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A new bar and restaurant is set to open this fall in downtown La Salle.

The Thirsty Mule, a nod to the mules that pulled the boats through the Illinois and Michigan Canal, will open at 541 1st St., the location of the former Social Kitchen that closed in 2019.

Owners Dayne Junker and Shayn Donahue hope to have a soft opening for the bar by mid-October. The kitchen likely won’t be operating until the end of the year. To start, the menu will be simple, with appetizers, burgers, pizzas and a soup and salad bar for lunch. Daily specials will be offered as well.

“As time goes on, I’d like to expand a little more, but for the beginning, we just want to keep it simple,” Junker said.

Junker and Donahue also own The Backstreet in La Salle.

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Valley Flowers to merge with Flower Bar

Valley Flowers is moving to Peru. The Spring Valley floral shop is merging with the Flower Bar, 2428 4th St., effective Tuesday, Sept. 2.

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Tales with Tails reading dog returns to Putnam libraries Putnam County Public Library District welcomes back Hobo, a certified reading dog, to the Granville branch this fall as part of the Tales with Tails program.

This literacy initiative offers children a unique and supportive opportunity to practice reading aloud to certified therapy dogs. The calm and nonjudgmental environment helps young readers build confidence, improve fluency, and discover the joy of reading in a fun, rewarding way.

Program dates • 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 13 • 5 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 23 • 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 11 • 5 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 28 • 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 8 The Tales with Tails program is free and open to the public. All sessions will be at

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EYES ON ENTERPRISE Stephanie Jaquins Bar, purchased Valley Flowers in 2024.

In a Facebook post making the announcement, Tonioni said the merger will allow a wider variety of fresh floral designs, more event and wedding options, and enhanced customer service.

“Thank you for your continued support,” Tonioni wrote. “We’re so excited for this new chapter and can’t wait to bloom with you.”

Utica photographer announces retirement

Blue Truck Photography will close its doors this fall. After 15 years, Diane Kinzer announced her plans to retire at the end of October.

“To the thousands of families and little ones who’ve trusted me with your most special moments, thank you! Throughout these years, through the lens of my camera, I had the privilege of watching your

little ones grow up, capturing the special relationships in your life, and even preserving a memory of a parent who has since passed,” Kinzer wrote in the announcement on her business’ social media accounts.

“This decision comes with mixed emotions. I know the time is right and want to go out on my own terms.”

She said she is looking forward to several mentor relationships with upstart photographers and perhaps classes on professional-quality photos that people could take at home. Kinzer said she is looking forward to more family time, traveling and possibly another business venture.

She thanked her longtime business partner, Susan Bellino.

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International Observe the Moon Night Prize Drawing Granville library to hold two Celebrate the wonder of the night sky with prize drawings in September a moon-themed prize drawing in recognition The Granville branch of the Putnam County of International Observe the Moon Night on Public Library District will celebrate Oct. 4. The prize includes two youth books, September with two prize drawings tied to a moon globe light, a Sera Moon Festival special events and programs. enamel pin, and two NASA Apollo 11 pins.

National Library Card Sign-Up Month To enter, check out any library item, Prize Drawing participate in a citizen science activity such In honor of National Library Card Sign-Up as GLOBE at Night or attend the Library’s Month, the Granville Branch offers a chance “Moon Quest” program on Sept. 30. After to win a prize bundle featuring three adult completing one of these, fill out an entry books tied to this month’s programs, a book form and drop it in the basket. light, a book charades card game, and a Both drawings run throughout September ceramic mug. and end Oct. 2. Winners will be notified after Entering is simple: just complete one of the the drawing closes. For information, call following: sign up for a library card (if you 815-339-2038. The Granville library is don’t already have one), check out a book, or located at 214 S. McCoy St. attend a program. Once completed, fill out an – Shaw Local News Network

LOCAL NEWS BRIEF Dalzell church resumes pasta sales in September

will return to Dalzell’s Catholic church at the St. Thomas More site in Dalzell. The cost St. Barbara Parish announced that the annual is $9 a bag.

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started in 1970 by Bill and Barb Ollila.

The Ollilas were longtime supporters of Gateway.

