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Gateway Services in Princeton to celebrate 55 years

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Gateway Services in Princeton will celebrate 55 years of service with a community open house from 3:30 to 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 27, at its main office, 406 S. Gosse Blvd.

The event is open to the public, with additional parking available in the gravel lot at Beck’s.

Guests are invited to tour the facility, explore the newly remodeled Ollila Learning Center, meet members of the

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Gateway team and enjoy light refreshments.

The celebration will begin at 3 p.m. with a ribbon-cutting hosted by the Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce, honoring the Ollila Learning Center.

The space is named in memory of Bill and Barb Ollila, longtime Gateway supporters. Bill served as a vocational coordinator, while Barb was involved with the Faith-in-Action grant and later served on the Gateway to the Future Foundation board.

“The Ollilas were dedicated to a life-

time of learning and overcoming obstacles,” CEO Tracy Wright said in a news release. “It seems fitting that we remember them and their final gift with our newly remodeled classroom area. They were truly a remarkable couple and will never be forgotten.”

The event also serves as an opportunity to thank the community for more than five decades of support.

RSVPs are appreciated by Aug. 25 by contacting Cari at 815-875-4548 ext. 221 or emailing twright@gateway-services.org.

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LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS Hennepin Park District to offer Red Cross swim lessons this fall

Serving as Secretary of Labor under President Franklin D. Roosevelt during the The Hennepin Park District will offer Red Great Depression, Perkins played a key Cross swim lessons this fall for a range of role in shaping modern America. She helped create landmark worker protecage groups, beginning in September. tions, including Social Security, minimum A Parent-Child class for children ages 0-2 will be held on Sundays in September wage, the 40-hour workweek and the ban on child labor. from 12 to 12:30 p.m. An adult must Through interviews with leaders such as accompany each child in the water. The Nancy Pelosi, George Mitchell, David four-session class costs $30 and serves Brooks, Lawrence O’Donnell and Amy as an introduction to the pool for babies Klobuchar, viewers will discover how and toddlers.

Perkins’ bold vision transformed the In October and on the first Sunday in American workplace and advanced the November, lessons for preschool and cause of social justice. school-age children will be offered.

The screening is free and open to the Preschool classes will run from 11 to public, made possible through public 11:40 a.m., while school-age classes – inperformance rights granted by Kanopy. cluding Red Cross Levels 1-4 – will take For more information, call the Library at place from 12 to 12:40 p.m. Additional 815-339-2038. The Granville Branch is levels may be offered based on interest.

The cost for the five-session course is $35. located at 214 S. McCoy St., Granville.

For information or to register, call the McNabb library to host free Hennepin Pool at 815-925-7319.

Free documentary screening on Frances Perkins set for Aug. 26 at Granville Library

The Granville Branch of the Putnam County Public Library District will host a free screening of the documentary “Summoned: Frances Perkins and the General Welfare” at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26.

characters or colorful scenes.

Once the paint is dry, each rock will be transformed into a unique photo holder using wire and beads.

For information, please call the Library at 815-339-2038. The McNabb Branch is located at 322 W. Main Street, McNabb.

Explore the Mediterranean diet at upcoming workshop in Walnut

A free workshop on the Mediterranean diet will be held Tuesday, Sept. 2, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Walnut Public Library.

The Mediterranean diet, widely regarded as one of the healthiest overall eating patterns, emphasizes a variety of nutrient-rich foods, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans and nuts. It also encourages limiting processed foods and added sugars to support better overall health.

Susan Glassman, a nutrition and wellness educator with the University of hands-on art workshop Aug. 27 Illinois Extension, will lead the session.

The McNabb Branch of the Putnam Participants will learn how to incorporate County Public Library District will host Mediterranean-style foods into daily “Picture This: Art Rocks,” a free hands-on meals, explore the health benefits of olive art workshop for all ages, at 4 p.m. oil, sample a Mediterranean-style snack Wednesday, Aug. 27. and take home recipes and resources to Participants will have the opportunity to support a healthier lifestyle. get creative by painting their very own To register, visit go.illinois.edu/cookone-of-a-kind rock, choosing from mediterranean, call 815-224-0894. geometric patterns, kind words, favorite – Shaw Local News Network

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CORRECTIONS Linda Wargo and Julie Ramza, who participated in the Illinois Valley Women’s Golf Invitational on Sunday, Aug. 10, are from Eastwood Golf Course in Streator, rather than Edgewood Park. Also, Jane Noard’s name was misspelled in photo captions.

