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Taking charge of health at midlife
SPIRIT MATTERS
Jerrilyn Zavada Novak
Many of us sail through the first half of our lives with generally good health, without having to try too hard.
But as it has been said, the body keeps the score.
And once we reach a certain age, the effects of our lifestyles and/or hereditary components begin to sound the alarm.
At the end of May, I turned 54.
I am in fair health, but longstanding chronic conditions have become noisier in the last few years.
And knowing life will only become more difficult as I age if I don’t do my part to address them, I am tackling them one at a time.
In February, I began physical therapy for lymphedema. In my early 30s, this genetic condition triggered chronic swelling in my lower right leg and dramatically impacted my walking regimen.
When this happened, I had no idea what was happening or why, but I was prescribed compression stockings to wear.
I have since learned that lymphedema is one of those conditions that many medical professionals don’t know a lot about, but if you can find a knowledgeable physical therapist, as I did, you can learn how to manage it effectively.
Lymphedema patients have lymphatic systems that don’t work efficiently, causing fluid to pool in their extremities, which can not only be
LOCAL NEWS BRIEF
Princeton’s Festival 56 presents ‘You Can’t Take It With You’
Festival 56 in Princeton continues its summer season with the beloved, family-friendly, Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy “You Can’t Take It With You” from July 3 to 11 at The Grace Theater.
Audiences are invited to meet the eccentric Sycamore family in this classic play written by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman. Each member of the unconventional family pursues wildly different passions, from
unsightly but also cause lethargy and make it difficult to do simple things like climbing the stairs or walking short distances – which, of course, can negatively affect the cardiovascular system.
Admittedly, I haven’t been as compliant as I should with wearing prescription compression stockings. They can be difficult to get on, and in hotter, humid conditions, they can be miserable to tolerate.
This, along with not understanding the problem itself, left me in a chronic state of frustration and resignation to just having to live with it.
Fortunately, my physical therapist, Kelly at OSF Center for Health in Streator, sought to treat not just the condition itself, but to understand how a chronic condition like this impacted my quality of life.
To reduce swelling, I spent 12 weeks in compression therapy, having my leg wrapped each day. The swelling did subside fairly quickly, but to keep the swelling down, we had to order compression stockings custom-made for my leg.
Kelly also taught me manual drainage techniques, which I now do at home every day. I wear the stockings during the day, and at night I wear custom-made leg sleeves. Since I began treatment, my stamina level has increased remarkably.
This past week, I began treatment for sleep apnea. I had originally had a sleep study done in 2021 and was prescribed a CPAP machine, but supply issues during COVID made it challenging to get one. I met with a pulmonologist recently, and using the results of that sleep study, I have begun nighttime therapy.
fireworks to ballet, creating a household full of charm, chaos and hilarity. This timeless comedy celebrates individuality and the joy of living life on your own terms, making it a delightful experience for audiences of all ages, according to a news release from the theater.
Directed by Chicago-based Emiley Kiser, the production features a cast of local talent working alongside professional artists. Tickets are available online at festival56. com or by calling the box office at 815-879
Chronic sleep apnea can have myriad negative effects on one’s body and health, which I am only learning of now. Compliantly using the CPAP machine can help reverse much of the damage that has been done.
Although wearing a mask at night can be awkward, I am at the point where I know it is up to me to do what I have to do to hopefully prevent serious issues from developing, like heart disease, diabetes, dementia and more.
When multiple conditions start mouthing off at once, it can be frustrating and overwhelming. And returning to a baseline state can seem like it takes forever. But the sooner we deal with the conditions, the better chance we have of stopping and reversing damage.
I am young at heart, and God willing, I want to spend whatever time I have remaining living the best quality of life I can.
But the reality is, each of us has to take responsibility for ourselves by living healthy lifestyles and taking responsibility for addressing issues when they arise.
I am not a medical professional, but if you have a condition that has negatively impacted your quality of life, I encourage you to seek the advice of a medical professional. Our bodies are marvelously designed, and in many cases, it is never too late to address dysfunction enough to make a positive difference in our health and in our lives.
• Spirit Matters a weekly column by Jerrilyn Zavada Novak that examines experiences common to the human spirit. Contact her at jzblue33@yahoo.com.
