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Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar dies at age 79
By JOHN SAHLY jsahly@shawmedia.com
Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar, who led the state from 1991 to 1999, has died. He was 79.
Edgar had been undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer after he was diagnosed earlier this year.
“It is with heavy hearts we share the news that our beloved husband, father and grandfather Jim Edgar passed away this morning in Springfield from complications related to treatment for pancreatic cancer. We are deeply grateful for the love, support and kindness so
many have shown to Jim and our family over these last several months,” a news release from the Edgar family said.
Edgar, a Republican, was elected as Illinois Governor in 1990, and won 101 of the state’s 102 counties in winning reelection four years later.
Governor JB Pritzker released a statement following the news of Edgar’s death, calling the former governor “a model public servant, a devoted father and husband, and an honest and honorable man.”
“I was lucky enough to consider him a friend and mentor and have found
myself drawing from his words of wisdom on countless occasions. His commitment to reaching across the aisle in service of the people of Illinois undeniably made our state better,” Pritzker said. “Now more than ever, we should channel that spirit and resolve to live as Governor Edgar did: with honesty, integrity, and an enduring respect for all.
Pritzker directed flags across Illinois to fly at half-staff.
Edgar, who was born in Oklahoma and grew up in Charleston, Illinois, served as Illinois Secretary of State from 1981 to 1991.
Illinois Valley celebrates excellence in local business
By KEVIN SOLARI ksolari@shawmedia.com
Thursday evening was a celebration of hard work and dedication across Illinois Valley businesses – from HVAC and auto service to beauty salons and retail shops.
Shaw Media hosted the Best of the Illinois Valley at the Auditorium Ballroom in La Salle to honor those businesses voted the best in their categories by readers throughout the region.
Illinois Valley Regional General Manager Jeanette Smith thanked attendees and participants at the event,
which featured live music and food from local vendors.
“Shaw Media is honored to host this event and celebrate our Best of the Illinois Valley winners,” Smith said. “Thank you to everyone for attending and to our sponsors for making this possible.”
Voting began in March, when residents nominated their favorite businesses in 160 categories. The contest received 22,363 nominations.
The top five vote-getters in each category advanced to the final round, where 113,286 votes were cast between
May and June.
The Best of the Illinois Valley highlights the region’s diverse and high-quality businesses – a key reason the area is a great place to live, work, and play.
“A vibrant local business community makes this a great place to live, work, and play,” Shaw Media Vice President Tom Shaw told the crowd.
Winners walked away with a plaque and banners. The full list of the winners of Best of the Illinois Valley will appear in a glossy magazine that includes thankyous from the businesses as well as more about some of the winners.
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Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar, who led the state from 1991 to 1999, has died. He was 79.
Illinois Valley remembers September 11
By SCOTT ANDERSON sanderson@shawmedia.com
Veterans and communities across the Illinois Valley held memorials Thursday to honor the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001.
In Ladd, Veterans Park hosted a 9/11 service led by local veterans. At
Waltham Grade School in Utica, students placed 2,977 American flags outside the school, one for each life lost that day.
Peru held a flag-raising ceremony and memorial at the roundabout, followed by a remembrance event at SOAR (Students Obtaining Achievement and Responsibility) School.
Photos by Scott Anderson
Murderer from Ohio, Illinois, sentenced to 66 years in prison
Judge cites
mental
health problems in sentencing Matthew Pairadee
By TOM COLLINS tcollins@shawmedia.com
An Ohio murderer avoided a sentence of natural life Friday, but Matthew J. Pairadee has only a distant shot of getting out of prison alive.
Pairadee, 34, appeared Friday for sentencing in Bureau County Circuit Court and left with a pair of back-toback prison terms totaling 66 years. He was convicted earlier this year of first-degree murder and home invasion in connection with the 2022 fatal shooting of Jerome Lauer, 69, also of Ohio.
When offered a chance to speak, Pairadee rose and asked Chief Judge H. Chris Ryan Jr. for leniency in light of his mental health issues, which led to Lauer’s fatal shooting.
“I never meant to let this happen,” Pairadee said.
At trial, Ryan had rejected Pairadee’s bid for a verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity, but at sentencing Friday, the judge considered the mental health issues and rejected the state’s request for a life sentence.
