Spouse of John R Mosqueda Cheryl A Mosqueda Spouse of Cheryl Mosqueda
Spouse of John R Mosqueda Illinois Attorney General Illinois Department of Revenue Putnam County Clerk
Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown ow ners or parties interested in said land or lots A Petition for Tax Deed on prem ise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of PUTNAM County, IL as Case No 2026TX2
The Property is located at: 21 Cleveland Cir, Granville, IL 61326
BV FFA & FARMER MACHINER Y CONSIGNMENT AUCT ION
The following described items will be offe red by Public Auction at Rediger Auction Service, 107 South West St., Wyanet , IL 61379 on: SATURDAY, MAY 30TH, 2026 @ 10:00 AM-MACHINERY - LIVE & ONLINE SUNDAY, MAY 31ST, 2026 - TOOLS, LIQUIDS & SHOP EQUIPMENT - ONLINE ONLY Auction will be held inside, all equipment will be onsite available for viewing.
DAY 1 - SATURDAY @ 10 AM
Bureau Valley FFA: *International McCormick Farmall M - Narrow front, hydraulics, PTO, draw bar, rear wheel weights, restored, runs good; *1951 Allis Chalmers WD - New front and rear ti res, hydraulics, PTO, 3PT, restored, runs good; *JI Case SC - Narrow front, restored, runs good; *1941 International McCormick Farmall H - Wi de fron t, rear wheel weights, 2PT hi tch, restored, runs good; *1949 Massey Ha rris Pony - Restored; *1946 John Deere Model A - Fi restone rear tires, restored, runs good; *2017 Trailerman 22+6' gooseneck trailer, 14k lb, li ke new, tandem axle, single wheel, full width ramps Others: *1953 Minnea polis Molin e BG - Hercules 133 CI 25HP engine, new rear ti res, gas tank cleaned and coated, hydrauli cs work , runs and drives; *1951 Minneapolis Moline GTB - New cylinder heads, valves, guides and seals in 202 4, belly bar and front weight bar, wheeli e bars, 18.4-34 rear tires, 7.50-18 fronts;*1938 Minneapolis Moline Twin City Universal MTA - Engi ne, radiator and cl utch rebuilt, new stainl ess steel gas tank, new front rims and ti res, restored; *International Farmall Cub , good paint, wi ll run; *IH 706, gas, wf; *Massey Harris 44, will run Vehicles, ATV's & Campers: *2005 GMC 4500 Kodiak - 62,000 miles, 4WD, LLY Du ramax diesel , Alli son transmission, 12' dump bed, go oseneck hi tch, 10' Boss snow pl ow; *2011 Ford F350 Service Truck, gas, 224k mi les; *1998 Fo rd F550 Bucket Truck, 72K mi les, 7.3L diesel, 40' boom; *2019 John Deere XUV 590M Gato r, 830 mi les/76 hrs, 4wd, PS, streel legal; *Honda Rancher ES, 4x4, winch, snowplow; *2017 Palamino Puma 32', 2 slide outs, camper queen, sl eeps 6; *Forrest River 36' camper; Lawn and Garden: *John Deere 650, diesel, shows 901.3 hrs, mid mount deck, 3pt, pto; *Cub Cadet LTX1042 garden tractor; *Cub Cadet ZT1 zero turn; *John Deere F925 mower; *Mahindra 60 ” mower deck; *JD TRS27 snowbl ower; *Snow Devil Snowblower; *3PT Fi nish Mower; *Woods Cadet 84 Equipment & Imp lements: *Cat WL910396 loader, runs good; *Case 430, diesel, shuttle shift, loader, 3pt, pto; *Kuhn Night 3142 Reel Augie feed wagon; *New Idea 212 spreader, single axle; *JD 7200 8R30 planter; *JD 7000 12R30 planter; *Hay Rakes; *Misc pl ows; *Gravity Wagons; *Running gears; *3pt box blade; *Quick Tach snow pusher; *Ag-Tronic 12kw pto gen; *Jaeger Sure-Pri me Pump; *Flatbed off singl e wheel Ford; *1000 Gall on Tender trailer; *1000 Gall on sprayer; *misc totes; *P oly tanks; *Mi sc Pipe Gates; *H og Hut; *Misc tires and wheels; *Misc Tractor Weights; *Misc ti nw ork and tractor parts; *3T bulk bi n; *Misc Augers; *Kory gear w/ 20' rack; *New Holl and disc bine; *Glencoe soil saver; *Melroes 220 Spra Coupe
DAY 2 - ONLINE ONLY - STARTS CLOSING SUNDAY @ 12 NOON