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tions to apply his scientific knowledge we would restore that humanity to her,” Students learn how to real crimes.

Johll said. ”And my students at the time According to the release, Johll, who learned firsthand how the science they science can solve crimes, teaches chemistry and forensic science learn here can be put to use outside the at IVCC, hopes his lessons show stu- classroom. And I know we helped in a spark justice reform dents that science is not just something small but critical part.” confined to microscopes and test tubes, Three criminal cases in England but is practical and life-changing. have also called on Johll to review the across the world

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Illinois Valley Community College Professor Matthew Johll’s students learn how science can impact far beyond the classroom, reaching courtrooms across the U.S. and the U.K., according to an IVCC news release.

When he started teaching, Johll developed a successful classroom formula that changed the entire chemistry of the room, the news release said. He introduced forensic crime-solving techniques to illustrate scientific principles, and a textbook he authored on the subject got noticed and earned him invita-

“I am always looking for applications – how we can use this or that principle. What better way to learn science than in the context of solving cases and righting wrongs?” he said in a news release.

Over the past year, Johll’s research has helped unravel a 30-year-old mystery in La Salle County, the identification of Paula Ann Lundgren, according to the news release.

Johll and IVCC chemistry and criminal justice students proposed a method that had not yet been tried, genetic genealogy, and paid for the DNA analyses that led investigators to Lundgren’s family.

“If we were able to give her a name,

forensics. Most recently, an international panel of medical and scientific experts is challenging evidence that led to the conviction of Lucy Letby, a neonatal nurse linked to the deaths of several babies, according to the release.

Johll recently traveled to England to film a documentary about the case.

“Lucy Letby: Beyond Reasonable Doubt?” can now be viewed on YouTube and a book is expected to be published later this year.

“It is not just about freeing Lucy, it is about reforming the system,” he said.

“When science is done properly, it can prevent a lot of errors. People cannot get a fair trial if the evidence is not fairly evaluated.”

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Allow me to vent for a moment. Oh, wait, did I say vent?

How do you get angry?

I’m not asking why. The question is how. What pattern works for you?

Let me explain my angry dance, which is predictable. What varies, of course, are the triggers. Those little things that pull the pin on some grenade tucked into my subconscious. Wait, it’s not that kind of explosion. I don’t toss fragile items across the room or smash a fist into the wall or kick the dog. In fact, the dog and my wife are the anger police in the house. (More on that later.)

Generally, I am alone when I vent, which involves more frustration than fury. But it does fill the room for a moment. And my process has a pattern.

My burst of anger tends to involve more exhaling than inhaling, the spewing of a string of nasty verbiage, grinding teeth, and then adding some !!!

My word choices are a repeated combination of inherited profanity. I learned proper cussing many years ago, somehow, somewhere from various someones. I never concentrate on what I am saying. Habit controls that.

It’s a brief interruption, then I move on. Often, it’s evidence that I need to

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walk away from my computer and the evil keyboard. Yes, that was a hint. My mindless (not mindful) interludes tend to be linked to irritating moments when I cannot type a four-letter word without three errors. The wife and dog also have learned to distance themselves when I am putting something together using those mysteries called instructions.

The dog, Tucker, has keen ears. He feels my pain because within seconds, he is in the room, his big brown eyes staring at me. It’s pretty clear he wants me to calm down. My wife also has super hearing (and beautiful brown eyes), but saves her reaction for later.

“What was the problem?” she asks.

“Why were you so upset?”

“The usual,” I say, or I just say nothing, knowing what comes next.

“I don’t like it. It bothers me.”

So I must figure out how to be angry

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but not express it. My anger process is often referred to as venting. Let the steam out, then move on. Not only do dog and wife not like it, but there are some experts now saying it’s not healthy. I actually thought it was healthy.

This info comes from an article by Russell McLendon for sciencealert.com.

He shares research at Ohio State University that analyzed 154 studies on anger. The study was detailed in a 2024 review authored in part by communication scientist Brad Bushman.

“I think it’s really important to bust the myth that if you’re angry you should blow off steam – get it off your chest,” Bushman said. “Venting anger might sound like a good idea, but there’s not a shred of scientific evidence to support catharsis theory.

“Certain physical activities that increase arousal may be good for your heart, but they’re definitely not the best way to reduce anger. It’s really a battle because angry people want to vent, but our research shows that any good feeling we get from venting actually reinforces aggression.”