“It’s sufficient, I would hope, that he’s convicted and held accountable,” Ryan said.
Lauer was killed in October 2022 following a child custody dispute involving a baby girl. Pairadee later gave a statement implicating himself. The case was repeatedly delayed while Pairadee visited with mental health professionals over his fitness to stand trial and sanity at the time of the shooting.
At sentencing, Bureau County State’s Attorney Dan Anderson asked for natural life for murder or at least a
near-life tandem sentence for murder and home invasion, citing Pairadee’s criminal history, use of a firearm and Lauer being a senior citizen.
In response, Public Defender Brad Popurella asked for minimum terms. He reminded the judge that three different experts found “all kinds of evidence” that Pairadee “has serious mental deficiencies.”
In the end, the judge settled on the statutory minimum terms that nonetheless could mean life behind bars for Pairadee.
Murder and home invasion are subject to firearm enhancements, resulting in sentencing ranges of 45 years to life and 21 to 45 for home invasion, respectively. Pairadee is required by statute to serve both terms back-to-back for an aggregate sentencing range of 66 years.
Pairadee has nearly 1,100 days’ credit for time served, but must serve 100% of his time for murder – he’s eligible for day-for-day credit for home invasion – meaning he’d become eligible for parole in his late 80s.
Lauer’s survivors initially told Shaw Media they would rest on in-court statements made by Jerome Lauer’s widow, Dawn Lauer, and stepson Bryson Cruise. Later, the family issued a statement.
Dawn Lauer gave Pairadee stony looks as she approached the bench to read her prepared statement. In it, she said she and her family now live in a world of fear, grief and turmoil.
“Matthew didn’t just kill Jerry that night,” she said, “he killed me, too.”
Lauer freely admitted that she begged Bureau County deputies to kill Pairadee at the time of the killing, then begged them for the right to do it herself. Since then, she read from her statement, she now hoped Pairadee would serve decades in prison, knowing that “he will be as miserable and scared as I am.”
“Though no sentence will ever bring Jerry back, today represents an important step in holding Matthew Pairadee accountable for the devastation he caused,” the Lauer family said in a statement Friday.
Matthew Pairadee
Illinois Valley Photos of the Week from
Sept. 7 to 13
ABOVE LEFT: Painters create the “Greetings From Streator” mural Friday during the annual Pluto Fest at Streator’s City Park. The mural will be added to the Walldogs mural collection throughout the city. ABOVE: Peter Frank of Escanaba, Michigan, poses next to his kayak along the Illinois River at Starved Rock State Park on Thursday, Sept. 11. Frank left Escanaba, Mich., on June 27, 2024. Frank has logged almost 450 days and more than 4,400 miles while navigating the American Great Loop in reverse. BELOW LEFT: Plainfield South’s Manuel Mejia (left) and Streator’s Gabe Granados collide while racing to the ball Sept. 9 at the James Street Recreation Area in Streator.
CAROL ANN (VOLLENWEIDER) PELZ
Born: October 8, 1935
Died: August 28, 2025
TOLUCA – Carol Ann (Vollenweider) Pelz, 89, of Glenview, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025, at Arbor Terrace of Glenview.
Born on October 8, 1935, in Peru, Illinois, Carol was the daughter of Lydia and Alwin Vollenweider. She grew up in McNabb alongside her brother, Harry Vollenweider, and remained closely connected to her hometown throughout her life.
On May 6, 1956, Carol married the love of her life, Raymond “Pete” Pelz. They shared 30 wonderful years of marriage until Pete’s passing in 1986, and together they raised their daughter, Cara Lydia Pelz, of Chicago, whom Carol cherished deeply.
Carol dedicated more than 50 years to a career in banking, serving at Farmers State Bank of McNabb and later retiring from Toluca Community Bank. She was widely respected for her professionalism, integrity, and the genuine relationships she built with colleagues
and customers alike.
Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Pete Pelz; her parents, Lydia and Alwin Vollenweider; and her brother, Harry Vollenweider. She is survived by her daughter, Cara Lydia Pelz of Chicago, along with several nieces, nephews, and extended family members who will miss her dearly.
