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Hennepin unveils sculpture, dedicates Bridge to Wetlands named for former mayor

By MARIBETH M. WILSON mwilson@shawmedia.com

Hennepin Mayor Quentin J. Buffington spoke while dedicating the “Grazing Cattle”, a public art sculpture, on Saturday. The unveiling and dedication of the sculpture was a part of a two-part ceremony, as the official opening of the Kevin Coleman bridge to the wetlands.

“Public art has a unique way of enriching our environment,” Buffington. “It tells our story, brightens our spaces and inspires connection and conversation.”

“Grazing Cattle” was purchased in cooperation with the Walter Durley Boyle Trust and Saint Bede Abbey, and created by artist Father Joseph Heyd of Saint Bede Abbey in Peru.

Rich Cummings, a former student of Heyd and curator of his collection, said Heyd was an amazing man who would be thrilled to see his work – what he called “those crazy things” – overlooking the Illinois River.

“I think we can look to his origins with simple geometric shapes, his studio, which was originally a dairy barn — which he actually shared with the cows,” Cummings said. “So, we can look to that to see where his inspiration came from and I don’t think we could have picked a perfect setting.”

The sculpture presents cows as geometric shapes that will cast whimsical shadows as nature’s light plays across the many facets, according to a city news release. It was placed on a bluff overlooking the Illinois River. Metal fabricator and welder Frank Boggio of Hennepin carefully restored the artworks and metalwork.

The dedication of the sculpture concluded with comments from Steve Mignone, a long-time friend and associate of Heyd, and a blessing from St. Bede Abbot Michael Calhoun.

Following the dedication, the community headed down to the Wetlands Bridge.

“This bridge is more than a structure,” Buffington said. “It directly connects our community to over 2,500 acres of wet-

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Hennepin Mayor Quentin J. Buffington (left) cuts the ceremonial ribbon with former Mayor Kevin Coleman Sept. 20 to mark the opening of the Kevin Coleman Bridge connection Hennepin to Sue and Wes Dixon Wildlife refuge at 501 3rd Street in Hennepin. lands and the trails of wild and plant life that make this region so extraordinary. It represents vision, perseverance and teamwork.”

The bridge, the brainchild of former Mayor Coleman, has been in the works for over 20 years.

Coleman said throughout the years, he never stopped working towards a direct connection from Hennepin to the Wetlands.

The bridge is an iron and wood structure that spans over Coffee Creek and allows for pedestrian and bicycle traffic.

According to a news release, the almost $800,000 bridge project was funded through a combination of local and state grants as well as generous community support, marking a significant investment in both the village’s infrastructure and its connection to nature.

President and Executive Director of the Wetlands Initiative, Paul Botts, said the Wetlands are now at 3,100 acres and

visitors have the option to walk, bike, or use any non-motorized means on the two trails.

“I want to see the next generations, you can get up close and personal,” he said about visitors to the area.

Rich and Nic Keegan spoke about the donation of the property, followed by Ken Giodano, who spoke about the design and engineering of the project.

Right before the ribbon cutting, Cummings told the crowd he had been keeping a secret — the city had named the bridge in honor of former mayor Coleman, who never tired in his pursuit to connect Hennepin to the wetlands.

“Wow, I’m kind of speechless,” Coleman said. “It’s quite an honor to have something named after you...I guess keeping at it to have my name or the family name put on something in the Village of Hennepin. I’m very honored.”

The ceremony ended with a blessing from Calhoun.

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An aerial view of firefighters on top of a roof at Grassers Heating and Plumbing on Wednesday, Sept. 17, in McNabb. The fire began shortly before 10 a.m. A Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) was elevated to the fourth-alarm. No one was injured in the fire. Fire departments from McNabb, Peru, Utica, Henry, Ladd, Hennepin, Granville, Oglesby, Spring Valley, Leonore, Troy Grove, Seatonville, Wenona, Standard, Lacon-Sparland, Bureau and Tonica all responded to the scene.

Firefighters contain electrical fire at downtown building in 35 minutes No injuries reported

By TOM COLLINS tcollins@shawmedia.com Quentin Buffington, deputy chief of the Hennepin Fire Department, said firefighters were dispatched before 10 a.m. after Grasser’s employees noticed smoke coming from an eave of the downtown building.