So arousal needs to be reduced, not

increased. Vigorous exercise or jogging, for example, can increase arousal, while deep-breathing, meditating and yoga do the opposite.

So it’s wise to avoid the vent. I didn’t bother to read the related article. The headline was enough: “Angry outbursts could literally be putting some people’s heart at risk.”

Yes, I must review my anger process.

I could stop calling it venting. In some ways, it is relaxing, like meditating … out loud. But there’s still my tone and sentence structure to deal with.

This won’t be easy. I don’t carry a yoga mat with me. It always comes down to the age-old advice: “Just relax. Count to 10.” Stuff like that.

This is something my wife has known for a long time. What I don’t understand is how the dog knows.

• Lonny Cain, retired managing editor of The Times in Ottawa, also was a reporter for The Herald-News in Joliet in the 1970s. His PaperWork email is lonnyjcain@gmail.com. Or mail the NewsTribune, 426 Second St., La Salle IL 61301.

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The Granville Cruise Committee would like to thank all our sponsor and participants for making 2025 cruise in a great success. We had a great turn out with over 170 participants.

Committee members (Bob & Darlene Cofoid) presented a check for $2000 to Gary Bruno for the Putnam County VFW and a check for $2000 to Gayle Reno for the Putnam County Food Pantry. The proceeds each year are donated to a local charitable organization.

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On Tuesday, the Bureau County Board approved an outside counsel to file a consent order to settle with two solar farms located just north of the Village of Ladd near Ladd Elevator at the intersection of Illinois Route 89 and 1800 North Road.

The full board will likely vote to approve the project at the September meeting.

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Born: September 17, 1938 in Granville, IL Died: August 9, 2025 in Granville, IL

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JOHN W. SHEVOKAS John Shevokas 86 of Rural Granville passed away Saturday August 9, 2025, in his home surrounded by his family.

Per John’s wishes private family services will be held.

The Helmer-Shields Funeral Home in Granville is entrusted with arrangements.

John was born September 17, 1938, to Stanley and Ursella (Skutt) Shevokas. He married Elaine Gillan February 23, 1963, in St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Cherry, Il. John was a retired Local #150 Operator his entire life and proudly farmed. He was a hardworking family man that enjoyed his family,

playing cards, riding his gator around the farm, checking his crops and enjoying his land.

John always said, “I want to take a backhoe to heaven”!

John served his country in the U.S. Navy.

John is survived by one son Russell (Brenda Mrella) of rural Granville, three daughters Julie Brucki of Peru, Kathy (Derek) Debe of Lake Forrest, Il, Janet (Lincoln) Frost of rural Princeton, grandchildren Amy (Mike) Aho, Kyle Shevokas, Brandon (Amy) Brucki, Andrea (Will) Duke, Jessica (Aaron) Turczyn, Jaclyn Brucki, Lauren Frost, Emma Frost, Olivia Mucci, Angela Frost, Elena Mucci, Julia Mucci, Lincoln Frost IV, great grandchildren Grayson Aho, Violet Aho, Tyson Brucki, Hudson Aho, Aiden Turczyn, Landon Turczyn, Lucille Duke, and one brother Stanley Shevokas Jr. and nieces and nephews.

John was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Elaine in 2016, daughter Doreen Shevokas in 1973, grandson Jacob John Shevokas in 1983, sisters Eileen Vaini, Della Maulfair, brothers Edward Shevokas, Patrick Shevokas and son in law Ray Brucki.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

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Illinois Valley Community College Agriculture, in partnership with the University of Illinois Extension, will host its annual Fall Field Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 5 at the Agricultural Center, 815 N. Orlando Smith Road, Oglesby.

IVCC, U of I Extension to host Fall Field Day

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This year’s event will showcase research being conducted both at the IVCC Research and Demonstration plots and throughout the state by University of Illinois researchers.

Visitors will have the chance to walk away with valuable insights into industry trends and best practices, according to a U of I Extension news release.

The event will include presentations from industry and University experts on a variety of topics, including nitrogen rate trials, disease management, products and practices and corn and soybean traits.

“We are excited to invite both students

and the community to our Fall Field Day,” Extension Agriculture Educator Emily Hansen said in a news release. “This is a fantastic opportunity to show the public the research being done at IVCC and throughout the state.”

IVCC Ag program coordinators Willard Mott and Dr. Jennifer Timmers also will give an update on the research trials conducted at IVCC and the ag program’s growth.