The Princeton Area Chamber of Bill was employed as a vocational Commerce held a ribbon-cutting cere- coordinator for many years, and Barb mony Wednesday, Aug. 27, to celebrate was active with the Faith-in-Action Gateway Services’ 55 years of service to grant and was later a Gateway to the the community. The event featured a Future Foundation board member. tour of the newly remodeled Ollila “The Ollilas were dedicated to a lifeLearning Center, face time with team time of learning and overcoming obstamembers and light refreshments. cles, and it seems fitting that we rememGateway Services provides a variety ber them and their final gift with our of services to adults with intellectual/ newly remodeled classroom area,” CEO developmental disabilities in Bureau, Tracy Wright said. “They were truly a Marshall and Putnam counties. remarkable couple, and they will never The nonprofit organization was be forgotten.”

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ABOVE: Juanita Roberts-Beams of Tiskilwa pages through a memorabilia book of Gateway Services on Wednesday, Aug. 27, in Princeton. LEFT: Tracy Wright, CEO of Gateway Services, leads a tour inside one of the newly remodled Ollila Learning Center classrooms on Wednesday, Aug. 27, in Princeton. The classrooms have many uses, inluding socialization. Gateway Services, sees about 50 individuals per week while providing services to adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities in Bureau, Marshall, and Putnam counties. ON THE COVER: The Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, Aug. 27, to celebrate Gateway Services’ 55 years of service to the community.

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Firefighters respond to structure fire Thursday in Spring Valley

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Firefighters work the scene of a structure fire in the 300 block of West Erie Street on Thursday, Aug. 28, in Spring Valley. The fire happened about 4:45p.m. A Mutual Aid Box Alarm System was set out when firefighters arrived. Fire departments from Princeton, Spring Valley, Peru, Ladd, Cherry, Standard and La Salle were on the scene. Peru and Spring Valley EMS also were dispatched. Spring Valley Police assisted on the call as well.

Self-administered sexual assault evidence kits will be banned in 2026 State Rep. Briel says law will help protect survivors, stop deceptive marketing

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bfreskos@shawmedia.com Survivors of sexual assault in Illinois will have stronger protections under a new law spearheaded by state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa.

The new legislation, signed earlier this month, prohibits nonmedical professionals from selling, marketing, promoting, advertising or distributing self-administered sexual assault evidence collection kits.

“This new law corks an alarming trend where any person on the street can advertise at-home sexual assault evidence collection kits as an alternative to a medical forensic exam,” Briel wrote in a news release. “This type of

marketing and promotion is egregiously deceptive to survivors of sexual assault, who may turn to these kits instead of seeking real medical aid.”

House Bill 2548 creates the Self-Administered Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kit Ban Act. It prohibits anyone other than a medical professional from distributing or promoting the kits in order to curb misinformation while trying to prevent survivors from relying on unreliable evidence collection.

“When we bar nonprofessionals from promoting these kits, we encourage survivors to seek professional medical help while ultimately getting more offenders off the streets and brought to justice,” Briel wrote. “This new law makes it less likely for offenders to reoffend and allows survivors to have their voices heard untampered.”

The law was signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker and takes effect at the start of 2026.

NCI ARTworks will hold mobile displays in Utica and Seneca.

In a Monday news release, NCI ARTworks announced partnerships with Lumber Lane Gallery in Seneca and Heritage Corridor Destinations Welcome Center in Utica to present the work of Doug Dalrymple.

“We are partnering with other art venues to contemporaneously showcase the work of local and regional artists,” NCI ARTworks Executive Director Julia Messina said. “Individual small galleries cannot continue to exist as islands unto themselves, utilizing the current donations/grants fiscal model.

“With the federal budget cuts for arts grants and the general pullback on non-essential spending that is endemic to the actual economic situation, the math just doesn’t math.

The choice is to close up shop or pivot and try to develop innovative solu-

tions to address the shortfall.”

Throughout August and into September, each of the three venues is showcasing the work of a single artist, Doug Dalrymple, a Chicago-based artist who moved to the Illinois Valley and works with a variety of mediums.