Responding personnel noticed smoke coming out of both eaves, made an interior attack, and vented the roof in search of the fire’s origin.

Buffington said fire was pinpointed

in a back corner near the power supply.

The Office of the Illinois State Marshal was called to investigate what appeared to be an electrical issue and accidental in nature. ”There are a lot of people and a lot of apparatus and personnel out here, but with these old buildings that have been remodeled and rehabbed, we were playing it safe, and we don’t want to burn the downtown,” Buffington said.

He said it took about 35 minutes to extinguish the fire. There were no injuries.

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PCHS celebrates first-ever Homecoming with parade Wednesday, Sept. 17, in Granville.

This was the school’s first Homecoming. Hall High School football combined Putnam County High School held its with Putnam County High School in the inaugural Homecoming parade on fall of 2022.

By SCOTT ANDERSON

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Photos by Scott Anderson

ABOVE: The Putnam County High School Class of 1975 celebrates their 50th reunion as they ride in the inaugural Homecoming parade Wednesday, Sept. 17, down McCoy Street in Granville.

ABOVE RIGHT: The PCHS volleyball team rides a float Sept. 17 during the inaugural Homecoming parade down Elm Street in Granville. RIGHT: PCHS Homecoming King Jake Dove and Queen Ella Pyszka ride Sept. 17 during the inaugural Homecoming parade down Elm Street in Granville.

ON THE COVER: PCHS special olympics ride Sept. 17 during the inaugural Homecoming parade down Elm Street in Granville.

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La Salle police confirm targeted criminal investigation

By TOM COLLINS

tcollins@shawmedia.com Agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement were in La Salle on Thursday, police confirmed, but agents were investigating a sexual assault – not conducting an immigration enforcement roundup.

La Salle Police Chief Mike Smudzinski confirmed Friday that federal agents did visit the city, but he squelched rumors that agents were conducting random immigration checks. Instead, agents were looking

for an adult male wanted for questioning in the sexual assault of a girl.

“It was not a random force roundup,” Smudzinski said.

“They’ve been looking for this guy and so are we.”

As of Friday, no one was in custody. Smudzinski said he would have been so alerted because ICE is aware the individual is wanted for questioning on a local matter.

Meanwhile, reports of a Thursday ICE raid at a south-side Ottawa plant appear to have been unfounded.

A Shaw Media news reporter spoke to workers who dismissed reports of an ICE raid. Ottawa Police Chief Mike Cheatham said Friday there was “no such activity involving ICE to report in Ottawa.”

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Female landowners and farmers in the area are invited to attend the tenth annual Lady Landowner Seminar on Tuesday, Sept. 30, in Princeton.

The free event runs from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Warneke Woods, County Road 1835 North, and includes light refreshments.

Garrett Thalgott, General Counsel for the Illinois Farm Bureau, will lead the seminar with a presentation on farmland lease considerations. He will cover key topics for landowners, tenants and agricultural professionals, including lease agreements, market trends and

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Following Thalgott’s talk, representatives from the Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Soil and Water Conservation District will discuss conservation programs and tools available to help farmers and landowners improve their land management.

This seminar is sponsored by the Bureau County Farm Bureau, Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau, Bureau County Farm Service Agency, Bureau County Soil and Water Conservation District, and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.

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Obituaries also appear online at shawlocal.com/putnam-county-record, where you may sign the guest book, send flowers or make a memorial donation.

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Illinois Valley Photos of the Week for Sept. 14-21

By SCOTT ANDERSON

sanderson@shawmedia.com Take a look at some of the week’s best photos, captured by Illinois Valley photographers from Sunday, Sept. 14, through Saturday, Sept. 21.

Photos by Scott Anderson

LEFT: Members of the Hall-Putnam County football team ride on a float during the inaugural Homecoming parade on Wednesday, Sept. 17, down McCoy Street in Granville. ABOVE: A large sunflower field is in full bloom on Wednesday, Sept. 17, underneath the Peru Water Tower.