A converted Chicago Cubs fan, Carol also enjoyed traveling, golfing, and playing tennis. She especially treasured time spent with her daughter in Chicago – creating memories filled with joy, laughter, and love. Her faith was an important part of her life, and she was a devoted member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Toluca, where she found fellowship and purpose.
Carol will be remembered for her warmth, loyalty, and unwavering devotion to her family and community.
A celebration of Carol’s life was held on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Toluca, with burial to follow. Calvert & Johnson Memorial Home in Toluca is assisting in arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Eastern Marshall County EMS or St. John’s Lutheran Church of Toluca in Carol’s memory. Online memories and condolences may be sent to her family at www. calvertmemorial.com.
SRCCF launches YouTube channel to highlight community impact
By MARIBETH M. WILSON mwilson@shawmedia.com
The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation is launching a YouTube channel to help donors, nonprofit partners and community members stay informed, inspired and connected, according to a SRCCF news release.
“With our dedicated channel, we will bring these stories directly to your screen, highlighting local impact, nonprofit leaders and opportunities to give back,” SRCCF President Fran Brolley said in a news release. “This channel is our way to make philanthropy more personal. We’ll show you where help is needed most, and how, together, we can strengthen our community.”
According to the release, the channel includes a welcome message from Brolley on SRCCF’s mission and 10-year impact, a heartfelt reflection from co-founder Pamela Beckett on the foundation’s journey, an explanation of how community giving works, and videos featuring the compelling stories of grant holders and how they were inspired to give back to the community.
Subscribe at youtube.com/@SRCCF-YouTubeChannel.
The initiative is part of the foundation’s 10th anniversary celebration, “A Decade of Giving.” Individuals donating $100 or more will receive a limited-edition SRCCF phone-charging device. To contribute, visit srccf.org/ anniversary-appeal.
Send obituary information to putnamobits@shawlocal.com or call 815-6322534. Notices are accepted until 5 p.m. Friday for Wednesday’s edition. Obituaries also appear online at shawlocal.com/putnam-county-record, where you may sign the guest book, send flowers or make a memorial donation.
Photo provided by Starved Rock Country Community Foundation
The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation YouTube channel features the heart-warming story of the Foundation’s origin from co-founder Pamela Beckett.
SPORTS
TODAY IN SPORTS HISTORY
1897: In the last 36-hole US Open, Englishman Joe Lloyd wins his only major title by 1 stroke at Chicago GC.
1947: Jackie Robinson is named Rookie of Year by Sporting News.
PREP FOOTBALL: HALL-PUTNAM COUNTY 18, MENDOTA 6
Stifling defense, big plays lead Hall-PC to victory over Mendota
Red Devils give coach Nick Sterling first career win
By KEVIN CHLUM kchlum@shawmedia.com
Hall-Putnam County senior Braden Curran caught a punt at the Red Devils’ 44-yard line Friday night and took off down the sideline.
“When I hit my first cutback, I saw Aiden Redcliff make a huge block for me,” Curran said. “That was it from there.”
Curran raced all the way to the end zone for a 56-yard return touchdown that put the Red Devils up two scores
with just under eight minutes to go.
“Oh my gosh, it was so exciting,” Hall senior Dylan Glynn said about Curran’s return. “I was so happy.
“It was very comfortable [having a two-score lead]. We could really settle in. It was great.”
The stifling Hall defense did the rest as the Red Devils defeated Mendota 18-6 in the Three Rivers Conference Mississippi Division opener.
“It’s huge,” Curran said. “Weeks 1 and 2, in my opinion and a lot of people in [the Hall locker room believed], we should have won. But it is what it is. We persevered and we got the win tonight. That’s what matters.”
It was Hall’s first win of the season and first win under coach Nick Ster -
ling, a Hall alumnus in his first season at the helm.
“Obviously, it feels great,” Sterling said. “It’s what we were expecting earlier. It’s good that we got that dub.”
The Red Devils relied on a strong defense and big plays to get by Mendota.
Hall limited the Trojans to 88 total yards on 42 plays with 37 of those yards coming on a touchdown run by Corbin Furar with 3:38 left in the third quarter that made it 12-6.