Dalrymple’s work is on display at Lumber Lane Gallery in Seneca through Sept. 3 and it is currently on exhibit at the Welcome Center in Utica until Sept. 17.

Both of these smaller exhibits are preview shows of Dalrymple’s full exhibit, which will premiere at the NCI ARTworks Gallery opening reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept.

12. It is free and open to the public.

In addition to the multi-venue exhibition program launched by NCI ARTworks, the nonprofit arts agency will continue to raise money through its annual Arts, Culture & Wellness trips in the U.S. and abroad and at its annual fundraiser. Information is available online at www.nciartworks. com.

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For the third year in a row, 14-year-old McKlay Gensini of Hennepin brought home the title from one of the nation’s premier livestock shows. Gensini earned the title of Grand Champion Maine-Anjou Female at the National Junior Heifer Show, held in June in Louisville, Kentucky. The show saw 724 exhibitors and 850 head of cattle from more than 30 states and Canada. This year, her champion heifer, GDMN Miss Gigi ET, a purebred daughter of BNWZ Data Bank 1311C, was selected by judge Kyndal Reitzenstein. Gensini previously claimed top honors in 2024 with TJSC Miss Harmony 9L ET and in 2023 with CMCC Jump Start 1015J ET. The daughter of Joe and Kerry Gensini, McKlay said her success comes from hard work and a passion for showing cattle.

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Ottawa woman wins local grocery shopping spree finalists are honored at an event at Your Peru Hy-Vee, with one grand prize winner winning a 2-minute Hy-Vee shopMichelle Duttlinger of Ottawa won ping spree. the Hometown National Bank “HomeThe Hometown Hero sweepstakes is town Hero” sweepstakes on Friday, made possible by Hometown National Aug. 23, at Hy-Vee in Peru.

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LEFT: Michelle Duttlinger of Ottawa, holds her receipt after checking out during the Hometown National Bank Hometown Hero sweepstakes on Friday, Aug. 23, at Hy-Vee in Peru.

Duttlinger was the winner of the shopping spree. ABOVE: Duttlinger loads chicken breasts into her cart during the Hometown National Bank Hometown Hero sweepstakes on Friday, Aug. 23, at Hy-Vee in Peru.

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OBITUARIES in a foreign country.

A Granville girl at heart, Peg was glad to reBorn: January 9, 1935 in Granville, Illinois turn to Illinois a few years later where she and Died: August 26, 2025 in Peru, Illinois Frog worked together to build a business and Margaret (Peg) Gonet, a family. Peg worked at Gonet Insurance and 90, of Granville, Illinois Real Estate for over 50 years. After growing up passed away on August as an only child, Peg wished for a large family and was happiest when spending time with 26th, 2025. her children, grandchildren and great-grandPeg was born on children.

January 09, 1935 in Throughout all the eras of her life, Peg found Granville, Illinois to joy in helping others. She volunteered with Ruth (Carlson) and the Putnam County Food Pantry and Hopkins Clarence Franceway. A longtime resident of the Illinois Valley, she graduated from Hopkins Alumni Association. She spent more than twenty five years helping families navigate the High School and attended Bradley University. challenges of Alzheimer’s disease through the On July 9, 1955, Peg married Vernon “Frog” Gonet. The initial years of their marriage were Alzheimer’s Association and as a pioneer of spent living abroad in France, where Peg navi- the Illinois Valley Alzheimer’s Group. gated life as a military spouse and new mother Peg loved line dancing, reading, poolside naps in the sun, and planting flowers. If you

were lucky enough to join in on one of her annual trips to Indian Rocks Beach, Florida, you would have found Peg in her element with a cup of clam chowder at her favorite local seafood spot. To her delight, Peg spent a lifetime staying busy with the people she loved.

She was at her happiest attending events to support her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, or hosting a get together at her home. Everyone was always welcome at Peg’s pool.