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A view of the Vermilion River near the Ed Hand Highway Bridge on Tuesday, Sept. 16, in Oglesby.

The Illinois River is inches away from hitting a record low in La Salle. Currently, the river level in LaSalle is 10.5 feet. The lowest reading recorded at La Salle was 10.04 feet on Sept. 28, 2004. The Illinois Valley currently is experiencing an abnormally dry period, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.

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On Thursday, October 23, 2025 the Hennepin Betterment Association will host its annual fall dinner. The dinner will be held at St. Patrick’s Hall for anyone living in Hennepin or Hennepin Township that are over 60 years of age.

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News from Putnam County CUSD #535 PC Community: The District has completed its facilities assessment in partnership with Larson & Darby Group, the District’s architect. This assessment marks the first step in developing a long-range facilities plan for our four schools. It includes a review of each building’s architectural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems.

In summary, the assessment identified approximately $25.5 million in repair and maintenance needs over the next 10 years. These figures reflect current estimates only and do not account for future increases in construction costs.

They also exclude “soft costs” such as architectural and engineering fees, abatement, and other contingencies.

As part of our commitment to transparency and community engagement, the Board of Education hosted an informational session on Tuesday, September 9th, 2025, to share the findings. During the session, the Board emphasized that the assessment will guide decisionmaking to address immediate safety and functionality concerns while also shaping a longterm plan to maintain exceptional learning environments.

For those unable to attend, the full facilities report and related handouts are available on the PC #535 website at www.pcschools535.org or by scanning the included QR code.

Following the September regular meeting, the District is reviewing several projects to address immediate needs and improve safety. These projects will be presented to the Board of Education for release to bid in Winter 2025.

Pending bids and final approval, the work would be scheduled for Summer 2026. Proposed projects include: •

Upgrading the main entrances at PCJH and PCHS

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Replacing the exterior wall in the PCHS Media Center

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Replacing the PCJH wastewater treatment plant with a septic-based system

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PREP FOOTBALL: HALL-PUTNAM COUNTY 18, SHERRARD 15

Hall-PC escapes with thrilling homecoming victory over Sherrard Aiden Redcliff scores winning TD with 1:16 left

By KEVIN CHLUM

kchlum@shawmedia.com Down three points needing to go 59 yards in a minute and a half with no timeouts, things looked bleak for Hall-Putnam County, not only for the game but potentially the season.

“The mentality was we needed to score,” Hall senior Aiden Redcliff said.

“It was now or never. Personally, I thought if we didn’t win this game, the season was done. We had to win this game.”

On second-and-10 from the Hall 41-yard line, Red Devils quarterback Dylan Glynn took the snap and dropped back.

Several Sherrard defenders rushed at him, and Glynn hit Redcliff on a screen pass.

Redcliff turned and raced 59 yards to the end zone with 1:16 left to lift the Red Devils to an 18-15 victory in a Three Rivers Conference Mississippi Division game on homecoming in Spring Valley.

“I turned around and saw the hole,” Redcliff said. “I saw my line was blocking great and I knew I was gone.

“It felt great. We still had a minute left. The job wasn’t finished, but we obviously got it done. I knew we had to take care of it on defense, but our offense got it done. I knew it was pretty much wrapped,. We were going to win.”

On Sherrard’s ensuing drive, which began with 1:09 left, Redcliff sacked quarterback Quinn Zimmerman on first down before Zimmerman threw three consecutive incomplete passes to turn the ball over on downs.

“I read the fullback coming out,” Redcliff said. “I just shot it and made the play.”

The Red Devils went into victory formation for a pair of kneels before the final buzzer sounded to set off a homecoming fireworks show and the student section rushing the field.

“Whether you’re coaching, you’re a fan or you’re an alumni, it’s always

Photos by Scott Anderson

Hall’s Jonathon Stunkel chases down Sherrard quarterback Carter Brown on Friday, Sept. 19, at Richard Nesti Stadium. fun,” Hall coach Nick Sterling said about the last minute win. “It’s not exactly the way it was anticipated, but a win’s a win. It’s frustrating in a way, but it’s exciting.”

The situation looked pretty dire for the Red Devils with two minutes left.