“A lot of it was effort,” Sterling said. “We had a blown play where we didn’t squeeze. You’ll hear us from the sideline yelling ‘stay disciplined.’ One play we were undisciplined, and they ran right underneath us and we didn’t fill a gap.
“The focus all week was to stay disciplined and do what you’re taught defensively. I thought we had one of our better games. We’ve looked good all year on defense to an extent. We’ve had some wrinkles, but it’s new. All the terms, all the defensive planning, it’s not something these juniors or seniors have seen in a while. It’s completely different from last year.”
Mendota coach Jim Eustice said the Trojans, who lost quarterback Aden Tillman to a leg injury late in the first half, didn’t block well enough.
“Our defense was outstanding once again,” Eustice said. “When our defense plays like that, we’ve got to be
Kyle Russell for Shaw Local News Network
Hall-Putnam County quarterback Dylan Glynn gets past the Mendota defensive line near midfield and runs the ball in for a touchdown at The Jeff Prusator Athletic Complex on Friday at Mendota High School.
Putnam County outlasts Hall for nonconference win
By BRAD MARTIN Shaw Local News Network correspondent
Putnam County and Hall went nearly point for point throughout their three-set battle Monday in Spring Valley, but the Panthers came away with a 26-28, 25-17, 25-22 nonconference victory over the Red Devils.
After splitting the first two sets, Putnam County took an early 3-0 lead in the third behind kills from Kennedy Holocker and Myah Richardson.
Two points later, Richardson added another big kill to go along with a shot by Ella Pyszka that hit off the Hall defenders for a 5-1 lead.
The Red Devils battled back as Kaitlyn Coutts and Natalia Zamora combined for a block. After a Putnam County mishit, Caroline Morris found a hole in the middle of the defense as Hall trimmed the deficit to 6-5.
Putnam County hit a shot off the net that fell for a point, and then Pyszka served up an ace to go along with a shot that went wide from Morris as the
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better on offense up front. We got manhandled. Ultimately, that’s on me. We’re going to be back to the drawing board on who’s playing up there and what we’re doing up there because our defense is playing too well for us to only have a few first downs like we did.
“It was a bad night up front. Our receivers could not get off the ball. They were playing man coverage. We knew it all week and our receivers were not tough enough to get off and get into routes. Aden got hurt and Javier [Hernandez] did a heck of a job trying as the backup, but overall offensively it was an abysmal night.”
Defensively, the Trojans made it difficult for the Red Devils to move the ball, limiting Hall to 244 yards - 179 rushing and 65 passing - on 45 plays. However, the Red Devils were able
Panthers’ lead grew to 12-6.
“Putnam County has really improved since the summer when we saw them,” Hall coach Carolyn Foster said. “They started tipping in that third set a little more and the ball rolled off the net, and we just weren’t in position to get the ball, but I feel like we are so close to putting everything together.”
Charlie Pellegrini blasted a shot down the line for Hall, but another quick tip from Richardson made it 13-7 Panthers.
A kill from Coutts split the defenders, but the Panthers responded with a 4-0 run led by a big kill from Richardson and a pair of mishits by the Red Devils.
Hall made it a one-point deficit at 22-21 behind a couple of Panther errors, but Putnam County responded with an ace from Britney Trinidad and a couple of Hall errors as Putnam County took the deciding third set 25-22.
“Our defense was fabulous all night,” Putnam County coach Amy Bell said. “We were talking and moving and worked really hard on reading. Hall was hitting us, and we made some adjustments to the front row blocking, and the back row really helped us out.”
to break off two scoring plays of more than 45 yards.
On Hall’s second drive, Glynn scampered for a 58-yard TD with six minutes left in the first quarter for a 6-0 lead.
“I just saw the defense was all flowing to the left and I saw the right was wide open,” said Glynn, who ran for 143 yards on 19 carries and threw for 65 yards. “I just took it.”
After Hall forced a three-and-out on Mendota’s first drive of the second half, Glynn hit Redcliff on a screen pass that went 48 yards for a score to increase the lead to 12-0.
“The screens were wide open,” Glynn said. “They just weren’t seeing it. We just had to do our jobs.”