Large Quantity of Liquids, Hardware & Shop Equipment/Tools Including: Cleaning supplies, insect killers, weed kill ers & household chemical s Rust-Oleum paints, primers, sealers & caulking, Outdoor cleaners, pest control & repellents, Automotive cl eaners, tire products & detaili ng supplies, Batteries, oils, l ubricants & shop chemicals, Hardware organi zers, PVC fitti ngs & mi scellaneous hardware, Large assortment of hand tools, wrenches, sockets & pliers, Power tools including DeWalt, Milw aukee, Craftsman & Bl ack & Decker, Snap-On diagnostic & specialty tools, To olboxes, bench vises, clamps & shop accessorie s, Air tools, grinders, dril ls, sanders & saws, Floor jack, engi ne hoist & chain hoi st, Air compressor, fans & hangi ng heater, Receiver hitches, crossover toolboxes & truck accessories, Pall et racking, lockers & shop storage, Paving blocks, tractor rim & miscellaneous shop equi pment, DeWalt DW734 Planer, Milwaukee 18V Sawzall & Impact Driver Kits, Snap-On Fuel , Injection Pressure Gauge Set, Snap-On Coo ling System Tester, Titan 24V 1/2" Impact, Magna Force Air Compressor, Craftsman & Snap-On Tool boxes
THIS IS A VERY SHORT LIST - MUCH MORE BY SALE DAY-ONLINE BIDDING AVAILABLE ON EVERYTHING GO TO WWW.R EDIGER AU CTIONSERVICE.COM Not Responsible for AccidentsI.D Required REDIGER AUCTION 107 S WEST
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TO: John R Mosqueda
Spouse of John R Mosqueda Cheryl A Mosqueda Spouse of Cheryl Mosqueda
Dustin Young Makenzie Hanson Occupant
John R Mosqueda
Spouse of John R Mosqueda Illinois Attorney General Illinois
Department of Revenue Putnam County Clerk
Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown ow ners or parties interested in said land or lots
A Petition for Tax Deed on prem ise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of PUTNAM County, IL as Case No 2026TX2
Dustin Young Makenzie Hanson Occupant
John R Mosqueda
Spouse of John R Mosqueda Illinois Attorney General Illinois
Department of Revenue Putnam County Clerk
Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; Unknown ow ners or parties interested in said land or lots
A Petition for Tax Deed on prem ise described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of PUTNAM County, IL as Case No 2026TX2
The Property is located at: 21 Cleveland Cir, Granville, IL 61326
Property Index Number: 02-00- 080- 210
Property Index Number: 02-00- 080- 210
Said Property was sold on 11/7/2023 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessm ents for the year 2022. The period of redemption will expire on 9/16/2026. On 10/01/2026 at 11:00
AM the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed 1095 Investments, LLC, Petitioner 8144-964908
(Published in Putnam County Record
May 20, 27, June 3, 2026) 964908
Putnam County Community Unit School
District No 535, Granville, Illinois, 61326, will receive sealed bids at the District Office, located at Putnam County Prim ary School, 400 E. Silverspoon Avenue, Granville, Illinois, 61326, until 8:30 AM on June 15th, 2026, to provide milk for the Distri ct All bids will be opened and read at 8:30 AM CDT on June 15th, 2026, in the District Office Specifications are avail able by calling (815)8822800 ext. 5 or sending a request to the District Office.
The Board of Education retains the right to reject any or all bids
Said Property was sold on 11/7/2023 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessm ents for the year 2022. The period of redemption will expire on 9/16/2026. On 10/01/2026 at 11:00 AM the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed 1095 Investments, LLC, Petitioner 8144-964908 (Published in Putnam County Record May 20, 27, June 3, 2026) 964908
(Published in Putnam County Record May 27, 2026) 2327305
The Property is located at: 21 Cleveland Cir, Granville, IL 61326