Hall drove down to the Sherrard 5 and had first-and-goal, but three negative plays and an incompletion ended the scoring chance.

The Tigers then ran for 8 yards on first down of the ensuing drive.

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Members of the Hall football team celebrate after scoring a touchdown against Sherrard as firewoks glow in the background on Friday, Sept. 19, at Richard Nesti Stadium.

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Continued from page 11 Hall, which managed just 115 yards to that point, capitalized with its first screen pass of the game.

“We were talking and Fil (offensive coordinator Mike Filippini) said it, and I was in agreement 100%,” Sterling said. “You could tell they were starting to bring the house a little bit because they were getting through our line. It was a perfect call when you have people coming at you hard and over pursuing.”

The second half was scoreless before Redcliff’s TD. The Tigers, whose starting quarterback, Carter Brown, was ejected for throwing a punch on the second half kickoff, put together a 13-play drive that took almost 10 minutes off the clock to start the third.

Sherrard advanced to the Hall 11, but a sack by Braden Curran for a 6-yard loss and a dropped snap that resulted in an 8-yard sack by Redcliff that stalled the drive.

“I think we played great [defensively],” Redcliff said. “The second half, we gave up zero scores. They were right near the end zone at the start [of the third] and we stopped them from scoring. We couldn’t ask for more.”

In the first half, Hall struck first on a 12-yard run by Glynn with four minutes left in the first quarter. The Tigers

responded with a 49-yard TD run by Landon Clark with 9.7 seconds left in the first.

Hall seemed poised to take the momentum into halftime when Braden Curran pushed into the end zone from 1 yard out for a 12-7 lead.

But the Tigers immediately regained momentum and the lead when Brown returned the kickoff 85 yards for a TD.

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TOP: Hall super fans run onto the field to celebrate with the football team after defeating Sherrard on Friday, Sept. 19, at Richard Nesti Stadium. ABOVE: Hall’s Jack Curran goes for a catch as Sherrard’s Jackson Jones defends on Friday, Sept. 19, at Richard Nesti Stadium.

LEFT: Halls Braden Curran reacts after scoring a touchdown against Sherrard on Friday, Sept. 19, at Richard Nesti Stadium.

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HIGHWAY MAINTAINER Putnam County Highway Department is taking applications for a full-time highway maintainer.

Applicant is required to have a current commercial driver's license and will be required to take a preemployment drug test. Medical or recreational cannabis use is not permitted. A background check will be conducted. Compensation will be $22.00 to $24.00 per hour and the County benefit package.

Email: ejunker@marshallcountyillinois.gov or call 309-246-6401 to request an application.

Putnam County is an equal opportunity employer.

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SNOWPLOW DRIVER PART TIME Putnam County Highway Department is taking applications for a part-time snowplow driver.

Applicants are required to have a current commercial driver's license. Applicants will be required to take a pre-employment drug test. Background checks may be conducted. Compensation will be $22.00 to $26.00 per hour depending on experience.

Job description & application can be picked up at the Marshall-Putnam County Highway Department 552 State Route 26, Lacon, IL 60540 Or by calling 309-246-6401 or emailing ejunker@marshallcountyillinois.gov

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767 • Mobile Home Sales PUBLISHER'S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.”

Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate 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.

The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 800-927-9275 Putnam County Record Classified Call: 833-584-NEWS Email: classified@shawlocal.com

HENNEPIN TOWNSHIP AVAILABILITY OF AUDIT REPORT Pursuant to Section 2 of the Public Funds Statement Publication Act, the Hennepin Township Audit Report for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 was prepared by Hopkins & Associates CPAs and has been filed with the Putnam County Clerk. The Audit Report is available for inspection Monday 999 • Legal through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Putnam County Clerk's office, 120 N. Fourth Street, Hennepin, Illinois, or upon request to the Hennepin Township Clerk.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN RE: The Estate of John Shevokas, Deceased Case # 25 PR 6 NOTICE TO CREDITORS 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 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 Representatives c/o their attorney, or with both the Representatives 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

(Published in Putnam County Record Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1, 2025) 2272482

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(Published in Putnam County Record Sep. 24, 2025) 2273074

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Putnam Cemetery - Putnam, IL 2025 Yearly Clean-Up October 1 through October 5 It is that time of the year again to clean up all decorations, including lighting from the gravesites at the Putnam Cemetery.