- 5656. Tickets cost $33 for adults, $30 for seniors ages 65 and older, and $17 for students.
The Grace Theater is wheelchair accessible and offers wheelchair-accessible seating. Festival 56 will make reasonable accommodations for patrons with disabilities. Requests for special accommodations should be made through the box office at least two weeks before the performance date.
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Crews rebuild cabins at Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock on Nov. 1, 2023 near Utica. A massive fire destroyed 28 units on Memorial Day Weekend in 2022.
Grand Bear Lodge celebrates reopening
By SCOTT ANDERSON sanderson@shawmedia.com
Grand Bear Lodge at Starved Rock held a ribbon-cutting on June 28 in Utica. The ribbon-cutting celebrated the grand opening of the units that were damaged by a fire on Memorial Day in 2022.
The fire was a five-alarm, prompting fire units from the Chicago suburbs. The fire destroyed more than $4 million of property.
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Grand Bear Lodge at Starved Rock board member Mark Fill (left) gives a guided tour to Utica Firefighters Drew Partain, James Didricksen and Mark Bierbom inside a rebuilt condo on June 28 in Utica. Each unit has a fire alarm equiped system.
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An aerial view of the damaged fire area after final completion on June 23 at Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock in Utica.
Putnam library announces early July programs
By TOM COLLINS tcollins@shawmedia.com
Putnam County Public Library District’s Condit branch announces early July programs.
Wind & Ribbons: A Fourth of July Craft Workshop – 3 p.m. Thursday, July 2 -Make a colorful patriotic windsock from ribbon, tulle, and a few simple materials. Free; geared toward ages 8 and up, all materials provided and each participant takes home a glow stick bracelet.
Docs & Dialogue: The Gettysburg Story – 5 p.m. Thursday, July 2. Narrated by Stephen Lang, this documentary recounts the bloodiest battle on American soil. Free; approximately 56 minutes, not rated, made possible through PBS.
Games from the Past: A Colonial Play Day – 3 p.m. Thursday, July 9. Try five games popular in 18th-century America, including Hoops & Sticks, Graces, and Cup and Ball, in this two-hour colonial game day. Free and open to the public; adults welcome to join in. Weather permitting.
Docs & Dialogue: The City That Sold
America – 5 p.m. Thursday, July 9. A witty documentary on how Chicago’s entrepreneurs and mavericks transformed the way America eats, shops, and thinks. Free; approximately 68 minutes, rated PG, made possible through Kanopy.
Docs & Dialogue: Chicago Time Machine – 3 p.m. Thursday, July 16.
WTTW host Geoffrey Baer peels back 14,000 years of strange and fascinating Chicagoland history. Free and open to the public; approximately 1 hr. 22 min, not rated, made possible through PBS.
One Giant Leap: A Family Space Celebration – 4:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16. Celebrate the 1969 Moon Landing with a reading of Max Goes to the Moon, a Moon-themed art project, and a NASA-inspired activity demonstrating how lunar craters form. Free and open to the public; designed for families with children ages 6 and up, all materials provided.
All programs are free and open to the public. For more information, call the Library at 815-339-2038. The Condit branch is located at 105 N. Center Street, Putnam.
McNabb library announces early July programs
By TOM COLLINS tcollins@shawmedia.com
Putnam County Public Library District’s McNabb branch announces early July programs
Paint the Sky: A Fireworks Art Workshop – 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 1 – Create a dazzling fireworks display on paper using salt, glue, and watercolors. Free; geared toward ages 5 and up. All materials provided.
Docs & Dialogue: Tractor Wars – 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 1 – A documentary tracing the competition between John Deere, Ford, and International Harvester to build the first reliable all-purpose tractor. Free; approximately 56 minutes, not rated, made possible through PBS.
Dino-Mite Glow: A Lantern Craft Workshop – 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 8 –Make your own glow-in-the-dark dinosaur
lantern. Free and open to the public; recommended for ages 6 and up, all materials provided.
Attenborough and the Sea Dragon –5 p.m. Wednesday, July 8 – Join Sir David Attenborough as he follows the discovery of an Ichthyosaur, a formidable marine predator older than the dinosaurs. Free; approximately 53 minutes, rated PG, made possible through Kanopy.