Peg is survived by her children, Mike (Linda) Gonet, Dave (Cathy) Gonet and Mary Kay (Norman) Quist, grandchildren Jessica (Charlie) Lenkaitis, Kim (Seth) Chambers, Brian (Carina) Gonet, Carly (Jeffrey) Seneca, Rebecca Gonet, Emma Gonet, Claire Quist (Declan McGuire) and Evan Quist. Great-grandchildren include Audrey Chambers, Leah Chambers, Michael Chambers, Avery Lenkaitis, Reese Lenkaitis,

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It’s natural to wonder and be curious … about everything I shared some stories recently about dumb luck.

The purpose was to show how a simple change in your daily routine sometimes can radically change your life. Or maybe save it.

My friend Charles shared this thought: “Yes, luck, karma, or whatever you call it, is really fickle. I like to think God has a plan for all of us, but sometimes I wonder.”

Charles was referencing God, religion and faith which eventually begs the ultimate question: What is the miracle of life all about? And similar deep questions that tug at our curiosity.

I responded: “It’s good to wonder, right? What would life be like without curiosity?” Thinking on it now, my response sounds a bit flippant. It was not meant to be. But I still cannot let go of that thought – life without curiosity. I’m thinking that is not possible. Doesn’t curiosity drive our growth, our learning, our discoveries, our entire life?

When I started walking, taking those first shaky steps, I don’t think my goal was to learn to walk. It’s likely I was figuring out a way to get from A to B

PAPERWORK Lonny Cain because I was curious about B. Even if B was my Mom with arms outstretched, encouraging me to step toward her.

Doesn’t that make sense? All that energy I had as a toddler was driven by my desire to get a closer look, to touch, and to shove things in my mouth that I shouldn’t. Which, of course, is why curiosity needs guidance. And why you don’t take your eyes off a toddler – ever.

Some things you must learn yourself, so the lesson sticks. I wonder how many times my parents said, “Let him go. He’ll learn.” I wish my memory could show me how I learned what “hot” meant. As in, “Don’t touch that. It’s very hot.” We all eventually find out, right?

The dangers of curiosity don’t fade with age and I don’t think that toddler inside me has ever stopped exploring or asking questions. I endured years of education that involved answering lots of questions. I was lead to believe the

answers were important. It took me a long time to understand that learning was about asking the questions and questioning the answers.

Yes, guidance always comes in handy.

Which reminds me of some short videos I have seen on social media. Pictured are adults leading a child, hand in hand, into a rain puddle to demonstrate how to jump, smash the water and love the splash.

I like the idea of showing children how to enjoy the simple joys of nature and that it’s OK to break the rules now and then. It also was a lesson on curiosity – an invitation to follow your curiosity.

It’s kind of sad that adults are guiding that moment. The curiosity is a bit forced. But I guess it’s hard to take the leash off, and it doesn’t get much easier as the kids get older. I do like the idea, though, of teaching kids how we used to have fun.

It likely was a grownup in my family who pointed me toward a patch of clover and said, “Hey, if you look closely you might find a lucky four-leaf clover.” So this curious young mind put nose to

ground and learned to recognize clover and that has three leaves, not four. Until you find one.

I flashed to that memory last week as I got out of the car and looked down at a small patch of clover in a grassy section of the parking lot. I had to bend down and do a quick search. But, no luck.

Lunch was calling, but I walked away thinking, “I haven’t done that in a long time. I should do that more often.” But why? Well, because it’s a treasure hunt that tickles the curiosity. Somehow curiosity will interrupt or guide or misguide your days. Which brings me back to what got me tangled in these rambling thread of thoughts.

Back to what Charles said: “Yes, luck, karma, or whatever you call it, is really fickle. I like to think God has a plan for all of us, but sometimes I wonder.”

Yep, Me, too, Charles. Me, too.

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VOLLEYBALL: HENRY DEF. PUTNAM COUNTY 25-14, 25-15

Henry uses big hitters, experience to top PC in opener

By BRAD MARTIN

Shaw Local News Network correspondent An early-season Tri-County Conference battle was close early Thursday night in Henry as Henry-Senachwine battled Putnam County.

But as the night went on, the big hitters and the experience for the Mallards helped them to a 25-14, 25-15 victory over the visiting Panthers.

Right out of the gate, Brooklynn Thompson showed her big hitting abilities with a kill to start the scoring.