Anything left after October 5th will be removed from gravesites.

(Published in Putnam County Record Sep. 24, Oct. 1, 2025) 2273004

HENNEPIN TOWNSHIP AVAILABILITY OF AUDIT REPORT Pursuant to Section HAVE SOMETHING 2 of the Public Funds TO SELL? Statement Publication Act, the Hennepin Items $1,000 or less can run for $10 for 1 week.

Township Audit ReLimit of 5 lines. port for the fiscal year Up to 3 items with price ended March 31, 2025 and price totaling under was prepared by Hop$1,000. 1 ad per kins & Associates household per week.

CPAs and has been No commercial ads, filed with the Putnam firearms, firewood County Clerk. The Auor animal sales. dit Report is available E-mail information to: for inspection Monday through Friday from classified@shawlocal.com or call 833-584-NEWS 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Putnam County Clerk's office, 120 N. 999 Street, • Legal Hen999 • Legal Fourth nepin, Illinois, or upon request to the HenPUBLIC nepin Township Clerk. NOTICE LEGAL PUBLICATION Notice (Published in Putnam to Bid The County Putnam is now accepting County Recordof Sep. sealed for countywide Ambulance 24, 2025) bids 2273074 Services.

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.

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

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ANNUAL TREASURER'S REPORT SENACHWINE TOWNSHIP & ROAD DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2025 TOWN FUND Income Property Tax Revenue 149,000 Property Tax Revenue-Insurance 5,563 Property Tax Revenue-Soc Sec 6,509 Replacement Tax Revenue 2,130 Cemetery Income 925 Clerk Election Rent 185 Dividends from TORIMA 1,100 Interest Interest Income-Checking 37 Interest Income-Money Market 41 Total Interest 78 Rent Income 1,200 Miscellaneous Income 601 Total Income 167,287 Town Fund Expenditures over $2,500 Ameren $20,961; David Boucher $7,094; Kevin Robison $15,273; Studio K Architects $9,818; TOIRMA $9,250; All Other (less salaries) $11,949 Total Expenses (less salaries) $74,345 TOWNSHIP COMPENSATION SUMMARY: RANGE: UNDER $25,000: Dave Boucher, Sherry Monday, Sherry Hughes, Mary Crook, Kevin Robison, Tara Hufnagel RANGE: $50,000 - 75,000: Michael Sprague GENERAL ASSISTANCE Income: Property Taxes $53; Interest $9; Total: $62 EXPENSES: $520 ROAD & BRIDGE Income: Property Tax Revenue 257,320; Property Tax Revenue-Soc Sec 5,465; Replacement Tax Revenue 1,849; Dividends from Toirma 765; Interest IncomeChecking 49; Total Income 290,447 Road & Bridge Expenditures over $2,500 Bonnell Industries $78,365; Koenig Body & Eqiuip $6,201; Martin Equipment $18,794; Michlig Energy $6,269; Morton Salt $8,374; Napa Auto Parts $4,713; TOIRMA $6,428 All other expenses less salaries $ 29,143 Total Expenses (less salaries) $158,287 ROAD & BRIDGE COMPENSATION SUMMARY:RANGE:Under $25,000 Joe Berger RANGE:$50,000-$75,000:Steven Scheel BRIDGE MATCHING INCOME: PROPERTY TAXES $22,305 INTEREST $91 TOTAL: $22,396 Bridge Matching Expenditures over $2,500 TOTAL EXPENSES: $0 PERMANENT ROAD INCOME: PROPERTY TAXES $74,497 INTEREST $106 TOTAL $74,603 TOTAL EXPENSES: $0 MACHINE & EQUIPMENT INCOME: PROPERTY TAXES $13,909 EXPENSES: None Balances 4/1/2024 3/31/2025 Town Fund 83,536 72,963 Gen. Asst.