Docs & Dialogue: Route 66: The First 100 Years – 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 15 – A centennial documentary tracing the history, landmarks and stories of America’s most iconic highway through Oklahoma. Free and open to the public; approximately 27 minutes, not rated, made possible by PBS.
All programs are free and open to the public. For more information, call 815-3392038. The McNabb Branch is located at 322 W. Main St.
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Utica’s Mrs. Roper Romp grows into a summer must-do
By TOM COLLINS tcollins@shawmedia.com
If you were in Utica on Saturday, then you might have spotted lots of red, curly hair and some eye-popping clothes. (And that’s not eye-popping in a good way.)
Lisa Dyas of La Salle was among those who made a beeline for the village’s Mrs. Roper Romp, a fun fair in which participants dress as Helen Roper, a TV character of yore who boasted shocking red hair and even more shocking attire.
Dyas had read about Mrs. Roper Romps sprouting across the nation. When she learned one would take place in Utica, Dyas sent for a girlfriend in Wisconsin to join her and went shopping online for a red wig and the most garish muumuu on offer.
“I did it just for the fun of it – the silliness,” Dyas said. “I mean, you can’t beat it.”
This is the second year in a row the village has hosted a Mrs. Roper Romp and it’s quickly proving a draw. Organizers expected attendance to double thanks to word of mouth and an entertaining schedule of events featuring live music and a hula hoop contest.
Tiffany Siekierka of La Salle threw together her Mrs. Roper ensemble from old Halloween costumes and a swimsuit cover. She, too, recruited girlfriends to join her and try to outdo one another with cringe-inducing garb.
“I have done the Witches Walk a couple
of times,” Siekierka said, “and I figured this would be like the summer version.”
For the uninitiated, Helen Roper (portrayed by Audra Lindley) was a television character from the hit comedy “Three’s Company,” which aired from 1977 to 1984.
Helen Roper scored laughs for her garish clothing – and personality to match –and was so popular that ABC created a spinoff, “The Ropers,” starring Lindley and Norman Fell as husband Stanley Roper, that aired from 1979-80.
So how exactly did a fictional TV character from nearly 50 years ago fuel a national craze? According to National Public Radio, Mrs. Roper Romps began in 2013 in New Orleans during an event called Southern Decadence. Women (and some men) in wigs and muumuus popped across social media and inspired copycat events.
Last year, Mrs. Roper made her way to Utica. Jackie Thompson, an employee at Bruce and Ollie’s, followed the wacky movement on Facebook and proposed bringing a Mrs. Roper Romp to Utica. Bruce and Ollie’s and Ginger Road Brewing co-sponsored the first Utica event last summer. It was an immediate hit.
“I could not get over the sea of red wigs in Utica,” recalled Amy Stash of Peru, “and we said, ‘We’re, we’re totally doing this again next year.’ ”
“We had people who specifically planned their visit to Utica for the second
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Jenny Wilber of Utica, takes a selfie during the Mrs. Roper Romp on Saturday at the corner of Church and Mill Street downtown Utica.
Putnam County Rotary honors five high school students
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Putnam County Rotary presented five awards to high school students at the Putnam County High School awards assembly May 6, recognizing academic achievement, extracurricular involvement and community service.
Alan Castro received the Knute Hammel Memorial Scholarship, a $500 award for students pursuing business education. Castro plans to attend IVCC and pursue a career in marketing and real estate.
Alex Rodriguez earned the Bill Klein Memorial Scholarship, also $500, which honors students who demonstrate the drive and determination that past Club President Klein exemplified. Rodriguez has shown commitment to community service, academics and sports and plans to attend Culver-Stockton College to study sports management.
Sidney Emanuelson received two $500 scholarships for her dedication to community service. The Dan Ramirez Memorial Scholarship recognizes her intention to pursue a career in information technology as a means to serve others. Ramirez, a former schools technology director, was a Rotarian. The second award honors her work in the PCHS Work-Based Learning Program, where she assisted Ramirez’s successor, Mr. Rundle. Emanuelson also participated in Rotary’s Youth Leadership Awards program and served as a mentor and companion to Special Olympics participants.