But the Panthers responded as an ace from Kennedy Holocker tied the game at 2-2.

After a couple of errors from the Mallards, Putnam County took the lead at 5-2 off a Henry shot that sailed into the net.

But the Mallards answered with a 5-0 run led by Brynna Anderson, who, after a nice dig, found a hole between Putnam County defenders before back-to-back kills from Harper Schrock gave Henry a 7-5 advantage.

“I think we really feed off of each other,” Schrock said. “And this crowd is amazing. When they’re loud, it just gets us going even more.”

After a combined block from Ella Pyszka and Alyvia Wachowiak, the Panthers regained the lead 9-8, but it was short-lived as Anderson hammered a shot down to tie the game again.

The back-and-forth affair continued as Addy Leatherman hit a shot into the corner and then Anderson tied it again as she found a hole in the defense.

After Grace Anderson was called for a net violation to give the Panthers an 11-10 lead, it was all Henry the remainder of the night.

Rachel Eckert hit a shot off the defenders of Putnam County and then Thompson followed with a big kill to take the lead for good at 12-11.

“I think we did a nice job of hitting some touch shots and that really opened things up for our hitters,” Henry coach Hope Vinson said. “Then we had Brynna Anderson playing outstanding defense tonight on top of everything else and that’s tough to beat.”

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Putnam County libero Sarah Wiesbrock returns a serve from Henry-Senachwine on Thursday, Aug. 28, at Henry-Senachwine High School.

BELOW: Henry-Senachwine’s Brooklynn Thompson sends the ball past Putnam County’s Chloe Parcher and Myah Richardson on Thursday, Aug. 28, at Henry-Snachwine High School.

Eckert picked up a block for Henry and then, after a Putnam County error, Eckert served up an ace as the lead grew to 17-12.

Pyszka hit a shot across her body that just went over the net for the Panthers, but it wasn’t enough as Alison Mitchell served up an ace and then Schrock added a dink shot as the Mallards took the opening set 25-14.

Putnam County started the second set strong with an ace from Britney Trinidad for an early 2-0 lead, but back-to-back errors quickly tied the game.

On the following play, Pyszka made a nice dig to keep the play alive, but Anderson put a stop to the rally with a kill to give Henry a 3-2 edge.

Anderson followed that with a nice

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Wethersfield 2, Putnam County 0: Myah Richardson had nine digs, four kills, four assists, two blocks and an ace as the Panthers lost 26-24, 25-11 in a nonconference match in their season opener in Kewanee in the 2025 season opener on Monday, Aug. 25.

Kennedy Holocker had 12 digs, three aces and two kills for PC. Putnam County 2, Mendota 0: Myah Richardson had eight kills, seven digs, six points, two aces, two blocks and two assists to help the Panthers to a 25-11, 25-15 victory

CROSS COUNTRY PREVIEW at home on Tuesday, Aug. 26 Britney Trinidad had 11 points, three aces, seven assists and two kills for PC (1-1), while Sarah Wiesbrock contributed 13 digs.

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At Lacon: Emmett Main shot a 51 as Putnam County finished third in a Tri-County Conference triangular at Lacon Country Club on Thursday, Aug. 28.

Zachary LeQuia had a 52 and Ian Walder added a 54 for the Panthers (223 to finish behind Midland (163) and Marquette (199).

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Coach: Chuck McConnell Top returning runners: Brayden Zuniga, sr.; Quincy Smith, so.

Top newcomers: Carter Baxter, so.; Carter Smoode, so.; Ryan Oliver, sr.

Worth noting: With two runners returning along with a group of three newcomers, the Panthers look to be in the mix in the team standings this season. “We hope to compete at some of the meets as a team when I do not have the younger runners competing at the

JV level,” McConnell said. PC also looks to have runners advance in the postseason. “Our goal is to have runners advance from the IHSA regional meet to the sectional meet,” McConnell said. “I believe it’s possible if we continually keep improving our times through the season and avoid injuries. They have had a great start to the practices so far and show promise.”

Note: There are no girls running cross county this year – Shaw Local News Network

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Continued from page 11 tip and then Mitchell’s shot crawled over the net to finish off a 6-0 Mallards run.