43,974 43,517 Money Mkt. 51,149 51,189 CD 76,901 77,679 Tot. Town Fund 255,560 245,348 Road & Bridge 215,955 210,131 Bridge Matching.

91,164 113,553 Machine & Equip. 26,086 39,995 63,350 137,954 Permanent Road Tot. Road District 396,555 501,633 I, David Boucher, Supervisor of Senachwine Township, Putnam County, Illinois, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the Annual Treasurer's Report for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025. (Published Putnam County Record Sep. 24, 2025) 2273669

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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 Representatives c/o their attorney, or with both the Representatives and their attorney. Within ten (10) after a 999 days • Legal claimant files its claim, if filed with the Court, the claimant must mail or deliver a copy of the claim to Representatives the 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 ShoreLawAnd Mediation@gmail.com

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Village of Mark Annual Municipal Treasurer's Report Year Ended April 30, 2025 Gensini Excavating REVENUE SUMMARY Inc 549,193 GENERAL FUND 2025 Hopkins & Property Tax $ 36,035 Associates, CPAs 7,900 Income Tax 90,204 Illinois Counties Risk Sales Tax 884,151 Management Trust 28,830 Use Tax 17,366 IMEG 132,990 Gaming Tax 9,312 Jayz Diesel Canabis Use Tax 816 Garage Inc. 9,035 Franchise Tax 3,856 Mansfield 699,673 Personal Property Mark Karlosky 9,250 Replacement Tax 630 Putnam County Permits, Licenses, Fines 320 Painting 13,760 Interest Earned 71,148 Putnam County Sheriff 28,771 Telecommunications Toeder Oil Company 3,903 Tax 4,943 Universal Asphalt Other 3,850 & Excavating, Inc 105,262 Total General Westside Buildings 3,203 Fund Revenue $ 1,122,631 Total Vendors Paid in MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND Excess of $2,500 $ 1,694,014 Motor Fuel Tax $ 23,449 SALARY SCHEDULE Interest Earned 2,154 Employees eaming less Total MFT than $25,000 Revenue $ 25,603 Bertuli, Leonard M 2700 WATER-SEWERDaniels, Edward L 2700 GARBAGE FUND Faletti, Preston 3218 Water Revenues $ 170,696 Faletti, Steven C 2700 Sewer Revenues 65,108 Faletti, Melissa S 12000 Garbage Revenues 76,656 Niewinski, Francis P 4200 Capital Improvements Serafini, Richard 2700 Fees 7,469 Tonozzi, Kristin M 12900 Debt Service Fees 33,196 Urnikis, Gerald A 2700 Other Revenues 15,558 Veronda, Raymond J 2700 Total Water-SewerVeronda, Stacy M 540 Garbage Revenue $368,683 Cioni, Daniel 200 EXPENDITURE SUMMARY Gonet, Michael V 200 Vendors Paid in Excess Gorisek, David E 100 of $2,500 Serafini, Angela M. 200 AmerenIP $ 16,278 Terando, Michael S 200 Ace in the Hole Inc 19,758 Tonozzi,Caleb M 300 Connecting Point Tonozzi, Chad D 250 Computer Center 3,556 Wright, Jesse E 7032.68 D&D Pavement Employees earning between Solutions Inc. 5,883 $25,000 - $49,999 Debo Ace Hardware 3,073 Employees earning between Donald L Banks $50,000 - $74,999 Asphalt paving 50,200 Holmes-General, Gatza & Milus PC 3,497 Michael D. 79926.87 __________________________________________________________ FINANCIAL SUMMARY Special General Revenues Enterprise Revenues 1,122,631 25,603 368,683 385,640 Expenditures 1,824,795 Excess of Revenues Over / (Under) Expenditures (702,164) 25,603 (16,957) Transfers In 407,553 Transfers Out 7,553 400,000 Net Increase (Decrease) in 18,050 (416,957) Fund Balance (294,611) Prior Year Fund Balance 1,827,090 137,482 2,146,640 1,729,683 Current Year Fund Balance 1,532,479 155,532 I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the Annual Treasurer's Report of the Village of Mark, for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2025.

Melissa Faletti,Village Treasurer (Published in Putnam County Record Sep. 24, 2025) 2273660

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