Kennedy Worby, a PCHS junior, received the Club’s highest student honor for “service above self.” Worby served as PCHS Interact President this past year and participated in every Interact project and event. In her honor, Putnam County Rotary made a donation to the Rotary-sponsored PCHS Interact Club.
annual event.”
Jen Cetwinski, co-owner of Bruce & Ollie’s, said the inaugural event drew more than 300 people. This year, organizers doubled down and dared participants to come with their “brightest muumuus and wear your clunkiest jewelry.” Heading into Saturday, Facebook responses suggested a turnout of 700.
loud, energetic, here-for-the-party energy and is unapologetic for it.”
Helen Roper may be the butt of the joke, but Stash said there’s an appealing aspect of her character that brings warmth to the Romp. Helen Roper is unapologetic of who she is, Stash said, but that shamelessness enables her to embrace others without judgment.
“She was just accepting of everyone and just wanted everyone to have fun and get along,” Stash said. “And nowadays, I think that is such a popular, positive attitude to have: Let’s have fun. Let’s be accepting of who everybody is and just have a good time.”
Photo provided by Putnam County Rotary Club
Recipients of Putnam County Rotary Scholarship Awards include Sidney Emanuelson, Alex Rodriguez and Alan Castro. The award presentations were made by Rotary President Mike Olson and Club Secretary Scott Shore.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS -
AT THE HENNEPIN POOL
6:30-7:30am Run/Walk Registration
7:30am Bob Rehn Memorial Run for Kids
8:00am “Movin’ for Music” 5k Run/Walk
9:00-11:00am Pancake & Sausage Breakfast
(Sponsored by Putnam County Music Boosters)
AT ERNEST BASSI PARK - VILLAGE HALL
10:00am John Brouwer Memorial Cruise-In Registration
12:00pm Cruise-In until 4:00 (rain or shine)
Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, Tractors Welcome
AT WALTER DURLEY BOYLE PARK
(Schedule may be subject to change)
11:30am Amateur Bags Tourney Registration (Starts at 12:15)
(Open to public; no professionals or outside equiptment)
12:00pm Food Vendors Open
12:00pm Music/Announcements by Ladd Sound Production
1:00pm Beer Garden until Midnight
2:00pm FFA Porkchop Dinner at the Shelter
2:00pm Kids Inflatables and Games until 8:00 (Sponsored by the 4th of July Committee)
2:00pm BINGO at the shelter until 4:00 (Sponsored by the
PC Rotary and PC Community Center)
3:00pm Face Painting & Hair Braiding until 9:00 (Sponsored by Second Hand Ranch & Rescue)
ON THE COURTHOUSE STAGE
5:00pm National Anthem by Marie Collins Veteran Recognition
Citizen of the Year Award presented by the Mayor Home Decorating Contest - Winner Announcement PCHS Lil’ Panteras & Lil’ Cheer Performance
5:30-7:00pm Live Music - Nez
7:00-9:00pm Live Music - Harmonix
8:00pm Flyover Airshow
9:00pm “Thunder on the Illinois” Fireworks on the Riverfront (Finale Sponsored by Marquis)
Special Thank You to the Jack Grant Family for the Fireworks Donation
9:30-Midnight Live Music - Brushville
Have a Safe and
5:30-7:00pm - Live Music - Nez
7:00-9:00pm Live Music- Harmonix 8pm- Flyover Airshow
9:00pm - "Thunder on the Illinois"
on the Riverfront 9:30-Midnight - Live Music - Brushville
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TODAY IN SPORTS HISTORY
1945: First MLB superstar to return from World War II, Hank Greenberg homers in his 1st game.
2018: NBA superstar LeBron James agrees to a 4-year $154 million deal with LA Lakers.
Dani Zellmer remembered for infectious smile
‘She was a good kid’
By KEVIN HIERONYMUS khieronymus@shawmedia.com
Demi Salazar will never forget the first time he met Dani Zellmer
He said it’s one of his top stories ever and he shared it on his Facebook.