A service error gave the ball back to the Panthers, who then picked up an ace from Holocker, but then a service error, a shot into the net and one that sailed wide helped the Henry lead grow to 10-4.

Back-to-back aces from Mitchell and a shot down the middle of the court capped off a 7-0 Henry run for a 13-4 lead.

“I was really happy with the effort tonight,” Putnam County coach Amy Bell said. “We capitalized off some early mistakes, but Henry is a good team who’s played a lot of volleyball going to sectional last year. I think we have the potential to be a good team. We’re still learning to talk to each other and that just takes time.”

After a nice rally by both teams, Henry made it 14-6 after a Pyszka shot went long.

Then the teams combined for three straight service errors before a nice touch shot in the corner from Eckert made it 17-8 Mallards.

Putnam County continued to fight as Paige Tonioni picked up a nice dig, but to no avail as Thompson finished off the play with a kill.

Cadence Breckenridge hit a cross court kill to make it 20-12, but another service error gave the ball right back to the Mallards, who got a kill from Schrock as they came away with a 25-15 second set victory.

Schrock led the Mallards (3-0, 1-0 TCC) with nine kills, Anderson had six kills, 10 digs and six assists, Thompson contributed 12 points, seven digs and four kills and Eckert added 14 assists, three kills and an ace.

Putnam County (1-2, 0-1) was led by Holocker with five points and 11 digs, while Myah Richardson had three kills and five digs.

Photos by Scott Anderson

LEFT: Putnam County’s Britney Trinidad hits the ball in the air against Henry-Senachwine on Thursday, Aug. 28, at Henry-Senachwine High School. TOP RIGHT: Putnam County’s Kennedy Holocker spikes the ball past Henry-Senachwine’s Rachel Eckert on Thursday, Aug. 28, at Henry-Senachwine High School. ABOVE: Putnam County’s Kennedy Holocker blocks a spike from Henry-Senachwine’s Alison Mitchell on Thursday, Aug. 28, at Henry-Senachwine High School.

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Notice is hereby further given that a Public Hearing on the Tentative Budget & Appropriation Ordinance will be held at 7:00 a.m. on Oct. 7th, 2025 at the McNabb Fire Station, 391 IL HWY 89, McNabb, IL & final action on the Budget & Appropriation Ordinance will be taken by the District Trustees at a meeting to be held at that time and place.

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Information outlining the Ambulance Services RFP will be available upon request by contacting the Putnam County Clerk's Office (815) 925-7129 or in person at 120 N. Fourth St, Hennepin, IL 61327. Office Hours are between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., M-F. Bids must be returned no later than 4 p.m. on October 3, 2025, and addressed to the Chairman of the Putnam County Board, Charles Lenkaitis.

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5. For library programs and supplies $ 9,000 Section 4: The Secretary of the Putnam County Public Library District is hereby authorized and directed to have 6. For office expenses $ 6,000 this Ordinance published at least once in a newspaper of 7. For utilities $ 12,000 general circulation within this library district.

8. For postage and supplies $ 2,800 Section 5: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect 9. For staff and board development $ 2,400 10. For library supplies $ 6,000 from its passage, approval and publication as provided by 11. For public relations and publicity $ 7,075 law.

12. For contractual services $ 11,025 Passed by the Board of Library Trustees of the 13. For telephone, fax and Putnam County Public Library District and approved by telecommunications $ 29,700 the President thereof this 11th day of August, 2025.

14. For contingencies $ 5,000 BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES OF PUTNAM COUNTY 15. For legal services $ 2,500 PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT 16. For Branch expenses $ 2,500 By:/s/ Robert B. Steele 17. For equipment & furniture $ 2,200 ATTEST: Its President 18. For Automation Project Costs $ 20,500 /s/ Allison Voss 19. For miscellaneous expenses $ 7,000 Secretary TOTAL $491,840 STATE OF ILLINOIS ) FOR SOCIAL SECURITY FUND PURPOSES ) SS. [40 ILCS 5/21-110; 21-110.1]: COUNTY OF PUTNAM ) l. Social Security Taxes $ 22,900 CERTIFICATE I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that I am the duly 2. Contingency $ 100 TOTAL $ 23,000 appointed, qualified and now acting Secretary of the FOR ILL. MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT PURPOSES Putnam County Public Library District in the County of Putnam and State of Illinois; that attached hereto is a true [40 ILCS 5/7-105; 7-171]: and correct copy of the Annual Budget and Appropriation l. Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund $ 34,800 Ordinance No. 25/26-2 for the fiscal year July 1, 2025 to 2. Contingency $ 200 June 30, 2026.