Hall-PC (1-2) hosts Sherrard (0-3) next week. The Tigers’ forfeited to Princeton in Week 3 because of an illness on the team.
The Trojans (0-3) travel to Monmouth-Roseville (3-0) in Week 4. The Titans beat Kewanee 55-7 on Friday.
In the first set, it was nearly point for point the whole way. Richardson tied the game at 5 with a big kill, and moments after that, a shot from Pyszka sailed long, tying the game at 6.
With the game tied at 10, Richardson once again scored a point, but after two Panthers errors, the Red Devils retook the lead 12-11.
With the game tied at 13, Putnam County went on a 5-0 run that included an ace from Holocker and ended with an error before a tip from Emma McCook and a kill from Morris made it 17-16 PC.
The teams went back and forth, and after a pair of Panther errors, the game was tied at 21.
Hall took the lead with a kill from Pellegrini, and an ace from McCook made it 23-21. But the Panthers responded with a much-needed kill from Trinidad, and after a Hall error, the game was tied at 23.
With the game tied at 26, PC sent a shot into the net on back-to-back plays to give the Red Devils a 28-26 first set victory.
With the second set tied at 3, Coutts picked up the kill to put Hall back in front 4-3. Later in the set, Pellegrini got a stuff at the net as well as a kill as the Red Devils went ahead 9-8.
But with the Hall leading 12-11, the
Panthers went on a 7-0 run to take command. It started with a combined block from Richardson and Chloe Parcher.
After a Red Devils shot sailed into the net, Richardson hit a tip shot, and Sarah Wiesbrock served up an ace to give Putnam County an 18-12 advantage.
A tip from Morris ended the run, but two plays later, Pyszka got a kill and Richardson an ace as the Panthers’ lead grew to 22-15.
Pellegrini’s shot trickled off the net, but Brooklin Brown picked up a big dig, which led to Alyvia Wachowiak’s shot falling just over the net to give the Panthers the 25-17 second set victory.
For the Panthers, Richarsdon led the way with 18 kills, 11 assists and 16 digs, while Holocker added 21 digs to go along with 20 assists from Trinidad.
For Hall, Coutts led with 12 kills, while McCook had 28 assists to go along with 15 digs from Pellegrini. Coutts and Evelyn Bryant also had 13 digs each.
Dwight 2, Putnam County 0: Myah Richardson had 13 digs, six assists, five kills, three points and two blocks as the Panthers lost a Tri-County Conference match in Dwight on Thursday, Sept. 11. Kennedy Holocker had nine digs, five points, two kills and a block for PC (6-6, 0-3 TCC), while Sarah Wiesbrock added 11 digs.
Myah Richardson
Kyle Russell for Shaw Local News Network
Mendota’s Corbin Furar breaks away from the Hall defense to score Mendota’s only touchdown during the game at The Jeff Prusator Athletic Complex on Friday at Mendota High School.
PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS
IN RE: The Estate of John Shevokas, Deceased
Case # 2 5 PR 6 NO TICE TO CREDIT ORS OF CLAIM DATE
Repres entatives c/o their attorney, or with both the Repres entatives and their attorney Within ten (10) days after a claimant files its claim, if filed with the Court, the claimant must mail or deliver a copy of the claim to the Representatives c/o their attorney of record AND file with the Court proof of mailing or delivery of said copies
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Notice is given of the death of John Shevokas, a resident of rural Granville, Putnam County, Illinois, who died on August 8, 2025, and that Letters of Office as Co-Executors were issued on September 4, 2025 to Russell Shevokas and Julie Brucki, who may be contacted c/o their attorney as set forth below.
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Familial status includes children under the age of 18 livin g with parents or le gal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of child ren under 18. This newspaper will not know in gly ac cept any advertising for real estat e which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.
To complain of discrimination call, HUD toll-free at 800- 669-9777.