“I was the head coach for IVVP. And the day before the tryouts, I would always go to the YMCA in Peru and just offer letting kids do serving things and then we’d get them ready for some of the drills. So while I was there, I saw two girls there and I asked them if they wanted to join us because when I talked to them, they said that they were gonna go out for a club named IVVP. So I said why don’t you just come and join us? We’re doing some scrimmages and stuff. While they were there, I was talking to the two girls and I said what level are you going out for? They said that they were going out for the 16U.
“So I told them that they better work really hard today cause the 16U coach was just one of these people that like demanded everything and you know is basically just a tough coach. So we worked all day and I told them that I thought that I knew what they were looking for and they had a good shot. The next day their faces were hilarious when I walked in and told them I was a 16U coach and I was running the tryouts.”
Zellmer would not only make that 16U team, but would go on to star for Salazar’s 1998 sectional champions and Sweet 16 volleyball team at Putnam County, the first in school history, and later succeed him as head coach at Hall.
Sadly, Dani Zellmer-Bunzell passed away this week. She was 44.
“She was a good kid,” Salazar said, his voice cracking. “She was always smiling.”
Zellmer and the Lady Panthers had Salazar smiling after reaching the Class A Sweet 16 in her senior season in 1998. They beat Midland 16-14, 15-11 for the regional championship at Hall. Next, PC defeated Wethersfield 15-11, 9-15, 15-12 before topping neighbor Hall 15-1, 7-15, 15-12, to capture the Dunlap Sectional championship.
PC ran into undefeated Milledgeville at the Kewanee supersectional, where their season ended, falling 15-12, 15-2 as PC’s first Sweet 16 finalists. They would return
the next year.
Zellmer had 416 kills, teaming up with junior Caitlin Egan for a powerful 1-2 punch.
“She was a senior then, and we didn’t have many. We had two, and the other wasn’t a starter,” Salazar said. “Her and Egan got along. When Egan had a bad
night, it seemed like she always picked it up. It’s very seldom you get two players of that caliber on the same team.
“She was just a good kid and had a great work ethic. She was just easy to get along with.”
Classmate Brent Ferrari described Dani on Facebook as “graceful with perfect form,” adding “I never knew how she jumped so high.”
Salazar, who has coached volleyball in the Illinois Valley for 52 years, preparing for his third year as head coach at Mendota, said Zellmer is one of the top five outside hitters he’s had, along with Egan and Kendall Rush, Kailey Klein and Lisa Klein of Hall.
An all-around athlete, Zellmer ran like the wind, still holding five PC track records 27 years after graduating. She ran a 27.0 in the 200 meters and took part in records in the 4x100, 4x200, 4x400 and 800 medley relays.
When Salazar retired as the Hall coach the first time following the 2008 season, he talked Zellmer into taking over as coach. He knew she’d do a fine job.”
“She knew her stuff,” he said. “She had a great work ethic and owning her business [the Study Supper Club in LaSalle] which takes a tremendous amount of time. I think that’s why she gave [coaching] up. She had to choose and she chose her professional life.”
Dani had an infectious smile that could lighten up a room despite life’s battles she’s faced.
Here’s a sampling from Facebook from her friends reflecting what made her special.
“She used her kindness to bring joy to others. She was kind and warm to everyone,” Ferrari said.
“I will always remember her welcoming smile and laugh as kids,” Aaron Hrovat said.
“She was such a sweet, kind and beautiful human being,” Laurie Anne Innis said.
“Dani: your memory will never die. You were the light that could never fade,” Matt Jordan said.
“Dani always seemed to be the happiest, most good-hearted person I ever knew. Her kindness and ability to make others smile will never be forgotten,” Tina Berger Dolder said.
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Putnam County’s Dani Zellmer (left) takes a swing against Hall in the 1998 sectional championship. The Lady Panthers won to advance to the Sweet 16 for the first time. The former PC standout/Hall coach passed away this week at 45.
PCHS yearbook photo
Dani Zellmer (second from right) still holds five school track records for Putnam County.
Putnam County’s Steve Safranski receives the baton from Tom O’Connor during a track meet in 1975. Safranski, who shares the Illinois Valley record in the 100 meters, captured five state titles in track and field which is the most one Illinois Valley athlete has ever won in a career.
BOYS TRACK & FIELD: ILLINOIS VALLEY RECORDS
Here’s a look at the all-time Illinois Valley Track & Field records, including schools in the BCR, NewsTribune and Times coverage area.