“Attendees at the field day will get a close-up look at the IVCC Ag and Illinois Extension corn and soybean research and demonstration plots,” Mott said in a news release. “There is something for everyone at the Fall Field Day.” This event is free and open to the public. Lunch will be provided.

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1920: American Professional Football Association forms with Jim Thorpe as president; later becomes the National Football League 1974: Nolan Ryan’s pitch is measured at a record 100.4 mph.

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RIGHT: Hall’s Braden Curran scores a touchdown during a game last season at Richard Nesti Stadium in Spring Valley. LEFT: Hall’s Jack Curran (23) gets tackled during a game last season in Prophetstown.

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Curran twins hope to ‘go out on a high note’ Braden, Jack Curran help restore Hall tradition

By KEVIN CHLUM

kchlum@shawmedia.com When Braden and Jack Curran had the opportunity to start playing flag football in third grade, they jumped at the chance.

“We always loved watching football, so it was natural to start playing as soon as possible,” Braden Curran said.

They’ve been playing ever since.

“I like playing with all my friends,” Braden Curran said. “It’s something that’s kind of built into the Hall tradition. Football is in everyone’s blood and it’s something to build each other up together as one unit.”

This fall, the twins will play their last season of high school football together.

“I haven’t really thought much about it,” Braden Curran said. “It’s just always been so natural that we have each other for every sport, not

just football, but looking at it, it’s pretty cool to have someone with you every step of the way.”

Jack Curran said he and his brother have helped each other along the way.

“It’s been nice because I’ve always had somebody to help me get stronger and just play around in the backyard,” Jack Curran said. “He helped me get stronger all the way around.

“We’re both really competitive. I like just being able to compete with him. We’ve won a lot. I think winning together and with our friends has been really nice.”

This season, the Curran brothers hope to help the Red Devils do more winning than they have in recent years. Hall went 2-7 last year under Logan Larson, but now has alumnus Nick Sterling at the helm.

“We’re hoping for a winning season, a better year than last year,” Braden Curran said. “Hopefully, we can go out on a high note and build something in this legacy at Hall.”

Sterling knows all about the Red Devils’ legacy, having played on the 1995 state championship team and the 1996 runner-up squad, as well as on

Hall’s state runner-up basketball teams in 1996-97 and 1997-98.

“He’s built into the Hall tradition, so he gets everything and it’s welcoming to have someone who’s home built,” Braden Curran said.

Sterling knows the Curran twins are familiar with the Red Devil tradition as their father, Adam, played with Sterling in high school and is now an assistant coach for Hall.

“I played with their dad,” Sterling said. “I know their dad played hard. I played hard. The expectations are the same for our kids.”

Because of that, and their experience, Sterling expects the Currans to be leaders.

“They’re veteran players and they’re veterans in their positions and I expect them to lead,” Sterling said.

The Currans are part of what Sterling called a strong group of senior leaders.

“We have some senior linemen who I felt were quiet last year who are very vocal this year in a good way, so that’s been a positive,” Sterling said. “Every position has some type of senior leadership. Those guys who are senior

leaders are truly bought in and are trying to help build not only for this year but for what’s coming in the future.”

Braden Curran returns at running back. He was a dual threat out of the backfield last fall, running for 409 yards and five touchdowns on 72 carries while catching 10 passes for 355 yards and three scores.

On defense, Braden Curran is moving from cornerback to outside linebacker.

“It’s not too difficult,” Braden Curran said about the transition. “I understand what to do, and I like being physical and getting there.”ß Jack Curran will once again play slot receiver and cornerback after gaining 171 offensive yards and scoring two TDs last year as the twins try to help Hall return to the postseason for the first time since 2022, which is the Red Devils’ only playoff berth since 2019.

“I want to win a lot and definitely go to the playoffs,” Jack Curran said.

“We want to set a good example and hopefully leave a mark and help the younger kids build off that.”

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Illinois Valley Women’s Golf Invitational Honor Roll, 2025

Pumas back in action

A history of the Illinois Valley Women’s Golf Invitational.