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Claims may be filed six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this Notice of Claim Date or three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery, whichever is later, and any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Putnam County Courthouse, Hennepin, IL 61327, or with the Repres entatives c/o their attorney, or with both the Repres entatives and their attorney Within ten (10) days after a claimant files its claim, if filed with the Court, the claimant must mail or deliver a copy of the claim to the Representatives c/o their attorney of record AND file with the Court proof of mailing or delivery of said copies
PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS
IN RE: The Estate of John Shevokas, Deceased
Case # 2 5 PR 6
NO TICE TO CREDIT ORS OF CLAIM DATE
Notice is given of the death of John Shevokas, a resident of rural Granville, Putnam County, Illinois, who died on August 8, 2025, and that Letters of Office as Co-Executors were issued on September 4, 2025 to Russell Shevokas and Julie Brucki, who may be
pt 4, 2025 to Russell Shevokas and Julie Brucki, who may be contacted c/o their attorney as set forth below. Claims may be filed six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this Notice of Claim Date or three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery, whichever is later, and any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Putnam County Courthouse, Hennepin, IL 61327, or with the Repres entatives c/o their attorney, or with both the Repres entatives and their attorney Within ten (10) days after a claimant files its claim, if filed with the Court, the claimant must mail or deliver a copy of the claim to the Representatives c/o their attorney of record AND file with the Court proof of mailing or delivery of said copies
(6) the date of the first publication of this Notice of Claim Date or three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery, whichever is later, and any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Putnam County Courthouse, Hennepin, IL 61327, or with the Repres entatives c/o their attorney, or with both the Repres entatives and their attorney Within ten (10) days after a claimant files its claim, if filed with the Court, the claimant must mail or deliver a copy of the claim to the Representatives c/o their attorney of record AND file with the Court proof of mailing or delivery of said copies
LE GAL PU BLICATIO N Notice to Bid
Dated September 10, 2025
/s/ Scott A. Shore, Attorney for Executors
Dated September 10, 2025
/s/ Scott A. Shore, Attorney for Executors
Scott A. Shore, Attorney At Law
barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Putnam County Courthouse, Hennepin, IL 61327, or with the Repres entatives c/o their attorney, or with both the Repres entatives and their attorney Within ten (10) days after a claimant files its claim, if filed with the Court, the claimant must mail or deliver a copy of the claim to the Representatives c/o their attorney of record AND file with the Court proof of mailing or delivery of said copies
Dated September 10, 2025 /s/ Scott A. Shore, Attorney for Executors
Scott A. Shore, Attorney At Law
227 E. Court St.P.O. Box 231 Hennepin, IL 61327
Tel. 815- 925- 7117
ShoreLaw And Mediation@gmail. com
Scott A. Shore, Attorney At Law
227 E. Court St.P.O. Box 231 Hennepin, IL 61327
Tel. 815- 925- 7117
ShoreLaw And Mediation@gmail. com
(Published in Putnam County Record Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1, 2025) 2272482
The County of Putnam is now accepting sealed bids for countywide Ambulance Services Inform ation outlining the Am bulance 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 Chairm an of the Putnam County Board, Charles Lenkaitis.
The County of Putnam reserves the right to reject any or all bids submitted.
(Published in Putnam County Record Sep. 3, 17, 24, 2025) 2269348
OFFICE ASSISTANT
Gensini Excavating Inc is seeking a Full Ti me Office Assistant.
227 E. Court St.P.O. Box 231 Hennepin, IL 61327 Tel. 815- 925- 7117
(Published in Putnam County Record Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1, 2025) 2272482
PUBLIC AUCTION
Dated September 10, 2025 /s/ Scott A. Shore, Attorney for Executors
Scott A. Shore, Attorney At Law 227 E. Court St.P.O. Box 231 Hennepin, IL 61327 Tel. 815- 925- 7117 ShoreLaw And Mediation@gmail. com
(Published in Putnam County Record Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1, 2025) 2272482
The candi date must have 1- 2 year s experi ence wi th
Dated September 10, 2025 /s/ Scott A. Shore, Attorney for Executors Scott A. Shore, Attorney At Law 227 E. Court St.P.O. Box 231 Hennepin, IL 61327 Tel. 815- 925- 7117
ShoreLaw And Mediation@gmail. com
QuickBooks, Mi crosof t Off ice and Excel. Organizati on and strong attent ion to detail is a must, as well as the ability to work well with ot hers This posi ti on includes answering phones, filing, corr espondence through emai l and additional tasks as needed Co mpetitive salary based on experienc e.