Note: All times in 10ths are manual times. All times in 100ths are Fully Automatic Times [FAT]. Years winning state championships are marked with an asterisk.
Event Boys
Discus *Greg Groat (Princeton), 1991
Shot put Kyle Jakubek (Ottawa), 1997
Long jump Nate Norman (Princeton), 1998
Triple jump Chad Lambert (L-P), 1995
High jump ***Lonnie Hewitt (Western), 1977 6-101/4
Pole vault **Logan Pflibsen (Streator), 2010 17-2
100m *D.J. Glynn (Hall), 1998 *Steve Safranski (PC), 1975
200m *D.J. Glynn (Hall), 1999
400m *D.J. Glynn (Hall), 1999
800m Pat Hodge (Princeton), 1976
1600m *Tom Swan (Princeton), 1968
3200m **Troy Maddux (Woodland), 1985
110 HH **Bret Dannis (St. Bede), 2017
300 IH *Bret Dannis (St. Bede), 2017
4x100 *Hall (S. Brust, A. Buchanon, D. Soldati, M. Walk), 2019
4x200 Ottawa (A. Haase, P. Mann, R. Nevins, S. Langley), 1996 1:29.4
4x400 Princeton (D. Stocking, E. Eckhoff, P. Hodge, J. Timberlake), 1975 3:21.8
4x800 Princeton (R. Ellis, B. Miller, C. Martin, S. Arch), 1978 7:53.4
St. Bede senior Lily Bosnich is the Illinois Valley all-time record holder in both the 100 hurdles (14.43) and 300 hurdles (43.4).
GIRLS TRACK & FIELD: ILLINOIS VALLEY RECORDS
Here’s a look at the all-time Illinois Valley Track & Field records, including schools in the BCR, NewsTribune and Times coverage area.
Note: All times in 10ths are manual times. All times in 100ths are Fully Automatic Times [FAT]. Years winning state championships are marked with an asterisk.
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Alex T. Paschal
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No. 2025 FC6 NOTI CE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PU BLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 01/15/2026, the Sheriff of Putnam County, Illinois will on July 30, 2026 at the hour of 9:00 AM at Sheriff's Office at the Putnam County Courthouse 120 North 4th Street Hennepin, IL 61327, or in a place otherw ise designated at the time of sale, County of Putnam and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 01-00- 044- 210
Improved with Single Family Home CO MM ONLY KN OWN AS: 128 S Sixth St Hennepin, IL 61327
Sale term s: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessm ents, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.
If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4)
Putnam County Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing
Wednesday July 15th, 2 026 at 7:00 p.m. Putnam County Courthouse 120 North Fourth Street Hennepin, IL 613 27
This H earing is to consider the following: ZBA #26-03, Application for Text Amendment requested by Marvin VanKeulen to operate an Air Bed and Breakfast (Air B-N-B) on his parcel # 04-08220- 000, with an address of 13659 N 350th Ave, McNabb Il., 61335, Located in an AG-1 Zoned District Legal Description of the above property is S 15 T 31 R1 1.05A C- NE COR SE 1/4
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Upon paym ent in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expens e of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject prem ises
The property will NO T be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.
IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOM EO WN ER), YO U HAVE TH E RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION , IN ACCO RD AN CE WITH SECTIO N 151701(C) OF THE ILLINO IS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.