TOTAL $ 35,000 I further certify that the Annual Budget and FOR AUDIT PURPOSES [75 ILCS 16/30-45 and 50 ILCS 310-9]: Appropriation Ordinance was duly passed by the Board of l. Contractual Services-Audit $ 4,500 Library Trustees of said Library District at a meeting 2. Contingency $ 500 thereof held on the 11th day of August, 2025; that said TOTAL $ 5,000 Ordinance was duly passed by yea and nay vote thereon FOR LIABILITY, WORKERS' COMPENSATION with at least a majority of all the Board of Library Trustees having voted yea on the adoption and passage AND UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE, thereof and approved in accordance with the laws of the [745 ILCS 10/9-107] State of Illinois pursuant to the notice and publication l. Insurance (public liability, directors & thereof as required by law. officers liability, property damage (fire)) $ 11,500 I further certify that said Annual Budget and 2. Risk management and loss control Appropriation Ordinance contains an estimate of program $ 35,000 revenues, by sources, anticipated to be received by the 3. Legal Fees $ 1,000 Putnam County Public Library District in the fiscal year.

4. Treasurer's bond $ 250 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have signed my name in my 5. Contingency $ 2,000 official capacity as the Secretary of the Board of Library TOTAL $ 49,750 Trustees of the Putnam County Public Library District, at FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE FUND [75 ILCS 16/35-5]: Hennepin, Illinois, this 11th day of August, 2025. l. Building Maintenance Costs: /s/Allison Voss a. Building repairs $14,500 Secretary, Putnam County b. General maintenance $23,000 Public Library District _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ (Published in Putnam County Record September 3, 2025) 2269003

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64OZ

CHARMIN ESSENTIAL BATH TISSUE 6 ROLL

$

5.99

OF DRAWSTRING TALL KITCHEN BAGS

$

2/ 6

20CT

CASCADE DISH PODS 12-16CT

C O U P Barefoot Wines 750ml ............................................ $4.99 O Icon Rock Wines 750ml .......................................... $8.99 N

PUB SHOPPE

$

8OZ

2/$9

BLUE RIBBON ICE CREAM ROUNDS 48OZ

2/$5

Limit Two With Coupon and $20 Order

lb.

BLACK ANGUS EYE OF ROUND STEAK MEAT SPECIALS

Our Family Self Basting Turkeys lb .................... $1.29 Farmland Sliced Bacon lb .....................................$6.99 Boneless Stuffed Porkchops lb ..........................$4.99 Golden Plump Chicken Thighs lb .......................$1.89 Our Homemade Garlic Rope Sausage lb .......$3.99 Bob Evans Mashed Potatoes 24oz...................$3.99 Imitation Crab Meat lb ............................................$3.99

PRODUCE

Jumbo Green Peppers Each ....................................79¢ Imported Navel Oranges 3lb Bag ......................$4.99 Jumbo Sweet Cantaloupe Each............................2/$7 Our Family Baby Bella Mushrooms 8oz ............ 2/$5

DAIRY

Our Family Chilled Orange Juice 52oz ...........$3.99 Our Family Bisquits 8ct............................................ 2/$5 Our Family Shredded Cheeses 16oz ................$3.99 Kemps French Onion Dip 16oz ............................. 2/$6

FROZEN FOODS

Tombstone Pizzas Each ........................................ 2/$9 Jimmy Dean Breakfast Bowls 7oz ......................2/$7 Our Family Frozen Vegetables or Steamable Veggies 10-12oz .................................................... 4/$5 Hungry Man Dinners 16oz .....................................2/$7

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