Year 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

Location South Bluff South Bluff South Bluff South Bluff N/A Mendota GC Pine Hills Pine Hills DaDeCo Deer Park Morris CC Spring Creek N/A DaDeCo Deer Park Edgewood Lacon CC Mendota GC N/A South Bluff Spring Creek Twin Creek DaDeCo Deer Park Edgewood Hidden Lake Tall Oaks Bureau Valley Lacon CC Mendota GC Morris CC Spring Creek Tall Oaks Twin Creek Bureau Valley Deer Park Lacon CC Edgewood Spring Creek Hidden Lake Tall Oaks Bureau Valley Deer Park Edgewood Lacon CC Oak Ridge Spring Creek Deer Park Edgewood Green River Hunter’s Ridge Oak Ridge Spring Creek Deer Park Edgewood Green River Hidden Lake Oak Ridge Spring Creek Wyaton Hills Edgewood Prophet Hills Spring Creek Wyaton Hills Edgewood Edgewood Park

Individual champion June Anderson, Mendota GC June Anderson, Mendota GC June Anderson, Mendota GC Doris Vicini, Pine Hills June Anderson, Mendota GC June Anderson, Mendota GC June Anderson, Mendota GC Mary Dagraedt, South Bluff Doris Vicini, Pine Hills Judy Krafcky, Pine Hills Wilma Tibbetts, Mendota GC Kay Hines, Pine Hills Estelle Green, Bureau Valley Kay Hines, Pine Hills Kay Hines, Pine Hills Kay Hines, Pine Hills Jo Beth Camp, Lacon CC Kay Hines, Pine Hills Louise Hill, Edgebrook Marianne Barnes, Lacon CC Marsha Leonard, Twin Creek Marsha Leonard, Twin Creek Julie Baxter, Tall Oaks Sue Arbogast, Twin Creek Kathy Beck, DaDeCo Julie Baxter, Tall Oaks Kathy Beck, Deer Park Judy Kalkwarf, Tall Oaks Judy Kalkwarf, Tall Oaks June Anderson, Mendota GC Jeri Dolezal, Mendota GC Judy Kalkwarf, Tall Oaks Deb Seggerman, Tall Oaks Judy Kalkwarf, Tall Oaks Julie Orrison, Lacon CC Kristy Pytel, Deer Park Gina Steele, Spring Creek Janet Nave, Lacon CC Roberta Benevento, Green River Roberta Benevento, Green River Judy Kalkwarf, Tall Oaks Roberta Benevento, Green River Penny Derick, Spring Creek Penny Derick, Edgewood Carrie Riordan, Spring Creek Carol Balconi, Edgewood Carrie Riordan, Spring Creek Carol Balconi, Edgewood Carrie Riordan, Spring Creek Carrie Riordan, Deer Park Carrie Riordan, Deer Park Cheri Russell, Morris CC Carrie Riordan, Deer Park Katie Farrell, Hunter’s Ridge Carol Balconi, Edgewood Tammy Howlett, Green River Michelle Schmidt, Spring Creek Cheri Russell, Morris CC Cathy Verhulst, Prophet Hills Carol Towne, Wyaton Hills Cheri Russell, Morris CC Cathy Verhulst, Prophet Hills Kirsten McLendon, Deer Park Cheri Russell, Morris CC Kirsten McLendon, Deer Park Kirsten McLendon, Deer Park

Team champion N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Pine Hills Pine Hills Bureau Valley N/A Deer Park Bureau Valley Bureau Valley Lacon CC Mendota GC N/A Spring Creek Spring Creek Tall Oaks Bureau Valley Tall Oaks Tall Oaks Hidden Lake Tall Oaks Tall Oaks Hidden Lake Mendoa GC Morris CC Tall Oaks Tall Oaks Tall Oaks Bureau Valley Deer Park Edgewood Edgewood Spring Creek Spring Creek Tall Oaks Green River Tall Oaks Edgewood Edgewood Edgewood Edgewood Edgewood Edgewood Edgewood Hunter’s Ridge Spring Creek Oak Ridge Oak Ridge Edgewood Green River Spring Creek Prophet Hills Prophet Hills Wyaton Hills Spring Creek Prophet Hills Deer Park Deer Park Deer Park Deer Park

ABOVE: Putnam County’s Reece Lenkatis makes her pitch against Fieldcrest on Aug. 11 game in McNabb.

The Pumas won 13-3.

LEFT: Putnam County’s Anni Judd makes the catch against Fieldcrest on Aug. 11 game in McNabb. BELOW: Lillian Bouxsein takes her rips for Putnam County in the Aug. 11 game vs. Fieldcrest.

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HENNEPIN PARK DISTRICT PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance of the Hennepin Park District, Putnam County, Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, will be available for public inspection at the office of the Secretary of the Hennepin Park District, 326 South Milan, Hennepin, Illinois, from and after Monday, August 25, 2025 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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