For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W 030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-2505823. I32891 72 (Putnam Co. Record Jun. 24, Jul. 1, 8, 2026)
At this hearing the Zoning Board of Appeals will review the Application for Special Use ZBA #26- 03 and make a recomm endation to the Putnam County Board to grant or deny the Application. The Putnam County board will vote to grant or deny the application at the following Putnam County Board meeting to be held at the Putnam County Courthouse, Hennepin, Illinois. The following regularly scheduled Putnam County Board Meeting is Tuesday, August 11th, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. The application is on file and available for review at the Putnam County Zoning Office and the Putnam County Clerks Office, 120 N Fourth St., Hennepin, Illinois Subm itted by, Ryan Giacom etti
Putnam County Zoning Administrator (Published in Putnam County Record July 1, 2026) 2332749
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The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, unknown owners and non-record claimants, defendants in the above entitled cause, that suit has been comm enced against you and other defendants in the Circuit Court for the Judicial Circuit by said plaintiff praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follow s, to-wit: LOT 5 on Front Street EXCEPTING THEREFROM the North 10 feet thereof, together with the North Half of the vacated alley lying Southe rly and adjacent to said Lot 5 on Front Street; ALSO LOT 7 on Front Street, together with the South Half of the vacated alley lying Northerly and adjacent to said Lot 7 on Front Street; AL SO 21' 5” off the North side of LOT 9 on Front Street; ALS O the Southerly One-third (1/3) of Lot 1 on Court Street, EXCEPTING THEREFROM the North 10 feet thereof, together with the North Half of the vacated alley lying Southerly and adjacent to said Lot 1 on Court Street; AL SO the Northerly Onethird (1 /3 ) of Lot 2 on High Street, together with the South Half of the vacated alley lying Northerly and adjacent to said Lot 2 on High St reet, all in Block 2 in the Village of Hennepin; ALS O the North 21. 54 feet of the North 44.25 feet of the South 2/3 of the West Half of Lot 2 on High Street, the North 2 1.54 feet of the West Half of the East Half of the South 2/3 of Lot 2 on High Street; all in Block 2 in the Village of Hennepin, Putnam County, Illinois, pursuant to Plat of Survey thereof by James D. Boldt, Illinois Registered Land Surveyor No. 35-2 271 , dated July 9, 1 979 . PIN: 01-00-035- 250; 01-00035 - 220; 01- 00- 035 -1 90; 01-00- 035- 05 0; 01- 00 -0 35- 060; 0 1-00 -035-1 07 Common address: 108 N Front Street, Hennepin, IL 6132 7
Said property is commer cial; said mortgage was made by Spratt's Tap LLC and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds as Document #17 - 0547 ; that Summ ons was duly issued out of the Circuit Court for the Judicial Circuit as provided by law and that said suit is now pending.
The Complaint contains an offer made pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1402.
An Affidavit has been filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court requesting summons be served upon unknown owners and nonrecord claimants
NOW, THEREFORE , unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Court at Hennepin, Illinois, on or before July 2 4, 202 6, a default may be taken against you and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer in said complain t or otherw ise in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1402. S/S: Carly R. Zielinski, Clerk of the Circuit Court
Attorney for Plaintiff
Jacob J. Frost, ARDC #6289516
102 E. St Paul St Spring Valley, IL 61362
Telephone (815) 323- 4851
Em ail: jacob@jacobfrost.com (Putnam County Record June 24, July 1, July 8, 2026) 2332886
IN THE CIRCUIT C OU RT O F THE 10T H JUDICIAL CIRCU IT
PUTNAM COU NT Y, HENNEPIN, ILLINOI S Nationstar Mortgage LLC PLAINTIFF
Vs Susana Alfaro; et al DEFENDANTS
No 2025 FC6 NOTI CE OF SHERIF F'S SALE OF REAL EST ATE
PU BLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 01/15/2026, the Sheriff of Putnam County, Illinois will on July 30, 2026 at the hour of 9:00 AM at Sheriff's Office at the Putnam County Courthouse 120 North 4th Street Hennepin, IL 61327, or in a place otherw ise designated at the time of sale, County of Putnam and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LO T NU MBERED 8 IN BLOCK NU MBERED 31 IN THE VILLAG E OF HENN EPIN, SITUATED IN PU TN AM CO UNTY, ILLINOIS PIN 01-00- 044- 210
Improved with Single Family Home CO MM ONLY KN OWN AS: 128 S Sixth St Hennepin, IL 61327
Sale term s: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessm ents, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.
If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).
If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessm ent and legal fees due under the Condom inium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1).
If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid The Purchaser shall have no further recourse agains t the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney
Upon paym ent in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expens e of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject prem ises.
The property will NO T be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.
IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOM EO WN ER), YO U HAVE TH E RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION , IN ACCO RD AN CE WITH SECTIO N 151701(C) OF THE ILLINO IS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.
For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W 030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-2505823. I32891 72 (Putnam Co. Record Jun. 24 , Jul. 1, 8, 2 026)
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