ShoreLaw And Mediation@gmail. com
(Published in Putnam County Record Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1, 2025) 2272482
Please submit a resume to:
Gensini Excavating, Inc. 10602 Hwy 26 Princeton, IL 61356
(Published in Putnam County Record Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1, 2025) 2272482
Email: gensini.excavati ng@gm ail.com
ANTIQUE AUCTION
VEHICLE, TOOLS, EQUIPME NT AND MISC.
Having sold Kramer Garage Doors, the following items will be offered by Public Auction at 17861 2200 East St., Princeton, IL 6135 6
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 10AM
Online items will begin at Noon
FIREARMS: *22 Cal Slavia 620 Si ngle Shot, #250369; *22 Cal sl/lr JC Stevens Arms Co Springfield Mod 87 A, Single Shot, Ser # N/A; *5mm Sheridan Si lver Streak, Ser # N/A; *322 Rem Savage Axis, bolt action, #J128182, Bushnell Scope, Never Shot; *12 Ga Mossberg 930 #AF008435; *12 Ga Browning Silver Hunter 70th Anniversary Ducks Unlim ited 1937-2007 #1486DU2 007, never shot, original hard case; *22 Cal Chiappa Firearms Mod 1911-22, #12G 87120 , Semi Auto, 2 clips, hard case; *Misc Ammunition.
VEHICLE, TRAILER AND MACH INERY: 20 11 Ford F-250 XLT w/ Western Snow Pl ow,4x4, 159,148 miles, tool boxes and ladder rack; 2020 Pace 8' x 20', 7,000 lb enclosed trailer; Geneie GS-1930 scissor lift; Troybuilt wood chip per; Toro Power Max Snow bl ower; Troybuilt rear tyne till er
TOOLS, SHOP EQUIPMENT & MISC: Makita 18v power tools and batteries, misc power tools, misc hand tools, fuel tank, 500 gal.; kerosene tank, 400 gal; propane tanks; ai r compressor; parts washer; Dynaglo propane heater; Knipco heater; generators; 1 ton hoist; welder; 5 gal pain sprayer; al um Ext. ladder; Maki ta grinder and saws; pneumatic tools; mi sc hand tools; 2 freestandi ng tool boxes; misc. tool boxes; industrial shelvi ng; 350 Chevy engine; furnace blower fans; Playgroun d equipment; outdoor Nativity set; seasonal yard decorati ons; camp stoves; turkey fryers; 2 - Case pedal tractors; Office Equipment: desks, fax machine, fi le cabi nets, time clock.
GARAGE DOOR INVENTORY & SUPPLIES: 2 - Garage doors - hollow ri b steel 16 2x7 3250 white; garage door sections; side and bottom garage door seals; tracking; windows; openers; assorted spri ngs, rollers & hi nges; Strongway HD dual auto gate opener, 110 V AC, up to 650 lbs, 12' long, NIB.
Much Much More! Large items will be live and online, parts and inventory will be LIVE ONLY!
Number system will be used - ID Required Terms: Cash or go od check Tayl or's Lunch Stand Onsite
Seller: MARY KRAMER
REDIGER AU CTION 107 S. WEST ST WYANET, IL 61379 815-699-7999 Jeremy - Jon – Brik
TRADEMARK BUILDERS
PA179643, RI GC-41354, TN 10981,
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MARK WEIR-OWNER
Magnolia Cemetery Fall Clean Up October 1st
Magnolia Cemetery Association Board
HENNEPIN FOOD MART
GROCERY SPECIALS
Our Family Granulated Sugar 4lb 2/$7
Our Family Spring Water 24 Pack ���������������������� $3�89
Hormel Canned Chili 15oz ����������������������������������������2/$5
Uncle Bens Rice Packets 8�6oz 2/$5
Ritz Crackers 13�7oz 2/$9
Our Family Peanut Butter 28oz ��������������������������� $3�89
Campbell's Chunky Soups 19oz 2/$5
Kraft Velveeta Skillets All 2/$7
Brawny 3 Ply Huge Roll Paper Towels 4 Roll $7�99
Febreze Air Effect All 2/$6
Our Family Coated Paper Plates 150ct ������������ $5�99
